[HA] Being Zetsu...

[Jinbei]

Yeah, I'll have to wait till the next update is out

Well, that's too old school xD
Those types of attacks will work if you're up against canon techniques. Honestly, techniques these days are so creative and powerful, you won't find time to do all that. Besides, like I said, once you're separated, you are left with one hand each, which is a disadvantage. And you'll need another usage of ths technique to merge back, by which time, the opponent will gain an upper hand over me. If I were to use it, I'd use it in close quarters, even though its not advisable. Using it in close range means I can use two hands, two bodies, 4 legs against one opponent. Also, if I stop him from performing any handseals, I'll be at an advantage. So there's that.
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I suppose that's that. Any questions about the move? Ask as we move along into

(Kisei Bunshin) - Parasite Clone Technique

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Rank: A-Rank
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30
Damage Points: N/A
Description: This technique allows White Zetsu to create clones of himself, which he is able to control and communicate with remotely. Unlike most clone techniques, these clones are not dispelled when they are dealt damage or killed. They can also be used with White Zetsu's Substitute Technique to assume the form of any individual that he has touched, right down to their unique chakra. The clones can be produced from earth or organic vegetal matter as well as through Zetsu's spore technique. These clones can use ay technique the user knows up to A-Rank or, when they are used for the substitute technique, up to A-Rank of the basic 5 the copied ninja can use.
Note: Can only be used by Zetsu and shares the limits of any clone technique.

Great technique. Let's go for something different this time around - How about you tell me how you think this technique works and then I will correct you -if need be- or expand upon your answer. While you're at it, tell me, how can you use this offensively? How about defensively? What are some fun facts about the technique?

Anything you can think of, make sure to write it down. The more effort you put into this, the more effort I will put into making you a better RPer. Hope that motivates you (? O^O

 

[Flash]

The only thing that motivates me, is customs U_U
#Azráelsfacts

But hey, this sounds cool at the same time. You just wait and watch, while I teach you these techniques. It might act as a plus point in my Shisou application

Ok now, The Parasite Clone Technique! I have no idea where to start honestly. This jutsu has so many advantages, so many applications, all of which are useful. This is one of White Zetsu's signature techniques (excluding Mayfly and Spore technique) that he uses, that makes him what he is!

Now, let us break down the technique and understand the abilities of each of these properties:

• Clones: Yes, formation of special clones. These clones, unlike the shadow clones do not disperse after being defeated, but leave the remains of the body lying on the ground, still retaining the appearance of the person copied unless Zetsu decides otherwise (Just by reading this fact, I got an idea for custom xD ). Imagine the chaos it can cause in NW. That Deception!!! Note that, they follow the rules of clone limit, and as such there can only be 4 clones allowed at one time.
  
• Creation: These clones can be created from almost anywhere....literally! Wood, Water, Earth, Plants, Fungus, Food, or basically any Organic material. They can also be created from Zetsu's own spores. This is one of the aspects of this jutsu that makes its so over-powered. Use a wood jutsu, and when the root reaches the opponent, let a clone be created from it. Bamb! #checkmate
  
• Communication: Unlike normal clones, Zetsu can telepathically control and communicate with these clones, and visa-versa. So basically if my second body was attacked from behind, and my first body had his eyes behind second's back, he could communicate with the second telepathically so that he could defend in time. *Pain seems such a useless bio lol* But maybe, that's a bit over doing it? What do you feel?
  
• Usable technique: A-Rank of Base 5. Not bad actually! Cuz Shadow Clones can perform everything upto S-rank, so there's that. But hey, with all these abilities, no complaining
  
• Detection: Should these clones use substitute technique to copy the opponent's appearance, they can only be detected by emotional-sensory ninjas, which means only Naruto is capable of such feat....which no one owns currently in this RP xD

I have a question though. The range indicates Short. Does that mean short range from me? Or Short range from the organic material? Like consider my last example where I'm using wood and then creating a clone from it. So will I be able to create a clone long range from me, but short range from the source?

Sorry I'm on my phone right now, and motivating myself to write all the information is too tough like this >_>
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[Jinbei]

The only thing that motivates me, is customs U_U
#Azráelsfacts

But hey, this sounds cool at the same time. You just wait and watch, while I teach you these techniques. It might act as a plus point in my Shisou application

Ok now, The Parasite Clone Technique! I have no idea where to start honestly. This jutsu has so many advantages, so many applications, all of which are useful. This is one of White Zetsu's signature techniques (excluding Mayfly and Spore technique) that he uses, that makes him what he is!

