Ren's Npc's

• Draconic Resistance: +1 Tier boost to Constitution against Physical Attacks of any type. This does not apply, however, to Genjutsu or techniques that are not physical in nature due to the fact that their scales cannot affect chakra outright or disrupt illusions in any way.
  
• Draconic Aura (Katon): Yoru may utilize this element as a visible aura which extends from their bodies and is able to passively debuff an enemy's Constitution. Activation cost is that of a B-Rank technique with an upkeep of a C-Rank technique. An opponent who is within a 5 Meter radius from the user at this rank will suffer damage equal to a B-Rank technique and suffer a 1-Tier Reduction to their Constitution as long as they are within the aura.
  
• True Draconic Healing: The Yoru may spend the cost of a C-Rank Technique in order to stop bleeding from any non-fatal wound during battle up to three times per thread. Or heal from one fatal wound once per thread. All three uses are required to heal from a Fatal Wound.
  

• Strength: E
  
• Constitution: E
  
• Stamina: C (450exp)
  
• Speed: E
  
• Coordination: D (150exp)
  
• Intelligence: E
  
• Perception: E
  

Ren wrote:C-Class: Roughly Chuunin level. These guys have 1650 Experience Points to distribute to their stats, 4 Techniques up to C-Rank, and 2 Skill Points.

Name: Ivros Yoru
Clan: Yoru (Draconic Aura)
Age: 47
Rank: C
Skill(s): Clan | Katon
Clan Abilities:

• Draconic Resistance: +1 Tier boost to Constitution against Physical Attacks of any type. This does not apply, however, to Genjutsu or techniques that are not physical in nature due to the fact that their scales cannot affect chakra outright or disrupt illusions in any way.
  
• Draconic Aura (Katon): Yoru may utilize this element as a visible aura which extends from their bodies and is able to passively debuff an enemy's Constitution. Activation cost is that of a B-Rank technique with an upkeep of a C-Rank technique. An opponent who is within a 5 Meter radius from the user at this rank will suffer damage equal to a B-Rank technique and suffer a 1-Tier Reduction to their Constitution as long as they are within the aura.
  
• True Draconic Healing: The Yoru may spend the cost of a C-Rank Technique in order to stop bleeding from any non-fatal wound during battle up to three times per thread. Or heal from one fatal wound once per thread. All three uses are required to heal from a Fatal Wound.
  

Stats: True Son of Dragons (1000exp)

• Strength: E
  
• Constitution: E
  
• Stamina: C (450exp)
  
• Speed: E
  
• Coordination: D (150exp)
  
• Intelligence: E
  
• Perception: E
  

Total exp used: 1600

Techniques:
Temporary Paralysis Technique
Hiding in Shadows Technique
Exploding Flame Shot
Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet

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B-Class: Roughly Jounin level. Up to 3050 Experience Points can go into their stats, 6 Techniques up to B-Rank, along with 3 Skill Points.

Name: Jirai Matsubara
Clan: Matsubara
Age: 22
Rank: B
Skill(s): Clan | 2 Skill Trades
Unique Abilities:

• Large Reserves: Jirai is able to tap further into a small hidden reserve of chakra that he keeps stored within him, this grants him a +1 Tier to Stamina. Accessing this Reserves causes strain to his Physical body causing him to suffer -1 Tier to Constitution when this is Active. Toggled for 5cp.
  
• Quick Hands: Jirai is capable of manipulating his Chakra in a way to allow him to move his multiple hands faster than he normally would be able to, this results in a +1 Tier to Coordination. While doing this he is relying on pure instinct and not thinking about what his is doing next, this results in him suffering a -1 Tier to Intelligence. Toggled for 5cp
  
• Field Specialist: Jirai is a specialist in Forrest Terrain, counting as 1 Rank Higher when fighting NPC's in Forrested areas, however he counts as one rank lower when fighting in other areas.
  

Clan Abilities:

• Spiders Prowess 1:+1 Advantage to Coordination
  
• Spiders Prowess 2: an addition +2 advantages to Coordination.
  
