Fire Release: Fire Serpent Circle

Fire Serpent Circle
Feel free to use this jutsu!

Technique Description
The Fire Serpent Circle technique is a defensive technique that has some offensive capabilities. The user produces a flaming serpent from their hand(s), or, if they are using the Fire Release: Fox-tail Ribbon Whip technique, can turn their fire whip into a fire serpent.

The serpent can attack the target, being able to wrap around and crush its foes whilst burning them, as well as bite a target with its fangs (its not poisonous though).

While the serpent can attack or ensnare the target, its primary function is its ability to encircle the user or target, creating a ring of flames around them. While it's not the most effective fire wall, its offensive capabilities help make up for its relatively shallow defense.

Ideally, the serpent can trap a target within its circle, protect the user within its circle, or confine both the user and target with the circle so that the user can augment the effectiveness of their fire-related techniques.

Upon initial creation, the serpent will consume chakra; the serpent does not continue to consume chakra for the duration of its creation.

This jutsu is as long as the serpent itself and therefore, is most effective at short to medium ranges.