Fire Release: Gluttony

Fire Release: Gluttony is an exceptionally strong ninjutsu originally developed by Zecht Shinja after developing the Fire Release: Wrath. He determined that large-scale explosions weren't alway the best approach, especially when chakra conservation was an issue, and thus devised a smaller, melee-type technique that could deliver explosive results at the fraction of the cost. Gluttony is activated by kneading chakra within the air above the user's palm and igniting it with a touch of Fire Release chakra, resulting in a roaring torrent of flames. These flames are then condensed and shaped into a compact sphere that can be thrust into a target. Upon contact, the sphere will break, resulting in a sizeable release of explosive forces and flames; potentially fatal if enough chakra is dedicated. Of course, the obvious drawback is the technique's kickback as the released forces and flames could damage the user when delivered; thus requiring use of protective measures.

To compensate for this, Zecht devised a long-range variation in which the technique is launched from the user's palms upon the sphere being completed. As the technique soars through the air, the flames will naturally consume the surrounding oxygen and thus increase in size rapidly, potentially resulting in a mammoth fireball if enough hangtime is provided. This effect is entirely independent of the user's chakra and thus a powerful ballistic can be formed from minimal chakra. Of course, with the addition of as so commonly applied to ninjutsu developed by Shinja, this technique's size, range, and explosive radius can be dramatically augmented. In addition to the added strength, an augmented Gluttony's flames take on the hue of emerald, reflecting the moniker of the Shinja Clan.