This is my element:
Custom Element Japanese Name: Kayakuton
Custom Element English Name: Gunpowder Release
The Element is based on: Earth Release + Fire Release
Facts that prove the element to be possible (in the manga context):
Gunpowder, also known as black powder, is made up of 3 separate components. The first two are decent forms of fuel, while the final component acts as an oxidizer. The end result is a black sand-like substance which is easily combusted, creating a powerful explosion. This is typically used for the purpose of mining, by blasting the rock with the highly explosive material/ substance.
The first is Sulphur. Sulphur can be found in many types of environments, the most common being volcanoes or hot springs. As there have been numerous hot springs showcased throughout the series, it confirms that Sulphur can be found naturally within the Narutoverse. Sulphur can also be found at volcanoes, and while there weren’t any showcased within the Manga, the presence of Lava Release, specifically the variant performed by the Jinchūriki of the Tailed Beast, Son Gokū
, shows that Lava is also present within the Narutoverse, hinting that there may also be volcanoes, and thus, another potential environment where Sulphur can be naturally found.
The second component is Charcoal. As Charcoal is most easily created by heating and drying out wood, thus removing all moisture/ water and volatile components from it, logically one would only need to prove the existence of Wood to assume that Charcoal exists within the Narutoverse. We see many forms of vegetation in the Narutoverse, especially trees, as there are many occasions when Shinobi use tree branches as a platform to facilitate faster movement to their destination, while also providing cover from potential enemy attacks. There are also certain Shinobi who can control, manipulate and even create trees from nothing, using their Chakra. As Charcoal is a byproduct of heating/ burning Wood, we can safely assume that it also exists in the Narutoverse.
The final component is Saltpetre (Potassium Nitrate). Saltpetre can be extracted from natural sources, such as bat guano, a.k.a cave bat droppings. As there have been numerous sightings of bats within the Narutoverse, it can be logically assumed that Saltpetre also exists within the Narutoverse. Other methods, which include the boiling of natural minerals and the decomposition of natural resources, using urine, exist, however are not as convenient as the former case when it comes to using Saltpetre as a resource for this Custom Element.
Proving the potential existence of these 3 elements proves that gunpowder may also exist within the Narutoverse, and as something composed of natural elements, minerals and materials, is something that Shinobi can create and manipulate through their Chakra.
How it works:
The user starts by combining Earth and Fire Release Chakra, taking the base minerals, materials and components that are controlled via Earth Release Chakra, and infusing them with the inherent combustible properties of select Fire Release Jutsu (Like with “(Katon: Haisekishō) Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning” which uses Chakra infused gunpowder and ash to create a smokescreen-like cloud that doesn’t inflict severe burns on contact, until lit with an external spark). By combining these two Elemental Chakra Natures, the user creates a new type of Chakra, Gunpowder Chakra, which they channel into the earth beneath their feet, manipulating it, and turning it into Gunpowder. As the key components of non-Chakra infused Gunpowder are usually quite scarce, and rarely found together, the user may also choose, if they so desire, to carry a store of Gunpowder on their person, which they can use if they decide to fight on a terrain where the surface isn’t plain earth and dirt.
Gunpowder itself is a black sand-like material, and works in a similar way to existing sand-like Elements, allowing it’s user to freely manipulate to shape of the Element to any object, tool, weapon, etc that they desire. All of these shapes will be capable of physical contact via their shape, so a blade made of compacted Gunpowder will still be able to cut the user’s intended target, and a shield of Gunpowder will still be capable of defending the user. The major difference between this Element and existing sand-like Elements is that when Gunpowder comes into contact with a flame, or spark of some description, Gunpowder will almost instantly explode in a violent manner, giving the offensive applications of this Element a greater range, thanks to the wide area of effect this explosion, as well as the resulting shockwave, allows. However, this also makes the defensive applications of this Element a double-edged sword, as defending with something as combustible and violent as Gunpowder is a flawed tactic, and could easily lead to the user’s Jutsu backfiring on themselves, should their opponent know the qualities of Gunpowder. Another key trait of Gunpowder is the smoke it gives off once combusted. Due to Gunpowders naturally combustible nature, it acts as a natural irritant, causing discomfort to anyone it comes into contact. This includes irritation of the eyes and respiratory system, causing extreme discomfort to the throat and lungs of any who breathe the smoke from Gunpowder in. The user cannot control these side-effects, as they are simply that, side-effects from the inhalation created by the combustion of Gunpowder, and thus beyond the scope of the Element. The user is also capable of using focused and controlled bursts of explosive gunpowder to increase the speed of projectiles.
