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[Method]

Gonna try something similar to what I did before...
LoK's R&R
Unofficial
Restrictions: None
Range: -
Terrain: -
Bio: Acnologia in Sig

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Outside the Tavern

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A pink shade spread across the sky as the sun began to set. Lights began to flicker as the village was falling into the evening, the paths still bustling from the day's trade as everyone began to pack up & leave. The route just outside the tavern was filled with locals, wide enough for seats & tables to be placed outside it, allowing most to enjoy the breeze as they guzzled down the drink, some feeling nothing as a day of drinking left them numb all over.

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Local Tavern

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Just as busy as outside, the Tavern was filled with locals & very few outsiders resting over night & then continuing with their journeys in the daylight. It was a boisterous crowd this evening, tunes being bellowed across the room as no word was in sync amongst the lively crowd. However it seemed there were few dark corners with lonesome figures sat idly, one in particular that seemed to keep himself completely hidden, donning a dark cloak with a hood that covered all features of his face, nothing but the black abyss could be seen. A single glass of beer was placed in front of him, inside was more froth than liquid as it was nearing the bottom. His body seemed motionless majority of the time, only when reaching for his drink would one notice him move, or the slightest flinch of his hood whenever someone would enter the tavern. Perhaps he was waiting for someone, or hiding, it would seem only time would tell, if it would tell at all.

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We will go off by how you enter the tavern & interact.​

 

[Typhon]

The door of the tavern swung open as a host of furry creatures streamed in. They were speaking loudly and laughing among themselves. Bringing up the rear was a man, about a foot taller with the upper half of his face shielded by a rice hat as he ducked to avoid the doorway. He wasn't particularly tall, but the door was somewhat short and wide, making his narrow frame seem all the more slender. He had one hand clasped on the shoulder of the furry creature ahead of him with an ear-to-ear grin.

Kyahahaha! Tantro, you always tell the best damn stories!

The furry creatures were of course a band of Tanuki, and the man with them was the Sand Monk, Tankun. They had arrived in the area the night before on their annual trip to this particular town. Decades earlier it had seen the wrath of Shukaku first hand which of course drew the Tanuki. They had come to perform their rituals and had returned every year since. Tankun had of course led the most recent ritual, but now that business was done it was time for pleasure. And pleasure was a pastime of the Tanuki. It was obvious they had already began imbibing their spirits, perhaps they had already been kicked out of one tavern. The Tanuki struggled to keep their balance as they headed to the bar.

Barkeep! Getus' a round o' ale! On the house!

It was of course not their house to make such a demand, but the barkeep had become a friend from past visits. He began pouring their drinks.

Wish there was more room for ya troupe, couple seats here, couple seats there. Just try to keep the place in one piece.

Tankun flippantly waved at him while gulping down his ale.

Ya, ya, we got ya. Don't worry, friends of ours are family, and family's house is our house!

It was meant to be reassuring, but the barkeep had a gut feeling that the Tanuki didn't keep their houses as clean as he would have liked.

The troupe spread about the bar looking for the open seats. Tantro must have been ahead in the drink count, as he attempted to sit on an open stool he lost his balance and tumbled, falling into a table and knocking the drinks everywhere. The Tanuki roared with laughter, but the patrons, who seemed like real ruffians, were none to pleased. One of them stood over the drunk Tanuki and shoved him forcefully. Tantro bobbed and weaved and bounced off of objects in the bar before spinning to a fall in front of a table in the corner. Now, if you're not familiar with Tanuki, the first thing you will notice is their exaggerated features. They're fluffy, they tend to be quite fat, and most noticeable of all are their gigantic balls. Big, hairy, comically large testicles. Well, as it would happen, when Tantro fell to the ground his balls jumped into the air and flew over his body, landing square on the table behind him and crushing the lone beer that sat on it.

A hush came over the bar. To the non-inebriated it was clear this man had an aura around him. One that reeked of danger.

The hush came to a sudden end.

Kyahahaha! Did you see that! Tro's nuts landed on that perfectly!

Tankun struggled to lift the sack off the table, but finally managed to dump it to the ground.

Sorry 'bout that friend! Tro's had about ten too many! Let me buy ya a new drink!

 

[Method]

What little of his drink was left trickled off of the table as the glass shattered due to the grotesque sack piling over it, forcing Acnologia to jump back tipping his chair as he did so, avoiding the spillage. He looked over toward the intoxicated figure, sitting there groaning as he shook his head from the stumble. Acnologia continued to let of a foul expression as he glared over to another figure helping his friend & after apologising to him for the trouble, offered another beverage.

Yeh you can.. & while your being so helpful, why don't you take your hairy little pet here & tie him up outside.

It was more than what should have been said & maybe not the best idea as Acnologia was far outnumbered & the others did not seem to happy about his comment. Even still, Acnologia kept his composure as he picked up his chair & seated himself once again, his elbows pressed against the table as he rested his chin on both hands, once again speaking when not needing to.

I suggest you hurry up..

 

[Typhon]

Kyahaha! Tro ain't a pet, though that ain't half bad of an idea. Whaddya say Tro? Want to be my little puppy? Tro?

The only response was a soft snore that rose up from the floor. Tancro had since passed out.

Oh well! Guess we'll have to talk about it when he wakes up. Now let me go get that drink.

