Taylor mimicked the body motions Nariomi performed. The first one was about how to enact The Fire Bursting. Taylor moved himself in the rhythm of the stance. It felt more like a dance than a battle pose. He wondered what it would be like to dance with Zhi... No, not right now.
The second stance he was taught was the Earth Crossing. This felt in stark contrast to the first stance. This one was all about being firm and holding your ground. Taylor practiced this with dramatic steps. He felt like a sumo wrestler from the tv.
The next stance was the metal slitting. This one was all about moving in sharp, precise ways. As a weapon user, Taylor felt more in tuned with this style. He performed various swipes and kicks to catch the feel for the stance.
Taylor next focused on the Water Drilling Stance. This one was meant to mimic the formless motion of liquid. It was to move in a way which increased the penetration of certain attacks. His mind thought of Hikaru as he thought of penetration. Why he did, he would probably never know.
Finally came the Wood Smothering. This branch was meant to make the user move as though they were branches which were strong. Frankly he didn't understand how this one was supposed to co-relate to reflexes. Maybe trees are deceptively good at dodging bird poop? He would have to ask Horus after this training. (Stage One Learned)
Coiled snake was what he learned next. Taylor mimicked the motion of Nariomi without actually performing the strike. It was all he needed to memorize how the technique was performed. He knew that when he had to actually use the technique he would perform it correctly.
The next technique was extending rooster. The attack was designed to be used as a close quarters technique to set up a combo. It apparently paired well with coiled snake. Taylor made sure to note that as he learned the technique.
The following technique was Bear Withdrawing, Shocking, then Following. This move had a very silly name. Taylor did not know why a bear was supposed to scoot back and then strike with an open palm strike. He wondered about who named these techniques.
Taylor felt ridiculous as he performed Phoenix Spanning and Turning. The technique was supposed to make him feel like a bird with one wing above his head while the other below him. Taylor did not feel like a bird at all. If he wanted to feel like a bird he would consult Horus. Still though, it was something which had to be learned. (Stage Two learned)
Taylor felt overwhelmed with the amount of attacks within Lion Sweeping and Chopping. First was the round house, then there was an elbow, and then this technique launches into another strike. Did it really need to do that much? He knew he could memorize it by mimicking the motions, but man did this technique feel excessive.
Phoenix Launching and Hunting was thankfully easier to perform. It first entailed the user jumping, either to avoid an attack or to just attack from the sky. Then the user lands down on their opponent with both knees. Since Taylor could jump off of the back of Horus in combat, this seemed particularly useful.
Snake entrapping and striking seemed brutal. The user first grabbed onto the opponent, and then bombarded them with strikes. That seemed like liked a whole lot. He imagined that it would hurt quite a bit if someone did it to him. Taylor hoped to never be on the other side of that strike.
...Now this style involved Unicorns? This taijutsu style was ridiculous, Unicorn Charging and Goring. This one first kicked, and then grabbed, and then uppercut someone. Were the first two attacks not enough? Taylor really felt like whoever designed this style really wanted their opponent to hurt.
At least the last technique was interesting. This one first used a parry which led into Taylor binding down the enemy. This was called the Python Wrapping and Constricting. The boy felt like there was use for this, especially with how he preferred to fight. (Stage three all learned)
Dragon Raising Then crashing was funny. It literally picked someone up and dropped them on their head. Taylor knew that no one would suspect him of being able to pick someone up. That's why he enjoyed the prospect of him using it.
Rushing Rooster was vicious. The user moved quickly and then performed a volley of nine to ten punches. This was going to be a crucial move for Taylor to know. Especially if he combined this with another move he knew.
Vibrating palm felt oddly familiar. It reminded him of something the Hirohiko family used. The power to force chakra into a very point. It made his bones crawl underneath his skin.
Rushing Spirits was wild. it allowed one to move at nearly body flicker speed and fire off a burst of chakra. This technique seemed far too powerful in its current state. He wondered how the first person to use it got away with it. (Stage Four learned)
Taylor then practiced the Bear Backing, Rocking, and Striking. The name seemed like something someone his age should not be watching, but the technique was simple enough. It used a wide strike which mimicked a claw to attack broadly. Despite all of the words used, the technique was actually quite simple.
The next technique required him to meditate. As someone who was used to training through meditation, this felt particularly easy to him. He liked the idea of using this technique to reach out to other people. He hoped to help as many people as he could. That is why Battlefield Meditation was so important to him.
Invigorate was simple in execution. The user swapped out their chakra into stamina. This allowed the user to exchange their energy supplies somewhat. Honestly this technique was so simple, it surprised Taylor that it was on the same style as a move which had seventeen different attacks in it.
The last technique utilized more of that complexity Taylor found the style indulging in. It was called the Blocking Lion, Tearing Python. Taylor watched Nariomi performed it and then mimicked his motions. This technique was too much. He was fairly sure that he would never actually use it in combat. (Stage Five Learned)
Nariomi took time now to break down the concepts of belief. Taylor listened and wondered what exactly it was he believed in. It wasn't religion, at least, not yet it was. Right now, it was people. Taylor believed in his friends more than he could put into words. That allowed him to access the core concept of belief within him.
Back to training! Taylor then followed Nariomi's motions as he mimicked the Entering Rising Dragon. This technique utilized the principles of the style prior, as he launched a double uppercut and then leaped in the air to continue the combo. This technique seemed like something designed for the end of a fight, rather than the beginning of one.
Another unicorn tech. At least this one was interesting. Kneading Unicorn had a block absorb all of the force of an oncoming strike, and then return it back with a follow up strike. That seemed incredibly powerful. Considering how strong Masato could be, Taylor felt this technique was absolutely necessary if the two ever sparred again.