Now, let us break down the technique and understand the abilities of each of these properties:

• Clones: Yes, formation of special clones. These clones, unlike the shadow clones do not disperse after being defeated, but leave the remains of the body lying on the ground, still retaining the appearance of the person copied unless Zetsu decides otherwise (Just by reading this fact, I got an idea for custom xD ). Imagine the chaos it can cause in NW. That Deception!!! Note that, they follow the rules of clone limit, and as such there can only be 4 clones allowed at one time.
  
• Creation: These clones can be created from almost anywhere....literally! Wood, Water, Earth, Plants, Fungus, Food, or basically any Organic material. They can also be created from Zetsu's own spores. This is one of the aspects of this jutsu that makes its so over-powered. Use a wood jutsu, and when the root reaches the opponent, let a clone be created from it. Bamb! #checkmate
  
• Communication: Unlike normal clones, Zetsu can telepathically control and communicate with these clones, and visa-versa. So basically if my second body was attacked from behind, and my first body had his eyes behind second's back, he could communicate with the second telepathically so that he could defend in time. *Pain seems such a useless bio lol* But maybe, that's a bit over doing it? What do you feel?
  
• Usable technique: A-Rank of Base 5. Not bad actually! Cuz Shadow Clones can perform everything upto S-rank, so there's that. But hey, with all these abilities, no complaining
  
• Detection: Should these clones use substitute technique to copy the opponent's appearance, they can only be detected by emotional-sensory ninjas, which means only Naruto is capable of such feat....which no one owns currently in this RP xD

I have a question though. The range indicates Short. Does that mean short range from me? Or Short range from the organic material? Like consider my last example where I'm using wood and then creating a clone from it. So will I be able to create a clone long range from me, but short range from the source?

Sorry I'm on my phone right now, and motivating myself to write all the information is too tough like this >_>
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My guess is that the clone can only be created short range from you, in order to promptly stop what you just said - people creating clones inches away of their opponent's, ready to kill them. I'll go with that, while I look for someone to answer that question for me too.

Regarding the clone vision thingy, it's a similar concept, but not as effective. Pain can literally see everything the others do, whilst the clones will only see what their eyes see. That's a vital difference, for talking through thoughts takes the same amount of time it takes for you to shout to your clones. I'd use the telepathic advantage to relay information in a privy way, per se. o_o

As to how undetectable they really are, I am unsure whether Sage Mode can detect your facade through Natural Energy sensing, but I am certain Kiyoshis can sense right through it. Binkan clan members, given they have some form of mind-reading, should be able to work through it rather easily. So, yeah, not as undetectable, but still pretty handy.

Any other thoughts? Question? Possible moves?

 

[Flash]

No questions (that I can think of right now) Sir U_U
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[Flash]

Ok, I do have a question.
I am somehow not convinced about the range.
Say my opponent is at Mid-Range and he already has the spores attached to him. Now we know that we can use this particular ability on him via the spores (it says in the jutsu description) which makes me question about the range, whether it is short range from user or source​

 

[Jinbei]

Ok, I do have a question.
I am somehow not convinced about the range.
Say my opponent is at Mid-Range and he already has the spores attached to him. Now we know that we can use this particular ability on him via the spores (it says in the jutsu description) which makes me question about the range, whether it is short range from user or source​

I re-read your original question, and I now understand what you mean. My bad, here's how I believe it works;

The concept is the same when used by the spores jutsu - the clones are made short-range from the source. The only difference is that, while using it with the spores, the source is "your opponent", per se, and thus your clone will be created short-range from him. Basically, the clone is always made short range, but what it's made short-range of can vary.

Consider the spores jutsu variation a way to get the clones made short-range of the enemy, but that's only when you effectively infected your opponent. We will cover said jutsu later anyway, so don't worry.

If you've got any more questions, just ask while I explain the following jutsu;

(Haetorisou Kyūshū no Jutsu) - Flytrap Absorption Technique

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Rank: B-Rank
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Chakra cost: 20 (-40 per turn to the target)
Damage points: N/A
Damage points: The white Zetsu turns his body into a giant Venus Flytrap shape that wraps around the target, and then by opening his mouth, he begins the chakra absorption to drain the targets chakra.
Note: Can only be used by White Zetsu half

Well, this one I couldn't even find a picture, so I will trust the description blindly. Basically, you turn your body into a flytrap, and then proceed to gnaw on your opponent with it. The important bit of the jutsu is that you can then eat away their chakra, at a rate of 40 chakra points per turn. That's quite a lot, so if you can keep it up for two turns, that's a massive amount of chakra you're stealing. xD

So, you know the drill - Do your thing ;D

 

[Flash]

Right. So say if I plant the spores on the ground behind my opponent who's long range away from me. Will that work? The source - the ground is short range from the opponent.


