Taijutsu Styles and Techniques

Rock Fist
Specialty: Speed, Strength
Description: The user is a speed demon in combat. They rely on Taijutsu heavily and use their speed and strength to deliver quick and powerful strikes. They are susceptible to Genjutsu and Ninjutsu because of their close-ranged attacks.


Humming Bird
Specialty: Speed
Requires: Shunshin (Body Flicker)
Description: The user's speed is outclassed only by the experts of the Rock Fist style or the Eight Gates. They rely on Ninjutsu to increase their speed with techniques such as Shunshin and their natural inherent speed to get ahead of their opponents. Their speed allows them to use many fast-paced Taijutsu other styles could not. However, they do not have to rely on Taijutsu because of their speed.


Medical
Specialty: Strength, Precision
Requires: Ninjutsu Minor/Major, Chakra Control
Description: This user is skilled in both Ninjutsu and Taijutsu. They use their precise Chakra control to further enhance their strikes' power. They use a lot of chakra in their attacks, but it is said that the masters of this art can shatter boulders into pebbles with merely a flick of a finger.



Eight Gates
Specialty: Speed, Power
Requires: Rock Fist Style, Taijutsu Minor
Description: This style is among the hardest to achieve, and has the steepest consequences for its awe-drawing power. The user releases one or more of the eight chakra gates in the body, removing inhibitors in the muscles and chakra networks, allowing the user to use more than the normal amount of muscle and chakra that they can use. This burns their muscle at a rapid pace, and uses a ton of chakra. Upon activation of the eighth gate, the user's strength is unparalleled, but they perish afterwards.
Special: Users cannot use Ninjutsu or Genjutsu while a Gate is activated. Each Gate uses chakra to activate equal to the jutsu's rank, however, the techniques that the Eight Gates uses do not use chakra. Gates must be opened in sequential order, and only two may be opened per post.

Specialty: Speed, Power

Tier: II

Description: The user is a speed demon in combat. They rely on Taijutsu heavily and use their speed and strength to deliver quick and powerful strikes. They are susceptible to Genjutsu and Ninjutsu because of their close-ranged attacks.

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Dynamic Entry
Rank: D
Description: This technique is essentially the user performing a jumping kick into the opponent's body. The technique is strengthened by the users thrust from the ground and the training required for the Rock Fist style. One downfall is that it is somewhat flashy.

Whirlwind Kick
Rank: D
Description: To utilise this technique, one launches a succession of a high kick and a low kick. The opponent's evasion is restrained upon seeing the high kick, thus augmenting the chances for the low kick to hit the mark. The first strike is little more than a feint.

Drunken Fist
Rank: C
Description: This unusual taijutsu style is a unique style of combat. It can not be learned, nor can it be taught, or honed and refined through training and practice. Drunken Fist Fighters are not actually drunk, but they become human powerhouses because they strike unpredictably, with no inhibitions, with an explosive fury and without any second thoughts about their actions. This requires intense dedication to the technique of swaying, striking with full force, and being unpredictable. It is very useful to catch an opponent off guard.

Shadow of the Dancing Leaf
Rank: C
Description: A technique where one follows the opponent, closely matching his or her body's movement, just like a leaf that dances in the air is followed by its shadow. The technique is usually preceded by a swift upper kick that will launch the target into the air. It is mainly used to position an opponent into a vulnerable aerial position. This move by itself is harmless, but it is usable as a stepping stone for a great many powerful techniques like Front Lotus and the Lion's Barrage. That said, it also has a rather high degree of difficulty.

Springtime of Youth
Rank: B
Description: The user releases a flurry of attacks on the opponent, finally kicking the victim into the air. Once airborne, the user will continue his assault before a powerful drop kick back down earth. The technique's name "Springtime of Youth" comes from the notion that the user's strength is augmented by their youth.

Specialty: Speed

Tier: II

Description: The Hummingbird Style is a way of combat invented by the Yellow Flash (Yondaime Hokage) in order to help use his blinding speed. The stances use a mixture of speed and power in a sync to give the user the ability to face multiple opponents at once while keeping the body in motion.

Requires: Shunshin
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Leaf in the Breeze
Rank: C
Description: The user first strikes in a feint head-on towards the foe, and when the opponent moves to counter, uses the Shunshin technique to appear behind them to strike their blindside. If it connects, it would stagger an opponent, and leave an opening for additional quick strikes.
Special: Uses Shunshin

Staggering Leaf
Rank: C
Description: Using the Hummingbird speed, the user strikes the opponent's upper body to stagger them before lifting off the ground at breakneck speeds with the Shunshin technique. After reaching a point above the foe, the user can then deliver an axe kick downward upon their shoulders to slam them into the ground.
Special: Uses Shunshin

Specialty: Power

Tier: II

Description: This user is skilled in both Ninjutsu and Taijutsu. They use their precise Chakra control to further enhance their strikes' power. They use a lot of chakra in their attacks, but it is said that the masters of this art can shatter boulders into pebbles with merely a flick of a finger.

