Sand RunnersThough Zakku seemed to take a moment to figure out the workings of controlling the direction of the sand platform, Arashi honestly had more pressing things on the mind than simply giving a brief overview of the controls. As long as he was not tumbling across the desert, he'd be okay. Her focus was on keeping ahead of the beast behind her, making sure that she did not lose sight of it, nor Zakku as he did what he could to keep it on the path. They would need to return it to enough of a distance as to allow for some reunion with others of it's kind. Far better than the alternative, which was death to the creature. Something that both of them seemed to wish avoiding if at all possible.
Crossing the distance of the Sea of Dunes had become almost old hat for Arashi at this point. Though years before, such a venture would have killed her. She likely wouldn't have made it passed the halfway mark, becoming an early snack for the infant Sand Worm. Though with her companion keeping it focused, it allowed for Arashi to see the goal in the distance, along with hearing the mention of others seeming to be gathering there. While it was possible that this was indeed it's previous pod, there was also a good chance that they might adopt it into their group anyway despite it being orphaned. In the end, there was only one way to find out.
"Right...get ready to break off to the side..I'm gonna slow this guy down so that it doesn't blow right passed them...keep it headed in their direction!"
These instructions made, Arashi would look over her shoulder as she began to slow herself down, watching the beast begin it's breach as she would only have a one shot at this. If she managed not to delay it, it could easily keep up the chase. Worse than that, it might very well upset it's fellow Sand Worms and prompt them to be on the attack. One was bad...four would be a mess.
The plumes of dust reaching the sky were enough of a signal to the approaching end, causing the Sunagakure nin to slide across the surface as she stopped, allowing the sand worm to see her stationed position and begin to move in. It's cry was enough to draw the attention of the rest now, seeming to cause more to begin cracking the surface of the desert as they began to move in from their position. But she had time...just one more moment.
As the infant charged, maw split down the middle, revealing small teeth and an endless void that would lead to the pit that was it's stomach, the Jinchurriki would create a single seal, followed by slamming her hands down upon the ground in front of her. From there, an expansive seal would appear, prompting lines of black to begin to surge out to wrap themselves around the creature. With the rate of it's charge, Arashi's would soon phase out of it's path, her body breaking into bits of dust as she appeared on the other side, watching as the desert beast would begin to slow down, it's body much like that of a captured animal as it attempted to free itself.
"Phew...there we go...and looks like ya got some friends comin your way as well..."
With more of it's kind attempting to reach it, it was clear that now was the time to leave, prompting the young female would disappear again as she took herself upon one of the rocky structures, looking down as she could see the worms begin to gather and surround the infant as a means that seemed similar to a protective circle. Nature was funny in a way, yet it could show a side that was indeed similar to that of human nature when it came to tending to their young. Her knee raised up to her chest, she'd rest her arm upon it's surface as she drew her hood from her face, allowing a breath to be released as she watched the pod begin to try and move the infant, though not releasing the seal until she saw that Zakku was completely out of the surrounding area and out of their line of sight.
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Sand Control
Arashi is granted two forms of defense by the Ichibi. The first one is a subconscious ability granted by the Bijuu is that there is constantly a barrier of sand clinging to Arashi’s skin. This barrier acts as a shield against her skin, absorbing heavy blows and protecting her. Her sand defense is very tough, being very difficult to break through. The sand has been likened to steel and concrete. The second form is one which pulls sand from her surroundings and the sand piled on her skin to form a visible barrier and dome like barrier around her. The sand is typically pulled from the ground and any nearby source. Arashi’s various dogs often have a plentiful amount of sand carried in their thick coats. As such, the sand is often pulled from their coats to be used to protect the girl. Through the course of her training, Arashi has learned to control both of these forms of defense to a degree, making her much more capable of mounting a defense in a variety of ways. But she still at times must incumbent some cooperation from Shukaku to ensure of it's sustainability.
Arashi can control sand and wind around herself to whip up sandstorms with powerful gusts. The sandstorm often appears when she’s emotionally strained and damaged. If there is no sand around her, powerful breezes will still gather around her. Shukaku enjoys teasing the girl to the point where sandstorms appear. But with the course of time, Arashi had grown more comfortable with this and developed a thick skin towards such actions by the Bijuu.
