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B A S I C § I N F O R M A T I O N

N A M E
N I C K N A M E
G E N D E R
C L A N
A G E
K E K K E I G E N K A I
B I R T H D A Y
Taek Jae Kal
The Demon of the Deep Blue; The Avaricious
Male
Jae Kal
18
Sage Transformation
April 8th

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L O O K S

Taek Jae-Kal has very long aquamarine hair that he often wears in a pony-tail, he also has crimson eyes which often gets him mistaken for those of the Uchiha Clan, an assumption that happens oft in battle and one Taek considered to be rather frustrating, as they often avoid eye contact when there is no need to so. Taek is depicted with fangs, many years with his uncle had caused him to develop some unusual traits, some might consider them concerning.

He often scowls, only ever changing his expression to that of a smug smirk, or a bewildered maniac when in battle. Taek has an average build, although he is quite tall for his age, his arms and legs are quite long as such his proficiency for taijutsu unmatched. Although as a child he was considered quite lanky, his uncle had muscled the young man up. Ensuring the shinobi was capable of fighting in any terrain or circumstance.

Although he doesn't wear a set outfit he can often be seen wearing blue blazers and purplish-red trousers to contrast. During the Kirigakure Arc, Taek often went shirtless with a black vest, with red skin tight jeans, while during the King of the Fall arc Taek was dressed in a full shinobi attire, the Kirigakure head-band resting against his neck. Taek always wears the Shark Tooth Necklace given to him by his mother around his neck. He has a Shark Summoning Tattoo on his tongue so as to easily summon them without his opponents realizing. While off-duty Taek wears casual clothing like a T-Shirt with a blazer usually dark colors blue or pink, and normal black trousers. The clothing is usually comfortable and easy to fight in if it calls for it.


P E R S O N A L I T Y

As a child Taek was kind-hearted and an endearing child, although he was considered a monster by most his mother made sure he received an incredible amount of love. Despite this Taek often got frustrated when kids ran away from him, treating him as if he were a Jinchuriki, often times Taek wondered if he had some sort of beast hidden deep within him. Upon forming a friendship with a baby shark named Castor, Taek would forget completely about the way the children treated him, at this point it was irrelevant. He had a friend and he had his mother they were all he cared for.

The death of Taek's mother was a huge blow, finding his mother face down in their cottage had unparalleled psychological effects that remain with the poor lad to this day. He became pessimistic about life in general, his partner Castor taking upon this new demeanor as well. Although he remained the innocent and kind hearted boy his mother raised him to be. He was no longer naive, he knew the world was an unforgiving place, regardless he tried to fight past it to overcome it.

This however, did not last long. As the accusations started to roll in Taek become increasingly frustrated. "It's the monster boy... did you hear? He killed his poor old mother? The stupid woman tried raising a beast, what a stupid... stupid, stupid woman." Taek began to lash out at all those around him. What did it matter they already thought he was a monster. What other lies could they spread about him. The boy felt sick to his stomach, he couldn't win no matter how hard he tried.

Through the teachings of his Uncle, Taek was able to become strong. He no longer depended on others to protect him. He no longer cared much for the citizens of Water Country or the rumors they decided to spread. He distanced himself from it all and became a blank slate, a new person. For a moment Taek had something akin to hope for the future, that was until his uncle threw him into the pits. Fighting day in and day out, Taek became an animal. One who only knew to kill, and to reap the rewards.

After being invited to join the ranks of Kirigakure, Taek became more sophisticated. He was no longer the animal he once was. Now he was a trained killer, one who completed his mission no matter how. To him, the ends justified the means. He killed, stole, kidnapped and pillaged for his village. Convincing himself of his loyalty, convincing himself that he'd be able to climb the ranks and be respected by his peers not for being a monster, or an annoyance to the village but as a friend.

Halfway through the year that he had been invited to the Hidden Mist, Taek had troubling dreams. He dreamt of his mother being alive, and disapproving of what he had become. He saw flashes of his past, his mother watching as her sweet little boy pierced into the chest of a poor old lady. Taek began to blame his Uncle for his transformation. Everyday he would see him, and everyday hatred would fill his very essence. He had let his mother down, and for what? To be free, to give this ****er some spending money? These thoughts are what drove Taek to kill his own flesh and blood, and it's these thoughts that haunt Taek, and will continue to haunt the shinobi till the end of his days.