• Silken Web: A sleek, sticky substance, the Matsubara is able to generate this from any part of their body with training, and are able to make use of this unique substance in many ways, even in harsh weather, though it is flammable. This web has a Quality and Hardness of B Rank. Anything caught in the web requires at least B-tier Strength to break free or a means to cut themselves loose. The user can spin up to 25 meters of web for 3 CP.
  
• Golden Web: This unusual Golden Web is not sticky but hardens quickly when in contact with air and can be formed into many shapes the individual can use, from weapons and armor, to even tools if the user is skilled enough. To obtain this takes an extreme amount of training and dedication. This web has a Quality and Hardness of A Rank. The user can spin up to 25 meters of web for 3 CP. Once at this stage the user can willingly toggle between Silken Web or Golden Web.
  

Stats:  Full Bloodline Unlocked (1250exp)

• Strength: D (150exp)
  
• Constitution: D (150exp)
  
• Stamina: B (950exp)
  
• Speed: C (450exp)
  
• Coordination: C (450exp) (B due to Spider Prowess)
  
• Intelligence: D (150exp)
  
• Perception: C (450exp)
  

Total exp used: 4000

Techniques:
Body Flicker Technique
Body Elimination Technique
Hiding in Shadows Technique
Focused Amplification
Genjutsu Kai
Ninja Art: Shuriken Giant Body Technique

Ren wrote:C-Class: Roughly Chuunin level. These guys have 1650 Experience Points to distribute to their stats, 4 Techniques up to C-Rank, and 2 Skill Points.

Name: Ivros Yoru
Clan: Yoru (Draconic Aura)
Age: 47
Rank: C
Skill(s): Clan | Katon
Clan Abilities:

• Draconic Resistance: +1 Tier boost to Constitution against Physical Attacks of any type. This does not apply, however, to Genjutsu or techniques that are not physical in nature due to the fact that their scales cannot affect chakra outright or disrupt illusions in any way.
  
• Draconic Aura (Katon): Yoru may utilize this element as a visible aura which extends from their bodies and is able to passively debuff an enemy's Constitution. Activation cost is that of a B-Rank technique with an upkeep of a C-Rank technique. An opponent who is within a 5 Meter radius from the user at this rank will suffer damage equal to a B-Rank technique and suffer a 1-Tier Reduction to their Constitution as long as they are within the aura.
  
• True Draconic Healing: The Yoru may spend the cost of a C-Rank Technique in order to stop bleeding from any non-fatal wound during battle up to three times per thread. Or heal from one fatal wound once per thread. All three uses are required to heal from a Fatal Wound.
  

Stats: Draconic Awakening (500exp) True Son of Dragons (500exp)

• Strength: E
  
• Constitution: E
  
• Stamina: C (450exp)
  
• Speed: E
  
• Coordination: D (150exp)
  
• Intelligence: E
  
• Perception: E
  

Total exp used: 1600

Techniques:
Temporary Paralysis Technique
Hiding in Shadows Technique
Exploding Flame Shot
Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet

• Strength: E
  
• Constitution: D (150exp)
  
• Stamina: C (450exp)
  
• Speed: D (150exp)
  
• Coordination: B (950exp)
  
• Intelligence: D (150exp)
  
• Perception: D (150exp)
  

Custom:

Ren wrote:B-Class: Roughly Jounin level. Up to 3050 Experience Points can go into their stats, 6 Techniques up to B-Rank, along with 3 Skill Points.

Name: Dai Inazuma
Clan: Inazuma (OOC Granted from Nozomi)
Age: 22
Rank: B
Skill(s): Ninjutsu (Ranton Affinity) | Raiton | Suiton | Ranton
Unique Abilities: One-handed Seals: Pretty straightforward. A player may weave hand seals with only one hand. This results in a one tier loss of Coordination for that hand regarding hand seals.
Quick Hands: (Stat Trade) - Dai is capable of using Chakra to boost his coordination by +1 tier, however doing so his body starts to react naturally without thought resulting as a reduction to his intelligence by -1 tier. Toggled for 5cp.
Large Reserves: (Stat Trade) - Dai is able to tap into a small hidden reserve of chakra that he keeps stored within him, this grants him a +1 Tier to Stamina. Accessing this Reserves causes strain to his Physical body causing him to suffer -1 Tier to Constitution when this is Active. Toggled for 5cp.

