*"Interesting." I responded, looking up towards the sky I pondered about all of the possible ways this technique can be used, quickly realizing that I had yet to perform the technique I then went right for it. After gathering a good amount of doton chakra I began by focus on the ground below me, specifically with my eyesight, attempting to imagine the technique, it's density, height and structure. After doing so I then slammed both of my hands simultaneously onto the ground while releasing the chakra that I had previously gathered up, prompting a rectangular shaped slab of rock to rise up to about twice my height, four meters wide and about 2 meters thick. After standing back upwards I began to elaborate; "So I guess this technique can be used as a means to defend oneself from head on frontal projectile based attacks, but in addition it can also block the user's line of sight on the enemy. Now this can be both a burden and a blessing, as the loss of line of sight can be used to the user's advantage in an instance where the enemy is using the lightning technique that blinds the opponent - it's name escapes me at the moment." I continued; "However, since this technique does not provide a 360 degree defense one must be careful of attacks that can be manipulated in mid-flight."*
Doton with Kiritsugu
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"I believe you would be talking about the pillar of light move," I said, smiling. "But you are correct. While the fact that your opponent will be unable to see you, the fact that you can't see them either is quite troublesome. This is when you utilize a jutsu such as Rain Tiger at Will, or even Shadow Clone to cover such disadvantages."
With a simple handseal, I caused a perfectly shaped, rock chair to grow out of the earth. "Sit," I offered Mudo. "This next technique is simply discussed. Do you remember the mudslides we went through earlier? Well, this is basically what this next jutsu is, however, it focuses more on the speed and strength of the mud itself as you are able to control it with the amount of suiton chakra within it."
I crossed my arms, fixating him with a contemplating glance. "Now, how might one use such a jutsu?"
With a simple handseal, I caused a perfectly shaped, rock chair to grow out of the earth. "Sit," I offered Mudo. "This next technique is simply discussed. Do you remember the mudslides we went through earlier? Well, this is basically what this next jutsu is, however, it focuses more on the speed and strength of the mud itself as you are able to control it with the amount of suiton chakra within it."
I crossed my arms, fixating him with a contemplating glance. "Now, how might one use such a jutsu?"
*I take a seat and begin my reply; "If it's as similar to the mudslide techniques that we had performed just earlier than it can best be used to immobilize the target by binding their legs to the ground due to the flowing mud. Now with the addition of more suiton chakra the mudslide might flow quicker, throwing the target off balance and possibly dragging them away quicker due to the speed difference in mud-flow. Moreover, by lessening the amount of suiton chakra from the mudslide, it'll make the substance thicker and thus it might do more damage."*
"Perfect response!" No less expected, to be honest. "Knocking your opponent off balance is definitely the main point here! See, especially in Taijutsu or close combat fights, maintaining balance is extremely important - by surprising or throwing your enemy off their feet, you allow yourself a time frame of advantage to take them down."
The discussion was over then, and after motioning Mudo to stand back on his feet, I glanced around the pretty wrecked training field. Mud was splattered everywhere and some of the trees were in pretty poor condition. "Well then," I said sheepishly. "I'll have to borrow someone with Wood release later on to clean up some of this mess, but for now, let us move on to the next jutsu."
Forming the Tiger handseal, I created a clone long distance from Mudo. "First use the handseals of Boar to Ox, then proceed to slam the ground with your hand, sending Doton chakra through it towards my clone. Then, manipulate the Earth around my clone to spiral in itself...like quicksand almost, and then kill my clone as it does so."
The discussion was over then, and after motioning Mudo to stand back on his feet, I glanced around the pretty wrecked training field. Mud was splattered everywhere and some of the trees were in pretty poor condition. "Well then," I said sheepishly. "I'll have to borrow someone with Wood release later on to clean up some of this mess, but for now, let us move on to the next jutsu."
Forming the Tiger handseal, I created a clone long distance from Mudo. "First use the handseals of Boar to Ox, then proceed to slam the ground with your hand, sending Doton chakra through it towards my clone. Then, manipulate the Earth around my clone to spiral in itself...like quicksand almost, and then kill my clone as it does so."
(Doton: Doro Hōshi) - Earth Release: Mud Spore
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Long
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: N/A
Description: This technique lets the user summon a river of mud infront of them. This technique can have water added to it to speed up the flow and increase its power.
