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Cool welcome to Ninjutsu training.

First and foremost, if you don't understand something or have any other questions please ask them either here or via vm and I'll try to answer them as best as I can.

Secondly, reply in your own words, thus not simply copy me nor anyone else. It does not matter if you get something wrong.

Thirdly, please try to use proper English. It is very annoying for both you and me if I do not understand what you are saying and I tell you to redo the jutsu over and over again until I understand you.

I will post two (or sometimes three) techniques and how to use them, then you will go to the Naruto wikia and look the techniques up.

Then write for each jutsu:
How you perform it (note: do not just copy what I did).
How it works.
Advantages & Disadvantages.
How would you defend yourself from this jutsu.
The picture of the technique and/or anything else that you find interesting.

Note that some techniques might not be on the Naruto wikia (try to search for the English AND the Japanese name before giving up on the search). If it is not there, try to think of the answers yourself.

Any questions?
 

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Cool welcome to Ninjutsu training.

First and foremost, if you don't understand something or have any other questions please ask them either here or via vm and I'll try to answer them as best as I can.

Secondly, reply in your own words, thus not simply copy me nor anyone else. It does not matter if you get something wrong.

Thirdly, please try to use proper English. It is very annoying for both you and me if I do not understand what you are saying and I tell you to redo the jutsu over and over again until I understand you.

I will post two (or sometimes three) techniques and how to use them, then you will go to the Naruto wikia and look the techniques up.

Then write for each jutsu:
How you perform it (note: do not just copy what I did).
How it works.
Advantages & Disadvantages.
How would you defend yourself from this jutsu.
The picture of the technique and/or anything else that you find interesting.

Note that some techniques might not be on the Naruto wikia (try to search for the English AND the Japanese name before giving up on the search). If it is not there, try to think of the answers yourself.

Any questions?
I'll do my best sensei and no none at the moment.
 

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(Fukumi Hari) - Hidden Needles
Rank: D
Type:Attack
Range:Short
Chakra Cost:10
Damage Points:20
Description: The user is able to call forth needles into their mouth and then spit them at their opponent with great accuracy.

Very basic, as most of them are
This jutsu enables you to call forth needles in your mouth and spit them out, shooting them towards the opponent with great accuracy.


(Kage Shuriken no Jutsu) - Shadow Shuriken Technique
Rank: D
Type:Attack
Range:Short-Mid
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:20
Description: Kage Shuriken no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing a giant Windmill Shuriken. When throwing the shuriken, the ninja will also throw a second giant shuriken to hide in the shadow of the first. The hidden secondary shuriken can then approach the target without their being aware.

Focus your chakra and utilise a giant windmill shuriken. You can then throw the shuriken towards the opponent, also throwing a second giant shuriken which will be hidden in the shadow of the first, and thus doesn't get noticed by the opponent.
 

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(Fukumi Hari) - Hidden Needles
Rank: D
Type:Attack
Range:Short
Chakra Cost:10
Damage Points:20
Description: The user is able to call forth needles into their mouth and then spit them at their opponent with great accuracy.

Very basic, as most of them are
This jutsu enables you to call forth needles in your mouth and spit them out, shooting them towards the opponent with great accuracy.


(Kage Shuriken no Jutsu) - Shadow Shuriken Technique
Rank: D
Type:Attack
Range:Short-Mid
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:20
Description: Kage Shuriken no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing a giant Windmill Shuriken. When throwing the shuriken, the ninja will also throw a second giant shuriken to hide in the shadow of the first. The hidden secondary shuriken can then approach the target without their being aware.

Focus your chakra and utilise a giant windmill shuriken. You can then throw the shuriken towards the opponent, also throwing a second giant shuriken which will be hidden in the shadow of the first, and thus doesn't get noticed by the opponent.
 

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(Fukumi Hari) - Hidden Needles
Rank: D
Type:Attack
Range:Short
Chakra Cost:10
Damage Points:20
Description: The user is able to call forth needles into their mouth and then spit them at their opponent with great accuracy.