Clan Abilities:
Storm Release: Energy Beam Creation  - 500 EXP
This is the initial stage of the Storm Release bloodline and it grants the ability to generate energy beams. The beams can be broad and flowing or fine and super focused like a laser. At this stage the user is limited to using and creating Storm Release techniques related to energy beams. These energy beams are often guided by the user or flowed through weapons. While this stage has excellent offensive and defensive capabilities, the user is restricted to energy beam based Ranton techniques.

Storm Release: Storm Cloud Creation  - 500 EXP
This is the second and final stage of the Storm Release bloodline and it grants the ability to generate storm clouds. The storm clouds naturally suck up moisture in the air to grow and are rife with electricity making them excellent catalysts for controlling the environment. Storm cloud techniques are often used to form barriers or manipulate the weather to setup other ninjutsu that have environmental requirements.

Stats:

• Strength: E
  
• Constitution: D (150exp)
  
• Stamina: C (450exp)
  
• Speed: D (150exp)
  
• Coordination: B (950exp)
  
• Intelligence: D (150exp)
  
• Perception: D (150exp)
  

Total exp used: 2000+500 for Energy Beam Creation+500 for Storm Cloud Creation (3000 total spent)

Techniques:
Body Flicker Technique
Focused Amplification (Ranton)
Lazer Circus
Thunder Cloud Inner Wave
Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death

Custom:

• Watchful: (Stat Trade) - Sienna can use chakra to boost her eyesight beyond what the Sharingan can alone giving her a +1 tier to her Perception, however with her focus on her surroundings she doesn't move as fast giving her a -1 tier to her Speed. Toggled for 5cp.
  
• Hidden Reserve: (Stat Trade) - Sienna is able to tap into a small hidden reserve of chakra that she keeps stored within her, this grants her a +1 Tier to Stamina. Accessing this Reserve however causes strain to her Physical body causing her to suffer -1 Tier to Constitution when this is Active. Toggled for 5cp.
  
• Family Ties: (Field Specialist) - Sienna acts as 1 rank higher against NPC's as long as she is within 30 meters of Ren, however she counts as 1 rank lower against NPC's when she is more than 30 meters away from Ren.
  
• Clan Specialist: (Chakra Point Spending) - Due to her upbringing by their father, Sienna is much better at Clan techniques involving the Sharingan than most. Her Sharingan techniques cost 1 rank less in terms of chakra cost. While she excels with the sharingan her skills in other places are lacking, Fuuinjutsu techniques cost her one rank higher in terms of Chakra.
  

Extraction:

• Strength: D (150)
  
• Constitution: C (450)
  
• Stamina: C (450)
  
• Speed: C (450)
  
• Coordination: C (450)
  
• Intelligence: B (950)
  
• Perception: C (450)
  

Ren wrote:A-Class: roughly Anbu level and can distribute up to 5150 Experience Points to their stats, 8 Techniques up to A-Rank, as well as 4 Skill Points.

Name: Sienna Uchiha
Clan: Uchiha
Age: 16
Rank: A
Skill(s): Clan | Genjutsu | Fuuinjutsu | 1 Skill Trade (+500exp)
Unique Abilities:

• Watchful: (Stat Trade) - Sienna can use chakra to boost her eyesight beyond what the Sharingan can alone giving her a +1 tier to her Perception, however with her focus on her surroundings she doesn't move as fast giving her a -1 tier to her Speed. Toggled for 5cp.
  
• Hidden Reserve: (Stat Trade) - Sienna is able to tap into a small hidden reserve of chakra that she keeps stored within her, this grants her a +1 Tier to Stamina. Accessing this Reserve however causes strain to her Physical body causing her to suffer -1 Tier to Constitution when this is Active. Toggled for 5cp.
  
• Family Ties: (Field Specialist) - Sienna acts as 1 rank higher against NPC's as long as she is within 30 meters of Ren, however she counts as 1 rank lower against NPC's when she is more than 30 meters away from Ren.
  
• Clan Specialist: (Chakra Point Spending) - Due to her upbringing by their father, Sienna is much better at Clan techniques involving the Sharingan than most. Her Sharingan techniques cost 1 rank less in terms of chakra cost. While she excels with the sharingan her skills in other places are lacking, Fuuinjutsu techniques cost her one rank higher in terms of Chakra.
  

