Ukyo (Bloodline)

The Ukyo Ginsei Clan possess the strange and mysterious ability to manipulate ink in order to literally paint tangible objects, the most peculiar of which allows them to create living creatures and summon them to the field. Legend has it that their power comes from the mixing of their own blood into their ink when it is made and several 'witnesses', credible and otherwise, have claimed that the edges of each brushstroke are tinged with a crimson red. The members of the clan spend many hours a day drawing or painting, honing their skills, but name none but their final work of art. Their skills are such that they wield their brushes with the same efficacy as any weapon.

It is said that members of the clan are often incredibly reserved if not bearing significant imaginations. The intense amount of self-reflection that members of the Ukyo clan tend to have is also something that people say lend strength to their techniques as in order to emulate life one must have a firm understanding of life to begin with.

## Ukyo Clan Traits

All natural Ukyo possess and Ukyo Mizu, bukijutsu techniques utilizing the Ukyo Mizu are treated as [Overwhelming] limited to S rank.

Your ink is mixed with your Chakra making it stronger. Ink Based Techniques if not initially stated otherwise or not already, may be made [Spiritual].

## The Ukyo Mizu

The Ukyo Mizu is a weapon that is unique to the Ukyo Ginsei clan, and it is carried by every member. It is a rather short ninja sword (i.e. tanto) that houses all of the clan member's ink within a cylindrical tube that runs the length of the inside of the weapon. The length of the sword means that it is sturdy and extremely difficult to break, despite it's being hollow. There is a groove formed in the middle of the blade's flat sides, with small markings all along with it. These markings are actually one-way openings that allow the opponent's or clan member's blood to quickly mix with the ink within if any bleeding wound is inflicted by it. Blood of an opponent mixed with the ink allows the beasts summoned forth from it to track that person with ruthless efficiency. The hilt of the blade houses the clan member's calligraphy brush, putting both tools within an easy grasp of one another. Every Ukyo Mizu is granted [1] unique ability unique to that Ukyo Mizu to be approved. The Ukyo Mizu functions as essentially a form of self-replenishing inkwell for the Ukyo. Without it, the Ukyo becomes unable to use their Ink Manipulation techniques unless otherwise having another supply of their unique brand of ink available to them.

## Bloodline Attributes

* ▱▰▱ Vantablack Assassin | Anything the Ukyo's ink covers is effectively hidden from sensory detection aside from the normal senses of sight,smell, and hearing. The Ukyo user may still detect inked targets normally. Other non-chakra methods of detection such as heat, and motion, etc are still detectable.

* ▱▰▱ Extra Thick | Ink no longer suffers an elemental weakness to Suiton. Constructs of E-D rank last [3] additional posts C-B [2], A-S [1]

* ▱▰▱ Run Like Water | Ink can naturally be Korabo'd with Suiton techniques at no cost, however, this reduces its Rank by [1] due to dilution. {Does not take an activation or alternative molding method to do this Korabo}

## Ukyo Core Techniques

**▰ Caricature [ Giga ] | Rank X**

The most basic of the Ukyo's techniques of which all Ukyo ink techniques stem from. Caricature allows an Ukyo to draw on a surface typically a paper or a scroll and after forming a hand sign invoke that creation bringing it into the tangible world. The most basic form of Giga is a simple creation made up of ink that typically is static and immobile but can function as whatever was drawn. How durable the creation is for surviving collisions, is determined by the amount of chakra spent with this hand sign. Initially, all Giga persist for [7] posts decreasing by [1] post per rank above [E]. The more durable a Giga is quicker it is to end. Performing the Giga handsign to summon a creation will consume an appropriate activation. Alternatively, if the subject is being drawn actively the chakra may be molded and produce the creation the minute the brush is lifted. Drawn Giga themselves do not disappear unless physically erased so a Ukyo may use the same drawing and the Giga technique again to invoke the same drawing. Sentient creations made with [Giga] use the chakra of their creator to perform their activations.

**▰ Ink Manipulation [ Sumi Soujuu ] | Rank X**

Allows the user to manipulate their ink and the surrounding ink. However, these manipulations of ink cannot be enhanced with [Poisonous Esistence], or be any other form of ink outside the natural ink that a Ukyo has the ability to produce. I.e cannot manipulate a Hojo's ink or even their own Hojo ink if they happened to be a mixed-blood Hojo.