While Arashi had previous had little to no control over her other sand related abilities, she has a somewhat capable hand at this one. Because of the trauma of her sand attacking her classmates at a young age, Arashi has managed to reign in some of this power. Learning to bend the sand to her will, Arashi can keep it from hurting those she doesn’t want it to hurt. Sand will be gathered from nearby sources to be used as a weapon when this ability activates. This ability typically only activates when Arashi is in severe danger, but it has now become possible for her to do so with ease. Though it is more prone to activating near or on full moons. The sand takes the form of blunt objects or tendrils to bash or choke enemies. During moments of extreme strain, Arashi loses all control over this ability as well.
Ichibi Host
Arashi is the host to the Ichibi. As such, she has been granted a massive boost to her chakra and various other skills. Sand will unconsciously move to her will, even if she doesn’t want it to. She also has a natural affinity with Fuuinjutsu due to the curse marks that appear over her at times. Arashi also has an affinity to wind. However, because of the low number of tails on Ichibi, Arashi has difficulties controlling the biju and rarely sleeps. She rarely lowers her guard as well.
Ultimate Defense
A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike.
All-Covering Forests and Ten Thousand Things Assimilate Technique
A technique that Arashi learned from Shukaku, it was grafted upon the creativity and consumption of a variety of different environments and adapting them to the needs of the user. When Arashi first learned of this, she used them simply as a means of allowing her to move with the usage of her sand, traveling among the currents of the wind from one place to the next. Though over time, she has adapted to them and made that very nature part of herself and learned to manipulate it to more than just the desert itself.
With this growing understanding, comes her ability to use it to better suit her needs. Such as assimilation of Steel into her skin, or ash to the very minerals that build up the sand she controls to her will. This knowledge grants her the means to take these parts of her environment and impart them into her very being. While this is a short lived experience, they aid her in her ability to control the situation and to protect herself from threats that her Ultimate Sand Defense can not predict and allow for her to better protect herself. (Post Count limit:3)
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NAME: Sabaku Fuyū [Sand Suspension]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low-Very High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Jiton
DESCRIPTION:
Using their chakra enhanced sand, the user creates a platform that supports weight and is able to float, using it as a mean of transportation if needed. Additionally he can increase the size of the platform or create additional ones While starting off as a small frame of no more than 100 pounds of sand, it can increase this to more than 160 pounds, while still managing to support the maximum of 170 pounds.
NAME: Betsuji Fuin Kai [Future Time Seal Release]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Fūinjutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 5 | 1 to activate
DESCRIPTION:
The user performs the necessary hand seals for this technique, then after they perform the hand seals and chakra molding for one more technique. The user effectively seals away the 2nd technique used along with the chakra necessary to cast it into a seal they place upon their forehead reading "capsule". This allows the user to prepare a specific technique to be activated upon a single hand seal any time into the future, even when they have almost no chakra saved up later on. Once the seal is released, the technique is used immediately afterward and the seal on the forehead vanishes.
NAME: Shintai Wanain [Movement Sealing Trap]-Future Sealed-
RANK: B
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Fūinjutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 8
DESCRIPTION:
After performing the necessary hand seals, the user slaps their hands against the ground. A giant sealing circle with five sealing lines traveling from the outboard circle to where the users hands are are formed. The circle is about 25m in diameter. Including the user, anyone who steps within 5m of this circle (to the side or above) will have sealing lines immediately launch out and latch onto them within seconds, travel as fast as a thrown kunai, and pull them into the sealing circle. When someone is caught by this, it is incredibly difficult to escape with the only way to do so being walking outside of the sealing circle itself. While inside the sealing circle, the movement capabilities of the individuals becomes sealed to that of a stagger. One can barely walk as if they were trapped in a pool of tar and sludge. Jumping capabilities is limited to 5 inches off the ground. The sealing at first only affects the legs, but if one were to fall or try and move on their hands then those appendages will be sealed as well until the opponent is sealed to the floor.
NAME: Sokudo [Literally Meaning Speed]
RANK: B
CHAKRA USAGE: High [Continuous]
CLASSIFICATION: Taijutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION:
Sokudo is a method of using chakra passively to reinforce the body's physical capabilities. Such things are movement-based rather than just brute strength would. It gives the user's muscle stimulation, allowing increased hand movement, wrist, arms, and even the legs. This can be used to just have everything work more proficiently. Though, after being used for more than seven posts, the user's muscles will be sore as if they just did an extensive workout. IF continued to be used, eleven posts will begin to break down muscle. Intense pain followed, forced technique shut down.
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