To many travellers throughout the world, Crocodile's domain was little more than a barren desert. Lifeless and dull were the words often used to describe the Country he ruled over and indeed, there was a degree of truth to it. The harsh climate and the desolate soil did not help in any regard yet strangely, it did not matter to Crocodile. Perhaps he was not as avaricious as the others and was simply content with the prospect of having a Kingdom to rule over, or maybe he had other motives? Nonetheless, it was clear that he cherished his domain, not being fond of uninvited guests dwelling in his Lands and intetestingly, he just came across him "A bounty hunter?" Crocodile wondered, a conclusion he reached due to Corvos seemingly militaristic attire Much to Crocodile's surprise, it seemed Corvo was yearning for an early grave. His opponent had launched an attack without warning and for absolutely no reason, manifesting poisonous mist throughout the terrain. Not keen on being engulfed by the violet mass, Crocodile activated his Chakra Sensory whilst simultaneously drawing in sand from the terrain, materializing hundreds of sand-based scarab beetles. Within the same timeframe, Crocodile would further amplify his sand technique by activating the Greed of Gaki and infusing Wind with his sand. The beetles would race across the terrain at an extremely high speed, far beyond Corvo's tracking capabilities; dispersing the poisonous mist in the process. Perhaps the Bounty Hunter would notice a glimmer of light due to the collisions between the beetles or perhaps he would not. It did not matter for the result would be the same. The beetles would simply pierce right through his body, leaving behind nothing but a skewered corpse. But in case his opponent survived the assault, Crocodile was prepared to respond accordingly as he launched a kunai in an arced manner, aimed so that it would descend directly upon the hunters head. About around the same time, he infused his Chakra into his sand and activated an ancient technique, turning his sand completely invisible to the naked eye. (Chakra Henkanshi no Jutsu) - Chakra Sensing Technique - Passive Type: Supplementary
Rank: C Range: Short - Long Chakra: 15 (- 5 per turn) Damage: N/A Description: This is a very advanced of advancing the ability to feel and sense chakra. The technique allows the user to concentrate and detect someone's chakra. Users can use this to determine the nature of a jutsu used as well as sense masses of chakra. The use of this can be compared to Sharingan's brutish level of sensory, able to sense collection of chakra but not the level of clarity and precision Byakugan has. Type: Supplementary/Offensive/Defensive
Rank: S Range: Short - Long Chakra Cost: 40 (-15 to maintain after initial turn) Damage Points: 80 Description: The user manipulates sand either from the terrain and generates burst of sand that surrounds the users body. The stream of sand is subsequently shaped into hundreds of highly dense creatures, resembling scarab beetles. These creatures are entirely composed of sand, one inch in length, and possess an extended pincer, which acts as 'stinger' for piercing purposes. This jutsu involves the user forcing each and every beetle to exhibit rotational, vibrational and translational motion. With the beetles being in close proximity to one another, this generates heat energy in massive quantities, in turn preparing scalding hot sand. Given that each beetle possesses the capability of flight, and can be commanded by the user to attack the target using their pincers, they are essentially able to deliver blunt force upon impact and simultaneously burn the target. Moreover, due to the widespread collisions between the sand grains, it results in the production of light (due to Triboluminescence) that is directed straight at the target and can potentially blind him/her if no precautions are taken. It is important to however note that the beetles can be used for the multitude of purposes as the user can alternatively command these creatures to cover up his entire body (does not harm the user), forming a layer over his body which can not only serve defensive purposes by utilizing the high density composition of these creatures, but can also be used offensively, in conjunction with Taijutsu, capitalizing on these creatures ability to sting upon the enemy upon contact. The manipulation of these creatures can be exploited to a high level, as they can be commanded to establish pincer formations, being used as a platform to 'fly', or a defensive wall; this being entirely dependent upon the user. These creatures can only disperse if they're destroyed, or if the user deactivates the technique. Once the technique is performed, it remains passively active and from the Basic 5 elements, the user is only able to utilize Wind and Earth techniques, these two being the two elements that compose Sand. Note: Manipulation of the beetles counts as one of the three moves per turn Note: A quarter of these of (B-rank) are enough to completely cover up the body of the user or the opponent. Note: The user cannot use Sand S-Ranked or above on the turn this technique is deactivated. Note: Can only be used thrice per battle. Type: Weapon
Rank: S Range: Short - Long Chakra Cost: 40 [upon initial activation; -5 to maintain] Damage Points: N/A Description: Amanozako is a special gourd developed by the first Jinchuuriki of Shukaku, Bunpuki. The Gourd was constructed for the very purpose to aid any and all Sand users on the orders of the First Kazekage. Physically, the Gourd is the same in appearance as the Gourd normally worn by Gaara, with the only difference being that the Gourd predates Gaara's Gourd by more than a hundred years. The Gourd serves to imbue elemental chakra into Gaara's sand, and infuse with it, allowing the Sand to gain multiple new properties; each depending on which element was infused with the Sand. Therefore, it allows the user of the Gourd to access five different abilities, related to the five basic elemental natures. The Gourd passively releases chakra that it absorbs from the user into the surroundings and imbues all of the sand in the vicinity (upto mid-range) with the chakra. As such, it grants the user the power to apply the abilities of the Gourd upon Sand from the vicinity. The Acrimony of Akurojin This ability involves