* Rank E: A little ink (Ink well)
* Rank D: A spill ( Small Puddle, A Spill)
* Rank C: A big spill ( Large Puddle, about a gallon )
* Rank B: A well ( A Tub Worth )
* Rank A: A printing press ( A small ponds worth)
* Rank S: A factory disaster ( About a lake )

The freely manipulated ink is treated as [Simple] in collisions but like all jutsu unaffected by stats. However, an Ukyo may spend double the amount of chakra to make the interactions [Spiritual].

**▰ Absolute Sealing Techniques [ Zettai Fuuinjutsu ] | Rank X**

When the user achieves [ B ]-rank body the Ukyo may in turn 'seal' any of their known techniques in a scroll. Thusly this makes the Ukyo technique or any technique for that matter, sealed inside usable by any individual. The Ukyo can impart their chakra into the scroll ahead of time so that it does not levy a chakra cost when used later. However, the max amount of these scrolls that can be prepared ahead of time are [3] and [2] in the case of [A]-rank, with S-rank jutsu being [1]. After its single-use, the scrolls become blank again. Primarily used by an Ukyo to pre-prepare any Giga techniques ahead of time rather than draw on the fly which is often tasking to do.

**▰ Poisonous Existence [ Yūdokuna sonzai ] | Rank Null**

Allows an Ukyo to mix any custom [Pharmaceuticals] and [Poisons] they've made under the crafting branches of [Pharmaceutical Chemistry] and [Toxicology] the ink will then take on the properties of said medicines or poisons while still maintaining its ink properties. The user, however, is not immune to any such fusions they make, unless otherwise stated, so it is best to be used wisely especially if not in possession of an antidote.

## Ink Manipulation Techniques

**▰ Projectile Caricature / Ink Projectile [Hassha-tai Giga / Sumi Hassha-tai ] | Rank E - [Giga]**

The user may produce readily available projectiles out of ink from any readily available ink source. When doing so these projectiles are no more significant than their counterparts. The projectiles adopt the rank of the technique they are used in conjunction with otherwise are treated as E. If [Giga] was used the projectiles may continuously 'flood' out of the drawn surface rapidly and adopt an independent rank equal to the chakra spent for [Giga] and persist for a duration in accordance to [Giga].

**▰ Snare Caricature [ Wana Giga] | Rank: [Giga]**

Wana Giga is designed to act as a trap as opposed to a typical technique with an immediate result. Only [3] active [Wana Giga] may be present in a single thread at any given time. Additionally only [3] may be active overall throughout. The Ukyo creates a Giga which will reactively respond to a particular condition and within the proximity of the technique. When the criteria is fulfilled Caricature activates and the correspondent chakra is deducted from the Ukyo. Typical misdirection involves drawing possible creations but never giving them any criteria for activating creating dummies to confound sensors. However, since they are simple drawings unless manually activated are easily washed away. Specifications of a Wana Giga are if A then B in their activation. I.e [If A steps on Giga. Then the B 'Summon Wall Giga' occurs.]

**▰ Ink Clone Technique [ Sumi Bunshin no Jutsu] | Rank C**

This clone, made from a small amount of ink, carrying chakra, is different from the ordinary Clone Technique in that it has actual substance and mass, making it difficult to see through. These are tangible clones which linger if struck with an attack for one post after attacked with a technique that would otherwise disperse it, it remains tangible as though real for the moment but then melts. After the clone is struck it is unable to perform any techniques and merely just retains its shape for longer than a typical clone. Communication functions as though they were shadow clones and the clones may remain in touch with one another on the mental plane via a telekinetic link.

