Nara, Shikari

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Nara, Shikari

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General Information Age: 23
Gender: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 128lb
Hair: Long, straight black hair. It reaches down as far as the small of her back. It can almost always be seen tied into a pony tail with her hair dagger tied into it.
Eyes: Bright Blue
Physical Features: Throughout the years, Shikari has always been relatively skinny for her size. While she has never had a significant amount of muscle, the muscle that she does have is lean and tone, allowing her to move swiftly and nimbly. She has no significant scarring or identifying marks on her body.
Clothing/Accessories: As Shikari has gotten older and has advanced in rank, her wardrobe has evolved as well. While she is not on a mission, Shikari has been known to wear a simple royal purple tank-top with the Nara clan symbol embroidered in silver on the back, as well as dark grey capris and black open-toed shoes. In the cooler months, this outfit will commonly be accompanied by a silver hooded cloak with metallic gold and orchid colored trim.

While on missions outside of the village, Shikari will often wear an unzipped flak jacket over her tanktop. On some occasions, however, she will replace the flack jacket with a similar hooded cloak that is gunmetal rather than silver. Regardless of her outfit, Shikari always wears multiple pouches at her waist that hold her various ninja equipment. She also wears fingerless gloves on each hand and a white crystal pendant around her neck.

Forehead Protector: Worn like a belt around her waist.
Personality:When she was younger, as a brand new genin, Shikari had a very warm personality. She was nice, optimistic, and always cheerful. Never one to turn away from someone who was in need, Shikari made it her mission to make sure the people of her village were looked after and protected. Instilled in her at a young age was a sense of pride for her home country and its people, the same sense of pride that led her to become a shinobi in the first place. While on missions, Shikari would use her above average intellect to find the best course of action to take. Whenever she entered battle, she would use this same intellect rather than her raw strength due to the fact that her strength was rather weak. Rather than close in, Shikari would stay at a distance and utilize her various shadow techniques to trap and distract the enemy so that they could be subdued.

As Shikari has grown older and advanced in rank, so too has her way of thinking matured. Though she is still considered to be a relatively cheerful person, the optimism that was once so readily present has begun to fade and in its place the ideals of a realist have begun to take form. She has also become known to taken on a little bit of a sassy nature at times where it is not uncommon for an array of sarcastic comments to come out of her mouth. In addition to all of this, Shikari's fighting style has taken a slightly more aggressive route compared to her former ways. Though she still attempts to maintain a distance, she no longer shies away from a fight and, if the situation requires it, will kill her target when the chance presents itself. Her pride for her country still holds strong, however, and she continues to hold her country and its people in high regard.

Lacking the ability to use pure brute force, Shikari relies on brains rather than her brawn during battle. Often times she will combine multiple techniques into one attack to achieve a higher chance of success. When paired on a team, Shikari typically falls into the supportive role, utilizing her shadow and creation jutsu to both attack her opponents from a distance and to protect her teammates. Of all of the techniques that she knows, Shikari relies on her creation jutsu the most. By using her ability to manipulate her own shadow or her doton chakra to manipulate the earth, she uses these abilities to create various animals/warriors out of whichever material she is using and manipulates them as needed.

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Battle Information Village: Konohagakure
Rank: Bannin

Stats: (0/50)

• *Ninjutsu: 45
• Taijutsu: 25
• Genjutsu: 30
• *Stamina: 45
• *Control: 45
• Strength: 25
• *Speed: 36
• Instinct: 39

* Denotes Specialty Stats
Equipment:

5x Kunai in a small pouch on her left hip.
5x Exploding tags in a small pouch on her right hip.
5x Flash bombs in a small pouch on her right hip.

5x Flare SticksShow

Flare sticks are a small pyrotechnic device used for illumination and signaling. Unscrewing a flare stick would activate the chemicals stored within. The reaction of those chemicals result in a bright glow from the flare stick. A flare stick could be deactivated and saved for later use by screwing the two ends back together. The light from each stick however only lasts for 5 posts. They are kept in a pouch on her back hip.

1x Hair DaggerShow

This unique dagger is fitted to an oval barrette to allow her to carry a knife at the back or side of her head. The barrette and scabbard are gold plated as are the exposed parts of the dagger. This dagger is 7 1/2 inches overall with the blade itself being 4 inches long. Kari has this fitted into her hair.

Companions: (0/1)
Primary Affinity: Doton
Secondary Chakra Affinity: Katon
Specialty: Elemental Specialist [Ninjutsu, Stamina, Control, Speed]

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Abilities and Concentrations

Abilities
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Concentrations
Ninjutsu	Shadow Manipulation Less of an element and more like a specialty, the members of the Nara Clan are able to manipulate both their own shadows and shadows in the surrounding area. This chakra allows them to use various techniques that allow them to create effective traps to use against an opponent as long as there is enough light in the area to create the shadows needed to do so. If there is absolutely no light present in the area of the Nara member, they are unable to use their shadow techniques. Requires an above average Wit and Control for the character's rank. The range at a clan member can manipulate shadows is dependent on their control stat: 6: Can control their own shadow. 12: Can manipulate shadows in a 1 meter area. 18: 5 meter area. 24: 10 meter area. 30: 15 meter area. 36: 20 meter area. 42: 25 meter area. 48: 30 meter area. Doton Affinity A character with this concentration is able to utilize Doton, and can make and use any custom or archived jutsu that require the doton affinity. Doton has a passiveenduring effect. Katon Affinity A character with this concentration is able to utilize katon and can make and use any custom or archived jutsu that require the katon affinity. Katon has an ignition effect. Sensor Sensors are shinobi who are able to activate a sixth sense which can locate and read chakra sources. Sensory is advantageous as it allows shinobi to perceive without using any of their conventional senses, which can easily be deceived. Sensors are able to collect a lot of information through the interpretation of this sixth sense. Elemental Advanced Channeling This user has superb chakra control, and has learned to perform jutsu by channeling, without the use of hand seals. The user can channel any ninjutsu that is designed to be channel, and there are no specified parameters in which a jutsu must fall to be channeled by this method. To get this concentration the user must be an Elemental Ninjutsu Specialist, and have picked Control as one of their specialized stats.
Taijutsu	N/A
Genjutsu	This user has learned to use visual cues to initiate genjutsu. Allowing them to perform actions, or draw the eyes to something to capture their targets in a genjutsu. This user has learn to use sound cues to initiate genjutsu. Allowing them to create sounds and sustain sounds to capture their targets in a genjutsu. This user has learn to use physical sensations to initiate genjutsu. Allowing them to physical touch the target, or touch them with objects to capture their targets in genjutsu.

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History

Historical AccountsShow

Shikari's history is as simple as could be. For the first few years of her life she played, ate, and slept all day like most kids her age.

Being born into the Nara family, Shikari was relatively bright for her age even when she was young. At the age of 6, she began to learn about the abilities of her clan, simple as they may be. It was at this point in her life that Shikari developed a strong pride for both her family and her country. This pride was so strong that from the time that she was 8 on, she wanted nothing more than to be a ninja and fight for her country.

When she was 9 years old, Shikari was finally able to enter the academy with the permission of her parents. At the academy, she excelled in ninjutsu (especially her shadow techniques) and was decent at genjutsu. It was only her taijutsu that was really lacking due to her weak physicality, her strikes doing little to no damage. However what she lacked in taijutsu and strength she made up for with ninjutsu and wit. It was also around this time that she developed her own unique style of shadow ninjutsu. Coming from her love of animals, she developed a way to manipulate her shadows into the size and shape of specific animals.
By the time she was 13, Kari graduated from the academy. She graduated not at the top of her class but towards the top. After graduation she took on the role of genin and took her role very seriously. No matter the mission she took it if it was asked for her.

It wasn't long before Shikari met fellow genin and then formed a team with them. Though the team was jounin-less, the 3 genin trained together. The team met its share of challenges mostly brought on by the team member Katashi becoming the host of one of the village genma. After training with eachother, the group became eligible to take the chuunin exam. Shikari, Katashi, and Kawa engaged in battle against a village chuunin and though the fight was tough, they were able to capture the chuunin and force him into a surrender. With this victory, the three of them were given the rank of chuunin.

