Lightning strikes twice.

[Perception]

Genkai stares off into the distance as she waits for her new sensei Sharingdork to arrive. She sits with her back against an oak tree in a grassy field as the wind slowly passes by. It is mid day and the sun is shining. Genkai's mind wonders and she thinks about her time on this planet and whether its been well spent. She thinks about her training up to this point and wonders what path she is destined for. What is the meaning of life and why are we here? As ninja we learn countless jutsu for the sole purpose of killing and protecting one another. Genkai thinks if it wasn't for this viscous cycle maybe she would have been a musician or perhaps a writer. She might have worked in a restaurant or played a sport. This however is the only world we get to live in and we only live here in this moment. A leaf then fell from the oak tree and swayed back and forth in the wind before hitting the ground. Genkai stares at the leaf as it falls.

The swaying of the leaf is symbolic of the ever changing world we live in. Society can change if we push for it just like a strong enough breeze can pick up a rock and move it. I will be the breeze that changes this world.

As this thought crossed Genkai's mind she felt relieved. The world is not perfect now but it can be changed. Genkai closed her eyes and begin to daydream a little. She was curious as to what type of man her new sensei would be. Would he share in her ideals or would he believe in something different. Why has this person resigned themselves to teaching? Is it because he enjoys it or is their an underlying goal involved? Genkai had only heard tale of this mysterious man. His legend spoke for itself but how much of it was true? The thought that lingered most in Genkai's mind was why a legendary uchiha like Madara would pick a fight with her sensei. People say it was only coincidence their paths crossed but Madara is a man of little coincidence. Everything Madara does has a purpose and Genkai was sure that battle also was started for a reason.

I wonder what type of man sensei will be. I hope he lives up to the legend that surrounds him. Going toe to toe with Madara is no easy feat.

So I'm going to learn about Raiton. Lighting is such a precise element. How could anyone gain enough control to wield it? I'll just have to wait and see.

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The JuubiGod will also be joining us for this training. I'm starting new and he is at B rank.

 

[Sharingdork]

Just before the leaf touched the ground, at a moment after Genkai's wonderings, Mystogan appeared. And his grand entrance was just that; appearing. His speed was such that he could not have been traced by any normal eye, making anyone around believe that he had simply materialized from nothingness, standing before the young woman, fully-clothed with his disguise-like outfit he always wore. However, the signifigance of Mystogan's arrive was that he had caught the leaf but a moment before it would have hit the ground.

Rank: D
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost:10
Damage Points: N/A
Description: Shunshin no Jutsu is a basic Ninjutsu technique. The ninja will appear and disappear in an instant, allowing them to retreat or attack suddenly. To facilitate the movement, the ninja will often use nearby elements such as mist, sand or leaves to mask their appearance or disappearance.

Now who let this thing fall? Mystogan asked, standing up straight and placing the leaf atop a number of other leaves in a thicker part of the tree's branches. Nothing has to fall, if it has support.
With his arm extended upwards after placing the leaf, Mystogan turned his head towards his new student, the way he had positioned his body making it seem as though he was looking down on her, his facial expression completely masked to make it that much more difficult what he was thinking. It was hard to tell if Mystogan had overheard her talking, or if his response to everything was merely coincidental. He then lowered his arm and held it extended, as if to shake her hand.
Hello, you must be my new student for Raiton. I am Mystogan.
Holding his hand out for only a few seconds, Mystogan took it back to his side after the time span, whether or not she shook it. He then turned his head and looked off into the sky through the branches of the tree.
It's a beautiful day... We're going to have to change that if we're going to train properly.
Weaving a few handseals, Mystogan pulled back his mask and released a single dragon-shaped ball of fire into the sky, the roar of the flame traveling with it, seeming to replicate thunder as it reached higher and higher into the atmosphere. After releasing the flame, Mystogan looked back at the young woman.
Now, while we wait for the storm, I suppose we can begin with basic knowledge. Tell me what you know about Lightning's relation to Chakra, it's relation to the other elements, and anything else you wish to add about Lightning, or it's chakra-create equivalent, which you believe to know. Once the storm has fully formed, we can truly begin.

