Mastering the Waves

Raphael would inhale a slow deep breath as he looked at the four individuals gathered around him, he knew what was about to happen of course. They were going to attack, he would defend and one by one they would be reduced to mere puddles of water. He was slightly annoyed at the fact that his training had become so routine that even his clones attacks were becoming predictable, he would let a sigh out at the thought but he would not give up his training session this time but it was something he would have to consider later. For now he would deal with his clones as they moved to strike at him, the first he would deal with in a single strike of his palm. Focusing all of his strength into the strike, Raphael would reduce the clone to a puddle of water in front of him. With the next one he would release a burst of chakra increasing his strength while lowering some of his other abilities by doing so but was worth it, as it meant he would be able to do what he planned next. Throwing his fist at the next clone and putting all his weight behind it, Raphael would reduce another clone to a puddle of water. All of this happening within seconds, and he had not even broken a sweat. This was why the training was getting boring, it seemed far too repetitive and no challenge. With the last two clones, Raphael would repeat the same process as the first two. As if he was rinsing and repeating what he had done, and just like the first to with a downward palm strike and then a full weighted fist both of the clones were reduced to puddles of water just like he had the others. Raphael would let out a sigh as he kicked the now large puddle of water around him, he needed to figure out a better way to train, a way that was not so boring. He wasn't sure what it would be that would be able to keep his interest considering how easily bored he could become, it would have to be something even he didn't think of otherwise he would over think everything and work out how to overcome it. It was the problem with his over active brain, he was always trying to solve the next problem.

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UA activated boosting strength to C

~ trained Crushing Palm B-Rank (200/200)
~ trained Smashing Boulder B-Rank (200/200)

Raphael would slowly exhale a breath as his eyes would fall upon a training dummy, that was just under thirty meters away from him. He would give a little shrug to no one and decided that now was as good a time as any to test out some of his new techniques focusing chakra into his legs to increase his speed, Raphael would move at a rapid pace to the dummy. the technique allowing him to close the distance with such speed that it would be over in a matter of two seconds. He would throw a few punches at the dummy as he 'phantom fought' it before he activated his technique again to dart away from the dummy, within another two seconds he was once again thirty meters away from it. It was easy to move in a straight line it was similar to that of the body flicker technique if not slightly more limited, but at the same time it would give him better choices of approaches compared to that of the body flicker. Through it was limited by its range, due to it being a taijutsu maneuver he could use it without the need of hand seals. The biggest advantage to it though was that it did not matter how he approached if he coordinated his moves right, channeling chakra into his legs once more he would dart forward once more in a zig zag pattern this time changing direction every five meters until he got close to the dummy and crouching low and performing an uppercut on the dummy sending it flying into the air.

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With the dummy now flying into the air, Raphael would take this opportunity to test out another of his techniques. Focusing chakra into the bottom of his feet before launching himself into the air right next to the dummy as it flew up, as they both began their decent Raphael would unleash a furry of blows upon the midsection of the dummy. This would continue over and over again with punch after punch against the torso of the dummy as they fell the fifteen meters down, until just before they would impact the ground Raphael would turn his body in the air and drive his feet into the chest of the dummy using the momentum of it to both drive the dummy faster towards the ground but to also use it to flip himself backwards and land safely on the ground without injury not far from where the dummy would crash down. He would frown slightly at the fact that the dummy broke apart on impact with the ground and it didn't even leave a mark on the ground beyond the straw strewn about. He was hoping for some kind of mark of the impact but instead he got nothing. He would let out a sigh of disappointment as he looked over to the other dummies that were in the training area, it was unfortunate that they did not have a tougher dummy around for him to test falling rain out on. Though he supposed he would just have to wait for a true opponent to test it upon.

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Despite the seemingly frailty of the training dummies that the training area had to offer it would not deter him from continuing there were still some more techniques that he could test out and this one would be a pretty simple one. Raphael would take in a slow breath as he began to focus his chakra, in the palm of his right hand the handle of a whip made out of his pure chakra turned into chain links that were so tightly intertwined with each other that it looked almost exactly like that of a real whip. Of course, this whip would be a lot more deadly compared to a normal whip, packing a much more powerful strike behind it. It would also allow him to restrain targets like how most of his chains worked, capable of holding up to the strongest of targets, but would be useful against some of the less physical individuals. Raphael would crack the whip a few times to the side, getting a feel for the weight of it. He had used whips before, but this would be the first time he attempted it with one made of his chains, so he wanted to make sure he got the proportions right. Once he was comfortable with it he would lash out at the closest dummy the tip of the chain whip ripping open its sack chest before he brought it back again and wrapped the whip around the throat of the dummy before pulling tightly and making the head pop off and fly through the air before landing on the ground infront of the dummy and rolling towards Raphael's feet.