*I first focus my chakra into my mouth. I move my mouth a little almost as if I was chewing something. I take note at a training log that is five metes away from me towards the right. I then spit needles one by one from my mouth with each needle hitting the log and lining up in a vertical column.*

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How would I defend against this?...hmmm.. maybe some kind of shield or with my sword deflecting them all at once...

(Kage Shuriken no Jutsu) - Shadow Shuriken Technique
Rank: D
Type:Attack
Range:Short-Mid
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:20
Description: Kage Shuriken no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing a giant Windmill Shuriken. When throwing the shuriken, the ninja will also throw a second giant shuriken to hide in the shadow of the first. The hidden secondary shuriken can then approach the target without their being aware.

Let's see... the trick is so they don't notice the second shuriken...man and if the enemy notices the second shuriken the technique falls apart....but, if I use it right I can not only deceive the enemy but, also get the kill.

*I pull out a fuma shuriken from my backpack. I hold it up and open it up.I look at the training I previously hit with needles and remember the position of the log. I throw a smoke bomb to conceal my movements. From the smoke a fuma shuriken is shot out from the smoke heading for the log with the second fuma shuriken hidden underneath the first shuriken's shadow. The fuma shuriken hit log and log is destroyed in two places in the upper and lower section.*

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To defend myself against it...I'm not sure sensei...I think it depends on how well the person does it without me noticing the second. Maybe creating some kind of wall to block it...*scratches head*
 
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See, that wasnt so hard lol. And preferably an earth wall or spitting out a wind jutsu to blow both Shuriken away.

Oh and separate tech technique by a spoiler to make posts look neater please.
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(Kanashibari no Jutsu) - Temporary Body Paralysis Technique
Rank: D
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short-Mid
Chakra:15
Damge Points:N/A
Description: Kanashibari no Jutsu is an advanced Ninjutsu technique used to temporarily bind an individual or animal. With the person frozen in place, the ninja can either take the opportunity to attack or to retreat.

Focus your chakra and use it to bind an opponent in place, this causes them to be 'frozen' into place whilst you can attack them.


(Ninpou: Gekka Bijin) - Ninja Arts: Beauty Under the Moonlight
Rank: D
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short
Chakra Cost:10
Damage Points:N/A
Description: The user will create a swarm of sakura(cherry blossoms)petals to surround there opponents and swirl around them causing confusion.The user can then attack there opponent from any angle they choose.Blinds opponents eyes for the turn this jutsu is used.

Focus your chakra and create a swarm of cherry blossum petals which will surround the opponent to confuse them. You can then attack the opponent from anywhere you want because the opponent will not notice you.


(Sakura Fubuki no Jutsu) - Cherry Blossom Snow Storm Technique
Rank: D
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 10
Damage Points: 20
Description: The user will hurl kunai with pouches attached at their target. Upon impact, the pouches explode, releasing small explosive notes. Due to the large number of kunai thrown, a shower of notes will rain down on the target. The user will then throw one final kunai with an active explosive note at the target. It will begin to burn, and by igniting the falling smaller notes it will cause a gigantic explosion.

Throw kunais with pouches full of explosive notes towards your opponent. On impact the pouches will explode, releasing the small explosive notes which will rain down onto the opponent. Once that is done you throw one final kunai that ignites the explosive notes causing a gigantic explosion.
 

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(Kanashibari no Jutsu) - Temporary Body Paralysis Technique
Rank: D
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short-Mid
Chakra:15
Damge Points:N/A
Description: Kanashibari no Jutsu is an advanced Ninjutsu technique used to temporarily bind an individual or animal. With the person frozen in place, the ninja can either take the opportunity to attack or to retreat.
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Okay need a target...
*I go off into the woods. While jumping from branch to branch, I notice a tiger cornering a rabbit and is about to pounce.* *smiles*
Perfect...
*I drop down and the tiger notices me growling and with a hungry look. He takes aim at me while the rabbit flees. I quickly concentrate my chakra while looking at the tiger. The tiger charges and lunges at me. I ready the technique once the tiger is within 10 meters. Once the tiger is within range, I activate the technique by releasing my chakra onto to the target and restricting their movements just enough time to attack. The tiger stops and sits on ground and is calm. I was gonna attack the tiger but, ultimately change my mind and retreated back to the training field.*