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Long
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: N/A
Description: This technique lets the user summon a river of mud infront of them. This technique can have water added to it to speed up the flow and increase its power.
*I begin by forming the hand seals Boar and Ox while simultaneously gathering my doton chakra. Soon-after I proceed to slam my hands upon the ground, releasing my doton chakra towards the earth residing directly below my target, the clone. Finally, I use shape manipulation to around the ground below the clone in order to create a spiraling effect. The clone begins to sink down below the Earth and once completely submerged I make sure to bury it deep enough so that it eventually suffocates and disperses.*
As the clone disappears underneath the surface, I nod in approval and turn to my student. "Excellent," I commented. "So I'll teach you a bit about zoning now, an important term. Originally a term from a game that I play a lot, it basically means manipulating or forcing your opponent to go where you want to. For example, a jutsu from the sky like Lightning Fang would keep them from going into the air to use jutsus there, and a move such as Swamp of the Underland would prevent them from staying on the ground. Lastly, something that is very dangerous close range, such as Lightning Plasma Barrier would discourage them from getting near you to use Taijutsu or such."
Pausing a moment, I gestured at the ground, where Mudo had just executed his move. "Now, how might this jutsu apply to zoning?"
Pausing a moment, I gestured at the ground, where Mudo had just executed his move. "Now, how might this jutsu apply to zoning?"
"I see, zoning is something that I haven't been able to execute properly during my previous battles, however, I'm sure if done correctly one could end a match fairly quickly. Now, depending on how much ground this technique is able to cover it might be able to force the target to the skies, even if only for a moment. This would then be the perfect time to use a fast projectile based technique to kill the target while they have limited mobility in mid air."
I couldn't help myself. I clapped. "Well said," I replied. "You are 100% correct! I suppose, with that knowledge, that we can move on now."
I motioned at the ground once more. "We will, once again, tear up mother nature," I announced. "Proceed by charging Doton chakra into your hands. Then, slam the ground with it, causing the earth to split in half." Waving at the area before him, I indicated where I wanted him to cut it. "What can such an action cause in battle?"
I motioned at the ground once more. "We will, once again, tear up mother nature," I announced. "Proceed by charging Doton chakra into your hands. Then, slam the ground with it, causing the earth to split in half." Waving at the area before him, I indicated where I wanted him to cut it. "What can such an action cause in battle?"
(Doton: Retsudo Tenshō) - Earth Release: Tearing Earth Turning Palm
Rank: C
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Long
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: After performing the required hand seals Boar → Ox → placing hand on the ground, the user causes the ground surrounding the enemy to spiral inwards on itself, burying them alive or crushing them. This technique is capable of causing quite a bit of damage to the area. This technique is much more damaging if used in rocky mountainous areas, or inside a cave.
Rank: C
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Long
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: After performing the required hand seals Boar → Ox → placing hand on the ground, the user causes the ground surrounding the enemy to spiral inwards on itself, burying them alive or crushing them. This technique is capable of causing quite a bit of damage to the area. This technique is much more damaging if used in rocky mountainous areas, or inside a cave.
*I begin by gathering doton chakra into both of my hands, once done proceeding to slam both of my hands onto the ground while simultaneously releasing the chakra that I had gathered. This causes a split to begin forming from right in front of me, continuing to split outwards. Once the tear had ceased I propped back up and began to answer Adachi-sensei's question; "I see why you were inquiring about zoning before, this technique is a great example of one. If the user were to create a tear heading directly towards the opponents middle area, between their legs, then the opponent would have no choice but to either move left or right to defend. Now I didn't add the possibility of them going straight upwards to dodge the technique because then they'd have to use another technique, say the wind stream one, to move left or right in the air, as if they don't do this they will simply fall into the tear in the earth when they land." I concluded.*
"An excellent answer as usual," I responded. "You are correct, this definitely also bases itself off that concept. Now, you note one thing even further, which is making them use the ability of Wind Stream. Note that everyone has three jutsus to use in battle, and each slot is very important - by making your opponent, thus say, "waste" a move, you have already gained an advantage on them."
I paused a moment, glancing around the vicinity, thinking how it might be best to introduce the concept of this next move. "To begin with," I instructed Mudo. "Proceed to slam the ground with your fist, sending out your earth chakra to create small chunks of rubble and rock to start popping out of the earth, creating a lot of noise and potentially hinting at something ahead. With the idea of sound being utilized here, what might you think the purpose of this move is?"