Tankun was gone for just a few moments and returned with a two more large flagons of ale. He plopped down hard on the makeshift bean bag chair opposite of Acnologia and slid a flagon across the table to his new drinking partner. The ale sloshed against the sides of the container, a little overflowing and splashing the table.

So, what's your deal? Sitting here all silent and intense. Seems you got these tough guys pissing their panties!

He motioned behind him to the rest of the nameless patrons. Several of them watched from the corners of their eyes, making sure not to stare directly. Tankun gulped down another mouthful of ale and wiped away the foam from his lips before leaning forward and resting his elbows on the table. He spoke with a sly smirk.

Ya some sort of killer or something?

 

[Method]

He was quiet for a moment, surprised by the response or the lack of response he expected. From the corner of his mouth, a crack between the lips had revealed itself. He looked toward the stranger with a smug grin, a rare sight indeed that not many had witnessed. Acnologia's curiosity had been peaked, it was not everyday such an unusual individual, both in appearance & mannerisms would be opposite him; a cheeky grin constantly spread across his face, a humorous response to every situation regardless of who was involved. This stranger seemed to carry an increasingly exuberant vibe. Though one would take note to gaze a little deeper, as for a brief moment Acnologia caught a glimpse of something unfamiliar through his eyes, they carried a demonic look as it was, though one would have to truly focus to see what truly hid behind them. Acnologia did not make it apparent, he simply sipped his drink as he responded.

Hah, "silent & intense"... What would be the need for me to be alone & as bashful as you are right now?

He scanned the room as random faces tried to look over their shoulders, quickly shifting back as Acnologia's gaze would pass by. Again he smiled, laughing to himself as the stranger once again questioned him.

A killer? Who isn't?


He tilts his head as he focuses on the man's weaponry resting on his back. A smirk covered over as he chugged down his beer, soon after bashing the glass against the table. He wiped the froth spread across his upper lip while picking himself up, his eyes diverted away from the stranger as he began to walk off, his direction headed toward the exit.

Either way, it's not a question you really want answering..

 

[Typhon]

The stoic man had suddenly came alive. Perhaps Tankun had misjudged him, but that was yet to be seen.

Hey, me and my pals brought some life to this graveyard! And how are ya supposed to make friends, meet new people if ya don't put yourself out there? Not everyone is gonna drop their nuts on your table like Tro here did!

Tankun gently patted his cushioned seat, drawing an involuntary yelp from the half conscious Tanuki. The man gave a cavalier answer to what some would consider a serious question. But this wasn't all that serious a conversation, despite the nature of the topic.

Kyahaha, we all got our skeleton, don't we? Hell, our gang here worships a sand demon that's killed who knows how many people, praise be.

He made a lazy motion with his hands as he said his blessing, hinting at a sarcasm behind it. He picked up the flagon and again put it to his lips, only moving it away once it was drained of its contents. He slammed it down and let out a loud belch.

Ahhhh! That hit the damn spot! Wooheee...ooh. Looks like its time to spill the sand worm.

He pushed himself up to his feet.

I'm gonna head outside. I think someone clogged the shitter in here, and Shukaku knows what they had for dinner!

Tankun stumbled his way towards the exit humming a tune as he went before disappearing out the entrance way. After a few seconds had passed, the trio that was been seated at the table Tantro had knocked over silently stood and followed Tankun's lead. Their hands could be seen moving towards weapons as they disappeared through the doorway.

What followed was a short but violent scuffle. The noise in the bar drowned most of it out, but a trained ear would hear the signs. When it was all said and done two of the men lay dead just beyond the door with their throats slit from ear to ear. The third man and Tankun were nowhere to be found, but a trail of blood could be seen leading away into a dark alley across the street.

 

[Method]

"Sand Demon.. Does he mean?.."

And there it was, the gnawing feeling Acnologia had about the man, relieved after having picked up on what was said. His eyes widened as they locked onto the man, an obvious change in his expression as Acnologia came to a realisation. By now it was common knowledge, the nine beasts that had walked amongst the earth at one point, controlling it through fear? yes, but never had he heard of them being respected or even worshipped as if gods. Though this was not the most surprising point of the recent revelation; The appearance, more so the eyes of the young man, they seemed familiar, was it in any relation to Shukaku himself? an experiment of some kind perhaps. It would be far from absurd to think such based on what Acnologia picked up during this random encounter.

"..."

Acnologia was strangely intrigued by the man, though not to say the man was not interesting, just Acnologia usually cared little for others regardless of background. Perhaps he saw some benefit from the man, in chance he could use him to extend his own goals, though it was all reliant to whether there was in fact anything unique that the man possessed in the first place. But with little notice due to Acnologia's lack of focus, the man had gotten up as he prepared to relieve himself, cheerfully walking off, perhaps oblivious to the trio that followed soon after. It was not so soon after Acnologia could hear something from a distance, unalike the sounds spread across the bar. He was sure he knew what it was & the outcome of the noise so he picked himself up & walked toward the exit, passing by the mindless nattering surrounding him.

Just as expected, Acnologia was greeted with a pair of lifeless bodies, laying flat in front of the bar, painted in their own blood as it spread out across the ground. He continued to scan the area as the third was nowhere to be seen, yet soon after his eyes picked up a trail, to which Acnologia, a slave to his baser urges, followed. He continued until meeting an end, the trail cut off to nothing but a pitch black surrounding, created by the alley in front of him as the shadows seemed like an abyss . Not stopping him, Acnologia continued to enter the alley.