The Flytrap Absorption Technique!
Right. So this is a pretty basic technique used by White Zetsu. Zetsu can, when he's near his opponent, open up his front portion like Venus Flytrap like pincers and wrap the opponent firmly such that he's not able to move. Once that's done, he can open his mouth and start absorbing the target's chakra. Its a pretty good technique if the opponent is paralysed already. You can simply go and suck all the chakra out of him. Otherwise, the best bet would be to use a parasite clone to perform this technique. You don't want your opponent to nagashi you while you're sucking out the chakra, do you? xD

An advantage of this technique is that, with every turn, you get 20 chakra points (-20+40).
And its a good close range technique, and can be mixed very well with Taijutsu.

The sad part is that Black Zetsu cannot perform this.

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[Jinbei]

Right. So say if I plant the spores on the ground behind my opponent who's long range away from me. Will that work? The source - the ground is short range from the opponent.


The Flytrap Absorption Technique!
Right. So this is a pretty basic technique used by White Zetsu. Zetsu can, when he's near his opponent, open up his front portion like Venus Flytrap like pincers and wrap the opponent firmly such that he's not able to move. Once that's done, he can open his mouth and start absorbing the target's chakra. Its a pretty good technique if the opponent is paralysed already. You can simply go and suck all the chakra out of him. Otherwise, the best bet would be to use a parasite clone to perform this technique. You don't want your opponent to nagashi you while you're sucking out the chakra, do you? xD

An advantage of this technique is that, with every turn, you get 20 chakra points (-20+40).
And its a good close range technique, and can be mixed very well with Taijutsu.

The sad part is that Black Zetsu cannot perform this.

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We will cover the spore jutsu later, but somewhat like that, yeah. ^^

So, give me a combo with all of the jutsus that you learnt so far, where I would have a REALLY hard time fighting off. Make sure to explain your move thoroughly how you use each and every jutsu.

 

[Flash]

Watching his opponent Jinbei appear before him, Zetsu sighs. Black Zetsu quickly analyses the situation as White Zetsu observes the surroundings properly. Open field with no water source nearby. Not an issue! Having recorded numerous battles till now, Zetsu knows how to handle this situation very well. Without wasting time, Zetsu throws three kunais at Jinbei's head chest and his right leg, as White Zetsu creates 3 parasite clones around him. The 3 clones emerge from the ground and dash off towards Jinbei the moment they are created. While two run in an arc on either sides, the third one approaches Jinbei head on. As this happens, Zetsu splits into two different entities that he originally was! The Black Zetsu and White Zetsu. Both grow a missing arm and half the torso. Although they have two legs, they look a bit weird to be honest. But hey, that's what Zetsu is right? Weird! While White Zetsu starts showering his barrage of kunai attacks on his opponent, Black Zetsu waits for an opportune moment to attack.
One the other side, as the three clones approach from 3 sides, Clone C1 gets behind Jinbei from his right, while Clone C2 jumps and performs a roundhouse kick from the left, targeting the opponent's head. Clone C3 bends down and rams his shoulder into the opponent's stomach. White Zetsu makes sure that none of his kunais hit his clones as he knows each of their movements as they have a mental connection established.
As Jinbei gets occupied by the two clones attacking him, Clone C1 grabs him from behind, as he opens up his front portion in the form of a giant venus flytrap, and hold him in place. This would not only make him vulnerable to attacks from White Zetsu, but also the attacks from the other clones as Clone C3 sucks out chakra from his system through his mouth, making him go weaker every turn. ​

 

[Jinbei]

Watching his opponent Jinbei appear before him, Zetsu sighs. Black Zetsu quickly analyses the situation as White Zetsu observes the surroundings properly. Open field with no water source nearby. Not an issue! Having recorded numerous battles till now, Zetsu knows how to handle this situation very well. Without wasting time, Zetsu throws three kunais at Jinbei's head chest and his right leg, as White Zetsu creates 3 parasite clones around him. The 3 clones emerge from the ground and dash off towards Jinbei the moment they are created. While two run in an arc on either sides, the third one approaches Jinbei head on. As this happens, Zetsu splits into two different entities that he originally was! The Black Zetsu and White Zetsu. Both grow a missing arm and half the torso. Although they have two legs, they look a bit weird to be honest. But hey, that's what Zetsu is right? Weird! While White Zetsu starts showering his barrage of kunai attacks on his opponent, Black Zetsu waits for an opportune moment to attack.
One the other side, as the three clones approach from 3 sides, Clone C1 gets behind Jinbei from his right, while Clone C2 jumps and performs a roundhouse kick from the left, targeting the opponent's head. Clone C3 bends down and rams his shoulder into the opponent's stomach. White Zetsu makes sure that none of his kunais hit his clones as he knows each of their movements as they have a mental connection established.
As Jinbei gets occupied by the two clones attacking him, Clone C1 grabs him from behind, as he opens up his front portion in the form of a giant venus flytrap, and hold him in place. This would not only make him vulnerable to attacks from White Zetsu, but also the attacks from the other clones as Clone C3 sucks out chakra from his system through his mouth, making him go weaker every turn. ​