Requires: Ninjutsu Minor or Major

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Chakra Enhanced Strength
Rank: C
Requires: Ninjutsu Minor
Description: While some may see it as "superhuman strength", this technique is actually an application of medical ninjutsu, that demands the ability to concentrate and minute chakra control. An immense amount of chakra is kneaded inside the body, and a moment later all of it it is gathered into the fist. That chakra is then released into the target, which does a great amount of damage. With the damage done dependent on the amount of chakra used, it is also possible for a skilled shinobi to amass it in their fingertip. When the ground is hit it is pulverised into minute pieces by the excess shock, which are then scattered like flower petals, giving rise to the name "Cherry Blossom Impact".

Bruising Sky Leg
Rank: C
Description: Using monstrous strength, the user will raise their leg in a high arc, and bring it thundering down causing massive damage to whatever it impacts. If one of the kicks or strikes were to connect, they would kill a normal ninja.

Cherry Blossom Collision
Rank: C
Description: User is able to utilize powerful strikes. They will first build up a high amount of chakra to their fist and then release it in an instant, causing an indent to whatever they hit to resemble a cherry blossom.

Specialty: Speed, Power

Tier: I

Description: The Eight Gates are eight specific points on a person's Chakra Pathway System. They limit the overall flow of chakra within a person's body. The basis for the idea of the chakra gates comes from the body's limits on the functions within it. This makes the body much weaker, but it keeps the body from expiring too soon. By undergoing intense training, one can learn how to open these gates allowing the user to surpass their own physical limits at the cost of extreme damage to their own body.

The state of having all Eight Gates open is known as "Eight Gates Released Formation". Any shinobi who activates this state will temporarily gain powers greater than a Kage, but they will die because of the damage done to their body. Due to the immense amount of chakra flooding the body all at once, drastic changes can occur upon the user's body. The most common of these changes are the darkening of the skin, eruption of veins around the temples, and the eyes turning completely white, though this is not always the case. The recipient's voice also becomes deeper for the duration of the release.

Requires: Rock Fist style, Taijutsu Minor

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Kaimon - Gate of Opening
Rank: B
Description: The first gate, located in the brain. This gate removes the restraints of the brain on the muscles so 100% of their strength can be used whereas normally, a person can only use 20% of their muscles' strength to keep them from disintegrating. Unlocking this gate allows the user to use the Pimary Lotus.
Special: Cannot use Nin- or Genjutsu while the Gate is activated. Will not be able to use any jutsu or move quickly during the recovery stage.
Character Rank: Duration / Recovery Time
D-Rank: 2 Posts / 4 Posts
C-Rank: 3 Posts / 2 Posts
B-Rank: 4 Posts / 2 Posts
A-Rank and above: 5 Posts / 1 Post

Kyumon - Gate of Healing
Rank: B
Requires: Kaimon - Gate of Opening, C-Rank
Description: The second gate, located in the brain. Forcibly increases one's physical strength and temporarily re-energises the body.
Special: Cannot use Nin- or Genjutsu while the Gate is activated. Will not be able to use any jutsu or move quickly during the recovery stage.
Character Rank: Duration / Recovery Time
C-Rank: 3 Posts / 3 Posts
B-Rank: 4 Posts / 2 Posts
A-Rank and above: 5 Posts / 2 Posts

Seimon - Gate of Life
Rank: A
Requires: Taijutsu Major, Kyumon - Gate of Healing
Description: The third gate, located on the spinal cord. Allows the user to use the Reverse Lotus. The increased blood flow turns the skin red. The user exerts extreme strength and speed with this gate.
Special: Cannot use Nin- or Genjutsu while the Gate is activated. Will not be able to use any jutsu or move quickly during the recovery stage.
Character Rank: Duration / Recovery Time
C-Rank: 2 Posts / 3 Posts
B-Rank: 3 Posts / 3 Posts
A-Rank and above: 4 Posts / 2 Posts

Shomon - Gate of Pain
Rank: A
Requires: Taijutsu Major, Seimon - Gate of Life
Description: The fourth gate, located on the spinal cord. Increases the user's speed and power beyond the first three gates. May cause some muscle tissue to tear on use, dealing massive pain for the user.
Special: Cannot use Nin- or Genjutsu while the Gate is activated. Will not be able to use any jutsu or move quickly during the recovery stage.
Character Rank: Duration / Recovery Time
C-Rank: 2 Posts / 3 Posts
B-Rank: 3 Posts / 3 Posts
A-Rank and above: 4 Posts / 2 Posts

Tomon - Gate of Closing
Rank: A
Requires: Taijutsu Major, Shomon - Gate of Pain
Description: The fifth gate, located in the abdomen. Increases the user's speed and power. Muscle fibers begin to disintegrate with the massive strain put on the body.
Special: Cannot use Nin- or Genjutsu while the Gate is activated. Will not be able to use any jutsu or move quickly during the recovery stage.
Character Rank: Duration / Recovery Time
C-Rank: 2 Posts / 3 Posts
B-Rank: 3 Posts / 3 Posts
A-Rank and above: 4 Posts / 2 Posts