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Okay so this tech lets me stop an opponent's movements and give me the chance to counterattack. Its useless at long range and I guess I would break it if I had an ally or a clone to break the technique for me.
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(Sakura Fubuki no Jutsu) - Cherry Blossom Snow Storm Technique
Rank: D
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 10
Damage Points: 20
Description: The user will hurl kunai with pouches attached at their target. Upon impact, the pouches explode, releasing small explosive notes. Due to the large number of kunai thrown, a shower of notes will rain down on the target. The user will then throw one final kunai with an active explosive note at the target. It will begin to burn, and by igniting the falling smaller notes it will cause a gigantic explosion.
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*I take note at a large boulder. I pull out multiple kunai with puches attached to them roughly five in each hand. A total of 10 kunai with pouches. I begin to throw the first five at the boulder followed by second five of kunai with the attachments. Some kunai are pinned to the boulder while, others richouette right off. As soon as the contact was made all of the pouches explode revealing paper tags all-around the boulder coming down. I end the technique by jumping upward and throwing my last kunai with a paper bomb on the ground near the boulder and detonate it. The detonation creates a chain and ignites the rest of the falling tags. Resulting in a huge explosion. When th smoke clears the boulder is completely destroyed with rock fragments scattered everywhere and large burn marks shown on the ground.*

hmmm...this is useful for distractions or if I wanna draw the target in but, the bad part is the target can create some kind of defense to shield themselves.

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(Ninpou: Gekka Bijin) - Ninja Arts: Beauty Under the Moonlight
Rank: D
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short
Chakra Cost:10
Damage Points:N/A
Description: The user will create a swarm of sakura(cherry blossoms)petals to surround there opponents and swirl around them causing confusion.The user can then attack there opponent from any angle they choose.Blinds opponents eyes for the turn this jutsu is used.

One more to go...

*I notice the tiger coming back for round two. He charges at me and I begin to charge aswell while focusing my chakra and throwing 3x shuriken but, the tiger lunges upward to avoid the shuriken using its agility in mid-air. I then throw a fake tag tied to a kunai at him. He lunges downward and checks see to where I was but, lost sight of me. I appear above him and activate the jutsu now that he is within range by focusing my chakra and creating petals that begin to swirl around my target which is being manipulated by my chakra . A swarm of sakura petals engulf the tiger completely and the tiger can't pick up my scent because I was completely conceal myself with the petals and while completely distracted by my technique being manipulated. I deliver a fast kick into the tiger, blasting him out of the storm. The storm ends and the tiger high-tails it outt a there, Completely blown. *

interesting: Nothing.

Its pretty handy for a distraction and hide ones movements to deliver a blow and can be used in a number of ways such as luring the target to you and envelope both me and the target. Then, use the substitution with tags attached to the object and from the outside detonate the tags creating a chain reaction and ignite the petals, creating a fire storm of petals...How I would defend.....don't let them near you LoL. So what's next?
 
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1) (Soushuuha) - Manipulate Advancing Blades
Rank: C
Type:Attack
Range:Short-Long
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:30
Description: This technique allows a shinobi to hover multiple kunai in the air while they approach a target. The technique allows a ninja to unleash a torrent of kunai, shuriken, or other weapons much more quickly than if each was thrown individually.
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2)(Konbi Henge) - Combination Transformation
Rank: C
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:N/A
Description:The user and either there summon or a partner combine into one transformation.
NOTE:Must have a summoning or partner to use this jutsu.
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3)(Satsujin Konmei no Karasu) - Murder of Crows Confusion
Rank: C
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short-Long
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Calling upon a swarm of crows, they will fly around the target, causing confusion with their dark forms and quick movement. With the target distracted by the crows, the ninja can strike more easily. Also the mass of crows can obscure any retreating ninja. When no longer needed, the murder of crows will simply puff away in smoke.
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4)(Ninpo: Jibaku Fuda: Kassei) - Ninja Art: Exploding Tag: Activate
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: Utilizing chakra, the user is able to activate the explosion mechanism of a distant bomb tag. The exploding tags that the Third Hokage used were different than the usual bomb tags, being yellow in color instead of white with a red border.
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5)(Soryu no Mai) - Rising Dragon Dance
Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: The user jumps up in the air and then spins at high speed throwing a lot of weapons at thier enemy ranging from shuriken, kunai, shuko and many various other weapons.