Finally came enlightenment. After coming to terms with all of these techniques, the majority of which he didn't care for, he did feel oddly inspired. It was invigorating to be pushed to one's limits. The fact that this was something he didn't like doing but overcame it gave him an attribute of serenity. He felt like he truly accomplished something. (Stage Six of Hsing-I Pakua mastered)
After he finished he felt like he needed a second to breathe. Despite only mimicking the motions and not exerting the stamina, it was still tiring to perform and memorize all of those techniques in such a short sequence. Masato seemed particularly enlightened, however, which made Taylor smile. He sat on the floor and caught his breath as he waited for more to continue on.
Chakra: 794 Stamina: 844 Techniques Used: Stats: Strength: Genin +2 ll Fortitude: Genin ll Speed: Genin +1 ll Reflexes: Genin +7 Passives: Electric Resistance Training: E-ranked One with the Chain: E-ranked Minor Control: D-ranked Pivot: C-ranked Quick Step: B-ranked Korabo: S-ranked with himself and Taylor Horus Chakra: 826 Stamina: 881 Techniques Used: Strength: Genin ll Fortitude: Genin ll Speed: Genin ll Reflexes: Genin Passives: Electric Resistance Training: E-ranked Korabo: S-ranked with Taylor
OOC: Exit
Kondo Kaicho
Azeiel The Risen
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:39 pm
Masato, feeling accomplished in his training would take note of his ally, Karuto. His gaze fixated on the blonde haired mountain. A confident smile, eager and full of spirit caressed his lips. " Sensei, please excuse me." Masato said as he dashed to the other side of the dojo. As he reached the blonde man, he halted just out of a pace's reach. His focused demeanor had settled on Karuto in the form of two pitch black eyes. " Aye, Karuto. Would you let me test my training results on you?" He said, implying the two square off in a sparring match. He awaited on baited breath, eager to challenge his taijutsu counterpart.
As he was curling a dumbbell of considerable size, Masato came up to him challenging him to a fight. Grinning like a madman, Karuto dropped the weight which broke through the hardwood floor under his feet on impact "Sounds good, I might not have had special Sannin training but don't think I'm gonna be a punching bag for you" Taking a few steps away from Masato, he would turn to face his opponent and drop down into one of his Olympia stances, one that would look odd to Masato. His feet were wide apart, and he was half crouched, arms outstretched. 'Let's see how far we've come' He thought to himself
As Karuto would release his dumbell, Masato's eyes would light up. He would have his interest peaked as Karuto made his stand. His stance would be very pecular. Masato's black eyes examined the man for a fleeting moment before his confident smile showed once more. " Open hands... low center...lets see how strong your grappling is." Masato said, dissecting his stance. It was a different man. Masato didn't rush in without thinking. He was calculating his opponents skills and abilities actively.
Masato would take his own stance, a deep seated horse stance. His center was low, similar to Karuto's. The difference? Masato would curl his arms, balling his fists near his waste line. "Hyaaaaaa" he roared. His voice echoing throughout the dojo. His body would ignite in a brilliant crimson aura that flickered with a radiant light. Flecks of black chakra would sparatically swirl through the red aura as he powered up. The wood beneath the man's feet would begin to crack from the sheer power being generated. As the wood floors cracked, the debris and splinters would begin to hover around the Uchiha. His hair would also have been effected by this upward draft of power, causing it to flare about wildly as he would relax his stance from its deep routed position. Masato's smoldering black eyes fixated on Karuto after the power-up. His lapel flapped lightly in the breeze of rising power. He took a side stance, leading with his left foot. He would speak as he moved his upper body to resemble that of a form one would take drawing a bow, leading with his left fist forward, right fist tucked back at his chest. " This...is the cultivation of my training. Come at me with everything you have, Karuto."
Technique Used: ○ [ A Rank ] Kami-o-Ken [ God Fist ] x3 activation charge Masato holds a deep seated horse stance, drawing energy from his entire body. As he holds this horse stance, his physical potential is amplified by his concentration during this focused stance. This stance is held for as long as the user may hold it without being successfully stricken by a hostile attack. Holding this stance consumes all activation's during its primary post. The stance may be held additional posts, letting the user determine the number of activation's they expend in exchange for the charged power of the technique, with a maximum of six activations. Once the user has charged the Kami-o-ken, a brilliant red aura envelops the user that moves in spastic flaring motions. This aura lasts for a total of five posts once the technique completes charging. The charged technique gives the user a slight boost in speed, strength and reflex for each activation sacrificed charging the technique. During the Kami-o-Ken transformation, the user's physical strikes do not damage the surface of whatever they impact. Instead, the damage occurs in the center of the mass they strike. ○ [ Rank ] ___ Technique Active: ○ [ E Rank ] Flame Resistance Technique [ Passive ] ○ [ Rank ] Sharingan: 3rd Tomoe indent Gate Effects ○ ○ ___ Active Mission: ❥ ❥ ❥
He watched as Masato raised his power, and as he did Karuto rose from his stance and simply stood with wide eyed amazement. Unlike before, he had not rushed in for a head on blow like Karuto had been expecting. He had changed, grown, and that posed a problem for the Raiken. His primary advantage before had always been his temperament; his rationale. This new, more level-headed Masato, wouldn't be as predictable. Furthermore, it seemed like he wanted to go all out from the get go. Fine with him. As Masato finished his technique and spoke, Karuto grinned in reply "I can see you've been busy but so have I Masato" He said, grinning slightly and flicking his nose with his thumb.
