When the comforts of civilization begin to dull our senses, we must never forget that in the beginning, there was war. And war. And more war. Long before there were empires, there were humans consumed with greed and the hunger for power. Resources, territories, information—these were the forms of sustenance upon which we preyed. Today, we call such habits vices. Oh, how arrogant we have become! Are we not still impelled by those primordial emotions? Is the advent of war so far-fetched? But alas, for you to truly understand, we must dive deeper into this land’s half-forgotten past.
There was a time when might was the only law that humankind knew. Fearsome clans roamed throughout the land, seeking amenable grounds within which they could take root and opposing forces against whom they could test their mettle. Given the irregularity of nature’s bounty, certain regions appealed more than others, and dominion over such coveted territories became the spark that ignited the earliest inter-clan wars. These fierce, internecine affairs tended to conclude only when one side had decimated their competition into oblivion, and many clans of story were rendered extinct during this period.
The victors of war, having claimed their territories, often made truces with surrounding locals, offering protection in exchange for access to the yields of agriculture. Over time, certain communities emerged as more dominant than others, either due to numbers or sheer talent, and their rapid expansion would force smaller, neighboring communities to either collapse into their fold or be devastated. When the dust settled, humankind found itself divided into the five major territories that we are familiar with today. And was the bloodshed over? With our lands obtained and our bellies filled, were we finally content?
06/01/2023 June is for Juggin
We made it y’all, another month of OTA, and fresh off the press we have another promotion ready. Leaving behind the opening bonus sadly, we welcome the jugggggg! June is for juggin AKA working hard, so we are making it a double rewards month for every mission completed! Yes we said it's double rewards, now you all can really get into the thick of those builds if you work hard enough. And who knows what you might uncover in the process. AND all jobs are free to enroll no quest EXCEPT ANBU(Black Ops) roles.
Fire, or more specifically, the fire nature transformation, was the first element Ue learned to control. His chakra's affinity for the element helped him perform miraculous feats at an early age: generating heat in the cold, casting light in the dark, and setting fires at will.
But a lifetime spent in the mountains of Tsuchi no Kuni, where the energies (and the teachings) favor the earth, has made this a supplementary power; a useful ace up his sleeve, but that's about it.
Bakuhatso no Shotto (Exploding Shot) C Enshou O Okoshite Buki (Inflamed Weaponry) C Kasumi Enbu no Jutsu (Mist Waltz Technique) C Housenka no Jutsu (Mythical Fire Phoenix Technique) C Ryuuka no Jutsu (Dragon Fire Technique) C Katon: Onidourou (Fire Release: Demon Lantern) C
Like most of his village, Ue has practiced Doton Ninjutsu for most of his life. What separates him from the crowd is the depth of his insight.
Ue sees soil profile, mineral types, and topography where others see "dirt", or "rocks", and "hills". He can remap old lands to suit his needs, create bedrock from topsoil (and vice versa), and more-or-less will the earth to do and become whatever he imagines.
He is a virtuoso of the element, and where there is ground to stand on, there are tools for him to utilize.
Shinjuu Zanshu no Jutsu (Double Suicide Decapitation Technique) D
Dochuu Eigyo (Underground Fish Projection) C
Ganban Kyuu (Rock Plate Coffin) C Iwa Bunshin no Jutsu (Rock Clone Technique) C Doryuuheki (Earth-Style Wall) B Domu (Earth Spear) B Doryuu Taiga (Earth Flow Rivers) B Gansetsukon (Rock Spear) B Doton Kekkai - Dorou Doumu (Earth Barrier - Earth Dome Prison) A Arijigoku no Jutsu (Antlion Technique) A
Ue gained access to the Crystal nature through experimentation. Following the tenets of an Earth wielder, he could give structure to the Fire his chakra was disposed toward. Similarly, the Earth he guided could behave like a hungry flame, growing wherever there was fuel to consume.
The final product became greater than the sum of its parts. Shōton, the Crystal Release, allows Ue to wield frozen flames that resemble diamonds and spread like wildfire.
Like most shinobi, Ue began training for warfare when he was only a child. The system that existed then exists now, but his natural gifts have tainted his perception of "hard work".
The rigors of grinding day in and day out to progress, stitching threads of experiences together, piece by piece, until it it's time to showcase the finished product in live combat are lost on him.
A once in a lifetime prospect by some accounts, the foundation of Ue's prowess is natural talent, and to this day, no one has pushed him to need more than that.
Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) D Fuubaku Houjin (Exploding Seal Method Formation) D Kai (Release) D Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique) C Meisai Gakure no Jutsu (Camouflage Concealment Technique) A
The Kikkawa were once members of the larger Akadou Clan. Their ability— to gorge on a person's physical and spiritual energy— made them one of the most feared clans in their region.
At some point, a genocidal campaign was launched against them that splintered the larger faction.
Ue, a descendant of that long forgotten family, has their ability to siphon chakra from people, objects, and some jutsu.
Having mastered the art of devouring the chakra of others, Akadou clan members are capable of putting the stolen energy to more practical uses. After stealing an enemy's chakra, the Akadou can substantially increase their strength or speed (+2 Lvls) for three turns. This trait has a five post cooldown period between uses.
— Mastery, Akadou: Rapid Assimilation (Tier 1)
The Akadou has strengthened their chakra draining abilities, substantially increasing the amount of chakra they drain from their enemy by one 2x Mid worth of chakra, increasing their overall drain to one High worth of chakra per post.
last edited May 20, 2023 9:17:36 GMT -6 by Kikkawa Ue