Training in Water

Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:12 pm

Atarashī Senju was sitting in the corner, away from anyone else who was there doing whatever they were there to do. He was trying to think of what to do next. He had been very bored ever since he had graduated from the academy. He was still very bored at this very moment. He had decided to comes to training ground 11 so that he could try and do some training but when he got there he didn’t know what to train. He thought that maybe if he knew what he was supposed to do after he graduated then maybe he wouldn’t be so confused or bored. He kept seeing genin walking around in groups of three with a tutor of varying rank, but he didn’t know how he was supposed to do that. Was he randomly assigned to two other students and a higher ranking shinobi? Did he have to fill out some kind of form? Was it just a coincidence? Was he not in that program? Was he not allowed to have a tutor? Before he went into full panic mode he decided to try and figure out what he could train next. He went to his house and asked his father what he should do now that he’s a genin. His father said that he should go on missions. Atarashī said that he needed to get stronger first, and to get stronger he needs to do some training, but the only problem is he doesn’t know what to train. His father just sighs. His father then says that Atarashī should try to discover his other elemental nature transformation. Atarashī is confused by this and asks his dad what he is talking about. His father asks Atarashī if he knows anyone outside of the Senju clan that has the wood release nature transformation. Atarashī says no, he hasn’t seen anyone outside of the Senju clan that has the wood release nature transformation. Atarashī’s father says that the reason that no one outside of the Senju clan has the wood release nature transformation is because It’s a kekkei genkai that only manifests in their clan. [father] “It is made up of techniques that mix earth-based chakra in one hand and water-based chakra in the other to create wood as well as various plants, from simple seeds to even flowering trees.” Atarashī’s father then walks over to a drawer and pulls out a small slip of paper. He tells Atarashī that this paper was made from a special kind of tree that was grown using chakra, and that the paper has special qualities. He tells Atarashī that when you apply chakra to the paper different things will happen based off of what chakra nature you posses. If you have the lightning release nature transformation the paper will crinkle. If you have the wind release nature transformation then the paper will tear. If you have the fire release nature transformation the paper will ignite and turn to ash. If you have the earth release nature transformation then the paper will turn to dirt and crumble away. If you have the water release nature transformation then the paper will turn to dirt and crumble away. He applies his own chakra to the paper and it crumbles on one side while the other gets soggy. He then gives Atarashī a piece of the paper. Atarashī focuses and starts building up his chakra. When he gets enough he applies it to the paper. The paper crumbles in Atarashī’s hand but doesn’t get soggy. Atarashī’s father tells Atarashī that right now his earth element is more prevalent than his water element. He then tells Atarashī that before he can use wood release he needs to uncover his water element and then apply it to his earth element while he’s forming his chakra to transform it into wood release chakra. Atarashī’s father gives him a few slips of the special chakra paper so that he can test if he’s unlocked his second chakra nature. He then tells Atarashī to go to the library to do some research on how to unlock his second nature transformation chakra. Atarashī thanks his father and bows. He then starts leaving. Before he can leave his father stops him. Atarashī asks his father why he’s stopping him. Atarashī’s father asks Atarashī to show him his right hand. Atarashī raises his right hand. His thumb has a bloodied bandage wrapped around it. Atarashī’s father asks him how he hurt his thumb. Atarashī explains that he didn’t do well in the genin exam and bit his thumb as a form of self punishment. Atarashī’s father tell him not to do it again and that the only thing that matters is he passed. Atarashī nods and heads to the library. When Atarashī gets to the library he says hello to the librarian and asks them where he can find books on unlocking a second kekkei genkai chakra nature. The librarian says that they’re in the back by the kunai techniques. Atarashī says thank you to the librarian and heads to the back of the library to look for the book. He finds the book about kunai techniques and to the left of it was the book on awakening a second element. More specifically it was a book on chakra nature transformations in general. He grabs the book and heads back to the front of the library. He checks out the book and the librarian tells him to be careful and to have a nice day. He thanks her and exits the library. He starts heading back the training ground 11. Along the way he sees a few more teams of genin. Atarashī supposes to himself that when he’s done he’ll try to figure out what he must do to achieve this strange team thing, if he’s able to participate in it at all. Once he reaches training ground 11 he sits in his corner and starts reading the book in hopes of getting a better understanding of having multiple chakra natures, and how to awaken alternate ones for nature release chakra kekkei genkai clan members. [book] “Water release is one of the basic elemental nature transformation