During her time as a Chuunin, Shikari found herself teaming up with her old friend and former teammate Tei, Kawa quite often. The two of them together, she as a Chuunin and he as a Special Jounin, began taking higher ranking missions which revolved mostly around protecting a young woman who went by the name of Nori. The daughter of a very influential family, Nori was a very charitable and well-mannered woman who was constantly targeted by individuals who sought to both hurt her family and prevent Nori herself from performing the charitable acts that she was well known for. During their time as Nori's bodyguards, Shikari and Kawa became a well-functioning two person team that was able to thwart multiple attempts on Nori's life.

While navigating her way through her missions and life as a Chuunin, Shikari found herself face to face with her former teammate, and former crush, Hyuuga, Katashi whom she had not seen in quite a long time prior to their meeting. In all actuality, she had believed that he had been dead since she had been informed that the genma had been removed from his body which was normally enough to kill a person. After an emotion filled reunion between the two of them, Shikari and Katashi finally admitted their feelings for each other and, upon the realization that they both felt the same, decided to give their relationship a chance.
After almost two years of being a Chuunin, Shikari was promoted at the age of 17 to the rank of Jounin, as was Kawa. Through some of their actions during their missions had been scrutinized by members of the Konoha Council, the comradery and passion that the pair exhibited while working together impressed the council enough to approve the promotion to the rank of Jounin.

Shikari’s jounin years began with great success with her and Kawa co-founding the Konohagakure defense organization Mamorinuku. Created in response to the rising defensive needs of the village, Shikari and Kawa promoted the organization which grew rapidly with a strong member base. It was during this time that Shikari grew close to a young Inuzuka girl, Rai. Bonding initially through their mutual friendship with Kawa, the two girls formed their own strong bond that would go on to strengthen the organization with Rai’s addition as a division leader. Shikari spent the majority of her Jounin years acting as the figurehead of the organization, recruiting young shinobi into their ranks and interacting with the council all while learning the ins and outs of the Konoha political system.

It was during her Jounin years, however, that Shikari suffered one of her greatest losses: The death of Tei, Kawa, her oldest friend within the shinobi world. An unexpected loss for both the village and the organization, Shikari took Kawa’s death hard, alternating between a fierce anger towards his killers and a deep sorrow for herself, Rai, and Kawa’s now widow Nori. She soon learned, however, that Nori had been pregnant at the time of Kawa’s death, bringing mixed feelings of both joy for the spawn of Kawa and the sorrow that father and son would never meet. Knowing that Kawa couldn’t be there for his son, Shikari vowed to take him under her wing and train him personally as he grew up.

After spending a few years as a Jounin, Shikari was promoted to the rank of Bannin, one of the highest ranks and greatest honors to be awarded to a member of the shinobi community. With this promotion and title, Shikari renewed her vow to protect the village and all of its inhabitants no matter the cost.

