Doton with Nathan.

[Darth Vader]

-Waits patiently for his sensei.-

 

[Nathan]

Okay lets get this under way.

Please tell me in as much detail as you can.
1. Why do you want to learn doton?
2. What is doton?
3. What is doton strong/weak against?
4. 5 users who use doton.
5. 2 KG that use doton.

If you have any questions about the element or throughout the training please do ask, and I'll answer the best I can.

 

[Darth Vader]

As you wish, sensei.

I want to learn doton because of its versatility in battle. The power to form pillars to dissipate waves as well as propel myself into the air to allow for an offensive follow up, and also the defense that earth brings to the table... It is the most durable of all the elements, and is a great defense. All in all, I want to learn it because of it's multiple uses in battle.

Earth, as mentioned before, is the most durable of all the elements. It can be used for a multitude of purposes, from created a defensive shield, to dissipating waves and gusts of (non cutting) wind. It is very strong, so it is very good against physical weapons such as shuriken or kunai. It can also handle the harsh and immense heat of fire. Adding to the versatility mentioned above, Earth has 2 variants; it's natural solid form, and also the form that is much like mud. The mud form has it's own set of useful abilities, such as binding opponents in place and being a good element to form combination techniques. Mud is great in conjunction with fire, and that is because it gets heated and forms a "molten mud", if you will. However, Earth, and what you can do with it relies heavily on the terrain.

Earth is strong against water. This is because of its solid form that does not allow water to pass through it. Earth is weak against lightning. Lightning has penetrative abilities that causes Earth to lose its composition due to breaking up.

5 users of this element are as follows; Deidara, Lord Mu, Madara Uchiha, Roshi, and Kakashi Hatake.

2 Kekkei Genkai that require doton are; Steel Release and Wood Release.

 

[Nathan]

Well good job!

Okay now. I want you, to take this piece of paper from my hand and send your chakra into it, if you do it correctly the paper should crumble into dirt/earth.

I want you once more use as much detail as you can, please.

 

[Darth Vader]

"Very well."

-I grab the paper out of your hand with my right. After doing so, I begin to focus. I sit on the ground, to get a better feel of the earth underneath me.-

"It's stable, and strong. Earth is everywhere I go, and I walk on it every day, oblivious to the fact that this is a potential weapon and shield, as well as a great support for other jutsu. The earth doesn't waver. It's durability is unquestionable. I understand this element..."

-I focus my basic chakra into the palm on my right hand. While building up my chakra, I keep in mind the physical qualities of the Earth, as I begin to give my basic chakra the same characteristics and properties as the ground beneath my feet. As I release this chakra into the paper, the very nature of the chakra is transformed to Doton. As a result, something is happening to the paper.-

"Did I do it correctly, sensei?"

 

[Nathan]

Well done. Very good job.

Okay so, we can start your first technique. See the template below, I want you to fill it in every jutsu we do, is that understood?

[CODE][B]One/three advantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
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[B]One/three disadvantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
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[B]How you would use it in battle:[/B]
[B]How you would counter it:[/B]
[B]How you perform it (with as much detail as you can):[/B][/CODE]

(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

Pretty much all you have to do, is gather a small amount of doton chakra, then send the chakra into the ground, then manipulate the earth around you to create small pillars/tools and shields of earth.

The pillars is probably the most useful thing when it comes to this techniques since you can make one under your feet to boost you up into the air if you wish.
Try that.

 

[Darth Vader]

[B]One/three advantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Pillars can be used to propel you into the air [*]2. Pillars can be used to get in the way of oncoming attacks[*]3. Weapons and defenses can be created to fight and defend with[*][/LIST]
[B]One/three disadvantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. The weapons aren't the strongest (D rank and all)[*]2. Any rank lightning destroys anything this jutsu creates[*]3. [*][/LIST]
[B]How you would use it in battle:[/B] I would use this to propel myself into the air. By doing so, I would come down on my opponent from above and strike him down with another jutsu.
[B]How you would counter it:[/B] I would use lightning style to destroy weapons and defenses, and as for the pillars propelling somebody, I would attack them while they were in the air and vulnerable. 
[B]How you perform it (with as much detail as you can):[/B]

-I focus my chakra to the palms of my hands, and slam them onto the ground. Upon releasing this chakra into the ground, I transform my basic chakra to that of Doton, giving it the characteristics and properties of the Earth. Using shape manipulation, I cause and form a pillar to appear from underneath me. Launched into the air by the pillar, I then pull out my sword and cut down a clone, landing in a cool fashion.-

 

[Nathan]

Very good.

