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Kanagata, Kiyome – Pylon

General Data

Name: Kiyome(Purification) Kanagata(Metal Pattern).
Nickname/Alias: Pylon.
Gender: Female.
Age: 26.
Age Appearance: 26.
Sexuality: Heterosexual(?).

Birthplace: Kumogakure.

Organization: Omoitsuku-za.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Kanagata/Raijin no junshū.
If original, you need a description of their hierarchy, and what they’re known for. Feel free to include clan history as well.

Rank: S rank missing nin.
Position: Executive Scientist – Electromagnetics.
Chakra Nature: Denjiton(Lightning+Earth) and Wind.

Additional Appearance Details: Kiyomi stands at 5'8 and weighs 193 lbs due to her physical augmentations. Kiyome wears her head protector's metal plate as the centerpiece for her belt buckle. It is notable that her the village symbol on her head protector has been twisted, warped, and scratched, likely by metal weaponry and electromagnetic influence--this is intentional.

History: Hailing from the Land of Lightning Kiyome's life began during the First Shinobi war, putting her right in the middle of one of history's scariest conflicts thus far. Sheltered by her clan, the girl was raised as one of the heir's to its leadership, having been the only child of the clan head she had quite the mantle to live up to. As the years went on it very quickly came to light, even in her toddler days, that Kiyome was not just exceptionally talented, but a sure prodigy as her Kekkei genkai manifested at early enough an age that its use, throughout the rest of her life, became second nature.

With tutors at her beck and call, the girl grew up during the war, sheltered from the conflict despite her surely invaluable tactical worth. Kept safe for at least the first twelve years of her life, with both mother and father on the battlefield far too often, Kiyome was something of a rebellious child, always pushing her elders to or past their limits, testing what she could get away with.. It turned out the answer was quite a lot, and so the girl kept pushing.

As she matured the habit became worse, continuing even after the war was finally over and her father was more present. However, one could say that, in some ways, it was quelled with the news of her mother's death at the hands of, rather unexpectedly, the Antare clan. Crushed by the loss of her mother, who despite her behavior, she adored to a fault, Kiyome's rebelliousness took a backseat to her grief and loss.

Her father did his best to remain there for her, but she couldn't look him in the eyes anymore than she could her mother...not anymore at least. Having reached the age of 15 by then, Kiyome seemed to mellow out, behaving herself when necessary and listening to her elders. However, to those who knew her well, they would have said that she'd become withdrawn and distant.

It was too bad that the new alliances with other clans and the formation of Kumogakure distracted her father and both her uncles from the warning signs. Withdrawing into herself even more, the young girl did her duty, having become a shinobi, helping to protect and maintain Kumogakure under the guidance of the First Raikage. She even managed to rise to the rank of elite jounin despite her age, where she served well, sometimes giving advice to her superiors when the opportunity presented itself.

To those who had known her mother, the similarities between child and parent were apparent. Proud of her daughter, Isei Kanagata did his best to pay her mind, and give her the praise he hadn't during all those terrible years of war.

However, at the end of the day it was for nought, as the First Raikage lay on his death bed and her father was powerless to stop him from electing a man who had only been in their village for several years, a man who practically no one knew much about, to the position of Second Raikage.

It was this event that toppled the house of cards and so, not a month after the man's rise to leadership, she defected. Her actions driven by outrage, the twenty-two year old, having lost faith in the system, trudged out into the world, resolute to never set foot into such a corrupt society again.

With little direction to her travels, Kiyome sought out new purpose and eventually she found it, deciding that she would master the intricacies of electromagnetics and expand it further than anyone had before. Perhaps it was out of spite, or perhaps out of ambition, but at the end of the day she earned a reputation so notable that an organization known as the Omoitsuku-za approached her. Seeing it as a chance to gain more resources for her studies, and secretly hoping to use the connections it gave her to topple the still developing system, she accepted.

As her research continued it became an obsession, one of several, which helped her run away from the source of her issues—her mother's death and the Antare clan. To this day her hatred of the Antare still runs strong and her studies continue.

With her admittance into the fold of the Omoitsuku-za she was able to expand her capabilities with the help of a shinobi neuroscientist, which has elevated her to one of the most recognized positions in the organization: Executive scientist. With the increase in resources that came with this position, Kiyome expanded, creating her trademark Raikō engai and gathering followers and research assistants to her cause she has come into the public eye once more.

In the last several months she has made shop near several smaller settlements, the most recent of which is the Village Hidden in Waterfalls. So far the reasons for her actions are unknown, she intends them to stay that way...for a time at least.

Personality: TBA.

Theme:

Equipment

Base Weapons & Items:
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire

Specialized Weapons & Items:

Name of Weapon or Item: Hiraishin(_避雷針 'Lightning rods')

Description: A series of twelve hollow metallic rods each of which is four feet long, weighing in at roughly 80 lbs. Each rod is infused with enough denjiton chakra to effectively make it a superconductor. The infused chakra was moulded into it during the creation of the tools and thus remains therein. This energy cannot be tapped for jutsu. The Hiraishin are exceptionally durable due to the density of their structure and the small crossing struts in the hollow of the rods. These rods are a composite of chakra metal and silver making them exceptionally conductive.

Combat Data

Special Traits
Inability to learn genjutsu due to Kekkei genkai.
Reigning master of Raiton-based jutsu.
Electromagnetic aural field – sensory.
Weaker to Fire techniques.
Exceptionally intelligent.
Excellent chakra control.
Large chakra reserves.

Augmented Physiology: In her efforts to reach her current heights, Kiyome changed her food regiment, increasing the amount of minute iron and bits of silver until she gained a resistance against the poisoning that the latter of the two would otherwise cause. Once she had this in place she infused the foods with her denjiton chakra and continued to eat it, manipulating the resulting metals inside her own body till they formed rods and several other things, resulting in her current appearance. As a result of her augmentations she always projects a magnetic field several inches around her body even with Shinsei no naizai-ka active. Additionally her body easily diffuses heat into the metallic augmentations and disperses it.

Name of Kekkei Genkai: Raijin no junshū(_{雷神の准州} 'Territory of the lightning god').

Clan: Kanagata.

Description: The Kanagata clan's kekkei genkai is forged from the earth and lightning affinities to make a powerful electromagnetic field around the user. Depending on skill and overall power, the clan member's magnetic field will be anywhere from 5-30 meters in its hemispheric radius. The inheritors to this genetically dominant kekkei genkai receive both Denjiton(Electromagnetic release) as their chakra nature, but also naturally wider chakra pathways within their body. This gives inheritors a naturally larger chakra capacity. As to their aural field, they are able to sense movement through it as it displaces and reorganizes the chakra present therein. This magnetic field can be disrupted by fire affinity jutsu, but not destroyed. The chakra is linked directly to the inheritor's chakra system and can be considered in the same sense as internal chakra; thus it cannot be sealed by normal means. Their electromagnetic field allows them to control lightning chakra within its bounds as well as to magnetize and manipulate possibly magnetic bodies while they remain within the field --the exceptions being chakra infused weapons, armor, or the like. Lastly, skilled inheritors gain a resistance --not immunity- to genjutsu due to the natural flux of their inner chakra system.

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Techniques:

Canon Jutsu

Raiton: Gian(Lightning Release: False Darkness):
Chidori nagashi(Chidori current)

Custom Jutsu

Name of Technique: Raika shin'i(_{ライカ強電} Flash of lightning God's authority').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkai ninjutsu.
Rank: C-S.
Range: Within the magnetic field.
Nature Type: Denjiton.
Handseals: N/A
Description: Raika shin'i is a jutsu that was created rather recently by the clan's 2nd in command. The Raika shin'i, aka Flash of lightning god's authority, allows those of the Kanagata clan the ability to control the movement of their lightning techniques through their magnetic field. It is also categorized as a magnetism based ability due to the fact that it also helps techniques like Kanaaji inryoku function properly. This, in essence, is the precise control of the individuals magnetic aura as well as their inner chakra system which is what creates their resistance to genjutsu and innate shape manipulation abilities.

Weakness: Due to it being a highly valuable technique it can be crippling to almost any Kanagata to lose the ability to use it in battle. This can occur by blocking the chakra points, which does take at least twice the effort (2 hits or a very efficient taijutsu) in order to block. It can be disrupted by water or metals as they have higher conductivity then the air that this technique controls the conductivity paths within through the use of the magnetic field. Fire can be a bane to it but is not as effective as the aforementioned abilities and unless B rank or above will take time to effect the technique.

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Name of Technique: Ishoku Goukin(_衣食合金 'Living Alloy').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei Ninjutsu/passive ability.
Rank: N/A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Denjiton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: This technique is very simple in nature and is a passive trait of the Kanagata clan's kekkei genkai. Essentially, the body of a Kanagata clan member is a super magnet, the reason is thought to be that their chakra system is almost entirely composed of magnetic chakra rather than normal chakra. This means that they can effect their own bodies with their magnetism abilities in addition to being able to conduct more lightning techniques without taking nearly as much damage. Their own lightning techniques are also essentially unable to damage their body unless otherwise is stated.

Weakness: Affinity weaknesses.

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Name of Technique: Gairyaku: Reiki no Den-kimiko(_{概略: レイキの電気巫女} 'External Force: Aura of the Lightning god's son').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkai ninjutsu/Shape-manipulation.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Denjiton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: One of the most difficult techniques of the Kanagata clan, this is only learned after the highest of masteries is obtained. Effectively, the user of this technique is capable of changing the size, shape, and potency of their aural magnetism. This is done through controlling the chakra that makes up this aura. Disabling the bond between the chakra and the magnetism and drawing it in to the body, moving the chakra itself around in varied shapes and patterns etc etc.