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Jutsu

Shadow JutsuShow Clan JutsuShow D-Rank Shadow Glove D-Rank Ninjutsu After completing a short set of hand seals the user of this technique will flood their own shadow with chakra. As they do so the shadow will begin to crawl up their own body at a speed of 3 and converge on one of the user’s hands. After a few moments their hand and fingers will be entirely coated in a thin layer of solidified shadow. This shadow coating provides the user with protection against attacks up to a strength of 7 and is able to last for 4 posts before reverting back to a simple shadow. Shadow Claw D-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause their shadow to crawl up their body at a speed of 5 and onto their hand, where it forms into a sharpened claw, with the fingers being one inch longer than the user's fingers. This claw coating can within strikes up to a strength of 5 and each claw is just like a kunai in terms of durability and sharpness,. They can be held for 4 posts. ~Shadow Tendril D-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding a shadow with chakra, the user will cause their shadow to rise up off the ground in the form of a single tendril, about 3 inches in diameter. The tendril can be manipulated with a strength of 4 and a speed of 6 up to 10 meters from the point of origin. Lasts for 4 posts. Shadow Punch D-rank Ninjutsu After completing a short set of hand seals the user of this technique will flood their own shadow with chakra. As they do so the shadow will begin to crawl up their own body and converge on one of the user’s hands. After a few moments their hand and fingers will be entirely coated in a thin layer of solidified shadow. The user will then throw a punch, causing the shadow to launch forward 3 meters in the shape of a punch at a speed of 6. If it connects with a target, it strikes with a strength of 4. ~Shadow Kunai D-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding a shadow with chakra the user will cause a shadow on their body to move toward their hand with a speed of 5, forming into a solid kunai when it reaches their hand. The kunai is just like any other kunai in terms of durability and sharpness, but cannot be thrown, and lasts for up to 4 posts. Shadow Spike D-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: ~Shadow Skin, ~Shadow Sewing After using ~Kage Sukin no Jutsu [Shadow Skin Technique] to cover herself in a thin layer of shadows, Shikari can use this technique. When she performs a few short handseals, the Shadow Skin will suddenly launch outward, at a speed and strength of 5 in all directions in the form of small, 2 foot long, Kage Nui threads. This technique is useful for protecting herself against close range taijutsu attacks at all angles but is meant to be more offensive than defensive. When this jutsu is activated, it effectively ends the ~Shadow Skin technique in order to perform this one and therefore the user loses the protection of ~Shadow Skin. After the initial burst, the threads only remain extended for half a post. Shadow Walking D-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user is able to raise it off of the ground, if only slightly, causing it to become solid. This creates a sort of platform to walk on, but only where the user's foot would land, making it quite efficient. This lasts for up to three posts, and can go no more than one inch off of the ground. Shadow Assist: Light Armor D-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: ~Shadow Skin After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause a shadow to move at a speed of 5 and connect to the shadow of a target ally who is within range (typically about 10 meters). This person's shadow will then crawl up their body, covering them from head to toe in a protective armor that is capable of resisting strikes of up to 5 strength. This individual can only move as far as the shadows will allow, typically around 15 meters from the source of the shadow unless other shadows have been utilized to extend the length. This may be held for a maximum of 4 posts or until broken. ~Shadow Shield D-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding a shadow with chakra, the user will cause it to rise up in front in a six foot tall, three foot wide shield with a speed of 4 and a strength of 6. Lasts for 4 posts. Shadow Assist: Protect D-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: ~Shadow Shield After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will attempt to connect a shadow to another shadow that is within range (typically about 10 meters), moving at a speed of 4. Once their shadow connects to the other shadow, they will cause it to rise up in the form of a six foot tall, three foot wide shield that is capable of withstanding strikes from up to 6 strength. This lasts for up to 4 posts, or until broken. Rising Shadow Fist D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed handseals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause their shadow to rise up from the ground directly in front of them in the form of a fist at a speed 6. When it rises, the fist will aim at a predetermined target, extending no further than 2 meters in length and striking with a strength of 4. After striking, the technique will end and the shadows will return to normal. C-Rank ~Shadow Imitation C-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding a shadow with chakra, the user will send their shadow out across a surface toward a target, aiming to connect it to the opponent's shadow. If contact is made, the user and the opponent will be linked together in movement, so that everything the user does is mimicked by the opponent. The initial shadow moves with a speed of 8 and the hold can be broken with a strength of 12. Lasts for 6 posts. Other Ninjutsu cannot be used during the duration of this technique. ~Shadow Sewing C-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: ~Shadow Tendril After forming the needed hand seals and flooding a shadow with chakra, the user will cause their shadow to rise up off the ground in the form of 5 tendrils, each one about 3 inches in diameter. The tendrils can be manipulated with a strength of 4 and a speed of 6 up to 15 meters from the point of origin. Lasts for 5 posts. ~Shadow Skin C-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause their shadow to crawl up their body, covering them from head to toe in a protective armor with a strength of 10. Lasts for 5 posts. ~Shadow Guard C-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding a shadow with chakra, the user will cause the shadow to rise up, forming into the rough likeness of a person. Lasts for 5 posts. The clone has the following stats: Taijutsu: 5 Speed: 8 Strength: 8 Stamina: 6 Twin Shadow Fang C-rank Ninjutsu After completing a short set of hand seals the user of this technique will flood their own shadow with chakra. As they do so the shadow will begin to crawl up their own body and converge on both of the user’s hands. After a few moments their hand and fingers will be entirely coated in a thin layer of solidified shadow in the shape of a snake's head. The user will then throw a punch with both arms, causing the snake heads to launch forward and extend up to a maximum of 4 meters each at a speed of 10. Rather than strike the target however, these snake heads attempt to bite the target with the 1.5 inch fangs that each of them have. These snakes only travel in a straight line and will revert back to the user in the post after they have been launched. ~Shadow Transportation C-Rank Ninjutsu After adding the needed hand seals onto either Shadow Sewing or Shadow Stitch, the user will cause the tendril to shoot out and latch onto something before contracting, either pulling the item toward the user or the user towards the item at a strength of 10, depending on the resisting force of the object. Shadow Assist: Armor C-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: Shadow Assist: Light Armor After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause a shadow to move at a speed of 8 and connect to the shadow of a target ally who is within range (typically about 10 meters). This person's shadow will then crawl up their body, covering them from head to toe in a protective armor that is capable of resisting strikes up to 12 strength. This individual can only move as far as the shadows will allow, typically around 15 meters from the source shadow unless other shadows have been utilized to extend the length. This may be held for a maximum of 6 posts, or until broken. Shadow Assist: Club C-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: ~Shadow Blade After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause a shadow to move at a speed of 8 and connect to the shadow of a target ally who is within range (typically about 10 meters). This person's shadow will then crawl up their body, eventually ending up in one of their hands, lengthening itself to form into the likeness of a circular club that is 3 feet long and 3/4in in diameter. This individual can only move as far as the shadows will allow, typically around 15 meters from the user unless other shadows have been utilized to extend the length. The club has a strength of 12 and lasts for 4 posts. B-Rank ~Shadow Imitation Projectile B-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: ~Shadow Imitation After forming the needed hand seals and flooding a weapon with chakra, the user is able to attempt to hit an opponent's shadow with the weapon. As long as the weapon is sticking in the shadow, the target will be held in place with a strength of 20. Lasts for 6 posts. ~Shadow Blade B-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause the shadow to crawl up their body, eventually ending up in one of their hands, lengthening itself to form into the likeness of a sword, with a 2 foot blade and a six inch handle. The blade has a strength of 20 and lasts for 6 posts. Shadow Assist: Blade B-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: ~Shadow Blade, 7 Control After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause a shadow to move at a speed of 20 and connect to the shadow of a target ally who is within range (typically about 10 meters). This person's shadow will then crawl up their body, eventually ending up in one of their hands, lengthening itself to form into the likeness of a sword, with a 2 foot blade and a six inch handle. This individual can only move as far as the shadows will allow, typically around 15 meters from the source shadow unless other shadows have been utilized to extend the length. The blade has a strength of 20 and lasts for 6 posts. Twin Wolf Fist B-rank Ninjutsu After completing a short set of hand seals the user of this technique will flood their own shadow with chakra. As they do so the shadow will begin to crawl up their own body and converge on both of the user’s hands. After a few moments their hand and fingers will be entirely coated in a thin layer of solidified shadow in the shape of a wolf's head. The user will then throw a punch with both arms, causing the wolf heads to launch forward and extend up to a maximum of 4 meters each at a speed of 20. Rather than strike the target however, these wolf heads attempt to bite the target with 3 inch fangs with a strength of 20. These wolves only travel in a straight line and will revert back to the user in the post after they have been launched. Shadow Assist: Grand Armor B-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: Shadow Assist: Armor After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause a shadow to move at a speed of 15 and connect to the shadow of a target ally who is within range (typically about 10 meters). This person's shadow will then crawl up their body, covering them from head to toe in a protective armor that is capable of resisting strikes up to 25 strength. This individual can only move as far as the shadows will allow, typically around 15 meters from the source shadow unless other shadows have been utilized to extend the length. This may be held for a maximum of 6 posts, or until broken. A-Rank ~Shadow Puppet A-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and flooding a shadow with chakra, the user will cause their shadow to rise up in the rough likeness of a person. The clone is capable of using shadow jutsu and has the following stats. Taijutsu: 4 Speed: 15 Strength: 8 Stamina: 18 Shadow Assist: Superior Armor A-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: Shadow Assist: Grand Armor After forming the needed hand seals and flooding their shadow with chakra, the user will cause a shadow to move at a speed of 18 and connect to the shadow of a target ally who is within range (typically about 10 meters). This person's shadow will then crawl up their body, covering them from head to toe in a protective armor that is capable of resisting strikes up to 32 strength. This individual can only move as far as the shadows will allow, typically around 15 meters from the source shadow unless other shadows have been utilized to extend the length. This may be held for a maximum of 8 posts, or until broken. Shadow CreationsShow CreationsShow D-Ranks Shadow Creation: Cat D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a simple house cat. It has small 1/2 inch claws that it can attack with but they do little to no damage. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 4 Stamina: 3 Strength: 1 Speed: 4 Shadow Creation: Snake D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a simple garden snake (about 2 1/2 feet long). It has small 1/2 inch teeth that it can attempt to bite with but they do little to no damage. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 3 Stamina: 3 Strength:3 Speed: 3 Shadow Creation: Bird D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a small bird (approximately 8 inches in length). It has a 1 inch bill that it can attack with but it doesn’t do a great deal of damage. Also, unlike the rest of the creations, this creation has the ability to fly. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 2 Stamina: 1 Strength:1 Speed: 2 Shadow Creation: Dog D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a small dog. It has small 1/2 inch teeth that it can attack with but they do little to no damage. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 2 Stamina: 2 Strength: 4 Speed: 4 C-Rank Shadow Creation: Lynx C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a Lynx, approximately 2 feet tall and 3 feet long. It has small 3/4 inch claws that it can attack with that could cause small damage. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 8 Stamina: 5 Strength: 4 Speed: 10 Shadow Creation: Rottweiler C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a Rottweiler. It has sharp 1 inch teeth that it can attack and do damage with. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 6 Stamina: 4 Strength: 9 Speed: 8 Shadow Creation: Cobra C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a cobra (about 4 feet long). It has small 3/4 inch teeth that it can attempt to bite with but they do little to no damage. Once it reaches the target it will attempt to wrap around one of the target's limbs with all of its strength and bite them, potentially damaging the limb. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 5 Stamina: 4 Strength: 10 Speed: 8 Shadow Creation: Horse C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a horse. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which, due to it's size, is typically about 5 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. Due to it's rather short distance, Shikari rarely uses this creation for offense and instead uses it as a way to get around by riding it. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to Kari. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 5 Stamina: 4 Strength: 5 Speed: 13 Shadow Creation: Viper C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a viper (about 4 feet long). It has 1 1/4 inch teeth that it can attempt to bite with which, if striking the right spots, can do a decent amount of damage. Once it reaches the target it will attempt to wrap around one of the target's limbs with all of its strength and bite them. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 6 Stamina: 4 Strength: 7 Speed: 10 Shadow Creation: Raven C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a black raven (approximately 20 inches in length). It has a 1.5 inch bill that it can attack with but it doesn’t do a great deal of damage. Also, unlike the rest of the creations, this creation has the ability to fly. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 3 Stamina: 1 Strength: 1 Speed: 7 B-Rank Shadow Creation: Elk B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of an Elk. It has rather large antlers that it can attempt to strike with which, if striking the right spots, can do a decent amount of damage and potentially pierce a target. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 8 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 7 Stamina: 9 Strength: 11 Speed: 18 Shadow Creation: Hawk B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a hawk (approximately 25 inches in length, 50 inch wingspan). It has a 2 inch bill that it can attack with to do a fair amount of damage. Also, unlike the rest of the creations, this creation has the ability to fly. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 5 Stamina: 3 Strength: 6 Speed: 13 Shadow Creation: Python B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a python (about 9 feet long). It has multiple 2 inch teeth that it can attempt to bite with which, if striking the right spots, can do a decent amount of damage. Once it reaches the target it will attempt to wrap around one of the target's limbs, or the entire target itself, with all of its strength and bite them. If it wraps around them they need strength equal to or higher than the creation's in order to release themselves. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 7 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 9 Stamina: 7 Strength: 18 Speed: 11 Shadow Creation: Cheetah B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a Cheetah, approximately 2.5 feet tall and 4 feet long. It has 1.5 inch claws that it can attack with that could cause a fair amount of damage. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 11 Stamina: 7 Strength: 9 Speed: 18 Shadow Creation: Leopard B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a Leopard, approximately 3 feet tall and 5 feet long. It has 1.5 inch claws that it can attack with that could cause a fair amount of damage. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 10 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 9 Stamina: 7 Strength: 16 Speed: 13 A-Rank Shadow Creation: Jaguar A-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood a nearby shadow with chakra, causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a Jaguar, approximately 2.5 feet tall and 6 feet long. It has 2 inch sharp claws that it can attack with that could cause a fair amount of damage as well as multiple 1.5 inch teeth that it can attempt to bite with. This creation can only extend up to the shadow's total surface area which is typically about 8 meters. However it is able to attach itself to other shadows in order to extend the length that it can go. If not destroyed, it can last for 4 posts. When it gets destroyed or dispelled, it will return to being a simple shadow and retreat back to its source. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 19 Stamina: 15 Strength: 27 Speed: 24 ExtraShow D-Rank Through the Eyes of the Shadows D-Ranked Ninjutsu After doing the needed handseals, Shikari places her hand on one of her creations. As long as she is closing her eyes, she is able to see through the eyes of her creation. This can last up to 1/2 a mile if the creation is able to go that far from her by connecting itself with enough shadows to extend that far. This is mainly used for scouting purposes. C-Rank Shadow Creation: Bind C-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: ~Shadow Sewing, A shadow creation is in use Used in conjunction with one of the user's shadow creations, the user will have the creation attack a specific target. As the creation approaches the target, the user will perform a set of additional handseals that will cause the creation to suddenly burst into multiple shadow threads that attempt to wrap around the target and bind them, similar to the way that ~Shadow Sewing does. Each thread extends approximately 15 feet from their position at a speed of 7. If they successfully bind an opponent, they must have a strength of 13 or higher to break free. Shadow Creation: Pierce C-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: ~Shadow Sewing, A shadow creation is in use Used in conjunction with one of the user's shadow creations, the user will have the creation attack a specific target. As the creation approaches the target, the user will perform a set of additional handseals that will cause the creation to suddenly burst into multiple sharp pointed shadow threads that attempt to pierce the target with a strength of 7 and a speed of 13. Each thread extends approximately 10 feet from their position and will last up to 2 posts before retracting back to the user.