Suddenly Karuto's demeanor would shift as he dropped down into a horse stance of his own. His teeth bared and gritted, he brought his elbows into his sides and clenched, staring at the ground a few feet in front of him. He was trying to summon a power deeper than any he had used before. To go beyond, to push past his limits. He was fighting to protect the future citizens of the village and the only way he could do that was to get stronger. Masato was the toughest guy he had encountered as of yet and he was going to beat him "Hyaaaaa" He, too, yelled as small sparks of lightning began to dance around him. Karuto's golden blonde hair began to swirl about and a aura of yellow chakra surrounded him, pulsating from the ground to the top of his head. The ground nearby began to rumble in response to the magnitude of the power being summoned. With one last exclamation, Karuto broke his stance and righted himself. He now had a look of deadly seriousness on his face as he stared at his opponent. An aura of golden yellow chakra danced around him with small bolts of lightning occasionally fluttering around. His hair had been affected similar to Masato's and the similarity was not lost on him "Let's do this"
Karuto dropepd down into a new stance, feet spread apart and leading shoulder dipped, his far arm back and up while his near arm was down low. They stayed that way for a few heartbeats, staring at each other. It was only broken when a piece of glass that had been knocked loose from the frame came tumbling down and smashed upon the ground. They both moved in a blur towards each other, throwing blows faster that the typical eye could see. Shockwaves emanated out from their clashes as they danced along the floor of the dojo. At one point Masato had gotten a solid kick into Karuto's midsection, but the Raiken responded with a punch to the man's kidney's. When Masato delivered and elbow to Karuto's sternum, he returned with a knee to the gut. It was back and forth like that for a while. As Masato threw a super high-speed punch, Karuto would step a half step to the side, grab the man's arm and throw him over his shoulder. As Masato's back impacted the wall, a small crater would form around him from the strength of the throw. As he landed, Karuto dashed and cocked back his fist, ready to follow up that attack by knocking the man through that wall.
Kaiser Armor [ S Rank ] The original Armor technique developed by the greatest master and originator of The Kaiser Fist style. This Armor revitalizes the body, prevents exhaustion, and supremely increases the user's strength, reflexes and speed. While active, the practitioner generates an electric aura of chakra. Lasts for eight posts. Activation DR: [ +6 Strength || + 6 Speed || +6 Reflex || +0 Fortitude ] ↵
A Hero's Resolve [ C Rank ] A source of inspiration for the Hero of Sungakure. When Karuto is fighting to protect someone or something important to him i.e. the village, his max DR cap is temporarily raised to 15 for 8 posts. Note, this does NOT increase his stats to 15, simply giving him the temporary ability to push himself further to protect others Activation DR: [ +3 Strength || +3 Speed || +3 Reflex || +3 Fortitude ] ↵
When Karuto would take his own low horse stance, Masato's eyes shifted to red, his eyes would actively swirl and absorb the information that was being delivered to him. Karuto's chakra had began to engulf him. The red eyes would see the ambient chakra in the area be swallowed by his golden chakra.
The muscles of Karuto seemed to change. Their form seemed to twitch with an electrical charge. His body was primed, more so than Masato's own had. He could hardly believe that this was the same Karuto. " Incredible!" he said as he grinned with anticipation during the transformation.
The two moved at speeds that would be almost unseen to the untrained, human eye. Masato would impact the wall, his eyes widened. Karuto's fist would seemingly pass through Masato, blowing a hole in the wall though that was the size of Karuto's fist. His crimson red eyes had allowed him to predict the striking point of Karuto's fist, moving his head a mere half inch from the path of the fist. "Hya, hya, hya, hya, hya, hya" Masato roared as his fists would impact the man's chest, releasing chakra projectiles of his own fists that would impact Karuto at twice the strength and three times the speed of Masato's current maximum. Karuto would fly backward, taking the brunt of the damage with his armor technique, seeming to do very little to him physically.
The two would rush in at each other now that the distance had been made. Karuto's giant and mighty fist would deliver a massive blow to Masato, which he would counter by deflecting the blow to the right, delivering a massive shock wave that would splinter the dojo floor. As the blow was deflected, Karuto would throw his arm in Masato's face, blinding his next action. With a sudden force, the Uchiha would find himself swept off the ground by a back spinning low kick. Thudding to the ground, Karuto would be directly atop of him, poised to deliver a finishing blow straight into the earth through Masato's body. Masato would load himself up, delivering a two legged kick to Karuto's chest. The natural length difference between an arm and leg gave Masato the advantage, sending Karuto skyward. Using the air borne Karuto's position, Masato would rise to his feet, delivering a flurry of punches that Karuto would match him with, blow for blow.
Masato inhaled deeply as the two of them seperated across the dojo floor once more. His Sharingan had been the great equalizer here. If it were not for his eyes, Karuto's movements would be unpredictable to Masato. With his sharingan and Kami-o-ken technique he was able to at least keep the same pace roughly. Still, he was aware that Karuto was faster and his punches were hitting harder. Masato would feel the tinge of the first strikes from their fight starting to set in. The dull pain kept him on edge. Still, Karuto would discover soon enough what the effects of his Kami-o-ken form would have on the body he possessed. Each of his physical strikes that had connected would not have damaged the surface of his flesh but stricken at the core of the limb they impacted, if the chest was stricken, the damage would occur in the chest cavity as though it were unguarded by the ribs and muscles of the man. While he awaited his opponent's next move, Masato carefully observed his foe's breathing, watching for the next motion in every breath, every twitch, every muscle contraction.
