Ok so I haven't been here in forever so let's see if I can catch up x__x
Hmm, seems you'll be training alone due to some.... Technical difficulties with your partner. Anyway, tell me everything you know about earth including It's strengths and weaknesses, kekkei genkai combinations (what kg can be made with earth and how), what villages use earth the most, 3 earth users in the series, and your favorite earth jutsu...
Bon raced to the Doctor's office in hopes of making it in time to catch up to the senpai's lecture. He knew he would be late so he prepared ahead of time several documents to show to his senpai what he had learned so far.
Earth yo!
Well from what I know off the top of my head is that earth is one of the basic five elements and is one of the elements other than water that is very versatile. Some of its uses include, but not limited to, adding/subtracting weight to objects/people, making defensive walls, blending in with the earth, and making huge defensive golems. Some of its strengths are that it is very durable against most elements of the basic five, its versatility such as it can be used as debris, mud, sand, or into giant slabs of earth, and finally it meshes well with fire to make my favorite kkg element, Lava. Earth is also a component for Blast Release and the kekkei tota, Dust Release. Iwagakure is known for its extensive use of the earth element which has then become its signature element. Ōnoki-domo, Kitsuchi, and Akatsuchi are some exampes of Earth Release users. Muu-sama, along with Ōnoki, are the only Iwarians who can use the rare kekkei tota, Dust Release. Oh and earth is naturally weak to lightning because it can break through it and strong to water as it can absorb it though it may become mud in the process. As far as favorite earth jutsus, Swamp of the Underworld and the variants of the added/lightweight rock technique.
Meditation Session #1
Now, getting into the practical point of view, get into a meditative pose and begin to concentrate on this new-found earth chakra. Begin to channel it throughout your entire body and into the earth that is around you. I want you to feel and become one with this nature as we train... Visualize how the earth's texture feels against your skin, focus on the look of earth, the natural aroma of the earth, the taste that tiny debris of earth let into the air, just become one with it period..
Roshi decides to sit down after his Senpai's instruction. He gets into a meditative stance and concentrates on the task at hand. This is the first time Roshi had been taught in earth and one he felt an affinity for. He could feel the earth underneath him. He could feel his toes touching the grass and dirt. It almost felt like home and being barefooted. The earth was so gentle and inviting to him but in battles it was quite formidable. He began to channel his chakra throughout his body and thought of meshing himself with the earth for they were one and the same to him. As he felt the surge of energy in him, he remembered looking out towards a valley and sitting down. He remembered the awe he felt because it had been an awesome view. He could feel the earth warming itself up to him and blending with him. He imagined it covering his body like sand would do to him when he would go to the beach. He felt like a tree with his roots in the ground.
Lesson #1
Ok, now that you are meditating, use the said earth chakra to manipulate the surrounding earth. First I want you to somehow evade this series of kunai merely using this jutsu *Throws 3 kunai at your face*, once you've evaded them, I want you to make shields to block the next attack. *shoots a small bullet of water at you after you evade the kunai*. Then after you've done the above I want you to create at least three different tools out of the earth please..
(Doton No Jutsu) - Earth Release Technique
Rank: D
Type: Attack/Defence
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra cost: 10
Damage Points: 20
Descripton: Creates small pillars of earth, small tools, and small shields of earth
How to perform it
As the three kunai approach my face, using my lesson in earth, I channel my chakra to my hand and imagine three kunais made of hardened earth. I lift my right hand while still sitting down in a meditative position and with my eyes open. I channel that chakra to my hand and mold it into three hardened earth kunais though since I just started they won't be that great but should help do the trick. The earth kunai from my hands goes forth and knocks each kunai into a different direction away from me. Then as the water bullet approaches me I give a deep sigh since you didn't give me a break to rest. I channel some earth chakra to my forearm and using that same feeling and knowledge I gained about making earth, I mold the chakra and form it into a earth shield. It forms into a small one but since attack was a bullet, I hoped that it would at least absorb it. I then get up and dust myself off. I give a face like I had become rather annoyed.
"You want me to get serious huh, senpai?"
I clap my hands together and concentrate on my chakra. Once I feel I have gathered enough, then I then extend my arms out. On my right hand I mold my chakra to form into a single earth spear with one tip. It doesn't exactly have a nice shape but it is sturdy enough for me. On my left forearm, the chakra that was there formed into a small earth shield. It is small and round but I put more effort into it and chakra to make it more durable. I then point at you and channel more chakra into the spear and make two more tips to protrude from it, effectively making it into a trident. I
"You ready to take me on?!"
Strong points

Versatile for quick, strong tools on the go

I think I have seen this used as a prop so good for pushing you or giving you a jumping boost

The range is pretty good since you can be creative with it and still be out of harms way
Weak points

Lower rank so tools won't be as durable since not as much earth chakra is infused into it.
How to counter

Using a defensive wall if it is incoming towards you.