Weakness: N/A.

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Name of Technique: Yuusei: Ji kaeshiame(_{郵政: 地返し雨} 'Dominance: Earth reversal-rain').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu/Shape-manipulation.
Rank: C-S.
Range: Within magnetic field.
Nature Type: Denjiton and Earth.
Handseals: 12.
Description: Considered to be the earthly equivalent of Raika shin'i, this technique allows a Kanagata clan member to forcibly push their magnetic dominance into the ground rather than it being primarily based in the air. The name of this technique is due to the fact that the user will often then form a reversed gravity effect where variously sized sections of earth will move upwards in a seemingly effortless fashion.

Typically, when this is used it causes a subtle rumbling in the earth within the 60 yard radius and then it will settle. Additionally a low, but always constant hum will emanate from the surrounding area and will gradually increase in it's volume over time. This is further noticed when projectiles are formed and come near an individual. It should be noted that this technique is considered an incredibly advanced earth manipulation technique despite it being of the magnetism affinity.

Weakness: This technique highly limits the abilities of the Raika shin'i in the air and restricts the user's ability to cast and manipulate the trajectory of their air-born lightning techniques. It is also rather mentally taxing and eventually gains a rather monumental chakra cost.

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Name of Technique: Jiki kyōmei(_磁気共鳴 'Magnetic resonance').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: C-A.
Range: Within a magnetic field.
Nature Type: Denjiton.
Handseals: 2-4-6.
Description: Its handseals dependent on rank, Jiki kyōmei is a technique that allows the user to send Denjiton chakra into a material and allow the material to propagate the magnetism, though not the chakra that catalyzed the process. This technique also allows the user to generate a magnetic field around objects which have developed the A rank manifestation of this technique. An A rank magnetic field projected by a highly magnetic or conductive substance can reach a cylindrical radius of 8 meters.

Weakness: The less chakra used in the creation of the magnetic field, the less potent the resulting field. The technique must also start within a mangetic field.

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Name of Technique: Ijū no tsūshin(_{移住の通信} 'Signals of Transmigration').
Type of Jutsu: Supplementary ninjutsu/Forbidden Technique(?).
Rank: C-S.
Range: 100 mile radius or within magnetic field.
Nature Type: Denjiton and/or Lightning.
Handseals: Variable.
Description: Potentially a forbidden technique when utilized at its strongest, Ijū no tsūshin is a technique devised by the Kanagata clan, but released to the public. It is one of few that is actually useable by anyone, rather than just by one of the two most masterful lightning clans. A largely variable technique in regards to application, Ijū no tsūshin is executed utilizing handseals only when the user's skill is exceptionally low. The amount of handseals varies depending on user skill, complexity of the technique's application, and distance. Cutting to the point, Ijū no tsūshin allows the user to transmit subtle electrical signals via chakra. One of the primary uses of Ijū no tsūshin is in the vein of nigh telepathic communication by sending electrical signals from one individual to the other. This application is B rank at least as it requires incredible mental focus and chakra control so as not to accidentally use too much electricity and thus damage the brain. While most users of Ijū no tsūshin are only capable of communicating rudimentary orders over only twenty or so meters, those capable of utilizing the technique at A rank are able to transmit signals over 10s of miles of distance. The further away the individual, the less complex the signals must be with few exceptions.

The last, and forbidden, use of this technique is effectively mind control, which is considered a technique only in the grasp of a select few, most of which are members of the Kanagata clan. This mind control is utilized via the user transmitting a set of continuous electrical signals of extreme complexity, thus allowing them to effectively fire nerves strategically, and even highjack an individual's brain and use it to further transmit signals once highjacked. This application is considered S rank and is typically used only as an interrogation technique, having been forbidden in all other scenarios.

Weakness: While not limited in its range or the complexity of the “commands,” or the detail of its communicative abilities, and certainly not possessing a high chakra cost barring its S rank use, Ijū no tsūshin is not an easy technique to maintain. While its chakra cost is not great, every use takes a sliver, and continuous use, even for most masters, threatens to cause the user to become less and less aware of the amount of chakra going into the process. Additionally, due to the sheer complexity of translating “words,” and concepts directly to the brain of another individual via electrical signals, even for the sake of mere communication, this technique takes a level of focus for all, but the most masterful users that makes it largely useless in combat as it would only allow most individuals to give very simple commands, if that. Lastly, when using the S rank form of this technique, a given user is typically incapable of manipulating more than one individual at a time and almost always must remain entirely immobile while doing so. When controlling another person their own senses and awareness of their surroundings are lowered considerably making them more vulnerable to both genjutsu and surprise attacks.

It should be noted that in addition to the aforementioned weaknesses, this technique can be disrupted in several other notable ways as it only works properly when conducting through air. As such, the signals carried by the electricity will be distorted too greatly to be used if they must travel through three meters of dense material or any liquid. Should an individual be cloaked in lightning chakra or have it running through their body the technique will be unable to take over their body, or will be drowned out by the stronger electrical currents. Lastly, individuals with exceptional chakra control can treat even the S ranked technique much like a genjutsu and fluctuate their chakra continuously to disrupt the jutsu's control long enough to reassert their own.

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Name of Technique: Chikyūshō(_地球照 'Earthshine').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: D-C.
Range: Within a magnetic field.
Nature Type: Denjiton and lightning.
Handseals: 4.
Description: A rather simple technique he creates a tiny spark within the magnetic field and allows the magnetism to focus and conduct it causing it to flare out in a blinding expansion of lightning. The jutsu doesn't do much damage and can't even stun for 5 seconds but does have a highly blinding effect even to individuals with dojutsu as the rapid expansion of chakra confuses the chakra sensing capabilities that they likely possess.

Weakness: Doesn't cause any damage whatsoever.

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Name of Technique: Shinsei no naizai-ka(_{神性の内在化} 'Internalization of divinity').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei kinjutsu.
Rank: S+
Range: Personal.
Nature Type: Denjiton and lightning.
Handseals: 22.
Description: Through mastery of the her aural magnetic field and its interaction with her chakra system Kiyome is capable of pulling this field into her own body. The results of this action are drastic and should anyone else attempt it without years of training, they are more likely to cause themselves brain trauma, paralysis, or outright death. While inheritor's of the Raijin no junshū already possess highly conductive and magnetic bodies as is apparent in Ishoku Goukin, this technique makes utterly transcends former levels causing them to become a super conductor in addition to a magnetic generator. While the effect is not truly permanent, it is possible to maintain for any length of time as it does not rely on chakra to power it and is merely a shift of the magnetic field's focus.

Likely the most notable effect of this technique is how it influences the body, mind, and chakra of the user, amplifying all three respectiely to greatly heightened levels. However, the user's chakra is particularly effected by this aural interalization, causing it to become hyper-potent to the extent that when even minute amounts are externalized mere contact with a single thread of the user's Denjiton chakra can immediately magnetize something, or wrest control of any and all lightning or electricity based techniques. Additionally, due to Kiyome's complete mastery of the Raika shin'i, her chakra control becomes effectively perfect as long as this technique is activated.

As to the physical amplification caused by Shinsei no naizai-ka, the user's reaction speed, senses, and physical movement are amplified greatly on both micro and macro levels. As such, Kiyome is capable of accelerating, decelerating, and maintaining tremendous speeds without damage to herself as part of her movements are manipulated by the magnetic energies in her body effectively allowing her to slingshot herself or anchor herself in mere moments in addition to making extremely fine-tuned movements.

Beyond her physical augmentations are those of her mind, which start with increased processing speed and power and continue on to increased perceptual acuity and attention to detail on any level. While active her mental capabilities are highly attuned, making her hyper aware of her body's status and in near complete control of its actions in all areas, though she can choose to merely leave her internal workings on autopilot. Lastly, all of her thought processes are streamlined making it much more difficult for things to confuse her as she can multitask to greatly increased levels.

Weakness: Due to the sheer density of denjiton and raiton chakra, the user is incapable of utilizing any other affinity while the technique remains in effect. Additionally despite effectively amplifying all of the user's capabilities, this technique must be deactivated it least once every 11 hours for 2 hours worth of time. If the user fails to meet this requirement their mental, chakratic, and physical health will begin to rapidly decline due to the immense amounts of stress this technique causes by effectively supercharging the user. Additionally, this technique can be disrupted by A or S rank fire affinity jutsu engulfing the user. Granted, in most scenarios this would kill them.

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Name of Technique: Raikō tentei no sōshin(_{雷光天帝の送信} 'Lightning god's transmission').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei kinjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Lightning.
Handseals: 18.
Description: The mental equivalent of Raiton: Kin'niku no kansō, this technique is based off of the S rank form of Ijū no tsūshin, this technique takes this control one step further, allowing the user to program complex mental and pyschological responses into their own, or someone else's central nervous system, specifically their brain. Most, if not all, of these programs require specific stimuli to be activated and otherwise remain dormant.

Weakness: While an incredibly powerful technique, the user can only utilize it on themselves or an individual with whom they remain in prolonged physical contact with. Creating these programs in their own neural network requires minute amounts of chakra, but takes considerable amounts of time, while doing so to another individual requires even more time and chakra. This technique is only possible while Shinsei no naizai-ka is active.

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Name of Technique: Raiton: Kin'niku no kansō(_{雷遁: 筋肉の感想} 'Lightning Release: Muscular impressions').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei kinjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Lightning and/or Denjiton.
Handseals: 18.
Description: The physical manifestation of Raikō tentei no sōshin and Ijū no tsūshin, this technique, unlike the aforementioned ability allows the user to instead program physiological responses into the target's nervous system. However, similar to it, the technique requires prolonged physical contact and almost always requires specific stimuli to activate the given programs. This ability can even be used in a more subtle manner so as to program muscle memory into one's own body.

