Kerrah passes on his Mastery of Doton

[Drizzy]

Good, good indeed. If used against you, you should avoid attempting to shatter it. By shattering it, several large chunks of rock will continue to fall and crush you. So instead of shattering it or using the Hiding in Rock Jutsu, you can use Earth Release: Earth Release: Super Light-Weight Rock Technique to catch it since it's weight would be decreased, then toss it towards your target. Moving on to the next jutsu?

 

[Negative Knight]

Hiding in a Rock Technique just skyrocketed to one of my most favourite techniques out there xd

Ready to move on

 

[Drizzy]

This is another jutsu that creates a clone of the user, instead of solid Earth, this one is made of mud. Earth Release: Rock Clone is a better jutsu to use though. Also, this one can only use C Rank and lower Earth techniques.

(Doton: KageBunshin no Jutsu) – Earth Release: Shadow Clone Technique

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Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 25
Damage points: N/A
Description: This technique creates a shadow clone made of mud of the user. Since its made of mud, it can continue to reform and mould itself back to its original shape. After reverting to mud, it can hold the opponent in place. The user can create upto three clones. They can also use up to C rank earth techniques.

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From the reasearch I've done, I was unable to tell if this one is expelled from the mouth or formed from existing mud. Anyways, gather your chakra then channel it through your chakra network and to your mouth. Once the chakra is at that area, mold it into mud, then release it. Upon releasing the mud, manipulate it's shape to create an identical form of yourself.

 

[Negative Knight]

*I begin channeling my doton chakra around my body, making my mouth the focal point to mold the chakra their. Once building up a substantial supply i expel it from my mouth and begin forming the raw molded doton chakra (which is in a mud-like state) to form a exact replica of myself.*

 

[Drizzy]

The thing with those clones, is that if they touch you, they can become plain, sticky mud to hold you in place while someone can attack you. It's best not to let them get in close range of you. Give me one advantage and one disadvantage of the jutsu please.

 

[Negative Knight]

An advantage would be they're useful against close range fighters/Taijutsu intensive users as like you mentioned above, they'll bind them in place if they manage to get in close range.

A disadvantage would be they're underpowered when it comes to Jutsu they can use, making these clones almost one-dimensional in use.

 

[Drizzy]

The next jutsu, Devouring Earth is a jutsu in which two large Jaws are created two the sides of the opponent, they attempt to crush whatever is between them. A great advantage is that they can be created in any range, be it short, mid, or long. If you look at the image, you can compare them to the size of a human, they're really big.

(Doton: Musaborudzuchi) – Earth Release: Devouring Earth

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Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 25
Damage points: 50
Description: The user performs the Ram → Horse → Tiger → Rabbit → Snake and slams their palm on the ground. Instantly, the ground to the sides of the opponent take the shape of huge jaws and attempt to crush and stab him between them.

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This jutsu requires a few handeals, Ram → Horse → Tiger → Rabbit → Snake. Once your chakra is gathered, perform the handseals then slam your hand on the ground. With your hands connected to the ground, channel your chakra through them and into the earth. Use the chakra to make a focal point to the left and right of the opponent. By manipulating the two areas of chakra at once, mold the earth to create two large jaws which emerge to crush whoever is between them. [Creates clone]

 

[Negative Knight]

*Instructing your clone to move into the mid-range, i begin with channeling my doton chakra around my body, along with stringing together the handseals of Ram → Horse → Tiger → Rabbit → Snake. Immediately after doing so i place my hands upon the ground and envision the described jutsu whilst channeling my chakra into the ground. I then choose a focal point of the jutsu and cause two large jaws of earth to erupt from the ground either side of your clone (left and right) which completely crush the clone resulting in the clone dispersing.*

 

[Drizzy]

Good, moving on. Earth Corridor is next up. In this technique, the user creates a cavern above the target to imprison them. This tavern is made by manipulating the earth so that it rises around the target and curves inwards to close the opening. It's similar to how you performed Earth Style Barrier: Earth Prison of Magnificent Nothingness. An obvious disadvantage is that it can be destroyed or easily avoided. An advantage is that there can be an opening where you would stand and launch another jutsu in there onto the opponent, in the anime, a fire/wind combination was used.

(Doton: Tsuchi Kairō) - Earth Release: Earth Corridor

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Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user will first perform the snake hand seal and then cause the earth in the surrounding area to rise up and over a target and create a cavern, imprisoning the target. The user can leave an opening to allow attacks to go in to strike down the trapped adversaries, or close it up completely to prevent escape.

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Start off by gathering enough Earth chakra to perform this technique. Once enough chakra is gathered, channel it through your chakra netowrk and into the earth below you via your legs. With the chakra in the Earth, move it below the opponent then manipulate it, mold it so that the Earth rises in a curve around the opponent,, which eventually closes together trapping them inside. When done, create an opening in the Cavern, stand before it, then launch/release a jutsu in there (Whichever jutsu you wish to use).

 

[Negative Knight]

*Creates a clone*

*I begin channeling my doton chakra around my body and keep doing so until i stabilize the flow of chakra. After i gather enough chakra i channel it down into the ground via my legs and begin molding the channeled chakra into the earth to prepare for the jutsu i seek to perform. I manipulate this chakra to move beneath my clone and begin molding it so the earth begins moving, with sections of the earth curve inwards around my clone, much like i did when forming a complete dome. After curving inwards, to the point where a small opening remains at the top of the cavern, i jump into the air and release a B-Rank Fire Release jutsu into it, frying my clone inside.*

 

[Drizzy]

Well done, moving on. The next jutsu, Antlion Technique is an Earth Technique which manipulates already existing Earth so that everything in proximity is sucked inwards towards the middle. Anything/ anyone that gets successfully sucked into the center, will be submerged underground where they will be trapped. A living being may suffocate in this case.

(Doton: Arijigoku no Jutsu) - Earth Release: Antlion Technique

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Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Mid/Long
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user performs the Ram hand seal and causes causes the ground and everything on and around it to be sucked in towards the middle of a large pit, much like the method an antlion uses to catch prey. Upon being dragged to the centre, the victim will then be sucked underground. There the victim, depending on how deep the user makes them sink, will be trapped and/or suffocated. The range of the pit is determined by how much chakra is put into the technique.

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To perform this kutsu, gather your chakra then perform the Ram handsign. Now channel the chakra through your chakra netowrk and into the ground. Once the chakra is in the ground, manipulate it to cover an entire area below your opponent. Use the chakra to manipulate the Earth, however, instead of creating pillars, domes or spikes, make the earth begin moving inwards to the center. This jutsu is even powerful enough to move trees and boulders, anything sucked in wards will be buried below. This jutsu affects a wide range, so be careful to use it on the right terrain.

 

[Negative Knight]

*I begin channeling my chakra around my body, envisioning the nature of Doton. After channeling my chakra and establishing a good level of chakra flow, i place my hands upon the ground and release the channeled chakra into it, molding the ground beneath a nearby tree. I then visualize the ground moving inwards, with the tree's position acting as the epicenter, replicating this entire scenario in reality which causes a massive hole to be created in the process akin to the level of damage caused by mud slides.*

Advantages:
This jutsu has a lot of potential regarding battle situations, making it useful in capturing the opponents, preventing formations of earth e.g. Wheel of Fortune

It could also potentially be used in any terrain for a whole multitude of effects e.g. Deserts would make a sand burial type Antilion whilst forests would completely crush the opponent in trees.

Disadvantages:

Like you mentioned it covers a wide area and the terrain could potentially make this a bad idea for the user to use e.g. Forests would cause immense damage to the surroundings which could potentially affect the user.


One question, what are the best counters to this type of jutsu ?

 

[Drizzy]

The best counter for the Antlion Technique is to go upwards. To do that, you can Use several jutsu including CJ. Wind Stream Technique + Soper Lightweight Rock would be fine to get you up into the air. I believe I have seen cases where persons Use Earth jutsu which erupt out of the swamp to counter, I'll have to confirm that later.

 

[Negative Knight]

Understood, and i'm ready to move on.

 

[Drizzy]

Moving on to the next jutsu which is Earth Flow Rampart. This jutsu manipulates Earth to create a large Rampart, which can be further made into a waterfall. The size depends on the user's intention/chakra. It can also be used to create a steep mountain. It's normally used in conjunction with Water Release: Waterfall Basin. If facing a large opponent (eg. a summon) you can use this to ascend on a similar height to his which can help you in aiming for specific areas.

(Doton: Doryū Jōheki) - Earth Release: Earth Flow Rampart

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Rank: B
Type: Defence/Supplementary
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: N/A
Description: By performing the Tiger hand seal the user then makes a gigantic rampart rise up beneath the user's feet, by shaping the ground and increasing the amount of earth with chakra. Depending on what the user imagines, the shape of the rampart can be anything from level ground to a steep, needle-like mountain. If the user increases the volume of earth too much, he can be forced to keep his chakra consumption down. The user can combine this jutsu with Water Style: Waterfall Basin Technique to create a waterfall.

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This jutsu is performed by forming the Tiger handseal, then releasing gathered chakra into the ground below you. Once the chakra is in the Earth, use it to control the features of the earth, make the ground ascend to form a small rampart. This jutsu does not require you to place your hands on the ground. Even though it can affect a large area, it rises very quickly, so you can actually use it as a wall to counter certain jutsu.

 

[Negative Knight]

*I begin channeling my Doton chakra and gather it within my palms in preparation for the jutsu i'm about to perform. I use the Tiger handseal and place my hands upon the ground, releasing my doton chakra, which i use to begin molding the earth beneath me. I visualize the ground moving vertically upwards to ascend a part of the earth from the rest of the terrain.*

I acknowledge the different applications of this technique, i've seen it in use countless times to avoid Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld. It seems like a possible counter for the Antilion technique i learned previously.

 

[Drizzy]

Yes, it appears to be a possible counter. The jutsu mentions a water technique, have you learn't Water Release: Waterfall Basin?

 

[Negative Knight]

Unfortunately i haven't, Earth, Wind and Fire are the only elements where i've learnt a good amount of jutsu.

 

[Drizzy]

With this technique, one can lift up a large chunk of earth, then toss it towards the opponent/target. To gain this supernatural strength, you must coat your arms in Earth chakra. Similar to how a chakra coated hand would deal a more powerful strike than a regular strike.

(Doton: Doryō Dango) - Earth Release: Earth Mausoleum Dumping

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Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user With chakra work and superhuman strength, lifts up the very surface of the Earth. The lump of earth is gigantic and, the destructive power is obvious, but even just the visual impact can be enough to make enemies lose their fighting spirits and run away. The ball of earth is then hurled it at his opponent, flattening everything in its path.

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Gather your Earth chakra then channel it through your chakra network and to both your arms. Allocate the chakra evenly to both arms, once that's done, stick your hands into the ground then slowly pull upwards to separate a section of the Earth in front of you. Once in possession of this chunk of Earth, you can toss it on your opponent up to Mid Range away.

 

[Negative Knight]

*I begin channeling my Doton chakra, using my arms as the epicenter to focus my chakra. I then mold this doton chakra to increase my own physical strength exponentially. Placing my strengthened arms upon the floor, i pull out an immense section of the earth which dwarfs myself and Drizzeh, hurling towards a nearby tree completely ripping out its roots and crushing it beneath the rock.*