Technique Used: ○ [ Rank ] ○ [ Rank ] ___ Technique Active: ○ [ E Rank ] Flame Resistance Technique [ Passive ] ○ [ Rank ] Sharingan: 3rd Tomoe ○ [ A Rank ] Kami-o-Ken [ God Fist ] x3 activation charge Masato holds a deep seated horse stance, drawing energy from his entire body. As he holds this horse stance, his physical potential is amplified by his concentration during this focused stance. This stance is held for as long as the user may hold it without being successfully stricken by a hostile attack. Holding this stance consumes all activation's during its primary post. The stance may be held additional posts, letting the user determine the number of activation's they expend in exchange for the charged power of the technique, with a maximum of six activations. Once the user has charged the Kami-o-ken, a brilliant red aura envelops the user that moves in spastic flaring motions. This aura lasts for a total of five posts once the technique completes charging. The charged technique gives the user a slight boost in speed, strength and reflex for each activation sacrificed charging the technique. During the Kami-o-Ken transformation, the user's physical strikes do not damage the surface of whatever they impact. Instead, the damage occurs in the center of the mass they strike. indent Gate Effects ○ ○ ___ Active Mission: ❥ ❥ ❥
The break in the battle was brief. Both combatants already sweating from the effort. He tried not to show it, but his right arm was numb. Repeated strikes to it had taken it's toll, all seemingly centered on one point of his limb. No matter, he could continue to fight with it. The Raiken would take a deep breath, and then vanish in a blur of movement, Masato returning the favor. Both Taijutsu practitioners would begin doing battle by incorporating after-images into their strikes. By a spectators account there were half a dozen different copies of the pair rapidly exchanging blows all around the dojo. It sounds like explosions were being set off all over the area from the power of their strikes. Neither one of them seemed to get anywhere as they were both equally matched, so as they both discontinued the images the real Karuto and Masato revealed themselves.
Unless one had trained their entire lives in taijutsu, the difference between Karuto and Masato was non-existant. While, yes, they both threw themselves wholeheartedly into battle, Karuto was more calm and disciplined than Masato; a Monk on the field of battle. His opponent was a slugger, a through and through Brawler. His style of fighting carried innate power while his own held more technical skill. Blow for blow, Karuto would win every time due to this. The Sharingan that Masato had, those accursed red eyes, completely negated his advantage however. He would have to step it up a notch if he wanted to win.
The reengaged in battle one more, Masato landing a few solid punches on Karuto's chest while he himself got one really good kick in right above Masato's left knee. He thought he had felt something give way slightly but couldn't be sure. Either way, no clear winner was emerging. When one attacked, the other just counter attacked. 'Hmm, time to try something new' Karuto re-doubled his efforts. This time, however, he continually switched styles. He would lead with a technique out of Jiyūgata Senpū then immediately switch to Pi Qua Quan. A kick with King of the Iron Fist followed by a block from Be Water My Friends. Karuto had almost twice the Taijutsu knowledge of Masato, and thus his ever changing and seemingly random field of moves began to overwhelm the man. For the first time, Masato was on the defensive- his Sharingan unable to predict what completely different move-set Karuto would turn to next. His body went from incredibly flexible and fluid, to stoutly defensive in a heartbeat, and back again just as quickly. He hoped this was enough, because his bag of tricks was running out
Kaiser Armor [ S Rank ] The original Armor technique developed by the greatest master and originator of The Kaiser Fist style. This Armor revitalizes the body, prevents exhaustion, and supremely increases the user's strength, reflexes and speed. While active, the practitioner generates an electric aura of chakra. Lasts for eight posts. Activation DR: [ +6 Strength || + 6 Speed || +6 Reflex || +0 Fortitude ] ↵
A Hero's Resolve [ C Rank ] A source of inspiration for the Hero of Sungakure. When Karuto is fighting to protect someone or something important to him i.e. the village, his max DR cap is temporarily raised to 15 for 8 posts. Note, this does NOT increase his stats to 15, simply giving him the temporary ability to push himself further to protect others Activation DR: [ +3 Strength || +3 Speed || +3 Reflex || +3 Fortitude ] ↵
Masato moved in unison with Karuto. Their blows colliding violently. Just as Masato had delivered a powerful punch to Karuto's rib cage, a low kick would impact his thigh just above the knee. In order to combat the impact, Masato had shifted his weight to the balls of his feet, pivoting with the blow, turning in order to keep it from shattering his skeletal structure. Masato would widen his eyes as he saw the pace of Karuto change. As Karuto would move in to deliver his Jiyugata Senpu technique, Masato's hidden leaf style's painful sky leg would cause Masato to front flip directly over the strike, smacking Karuto directly on the crown of his head. In a fashion that best suited Karuto he had utilized the Pi Qua Quan style to counter the kick, sending Masato back to the earth. Masato would catch himself on both of his hands in a squatting position. As Karuto would attempt to rain down his iron fist style attack, Masato would rise with his own after image style flurry of uppercuts that would clash with Karuto's fist. In this action, Masato had exploded from the ground upward. This carried their fight into the air.
The force of the two's movement seemed to keep them hovering as they continued to exchange blows, striking and blocking flawlessly. As this persisted, suddenly a veil of chakra covered Masato as he roared out once more. " Oukashouuuu!" His next punch carried a devistating amount of force. The weight of his punches had doubled. The sheer impact would send Karuto flying back from their levitated position into a wall. For every advance Masato had made, Karuto had a counter and vice versa. The two had developed so far in their own respects. While Masato had learned the finer Taijutsu styles, his strength was always his selling point. His berserker like nature paired with his heavy hitting attitude were well matched. As he landed, Masato's eyes narrowed with a grin. " Fire...." He started. His voice equal to the grumbling of a volcano before exploding. He would step forward to meet Karuto as he would prepare his own attack. As he picked up momentum his voice echoed out again. "...Mountain..." Then Masato would seemingly vanish to the normal human eye. Whatever method Karuto would counter with would be a clash of godlike strength. Masato exploded in body and spirit upon impact. " ORCHID." He roared, fireballs forming from the impact point of their fists.