Keimon - Gate of Joy
Rank: S
Requires: Taijutsu Major, Tomon - Gate of Closing
Description: The sixth gate, located in the stomach. Increases the user's speed and power. Allows the user to perform the Morning Peacock. Opening of this gate releases such enormous amounts of chakra that it can cause nearby water bodies to form a vortex around the user, and loose, lightweight objects to fly around the user.
Special: Cannot use Nin- or Genjutsu while the Gate is activated. Will not be able to use any jutsu or move quickly during the recovery stage.
Character Rank: Duration / Recovery Time
B-Rank: 1 Post / 4 Posts
A-Rank: 2 Posts / 3 Posts
S-Rank: 3 Posts / 2 Posts

Kyomon - Gate of Wonder
Rank: S
Requires: Taijutsu Major, Keimon - Gate of Joy
Description: The seventh gate, located below the stomach. Further increases the user's speed and power. Allows the user to perform the Daytime Tiger. Those who open this gate will pour glowing blue sweat from every inch of their body, which immediately evaporates from their own heat energy, creating an aura which people would mistake as a blue chakra coating. Unfortunately, the side effects of opening the gate are that the user's muscle fibres are ripped to shreds, causing intense pain if anything or anyone touches them.
Special: Cannot use Nin- or Genjutsu while the Gate is activated. Will not be able to use any jutsu or move quickly during the recovery stage.
Character Rank: Duration / Recovery Time
B-Rank: 1 Post / 4 Posts
A-Rank: 2 Posts / 3 Posts
S-Rank: 3 Posts / 2 Posts

Shimon - Gate of Death
Rank: S
Requires: Taijutsu Major, Kyomon - Gate of Wonder
Description: The final, eighth gate, located at the heart. Releasing this gate uses up all of the body's energy. It makes the heart pump at maximum power and exceeds the power of every other gate. Opening this gate gives the user power that is even beyond the five Kage, but comes at the expense of the user's death shortly after.
Special: Cannot use Nin- or Genjutsu while the Gate is activated. The user is practically invincible and is incredibly powerful, beyond even several Kages, but dies after a certain amount of turns.
Character Rank: Duration of Jutsu
B-Rank: 1 Posts
A-Rank: 2 Posts
S-Rank: 3 Posts

Omote Renge - Primary Lotus
Rank: B
Requires: Kaimon - Gate of Opening, Shadow of the Dancing Leaf
Description: Front Lotus requires the opening of the first of the Eight Chakra Gates, giving the user five times their normal strength. The user launches the opponent into the air and then uses Shadow of the Dancing Leaf. Once behind the opponent, the user restrains them and pile-drives them into the ground head first while rotating at a ferocious speed. Because it uses one of the chakra gates, the user is left extremely fatigued, making this technique a "double-edged sword".

Ura Renge - Reverse Lotus
Rank: A
Requires: Seimon - Gate of Life
Description: This technique is an advanced and more destructive version of the Front Lotus, which requires that at least three chakra gates be opened. Once enough gates are open, the user launches the target into the air and strikes them at inhuman speed before hitting them with one arm and one foot, sending the target crashing into the ground. This is usually fatal due to the speed and power behind the attack. Because so many chakra gates are opened at once, it can only be used once, since the user will likely be unable to stand afterwards for some time.

Asa Kujaku - Morning Peacock
Rank: S
Requires: Keimon - Gate of Joy
Description: The Morning Peacock is a near certain-kill taijutsu born from the Eight Gates style. The principle of this taijutsu is to rapidly increase the body's abilities by opening up to and including the sixth of the Eight Gates, and then to strike the enemy down with countless punches. The technique is started by kicking the enemy into the air, which for most would be an instant kill. The user then jumps into the air in a distinctive stance and begins punching the enemy repeatedly. The speed of the punches is so fast that they are set ablaze by sheer speed and friction. This creates a peacock-like fan of flaming chakra around the opponent. Once the attack is finished, the enemy will be sent crashing back to the ground, covered with the attack's aura.

Hirudora - Daytime Tiger
Rank: S
Requires: Kyomon - Gate of Wonder
Description: Daytime Tiger is an incredibly fast punch. After opening the seventh of the Eight Gates, the user places a palm facing forward in front of their face with one hand and then taps it with his other hand, formed into a fist, which creates a massive amount of air pressure. Next, the user forms a unique hand seal resembling a tiger, which launches the air pressure at the opponent in the shape of a tiger, by leaving a gigantic tiger-shaped impression into the initially built-up air pressure with the hand seal. The air pressure will condense as it's moving and be focused into a single point. The technique then explodes on command, releasing the built up air pressure in an instant. A massive concussive explosion is created which can be felt a significant distance away.