 

[Typhon]

The truth is, Tankun wasn't thrilled about what came next. It had been a short interaction in the tavern but he felt he had connected with the man. And this wasn't a planned thing, truly, but sometimes fate falls in your lap.

He stood over the dead body of the man he dragged into the alley. A kunai protruded from his left temple as he slumped back against the wall. Tankun had a small booklet open in his hand and examined the page.

Well, ain't a doubt. That's him, Acnologia. Shit...I just wanted a nice relaxing trip, but duty calls.

Tankun tore the page from the booklet and shoved it in the man's mouth, leaving half spilled out. An experienced shinobi would be able to decipher it's harmless nature. Though the paper on the wall hidden behind the body was another matter.

From the shadows of the alley Tankun saw Acnologia emerge from the tavern. He deftly scaled the wall of the alley and took position on the edge above. Acnologia followed the blood to the body. Tankun slid a porcelain Tanuki mask over his face and waited to see his next move.

 

[Method]

Walking through the alley it was not long until Acnologia was met by a figure hidden in the darker shade of the area, seemingly leaning against the wall, he stopped & stood only meters away from the man, quietly examining him as the darkness made it extremely difficult to notice the paper at first, while the whole time believing it to be none other than Tankun

So what of the third? Did you eat him or something? didn't think this little cult of yours was into that..

He snickered as he continued to walk off expecting a response momentarily to bring him to a halt, though it was not a response Acnologia was met with, as the body soon dropped to it's side, lifeless. Acnologia, confused, rushed over to the body noticing the paper shoved down the man's throat & the kunai stabbed into the side of his head. He continue to pull the paper out & open it up, knowing full well Tankun was the reason the man lay dead he was left oddly confused until viewing the content on the sheet of paper.

Heh......

Acnologia sighed as he tilted his head back, gazing upon the sky pondering the recent events as they unfolded, was he being played from the beginning? Why not act before? Why now? What ever the reason Acnologia expected the man to have been lurking around somewhere, hidden within the shadows perhaps, waiting in silence.

Well, not the best choice you could of made today..

A smug grin revealed itself as Acnologia ridiculed the man's choice of affairs. Silence soon fell as he continued to draw his arm toward his hips, in preparation for a surprise attack. While doing so his attention was caught to his front, a sheet of paper placed against the wall in front of him, having been covered beforehand by the thug. The sinful grin soon turned to a sense of dismay as Acnologia froze for a brief moment, contemplating his next move.

"Oh shit"

 

[Typhon]

He thought it was courteous of him to allow Acnologia to read the page before doing what he had to do. If a man is to die, it is only fair that they know why. The page itself was from a bingo book given to all Root ninja, a secret list of ninja that Danzo had deemed dangerous to Konoha. The pages had a brief bio of the ninja and the reason for which they were to be eliminated. Of course Tankun didn't care about the danger posed to Konoha and hadn't actually read the pages, he had his own separate interests. He shouted down to Acnologia just as the awareness of his situation was being revealed.

Yo! Sorry about this, really, but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, ya know?

Tankun's bingo book was slightly different from the ones given to the rest of Root. Each entry had a number of "points" added to it. The rest of Root had their unquestioned loyalty placed in Danzo and Konoha, so their motivation was simple. Tankun on the other hand was not from Konoha, nor did he care much about the Hidden Villages in general, having been raised outside of civilization. No, his motivation was points. Danzo had promised him that with those points he could buy a tremendous prize: Shukaku himself. And Acnologia's head would contribute a hefty number of points.

Tankun snapped his fingers and triggered the seal, unleashing a powerful explosion in the alley-way below.

(Fūin Wana Bakuhatsu) – Sealing Trap Explosion

Spoiler

Rank: B-Rank
Type: Offensive, Defensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user places a seal on a chosen location which when an enemy target draws closer to the seal it will release itself in activation to the enemy’s chakra and cause an explosion.

The blast tore through the wall of the building it was attached to, causing it to crumble and bury what was left of both of the alley's occupants. Tankun waited for the smoke to clear while reminiscing on the events of the night. It had been pure chance that he crossed paths with Acnologia. Him and the Tanuki were there one the same day every year. He thought the man had looked familiar upon entering the bar but couldn't place him. All it took was a clumsy Tanuki, a common thing, and the guidance of some sand to create a more intimate meeting. A trip outside to check the bingo book, a trio of morons to supply the trap, and that was that.

Once the smoke had cleared Tankun jumped down onto the rubble and began poking through the debris looking for bits and pieces to take back to Danzo.

Kyahaha, Rocket would have loved that explosion...shit. Hope there's something left...

 

[Method]

The silence fell short as Tankun's voice echoed through the alley. Acnologia paid no attention to the man's whereabouts as his current predicament was a far more pressing matter. He kept his focus as shortly after he heard a snapping, immediately followed by the sheet igniting. Just as Acnologia predicted, he quickly clapped his hands together forming a single handseal, manipulating his chakra to spread across his body as his skin took on a darker shade, almost black in colour, while becoming of a steel like quality. His new defence was enough to drastically reduce any potential damage caused to him, but the blast from the explosion still carried a great force that pushed Acnologia back against the wall behind him & due to his harder form, the wall would crumble as he smashed through it & into the building adjacent to the alley.

