Can I just emit chakra from the bottom of my feet regaining my balance and allowing me to stay some what buoyant atop of the mud? i.e. I won't sink into the mud. So this would have the same idea as Water Surface Walking or Tree Climbing Practice?
Or I could emit Doton chakra from the bottom of my feet, solidifying the mud and wrapping to about the ankles in earth, which would immobilize me, but would at least allow me to regain my balance. I should then still be able to counter any techniques in this state, remembering that I wouldn't allow myself to remain immobile and would allow myself to 'rise' from the earth back to ground level or whatever using a simple Earth release technique *create a small pillar for example?
Or as you stated, I would have gone for a spike to grab hold of. For instance, (Doton: Doryūsō) - Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears, would be a useful one as it can allow spikes to be produced from mud which is convenient.
Once balance is regained, then you are free to defend yourself further or attack or whatever. That's my take anyway. I have no idea if these are possible, just some ideas.
Oh, ok. I see. But wouldn't what I did work too? Since it causes the ground to rise, I could regain my balance by causing the solid ground underneath the mud river to rise up and allow me to regain my footing? It also gives me the high ground.
Yeah but the mud would be risen too and still beneath you. I don't know, I'm probably not getting what you mean, sorry.
@Broly: you could if the chakra was stronger than C rank. Since the technique is C ranked your chakra has to overpower it in order to connect with the ground.
You could, but it gives your opponent the advantage and the upper hand to control the fight. As I said, it's always about defending and attacking at the same time, and that you would get with what I described. However, maybe a smaller spike or stick would be of better use than those piercing ones.
Alright. I'll try to be more consise with my explanations, sensei. I just wanted to see if I could get the higher ground, but then it seems the mud would still flow.
So, I'll take your advice and try to use a Jutsu that would propel me out of range of the mud river, or something to help me regain my balance.
(Doton: Doryūsō) - Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears
Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user first performs the Bird hand seal and the user condense mud or stone, from the ground, and shape them into spikes that will protrude from the ground in order to skewer the target. The spikes cannot penetrate targets of greater density.
Now, this is similar to the weaker earth spears, except that it's.... stronger, lol. It's B ranked and maybe the spears are a bit faster but there's no huge difference to be honest. However, these can also be formed from different sources like mud and stone, which gives it a bit more versatility.
(Doton: Doryūsō) - Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears
Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user first performs the Bird hand seal and the user condense mud or stone, from the ground, and shape them into spikes that will protrude from the ground in order to skewer the target. The spikes cannot penetrate targets of greater density.
*I quickly perform the Bird hand seal, applying shape and nature manipulation simultaneously. The mud river that L that formed earlier begins to swirl and condense, forming spiky, sharp growths that quickly protrude from the ground, hurtling towards L*
Oh, and sensei, as a quick heads-up, LssJBroly will be on vacation for a week starting tomorrow, so he may not reply until a little later.
(Doton: Doryūsō) - Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears
Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user first performs the Bird hand seal and the user condense mud or stone, from the ground, and shape them into spikes that will protrude from the ground in order to skewer the target. The spikes cannot penetrate targets of greater density.
*I quickly perform the Bird hand seal, applying shape and nature manipulation simultaneously. The mud river that L that formed earlier begins to swirl and condense, forming spiky, sharp growths that quickly protrude from the ground, hurtling towards L*
Oh, and sensei, as a quick heads-up, LssJBroly will be on vacation for a week starting tomorrow, so he may not reply until a little later.
Alright then. We'll pause the training here until he's back because it has no point in continuing the techniques with you since I'll have to do them with him once again. I hope you don't mind. Let him reply to this thread when he's ready, with the reply to your post.
I use: (Raiton no Yori) - Lightning Release Armour
Rank: A
Type: Defensive, Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30 (-10 per turn activate)
Damage points: N/A (+ 20 to regular taijutsu)
Description: The user will wrap themselves with lightning chakra, which then electrically stimulates their nerves system and speed up their neural synapes to react faster to danger and push away any physical prowess to the absolute limit. allowing him to gain tremendous raw speed and monstrous power. This armour, combined with Taijutsu allows the user to utilize a Nintaijutsu. However due to being enveloped by lightning chakra, wind techniques cause more damage.