Weakness: While an incredibly powerful technique, the user can only utilize it on themselves or an individual with whom they remain in prolonged physical contact with. Creating these programs in their own neural network requires minute amounts of chakra, but takes considerable amounts of time, while doing so to another individual requires even more time and chakra. Like its counterpart, this technique is only available during Shinsei no naizai-ka's use.

Naruto: Continuum

Raikō Engai Interior

Walking ahead of Nobushige the two continued to communicate in silence. They had been informed as to whom they were dealing with in vague terms and had been instructed to bring the man in. While not required to utilize handseals and while they weren't members of the Kanagata clan, the shinobi were nonetheless capable of some of the clan's jutsu. This was largely due to the physical augmentations that their leader had applied to them. At times their bodies ached, but it was never too terrible, and the benefits outweighed the discomfort.

Turning a corner and walking past several outcropping on their path within the dome, they intentionally allowed the man chances to slip away. What Nobushige didn't know, though, was that it wouldn't matter.

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Raikō Engai Perimeter

Suddenly detecting heat signatures, and soon after, bio-electricity, the shinobi mobilized. However, they weren't fast enough as flames washed over eighteen of their men, engulfing them. Dust, smoke, and dirt were brought up by their enemy's maneuver, causing something of a smoke screen.

Taking advantage of the lowered visibility, and knowing the woman could detect them due to her uncanny aim, the others struck forth. The four elites each hovered high into the air and gazed down at the scene, analyzing how best to deal with the one, no, two individuals attempting a strike operation against their mistresses observatory.

Meanwhile, while the four elites fed sensory information back to their comrades via their communication technique, the other six shinobi strode forth, running towards the tree line. Three of them summoned several black rods and launched them forwards, the rods lengthening into 3 meter long poles before they struck the ground, piercing into it. Immediately the magnetic field expanded.

Two of the other three shinobi attempted to circumvent the Uchiha, heading for Shirayuri and sending of barrages of lightning from their location 6 meters to Mayumi's right. The remaining shinobi wreathed herself in lightning, drew a black rod and refined it, turning it into a thin almost ovular construct with sharp points on two ends. The black object was 2.5 meters from point to point and two feet across at its widest. Small spikes formed on the outer surface and static electricity gathered and then erupted forth around the construct. The air around it rapidly began heating up as it floated in alignment with the woman's left forearm. All the while she hadn't weaved any handseals, and neither had any of the others.

The flames had caught on the ground where they had struck, but weren't spreading due to the sparse vegetation. There was still enough smoke and fire that you couldn't see any corpses.

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Heirana, Shirayuri

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Nodding at Mayumi's words, Shirayuri summoned both her weapons to her, each yari appearing in its respective hand. Taking in a deep breath she began sending off much stronger vibrations of chakra, slightly disrupting the path of any electricity within two meters of her person.

Channeling chakra into one of her yari in an intentional manner, rather than a passive one, she let herself slide, bracing her body, and cocking her arm back in one smooth motion, before launching the weapon into the air like a javelin.

It flew forth and pierced the ground two meters in front of Mayumi and the moment it did so 12 spires of earth shot up from the ground at her right, blocking all of the lightning bolts rather neatly. The electricity was thus grounded, sent straight into the ground where it was diffused. Shirayuri's chakra poured out of the yari and into the ground, creating a well of itself, which moved into a circle and extended small tendrils to connect to Mayumi. As such it was bound to her, allowing Mayumi to move, and the circle of chakra in the ground to follow her movements to stay in position.

The kunoichi then shifted her attention, having already pushed off into a run once more. She headed for the nearest rod, one of the ones that had newly been erected. It was 6 meters from her, but she'd cover that ground rather quickly. They had to disable them, whatever they did. When she got the chance she'd ask Mayumi, but for the moment they both needed to focus.

Ranked(Non Tourny) Alexis Vs. Casana: A Clash of Wills.

Casana, G. Lecor

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There it was, the act of desperation, the moment just before someone gave up, no matter how spirited they were. She couldn't help but revel in it as it occurred, couldn't help it at all. Her mana suddenly conducted through the chain as it passed over Alexis and the chain curled, the spikes twisted just so, and then extended in a single instant. None of them struck the girl outright, instead they'd spear into the ground in select locations, barring essentially all movement if they succeeded.

If it worked Casana, having released arcane energies on the surface of the ground beneath her, would suddenly accelerate to full speed, vanishing from Alexis' perception.

The attack would be so fast that Alexis wouldn't know what hit her if it worked. Suddenly the girl would simply go limp, falling unconscious as Casana struck her in a way that didn't utilize any of her forwards momentum, but delivered enough force to knock the girl out. Her movement would stop just behind Alexis, a grin on her face. If any of the above was interrupted however, things would play out differently.

Naruto: Continuum

Raikō Engai Perimeter

Counting their troops, the four elites who had gathered together glanced back and forth between one another, exchanging signals rather than words. It wasn't sign language, but it wasn't vocally or physically expressed communication either. It was unlikely that anyone else would be able to even detect it was occurring as all of their communication was being willingly transmitted via electrical or magnetic signals, modulations, and frequencies. They began sending signals to the other groups, but none of them physically responded, instead shifting or patrolling as normal. One individual didn't receive the signals, but his fellows gestured for him to follow them on a patrol.

That was before some particularly powerful frequencies hit them and they faltered. They glanced up at the Raikō Engai, then joined hands, a field of magnetism surrounding the group, including the infiltrating Nobushige clone. The two individuals, and Nobushige, would lift from the ground and then practically slingshot towards the floating rock mounted black dome. The movement would be slightly disorienting for a moment and then they all got their bearings and landed. The duo, likely accompanied by Nobushige, began walking straight towards the dome.

None of them seemed aware of the intruder in their midst.

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Heirana, Shirayuri

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Walking within the small contingent and lost in her analysis of their resources and enemy, Shirayuri realized something they could use. She kept it to herself till Nobushige arrived, issuing a response from Mayumi, who seemed more than a little annoyed. Before things could get further off topic and the team's cohesion decrease, she spoke, "Good, you're here Nobushige. Thank you for the intel," she glanced at the man who seemed to be the leader of this contingent of shinobi, "Could you find Nobushige's other clone and get your squad metal weaponry?" The man frowned at her, raising an eyebrow, taking a step forwards as he opened his mouth to protest. Shirayuri cut him off, "Members of the Kanagata clan can't manipulate objects with chakra channeling through them without direct physical contact and increased effort. Your intel is not at fault, and neither are your men. No offense, but your village is small, you don't have the kind of information gathering capabilities we do. Plus...I've dealt with them before, learned a few tricks."

The man clamped his mouth shut, gritting his teeth, before relenting and rattling orders off to his men. They dispersed, heading for the village at a run while a group of three headed off to find Nobushige's other clone. Good, now we can focus, she thought before turning to her team. First she addressed Mayumi, "Drop the attitude," she said bluntly, her mouth a solid line, "We're not dealing with a normal shinobi. We're dealing with a rogue of one of the most prominent clans from Kumogakure. They tend to hunt down and kill their rogues. She's still alive, and she's not in hiding. This is a dangerous woman. Underestimate her and she'll kill you."

With that she turned to Nobushige, "I need you to start taking this seriously. Drop the game mentality. This is a mission and as much as I wish we could kick back and just enjoy the ride, well, this ride's rusty and if we lower our guard it'll go right off a cliff with us trapped inside. No excuses." She then took in a deep breath, letting it out after holding it for a few seconds. All the tension drained from her.

"Game plan. We need to get rid of her field advantage. If possible I want you two to deal with her soldiers. Don't think I'm misusing your talents either, trust me, they're not going to be pushovers. I'm going to work on removing those rods you mentioned Nobushige. They are almost certainly going to give her a field advantage otherwise. If we're lucky we do all that before she notices that we're disabling her safeguards and getting rid of her advantages, forces, and fallback plans. If we're lucky. If we aren't lucky, we'll get half way through doing two things and she'll show up and incinerate all of us with personalized lightning bolts. If we're really unlucky, she'll have a sadistic side and torture us for all we're worth, and then some before finally killing us or turning us into experiments that she can manipulate for her own ends. Hopefully it doesn't come to that." She aimed her head in the direction that Nobushige's clone had come from and then she took off. The mission had begun.

Naruto: Continuum

Raikō Engai Perimeter

With the approach of the merchant and his drunk friend, the men and women gradually became more tense, some shifting their weight or fidgeting with a sort of nervous excitement, or just excitement in general. Behind them the black dome, known as the Raikō Engai, or Lightning Dome, floated--lightning and electricity sparking from it every so often. There was no sign of movement aside from the discharges of electricity.

The four individuals suddenly raised a hand to their ears before glancing at one another and starting for one another. They were gathering together into their own little group, while some of the others taunted, insulted, and threatened the merchant and the drunk.

There were a few others, roughly 8 of them, who seemed amused, or displeased, by the antics of their allies. Nonetheless, these and the 4 individuals didn't act. However, there was nonetheless great tension in the air.

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Kanagata, Himawari

General Data

Name: Kanagata(Metal-pattern), Himawari(Sunflower).
Nickname/Alias: Hima; Hima-san; Hima-kun.
Gender: Male.
Age: 15.
Age Appearance: 15.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.

Village: Kumogakure.
Birthplace: Land of Lightning - Kanagata compound.

Organization: Kumogakure and the Kanagata clan.

