(Namikazeron) – Theory of Waves and Wind
Type: Fuuintaijutsu
Background:
Namikazeron has its root in its namesake, Namikaze Minato, though the famed Sealing Master and Fourth Fire Shadow had no part in its creation as the style was created after his death.
Namikazeron began as a humble, philosophical movement among intellectuals that advocated experimental Sealing Techniques. Namikaze had displayed unmatched knowledge of seals when he layered two ‘Four Symbols Seals’ to create the ‘Eight Trigrams’ Sealing Style and many groups sought to take the new concept of ‘layered seals’ further. The resulting wave of experimental seals added a whole new dimension to the art of Fūinjutsu.
The Kanji (which defines the central purpose of most seals) was discovered to hold the potential to be used independently of formulae as long as the given purpose was simple enough. Formulae (which deal with the lesser workings of most seals) were similarly proven able to exist and function independently of Kanji, as long as the given specifications were without a central purpose.
The experiments grew progressively more obscure (and dangerous) as time went on and soon a minor faction of the movement moved to implement a series of safety-measures to be used by the movement as a whole. The goal was to minimize the chance of injuries caused by destabilizing and overloading seals and the most effective measure, much to the surprise of the faction, was discovered to be calligraphy.
Over the years Namikazeron has become more than just a movement. The contributions of the Sealing Sage, Axle, created a new, battle-oriented branch of the movement which is still used to this day.
Description on the Abilities and Inner Workings of the Style:
The fundamental principle of Namikazeron is the separation of formulae and Kanji in Fūinjutsu and the combinatory usage of the two, both in and outside of combat. The difference between said concept and normal Fūinjutsu can be compared to a Yin-Yang Master’s simultaneous usage of two elemental natures and a Kekkei Genkai-wielding Ninja’s inherited ability to combine two elemental natures. Where normal Fūinjutsu always includes both formulae and Kanji, Namikazerian Fūinjutsu can use either concept separately or blend them in a multitude of ways.
There are two ‘Columns’ to this, known as the ’Formula Whip’ (Shiki Muchi) and ‘Layered Characters’ (Sōjō Kanji) respectively.
The purpose of formulae in Namikazerian Fūinjutsu is to act as a medium for the creation of Kanji. In regular Fūinjutsu formulae are a mysterious phenomenon. As observed in the fight between Sasuke Uchiha and Shimura Danzō formulae created in mid-air as part of the ‘Summoning Technique’ remained unaffected by the lack of solid mass beneath them and formed in a perfectly flat pattern. Similarly, formulae have been observed to form in gravity-defying designs and even move, as seen with the sealing formula of the Flying Thunder God Technique. Namikazeron takes advantage of these features to remain unaffected and unchanged by environmental factors and uses them to create what is known as the First Column of Namikazerian Fūinjutsu; the Shiki Muchi (Formula Whip).
Shiki Muchi is not an Inton technique, thought the two categories are conceptually alike. As observed by the Second Mizukage Inton is a broad term and the concept of ‘creating forms out of nothingness’ is also fundamentally linked to illusionary techniques. Just like Genjutsu however, Shiki Muchi does not require Yin-Yang training to utilize.
The ‘Formula Whip’ is a self-sustaining, redundant circuit of chakra that assumes the shape of ever-changing black threads. The circuit always originates from the user's hands. Being a massless phenomenon, to the extent that chakra is massless, and simply a manifestation of the user’s chakra it is safe to say that it has virtually no limitations within fields such as speed and reach. The user is able to freely create and manipulate the Formula Whips. However, the whips cannot pass through ranked physical obstructions and forms of energy - unless this is explicitly described in a technique - without the circuit being broken, thus causing them to disappear.
The purpose of Kanji in Namikazerian Fūinjutsu is to act as extensions of the Shiki Muchi. Through miniscule changes in the chakra inside the circuit the Sōjō Kanji-concept changes the shape of individual parts of the Formula Whip into Kanji that, in turn, shapes its required formulae from the surrounding area of the Whip. Multiple identical Kanji can be created simultaneously through the use of the Shiki Muchi’s properties as a circuit. Similarly, Kanji can be created outside the user’s field of visions through the implementation of the calligraphy-safeguard, which is a vital part of Namikazeron as a field of study.
One of the most important features of Sōjō Kanji is the ‘thickness’ associated with it. Like the name implies the products of the Second Column are ‘layered’, in the sense that the created Kanji are based so thoroughly on the Formula Whip that tags become obsolete. In this sense the Formula Whip and Sōjō Kanji act as extensions of the user's physical self. Naturally this restricts the effectiveness of seals that require a continuous contact with its target(s).
Namikazeron shares its close-quarter-combat aspects with other styles, such as Whip Arts, in the sense that the Formula Whips are meant to act as extensions of the user's body. Like the Third Raikage's Hell Stab technique Namikazeron acts as a medium of extending destruction that increases the user's immediate capabilities in combat situations that call for a Taijutsu-inspired counter-attack strengthened by chakra-requiring techniques. In general, an experienced practitioner of Namikazeron will use the abilities of the style to engage in combat with whips that use explosive tags tactically to inflict damage.
Example Techniques:
(Namikazeron

Bakushin) – Theory of Waves and Wind

Ground Zero
Additional effects and Restrictions:
-Seals that aren’t technique-related, such as non-ranked explosive tags, can be created freely, though using these in an offensive or defensive fashion costs a move.
-Due to Formula Whips operating as closed circuits of chakra the total chakra output needed for techniques based on Namikazerian Fūinjutsu is halved if specialized in.