Note: Technique lasts for 4 turns
Note: Can only be used or taught by the 3rd Raikage or Raikage A biography
or even: (Raiton: Chidori Nagashi) - Lightning Release: One Thousand Birds Current
Rank: A
Type: Offense/Defence
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage Points: 60
Description: This jutsu allows the user to generate non-focused electrically charged chakra from their body. Because the electricity isn't focused, it doesn't kill on contact, instead it only paralyzes. The lightning can be channelled through metal objects, as well as spread out into the air or ground.
Because the techniques are quick to pull out and should break up the mud spikes.. I think..
(Doton: Doryūsō) - Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears
Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user first performs the Bird hand seal and the user condense mud or stone, from the ground, and shape them into spikes that will protrude from the ground in order to skewer the target. The spikes cannot penetrate targets of greater density.
*I quickly perform the Bird hand seal, applying shape and nature manipulation simultaneously. The mud river that L that formed earlier begins to swirl and condense, forming spiky, sharp growths that quickly protrude from the ground, hurtling towards L*
Oh, and sensei, as a quick heads-up, LssJBroly will be on vacation for a week starting tomorrow, so he may not reply until a little later.
I use: (Raiton no Yori) - Lightning Release Armour
Rank: A
Type: Defensive, Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30 (-10 per turn activate)
Damage points: N/A (+ 20 to regular taijutsu)
Description: The user will wrap themselves with lightning chakra, which then electrically stimulates their nerves system and speed up their neural synapes to react faster to danger and push away any physical prowess to the absolute limit. allowing him to gain tremendous raw speed and monstrous power. This armour, combined with Taijutsu allows the user to utilize a Nintaijutsu. However due to being enveloped by lightning chakra, wind techniques cause more damage.
Note: Technique lasts for 4 turns
Note: Can only be used or taught by the 3rd Raikage or Raikage A biography
or even: (Raiton: Chidori Nagashi) - Lightning Release: One Thousand Birds Current
Rank: A
Type: Offense/Defence
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage Points: 60
Description: This jutsu allows the user to generate non-focused electrically charged chakra from their body. Because the electricity isn't focused, it doesn't kill on contact, instead it only paralyzes. The lightning can be channelled through metal objects, as well as spread out into the air or ground.
Because the techniques are quick to pull out and should break up the mud spikes.. I think..
Good both of you. However, I don't think nagashi is the best counter. It can only negate earth chakra but not destroy the spikes completely, since it's an unfocused charge. Nagashi is a very delicate and maybe even "pointless" technique, because there's so many misunderstandings and problems in general. However, the first one would work very well.
(Doton: Yomi Numa) - Earth Style: Swamp of the Underworld
Rank: A
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short/Long
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user will first perform Boar → Tiger and then by changing the surface of an object beneath an enemy into mud and creating a non flammable swamp, the user can sink his enemy into the mud. The adhesive, chakra-infused mud ensnares the enemy's body, making it almost impossible to recover one's strength and escape from the swamp. The size and depth of the created swamp depends on the user's skill and the amount of chakra used, but if the user is an expert in this technique, it will always be possible to make a fair-sized swamp which is extremely effective against a great number of enemies or when having to face gigantic creatures.
One of the most used earth jutsus. With 2 simple handseals you change the ground beneath your opponent into a swap that starts sucking him in. It's very good to use if you need to immobilize your opponent and since the ways to counter are limited you can lead your opponent in a certain direction and with a well timed and executed combination you can end the battle quickly. Remember that you have to be in contact with the ground.
I gather up my chakra inside of me and mold this chakra into doton chakra. Once a sufficient amount is gathered I channel this doton chakra down my legs, into my feet and finally into the ground while performing the Boar → Tiger hand seals.
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I focus a substantial amount of this doton chakra beneath Yu's feet and also around him before using state/structural manipulation to convert this area of ground into a deep ( about mid range deep) muddy swamp which L manipulates to begin to suck Yu in.