Clan/Bloodline: Kanagata/Raijin no junshū.

Some things to know about the Kanagata clan would be their specified Rank system and their individual status and weaponry. In terms of inner clan leadership their are 3 inheritors who collectively take the mantel from the shoulders of their predecessors. Each generation of these inheritors almost always has their clans kekkei genkai and is ALWAYS hand picked by all 3 of one of the 3 previous inheritors. The Ranks are as follows with their corresponding place in the clan and general function.

Joutei no inryokuban(God of the Gravity grid): This is the highest Ranking and usually the most skilled, powerful, and influential member of the clan. He is effectively the clan head and all final decisions must be run by him unless a state of emergency is upon the clan and/or the village. They are often the eldest but this is not always the case as skill and intelligent decision making and leadership skills are more important than experience in this situation due to the easy reliance on the other 2 inheritors. The individual in this position does have their own assigned branch but they are less entitled to their well being in comparison to the other 2 inheritors due to the 1st inheritors increased authority over all branches of the clan. (may update with the weapon that this individual is given).

Chinjunokamiban(Guardian god of the grid): This is the 2nd in command position of the clan -though to outsiders it seems the same as an advisor or simply an individual of equal authority-. This individual is almost always required to be the tactics specialist though exceptions have been made in different situations. They generally have 2nd say and help the 1st inheritor in any way possible as well as supporting their assigned branch of the clan. They are almost always given the blade known as Buyu rakurai, which is indeed the case for Tesshu.

Mittei rakurai(Emissary of lightning bolts): The technical lowest rank in the clan this individual oversee's their own individual branch as well as the more minor processes of the clan. They receive the least augmented weapon of the kanagata clan and -as is usually the case- are the weakest of the 3 inheritors, though this is not always the case. Strangely throughout the years it has been seen that the 3rd inheritor actually has more sway in times of intense chaos as they are usually skilled in the fire affinity of their kekkei genkai and have skills -both socially and in battle- to handle chaos due to familiarity with it.
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Though there is a strong sense of loyalty to each other within the Kanagata clan they do not have the ideology of non-biased loyalty meaning they are not necessarily completely honest outside of the clan. One should however keep in mind that only once has an inner clan betrayal occurred and the man can still not be found to this day. It however is said that he was the Mittei rakurai of he time and he took out the 2 above him through his unique capabilities and discovered a method in which to take their collective abilities making him an incredible threat. He then left with none of the clan able to combat him in his horrible glory.

The man is still being searched for but since then the ties from clan member to clan member are mutual and made to be very tight knit so as not to have something like this occur again. Additionally the 3 inheritors are usually of similar village rank and standing with each only having slight differences in class stature and the like.

Rank: Genin.

Chakra Nature: Denjiton(Lightning+Earth) and Fuuton.
Additional Appearance Details: While his head protector is indeed around his neck as depicted however, it is completely blank, having no markings whatsoever. When he enters battle, he removes his sheathed katana from the case on his back and fastens it to on the left side of his body at the waist

History: TBA.

Personality: Often amused, Himawari finds a lot of the world to be funny. This may because he feels he understands it and experiences it in a greater sense than others. One could say it is an illusion of superiority, but this illusion stops at his ego as in truth he is quite intelligent. His humor and mentality is rather sarcastic, but generally he feels that anything he says --given the situation is at least somewhat appropriate-- is in good humor and not insult or the like. When it comes to his friends he is loyal, the same generally goes to any whose allegiance he is sworn. In terms of anger, well he is no stranger however, he certainly does not have a short temper and it is only slights to his friends that effect him. He can be seen as a bit of an ass at times due to his natural tendency for sarcasm, but beneath the surface he is just a guy having some light hearted fun. He has a severe dislike of being underestimated. He is generally a rather calm individual however, he quite enjoys battle in almost any form and becomes quite excited during, though he doesn't allow this to let him lose his focus.

Unlike many others in these rough times, Himawari has lived in relatively peaceful and unchanging times. However, he was not born into the direct lineage of his clan and so has had to struggle for most of his life to be acknowledged to the extent that he wished. His parents were a mixed brood, a dissatisfied mother, but a rather supportive father. As he grew in age he came to understand that while he could gain power and some measure of skill within the bounds of his clan compound, he would never be able to stand the confinement, the hierarchy, or the monotony of seeing the same people and places over and over again. At the age of 13 he informed his mother that he'd become a shinobi.

In reaction, his mother --for the 1st time in his life-- showed her affection to him and extracted a blade from a hidden compartment in their home. For several months, as he had decided to wait a fair time till he felt more desirable as a recruit, he trained under his mother to master the art of kenjutsu. He came to better understand his mother and why his father would marry such a woman, despite her disposition towards him prior to. Finally, on his 14th birthday, he departed from the Kanagata clan compound and entered Shin'gakure and Qui Languidis. Since then he has made friends with the genin and chuunin of the village, quite enjoying the missions and experience he has gained in his time thus far.

Theme: TBA.

Equipment Data

Base Weapons & Items:
X shuriken.
X kunai.
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X wire

Specialized Weapons & Items

Name of Weapon or Item:
Jiyūna(_自由な 'The Unfettered').

Description:
Granted to him by his mother, Jiyūna is a blade forged from the specialized alloys of the Kanagata clan. While it is nowhere near as famous or powerful as the three ancestral blades of the clan, Jiyūna is a very useful weapon. This is particularly due to the kanji inscribed upon the katana's blade. The following kanji are upon the blade's base and are what allow the blade to shift its form with the assistance of the Raijin no junshū: 無関心フォーム(Apathetic form). In essence, the special alloys are especially conductive of chakra as well as electricity and being incredibly magnetic. This more or less allows the blade to be heated by lightning chakra and its form shifted by magnetism with ease. This, due to the kanji, which in fact form a seal, does not damage the blade in the least. This means that no matter the form it takes, it remains equally resilient to strikes and its capabilities remain. It should also be noted that this blade is exceptionally dense and thus heavy as otherwise it would not have as much mass to be manipulated when it shifts shape.

Appearance

Combat Data

Special Traits
Wind and water affinity techniques cause him more damage.
Fire affinity techniques disrupt his magnetic field.
Inability to learn genjutsu due to Kekkei genkai.
Electromagnetic aural field - sensory.
Naturally larger chakra reserves.
Talent, but not skill, in ninjutsu.
Fair amount of chakra control.
Limited skill in taijutsu.
Skilled in kenjutsu.
Quick learner.
Adaptive.

Kekkei Genkai:

Name of Kekkei Genkai:
Raijin no junshū(_{雷神の准州} 'Territory of the lightning god').

Clan:
Kanagata.

Description:
The Kanagata clan's kekkei genkai is forged from the earth and lightning affinities to make a powerful electromagnetic field around the user. Depending on skill and overall power, the clan member's magnetic field will be anywhere from 5-30 meters in its hemispheric radius. The inheritors to this genetically dominant kekkei genkai receive both Denjiton(Electromagnetic release) as their chakra nature, but also naturally wider chakra pathways within their body. This gives inheritors a naturally larger chakra capacity. As to their aural field, they are able to sense movement through it as it displaces and reorganizes the chakra present therein. This magnetic field can be disrupted by fire affinity jutsu, but not destroyed. The chakra is linked directly to the inheritor's chakra system and can be considered in the same sense as internal chakra; thus it cannot be sealed by normal means. Their electromagnetic field allows them to control lightning chakra within its bounds as well as to magnetize and manipulate possibly magnetic bodies while they remain within the field --the exceptions being chakra infused weapons, armor, or the like. Lastly, skilled inheritors gain a resistance --not immunity- to genjutsu due to the natural flux of their inner chakra system.

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Techniques: _{Possesses all academy jutsu.}

Kumo-Ryū Mikazukigiri(Cloud-Style Crescent Moon Beheading)
Kumo-Ryū Omotegiri(Cloud-Style Front Beheading)
Kumo-Ryū Uragiri(Cloud-Style Reverse Beheading)

Name of Technique: Raika shin'i(ライカ強電 'Flash of lightning God's authority').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei Ninjutsu/supplementary.
Rank: C-S.
Range: Within the magnetic field of his kekkei genkai.
Nature Type: Denjiton.

Description: Raika shin'i is a jutsu that was created rather recently by the clan's 2nd in command. The Raika shin'i, aka Flash of lightning god's authority, allows those of the Kanagata clan the ability to control the movement of their lightning techniques through their magnetic field. It is also categorized as a magnetism based ability due to the fact that it also helps techniques like Kanaaji inryoku function properly. This, in essence, is the precise control of the individuals magnetic aura as well as their inner chakra system which is what creates their resistance to genjutsu and innate shape manipulation abilities.

Weakness: Due to it being a highly valuable technique it can be crippling to almost any Kanagata to lose the ability to use it in battle. This can occur by blocking the chakra points, which does take at least twice the effort (2 hits or a very efficient taijutsu) in order to block. It can be disrupted by water or metals as they have higher conductivity then the air that this technique controls the conductivity paths within through the use of the magnetic field. Fire can be a bane to it but is not as effective as the aforementioned abilities and unless B rank or above will take time to effect the technique.

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Name of Technique: Ishoku Goukin(衣食合金 'Living Alloy').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei Ninjutsu/passive ability.
Rank: N/A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Denjiton.
Description: This technique is very simple in nature and is a passive trait of the Kanagata clan's kekkei genkai. Essentially, the body of a Kanagata clan member is a super magnet, the reason is thought to be that their chakra system is almost entirely composed of magnetic chakra rather than normal chakra. This means that they can effect their own bodies with their magnetism abilities in addition to being able to conduct more lightning techniques without taking nearly as much damage. Their own lightning techniques are also essentially unable to damage their body unless otherwise is stated.

