[Doton] Training with Souji-Sensei

Joker · Jul 15, 2014

(You know you don't have to apologize, but good thing you got better)

Nodding at his instructions, he lowers his hands from the bracelet on his left wrist, then throws his arms into the air, a quick stretch always soothed the muscles, right? Lowering his arms, then bringing them to his chest, Carl was prepared to begin, but suddenly he felt a tap on his shoulder. Slowly turnining around to see what it was, he notices it was Aigis, er, atleast a clone of her. The sudden appearance startled him, but after a few seconds, he blew air out of his nostrils and put his right on his upper chest, he was relieved it was only her, but, that soon turned into a small moment of laughter, she got him. Aigis completely caught him off guard, and if it wasn't for her caring appearance, the training session might've had to be ended earlier, due to a nice pair of wet pants. She got me...she's like, a natural at this, might have to take her on a pranking spree one day. With a swift and sudden movement, he brings his hands together to create a series of seals, [Rat → Snake → Tiger], raising his left hand, he manipulates the Earth beneath her, and causes two thick, bendable slabs of rock to encase her legs, about up to the upper part of her thigh, covering and restricting her knees, making her incapable of advanced movement. "Well, that's that, moving oonn" he speaks, full of enthusiam.

Flicking his right wrist back, a puff of smoke appears right beside him, as if it was some special effect at a rock concert. Motioning it to walk towards the three laid out scrolls, it shrugs and walks casually, yet causiously.

Clone's perspective

Wait, why do I have to walk towards those weird looking scrolls? Is he old-yellering me? Anyway, reaching the scrolls, I wait for something big to happen, y'know, like one of those big reveals on a homicide show, or Jerry Springer, but nothing happened. So, like the curious person I am, I take my right right foot and tap the one to the far left, then quickly withdraw, waiting for something cool to happen. Something did happen, cool? Kinda, but more scary then anything. Three splotches of mud rise from the center, then morph into these three, feral, rabbies inhabited looking Earth clones. Naturally, I tense up a bit, I throw my hand about to my shoulder showing them my palm, backing away I trip on a small piece of debris from one of the earlier techniques. Great. I tripped on a rock infront of three, large, and ferocious looking wolves, could my day get any better? The largest one, the one in the center, runs up on me and delivers a slanted slash across my chest, it hurt like hell, but oddly I didn't disperse right away. Was it Carl's twisted way of torturing me? Or was it just a coincidence? I dunno, i'm just a clone. Wifh the three of 'em running circles around me, I brace for the l invietable, I throw my hand up, flicking Carl off one last time, then get pounced on by the lot of 'em. Poof, I died, well, kinda, anyways, dueces.

Back to Carl

Seeing the clone flick him off before being devoured, Carl lets out a small chuckle, yep, definately my personality all right. Now looking back at the original Aigis, he smiles and begins to get back to work, "Weeelll, for the beginning one, you can manipulate the terrain to restrict your enemies movements or create a wave that you can ride on, either of the two. An advantage is it's range and wide usage, can be used offensively, and supplementary, nice. A disadvantage is, well, you have me beat on that one...heh," he says, rubbing the back of his head. "The second one is pretty cool, you set up a trap which shoots out wolves, attacking whoever you choose. A perk is the fact that the wolves regenerate after damage. A set back is the slow setup", looking down on his wrist, he examines the bracelet's crest, it was a large "M" shaped design with the end pieces forming a circle. Upon this, Aigis speaks up and asks him what it is exactly.

His muscles tense up and he slowly looks up at her, with a slight feeling of sadness, he parts his lips and speaks to her, "It's my Mom's bracelet...she gave it to me before her mission. She was a bounty hunter, and pretty skilled at that. One day she left to catch the man known as Kazuzu, oddly enough, he hunted aswell" he takes the moment to laugh at the irony, but it wasn't a laugh filled with happiness, it was sorrow. With a tear trickling down his cheek, he wipes it with his left arm then wraps up his sob story, "She never came back either...but she wouldn't want me to be sad. She was caring, so I have to be strong and move on, y'know? Oh, and oddly enough, you remind me alot of her, i'm glad I met you"

Souji · Jul 18, 2014

(I love the way you write xD and you've got a great sense of characterization and humor. Training you is a joy, tbh u_u )

"For the Earth Flow Wave, the hand seals make it a little slow, and you can't form it short-range lest you get caught in the wave itself. To understand it, you form the wave at least mid-range and ride it afterward, if you so desire."

Seeing Carl divulge aspects of his personal life, Aigis felt touched. Bringing him close to her, she hugged him tightly.

"Losing a parent... I understand what that's like. I lost both my parents to a bandit raid while on a vacation to the land of fire... and I almost lost my sisters too, if not for..."

Her usual voice quivering, Carl could feel her grip tightening slightly, with her head looking down, and her feet tilted inward; a sign of uncertainty. It wasn't something she liked talking about.

After a few silent moments, she released Carl and held onto his shoulders. Her face brightened with a reassuring smile.

"But you're correct. We're shinobi; ones who set their minds to goals and strengthen themselves. We move forward, no matter what."

"And no need to thank me, Carl-kun, not until we're done, of course!" she laughed.

"Now, let's perform three techniques, and see how you handle it. The first one is essentially an Earth Armor that you create by surging your Doton chakra out of your tenketsu, coating your entire body with rocks. You can even change your appearance with this rock layer, if you'd like."

"It protects from ninjutsu of equal rank, but you'll be more vulnerable to Lightning techniques. Bear in mind you'll gain boosts to your taijutsu, and it costs chakra to maintain for more than one turn."

"And finally, one of the less well-known usages of an Earth Release Armor is because of its property as a full body chakra surge, you can overcome genjutsus up to a rank lower. In this case, you can break up to C-rank genjutsus you're under. How do you think full body surges disrupt genjutsu, Carl-kun?"

