thundering through the land with Akihiko

[Elementalist]

I hear sensei description of my next jutsu and I scoff.
"It sounds like a lesser version of Kirin." I muse out loud.
I raise my hand out toward the sky and concentrate on my chakra flow and as it begins to vibrate slightly I force it to shoot up in a brilliant lightning streak that reaches the heavens that gaze above us. Strange as the feeling of my chakra being almost completely separated from my body it is not altogether unpleasant.
Realizing I still had more to do I snapped back into focus and began to vibrate the large amount of chakra held within the clouds to vibrate rapidly.
As the clouds began to darken, a thundering BOOM rang loud throughout the field. I looked up as I felt the first few minor changes in the air. I glanced up and saw lightning licking dangerously high above me at the clouds. I turned my attention to focusing a single bolt of the crackling lightning toward the tree sensei had indicated.
The bolt struck with a speed and ferociousness that I had not expected. I jumped back, a little startled, and wrinkled my nose as the air tasted strangely of ozone.

 

[Adachi]

"Well, Kirin has a near 99% guarantee hit and takes time to set up," I replied. "This one is almost immediate-" My words were interrupted as a rather gigantic lightning bolt struck the tree near me.
"Whoa!" I exclaimed, as surprised as Elementalist seemed. Then a smile spread across my face as I continued on with my words. "Well, allow me to introduce to you the term zoning. Originally a term from a game that I play a lot, it basically means manipulating or forcing your opponent to go where you want to. For example, a jutsu from the sky would keep them from going into the air to use jutsus there, and a move such as Swamp of the Underland would prevent them from staying on the ground. Lastly, something that is very dangerous close range, such as Lightning Plasma Barrier would discourage them from getting near you to use Taijutsu or such.
So, how does this jutsu apply to this term?"

 

[Elementalist]

"Well, since I am able to strike where I direct the lightning in this justu, it allows me to push an opponent backwards or forwards depending on the type of damage I want to inflict. If I wanted to get an opponent into close range for a jutsu, then I could easily make the attack hit behind my enemy, causing him or her to jump towards me or if I need some breathing room, I could let the attack strike in front of them and they would jump back to avoid the attack, or if I wanted to get an enemy into the air, I could strike at my opponents feet, and force them to jump into the air, leaving them wide open." I conclude.

 

[Adachi]

"Excellent response," I said. "Keep the term in mind..."
I frowned then, gazing at Elementalist in a puzzled way. "Do you know Earth yet?"

 

[Elementalist]

I look at sensei strangely. "Why no sir......no I don't. This is my first element that I'm learning."

 

[Adachi]

I nod in response, wishing him luck in finding another sensei to teach him in new knowledge.
After finishing my words, I gestured at the ground as my eyes traced a long path towards my clone standing in mid range. "Alright," I instructed. "For this next jutsu, begin by performing these handseals and then touching the ground with your hands. Once you do so, immediately begin sending chakra through your hands to the ground to cause an enormous bolt of lighting to shoot through the ground towards my clone.
The shape of this bolt is triangular with the tip headed towards the target. Remember to add a lot of chakra to this move as it is very destructive and literally tears up the ground."

 

[Elementalist]

I noded once in sensei's direction before I began the jutsu. Calming myself first, I performed the necessary handsigns he had shown me, and remained unchanging as the chakra flowed into my hands effortlessly. I pressed my hands into the ground beneath me lightly, and began to force my chakra outward and into the ground. I shoved more chakra into the ground than I had ever done before and was surprised when soon after my chakra began to vibrate rapidly and mold together into a gigantic bolt the shape of a triangle, it shot forward toward sensei's clone.
I marveled as it tore up the ground that did not stand aside from its wrath, and was awestruck as large chunks of scattered earth were flung and batted away all across the field. As the clone was hit with the attack I couldn't help but winch as I thought about the ammount of pain it must have taken as it vanished up in a large puff of smoke.

 

[Adachi]

"Excellent job," I said. "Keep in mind that this has the capability of tearing through Earth rather efficiently."
After finishing these words, I slipped my hand into my pocket, drawing out a scroll upon which I then scribbled upon.
"Electrons and protons attract one another," I explained, drawing a + and - sign. "In the same way, generate protons in one hand, and electrons in the other. Tell me what would happen if you brought your hands close to one another."

Spoiler

(Raiton: Ikazuchi no Utage) - Lightning Release: Lightning Burial ~ Banquet of Lightning
Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Mid/Long
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user brings their hands together and an electrical energy will begin to crackle around them. They will then slam their hands to the ground to send an electric current racing through the earth. When the current approaches its target, it can split into multiple tendrils to attack separate targets individually.

 

[Elementalist]

"well since they electrons and protons attract each other, if I brought my hands close together I assume they would automatically clap together because of the strong magnetic force. Or if kept at the distance I imagine that sparks of electricity would flicker to existence. Of course I'm not really sure, but that is my assumption." I tell sensei as I generate protons into my left hand and electrons in my left.

 

[Adachi]

"Yes, you are precisely correct," I replied. "Especially if you bring your hands closer to one another, the electricity will attract each other and create a kind of force between your hands. And, if you add more chakra to the mix, then you can solidify to a point where you can turn it into a weapon."
I formed a single clone, mid range from Elementalist.
"Try it now. And strike the results upon him."

 

[Elementalist]

With the protons and electrons still violently shaking in my hands, I slowly begin to push my hands closer together. The effect was instantaneous. Immediately I began to feel the force trying to pull my two hands together. Allowing them to lessen the distance between them, I began to see the first few flickers of electricity forming between my two hands.
Pushing the to an even closer point I begin to mold the lightning into the shape of a small spear. Taking hold of the spear/lightning bolt which strongly resembled the ancient greek god Zeus's master bolt, by its "handle" I hurled it toward sensei's clone and, with satisfaction evident in my features, watched as it struck the clone dead in the chest as it erupted in a cloud of smoke.

