Training for Shadows (=_= )
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Ezio, hoped tree to tree, making his way towards the forest in the Nara territory. He was unusually enthusiastic today. His face, bright and determined. Not only because of the energy that the new day brought with itself, but maybe because he was about to help someone make his new journey in the ninja world, to be a shinobi, to help the village, to be the future of the clan! OR, maybe because his new student was none other than, Shikaku-sama's son.
Groomed in his regular robe, he made his way through the forest. As usual he had his short sword strapped behind his back. The sun shone brightly above his head which made it a perfect time to manipulate shadows. Different things ran through his mind, as he revised his teaching methods. He was so busy with missions, that he rarely got any time to train himself, or to train others.
As he reached the rendezvous point, he saw a boy, lying down on the grass. Is that him?, Ezio wondered. He had never, previously met the boy. Nonetheless, Ezio moved in closer to the boy, debating in his own mind, whether he should or should not bother the boy.
Shikamaru looking at the blue sky... What a beautiful day... its a perfect time to get some sleep He wonders whether he should sleep or wait for Ezio to arrive "What a drag..." Says Shikamaru before the sudden arrive of Ezio, He looks back and sees Ezio,he is unaware that he is Ezio but judging by his appearance he made a guess that he his Ezio, Shikamaru gets up from the grass and walks towards Ezio, he looks at Ezio,Is he...Ezio ? he wondered for a second before asking him..
"Hello there, I am Shikamaru"
Shikamaru expects him to reply, He felt curious to know this mans identity.
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Ezio paused in shock, as the boy turned around. His heart stopped for a moment as he saw the boy's face. He was exactly same like his father, with the trademark pony tail hair, but ofcourse much smaller.
Regaining his composure, Ezio returns the greeting,
Hi. So you might already know, I'm Ezio....and I'm gonna be your trainer for Nara techniques.....
Ezio cut himself as he looked at the boy's pale and uninterested face. He understood, he was another one of them. Naras were usually 'lazy' by nature, except for some. Ezio had trained many such students. So it was nothing new for him.
He made up his mind and motivated himself, by going into flashback mode and revisiting his successful training sessions. Ezio asked him, So, why do you want to learn Nara techniques? expecting not a big answer.
Regaining his composure, Ezio returns the greeting,
Hi. So you might already know, I'm Ezio....and I'm gonna be your trainer for Nara techniques.....
Ezio cut himself as he looked at the boy's pale and uninterested face. He understood, he was another one of them. Naras were usually 'lazy' by nature, except for some. Ezio had trained many such students. So it was nothing new for him.
He made up his mind and motivated himself, by going into flashback mode and revisiting his successful training sessions. Ezio asked him, So, why do you want to learn Nara techniques? expecting not a big answer.
Shikamaru looks upon the sky and sighs
So that then i can become strong and use it as an advantage against my opponent and it would be a great advantage with my intelligence and also the Nara clan is Mainly known for its techniques and its a drag but that makes it my responsibility to learn my clans ways.
He answers while looking at Ezio, wondering if that was a good enough reason.
So that then i can become strong and use it as an advantage against my opponent and it would be a great advantage with my intelligence and also the Nara clan is Mainly known for its techniques and its a drag but that makes it my responsibility to learn my clans ways.
He answers while looking at Ezio, wondering if that was a good enough reason.
Ezio expected nothing more. Expecting a lively answer from a Nara was a strict no. Though he didn't like the kid's answer, he was quite confident that he could mould the kid into a fine strategist.
He paused again, before asking his question again.
Okay. So tell me whatever you know about our Clan. Tell me about our secret ability, how do we use it, what are its strengths and weaknesses. Tell me anything and everything you know about the Nara Clan....
He raised his eyebrows again, as if by habit, expecting a good answer, though he shouldn't have.
Shikamaru looks at Ezio and recognizes that he wasn't pleased with his answer, he looks forward to pleasing Ezio...
Shikamaru closes his eyes and sits down on the ground and surfs his mind. He takes his time meanwhile Ezio stands waiting for him..
Shikamaru after explaining everything he knows about the Nara clan stands back up and looks at Ezio awaiting a reply as he crosses his arms behind his head.
Okay. So tell me whatever you know about our Clan. Tell me about our secret ability, how do we use it, what are its strengths and weaknesses. Tell me anything and everything you know about the Nara Clan....