Technique Used: ○ [ Rank ] ○ [ Rank ] ___ Technique Active: ○ [ E Rank ] Flame Resistance Technique [ Passive ] ○ [ Rank ] Sharingan: 3rd Tomoe ○ [ A Rank ] Kami-o-Ken [ God Fist ] x3 activation charge Masato holds a deep seated horse stance, drawing energy from his entire body. As he holds this horse stance, his physical potential is amplified by his concentration during this focused stance. This stance is held for as long as the user may hold it without being successfully stricken by a hostile attack. Holding this stance consumes all activation's during its primary post. The stance may be held additional posts, letting the user determine the number of activation's they expend in exchange for the charged power of the technique, with a maximum of six activations. Once the user has charged the Kami-o-ken, a brilliant red aura envelops the user that moves in spastic flaring motions. This aura lasts for a total of five posts once the technique completes charging. The charged technique gives the user a slight boost in speed, strength and reflex for each activation sacrificed charging the technique. During the Kami-o-Ken transformation, the user's physical strikes do not damage the surface of whatever they impact. Instead, the damage occurs in the center of the mass they strike. indent Gate Effects ○ ○ ___ Active Mission: ❥ ❥ ❥
__ The Chuunin looked torwards Lady Bastet and spoke up. "Ready to go to the hospital?" He struck a pose pointing towards the direction of the hospital with an inquisitive facial expression.
It seems his brief run of superiority was at it's end. His advantage ran it's course once Masato realized what he was doing and began to compensate for it. As they took to the air, Masato delivered a punch that sent him flying backwards, but as he did Karuto let loose a volley of Mercury Round's, impacting the man in his chest and sending him backwards as well. Karuto flipped and landed on his feet, locking eyes with his opponent across the dojo. He frowned at the sight. Masato was augmenting his next attack with his Fire Mountain Orchid. He had seen it's power a few times before and knew this would give him the edge in any collision. Karuto would take a deep inhale, slowly exhaling to steady himself. He wasn't losing here; heroes do not lose!
Lightning started to envelop Karuto, more so than usual. It coalesced on his fist, a thick aura of it. The element pushed against it's confines, lashing out and striking the ground multiple times in powerful bolts. "Thunder..." He said, slowly approaching Masato, picking up the pace rapdily "....Lord's..." He, too, would vanish to at the same time as Masato. They seemed to reappear in the middle ground, the almost exact center of the dojo. For a brief second, time seemed to slow down as both warrior met in the middle, their fist flying forward to meet one another. With his Sharingan, he might notice something odd: Karuto was grinning like a madman.
The explosion of their elementally empowered fists was the loudest, the most powerful, thing Karuto had ever bore witness too. The ground below them blew away like it was tissue paper, every window in the room shattering into thousands of pieces of glass. The wind generated by the impact swept through the dojo, blowing open every door in the building. What sounded like a Sonicboom rippled through the area, heralding the end of the battle. Masato was thrown back, flying through a wooden support column, bouncing off the ground and into a rack of training weights where he finally came to a rest. Karuto fared no better. He went into the wall of the main room, impacting it so hard he nearly broke through it. The Raiken then fell off of the crater he had formed and impacted the ground with a loud thud, just managing to turn over onto his back as he fell.
Both warrior simply lay their for a while. The pain of battle had finally hit them, and their wounds were severe. Karuto himself could hardly move at all. After a minute or so, Masato would hear a sound cutting the silence: Laughter. As Karuto lay on the ground, one eye swollen shut and multiple other cuts on his body, he was laughing as if he had just heard the funniest joke of all time. And he was happy indeed. He had wished for a battle, a true test, and had seen just how far he had yet to go. He could get stronger- he would get stronger. The future excited him and the realization of what he knew must now be done brought him happiness at the chance to start down his own path. So, yes, despite the pain, Karuto laughed.
Kaiser Armor [ S Rank ] The original Armor technique developed by the greatest master and originator of The Kaiser Fist style. This Armor revitalizes the body, prevents exhaustion, and supremely increases the user's strength, reflexes and speed. While active, the practitioner generates an electric aura of chakra. Lasts for eight posts. Activation DR: [ +6 Strength || + 6 Speed || +6 Reflex || +0 Fortitude ] ↵
A Hero's Resolve [ C Rank ] A source of inspiration for the Hero of Sungakure. When Karuto is fighting to protect someone or something important to him i.e. the village, his max DR cap is temporarily raised to 15 for 8 posts. Note, this does NOT increase his stats to 15, simply giving him the temporary ability to push himself further to protect others Activation DR: [ +3 Strength || +3 Speed || +3 Reflex || +3 Fortitude ] ↵
As the epitome of their collosus powers collided, effectively destroying the dojo, Masato would open his eyes from his backside. He laid still for several minutes now. His entire body hurt. He listened, but nothing aside the silence of the dojo could be heard. Then Karuto's boisterous laughter filled the remaining halls of the dojo. Masato's slightly more gruff toned laugh cut in between Karuto's own. Both men laid flat on their backs. The pains they felt were overshadowed by the comradery felt between the taijutsu practitioners. Their determination had kept them of equal footing, even now.