After the King of the Fall Arc, Taek would spend some time in Kumogakure, meeting with the then Raikage of the village: Iron Fist. The young man had treated him with the utmost respect and allowed him into their ranks despite his past transgressions. He looked the shinobi in the eye, and was not afraid, however he didn't instantly become buddy buddy with Taek, he simply gave him the benefit of the doubt. Something Taek could accept, and as such Taek joined the ranks of the Kumogakure Shinobi, learning their arts and breaking bread with their ninja. Taek had changed, outside of battle he was normal; he went out, he had fun. The killer within him locked inside until it was to be unleashed.


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V I L L A G E § I N F O R M A T I O N


V I L L A G E § O F § B I R T H

Kirigakure

V I L L A G E § O F § A L L I A N C E

Rogue...

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R A N K / C H A K R A § I N F O R M A T I O N

N I N J A § R A N K

Kage (Health: 1400 | Chakra: 1700)

S P E C I A L I T Y

► Nature Transformation

After having trained in the waters of Kirigakure, Taek had become somewhat of a prodigy, his knack for the element was astounding he was capable of forming it and manipulating it to his whim at the ripe age of five. He was capable of forming and shaping the beautiful element into colossal waves, intricate constructs, as well as a number of other forms to attack, or to defend, or to kill. The man was a prodigy but he was also a demon. He could form and summon sharks with this element, the number of men that have fallen to Taek through his use of the element are too many to count.

Interestingly enough Taek decided to use Fuuton, instead of Raiton to advance his Suiton. Instead of simply enhancing it with lightning he would enhance the cutting properties of his water, as well as use the wind to more easily manipulate other substances and in order defend against other substances. The wind could also act as a defense against lightning, preventing others from using Taek's water from hurting him. The water would in turn protect the wind from being set aflame, a unique symbiosis that would further Taek's abilities.

* Water Release: One Handseal & Wind Release: Faster Handseals

► Taijutsu

Taek was not simply a master of elemental ninjutsu but of taijutsu as well, the young shinobi had been fighting in an underground fighting arena since he was a child, and he often used Taijutsu to prevent his chakra from running out. The teal haired shinobi was simply a genius he was physically fit, and his technique was simply amazing. No foe would dare to strike the man with their limbs. For fear of it being teared off.

Taek has impressive speed, easily able to outpace his friends ever since childhood. As an adult, he can intercept an opponent faster than unfocused eyes can follow even from a distance. He can effectively catch his opponents off-guard to quickly strike them down, and silently sneak-up on highly experienced assassins, making him prime to strike. His speed increased considerably in after joining the ranks of Kumogakure, able to match that of Kage's, with whom he had trouble keeping up previously. During the Inter Village Tournament, he could keep pace with a those that wielded doujutsu and tailed beasts within them alike. The young man had even gone on to master a new style of taijutsu called Kaito's Taijutsu, that focused on the use of chakra to augment one's physical attacks. Along with Taek's knowledge of not only Taijutsu and Kaito's Taijutsu, Taek has undergone a special training involving Leg Weights, this leg weights upon dropping them increases the user's movement speed, they also increase the strength of physical attacks involving his legs.

(Katai Omori) - Leg Weights
Type: Weapon/Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: Short
Chakra: 30
Damage: N/A
Description: The Leg Weights used for Special Taijutsu Training with Added Weights are made through the application of a sealing formula to ordinary leg weights. The sealing formula is used to, through the use of chakra, increase the weight of the leg weights to the desired level. The seal can't be applied to anything other than the leg weights and its use is restricted to its original purpose. One can remove the leg weights but the sealing technique in them stays active indefinitely and can't be released. Additionally, the Leg Weights and their unique seal calibration makes them only usable by the ninja to whom they belong. They can't be sealed or stolen.

