Jukei had thrown the shuriken at his opponents throat, causing him to slide his stance out and move in order to take the oncoming attack in a way that he could properly react to. It was a test, though not one that was either planned by Jukei nor understood by Kizmaru. The test here was to make sure that his fellow ninja, in cases where things may have continuously gone against what they had expected, would be able to react and adjust. Would they be able to continuously evolve during a battle, and push themselves further? Could they adjust to the unforeseen and rise above? It was important to note, as there was no set rules for exchanges of combat. It just so happen that these fights were regulated, the genin protected as much as possible. However, there was no guarantee that there would always be backup nearby. His fellow Iwa ninja had to prove they were up to the task.
And Kizmaru had proven it well.
He had found a way to damage Jukei, a feat that he had not expected to happen within the early rounds of the tournament. His opponent had hurt him as well, of course, but that damage was done only because Jukei himself had allowed it. He had taken that damage to ensure a quick and easy knockout against his opponent, the Kiri ninja who had entered wordlessly. Kizmaru, however, had drawn blood. Even if the injury was shallow, caused by a Shuriken, it was impressive. It showed that he was able to adjust his strategy, and formulate new ideas to an ever changing environment. What he could not expect, though, was the completely unknown.
How could have possibly known that Jukei had a technique active that allowed him to change and adjust his bodies momentum? Even if he had seen it once before, it would take experiencing the jutsu a couple of times to know what was happening. This would take direct observation, and his enemy simply hadn't been given the time nor the information. That would prove to be his downfall.
Jukei felt what was happening, for as fast as such a throw was, it still allowed for movement. Had he more confidence in his strength, it was rather simple to counter such a move too. He lacked confidence in that regards, however, and instead would make up for it with what was to come. As his punch was expertly deflected, Kizmaru grabbed hold of Jukei's left arm and turned inwards, placing his back against Jukei's. At that point in time, he'd begin lifting and twisting his body in order to use leverage, as well as brute strength, to force Jukei over his body.
What he could not have expect was Jukei using his right arm to push off of Kizmaru's back, as well as leaping as the throw took place. This added to the force behind Kizmaru's flip. As Jukei was directly above Kizmaru, his feet pointing directly in the air, Jukei acted. Using his Flowing Water technique, he shifted his momentum downwards instead of up and over. This allowed him to cancel the throw almost completely, instead dropping down and slamming his right elbow directly into the back of Kizmaru's head. This would cause the damage of Beyond the Surface to go directly into the back of Kizmaru's brain, should it hit. Regardless of if it was a knockout, Kizmaru's grip on Jukei would loosen entirely, and Jukei would fall into the water.
At that point, Jukei would have used the fact that his hit on Kizmaru allowed his back to twist forward some. Upon hitting the ground, he would roll forward and take away much of the damage from the fall, though it would still leave him on his side on the water. If the attack did not knock Kizmaru out, and if he was still coherent enough to fight, Jukei would be completely exposed.
- Chakra:205/250:
Name: Supernatural Walking Practice (Shūgyō'shikachō ~ 修業歩然超)
Canon/Custom: Canon.
Rank: E.
Type: Supplementary.
Element: None.
Range: Self.
Specialty: Taijutsu (Chakra Flow).
Duration: -5 chakra every 3 posts (every 2 posts if using on water).
Cooldown: None.
Description: Supernatural Walking Practice is a basic ninja technique. It involves using chakra flow to channel chakra to one's hands or feet, allowing him/her to walk on, or cling to, surfaces that normally do not allow it. This includes, but is not limited to, walls/ceilings, trees, and even water. Should the flow of chakra stop for any reason, the user will immediately fall off of the surface they are walking on, or plunge underwater.
Name: Beyond the Surface
Canon/Custom: Custom
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Element: Water
Range: Melee
Specialty: Taijutsu/Chakra Flow
Duration: Sustained [15|5]
Cooldown: Sustain + 1 Post
Description: Jukei concentrates chakra throughout his body, allowing this chakra to vibrate at a specific frequency and utilizing his affinity with water. Upon contact with an opponent, or a surface, the chakra he has focused within his body ripples out within whatever he came into contact with. This causes immediate internal harm via any sort of liquid present, which can cause damage to soft tissues equivalent to major external bruising. This also amplifies the damage dealt to bones, possibly fracturing them, as the damage caused by this jutsu on contact is completely separate from the physical damage caused upon impact of the strike that potentially carries it. It can also disrupt muscle tendrils, causing numbness and muscle failure even if bones do not break. The damage is relatively contained, spreading only a few inches from whatever the point of contact on the opponent is. This jutsu can also be fine tuned immediately to avoid damage being done to an ally through some sort of accident. It should be emphasized that these attacks do not specifically target the muscles, tendons, nerves, or bones; Rather, the fact that these attacks ripple beyond the surface of contact means that they, of course, damage these internal structures. The ripples travel up to 1.5 inches deep at point of contact.
Name: Flowing Water
Canon/Custom: Custom
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary|Offensive
Element: N/A
Range: Melee
Specialty: Taijutsu/Chakra Flow
Duration: Sustained [15/5]
Cooldown: Sustain + 2 Post
Description: Jukei concentrates his chakra through his muscle fibers, as well as his tendons and soft/hard tissue; Yes, even his bones and skin. The chakra acts as a way to secure these more vital parts of his body from taking any sort of damage from moving in ways that they're not necessarily suppose to move. While this jutsu is active, Jukei can instantly change the velocity, even reversing it completely, of his body at any point- This can be something as simple as redirecting a punch, or as extreme as allowing him to suddenly throw his body in a new direction whilst moving at his full speed, all whilst maintaining his balance.