Shikamaru closes his eyes and sits down on the ground and surfs his mind. He takes his time meanwhile Ezio stands waiting for him..
What a drag... well anyways, My clan... The Nara clan or Nara family is known for their intelligence, manipulation of shadows, and tending of deer such as Rikumaru, which graze in a large area of the Nara clan forest. They have kept a book with medicine preparations and effects for generations which imply they are skilled in the area of medicine.
The Nara clan has a special relationship with the Akimichi and the Yamanaka clan. For several generations, members of these three families have formed "Ino–Shika–Chō" trios, named after the first part of the names of the members with the Nara members being the "Shika" in the trio. To strengthen the unity between the three clans, a member of the Sarutobi clan will give them special earrings to present to each generation head when they are promoted to chūnin after which they will swear their oaths. The earrings also symbolise that they are considered adults by their respective clans.
The Nara Clan has many famous members, yet the one that stands out the most would be the Nara Clans Shikaku Nara.
Shikakau Nara gained his fame through many attributes.These included being the Jounin commander of Konohagakure, being Head of the Nara Clan and being a member of the Ino–Shika–Chō trio alongside Inoichi Yamanaka and Chōza Akimichi.
Furthermore, As a jōnin-level shinobi and head of his clan, Shikaku was undoubtedly a strong shinobi. His skills and reliability garnered him high respect from other powerful ninja, such as the five Kage, especially A and Ōnoki, the former trusting him enough to lead and command the entire Allied Shinobi Forces in the Kages' stead while they went to face Madara. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, his years of experience and skills were put to great use. He was appointed the Chief Strategist of the Allied Shinobi Forces and showed himself to be a shrewd tactician and strategist, able to quickly and calmly analyse a great deal of information, anticipate actions and use it to quickly formulate or reformulate highly effective plans. Because of these skills he was praised by the Fourth Raikage who stated that he now understood why Konoha had been so hard to take down.[8] His skills once again became useful when the remainder of the Allied Shinobi Forces assembled to face the Ten-Tails, as he was able to put together a strategy utilising all the villages various ninjutsu, in mere moments, even though they had only recently shared information about their techniques with him.
The clans special Jutsu, Out of the Nara Clan's jutsu, one of the Jutsu stand out in particular. This is the Shadow Imitation Technique. Also known as Kagemane no Jutsu.
The Shadow Imitation Technique allows the user to extend their shadow on any surface (even water) and as far as they want as long as there is a sufficient area. Once it comes into contact with a target's shadow, the two merge and the target is forced to imitate the user's movements.
If the target is out of range, the user can produce a better light source to increase their shadow's size or rely on pre-existing shadows for their shadow to freely travel through. It's also possible to split one's shadow, either to trap more opponents at once, or to create a distraction. The shadow can also be attached to people without binding them, letting the "victim" move freely. Doing that has the purpose that the person, the shadow was attached to, makes contact with a third person, to bind the latter one with the shadow.
A major downside to the Shadow Imitation is it is tiring to use repeatedly. If the user is low on chakra, the performance rate of the technique also deteriorates. Insufficient lighting will make the technique less effective. A particularly strong opponent can also resist the shadow's forced imitation.
The Nara clan has a special relationship with the Akimichi and the Yamanaka clan. For several generations, members of these three families have formed "Ino–Shika–Chō" trios, named after the first part of the names of the members with the Nara members being the "Shika" in the trio. To strengthen the unity between the three clans, a member of the Sarutobi clan will give them special earrings to present to each generation head when they are promoted to chūnin after which they will swear their oaths. The earrings also symbolise that they are considered adults by their respective clans.
The Nara Clan has many famous members, yet the one that stands out the most would be the Nara Clans Shikaku Nara.
Shikakau Nara gained his fame through many attributes.These included being the Jounin commander of Konohagakure, being Head of the Nara Clan and being a member of the Ino–Shika–Chō trio alongside Inoichi Yamanaka and Chōza Akimichi.