the user infusing Katon chakra with their Sand. It results in the sand heating up, and causes the sand to deliver first-degree burns to anything that it comes into contact with; with the user himself being the only exception. Unlike Red Sand, the sand does not become non-polar, nor is it hydrophobic. As such, the ability does not grant normal Sand to obtain Red Sand abilities at all, with the normal sand heating up due to the Katon infusion being the only similarity; that too to much lesser degree than the Red Sand. However, the true purpose of this infusion lies in the fact that infusing the chakra with the Sand alters the interaction of Fiery Sand with the Basic Five Elements. By invoking this ability, it allows the Sand to overpower Fire, Earth as well as Wind. Sand however continues to remain weak to Lightning, and becomes twice as weak to Water. The Sorrow of Shiryō This ability involves the user infusing Suiton chakra with their Sand. It results in the sand becoming mushy and clay-like, clumping together, sticking to anything in comes into contact with; with the user himself being the only exception. These new characteristics of the sand are based on a technique utilized by Gaara, Little Quicksand Waterfall Flow and as such depend upon the concept of quicksand existing as a variant of Sand. It can also be used as a medium to conduct Lightning. However, the true purpose of this infusion lies in the fact that infusing the chakra with the quicksand alters the interaction of Sand with the Basic Five Elements. By invoking this ability, it allows the Sand to become twice as strong to Fire and makes Water neutral to the Sand. The Sand however also loses its advantage over Earth, becoming neutral to Earth as well. Wind and Lightning continue to maintain their positions, being neutral and strong to the Sand respectively. The Rage of Raijū This ability involves the user infusing Raiton chakra with their Sand. It results in the sand being coated with the users chakra, allowing the sand to conduct Raiton and imbue itself with a current of unfocused Lightning, and numbs anything that the sand comes into contact with; with the user himself being the only exception. These new characteristics of the sand are based on a technique utilized by Gaara, Sand Lightning Needles which showcase and prove the ability to infuse Sand with Lightning. However, the true purpose of this infusion lies in the fact that infusing the chakra with the Sand alters the interaction of Lightning Sand with the Basic Five Elements. By invoking this ability, it allows the Sand to retain its advantage over Fire and becomes twice as strong to Earth. The Sand also becomes neutral to Lightning, however it results in the Sand becoming weak to Wind. Water continues to retains its position, being strong to the Sand. The Trickery of Tengu This ability involves the user infusing Doton chakra with their Sand. It results in the sand gaining earth-like properties, and allows the user to even utilize the Sand as a medium to conduct Earth Release Techniques. However, the true purpose of this infusion lies in the fact that infusing the chakra with the Sand alters the interaction of Earthen Sand with the Basic Five Elements. By invoking this ability, it allows the Sand to retain its advantage over Fire and Earth. The Sand continues to be neutral to Wind, but also becomes neutral to Water as well. It comes at a cost however, with Lightning becoming twice as strong to Sand. The Greed of Gaki This ability involves the user infusing Fuuton chakra with their Sand. It results in the sand becoming 2x as fast as Gaara's normal sand, and imbues Fuuton abilities to the Sand. The ability does not lighten the Sand at all, and the Sand continues to maintain the same impact force. However, the true purpose of this infusion lies in the fact that infusing the chakra with the Sand alters the interaction of Sand with the Basic Five Elements. By invoking this ability, it allows the Sand to retain its advantage over Earth, and makes Lightning neutral to the Sand. The Sand however also loses its advantage over Fire, becoming neutral to Fire as well. Wind and Water continue to maintain their positions, being neutral and strong to the Sand respectively. Note: Interaction between a KG/CE/Advanced Element neutral to Sand, and an elementally-infused Sand depends directly upon the element selected by the user Note: Infusing the Sand with an element is instant and can be part of the same timeframe as a Sand technique, however it costs as a move slot upon activation. Note: The user can passively maintain any ability for as long as he chooses, until he decides to either deactivate the technique or infuse the Sand with another element. Note: The user can infuse the Sand with only a single element at any given time. Note: The user can infuse the Sand with an element upto five times per battle. It depends entirely upon the user which element he prioritizes in his selection. Note: Can be only be worn by pop123 and those he allows, with only Sand users capable of using the Gourd. Type: Supplementary
Rank: A Range: Short - Mid Chakra Cost: 30 Damage Points: N/A Description: The "Blessings of Amaterasu" is a unique technique based on the Polarized Sand Formation: Burning Sand Camouflage and is an advanced version of the original technique. It works on the same basis as the original technique, with the user infusing his chakra into the sand, making the sand grains polarize and bend light; essentially causing the sand grains to be invisible to the naked eye. This practically makes it so that any Sand manipulated by the user becomes completely invisible to friend and foe. It is however important to note that Doujutsu users are completely capable of viewing the Sand as the technique simply affects the naked eye, and does not block off chakra. Similarly, those that possess Chakra Sensory are also unaffected by the technique, being able to identify the location of the Sand. Note: The technique costs a move slot upon activation though it remains passively active afterwards. Moreover, the user may only use Sand, it's composite natures and the users main specialty for the duration this technique is active. Note: The technique can be used twice per battle, lasting two turns each. Once this technique ends, there must be a atleast a one-turn break before it can be used again |
