Takeshi smirked, enjoying Akemi’s optimism. She was certainly the most up-beat member of Katana squad. He wondered if her spirit would break as she experienced greater hardships. She was used to being exceptional, the most talented member of her squad yet she had never faced true tragedy like the others each had. Still, she had proven herself a talented fighter with remarkable potential. A powerful frontliner with an indominable spirit was precisely what their squad needed. It would alleviate the pressure of Takeshi having to use shadow clones to provide both a front line and sniper support. He only hoped her energy would find a way to collaborate well with the others who were each peculiar in their own way.
As Kaito formed his Mokuton armor, Takeshi observed the young prodigy.
‘He has the most potential of us all’ he noted, not for the first time. At his age, Takeshi had been a Genin and had barely been able to help fend off Kirigakure at all when they invaded, focusing mostly on protecting and guiding civilians to safety. Yet Kaito, even while he was still in the academy had displayed talents beyond that of a Chunin and had claimed dozens of Kirigakure shinobi’s lives. He had been an inspiration to all of Konoha, and it was no wonder that he continued to grow into a remarkable shinobi. Certainly, he had the talent to become a captain himself, perhaps even Commander.
“I’ll give you a few minutes to prepare” the Hyuuga said, turning to leave the room. He was being generous, each of them had seen him in combat and had some idea of what to expect from him. Yet even so, they were the two newest members to the squad and had no experience working with one another. They would need the time to understand how to coordinate properly. Takeshi lit a cigarette while he waited, holding it up against a flame emanating from his fingertip.
‘I really should develop my Katon more' he considered idly. He had learned the change in nature only as a stepping stone in order to achieve more unique and powerful elemental changes. It had taken him a year to learn the basics of all three, and he had only barely dipped his toes into developing jutsu. Lately, most of his focus had been on developing his physical might, honing his body into a deadly weapon. Sighing, he exhaled a cloud of smoke. His taijutsu would be enough to overcome many opponents but now that he was commander, he owed it to himself to develop his talents further.
Two minutes passed.
“Ready or not here I come” he muttered to himself before returning to the room. He recalled, with a sense of nostalgia, playing similar games with his twin sister growing up. Though, they were often on a team, menacing their older sister Hanako with their tactics. Though Yozei was the true master of the game. Activating his Byakugan, Takeshi took in the battlefield. His eyes saw it all.
“Begin!” he announced, clearly and loudly. ‘Nod bad’ he assessed, noting Kaito’s handiwork. Three chakra signatures were holed up in the fort. He had half expected Akemi to attack him head on, though it seemed instead his operatives would be working together to ambush him. That was good. In theory and Nara and a Senju should both excel at ambush tactics and stalling. And that was all they needed to do, just keep him away from the flag for five minutes.
Against him however, they would surely need to throw everything they had at him. He would need to take them seriously and prepare accordingly. Calming his mind, Takeshi approached the entrance to his opponents choke point. Chakra flowed through his body, spreading evenly out to every tenketsu point and forming a razor thin layer of chakra around him. The transparent protective barrier would form slowly, at 10 Speed yet retain a near impenetrable 50 Strength. He remained wary of any potential attack, moving within 5 meters of the entrance way. Thoughts raced through his mind, considering various strategies. Using sheer force, relying on his armor to protect him would be reckless and boring and brought him little advantage. Instead, he would use their own preparations against them. Forming hand seals, Takeshi mixed his Fuuton and Katon chakra natures together; Tiger, Dragon, Bird, Ram. Chakra surged in his stomach, and exhaling he released a cloud of ash that bellowed throughout the corridor, sure to ignite the explosive tags that lined it. Immediately he followed up with another jutsu; Ram, Bird, Tiger. His Fuuton: Wind tunnel technique would direct the ash, the explosion and the dislodged kunai into the fort with 30 Strength and Speed. The winds would continue to obscure the only entryway into the fort, effectively turning their hideout into a deathtrap of ash and fire, fueled and continuing to spread from the constant stream of wind.
Byakugan Doujutsu
One of the most famed doujutsu in the world, Byakugan is the bloodline limit of the Hyuuga Clan. When active, the clan member gains 360 degree vision and Penetrative vision, allowing the Hyuuga clan to see the Tenketsu of their enemies. Their telescopic vision can be activated via jutsu. As such, the Byakugan is capable of ability channeling, allowing the Hyuuga to activate their Doujutsu techniques without hand seals. It should be noted that while using their telescopic vision the Hyuuga experiences tunnel vision, making it difficult to see their surroundings.
Prolonged usage of the Byakugan is strenuous and requires a high level of endurance. The maximum operating time a user can utilize their Byakugan at a time is equal to their Chakra Pool stat divided by 4 rounded down, to a minimum of one post. Upon reaching the max duration, the stress of using their Byakugan to it’s limit causes a cooldown period of 1/2 of the duration time, to a minimum of one post. During this cooldown period, the Byakugan cannot be activated and attempting to do so will cause physical pain. Duration is based off total posts where the Byakugan is activated, meaning users can turn it on and off to have a shorter cooldown.
[Ninpou • Chakra Armor]
C-Ranked Ninjutsu
The user channels chakra, flowing it in a thin layer across their body, including their hands and head. This armor has a strength of [50] and forms at [10] speed. This aura of chakra can also be formed on others, though only one person per cast, so long as they are within 25 meters of the user. This layer of chakra does not impede movement, normal bodily functions, or the ability to perform hand seals in any way.
*Ash Style • Scattered Coal Dust (Increased to a 10x10 meter cloud)
D-Rank Ninjutsu
After performing hand seals, the user will expel Ash from their mouth to make a cloud of about 3 meters by 3 meters at a Speed of [35] and with a Strength of [20]. This cloud will hang in the air for 3 posts before dissipating. If anyone walks through the cloud, the Ash will cling to them with [20] Strength.
Fuuton • Wind Tunnel 30 Strength, 30 Speed
D-Ranked Fuuton Jutsu
After forming a brief series of hand seals Takeshi will build up chakra manifesting a wind tunnel from within 10 meters of him. The stream of air will follow a funnel pattern that can be manifested in a variety of shapes but not manipulated after creation to serve a variety of purposes. The length of the tunnel is up to 10 meters long and 2 meters wide. This jutsu moves at a Speed and Strength equal to [Control] but does not contain the cutting passive of Fuuton. The wind tunnel will last for 2 posts after creation.