Rank: B
Type: Offense/Supplementary
Range: Short/Long
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user fires several large dragon-shaped fireballs at their opponent after performing one handseal. It is able to alter localized weather conditions to the point of making thunder clouds when shot into the air, enabling the user to perform Kirin.

 

[Perception]

Mystogan had made a magnificent entrance. Genkai stood in awe and thought to herself this man is truly mysterious (get it myst-erious) living up to his name. Yet she could somehow sense that he had a gentle kindness about him and would be sincere in his efforts to teach. Genkai stands up from her slouched position on the oak tree and walks over to Mystogan to shake his hand. Mystogan has to bend down to reach Genkai as she stands at just 4'-3".

Nice to meet you Mystogan. My name is Genkai. I'm eager to get started.

After saying this Mystogan released a dragon shaped fireball into the sky. The fireball began to change the humidity in the air and Genkai felt a slight tingle on her arms. Genkai looks up into the sky and sees that dark clouds are slowing forming. Mystogan asks about lightning and Genkai responds.

When talking about lighting I believe it is first important to establish how it acts in nature. Lightning as an element is precise and quick. Out of all the elements it requires the most chakra control to use and direct. To form lightning a person has to vibrate their chakra at a high frequency. This is different than earth chakra which is sturdy and water chakra which is free flowing. Lightning will always travel through the air unless a natural conductor like water is used. Therefore if a person controls the wind they can disperse lighting as wind is a natural insulator of lighting. This makes wind well suited for fighting against lightning. On the other end of the spectrum lightning can easily break the earth apart. Earth is better suited against larger and more blunt blasts where lightning by contrast is contained and piercing. I'm not very familiar with lightning's interaction with fire other than to say the two can be use in conjunction with each other. Of course all that I've stated about lightning interactions has its limits. One must also consider the shape, size, direction, and potency of a person's attack or defense. This will have an effect in determining what type of interaction occurs. Techniques that utilize Kekkei Genkai have their own unique interactions with lightning, but I'm not familiar with these. The use of lightning in battle is known as Raiton or lightning release. Hopefully this suffices for an introduction.

The dark clouds continue to gather and the light quickly begins to disappear from the air. Something is about to break across the horizon signaling the start of a long journey and a new relationship.

The JuubiGod vm'd me saying he will no longer be joining us.

 

[Sharingdork]

That was a fair answer, but there's actually a bit more to Lightning than that. First of all, Water is not naturally a conductor of Lightning; only when it has impurities is it a conductor. However, the way chakra reacts with chakra, one could say that chakra is an "impurity" in water, and as such it allows Lightning to be conducted easily. On the other hand, earth conducts lightning very well, and as the lightning is conducted, it destroys the earth at the same time, which actually increases it's power as the earth helps lightning destroy itself. And yes, wind is an insulator. Now, as the storm is just about at its peak, I want you to start to "feel" how Raiton is created within your chakra system... As you said, it is the result of chakra vibrating at such a high frequency, the air around your chakra becomes ionized and turns into plasmatic bolts of lightning, which is then controlled by your chakra.
So, first of all, I want you to mold some chakra, just to have new chakra going through your system, and then I shall do this...
When Mystogan saw that Genkai was trying to mold chakra, he extended his hand and tapped her forehead, sending a spark of electricity through her skin as she built chakra.

Rank: D
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user will manipulate their chakra to create small bolts of lightning to attack their target.

Now that you've felt the spark, hold this... Taking a leaf, Mystogan gave it to the young woman to hold with both hands. Focus your chakra, trying to replicate the sensation you had when your molding chakra and my Raiton chakra collided, until this leaf shrivels with your own Raiton chakra.
The sky grew darker still, the clouds rumbling with thunder as the field Mystogan and Genkai stood in lost most of it's light. Mystogan stood in silence, staring at the woman, pressuring her as he did so in order to draw out potential... Or to stifle her progress until she got used to working under pressure. He was not sure which effect would be drawn out, but he would soon learn.

 

[Perception]

I see so it's the chakra itself in the water that directs the lightnings path. I forgot we are in NV on not RL. I'm going to start building up chakra now.

Genkai having training in other fields had become proficient in building up normal chakra. She stands in front of Mystogan and builds up chakra in her body. Mystogan walks over and taps Genkai's forehead with one finger. Somewhere deep inside Mystogan must be an Itachi fanboy. Genkai suddenly feels her chakra vibrate back and forth rapidly increasing in frequency. Her skin feels the sensation of static shock all over her body.

That was shocking to say the least.

Mystogan grabs the same leaf that had almost fallen earlier and hands it to Genkai. She takes the leaf in her right hand and holds it between her thumb and index finger. She builds up her chakra as before and recollects the sensation she had just felt. Genkai visualizes her chakra quickly vibrating back and forth like a guitar string that has just been plucked. She lets this feeling build and then releases the chakra though chakra points in her finger. A small spark encompasses the leaf and it crumbles.

Spoiler

(Raiton no Jutsu) – Lightning Release Technique
Rank: D
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user will manipulate their chakra to create small bolts of lightning to attack their target.

The wind picked up the shattered parts of the leaf and carried them away. Genkai wondered if lightning would become a force for her that breaks people apart or brings them together. Only time would tell. Genkai stares up at Mystogan's face which revealed little about his thoughts. She is curious to see how Mystogan felt about her performance.

 

[Sharingdork]

The lightning from her fingers... There's more to it than simple Raiton chakra...
Staring at the woman's hand as the leaf crumbled to nothing, Mystogan chose to ignore the absolutely terrible pun as he continued on with the training. Opening his mouth to speak, a crash of thunder sounded overhead. However, the awkward moment was covered by Mystogan's mask, and so he continued again after the thunder.
So, right there, your chakra condensed itself beyond the form of Raiton nature chakra... Your chakra has condensed itself fully into true bolts of electricity... A very simple technique you have performed, yes, but fairly impressive when it wasn't your goal...
Holding his hands out, Mystogan caused lightning to leap between his gloved hands.

Rank: D
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user will manipulate their chakra to create small bolts of lightning to attack their target.

Now, this technique, in all essence, creates bolts of lightning which you can direct in any linear fashion. As chakra is made up of Physical and Spiritual Energies, every time you learn to physically perform a technique, you must be able to recognize it's strengths, weaknesses, and other helpful uses. For now, I want you to think on this technique, maybe perform it a few times as you think of ways to use it in order to see it's physical limitations, and then respond to my query; how can this technique be utilized properly and creatively, and how can it be defended against?

 

[Perception]

Genkai watches as lightning leaps between Mystogan's hands. She is intrigued by this display.

So this man likes to teach by demonstration. I wonder if he's always taught this way.

After listening to Mystogan's query Genkai turns around and walks over to the oak tree she was resting on before. She builds up chakra in her body and once again visualizes it vibrating at a high frequency. When the chakra reaches a peak she releases it through her right hand and then uses shape manipulation to form it into a small bolt of lightning. Genkai aims the bolt of lightning at the oak tree and it passes through its center. Next Genkai builds up her lightning chakra and releases it into the shape of a kunai in her left hand. She throws the kunai in front of her and it is quickly dissipated by a strong gust of wind from the storm. Genkai performs the jutsu a few more times noting that the lightning can be stretched into thin bolts or released as a more concentrated form in a small spark. She then turns to Mystogan to answer his query.

This jutsu is very basic so the applications it has will be limited in battle. I think it would be well suited to cause electrocutions with a proper conductor. Another potential use for this jutsu is defending against weapons. Since it has decent range I could use this jutsu to intercept kunai with paper bombs and trigger them to explode before they reach me. The advantage of this jutsu is its easy to perform since it requires no hand seals or complicated gestures, but the downside is its weak power wise. I just don't see it as much of an offensive jutsu. To defend against it I could blow a simple gust at the lightning causing it to disperse and vanish. I could also use a katon jutsu to defend against as well. I would avoid using suiton or doton jutsu to defend against it. I could use doton jutsu to defend but I would have to make sure the doton jutsu is strong enough (1 rank higher) to mitigate the lightning. I could use a suiton jutsu to defend but I would need to be careful not to provide a path for the lightning to travel on and reach me.

 

[Sharingdork]

As the woman played with the technique, her actions went through as she intended with the exception of molding the lightning into a kunai, the bolts simply scattering as she tried.
Yes, sending it through a conductor, or igniting explosive tags prematurely are very good uses. However, other good uses include things such as igniting flammable fluids, such as ash or oil, with little chakra cost and small sparks which are hard to see by the opponent. You list some good defenses, and also a good point about this technique; a low-chakra consumption technique which will electrocute any shinobi who has a connection to a water source. And yes, this technique is more suited to be a supplementary jutsu than an offensive one.

(Raiton no Jutsu) - Lightning Release Technique
Rank: D
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user will manipulate their chakra to create small bolts of lightning to attack their target.

Now, this next technique is similar to the one you just performed. You are to place your hand against the ground, and send the bolts you recently created through the earth in a linear direction. Once again, after performing, you may "play" with the technique as much as you wish, and once you have exhausted your ideas in how to use it during actual usage, you may speak with me about the uses and disadvantages to the jutsu.

 

[Perception]

You are very knowledgeable about Raiton. Your knowledge doesn't just stem from practice but it seems rather you have been well versed through a great deal of battle. What is your favorite element?

Genkai listens to Mystogan excited to start the next jutsu. She doesn't show this in her face as she tries to match Mystogan's expression and hide her emotions. Genkai now having a handle on how to form lightning chakra kneels down and places her hands on the earth. She feels slight vibrations as the ground seems to tremble in fear of the storm above. Genkai builds up her lightning chakra and releases it into the ground through the chakra points in her hand. She uses shape manipulation to form small bolts as she releases the lightning. Genkai feels the earth being ripped apart below her. Nothing else happens as the lightning is not aimed anywhere. Genkai practices the technique a few more times aiming the lightning in different directions. After this she performs the jutsu one more time but directs the bolts straight at Mystogan's feet. She then stands up curious to see how Mystogan defended himself and answers his questions.

I think a good advantage of this jutsu is it can't be dispelled by it's weakness in wind. I also imagine that this is a fast traveling jutsu making it difficult to dodge. That said putting your hands on the ground makes it obvious that something is being sent into the ground. If quick enough the jutsu is relativity easy to evade by jumping into the air. As with the last jutsu this one is not very powerful and has more supplementary uses that anything. Perhaps it can be used if someone needs to weaken the ground for some reason. In fact earth jutsu below the user can be halted with this jutsu. I have a few questions.

Does the lightning cause a tremor that is noticeable by the target?
Can this be used if your body is in the ground?
Can the lightning be aimed at an angle out of the ground or does it have to be aimed upwards directly under the targets feet?

 

[Sharingdork]

As the lightning surged through the ground towards Mystogan, he simply shifted his foot and caused an earthen spike to rise from the ground, the lightning being channeled through the spike and dissipating into the air.

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

Mystogan then listened to his student.
Yes, this technique is quite fast, but wind can still be used to counter it; the wind simply has to either be aimed at the ground, or be able to tear it up as it traveled. Yes, it can be quite obvious, but simply jumping isn't enough; a good wind technique to propel oneself off the ground would be required. And only lower-level doton will be interrupted with this jutsu, because of its strength. But yes, if you can think of a good combination which involved weakening the ground, this technique is perfect to weaken the earth without totally destroying it.
There is no tremor, but there is a crackling from the ground, giving an audio queue. And that all depends on the technique; if you are there under your own technique, and a technique which fuses you with the ground at that, no. If you are digging a hole (like Hiding Like a Mole), or are placed there by Double Suicide Decapitation or similar techniques, I would say yes, but be careful; the lightning may be conducted through the earth and harm you... And it can only be directly linearly, meaning that it travels through the surface of the earth to be conducted up through an opponent's feet and harm them that way.
As for my favorite element, that would be Doton, which we are not talking about here.

(Raiton: Raikou Oonami) - Lightning Release: Lightning Surge
Rank: D
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user will concentrate their chakra and slam their hand on the ground to release a surge of lightning across the ground to the opponents feet to shock them.

Now, this next technique is quite delicate. You focus lightning chakra through your 361 tenketsu and develop a layer of lightning around your body. This lightning armor will then enhance your physical attacks by adding a shocking and numbing effect. Now, while this "armor" does not cover your body completely, it does cover you enough that every time you hit someone, or someone hits you, it's almost guaranteed that lightning will be transfered to your opponent. So, make sure you concentrate hard to not shock yourself, and give it a go!

 

[Perception]

Very detailed as usual in your answers. I like that.

For Genkai this is the first armor technique she will learn. That in itself makes this jutsu worthwhile for Genkai. Genkai builds up chakra all over her body and visualizes it vibrating back and forth at a high frequency. She focuses this chakra through her 361 tenketsu. She builds up her chakra slowly as to not overfill the 361 tenketsu and shock her body with lightning. A thin layer of lightning forms around the majority of Genkai's body and she walks over to Mystogan and touches his arm. Mystogan feels a slight shock through his body causing his hair to stand straight up.

Sorry about that but I wanted to see how potent this armor is. This armor would definitely enhance taijutsu moves. I think the advantages are pretty obvious. As you stated this is a good jutsu for CQC. You will have to be careful when wearing this armor to not get hit by a water jutsu. Doing so could give the lightning on your body a path to travel on, and lightning could clump together becoming more potent and shocking you. For this reason this jutsu should not be used in the rain. Outside of CQC this jutsu doesn't really have any use except supplementary usage.

 

[Sharingdork]

You described the technique's uses and drawbacks wonderfully. But now is not the time to slow down.

(Raiton: Raijingu Sanda) - Lightning Style: Raging Thunder
Rank: D
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 10
Damage Points: 20
Description: The user hits the opponent with an electric field shield that covers the users body.

The next technique you are to learn is much like an expansion on the jutsu we just did; you build up your raiton chakra to your hand, instead of your whole body, and then you are to release your lightning from your hand outwards in a sudden expansion, creating an explosion from a punch, or a palm thrust. Once again, try it as many ways as you can, and then come back to me with uses and drawbacks; as I will need you to for every technique.

 

[Perception]

Very well sensei I understand

Genkai builds up chakra in her body and vibrates it at a high frequency. As the chakra gains lighting affinity Genkai releases it into her right hand through chakra points in her palm. The lightning quickly surrounds her entire hand. Genkai then takes a few jabs at the air. The lightning quickly disperses in the face of the strong winds. She then sees some rock pillars and forms another lightning fist. She punches a rock pillar and it is quickly destroyed. Genkai then walks over to sensei ready to answer his query.

This jutsu has the same advantage as the last jutsu in that it's very useful for taijutsu spars. Perhaps it could be easily combined with free form taijutsu. Another advantage is the jutsu is easily performed requiring no hand signs or complicated gestures. Is their a reason this jutsu is only limited to a punch or palm thrust as opposed to a kick? The disadvantages are much the same as before. The jutsu can only be used in short range and isn't particularly powerful. This jutsu also shouldn't be used in the rain or in water. Small winds are also capable of diffusing the lightning.

 

[Sharingdork]

The original user, the one who developed the technique, only used it through their hand because they used an object which allowed them to generate raiton chakra, as it wasn't their natural elemental affinity, and they had to hold it. However, as we can generate raiton chakra from our entire body, it should be possible to generate a field of electricity around any part of your body which can be used to create an impact; a hand, a foot, and this is essentially the limit of what could possibly be used. Now, if you have no other questions, we should move on.

(Raiton: Sandaa Saaburu) - Lightning Style: Thunder Saber
Rank: D
Type: Attack
Range:Short
Chakra cost: 10
Damage Points: 20
Description: Hits opponent with an electric field shield that explodes and can blow back the enemy.

The next technique, and the last of the D-ranks, is very similar to the first jutsu you learned. You begin by molding your chakra in your hands, and then you release a wave of lightning bolts outwards in a general direction. Because of the wide-spreadness of this technique, the lightning can only travel into short-range of yourself, as opposed to the bolts of before going into mid-range, but it also has a wider area of effect. Now following the previous format, you may begin.

 

[Perception]

Here goes

Genkai builds up her lightning chakra and releases it through the chakra points in her hands. She does this as she visualizes a wave and subsequently a wave of lightning bolts is cast from her hands. Genkai thinks to herself, "I have become a Sith now". Genkai plays around with the new jutsu noting that is has the same inherent weaknesses to wind and power against earth as the other lightning jutsu. She then turns to Mystogan to answer his query,

As with the first jutsu I learned this has more supplementary uses than anything. As you stated this jutsu has a wider range than the first one I learned, but it can't be used out to mid range. I see this as a nice jutsu to stop multiple incoming weapons. This within reason of course as this jutsu isn't going to stop 1000 kunai. It can also be used as a quick defense against less powerful earth jutsu (C-Rank and below). To defend against it I could use any number of jutsu to overpower it. I could disperse it with the wind or overpower it with fire. I would not use water to defend against this jutsu. All in all this is a pretty simple jutsu.

 

[Sharingdork]

Your demonstration was good, as was your explanation...

(Ration: Ikazuchi Kashou) - Lightning Release: Thunder Burn
Rank: D
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 20
Description: The user fires a wave of lightning bolts at the opponent.

Now, this next technique is of a level of higher caliber than the jutsu you have been practicing until now. It's strength is greater, and as such, you need to channel more chakra into this jutsu in order to use it effectively. I hope you are prepared for this.
The next technique you are to perform for me is still basic, but don't let its simplicity trick you into supplying insufficient chakra. First, the handseals you need, tiger, snake, and dog. After you have formed these handseals, you must concentrate your Raiton chakra into your fingertips, or palm if you prefer, and condense your chakra through the air into bolts of lightning. Then, I need you to demonstrate perfect manipulation of these bolts of lightning, causing them to curve, turn, and move at your whim. These bolts can hit multiple targets, can move at your will to dodge attacks, and can travel incredible distances. Once you have practiced this technique thoroughly, I want you to come back and go through the procedure, which you should know by now.

 

[Perception]

Long range lighting. Sounds like fun.

The sky is still dark with the storm created by Mystogan earlier. The rain has subsided momentarily but the blowing of the wind is still as fierce as ever. Genkai has started to get used Mystongan's methods and his overall demeanor. After listening to his instructions Genkai takes a few steps back and prepares to practice the new jutsu. First she channels lightning chakra throughout her body. She does this by vibrating a larger amount of chakra in her body than she has with the other techniques. After building up a sufficient amount of chakra Genkai performs the hand seals tiger -> snake -> dog to focus her chakra. She then thrusts her arms in front of her and releases the focused chakra from the fingertips of her hands. Her chakra condenses the surrounding air into bolts of lightning. Using what little chakra control she has, Genkai bends the lightning to turn from a straight path in front of her to her right. This directs the bolts of lightning towards a tree branch. The lightning hits the tree branch and it falls to the ground.

The advantage of this jutsu lies in it's flexibility and range. As you stated you can bend the lighting at your will to avoid attacks or hit a moving opponent. I see this as a good defensive technique against earth jutsu that develop in the ground. By striking the ground with your lightning bolts you can halt the formation of pillars and spikes. The range also makes this a nice jutsu to try and electrocute somebody with if fighting on a water source. The defensive to this jutsu is pretty basic. I would use a wide range wind jutsu to defend against the lighting bolts. By doing this I ensure that my opponent can't bend the lightning around my defense.

 

[Sharingdork]

You demonstrate an excellent knowledge of elemental interactions when you speak of the lightning canceling out a forming earth technique, and you again demonstrate your knowledge in the weakness that a wide-spread attack, one that cannot be simply maneuvered around, can easily defeat this technique. Well done.

( Raiton: Raigeki) - Lightning Release: Electric Attack
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: After performing the required hand seals Tiger → Snake → Dog the user creates an electric current from their hand that can hit multiple individuals at the same time. Furthermore, it extends into incredible distances and can avoid obstacles.

Remember to stop me if you ever have any questions. But for now, we press on.
This next technique is the release of a wave of electricity from your palms. Depending on how you concentrate the lightning bolts, it can be used either in its surge form, used to shock or generally to enhance water techniques, or it may be used in its stream form, which is less "wide" and more "concentrated", in that the sheer force of the lightning extending outwards can tear through rock with great force, and can leave nasty burns on the body when entering your opponent, as opposed to the relatively "mild" shock the first variant would provide. You know the process, but please attempt both variants before you come back to me with the theory.

 

[Perception]

I haven't had many questions up to this point because the jutsu have been relatively simple in nature so far. You don't have to worry though, I will ask them if I have them.

Genkai listens to Mystogan's instructions and walks away to go practice the new technique. She walks about 10 m away from Mystogan to a small grassy field. The field has been soaked with rain and the sky is still dark. Genkai builds up lightning chakra by vibrating gathered chakra in her body. When the chakra reaches an acceptable peak Genkai release it through the chakra points in the palms of her hand. As she does this she uses little chakra control and lets the lightning surge out in a wide fashion. The lightning is not very strong and the wind quickly dissipates it. The lightning also doesn't travel very far. Genkai looking disinterested channels her lightning chakra again. She releases it from her palms again but this time enforces more control over her chakra. A single stream of lightning is released from each palm. The first stream hits a 1 m tall rock and splits it in two. After this happens Genkai sees a rabbit hop close by. She directs the second stream of chakra at the rabbit and it is quickly electrocuted. It falls to the ground and dies. Genkai carries the rabbit back and turns to Mystogan.

Here catch, dinner. The jutsu you had me perform is very similar to most of the lower rank techniques we've learned up to this point. It is stronger than those techniques but the principle is the same. Form lightning and direct it in a stream or wide wave. The stream is more potent but covers less area. The surge is less potent but is wider. This again is a nice jutsu for supplementary uses such as combinations with water and the breaking of weak genjutsu. Otherwise it is still a little weak to be used as a direct attack. To defend against this jutsu you can use weak wind to disperse the lightning or other equivalently potent elemental techniques to cancel the lightning. Evasion is not recommended though as lightning is very fast.

 

[Sharingdork]

That was good... Moving on.

(Raiton: Jibashi) - Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder
Rank: C
Type: Offense
Range: Short (Short-Long depending on the water technique)
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30 (+10 to a water technique when used in conjunction)
Description: This jutsu allows the user to create a wave of electricity from the user's hands. This jutsu can vary in power from a small surge to shock an opponent to a powerful stream of lightning capable of ripping through solid rock. It is ideal to use in conjunction with a water jutsu.

The next technique is very similar to a D-rank one you already performed. Essentially, you are to focus your raiton chakra throughout your 361 tenketsu, and then release all of it to form a seamless armor around yourself. And, because that's similar to a technique we've already done, I'll ask you to do another one as well; form the snake handseal, the tiger handseal upside-down, and then clap your hands together while up the side of that mountain... Then you will need to focus raiton chakra through your feet, into the mountain, and loosen stones within the rock face in order to dislodge them and send them falling down the mountain to crush anything beneath you. You know the procedure for both of these jutsu...