note: done.
 
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(Soushuuha) - Manipulate Advancing Blades
Rank: C
Type:Attack
Range:Short-Long
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:30
Description: This technique allows a shinobi to hover multiple kunai in the air while they approach a target. The technique allows a ninja to unleash a torrent of kunai, shuriken, or other weapons much more quickly than if each was thrown individually.

I want you to gather several kunai and or shuriken into your hands, then let them go channeling chakra into them which causes them to hover in the air. Then concentrate and direct them towards your opponent. The precision of attack can be enhanced by Doujutsu users, especially Uchiha.
 

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alright.
*I pull out several kunai and shuriken from my pouch. I close my eyes and focus my chakra into them. I release my grip on them and you see the shuriken and kunai levitating in the air. I look at the training post and focus my chakra. I then direct the kunai and shuriken at the post. The kunai and shuriken are sent flying. Striking the post with significant force.*
 

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Cool.

This is one of my favorite Ninjutsu.

(Konbi Henge) - Combination Transformation
Rank: C
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:N/A
Description:The user and either there summon or a partner combine into one transformation.
NOTE:Must have a summoning or partner to use this jutsu.

*Makes a clone*

Using my clone, I want you to perform a handseal while my clone is touching your shoulder and concentrate on the image of your favorite animal. You and the clone will then take on the shape of that animal. You can at any time revert back to your normal selves.
 

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alright....Hey you, sensei's clone. I need to supply the chakra while I concentrate on the technique.
*I crouch down and form the reverse tigersign and close my eyes so that I can concentrate on the technique. While the clone supplies the chakra by placing his hand on my shoulder I begin to picture the animal to transform into.*
got it lets do this......*poof*
*A huge explosion is released. The clone and I are engulfed in the dust cloud. After a while the dust clears up and from the smoke a huge gorilla emerges. The gorilla pounds his chest and roars.*
gorilla: rrrraaaaggghhh!!!!

Edit: sorry forgot *I release the technique large puff of smoke envelopes the transformation. Emerging from the smoke your clone and I are completely separated again.*
 
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(Satsujin Konmei no Karasu) - Murder of Crows Confusion
Rank: C
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short-Long
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Calling upon a swarm of crows, they will fly around the target, causing confusion with their dark forms and quick movement. With the target distracted by the crows, the ninja can strike more easily. Also the mass of crows can obscure any retreating ninja. When no longer needed, the murder of crows will simply puff away in smoke.

This technique pretty much acts like a summoning, having a swarm of crows fly around your target in an attempt to confuse and distract your opponent. This allows you to strike faster and easier. You can call off the crows at any time.
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(Ninpo: Jibaku Fuda: Kassei) - Ninja Art: Exploding Tag: Activate
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: Utilizing chakra, the user is able to activate the explosion mechanism of a distant bomb tag. The exploding tags that the Third Hokage used were different than the usual bomb tags, being yellow in color instead of white with a red border.

Rather self explanatory. Place a yellow exploding tag somewhere, perform a handseal, and then explode it. >_>
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(Soryu no Mai) - Rising Dragon Dance
Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: The user jumps up in the air and then spins at high speed throwing a lot of weapons at thier enemy ranging from shuriken, kunai, shuko and many various other weapons.

Another self explanatory technique....jump into the air and begin spinning in multiple 360 degree rapid rotations while throwing shuriken, kunai, shuko and other weapons at your opponent.
 

