Katon with Akihiko Sensei

[Tao]

Oh allright... thanks for clearing that up ^^
It could be used defensively for example when the opponent is charging at me, he would suddenly face the pillar.
It would also block his vision and hide me behind it. This diversion can be used offensive, since I can release a jutsu and my opponent won't notice it.
I guess It can also be utilized as an attack, if I use like decribed above, just without launching the target into the air but burning it instead...

 

[Adachi]

Excellent response. ^_^

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( Katon: Honoo no Hashira Jutsu ) - Fire Release: Flame Pillar Technique
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user will manipulate their chakra into their chest and then they will release from their mouth a quick burst of flame towards their opponents feet which then errupts into a large pillar of flame reaching 3 meters tall and inflicting damage to the target.

Alright this next jutsu is both offensive and defensive.
Proceed to form the handseals of Monkey → Bird → Dog → Ram in order, and then release fire all around you, causing it to spin up and the launch at my clone, incinerating him in the process.
How might you use this in both ways?

 

[Tao]

*I perform the handseals of Monkey → Bird → Dog → Ram and focus fire chakra inside my body. Then I channel the chakra towards the surface of my skin and release it in form of flames all around me. As I do that, I manipulate the fire to spin up and launch it at your clone. When he is hit by the jutsu the flames spread all over him.*

I guess that would be the offensive way to use it...
In case my opponent releases a wind jutsu towards me I can use it to form sort of a fire shield around me, blocking his attack. Same could work if its a close combat/taijutsu move he aims at me, though he would probably hit me nonetheless.

 

[Adachi]

Excellent. And what about the massive size of the jutsu (almost like a spinning tornado, but sideways) how might you be able to utilize that in a battle?

 

[Tao]

Hm, it would hide me since it should be big enough to cover my whole body. So I could charge at my opponent or release another jutsu, that follows right behind the 'spinning tornado' and he won't notice it until it's too late.

 

[Adachi]

Excellent response. You can use this as a sort of a wall in front of you if you direct it in a horizontal manner too.

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( Katon: Kaen Senpū ) - Fire Release: Flame Whirlwind
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: After performing the required four handseals Monkey → Bird → Dog → Ram, fire erupts around the user's body and then launches towards the target in a spiraling-manner. The target is then incinerated as the flames erupt upwards.

So, now begin by performing the handseals of Tiger → Horse → Rat → Dog → Tiger, proceed to exhale fire towards my clone, surrounding him with it, which you then transform into a spider.
The spider should trap him in the move.

 

[Tao]

*I perform the handseals of Tiger → Horse → Rat → Dog → Tiger while I focus fire chakra inside my lungs. Then I channel the ckakra towards my mouth and exhale a stream of fire, that immediately surrounds your clone as soon as it arrives at his position. while that happens I quickly manipulate the flames to take the form of a spider that traps your clone and inflicts damage, making him vulnerable for another attack.*

 

[Adachi]

Excellent job.

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( Katon: Benijigumo ) - Fire Release: Crimson Earth Spider
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: After performing five handseals Tiger → Horse → Rat → Dog → Tiger , the user spews out fire that both surrounds the enemy and then transforms into a spider that attacks the enemy. This technique effectively traps and attacks an opponent at the same time, and can be used to force them into another attack.

Now, have we talked of the difference between the effects of a stream of a fire and a fireball itself?

 

[Tao]

No, I don't think we did.
But my first thought would be that a stream of fire is kind of like a raw material that can manipulated to take different forms, whereas a fireball allready has a specific form.

 

[Adachi]

Alright, very good.
So, let's take this a step further.
A stream of fire is pressurized, quicker, and more accurate. How might this impact my clone in comparison with a huge fireball?

 

[Tao]

I'd say the stream of fire is perfect to aim it at certain parts of the body liek the hands, thus disabling the clone to use handseals. It has a very strong impact kind of like an explosion, though the area it hits should be smaller compared to fireballs.
Fireballs like Fire Release: Great Fireball technique affect larger areas and incinerate the target.

 

[Adachi]

Excellent job. ^_^

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( Katon: Hi no Iki ) - Fire Release: Fire Breath
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user breathes a powerful stream of fire from their mouth at their target.

Now, do you happen to have a sword on you? O:

 

[Tao]

Allready thought about getting one but no, not yet

 

[Adachi]

Mmkay, take mine then. It's medium sized, made of steel, should be good enough. ^_^
Proceed to dash up to my clone and then begin slashing him several times...once you think he has taken enough damage, jump up into the air above him and release a huge fireball.

 

[Tao]

I'm sure it is ^_^

*I take your sword and hold it firmly with my right handand start focusing fire chakra. Then I charge towards your clone and when I'm in range for close combat I perform three fluent but powerful slashes, aiming them at his upper body. While your clone is barely able to react I continue my attack and jump into the air. As I do that I channel the gathered fire chakra through my lungs and release a huge fireball from above your clone. The jutsu hits him and incinerates him at impact, while I land smoothly behind him.*

 

[Adachi]

Excellent job. We can touch more on Kenjutsu earlier.

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( Katon: Hinotama no Mai ) - Fire Release: Fireball Dance
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user will attack the opponent with a series of slashes with their sword and then finish up with jumping into the air above the target and releasing a powerful fireball down upon them.
Note: Requires a Sword.

Anyways, focus your fire chakra within your chest, releasing it in a huge flamethrower aimed at my clone's chest. However, when it hits him, aim this upwards to throw him into the air and finish him off in any way you like.
How might tossing your opponent into the air with such a move give you an advantage in battle?

 

[Tao]

*I focus a big amount of fire chakra inside my stomach. After that I channel about half of the gathered chakra through my loungs and release it as a huge flame, coming at your clone's chest like a flamethrower. When the jutsu hits him I aim it upwards to throw your clone into the air. Then I quickly proceed to channel the rest of gathered chakra into my hands, which point at your clone's chest. As I do that I release the chakra in short bursts to create six small fireballs that hit your clone and explode on impact.*

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( Bakuhatsu Enhogan ) – Exploding Flame Shots
Rank: B
Type: Attack
Range: Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user shoots multiple fire shots from their hands that are able to cause fiery explosions on impact with any object. The shots can't set the opponent on fire, though they can cause damage by exploding on him.

It would be a huge distraction, thus decreasing the accuracy of his aiming. It would also prevent close combat since I keep my opponent at a certain distance.

 

[Adachi]

Yes, you are correct about his accuracy, however, remember what I said about controlling your body weight and positioning in the air?

 

[Tao]

Hm, I think I do remember now ^_^
He would fall down when the heat stops to carry him upwards. Depending on the height he would suffer even more damage. It also exposes the frontside of his body, which is quite a big target and easy to hit.

 

[Adachi]

Excellent. Well done, Slicks. ^_^

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( Katon: Yūgana Honoo ) - Fire Release: Graceful Flame
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user manipulates their fire chakra releasing a flamethrower that shoots at the opponent and then lifts them into the air in a column of intense heat. Sasori can replicate this technique through the usage of his fire launcher.

Do you know any other elements yet?