Furthermore, As a jōnin-level shinobi and head of his clan, Shikaku was undoubtedly a strong shinobi. His skills and reliability garnered him high respect from other powerful ninja, such as the five Kage, especially A and Ōnoki, the former trusting him enough to lead and command the entire Allied Shinobi Forces in the Kages' stead while they went to face Madara. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, his years of experience and skills were put to great use. He was appointed the Chief Strategist of the Allied Shinobi Forces and showed himself to be a shrewd tactician and strategist, able to quickly and calmly analyse a great deal of information, anticipate actions and use it to quickly formulate or reformulate highly effective plans. Because of these skills he was praised by the Fourth Raikage who stated that he now understood why Konoha had been so hard to take down.[8] His skills once again became useful when the remainder of the Allied Shinobi Forces assembled to face the Ten-Tails, as he was able to put together a strategy utilising all the villages various ninjutsu, in mere moments, even though they had only recently shared information about their techniques with him.
The clans special Jutsu, Out of the Nara Clan's jutsu, one of the Jutsu stand out in particular. This is the Shadow Imitation Technique. Also known as Kagemane no Jutsu.
The Shadow Imitation Technique allows the user to extend their shadow on any surface (even water) and as far as they want as long as there is a sufficient area. Once it comes into contact with a target's shadow, the two merge and the target is forced to imitate the user's movements.
If the target is out of range, the user can produce a better light source to increase their shadow's size or rely on pre-existing shadows for their shadow to freely travel through. It's also possible to split one's shadow, either to trap more opponents at once, or to create a distraction. The shadow can also be attached to people without binding them, letting the "victim" move freely. Doing that has the purpose that the person, the shadow was attached to, makes contact with a third person, to bind the latter one with the shadow.
A major downside to the Shadow Imitation is it is tiring to use repeatedly. If the user is low on chakra, the performance rate of the technique also deteriorates. Insufficient lighting will make the technique less effective. A particularly strong opponent can also resist the shadow's forced imitation.
Shikamaru after explaining everything he knows about the Nara clan stands back up and looks at Ezio awaiting a reply as he crosses his arms behind his head.
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I would've preferred you write in your own words rather than copy-pasting it from wiki.
Ezio listens carefully, folding his hands, and resting his back against the tree as the boy explains in detail, about the the facts that he knows about the Nara Clan. The answer sounds interesting, yet a bit plagiarised. But none the less, Ezio smirks and he nods in approval.
Very well, so you do have the basic knowledge.
Ezio continued...
Now before we continue you should abide by the rules and regulations that I set....
Saying which, Ezio tosses a scroll for the kid to read.
- First of all, if you don't understand something or have any other questions please ask them either here or via vm and I'll try to answer them as good as I can
- Secondly, try to reply in your own words, thus not simply copy me nor anyone else. It does not matter if you get something wrong. "A smooth sea never made a skilful mariner."
Also, I want you to explain everything in detail. Cuz manipulating the shadow is not only difficult, but also tricky as the opponent can easily counter the jutsu if not used properly. - Thirdly, if you do not reply within one month, I will drop your training without further notice.
- Fourthly, please try to use proper English. It is very annoying for both you and me if I do not understand what you say and I tell you to redo the jutsu over and over again until I understand you xd
- Last but not the least, after the training ends, you must fight me in battle field and try to trap me with the secret technique of our clan.
If you're comfortable, we will continue. Or else, you can go back, unharmed
Ezio flashes his short sword, as he puts on his tough guy expression, waiting for the boy's answer.
[Oh >_> Sorry well i'l try my best to write with my own mind >_>]
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Shikamaru picks up the scroll before reading it he glares at Ezio's facial expression, he reads it twice to be sure, after reading the scroll Ezio gave him, he looked at Ezio -
Well its a drag but... so i have to abide by these rules huh, if i refused you'd probably drop my training so its not like i want to or anything but more like a drag, fine then i'l abide by these rules.
Shikamaru puts his hands in his pockets and awaits Ezio answer
Alright, time for the basics., Ezio shouts out, as he prepares two clones besides him.
Ezio studies his student's expression carefully before giving out his instructions. Though this had become a drill for him, he preferred creating newer methods to train his students.
Now, stay calm, and concentrate. Try to manipulate your chakra from your feet to your shadows and then try to make it move forwards. If you perform it properly, you'd be able to capture my clone in your shadow jutsu. Remember to perform the rat handseal for all your shadow jutsus.
Ezio wondered if he could pull it off in the first go.