Clan Abilities: Three Tomoe Sharingan (2000exp to unlock {500 for 1 tomoe, 500 for 2 tomoe, 1000 for 3 tomoe}) - The penultimate form of the Sharingan is Tomoe Three, commonly considered the final step in an Uchiha's maturity. Those with Tomoe Three unlocked are the ones known and feared in battle, rivaled by few and envied by many. It adds the final building block to the Sharingan's arsenal: the infamous Genjutsu: Sharingan technique. Additionally, chakra can now be seen through small barriers, such as the human body or most obstructions not particularly thick, as well as being able to distinguish most chakra constructs. The eye of insight, as it's commonly known, heightens to the point of capturing all movements up to one tier of Perception higher. This insight even affords an unnatural prediction ability: the Sharingan is capable of detecting even the smallest muscle movements within its Perception range and determine precisely what the target is about to do, allowing the user to react accordingly. 1000 Experience is the cost of progression. Most will find that it is well worth the price.

Sharingan Progression (250 exp to Unlock)

Extraction:

Stats:

• Strength: D (150)
  
• Constitution: C (450)
  
• Stamina: C (450)
  
• Speed: C (450)
  
• Coordination: C (450)
  
• Intelligence: B (950)
  
• Perception: C (450)
  

Total exp used: 3350 + 2000 to get to Tomoe 3 of Sharingan + 250 for Extraction Tech from Sharingan Progression (5600 total used)

Techniques:
Copy Technique (Can copy a tech for the thread its used but can't keep them beyond thread)
Genjutsu: Sharingan
Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique
Ephemeral
Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change
Enclosing Technique
Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal
Preserve (A-Rank Custom Fuuin)

• Half-Seals: (One-handed Seals) - Pretty straightforward. A player may weave hand seals with only one hand. This results in a one tier loss of Coordination for that hand regarding hand seals.
  
• Quick Hands: (Stat Trade) - Mei is capable of using Chakra to boost her coordination by +1 tier, however doing so her body starts to react naturally without thinking, this results in reducing her Intelligence by -1 tier. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Large Reserves: (Stat Trade) - Mei is able to tap into a small hidden reserve of chakra that she keeps stored within her, this grants her a +1 Tier to her Stamina Stat. Accessing this Reserves causes strain to her Physical body causing her to suffer -1 Tier to her Constitution Stat when this is Active. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Defender: (Field Specialist) - Mei is a specialist when it comes to Defending a base, knowing the in's and out's of the facility and how to use her surroundings to her advantage. She counts as 1 rank higher against NPC's in determining auto-hitting when she is defending a base, however she counts as 1 rank lower against NPC's when she is attacking a base.
  

• E-rank: 50 paper
  
• D-rank: 100 paper
  
• C-rank: 200 paper
  
• B-rank: 400 paper
  

• Strength: D (150)
  
• Constitution: D (150)
  
• Stamina: C (450)
  
• Speed: D (150)
  
• Coordination: C (450)
  
• Intelligence: D (150)
  
• Perception: D (150)
  

• Half-Seals: (One-handed Seals) - Pretty straightforward. A player may weave hand seals with only one hand. This results in a one tier loss of Coordination for that hand regarding hand seals.
  
• Mighty: (Stat Trade) - Dai is capable of using Chakra to boost his Strength by +1 tier, however doing so his focus is on attacking and not thinking, this results in reducing his Intelligence by -1 tier. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Strudy: (Stat Trade) - Dai is capable of using Chakra to boost his Constitution by +1 tier, however doing so his focus is on Defending and not moving, this results in reducing his Speed by -1 tier. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Clan Trained: (Chakra Point Spending) - Due to his upbringing, Dai is better versed in his clan techniques than he is other techniques, resulting in him spending 1 Rank Less in Chakra cost on Ranton Techniques but costing him 1 Rank More in Chakra cost on Suiton Techniques.
  

• Strength: D (150)
  
• Constitution: C (450)
  
• Stamina: B (950)
  
• Speed: C (450)
  
• Coordination: C (450)
  
• Intelligence: D (150)
  
• Perception: C (450)
  

Custom Techs:

• Half-Seals: (One-handed Seals) - Pretty straightforward. A player may weave hand seals with only one hand. This results in a one tier loss of Coordination for that hand regarding hand seals.
  
