[Tai] Kushimaru learns close combat.
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, a fragile and fit shinobi speed-walks towards the training grounds where she was supposed to meet the student. The training grounds itself was simple: Plain fields, a track surrounding the plain fields and multiple equipment used for exercise and whatnot. The most important was the hundreds of training dummies positioned conveniently around the battlefield. She stood in front of the student and whips out a whistle. Nico Robin blew on it with as much air as possible, releasing a high-pitch and annoying sound, in hopes that it would make her seem intimidating to the creepy-looking-student. "A-" She glanced at her board with paperwork and looked up again, "Kushimaru!! A HUNDRED LAPS AROUND THE TRACK, NOW!" She ordered in an assertive manner. "Oh yeah, Explain Taijutsu while you're at it. Yell at the top of your lungs while you're running, or else I won't here you, and you'd have to do it all over again. HA!" She found a nearby boulder and sat down as her student began running around the track.As his teacher instructed him to run 100 laps, Kushimaru began to do so. His expression was completely covered by his ANBU mask. In a calm, and collected manner he began to count the laps one by one as he passed by his teacher.
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Taijutsu is using the body as a means to fight other ninja or protect one's self. It has been shown in the anime that ninja that were shown unable to manipulate their chakra went through harsh training sessions in order to ready their bodies in order to achieve greater heights in taijutsu. There are a lot of forms of taijutsu, the most basic one is simply using the limbs. And the more advanced one would be using elemental chakra to enhance them. For example the Raikage of Kumogakure using lightning to enhance his speed or cutting power. Taijutsu is the basic stepping platform for things like weapon usage like kenjutsu or Bijitsu. (Not quite sure how it's spelled, but Vex Sensei pointed out what weapon usage meant.)
With a slight pause in his speech, Kushimaru says his last words while panting heavily.
One Hundreed..
Sweat could be seen dripping down the side of Kushimaru's mask as he finished the exercise.
"You have pretty much all the points right but it is just not physical energy. A lot of mind games are applicable in taijutsu because you have to convince yourself to push your body to the limit, even though it seems as if you can't do anymore. They generally don't require hand seals, but can be used with elemental chakra to be strengthened. Other branches of taijutsu incorporating chakra include Gentle Fist, and Eight Inner Gates - both of which are powerful and well known for its legendary prowess in close-combat. Taijutsu can be used with chakra and elemental chakra to create nintaijutsu techniques, which would obviously strengthen a normal punch, but it does require chakra.
Tai is not exactly used as often, but it is useful when you are saving chakra. Anyways, what do you know of Close combat, both freeform and actual techniques in respects to the RP?" Nico Robin followed up with a few more questions
Tai is not exactly used as often, but it is useful when you are saving chakra. Anyways, what do you know of Close combat, both freeform and actual techniques in respects to the RP?" Nico Robin followed up with a few more questions
Understood, thank you. Free form taijutsu can be used to combat other free form taijutsu and even kenjutsu attacks if you describe yourself effectively avoiding the blade in some way. The advantage of free form taijutsu is that it's able to combat against ranked taijutsu techniques and is excluded from the jutsu vs jutsu rule. This of course would rely on logic and the situation the user is in. The benefit of actual techniques in the RP would be that we can use them to even avoid some elemental attacks, if they are very minor like maybe a tennis ball of fire. The user would be able to dodge it by jumping or doing something different in their taijutsu description. (Jutsu.) Another benefit is that no matter how insignificant the strike might be, whatever the damage is stated on the technique, it's what the damage does. That is the main different between free form and techniques since free form are much weaker and have no "damage" point wise. They can still be lethal though.
"Nicely done. The canon list does not contain too much taijutsu techniques that allow a user to dodge, hence why it is usually not used. It allows for more creativity, unlike specific techniques that make you specifically do things. To truly excel in taijutsu, one must know how to attack while being able to halt and retreat if necessary. It is a skill developed slowly, and is easier to do in freeform. In taijutsu battles, use your body as an advantage. For example, if you are thin, you can use your elbow, or any pointed parts of your body to attack and potentially defeat even larger opponents. This applies for larger opponents as well, so keep that in mind because physical attributes of a shinobi is important to take into consideration when you are defending or attacking them."
Nico Robin performs a hand seal to create an earth clone, resembling you. The first technique was, uh, embarrassing. Too embarrassing to be performed to Nico Robin, let alone a clone of her. "Alright, the Tiger handseal commonly used in ninjutsu and fire techniques, perform it and bump that seal up your target's behind... It does not cost that much damage, but it would bring them great discomfort... or pleasure, who knows. To enhance it, you can add projectile based weapons, or explosive tags. Now perform it on the clone that looks like you..." Nico Robin shuts her eyes, giving you enough time to perform it.
Nico Robin performs a hand seal to create an earth clone, resembling you. The first technique was, uh, embarrassing. Too embarrassing to be performed to Nico Robin, let alone a clone of her. "Alright, the Tiger handseal commonly used in ninjutsu and fire techniques, perform it and bump that seal up your target's behind... It does not cost that much damage, but it would bring them great discomfort... or pleasure, who knows. To enhance it, you can add projectile based weapons, or explosive tags. Now perform it on the clone that looks like you..." Nico Robin shuts her eyes, giving you enough time to perform it.
Thanks! And yeah, I am on the skinny side as opposed to the bulky shinobi.
After the rock clone has been made and Kushimaru was informed of what to do, he reached into his pouch and grabbed a single senbon that is laced/wrapped around with an explosive tag. After grabbing it he chains together with his hands the tiger hand seal, having the senbon in between his index and middle fingers. After doing so, he leaped forward and once his feet touched the ground, he started running at full speed towards the clone that looked like him. As Kushimaru got closer to the clone, he leaped slightly to the left, almost as if he hopped, however very distanced. This allowed him to get to side of the shinobi. However, after leaping once, he jumped to the side once more, positioning his body behind the clone as he himself kneeled down and thrusted the senbon into the clone's rectum. The force of the strike would send the clone flying as the explosive tag then follows shortly and explodes, creating a meteor shower of earth debris.
Sorry, i forgot. You learned:
"Awsome job! I hope to see the your replies as detailed as the last! Let's move on, for these more-advanced techiques, in fact, for the rest of the techniques, I want you to perform it, and afterwards, my clone will perform it towards you while you defend from it through freeform usage with the purpose for defense, or to counter." Nico Robin clenched her fist, and grinned."This will be fun... hehe. For the first D-rank technique, clench your fist together and strike the enemy with your fist. Using your knuckles would give a stronger effect because of the bones in your knuckles. Add force into the punch, as much force as possible to make as much use for this technique. This can be done by moving your arms back before punching and move your arms for the strike from there, so your fist can gain momentum, because it is further from the target. Anyways, quickly perform it to my clone!" The clone runs towards the student with her chest undefended. Afterwards, she would attack you with the same technique, in which you'd have to defend accordingly.
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Thank you!
Noticing the clone closing in on him, Kushimaru readies himself and brings up his guard. He enters a southpaw boxing as he raises his right fist near the side of his face for defense. As the clone gets close enough, Kushimaru flexes his left fist as he pulls his left elbow behind him in order to gain speed and force before extending out. When he extends he rotates his arm inwards to create a corkscrew motion with his fist, striking the clone directly on the chest with his knuckles.
As the clone is knocked back, it suddenly readjusts itself and extends it's own left arm out and aims to deal a strike. As it does so, I spread out my legs and get in low stance, having my head level near the clone's abdomen area. As the punch is about to go over me, I rise my left palm upwards in an uppercut like manner, striking the clone's wrist, sending it's fist/arm up towards them. At the same exact time, I deliver right hook with my right fist aimed at the clone's stomach.
"Nice job. The counter was great - little details like the momentum my clones' fist traveled at would be at a fairly fast speed, so dodging it quickly will give him a slower time to react to your next offense. I personally prefer evasion rather than a full on physical counter in close combat battles."