(Katai Omori: Doroppu) - Leg Weights: Drop
Type: Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: Short
Chakra: N/A
Damage: N/A (+20 to Kicks, 2x Running Speed)
Description:
The user stops, bends over to reach his legs and unstraps his leg weights, dropping them to the ground. As a result the user gains a drastic boost to his running speed (doubles) and +20 to all his Strong Fist Kick-related moves. However, this boost in strength and speed is completely nullified when releasing the EIG or when using any kind of movement speed enhancement technique or weight manipulation technique; they don't add up on each other.

E L E M E N T S

Suiton / Fūton / Raiton / Katon / Doton / Kemuri

O TH E R § J U T S U

Ninjutsu / Genjutsu / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu / Shark Summonings / Shark Ninjutsu / Coyote Summoning / Coyote Ninjutsu / Sage Transformation / Kaito's Taijutsu (non-restricted) / Leg Weights / Way of the Divergent


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PTSD

Taek's early life was an ordinary one, his mother owned a small cottage on the Outskirts of the Water Country. Taek often played in the ocean. As a strong swimmer, he was envied by the other kids. Because of this, and his ability to manipulate suiton at such a young age he had a hard time making friends. Most kids avoided him, but a few would insult and even go as far to throw rocks. Taek grew up a lonely boy with nobody to play with but the ocean itself and the many creatures that lived within it. One day Taek was swimming out in the ocean, when he encountered a whirlpool. The whirlpool formed from nowhere and the boy was suddenly drawn in. Almost as if it came out of the blue a creature appeared and carried the unconscious child to shore. The boy would later awaken to realize that that creature was indeed a shark. Why he didn't eat Taek was surprisingly the last thought in the young boy's mind, he embraced the shark thanking it for it's help. Taek would come back to play with that shark everyday, although the boy was lonely he had a loving mother and a friendly pet. His attitude was that of gratitude for his comfortable life, little did he know that would soon change.

One day the boy would walk home to his little cottage after playing to find his mother bleeding unconscious on the floor, the blood seeping into the hard wood floor, as he looked down, his mouth gaping open. Taek however didn't even weep. He was paralyzed, he stood there for three entire days. The neighbors would come in to find the boy like that, automatically assuming he had caused the death and thus they called the village hidden in the mist to handle it. The mist would find Taek guilty and decide to send him off to Blood Prison. The boy however had a savior, or so he thought. Taek had an uncle that worked within the village and he found a way for Taek to escape his fate. Taek's uncle would register him in an underground fighting ring, this was not only a cheap way to get money for his uncle but it would also prove to the Hidden Mist he would be of more use within the ninja system then in prison. The boy was trained by his uncle, day in and day out. His uncle was a greedy, and merciless demon. He broke the boy to build him up even stronger than ever. The boy would fight gruesome matches with foes twice his size. This experienced shaped the boy into the cold blooded killer he is today.

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THE FIGHTING PITS - ARENA ARHAB

After having defeated over a hundred foes, the village hidden in the mist decided he would need something else. Something unique to prove his worthiness. That is when Taek's uncle revealed the true monster within Taek. The boy was of the Sage Transformation Clan, a clan that was capable of passively absorbing natural energy this passive absorption as well as the mysterious fluids within the body of clan members enabled them to change portions of their body, not only this but he had some affinity for the an advanced form of chakra manipulation: smoke. Taek's uncle shared these unique qualities with his nephew and beat the knowledge into the boy everyday. The prodigy had become a demon, every match he entered was over with one blow. Kirigakure would decide to accept the boy as a ninja, and had advanced him to jonin rank immediately.

Taek however was not satisfied, his life had been taken away from him. His mother murdered and by who? Why did this all happen? Taek began to blame his uncle and not long after being accepted murdered the man while he was walking through the door to enter their home. The teenager punched through the old mans chest killing him. Taek had fought many foes, but he had never killed, this was a moment of transformation. He threw the old mans body into the ocean, and lived life as a ninja. He had been shaped into a killer. A man with no morals, the young boy from the beginning of the story had a obsession. He wanted to become the strongest and the best at everything. He would defeat any man that dared to stand in his way. The best way to do that was through the village hidden in the mist. This was the beginning of the story of Taek Jae Kal.

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KING OF THE FALL

Taek traveled to Kumogakure in order to participate in the King of The Fall event, where unfortunately the young shinobi was defeated by an Amegakure Shinobi by the name of Sado, of the Valentine's. Apparently there was another shinobi that had been in the battle according to the man that had saved him. Taek wondered how he hadn't noticed this man. In fact this incident drove Taek to delve into being a stealthier fighter. This feeling of loss was new to Taek, he had been in many battles but his life was never in imminent danger. For once in Taek's life, the boy felt fear. An emotion he never wanted to feel again. This would prompt him to train even more, even deriving new usages for his Kekkei Genkai.

As a result of this new found strength and determination, Taek would find himself delving deeper and deeper into Kirigakure no Sato, the village had him kill, steal, kidnap. He completed them all without question, to him the ends justified the means. His efforts went unappreciated, in fact the village soon thought maybe Taek knew too much. A village known for betrayal couldn't be expected not to betray their own ninja, and so they first set out to prevent Taek from training, and from going out on missions, eventually setting out to kill him. Taek went on a rampage, destroying entire blocks of the village, and killing dozens of villagers. The Avaricious managed to escape but he felt empty, he had nothing left.

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RETURN TO KUMOGAKURE

After escaping the confines of Kirigakure no Sato, Taek once again found himself in Kumogakure, where Iron Fist offered him safe haven from the shinobi of the mist. It was not long after this that Iron Fist died, falling in battle against the Avenger in Iwagakure, the entire squad that had traveled there perishing as well. Feeling a deep sense of gratitude Taek offered to participate in the First Annual Inter Village Tournament held by the Sage of the of Six Paths. They would be able to loot prizes that'd give Kumogakure the edge it needed in this new world. A new world controlled by the mysterious and powerful Berserker. It would also give Taek an opportunity to prove himself not only to his village, but to the world.

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O T H E R


Sage Transformation (セージの変容, Sēji no hen'yō) → Taek having been born in the Sage Transformation Clan had the unique ability to absorb natural energy and the mysterious fluids that resided in his body in order to transform his body into a number of things. After having been trained by his grandfather the shinobi at first was mediocre but as he continued to train, soon he was capable of manipulating his flesh with the utmost control, forming weapons, wings, replicating organs all along his body, as well as using his flesh to form defenses.

(Senninka) - Sage Transformation
Type: Supplementary/Offensive/Defensive
Rank: C-A
Range: Short
Chakra: 15-30
Damage: 30-60
Description: Sage Transformation is an ability wielded by Jūgo's clan, which increases their physical abilities and allows their bodies to perform various shape-shifting feats due to their innate ability to passively absorb natural energy. It is a multifaceted ability that permits them to achieve feats ranging from creating various weapon-like appendages to altering their body structure, as well as a general increase in their physical capabilities. In the experiments created by Orochimaru, this ability is referred to as "Cursed Seal Transformation" (Juinka). The transformation can be used countless times in battle and sustained while the user has enough chakra to do so. The damage the technique can produce is proportionate to the body part altered and the way it was altered. This technique enables the user to produce melee attacks or defenses through the alteration of his body.
Note: Can only be used by Jugo Clan bios


Shark Summoning & Ninjutsu (サメ召喚, Same Kuchiyose ) → Taek had also signed the shark contract a tattoo was brandished on his tongue granting him the ability to summon and use sharks in battle. Taek over the years had developed a close knit relationship with his sharks. They understood each other and could even communicate telepathically. In just a few years time Taek's fierce combinations combined with the vast amount of water he could manipulate earned him the nickname the Shark Demon. His most trusted partner, Castor always available to Taek in a fight.

Himitsu Same Kuchiyose: Dīpuburūsu ▽ Secret Shark Summoning: Deep Blues
Type: Supplementary
Rank: N/A
Range: N/A
Chakra: N/A
Damage: N/A
Description: After creating several versatile and powerful techniques from the shark contract, the Mand'alor began exploring the world with new friends and allies. Around Kirigakure, specifically the Shivering Sea, lived a secluded and unknown type of shark that dwelled deep within the ocean. They were so deep in the ocean that the light from the sun and moon would never reach them, keeping them within eternal darkness and away from humanity. Their habitat was fierce, as were the predators and prey that lived in the unexplored waters. As chance had it, on his way to Nagi Island, the Mand'alor found one of these sharks and from it's uniqueness and individuality, took it into one of his labs at Concord Dawn for further investigation. The Mand'alor dubbed these sharks "Deep Blues" due to their dark blue bodies. One could even mistake that color for black, even with their white undersides for comparison. The reason these sharks were so special was their adaptation to the ocean's water pressure and the predators deep within the sea, giving them enhanced durability opposed to other shark summons within the Mand'alor's arsenal. The added durability would equate to shark ninjutsu in conjunction with this technique being able to play on the terms of elemental ninjutsu (twenty points of damage for reference). The Deep Blue's teeth were sharper and stronger than any shark's recorded best yet, their speed in the frigidly cold water was double that of regular sharks from adapting to the water's cold and pressure, and their sense of smell was far beyond the limits of normal sharks. However, the species was not perfect. Due to years and years of breeding and evolution, these selective species of sharks were robbed of their eyesight from all their years without the sun or moon lighting up the world or them. They were truly brutal creatures and savages for blood - the perfect companions for the Mand'alor.

▽ Must be posted at the beginning of a fight and in the user's biography
▽ Can only be taught by Penguin
▽ Can be applied to shark ninjutsu the user knows, but not shark summons themselves
▽ Must specialize in Shark Summonings/Ninjutsu to learn/use
▽ An additional ten chakra would be used to summon this variant of shark in conjunction with shark ninjutsu
(Same Kuchiyose: Kyasutā) - Shark Summoning: Castor
Type: Summoning
Rank: S
Range: Short
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: Deep within the water country, in the village hidden in the mist dwelled a species of shark, within the dense fog lived a small yet incredible dangerous animal this animal dubbed by Taek as the Scavengers. Although the sharks were much smaller there their usual size, they compensated by using their unusual ability to swim and manipulate mist. These sharks were capable of expelling suiton from there skin, increasing the density of the mist around them to the point where the water vapor was far thicker than normal, but not solidified like regular water. Of these sharks was a teenage shark by the name of Castor. Castor is capable of merging with the mist, hunting down enemies stealthy as well as manipulating the mist around them with a power comparable to that of an A-rank water technique (this manipulation ability works in both ways, Castor can turn water into mist). Castor's last ability deals with the mist as well. Castor is capable of refracting light off the mist to turn it completely dark or blindingly bright at his leisure, due to all of his time living in the mist with the other schools of shark. This final ability is B-rank in power, and all of these abilities take away the appropriate amount of chakra for their rank.

Note: Cannot summon other sharks while Castor is on the field
Note: Castor although being summoned in water can and will immediately manipulate it into a plethora of mist.
Note: Lasts four turns in mist, or three turns without.
Note: Can only be taught by Jᴀʏ.

Smoke Release (スモークリリース, Kemuri) → Taek had mastered a style of non-elemental ninjutsu that utilized the intangible and toxic properties of smoke. The style typically involves generating thick smoke for the purposes of blinding and/or suffocating one's opponent. With the addition of general shape manipulation, he can generate concentrated and partially tangible entities of smoke for alternative purposes. By channeling smoke chakra through his body, Taek can also transform himself, either partially or fully, into smoke to serve various purposes. While in his smoke form, he becomes impervious to most physical damage and can use this trait to gain an opportunity in battle, for example by allowing weapons to slip through him without any effects. He can still, however, interact with physical objects.

(Kemuri no Katachi) - Body of Smoke
Type: Supplementary
Rank: A-Rank
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30
Damage: N/A
Description: A technique very much similar to the Hozuki Clan's Hydrification Technique, the user is able to transform themselves into a smoke-like state by channeling chakra throughout their body. In this form, the user becomes immune to all Taijutsu, Kenjutsu, and gas-related techniques unless they are elementally based. They can also manipulate the appropriate chakra for smoke, fire, and any of their own gas-related techniques. The user has complete control over the density of their smoke-like state, allowing them to solidify up to two appendages at once in order to wield standard shinobi tools for freeform combat and basic Ninjutsu/Kenjutsu purposes. This also allows them to use their own body as a source for smoke ninjutsu. However, the user is subject to smoke's weaknesses and strengths. A simple B-Rank Wind jutsu can knock them out of this form, forcing them back to their original body for sometime before they are able to transform themselves once again. As such, this technique forces the user to employ careful, yet effective strategies when it is in effect.

Note: User may not use any sort of speed boost in this form and will stay rooted to the ground.
Note: If knocked out of this form, user may not return to it for two turns.
Note: User is also subject to weather effects that may potentially harm their form
Note: Can only be used by smoke bios.

Weapons & Weapon Techniques (武器術, Bukijutsu) → Taek is highly skilled in a large variety of weapons such as bow and arrows, tantos, katanas, tsurugis, chakra blades, machetes, kusarigama, chains, wire strings and such others. Since early childhood, Taek's was capable of wielding this late mother's Gunbai with the utmost proficiency. His skill in shurikenjutsu is considerable, able to pin down an opponent with a quick barrage of kunai and even effectively launch kunai with a well-placed kick. At close-range, he has great dexterity, simultaneously wielding one in each hand. With a single kunai, Taek is capable of fending off one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist.

♆ Shine-Tsu-Hiko - God of the Wind ♆
Granted Abilities

  • The user doesn't need to do any handseals for his Fuuton jutsu's, instead he just needs to swing his sword.
  • Gives +15 damage to every fuuton jutsu of the user.
  • Fuuton jutsu's of the opponent loose -10 damage.
  • Katon jutsu's of the user loose -10 damage.
  • By focusing fuuton chakra in the blade, a small hurricane of slicing winds appears around the blade of the sword, increasing its length a bit. The winds can cause severe wounds, but due to its rotational force it actually can redirect small objects. For instance a kunai that is thrown at you can be redirected 180° by rotating around the sword. Twice per battle it can be used to destroy C-rank or below fuuton jutsu's.
  • Three times per battle the sword can negate the elemental weakness of one fuuton jutsu, making it so it doesn't have any basic elemental weakness. It has to be said when using this ability on the moment you use the fuuton jutsu.
  • The sword gives the user some levitational abilities (not flying). This means for instance that when the user would fall from extreme hights, he could just land normally on the ground without injuries. It allows the opposite as well, namely that the user can easily reach great heights by jumping and he can surf slowly on air currents (this can't be used to dodge direct attacks).


Intelligence | Stealth (インテリジェンス | ステルス, Interijens | Suterusu) → Repeatedly, Taek has proven to be a very shrewd and resourceful man. While still a young child, Taek was capable of completely concealing his presence to even those with dojutsu and sensory, which managed to impress his uncle, and many of the senseis he had in the future. He is very capable in deception, regularly using his opponents' own tactics against them. He is also adept at discerning the emotional nature of people and determining the source of their emotions. Taek has undeniable perceptive and analytical skills, able to quickly and single-handedly deduce the workings of the most mysterious enemy techniques and near instantly plot successful diversions in order to verify his theories (most of the time proving them correct). He is aided, in this regard, by his cold personality, which allows him to handle a given situation with some detachment. Taek is also shown to be very intuitive, relying on his instincts in battle first and foremost.

(Meisaigakure no Jutsu) - Hiding with Camouflage Technique
Rank: A
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 30 (-10 per turn active)
Damage Points: N/A
Description: This is a ninja escape technique that allows the user after performing the Tiger hand seal to control how light is reflected around their body with chakra inflections. The technique also erases the user's scent and shadow, and is usable on any terrain, making it ideal not only for covert maneuvers but also offensive strikes. Perceiving the user's position is possible only for ninja who are astute enough to observe minute variations within their surrounding environment, such as distortions of air currents in the immediate vicinity or distinguishing sounds, i.e. footsteps etc. However, the usefulness of this ability can be entirely negated by those with special vision or sensory skills. The Second Tsuchikage, Mū's mastery of this technique helped earn him the moniker "Non-Person" seemingly having neither form nor chakra while the technique was active. Thus, he could not be sensed through traditional means.
Note: Technique lasts a total of 3 turns


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