This is a rather useful jutsu for such a low rank.

(Doton: Shinju Zanshu no Jutsu) - Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 10
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user, emerging from the ground below the target area, pulls down the opponent so that only their head is above ground. Unable to move, the opponent can easily be decapitated or tortured.

Gather you doton chakra, then send it into the ground below your feet, turning it into a sand like feel, so you can slowly fall into the earth, once underground, find my clone and grab his feet and pull him underground and, pull yourself up.

This is good to counter techniques that fall from the sky like Dropping Lid, as you can simply go underground and dodge being trapped.

 

[Darth Vader]

This jutsu does seem rather useful, especially compared to other D rank techniques.

[B]One/three advantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Good way to avoid being attacked[*]2. Catches enemy off guard[*]3. If successful, a winning position is all but guaranteed[*][/LIST]
[B]One/three disadvantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Can get stuck underground[*]2. Can't see techniques coming that are aimed for the ground such as a Lightning wave being shot at the ground[*]3. Users with Byakugan can see this coming[*][/LIST]
[B]How you would use it in battle:[/B] I would use this jutsu to gain the upperhand in battle. When this technique is successful, I would most certainly do as the jutsu's name suggests, pull out my blade and make my enemy draw his final breath.
[B]How you would counter it:[/B] To counter this jutsu, I would jump in the air while simultaneusly using a wind jutsu to take me higher and keep me up longer. Then, I would use my widest range lightning technique around where I was previously standing, assuming that my opponent would be attempting to pull me under, I can also safely assume that that would be around his location.
[B]How you perform it (with as much detail as you can):[/B]

-I focus my chakra to the soles of my feet. When focused, I stomp my foot on the ground, using nature transformation to change my basic chakra to Doton. Upon stomping, the ground turns soft and I begin to sink into the ground. Fully submerged, I keep in mind where my enemy was standing, as well as focusing on the vibrations of the earth around me, listening for footsteps and other movements as I drive in for the kill. Upon locating the clone, my hands quickly rise from the ground, wrapping around the ankles of your clone. Immediately after, I pull my enemy into the ground, and using the pulling momentum from dragging them down, I propel myself back up to the surface.-

 

[Nathan]

Nicely done.

(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.

Send your doton chakra into the ground, manipulate a small chunk of rock to turn into the shape of a staff.
The tech, you can use the staff as either a melee weapon or throw it, or even create several staffs and lunch them, but with less accuracy. I find this really handy if you don't have a sword handy.

 

[Darth Vader]

That does seems handy. Earth all together seems more handy than the rest of the elements to be honest.

[B]One/three advantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. If something happens to your weapon, this can take its place[*]2. Is good for when your opponent is cloaked in a cloud of dust or smoke, or even mist by launching several spears[*]3. When broken, you can just make a new one[*][/LIST]
[B]One/three disadvantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Accuracy is decreased the more spears you use[*]2. Unlike regular weapons, a simple lightning technique would destroy this one[*]3.[*][/LIST]
[B]How you would use it in battle:[/B] As mentioned, I think this is a good technique for when you know the general area of where your opponent is. I would like to use this technique when they are hidden by smoke, dust, or mist, because a lot of the times they can't see you, either. With a fast barrage of spears come raining down on that area, it would be hard for the opponent to see it coming, much less to evade considering that odds would be on your side with numbers.
[B]How you would counter it:[/B] to counter this jutsu, I would shoot a wave of lightning at a barrage of spears, and for one spear used for melee or throwing, I would channel lightning into my sword and cut it down.
[B]How you perform it (with as much detail as you can):[/B]

-I focus my chakra into my palms. Upon doing to, I reach down to the ground and slam my palm onto the ground, changing my basic chakra to Doton and channeling it into the ground, and via shape manipulation I change the chunk of rock to a sharp, 6 foot spear. As I close my palm, the spear is complete and in my hand. I pick it up and and throw it at a falling leaf, and impale it into the tree it fell from.-

 

[Nathan]

Moving on;

(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.