As L focuses his chakra and performs the technique, I (Yu) soon realize that the ground has turned into a muddy swamp. My shoes were already starting to sink.
"Awww man... I just cleaned these the other day too..."
I thought, as my shoes get dirty.
Wasting no time, I quickly mold my Earth Chakra and perform the following technique:
(Doton: Dai iwa Kyojin no Jutsu) - Earth Release: Great Stone Golem Technique
Rank: S
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 40
Damage points: 80
Description: The user creates a even larger and stronger version of Earth Release: Stone Golem Technique.
The ground rumbles and the muddy swamp starts splashing chaotically. From underneath the formation of the swamp, I had channeled my Doton chakra further into the ground, where it was still solid (so like the layer beneath the swamp). Suddenly, A HUGE Stone Golem emerges from the ground, and my feet get caught on its back, as it pushes the swamp formation away. I nearly fall off as I quickly grasp onto the Golem, to gain a solid footing.
Once the golem fully emerges, it towers over sensei and L. I call to them from the Golem's head, where I had placed myself. Being one of the first S-Rank techniques I had actually used, I realize the strain it had on my own chakra. I would have to get used to that...
"Was this ok, sensei? Overkill? Geez, this thing's like a Titan..."
I call down on them.
(Ok, I thought that by creating the Golem, I could use him as a form of solid ground so that I wouldn't sink, since he emerges from the ground. Plus I'd have the higher ground, and since the swamp wasn't flammable, I decided not to use a Katon Jutsu.
If my reasoning is in any way flawed, I'd like to hear your input.)
As L focuses his chakra and performs the technique, I (Yu) soon realize that the ground has turned into a muddy swamp. My shoes were already starting to sink.
"Awww man... I just cleaned these the other day too..."
I thought, as my shoes get dirty.
Wasting no time, I quickly mold my Earth Chakra and perform the following technique:
(Doton: Dai iwa Kyojin no Jutsu) - Earth Release: Great Stone Golem Technique
Rank: S
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 40
Damage points: 80
Description: The user creates a even larger and stronger version of Earth Release: Stone Golem Technique.
The ground rumbles and the muddy swamp starts splashing chaotically. From underneath the formation of the swamp, I had channeled my Doton chakra further into the ground, where it was still solid (so like the layer beneath the swamp). Suddenly, A HUGE Stone Golem emerges from the ground, and my feet get caught on its back, as it pushes the swamp formation away. I nearly fall off as I quickly grasp onto the Golem, to gain a solid footing.
Once the golem fully emerges, it towers over sensei and L. I call to them from the Golem's head, where I had placed myself. Being one of the first S-Rank techniques I had actually used, I realize the strain it had on my own chakra. I would have to get used to that...
"Was this ok, sensei? Overkill? Geez, this thing's like a Titan..."
I call down on them.
(Ok, I thought that by creating the Golem, I could use him as a form of solid ground so that I wouldn't sink, since he emerges from the ground. Plus I'd have the higher ground, and since the swamp wasn't flammable, I decided not to use a Katon Jutsu.
If my reasoning is in any way flawed, I'd like to hear your input.)
Both are good. However, I'd like to give some addition to your reasoning. The flammable part actually plays in your favor. Since it's not flammable it wont hurt you if you used fire. It would harden the mud. Anyway, the golem would work because it's a higher rank than the mud. Since both utilize chakra from beneath, more or less the same spot, they sort of have to fight for dominance in that area and because yours is S and the swap is A, it would overpower the swamp and emerge from the ground. Not only is this a good counter because of that, but you also get the chance to attack the opponent with the golem by swinging his hands or even throwing a globule of that mud back at him. Creativeness. Oh, the golem would also probably be a bit weaker, considering it had to "fight" through an A rank swamp.
Just one last question... in general, if I counter an opponent's move with a similar class (like, for example, counter Earth with Earth), is it safe to assume that the higher ranking jutsu will always win?
