Maruton Techniques

## E-Rank Techniques

**▰ Shadowing Stealth Technique [ Bikou Ninjutsu ] | Rank E**

The user coats their body in chakra while pursuing someone covertly. The chakra surrounding their body causes anyone who looks directly at them to find their eyes wandering elsewhere. Due to its low cost in chakra, this seldom arouses suspicion to those feeling the prying eyes of the user. This technique must be repaid every three posts.

**▰ Clone Technique [ Bunshin no Jutsu ] | Rank E**

The user forms a hand sign, creating an intangible clone of themselves. These clones are not capable of following commands further than the direction to move from one place to another. Furthermore, they are incapable of affecting physical objects or the world around them. The user can create a single at E Rank body and an additional one for each body rank following for no additional cost. Clones created in this manner remain visible until stricken or until the user's third post.

**▰ Transformation Technique [ Henge no Jutsu ] | Rank E**

The user forms a hand sign, changing their physical appearance in the blink of an eye. Using this technique the user is able to transform into smaller objects or persons up to their own relative size. This allows the user to guise themselves in plain sight or masquerade as another person entirely. Alternatively, the user may cast this on inanimate objects within eyesight. This technique remains active for three posts before it must be repaid.

**▰ Magic Cloak of Invisibility Technique [ Kakuremino no Jutsu ] | Rank E**

The user takes a piece of cloth or material large enough to cover their entire body. Channeling chakra into this item allows it to relay a visual display of whatever would be naturally seen if the cloth and the user hiding beneath it were not present. This allows the user to hide, although it is easily seen though by the user's physical movements beneath the cloth. This technique remains active for three posts before needing to be repaid.

**▰ Mechanical Eight Trigrams Formation [ Karakuri Hakke no Jin ] | Rank E**

The user, having begun their journey in the crafting of mechanical and technological advances applies their knowledge to the defenses of the village. By planning and utilizing blueprints to construct a wall system that rises from the ground to defend a topic or village. In order to activate this defense system, a person must have access to this technique and utilize it with the switch of a lever or button which can be made remotely and carried on a person. It is common for villages to have an alarm of drums or other loud noise to que those who have access to this technique to raise the defenses. This technique requires the user have the title of [ Veteran Technology Crafter ] in order to utilize this technique. These walls measure five feet in height per crafting title in technology, starting with veteran. In addition, these walls are able to defend against attacks equal to the body rank of the person activating the technique. Creating the walls require five posts

**▰ Escaping Skill [ Nawanuke no Jutsu ] | E Rank**

Allows the user to escape from being tied up, or otherwise trapped, as long as doing so is possible without requiring significant altering of the human body to escape and as long as movement is still possible. Using chakra, ropes and other ties can be nudged in ways to loosen them and allow the user's escape.

**▰ Substitution Technique [ Kawarimi no Jutsu ] | Rank E**

When in danger the Shinobi will quickly substitute themselves with another nearby object. This can be a block of wood or even another person. This allows the Shinobi to quickly flee and hide while the object takes the brunt of their opponents attack. The substitution technique can only be performed four [4] times per battle and you must be near an object at least roughly the same size as your character's torso, capping out at your character's full-length size. Other roleplayers' characters (unless willing) cannot be used as a substitute. Spawning random, faceless characters to use as substitutes is not permitted. All clones, with the exception of the standard clone, may be used in substitution.

**▰ Barrier Shatter Technique [ Kekkai Massatsu no Jutsu ] | Rank X**

The user forms a handsign, projecting chakra outward to pass through barriers composed of chakra of its own rank/potency and lower, destroying the chakra barrier. If the user has an ally to perform this with the cost may be paid between the two, but the ally does not require an activation to use this technique. Opponent's who have their barriers broken in this manner cannot reform barrier techniques for one post per rank of this technique.

**▰ Feigning Sleep Technique [ Tanukineiri no Jutsu ] | Rank E**

Allows for the user or willing shinobi to be put instantly to sleep, thus gaining any regeneration benefits associated with sleep. A firm shake is enough to wake them, or they will wake up naturally after a full sleep cycle, totaling in three posts.

## D-Rank Techniques

**▰ Temporary Body Paralysis Technique [ Kanashibari no Jutsu ] | Rank D**

The user forms a hand sign, coating the target in their chakra that restricts their movement entirely until the end of their next post. The target may break this technique by applying chakra equal in rank and potency to this technique in unison with two activations.

**▰ Four-Legged Technique [ Shikyaku no Jutsu ] | Rank D**

The tamer is able to move freely on all fours, giving them a more beast like appearance as their teeth appear more fang-like and their fingernails appear to form short claws. This transformation increases their speed and strength by [1] per body rank of the user and requires a D Rank upkeep per post.

**▰ Body Flicker Technique [ Shunshin no Jutsu ] | Rank D**

The user moves, using chakra to accelerate their movements rapidly. The user vanishes in the blink of an eye, often leaving behind leaves, sand or some other debris behind them that is kicked up from their action. This allows the user to travel instantly up to fifty feet within combat but cannot be used in conjunction with an attack during this action. In combat, this technique is able to be maximally used three times. Alternatively, this can be used to freely escape combat into another topic to another within the subforum. Outside of combat, the user may move the same distance as if escaping combat with this technique.

**▰ Long Strangling Hairs Technique [ Touhatsu Kubikirikorosu ] | Rank D**

The user channels chakra into their hair, regardless of its attachment to the body. The user's hair is able to restrict an opponent's limb or even full body if enough hair is supplied. The target may break this technique by applying stamina equal in rank and potency to this technique in unison with two activations.

## C-Rank Techniques

**▰ Wave Transmission Technique | Rank C-A**

The user channels chakra into their palm, touching the ground. An invisible wave of chakra pulsates over a large distance, increasing its range for every additional rank applied. The user is able to communicate one way telepathically with allies within the topic at C Rank, Sub-Forum at B Rank, and joint Sub-Forum at A-Rank. This technique lasts for three posts per rank of the technique.

**▰ Toad Oil Projectile [ Gamayudan ] | Rank C**

The user consumes oil that is listed in a bottle or other container within their profile unless oil is present within the topic. The user spits this oil on a thirty-foot area upon the earth, creating a slick and flammable oil that carries two effects. Its slick property allows those who are using speed stat enhancements to fall about uncontrollably when moving in a linear direction without the user of the Surface Walking Technique used at C Rank. The flammable properties of this technique allow Katon techniques for the next three posts that make contact with this oil to be doubled in the size of their flames.

**▰ Pop Off [ Mogimogi ] | Rank C**

The user forms a hand sign as ten gel like orbs that are about the size of baseballs form in any given location on their body. These orbs use chakra as an adhesive that is unbreakable to things not containing chakra. Objects imbued with chakra at or above the rank of this technique are able to break free. The user is able to remove these orbs at a ranked amount and throw them after created using this technique. Once thrown, these orbs remain active for five posts, adhering acting as a cementing agent to things that touch it. An opponent with this technique active is able to swat away the orbs of the user by spending stamina of equal rank to the thrown orb.

**▰ Astral Projection Skill [ Kozumikku Jigyou no Jutsu ] | Rank C**

The user forms a hand sign, creating a chakra projection of their current form to another location within the world they have been before. This technique is incapable of physical contact and is useless for damaging foes. This projection is able to transmit chakra to targeted allies at a C Rank amount per post. During this time, the user is unable to engage in combat.

**▰ Vibrating Sound Drill [ Kyoumeisen ] | Rank C**

The user must have a Sound Wave Amplifier listed on their profile and worn upon their person to use this technique. The user channels chakra into this invention, the user releases a sound wave in the direction they aim the arm that has the invention equipped. This releases chakra in a powerfully amplified reverberating sound wave that causes opponents to lose their balance, requiring them to use the Surface Walking Technique at C Rank to stand up. In addition, those stricken by the thirty foot sound wave suffer tier one paralysis on their entire body. Finally, this wave releases a concussive blast that throws opponents the distance of the technique's remaining range.

**▰ Manipulate Advancing Blades [ Soushuuha ] | Rank E-B**

The user expels a ranked amount of chakra from their body into the area surrounding them. The user's chakra is able to give any small or medium weapons the user has in their inventory the ability to hover freely around them. This technique can be used again to launch weapons at an opponent. Basic combat and bukijutsu techniques gain an additional [1] stat point increase to speed. Furthermore, the user is able to use these weapons to block incoming physical attacks by paying the rank of the technique in chakra to manipulate the weapon.

**▰ Heavenly Transmission Technique [ Tensou no Jutsu ] | Rank C**

The user prepares this technique, targeting an inanimate object in their possession to be transported through time and space. This technique allows the item to be moved to a target location by utilizing both offensive activations the user has. In addition, the user must have knowledge of the location they are dropping the item at.

## B-Ranked Techniques

**▰ Poison Mist [ Doku Kiri ] | Rank B**

The user channels chakra within their belly, releasing a powerful stream that blankets a forty foot area before them. Those who inhale the gas have tier two poison status applied to them.

**▰ Shadow Clone Technique [ Kage Bunshin no Jutsu ] | Rank B**

Creates a solid clone which is able to interact with the environment and perform any technique the user knows. The strength of each clone is dependent on the amount of chakra put into each clone. A clone can have anywhere from [1] chakra to all but [1] chakra of the user's pool. The same goes for stamina. The user must retain at least [1] of each pool or they will lose consciousness. Each clone takes [15] chakra to create, and up to three [3] clones can be made per activation. Shadow clones cannot be told apart by doujutsu. The clone disperses if it receives a solid hit (C-rank or higher), or runs out of chakra or stamina. When a clone is dispersed, any knowledge it gained while active is transferred to the original only, no other clones, and any remaining chakra and stamina is returned to the user. Shadow clones may be used to travel to various places while the user's real body remains in a separate location. There is no limit to the distance the clones may travel apart.

**▰ Sword of Kusanagi: Long Sword of Sky [ Kusanagi no Tsurugi: Kuu no Tachi ] | Rank B**

The user releases their in-hand weapon, using chakra to allow it to levitate and be commanded by the user's hand motions. The weapon moves at a B Rank speed and strength naturally, but techniques known by the user for related bukijutsu may be used in this manner. The user may only control the weapon within a forty-foot range, requiring a D rank upkeep cost per post following this post.

## A-Ranked Techniques

**▰ Shadow Mirror Body Change Method [ Kage Kagami Shinten no Hou ] | Rank A**

A technique that requires two posts of concentration. The user forms the necessary hand signs, forming a ribbon-shaped formation of chakra that wraps around the user, allowing them to change their physical shape permanently into any form the user desires that is less than two feet in the difference of the user's height and general body size.

**▰ Mirror Flower Water [ Kyoukasui ] | Rank A**

The user forms a hand sign, causing flowers within the area to begin swirling around the target in a twister that detains them within while concealing the movements outside the twister for five posts. Additionally, the user may pay an X Ranked amount of chakra with the use of an activation once per post to cause the petals within the torrent to explode with concussive force that is powerful enough to crack ribs and break bone.

**▰ Sound Wave Technique [ Onpa no Jutsu ] | Rank A**

The user forms a hand sign, creating a mighty sound wave that travels up to fifty feet. This sound wave causes paralysis at stage three and deafness. Opponents stricken by the sound wave are subject to a concussive blast. This sound-wave is not deterred by physical barriers.

**▰ Spiral Sphere [ Rasengan ] | Rank A | Variable**

The Rasengan is the perfect shape manipulation of chakra. The user gathers chakra within the palm of their hand, creating an orb of chakra that rotates rapidly beneath the surface of the orb which is roughly the size of a baseball at A-Rank usage. The user is able to pay a C ranked upkeep in order to maintain this technique as long as needed to make physical contact. Upon contact, the orb rotates rapidly, applying a drill-like effect to the target, allowing it to shred through techniques, treating spiritual and ninjutsu techniques as one rank lower. Alternatively, this technique is used to cause a target to go flying upon contact, spinning in the direction of the orb's current, destroying the landscape in an area twenty feet wide and fifty feet in length. Additionally, the user is able to pay an S+ Ranked amount of chakra that increases the size of the Rasengan to twenty feet in size, retaining it's upkeep cost and properties of the original Rasengan and doubling the damage radius of it's alternate use. This variant is known as the Oodama Rasengan [ Big Ball Spiral Sphere ].

**▰ Telescope Technique [ Toomegane no Jutsu ] | Rank A**

The user holds a crystal ball that must be listed in their inventory and is upon their person. By channeling chakra into the ball, the user is able to view it as though it were a screen that showed all events happening within the current sub-forum to those within eyesight of the ball. Requires a D Rank upkeep per post.

## S-Ranked Techniques

**▰ Antlion Ninja Arts: Ephemeral [ Kagerou Ninpou: Utakata ] | Rank S**

The user channels chakra throughout their body, causing a hardened shell to consume their figure for an entire post. This shell is capable of withstanding an S ranked amount of damage before breaking. If broken, the technique is canceled. Emerging from the shell, the user is rejuvenated, replenishing 1/3 of their stamina resources up to 100%. In addition, the user sprouts chakra like wings that allow them free flight for the duration of this technique. The user's body is pushed to it's absolute limit, mimicing the physical increases of the seventh gate. Unfortunately, due to the immense strain on the body, this technique will indefinitely kill the user. The user has five posts from the time they emerge before death occurs.

## S+ Ranked Techniques

**▰ Sorcery: Death Controller Possessing Blood [ Jujutsu: Shijihyouketsu ] | Rank S+**

[Requirement:Jashinist] The user carves the symbol of Jashin upon the ground beneath them, standing in the center of it's image. While standing within the image, the user must ingest the blood of the target. Once this is done, the user takes on a black skin tone with a skeletal pattern appearing on their body extending their immortality. While remaining within the circle after the ritual is completed, any damage the user of the technique takes is mirrored back to the target. Meaning if stabbed in the leg, a wound identical to the user's appears on the target's body as though the injury occurred to themselves. If the user leaves the circle created by the symbol, the technique is broken and must be reapplied to use the reflective damage ability. This technique restricts the user to basic combat techniques, taijutsu and bukijutsu. In addition, this technique requires an A ranked upkeep per post. Any limbs lost in this manner must be reattached by visiting the hospital or by medical ninjutsu.

**▰ Relentless Four Headed Dragon [ Shitsuyōna Shi-tō Ryuu ] | Rank S+**

The user forms the required hand signs, slamming their palm into the ground. From the earth, four dragon like heads emerge composed of white chakra, each head measuring twenty feet with a fifty foot neck. These draconian heads gain one offensive and defensive activation of their own per post. In addition, these four heads have the ability to cast the user's ninjutsu from their mouths. If the user desires, they can spend one of their own activations to utilize known projectile ninjutsu from the dragon's mouths. This technique requires an upkeep cost of A Rank chakra per post.