First, gather your doton chakra into your left arm, from there release the doton chakra from your arm, doing this it should create a ring of rocks that can be flung at your target. Small rocks, overall not major damage more of a thing you'd use for your target to get distracted or so.

 

[Darth Vader]

[B]One/three advantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Can distract your opponent [*]2. [*]3.[*][/LIST]
[B]One/three disadvantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Doesn't cause much damage[*]2.[*]3.[*][/LIST]
[B]How you would use it in battle:[/B] I would use this jutsu to first make my opponent focus on the small rocks, while following up with a stronger technique that is fast to perform so that it would have much more chance to hit them.
[B]How you would counter it:[/B] I would counter this technique by using the pillars that I had learned earlier.
[B]How you perform it (with as much detail as you can):[/B]

-I focus my chakra into my left arm. After focusing my chakra there, using nature manipulation, I release the chakra from my arm while also transforming it to doton. After, I use shape manipulation to change the chakra into a ring of small rocks. I then lock on to my opponent and launch them at him/her.-

 

[Nathan]

Well good, moving on;

(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.

First put your doton chakra into the earth, the perform the Rat hand seal, then you will be able to control sections of rock and move them around your target, then form two huge sections that crush your target.

-Creates clone-

This is good for trapping the target.

 

[Darth Vader]

[B]One/three advantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Good for trapping[*]2. Can be used to move your opponent[*]3.[*][/LIST]
[B]One/three disadvantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Can't be used at short range[*]2.[*]3.[*][/LIST]
[B]How you would use it in battle: I would use it to trap my opponent, and ultimately smash them.[/B]
[B]How you would counter it: I would use a wind technique to propel myself outside of the sections And follow up with an offensive technique.[/B]
[B]How you perform it (with as much detail as you can):[/B]

-I focus my chakra to my hand. Then, I slam it off the ground, releasing my chakra and simultaneously change it to Doton via nature transformation. After sending it to the earth, I perform 1 hand seal. Rat. I then manipulate the earth, and create sections around my opponent. Upon doing so, these sections go all around my opponent, keeping them in. Then, I form two giant sections, and clap my hands together, and the walls slam together, smashing your clone.-

 

[Nathan]

Little more detail, on your part please.

(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.

This is a handy jutsu.
Channel your doton chakra at your feet, the earth should change into fine sand if done correctly, this gives you the power to dig though the earth like a mould. You're able to sense what is happening above and whatnot. One of the more used techniques by us, can get your out of sticky situations, but be aware not to stay down there forever since it can be countered easy as.

 

[Darth Vader]

Will do.

[B]One/three advantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Can hide from opponent[*]2. Can make for a good sneak attack[*]3.[*][/LIST]
[B]One/three disadvantages (no obvious ones, be creative):[/B]
[LIST][*]1. Can get trapped underground[*]2. Ground can be changed into something else[*]3.[*][/LIST]
[B]How you would use it in battle:[/B] I would use this jutsu to get out of a sticky situation brought about by a jutsu that would be much to hard to actually defend against, or to produce a good sneak attack.
[B]How you would counter it:[/B] I would counter it by changing the earth via Swamp of the Underworld, the jutsu I look forward to most to learning.
[B]How you perform it (with as much detail as you can):[/B]

-Focusing my chakra, I begin to imagine a fine sand. As I focus, I then look at the ground. After looking, with both feet onto the ground, they become the medium for channeling my built up chakra into it and changing it to Doton via nature transformation as I release it. When the chakra is channeled through the earth, a sandy area is brought about due to the earth breaking down into such a form. I then allow the sand to pull me down under, to a depth of about 15 feet. As I am down there, I can sense where my sensei is moving, and what is going on. I then quickly arise out of the sand quietly directly behind my sensei unnoticed. I then say over your shoulder, "How was that, sensei?"-

 

[Nathan]

(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

Send your doton chakra into the earth below, then by focusing your chakra you're able to create a few rock spikes, that can skewer your target. This attack can be used with many combos, most people use this when the target is falling so that in short makes sure they don't get up again.