"Alright, this next technique is more complex than the last, but it is of the same rank. Run towards the target and jump in the air. The speed in your running should be pretty fast so when you jump, you can allow the forward momentum of you running to carry you the rest of the way. As you are in mid air, I'd like you to extend one of your legs outwards, depending on your position, and attack the enemy with that leg. The force and speed of the kick should be strong enough to push the enemy down, unless he is some sort of pain-tolerent enemy. Speed also plays a big role in this technique, because you'd obviously need some speed to commence the attack. Anyways, perform it on my clone to aim at a body part, somewhere in the upper body. Once you're done, my clone will perform it to you, and I'd like you to block accordingly."
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As the new clone is created, Kushimaru begins to run towards it with great haste. He positions his arms and hands behind his back, having them dangle behind him, similar to how many ninja run. As he runs, he calculates the distance and place in which he would have to jump in order to reach his target. As he does so, he then jumps off the floor and launches himself forward. He then adjusts his body to face the east side as he extends his left leg outward and aims to strike with the sole of his foot, directly on the clone's face. The clone should be sent flying down into the ground/far away if the strike connects.
Soon after that, the clone stands back up and starts running towards Kushimaru. As the clone jumps, Kushimaru uses his opponent's strength and speed to his advantage. Knowing he is fully in the air, his weight would be reduced. (I think?) So he spreads his weight by widening his stance with his legs as he brings his left hand upwards in a palm thrust manner. He catches the clone's striking ankle and continues to push upwards. Due to the clone being's airborne, it would be a matter of transferring the momentum over. As the clone's body is flipping backwards, Kushimaru extends his right fist forward and strikes the clone on the crotch area, both aiming to deliver a quick strike being being hit as well as stopping any possible counter measures with the other leg.
"Ah, nice counter but whether she is mid air or not does not change his weight. Gravity will take its toll and she will eventually drop on the ground, so you have a short time to execute the counter from when she is airbourne to when she falls on the ground. Anyways, neat counter, I liked it. The enemy is always vulnerable mid-air, especially in a close combat fight so take that as an advantage if this is ever used on you."
"Next one is another simple technique, but if used correctly, can open up different combinations. Lower your body and position yourself to crouch down, making sure to plant your feet on your heels thus allowing you to keep your balance. To ensure balance and that you won't fall down, I suggest using one of your hands and placing it behind you, just in case you are pushed back, then you can push onto the ground to push yourself back up in the original position. Anyways, once you've assumed the position, stretch one of your legs and swipe it across, counterclockwise or clockwise. Add force and speed into it, which should knock the enemy over, giving you the perfect opening to attack. Perform it on my clone, after..."
He does not finish his sentence, and immediately after he spoke, the clone that was near you would perform the same technique. Lowered body position, and speed and force behind her spinning low kick, exerting enough force to knock you down, if it successfully made contact. She continues by striking your stomach with her elbow, pushing you back down to the ground with force.
The real Nico Robin watches from afar, examining your every move.
"Next one is another simple technique, but if used correctly, can open up different combinations. Lower your body and position yourself to crouch down, making sure to plant your feet on your heels thus allowing you to keep your balance. To ensure balance and that you won't fall down, I suggest using one of your hands and placing it behind you, just in case you are pushed back, then you can push onto the ground to push yourself back up in the original position. Anyways, once you've assumed the position, stretch one of your legs and swipe it across, counterclockwise or clockwise. Add force and speed into it, which should knock the enemy over, giving you the perfect opening to attack. Perform it on my clone, after..."
He does not finish his sentence, and immediately after he spoke, the clone that was near you would perform the same technique. Lowered body position, and speed and force behind her spinning low kick, exerting enough force to knock you down, if it successfully made contact. She continues by striking your stomach with her elbow, pushing you back down to the ground with force.
The real Nico Robin watches from afar, examining your every move.