(Doton no Yoroi) - Earth Release Armor
Rank: B
Type: Defensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20 (-15 per turn to remain active)
Damage points: N/A (+10 to taijutsu moves)
Description: This Technique coats the users body with stones, making them much more resistant to attacks, at the cost of their speed. Whilst using this technique, the user can even change their appearance, but once the technique is either defeated or worn off the users original appearance is shown. The user whilst in this armor is resistant to B rank ninjutsu techniques but is vulnerable to Lightning Techniques.

"This second technique is Kakuzu's Domu... I can understand if you'd have some trepidation against using it. But if you choose to do so, weave the Snake hand seal and turn your desired body part into a black, steel-like material. You're vulnerable to Raiton, as usual, but your physical attacks are enhanced."

"Now would be the best time to vent out your anger or sadness. Try attacking some of those trees to blow off some steam, though it's your choice."

She said this solemnly.

(Doton: Domu) – Earth Release: Earth Spear Technique
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A (+10 to physical attacks)
Description: After performing the Snake hand seal the user will channel their chakra throughout their entire body, which then hardens their skin to a steel-like quality. This increases their defensive power to the utmost limits. The user’s skin also becomes much darker, an almost black colour. The destructive power of physical attacks is increased, making this a great, all purpose technique. But this technique when activated leaves the user vulnerable to lightning based techniques.
Note: Kakuzu bios can use this technique without the need for handseals

Whether Carl chose to perform Domu or not, Aigis then creates a Shadow Clone.

"For the final technique in this set, slam your hands onto the ground, causing rocks to erupt and pierce your opponent from underneath. You can't perform this technique in short or long ranges due to the sheer size of the rocks, but they make for a quick way to stagger an opponent."

"Try it on my clone, if you would."

(Doton: Iwa Keiro) – Earth Style: Rock Trail
Rank: B
Type: Attack
Range: Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user slams their hands on the ground and giant rocks rise up and jag the opponent from underneath.

Joker · Jul 25, 2014

(Woot, thanks, you're a great Teacher too u_u)

As she spoke with her soft, vunerable tone, allowing her emotions to pour out in every word she uttered, Carl was taken back by a sense of warmth. Not only did he have someone to relate to, but she also shared his drive. To move on was an extremely hard task, but dawning the title of a 'shinobi', and dwelling on your saddening past was a contradiction. Shinobi are meant to endure, even the most saddening parts of life, no matter what, they have to push through it with their very being, that was what a shinobi was, a person who endures. Aigis, with just those words, inspired him to do great things, be a leader, conquer obstacles that can block his vision, he loved her, she was like blood; a sister.

Moving onto his next task, he releases the bracelet from his grip, and gives a beaming smile, flaunting his excitement, "Three techniques at once? Hell yeah!", Carl's words poured out smoothly, yet, they were rough and pitched, he couldn't control his emotions, he's come a long way indeed, meeting someone to make him this happy was an achievement in it's own right. Now, surging chakra through every part of his body, Carl creates a thick layer of rock, and rubble to completely coat himself in an Earthen armor of sorts.

Releasing the technique while hearing Aigis' instructions, he nods. There was a slight amount of resentment, but Carl knew he had to surpess his feelings and overcome his grief, afterall, if you dwell on something like that for a long time, it only shows the person in question has power over you, and like hell he would want that. Forming the snake handseal, then watching as his left hand darkened in color, he clenched his hand and cocked it back, thrusting it forward into the clone's upper stomach, dispersing it on contact. "I always knew I was a heavy hitter," he laughs.

With his hand returning to it's original color, he turns to see another clone to his right. Wait, when did she...? No, it doesn't matter, even if it is a bit creepy, taking approximately five large hops back, he claps, then slams his hands onto the warm surface, causing multiple rocks to lunge from the ground and jab her from all sides.

"Let's do this then, shall we? The first one is made by surging chakra throughout your body, making an armor of rubble, and rock. Perks include stronger physical attacks, and a good defense, but setbacks make you slower, and more vunerable to lightning based attacks. Now, moving onto Kazuzu's spear......well, you make a handseal, watch your skin darken and what-not. An advantage is the piercing power it has, but a disadvantage is the weakness to lightning. Finaaallly, the last one is the slamming of your hands on a surface, to create large rocks that jab your opponent. They're pretty large, so that's good, but the distance can ONLY be mid-ranged, which sucks."

Seemingly finished, he just recalled Aigis' question from earlier, like a random light bulb went off and reminded him, "Oh yeah, to answer your question, genjutsu disrupts the chakra in your brain, and with a full body surge, you create another disruption, that overshadows the earlier one, makes sense right?"

Souji · Jul 28, 2014

(I'm going to make it easier on you. You don't have to provide your opinions on each technique, just perform and understand them. I'm still going to ask questions occasionally to test you, but just have fun with each technique.

Although you could provide images of the techniques if you want, to be able to visualize them better

)

"Yes, you're right about the full body surge."

Carl was maturing rapidly. It seemed both shinobi had gained newfound resolve by finding solace in each other's struggles. Was it Ninsho?

There was less of a need to constantly lecture him on each technique. It was an implicit trust that was growing stronger with each passing round...

"I'm letting you take it easy in terms of my expectations, since you exceed them almost every time, Carl-kun. Hopefully, we can make your training a little faster and more fun."

"The first tech is a Shadow Clone, but made of Mud. Make one of yourself, if you'd please. You've already made clones before, but these ones can reform after getting hit with low-ranked Taijutsu or free-form techniques. You'd need at least C-rank Taijutsu or above to be able to defeat them. After they get defeated, they can form a mud source that can bind a close opponent. Lastly, they can perform up to C-rank Earth techniques."

(Doton Kage Bunshin) – Earth Release Shadow Clone
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A
Description: This technique creates a clone made of mud. Since its made of mud, it can continue to reform and mold itself back to its original shape even after taking physical damage (up to C-Rank). An unique use is that after reverting to mud, it can hold the opponent in place as a binding technique. They can also use up to C rank earth techniques.

