[CC] Wuji Dao

[Mudo]

Question 1: while nothing is set in stone (I'd likely ask the other mods their opinion) I'd say in this scenario the B-rank version of this technique would take hold. By default we need at least one hand seal for the A-ranked version and thus when we do so we activate our technique, just at a particular level. The user could use B-ranked close range if they wanted. What I'm getting at is, by removing yourself from the proximity of close range, you're still in range for the weaker. You haven't expelled the chakra from the technique you just moved into a range where the affects would be weaker. I'd personally say that in this case you'd still be under the affects of the technique if the opponent moved mid-range.

Question 2: I would say no, the technique wouldn't remain, mainly because the condition for S-rank is physical contact and not necessarily a hand seal. By removing the medium of casting, you remove the means of affect. So, while the previous scenario would be as I described it, the S-rank usage would not.

Question 3: I'll give you a hint on this one. What did we discuss about Taijin's scope? Everything regarding our existence is known to us. We can detect anything that is connected or is a part of our existence. So, the conditions in the Upper Dantian portion of this technique says that they must remove our sensory perception to break this technique. Is this possible?

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Reborn weakened the hold on him to B-rank, "Tap into your upper dantian, focus internally. You know where my chakra is and you know how it's affecting you, get rid of it."

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Question 4: We used the middle dantian to erase chakra within you like with genjutsu. In character I'm telling you to use your upper dantian to erase the chakra of my upper dantian. However, can you achieve the same results of erasing the chakra of another Hayabusa's upper dantian chakra within you with the middle dantian?

Question 5: I lowered my chakra down to B-rank so that you can use A-rank and above chakra. Had I maintained A-rank, you'd be incapable of conjuring chakra enough to do what I was asking you. Now, you can use A-rank and below chakra only. What level of chakra do you need at a minimum to break hold of my technique at its current level?

I see. So conversely, if the opposite were to occur and they were to move into a closer range where a higher level variant of the technique were to take effect, the effect would get stronger?

Q3: I get it (I think). Because we've inserted our chakra within them, so long as our chakra remains they will always be within our perception; this is achieved as a result of Taijin.

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Corvo focuses on his upper dantian and pinpoints the foreign chakra that is affecting him. He could feel its effects lessen, and proceeded to expel the chakra by applying the appropriate level of strength required to lift it.

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Q4: Going by the explanation you made a while back regarding the interaction between the three dantian (or lack thereof) I would say no. The three dantian all affect different planes of existence, so effects of the upper wouldn't be capable of interacting with the effects of the middle dantian (unless I'm mistaken and this concept only applies to the external component of the dantian).

Q5: S-rank. Which would leave me with the option of having to break out of range to restore my strength.

 

[Reborn]

1) I'm not sure, though based on the logic I used it would make sense. All of this will either be confirmed or denied upon questioning LoK and the other mods

2) Bingo, so the moment we use this technique and it is successful, they could remove all five of our senses somehow, however, because our essence is within them, we would still sense them.

3) You are correct, the three dantian would not be able to effect one another. You'd need to use the same dantian or all three to be effective against a specific dantian.

4) Remember rules of engagement. I'm only using B-rank so you'd need B-rank chakra to combat it. The wording on my part was precarious, look at the results of using the upper dantian. If I used A-ranked you'd be incapable of using A-ranked and above techniques thus meaning you'd only be able to use B-rank which would not be enough.

I believe that's essentially it, do you have anymore questions on your end?

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Reborn yawned as he saw his comrade release the technique, "I think that's good for now. Using the external component of this technique is a lot easier, it's like using genjutsu, all you need to do is push your chakra into your opponent. However, unlike genjutsu you don't need to create any sensory manipulation. You can manage that much on your own I hope. Hummmm, that actually gives me a good idea for a genjutsu that uses the upper dantian...I digress, let's go get some dinner, on you pal"

 

[Mudo]

1) I'm not sure, though based on the logic I used it would make sense. All of this will either be confirmed or denied upon questioning LoK and the other mods

2) Bingo, so the moment we use this technique and it is successful, they could remove all five of our senses somehow, however, because our essence is within them, we would still sense them.

3) You are correct, the three dantian would not be able to effect one another. You'd need to use the same dantian or all three to be effective against a specific dantian.