Ezio studies his student's expression carefully before giving out his instructions. Though this had become a drill for him, he preferred creating newer methods to train his students.
Now, stay calm, and concentrate. Try to manipulate your chakra from your feet to your shadows and then try to make it move forwards. If you perform it properly, you'd be able to capture my clone in your shadow jutsu. Remember to perform the rat handseal for all your shadow jutsus.
Ezio wondered if he could pull it off in the first go.
I love you :yayy:
Alright, time for the basics.
Shikamaru takes his hands out of his pockets..
Now, stay calm, and concentrate. Try to manipulate your chakra from your feet to your shadows and then try to make it move forwards. If you perform it properly, you'd be able to capture my clone in your shadow jutsu. Remember to perform the rat handseal for all your shadow jutsus.
Now, stay calm, and concentrate. Try to manipulate your chakra from your feet to your shadows and then try to make it move forwards. If you perform it properly, you'd be able to capture my clone in your shadow jutsu. Remember to perform the rat handseal for all your shadow jutsus.
-Shikamaru sighs and gets in position before performing the Rat hand seal-
I take a deep breath and focus on the Chakra in my feet. I will for the shadow to move forward but it seems the shadow didn't move. I try to Focus more and it seems the shadow Will (?) move.
-Shikamaru thinks he succeeded in his first attempt and looks at Ezio awaiting what he has to say-
I take a deep breath and focus on the Chakra in my feet. I will for the shadow to move forward but it seems the shadow didn't move. I try to Focus more and it seems the shadow Will (?) move.
-Shikamaru thinks he succeeded in his first attempt and looks at Ezio awaiting what he has to say-
Ezio stands there, examining the situation as his student tries to manipulate the shadows. He knows, its gonna be difficult, being the first time, and that it'll take some time for the kid to be able to manipulate his shadows. And he has hopes that the kid, will try his best to prove himself, to live upto the expectations. But to his surprise, Ezio notices the kid looking towards him without even trying, as if asking him what to do? Stuck in a difficult situation, whether to laugh or be sad, Ezio speaks out in mixed emotions....
Well, it seems you need a bit more concentration kid. Try harder. Try to manipulate your shadows. Use shape manipulation to move it forward. Try again.
Ezio leans back again, as he watches the kid closely.
Well, it seems you need a bit more concentration kid. Try harder. Try to manipulate your shadows. Use shape manipulation to move it forward. Try again.
Ezio leans back again, as he watches the kid closely.
More description of how you do it....
If needed, refer other training threads, but write in your own words.
If needed, refer other training threads, but write in your own words.
Shikamaru can feel that Ezio wasn't happy about his progress (? xD) so far,
he intends to please and filled with confidence gives it another shot,
Shikamaru gets ready and he knows that he's a little nervous but none the less he proceeds.
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*I get ready and comfy before i preform the rat hand seal*
I close my eyes and concentrate. I concentrate in my feet and the shadow i want to produce.
I imagine my chakra and shadow reaching out from under my feet as if it is an extension of myself.
I imagine my shadow move forward as a part of me, i let it willingly go further and further...
I open my eyes... wondering if i'm still in my imagination .. Was my shadow really outstretched in front of me ?
-Ezio decides this-
he intends to please and filled with confidence gives it another shot,
Shikamaru gets ready and he knows that he's a little nervous but none the less he proceeds.
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*I get ready and comfy before i preform the rat hand seal*
I close my eyes and concentrate. I concentrate in my feet and the shadow i want to produce.
I imagine my chakra and shadow reaching out from under my feet as if it is an extension of myself.
I imagine my shadow move forward as a part of me, i let it willingly go further and further...
I open my eyes... wondering if i'm still in my imagination .. Was my shadow really outstretched in front of me ?
-Ezio decides this-
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Ezio notices the shadows move a bit forward, slowly. Though not completely satisfied, Ezio continues with his training.
You need more concentration kid. You did well, but not up to the mark.
Ezio closes his eyes for a moment, thinking about his next step, as he creates a clone.
Manipulate your chakra to move your shadows forward. Once done, capture my clone in your shadow. Then I want you to perform some action, and five my clone to do the same.
You need more concentration kid. You did well, but not up to the mark.
Ezio closes his eyes for a moment, thinking about his next step, as he creates a clone.