After several minutes had passed, Masato rose to his feet in a kicking motion, flat footed landing as always. He ruffled his hair, stretching out his lower back out. " Seems you're as difficult as ever, old friend" Masato said to Karuto, taunting at the blonde mountain in a joking manner.
Technique Used: ○ [ Rank ] ○ [ Rank ] ___ Technique Active: ○ [ E Rank ] Flame Resistance Technique [ Passive ] ○ [ Rank ] Sharingan: 3rd Tomoe ○ [ A Rank ] Kami-o-Ken [ God Fist ] x3 activation charge Masato holds a deep seated horse stance, drawing energy from his entire body. As he holds this horse stance, his physical potential is amplified by his concentration during this focused stance. This stance is held for as long as the user may hold it without being successfully stricken by a hostile attack. Holding this stance consumes all activation's during its primary post. The stance may be held additional posts, letting the user determine the number of activation's they expend in exchange for the charged power of the technique, with a maximum of six activations. Once the user has charged the Kami-o-ken, a brilliant red aura envelops the user that moves in spastic flaring motions. This aura lasts for a total of five posts once the technique completes charging. The charged technique gives the user a slight boost in speed, strength and reflex for each activation sacrificed charging the technique. During the Kami-o-Ken transformation, the user's physical strikes do not damage the surface of whatever they impact. Instead, the damage occurs in the center of the mass they strike. indent Gate Effects ○ ○ ___ Active Mission: ❥ ❥ ❥
Dexterous Prince
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:58 pm
Post 1/1 for Rikujou Douyou no Jutsu [ Ground Shaking Technique ]
It was back to the grindstone, as Bast remembered someone saying at some point. It seemed like Tetsuhiko was coming around to finish whatever he had going on in the meantime, so she decided to round out her Doton knowledge and call it a day. She made the ground shake a bit a short distance away.
Post 1/1 for Rikujou Shougekiha no jutsu [ Ground Shock Wave Technique ]
That wasn't all. Bast hopped up, exerting her prodigious athleticism in doing so. When she landed, the ground visibly shook and warped, marking the successful completion of the technique.
Post 1/1 for Retsudo Tenshou [ Revolving Split Earth Palm ]
The next technique was much more directly destructive. The woman slammed her palm down and caused the ground to start churning. She stopped before it got too far or too damaging, but the effect was apparent.
Post 1/1 for Iwa Nadare [ Stone Avalanche ]
This next one required a vertical surface. In lieu of making one herself, she just found a suitably steep drop in the earth she'd just messed up and activated the jutsu. It was very effective at leveling out the land, but she had to remember it could also affect the earth right under her if she wasn't careful.
Post 1/1 for Dosekiryuu no Jutsu [ Rock Avalanche Technique ]
Bigger, better, and all around more satisfying to use was Dosekiryuu compared to Iwa Nadare. She didn't have a suitably large cliff face to see its effects, but she did level out the rest of the earth she'd overturned earlier. It was so satisfying to build things up and tear them down again.
Post 1/1 for Dosekiryuu [ Mudslide ]
There was a question for the ages: which was more effective, Dosekiryuu or Dosekiryuu? If she had her say, those names would get diversified a bit. As Bast sent out a wave of mud, she considered writing a letter to the naming authority.
Post 1/1 for Dochūbaku [ Landslide ]
Now it was time to go loud. Extremely loud, as fate would have it. She sent out a wave of chakra and caused the ground to erupt explosively in a line.
Post 1/1 for Dororou [ Mud Wolves ]
This one would be fun, she thought. With a scroll and deft manipulation of a pen, she created the seal to Dororou and activated it in record time. As soon as the wolves were spawning nicely, she was satisfied.
Post 1/1 for Otoshi Buta [ Covering Lid ]
The wolves would pose a problem for others if left unchecked, though. With a few more hand seals, she created a nice, big container to keep them sequestered away. It was very sturdy, she thought, but nothing she couldn't handle if necessary.
Post 1/1 for Chidoukaku [ Earth Shift Core ]
Now this was the sort of terrain manipulation Bast was used to. She put one hand on the ground and pushed downward, creating a depressed region. To clean up her mess, she simply pulled it back upward.
Post 1/1 for Yomi Numa [ Swamp of the Underworld ]
Swamp of the Underworld was a staple among high-level Doton Jutsu. It was almost a crime for her to not have known it already. As Bast looked at a nasty purple swamp of her own making, she almost felt bad about using it here.
Post 1/1 for Tsuchi Shouheki Gekido Nami no Jutsu [ Earth Barrier Raging Wave ]
Making a really huge mess was necessary sometimes. On occasion, that meant using an A-Rank Jutsu that hurled dirt and various other small objects upward. This was such an occasion.
Post 2/2 for Tsunami no Jutsu [ Tsunami Technique ]
On other occasions, making an even bigger, more lethal mess was called for. There were precautions that were necessary to learn this big a technique indoors, chiefest among them being fortifying the building. It took several minutes' worth of precautionary use of Uitenpen and Kekkai Houin such that she wouldn't actually level the block. That just wouldn't be fun or nice for anyone. Afterward, she activated the jutsu for the briefest of moments and stopped it as soon as things started to get out of hand. With only superficial damage to the room, she was done.
Now significantly more proficient in the ways of Doton, Bast made a golem to return the scrolls, then sat and meditated. Such a calm, peaceful state. It would take a while to clean up the mess, but in the moment, there was nothing for her to do. That was when a shockwave ripped through the building. She was sure it wasn't her, at least, and it did do a good job of cleaning the dirt off the rafters, but she couldn't help but be annoyed. At the end of her meditation, she wondered what idiots would do something like that indoors without some way to mitigate or fix the damage caused.