As I told you before, I would not rely so much on the "regrowing the arm" part as it might be subject to change, and thus until the jutsu is updated, or the zetsu rules are, it's not stated there. Give Scorps a shout out, and see what he says and then inform me too, please. xD

Other than that, it was an average-ish move, but good enough, I suppose. We're now jumping on towards the signature technique of Zetsu, one which has defined him for as long as I have been a member - Mayfly. Oh, this beautiful technique was ridiculously OPed back in the day. Now it can be easily countered, with the countless cannon jutsu at hand. So, let's go; Strengths, weaknesses, synergies and whatnot of:

(Kagero) Mayfly

Spoiler

Rank:A-Rank
Type:Supplementary
Range:Short-Long
Chakra cost:30
Damage points:N/A
Description: This technique allows the user to merge his body with the ground and plants and to move at very high speeds through the networks of roots and water veins. Although once in the ground the travel speed is, indeed, fast, merging and emerging with and from the ground is not very fast. This allows the user to conceal his presence completely, making it almost impossible to detect him, although it was noted that Byakugan users can still spot the user. If an underground technique of higher rank is used, its possible to stop the user or force him to surface.
Note: Can only be used by Zetsu bios.
Note: Usable 5 times per Battle.

We will dwell on this jutsu for a while, as I need to ensure your understand the basis for this technique properly, as it can be easily, and incorrectly, spammed. xD

 

[Flash]

Mayfly

So like you said, this is Zetsu's signature technique. And he not being a front line fighter, uses this technique all the time to spy on different people.
Now this is a simple technique that allows the user to merge with the ground, plants, (Earth jutsus, water, flora and fauna?) and travel at high speeds towards the desired location. Now I dunno what's OPed here honestly lol. But maybe the fact that there were less canon jutsus back in the day to counter this technique lol.

• Very fast travel: Zetsu once merged with the ground, can re-appear somewhere else within a fraction of second. This is done by merging and un-merging with the network of roots and water veins inside the Earth surface and/or travelling through plants and trees at a very high speed.
  
• Slow Merging and Un-merging: While the technique allows the user to travel at astonishing speeds in the ground, he will still merge and un-merge with the medium at the same speed of Hiding like a Mole technique.
  
• Conceal the presence: A very good ability that the user gains is, while it merges with the medium, it essentially becomes a part of the medium in every sense. That is the reason why, even chakra sensory user find it difficult to track the user when he is underground. The technique also removes any and all smell, taste, chakra force or energy and the visuals of the user. And as such only Byakugan users will be able to track down the user as they can see chakra within the objects.
  
• Defense: While underground, the user gets immunity from Earth techniques below S-Rank. So you don't have to worry about the opponent turning the whole ground into swamp. Zetsu can still move through it.

So, yeah. I don't find it OP O_O​

 

[Sharingdork]

Let's look at the Parasite Clone Technique for a second before we move onto the Mayfly. The clones are created short-range of you. Because your Spore Technique is essentially an extension of yourself, the can grow from your Spore Technique because it's basically a part of you. This allows you to create the clones from your Spores, wherever they are, but not simply summon random Zetsu clones any/everywhere at will.

Looking at Mayfly, the reason this technique was so over-powered is because the note about slow merging and unmerging is a newer addition to the technique. You used to be able to merge and unmerg at the same speed with which you traveled. You were unnoticeable, faster than anything short of higher-level gates (and Space/Time, if you count that as "speed"), and could basically appear behind your opponent in an instant, driving a kunai into their heart before they'd even know you were there. Even those with Byakugan would need their 360 degree vision and have to act the moment they noticed any moving chakra, and they might have stood a chance against this jutsu. It was severely over-powered, and I am very glad it received this update (it also may not have had a usage limit - I'm not sure).

But you have the basics for Mayfly down. Now I'll go back to a few techniques Jinbei overlooked before continuing:

( Zetsu no Bunshinjutsu ) - Zetsu's Clone Technique

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Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 5 per clone, maximum of ten clones
Damage Points: N/A [ though clones can attack with kunai, shuriken etc. ]
Description: Zetsu's White Half creates numerous clones of itself that can be made to arise from any point on the ground. The abilities of the clones are not known, but they can probably attack with kunai, shuriken and other ninja tools. These clones can be used as a basis for Zetsu's Substitute Technique.

Quite useful, this is a technique which allows you to create clones anywhere on the field. You can also create a ridiculous 10 clones with this technique. These clones can only use two techniques - Flytrap Absorption and Clone Body Substitute. They're also fragile, so you may want to have absorbed chakra before hand, and then create these clones to be turned into other people. However, do your thing with this technique - now that this thread is bumped up in my list of subscriptions, I shouldn't overlook it again.

 

[Flash]

Let's look at the Parasite Clone Technique for a second before we move onto the Mayfly. The clones are created short-range of you. Because your Spore Technique is essentially an extension of yourself, the can grow from your Spore Technique because it's basically a part of you. This allows you to create the clones from your Spores, wherever they are, but not simply summon random Zetsu clones any/everywhere at will.

So, question related to Spore technique, even though we've not performed it. Can I not plant the spores anywhere on the ground or whatever and create clones from it? Instead of Parasite Clone Technique? Obviously the only downfall would be that I'll need to use 2 jutsus instead of one.

Looking at Mayfly, the reason this technique was so over-powered is because the note about slow merging and unmerging is a newer addition to the technique. You used to be able to merge and unmerg at the same speed with which you traveled. You were unnoticeable, faster than anything short of higher-level gates (and Space/Time, if you count that as "speed"), and could basically appear behind your opponent in an instant, driving a kunai into their heart before they'd even know you were there. Even those with Byakugan would need their 360 degree vision and have to act the moment they noticed any moving chakra, and they might have stood a chance against this jutsu. It was severely over-powered, and I am very glad it received this update (it also may not have had a usage limit - I'm not sure).

Wow. Makes sense. But I can still move at that speed right? (but only underground)

But you have the basics for Mayfly down. Now I'll go back to a few techniques Jinbei overlooked before continuing:

( Zetsu no Bunshinjutsu ) - Zetsu's Clone Technique

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Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 5 per clone, maximum of ten clones
Damage Points: N/A [ though clones can attack with kunai, shuriken etc. ]
Description: Zetsu's White Half creates numerous clones of itself that can be made to arise from any point on the ground. The abilities of the clones are not known, but they can probably attack with kunai, shuriken and other ninja tools. These clones can be used as a basis for Zetsu's Substitute Technique.

Quite useful, this is a technique which allows you to create clones anywhere on the field. You can also create a ridiculous 10 clones with this technique. These clones can only use two techniques - Flytrap Absorption and Clone Body Substitute. They're also fragile, so you may want to have absorbed chakra before hand, and then create these clones to be turned into other people. However, do your thing with this technique - now that this thread is bumped up in my list of subscriptions, I shouldn't overlook it again.

Zetsu's Clone Technique

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  [*] Numbers - 10 clones is more than sufficient. This can be used to severely outnumber the opponent in a taijutsu fight, because these dummies can perform anything except for 2. Also, I hope scorps doesn't bring that rule about chakra getting divided among clones. I wouldn't want to waste my chakra on these dummies for sure.
  [*] Range - Now this is a Question + My theory. These clones, can be created from anywhere on the field. From water, earth or even wood. Since they do limited damage, it doesn't look that bad, that they can come out of anywhere. Also, do they already have shurikens when they are created? Or do I need to give them personally :/
  [*] Substitute - So once these clones physically touch them. I can make them transform into their appearance.
  

 

[Sharingdork]

The spore technique doesn't allow you to place the spores anywhere - they can only be placed on a source of self-sustaining chakra (a shinobi, clone, summon, etc.). But essentially. And yes, you still move that fast once you're underground - the merging/unmerging was the only thing that was changed speed-wise.

The "divide your chakra among clones" will likely only be implemented for true Shadow Clones, as that is how the technique works. Techniques like this one will probably remain unaltered. And yes, I would say that they can emerge from any solid material (so spawning clones from thin air, nor do I think water would work). But that looks good - we can move on:
(Ne Tsūshin no Jutsu) - Root Communication Technique

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Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Long
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A
Description: This technique allows each half of Zetsu to communicate with each other when seperated. By merging part of themselves with the ground Zetsu can send "messages" to one another through a system of roots.