• Watchful: (Stat Trade) - Sienna can use chakra to boost her eyesight beyond what the Sharingan can alone giving her a +1 tier to her Perception, however with her focus on her surroundings she doesn't move as fast giving her a -1 tier to her Speed. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Strategist: (Stat Trade) - Sienna is capable of using Chakra to boost her intelligence by +1 tier, however doing so is not focused on attacking, this results in reducing her Strength by -1 tier. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Infiltrator: (Field Specialist) - Sienna has been specially trained in the art of infiltration, espionage, and assault, as a result she counts as 1 rank higher against NPC's in determining auto-hitting when attacking a base, however she counts as 1 rank lower when defending a base.
  

• Strength: C (450)
  
• Constitution: C (450)
  
• Stamina: B (950)
  
• Speed: C (450)
  
• Coordination: C (450)
  
• Intelligence: B (950)
  
• Perception: C (450)
  

Custom Tech:

Ren wrote:Reset of UNPCs

C-Class: Roughly Chuunin level. These guys have 1650 Experience Points to distribute to their stats, 4 Techniques up to C-Rank, and 2 Skill Points.

Name: Mei Tenchi
Clan: Tenchi
Age: 21
Rank: C
Skill(s): Clan | 1 Skill Trade (+500 exp)
Unique Abilities:

• Half-Seals: (One-handed Seals) - Pretty straightforward. A player may weave hand seals with only one hand. This results in a one tier loss of Coordination for that hand regarding hand seals.
  
• Quick Hands: (Stat Trade) - Mei is capable of using Chakra to boost her coordination by +1 tier, however doing so her body starts to react naturally without thinking, this results in reducing her Intelligence by -1 tier. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Large Reserves: (Stat Trade) - Mei is able to tap into a small hidden reserve of chakra that she keeps stored within her, this grants her a +1 Tier to her Stamina Stat. Accessing this Reserves causes strain to her Physical body causing her to suffer -1 Tier to her Constitution Stat when this is Active. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Defender: (Field Specialist) - Mei is a specialist when it comes to Defending a base, knowing the in's and out's of the facility and how to use her surroundings to her advantage. She counts as 1 rank higher against NPC's in determining auto-hitting when she is defending a base, however she counts as 1 rank lower against NPC's when she is attacking a base.
  

Clan Abilities: Paper Creation (EXP Cost: 500 EXP)
This level of clan ability allows its user to both control and create paper for use with the clan's techniques, as well as on a freeform level equal to their Coordination stat -1 tier. The amount of paper they're capable of creating per post is based on their Stamina stat.
Stamina stat breakdown

• E-rank: 50 paper
  
• D-rank: 100 paper
  
• C-rank: 200 paper
  
• B-rank: 400 paper
  

Stats:

• Strength: D (150)
  
• Constitution: D (150)
  
• Stamina: C (450)
  
• Speed: D (150)
  
• Coordination: C (450)
  
• Intelligence: D (150)
  
• Perception: D (150)
  

Total exp used: 500 on clan +1650 for stats = 2150

Techniques:
Paper Rain
Paper Clone
Paper Shuriken
Genjutsu Kai

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B-Class: Roughly Jounin level. Up to 3050 Experience Points can go into their stats, 6 Techniques up to B-Rank, along with 3 Skill Points.

Name: Dai Inazuma
Clan: Inazuma
Age: 37
Rank: B
Skill(s): Raiton | Suiton | 1 Skill Trade (+500 exp)
Unique Abilities:

• Half-Seals: (One-handed Seals) - Pretty straightforward. A player may weave hand seals with only one hand. This results in a one tier loss of Coordination for that hand regarding hand seals.
  
• Mighty: (Stat Trade) - Dai is capable of using Chakra to boost his Strength by +1 tier, however doing so his focus is on attacking and not thinking, this results in reducing his Intelligence by -1 tier. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Strudy: (Stat Trade) - Dai is capable of using Chakra to boost his Constitution by +1 tier, however doing so his focus is on Defending and not moving, this results in reducing his Speed by -1 tier. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Clan Trained: (Chakra Point Spending) - Due to his upbringing, Dai is better versed in his clan techniques than he is other techniques, resulting in him spending 1 Rank Less in Chakra cost on Ranton Techniques but costing him 1 Rank More in Chakra cost on Suiton Techniques.
  