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I'll start with this....

(Ninpo: Jibaku Fuda: Kassei) - Ninja Art: Exploding Tag: Activate
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: Utilizing chakra, the user is able to activate the explosion mechanism of a distant bomb tag. The exploding tags that the Third Hokage used were different than the usual bomb tags, being yellow in color instead of white with a red border.

*I take out a paper tag and place it on a tree of my choosing. I back up then weave the snake handsign and detonate it. The paper tag ignites and blows up bringing the tree with the tag I attached to come down.*
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(Soryu no Mai) - Rising Dragon Dance
Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: The user jumps up in the air and then spins at high speed throwing a lot of weapons at thier enemy ranging from shuriken, kunai, shuko and many various other weapons.

*I run and grab my backpack for this. I pull out my set of kunai, shuriken, axes, swords, and spears. I begin by jumping into the air, and stretching out my arms with kunai and shuriken in both hands. I then rotate at fast speeds (complete 360's) and the kunai and shuriken that are in my hands are then released and spread out in all directions. Landing on the targets set up on the trees and rocks with amazing accuracy. I do the same with the swords, then the axes, and afterwards the spears.*
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(Satsujin Konmei no Karasu) - Murder of Crows Confusion
Rank: C
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short-Long
Chakra Cost:15
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Calling upon a swarm of crows, they will fly around the target, causing confusion with their dark forms and quick movement. With the target distracted by the crows, the ninja can strike more easily. Also the mass of crows can obscure any retreating ninja. When no longer needed, the murder of crows will simply puff away in smoke.

okay go this....
*I focus my chakra and from clouds of smoke I summon crows that clone themselves continuously and you become completely surrounded, with you field of vision completely obscured. I manipulate the crows freely by emitting chakra from my fingertips and altering it into high frequency waves. Once I've the technique I call off the crows by simply weaving a handsign and having them disappear in a puff of smoke.*

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Good. Moving onto B Ranks.

Chose AT LEAST 5 B Ranked Ninjutsu techniques that you wish to learn or find interesting other than bio specific techniques.
 

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1)(Kage Bunshin no Jutsu) - Shadow Clone Technique
Rank:B
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short
Chakra Cost:20
Damage Points:N/A
Description: The Kage Bunshin distributes the ninja's chakra evenly among the clones and creates a real copy with form and substance. The clone itself can also utilize any jutsu the original ninja knows. When the clone finally disperses, any new knowledge it has gained is passed back to the original ninja and any additional clones. Upon impact, the clone can be dispersed.
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2)( Gen'ei Tajū Shuriken ) - Multiple Phantom Shuriken
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: After performing the shadow clone technique the user and the two clones perform the Dog → Rabbit → Monkey → Clap Hands and they throw several shuriken which multiply and attack the opponent.
Note: Requires two shadow clones before use.
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3)(Kuchiyose: Rashōmon) - Summoning Technique: Rashōmon
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary, Defence
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A
Description: This summoning creates a demonic form of the main gate of old Kyoto, which is capable of blocking almost any attack. The Rashomon stands tall and wide covering a range of about 10 meters in width and height.
Note: This technique can only block B rank and below.
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5)(Ninpo: Akuma Kaze Bakudan) - Ninja Art: Demon Wind Bomb
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user after creating a shadow clone and grabs it then transforming into a Fuma Shuriken that is then thrown at the enemy the shuriken then turns back into the shadow clone who then punches the target in the face.
Note: Can also add kunai for extra damage and must create one shadow clone before use.
 
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okay then how about....

(Hana Ninpō: Kyōku Sai) - Flower Technique: The District End
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A
Description: The user reaches out his/her hand, sending a stream of flower petals from their palm towards the opponent. The flower petals encircle the enemy and dark smoke fades their surroundings to black, hiding the user.
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(Jouro Senbon) - Sprinkling Needles
Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: After hurling their umbrella into the air, the user will unleash a torrent of needles. Using their chakra they can guide these needles towards their opponent.

Note: got rid of the poison mist technique.
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note: done.
 
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