Usage Examples:
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Conditions to be able to use it:
- Mastery over Earth
- Mastery over Fire
- Excellent Chakra Control
Is weak to:
Water & Rain Release – Water will make it heavy and unable to be controlled as well as neutralize its different properties.
All Crystals – Crystals are capable of withstanding massive amount of heat and force
Fire & Variations - these will ignite the powder causing it to combust/burn/explode
Lava & Scorch (Other extreme heat elements) – These elements will break down gunpowder, melting it or making it explode primaturely
Lightning & Variations – Lightning will completely break down and neutralize the element
Is strong against:
Wind Release – The Black Powder is heavy and dense enough to overpower the wind and unable to be pushed away
Earth Release – The Black Powder is heavier and more dense in larger proportions making it easily overpower earth
Decay – It is said everything decays, yet in truth Black Powder does not decay
Co-creator: N/A
Students I passed this custom element on to: ? & ?
I would like for you to explain the element, and how you understand it as well as how you would use it.
same goes for the below custom techniques for it.
Kayakuton: Bankā basutā | Gunpowder: Bunker Buster
Type: Offensive
Rank: Forbidden
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 50
Damage: 90 (-30 to the user)
Description: The Bunker Buster technique requires the user to perform a hand seal. Afterwards a small highly condensed pillar of Gunpowder will come through a small portal 30 meters above the ground and come pummeling down towards the ground. The pillar measures 50 centimeters in width and 2 meters in length. The only thing that controls the falling pillar is the pull of gravity and highly condensed mass which makes it very heavy. The pillar comes down with enough power to splinter trees; shatter rocks and leave a 30 meter wide and deep crater within the ground. Once the pillar hits the ground the gunpowder pillar explodes violently with a massive force of a shockwave and sends boulders and rocks flying in all directions up to long range from the impact area. Anything within the 30 meter crater will be completely obliterated by the sheer force of the impact, while the shockwave is enough to splinter trees and shatter rocks within mid-range of the crater itself. However if the pillar is struck or hits something in the air it will explode upon impact with that, applying its full force and power upon that object or person, still creating a massive shockwave powerful enough to devastate anything within mid-range of its explosion range.
The second way this can be used is the user will perform a single handseal and cause the pillar instead to shoot up out of the ground of the same size, then releasing their chakra into it they can cause a spark, detonating the gunpowder in a powerful explosion destroying everything within mid range following the s/w of gunpowder.
Note:
- Can only be used once
- No Gunpowder techniques of A-rank and above for two turns
- Due to exhaustion and the sheer impact force of his own technique, the user loses a rank to his speed for 3 turns
- No Fire or Earth techniques above A-rank the following turn
- The user can spend a move cost to create a spark which causes the pillar to explode prematurely, allowing the pillar to apply its full explosive force in mid-air and allowing the shockwave to take full effect within mid-range of its vicinity.
Kayakuton: Kono burō | Gunpowder: Blow This
Type: Offensive/Defensive/Supplementary
Rank: C-S
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 15/40
Damage: 30/80
Description: The most rudimentary technique of the element. By focusing Gunpowder chakra throughout the body and/or surrounding ground, the user is able to create tools and constructs made of Gunpowder. These can range from kunais to full length swords and spears for close combat. It may also include different traps such as rising gunpowder from beneath the enemy similarly to the water imprisonment technique. This also includes pillars, walls and other complex constructs. Whenever the user is in physical contact with his creations, he can at will make it change its shape and form; from a sword to a spear or a pillar to an orb etc. (this does not include rank of the jutsu which remains the same no matter what the technique morphs into). The techniques vary in size and power depending on the amount of chakra utilized, where the S-rank version of this technique allows someone to make jutsus as big as the canon ‘Destructive Earth Rising Pillars’. However when these constructs come into contact with any form of fire or an element that can create heat or a flame, these constructs explode immediately. The user can at will cause a weapon in his hand or any construct on the field, which he has made through this jutsu, to immediately explode, through the use of a handseal. The user can make multiple objects but the power is divided between them, for example if the user makes two swords with the A rank use, each sword will be B rank in power.