techniques that allow the user to manipulate pre-existing water, or create their own, by turning their chakra into water. It takes much more ability to create the water outside the body than to manipulate what is already available or expel it from their mouths. One of the most versatile of the five basic chakra natures, Water Release techniques can not only change shape but state as well. Moreover, the water becomes more solid in the process as well. Certain techniques can even allow the user to increase the water's heaviness and viscosity, making it a suitable element to capture the targets. The water affinity is seemingly more common amongst shinobi of Kirigakure. Offensive water techniques seem to inflict harm from the sudden force that they exert, which would cause massive internal damage to a human. Water is strong against fire because it naturally extinguishes the flames (though a sufficiently powerful fire technique can cause evaporation) but is weak against earth because earth structures can dissipate the force of water rendering the technique ineffective. Water Release can be used in conjunction with Lightning Release to increase the flow of electricity thus increasing damage taken by the target. Additionally, it can be used with Wind Release to increase the concussive and overall destructive power of a water technique. Water-natured chakra is a component of the following kekkei genkai: Ice Release, Wood Release, Storm Release, and Boil Release. A shinobi generates water release chakra by taking their chakra and moving it back and forth similar to a tide until the chakra starts moving on it’s own. Once this self movement is achieved the shinobi using the water release then applies the water release chakra by forcing the water release chakra into the water release jutsu when it moves towards the jutsu. A master user of water release chakra is able to achieve this self movement with very little manipulation of the chakra that they intend to transform into water release chakra. One of the most popular methods for generating this movement of chakra is imagining one’s self on a beach or on a small boat. One must then visualize the chakra in one’s own body as the water of the ocean. As the shinobi sits there observing the water of the ocean they must take hold of their own chakra and start moving it to the rhythm of the tide and the ocean. After a moment the shinobi should be able to let go of their chakra and if it keeps going it will be water release until it stops moving, the shinobi stops its movement inside his body, or the shinobi applies the water release chakra in a water release jutsu.” Atarashī closes the book and puts it in one of his weapon pouches. He starts meditating in his corner. He starts sensing his body in search of his chakra. When he finds it he starts trying to grab it and prepare it for the exercise to turn it into water release chakra. Eventually Atarashī is able to grab ahold of his neutral chakra and prepare it for the procedure that should turn it into water release chakra. He starts calming his mind in preparation for the procedure that should turn his neutral chakra into water release chakra. He imagines himself on a small wooden boat on the ocean. The water is calm and there’s nothing in sight other than the blue water of the ocean. Everything is absolutely still. The water almost appear to be a mirror. Atarashī looks into the calm water and can see a reflection of himself. After a moment a strange tree appears into the water, but it’s not there long enough for Atarashī to get a good look at it. Suddenly the water starts picking up and the boat starts rocking as it appears that the ocean is starting to generate some small waves. Atarashī grabs ahold of his chakra. He starts rocking it back and forth to the rhythm of the waves. When he thinks the chakra is ready he releases the neutral chakra. It stops moving as soon as he releases it. Atarashī gasps in shock at this. [Atarashī] ‘How is this possible? The book said this work. Maybe I should try again. I just not good at controlling my chakra, that’s it.’ Atarashī is able to grab ahold of his neutral chakra and prepare it for the procedure that should turn it into water release chakra. He starts calming his mind in preparation for the procedure that should turn his neutral chakra into water release chakra. Though this time it’s harder because of his stress and panic. He imagines himself on a small wooden boat on the ocean. The water is calm and there’s nothing in sight other than the blue water of the ocean. Everything is absolutely still. The water almost appear to be a mirror. Suddenly the water starts picking up and the boat starts rocking as it appears that the ocean is starting to generate some larger waves than before. Atarashī grabs ahold of his chakra. He starts rocking it back and forth to the rhythm of the waves. When he thinks the chakra is ready he releases the neutral chakra. It stops moving as soon as he releases it. [Atarashī] ‘No no no no no no no!!! Why isn’t it working?! Damn it!’ Atarashī removes the bandage on his thumb and starts biting it. [Atarashī] ‘Why why why WHY?!?!?! Why am I so stupid?!’ “Damn.” Blood starts flowing freely from Atarashī’s thumb. The blood starts dripping on the concrete. He starts punching the ground as hard as he can with his left hand. His left hand starts bleeding from the knuckles. A single tear scrolls down Atarashī’s face from his right eye, down his cheek, and it drips off of his chin. [Atarashī] ‘Ma-maybe it was a mistake. That’s it. I should try something else.’ Atarashī tries to calm down his mind to envision the environment he wants to try something else to generate water release chakra in. His mind seems to be a bit disorganized from his emotions. He starts trying to think not sad thoughts. He starts thinking about the fact that he was able to pass the genin exam and become a genin. But that proctor wasn’t happy with him. He had said the wrong thing and that made the proctor mad at him. The proctor must not have liked how Atarashī did and only passed him because he only met the bare minimum or maybe he passed Atarashī out of pity. [Atarashī] ‘Why can’t I do anything right? I always fail. Nothing I do is good enough! Every time I do anything everyone gets mad at me.’ Atarashī starts twitching as he descends even deeper into his own psychosis. A moment later he starts cry. He also starts scratching himself all over. His mind continues to deteriorate and he slams his head against the concrete. Atarashī sees some other people coming near him and he calms down. He goes through the hand seals dog, boar, and ram. He performs the transformation jutsu to cover up the blood and the tears that he has on his body. When the other people walk by and out of sight he dispels the jutsu and starts just crying. He stands up starts heading back to his home. When he gets back home he goes to the medicine cabinet. He cleans his wounds, applies some antibiotics, and raps the wounds in bandages. He starts to head for the door. Before he can leave his father confronts him. [father] “What do you think you’re doing?” [Atarashī] “I was going to leave so I could go back to the training ground to train.” [father] “How did you hurt yourself?” [Atarashī] “I tripped on a rock.” [father] “Don’t lie to me. You were hurting yourself again, weren’t you. What happened?” Atarashī looks away from his father. [father] “Tell me right now.” [Atarashī] “I can’t figure out how to apply my second nature release chakra.” [father] “How long have you been trying?” [Atarashī] “Three hours.” [father] “Of course you wouldn’t be able to apply you second nature release chakra. It takes most people a long time to unlock their second nature transformation. You need to stop beating yourself up about all of this unimportant stuff.” [Atarashī] “But I have to do it right otherwise everyone will get mad at me.” [father] “No one will get mad at you. Listen, I’ll try to help you learn. But you can’t hit yourself. Do we have a deal?” [Atarashī] “Okay dad.” Atarashī knows this’ll happen again. He just hopes it’ll be less severe next time. [father] “Alright, how were you envisioning to chakra transformation?” [Atarashī] “Well I read in the chakra transformation book that ‘A shinobi generates water release chakra by taking their chakra and moving it back and forth similar to a tide until the chakra starts moving on it’s own. Once this self movement is achieved the shinobi using the water release then applies the water release chakra by forcing the water release chakra into the water release jutsu when it moves towards the jutsu. A master user of water release chakra is able to achieve this self movement with very little manipulation of the chakra that they intend to transform into water release chakra. One of the most popular methods for generating this movement of chakra is imagining one’s self on a beach or on a small boat. One must then visualize the chakra in one’s own body as the water of the ocean. As the shinobi sits there observing the water of the ocean they must take hold of their own chakra and start moving it to the rhythm of the tide and the ocean. After a moment the shinobi should be able to let go of their chakra and if it keeps going it will be water release until it stops moving, the shinobi stops its movement inside his body, or the shinobi applies the water release chakra in a water release jutsu.’ I tried that method for generating water release chakra but it didn’t work.” [father] “May I see the book?” Atarashī pulls the book about nature transformations out of the weapon pouch he stored it in and he gives it to his father. [father] “And I take it you found this by the book on kunai throwing techniques.” [Atarashī] “I did. How did you know?” [father] “This book is for people without kekkei genkai. While this method may work for other people it’s less likely to work for us because of how our earth release chakra nature transformation interacts with our water release chakra.” [Atarashī] “So I shouldn’t have been using that method for generating water release chakra?” [father] “You could have, but it would be much harder then the method you should have used.” [Atarashī] “Then why did the librarian give me this book?” [father] “It’s probably because this is the only book they have.” [Atarashī] “Why did you tell me to go to the library then?” [father] “The last time I was there they did have a book on how to achieve a second nature transformation for people with a kekkei genkai. But anyway we should probably start trying to train you in your water release element.” [Atarashī] “How are we going to do that?” [father] “Well, you know how to use your second element right?