Board Thread:Rebirth: Applications/@comment-1875854-20141115223533

1) Name the technique(s) you are applying for and what character(s) are they for.

Steaming Danger Tyranny for an upcoming Hōzuki, Enen.

2) How will said character learn said technique(s)? This is where things get interesting. The point of this question is do invoke a unique answer, an engaging one. How does your character learn the mechanics behind the technique they are learning. Make it interesting and original (not bland, and exactly the opposite). This and the last question are crucial in the overall judgement. Even the learning from the scroll method works, if you make it very original. Here, describe the actual training methods your character used to learn the technique, and more.

Enen once studied under Maomi, a Rebirth user of this technique. With permission, (From the user who owns that article) I have it so Maomi taught Enen the technique and how to alter his water to an oil-like composition. But this wasn't an easy process. He didn't just approach her, and then she taught him. He had to convince her first.

Maomi was corrupted by energy from the Death God, leading her to be more distant. While she believed in the clan as a whole, and wanted to protect it, she began to shoulder the burden on herself. She would not let anyone in, and didn't believe anyone else was capable of protecting the clan.

At least until Enen came along. With a desire to learn the clan's most powerful technique, he sought out the arguably most powerful clan member who knew it, Maomi. Of course however, when he formerly requested to learn the technique and study under her, she shunned him. Sent him away, stating it was too dangerous and he couldn't handle it.

But he persisted. (Note, this is similar to how Connor was able to learn how to be an assassin. It's a cross-series reference and doesn't apply much, but it's the source of the idea. If you've never heard of Connor and Assassin's Creed that's okay too, not relying on that to get this app done).

For weeks on end, Enen stayed by at her house, requesting entrance. (OF course he left to eat food, and do basic human things, but he would always spend the night).

Eventually, one night, he dared to enter the house itself, using his hiden to enter through a crack. This was near suicide though, as Maomi then threw him out in the middle of the night. But he remained. Eventually, she brought him inside, and then Enen was able to state his passion for the clan directly to her face. And in time, he was taken in as a student. This process lasted as long as 4 months.

Within 2 more, he was able to begin the wheel of change for Maomi, beginning to bring her old self back. He was able to convince her she didn't have to do it all alone, the whole clan was there to help her. While it took over half of year, it was worth it. He was then able to learn Steaming Danger Tyranny, and how to alter his water. This would take years to master, of course. Or at least a year, whatever suits you.

3) How will the character make unique usage of this technique(s)? Similar to 2, describe how the character would use the technique uniquely and what purpose does the technique have in their story. If they cannot use it uniquely, then you may want to rethink publishing the application. The point of this question is not to be a rehash of how it is used in canon, as the point of applying is to take techniques and expand/use them in original, interesting ways. If a technique doesn’t have a unique usage that can be thought of, then don’t apply.

Alright, I plan to expand on the tech. Powerful already, I'd like to combine it with mud mixed in with the oil-like water. Also, Enen would employ it as his trump card. But he would use it often. Usually, people wouldn't go down with his traditional Hozuki prowess. So instead, he can rely on Steaming Danger Tyranny to finish the job, provided that he hides like a mole (that Earth technique) to avoid damage. (Which is pretty much all he can manage with it active, give or take a few clones).

Here, I'll give an idea of how I'd like to expand. As an earth release user as well, Enen is skilled in the use of mud by combining his affinity with earth, sort of manipulating it like in the Earth Flow River tech. Enen also uses an explosive water like technique (think of Utakata's bomb bubbles). Where the water (and by extension anything he creates) can blow up when certain conditions are met. Let's say in a battle Enen creates an Earth, swampy terrain. Everything there is explosive, but reactant to the chakra in the air of another, foreign to Enen. This allows him to hide like a mole deep underground, while using Yin-Yang to give the Steaming Danger life. This allows it to fight the opponent dead on, while he hides to protect himself. Using perhaps another clone, he can keep track of the battle (also through sensing magnetic forces, as the tech allows). Even when the clone explodes, it is still "alive" and can use it's deadly composition to kill all those who can't breath its dangerous gas. And then when it reforms, continuing its onslaught.

I'd also like to play up the ability of the clone to change its form. (Such as creating an axe) and give it the power to multiply. Since it repeats itself, no chakra besides what is used to start it is needed to maintain the technique. As a result, it could split itself no problem, just lowering the power of each clone individually, but by enhancing them with his prowess in explosive ninjutsu, each is still very dangerous. And this causes more problems for the opponent, who can't just use wind release to blow all the mist away, or warp it. Because there is multiple enemies. The clone would also use Hiding in the Mist to do Silent Killing. Also, I would like it to be able to manipulate the water-oil-mud it creates for different purposes, more explosive ones. 