I paused a moment, glancing around the vicinity, thinking how it might be best to introduce the concept of this next move. "To begin with," I instructed Mudo. "Proceed to slam the ground with your fist, sending out your earth chakra to create small chunks of rubble and rock to start popping out of the earth, creating a lot of noise and potentially hinting at something ahead. With the idea of sound being utilized here, what might you think the purpose of this move is?"
(Doton: Doryūkatsu) - Earth Release: Earth Flow Divide
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short/Long
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user will first perform the required hand seals Rabbit → Boar → Rat → Horse → Tiger → Snake and then by flowing concentrated chakra from one's palms into the Dragon Veins flowing underground, one can tear the earth apart, creating large chasms by firstly raising the earth in the desired location and then splitting that peice of earth through the center. The length, width, direction, and curve of the chasm are all up to the user. Manipulating the Dragon Veins requires fine chakra control, but if one has such skill, they can use this technique to divide the space between the enemy and their own team in two, destroy enemy camps or defences, and even to attack.
Note: This does not split the earth apart directly to cause opponents to fall in the fissure.
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short/Long
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user will first perform the required hand seals Rabbit → Boar → Rat → Horse → Tiger → Snake and then by flowing concentrated chakra from one's palms into the Dragon Veins flowing underground, one can tear the earth apart, creating large chasms by firstly raising the earth in the desired location and then splitting that peice of earth through the center. The length, width, direction, and curve of the chasm are all up to the user. Manipulating the Dragon Veins requires fine chakra control, but if one has such skill, they can use this technique to divide the space between the enemy and their own team in two, destroy enemy camps or defences, and even to attack.
Note: This does not split the earth apart directly to cause opponents to fall in the fissure.
*Turning towards a nearby rock structure about 5 meters away from me I begin to gather doton chakra into my hands. I then clench my fists and proceed to slam into the ground below me with them, prompting small chunks of rubble and rock to begin popping out of the earth, the attack heading towards the rock structure, upon contact, shatters it into smaller pieces. "In instances where your opponent cannot see you, only hear you, then one could use this technique as a diversion of sorts." I stated.*
Eventually the earth calmed down, and I nodded my approval at Mudo's words. "Correct, as usual. It's not used often, but I'm sure you'll find a way to put it to use."
Bringing his attention to a nearby rock, I then instructed him to punch it. "You will break this rock, however, before doing so, I'd like you to form the Snake handseal, focus your Earth chakra into your dominant arm to create a sort of casing around it. With that, how might you think that such an action would change the power and density of your strikes?"
Bringing his attention to a nearby rock, I then instructed him to punch it. "You will break this rock, however, before doing so, I'd like you to form the Snake handseal, focus your Earth chakra into your dominant arm to create a sort of casing around it. With that, how might you think that such an action would change the power and density of your strikes?"
(Doton: Tsuchi Douyou no Hira) – Earth Release: Earth Shaking Palm
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: N/A
Description: After performing snake hand seal the user slams their hand on the ground. The result is that the ground becomes heavily turned up with chunks of rubble popping out of the ground. This technique is used as a means to distract opponents to either create an escape or follow through with a surprise attack.
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: N/A
Description: After performing snake hand seal the user slams their hand on the ground. The result is that the ground becomes heavily turned up with chunks of rubble popping out of the ground. This technique is used as a means to distract opponents to either create an escape or follow through with a surprise attack.
*Nodding after listening to the instruction I begin by gathering doton chakra into my right arm. Once I've gathered enough I use shape manipulation in order to harden the chakra, forming a shell of earth around my arm. I stare at it for a moment and then fixate my eyes upon the rock, cocking my fist back and delivering a straight punch towards the center of the target. The rock breaks immediately, crumbling into smaller pieces as a result. Pausing for a moment in order to come up with a proper response to the inquiry, I break the silence after a short amount of time; "Well, it's obvious that for an average human being a feat such as breaking that fairly large rock with their fist seems impossible. With the addition of doton chakra added to that person's fist the action seems completely possible. With a harder, heavier mass smashing against the target one can expect more damage to be done. Although I do have one question: Would performing this jutsu slow the speed of the punch down significantly? Is there even a weight increase when the technique is used at all?"*