4) Remember rules of engagement. I'm only using B-rank so you'd need B-rank chakra to combat it. The wording on my part was precarious, look at the results of using the upper dantian. If I used A-ranked you'd be incapable of using A-ranked and above techniques thus meaning you'd only be able to use B-rank which would not be enough.

I believe that's essentially it, do you have anymore questions on your end?

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Reborn yawned as he saw his comrade release the technique, "I think that's good for now. Using the external component of this technique is a lot easier, it's like using genjutsu, all you need to do is push your chakra into your opponent. However, unlike genjutsu you don't need to create any sensory manipulation. You can manage that much on your own I hope. Hummmm, that actually gives me a good idea for a genjutsu that uses the upper dantian...I digress, let's go get some dinner, on you pal"

No further questions.

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Corvo felt a sense of relief that his training had finally concluded; for now. He would continue to practice the teachings instilled in him prior to his departure from the village set for three months from now. He rolled his eyes as Rin so graciously passed the burden of the dinner bill onto him.

"Yeah, yeah. Saw that one coming. You're paying next time."

 

[Reborn]

No further questions.

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Corvo felt a sense of relief that his training had finally concluded; for now. He would continue to practice the teachings instilled in him prior to his departure from the village set for three months from now. He rolled his eyes as Rin so graciously passed the burden of the dinner bill onto him.

"Yeah, yeah. Saw that one coming. You're paying next time."

"Of course." Rin lied

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So regarding the question about the upper dantian application, the technique would end indefinitely if the victim escapes the range of the initial rank used. We'll continue in this thread with future clan jutsu if they're ever checked.

 

[Reborn]

Timeskip (couple weeks/months idk)

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Reborn had traveled a fair distance outside the village too a location he frequented as a child with his friends. The thicket of trees and bushes had concealed a rather large encampment with a deep river underneath a shallow cliff. Overlooking the river on the cliff was a large, flat, boulder. Reborn laid down on his side while he waited for his friend whom he sent for shortly after leaving the village.

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I'll give you a choice of which you'd rather learn first; Hayabusa Kobudo or Five Agents.

 

[Mudo]

Timeskip (couple weeks/months idk)

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Reborn had traveled a fair distance outside the village too a location he frequented as a child with his friends. The thicket of trees and bushes had concealed a rather large encampment with a deep river underneath a shallow cliff. Overlooking the river on the cliff was a large, flat, boulder. Reborn laid down on his side while he waited for his friend whom he sent for shortly after leaving the village.

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I'll give you a choice of which you'd rather learn first; Hayabusa Kobudo or Five Agents.

I'll take Hayabusa Kobudo for 500.

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Corvo approached the familiar landscape and waved at Rin from a distance, stopping at an earshot away. He looks at the river briefly before facing him again, gesturing toward it. "Seemed a lot bigger when we were kids, huh?"

 

[Reborn]

"We were a lot shorter back then." Rin said. "Make a short joke and I'll take a literal foot off of you." Rin said preemptively.

"We're going to do some Kobudo training today. We learned the basics as kids but, what they didn't teach us was the actual kumite (fighting styles), kata (forms), or bunkai (applications); the latter two, of course make up the former. Found out that that after the renegade Hayabusa from my father's generation defected shortly after Jo's death, my dad put a ban on teaching core Kobudo except to the most trusted members. I understand my father's concerns which is why I would typically keep the higher kobudo fighting styles off limits to Yubokumon sect members. Though I despise mass discrimination. Nevertheless, none of this really applies to you since you're my best friend. So, with that little context out of the way we'll begin...

Oh, one more thing, each member of my ancestral line starting from Hayate Hayabusa has a signature fighting style that they've contributed to core styles of Kobudo. Myself included, that makes 4 forms overall. Those who have completed training in at least 3 of these forms will be capable of making their own unique fighting style. I just wanted you to keep that in mind for later.

Now, we're going to go in the order of kata, bunkai, then kumite. The first kata I'm going to teach you is one of my own creation that I've named Mudo (No Way)."

Reborn walked toward one of the trees and and made two spear hands. He used his lower dantian application of Wuji Dao to create an external coating around his hands. He then jabbed both spears into the tree, creating a puncture pattern that erased a portion of it. He then created a leopard's palm and strike the tree, followed by a single knuckle punch, two knuckle punch, and vertical fist.

"This form is incredibly simple. All you do is use the external component of the lower dantian to coat your hands and feet and perform any number of strikes or movements with them. Combine any and all taijutsu you know with the wrapping of the lower dantian around your body. Progressively add more chakra to more parts of your body and work on adding more techniques. Go practice on some trees, don't use too much chakra, keep it at C-rank for now. Come back when you've gone full body."

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Question 1: This is simply lower dantian external application surrounding your body. This is good for both offense and defense against physical targets and other opponents. There is, however, a flaw in this and that is there is a part of the body that remains vulnerable/that you cannot coat effectively if you're trying to use grounded taijutsu (that should be your biggest hint), what is the vulnerable spot?

 

[Mudo]

"We were a lot shorter back then." Rin said. "Make a short joke and I'll take a literal foot off of you." Rin said preemptively.

"We're going to do some Kobudo training today. We learned the basics as kids but, what they didn't teach us was the actual kumite (fighting styles), kata (forms), or bunkai (applications); the latter two, of course make up the former. Found out that that after the renegade Hayabusa from my father's generation defected shortly after Jo's death, my dad put a ban on teaching core Kobudo except to the most trusted members. I understand my father's concerns which is why I would typically keep the higher kobudo fighting styles off limits to Yubokumon sect members. Though I despise mass discrimination. Nevertheless, none of this really applies to you since you're my best friend. So, with that little context out of the way we'll begin...

Oh, one more thing, each member of my ancestral line starting from Hayate Hayabusa has a signature fighting style that they've contributed to core styles of Kobudo. Myself included, that makes 4 forms overall. Those who have completed training in at least 3 of these forms will be capable of making their own unique fighting style. I just wanted you to keep that in mind for later.

Now, we're going to go in the order of kata, bunkai, then kumite. The first kata I'm going to teach you is one of my own creation that I've named Mudo (No Way)."

Reborn walked toward one of the trees and and made two spear hands. He used his lower dantian application of Wuji Dao to create an external coating around his hands. He then jabbed both spears into the tree, creating a puncture pattern that erased a portion of it. He then created a leopard's palm and strike the tree, followed by a single knuckle punch, two knuckle punch, and vertical fist.

"This form is incredibly simple. All you do is use the external component of the lower dantian to coat your hands and feet and perform any number of strikes or movements with them. Combine any and all taijutsu you know with the wrapping of the lower dantian around your body. Progressively add more chakra to more parts of your body and work on adding more techniques. Go practice on some trees, don't use too much chakra, keep it at C-rank for now. Come back when you've gone full body."

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Question 1: This is simply lower dantian external application surrounding your body. This is good for both offense and defense against physical targets and other opponents. There is, however, a flaw in this and that is there is a part of the body that remains vulnerable/that you cannot coat effectively if you're trying to use grounded taijutsu (that should be your biggest hint), what is the vulnerable spot?

As instructed, Corvo approaches a set of trees and assumes a low horse stance, bringing his arms forward, while manifesting the lower dantian in his right leg and left knee. He performs a high kick that strikes at the tree and erases a portion of its right side, and follows through with a flying left knee strike that erases the tree further, using the momentum from the knee thrust to push the remains of the tree away from him as it falls with his left palm. Progressively, he continues to employ the same concept with a longer series of combinations, until he's reached a point where a full body coat of the dantian becomes comfortable.​

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The portion of the body that is touching the ground while performing any grounded techniques will not be surrounded by the external component.

 

[Reborn]

As instructed, Corvo approaches a set of trees and assumes a low horse stance, bringing his arms forward, while manifesting the lower dantian in his right leg and left knee. He performs a high kick that strikes at the tree and erases a portion of its right side, and follows through with a flying left knee strike that erases the tree further, using the momentum from the knee thrust to push the remains of the tree away from him as it falls with his left palm. Progressively, he continues to employ the same concept with a longer series of combinations, until he's reached a point where a full body coat of the dantian becomes comfortable.​

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The portion of the body that is touching the ground while performing any grounded techniques will not be surrounded by the external component.

Correct, so typically the bottom of your feet if your standing still or running. If you do anything that requires a grounded position you're going to need to make sure you're not using this technique on the part of the body that is establishing the foundation.

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"Not bad, now we're going to go into the bunkai." Rin said. "There are a few ways we can look at the applications. Basic taijutsu is the most common application of this, as we've gone through. You performed multiple taijutsu techniques against a tree. However, that's purely fundamental.