(Doton: Domu) – Earth Release: Earth Spear Technique

Spoiler

Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A (+10 to physical attacks)
Description: After performing the Snake hand seal the user will channel their chakra throughout their entire body, which then hardens their skin to a steel-like quality. This increases their defensive power to the utmost limits. The user’s skin also becomes much darker, an almost black colour. The destructive power of physical attacks is increased, making this a great, all purpose technique. But this technique when activated leaves the user vulnerable to lightning based techniques.
Note: Kakuzu bios can use this technique without the need for handseals

Screams soon followed as the occupants of the building froze in horror witnessing the man crash through the wall & land on his back, breaking several tables & chairs in the process. Some what disoriented from the blast, Acnologia picked himself up, shaking his head as he stumbled forward. He grabbed his forehead as he tried gathering his bearings & soon after made his way to the front of the building, exiting into the Main Street, but not before retrieving three kunai attached with explosive tags which he hurled against the wall, aimed to land a meter above the hole he created. He stood in the middle of the path, looking around as the ringing in his ears dimmed & his senses slowly returned. Scanning the buildings, Acnologia activated his Sensing (passive) in an attempt to quickly locate Tankun.

(Chakra Henkanshi no Jutsu) - Chakra Sensing Technique

Spoiler

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.
Note: Can only be used by bios with Sensory ability.
Note: After having on a bio for 1 month, users gain the ability to activate Sensory passively.

Focused toward the alley & it's surrounding area, Acnologia was able to locate Tankun; standing upon the rubble created by the explosion, as if scavenging through it. Acnologia was in no mood, his pride took a beating, though he was to show the man who opposed him the life changing mistake he had made.

You little brat!!!

His roar echoed across the village as he walked over toward the alley, following the same path he had before. This time prepared, He stood by the entrance of the alley with a clear view of his opponent as a light gleamed through the broken wall. His temper was flaring, though he had yet to discover the man's potential & so would need to hold in the urge to go all out. He began with a sadistic smile, his head slightly lowered as his eyes locked on to Tankun.

That was definitely not the best choice to make

He formed a single seal as he spoke, soon after an explosion would occur by Tankun's side, where Acnologia had hurled the kunai. Due to being placed higher than Tankun, as the explosion would occur, large chunks of the wall that would break apart would fall on top of Tankun, caving him underneath if not opposed. As the explosion occurred, Acnologia manipulated his chakra to create a surge of Lightning that spread across his hands & continued to slam both hands against the ground, this in turn would cause an electrical current to race toward Tankun, severely shocking him on contact.

(Raiton: Ikazuchi no Utage) - Lightning Release: Lightning Burial ~ Banquet of Lightning

Spoiler

Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user brings their hands together and an electrical energy will begin to crackle around them. They will then slam their hands to the ground to send an electric current racing through the earth. When the current approaches its target, it can split into multiple tendrils to attack separate targets individually.

 

[Typhon]

Digging through the rubble seemed to be a fruitless effort. Tankun was about to throw in the towel and forgo his points when a shout echoed down the alley. It was dark and for a moment he couldn't make out the figure who was shouting.

The hell?...HEY! MIND YOUR BUSINESS!

He went back to digging through the rubble while muttering to himself. Yes, he just murdered four people, and yes, he just blew up a building. But some people just don't have manners. He went to wipe away the sweat from his forehead only to brush the back of his hand against the porcelain mask.

Ah, damn. They never warn you about how inconvenient this things are...

Tankun heard a less audible voice, the same man as before.

Screw off man! Can't you see I'm working he-

It was at that moment picked up on the faint sizzle of the exploding tags, the beginnings of what would be a large explosion. Acting quickly Tankun channeled chakra throughout his body and broke himself down into particles of smoke. The falling wall and debris would "crush" him, and the banquet of lighting would tear through the stone and wood, but fail to hit its mark.

(Kemuri no Katachi) Body of Smoke

Spoiler

Type: Supplementary
Rank: A-Rank
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30
Damage: N/A
Description: A technique very much similar to the Hozuki Clan's Hydrification Technique, the user is able to transform themselves into a smoke-like state by channeling chakra throughout their body. In this form, the user becomes immune to all Taijutsu, Kenjutsu, and gas-related techniques unless they are elementally based. They can also manipulate the appropriate chakra for smoke, fire, and any of their own gas-related techniques. The user has complete control over the density of their smoke-like state, allowing them to solidify up to two appendages at once in order to wield standard shinobi tools for freeform combat and basic Ninjutsu/Kenjutsu purposes. This also allows them to use their own body as a source for smoke ninjutsu. However, the user is subject to smoke's weaknesses and strengths. A simple B-Rank Wind jutsu can knock them out of this form, forcing them back to their original body for sometime before they are able to transform themselves once again. As such, this technique forces the user to employ careful, yet effective strategies when it is in effect.
Note: User may not use any sort of speed boost in this form and will stay rooted to the ground
Note: If knocked out of this form, user may not return to it for two turns
Note: User is also subject to weather effects that may potentially harm their form
Note: Can only be used by smoke bios

Smoke, both natural and Tankun's new form, streamed out of the top of the newly grown pile of rubble. He reformed his body at its peak, now looking down on a slope towards Acnologia.

Well, shit! Looks like ya survived that explosion after all. You almost got me there, kyahaha!

As they say, the best laid plans of mice and Tanuki. This was turning out to be a bothersome trip indeed.

If ya wouldn't mind, just let me take your head and I'll be on my way!