"Alright, Tetsu, I'm ready to go," she told her protege. "Lead the way. You're better equipped to find broken glass than I am, so I'll just follow you."
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As Masato arose from the ground, Karuto too would take a knee to prop himself up before standing fully. He grinned in response to Masato's words "Wouldn't be much of a Hero if I went down from a small fry like you" He said with a chuckle, wincing with pain at the laugh immediately after "I'm gonna go run by the hospital, I sorta...can't move my right arm" With a thumbs up given to Masato with his remaining good arm, Karuto would vanish in a blur of motion
Well that was a spectacle. Taylor watched Masato and Karuto fight, destroy the dojo, and then for the dojo to magically repair itself. This place had really good service maintenance. Regardless, he noticed in his comrade's fight that the angry man tired easily. He needed more energy. Especially if the two were to train and fight Nariomi again. Thankfully, an idea came to him. He grabbed his supplies as he moved toward Masato. As he grabbed his chain scythe, however, he felt as though he could use some more training with it. He didn't know why, but he felt as though he was lacking. Regardless, it would be of worth to do so.
Taylor first started with the deflect. This technique was easy for him.It involved deflecting with the chain of the scythe. It was a simple parlor trick.
Next came throw. Again, the premise was simple. Spin the chain; throw the weapon. Child's play.
Wrap was also simple. Throw the weapon with enough slack to tie someone up. This was too easy. Especially for Taylor.
Taylor became one with the chain. He did not feel as though he would get caught up in his own chain. He was confident in his abilities. He was not going to falter anytime soon. (Stage One of Shinto: Muso Ryu learned)
Taylor remembered how to sew the chain. That is, on the return trip, how to change the direction of the weapon. This would be easy for him. It was nothing.
Taylor recalled how to parry. He could use the weapon to do so either upward or downward. If used right, he could disarm an opponent. Taylor felt confident in his abilities.
Taylor recalled the ball and chain. He knew how much slack to provide so that he could bind someone up. This was child's play to him. He hardly could recall why he felt the need to practice.
Minor control came back to him in no time. He was able to control the path of the chains with mimimal effort. All it took was some thought. This was good.
Burrowing Sickle also came back to him. The art of throwing the weighted end so that it implanted itself into the ground. Taylor recalled when he used such a technique in his fight with Zhi. He still wondered where her bow went. (Stage Two learned)
Taylor next recalled how to pivot. The ability to spin on a turn with his chain scythe was invaluable. He needed to have the freedom of moment. He needed to be better in a lot of ways.
Taylor also recalled how to do a flip strike. That was, how to pick his weapon up from the ground with his foot and use it for a flip kick. The concept was simple and it worked wonders.
Grappling Hook was next to recall. He remembered how he was supposed to use one end to make a makeshift path. It was stupid, but he learned it. He had to, after all.
Taylor recalled how to use slash and smash. How he slashed with the weapon and then struck with the weighted end. This was child's play. Which was good, since he was literally a child.
Taylor also recalled how to smash. He pondered that if he threw the sickle end then the blade would lodge into the opponent. If he threw the weighted end then the opponent would take an additional hit. It was good thing he had a technique to teach him such basic stuff.
Finally, Taylor recalled the art of throwing the weight end into the air. This technique at least had some use. When it was thrown in the air, then Taylor could direct where it fell down upon. That was useful enough. (Stage Three learned)
Taylor remembered how to Quick Step. He moved fast. That was useful. It made him move faster and his reflexes sharper.
Major Control came back to him. He was now able to further control the momentum of the chains. Thank goodness. It was important to have this skill.
Taylor finally remembered how to use the illusionary shackles. This was one of his favorite tricks. The ability to wrap up multiple people. He tried this move on Zhi a while back. It didn't end well for him... (Stage Four Learned)
Taylor wanted to learn a technique in secret. He fled from the world as he readied his technique. It was bloodline based. He could not allow anyone to learn what he was doing.
It was called the Hound of Hirohiko. It covered his entire body in bones. It was a technique the boy learned from being a slave to the Hirohiko lineage. It was something which all of his people were forced to learn.
The reason why Taylor’s people had to learn this was because of the hell they endured. Since they were treated as slaves, they had to learn how to fight each other for the entertainment of their lords. When there were family gatherings, they had to use this monstrous form to fight one another.
Thankfully, Taylor was too young to get involved with it. He never had to kill one of his own. Still, from his people he learned how to perform it. He was taught the skill by them so that he wouldn’t be thrusted into battle randomly without being able to use it. And now, he truly knew how to use it. (Hounds of Hirohiko: Learned)
He donned Hounds of Hirohiko as he learned his first move. He moved his hips and punched forward. This was simple. He appreciated it.
Next Taylor raised one foot and used his other to pivot the kick. The back kick from the attack was strong. It was easily able to reduce his opponent’s speed. It was useful
Taylor then learned how to charge someone. It was easy in his monstrous form. They learned how to use their leg to break the balance of their opponent. They then figured how this would allow them to follow up with an attack.
Taylor learned how to stand his ground. He balanced himself to be better stabilized. Doing so made him feel stronger. He felt good. (Stage One of King of the Iron Fist Learned)
During the intermission of his training, Taylor learned how endure. He had to practice how to take damage. This included physically and mentally. Taylor was ready to move forward after a little bit.
During the intermission of his training, Taylor learned how endure. He had to practice how to take damage. This included physically and mentally. Taylor was ready to move forward after a little bit more.
During the intermission of his training, Taylor learned how endure. He had to practice how to take damage. This included physically and mentally. Taylor was ready to move forward.