Now, I don't think we can technically call this nin-taijutsu, but for the sake of argument we will. Because this technique is so versatile as a ninjutsu technique, we have tai applications. We can create extra limbs to help us fight, similar to how Jinchuuriki. We can extend our chakra around weapons, etc. Try some of these applications." Rin creates four clones around his friend and sends them to attack him.

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[Mudo]

Correct, so typically the bottom of your feet if your standing still or running. If you do anything that requires a grounded position you're going to need to make sure you're not using this technique on the part of the body that is establishing the foundation.

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"Not bad, now we're going to go into the bunkai." Rin said. "There are a few ways we can look at the applications. Basic taijutsu is the most common application of this, as we've gone through. You performed multiple taijutsu techniques against a tree. However, that's purely fundamental.

Now, I don't think we can technically call this nin-taijutsu, but for the sake of argument we will. Because this technique is so versatile as a ninjutsu technique, we have tai applications. We can create extra limbs to help us fight, similar to how Jinchuuriki. We can extend our chakra around weapons, etc. Try some of these applications." Rin creates four clones around his friend and sends them to attack him.

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Intent on mastering the advanced applications of the technique, Corvo wraps the lower dantian around his body, creating two extra arms that protrude from his back while unsheathing his sword, extending the application so that it covers the weapon in full. With the four targets approaching, he performs a sweeping horizontal slash with the sword, manipulating the dantian to extend the reach of the blade and slice through the four clones' abdominal region, erasing the portions that made contact with the ethereal weapon. Simultaneously to the slash, he executes a counter-clockwise rotation, using one of the extra limbs from his back to deliver a spinning back-fist strike to the rightmost clone; the other arm, meanwhile, would reach into Corvo's pouch and retrieve three kunai that become enveloped with the lower dantian as well, launching it at the three remaining clones in one swift, fluid motion.​

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Regarding the chakra being able to envelop weapons, how would this work against projectile based ones? Will they remain wrapped in the application after throwing them like I described, or do the weapons have to remain in contact with our bodies to keep them coated?

 

[Reborn]

To your question, I would like to clarify that when you use any of the psueudo nin-tai applications, you are using the external component of this technique; this includes applications with weapons. Unlike weapons, however, you can physically touch the voids without consequence. Since the idea of "internal v external" with this technique is internal = self afflicting and external = non-self afflicting anything not a part of your body would be effected. So when applying Wuji Dao to weapons, you are not actually enveloping the weapon with your chakra but a small space around your weapon so that anything within, is safe. Any sort of weapon or entity not part of your being would require this nuance.

So, in short, since I previously explained that these voids can move, it is possible to couple this technique with projectiles. However, you will need to make sure you explicitly mention that you're not enveloping the actual weapon in chakra but the area around it.

Onto your application in your example. Remember that the more you try to accomplish with a jutsu the weaker the individual parts are. Creating two arms and a sword with B-rank level is the same as creating 3 D-rank additions. Not to mention you also have chakra circulating around your entire body. Remember that the extent of the damage for Wuji Dao is dependent on the rank, so those additional limbs and sword only amount to relatively shallow scratches. You're not actually enhancing your blade's cutting ability since the blade itself never makes it to the victim per the caveat I explained above. The point of using this on a bladed weapon or any weapon at that, is to increase the damage you could deal if you were only using that weapon. If your sword can be stopped by armor and you want to bypass that, you'd use a level of jutsu that could easily slice through it. Just keep that in mind.

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The four clones were grazed slightly by the sword in their stomach. The level of damage wasn't enough to cause them to disperse. They were composed enough to avoid the remaining oncoming attacks of Corvo, however, it did not appear to be needed.

Corvo used on of the additional limbs to attack the clone closest to his right. The clone put his guard up and protected himself with an external usage of the lower dantian, canceling out the strike before backing away.

As for the other limb created by Corvo, it reached down to his pouch, causing it to disappear along with some of the weapons within before Corvo realized that he couldn't actually use the hands to grab onto things.

Rin scratched his head, "I assume you realize by now you can't do everything like normal with those extra pair of hands...Maybe try thinking about your applications a bit more."

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(Hayabusa Kobudo: Kumite) Hayabusa Martial Way: Fighting
Type: Offensive/Defensive/Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 30 (-5 per turn)
Damage: N/A
Description: Kobudo Kumite refers to the free fighting style of Hayabusa Kobudo. Hayabusa hone their fighting style through the practice of kata (forms) and bunkai (application) which utilize the dantian and Neidan. Over the years, four essential kumite styles have come out of Hayabusa Kobudo that all Hayabusa must learn; Huquan, Shequan, Longquan, and Wuquan.