Aigis then shows Carl two jutsus on the scroll. They read:

(Doton: Nentsuchi Otoshi) – Earth Release: Sticky Earth Drop
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short – Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user does 2 handseals (Ram → Snake) and creates an opening within the sky, which drips down onto the opponent a large amount of sticky mud (in all similar to that of Swamp of the Underworld Technique), covering them. The mud is very heavy and thick as well as adhesive, making it impossible to move if caught and easily crushing an enemy underneath. It’s normally followed up by Lightning release: sixteen pillar bind to create a giant oven around the opponent and then using Fire release: Firing biscuit technique to ignite the oven, hardening the mud and immobilizing the enemy target.

(Doton: Otoshibuta) – Earth Release: Dropping Lid
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: After doing the Snake handseal and slamming his hands on the ground, he user creates a portal above the target, high in the sky from which a giant, boar-shaped, earthen lid drops and falls on the target, trapping it underneath. The lid can be hollow or solid, depending on if the user wants to deal damage to the enemy or not. Because of its size, to safely used, the lid has to be created at least mid range from the user otherwise he will also be caught inside. The biggest lid can dwarf a boss summon like Nagato's Dog or Gamabunta.

"I want you to perform these two jutsus in a proper combination against your Earth clone. It may be overkill, but let's see how it works out."

"If you have any questions on either jutsu, their usage, and whatnot, don't hesitate to ask."

Feeling a little tired, she leaned against one of the tree trunks, watching Carl.

Joker · Jul 29, 2014

"Alright, I can do that," he says, nodding at her instructions. Flicking his left wrist, and focusing his chakra in the ground before him, a puddle of mud rises, and morphs into an exact replica of himself, perfect to the littlest detail. Now looking into the sky, Carl performs two handseals, [Ram → Snake], as a pitch black opening forms within the sky, dropping a glob of mud onto the doppleganger. With it stuck, drenched, and borderline crushed, he makes the snake handseal, then slams his right hand on the ground, creating yet another portal above his clone. Jumping backwards as the huge, hollow lid falls on it, capturing it, he wipes the sweat from his face while sweeping his bangs go the left. "That was tiring..."

Souji · Jul 31, 2014

(Dat sig ;__; )

Exceptional as always. It was time to speed things up. Aigis, without another word, formed three Shadow Clones.

"Don't forget to rest in between techniques if you have to."

"Weave the Ram, Horse, Tiger, Rabbit, and Snake hand seals, slamming your hands onto the ground after that. By channeling your molded Doton chakra through the ground, you'll apply your shape manipulation to form Earthen Jaws around one of my clones. These Jaws will, for lack of a better term, eat her up, crushing and stabbing her. You can adjust the size of the jaws depending on how much chakra you input into it."

(Doton: Musaborudzuchi) – Earth Release: Devouring Earth
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user performs the Ram → Horse → Tiger → Rabbit → Snake and slams their palm on the ground. Instantly, the ground to the sides of the opponent take the shape of huge jaws and attempt to crush and stab him between them. The size of the jaws can be adjusted to fit the size of the opponent or other uses.

"The second jutsu has you performing the snake handseal and creating a cavern around your target using the surrounding earth. Form it around my second clone. Something interesting here is that you can leave openings in the cavern, or close it up trap them inside completely."

"For this exercise, I want you to come up with a combination technique, using the Earth Corridor as the primer; surround my clone and leave openings in the cavern, and follow up with some jutsus of your choice. Don't hold back!"

(Doton: Tsuchi Kairō) - Earth Release: Earth Corridor
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user will first perform the snake hand seal and then cause the earth in the surrounding area to rise up and over a target and create a cavern, imprisoning the target. The user can leave an opening to allow attacks to go in to strike down the trapped adversaries, or close it up completely to prevent escape.

"And finally, use this last jutsu on my third clone. Use the Ram handseal to mold your Doton chakra and form a large pit around her feet, sucking her into it. Once she reaches the bottom of the pit, she'll be pulled underground, trapping and suffocating her. The range and size of the pit is adjustable. It's a popular move among many shinobi and is relatively fast to perform and execute."

"Now, why do you think you wouldn't be able to use this jutsu in short range?"

(Doton: Arijigoku no Jutsu) - Earth Release: Antlion Technique
Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Mid/Long
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user performs the Ram hand seal and causes causes the ground and everything on and around it to be sucked in towards the middle of a large pit, much like the method an antlion uses to catch prey. Upon being dragged to the centre, the victim will then be sucked underground. There the victim, depending on how deep the user makes them sink, will be trapped and/or suffocated. The range of the pit is determined by how much chakra is put into the technique.

Joker · Aug 1, 2014

(Great, ain't it?)

Oh, that's easy. Even though the techniques can take their toll, due to all the chakra usage, the training was still pretty easy compared to previous settings Carl's been in. Without waste any time, he begins to weave about five handseals, [Ram → Horse → Tiger → Rabbit → Snake], then, he throws his hands in the air like he was on a rollacoaster, and eventually brings them down exceptionally fast, slamming them on the ground's surface. Emitting his chakra below him, he shapes, and creates a pair of Earthen jaws that oddly resemble that of a Shark's, coicidence? Maybe, or Jaws learned how to swim on land, hah, classic. Anyway, bring his right arm to his left shoulder, he signifies that it was time to feast. The jaws snap, and chew on the clone farthest to the left, fairly quick as that. "Bon appétit"

Moving on, Carl forms the snake handseal, and causes pieces of Earth to rise, and surround the clone on the far right. The rock and rubble eventually merges to create a single wall shape, that covers and confines the clone in a small tight space, with a unnoticeable opening on the side. Having the cavern be really space constricting was a perk Carl through in, exploting your opponent's weaknesses, Shinobi rule number......uh, number eight..? Eitherway, it was in the guidebook. Inhaling a breath of air, and kneading chakra within his lungs, Carl throws his upper body forward, spitting out four globes of mud in various locations. The left eye, the right ankle, neck, and the gut. All this what shot in the side-opening, but Aigis' clone wouldn't know that. She was too focused on the fact she was practically in a janitor's closet, minus a boy in there with her. The tight space was supposed to keep her distracted, and boy, when I tell you it did so much more, I could literally write a light novel on it.

Finally, the last one. The lone survivor of the complete eradication of clones. Aigis' second clone, the one in the center. It was obvious she was intimidated, but she stood firm. That was respectable, but, buisness is buisness. He'd have to shut her down quick, and he was just about to do it too. Making the ram seal, Carl focuses his chakra into the ground below her. A sudden pit began to form, sucking her, and all the rubble from the other moves away. It was pretty weird seeing the ground practically eat her, but it was cool also. She was sucked in faster than an astronaut was thrown out the ship when there was a breach in the exterior. Little NASA humor right there. Eventually, she fell in completely, he body brought underground where she would suffocate, if she was real. I wonder if suffocation applies to clones too, hm. Well, with all this said and done, Carl turns towards Aigis with a slight smile, the training session was starting to get even funner.

"Well, if I used the pit in close-range, nothing would stop me from getting sucked in too, and that wouldn't be pretty"

Souji · Aug 4, 2014

(I love those descriptions, excellent as always

)

"Perfect."

"This jutsu has you weaving the Tiger handseal and making a giant rampart rise upward from your feet, bringing you up. A rampart is a kind of defensive wall, and you can change the shape of the rampart using your shape manipulation. By combining it with Water Style: Waterfall Basin, you can create a makeshift waterfall."

"I find it fun to slide down the created waterfall, try that if you're up for it!"

(Doton: Doryū Jōheki) - Earth Release: Earth Flow Rampart
Rank: B
Type: Defence/Supplementary
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: N/A
Description: By performing the Tiger hand seal the user then makes a gigantic rampart rise up beneath the user's feet, by shaping the ground and increasing the amount of earth with chakra. Depending on what the user imagines, the shape of the rampart can be anything from level ground to a steep, needle-like mountain. If the user increases the volume of earth too much, he can be forced to keep his chakra consumption down. The user can combine this jutsu with Water Style: Waterfall Basin Technique to create a waterfall.

"The second technique is the Doryuheki. Weave this set of handseals in order: Tiger, Hare, Boar, and Dog. You can either manipulate the preexisting earth around you or spit mud in front of you to form a large defensive wall. It has powerful defensive properties and can even be used as high ground, as Hiruzen did, or used to box in a target, as Kakashi did."

(Doton: Doryuheki) - Earth Release: Earth Style Wall Jutsu
Rank: B
Type: Defensive
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user will first perform the Tiger → Hare → Boar → Dog and then creates a solid wall of earth as a form of defense. Chakra is either converted to earth within the body and then spat out to form the wall or the user can manipulate pre-existing earth to form the wall. The earth then instantly rises up and takes form. The barrier itself is also coated with chakra, making its strength incomparable to that of a normal mud wall. Because of the earth's special characteristics, the wall is highly resistant against, for instance, fire and water. Hizuren Sarutobi spits mud from his mouth to perform the jutsu whilst Kakashi creates a wall composed of bulldog sculptures to box-in Pain.

A big boulder suddenly appeared out of nowhere, because this was a training session, where logic could go and screw itself.

"Ah, how convenient."

"For the final jutsu in this set, you'll manipulate Doton chakra throughout your body and that boulder over there. By synching with the rock, you literally 'become one with the earth', and you'll feel something like a melting sensation as you integrate with the rock. Some pointers here... dojutsu and sensors can still see you integrated, although most typical shinobi can't, and if you do it on chakra-based earth jutsus, you can only do it on C-ranks and lower."

(Doton: Iwagakure no Jutsu) - Earth Release: Hiding in Rock Technique
Rank: B
Type: Defence/Supplementary
Range: Long
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: N/A
Description: This is a technique that allows its user to blend into rocks, move inside them and then move in and out of other rocks undetected. Despite this, Doujutsu and Sensors can still detect the opponent. The limitation of the technique is that it cannot be used to meld into other types of earth than rock or solid earth and its not a very fast technique, despite being faster than Underground Projection Fish technique.
Note: Can only blend through on C rank and below Earth Techniques

Joker · Aug 5, 2014

(Thanks, I try)

Just before Carl attempted to form a seal, a giant yawn busted through his mouth, and escaped into the warm air. It was like a prison break, except the prisoners usually get shot as soon as they cross the fence. Recovering from the sudden action, Carl forms the tiger seal and focuses chakra underneath the ground's surface. Upon his command, a giant wall of condensed rock in the form of a large wall-like structure bursted through floor like a fat person would burst through the door to McDondald's, but faster of course, heh. Well, not that i'm here, I could make that waterfall Aigis wanted..nah, I have something better, it'll be like a finish my training gift.

Weaving through multiple handseals, [Tiger → Hare → Boar → Dog], then spitting a stream of mud to his right, he creates a wall of Earth, capable of blocking incoming attacks, if there were any at least. Sighing then wiping a bead of sweat on his forehead, he turns his attention to Aigis, cupping his hands over his mouth, he screams in her direction.

"I have a surprise for you at the end, I think you'll LOVE it!"

Jumping from the rampart, and hopping next the magical rock that poofed out of nowhere, he touches it with his left hand, curling his fingers around it's mid-section. Emitting his chakrs into the rock, he feels a strong sensation surge through his body, as if he was being tickled by thousands of weird looking Ostrich feathers, strange, I know. Soon enough, his body eventually becomes enveloped completely. It was strange, but cool at the same time. Emerging from the rock, he plops down in a criss-cross sitting position, waiting a bit before moving on.

"You sure know how to work someone to death," he says playfully.

Souji · Aug 7, 2014

Magical rocks, magical rocks everywhere. Aigis chuckled a little.

"Work someone to death? I would never do that." she joked, with a sneaky gleam in her eyes. She winked.

Aigis creates three clones again.

"If anything, you're the one killing me slowly. I've made enough clones to make certain Blonde Knucklehead Ninjas blush." she retorted amusingly.

"I want you to form the Bird handseal and condense the ground around one of my clones to form spikes, applying shape manipulation. They'll erupt from the ground and pierce her."

"However, I'll give her a chance to not die and counter the spikes. I'm sure she knows what jutsu I'm talking about."

The clone nodded.

(Doton: Doryūsō) - Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears
Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user first performs the Bird hand seal and the user condense mud or stone, from the ground, and shape them into spikes that will protrude from the ground in order to skewer the target. The spikes cannot penetrate targets of greater density.

For the next jutsu, Aigis has one of her clones walk into a nearby cave (which obviously magically appeared, duh.)

"Next. Weave the Tiger, Rat, and Snake seals. Channel your Doton chakra throughout the exterior of the cave and find its weak point. Once you detect it, pull out the rock holding it in place, and like dominos, the cave will collapse on my clone."

"For some reason, this jutsu has a long range capability. How that works is one of the great mysteries of our universe."

(Doton: Iwayado Kuzushi) - Earth Style: Rock Lodging Destruction
Rank: B
Type: Offense
Range: Short/Long
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user performs the required hand seals Tiger → Rat → Snake and they then causes a cave-in by destroying the equilibrium that holds the cave together. Just removing a single vital stone throws off the balance of the cave, making it unexpectedly fragile and causing a domino effect that destroys the entire cave. The shinobi from Iwagakure use this technique in their pride tactic, luring several enemies into a cave to kill them all at once.

The third, final clone stood there nervously, looking at her feet.

"And finally, stomp the ground and channel your Doton chakra through it, allowing large chunks of rock to erupt outward. You'll fling them at my final clone, and follow up with a Katon jutsu to ignite the burning rocks, causing more pain and damage."

"I believe the rock formation and ignition by fire counts as a single move. This is a rare elemental combination in the standard jutsu list, so be aware of that."

(Doton/Katon: Yōdo Ranfunka no Jutsu) - Earth/Fire Release: Molten Earth Wild Eruption Technique
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user will stomp the ground to lift of chunks of rock which he will then send at the opponent. Then, by using a fire style technique, he will cause them to ignite into burning rock chunks which explode on contact with the enemy.

The original took another sip of water. How both shinobi survived this much chakra consumption in a single session was a miracle that couldn't be explained. Maybe alternate dimensions or something.

Joker · Aug 10, 2014

A blond ninja? Seems awfully familiar, pretty sure they were named after a Ramen ingredient...Menma....? No, that's not it..I think it started with an 'N', but I can't remember. Scratching the back of his head, then breaking the fourth wall and looking above him, directly at the header of the site, a bright, flourescent light bulb appear over his head, followed by the snap of his fingers, "Duh! It was NARUTO!", wow, it really took him that long to figure it out, but better late than never.......right? Recovering from such a shocking revelation, he makes the bird seal, and focuses his chakra into the ground below one of Aigis' clone. Condensing rocks, and rubble from around her, added onto the ground itself, an array of strong, Earthen spikes protrude from the top of the surface, and head toward her mid-section, lower thigh, and her tailbone, if it isn't countered of course.

Suddenly, a magic cave appeared out of no where, like a UFO in the middle of dawn, but obviously not as discrete. Watching the doppleganger skip into it's dark, pitch black entrance, full-well knowing what'll happen was funny in a way, to be honest, Carl was surprised that one day, all the clones wouldn't revolt against their creators, like some kind of revolution. Nah, that was something in manga, which obviously wasn't real. [Tiger → Rat → Snake], where the seals he made, followed up by sensing a weak point in the cave. With a snap of his fingers, the small piece collapsed, ultimately destroying the cave aswell. Poor clone got pounced on by a bunch of rocks, bummer.

Finally, looking at the last clone look at her feet nervously, she gives her a small, awkward reassuring smile to ease her tension, "Don't worry, i'll make it quick!", yeah, as if that was gonna help. Stomping on the ground, causing multiple large rocks to fling up from beneath, Carl hurls them her way, aiming at her chest, knee, throat, and left shin. Inhaling a gulp of air, then exhaling a stream of hot, extra hot, extremely hot, fire that ignites each and every rock perfectly. Upon contact with her, they explode in a flurry of smal clap-like noises, but on a larger scale.

"I do have one question though, where are all of theses rocks and caves coming from?", he asks playfully, but he genuinely wants to know. It was starting to get a little creepy, next thing you know a zoo pops up out of nowhere.

Souji · Aug 12, 2014

The Aigis that was meant to be punctured by the Earth spikes simply touches her chest, releasing a large amount of dense Doton chakra throughout herself and her entire body. This significantly increases her weight (a nightmare for some girls) and density, just as the spikes are about to impale her. They simply poke at her without piercing her, unable to pierce her now more dense body.

"Plenty of other jutsus can do the same, but I like using this one as it also can help set up for creative combinations."

"To answer your question... I suppose I can't. I myself don't know how we can keep going like this. Most shinobi would clearly be dead by the amount of chakra we've expended. Perhaps we're in an alternate dimension created by some higher being... given the logic of certain events in the past, like a Copy Ninja gaining the power of dual Mangekyou Sharingans, I wouldn't be surprised if it was."

"I try not to think too much about it."

Carl could see his senpai rolling her eyes.

"This jutsu is an elemental combination. You'll weave four handseals and force an earth pillar to rise up around the battlefield. This pillar can be formed anywhere up to mid range. Then, use your Raiton chakra to charge this pillar to shoot lightning bolts at your opponent, short range from the pillar itself."

"Here's a nice pointer about this jutsu. If you form it 10 meters away from you, the maximum of mid-range, you can then use the Raiton charges to attack short range from the pillar., 5 meters. This actually adds up, potentially making this jutsu a long-range technique. Keep that in mind."

"If you understand what I mean, finish off my clone who defended herself earlier."

The clone moved to long range.

(Doton/Raiton: Denki Iwabashira) - Earth/Lightning Release: Electric Rock Pillar
Rank: B
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Range: Short - Mid (Short for electric bolts)
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user will make a set of four hand seals and then will place their hand on the ground to create a pillar of earth to rise up from the ground. This pillar is then given a electrical charge that causes electric bolts to be emitted from the pillar up to short range from the pillar, shocking any targets in the vicinity.

"Afterward, channel your Doton chakra and create two large rock cubes that erupt from the ground, forming them with your shape manipulation. Note, this technique is one you have to keep your focus on, since they float around you. They can defend from incoming attacks by you directing them to block jutsus. They can also be flung at an enemy with high speeds. Also note that this technique has a great range."

"My next clone is going to throw a few shurikens at you. I want you to block them with the rock cubes and then fling them at her, finishing her off."

Taking a few shuriken from her pouches a second clone throws them at Carl, aimed directly at his chest.

(Doton: Ukiwagan no Jutsu) - Earth Release: Floating Ring Rock Technique
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user focuses his chakra and channels into the earth to create 2 large floating rock cubes 2 meters squared. The cubes rotate around the user to either defend him from incoming attacks (he needs to direct them using hand movements towards the attack and each cube has a C-Rank strength) or, through using the momentum created by the rotation, be flung at the enemy with incredible speed.

"And for the last one, weave the Ram, Dog, and Rat handseals in sequence. Place your hand on the ground and channel Doton chakra through it, forming a circular arena that imprisons your target. For this exercise, you can trap me. The arena is big enough so that if you'd want, you could trap yourself AND I. What would be the advantages of that?"

"This prison is dispersed after taking any damage above C-rank."

(Doton: Tetsu Keimusho no Jutsu) - Earth Release: Iron Prison Technique
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: After first performing the required hand seals Ram → Dog → Rat the user then places their hand on the ground. This causes a circular arena to surround the target, spanning 15 meters around him and being 4 meters high. The floor, the walls and the ceiling are all chakra reenforced and the user can also lock himself inside if he so pleases. If these prison receives any damage above C-Rank, they disappear in a puff of smoke.

Joker · Aug 21, 2014

An alternate dimension, wow, what the hell are we? Rabbit Goddesses? Thirty-two year old men with blessed eyes, who can warp shit with a look? The manga is totally getting out of hand. Never mind that, Carl began to focus his chakra onto the surface of his palm, perform four hand seals, bend down, and slam them the grass. Erupting from the ground like a horde of zombies, the pillar of Earth appears about, let's say, ten meters away. Now, clapping his hands, still in the squating position, a flurry electrical bolts shoot from one of it's rigid corners, striking the clone in the upper chest, lower left thigh, right shoulder, and center throat. A bit brutal, but since it was a clone, I guess it was an exception.

Hopping backwards then landing on the heels of his feet, Carl inserts his chakra into the ground, then two lumps of rough, rigid, and overall busted chunks rock levitate infront of him. Extending and clenching both of his hands in their direction, the rocks begin to transform into cleanly cut, perfectly shaped cubes. Aigis had previously thrown kunai at his chest, but moving his hand forward and a little to the left, he was able to use the side of the cube to block each of the dangerously sharp weapons. "Try harder!", he snorts in a mocking tone. Thrusting both hands infront of him, he directs each of the rocks to lunge themselves at the awestruck clone, one heading for the legs, the other to the upper body. And splat, poof, gone, just like that, Aigis' clone dispersed with a quickness.

"Arena making? Holy crap, this is like Game of Thrones!", Game of Thrones? What the hell was that? Do they even have HBO in this place? Laughing to himself obliviously, he takes his hands and makes chest-level handseals, [Ram → Dog → Rat], then slams his left hand on the ground. With a large erupting noise, walls shoot from underneath, towering about fifteen meters high, now with a forming ceiling materializing before there eyes. "Wooow", he says in awe, as if he didn't make it himself.

Recovering from his self caused fangasm, he turns to the original with a weird smile on his face.

"Well for starters, I could crash the place on both of us, using that rock dislodge thingy. Then, you'll have nowhere to run, so it'll be easier to use techniques fit for the indoors."

Souji · Aug 25, 2014

(That's a really nice Ace avatar ;-; )

Game of Thrones? What the hell was that? Aigis had a momentary look of confusion.

Anyway...

"Trapping an opponent and yourself constrains each of you to YOUR terms, and as long as you can control the battlefield, you'll easily gain the upper hand."

"Last two of the B-ranks. For the first one, weave the Rabbit, Boar, Rat, Horse, and Tiger. By channeling your Doton chakra at your target's feet, you can cause the ground to erupt upward or downward, depending on your desire."

"Essentially, this is a weaker version of the Moving Earth Core, although it can form certain natural formations the Earth Core can't."

( Doton: Jimen Bunretsu no Jutsu ) - Earth Release: Ground Splitting Technique
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short – Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: After forming the necessary hand seals Rabbit → Boar → Rat → Horse → Tiger , the user slams their hands into the ground which causes the earth to erupt upwards or downwards below their target's feet. This technique can also effectively create barricades by creating large trenches or linear elevations that would take quite some time for a regular person to surmount.

"And the final B-rank has you creating three large rocks in front with your Doton chakra. These three rocks can then be controlled to attack your opponent-my clone, once again, from different angles, and they all come together to squash whatever's in between them. Once the three rocks are secure, small, sharp segments will erupt from the rocks and pierce and crush whatever's in there."

The Shadow Clone of Aigis sits on a lawn chair, realizing that she too, must die. She seemed resigned as she started reading something...

( Doton: Shōnyūseki ) - Earth Release: Stalactite
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage poinnts: 40
Description: The user manipulates their chakra creating three huge rocks infront of them. The user will then unleash the three huge rocks coming from three different angles from infront of the enemy to smash into each other causing segements to start protruding from the collision and damaging the opponent.

(B-rank Earth is a freakin' nightmare. We're done with it ;-; )

Joker · Aug 26, 2014

We're almost done, woot!

Sniling then bringing his hands up to about, let's say chest level, Carl weaves five handseals, [Rabbit → Boar → Rat → Horse → Tiger], then slams his left hand on the moist grass. Now focusing his chakra infront, and below Aigis' feet, he brings the Earth underneath her, upward in a way that it looks as if she's standing on some sort od kick-stand for public announcements.

Next, Carl snaps his fingers while emitting his chakra outward, so three large rocks appear from thin air, LIKE MAGIC! With those three rocks, he flicks his fingers in the direction of the right one, blowing it to the right side of the clone, while repeating the process for the left one, lunging that one on the opposite side aswell. The rock in the center peacefully stays unmoved or disturbed, until Carl comes in and performs a kicking motion, knocking it back to the center. All three rocks eventually close in and squash the poor, loyal clone like a fly, except, a fly would attempt to dodge.

"That looks like it hurts.."

Souji · Sep 1, 2014

(Apologies once again)

"A-ranks. These earth techniques are even more powerful and versatile. Treat them with the respect they deserve. The first one is like the Doryuheki, except you channel far more Doton chakra from a pre-existing earth source and form MULTIPLE layered walls that act as a far more powerful defense than the B-rank version. A major disadvantage here is that you can't create it by spitting mud from your mouth like the parent technique."

Suddenly, a hundred explosive kunais are shot towards Carl out of nowhere! o_o"

... what kind of game was this?

( Doton: Tajū Doryūheki ) - Earth Release: Multiple Mudwall Technique
Rank: A
Type: Supplementary, Defence
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: N/A
Description: Like the parent technique, it creates a reinforced wall of earth to be used as a defensive mechanism. However, the technique works in a different manner. Using a pre-existing source of earth, it allows the user to create multiple walls of earth, further fortifying their defense instead of forming a single wall, by slamming his hands on the ground.

Aigis lays out a scroll on the ground in front of Carl afterwards.

"This second technique is relatively complex. I want you to weave the Boar, Monkey, Bird, Monkey and Ram handseals in that order. Knead your Doton chakra and slam it onto the scroll I've laid out in front of you. By combining a Summoning Jutsu and Earth Release, a HUGE amount of Earth is summoned from the scroll, and based on how you visualize and apply shape manipulation, this Earth can quickly create any form of Natural formation, like gorges, canyons, mountains, or any type of earth construct you can imagine. It's amazing for suddenly altering the battlefield to your advantage, but if you're defeated or killed, the Earth reverts back to its original state."

"Create a natural formation of your choice. I'm surprised this jutsu isn't used more often, honestly."'

(Doton: Uitenpen) - Earth Style: Wheel Of Fortune
Rank: A
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 30
Damage Points: N/A
Descripton: The user will bite his thumb and perform the Boar → Monkey → Bird → Monkey → Ram hand seals, slamming their hand into a scroll on the ground. This technique is a combination of the Summoning Technique and an Earth Release technique. The user summons a large amount of rock from a giant canyon which, during the process of being summoned through this technique, he shapes into a design he outlined previously in a scroll. This allows the user to change the topography of the map and create any earthen feature he needs from pillars to gorges, canyons, mountains or simply plains. If the user wants to or is defeated, the alteration ends as any summon eventually does. Additionally he can use (Doton: Dimenshon Fuudo Shihai) - Earth Release: Dimension Topography Control at any point to change the design and alter the summoned terrain.
Note: can only be used once per battle

"After summoning the Earth with Wheel of Fortune, you'll perform the Boar and Monkey handseals and slam your hand and applying advanced shape and nature manipulation. You can change the design of the original jutsu as a result. So, for example, if you create a mountain with Wheel of Fortune, you can use this jutsu to turn it into a canyon. Fast and pretty handy."

"For some reason, I really like these jutsus. Change the earth you created earlier into something different, if you'd please."

(Doton: Dimenshon Fuudo Shihai) - Earth Release: Dimension Topography Control
Rank: A
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage Points: N/A
Description:This jutsu is used after Earth Style: Wheel of Fortune. The user will do the Boar → Monkey hand seals, slamming his hand on the ground and focusing his earth chakra. As he does this, he can change the design of the original technique. He can do this 3 times per battle.

Joker · Sep 1, 2014

You don't need to apologize, you're perfectly fine

Nodding, and suddenly turning to hundreds of kunai heading his way, Carl stands there dumbfounded. Where the hell did they come from? Who threw them? Did it really matter though? Eitherway, he had to block them to move on. Smiling then focusing his chakra within both of his palms, Carl bends his knees, then arches his back and smacks the ground's mildly warm surface. In doing so, multiple walls of Earth appear before him, one on his left, the center, and the right, blocking all the possible entries the kunai once had to skewer him. "Not bad, right? I think i'm getting pretty good at this!"

"Alrighty", he playfully says as he walks slowly towards the scroll. Examining it for a moment, then weaving the [Boar → Monkey → Bird → Monkey → Ram] handseals, he slams his right hand in it's center. Suddenly, a large puff of smokes appears throughout the training grounds, and with it, giant masses of Earth. Due to imagining what he wanted a split second before the rocks appeared, a great canyon to his left formed with rigid edges, a smooth basin, and large rock formations on it's side, almost resembling the one in Nevada, but it's fueled with Carl's chakra, to the littlest detail. Hm, that could come in handy!

Bending down again, and quickly forming the [Boar → Monkey] seals, Carl taps his hands on a large rock formation beside him, one that came from the canyon itself, and manipulates the whole construct to go from a canyon, to a large, circular hole in the ground, without the actually hole. Kind of like a bowl of sorts.

Souji · Sep 6, 2014

(I'm going to apologize again, and you can't do nuthin' 'bout it ;-; )

"Manipulate Doton chakra in your mouth and spit it out as stones. By using shape transformation, these stones will form a stone golem that can help you in battle. It's about the size of a human if not a little taller and bulkier. I believe you control him using your chakra, or he can attack on his own. He can do things like crush and smash opponents with his strength, or bite and tear at things, even earth structures."

(Doton: Iwa no Gōremu) – Earth Release: Stone Golem
Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60
Description: The user expels a large creature composed of stone from his mouth. The rock golem has a fair amount of stamina and brute strength, being able to bite and tear off flesh with its mouth and hands respectively. If used from above the target then the user can use the earth golem to drop down onto the opponent like a bomb and crush them. The golem can also devour earth structures and other enemy attacks, biting and chewing on it.

"Second jutsu is swamp of the underworld, one of the most used and useful techniques we learn in the standard lists. By weaving the Boar and Tiger handseals, you apply an advanced form of manipulation to change the ground in front of you into a deep mud pit that's non-flammable. You can determine its size based on how much chakra you input into it. Fast, effective, and lethal if not countered."

"Make one, but just make sure to aim it away from us."

(Doton: Yomi Numa) - Earth Style: Swamp of the Underworld
Rank: A
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short/Long
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user will first perform Boar → Tiger and then by changing the surface of an object beneath an enemy into mud and creating a non flammable swamp, the user can sink his enemy into the mud. The adhesive, chakra-infused mud ensnares the enemy's body, making it almost impossible to recover one's strength and escape from the swamp. The size and depth of the created swamp depends on the user's skill and the amount of chakra used, but if the user is an expert in this technique, it will always be possible to make a fair-sized swamp which is extremely effective against a great number of enemies or when having to face gigantic creatures.

"Last technique in this set. Form the Dog, Ram, and Boar handseals, and force a small wall of earth to rise up from the ground in front of you. On the surface of the wall, a mudslide will form that's directed towards an enemy. Quite straightforward."

(Doton: Dosenki) - Earth Release: Mudslide Technique
Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60
Description: After performing a sequence of three hand seals Dog → Ram → Boar the user then creates a small wall of earth to rise up from the ground infront of them and cause a mud slide to form from the wall and directs it towards the enemy target/s to try engulf them.

Joker · Sep 6, 2014

Keep on Souji, i'll shank ya

Carl smiles then throws his tongue on the roof of his mouth, and makes multiple clicking noises. This goes to show, he's compressing the energy he had just directed into his mouth. On the final click, spits out a bundle of malformed rocks about, three feet away. The rocks begin to tremble as they levitate and combine together to create a single rock golem, about three feet taller than himself. The golem stands tall and looks at it's surroundings with a hint of curiousity. Afterwards, it immidately jumps behind Carl for protective purposes, almost as a mother watching her young.

"Coooool!"

Next, he looks at the small distance between himself, and Aigis. Performing the boar and tiger seals, he immidately slaps his left hand on the ground, emitting energy to change the landscape on a minor scale. The grass begins to sink into itself as the dirt turns into a liquid mud substance. Bam, a two feet circle of mud was now infront of both of them, but due to it's intentional size, it remained harmless.

[Dog → Ram → Boar], were the seals Carl quickly pulled off, before clapping both hands. A small wall of hardened Earth and rocks rose from the ground, a foot before the grass would lead to the small swamp. From the wall, a avalanche of mud poured into the swamp expanding it's size just a bit, but nothing harmful. Jumping on the golem who walks around the structure and murky pool, Carl rests on it's shoulder and cups his mouth with both hands.

"This move always confused me. How would I counter the swamp if it's being used against me?"

Souji · Sep 10, 2014

(I'm sorry for the late rep- *gets shanked*) ;-;

"Countering the Swamp isn't so difficult. You would want to use a large scale lightning technique to try and stop the formation of the swamp, or try and use other earth techniques to gain a solid footing so you don't sink into it. For example, you could use the Stone Golem you just learned as a stepping-stone of sorts, and allow him to throw you out of the swamp's range. That's risky, though. Otherwise, you could also use Suiton to wash away the mud, but keep in mind it would need to be S-rank or higher to have any real cancellation effect. If you REALLY need to, just interrupt the formation of the swamp while they're weaving handseals. But that's a dirty trick, in my opinion."

Aigis exhaled, having said that in a breath and a half ._.

"Next. Channel your Doton chakra through the Earth in front of you to turn it from solid ground to a sand/mud like texture, forming a landslide that races towards your target like a 'wave' of Earth. Nothing much else to say here."

She moves out of the way, so she doesn't get caught in it. Poor trees in front of them probably wouldn't fare too well, though.

(Doton: Dochūbaku) - Earth Release: Landslide Technique
Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60
Description: The user will manipulate their chakra to create the earth infront of them to turn to a lose like quality by slamming his hands on the ground to create a landslide that is directed towards the enemy target in the form of a wave of earth.

"Second jutsu is one I like to use a lot. Slam your hands onto the ground and allow a section of earth with you on it to rise upward or downward, depending on your need. This is a good counter to the swamp if you raise the ground, because it provides solid footing that would otherwise not be possible. It's a great supplementary jutsu and fast enough that it's incredibly useful as well."

(Doton: Chidōkaku) - Earth Release: Moving Earth Core
Rank: A
Type: Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: N/A
Description: The user slams his hands on the ground and lowers or raises the ground in the surrounding area at high speeds, allowing them to create giant holes in the ground or avoid attacks. The size of the affected area as well as the depths that it is lowered to is up to the user and rasing earth can be done up to 20 meters tall creating a small cliff or they can create trenches that can be as deep as 20 meters. Other than being moved below ground relative to the surrounding surface the terrain is not altered, plant life and people retaining their same positions.

After that was done, a HUGE spider (like seriously, summon-size) appears out of nowhere. Aigis turns pale as her mouth hangs open with sheer horror.

Suddenly, she squeals much like a little girl, and runs behind Carl and hides behind him, trembling and holding onto him.

"EEEEEEEK!! Kill it, kill it!! Use your Doton chakra to force pillars of rock to rise from the ground and impale that damn... monster!!"

(Doton: Kujo Joushou Iwa Chuuseki) - Earth Release: Destructive Rising Rock Pillars
Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Mid-Long
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60
Description: This jutsu causes gigantic pillars of rock to forcefully emerge from the ground. This is a even greater scaled Earth Release: Rising Spikes and is large enough to impale a summoning technique.

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