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NinjutsuShow D-Rank [Ninjutsu • Sensory Deprivation: Hearing] D-Ranked Ninjutsu A technique used for a variety of purposes, each unique to the user's needs, the user channels chakra into their ears. This chakra will act as though it were solid, rendering the user deaf until it is dispelled. This can be held as long as the user has chakra, but once it has ended, it has a cool-down period of 2 posts before it can be used again. *[Ninjutsu • Tracking Device] D-Ranked Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will coat one of their hairs in chakra. Once this has been done, they will place it on their target. The user can track the exact location of the strand of hair for up to 7 meters. For up to twenty meters out, the user can track a rough location. From then out to 100 meters, the user just gets a general idea of where the opponent is. The chakra in the hair will dissipate at the end of 6 posts. *[Ninjutsu • Wall] D-Ranked Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user causes a thin 3x3 meter flat barrier to form directly in front of them at a speed of 5. This barrier can take a hit of up to 5 strength before shattering, otherwise it lasts for 3 posts. GenjutsuShow D-Rank *[Genjutsu • Pins and Needles] D-Ranked Illusion Genjutsu After performing the hand seals and pricking the opponent with some sort of small weapon (usually senbon), the opponent feels their arms and legs fall asleep. It feels as if the blood flow to these appendages has basically stopped, making their movements a tad sluggish and just all around uncomfortable. This jutsu doesn’t really hinder a person, but it makes everything they do feel off. For those who are attuned to the way their body feels during battle, it can be extremely distracting. Lasts 3 posts. *[Genjutsu • Paranoid] D-Ranked Illusion Genjutsu The user will do a series of hand seals, then point indiscriminately. Should the target see the pointing motion, they'll be captured in this genjutsu. For the following 4 posts, the target will see a shadow in the corner of their eyes, constantly shifting out of view when they attempt to look at it. *[Genjutsu • Smell Of The Deceased] D-Ranked Illusion Genjutsu An illusionary jutsu that, after performing the necessary hand seals, causes the target to begin to smell rotting flesh and decaying bodies. The jutsu can cause nausea and vomiting from the target, depending on how sensitive their sense of smell is, and begins once the victim witnesses the user perform the hand seals. The smell of the dead can also cause some mental stress on the target. This genjutsu lasts for three (3) posts. Silhouette Body D-Rank Illusion Genjutsu To begin the technique, the user will perform the needed handseals. Anyone who sees these handseals will be effected by the genjutsu. This technique will cause the user to appear to become a black silhouette of his/herself. The target can still see and hear every movement that the user makes, it would simply be a black silhouette of the user that they see move. It takes 2 posts before the user becomes normal again. Flash D-Rank Illusion Genjutsu To begin the technique, the user will perform the needed handseals. Anyone who sees these handseals will be effected by the genjutsu. This technique will cause the target to see a blinding light suddenly flash outwards from the user's body. The flash that they see is very brief and moderately bright, usually surprising the target but not quite enough to cause them to turn away. C-Rank Unconcern C-rank Status Genjutsu Usually only useful in a group fight, the user begins with a few quick handseals and then says "Forget about me." Those who hear the user speak those words will become less concerned about attacking the user and usually become more concerned about attacking the other fighters he/she is against. This isn't to say that the target can't/won't attack the user but unless the user is directly attacking the target, the target will likely attack someone else/another threat. If no other threat is around, this jutsu is basically useless and if the user attacks the target directly the jutsu's effects will end. The effects of this jutsu last for 3 posts. Full Concern C-rank Status Genjutsu Usually only useful in a group fight, the user begins with a few quick handseals and then says "Focus on me." Those who hear the user speak those words will become more concerned about attacking the user and usually become less concerned about attacking the other fighters he/she is against. This isn't to say that the target can't/won't attack the other fighters but unless they are directly attacking the target, the target will likely focus his/her attacks on the user. The effects of this jutsu last for 3 posts. *[Genjutsu • Reverse Hypnosis] C-Ranked Status Genjutsu This is a three post genjutsu. To start the genjutsu, the ninja does the hand seals that are needed and then places a hand on the target. Until the genjutsu ends the target is able to remember a lot more about their past and has a lighter barrier over their consciousness making it easier for them to spill information. This doesn’t weaken their will, however, meaning if they are aware it’s a genjutsu, they are more than capable of using Kai. False Shadow Imitation C-Rank Genjutsu After performing the same hand seals as ~Shadow Imitation, the user will add in an extra seal. If the target sees these hand seals, the will then see a shadow extend towards them much like ~Shadow Imitation. Anyone who has had experience with the true~Shadow Imitation technique will most likely attempt to avoid the extending shadow. This shadow however can extend as much as it wants unlike the true technique and it will follow the movements of the target. This technique will only last for 2 posts and has no real effect if it does attach to the targets shadow. B-Rank *[Genjutsu • Fear] B-Ranked Status Genjutsu The user will do a series of hand seals, the wink at their target. Should the target see them wink, they'll be caught in the genjutsu. For the next 4 posts, the target will have a sense of fear originating from the user and things they do. If the user takes a step forward, the target will be more inclined to take a step back, threats will have a higher efficacy, and they'll be more inclined to simply do what they can to avoid having to fight the user. *[Genjutsu • Scatter and Run] B-Ranked Illusion Genjutsu If the genjutsu user ever needs to run, this is the ideal technique to use. The target simply has to see them take their first step to run after the user has performed the hand seals. If the target saw the first step to run, the genjutsu caster will suddenly split into 90 "clones." This will allow the genjutsu caster to run away amidst the confusion, as the mass of clones run in every single direction at a speed of 20. Of course, touching one of these "clones" will cause them to disperse in a cloud of smoke, but they will do everything in their power to avoid making contact. If the clones aren't touched, the jutsu lasts for up to 6 posts. A- Rank *[Genjutsu • Journey into Black Darkness] A-Ranked Illusion Genjutsu This is a genjutsu technique that is activated after the user performs the needed hand seals and makes eye contact with the target. Once caught, the ninja's opponent becomes enveloped in total darkness. While in the black void, the ninja will be unable to see any incoming attack or threat. This lasts for 5 posts. SensorShow Mind's EyeShow C-Rank *[Sensory Style • [Target Lock] C-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: Beyond Senses The sensor will activate their sensory jutsu, and focus on one source of chakra they can sense. By doing an additional hand seal, and holding said hand seal, the user will be able to continue to sense that source of chakra, even if they are moving around, so long as they are holding the hand seal. If they, or the chakra source, moves out of range, the user will lose track of them. *[Sensory Style • Flare] C-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: Beyond Senses The sensor will activate their sensory jutsu, and then do a second set of hand seals. For the next 5 posts, any time anyone within the range of their sensory activates a jutsu, the user will see their chakra “flare” momentarily. While they won’t know anything about the jutsu, it will give them a better idea of the battle field. *[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses] C-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: Ninjutsu/Control/Instinct stats of 10 This sensor jutsu is used by shinobi to feel chakra sources within a radius of 25 meters. While this jutsu is fairly helpful in sensing chakra, it is unable to actually pinpoint specific chakras outside of 10 feet. This only gives the Shinobi an idea of how many entities with chakra are present in their general area. *[Sensory Style • Evaluation] C-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: Beyond Senses The sensor will activate their sensory jutsu, and then do an additional set of hand seals. By doing so, the user will be able to compare the “strength” of each source of chakra they are able to sense to each other. The “strength” of the individual is determined by the average of each person’s Stamina, Control and Strength stats. The user can determine who has more chakra strength than others, allowing them to pick out possible risks. This technique is not very reliable as a determining factor, however. *[Sensory Style • Gauge: Speed] C-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: Target Lock After activating Target Lock, the user will do a second series of hand seals, releasing the single seal for target lock, and then recreate it once finishing the series of seals for the technique. Doing so, the user will know their targets speed with a deviation of 3 point. Meaning if their speed is 17, the user will know its within the range of 14 to 20. B-Rank *[Sensory Style • Broad Sense] B-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: *[Beyond Senses], Ninjutsu/Control/Instinct stats of 20 This jutsu is an extension of [Beyond Senses]. With this jutsu initiated, a sensor can focus on individual chakra signatures to get a precise idea of where their opponents are at up to 25 meters. A general sense of the direction and number of chakra sources can be determined at about 50 meters. It should be noted that this jutsu requires intense concentration, often making the user shut their eyes so they can focus on the jutsu solely. Even with high levels of Chakra Control and Instinct, this jutsu can be mentally taxing as it requires the user to sort through the individual chakra sources in the sensor’s range. *[Sense: Genjutsu] B-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: Beyond Senses Once their sensory jutsu is active, the user can do a brief series of hand seals, allowing them to notice any abnormalities indicative of genjutsu in any of the sources of chakra they can sense. This can help them determine who needs to be released and who does not. *[Sensory Style • Evaluation:Jutsu] B-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: Flare Having used the flare, the user will look out for any flares. Upon noticing one, the user will immediately do a single hand seal, allowing them to determine the affinity, strength, and speed if applicable, and sense where that chakra is going specifically. This means if it’s a projectile, they’ll be able to track and see the projectile in their minds eye. If it’s a fuuinjutsu, they are able to see that a fuuinjutsu is activated, but will not be able to follow the result unless they activate this jutsu again. This jutsu is very effective due to it’s broad mechanic. A-Rank *[Sensory Style • Augmented Sense] A-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: *[Broad Sense], Ninjutsu/Control/Instinct stats of 35 This jutsu is an even further extension of [Broad Sense]. With this jutsu, a sensor sacrifices quality for quantity. They can view to much greater distances compared to a normal sensor, but their ability to differentiate between people starts to become muddled, meaning multiple people in close proximity will appear simply as a large chakra mass, without the users being able to distinguish how many people are there. By sitting down and meditating, they are able to start to sense further and further away. For each post of meditating, they are able to see one third of a mile out, up to a max of posts equal to 1/2 their control (rounded up). *[Sensory Style • Augmented