**▰ Ink Mist Technique [ Sumigasumi no Jutsu ] | Rank C**

The user wraps their body in chakra-infused ink to hide themselves creating an effective smokescreen. When used in combination with the Body Flicker Technique, the user can quickly leave the battlefield without being noticed. Enhances a shunsin so that it becomes undetectable to Doujutsu and visual sensory techniques. Additionally, mist created in this fashion cannot be seen through with the [Mist Vision] technique. Mist persists for [3] posts unless blown away otherwise with a technique. The mist only fills about a 10ft space. Otherwise functions similarly to the Hidden Mist Technique [ Kirigakure no Jutsu ]

**▰ Ink Transport Technique [ Sumi Yusou no Jutsu ] | Rank B**

Places a paper tag on a target with the Kanji for 'Transport' on it. Does not count against shunsin limits, places a seal that allows for constant detection of the marked target and allows a shunsin to it once every [3] posts, the marked target if aware may remove the mark with a Kaifu-no jutsu release of D or higher. It has been compared to the flying thunder god technique in terms of utility but as can be seen, is clearly slower by comparison.

**▰ Super Beast Caricature [ Choujuu Giga ] | Rank [Giga]**

A more advanced form of the Giga technique which makes creations autonomous. The moment the brush is removed or sign is made, the images leap from the paper, grow to life-size, and act according to the user's will. The creation lasts indefinitely until struck with a technique equal to or higher than its rank or a number of posts have passed correspondent to the [Giga] technique. Messages can also be contained within these creations so that when they reach a specified surface or location they can disperse into the inked message. Any creation has [1] activation per post to perform a method of attack equal to or lower than its rank. Once the Giga uses all the chakra spent used to comprise its form it vanishes.

**▰ Ink Ball Technique [Sumi Tama no Justu] | Rank B**

Guzzling their current ink well in its entirety before it fills again, the user will swish it around in the mouth before spitting a large, dark ink orb towards their target. Targets in the path of the orb that become inked suddenly become highly sticky and heavy. Anything that touches the affected areas will become permanently stuck to them for 3 posts, while the targets directly struck feel as if they are carrying around their entire body weight. (not including anything that sticks to them) Reducing the targets [Speed] & [Reflex] Stats by [2] for a [4] post duration. 'Stacks'

**▰ Summoning: Ink Shield [ Kuchiyose: Sumi Shirudo ] | Rank [Giga - B]**

This technique allows the user to summon forth an inky shield from their scroll to block physical and elemental attacks. Once the shield is summoned it may block attacks of its rank or lower. Before the shield is drawn a crest may be applied to it to correspond with an element or physical strike. Two swords overlapping indicates physical attacks while the appropriate kanji or symbol can be represented for an element. The crest allows the shield to be treated as said element. In the event of overlapping swords crest, it ignores up to [4] Stats of strength from oncoming physical attacks. This shield does not disappear after collisions. It may receive damage as if it were a normal shield of its rank. It can however still be overpowered and damaged if hit with anything higher than what it can endure. The shield lasts for [4] posts or unless struck with a Suiton technique of its rank or higher. This weakness does not apply if the Extra Thick Pa was taken.

**▰ Summoning: Ink Armament [ Kuchiyose: Sumi Buso ] | Rank [Giga - B]**

This technique allows the user to summon forth an inky weapon from their scroll to fulfill the requirements of Bukijutsu techniques. The weapon adopts the rank of the technique its used in conjunction with otherwise its as treated as its rank in durability for collisions. The weapon lasts for [4] posts or unless struck with a Suiton technique of its rank or higher. This weakness does not apply if the Extra Thick Pa was taken. Multiple of the same armament [Max:4] can be produced if desired and may be willingly manipulated to attack a target.

**▰ Ink Rain Technique [ Sumi Ame no Jutsu ] | Rank A**

The user will throw the contents of their entire current ink well into the air, forming a large black cloud. After a single post, the cloud will begin to rain down ink. This ink's weight will be very heavy or very light depending on how much Chakra was added into the Technique. Very light = the base chakra cost for the technique. Very Heavy = double the base chakra cost for the technique. Making the Ink Rain [Very Light] allows it to maintain the properties of [ Poisonous Existence ] but does not incur any damage to the area {thread}. Making the Ink Rain [Very Heavy] Will impart an A-rank amount of damage to an area of effect {thread} and slow down the [Speed] and [Reflexes] of those caught in it by [2] for a [5] post duration.

**▰ Ink Flush [Sumi Nagashi] | Rank A**

This jutsu strengthens the bonds around the ink creations, negating the natural water weakness, applied and mixed with a water source, the ink then infects said water source. Then for a cost of B-rank sustain, the user can continuously create creatures from the water source as opposed to a scroll to bind,attack,and hinder the opponent with [Choujuu Giga]. The costs and limitations of [Choujuu Giga] are still the same but it may produce multiples from the water source by evenly distributing chakra. I.e By spending an A-rank amount of chakra the Ukyo can make in 1 activation [16] E-rank entities.

