[Ninjutsu] Shinta

[Shinta]

*Sits in a field, with a flowing river nearby, awaiting the arrival of his sensei*

I did tell him where I'd be, didn't I?



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I haven't had any training in ninjutsu before.

 

[Adachi]

Okay, great.
Eh.
First describe to me why you want to learn this jutsu and what YOU think it is.
Please emphasize on its use during a battle.

 

[Shinta]

I want to learn ninjutsu as it is essential for any ninja to use, even in the RP. Ninjutsu, such as water walking and tree climbing, are very basic but used just as much or even more than elemental ninjutsu. Ninjutsu also is where a shinobi would learn the basics of chakra manipulation such as moulding and shape manipulation. During battle these basic concepts are vital to a ninja as it allows them to perform simple yet highly effective attacks or even add more power to them.


<_< I hope that made sense, sometimes the stuff I pull from my head doesn't always land on the paper the way I planned xd

 

[Adachi]

Speak your mind, don't worry about it. I'm not here to judge.
So how are you planning to use Ninjutsu yourself? How would you enjoy using it in a battle?

I want to know that after teaching you this, that you would treasure each and every jutsu and use it wisely and enjoyably.

 

[Shinta]

I'm particularly looking forward to the Rasengan, it's one of my favourite jutsu in the entire Narutoverse. I want to see how I can incorporate it into more of my battles which right now seem to stay outside of short-range. Also the Shadow clone and Shadow shuriken techniques are something that I would like to use as they have great flexibility in the situations you can use them in.


I guess using these jutsu wisely is something that will take time, all you can do it put me on the right path xd

 

[Adachi]

Good reply. Glad you are looking forward to interesting Ninjutsus (pst, Rasengan is my favorite too, but it's really hard to use it in a fight without someone complaining. >.>).
Okay, let's start with super basics.
You got the Ninja, the Jutsu, and now, the Tools.
My favorite bio and one I have kept for over two years is my Shikamaru one. Shikamaru is a character known for expressing great use of Ninja tools, in many different manners, where I will be sure to share with you one by one in detail as the training progresses.
The very first tool I'd like to go over to the kunai.
It is a slim shaped, strong weapon that I personally enjoy clinging onto in the heat of a battle. There are many uses to it, one being that the hole on top can be used to attach an explosive tag.
However, I'd like you to be a bit creative here and explain to me what and how you might use this in a battle.

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It's going to be 12 a.m. soon here, so I gotta go to bed. xD I'll reply tomorrow as soon as I come home.

 

[Shinta]

I also see you have a Kabuto bio, I'm planning on sticking with Dodai for the foreseeable future and my custom Uchiha Yahiko from the Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) series.

So, the kunai... A way I've thought about using it is to attach a flash bomb to it that is timed to go off just as it reaches the opponent, though I'm still working on a way to get that into a battle without it being knocked away first.

Also by attaching a rope or wire to it, I could swing it around after I threw it at my target. Say I through it and and then the opponent knocks it away with his own kunai, I could pull on the wire to swing the Kunai back at them.

As we have seen Sasuke do in the anime (not sure if he does it in the manga lol) is attack a wire to the kunai and throw them around the target. After they land I would use the fire jutsu Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique to set fire to the wires.

 

[Adachi]

I personally would make a custom bio, but Kabuto and Shikamaru are my favorite characters in Naruto, so I'll definitely stick with them for some time. It's good to be creative though. My bios are in dire need of an update though.

The best use of a flash bomb would actually not be on a kunai, but direct usage by the hand, or tossed in front of the opponent. In a battle, your eyes can't be everywhere at once, so by simply distracting an opponent and their field of sight can allow you to toss a flash bomb down quickly.
There is also a S-Rank Lightning jutsu that serves a similar purpose, that I am sure you will learn sometime soon.
Remember that there are basically NO restrictions on basic ninja tools (unless they are a simple Ninjutsu), so feel free to use them as much as possible. I will do my best to give you detailed examples and ways to use them during any battle.
The string idea is also great, but remember that a kunai is long and slim, and may not work well with the centripetal force in the air. Shurikens, which I will go over next, are better suited for such an usage, but good thinking nonetheless.

There's one last tactic I love using myself with kunais, and I'll share it with you too.
In battles, there's something called "zoning". This basically means forcing your opponent to go where you want to go because they sense danger coming from a particular side and will react to it.
You can attach fake explosive tags to kunais and also utilize this purpose. Say, for example, I toss a kunai with a fake tag on it toward you and your right side. You would be forced to jump away to your left side, where I have ready another dangerous jutsu, or just some traps.

