Akihiko trains Granite in Doton (Earth)

[Granite]

Ahh thank you for pointing that out well your first question 4 feet long so that it can cut through the air I was aiming at the head and I threw it with my left hand because I am a lefty-

 

[Adachi]

Alright, emphasizing on the second question.
What vulnerable parts would you strike at with a staff for instant kill? Name as many as you can think of.

 

[Granite]

.. If the head the neck if it could pierce the heart and the spine.. What did I miss sensei?

 

[Adachi]

Hm. That's good enough. But remember to keep your moves as detailed as possible.

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(Doton: Gansetsukon) - Earth Release: Rock Section Cane
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary/Offense
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 10
Damage Points: 20
Description: This technique allows the user to take a small chunk of rock and turn it into the shape of a staff. The user can then use it as a melee weapon or throw it with pinpoint accuracy at their opponent. A variation of this technique allows the user to create several staffs and launch them at the target, but with less accuracy.

Now, proceed to hold out your dominant hand, charging Earth chakra into it to form rocks that you throw at me.

 

[Granite]

Alright sensei-he holds out his left hand-he charges earth chakra into it creating various sized rocks ranging from 1 inch diameter to a three inch diameter- I proceed to throw them at your head- Is that correct sensei?

 

[Adachi]

How many rocks and how do you they affect my clone's head? Results and impacts, please. xD

 

[Granite]

I believe I threw 12 rocks the affect it could have on your head would either concussion your clone bieng knocked out your clone dieng possibly or being stunned- I hope that answers your question sensei-

 

[Adachi]

Much better. We can work on this as we go. ^_^

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( Doton: Iwa Rendan ) - Earth Release: Rock Barrage
Rank: D
Type: Offensive
Range: Short – Mid
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user will concentrate their chakra into their arm and then release their chakra creating a ring of rocks that are then flung at the opponent.

Once again, we'll be dealing with the technique of releasing your chakra into the ground.
For this jutsu, I would you like to send your Earth chakra into the ground and then focus on lifting sections of the Earth to move them around my clone.
Think of my clone as the hot dog and your rocks as the bun. Once you think you have stable control of the Earths you have gathered, smash my clone together.
Describe the results as usual.

 

[Granite]

Yes sensei I will try to be as descriptive as can be- I channel my chakra into the ground through my feet- I focus on 27 chunks of earth that are around a foot large- I then proceed to seperate them from the earth and surrond your clone with the 27 chunks of earth- then I proceed to smashe the 27 roocks with your clone simultaneously- what I did was hopefully broke a couple of bones or injured you in some way for me to create an opening to attack from other angles- Did I miss anything sensei?

 

[Adachi]

Ah, well done. ^_^
Now to go over a basic. Short range is 0-5 meters, mid is 5-15, and long is 15-25+. It's important to remember this as some jutsus can only go up to specific range.

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(Doton: Ganban Kyu) - Earth Release: Bedrock Coffin
Rank: C
Type: Offense
Range: Mid/Long
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: After performing the Rat hand seal, the user to control multiple sections of rock and move them around their opponent. The user then forms two gigantic sections that crush the opponent.

For this next jutsu, it would require some concentration as you did for the earth-sinking one earlier. Begin by channeling your chakra into the earth around you and as you do so, change the chakra within the earth from hard to soft. This will then allow you to dig into the earth.
Once you have done this, I will then send a shadow clone to a different location above the surface. When you come up, tell me where he has gone to.
Remember to try and detect him using your chakra while underground. Become one with the Earth.
What might this be used for?

 

[Granite]

I focus on the earth around me and pour chakra into it- It begins clay like and soft after a little- I dig into the earth with both hands- we I am fully underground and one with earth I change the earth back- I focus my chakra on ground level- i can feel the shadow clone moving above me- when the shadow stops moving I come back up- Sensei your shadow started four feet in front of me went 45 to the left one foot then he proceed to turn 45 degrees right and went three feet then he turned 90 right went to feet lastlty he turned 90 degrees left and continued the rest of the way across... Oh and sensei would this be used for spying or tracking-

 

[Adachi]

Excellent job, especially with the measurements!
Alright, let's go into a bit more depth here.
1. Why is it important to know where your enemy is at at all times?
2. How might this jutsu also be used as an escape and against what type of jutsus?

 

[Granite]

Sensei to answer your first question you must know where your opponent is so you will not get surprised by your opponent but you may surprise them and so you can plan your attack. To answer your second question the types of jutsu this could escape are wind because it can not go underground water because it dries up fire because it can not go underground and I am not sure if you can evade genjutsu with this... Sensei did I get it?

 

[Adachi]

Excellent. Well done. ^_^

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(Doton: Moguragakure no Jutsu) – Earth Release: Hiding like a mole technique
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Long
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: N/A
Description: The user changes earth into fine sand by channeling chakra into it, allowing the user to dig through it like a mole. While underground one can sense what is happening on the surface and use the information to launch a surprise attack on the enemy. Once can also hide deep in the ground, escaping to a depth where the enemy cant reach. It also appears that after digging, the ground can be returned to its original state, leaving no trace of where the user entered the earth.

Alright, next jutsu.
I want you now to begin sending your Earth Chakra throughout the ground. I will place a clone several meters away from you. When your chakra reaches my clone, control the earth around my clone to channel upwards, thus creating spikes around my clone to stab him.
Think of how to use this in battle.

 

[Granite]

Alright sensei- I channel my chakra through the ground from my feet- when it reaches your clone I thrust my chakra upwards- creating 8 diagonal spikes going through the torso slightly lifting him off the ground- this could be used in battle as a form of surprise attack or a form of attacking an enemie on the ground when they don't expect it.... Oh and I aimed the spikes at the torso because that is where the mos organs are.. Did I get that right sensei-

 

[Adachi]

Excellent job. So now, allow me to switch the situation.
Say your opponent used this on you and you were mid range.
How would you escape?

 

[Granite]

Hmm- thinking- oh you could back up quickly or charge forward or disrupt the process by throwing a kunai or you could jump is that right sensei-

 

[Adachi]

How might you use Wind in this situation though?

 

[Granite]

The wind in this technique hmm well it may be able to amplifier your jump or cut through the rock with a powerful wind jutsu... Or If I was using it on some I could maybe blowback them into the spikes is that what you were looking for?

 

[Adachi]

Excellent response.

Spoiler

(Doton: Ganchūsō) - Earth Release: Stone Spikes
Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: This technique lets the user create a few rock pillars that will protrude from the ground to skew the target. The rock pillars will even pass through obstacles to reach their target

Anyhow, for this next jutsu, I want you to build up a tremendous amount of chakra in your hands. Then, make a fist with both your hands and slam the ground, releasing that built-up chakra to cause a small tremor to flow towards my clone. Like a mini earthquake.