Also, I keep hearing about this thing... "1 B-Rank=2 C-ranks=4 D-ranks" or something like that... just exactly what is that, sensei?
Both are good. However, I'd like to give some addition to your reasoning. The flammable part actually plays in your favor. Since it's not flammable it wont hurt you if you used fire. It would harden the mud. Anyway, the golem would work because it's a higher rank than the mud. Since both utilize chakra from beneath, more or less the same spot, they sort of have to fight for dominance in that area and because yours is S and the swap is A, it would overpower the swamp and emerge from the ground. Not only is this a good counter because of that, but you also get the chance to attack the opponent with the golem by swinging his hands or even throwing a globule of that mud back at him. Creativeness. Oh, the golem would also probably be a bit weaker, considering it had to "fight" through an A rank swamp.
Just one last question... in general, if I counter an opponent's move with a similar class (like, for example, counter Earth with Earth), is it safe to assume that the higher ranking jutsu will always win?
Also, I keep hearing about this thing... "1 B-Rank=2 C-ranks=4 D-ranks" or something like that... just exactly what is that, sensei?
Great. Let's proceed with the last technique for this method.
(Doton: Dosenki) - Earth Release: Mudslide Technique
Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60
Description: After performing a sequence of three hand seals Dog → Ram → Boar the user then creates a small wall of earth to rise up from the ground infront of them and cause a mud slide to form from the wall and directs it towards the enemy target/s to try engulf them.
It's not really a wall. It's a slope actually. And it turns the surface ground into a mudslide and it's used for throwing your opponent off balance and to get the upper hand. I don't like the fact that it forms in front of them. It would be cooler if the slope was towards you so that the opponent has a harder time to react and that he can be affected with jutsus that might come from the front.
(Doton: Dosenki) - Earth Release: Mudslide Technique
Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60
Description: After performing a sequence of three hand seals Dog → Ram → Boar the user then creates a small wall of earth to rise up from the ground infront of them and cause a mud slide to form from the wall and directs it towards the enemy target/s to try engulf them.
"You're right, sensei, it would be nice if I could form the slope to the left or right, or even behind the opponent, so it would be harder for them to see where the mud slide comes from"
Molding Doton chakra within myself, I then perform the hand seal sequence Dog → Ram → Boar and slam the ground directly in front of me, channeling my chakra through the Earth to cause a small section of earth to rise at a 45 degree angle, forming a small slope.
Further manipulating my chakra to apply advanced shape/elemental transformation, the earth on the slope then begins to loosen, quickly turning into a mud slide that begins to flow down towards L. It's torrential, and if L didn't quickly counter, he'd be quickly engulfed by the approaching mud slide and sink into it...
"This is for dirtying my shoes with that last jutsu, L! You'd better dodge, quick!"
I joke, chuckling.
(Doton: Dosenki) - Earth Release: Mudslide Technique
Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60
Description: After performing a sequence of three hand seals Dog → Ram → Boar the user then creates a small wall of earth to rise up from the ground infront of them and cause a mud slide to form from the wall and directs it towards the enemy target/s to try engulf them.
"You're right, sensei, it would be nice if I could form the slope to the left or right, or even behind the opponent, so it would be harder for them to see where the mud slide comes from"
Molding Doton chakra within myself, I then perform the hand seal sequence Dog → Ram → Boar and slam the ground directly in front of me, channeling my chakra through the Earth to cause a small section of earth to rise at a 45 degree angle, forming a small slope.
Further manipulating my chakra to apply advanced shape/elemental transformation, the earth on the slope then begins to loosen, quickly turning into a mud slide that begins to flow down towards L. It's torrential, and if L didn't quickly counter, he'd be quickly engulfed by the approaching mud slide and sink into it...
"This is for dirtying my shoes with that last jutsu, L! You'd better dodge, quick!"
I joke, chuckling.
Depends on the rank. The mudslide is A ranked and the force would break any pillar that is weaker than A rank, making it even more dangerous. Your best bet is, either using a large scale earth technique or destroying the slope with lightning.
This concludes this method. Only one left and we should be done with it soon.
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