Evaluation] A-rank Ninjutsu Prerequisites: Augmented Sense, Target Lock After activating both prerequisite jutsu, the user will do a series of hand seals, having released the hand seal for target lock. Once finishing the jutsu, they’re reform the single seal for target lock. Doing so will give them knowledge of the targets Control, Stamina, Speed, and Strength stats. EmpathyShow *[Sensory Style • Approaching Tremor] C-rank Ninjutsu The user will do a series of hand seals and place their hands to the ground. Releasing waves of chakra out of their hands. These waves of chakra will bounce back to the user after traveling out 25 meters on the ground. As the chakra returns to the user it will evoke an image in the users head of the immediate area around them, anything touching the ground and anything up to 5 feet underground. These are still images, not moving images, but can give the user a good idea of what is happening if they aren’t able to see otherwise. *[Sensory Style • Scholar of the Golems] B-rank Ninjutsu The user will do a series of hand seals, and then come in contact with the ground. So long as they are already aware of an object or being on the ground, within 50m of their position, they can send waves of chakra directly to that thing, sending the waves of chakra through them. This allows the user to get very precise imagery on how that person is fighting, what they have on their person, or what is within an object, or so forth. This jutsu can be maintained with movement, but does require some length of focus. *[Sensory Style • Approaching Quake] B-rank Ninjutsu The user will do a series of hand seals and place their hands to the ground. Releasing waves of chakra out of their hands. These waves of chakra will bounce back to the user after traveling out 50 meters on the ground. As the chakra returns to the user it will evoke an image in the users head of the immediate area around them, anything touching the ground and anything up to 5 feet underground. These are still images, not moving images, but can give the user a good idea of what is happening if they aren’t able to see otherwise. KatonShow D-Rank *Katon • Fireball D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user draws in a deep breath before exhaling out a 1/2 meter diameter fireball at the opponent. It travels up to 10 meters away at a speed of 6 and a strength of 4. *Katon • Flame's Shadow D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals, the user will create a copy of themselves out of katon chakra. The clone will be able to move with the stats labelled below, while also exploding with the force of a single exploding tag upon death into a burst of flames. The clone will only last for 3 posts. Taijutsu: 2 Speed: 2 Strength: 1 Stamina: *Katon • Torch D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will exhale a small jet of flame directly in front of them. The ball lights up the surrounding area in a 5 meter radius and has a durability of 5. Unless destroyed, it will stay locked in it's location for 5 posts before fading. *Katon • Flame Jet D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user draws in a deep breath before exhaling out a cone that is up to five meters long and three meters wide at it's base. The cone travels at a speed of 6 and pushes with a strength of 4. C-Rank *Katon • Great Fireball C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals, the user draws in a deep breath before exhaling a thin stream of flames up to 15 meters away at a speed of 10. Either at 15 meters, or if the stream makes impact with anything, the stream will erupt into a spherical C-Rank explosion, scattering flames all over the immediate area. *Katon • Ripple C-Rank Ninjutsu By channeling katon chakra into their body, the user will release a short, uncontrolled burst of flame outward from their body that travels just a few centimeters and lasts hardly a second. The short-lived burst of flame pushes outward with a strength of 10. *Katon • Scattering Flames C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals, the user will puff their chest before spitting out a torrent of 15 individual fireballs, each 2 centimeter diameter. The fireballs are shot for up to 10 meters away at a speed of 9 and a strength of 1. *Katon • Bomb Creation C-Rank Ninjutsu By channeling katon chakra into any item, the user will turn it into a ticking time bomb. Either when 3 posts are up or when activated through the use of Chakra Kai, the object will explode, releasing all the katon chakra in it in a C-Rank explosion and scattering flames in the immediate area. B-Rank *Katon • Burning Entrapment B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user exhales a ring of fire up to 20 meters away at a speed of 20. On impact the ring immediately erupts outwards and upwards as it's dancing flames form a dome with a 5 meter diameter and a 3 meter pitch. The dome is held together at a strength of 20 for 4 posts before falling apart into wild flames. *Katon • Flame Lash B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user breathes out gently and sends a wire-thin line of flames at a target. The line can travel up to 20 meters from the user at a speed of 20. If it connects to a target the contact point has all of the chakra forced into it at once, releasing flames all over the target and igniting them with ease. *Katon • Flame Armor B-Rank Ninjutsu After the needed hand seals, the user will release an katon outward from their body rapidly as the fire twists around them. This fire forms a pseudo-defense against taijutsu because for the next three posts if anyone comes into contact with it they will receive severe second degree burns. Additionally, this technique can be used offensively for that reason. A-Rank *Katon • Supernova A-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: *Katon • Burning Entrapment After performing the correct hand seals the user will cause an existing instance of their *Katon • Burning Entrapment technique to collapse in at a force of 25, crushing and forcing the flames upon whatever is trapped. [Fire Element • Destructive Phoenix Comet Technique] A-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the hand seals the user will draw in a great breath and put their hands on their chest, forcing a massive jet of flames out of their lips. The jet erupts about a foot from the user in the form of a ten-foot wide, three-foot tall Phoenix that flies up to20 meters at a speed of 25 and when it hits an object it hits with 25 strength. DotonShow Normal DotonShow D-Rank *Doton • Trip Fault D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals, the user will cause a 1/2 meter pot hole to appear at a speed of 5 somewhere within 7 meters. *Doton • Binding Formation D-Rank Ninjutsu After channeling doton chakra into their foot the user will slam the ground within 3 meters of a target's feet with their heel, causing a formation of rock to shoot upwards at a speed of 6 binding the target's feet at a strength of 4. *Doton • Wall D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will form a solid stone wall up to 5 meters away from them at a speed of 6. The wall has a strength of 4 and is 3x3x1 meters large. *Doton • Dirt Cloud D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will form a 1 meter diameter ball of loose dirt in front of them, launching it off up to 10 meters away at a strength of 4 and speed of 6. Upon impact the ball of loose dirt breaks apart forming a vision-impairing cloud of dirt with a 3 meter radius. Earth Style • Rising Boulder D-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals the user will form a 1 meter diameter boulder in front of them, launching it off up to 5 meters away at a strength of 6 and speed of 4. Earth Style • Pebble Torrent D-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals and holding the last one, the user will puff their chest before spitting out a torrent of 15 half-inch diameter pebbles from their mouth. While slowed in the process, they are able to spit the pebbles at a strength and speed of 5. *Doton • Earthen Ninja Tools D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will form a set of up to 10 basic projectiles, such as kunai, shuriken, or senbon, in their hand. These tools have a strength of 5. C-Rank Doton • Half-dome C-Rank Ninjutsu After forming the needed hand seals the user will form a stone half-dome defense up to 5 meters away from them at a speed of 7. The dome has a strength of 13, is 1.5 feet thick and has a radius of 5 meters. *Doton • Spike Shot C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will form a stone spike directly in front of them roughly 1.5 meter long and 1/2 meter in diameter at it's thickest point before launching the spike forward up to 15 meters away at a strength of 10 and speed of 10. *Doton • Tremors C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals and holding the last one, the user will stomp their foot on the ground, releasing their chakra in it and causing it to tremor violently for one post. The tremors radiate out from the user in a 10 meter radius, knocking down anyone standing on the ground with less than 10 taijutsu. Lasts as long as the last seal is held, for up to 3 posts. *Doton • Landmine C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will tap their foot on the ground charging a 2 meter radius around their foot with explosive chakra. This is armed at a speed of 10. For the next three posts if anyone steps on that area it will explode with a force equal to a standard C-Rank explosion. *Doton • Manica C-Rank Ninjutsu By channeling doton chakra into their arm, the user will form rock from their shoulder downward, encasing their forearm and hand in rough and simplistic layered plates of stone. The stone passes over the hand on the back-side but leaves the palm-side uncovered allowing full dexterity of the hand for seals. This essentially resembles a manica, which is a segmented armor that spans the length of the arm. The armor has a strength of 15 and forms at a speed of 5. B-Rank *Doton • Great Wall B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will form a monolithic solid stone wall up to 15 meters away from them at a speed of 20. The wall has a strength of 20 and is 7x7x2 meters large, curving moderately concave to the user. *Doton • Moving Earth Core B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user places their palms on any earthen ground, channeling chakra into it allowing them to lower or raise any 5x5 meter segment of the ground within 15 meters at a speed of 30 and strength of 10. The maximum distance the segment can be lowered or raised is 20 meters. The user must keep their palms on the ground during the course of the jutsu. If they remove their palms at any time, the jutsu will end and they will not be able to raise or lower it any further without redoing the technique. *Doton • Stone Maw B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will form a nondescript 2x1x2 meter jaw complete with a dense row of spiked teeth. They will then launch the head at a target for up to 15 meters traveling at a speed of 20. During the course of it's travel at any time the user can perform an additional hand seal, causing the jaw of spiked teeth to close shut, clamping and impaling whatever is within it at a strength of 20. A-Rank *Doton • Earth Corridor A-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will form a dome of earth at a speed of 20 up to 10 meters away. The dome has a diameter of 15 meters and it's walls are nearly a meter thick, having a strength of 30. This can be used defensively or to surround/trap an opponent in a location ideal for earth style techniques. *Doton • Earth Coffin A-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals the user will form two gigantic slabs of earth around 2 cubic meters in size 15 meters away from either side of a target. The two slabs of earth will then lurch forward at a speed of 20 attempting to crush the target between them at a strength of 30. This technique is slow, but powerful, and tends to work better on bigger targets who have less wiggle room to dodge. *[Terrakinesis][/b] A-rank Ninjutsu Having achieved notable mastery over Doton, the user is capable of shaping, directing, and manipulating existing bodies of the element without the need of hand seals or an existing technique. The range at which the user can manipulate the element is equal to the user's control times 2 metres. While the user can freely manipulate this element, they cannot produce the element naturally. Doton CreationsShow Stone Creation: Monkey D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood the ground around them with chakra causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a small monkey, approximately one and a half feet tall with a 2 foot long tail. It has small 1/2" stone teeth that are more rounded than sharp, doing little damage. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 5 Stamina: 1 Strength:1 Speed: 5 Stone Creation: Bear Cub D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood the ground around them with chakra causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a bear cub. It is small 1" stone claws that are more dull than they are sharp. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 2 Stamina: 2 Strength: 4 Speed: 4 Stone Creation: Horse C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood the ground around them with chakra causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a horse. This horse is able to ridden by Shikari or anyone else. This creations has the following stats: Taijutsu: 5 Stamina: 4 Strength: 7 Speed: 11 B-Rank Stone Creation: Gorilla B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood the ground around them with chakra causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a large gorilla, approximately six feet tall with an eight foot arm span. This creation attacks using large swings of its fists, attempting to crush its target with its strength. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 10 Stamina: 4 Strength: 18 Speed:13 Stone Creation: Grizzly B-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed hand seals, the user will flood the ground around them with chakra causing it to 'spring' to life in the size and shape of a grizzly bear, a head-to-body length of approximately 7 feet and a shoulder height of approximately three feet. This creation attacks using its 2.5 inch claws and strong 1.5 inch teeth, attempting to tear its target apart. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 10 Stamina: 5 Strength: 15 Speed:15 Warrior's of the StoneShow D-Rank Soldier of the Stone: Mini Soldier D-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed handseals, the user will flood the ground around them with doton chakra and summon a creation made of stone. This creation takes the form of a stone humanoid soldier, approximately 4 feet tall, who comes equipped with what appears to be light armor made entirely out of stone. This creation's primary purpose is to attack the target that the user specifies with an array of straight forward taijutsu attacks using its fists. This creation can travel up to a quarter of a mile from the user. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 3 Stamina: 1 Strength: 4 Speed: 4 C-Rank Soldier of the Stone: Club C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed handseals, the user will flood the ground around them with doton chakra and summon a creation made of stone. This creation takes the form of a stone soldier, approximately 6 feet tall, who comes equipped with what appears to be light armor made entirely out of stone and a 2 foot club permanently attached to its right hand. This creation's primary purpose is to attack the target that the user specifies. Once a target is specified, the creation will focus on attacking its target with an array of straight forward taijutsu attacks with its fist and club. This creation can travel up to 300 feet from the user. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 7 Stamina: 4 Strength: 8 Speed: 8 Protector of the Stone: Round Shield C-Rank Ninjutsu After performing the needed handseals, the user will flood the ground around them with doton chakra and summon a creation made of stone. This creation takes the form of a stone soldier, approximately 6 feet tall, who comes equipped with what appears to be light armor made entirely out of stone and a small circular shield (diameter of 3ft) permanently attached to both arms, with the center of each shield located at the top of the creation's forearms. This creation's primary purpose is to defend the user or a person of the user's choice. Once this has been specified, the creation will focus on defending its target from all possible attacks using both of it's shields. The only time that this creation will make an offensive strike is when it is to defend the target. This creation will travel no more than 20 feet from the target. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 5 Stamina: 7 Strength: 10 Speed: 6 B-Rank Soldier of the Stone: Mace B-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: Soldier of the Stone: Club After performing the needed handseals, the user will flood the ground around them with doton chakra and summon a creation made of stone. This creation takes the form of a stone soldier, approximately 8 feet tall, who comes equipped with what appears to be light armor made entirely out of stone and a 2 foot spiked mace in its right hand. Unlike its prerequisite, this creation is able to move the weapon between it's hands. This creation's primary purpose is to attack the target that the user specifies. Once a target is specified, the creation will focus on attacking its target with an array of straight forward taijutsu attacks with its fist and mace. This creation can travel up to 600 feet from the user. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 11 Stamina: 5 Strength: 16 Speed:13 Soldier of the Stone: Spear B-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: Soldier of the Stone: Club After performing the needed handseals, the user will flood the ground around them with doton chakra and summon a creation made of stone. This creation takes the form of a stone soldier, approximately 8 feet tall, who comes equipped with what appears to be light armor made entirely out of stone and a 8 foot sharp spear in its right hand. Unlike its prerequisite, this creation is able to move the weapon between it's hands. This creation's primary purpose is to attack the target that the user specifies. Once a target is specified, the creation will focus on attacking its target with an array of straight forward taijutsu attacks with its fist and spear. Being made of stone, the creation has a high durability, especially towards low strength taijutsu. This creation can travel up to 600 feet from the user. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 11 Stamina: 6 Strength: 13 Speed: 15 Protector of the Stone: Knight Shield B-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: Protector of the Stone: Round Shield After performing the needed handseals, the user will flood the ground around them with doton chakra and summon a creation made of stone. This creation takes the form of a stone soldier, approximately 8 feet tall, who comes equipped with what appears to be armor made entirely out of stone and a knight's shield (2.5' across, 5' tall) in each of it's hand. Unlike its prerequisite, this creation is able to move the weapon(s) between it's hands as needed. This creation's primary purpose is to defend the user or a person of the user's choice. Once this has been specified, the creation will focus on defending its target from all possible attacks using both of it's shields. The only time that this creation will make an offensive strike is when it is to defend the target. This creation will travel no more than 20 feet from the target. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 9 Stamina: 10 Strength: 15 Speed: 11 A-Rank Soldier of the Stone: Mounted Knight A-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: Soldier of the Stone: Spear, Stone Creation: Horse After performing the needed handseals, the user will flood the ground around them with doton chakra and summon a creation made of stone. This creation takes the form of a stone soldier mounted on a horse, approximately 12 feet tall from the hoof of the horse to the head of the soldier, who comes equipped with what appears to be light armor made entirely out of stone and a 8 foot sharp spear in its right hand. This creation is able to move the weapon between it's hands. This creation's primary purpose is to attack the target that the user specifies. Once a target is specified, the creation will focus on attacking its target with an array of straight forward taijutsu attacks with its spear and the hooves of the horse. This creation can travel up to half a mile from the user. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 21 Stamina: 16 Strength: 23 Speed: 25 Protector of the Stone: Guardian Shield A-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: Protector of the Stone: Knight Shield After performing the needed handseals, the user will flood the ground around them with doton chakra and summon a creation made of stone. This creation takes the form of a stone soldier, approximately 10 feet tall, who comes equipped with what appears to be heavy armor made entirely out of stone and a heater shield (3' across, 7' tall) in each of it's hand. This creation is able to move the weapon(s) between it's hands as needed. This creation's primary purpose is to defend the user or a person of the user's choice. Once this has been specified, the creation will focus on defending its target from all possible attacks using both of it's shields. The only time that this creation will make an offensive strike is when it is to defend the target. This creation will travel no more than 25 feet from the target. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 18 Stamina: 21 Strength: 25 Speed: 21 Protector of the Stone: He Who Protects the Queen S-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: 40 Ninjutsu After performing the needed handseals, the user will flood the ground around them with doton chakra and summon a creation made of stone. This creation takes the form of a stone soldier, approximately 10 feet tall, who comes equipped with what appears to be heavy armor as well as a heater shield (3' across, 7' tall), and a sharp broadsword (36" blade, 12" handle) made entirely out of stone. This creation is able to move the weapon(s) between it's hands as needed. This creation's primary purpose is to defend the user or a person of the user's choice. Once this has been specified, the creation will focus on defending its target from all possible attacks by using it's shield to block incoming strikes and striking at targets deemed a threat to its charge who come into its range. This creation will travel no more than 15 feet from its charge. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 32 Stamina: 32 Strength: 40 Speed: 40 Soldier of the Stone: A Love Lost S-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: 40 Ninjutsu After performing the needed handseals, the Shikari will flood the ground around her with doton chakra and summon a creation made of entirely of stone. This creation takes on the size and likeness of Hyuuga, Katashi, approximately 6 feet tall, who comes equipped with a sharp 24" short sword (15" blade, 9" handle) made entirely out of stone sheathed to his hip. This creation is able to remove the weapon from its sheath at will and move it between it's hands as needed. This creation's primary purpose is to attack the target or targets that the user specifies. Once a target is specified, the creation will focus on attacking its target with an array of straight forward taijutsu attacks or with its short sword as it sees fit. This creation can travel up to half a mile from the user. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 40 Stamina: 28 Strength: 36 Speed: 40 Soldier of the Stone: In Memoriam S-Rank Ninjutsu Prerequisite: 45 Ninjutsu After performing the needed handseals, the Shikari will flood the ground around her with doton chakra and summon a creation made of entirely of stone. This creation takes on the size and likeness of Tei, Kawa, approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall, who comes equipped with a sharp 36" broadsword (24" blade, 8" handle) made entirely out of stone sheathed to his back. This creation is able to remove the weapon from its sheath at will and move it between it's hands as needed. This creation's primary purpose is to attack the target or targets that the user specifies. Once a target is specified, the creation will focus on attacking its target with an array of straight forward taijutsu attacks or with its broadsword as it sees fit. This creation can travel up to half a mile from the user. The stats for this creation are as follows: Taijutsu: 43 Stamina: 31 Strength: 43 Speed: 43