Clan Abilities: Storm Release: Energy Beam Creation  - 500 EXP
This is the initial stage of the Storm Release bloodline and it grants the ability to generate energy beams. The beams can be broad and flowing or fine and super focused like a laser. At this stage the user is limited to using and creating Storm Release techniques related to energy beams. These energy beams are often guided by the user or flowed through weapons. While this stage has excellent offensive and defensive capabilities, the user is restricted to energy beam based Ranton techniques.

Stats:

• Strength: D (150)
  
• Constitution: C (450)
  
• Stamina: B (950)
  
• Speed: C (450)
  
• Coordination: C (450)
  
• Intelligence: D (150)
  
• Perception: C (450)
  

Total exp used: 500 on Clan + 3050 on Stats = 3550

Techniques:
Laser Circus
Cloud Cloak (Previously Approved Custom Tech)
Storm's Edge (Previously Approved Custom Tech)
False Darkness
Lightning Rat Violent Quake
Exploding Water Colliding Wave

Custom Techs:

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A-Class: roughly Anbu level and can distribute up to 5150 Experience Points to their stats, 8 Techniques up to A-Rank, as well as 4 Skill Points.

Name: Sienna Uchiha
Clan: Uchiha
Age: 16
Rank: A
Skill(s): Clan | Fuuinjutsu | 2 Skill Trades (+1000exp)
Unique Abilities:

• Half-Seals: (One-handed Seals) - Pretty straightforward. A player may weave hand seals with only one hand. This results in a one tier loss of Coordination for that hand regarding hand seals.
  
• Watchful: (Stat Trade) - Sienna can use chakra to boost her eyesight beyond what the Sharingan can alone giving her a +1 tier to her Perception, however with her focus on her surroundings she doesn't move as fast giving her a -1 tier to her Speed. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Strategist: (Stat Trade) - Sienna is capable of using Chakra to boost her intelligence by +1 tier, however doing so is not focused on attacking, this results in reducing her Strength by -1 tier. Toggled for 5 cp.
  
• Infiltrator: (Field Specialist) - Sienna has been specially trained in the art of infiltration, espionage, and assault, as a result she counts as 1 rank higher against NPC's in determining auto-hitting when attacking a base, however she counts as 1 rank lower when defending a base.
  

Clan Abilities: Three Tomoe Sharingan (2000exp to unlock {500 for 1 tomoe, 500 for 2 tomoe, 1000 for 3 tomoe}) - The penultimate form of the Sharingan is Tomoe Three, commonly considered the final step in an Uchiha's maturity. Those with Tomoe Three unlocked are the ones known and feared in battle, rivaled by few and envied by many. It adds the final building block to the Sharingan's arsenal: the infamous Genjutsu: Sharingan technique. Additionally, chakra can now be seen through small barriers, such as the human body or most obstructions not particularly thick, as well as being able to distinguish most chakra constructs. The eye of insight, as it's commonly known, heightens to the point of capturing all movements up to one tier of Perception higher. This insight even affords an unnatural prediction ability: the Sharingan is capable of detecting even the smallest muscle movements within its Perception range and determine precisely what the target is about to do, allowing the user to react accordingly. 1000 Experience is the cost of progression. Most will find that it is well worth the price.

Stats:

• Strength: C (450)
  
• Constitution: C (450)
  
• Stamina: B (950)
  
• Speed: C (450)
  
• Coordination: C (450)
  
• Intelligence: B (950)
  
• Perception: C (450)
  

Total exp used: 4150 on stats + 2000 to get to Tomoe 3 of Sharingan = 6150

Techniques:
Copy Technique (Can copy a tech for the thread its used but can't keep them beyond thread)
Coercion Sharingan
Hiding in Surface
Enclosing Technique
Tamotsu (Previously Approved Custom Tech)
Five Elements Seal
Five Elements Unseal
Barrier Releasing Technique

Custom Tech: