The match had been going well, at least until the fog started to roll in. Having grown up in Kirigakure, Kaito recognized the difference between this mist and natural fog, their little gather was about to be attacked. Luckily enough for Kaito, he'd already been at least somewhat prepared for an encounter, keeping up with the chakra at his feet after Michibo's declaration of a challenge. The way the air seemed to hang heavier with a foul aura reminded Kaito of Spider Island, and his thoughts instantly went to an image of Haka standing over him after placing him in that genjutsu not to long ago. With Xiao at his back, Kaito was only able to smirk at the other boy's words. If Xiao knew this presence to be that of Haka's, then the four of them, Xiao and Kaito, as well as the newbloods Kisuke and Michibo, were about to get one hell of a training session.
Without waiting for the clones to appear from within the mist, Kaito began weaving chakra in spite of the senbon in both hands, utilizing a couple techniques taught to him by Haka herself, only to discover that both of the individuals that felt like Haka Osada's chakra signature were identical, and thus more than likely clones.
"Xiao, have you ever known your mother to hide behind a mask?" Kaito asked, hoping the answer was no, if so it was doubtful that any of the four individuals making their way towards the various genin present were actually the dreadful shinobi herself. Not willing to take such chances, Kaito further made use of the Hand Seal Mastery technique to activate a couple more jutsu, it was doubtful he would prove much of a challenge to the Osada, but he couldn't submit for anyone, even a clear superier.
As the water infused chakra covered his hands and feet, Kaito dashed forward with his senbon in hand, stabbing at one of the suspected clones before making a second dash towards the one targeting Xiao. He'd have to deal with their own problems before providing aid to the to newer genin. This tactic would prove successful only for a moment, before ultimately it's uselessness was made apparent. Kaito had done little more than doubled his troubles, as both of the clones dissipated only to reform into four more. Kaito's intinital response was repulsion, not in disgust but instead by confusion, which made his face twitch in concentration. He'd never heard of such clones, at least not like this. There were tales of shadow clones that would split into weaker versions of themselves, but that wasn't what seemed to happen. These mist clones did not split, they had been destroyed and then somehow reformed. Was Haka really capable of reusing such a technique so quickly?
This moment of hesitation had cost him, as Kaito was forced by two of the clones to move into a defensive position, arms crossed overhead, senbon barred as if to swipe through the clone's middle section even as the defensive technique coating his arms and hands blocked whatever attack the clone made. Only, two things happened Kaito had not expected, first the clone's attack hadn't seemed to hit him, despite Kaito sensing it through the technique that allowed him to sense the presence of the chakra, and secondly as his senbon passed through one of the clones, once again it dissipated before reforming into two more. Now being surrounded by five clones, all completely identical, Kaito began to understand the circumstances of what was happening. As the clones moved in on him, the young Osoroshi turned his senbon on himself, stabbing both senbon into each of his thighs, the pain and the force of his own strength bringing him into a kneeling position even as the clones motioned as if to strike down at him.
Pulling the senbon from his body, Kaito searched for the clones only to see nothing but his fellow shinobi. Haka Osada was still isolated from his perceptions, but otherwise the various genin around him seemed fine. It had been a genjutsu, nothing more, but an impressive one at that. Kaito wasn't skilled in the art, but he understand the nature of it on a more basic level, well enough at least to know that injuring yourself was often an evident means of breaking from the effects. Still, the idea of making clones out of mist sent his mind in circles, as he attempted to form a new jutsu in his mind, but that could wait. Activating yet another mist related jutsu, Kaito stood as the wounds in his thighs began to be covered in water vapor, which stalled the bleeding for now until the technique would eventually begin to close. At some point, Kaito would still need to actually heal himself, but for now he began making his way over to Xiao, placing his hand on his brother's shoulder to stop the genjutsu's hold over the spider-nin.
It was as of yet unclear if Kaito had managed to pass the Osada's test or not, but he knew he'd soon find out. For now, he and Xiao would need to get the other two out of under the genjutsu's sway, then they would be able to provide a united front against the much more skilled shinobi lurking about.
"Stalking your prey is your thing, subversion is how I prefer to devour mine." Kaito muttered to himself, feeling the strain of everything he'd done begin to pull on him. He still had most of his jutsu techniques at the ready, should Haka make another move. Until then, he'd wait for the others to ready themselves for whatever was to come next.
WC: 974, 2872 Total
- Jutsu Used - 225/305:
-5 for Hand Seal Mastery
-5 for second jutsu effected
-5 for third jutsu effected
-10 for Reaper's Domain
-10 for Riverdance
-10 for Aquatic Fists
-10 for Revitalizing Mist
-20 for Genjutsu Dissipation (D Rank)
- E Rank - Supernatural Walking Practice:
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.
- E Rank - Hand Seal Mastery:
Name: Hand Seal Mastery
Canon/Custom: Custom
Rank: E
Type: Supplementary
Element: -
Range: Self
Specialty: Any
Duration: 1 posts
Cooldown: 2 posts
Description:
Mastery of chakra molding is not an easy feat, but there are some who succeed nonetheless. The Hand Seal Master may eschew the need for hand seals stated in a jutsu of their choice and still execute the technique as normal. Though such a feat grants a certain benefit on a tactical level, it also comes with enhanced concentration and the need for chakra expenditure. For a single post, the shinobi may cast jutsu without the need for hand seals.