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Username: Yura
Owner: Shikari Nara
Stat Trainings: (0/25)

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Yamanaka, Inomasa



General Information Type: Henchman
Gender: Male
Age: 13
Appearance:

• Face/head: Like many of his clan, Inomasa’s skin is pale, nearly white in color. His head is topped with straight medium length silver hair that freely flows in any and every direction. His eyes are a pale icy blue and each of his ears are pierced with a simple stud, a white one in his left and a black one in his right.
• Body: While Inomasa’s body is toned from his training, his body is rather thin and lacks any real muscle. Inomasa tends to wear a royal purple long-sleeved shirt topped with a silver hooded jacket and completed with a pair of dark gray slacks and silver closed-toe shoes.

Personality: Very in control of his emotions, Inomasa is often seen as rather deadpan and emotionless with only small fits of suppressed anger ever betraying this facade. Inomasa is fairy intelligent, often able to quickly work through and assess any situation presented to him and develop a primary and secondary strategy. Whether he actually decides to share those strategies is an entirely different question. Ever since his parent’s death, Inomasa has developed a tendency to isolate himself, pushing former friends away and being resistant to making new ones. In combat, Inomasa tends to play a less direct role, finding the role of a supportive fighter to be his strength with him usually developing the strategies and directing his companions. This, ironically, is in direct opposition to his newly developed loner lifestyle.
Battle Information Rank: C-Rank Companion
Stats

• Ninjutsu: 5
• Taijutsu: 4
• Genjutsu: 1
• Stamina: 7
• Control: 10
• Strength: 2
• Speed: 4
• Instinct: 7

Equipment:

Ruby DaggerShow

A double edged steel dagger with a ruby colored handle with a real ruby stone in the bottom. The blade is 7” long and the handle is 3” long making for a 10” overall dagger. It is kept in a sheath on his right hip.

10x Kunai stored in a pouch on his rear hip.
10x Explosive tags stored in a pouch on his left hip.
5x Smoke Bombs stored in a pouch on his left hip.
3 spools of wire 5 meters each stored in a pouch on his left hip.

Elemental Affinities: Raiton

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Abilities and Concentrations

Abilities
First Ability

Concentrations
Ninjutsu	Yamanaka ClanShow The Yamanaka have created a secret series of ninjutsu techniques that allows the user to seize control, manipulate, and erase information from a targets conscious mind by overwhelming it with their own. This is most commonly used to take control of the target, allowing the Yamanaka to gain a situational advantage in battle. It can also be used to read the mind of a target, and create mental blocks in their thinking process. Requires 1 Ninjutsu Concentration, 2 above average Control, and 1 above average Instinct. While supplemental techniques can be of any rank, techniques that involve the manipulation of consciousness must be at least D-rank. Additional guidelines: A Yamanaka cannot perform any jutsu their opponent knows, even while in possession of their body. A Yamanaka can perform their own jutsu while in possession of an opponent, provided the opponent's body is compatible with the technique. (Example: A Yamanaka with Katon ninjutsu can perform said jutsu through their opponent if the opponent has the Katon concentration). The only exception to this is Yamanaka Clan techniques, which can be performed regardless of the opponent they are possessing. This drains from the Yamanaka's chakra pool, not the opponents. A Yamanaka cannot do anything that would explicitly damage an opponent under their control, such as stabbing themselves with a Kunai, without damaging their real bodies as well. A Yamanaka does not have inherent access to a possessed target's memories or thoughts, and must use a separate technique to gather such information. Any jutsu that requires the full use of the user's consciousness will cause the body to go limp, while any jutsu that uses a piece of the consciousness will elicit an Instinct debuff based on rank: D-rank: -3 Instinct for the duration of the technique. C-rank: -5 Instinct B-rank: -10 Instinct A-rank: -20 Instinct S-rank: -25 Instinct The effectiveness of Yamanaka techniques are dependent on the Control and Instinct stats of the target: The formula for this calculation is: (Control+Instinct)/2 versus the opponents (Control+Instinct)/2. If the user's average is higher than the opponents average, their technique will be successful.
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Jutsu

Yamanaka JutsuShow

D-Rank Jutsu

~Mind Lapse
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After the necessary handseals, the Yamanaka will project a portion of their consciousness at a target at a speed of 5 and a range of 10 meters. If the chakra makes contact with a target and the target has a (Control+Instinct)/2 less than the user's (Control+Instinct)/2, the target will forget whatever they were doing or had planned to do. However, it doesn't prevent future processes.

~Stow Away Mind
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After the necessary handseals, the Yamanaka projects their consciousness at a target in at a speed of 5 and a range of 10 meters. The Yamanaka does not attempt to take over the target's body, instead they sit in the background experiencing everything that the target does, causing the target to feel a strange presence while affected. This jutsu only functions properly if the target has a (Control+Instinct)/2 less than the user's (Control+Instinct)/2. Since this does not take control over the target's body, the Yamanaka will not receive any damage that the target receives. Lasts for 4 posts, during which the user's body goes limp.

~Thought Insertion
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After performing the hand seals, the Yamanaka sends a portion of their consciousness out at a speed of 5 and a range of 10 meters. If it makes contact with the target, the Yamanaka can insert a single thought into the target's head. Things such as "this is a bad idea", "Don't go in there" and "attack this." The target will be unable to discern where the thought appeared from if they have a (Control+Instinct)/2 less than the user's (Control+Instinct)/2

~Piece of Mind
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After performing the hand seals, the Yamanaka sends a portion of their consciousness out at a speed of 5 to a range of 10 meters. If it makes contact with the target, the Yamanaka will elicit a debuff of -3 instinct as they fill a portion of the target's consciousness with blank thought to slow down the target's though process. This causes -3 instinct in the Yamanaka themselves for the duration of the technique. The target will be unable to clear the blank spot if they have a (Control+Instinct)/2 less than the user's (Control+Instinct)/2

~Over Sensitivity
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After performing the hand seals, the Yamanaka will shoot off a piece of their conscious that travels at a speed of 5 at their target. If successful the conscious will begin to overwork the target's senses, and overload it by working their senses double time making them hyper sensitive and susceptible to powerful lights, smells, temperatures, and etc. This technique endures for 3 posts while impending a -3 instinct penalty to the user as they focus overloading the target's conscious..

C-Ranks

~Mind Body Change
C-Ranked Ninjutsu
After the necessary handseals, the Yamanaka projects their consciousness towards a target with a speed of 10 and a range of 15 meters. If this makes contact, the mind of the victim is forced to watch as the Yamanaka controls their actions. If the target has a (Control+Instinct)/2 more than the user's (Control+Instinct)/2, they can overpower the intruder and force them out of their body. Control allows them to control basic movement. It should be noted that any damage the possessed opponent suffers will be reflected on the Yamanaka's original body. If avoided or resisted, the consciousness takes one post to find its way back to the body. Lasts for 4 posts, during which the user's body goes limp.

~Mind Body Wander
C-Ranked Ninjutsu
After the necessary handseals, a Yamanaka will anchor their consciousness to an inanimate, chakra-less object. While anchored, the Yamanaka's consciousness must remain within three feet of that object and is capable of seeing and hearing what is going on around them. If said object moves, the Yamanaka will be forced to move with it up to a speed of 10 or take an entire post for the consciousness to find its way back to the body. Lasts for 5 posts, during which the user's body goes limp.

~Communion of Mind with Mind
C-Ranked Ninjutsu
After the necessary handseals, the Yamanaka projects a portion of their consciousness with a speed of 10 and a range of 15 meters. If this makes contact, the Yamanaka and the target will be able to relay their thoughts to one another. Has a maximum range of 20 meters and only works on a willing target. Lasts for 5 posts, eliciting a -5 to Instinct for the duration.

~Forced Thought
C-Ranked Ninjutsu
After the necessary handseals, the Yamanaka projects a portion of their consciousness with a speed of 10 and a range of 15 meters. If this makes contact, the Yamanaka can force the target to conjure thoughts based on a single subject or memory. If the user tries to force the target to think of something they have no knowledge of, the jutsu will have no effect. Only works on the target if they have a (Control+Instinct)/2 less than the user's (Control+Instinct)/2. Lasts for 5 posts, eliciting a -5 Instinct for the duration.

~Mind Reading
C-Ranked Ninjutsu
After the necessary handseals, the Yamanaka projects a portion of their consciousness with a speed of 10 and a range of 15 meters. If this makes contact, the Yamanaka can read the target's conscious thoughts. While typically this technique can only be used to learn the target's current thoughts, when used in conjunction with ~Forced Thought, this technique can serve as a valuable interrogation method. Only works if the target has a (Control+Instinct)/2 less than the user's (Control+Instinct)/2. Lasts for 5 posts, eliciting a -5 Instinct for the duration.

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History Born into the well known and respected Yamanaka clan, Inomasa had a very typical upbringing. With two parents and no siblings, he was the focus of his parent’s attention and was expected, and eager, to follow in their footsteps. Entering the academy at the age of 6, Inomasa had the pleasure of experiencing the Yamanaka clan’s Blooming Festival, a celebration of the Yamanaka children’s entrance into the academy. That day his parents presented him with gifts of knowledge, his mother presenting him with book on Fire Country’s history and cultures (as well as a copy of his favorite bedtime story) and his father presenting him with a beginner’s guide to battle strategy. Inomasa trained hard for years and while he didn’t develop into a powerhouse of a fighter, he became well known in his class for his strategic approaches for combat and for doing better against his opponents than expected for such a small kid.

Days before he was set to graduate the academy, Inomasa learned that both of his parents had been killed in combat while partaking in a mission outside of the village as members of the village defense organization Mamorinuku. What was supposed to be a routine recon mission turned into an ambush by rogue shinobi that the pair of non-combat oriented sensors were ill equipped to deal with. All at once, Inomasa had lost all that was most precious to him, and when graduation day came and his parents weren’t there to congratulate him, he felt nothing except a profound sadness and anger.
Being 12 years old and orphaned by his parents’ deaths, Inomasa’s personality began to shift to a more isolationist ideal making it difficult for him to function as part of a three person team. He began to act out and disobey orders, often feeling that his team, Sensei and all, were incompetent. His behavior did not go unnoticed by his superiors and before long discussions were held to determine whether or not he should be assigned to another team. Shikari Nara, leader of the Mamorinuku organization that his parents had so dutily served, offered to take the boy under her wing, the Bannin feeling somewhat responsible for his parents’ deaths under her watch. Though he initially resisted the offer, Inomasa eventually accepted, wanting to assess for himself the merits of the organization and the woman who he felt got his parents killed.