Huquan (Tiger Fist)

Hu Quan is the fundamental fighting form of Hayabusa Kobudo. The form is characterized as the most direct and offensive style of fighting. Hayabusa will use their lower dantian to draw physical essence from nothingness (Wuji) into their being. The essence drawn into the user’s being increases their physical speed, strength, and awareness allowing them to heightened feats of taijutsu. The user is able to perform taijutsu and other acrobatic movements at twice their normal speed as well as react to anything as long as it is within their range of sensory perception (five senses, taijin, etc). Alternatively, the user can move linearly three times their speed (chunin and above), however this level of movement cannot be maintained for longer than a single turn. As for their power, Hayabusa gain +20 to their taijutsu while using Huquan. The user can use Huquan fighting in successive turns depending on their rank which reflects their overall physical condition. Genin and chunin can only use Huquan for a single turn. Jounin and Head Ninja can maintain it for 2 successive turns. Dragon Ninja are able to maintain it for 3 turns at a time and Masters 4 turns. The drawback to Huquan is that, the user can only use lower dantian based techniques and non-elemental techniques while they are using this form. If used for more than two successive turns, the user becomes unable to use any lower dantian techniques for the number of turns over 2 they utilize this style. For those who are limited to two turns and below, they require a single turn cool down before re-use. Haquan can be used twice for genin - jounin, thrice for Head and Dragon Ninja, and four times for master ninja.

Note: Only one form at a time can be utilized.
Note: Members are capable of submitting their own Hayabusa Kobudo techniques after having completed all three forms from this technique

This is incredibly simple so I won't really ask you much.

How do you think you would apply the lower dantian with this technique to achieve the affects?

 

[Mudo]

To your question, I would like to clarify that when you use any of the psueudo nin-tai applications, you are using the external component of this technique; this includes applications with weapons. Unlike weapons, however, you can physically touch the voids without consequence. Since the idea of "internal v external" with this technique is internal = self afflicting and external = non-self afflicting anything not a part of your body would be effected. So when applying Wuji Dao to weapons, you are not actually enveloping the weapon with your chakra but a small space around your weapon so that anything within, is safe. Any sort of weapon or entity not part of your being would require this nuance.

So, in short, since I previously explained that these voids can move, it is possible to couple this technique with projectiles. However, you will need to make sure you explicitly mention that you're not enveloping the actual weapon in chakra but the area around it.

Onto your application in your example. Remember that the more you try to accomplish with a jutsu the weaker the individual parts are. Creating two arms and a sword with B-rank level is the same as creating 3 D-rank additions. Not to mention you also have chakra circulating around your entire body. Remember that the extent of the damage for Wuji Dao is dependent on the rank, so those additional limbs and sword only amount to relatively shallow scratches. You're not actually enhancing your blade's cutting ability since the blade itself never makes it to the victim per the caveat I explained above. The point of using this on a bladed weapon or any weapon at that, is to increase the damage you could deal if you were only using that weapon. If your sword can be stopped by armor and you want to bypass that, you'd use a level of jutsu that could easily slice through it. Just keep that in mind.

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The four clones were grazed slightly by the sword in their stomach. The level of damage wasn't enough to cause them to disperse. They were composed enough to avoid the remaining oncoming attacks of Corvo, however, it did not appear to be needed.

Corvo used on of the additional limbs to attack the clone closest to his right. The clone put his guard up and protected himself with an external usage of the lower dantian, canceling out the strike before backing away.

As for the other limb created by Corvo, it reached down to his pouch, causing it to disappear along with some of the weapons within before Corvo realized that he couldn't actually use the hands to grab onto things.

Rin scratched his head, "I assume you realize by now you can't do everything like normal with those extra pair of hands...Maybe try thinking about your applications a bit more."

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(Hayabusa Kobudo: Kumite) Hayabusa Martial Way: Fighting
Type: Offensive/Defensive/Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 30 (-5 per turn)
Damage: N/A
Description: Kobudo Kumite refers to the free fighting style of Hayabusa Kobudo. Hayabusa hone their fighting style through the practice of kata (forms) and bunkai (application) which utilize the dantian and Neidan. Over the years, four essential kumite styles have come out of Hayabusa Kobudo that all Hayabusa must learn; Huquan, Shequan, Longquan, and Wuquan.

