Ebi/Abilities

# *Abilities!*

## Intro

Ebi and Kuji are both classified as C-rank threats when it comes to overall skill, excelling in physical strength and chakra control after rigorous training with many masters. Even then, this duos strength comes from their teamwork- As they say, they're eachothers good half! A fight without one or the other is like fighting without a limb!

## Innate Strength

The duo share the characteristics of the inuzuka clan in many peoples eyes, and thus place their focus on similar things as their doggy cousins. Upon arrival at the village, Ebis only skill here was his incredible durability for taking hits built up from years of getting rocks thrown at him, and Kujis ferocious bite. Eventually, with a special training regiment of blindfolds and countless hours of practice, these two's movements are in beautiful sync. Well, as sync as they can be, with their individual personalities...

Their scents of smell, hearing and sight are all tiers above a regular humans might be, able to be infused with chakra and enchanced even further. With tips from Tsuiseki, this also came with the discovery of the **'Shark Scale Sharpener'** technique Ebi utilizes to create a substitute for claws on the back of his hand. He uses it to peel apples, ofcourse.

Besides these, all thats left to mention is their sharky characteristics, making them rather amphibious in nature. They need constant hydration, and one of their clear weaknesses is the heat. Maybe that bite force makes up for it, though!

Oh, right. Ebi likes to bite swords.

## Taijutsu

Initially entering this category with absolutely zero prowess, the two have done rather well for themself in their own rights. Whilst Kuji focused on adding more and more pure strength to his already existing technique, Ebi did the opposite and began training under Karitou. Both of their preferred combat styles are grappling based, with the additional dramatic flare of animalistic bites and bodyslams.

In a post mission interview, a Forest Country villager said the sharkboy bodyslammed a giant, carnivorous rabbit with little to no issue, which is a good enough sign that these two are tanks. Well... When one of the two wants to actually get up close to the scary bad guys. Eek!

## Ninjutsu

Although a tad stupid, even Ebi was able to learn what his Innate Chakra Nature was and practice it during his time spent training in Konohagakure. From the already visible showing of its effects on his body, hes slowly been learning more and more skills to utilize this skill in, using it in mixture with his tears, snot and drool for a disgusting, yet efficient deterrent for his foes. Kuji likes to focus more on the 'big wave of violence' approach instead of the more tactical use of Ebis, though.

They are both skilled enough to create big masses of water, but they still lack vastly in the skill of using it. Hopefully, they'll master it soon enough!

Their special techniques are the **Water Style : Wailing Waterfall, Snotty Shark Shot, Super Shark Spit**, and the penultimate Ultimate move they both need to work together for a set amount of time to even attempt to perform. The **Water Style : Shredding Shark Jutsu** is a technique invented by Ebi and Kuji in a desperate situation, creating two water bullet bubbles which rotate in different directions and placing them together- This results in a shredder-like wave bomb, vaguely shaped like a shark. The theory is that Kuji makes it look like that, while Ebi adds the wildness to the slashing effect of the blast. Either way, these two are no slouches when it comes to water! If they were, that would be rather disappoin-

## Equipment

Although the field hes most inexperienced in, the Sharkboy is still able to utilize the tools he once used upon fishing ships in combat with the tutilage of Master Kounoji, one of the greatest Tools Manipulators in the village, trained by Shinku Linlin herself. His primary toolset are a Fishing Rod, A Harpoon, And a Rifle, which hes not allowed to use most of the time- Instead utilizing a pistol, which he's become quite the deadshot with when mixed with his good eyesight. When hes not crying, panicking or throwing up, that is. They are all obnoxiously named, like the Harpoon, Sea-Splitter, and the rifle, Sea-Shooter. Yes... he made it a pun.

Kuji has no need for puny human tools.

## Hook, Line & Sinker Style

Ofcourse, with everything that occured, the two naturally developed their own style of combat- Which you could barely classify as martial arts. Unlike most, its split into three major 'waves', which account for different combat situations they might need to undertake.

### Hook

The most commonly utillized and initial stage of this style is Hook, which lies in the hands of Kuji. The little guy rushes into melee combat, using his advanced taijutsu skill and battling and tanking, whilst Ebi covers him with his arsenal of ranged and wired weaponry, sometimes attempting to relocate or drag the enemies into another stage.

### Line

The second segment is a complete switch up of the first, where Kuji is usually pulled out of the fight via fishing rod and Ebi takes his place. The runt might not have that much fight in him, but he can take blows like a tank and wont give up 'being a hero' as long as he isnt out cold- For whatever its worth. His weaponry is passed along to Kuji, who now covers him using Water Release and ocassionaly trips the enemy up, making the job for Ebi easier. Simultaneously, he rests in preparation for the last stage, where they work best.

### Sinker!

The final wave of their combo is, as you might have guessed, the power of teamwork! Finally complete, as they're together, Ebi and Kuji are able to utilize their full prowess in a devestating combination. Close up or far away, their teamwork gives them an edge when it comes to combat, however they decide to look at it- Whether that be winning out of dumb luck, or pulling out the ever rare amazing strategy. Jeez, how are they still alive?