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Oh sorry about that, I thought the weight would be lowered. At least that's what fights in the anime make it seem ahaha. I do think it makes it easier to flip them though, right? As for the planting my heel on the ground, on the picture it shows Lee using the balls of his feet. Are you referring to something different that I am not seeing?
After being explained what to do, the clone standing in front of Kushimaru gets in a low stance by firmly balancing itself on one foot. As it begins to rotate, Kushimaru does the same in a very hasty manner and begins to spin in the opposite direction while extending the foot that isn't being used for balancing. (Since I don't know which one you are using yourself.) Once both kicks collide, both opponents would be stunned around that area from similar forces used. However, unknown to Kushimaru, his opponent was on a completely different level and is over powered, still being knocked to the side, although not with as much force.
Sensei I have a question. Usually we go by the ranking system and neutral or the same techniques canceling out. What would happen if the same ranking technique, or even the same exact technique is used by to Shinobi on different ranks? Would a punch from your clone be able to overpower my own? And if so, what rank would I have to use in order to physically over power that punch? And speaking of ranks, does that mean I can only use freeform taijutsu in order to possibly divert your blows and not physically combat them? I would assume so, right?
"Nicely done yet again. It's a nice demonstration that you are aware of the different in strength through various shinobi's. Now, if the same ranking technique were to hit each other, say a kick against a kick in the same position, they cancel each other out IF they are of the same rank. You are a Jounin-ranked, and I am an Unofficial sage rank - even though we get slightly different 'strength' - it is merely fluff, or unimportant. What really counts is the damage output. Say you are a Gyojin's, who have x_ more damage to each tai. Because of the extra damage, your attack would be more powerful. Understand?
And yes, it should be easier to flip an opponent in air. Also, what did you mean by ' As for the planting my heel on the ground, on the picture it shows Lee using the balls of his feet. Are you referring to something different that I am not seeing?'?"
Nico Robin's clone approached the student. The original explains further, "Alright this technique is simple but must be done in quick succession. Firstly, you will attack through a high kick. This high kick, however, will not have as much power. You exchange power for speed, which allows you to transition to low-body kicks. The high kick is more or less a deceptive move, making your enemy believe that you're attacking from the upper body for the majority of the assault, when really, you move your body down to strike through a series of low kicks on the Rib-cage area. Anyways, perform it on the training dummies... Once you're done, my clone will do the same to you."
And yes, it should be easier to flip an opponent in air. Also, what did you mean by ' As for the planting my heel on the ground, on the picture it shows Lee using the balls of his feet. Are you referring to something different that I am not seeing?'?"
Nico Robin's clone approached the student. The original explains further, "Alright this technique is simple but must be done in quick succession. Firstly, you will attack through a high kick. This high kick, however, will not have as much power. You exchange power for speed, which allows you to transition to low-body kicks. The high kick is more or less a deceptive move, making your enemy believe that you're attacking from the upper body for the majority of the assault, when really, you move your body down to strike through a series of low kicks on the Rib-cage area. Anyways, perform it on the training dummies... Once you're done, my clone will do the same to you."
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Understand! And as for the heel, I was referring to the balls of his feet. On the picture we see Lee using the balls of his feet. Isn't that different than planting your heels on the ground? The heel is on the opposite end of the foot right? Unless they can be described as either one
With the clone standing before him, Kushimaru rushes forward and leaps off the ground, getting closer to his target. As he does so, he extends his right leg aiming to deliver a quick yet weak kick to the chest area. Upon contact, he quickly retracts his foot back and extends it once more, roughly at the same speed. He kicks nearly in the same section in the same strength, however a bit lower. He continues to do so in a succession until he reaches the target's abdominal area rather quickly, using the last and fourth kick as the strongest, pushing the clone forward and sending him flying.
The Clone quickly readjusts itself and jumps towards Kushimaru with it's leg extended. In reaction, Kushimaru leaps up and jumps above the clone's head level. While doing so, he performs a front flip while extending his right leg. He then aims to strike the clone on top of the head with the back of Kushimaru's heel, completely jumping over his high kick and sending it straight into the ground.