Huquan (Tiger Fist)

Hu Quan is the fundamental fighting form of Hayabusa Kobudo. The form is characterized as the most direct and offensive style of fighting. Hayabusa will use their lower dantian to draw physical essence from nothingness (Wuji) into their being. The essence drawn into the user’s being increases their physical speed, strength, and awareness allowing them to heightened feats of taijutsu. The user is able to perform taijutsu and other acrobatic movements at twice their normal speed as well as react to anything as long as it is within their range of sensory perception (five senses, taijin, etc). Alternatively, the user can move linearly three times their speed (chunin and above), however this level of movement cannot be maintained for longer than a single turn. As for their power, Hayabusa gain +20 to their taijutsu while using Huquan. The user can use Huquan fighting in successive turns depending on their rank which reflects their overall physical condition. Genin and chunin can only use Huquan for a single turn. Jounin and Head Ninja can maintain it for 2 successive turns. Dragon Ninja are able to maintain it for 3 turns at a time and Masters 4 turns. The drawback to Huquan is that, the user can only use lower dantian based techniques and non-elemental techniques while they are using this form. If used for more than two successive turns, the user becomes unable to use any lower dantian techniques for the number of turns over 2 they utilize this style. For those who are limited to two turns and below, they require a single turn cool down before re-use. Haquan can be used twice for genin - jounin, thrice for Head and Dragon Ninja, and four times for master ninja.

Note: Only one form at a time can be utilized.
Note: Members are capable of submitting their own Hayabusa Kobudo techniques after having completed all three forms from this technique

This is incredibly simple so I won't really ask you much.

How do you think you would apply the lower dantian with this technique to achieve the affects?

Understood.

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As the description states, physical essence is pulled from Wuji and infused into the user through the use of the lower dantian, granting them an increase in strength, speed and ability to perceive anything within their means of sensory. This can be coupled with the external component of Wuji Dao's Lower Dantian to create a void around oneself as a means of both offense and defense, effectively setting up the perfect storm to supplement one's taijutsu maneuvers.

 

[Reborn]

Correct, now something I forgot to put on here is that; in theory, this technique should allow you to move and avoid techniques within reason (moderate sized projectiles, narrow ranged justu, etc). However, to do so consecutively there should be a note saying that the user need only reference the technique.

For example, if you and I are fighting and I activate this technique. You shoot a fireball projectile at me in the next turn. I should be able to avoid that technique by simply referencing Haquan. That much should be understood and accepted, however I will clarify it with Chris and other mods before telling yall to use the application in such a way.

Since there will be more forms added to this, I can always edit so that there is no ambiguity in the future.

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"We'll move onto the first form now. The first thing I want you to do is to meditate and focus purely on your physical essence. Draw your chakra from your lower dantian. Think of using the lower application like we just were to coat our bodies. However, keep it all inward and just let the chakra from the lower dantian flow throughout your body, filling you with an abundance of physical essence."

 

[Mudo]

Correct, now something I forgot to put on here is that; in theory, this technique should allow you to move and avoid techniques within reason (moderate sized projectiles, narrow ranged justu, etc). However, to do so consecutively there should be a note saying that the user need only reference the technique.

For example, if you and I are fighting and I activate this technique. You shoot a fireball projectile at me in the next turn. I should be able to avoid that technique by simply referencing Haquan. That much should be understood and accepted, however I will clarify it with Chris and other mods before telling yall to use the application in such a way.

Since there will be more forms added to this, I can always edit so that there is no ambiguity in the future.

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"We'll move onto the first form now. The first thing I want you to do is to meditate and focus purely on your physical essence. Draw your chakra from your lower dantian. Think of using the lower application like we just were to coat our bodies. However, keep it all inward and just let the chakra from the lower dantian flow throughout your body, filling you with an abundance of physical essence."

What's the reasoning behind being able to move and avoid attacks within reason while having this form activated? I was under the impression that something like this wouldn't be allowed, much like how you can't continuously freeform dodge while under the effect of a speed boost or if you're riding on a summon for example. I can see how it would be allowed during the initial activation of the form though.

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Focusing on his physical being, Corvo draws chakra from his lower dantian. Unlike previously however, he allows the chakra to permeate from within the entirety of his body; the result of this is an increased feeling of vigor.