Note:
- S-rank versions can be used 3 times per match.
- A-rank and above of this technique requires a handseal
- Changing shape of a weapon or construct requires a move slot.
- After utilizing the S-rank version you cannot use any A-rank or above Gunpowder techniques the following turn.
Kayakuton: Furagumentēshon kōzan | Gunpowder: Fragmentation Mine
Type: Offensive
Rank: A/S
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30/40
Damage: 60/80
Description: The Fragmentation Mine Technique is a very unique technique where the user will channel his gunpowder chakra through the earth performing one handseal, creating a field, which has the enemy as the epicenter, where the entire ground beneath the surface turns into a unique mine made of gunpowder, however this does not change or make the ground shift or shake in anyway, meaning there would be no feeling of change on the surface, where any sort of change in pressure on the ground will cause an explode. This meaning if the person moves as much as lifting a foot, or shifting his weight and balance, it would detonate as it would change the pressure as well as create friction beneath the surface, causing the sparks that would ignite and cause the explosion. As such this area which covers a field of up to mid-range from the enemy will make an explosion of fragments. The explosion itself is an upwards explosion that happens immediately as the pressure changes, creating a massive upwards explosion of earth and rock fragments combined with forceful shockwave from the explosion itself, tearing through bones, flesh, metals and everything due to the explosion and the small shockwave caused by the initial blast. This technique can be used as one large Fragmentation Mine (S-rank version), or as three separate Fragmentation Mines which are spread out anywhere on the field of the users choosing (A-rank, with each of the three fields gathering up to A-rank). When it is the A-rank version of the technique the three different mines covers a short range around them on the field each. The sheer force of the explosion would be able to rip through A/S-rank metals respectfully to the rank used of this technique. Additionally, with a single handseal, the user can cause any of the mines to explode by creating a spark within the gunpowder(will cost a move slot).
Note:
- The S-rank version of the technique can be performed twice per match
- Must have a 2 turn cooldown between each use, when using the S-rank version
- The A-rank version may be performed three times per match
- The user can cause the Fragmentation Mine(s) to explode with a single handseal and a move cost
- No jutsu above A rank in the following turn if the S rank variant is used
Kayakuton: Tochi No Tenkan | Gunpowder: Conversion of the Land
Type: Offensive
Rank: A
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30
Damage: 60
Description: The user of this Jutsu will begin by perfroming a single handseal molding their earth and fire chakra together and permeating it in to a preexisting source of land. This land doesn't specifically need to be earth. But does need to be earthen in nature meaning it can work on terrain such as sand or elements composed partially of earthen materials such as some metals such as steel. The technique works by breaking down the material in to gunpowder in a similar method to Gaara grinding earth in to sand while adding the chakra to create the right balance for gunpowder. Due to the nature of this technique it can be used both as a stand-alone and an enhancing technique. The former stand-alone version being used to create pillars and various formations of gunpowder. Due to the somewhat sticky nature of gunpowder the constructs can be quite malleable allowing them to be controlled and shaped further with hand movements and upon striking an object, a spark caused by the friction of the impact will cause the gunpowder to explode violently. Additionally by clapping their hands the user can detonate the gunpowder remotely by causing a spark of fire to form in the powder. The enhancement version can be used to enhance other techniques as the name suggests. With a clap of the hands during another Jutsu the user can cause it to become laced with explosive gunpowder enhancing the Jutsu by +20 when it detonates or strikes something
(host technique retains original S/W). Due to the nature of gunpowder it can be combined with a lot of elements of earthen composition or even wind techniques. However it doesn't combine primarily with some elements. . However this technique cannot convert other C.E. terrain into gunpowder, however in that case the technique will create a layer of gunpowder across the landscape. The user can use this to break down earth release jutsu by over powering them, working on the same rank or below.