**▰ Painted Sky [ Kuchiyose: Kakimashita sora ] | Rank A**

This jutsu allows a member of the Ukiyo Ginsei Clan to literally control their environment. By drawing a detailed environment onto a scroll, the clan member can summon it forth and transform the environment around him into that of the scroll. Anything he draws will occur, but it will all be made out of ink. If the user calls forth lightning, it will strike, but it can not shock, and so forth and so on. The technique is best described as a physical Genjutsu, because it is very much real but resembles something one might find in a Genjutsu technique. This technique only affects what is on the scroll, but is hard to escape because it includes the clouds and sky that are visible from where the clan member is. If someone were to try and escape they would simply run into a seemingly invisible cylindrical wall of sticky ink. This move can be maintained until the scroll runs out of area or the user runs out of chakra. Is not ideal to use in the thick of battle and best used from a strategic position. Trying to draw the terrain and techniques fast enough if under pressure makes the drawing crude and their ranks are decreased by [1]. Each modification to painted Sky incurs an activation and a cost.

**▰ Sealing Technique: Tiger Vision Staring Bullet [ Fūinjutsu: Koshi Tandan ] | Rank S**

After the user draws a gigantic tiger, the illustration extends from the scroll and while still connected, captures its prey with its teeth and claws, before dragging the victim back into the scroll and pinning them down within the confines of the drawing. Due to the enormity of the illustration, the user requires an extended period of time to complete the image, during which they need protection as their attention is devoted to drawing. If the user is consumed by negative emotions, their eyes turn black, their pupils will turn red, and they will secrete a dark substance from their eyes and mouth. Takes up all three activations in a post. The user will additionally be overwhelmed by their past grievances and failures whilst drawing making it so they must focus on positive thoughts. If successful forcibly seals a living person in a scroll in where they cannot escape aside from expending an S+ amount of chakra. In response, escape attempts the Ukyo need only pay an S-rank amount to counter the attempts. Additionally, any attempts to evade the technique requires an S+ amount of resource. It cannot be avoided with Kawarimi or Shunsin. Requires that the Ukyo be capable of seeing the target meant to be sealed. If they fall victim to their emotions this is not possible and the Ukyo suffers from Tier 4 Blindness for the Duration of Combat.

**▰ Sealing Technique: Permanency [ Fūinjutsu: Eizoku ] | Rank [Giga - S]**

Usage of this technique causes any Giga construct to last an indefinite amount of time instead of its duration. As a result, however, the Ukyo is unable to create any further constructs. The construct does not disperse when struck either and for the most part, is treated as a living construct as opposed to a creation. The construct(s) uses the Ukyo's chakra to perform its future actions. Up to [32] E rank constructs [16] D , [8] C, [4] B, [2] A, [1] S construct(s) or however appropriately divisible may be affected by permanency. S+ constructs cannot be made permanent. The Ukyo essentially has a pool of S Chakra they can distribute among their constructs made permanent. If a construct would be destroyed the rank of the attack that struck construct can instead be deducted directly from the creator to keep the construct alive. This however, is capped at [2] Ranks above the constructs rank. I.e If an E-construct was struck with a S-attack only a max amount of C-Chakra could be spent to keep it alive so it dies and turns into an ink puddle.

**▰ Human Imitation [ Ningen Giga ] | Rank S+**

In order for the Ukyo to use this technique to varying degree the Ukyo must have their selective individual's blood mixed with their ink. The Ukyo may reproduce a clone of either themself or another individual. For all intents and purposes, the clone produced is an identical copy of the target with all that individual's techniques, activations, and abilities. The clone, however, cannot emulate any chakra natures that the Ukyo themselves does not have. The clone shares the same chakra pool as the Ukyo however, sensors will perceive the clones pools and extraneous details as the same as the originals. The clone lasts for [6] posts. This technique is only usable once per combat. No more than one of these clones may be active at any given time. The clone does not disperse when struck by techniques normally and for the most part, is treated as a true to form a clone of an actual person.