 

[Reborn]

Reborn created another clone, "I'm really wasting a lot of chakra." Reborn said.

"I'll let you test out this new feeling. When you're ready you can come back to the village." Reborn walked away to let you test out everything. If you have any questions, don't kill my clone too quickly, he can answer your question.

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we're pretty much done with Hayabusa Kobudo for the time being unless you have any questions.

 

[Mudo]

"I've no questions." Says Corvo, as he cracks his knuckles and lets out a sly grin before pummeling the clone.

He follows the path that Rin took to the village, and asks for what's next after catching up to him, eager to learn more.

 

[Reborn]

What are you tryna learn next, wuxing or Taiji Dao

 

[Mudo]

Wuxing, por favor.

 

[Reborn]

Things had became busy in the village due to the amount of shinobi that had come to Reborn for training. Dealing with his uncle and cousin in the Hayabusa temple as well as the test for Killua, Reborn was spread thin.

While observing the battle test for Killua in the remote location off of Owatatsumi, Reborn noticed Corvo's presence in the village near the Hayabusa training hall.

"Oh right, Corvo needs to learn that technique" He said aloud to himself. "uhhh, Shihoshi?"

"What is it Rin?"

"First off, call me Reborn. Second off, I need you to do me a favor. I need you to go back to the village and help me teach Corvo Wuxing."

"How are you planning on doing that?"

"You'll act as our middle man. Relay what we say back and forth to each other."

"That sounds convoluted, are you sure you'd rather not wait until young Killua has completed his test?"

"From the way Mugetsu talks about him, that could be a while."

"Very well. I'll try not to lose anything in translation."

Shihoshi spread his wings and flew back toward the Hayabusa village where he met up with Corvo.

"Corvo-san, Rin sent me to relay your training to you. He's currently tied up with another pressing situation. I hear you are supposed to be learning the Wuxing technique. Why don't you start with explaining the fundamental components of the jutsu."

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You said you read through Xy's training with it so we'll make this quick. There is an exploitable component to this technique regarding how it can be used. Explain that point to me.

In addition, explain to me you working understanding of the jutsu based on what you've picked up from Xy's training. If you nail it, we'll be done here.

(Neidan: Wuxing) Internal Alchemy: Five Agents

Spoiler

Type: Supplementary
Rank: B – S
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 20 - 40
Damage: N/A
Description: Five Agents is a technique where by the user augments their other non-Neidan techniques by combining them with Wuji. The technique mitigates the weakness of a user’s non-Neidan techniques by utilizing the neutral nature of Wuji to erase part of or all a conflicting technique so that the user’s technique becomes neutral or continues with limited inhibition against other techniques. Alternatively, the user can make other techniques more effective against weaker techniques via the same method. This technique is accomplished by combining the user’s non-Neidan technique with Wuji Dao with all three dantian. As a result, this is not an actual augmentation but a collaboration technique between Wuji Dao and a non-Neidan technique. The user will either wrap the layer of Neidan manipulated chakra around their non-Neidan technique or embed it within their non-Neidan technique. The wrapper method causes opposing entities to interact with the Neidan technique before the non-Neidan technique. The embedded method causes the opposing entities to interact with the non-Neidan technique before the Neidan technique comes into play (essentially inverting the process). This technique is learned at chunin rank at B-rank. It can be used within the same timeframe as the user’s non-Neidan technique. At jounin level, the user can enhance the strength of this technique and use it A-rank. Dragon Ninja are capable of using this technique S-rank and using B-rank passively. Head Ninja are capable of using this technique up to A-rank passively but are incapable of using S-rank. Master Ninja can use A-rank passively and use up to S-rank.

Note: chunin can only use this technique every three turns. Jounin can use the technique once every two turns. Dragon/Head Ninja can use this technique once every other turn, and master ninja can use this once per turn.
Note: Passive use of this technique at any rank increases the cool down duration per use by one turn and can only be utilized 4 times per battle.
Note: S-rank version of this technique can only be used once every three turns.
Note: chunin and jounin will be required to use an additional 2 hand signs with whatever technique they are collaborating with to use this technique. The higher echelon will only require 1 additional seal unless the application is S-rank.

 

[Mudo]

Things had became busy in the village due to the amount of shinobi that had come to Reborn for training. Dealing with his uncle and cousin in the Hayabusa temple as well as the test for Killua, Reborn was spread thin.