Using water can make it into mud and break it down

depends on what exactly is made with it but it is a defensive tool then lightning or strong blows (weapons/tai) can break it apart because of the impact.
Lesson #2
The first one is quite simple. You'll simply use your ability to manipulate earth and from a source of earth you'll mold and create a staff. The staff can be used in both short and mid range as far as I know. It says short range, but I'm sure if you throw it it won't just fall to the ground after 5+ meters.
The second jutsu is a simple one also. You'll focus earth chakra into one of your arms and force it outwards. Doing that let's you create a ring of rocks from your arm which can be slung at the opponent to cause minimal damage at best.
(Doton: Gansetsukon) - Earth Release: Rock Section Cane
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary/Offense
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 10
Damage Points: 20
Description: This technique allows the user to take a small chunk of rock and turn it into the shape of a staff. The user can then use it as a melee weapon or throw it with pinpoint accuracy at their opponent. A variation of this technique allows the user to create several staffs and launch them at the target, but with less accuracy.
How to perform it
Roshi takes a deep breath and extends his right arm out. He then places his left palm on his right forearm. He channels chakra into it and at the end where his right palm is he molds a staff made out of earth. He keeps molding it and then condenses it further to make it sturdy and strong. He wants to make a nice one to hurl at his Senpai if he asks. He gives a smirk when it is done and gives a stern look at Senpai. >_O
Strong points

Good for close range combat and keeping your distance with the enemy at the same time; whacking people with it is effective <_<

It can be hurled at people like your senpai or opponent

making more staff gives you a good opportunity to distract your enemy with a barrage much like throwing many shuriken
Weak points

Its rank makes it less durable since the earth chakra in it is a low amount

More staves = less accuracy so not worth it unless you are looking for a distraction
How to counter

I assume of its low rank that if it hits against another blunt object it will break like fighting against another earth staff

Lightning is can break it pretty easy but it depends which technique you use
(Doton: Iwa Rendan) - Earth Release: Rock Barrage
Rank: D
Type: Offensive
Range: Short – Mid
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user will concentrate their chakra into their arm and then release their chakra creating a ring of rocks that are then flung at the opponent.
How to perform it
Roshi concentrates again and closes his eyes. He channels his chakra to his right arm again as he feels its pulse. He feels its flow traveling to his palm. Once he is satisfied with the amount, he releases it which creates several rocks to form around his hand like a giant ring. He channels a little bit more chakra to increase the amount. Roshi then releases the ring of rocks towards a direction forward at a tree nearby.
Strong points

Since it is many at a time, the jutsu is a good distraction to your enemy

If you can, you can target different angles and also follow up with a fire attack to make it even more deadly.
Weak points

since there is many at a time it can be blocked with a wall

wind would blow them back at you I think

if you have a elemental armor it might cancel the rocks being thrown
How to counter

Use an wall/dome jutsu like a earth, wind or water though they would have to be a higher rank to blow them back

Not sure but you could try using wind to send them back and using a multiple fire technique to light them on fire as they go back
Lesson # 3
Quite simple, just manipulate the earth in order to move sections of earth around an opponent to crush them.
(Doton: Ganban Kyu) - Earth Release: Bedrock Coffin
Rank: C
Type: Offense
Range: Mid/Long
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: After performing the Rat hand seal, the user to control multiple sections of rock and move them around their opponent. The user then forms two gigantic sections that crush the opponent.
How to perform it
As Roshi performs the Rat handeal, he focuses his chakra and allows it to build up in himself. When he feels he has gathered the necessary amount, Roshi then guides his chakra towards the ground and towards a dummy ahead that Senpai had made. He feels the earth as an extension of himself and as he looks onward he sees the rocks nearby and begins to gather them together on both sides of the dummy. When they form together, Roshi commands them to crash together with the dummy caught in the middle. They crash together and a dust cloud forms from the debris. Roshi smiles and laughs.
Strong points

The range keeps you at a distance so you won't have to confront the enemy head on

the two parts crashing together ensure your enemy is surrounded so he can't block it easily

Good opportunity to follow up with a front attack like a fireball
Weak points

A doujutsu user can see the chakra traveling towards him and counter it depending on his skill

By going underground one could
How to counter

You can go underground using the hiding like a mole technique

A lightning explosion may help break down the rocks and depending on its range can help as an offensive move as well

Flying in the air like superman could do the trick as well but a water/earth pillar can be just as effective to get you in a certain height
Another simple, yet useful one.. just use your Doton chakra to make the ground below you like fine sand and dig your way through the ground quickly. But remember when you're down there, don't use jutsu or the ground around you will collapse.
(Doton: Moguragakure no Jutsu) – Earth Release: Hiding like a mole technique
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Long
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: N/A
Description: The user changes earth into fine sand by channeling chakra into it, allowing the user to dig through it like a mole. While underground one can sense what is happening on the surface and use the information to launch a surprise attack on the enemy. Once can also hide deep in the ground, escaping to a depth where the enemy cant reach. It also appears that after digging, the ground can be returned to its original state, leaving no trace of where the user entered the earth.
How to perform it
Hoping to surprise his senpai, Roshi closes his eyes and channels his chakra throughout his body. He remembers his lesson on blending with the earth and being one with it. He molds that chakra in his body to mimic the earth and begins to sink into it as he meshes with it. He feels very fluid like sand and feels himself traveling through the earth. Though he can't see he still can feel and hear though not well. He can make out that his senpai is above him. He then proceeds upward towards him....(will continue this on a certain jutsu that is coming; decapitation anyone?)
Strong points