“ [Atarashī] “Yes. Why do you ask?” [father] “Because we have a kekkei genkai our chakra is different from other people’s chakra. In order to unlock our second nature transformation we must use our first nature release chakra in conjunction with our neutral chakra to create our second nature release chakra. Because earth release chakra is stronger than water release chakra our earth release chakra overpowers the water release chakra in our bodies and thus makes it harder to awaken our water release chakra. If we want to awaken our water release chakra we must first make it so that our earth release chakra is put into an inferior position to our water release chakra so that it can flow properly.” [Atarashī] “How do I do that?” [father] “When I was your age the image I used was a raging river carving out a vast canyon.” [Atarashī] “Why did you use that image?” [father] “Because the river eroding the rock away puts the water release chakra in a position of dominance over the earth release chakra. A friend of mine used this method. He envisioned a large rainstorm eroding away a mountain.” [Atarashī] “So all I have to do is envision the water release chakra in a position of dominance or destruction of the earth release chakra?” [father] “That is correct.” [Atarashī] “Okay.” [father] “Why don’t you try it?” Atarashī nods and sits down. He then starts meditating. Atarashī enters his own mind. It’s blank, empty, flat, completely colorless. A thought passes through his mind and the land starts taking form. The ground starts taking form under the influence of Atarashī’s mind. The earth starts turning brown. Gravel starts to form under Atarashī’s feet. The space fills with atmosphere and ozone. All kinds of smells emanate from everywhere in this environment. The ambient noise starts to fill in. All of the bugs flittering about. There’s a tree to Atarashī’s right. It’s a 3 meters tall tree of unknown origins. The tree is similar in appearance to Prunus x yedoensis (Japanese Sakura), or cherry blossoms. The petals are a light pinkish color, slightly translucent, and with a texture of smooth glass. The wood and bark are a light grayish color, with a texture expected of wood, although the grain is very smooth to the touch. [Atarashī] ‘What is that tree? I’ve seen this thing before. On that night, when that shinobi attacked us.’ The tree disappears in a puff a petals. Off in the distance there are birds singing, flowers are blooming. Grass starts growing under his feet. The ground starts to become more malleable and soft like real dirt. A couple clouds start forming in the sky. The ground starts shaking. Atarashī looks to his left and sees a large torrent of water rushing in his general direction. The water rushes past him with incredible force and velocity. The smell of rushing water and petrichor fills the air. The water keeps going without a clear path. When it reaches the horizon a little while later it calms down and appears to have become a river. The river speeds up and it starts carving the earth. Atarashī grabs ahold of his chakra and starts moving it in a similar relative fashion to the river eroding the earth in his mind. The river continues to carve out the land in front of Atarashī. The rushing water keeps grinding away at earth at an accelerated rate. Atarashī stood ever vigilantly before the acceleration of time like the trees he wishes to cultivate. The earth grinds away as the water continues to flow over the eons that pass in Atarashī’s mind. The water release chakra starts to flow like the river that grinds away the earth and grinds away at the earth release chakra. Eventually the river grinds down the earth for miles. It goes deeper than Atarashī’s mind can fathom. Yet Atarashī remains stalwart in his pursuit of the water release chakra buried deep within himself. At last, Atarashī finally manages to do it. Atarashī has finally unlocked his water release chakra. After almost a full five hours he found the balance between his earth nature transformation and his water nature transformation. As he awakens he can feel the water chakra coursing through his chakra network like a raging torrent. Atarashī gets up and stretches his arms and legs. [Atarashī] “I think I’ve unlocked my second element.” [father] “there’s only one way to find out.” Atarashī’s father hand him a slip of the paper to test. Atarashī starts gathering his chakra in his hands to use on the paper. Atarashī applies the chakra and half of the paper crumbles. The other half gets soggy. [father] “Congratulations, you did it.” [Atarashī] “Dad, I saw a strange tree while I was meditating. I also saw parts of it when the shinobi attacked.” [father] “What kind of tree?” [Atarashī] “The tree is similar in appearance to Prunus x yedoensis (Japanese Sakura), or cherry blossoms. The petals are a light pinkish color, slightly translucent, and with a texture of smooth glass. The wood and bark are a light grayish color, with a texture expected of wood, although the grain is very smooth to the touch.” Atarashī’s father just stared at him for a moment as if he’d just seen a ghost. Atarashī’s father snaps out of it a moment later. [father] “I must say that I’m surprised you know of that tree. I will explain it to you once you obtain your wood nature transformation chakra, but not before. It’s a family secret that I can’t reveal yet. But know this. You shouldn’t know of that tree, and the fact that you do know of it’s existence means you show great promise.” [Atarashī] “But what’s so special about that tree?” [father] “I told you, I will tell you when you unlock you wood release nature transformation. But enough about this. Let’s celebrate your unlocking of the water release nature transformation.” [Atarashī] “By doing what?” [father] “By trying to find you someone to teach you wood release.” [Atarashī] “Why can’t you?” [father] “Because you need to meet new people, and I realize you don’t like talking to other people so I thought it would be a good idea to start with someone who already knows wood release.” Atarashī sighs as he prepares for the rest of a long day.

(4000 words. I wish to claim access to water release and 20 stat points)

Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:41 am

Please use paragraph breaks, lol. Approved.

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