Oh hey, a Black Zetsu technique. Okay, this technique allows you to, when separated, connect with an underground system of roots in order to relay information to your other half. I'll skip over the real world phenomenon this is based off of and just discuss the basics of this technique. Either Zetsu, including certain White Zetsu clones, can release roots from their feet into the underground system of tree roots beneath their feet in order to release information through the network. The other Zetsu somehow knows to check the roots for the message (I don't know how, but not a single message has been shown to be lost), and does a similar process to read the message. And since that one was lame, I'll throw in another technique to keep you from falling asleep.

(Shiro Zetsu Māji no Jutsu) - White Zetsu Merging Technique

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Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A
Description: Several White Zetsu merge into a single large being with their venus flytrap-like middles opened up. The merged white zetsu have a resiliance to Naruto's Nine Tailed Chakra modes Yang chakra influence preventing them from becoming Tree's.

So, here is a rather strange and awkward technique. Basically, you have about four White Zetsu clones come together and use their chakra to merge their cells into one large being. This creature is a giant White Zetsu with lots of Venus Flytrap appendages sticking out, and as many heads as there were Zetsu's to make it (see the picture below). This monster is huge, and probably packs a mean punch. However, I'd treat him as a giant version of the C-rank clones.

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[Flash]

The spore technique doesn't allow you to place the spores anywhere - they can only be placed on a source of self-sustaining chakra (a shinobi, clone, summon, etc.). But essentially. And yes, you still move that fast once you're underground - the merging/unmerging was the only thing that was changed speed-wise.

Oh. What about tailed beasts? And what effect would the spores have on the beasts? Nine Tails make them grow into trees. Will other jinchus do the same?

Also, can I plant them on organic substances like mushroom, caramel, wood etc. that contain chakra? The question is for both spore and parasite clone.

But that looks good - we can move on:
(Ne Tsūshin no Jutsu) - Root Communication Technique

Spoiler

Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Long
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A
Description: This technique allows each half of Zetsu to communicate with each other when seperated. By merging part of themselves with the ground Zetsu can send "messages" to one another through a system of roots.

Oh hey, a Black Zetsu technique. Okay, this technique allows you to, when separated, connect with an underground system of roots in order to relay information to your other half. I'll skip over the real world phenomenon this is based off of and just discuss the basics of this technique. Either Zetsu, including certain White Zetsu clones, can release roots from their feet into the underground system of tree roots beneath their feet in order to release information through the network. The other Zetsu somehow knows to check the roots for the message (I don't know how, but not a single message has been shown to be lost), and does a similar process to read the message.

• This is a simple and effective technique to communicate between the two bodies over a large distance. And as you mentioned, the messages were never shown to be lost. So I can safely assume that if I send a message through one body, I'll receive it through the other (without worrying about the fact that the other body didn't "check in his inbox")
• Basically useless in the NW. Cuz I can't split my body and send them to two places. Otherwise it would've been fun xD
• It can still be used in the battle. But then again, sensing works wonders. So yeah xD

And since that one was lame, I'll throw in another technique to keep you from falling asleep.

(Shiro Zetsu Māji no Jutsu) - White Zetsu Merging Technique

Spoiler

Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A
Description: Several White Zetsu merge into a single large being with their venus flytrap-like middles opened up. The merged white zetsu have a resiliance to Naruto's Nine Tailed Chakra modes Yang chakra influence preventing them from becoming Tree's.

So, here is a rather strange and awkward technique. Basically, you have about four White Zetsu clones come together and use their chakra to merge their cells into one large being. This creature is a giant White Zetsu with lots of Venus Flytrap appendages sticking out, and as many heads as there were Zetsu's to make it (see the picture below). This monster is huge, and probably packs a mean punch. However, I'd treat him as a giant version of the C-rank clones.

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• Not a bad technique actually. This is one good thing that you can do with your dummy clones that don't perform anything else lol.
• The size of the monster is huge. Which makes it good to be used against summons. And if I'm not wrong, they can absorb chakra and send it to the user. So its good.
• The downfall is that this monster will obviously be slow and can't perform any techniques. So killing it is very easy.

 

[Sharingdork]

Bijuu are fine. The reason Kurama's chakra turned Zetsu into trees was not due to it being Bijuu chakra, but rather because it was Yang chakra. As for growing spores on techniques, I wouldn't think so. I believe the target has to be capable of generating chakra on their own (ie. a sentient being). As for the Parasite Clones, they can appear short-range of Zetsu from any organic material. Doesn't mean they'd cancel out a technique if you grew them from it, they'd simply grow out of the technique.