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With yet another dummy in pieces Raphael was beginning to think that he would not find something that could withstand his techniques around here. He would dismiss the chain whip, there was no longer a point to maintaining the technique when there was nothing to truly test it against here. Instead, he would work on his body techniques, improving his body through the use of chakra. It would be one of three techniques that he needed to master if he was going to call himself a taijutsu master, which he would. He would begin with his breathing, slowing his breath from its currently elevated state. Once his breathing was calmer and more under control Raphael would turn to focusing his chakra, the first way of mastering one's body was control. If he could use his chakra to be able to manipulate his muscles to respond the way he wanted, then he would be able to increase his speed to move faster or his body's natural reaction ability and body movement. Taking in a deep breath as he focused his chakra, as he slowly exhaled Raphael would activate his technique, Mastery of Body: Control. Focusing the chakra to his legs stimulating the muscles in such a way that he was able to run at an increased speed, combining this ability with his rushing water technique then he would be able to move faster than ever before. For now, however he would not try to combine them he wanted to focus on mastering this technique first. After a few laps around the training area, using the increased speed granted by his aura to try different maneuvers as he ran, Raphael would change it up. First ending the technique and feeling the muscles in his legs instantly feel weak as they were no longer stimulated by his chakra, he would instantly activate it again though this time it would be focused throughout his entire body to increase his overall body movement allowing him to preform multiple punches faster than before, dodge and weave better, even his foot work was improved. Another bonus that was granted by the increase to his coordination was he could perform hand seals faster than before as well, after another few moments of doing this Raphael would end the technique and take a short break.

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After a short break Raphael would return to his training of the body, this one however was more difficult than the last considering what it required and the lack of a real test around here. Forming the clone hand seal, Raphael would create a shadow clone of himself. With a silent nod shared between the two of them, they would both walk away from each other putting a distance of about ten meters in between them. They would both turn to face each other simultaneously as they both took different stances, Raphael would inhale a deep breath just as he did before, this time however rather than focusing on control it was time to focus on force. Slowly exhaling Raphael would activate his technique, Mastery of Body: Force. This time he would be focusing his chakra to his muscles not to increase his speed or body movement, this time he would be focusing on his strength. Increasing his muscle mass so that his punches would deal more damage, with another nod to the clone the pair would charge forward towards one another as they began throwing punches at one another. Each of them would be trying to strike with all their power, but the clones punches were not that strong, Raphael's punches on the other hand thanks to his increased strength the clone was slowly waning. After a moment Raphael would jump backwards, putting a small bit of distance between himself and the clone. Ending the technique only to activate it again, this time strengthening his muscles not for his punches but to withstand an attack. Looking to his clone he would nod, "Alright now come at me with everything," Raphael shouted to his clone with a smile on his face. The clone would rush forward striking at Raphael repeatedly, unlike before Raphael would not be trying to block the strikes or counter he would just stand there smiling as his clone would strike at him to no avail. Raphael would let out a chuckle as his clone began to get winded and dismissed the clone, it was clear that with the difference granted to his constitution his normal strength was no match for it. He would have to work on that later but for now it was time to move on.

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The final step of mastering one's own body would be likely to be the hardest of all of them to master, it was not a feat that was easily accomplished. Unlike Force, Vigilance could not easily be learned by creating a clone, still he would have to try. He would move from where he was and head for the area not far away from where he was, he would find the archery range of the training area. This would have to do he thought to himself, he would not be able to test the increased hearing right now, but if the increase to his sight worked then he saw no reason that increasing his hearing would not work. There were several targets approximately one hundred meters away from where he was currently standing, he would just barely be able to make them out. Inhaling a deep breath once more as he had done before, Raphael would activate the third and final technique, Mastery of Body: Vigilance. This could be used multiple ways both for offense and defense no matter if he increased his sight or his hearing, of course with true mastery he would be able to do both but for now he would settle for the increase to his seeing. With his chakra focused upon his eyes, Raphael would look towards the targets once more, this time able to see them clearly. This of course did not mean he would be able to hit the targets from this distance, but it did mean he would be able to find targets such as enemies in the future. It could also help him with seeing an incoming attack against him or if he focused on his hearing, he would be able to track by sound or respond to attacks when he would otherwise be unable to see. It was why it was one of the best of the three techniques despite the fact that it was more limited than the other two, that just made it harder for him to train but soon this one would be mastered as well. Raphael would let out another breath as he dashed forward at the targets, removing three senbons from his pouch. Once he got within a closer range of the target, he would throw them all three hitting one of the targets in the dead center. For now his training would be done, and he would take his leave of the training area heading for the Uzumaki Clan District.

{Exit Thread}

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