You move out of your enemy's sight

when used in conjunction with distractions and clone(s) you can gain the upperhand

since it says long range does that mean you can go as far as long range? if so then you have a wide range to surprise your enemy or get out of danger provided you use a good strategy
Weak points

Since you are in the earth, a piercing lightning jutsu will damage you or draw you out if they know where to pinpoint your location

You can't hide from dojutsu users and skilled sensors

I like Accelerators reply to this one ^__^
How to counter
Well drawing out your enemy is the utmost importance. Using a lightning technique that can pierce the ground is good but you need to figure out where they are to do it precisely. I think there is a higher rank earth technique that allows you to punch the earth and open it up to reveal your enemy. Chakra enhanced punches work too. Kinda like how Sakura punched the ground to reveal Kakashi in the 2nd bell test with naruto.
Lesson #4
With this jutsu, use your earth chakra to manipulate the earth around you to raise thin, quick rising spikes. Remember that you don't always have to use this jutsu to raise spikes underneath your opponent, I've had Broly use spikes directly in front of him in order to intercept and deflect projectiles.
(Doton: Ganchūsō) - Earth Release: Stone Spikes
Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: This technique lets the user create a few rock pillars that will protrude from the ground to skew the target. The rock pillars will even pass through obstacles to reach their target.
How to perform it
Roshi looks intently at Isha-senpai (Isha = Doctor) and prepares himself mentally as he takes a deep breath. He focuses his chakra and concentrates it at the ground below him. He imagines the spikes in his mind to get an idea how it should look or feel. After momentarily closing his eyes, Roshi opens them and concentrates his chakra in the earth towards his enemy. As it travels towards Isha-senpai, Roshi manipulates it into spikes that look pretty sharp and strong. He makes sure that as they travel they retain their durability. He wants them strong enough to pierce should anything get in the way. The spikes travel quite fast and soon reach its target. Using his control, Roshi is able to stop the spikes from continuing before they hit his senpai. He didn't want to kill him yet. >.>
Strong points
The spikes are good for impaling especially if your opponent is sent flying and you pull this move as he is falling. It has a nice range and I like that it can keep traveling past some obstacles and actually breaking through them. I was also happy to hear that it can be used to deflect projectiles but I wonder if it would help against angled projectiles. Like if one is coming from above would it be able to stop it?
Weak points
From what I know this technique only travels in a line so it can't cover other angles or be manipulated to go another way, right?
How to counter
Would going underground help you avoid its impact or would you be caught up in it while underground? I also wonder if using the same technique against it would help break it or slow it down?
With this one; you'll simply utilize earth chakra to create a tremor affect on the ground, resulting in the ground shaking violently, throwing your opponents balance off and typically forcing them to fall.
(Doton: Yochi no Douyou) - Earth Release: World Shaking
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: The user will concentrate and release their chakra into the ground to create a small tremer that can result in harming the enemy target
How to perform it
After hearing Isha-senpai explain the technique, Roshi smiles with delight. This seemed like a real useful technique to him and one he saw himself using in the future. So to start, Roshi concentrates his focus. He channels the chakra in his body and begins to build it up until he feels like he has gathered enough. He places his palms to the ground to begin he technique and to avoid himself from falling from the effect of the technique. Roshi channels as much of his chakra into the earth around him and his enemy, causing the strong vibrations from the chakra traveling underneath into many tremors. He increases the output into the earth to make it more vicious and effectively causing everyone but himself to fall because of the unstable ground and shaking. Roshi smirks at everyone and smiles as he speaks:
"You guys should watch out when I try this otherwise you will be like the cockroaches."
Strong points
Let me see, you cause the ground to shake and knock your opponent off his feet. Good opportunity there to use that spikes technique you mentioned earlier. I wish it was long range but the mid range makes it perfect for most encounters since people tend to go with mid-range all the time. This would be good to throw on people coming at you and cause them to fall into your trap. I assume that it covers a 360 degree radius which should be nice if you want to cover every angle if more people are coming at you. You can also launch your enemy in the air once you use this puppy and then follow up with a spikes technique.
Weak points
Like I said, you can't go too far with this and I am not sure if channeling chakra to your feet will prevent you from falling. Doujutsu users can see the chakra being infused into the ground and make an effective counter but that depends on their skill. If your enemy is sharp enough after hearing the earth rumble they can simply just kneel down or lay on the ground to avoid any damage but that would leave them open to attack. I don't know any other weak points as it is quite late here and I am sleepy. z.z
How to counter
launching yourself into the sky or while on a flying summon you can negate the effects since you aren't on the ground for it to affect you but one should be careful when landing as the effects may still be active. Laying down or kneeling may help you but who is honestly going to do that in battle? The best thing to do is to grab onto something that will help you not fall or pray for superman. >.>
I'll reply to your last jutsu tomorrow when I wake up. x.x
Sorry for the wallie and forgive me for being so bloody late. Please please please forgive me senpai. <3