But you seem to understand those two fairly well, so we'll move onto this next technique:

(Narikawari no Jutsu) - Clone Body Substitution technique

Spoiler

Rank: A-Rank
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: N/A
Description: This technique allows the White Zetsu to create an exact copy of the opponent, down to their chakra, using his Parasite clones. Zetsu needs to have absorbed some of the targeted ninja's chakra with either a chakra absorption technique or his Spore Technique. However it will not be strong enough to fight an extended battle, so its primary purpose is for the function of a diversion. When the clone dies the appearance retains that of the person created until Zetsu releases it. The clones can use the Basic 5 Elements the original can, albeit only up to A-rank, plus all of White Zetsu's abilities.

Alright, so here is quite a dangerous technique Zetsu uses which loses its danger in this RP. With this technique, if Zetsu has absorbed some of a person's chakra by any method, he can create a clone afterwards which can perform this technique (or that clone can absorb the chakra and turn themselves into the copy - Zetsu himself can't absorb chakra and use it for a clone created before-hand, nor can a clone absorb chakra and have another clone transform). This technique allows the clone to transform into a perfect copy of whoever's chakra has been absorbed. There is no distinguishing features at all between the clone and the original, even down to the chakra. The only difference (and I mean ONLY) are the thoughts the two have and the actions the two perform. That is the only way to distinguish the two apart. And, of course, as Zetsu is a genius of espionage, his clones will be able to act in ways that won't give away that they are not who they claim to be.

Now, the drawback to this would be that the clones actually lose power when they transform, reducing their abilities to the Base 5 Elements that the person they transformed into know, which means if the person they transformed into only knows up to B-rank Fire, the clone can't use A-rank fire. The clone also loses the ability to use Taijutsu techniques, basic Ninjutsu (though he can still use Zetsu-specific jutsu), and Genjutsu. While this technique is good for espionage, it's not so good for actual combat.

 

[Flash]

Bijuu are fine. The reason Kurama's chakra turned Zetsu into trees was not due to it being Bijuu chakra, but rather because it was Yang chakra. As for growing spores on techniques, I wouldn't think so. I believe the target has to be capable of generating chakra on their own (ie. a sentient being). As for the Parasite Clones, they can appear short-range of Zetsu from any organic material. Doesn't mean they'd cancel out a technique if you grew them from it, they'd simply grow out of the technique.

Got it

(Narikawari no Jutsu) - Clone Body Substitution technique

Spoiler

Rank: A-Rank
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: N/A
Description: This technique allows the White Zetsu to create an exact copy of the opponent, down to their chakra, using his Parasite clones. Zetsu needs to have absorbed some of the targeted ninja's chakra with either a chakra absorption technique or his Spore Technique. However it will not be strong enough to fight an extended battle, so its primary purpose is for the function of a diversion. When the clone dies the appearance retains that of the person created until Zetsu releases it. The clones can use the Basic 5 Elements the original can, albeit only up to A-rank, plus all of White Zetsu's abilities.

Alright, so here is quite a dangerous technique Zetsu uses which loses its danger in this RP. With this technique, if Zetsu has absorbed some of a person's chakra by any method, he can create a clone afterwards which can perform this technique (or that clone can absorb the chakra and turn themselves into the copy - Zetsu himself can't absorb chakra and use it for a clone created before-hand, nor can a clone absorb chakra and have another clone transform). This technique allows the clone to transform into a perfect copy of whoever's chakra has been absorbed. There is no distinguishing features at all between the clone and the original, even down to the chakra. The only difference (and I mean ONLY) are the thoughts the two have and the actions the two perform. That is the only way to distinguish the two apart. And, of course, as Zetsu is a genius of espionage, his clones will be able to act in ways that won't give away that they are not who they claim to be.

Now, the drawback to this would be that the clones actually lose power when they transform, reducing their abilities to the Base 5 Elements that the person they transformed into know, which means if the person they transformed into only knows up to B-rank Fire, the clone can't use A-rank fire. The clone also loses the ability to use Taijutsu techniques, basic Ninjutsu (though he can still use Zetsu-specific jutsu), and Genjutsu. While this technique is good for espionage, it's not so good for actual combat.

• Espionage: Well, this has to be one of my favorite techniques. This was the main reason why I made my Zetsu bio. That is, for RP purposes. Since we can completely copy the target's chakra, there would be no one who can find a flaw in Zetsu without a good reason (since no one has a Naruto Bio).
• Limitations: Even though the clones are limited to the basic 5, it is more than enough. Since Zetsu primarily specializes in Espionage, even one technique would be good enough to take care of your target.

Now the question I have is...when you say Zetsu specific Jutsus, does it include Zetsu's wood release?

 

[Sharingdork]

I'm going to say "yes" to Zetsu's Wood Release, but only the ones that say "Only Zetsu (might also say Obito) can use this" - I think there's another root technique that doesn't have that note, but I'm not sure if he can use that in the first place.

And finally, the technique I know you've been waiting for:
(Hōshi no Jutsu) - Spore Technique

Spoiler

Rank: S-Rank
Type: Attack/Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 40 (-30 per turn)
Damage Points: N/A
Description: Zetsu is able to plant spores in his opponents' bodies, unbeknownst to the opponents themselves (including Chakra Sensors, Doujutsu users, etc). These spores re triggered upon the users will or after a set amount of time and grow into a white mass of a variable number of clones of White Zetsu, that engulf the target, restricting their movement and absorbing their chakra as they grow. This chakra can then be transferred to someone else, provided the white clones of Zetsu were able to make contact with the person whose chakra is to be replenished. Through this technique, the user is able to create up to 4 clones. The clones can then be used for the clone body substitution technique or for simply combat.
Note: While the targets chakra is being absorbed, he is limited to A-Ranks and below.
Note: Can only be triggered once per battle and each target can only have a maximum of 4 spores.
Note: Can only be used by Zetsu

This technique... Is just ridiculous. Let's go through it, shall we? You can, at long-range, plant spores on a person without their knowledge (no amount of sensing, except maybe Binkan, can detect it). When you plant them, you can set a time limit where the spores will automatically begin to grow, though you can force them to start growing prematurely if you so wish. The spores then grow into White Zetsu himself, his body surrounding the host and restricting their movement, whilst also draining their chakra. At any point, you can have up to 4 clones separate themselves from the target (though once they separate, they can't go back to how they were. You also can't have one separate and potentially three still on - they all have to separate at the same time). These clones can then give the chakra which they've absorbed to whomever they wish, so long as they make physical contact. Once they separate, these clones are basically the C-rank clones, as most of the rank of this justu is from the binding and chakra absorbing. However, they can immediately use the Clone Substitution and become their host.

I believe that every time you plant spores on someone, you would use this technique and pay the cost, but activating it does not require you to pay the cost (most because if they're on a time limit, it wouldn't be any cost to let them hit that limit). The reduction of chakra per turn is for the target once the spores are active. If you have any other questions, please ask me.

 

[Flash]

Oh yes! The one that I've been waiting for so long

• One of the major ability of these spores is that they cannot be sensed by an means (with the exception of Binkan). This means these spores cannot be countered. This ability makes it one of the best in Zetsu's arsenal. But then again, the spores cannot do anything yet!
• Chakra absorption: A trait, which otherwise was only available to fuuin users and Samehada. Once these spores turn into the clones, they can easily restrict their opponents and suck their chakra till they collapse.
• Reducing the arsenal: Once the clones start absorbing chakra, the target it limited to A-Rank and below techniques. This, for me is one of it's best features. I can easily over power my opponent using this.
• Countering the clones, however, is pretty easy. So I would have to weaken the enemy first, before trying this technique.
• Usage: Once per battle was pretty much expected haha. There has to be done restrictions on the technique. But one can overcome that with customs
• Numbers: This technique will allow you to place the spores on any number of targets I presume? But only 4 of them will sprout clones at any given time.

Questions:

1. How exactly can we use this in NW? If I use this on my opponent, and use clone body substitution to change the clone's appearance to the target's, how can I take the clone into the RP thread? Is that allowed? Because otherwise the clone body substitution is pretty useless. Or, can I transform my own body into the target's? Instead of the cone transforming?

2. How do I proceed with absorbing all of my opponent's chakra? Say he is paralyzed, and can't move. Can I post this technique once and absorb all of the chakra? Or do I need to do it 10 times to get 300 chakra?

3. I can transfer the chakra to my ally, no? Do I need to plant spores on him to do that? Can I simply transfer it through touch? Can I transfer the chakra later? Later means when I leave battle thread and go to RP thread.

4. It states can only be used once. Will it be counted as "used" if I only plant spores and not use the clones?

 

[Sharingdork]

1. I believe your clone can RP on its own, it just can't fight by itself (you may wish to speak with Madara Uchiha about that).

2. When your clones begin to grow, they absorb chakra at that stage. Every turn they're attached to your target, they absorb 30 chakra. If you want to absorb all of their chakra, you'll have to keep your clones attached to your opponent for [their chakra/30] turns.

3. Yes, you can transfer the chakra to someone else. "This chakra can then be transferred to someone else, provided the white clones of Zetsu were able to make contact with the person whose chakra is to be replenished." So they have to make physical contact, you don't plant spores on them (as that would break the "once per battle" thing), and it can be done later so long as the clone is still alive.

4. If you plant the spores, it's been used.

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Do you have any other questions? Anything else you need clarification on?