Board Thread:Rebirth: Applications/@comment-24384232-20140930010546

1. Please indicate the name and Japanese translation for the kekkei genkai or kekkei tōta you wish to create.

Niten Ichi Ryuu: Gorin no Taisei (二天一流五輪の体勢, "Two Heaven's as One - Flow of the Five Rings")

'''2. If it is an elemental kekkei genkai or a kekkei tōta, indicate which elements it is composed of. If it is not an elemental kekkei genkai, however, you may simply indicate so below.'''

N/A

'''3. Briefly summarize its capabilities and abilities. Use as much detail as possible in this process.'''

The Niten Ichi Ryuu is a sage art that practices a unique form of chakra molding that changes the paradigm of how its practitioners wield chakra. To begin with, the Niten Ichi Ryuu encompasses five phases, which indicate distinct levels of training and skill. To summarize the five circles and their capabilities will be detailed below (for more detailed information, please read the link at the top):

Tree Circle: Practitioners are taught a breathing method known as Kikou which facilitates the process that stimulates and separates their yin and yang chakra's. For the character their elemental affinity is eliminated as a result of this training. Practically they are able to more easily use yin or yang chakra, to improve their mental or physical abilities. Lastly, kikou allows for the rapid regeneration of chakra reserves through self-controlled breathing.

Fire Circle: This circle is two-fold. On one hand it is more story oriented in that it either compels a character to become wholly obsessed with his inner desires and negative emotions. Or to embrace some kind of creed, ethos, or philosophy. The practical benefits of this phase are augmented physical abilities, strength, speed and durability. Feats of extraordinary physical prowess are possible with knowledge of this circle.

Earth Circle: This phase draws back to the notion of kikou, the art of breathing and how the practitioner molds their chakra. To the eyes of a Niten Ichi Ryuu, yin and yang form the basis of all interactions with regards to the elements. The elements themselves are nothing more than enumerations, or expressions of a given ratio of yin and yang. Understanding this, a Niten Ichi Ryuu practitioner molds their chakra externally; using their yin and yang chakra to amplify the presence of an elements yin and yang found in nature to create an elemental effect. Essentially they are capable of wielding the elements found in nature; earth, fire, wind, water, lightning, etc but only when such elements are present. Unlike a Shinobi however they are not limited to any one or two elements as indicated by an elemental affinity.

Metal Circle: This phase serves as a form of mastery to the Earth Circle. In this phase a practitioner views the elements as a byproduct of the interactions of yin and yang. They see it as an interconnected system that is an expression of this most basic concept. Yin gives rise to Yang and Yang gives rise to Yin. In this way the elements flow through a cycle transforming from one element to the next. Masters of this circle are capable of manipulating the elements to the exact same effect; in essence they can go beyond the amplification of the presence of an element and transform an element into another. At this point, they are freely able to wield all bitches found in nature. For practical purposes, while these abilities are considered chakra related, they are for all intents and purposes regarded as "Sage chakra enhanced elemental techniques".

Water Circle: This phase is comprised nearly entirely of Nenjutsu, and then recombined with the tenants inherent in the Niten Ichi Ryuu. Nenjutsu is similar to Genjutsu in that it alters the perception of the senses. The difference is that Nenjutsu is an internal art. One can alter their perception of sight, hearing, smell, time, etc. When combined with the Niten Ichi Ryuu, they can use the yin yang interaction as a means of interfacing with the world around them. As an evolution to the Metal Circle, those of this level of mastery view the world as an expression of yin and yang. Practically this grants them numerous ninjutsu like powers, such as the ability to see chakra flow, hear chakra, smell chakra, taste chakra, touch it, feel it, etc. By using nenjutsu to alter the state of their mind they can render effects like Tsukuyomi null, by simply accelerating their own perception of time in their own mind, or by snuffing the flow of yin chakra to their brain.

Due to the manner in which this style kneads chakra, it can be classified as a Sage Art, though one markedly different from typical Senjutsu. Whereas ninja derive an immediate power boost upon using nature chakra, those who use this style experience a more gradual progression. Their breathing method circulates chakra from the environment to the body to purify it and reach a state of equilibrium. Therefore one could technically consider that the chakra in their bodies has steadily been replaced with nature chakra itself. But that is an extreme exaggeration.

'''4. What are its weakness? Briefly summarize each below.'''

As the whole the style suffers from only one critical weakness, and that is the foundation of the style, namely the breath. Disruption of their breathing, drastically reduces their abilities and the effectiveness of their powers. Another weakness is that the style for the most part is incompatible with modern Ninjutsu. However the main weakness of this style is not in its combat potential but within the characterization of the character wielding it. Generally speaking the necessity of a doctrine or "nindo" by which the character lives by is a determining factor. As a style detailed primarily as a philosophy, techniques must be designed from scratch.

'''5. Is your kekkei genkai/tōta clan specific? Which clan wields it? How can they awaken it, or does it appear in all members regardless?'''

The Niten Ichi Ryuu is specific to the Land of Demons, taught within an order of samurai and swordsman. Due to the almost religious connotations and its obvious clashing with modern ninjutsu, very few individuals are aware of the full extent of its abilities outside of its host nation. 