Tankun made four quick hand seals while grinding away at the dirt below Acnologia. Upon completion of the fourth a large pit opened up beneath him spanning a diameter that reach from one side of the road to the other, reach slightly past the mouth of the alley. The pit's walls were lined with hundreds of spikes mad of sand, and from the bottom shot up several tentacles that aimed to latch on to Acnologia, binding his legs and arms while dragging him deeper into the pit.

(Subu no Jutsu: Sarlacc) - Sand Technique: Sarlacc

Spoiler

Type: Attack
Rank: A
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage: 60
Description: The user will manipulate the sand beneath their target to open up into a circular pit. The pit is lined with a ring every foot and with each successive ring the pit gets narrower and narrower. Projecting from each of these rings are long and thin spikes that are easily capable of piercing into flesh. When the pit opens up five tentacles of sand reach up from the bottom and latch on to the target pulling them down towards the bottom. By closing their fist the user causes the walls of the pit to close together piercing whatever is trapped within them. The pit itself remains open until its either destroyed or the user closes it, but the tentacles can only reform once every two turns. The size of the pit can vary depending on the size of the target reaching large enough to swallow a summon the size of Pein's rhino.
-Can be used three times per battle.
-Can be used on normal ground, but requires a series of 4 hand seals during which the user uses their sand to grind up the ground below the target producing the sand.

Once the man had disappeared into the pit, Tankun closed his right hand into a fist causing the walls to violently close in on themselves, crushing and skewering Acnologia within.

 

[Method]

He picked himself up as his fist clenched in anticipation of the two attacks striking, though it was only a brief moment to which Acnologia could see his opponent transition his body to a pure form of Smoke, leaving the two attacks to clash against each other as they phased through Tanuki. Acnologia tightened his grip in frustration, soon after un-clenching as he focused on his opponent reverting back to his original form, quickly followed by a string of handseals. With his sensing Acnologia was less than surprised when feeling a build up of chakra beneath him, along with the earth softening Acnologia prepared well as the ground began to open up directly underneath him.

Hmph.. Come & get it sand dweller..

He formed a single handseal as he looked down, soon after releasing a torrent of water from his mouth that shot toward the ground, soaking everything within the pit which was forced to stop in it's tracks as it grew increasingly damp form the water. The magnitude of water that was released carried enough force to lift Acnologia into the air as a large wave began to form, though not as originally intended due to a portion of it being used to counter the sand, but still enough to tower over Tanuki as the wave continued to move forward as it was released. The water thrashed against the walls of the alley, speeding toward it's target with Acnologia riding the wave & as he reached a short range of Tanuki he jumped back into the air causing the wave to lose it's chakra fuel & it's shape, though still close enough to come crashing down over Tanuki.

(Suiton: Bakusui Shōha) - Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave

Spoiler

Rank: B
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user performs the snake hand seal and creates a large volume of water from their mouth spilling it toward the ground and lifting them up into the air. The user can also ride the wave, allowing him to travel at high speeds and attacking the enemy. The user can create a small ocean worth of water even in barren conditions and can use the water for additional techniques.

Acnologia had landed further back just beyond Short range of his opponent, away from the crashing wave. He stood upon the water which slowly began to deplete as it spread out form the alley.

 

[Typhon]

Tankun stood his ground and raised his right hand towards the wave of water. A small cloud of sand took form in the air in front of his palm shaping itself into a rectangle with numerous kanji engraved on it. He then chained together four quick and hand seals and held the final one causing a vapor of sorts to grow forth from the sand and envelope the wave. The water was then drawn into the sand, the technique being sealed away while Acnologia leaped off the wave.

(Suna gijutsu no shīringu) - Sealing Sand Technique

Spoiler

Type: Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage: N/A
Description: This technique was developed by Gaara so that the need to carry scrolls into battle could be bypassed and sealing techniques could be used more rapidly. The user will control their sand to mimic the form of an opened scroll and then engrave that "scroll" with the necessary seals needed for the technique. Once the technique is completely the sand will harden into rock ending the sealing process. This cannot be used for techniques that release something from a scroll, such as lightning blade creation, but rather for techniques take seal something away such as fire/earth/wind/water/lightning sealing technique.
-Can be used 3 times per battle.

(Ho/Mizu/Kaze/Tsuchi/Rai Houin ) - Fire/Water/Wind/Earth/Lightning Sealing Method

Spoiler

Rank: B-Rank
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user takes out a scroll, and writes the name of the element they wish to seal in it. They then make four handseals, and a vapour comes out of the scroll, envelops the technique they wish to seal and seals it back into the scroll.
Note: This technique can only seal one technique up to S-rank per usage
Note: This technique may be used only thrice.

The makeshift seal solidified and fell to the ground where it shattered.

Kyahaha! Not bad Acnologoia-san, not bad at all!

Tankun turned his rice hat until a paper seal with the kanji for "West" hung in front of his face. He plucked it from the brim with his right hand swiped it in a long arc in front of his body. As he did so, a massive cascade of sand was born from the tag and rampaged forward through the alley, aiming to consume Acnologia and crush his body under its weight.