While observing the battle test for Killua in the remote location off of Owatatsumi, Reborn noticed Corvo's presence in the village near the Hayabusa training hall.

"Oh right, Corvo needs to learn that technique" He said aloud to himself. "uhhh, Shihoshi?"

"What is it Rin?"

"First off, call me Reborn. Second off, I need you to do me a favor. I need you to go back to the village and help me teach Corvo Wuxing."

"How are you planning on doing that?"

"You'll act as our middle man. Relay what we say back and forth to each other."

"That sounds convoluted, are you sure you'd rather not wait until young Killua has completed his test?"

"From the way Mugetsu talks about him, that could be a while."

"Very well. I'll try not to lose anything in translation."

Shihoshi spread his wings and flew back toward the Hayabusa village where he met up with Corvo.

"Corvo-san, Rin sent me to relay your training to you. He's currently tied up with another pressing situation. I hear you are supposed to be learning the Wuxing technique. Why don't you start with explaining the fundamental components of the jutsu."

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You said you read through Xy's training with it so we'll make this quick. There is an exploitable component to this technique regarding how it can be used. Explain that point to me.

In addition, explain to me you working understanding of the jutsu based on what you've picked up from Xy's training. If you nail it, we'll be done here.

(Neidan: Wuxing) Internal Alchemy: Five Agents

Spoiler

Type: Supplementary
Rank: B – S
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 20 - 40
Damage: N/A
Description: Five Agents is a technique where by the user augments their other non-Neidan techniques by combining them with Wuji. The technique mitigates the weakness of a user’s non-Neidan techniques by utilizing the neutral nature of Wuji to erase part of or all a conflicting technique so that the user’s technique becomes neutral or continues with limited inhibition against other techniques. Alternatively, the user can make other techniques more effective against weaker techniques via the same method. This technique is accomplished by combining the user’s non-Neidan technique with Wuji Dao with all three dantian. As a result, this is not an actual augmentation but a collaboration technique between Wuji Dao and a non-Neidan technique. The user will either wrap the layer of Neidan manipulated chakra around their non-Neidan technique or embed it within their non-Neidan technique. The wrapper method causes opposing entities to interact with the Neidan technique before the non-Neidan technique. The embedded method causes the opposing entities to interact with the non-Neidan technique before the Neidan technique comes into play (essentially inverting the process). This technique is learned at chunin rank at B-rank. It can be used within the same timeframe as the user’s non-Neidan technique. At jounin level, the user can enhance the strength of this technique and use it A-rank. Dragon Ninja are capable of using this technique S-rank and using B-rank passively. Head Ninja are capable of using this technique up to A-rank passively but are incapable of using S-rank. Master Ninja can use A-rank passively and use up to S-rank.

Note: chunin can only use this technique every three turns. Jounin can use the technique once every two turns. Dragon/Head Ninja can use this technique once every other turn, and master ninja can use this once per turn.
Note: Passive use of this technique at any rank increases the cool down duration per use by one turn and can only be utilized 4 times per battle.
Note: S-rank version of this technique can only be used once every three turns.
Note: chunin and jounin will be required to use an additional 2 hand signs with whatever technique they are collaborating with to use this technique. The higher echelon will only require 1 additional seal unless the application is S-rank.

Awaiting in the training hall with eyes closed, Corvo dons the clan uniform and sits in the lotus position. The arrival of Shihoshi was unexpected; he had anticipated Rin himself to instruct him further.

"Pressing situation? I suppose it can't be helped.", says Corvo, as he stands up and folds his arms behind his back to answer Shihoshi's question.

"From what I've gathered, the Wuxing technique is performed through the culmination of all three dantian simultaneously. It is a complimentary technique that serves to increase the likelihood of an attack going through by creating a layer of Neidan that either wraps around the previously used technique or embeds itself within it. One needs a clear understanding of elemental clashes in order to decide on the spot whether to employ the wrap or embedded method in battle to get the most out of this technique."​

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Hm. I'm going to assume that you're referring to the possibility of this being coupled with genjutsu, which suggests the transfer of all three dantian simultaneously into an opponent to "erase them without restriction", along with making it extremely difficult for a genjutsu to be broken through a chakra surge or kai. You mentioned in Xy's training that this would be something you'd have discussed with other staff to clear up. Any update on that?

Outside of that, the technique is simple to understand. The questions regarding rank interactions with Wuxing that you posed in Xylon's training really helped.