Weakness: Affinity weaknesses.

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Name of Technique: Jiyūna tomonari(自由な共鳴り 'Unfettered resonance').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: D-A [D].
Range: Contact-Within magnetic field.
Nature Type: Denjiton.
Handseals:: 3.
Description: A technique taught to him by his mother to eventually perfect his ability to wield her blade, Jiyūna, this essentially extends the chakra of the user into the blade and causes a constant flow between the two to occur. A small amount of chakra is lost due to his imperfect chakra control however, the benefits of this technique are far greater than such a small loss. Essentially, this constant flow of chakra makes the blade almost literally part of him thus increasing his ability to wield it far beyond what his rank might suggest. Additionally, this keeps the blade in a state of malleability without actually changing its shape, meaning that the moment he wishes it, he can shift the blade's shape. The greater the skill of the user, the more effective this is and the more applications it gains. At the moment, Himawari is really only capable of minor changes to the blade and thus this technique only allows it to be lightened and attuned to his body. While this is active, any techniques channeled through Jiyūna become 5-20% more effective depending on the skill of the user (currently 5%).

Weakness: Once the three handseals are utilized once, this technique becomes permanently active until the blade is sheathed, this means that it takes a constant but tiny drain on the user's chakra. This technique puts a degree of his focus into his blade naturally, causing him to lose a slight amount for other things.

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Name of Technique: Kyōmei hirameku(共鳴閃く 'Resonance flash').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei Kenninjutsu.
Rank: D-C. [D]
Range: Within magnetic field.
Nature Type: Denjiton.
Handseals:: 2.
Description: Utilizing handseals with his free hand, Himawari sheaths his blade and allows its magnetic resonance to channel through its sheath. Then in an instant he will cause this magnetism to polarize to the same frequency of the blade. This causes Jiyūna to be rapidly expelled from his sheath just as he quick draws, increasing the speed exponentially and delivering a strike that few, if any, of his rank can handle at close range. At C rank the speed increases slightly, but just as the blade's tip reaches the edge of the sheath, it pulls some of the electromagnetism into itself. This causes the strike to send a small shock of electricity, only enough to cause minor damage and stun for around 3 seconds.

Weakness: Requires him to sheath his blade and thus disable his weapon before use. Takes a small chakra cost. Difficult to utilize while moulding chakra for other techniques.

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Name of Technique: Ryōiki no seiteki hankyō(領域静的反响 'Field of static resonance').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu/Supplementary.
Rank: D-B [D].
Range: Within magnetic field.
Nature Type: Denjiton,
Handseals:: 5.
Description: Utilizing 5 handseals as he moulds chakra, Himawari releases a shroud of denjiton chakra, with an ambient amount of raiton chakra, into the area of his magnetic field. This allows him several capabilities, one of which is the utilization of his blade which will latch onto the static electricity in the field as he swings and increase the speed of the strike as well as allowing him to send shocks of lightning, with varying levels of power, from his blade. Besides this, the user can utilize Raika shin'i to focus, channel, direct, and generally manipulate the static electricity into more dangerous forms.

Weakness: This technique takes a moderate-high chakra cost, though such is currently only moderate due to the rank at which he uses the jutsu. Affinity weaknesses do apply with a predominance of the lightning affinity's weakness to wind.

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Heirana, Shirayuri

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Heading into town with Mayumi alongside her, Shirayuri was sending off periodic vibrations, in order to locate the individual who got the most foot traffic. Someone who had the most wealthy looking residence. Eventually she found what she was seeking, and made a beeline for the building.

With her outlandish looking mask and the symbol of Iwagakure on it, she was garnering some attention from the locals. They appeared to be noticing Mayumi as well. Some of the villagers weren't noticing the duo because they were shinobi though...some of them were just leering. She ignored the latter of the two, but smiled at the others, her expression relaxed and friendly.

Reaching a house near the middle of the village, one which was slightly larger than the others--possessing two stories and a wider frame in addition to a backyard, which lacked a garden--Shirayuri knocked on the door three times, then waited, wearing the same smile. After a few moments the door opened to reveal a small blonde haired child no older than nine. She aimed her head down at the girl, lowering her self so she was crouching, her hands on her knees so she was at eye level with the little girl. "Are your parents home, dear?" She asked with a measure of sweetness, despite knowing they were already--one of the benefits of some vibrations traveling through surfaces, and sound entering through nooks and crannies.

The girl took a step back from Shirayuri, but nodded, before she saw the symbol on the woman's mask at which point her eyes lit up with surprise and awe. Shirayuri giggle slightly as the girl tried to talk, but only a small squeal of delight was all that came out. "We'll wait, you can go get them," she said, doing her best to urge the girl on, they were here on business, even if she would have greatly enjoyed entertaining the child.

The girl nodded enthusiastically then ran off into the house, calling for her father. Only a minute later the man came into sight, his brown hair and beard well groomed, with slight tinges of gray where age was showing through. The man was short, she noticed, but he was well built, which she found odd due to his position. "Thank you," she said to the girl, who beamed in response before backing up to give them some space. Shirayuri rose to her full height and looked in the man's direction before she spoke, "Greetings sir, I gather you're the chief of this village."

The man nodded, smiling slightly, "Yes and who might you two be if I may inquire? I don't recall sending for aide from Iwagakure," the man crossed his arms as he said it--his expression not matching his annoyed body language in the least. Shirayuri would have winced if she wasn't used to dealing with this sort of thing, "Our venerable Tsuchikage caught word of what's been going on here, the woman who's so near his borders and harassing good folk such as yourselves." Her smile never faltered, though it did soften, her eyes telling a more serious tale. "He sent us as a preemptive measure. To capture the woman and relieve your capable shinobi of the burden so everyone can return to their lives, and this new found peace." The man raised an eyebrow, shifting his weight slightly. Near the end he began tapping his foot quietly against the dirt. "We didn't ask for the venerable kage's assistance," he said, as if stating it again would make them flee. Why was he so agitated? Perhaps needing assistance was a hit to his pride?

"I'm sorry sir, we're just following orders. I didn't mean to imply that your people couldn't handle this themselves. We're just here to lend a helping hand and take back the offender once she's defeated. For intel, she's not the only individual to attack a settlement in the last few months it seems." Had she not been wearing her mask, the man might have seen her brow crease in worry. What he would see is her lips settle into something closer to a frown.

After a long, tense, silence, the man let his arms fall to his sides and nodded, sighing, his eyes hard. "Very well, I'll have my men lead you to her base, but I'm warning you, overstep your bounds and it won't be pretty. Oh, and any metal you've got on you...I'd abandon it, they'll never hit her." Shirayuri glanced at Mayumi, then back at the man, her expression now clearly a frown. "Very well, I take it your men can brief us in regards to what they've gathered about her abilities?"

The man shook his head, having already turned away. He glanced back at them, "She only came out once, most of the survivors have brain damage...or are in terminal condition. Got a healer with you by any chance?" She shook her head, "Pity," he said in response, then closed the door behind him. Shirayuri was left with an ominous feeling and a lingering disappointment. She wished people could be more reasonable.

Taking in a deep breath and then letting it out, she turned away from the chief's house and began walking. They were soon joined by a small contingent of shinobi, roughly eight of them in leather armor, most wielding wooden weapons, if any at all. She decided she'd keep her yari in their seals unless she saw an opportune moment.

Hopefully Nobushige would meet them on the way there, granted...with the additional shinobi it was likely that they'd lose the element of surprise. Unfortunate.

They'd just arrived and things really weren't going to well.

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Elsewhere

As Nobushige's group of clones neared their target's rather conspicuous base of operations, several groups of individuals would begin to come into view. There were nine or ten groups, each with three people in them. As he got closer he'd note the metal protrusions and odd indents in flesh. He'd also note what was floating behind them roughly 20 meters in the air: A small island of stone, a jet black dome barely visible over the lip. Metal rods could be seen in both the surroundings, only an inch or two sticking from the ground. Corresponding metal rods were arranged all over the floating base, most sticking out of the bottom of edges of it. Every so often electricity arced between poles. There was a feeling of static in the air.

With the approach of Nobushige's clones, each in their own garb, the groups began to turn, noticing the intruders. Some of them yelled for them to scram, while others began to point and laugh. There were a few who just watched, remaining dead silent--not many of them, only 4 in total. Those four appeared to have less obvious, or drastic physical augmentations than the others, but they were also surrounded by what appeared to be an aura of static. The others had it too, but it was hardly as prominent. Some didn't have it at all, though electricity would sometimes spark off of them and strike the ground.

It was an odd thing indeed. Then again, Nobushige had likely seen some strange things in his time.

Very strange things. Perhaps it would prove interesting for him.

Perhaps.

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Heirana, Shirayuri

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Nodding at Nobushige's responses, a smile very briefly touching her lips at his complaint, Shirayuri continued on. While she wasn't looking forwards to the travel, as it wasn't as if she could enjoy the scenery, she was looking forwards to testing herself against a formidable opponent.

It was going to be an interesting mission, in its own way. Nonetheless, she'd make sure to stay on top of her game, and keep track of her teammates.

The trio would exit the Tsuchikage's abode, entering the village, heading off to gather any needed supplies before departing from Iwagakure and heading east towards Takigakure. The trip would take roughly 5 hours, running. They'd take it a bit easy though, resting every hour and a half, eating, before continuing on. By the time they arrived it would be midday, the sun already high overhead.

