Raphael would notice that his words seemed to have struck a cord with the other male, despite the fact that the other man seemed to try to brush it off. Hearing of the discord of Kumogakure would bring a look of genuine shock to Raphael's face, though it would quickly be replaced by a sincere smile.
"Well, at least you were able to save some. It was a smart choice to bring them to Kirigakure, we have the strongest military power of the great villages." Raphael stated both congratulating the man on a good job of saving people, while at the same time boasting about how great his own village was, a typical remark from the Uzumaki. Though the toppling of a village government was nothing to make light of, Raphael was unsure what he would do should something like that happen to Kiri. However, now was no time to think about such things, as he had an interesting opponent to face.
Seeing the other man take up the spring chant stance he would let out a small chuckle, it had been a while since he had seen someone using it.
"I see they teach spring chant as far as Kumogakure, do they also teach body of the bear?" Raphael would ask as he would take on the Body of the Bear stance, which would be the exact opposite of what the man was doing with spring chant. Rather than bouncing and moving, it would be a firm solid stance with his legs spread to shoulder width apart and his fists at his side.
"Or better yet," Raphael would state as he shifted his feet a little bit, changing his stance only slightly,
"how about Chikushou no Ken." While he could have used the body of the bear style, it was more for defending than it was for attacking, whereas Chikushou no Ken was more for an aggressive assault. While the latter was not normally his style, he decided to test this horned man for himself, he would also flow some extra chakra to increase his overall coordination as he activated his Mastery of Body: Control technique as well.
"Now, don't blink." Raphael would say with a smile before making a quick step forward and closing the distance so that he was right in front of the other man as he delivers a roundhouse kick towards the midsection of the man. So long as the other man didn't launch a counter, whether his attack hit or miss, Raphael would quickly leap back to put a little distance back between them as he waited to see what the other man could do after that attack or if it was successful possibly determine the other man's
Analyzing Tsumi (2/2) Complete.
Strength: B++ (due to Brute Fist) (A++ During Kick)
Constitution: C
Stamina: A++
Speed: B+ (due to Brute Fist) (A During approach due to Quick Step)
Coordination: A (due to MoB: C)
Intelligence: A
Perception: C
Chakra: 320
Brute Fist: -1
MoB-C: -20
Quick Step: -0.5
Whirlpool Kick: -3
Ending: 295.5
- Techs:
Name: Chikushou no Ken [畜生拳 lit. Brute Fist]
Rank: C
Power: C
Activation Cost: N/A
Upkeep Cost: 3
Range: Self
Speed: -
Element: -
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Kirigakure Exclusive Style
Requirements: Taijutsu skill, D-Rank in Coordination & Speed
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: This fighting style focuses on exploiting the target's weak spots, and attacking with raw power and speed. The style is occasionally used in tandem with Ninjutsu created to be befitting of it. This fighting style boosts the user's Strength by ++ and their Speed by a +.
Weaknesses: If an opponent has countermethods to the especially-pinpoint fighting style, it's fairly difficult to pull off within combat.
Name: Mastery of Body: Control
Rank: C/S
Power: C/S
Activation Cost: 5/30
Upkeep Cost: 3/20
Range: Self
Speed: -
Element: -
Skill: Taijutsu (Aura)
Classification: Personal
Requirements: B-Tier Stamina for C, A-Tier Stamina for S
Parent Technique: -
Hand Seals: -
Description: This is one of the three states of mastery over ones on body, by regulating their body through chakra they are capable of increasing their body's ability to react and move. This requires extreme chakra control in order to use and maintain, as they use their chakra to stimulate the muscles in order to cause them to move faster or react faster than normal. At C-Rank the user is capable of increasing either their Speed or Coordination by 1-Tier, at S-Rank the user is capable of increasing both Speed and Coordination by 1-Tier or one Stat by 2-Tiers.
Weaknesses: When casting this technique as well as maintaining it, the user's stamina must be above 30%. In addition, the user must maintain general concentration to maintain their chakra flow. If at any time the user is inflicted with heavy damage in contrast with their Constitution this technique ends.
Name: Quick Step
Rank: D
Power: D
Activation Cost: 1
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Self
Speed: -
Element: -
Skill: Ninjutsu
Classification: N/A
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: Chikushou no Ken
Hand Seals: Chikushou no Ken
Description: More or less a technique used for supplementary means, the Quick Step sticks true to its name. Through the combined use of the Surface Walking technique, albeit in a unique use, and proper positioning of their foot, the user is able to capitalize on the flow of chakra to their sole, using it as a means to propel themselves forward in a quick burst, simultaneously kicking off with the foot they've just lifted the heel of, for a brief propulsion. ++ to Speed for the duration.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Whirlpool Kick
Rank: C
Power: C
Activation Cost: 5
Upkeep Cost: -
Range: Melee
Speed: User's Coordination
Element: -
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Personal (Can be used with any Fighting Style)
Requirements: Raphael Taught
Parent Technique: -
Hand Seals: -
Description: A Standard Reverse Roundhouse kick or Spinning Heel kick in which the user of this maneuver uses the protruding point on the backside of the heel to strike with, the kicking leg coming from around the kicker's back as they pivot and the knee remaining relatively straight on the follow through as they aim for the targets mid to upper body. Alternatively, this strike can be made be aimed at a downward angle to the anterior side of the knee it is commonly referred to as "The Shark Kick" due to its tendency to tear the anterior cruciate ligament. During the use of this maneuver the user's strength is increased by 1-Tier no matter where the strike is made.
Weaknesses: -
