Sand Training w Typhon Sensei

[Gaara]

I see you target an stretch my arm outwards and turn my palm clockwise 90degrees commanding the sand to launch forward. Where it slams head on into the target.

 

[Typhon]

The sphere of sand smashes into the target, but destroys itself without so much as making the target budge.

Hmm....not enough young padawan. You need to increase the chakra control you have over the sand. Do it again, but make the sphere sturdier and harder.

 

[Gaara]

(Would help if it wasn't hollow hah)

I think about it some more, this time I imagine a Soccer ball which is a little more solid and dense then a kickball. With the imagine in my mind the sand jolts up an quickly takes shape I immediately turn my palm again just as before sending it hurling towards the target.

 

[Typhon]

Well duh, but training is supposed to be difficult.

The sand smashes into the target and knocks it over with ease.


Good.

Now lets try controlling multiple objects at the same time. Do it again, this time with three targets.

*creates three person-like targets standing five meters from each other in a straight line*

 

[Gaara]

This time I picture a basketball an imagine its dense rubber shell.

With that in my mind, almost on its own accord the sand jumps in a 5foot wave in front of me before falling back to my sides leaving nothing but 3 balls of sand hover in front of me. I smile an cross my arms as I do the sand launches forward 1 at a time each hitting their mark dead on.

 

[Typhon]

The middle ball smashes into the target knocking it over, but the ball on the left misses high while the ball on the right falls short.

Hmm.....its more difficult to control separate structures. It requires more of your focus. Try again.

 

[Gaara]

Disappointed with myself I try again. This time the sand begins to rise up from around me an form 3 hollow soccer ball sized spheres. This time I focus an hold my arm out. I turn my half opened palm to the side an will the sand to all fly forward at the same time towards the targets.

 

[Typhon]

The three balls each strike their target.

Better! Now, lets take it up another level.

*crafts a pigeon sized bird from the desert and has it begin maneuvering through the air*

Those were stationary targets, now try it with a moving one!

 

[Gaara]

Heh moving targets eh? So small ): I got an idea for that. If I can't hit it in one shot....
With that I begin raising sand an forming it, the outcome is 6 golfball sized spheres. I stretch my arm outwards, turn my half opened palm to the right causing the spheres to launch after the bird like bullets. I miss each one at first, but I continue to control them an turn them around for another attempt..

 

[Typhon]

>.<

While that was indeed a smart way of targeting the bird, it kind of defeats the purpose of the training exercise. xd

1 target, 1 baseball sized ball of sand.

Try again.

 

[Gaara]

>.<

This time I make the usual soccer ball sized sphere from sand beneath my feet. I make it as smooth as possible to prevent as much wound resistance as I can. With that done I stretch out my arm again, turning my half open palm to the right. An begin then chase of launch the ball towards the pigeon. Keeping control of the sphere so I can give chase in case I miss.

 

[Typhon]

Your sand strikes the sand pigeon destroying it.

Nicely done. Last part of this exercise! Lets see what you've learned.


*makes fifteen sparrow sized birds of sand which bolt through the sky in different directions at different heights*


Bring'em down!

 

[Gaara]

Oh boy, target practice >.<

With the sparrows swooshing around. I begin the process of building up the sand around me, up into multiple sand spheres of various sizes. I bring forth both my hands as I continue smoothing them down again like before. I turn both my half open palms to the side an watch as i launch them after my new prey. i watch as the sparrows dodge the best they can, but ultimately with precision and determination one by one i strike them down.

 

[Typhon]

The initial barrage takes down five of the sparrows.

Keep going!

 

[Gaara]

Continues weaving the sand spheres through the airs, pinging down the sparrows left and right.

 

[Typhon]

That's ten.

*the remaining five begin speeding up*

Finish them!

 

[Gaara]

I start frantically swinging my arms around as I'm controlling the sand. Moving it faster an faster to out maneuver the birds an pinging them down, one by one. Til the last sparrow falls before you.

Isn't it time to get a little more serious, Shukaku...Honestly I grow bored with you!

 

[Typhon]

Hmph. One cannot run before they walk! My power is not a toy to be played with.

Now, make a cloud of sand and lift yourself with it.

 

[Gaara]

Hmph! You forget you used to reside in me, I shared in your power once, I will have it again!!

With that I begin focusing my chakra in the sand again, causing it to begin to take solid form and mold together beneath my feet. As I continue releasing chakra from my tenketsus' in the soles of my feet, down into the sand, I cause the sand to rise an lift me about 2 meters off the ground an hover there as I look at Shukaku with a stern look.

 

[Typhon]

My power isn't like riding a bicycle, you must re-learn it from the start.

Good.

(Suna Shuriken) - Sand Shuriken
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range:Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 6 (per shuriken)
Description: The user sends upto ten fast moving spheres of sand. They are not sharp, and hence cause merely blunt force damage such as fractures. They move faster than normal shuriken.

(Sabaku Fuyuu) - Floating Sand
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary/Defence
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 15
Damage Points: N/A
Description: A cloud of sand that levitates the user to protect them from harm or to give then an air advantage.

(Suna Dangan) - Sand Bullet
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Mid
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: Gaara forms a small sphere made of sand and compresses it to increase its hardness. The sphere can strike opponents with such speed and force that it knocks them unconscious. He can also change its trajectory, to strike down multiple targets.

( Hageshii Suna Doshaburi ) - Fierce Sand Downpour
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: Gaara whilst using the floating sand technique manipulates his sand to create a small amount of sand in the air which he controls to fall down towards the opponent. Before reaching the opponent the sand splits into multiple shots increasing the spread of its attack range.

(Suna Shigure) - Sand Drizzle
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range:Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 35
Description: The user creates a cloud of sand above the opponent from which numerous sharp needles of sand rain down, to stab the target.

(Suna Raishin) - Sand Lightning Needles
Rank: B
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: A spray of needles that surround the enemy and when they hit the ground they discharge electricity out at the enemy.

(Suna Arare no Jutsu) - Sand Hail Technique
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Mid - Long
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: Gaara gathers his sand into large clumps and then drops them from the sky on to his opponents

These are techniques which you just learned the principle behind. They're all projectile based, some of which require the use of the cloud technique you just preformed. Do you understand how to use each of these techniques in a battle? If not, ask questions to clarify.