(Fuuinjutsu: Sabaku no Sakusei) - Sealing Technique: Desert Creation

Spoiler

Type: Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage: 60
Description: This technique allows a sand use to easily transport all the sand they would ever need for a battle giving them access to their arsenal even if fighting on an ocean. They will carry with them paper tags with one of four symbols drawn on them: north, south, east and west. Each of these seals contains sand from a desert in each of those regions of the world. These four deserts each gave their sand unique properties. When releasing the sand from the seals the user can create varying effects. By placing the seal on the ground they can create a geyser of sand which can damage an opponent's legs and launch them into the air. Waving the seal in front of themselves while releasing the sand will create a large wave of sand similar to the Sand Avalanche technique. Releasing the seal from above the target can allow it to crash down on them and bury them alive. If the user wishes to remove this desert from the battlefield they must place the correct tag on the sand and draw it in. The deserts and the sand drawn from each are as follows:

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North: Gobi - The Gobi desert experiences tremendous winds that over time have infused itself into the sand. This gives the sand a neutrality with lightning which it is usually weak against. The drawback to this is that it gains a weakness to fire. The flames feed off the wind of the sand feeding the flames and increasing its heat. This can let the fire melt sand that would typically be able to withstand it.

West: Atacama - The sand from Atacama is rumored to be the driest sand in the world. The sand is infused with earth chakra which acts as a double edged sword. It prevents the sand from becoming wet, but at the same time it increases its vulnerability to lightning. This gives it a strength against water techniques, but a double weakness against lightning.

South: Sahara - The sands from the Sahara are larger in grain size than typical deserts. This gives sand techniques used when wielding this sand a much stronger punch as well as giving defensive techniques more durability. Sand techniques used with this source gain a +10 damage boost, but due to the size of the sand grains its also heavier and slower making techniques move half as fast, for instance the Shield of Sand technique would only be capable of intercepting taijutsu 1.5x the user's base speed.

East: Namib - This is just some normal ol' sand.

-Only one of these sources can be used at one time.
-Can only switch sources if the original has been completely destroyed or removed from the battlefield.
-Resealing the sand costs a move.
-Can only use up to 2 seals per battle.
- Sand only remains infused with with the element for 3 turns.
- Each source can only be used once

West: Atacama - The sand from Atacama is rumored to be the driest sand in the world. The sand is infused with earth chakra which acts as a double edged sword. It prevents the sand from becoming wet, but at the same time it increases its vulnerability to lightning. This gives it a strength against water techniques, but a double weakness against lightning.

The avalanche of sand would sweep through the alley and out into the street where it would split down both directions of the street. Each time it reached a new street or alley, some sand would shoot off in that direction. The end result would be a town up to its knees in sand.

 

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The thrashing sound of waves was quickly silenced as the water was sucked into the makeshift scroll, leaving Acnologia speechless. This man was well equipped with a practical arsenal, something Acnologia could benefit from if all turned his way. Though it was not something he had time to ponder, as soon after the eerie silence was broken with the shuffling movements of Tankun's hat, tags swept across his face until finally one was chosen, swaying about until picked it off. Shortly followed were multiple handseals, preparing Acnologia for another attack & though he was expecting something different, he was met with what he believed to be a similar attempt as before.

"More Sand?"... Well then, more Water..

He sighed heavily while effortlessly tilting his head back, his upper body slightly following. Soon after by manipulating his chakra Acnologia release a torrent of water from his mouth, spanning out in front of him as it quickly covered the alley once again, creating somewhat of a wall that stood between the two.

(Suiton: Suijinchū) - Water Release: Water Encampment Pillar

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Type: Defensive
Rank: S
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: A defensive technique where chakra kneaded inside the body is converted into water, and then expelled from the mouth in a dense torrent, effectively creating a near instantaneous barricade that can be used to intercept incoming attacks.

The two elements crashed against each other, a thunderous roar echoed through the alley, yet Acnologia was not deterred as he knew too well what was to become of his opponent's attack. The two attacks continued to press against each other, & though they may have been similar in strength, the continuous amounting of sand seemed overbearing against Acnologia's water resulting in the avalanche breaking through the water to his surprise, weakened but still enough to clash against Acnologia as it carried him away. The barricade of water had somewhat aided in slowing down the collision against Acnologia, this prevented any major damage as it swept him away, though he was not left uninjured.

As he was swept away, he channelled chakra across his entire body, releasing a mass of lightning to form around him in the shape of an orb. The orb was made purely of lightning alongside currents that orbited around it, crackling as it ripped through the sand which came in contact with the orb. The orb allowed Acnologia to pick himself up & above the newly covered ground of sand, which spread across the entire area. Soon after regaining his balance he thrust both his arms forward, manipulating the orb to form as a wave of energy that shot forth at great speed, targeting Tankun.

(Raiton: Purazuma Bōru) - Lightning Release: Plasma Ball

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Type: Offensive/Defensive
Rank: B
Range: Short
Chakra: 20 (+5 per turn active)
Damage: 40
Description: The user manipulating their chakra generates a plasma barrier around them to serve as a defence which protects them from incoming attacks, even from something as wide-ranged as the Quicksand Waterfall Flow. However the user cannot use other techniques besides lightning release or physical based techniques while sustaining the technique. The user can rush at their opponents even if the barrier is active and use it to ram against them. The shield can be used offensively, by discharging the electricity in the direction of their choice in a wave resulting in using the energy of the barrier and ending its effects.
Note: Technique remains active for up to 3 turns.

Huff... Huff... Heh, That wasn't normal sand was it now?

 

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The sand and water battled fiercely in the alleyway, but Tankun knew which would win out. The sand of the Atacama was dry, and water was the wrong choice to fend it off. But still, the water was quite massive in volume, and on that front it was formidable. The sand pushed through the center but some waves managed to slip around the sides. Tankun gather sand under his feet and raised himself into the air.