"Incredible counter. I was able to picture it perfectly in my head, and what i imagined looked very epic, haha. Also, nice job taking into account shinobi's abnormal strength. Normal humans are able to jump like, a foot or two, while shinobi's have the potential to jump at much higher heights."
"Moving on!" She points at a dummy to the side. "A simple technique. Clench your fist, add force and momentum from behind by swinging your arms, then release a punch. There is variations of this punch, but basically, this technique is capable of dealing basic punches to the stomach, head, neck, face, etc. Nothing too special, but i do enjoy the creativity. Perform it with enough force to knock my dummy's head out, and after, my clone will do it to you, and i'd like you to counterattack properly."
"Moving on!" She points at a dummy to the side. "A simple technique. Clench your fist, add force and momentum from behind by swinging your arms, then release a punch. There is variations of this punch, but basically, this technique is capable of dealing basic punches to the stomach, head, neck, face, etc. Nothing too special, but i do enjoy the creativity. Perform it with enough force to knock my dummy's head out, and after, my clone will do it to you, and i'd like you to counterattack properly."
Ty, glad you liked it!
If you don't mind, I will do both steps in combination? The way I want to defend from the clone would also include using this technique. If that's not okay, I will re-do it!__
Shortly after clenching it's fist the clone suddenly aims to strike Kushimaru directly on the face. Kushimaru quickly reacts by thrusting his left palm forward in an eagle-claw like manner, having it on it's side, being on the inside of the punch's positioning. Kushimaru aims to forcefully grip onto the clone's pushing wrist and twist it counter-clockwise whilst also pushing the clone inward towards him. At the same time and in combination with his defense, Kushimaru clenches his right fist and flexes the muscles in his arm, quickly thrusting and extending his arm forward, aiming to deliver a powerful and direct punch onto the clone's face. Kushimaru made sure to incline his fist a tad bit downwards in order to strike the clone with the full force of his knuckles, increasing the strength of the strike. Due to the clone being pushed forward at a faster rate, the collision between it's face and the fist would be that much greater. The twisting of the arm would also serve as a way to knock his target off balance.
"Great, Once again, using the opponents' momentum against them is a good plan for countering. Though, whether or not you could actually attack before my punch lands depends on our rank, speed, and reaction time differences; so keep that in mind. Now another simple technique." Nico Robins clone approaches you with an angered look. With drama, and a quivering hand, she slapped your face applying as much pressure as possible. "Well, you don't need to defend from that. Hah. Anyways, simply perform a slap to my clone. Its power is minimal, but that's what you get from a D-rank technique. To defend with this technique, you'd have to word it appropriately and be able to track the projectile, or other techniques you're defending. If it is a kunai, or other bladed projectile, you'd have to word it well to make sure you don't slap the pointed area, which is pretty hard for projectiles like shurikens. Once again, perform it on a training dummy. Add as much drama in the slap as you want! Oh, and no need to counter the earlier move."
Kushimaru's mask clicks as the slap is dealt on the side of his face, causing the mask itself to vibrate from the strike. After receiving a momentary stun from the slap, Kushimaru readjusts himself and walks towards the dummy. As he does so he begins to open up his left hand with spread out fingers, flexing the entirety of his hand as well as forearm. Reaching the dummy's close range, Kushimaru swipes his hand up in a diagonal fashion, aiming to strike the target directly on the side of the face using the opposite side of the hand's knuckles. (The start of the finger joints?) delivering a devastating slap.
"Nicely done! However, you did not have enough passion in your slap... Let's continue though." Nico Robin points at another training ground, silently ordering the student to go towards it as she explains. "Another simple technique. Extend your legs outwards with force to kick the training dummy anywhere, as long as your leg can reach that area. It is more useful than the last techniques because your legs naturally have more power than your arms, and your hand. Kicking, however, has less control but that is compensated for the force it can create. You can use this creatively by kicking the enemy's legs, forcing them to lose their balance or kicking their upper body which would push them back to the ground if strong enough. Now, perform it to the training dummy."
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