Starting the 2nd jutsu, an additional 5 chakra must be paid per jutsu.
- D Rank - Reaper's Domain:
Name: Kiri Mahō - Reaper's Domain
Canon/Custom: Custom
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary
Element: None
Range: 20m (Sensory)
Specialty: Ninjutsu
Duration: Maintained, 5ch/post
Cooldown: Maintained +2 posts
Description:
A downside to cloud effects such as Kirigakure no jutsu is that anyone, including the invoker of the mists, suffers the enshrouding effects of the fogs. By forming the Dog - Dragon - Tiger handseals, the shinobi 'hacks' a mist bank or cloud effect by infusing it with a inkling of its own chakra. While this doesn't remove the penalty to perceptions, it does allow them to remain aware of chakra signatures within the mist, up to a range of 20m.
- D Rank - Riverdance:
Name: Riverdance
Canon/Custom: Custom
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary
Element: Water
Range: Self
Specialty: Ninjutsu
Duration: Maintainable
Cooldown: Duration + 2 Posts
Description: By covering the bottom of their feet or shoes with water chakra, the user is able to slide as they move, enabling them to move in a burst of speed at 10m/s faster over normal surfaces, and 15m/s over water or ice. This burst can only be used once per post and can only be used to move up to 20m at a time.
- D Rank - Aquatic Fists:
Name: Aquatic Fists
Canon/Custom: Custom
Rank: D
Type: Defensive
Element: Water
Range: Self
Specialty: Ninjutsu
Duration: Maintainable
Cooldown: Duration + 3 Posts
Description: Forming the Dog Hand Seal, the user is able to cover their hands and forearms in water chakra. This protective barrier over their skin allows them to catch offensive jutsu and projectiles with their hands, dispersing the chakra of the offensive jutsu. This technique is able of catching a single jutsu of C-Rank, two of D-Rank, or three of E-Rank before being dispersed. Lightning based jutsu function as one rank higher when interacting with this technique, and Fire based jutsu function at one rank lower. This technique is able to repel all basic attacks up to those made with SS-2 Strength or higher.
- D Rank - Revitalising Mist:
Name: Revitalizing Mist
Canon/Custom: Custom
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary
Element: Water
Range: Self
Specialty: Medical Ninjutsu
Duration: 3 Posts
Cooldown: 5 Posts
Description: While surrounded by mist, water vapor, rain, or fog, the user of this technique is able to form the dog sign, causing the moisture around them to cling to their body. At first, this only allows the user to cover up wounds and stop bleeding, but by the second post all wounds of 1/4-3/4 inch cuts are healed. By the third post, any cuts of C-Rank damage are reduced to D-Rank damage values
- E Rank - Genjutsu Dissipation:
Name: Genjutsu Dissipation (幻術解 ~ Genjutsu Kai)
Canon/Custom: Canon.
Rank: E.
Type: Defensive/Supplementary.
Element: None.
Range: Self.
Specialty: Genjutsu.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Cooldown: 4 posts.
Description:A technique taught at the Ninja Academy requiring chakra control. By using Kai, a ninja disrupts their own flow of chakra, then starts it again. This allows a ninja to escape from illusions, provided he or she has figured out that a Genjutsu is active. Ninja can use this ability on their comrades to save them from genjutsu, and possibly other techniques that invade their chakra system. It is possible for this technique to fail, if the user misjudges the power of the genjutsu and does not put in enough chakra to stop their chakra flow.
This is an E-ranked technique, but has variable chakra costs.
Genin: 20 chakra for a D-ranked Genjutsu, 40 for C. Genin cannot dispel B-ranked Genjutsu.
Chuunin: 30 chakra for a C-ranked Genjutsu, 50 for B. Chuunin cannot dispel A-ranked Genjutsu.
Special Jounin: 40 chakra for a B-ranked Genjutsu, 60 for A. Toku-Jou cannot dispel S-ranked Genjutsu.
Jounin: 50 chakra for an A-ranked Genjutsu, 70 for S. Jounin cannot dispel SS-ranked Genjutsu.
Sannin/Kage: 60 chakra for an S-ranked Genjutsu, 90 for SS. Only Genjutsu that specifically say that they cannot be Dissipated (such as Tsukuyomi) are the exception.
~Kai can dispel multiple genjutsu at once, but only on the user or another person, not both. The highest-rank genjutsu costs the normal amount to Dissipate, then the second costs the normal amount -5, the third -10, and so on. So, if a genin was caught under a C-rank and two D-rank genjutsu, it would cost 40 chakra to dispel the C-rank jutsu, 15 to dispel the first D-rank, and 10 to dispel the second D-rank.
- Items Used:
- Kirigakure Senbon:
Item: Kirigakure Senbon
Rank: C
Elemental Alignment: N/A
Quantity: 10
Ability/ Function: Able to penetrate a full 1.5” deep into a target, deep enough to hit pressure points or nerve clusters.
Appearance: Long thin throwing needles, each 20cm long, like many of Kirigakure’s weapons, the metal is furnace treated to be mat black as opposed to shimmering and metallic.These senbon have small eyes at their ends able to attach wire or thread. The mat black colour of the needle makes the needle difficult to see in dark places.
History: These high grade Senbon used by the village hidden in the mist are a godsend compared to the dull tipped senbon commonly used by the ninja world, sharp enough to be used as medical or acupuncture instruments as well as lethal weapons.