(Sabaku Fuyū) - Desert Suspension

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Type: Supplementary/Defensive
Rank: C
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 15
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user will create a cloud of sand for them to ride upon, this can be used for travel, or avoiding attacks, or simply going into the air. Remains active until destroyed or technique is ended. The user can control the sand cloud with hand gestures to change location a the cost of using this jutsu again.

The sand washed through the alley and the streets and Acnologia momentarily disappeared beneath its surface. Tankun floated forward out into the air above the street and surveyed for any sign of his opponent.

Where oh where did he go...

It wasn't long before Tankun heard the crackle of electricity coming from the street below and to his left. He turned in time to see a wave of electricity headed his way, and responded by clapping his hands and forming a wave of wind that countered the current.

(Fūton: Reppūshō) - Wind Release: Gale Palm

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Type: Supplementary/Offensive
Rank: C
Range: Short
Chakra: 15
Damage: 30
Description: A simple technique that when the users hands are clapped together, wind is compressed and transformed into a powerful gale. This technique, when used as an isolated attack has the power to easily knock over a human. Though the true value comes from using it together with projectile weapons like shuriken or kunai. Their speed, power, and ability to wound or even kill are all increased several times.

Tankun smiled wryly.

Can't slip anything by ya, huh? I can see why the old coot wants ya gone!

With that he raised his right hand and bits of sand all around Acnologia raised into the air as small spheres. Hundreds of the spheres lined the street all around Acnologia covering all angles. With a simple snap of his fingers the balls of sand erupted like small explosions, releasing a storm of shrapnel that tore through Acnologia and the storefronts of the street.

(Māku no Bachiatari) - Mark of the Accursed

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Type: Offensive/Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: Short - Long
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage Points: 60
Description: The technique 'Mark of the Accursed' is a unique technique that allows the user to differ from the usual manipulation of Sand. Generally, Sand is compressed and hardened however this technique brings in a distinct factor that involves the expansion of Sand structures. Basically, the user channels his chakra either into the terrain or any Sand structure present anywhere on the terrain, infusing his chakra into them and compressing them into thousands of 5cm spherical clumps of sand. Once the user has done so, he can manipulate the clumps to expand and instantaneously explode in a synchronized manner. This results in sand grains scattering across the terrain in an omnidirectional blast ranging upto Short Range from the techniques point of origin, though it's range in terms of height remains an exception as it reaches upto Mid-Range in that case. The sand grains essentially act as shrapnels and pierce right through the targets flesh and bone, as well as any other obstacle present in its course, completely destroying most of the surrounding. If the user somehow happens to be within the blast radius of the shrapnels due to any particular case of scenario, he can choose to utilize a Sand users capability to manipulate sand grains, and can as such alter the characteristics of the blast, changing it from being omnidirectional blast to an outwards 90°, 180° or 270° blast, one specifically targeting the opponent.
Note: Can be used four times per battle with a one turn break inbetween each use

 

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"Old coot?"

He questioned himself to who the young Sand Demon could be speaking of, though came up with no answer & time was not his friend as the surrounding area began to bend to his opponent's will. from the ground emerged small orbs of sand that had risen into the air, floating in place while the numbers increased across the field. Acnologia was surrounded, limited to the small area he stood in, though was not worried. He could sense chakra build up around him, so was already prepared as the orbs appeared, & as such, once again began to manipulate his chakra across his body, shortly after clapping his hands together. Just as the orbs would explode, the user would release a cube of lighting that spread all around him, protecting him from the assault as it happened.

(Raiton: Rippou) - Lightning Release: Cube

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Rank: A
Type: Defence/Attack
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30(+5 for each turn cube is kept active)
Damage Points: 60(+10 for lightning techs)
Description: The user will mold a large amount lightning chakra in his body and release it. Using shape manipulation, he will slam his palms together and form a cube made of Lightning. This cube protects the user from all attacks A rank and below except for wind and Water which it can only block up to B-rank. The user can still move and perform other techniques while in the cube.
-User cannot use any water or wind techniques while cube is active.
-Cube will automatically deactivate after three turns.
-User cannot use lightning in the same turn cube is activated.
-Lightning techniques used while in the cube receive a +10 boost.
-Can only be used twice
-Courtesy of Littlefinger

And who is it that sent you exactly? I would speak fast, you don't have much time left..

Soon after the orbs had cleared the cube dispelled, allowing Acnologia to begin his assault. He began by performing multiple seals & maintaining the last seal as he manipulated chakra around Tankun, who stood on his cloud in mid air. Currents of wind began to rapidly spin around the man in all directions as a sphere of Wind was formed all around him, tossing him around within itself. The cloud would break apart as the sand spread across the sphere, completely covering it up.

Futon: Sukai Shinsen | Wind Release: Sky Tremor

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Type: Supplementary
Rank: B
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra: 20 (-20 per turn)
Damage: N/A
Description: The user performs the Bird - Ox - Snake handseal. The opponent's surrounding area (spreading 1 meter out from the opponent, thus creating an elliptical area, 1 meter all around the opponent) begins to violently shake the opponent as if experiencing a violent tremor. This is achieved by wind rapidly circling around the opponent from different directions all around them, almost seen as being caught in a sphere of wind. This does not harm the opponent, but causes them to be tossed around within the 1 meter radius. The opponent would have great difficulty maneuvering while caught, they would also have greater difficulty performing handseals due to the currents continuously altering & waving the opponents arms around, though it doesn't make it impossible.
- Can only be used on someone off the ground.
- Can't control the direction of the "tremors" or the movement of the target.
- The technique will last while the Snake handseal is kept and chakra and focus are spent to sustain it
- Can only be used three times.
- No Wind jutsu within the same turn.
- Taught by Method.

The two may have been between a range of Short to Mid of each other, though Acnologia, while holding the Snake handseal, would leap back onto the outskirts of Mid range & while doing so would release his hands, breaking the seal which in turn would cause the wind to disperse, leaving Tankun to fall to the ground disoriented from his short time in the sphere. as The sphere dispelled & Acnologia landed back on the ground he swiftly formed another seal, this time channelling his chakra within the earth roughly around where Tankun would land. The ground would begin to draw in everything within the area, including the sand created by Tankun & Tankun himself once he would land on the ground shortly after.

(Doton: Arijigoku no Jutsu) - Earth Release: Antlion Technique

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Type: Offensive
Rank: B
Range: Mid-Long
Chakra: 20
Damage: 40
Description: The user performs the Ram hand seal and causes the ground and everything on and around it to be sucked in towards the middle of a large pit, much like the method an antlion uses to catch prey. Upon being dragged to the centre, the victim will then be sucked underground. There the victim, depending on how deep the user makes them sink, will be trapped and/or suffocated. The range of the pit is determined by how much chakra is put into the technique.

 

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Tankun chuckled from up on his cloud and coyly covered his mouth.

Now, now, a gentleman never asks and a Tankun never tells!

It wasn't that Tankun really cared to hide the identity of the one who sent him, but his boss wasn't exactly the most trusting. Tankun had to be careful of what he said or else that seal might just activate which would certainly spell his doom. It was an annoyance of course, but the price was minimal for what he was buying. Still, it made him grit his teeth to think of the control Danzo had over him. This trail of thoughts distracted Tankun as the wind began to swirl around him. He was finally snapped out of his daydream as he flipped head over heel and began to spin in the air. The cloud of sand scattered and moments later the wind stopped, letting Tankun drop towards the ground. To add to his peril the ground suddenly gave way forming a wide pit that drew in the sand and earth around it.

Fast approaching the pit Tankun clapped his hands together into a seal and took control of the freshly swallowed sand. A large fist broke through the maw of the pit shattering the technique before opening its palm to catch Tankun in the air. Tankun kneeled on top of the open faced palm which extended down to the center of the now destroyed pit before cutting off at the elbow.

(Kyosei Suna no Jutsu ) - Greater Sand Technique

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Type: Offensive/Defensive/Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 30
Damage Points: 60
Description: The will manipulate sand from either his gourd or call it forth from the ground, using hand gestures if to control it as he shapes it and uses it to his needs. Other Sand users besides Gaara will need to form a handseal. The user can use it to restrain enemies, defend from incoming techniques, produce simple constructs of sand (which lose their shape if control is released), sand waves, etc. If he uses the sand from his gourd, the technique is both faster and stronger, gaining a rank in strength, this only applies to Gaara.

Tankun shook his head to reorient himself and spat out some bits of sand that found its way into his mouth.

Ya know...I liked ya at first, but things are takin' a turn for the worse. All I want to do is take your head and you're acting like a Shukaku damned baby!

Tankun bit his thumb to draw blood and went through the standard summoning process. Once complete a group of four Tanuki would poof into existence in the air high above Acnologia.

(Kuchiyose no Jutsu: Tanuki B.O.M.B Buntai) - Summoning Technique: Tanuki B.O.M.B Squad

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Type: Supplementary/Attack
Rank: A
Range: Mid-Long
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage: 60
Description: The user will perform the standard summoning technique and summon four Tanuki in the air above their opponent. The four tanuki (Tanbob, Tanozy, Tanmark and Tanbill) will use their bodies to create a parachute of skin that lets them float in the air. From there they bombard the target with weapons such as kunai and shuriken carrying explosive tags. The attack covers a wide area with a continuous stream of explosions decimating everything below. Once the attack is complete the Tanuki remove themselves from the battle to reload their arsenal.
-Can be used three times per battle, but not on successive turns.
-Attack lasts for the turn that they're summoned.
-Cannot be summoned again if they're killed or incapacitated.
-Can be summoned again if not all are killed or incapacitated, but the rank is reduced by 1 and the damage by 15 for each Tanuki not available.
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Target acquired!

Load em up!

Ready to fire!

Make it rain boys!

Together the four Tanuki began to throw an arsenal of kunai and shuriken down at Acnologia below. The assault would span a fair amount of distance around their target, and it would continue until they had depleted their stock. This would surely draw Acnologia's attention upward, and once that had happened Tankun raised a sudden pillar of sand from underneath Acnologia. It would be forceful enough to do any significant damage, but the sudden jolt would hinder his ability to defend himself while launching him up into the rain of weapons that was coming his way. As the weapons and their target met the first wave would begin erupting, followed by a continuous avalanche of explosions until the weapons were depleted.

( Suna Hokori Sākuru ) - Sand Dust Circle

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Type: Offensive
Rank: D
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user releases his chakra below the opponent and manipulates his sand to create a spinning pillar of sand rise up from beneath the opponent and lift them into the air. This can be used by breaking down the earth to create sand or through sand the user already controls such as from Gaara's Gourd.