Note: Usable 4 times
Note: Usable once ever two turns
Note: Can be applied during the creation of a technique acting in the same timeframe
Note: No A-rank or above gunpowder techniques the following turn
Note: Controlling or reshaping the technique costs a move count
(Kayakuton - Erisu No Ringu) Gunpowder - The Apples of Eris
Type: Supplementary/Defensive
Rank: S
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra Cost: 40 (-5 per turn)
Damage: 80 (overall, divided between the orbs)
Description: This infamous Gunpowder technique is named after the apples of Eris, some legendary artifacts of an ancient deity. When the technique is activated, with 3 hand seals, it causes four orbs to form around the one whom utilized it. These orbs are constructed of both earth and fire elements to generate orbs of gunpowder. These orbs are the size of a bowling ball, they are condensed and dark grey in appearance. These orbs are unique in the way that they are malleable, they are capable being changed in shape at the users digression passively . If anyone besides the user comes into contact with any of the specified orbs, The orbs will cause a spark on contact with the orb or orbs causing an explosion of significant size, exploding outwards away front the user. Like it was mentioned before, the orbs can still generate various shapes and objects and can be commanded around the battlefield of up to mid-range from the user of the technique, the shapes and objects will be as large as a two handed sword or spear if one orb is used, but if all are combined the can form large objects. These movements of the orbs are commanded without the necessity for utilizing a move, however if the user wishes he can perform a single hand seal causing one or more of these orbs to explode, controlling them to explode in a chosen direction. Each turn these are active they Will take up one of the users three moves per turn. The power is divided between the orbs though they can be combined at any time to increase their strength.
Note: Usable twice, lasting up to 4 turns.
Note: No gun powder in the turn following the end of this.
Note: Two turns between uses.
Note: No jutsu above S rank in the same turn
Note: Controlling the direction and shape is passive but causing them to explode costs a move.
(Kayakuton - Ragunaroku, Kamigami No Hakai) Gunpowder - Ragnarok, The Destruction of the Gods
Type: Offense
Rank: Forbidden
Range: Short - Long
Chakra Cost: 50
Damage: 90
Description: A newly developed technique which has become known as Ragnarok, the destruction of the gods, for its sheer power and destruction. The technique relies heavily on the utilization of a massive amount of the users energy. The technique is initiated by the user after performing three hand seals, where then everything will commence. Beneath the surface, the ground will be grounded into almost dust particles, they will be combined with both fire and earth chakra, causing the formation of gunpowder within the earth itself. All of it will converge and form one enormous condenced orb of gunpowder within the ground at the users desired location, normally about 50m underground making it hard for doujutsu users to see it for the most part but not impossible for the likes of the Byakugan. By the time it has gathered within the ground [after waiting two turn], then the user can perform the tiger hand seal. This will cause the orb in the ground to instantaneously explode out in all directions, without warning, it will cause the earth beside and above it to violently explode out in all directions, ripping and tearing through everything in its path, trees, plants, buildings and people will be shredded and torn to nothing as the explosion and the shock wave moves across the land. The technique is large enough to affect an entire landmark, the explosive crater large enough to take out a village, while the shockwave and after effects of the explosion will go across an entire landmark, blasting trees from the ground and causing buildings to come crumbling down. Should the user get caught in the blast, he will suffer the same damage unless he defends himself from it.
Note: Usable twice per event. Four turns between uses
Note: No jutsu above A rank in the turn this is created, nor can any Gunpowder be used while it is charging.
Note: Detonating it costs a move
Note: Due to the strain of this jutsu, the user will feel weary and lose 3 levels to his base speed for 2 turns.
Note: The user takes 20 damage due to the strain
These are the techniques for the element, that you will be able to use with the element. Remember you can only use the element when/if you have learned the Earth and Fire element.