With Shirayuri coming to a stop and motioning for the other two to do the same, the team found themselves near the edge of a cliff. To their left was one of the many rock plain rivers, and before them, roaring as the water tumbled off a cliff, was a waterfall. Just beyond that was Takigakure, The Village hidden in the Waterfall. An apt name, she thought. The settlement was small and had very few in the way of shinobi so they'd hardly need to deal with many people. It was a matter of informing the village leader that they had come in regards to ending the tyranny of the nearby Kanagata.

She glanced to Nobushige, her tone serious when she spoke, "Go, find her base. Survey its surroundings, but by the sage do not make your presence known. We want to take them by surprise. Mayumi and I will head into town, survey the lay of the land and notify the village's leader as to why we're here. Best not to startle or upset the locals. We're only recently getting into a state of peace, everyone's still on edge." She turned towards Mayumi and nodded her head, gesturing for the Uchiha to follow, before she promptly stepped over the side of the cliff, using the tree climbing technique, to latch onto the side and run down it. She could've jumped, but she didn't want to risk timing the maneuver incorrectly.

When she reached the bottom she would simply begin to walk towards the village, her gait casual and relaxed: non-threatening.

She didn't want to disturb the peace, at least not until absolutely necessary--if at all.

Things were always a delicate balance, she thought.

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Genmyou – The Shade of Clarity

General Data

Name: Genmyou --Surname expunged from all records.
Nickname/Alias: The Shade of Clarity.
Gender: Male.
Age: Unknown.
Age Appearance: Unknown.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.

Birthplace: --Expunged from all records.

Organization: Kumogakure and the Antare clan.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Unknown/Tukkumu shijun.
Zoukasari/Fuen Ametsuchi.
Rank: S Rank.
Position: Nidaime Raikage.
Chakra Nature: Lightning.
Onmyouton.
Additional Appearance Details: Standing at 6'8 and weighing slightly below average for his height, Genmyou almost constantly wears a gray unadorned mask with no mouth or nose holes. There only remain thin slits for his eyes and the village's symbol on the forehead. Genmyou's true is one of the village's mysteries, with not even his closest allies having ever seen him without his mask, hood, and cloak.

History:
--All information regarding Genmyou's origins going past his life as a young man have been expunged from all known records. As such, the following is all that remains recorded of Genmyou's origins--

...he faded back into the larger scope of the world and was at first a kind of mercenary nin. He travelled and exchanged knowledge and living expenses for any task he was assigned. As he did this he was able to acquire a rather sufficient sum of intel on various jutsu, clans, and rumors of the time. He continued to expand his knowledge and skill set until he struck gold. He heard a rumor about a clan based in Kumogakure, this was the first time he had heard of the so called Antare Clan. With a background such as his, it was hard for him to pass up and so he began to travel to cross the continent and reach the Antare clan's base of operations. At the time he did not know many, if any, of the secrets regarding the clan, but he did know they were allegedly the only rivals in fuinjutsu to the uzumaki clan. It took him a year or two of travel, due to many stops, missions, and such on the way but he eventually reached the country of lightning. Seeming rather suspicious due to his garb, as even at that time he possessed what shinobi see him in today, he was eventually spotted by one of the Antare clan's outposts and watched closely there after. As his renown grew, Genmyou eventually became known as 'The Shade of Clarity'. This title was blatantly ironic due to the unknown nature of his appearance and the difficulty that it was to track him and figure out his exact actions in combat. Regardless to this he began to be a nuisance when his missions began to conflict with nin from Kumogakure causing the shinobi assigned to come back empty handed or the like. Assassination attempts were made, but they could never track him down, and when they did they were met with clever non-fatal traps. Finally the aged raikage of the time requested the assistance of the Antare clan, the accepted, having been watching as a neutral part for some time.

They were easily able to corner 'The Shade of Clarity' but they too found themselves in a difficult situation. Even mid battle he was able to figure out who they were and who had sent them. They soon found themselves outclassed in a very unique fashion, and with words and defensive tactics alone the 3 Antare clan members found themselves in such a disadvantage that they were grateful when The Shade offered them an arrangement. An envoy sent back to the raikage and another to the elders of the Antare clan, Genmyou successfully got his message across. Though the raikage seemed rather threatened and more than a little worried about allowing this 'shade' free reign he did so with the advice of the Antare in mind. The Antare clan elders on the other hand were not as relenting and so instead of simply allowing him into their ranks, an unknown variable as he was, they commissioned him for a series of missions while they attempted to retrieve intel on the shade's origins. They drew a blank, finding only sparse information of his travels and various mercenary exploits, nothing of any solid consequence...Shade of Clarity indeed.

After several months of the grueling missions Genmyou began to grow ever more impatient and with perfect timing, as it was intentional the Antare allowed him entrance. In the years following it became known that Genmyou had been officially adopted into the country of lightning's social ranks and was around jounin rank. Years passed, he studied, trained, combatted, completed missions for Kumogakure, and then when he felt he had learned as much as was immediately useful to him from the Antare, he departed. Traveling to -data expunged- Genmyou disappeared for almost a decade. Strangely every two weeks a mission would end up completed to the fullest and so it was thought that Genmyou had completed these, which he had. When he finally emerged from his recluse, Genmyou returned a changed man, a better man, and a stronger shinobi. He felt no need to test himself against the lesser nin of the jounin rank and he proceeded straight to the death bed of the to-be late raikage. Genmyou looked the man straight in the eyes, and the raikage commanded the two be left alone.

No complaints were made, a mask was removed, a promise made, an identity remained hidden to all but one. The Raikage died only a year later and upon his death, his will was revealed, Genmyou - The Shade of Clarity, was to be named the second Raikage. Some of the village elders were disgruntled, but they were silenced by the will of the people and the guidance of the Antare clan. All was well, Genmyou became the kage of Kumogakure and has been as such for 10 years now. His age is unknown, his true appearance hidden, his identity null, and his skill renowned throughout. He is a man to fear, to trust, to avoid, to approach, he is all of these things, but above all else he is a efficient leader and an elusive enigma.

Personality: Genmyou is versatile in all activities he takes part in, this traits stands out. His versatility is mixed just as much with the air of intrigue that seems to surround him as a person. He is secretive, intelligent, serious, but not without humor. To him matters of the village, of battle, and anything remotely regarding his past are things to be given attention and a calm mindset above all others. In this way he is protective in his own way, seeming to have a kind of endearment to Kumogakure. Generally he tends to be fairly good-natured, and though he can sometimes be caught up the affairs of his village, he is never truly stressed. It has often been commented, and admired, that despite Genmyou's air of mystery and his rather plentiful responsibilities he never seems overwhelmed or burdened. In this way he is considered charismatic and sometimes even tends to use this trait to his advantage. This charisma also carries over to one of his rather well known mannerisms, corrections and wisdom. Essentially, Genmyou gets a kick out of messing with his adversary's mind while in battle without the use of genjutsu.

This reveals another trait of his for while he is not devious, he is exceptionally crafty in both a social environment and on the battlefield. He is loyal to those he makes his allies, but not to the point of blindness. He is the kind of man who will do what he must even if he knows others may not like it. When brought down to the bare essentials he is a survivalist, a former nomad, and a scholar. Genmyou has an avid love for knowledge and in his free time he finds it extremely rewarding and enjoyable to read, exchange knowledge, or even get into a philosophical discussion or two. In another light, Genmyou enjoys debate and conversation, but he seems to shy away from arguments. When put into a situation where a verbal exchange of negative theme is involved he tends to act as a mediator or he will simply remove himself from the situation until the participants are willing to discuss the issue(s) reasonably. This shows that Genmyou is indeed a very calm individual with an incredibly high tolerance for so called 'bullshit' as it were.

Theme: Two Steps From Hell - Mystical Beginnings

Equipment

Base Weapons & Items:
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
X chakra reactive tags (blank).
X chakra reactive scrolls (blank).
10 Barrier rods.

Foot Note: His scrolls and tags react specifically to his chakra and the chakra effectively acts like ink.

Specialized Weapons & Items:

Name of Item: Chakra Conductive Gauntlets.

Description: Though really not all that difficult to craft, Genmyou wears streamlined gauntlets on both hands which effectively ease the process of the fuin furidashi slightly. The gauntlets do this by reacting to his chakra when he channels it to his hands and forming a small field of condensed aura around his hands in order to conduct his jutsu. This can also assist with some of his raiton techniques and are very useful. Due to being gauntlets these can also be used to claw, since the fingers are rather sharp, as well as to block some blade attacks. He cannot use these to catch blades due to the fact that only the outsides of the gauntlets are metal while the insides -meaning palm and finger bottoms- are made of a softer material which also lines the metals on the top of the gauntlets.

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Name of Weapon: Seigennashi no ei(_{制限なしの英} 'Blade of the Unrestricted').

Description: Often within its figurative sheath and hidden on his person, this blade is 4.5 feet long, weighing in at roughly 130 lbs to anyone attempting to wield it aside from Genmyou. Rather than the weapon being in a true sheath, it is sealed utilizing a modified generic seal, within the strap that would normally hold the weapon at his back. Regardless to this, Seigennashi no ei is a very unique weapon for it does not possess an affinity ability or some such foolishness. Instead, this weapon of unknown origin, is a blank slate for any kind of chakra that is channeled through it. This means that it can channel and carry any manner of jutsu within itself. This means that it seems to merely be an incredibly advanced chakra conductor. While this is true, the weapon is unique in that it can actually store techniques, which are channeled through it. However, it is limited to seven jutsu at any given time. Beyond this, the weapon, once attuned to its wielder, is rendered effectively weightless. Despite the efforts of many blade craftsman, chakra scholars, and fuinjutsu masters the cause of this effect remains out of reach and thus out of mind making it an enigmatic blade fit to its similarly mysterious wielder.