Taylor next learned how to strike with an elbow. He used his hips to gain the most momentum possible. He was sure with his armor that he could block a weapon. That was probably really useful.
Taylor next learned how to strike with an elbow, but vertically. He used his hips to best strike up and down. He figured this would help him down the line. He was glad he had this armor tech.
Taylor rushed forward and then quickly bursts to the outside of the dummy. Dropping an elbow on the weapon hand of the opponent, he then grabbed the weapon with their back hand then aims a small circling back fist to knock the dummy back and up, then quickly pulls the foot of the enemy out from under them in a foot sweep.
Taylor once again endured. He endured so hard. He endured so hard his fortitude increased. He was truly getting used to wearing armor. (Stage Two learned)
During the intermission of his training, Taylor learned how endure. He had to practice how to take damage. This included physically and mentally. Taylor was ready to move forward after a little bit.
During the intermission of his training, Taylor learned how endure. He had to practice how to take damage. This included physically and mentally. Taylor was ready to move forward after a little bit more.
During the intermission of his training, Taylor learned how endure. He had to practice how to take damage. This included physically and mentally. Taylor was ready to move forward.
Taylor learned how to move his hips in a pendulum motion. This felt silly. It was required to thrust his knee up and take down an opponent. It still felt silly, however.
Taylor then learned how to raise his knee. He then practiced this motion so that if he missed the knee strike, then he could follow it with a kick. This felt like an armored attack. This felt right.
Taylor learned how to suplex someone. He learned how to grab someone by the neck, lift them high above him, and have them crash down. Taylor was a twelve year old boy who wasn’t even five feet. Taylor loved this.
Taylor learned how to punch. He punched so well. He punched so good his strength increased. Taylor was truly a master of punching. (Stage Three learned)
During the intermission of his training, Taylor learned how endure. He had to practice how to take damage. This included physically and mentally. Taylor was ready to move forward after a little bit.
During the intermission of his training, Taylor learned how endure. He had to practice how to take damage. This included physically and mentally. Taylor was ready to move forward after a little bit more.
During the intermission of his training, Taylor learned how endure. He had to practice how to take damage. This included physically and mentally. Taylor was ready to move forward.
Taylor learned how to perform a hard right hook. Taylor punched really hard. He knew that this attack, with the armor he wore, could cause a concussion. Taylor hoped to never have to need to use this on a real person.
Taylor learned how to dip for a dodge. He then used it to close the distance between himself and the dummy. Then, he performed a sharp uppercut on the dummy. The dummy flew off into space as it was hit. Goodbye dummy…
Taylor learned how to throw people. He learned a myriad ways in which to throw people. Taylor got really good at throwing people. Taylor knew now how to properly throw someone.
Taylor learned how to put his forearms on the opponent’s clavicle. Taylor learned what a clavicle was. He then learned how to grab the opponent’s neck and swap them around. He then learned how to punch someone repeatedly while they had their neck grabbed. This seemed excessive. (Stage Four Learned Advance Training: Performance x2)
Taylor wasn't the only one who trained. Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in strength. The bird practiced how to become stronger and hit harder. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly strong.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Horus wanted to practice his worth as well. The bird trained in speed. The bird practiced how to become faster and hit swifter. The bird did this for quite a while. He did this until he was truly nimble.
Taylor and Horus practiced how to talk. Taylor performed various actions as Horus mimicked. In short, the two started to learn how to understand each other. The two did this until there was true understanding.
Taylor and Horus practiced how to talk. Taylor performed various actions as Horus mimicked. In short, the two started to learn how to understand each other. The two did this until there was true understanding.
Taylor and Horus practiced how to talk. Taylor performed various actions as Horus mimicked. In short, the two started to learn how to understand each other. The two did this until there was true understanding.
Taylor and Horus practiced how to talk. Taylor performed various actions as Horus mimicked. In short, the two started to learn how to understand each other. The two did this until there was true understanding.
Taylor and Horus practiced how to talk. Taylor performed various actions as Horus mimicked. In short, the two started to learn how to understand each other. The two did this until there was true understanding.
Taylor and Horus practiced how to talk. Taylor performed various actions as Horus mimicked. In short, the two started to learn how to understand each other. The two did this until there was true understanding.
Taylor and Horus practiced how to talk. Taylor performed various actions as Horus mimicked. In short, the two started to learn how to understand each other. The two did this until there was true understanding.
Taylor and Horus practiced how to talk. Taylor performed various actions as Horus mimicked. In short, the two started to learn how to understand each other. The two did this until there was true understanding.
After he finished his training, Taylor moved over to Masato and stood in front of him. His weapon was now on his belt as he looked up at the man. "Masato, how much do you know about the religion which Mister Nariomi wants us to be a part of?" He asked. In truth, Taylor was recently truly getting involved in the principles behind the religion. It's why he wanted to see if Masato actually agreed with the values as well, or if he was just using this as a means of gaining power.
Chakra: 794 Stamina: 875 Techniques Used: Stats: Strength: Genin +8 ll Fortitude: Genin +4 ll Speed: Genin +4 ll Reflexes: Genin +4 Passives: Electric Resistance Training: E-ranked One with the Chain: E-ranked Minor Control: D-ranked Pivot: C-ranked Quick Step: B-ranked Korabo: S-ranked with himself and Taylor Horus Chakra: 826 Stamina: 881 Techniques Used: Strength: Genin ll Fortitude: Genin ll Speed: Genin ll Reflexes: Genin Passives: Electric Resistance Training: E-ranked Korabo: S-ranked with Taylor OOC:
