Perform the technique: I gather chakra in my body and change the nature of the chakra to Earth, by focusing on the main aspects of Earth Release itself. Sturdiness, solidity, etc. I then channel this chakra into the ground beneath my feet. I lift my hand in front of me and snap my fingers, the moment I do, I use shape manipulation to create several stalagmite-like structures that would impale my target from all sides, killing them almost instantly.
Creative uses/strengths: The technique can be used on Earthen structure that exists, either naturally or by the user, that gives this technique a lot of creative opportunity. I'm unsure whether it would work on an opponents Earth technique, since their chakra will be present in the technique, but I can see many ways this Jutsu can be used tactically or creatively. For some reason I keep seeing myself throwing a Earth Release: Spears of Stone, then using this to create several smaller "spears" inside the enemy, increasing the fatality of the techniques and preventing the opponent from pulling it out. Then again, I think I've just been watching the Obito vs Mist Nin fight too much, since Obito does that with one technique.
Drawbacks/counters: The technique can reach up to Mid Range and while that's a decent distance for a technique that creates several impaling spears, it would just be so much better if it was Long Ranged. :/ Counters, since the opponent doesn't have to use any seals, it's a fast technique, especially for an earth Release technique, so discerning how the opponent is using it will be difficult. But to counter, all you have to do is create a wall of Lightning defending you from the direction the opponent is creating the spears from. I'll always have an Uchiha bio, so as a Doujutsu user, I can see that my opponent is channeling Doton chakra into the ground, so I can prepare a Raiton technique in advance.
Perform the technique: I gather chakra together in my body and change it's nature to Earth via the aforementioned method. From there I release this chakra into the ground beneath our feet. From there I use shape manipulation to make the ground shake, violently, but not in a dangerous way, like the tremors before a calamity.
Creative uses/strengths: The technique has basic rules, it can either be used to throw the target off balance, cause them to miss their technique or simply fall to the ground, but I'll assume not all 3 can be done. Beyond the fact it's quick cause it doesn't require seals or even movement, it gives the user a chance to open the opponent up, but like you said, it has no other practical uses.
Drawbacks/counters: I can't really think of any glaring faults. You're the one performing the technique, so you will expect the tremors and be prepared for them, but the target/ opponent won't, hence why it's used to make them miss or stumble. Countering it is simple, either escape into the air, or maybe release Lightning Chakra into the ground to negate the Earth Chakra. If the opponent is using this at the start of a fight, if you use something that's stronger than this and can reach your target, you will have both defended and attacked at the same time, giving the opponent little time to counter. Just an idea though, I have many more.
Also, it has more uses than simply practical uses. Imagine seeing someone roar aloud while the very ground beneath them shakes enough to throw them off balance. Sort of an intimidating image eh? It's an illusion using Ninjutsu to intimidate. xD
Creative uses/strengths: The technique can be used on Earthen structure that exists, either naturally or by the user, that gives this technique a lot of creative opportunity. I'm unsure whether it would work on an opponents Earth technique, since their chakra will be present in the technique, but I can see many ways this Jutsu can be used tactically or creatively. For some reason I keep seeing myself throwing a Earth Release: Spears of Stone, then using this to create several smaller "spears" inside the enemy, increasing the fatality of the techniques and preventing the opponent from pulling it out. Then again, I think I've just been watching the Obito vs Mist Nin fight too much, since Obito does that with one technique.
Drawbacks/counters: The technique can reach up to Mid Range and while that's a decent distance for a technique that creates several impaling spears, it would just be so much better if it was Long Ranged. :/ Counters, since the opponent doesn't have to use any seals, it's a fast technique, especially for an earth Release technique, so discerning how the opponent is using it will be difficult. But to counter, all you have to do is create a wall of Lightning defending you from the direction the opponent is creating the spears from. I'll always have an Uchiha bio, so as a Doujutsu user, I can see that my opponent is channeling Doton chakra into the ground, so I can prepare a Raiton technique in advance.
Perform the technique: I gather chakra together in my body and change it's nature to Earth via the aforementioned method. From there I release this chakra into the ground beneath our feet. From there I use shape manipulation to make the ground shake, violently, but not in a dangerous way, like the tremors before a calamity.
Creative uses/strengths: The technique has basic rules, it can either be used to throw the target off balance, cause them to miss their technique or simply fall to the ground, but I'll assume not all 3 can be done. Beyond the fact it's quick cause it doesn't require seals or even movement, it gives the user a chance to open the opponent up, but like you said, it has no other practical uses.
Drawbacks/counters: I can't really think of any glaring faults. You're the one performing the technique, so you will expect the tremors and be prepared for them, but the target/ opponent won't, hence why it's used to make them miss or stumble. Countering it is simple, either escape into the air, or maybe release Lightning Chakra into the ground to negate the Earth Chakra. If the opponent is using this at the start of a fight, if you use something that's stronger than this and can reach your target, you will have both defended and attacked at the same time, giving the opponent little time to counter. Just an idea though, I have many more.
Also, it has more uses than simply practical uses. Imagine seeing someone roar aloud while the very ground beneath them shakes enough to throw them off balance. Sort of an intimidating image eh? It's an illusion using Ninjutsu to intimidate. xD