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Name of Item: Gen'ei no konryuu(_{幻影の袞龍} 'Phantom's imperial robes').

Description: Worn in every waking moment of Genmyou's life, this clothing is his normal attire. Despite the use of the word normal this garb is nothing of the sort. It is fire retardant, heat repelling, waterproof, and is durable to ridiculous levels. Strangely, the cloth never seems to take damage, even if Genmyou does, this leads one to believe that damage is transfered through the cloth but never actually damages it. This is true and is the work of fuuinjutsu being weaved in patterns onto the inside and outside of the robes. Additionally, the Gen'ei no konryou are conductive allowing him to conduct his 'raiton' techniques or pure chakra through them. The last notable property of this garb is its properties of concealment. Namely the robe distorts his chakra to the senses of doujutsu and sensor nin. This effectively means that unless the sensor nin is incredibly adept and has prime focus, they will receive a headache and be smoothly redirected around his location. Possessors of doujutsu have a hard time looking upon him as well, but are otherwise unaffected. Sharinga and Rinnegan are unaffected, whereas the Byakugan is effectively useless against it.

Combat Data

Special Traits
Genmyou is no normal individual and as such his chakra is incredibly unique. Not only is he incredibly difficult to sense even with doujutsu, his chakra's unique state tends to give sensory nin a headache and as such they tend to have a lot of trouble pinpointing his position. Additionally where his normal chakra openings would be, there are actually 3. His body seems capable of releasing chakra from many different places in comparison to a normal individual. Genmyou also appears to have a rather high chakra level in addition to being able to use shape manipulation much quicker than most. It should be noted that Genmyou is immune to his own lightning affinity (he can channel it through his body without being harmed) and that lightning jutsu of C rank or below will not cause him harm. Last of all he appears to be especially durable and is very quick on his feet. It should be taken into mind that Genmyou's specialties are firstly in fuinjutsu, secondly in kenjutsu(with a proficiency in defensive taijutsu), and thirdly in ninjutsu.

Name of Kekkei Genkai: Tukkumu shijun(_{突っ組む至純} 'To strive for Absolute purity').
Fuen Ametsuchi(_{敷衍 天地} 'Amplification of Heaven and Earth')
Clan: Unknown.
Zoukasari.
Description: Appearing to modify any natural affinities that the inheritor possesses, but this is not it's sole capability. This kekkei genkai, known as Tukkumu shijun, appears to allow Genmyou advanced control over essentially all of his chakra's aspects. This has apparently altered his natural affinity as well as allowing him, due to extended research and training, to utilize 'pure' chakra. Due to his skill in fuuinjutsu he is capable of effectively programming this purified energy form with purpose utilizing seals and the like. His control over his chakra system is so great that he can willingly pure, fluctuate, speed up, or slow down the flow of chakra within his body to his will.
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Techniques:

Canon Jutsu

Gogyo Fuin(Five Elements Seal)
Gogyo Kaiin(Five Elements Unseal)
Fūinjutsu: Shishi Heikō(Sealing Technique: Lion Closing Roar)
Kuchiyose: Raiko Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation):

Fire Sealing Method: Though the fuuinjutsu is specified to fire he has modified this technique, allowing it to seal other elemental jutsu as long as they are below S rank. Each respective seal can only store one jutsu at a time.

Kage Bunshin no jutsu(Shadow clone technique): Genmyou is capable of distributing as much or as little of his chakra as he pleases to when utilizing this technique.

Chidori Nagashi(Chidori current): Rather than utilizing chidori he simply channels lightning chakra into his aura and focuses it into flowing currents of lightning that have the same effect.

Chakra Draining Seal: This technique is not useable and/or practical in combat.

Gofu Kekkai(Five barrier seal): He does know this technique, but it is not directly applicable in battle.

Custom Jutsu

Name of Technique: Agarisagari(_{上がり下がり} 'Fluctuation').
Type of Jutsu: Fuinjutsu.
Rank: B
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 3.
Description: By studying and modifying the Gogyo Fuin(Five Elements Seal), Genmyou has developed a technique that utilizes the concept of disrupting other seals and by extension chakra. Unlike the Gogyo Fuin, this technique disrupts chakra even if there are no other seals present on the victim. When the Agarisagaro is placed on an individual it will impede the movement of chakra by disrupting the chakra path ways and causing them to fluctuate randomly. This makes it twice as difficult to utilize ninjutsu or to generally focus and control chakra.

Weakness: If the seal is damaged it will be rendered useless. Additionally it can be removed by the Gogyo Kaiin. The seal can be disrupted by firing chakra into the seal from the outside or focusing it in the seal till it breaks. Breaking this seal by focusing chakra and overloading it is considerably difficult and will waste chakra due to the fact that the fluctuations make it hard to focus and direct chakra.

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Name of Technique: Fuin no kumokui(_{吹いんの雲杭} 'Seal of the Spider Bite').
Type of Jutsu: Fuinjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 0.
Description: By utilizing his chakra Genmyou is capable of placing a seal on a tag or an opponent directly that effectively acts like a crack in the victim's chakra system. This causes chakra to slowly leak from the victim's body.

Weakness: Damaging the seal by burning it or cutting it will cease the effects of the jutsu.

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Name of Technique: Junikari Kuchiyose(_{樹に借り口寄せ} 'Pure Anchor Summoning').
Type of Jutsu: Space-time Fuininjutsu.
Rank: C-B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Pure chakra.
Handseals: 3.
Description: By studying the Kuchiyose no jutsu and imlementing the use of his pure chakra with it, he is effectively able to program his pure chakra and use 3 handseals in order to summon a specified object -and only an object- to a designated location. The location is designated by a localization of his pure chakra. This technique takes such a small amount of chakra that it is completely negligible.

Weakness: This technique can only summon to where the specified chakra is located. Additionally, if the chakra is used for a long range summoning the jutsu will become increasingly more taxing with the increase in distance. This jutsu is also unable to summon anything over the size of a person in mass and weight.

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Name of Technique: Fuin furidashi(_{吹いん振り出し} 'Seal infusion').
Type of Jutsu: Fuinjutsu.
Rank: D-S.
Range: Physical or chakratic contact.
Nature Type: Pure chakra.
Handseals: 0.
Description: Essentially Genmyou has such a mastery of his purified chakra that as long as something is either within his aura (such as his blank tags or scrolls) he is capable of inscribing seals on them. If he is touching the object it takes less time than if it was in his aura, specifically direct contact is 2x as effective as indirect(aural).

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If mentioned in a seal, these will be different, otherwise these apply.

D Rank: Aural contact takes 5 seconds (afterwards the seal is useable) and direct has no charge.
C Rank: Aural contact takes 8 seconds and direct takes 3 seconds.
B Rank: Aural contact takes 10 seconds and direct takes 5 seconds.
A Rank: Aural contact takes 20 seconds and direct contact takes 10 seconds.
S Rank: Aural contact takes 30 seconds and direct contact takes 15 seconds.

Weakness: Without contact this technique is useless, additionally the more complex the fuinjutsu (higher ranked) the longer it takes for this to work.

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Name of Technique: Fuinjutsu: Chousei(_{フイン術: 調整} 'Sealing Technique: Modification').
Type of Jutsu: Fuinjutsu.
Rank: D.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 3.
Description: This technique is a small set of interlaid lines and circles that can be applied to any of his fuinjutsu. Effectively, this allows him to activate or deactivated a fuinjutsu's effect by preforming 3 hand seals. This is always utilized in regards to his fire sealing method techniques and has the effect of allowing him to release the jutsu from the scroll or otherwise object.

Weakness: It has no effect by itself and has normal seal weaknesses.

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Name of Technique: Fuin kakari(_{吹いんかかり} 'Seal linking').
Type of Jutsu: Fuinjutsu.
Rank: D-C.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 0.
Description: This is a very simple technique which allows the individual to link seals. This is typically used when regarding summoning seals and allows an object to be transfered from one seal to another through this technique.

Weakness: It has no effect by itself and has normal seal weaknesses.

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Name of Technique: Tsuuro shougeichiten(_{通路商芸地点} 'Pathway blocking point').
Type of Jutsu: Fuinjutsu.
Rank: B.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: An interesting technique, Tsuuro shougeichiten effectively acts much like a strike from the gentle fist style in that once applied it blocks chakra. Unlike the Lion closing roar or similar techniques however, this seal instead blocks chakra in such a way that the path is effected much like the blood stream is by a blood clot. This effectively means that overtime Tsuuro shougeichiten causes a blockage in the chakra stream which can create a build up in pressure. This varies in how long, but the more chakra that is being used/the faster the flow of chakra, the quicker this will occur. If the seal is not removed this blockage can effectively rupture a chakra pathway and cause chakra to rampantly flow into areas of the body where it should not be, this is incredibly painful. Additionally, if the seal is removed -of course depending on how early after it is applied- the chakra blocked will suddenly rush to move and fill the space. If the seal was placed near a chakra exit, this can cause chakra to randomly eject from the victim's body and thus waste their chakra.

Weakness: The seal will break after a certain amount of chakra has built up as the pressure acts about the same as overwhelming the seal with chakra. If the seal is damaged or removed it's effects are nullified. This seal requires some of the user's chakra to be stored within the seal in addition to the effort needed to create the seal.

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Name of Technique: Ryuutsuuro Fuin(_{流通路吹いん} 'Dragon-pathway seal').
Type of Jutsu: Fuinjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 5.
Description: By executing the 5 hand seals, forming the seal on something or with his chakra and applying it the user effectively boosts the victim's abilities. The victim's chakra system speeds up and is improved in it's ability to release chakra thus allowing their body to be faster and stronger. This also means ninjutsu seem to unexpectedly come out stronger than normal, the effected part will usually not notice the difference due to adrenaline. After the three minute mark they'll begin to feel tired and within the next 2 minutes fatigue will set in.