Keep that in mind the next time you battle.

Okay, moving on.
Shurikens.

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Describe to me how they would work and how you would use them in a battle.

 

[Shinta]

I personally would make a custom bio, but Kabuto and Shikamaru are my favorite characters in Naruto, so I'll definitely stick with them for some time. It's good to be creative though. My bios are in dire need of an update though.

The best use of a flash bomb would actually not be on a kunai, but direct usage by the hand, or tossed in front of the opponent. In a battle, your eyes can't be everywhere at once, so by simply distracting an opponent and their field of sight can allow you to toss a flash bomb down quickly.
There is also a S-Rank Lightning jutsu that serves a similar purpose, that I am sure you will learn sometime soon.
Remember that there are basically NO restrictions on basic ninja tools (unless they are a simple Ninjutsu), so feel free to use them as much as possible. I will do my best to give you detailed examples and ways to use them during any battle.
The string idea is also great, but remember that a kunai is long and slim, and may not work well with the centripetal force in the air. Shurikens, which I will go over next, are better suited for such an usage, but good thinking nonetheless.

There's one last tactic I love using myself with kunais, and I'll share it with you too.
In battles, there's something called "zoning". This basically means forcing your opponent to go where you want to go because they sense danger coming from a particular side and will react to it.
You can attach fake explosive tags to kunais and also utilize this purpose. Say, for example, I toss a kunai with a fake tag on it toward you and your right side. You would be forced to jump away to your left side, where I have ready another dangerous jutsu, or just some traps.

Keep that in mind the next time you battle.

Okay, moving on.
Shurikens.

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Describe to me how they would work and how you would use them in a battle.

Well you definitely don't want to drop Kabuto for the moment as his bio is on hold, the way I see it if you found a bio (or two) that you are happy with and can use well then there is no point changing them every other month... like some people do >_>

I know the jutsu you are talking about, I recently learned it and have found it a useful thing in battles. I like you tactic of distracting them with the fake paper bomb, I'll use that some time soon xd


Shurikens are a small but useful ninja tool made of metal that usually have four points around the circumference. They are not meant for killing but can deal some pretty nasty wounds if targeted properly, but also serve as being a good distraction.

By tying a wire to the shuriken I can better control it in a swinging motion to redirect it back at my target, particularly useful if I miss or want to take them by surprise. I can also direct the shuriken in this same manner to wrap around my opponent to temporarily bind them while I prepare a follow up attack.

 

[Adachi]

I've had mine for like two or three years, haha.
I'll be glad to see you use that tactic sometime. xD

Alright, adding to your description.
Streaming lightning or even fire through threads like what Sasuke did, are both great ways to use Shurikens.
Shurikens are designed to travel quickly and efficiently through the air, gathering force so that the edges become particularly sharp as it hits its opponents.
The easiest way to use these are either a swarm of Shurikens, which act like little annoying bugs, and can easily block your opponents field of vision <- Explain why is is important to know this(as they will be focused upon these weapons coming at them), or to tie them upon strings and manipulate your opponents into being tied up in them.
They are light, easy to handle, and you can hold a bunch at once, unlike a kunai.

 

[Shinta]

The point you bolded, is that in reference to the shadow shuriken jutsu (I think that's it's name) where you create tangent copies of several shuriken to overwhelm your opponent?
I also now remember that adding wind chakra to shurikens will increase their cutting power and can even give them extra reach by infusing them with another wind technique.
It's funny, I've been rp'ing for over a year now and not a single person has taught me these basic concepts. Thanks xd

 

[Adachi]

They probably post three jutsus at once and scrape it by. -_-
No, it is in reference to one of the many battles basics, the importance of knowing your enemy's field of sight.
Explain why this is important, especially against a Byakugan user.

 

[Shinta]

I think I see now, it is important to know what your opponent is keeping there eyes on otherwise, especially if you are trying to pull of something that takes time to prepare. By using shurikens they will have to take there eyes off you to deal with the shurikens especially if they have the addition of a chakra nature or cord attached to them. Keeping control of your opponents vision can mean the difference between a successful battle where I can actually pull of my attacks, or just simply surviving while my attacks are interrupted.

Was that more along the lines of what you meant?

 

[Adachi]

Yes, it exactly along the lines of what I mean. If you have a notepad, jot it down somewhere as I will be going over more important details in a battle.
Knowing where to strike a Byakugan user from his blind spot can allow you take him down as he would usually notice everything with his eyes.
Next, we shall speak about Smoke Bombs.
How do they work and how do you plan on using them in a battle?

 

[Shinta]

Smoke bomb, once ignited, create a cloud of dark smoke that can cloud an opponents view of the user. Unless they are a dojutu user that is xd
Smoke bombs are a good way to escape the field by going underground after using a clone technique (lightning clone or shadow clone) thus making the opponent think that the clone is actually me. I've used smoke bombs in the past to create two clones that run ito the left and right in an arc while I remain in the smoke cloud, waiting for a moment to strike. I could use the smoke cloud as a good cover while my clones attack and I use a cobination of shuriken, kunai and explosive tagged kunai, to distract the opponent while my clones move closer for an attack.

 

[Adachi]

Great, you hit the points there.
Smoke bombs do indeed give a small fraction of time in your battle, allowing you to do what you need and hide moves if necessary.
I'll share with you a personal favorite, which is creating a clone and then having it hide underground to sense everything above. This happens instantaneously so that the opponent doesn't know that you have done this and you are now able to sense their every move.
There is also something called the cause and effect. For example, you used a Wind Jutsu to blow away the explosive tag, thus, I can follow up with a prepared fire move to disregard your Wind Jutsu, so that it overcomes it and is sent back at you two times stronger.
By taking the upper hand, you can juggle your opponent around and have them react the way you want to, as we are all forced to make moves and survive in a battle. This is most often used in chess, where it is necessary to be able to predict several moves ahead of the opponent.
If you use a smoke bomb, it would cause the opponent to use a move to disrupt it, (such as wind to blow away the smoke), thus, you can use fire to counter it.

Okay. I hope you read all that.
Next is the flash bomb.
Describe to me the difference between the smoke bomb and the flash bomb.

 

[Shinta]

I get what you mean there, it's something I've yet to accomplish as know one has taught me to think like that. That would explain why I have so much trouble with my battles, this is by far the most I've learnt in a single training thread

A flash bomb when detonated, releases a bright flash of light that could temporarily blind anyone who is looking in that particular direction which would also cause them to recoil temporarily opening the up to an attack. Whereas the smoke bomb gives one a bit of cover to prepare an attack, the flash bomb gives you an opening to attack, if used properly. The Nara clan can also make use of the flash bomb to increase the range and speed of their shadow jutsu.

 

[Adachi]

Haha, no one taught me how to think like that, just takes a bit of creativity and curiosity, which I am sure you have a lot of both. ^_^

Very distinguished paragraph, I like it.
Smoke bomb = Cover.
Flash bomb = Opening to attack.
You also remember to mention that Nara users very much enjoy using flash bombs. Always remember that when using a flash bomb, it is actually to toss it behind you so that you do not get blinded, but do not do this if you are facing against a Nara user. (The first time I used a flashed bomb over three years ago, I tossed it in front of me like an idiot, haha.)

Anyways, let us begin our first jutsu as I hope you've remembered a lot of the basics I taught you.
I have here two special Shurikens. They fit together, so when thrown, they look like one weapon altogether. They can separate without your opponent knowing.
I want you to toss this at my clone in the way you think this works.

 

[Shinta]

I tossed it in front of me also, it didn't end well for me xd I'll be sure to keep in mind see basics, especially during my Villages tournament later this week.

As I take aim at your clone, I hold the shuriken by one of its points while I infuse it with a bit of my chakra to keep the two halts together. I then throw this at your clone so that it travels parallel to the ground and about waist height to your clone so that he would only be able to look at the top half of it. As it approaches your clone the chakra seal between the two half runs out and the top half then starts to pitch upwards at your clones neck while the bottom half remains on the original course, keeping in the shadow of the other. This would then hit your clone in two spots, in his neck and in his gut.

 

[Adachi]

Haha, yeah, that battle didn't end well for me either. It ended with both Alibaba (Kagutsuchi) and I being disqualified from the Sound Tournament though this was like back in 2009 or 2010.

Excellent knowledge of the Shadow Shuriken Technique, but now, you must emphasize on the trickery in it.
Let's say my clone attempted to defend the first one, what would be the purpose of the second one then?