 

[Adachi]

Reminded of the odd Greek novels I used to read, I chuckled a bit at Elementalist's unfailing creativity and wits as he struck down my clone.
"Excellent job," I said. "Remember how powerful Lightning is when the charges attract one another." I paused a moment, reaching into my bag to draw out two iced coffees in glass bottles, Starbucks made.
"I hope it's still cold," I muttered, opening the can and taking a drink. "I guess this habit of caffeine just follows me everywhere." After assuring Elementalist was ready, I created another clone mid range from him.
"Now, for this next jutsu, begin by channeling your Raiton chakra into your dominant hand," I said. "Then mold the chakra to form a hound-shaped stream of lightning.
Remember to keep a steady line of chakra from the hound to the hand, and then direct the hound to attack my clone."

Spoiler

(Raiton: Torunedo Raitoningu) - Lightning Release: Tornado Lightning
Rank: B
Type: Offense/Defence
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user generates lightning-based chakra in his/her palms that they can whip around in order to attack their opponent.

 

[Elementalist]

Focusing my chakra flow into my right hand, I begin to calm myself as my chakra easily turns into raiton chakra in mere seconds.
In those few moments I imagined the old hound I used to have and began focusing on its shape and structure. I began to gather the chakra into my hand until it was soon crackling lightning bolts dangerously everywhere.
This was so unlike the other times I had focused my chakra energy. Usually I just let it run free, but holding it in, I felt the tension build up quickly as it struggled against me for freedom.
Slowly I turned to sensei's clone and with a strained smile, my hand shot forward releasing the pent up chakra.
What burst forth was not the typical bolt I had become accustomed to seeing, but a hiund similar in shape to the one I had imagined not a few moments ago.
"Astounding." I breathed.
The beast lurched forward toward the clone and I noticed that a single strand of lightning kept the beast tethered to me.
Like a leash. I thought.
Experimentally I flexed my hand upward as the beast was a few feet from the clone and in amazement, I watched as the creature pounced and came down upon the clone with an unforgiving malice.
As the clone disappeared, so did my mighty hound.

 

[Adachi]

There was an imminent joy on Elementalist's face, one that I have not seen in quite some time. To be honest, my own fascination of the capabilities of the shinobi chakra had to dulled to some point, after using it for so long, but seeing such a bright and honest look revived some kind of hidden motivation within me.
"It's a hound, made of your own chakra," I said a matter-of-factly. "Think of it exactly like a regular dog, maintaining all the qualities of one. Then, think of how a dog could be used offensively, much like your hound."

 

[Elementalist]

"Well a dog could be used offensively by its ability to attack an opponent without you ever even laying a finger on your intended target. Also when dogs attack, they are usually vicious, and since in this case the dog is made of lightning, it would just add that much more of an effect on the opponent. But also since this dog is made of lightning, if my enemy was able to defeat my hound by physical means, he or she would be electrocuted." I rattle off.

 

[Adachi]

"Well, I mean literally, when I speak of a dog," I responded equally. "Don't think about the Raiton. Just think about the quality of dogs itself and how they normally attack."

 

[Elementalist]

"Oh." is my first response.
"Well," I began hesitantly, "Normally dogs attack with their teeth and claws, slashing and biting its victim. They continue to do so until the victim is either mortally wounded, dead, or their dominance has been established. I apologize for my lack of knowledge, I am not really a dog person."

 

[Adachi]

"You hit the keypoint," I responded, nodding. "Exactly. Now, you can apply those very tactics to your hound itself, however, as it attacks, keep in mind the extra effects of the Raiton, such as numbing and paralysis."
Quite satisfied, I decided to introduce the next jutsu to Elementalist. "This next jutsu is quite special. Anyhow, for this next jutsu, start by focusing your Raiton chakra from within your body. And then form it to become a spear and then adding a bit of chakra to push it foward, spit it out from your mouth and then continue to guide it with your chakra to split it into several more smaller spears.
Use this attack to hit the trees in front of you."
I gestured at the multiple trees before Elementalist.

Spoiler

(Raiton: Raijū Hashiri no Jutsu) - Lightning Release: Lightning Beast Running Technique
Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user channels his lighting chakra to his dominant hand and then radiates it out making it a hound shaped stream of lighting which stays attached to the users hand through a bolt of lighting.

 

[Elementalist]

"Yes sensei." I say.
First I began by once again, channeling my raiton chakra, only thing time instead of my hands, I begin to manipulate the chakra into my mouth. At first the vibrations felt strange against my mouth but I quickly pushed that feeling aside.
Focus. I tell myself.
Instead of letting the chakra free, I contain it inside my mouth, letting it build up.
Once I am sure I have gathered enough raiton chakra in my mouth, in a spitting motion, I release the chakra. As it leaves my mouth I immediately use my chakra manipulation skills to mold it into the shape of a spear.
As the spear nears the tree I focus on splitting the already existing chakra into several smaller spears to strike the tree at different angles.
Each spear branches out and hits a different mark on the tree, repeatedly hitting it until the tree is burned and smoking.

 

[Adachi]

"Excellent," I stated, watching Elementalist's performance. "Now, take into the account how you were able to strike multiple areas of the tree. This is technically the main usage if this jutsu and its specialty."
I paused for a moment, pondering my next question.
"Say now, that your opponent was not a tree but an actual human being. Where would you strike instead?"