Weakness: This technique can only be overloaded with chakra if the user can focus their chakra to the seal rather than letting it flow. Additionally the seal can be removed or damaged to cease it's effects, though any chakra used before hand will still have caused some portion of the desired effect. This jutsu takes around 1 minute to fully activate and thus seems more gradual. A-S ranked individuals can forcibly slow their chakra system and skilled B rank individuals may be able to do so as well.

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Name of Technique: Denkou Ooi(_{でんこう多い} 'Lightning Mantle').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Lightning
Handseals: 8.
Description: Through studying lightning release armor and then utilizing his ability to conduct lightning through his body with no ill effects, Genmyou is capable of making a mantle of lightning around his body and within. This mantle allows him to move at high speed, though nowhere near as fast as lightning release armor, it takes a rather skill individual to track his movements without the aid of a doujutsu. This jutsu essentially amplifies his speed and strength, the strength aspect is much weaker than the speed. If an individual comes into contact with the mantle they will find themselves damaged, be it through burns or shocks.

Weakness: This jutsu, though not all that chakra taxing, makes it difficult to utilize other jutsu while it is active. Prepared jutsu do not count, additionally Denkou Ooi only lasts for a maximum of three minutes and has a cooldown time ranging from 30 seconds to 1 minute.

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Name of Technique: Inadzuka(_稲塚 'Flash of Lightning').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: E-A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Lightning.
Handseals: 3.
Description: Inadzuka is a raiton technique that by itself can either be used much like a chidori, or can be fired off in a bolt of lightning. This rank, depending on the charge time, will be stronger or weaker and can thus vary in it's damage.

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E Rank: With no charge time at all, this rank of Inadzuka can be spammed at will, but does no damage. It causes a slight prickle of electricity if it hits, but otherwise only forms static in the air.

D Rank: This rank has a 5 second charge time and no cool down. It causes a light shock that would cause the body to hesitate and bristle slightly. This rank also causes static to gather towards it, hinting that it may be slightly magnetic.

C Rank: This rank has a 10 second charge time and no cool down time. It causes a stun effect if it hits and it gathers enough static to form a D rank lightning jutsu. The static can be felt slightly, but otherwise has no effect at all.

B Rank: This rank has a 20 second charge time and a 10 second cool down time. A stun effect lasting 10 seconds is caused in addition to burn damage, possible piercing, and normal lightning damage. Additionally the static gathered is equal to the dispersed form of the C rank technique and is now obviously felt, it still has no effect.

A Rank: Getting hit by this rank, which is the highest form of this technique, causes incredibly painful damage and would make a chuunin likely pass out and cause a jounin a rather dangerous amount of damage. If it hits it becomes painful to move afterwards. This rank has a 30 second charge time and a 20 second cool down time, additionally the static gathered is equal to the dispersed B rank technique.

Weakness: The charge times, cool down, and relative weakness of the technique in general.

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Name of Technique: Kawa no Shijun(_革の至純 'Streams of absolute purity ').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkai Shape-manipulation ninjutsu.
Rank: C-B.
Range: 50 yard(250 foot) radius.
Nature Type: Pure chakra.
Handseals: 2.
Description: This technique allows Genmyou to exude his 'pure' chakra and then control it to form streams of energy that act much like water. These 'streams' of chakra are incredibly conductive of any kind of jutsu whether they are his or not, and he is capable of conducting or utilizing other jutsu through this.

Weakness: This technique can easily amplify ANYONE's jutsu that passes through it.

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Name of Technique: Gateway of the Ouroboros.
Type of Jutsu: Barrier ninjutsu.
Rank: B
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Pure chakra.
Handseals: 6.
Description: By utilizing his barrier rods, Genmyou is capable of using this technique to set up a barrier of varying size and shape. Typically the barriers will be in the rough shape of a box/cube, but they can vary in shape. These barriers work by connecting barrier rods with a flat plane of chakra. This process means that if an individual is caught between two barrier rods while they are forming a barrier they could very will be cut in half or the like. These barriers are incredibly effective against chakrabased attacks. Lightning affinity jutsu below B rank will conduct into the 'pure' chakra and be channeled throughout the barrier. All other affinities can have their desired effect.

Weakness: Powerful taijutsu techniques or piercing attacks can easily cut, break, or pass through the barrier

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Name of Technique: Douji kaido(_同時開度 'Synchronous divergence').
Type of Jutsu: FuiNinjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Direct or indirect contact.
Nature Type: Pure chakra.
Handseals: 16.
Description: Douji kaido, a technique created some years after Genmyou's study with the Antare clan, it is a technique to be feared by all those who posses an advanced affinity. The jutsu is simple, it is a seal, that after being conducted through his chakra using Fuin furidashi, is capable of essentially tearing merged affinities apart. This technique works through the seal quickly infecting the jutsu with Genmyou's 'pure' chakra, latching onto the intermingled affinities, and then causing a divergence which splits the jutsu in half, -altering it's trajectory- and destroys the synchronicity of the affinities by doing so.

Weakness: Despite the explanation of Fuin Furidashi, this technique takes 10 seconds to charge if done so directly and 20 seconds if activated via his aura.

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Name of Technique: Ijū no tsūshin(_{移住の通信} 'Signals of Transmigration').
Type of Jutsu: Supplementary ninjutsu/Forbidden Technique(?).
Rank: C-S.
Range: 100 mile radius or within magnetic field.
Nature Type: Denjiton and/or Lightning.
Handseals: Variable.
Description: Potentially a forbidden technique when utilized at its strongest, Ijū no tsūshin is a technique devised by the Kanagata clan, but released to the public. It is one of few that is actually useable by anyone, rather than just by one of the two most masterful lightning clans. A largely variable technique in regards to application, Ijū no tsūshin is executed utilizing handseals only when the user's skill is exceptionally low. The amount of handseals varies depending on user skill, complexity of the technique's application, and distance. Cutting to the point, Ijū no tsūshin allows the user to transmit subtle electrical signals via chakra. One of the primary uses of Ijū no tsūshin is in the vein of nigh telepathic communication by sending electrical signals from one individual to the other. This application is B rank at least as it requires incredible mental focus and chakra control so as not to accidentally use too much electricity and thus damage the brain. While most users of Ijū no tsūshin are only capable of communicating rudimentary orders over only twenty or so meters, those capable of utilizing the technique at A rank are able to transmit signals over 10s of miles of distance. The further away the individual, the less complex the signals must be with few exceptions.

The last, and forbidden, use of this technique is effectively mind control, which is considered a technique only in the grasp of a select few, most of which are members of the Kanagata clan. This mind control is utilized via the user transmitting a set of continuous electrical signals of extreme complexity, thus allowing them to effectively fire nerves strategically, and even highjack an individual's brain and use it to further transmit signals once highjacked. This application is considered S rank and is typically used only as an interrogation technique, having been forbidden in all other scenarios.

Weakness: While not limited in its range or the complexity of the “commands,” or the detail of its communicative abilities, and certainly not possessing a high chakra cost barring its S rank use, Ijū no tsūshin is not an easy technique to maintain. While its chakra cost is not great, every use takes a sliver, and continuous use, even for most masters, threatens to cause the user to become less and less aware of the amount of chakra going into the process. Additionally, due to the sheer complexity of translating “words,” and concepts directly to the brain of another individual via electrical signals, even for the sake of mere communication, this technique takes a level of focus for all, but the most masterful users that makes it largely useless in combat as it would only allow most individuals to give very simple commands, if that. Lastly, when using the S rank form of this technique, a given user is typically incapable of manipulating more than one individual at a time and almost always must remain entirely immobile while doing so. When controlling another person their own senses and awareness of their surroundings are lowered considerably making them more vulnerable to both genjutsu and surprise attacks.

It should be noted that in addition to the aforementioned weaknesses, this technique can be disrupted in several other notable ways as it only works properly when conducting through air. As such, the signals carried by the electricity will be distorted too greatly to be used if they must travel through three meters of dense material or any liquid. Should an individual be cloaked in lightning chakra or have it running through their body the technique will be unable to take over their body, or will be drowned out by the stronger electrical currents. Lastly, individuals with exceptional chakra control can treat even the S ranked technique much like a genjutsu and fluctuate their chakra continuously to disrupt the jutsu's control long enough to reassert their own.

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Name of Technique: Idou no Himotsuki(_{移動の紐付} 'Removal of Restriction').
Type of Jutsu: FuiNinjutsu.
Rank: B.
Range: 6 meter radius.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 5.
Description: Utilizing his blade, Genmyou channels a fuinjutsu through it and/or stores one within and utilizes this later. Once prepared with hand seals, Genmyou will stab his blade into the ground and call out this technique's name. Once done the seal will appear inscribed around where the blade's location of piercing/contact. He will quickly say the name of the seal and it will expand outwards covering a space with a 6 meter diameter with the blade at it's epicenter. Anyone who comes into contact with the sealing area will be affected by whichever fuinjutsu has been placed therein. The seal for this technique appears as the normal seal (seen in the link) overlaid with whatever seal he is using.

Weakness: This technique can only be held as long as his blade remains in the ground. Once one or more individuals enter the area of sealing it begins to drain Genmyou's chakra to fuel whichever fuinjutsu are being utilized. This technique can only remain active for up to 4 minutes, this can vary in relation to which fuinjutsu are being utilized through it.

Naruto: Continuum

Reserved.