Manipulate your chakra to move your shadows forward. Once done, capture my clone in your shadow. Then I want you to perform some action, and five my clone to do the same.
Shikamaru sees a shadow stretched out before him but eventually it wasn't stretched out far enough as he wanted
With him failing his own and Ezio's expectations he felt down and unsatisfied but still he didn't give up.
-As i hear Ezio's instructions i focus on the chakra in my foot and i try to make it go forward like a part of me is extending, i Concentrate on the chakra in my feet and imagine my shadow move slowly further from its current position till it reaches the feet of Ezio's clone, once it does i open my eyes and see the my shadow extended from its previous position and had captured Ezio's clone-
Shikamaru Concentrates and Raises his hand expecting Ezio's clone to do the same... (?)
You have to decide this ...
With him failing his own and Ezio's expectations he felt down and unsatisfied but still he didn't give up.
Manipulate your chakra to move your shadows forward. Once done, capture my clone in your shadow. Then I want you to perform some action, and five my clone to do the same.
-As i hear Ezio's instructions i focus on the chakra in my foot and i try to make it go forward like a part of me is extending, i Concentrate on the chakra in my feet and imagine my shadow move slowly further from its current position till it reaches the feet of Ezio's clone, once it does i open my eyes and see the my shadow extended from its previous position and had captured Ezio's clone-
Shikamaru Concentrates and Raises his hand expecting Ezio's clone to do the same... (?)
You have to decide this ...
After i have Captured the clone with my shadow. i raise my hand and the clone copies it
I then move my thumb to awkward positions and the clone follows me and does the same.
I move various parts of my bodies in awkwardly hilarious ways to make Ezio's clone look funny
p)
It seems like it was a successyeah..
I then move my thumb to awkward positions and the clone follows me and does the same.
I move various parts of my bodies in awkwardly hilarious ways to make Ezio's clone look funny
p)It seems like it was a success
yeah..Ezio gives out a heavy sigh of relief as finally the boy manages to complete the required task.
Well done. But don't celebrate yet. We have more work to do
Ezio takes out his kunai, skilfully throws it under the boy's legs. As soon as it happens, he becomes unable to move, completely immobile. What the boy doesn't know is, that Ezio had channelled his Shadow chakra into the kunai before throwing it. And he had aimed it at the boy's shadows.
Impressive, isn't it? Well, this is one of the most effecient and skillful method to capture your opponent in your jutsu.
After telling him how to do it, Ezio asks him to try it on his clone
Well done. But don't celebrate yet. We have more work to do
Ezio takes out his kunai, skilfully throws it under the boy's legs. As soon as it happens, he becomes unable to move, completely immobile. What the boy doesn't know is, that Ezio had channelled his Shadow chakra into the kunai before throwing it. And he had aimed it at the boy's shadows.
Impressive, isn't it? Well, this is one of the most effecient and skillful method to capture your opponent in your jutsu.
After telling him how to do it, Ezio asks him to try it on his clone
I pick up the Kunai that was stuck into the ground-
I take a deep breath and channel my chakra into the Kunai, i Imagine my chakra as an extension through the kunai
-Shikamaru threw the kunai towards Ezio's clones shadow,
as it connected I extended the chakra slightly towards the clone and succeeded in capturing Ezio's clone.
Shikamaru raises his eyebrow and Ezio's clone does it too.
It seems to be an success ...
I take a deep breath and channel my chakra into the Kunai, i Imagine my chakra as an extension through the kunai
-Shikamaru threw the kunai towards Ezio's clones shadow,
as it connected I extended the chakra slightly towards the clone and succeeded in capturing Ezio's clone.
Shikamaru raises his eyebrow and Ezio's clone does it too.
It seems to be an success ...
Not to shabby...kid
Ezio complemented, as he created another clone.
Now, same as the first one. Capture my clone I'm shadow imitation, and once done, create a shadow hand from under my clone's shadow, that emerge and crawl upon my clone's body, before strangling him.
Ezio fold his hands, as he sits down, observing the whole training.
Ezio complemented, as he created another clone.
Now, same as the first one. Capture my clone I'm shadow imitation, and once done, create a shadow hand from under my clone's shadow, that emerge and crawl upon my clone's body, before strangling him.
Ezio fold his hands, as he sits down, observing the whole training.