Kugutsu (Not a clan)

___K u g u t s u
The art of using puppets in battle was developed by the Hidden Sand Village. Over time these skills were passed down through the generations. The earliest known puppet master is *******, sadly, he's deceased but he passed his learnings down to the younger generation.

___S p e c i f i c
Kugutsu and such puppet arts are a unique style and method. Without being in the Puppet Class, you cannot learn them.




___S y s t e m
Puppetry is a very complex and different art than most ninjutsu within the world, because of this, a sect of rules has been created to help everyone understand how puppets will operate in Shinobi Legacy.

___U s a g e
In addition to a puppeteer, a puppet also needs chakra threads, weapons, and adjustments before it can be properly used in battle.
Additionally, once a puppet is active, chakra is required to perform actions.


___S t r i n g s
Chakra threads, or simply "strings", are needed to control puppets. After learning the appropriate technique, the puppeteer is able to conjure these strings from their finger tips- A single handful of strings costing 1% of your chakra to manifest. These strings can stretch to most any distance, are durable, and unless masked by some technique, always visible. They are the most important thing to a puppeteer... r-right after their puppets, of course.

___L i m i t s
The number of puppets a single ninja can use at any given rank. Rather than being listed as a single number, this area shows how many hands / fingers are needed to operate a single puppet. As the ninja levels up, he or she is able to use less fingers to maneuver their puppet, and is thusly able to control more puppets.
___○ Genin: 1 hand for movement ▬ 1 hand for action.
___○ Chuunin: 2 fingers for movement ▬ 3 fingers for action.
___○ Jounin: 1 finger for movement ▬ 1 finger for action.
___○ Konin: 1 finger for movement and action.

___S e t u p
After the materials needed to construct a puppet have been gathered, one still has to get it put together. Although you personally do not have to do this, it is urged you do so, as to get to know your puppet inside and out. Although this process takes time, as one grows as a puppeteer, setting puppets up becomes simple routine. ( If a puppet is altered, it must be set back up, to make sure it still works.)
___○ Genin: 5 posts to setup.
___○ Chuunin: 4 posts to setup.
___○ Jounin: 3 posts to setup.

___A m m u n i t i o n
The weaponry held by a puppet is the main source of its lethality. Without weapons, a ninja puppet becomes a simple theatre puppet. The ammunition used by a puppet, such as kunai, senbon, or shuriken, are easily replaced or exchanged- as the standard launcher installed in most every puppet is capable of holding such basic projectiles. The obvious problem with this is that you must actually have such projectiles to refill your puppet. The most simplistic way to obtain such weaponry is from the 'puppet theater' in Sunagakure.

___T r a i n i n g
As with most ninja tools, puppets need to "broken in", or simply put, the user has to become accustomed to them. This number varies depending on the puppeteer's rank, because the puppet has to prove that it is viable for different levels of combat. Unfortunately, this is a rather draining process that must be performed on each individual puppet. On the bright side, it forces a ninja to think hard about the puppets he or she wants to bring into battle. Additionally, if a puppeteer never changes a puppet, it is much easier to bring to their own level. ( A genin has the lowest training requirement, because their puppet has the lowest standard of battle use. A sannin has the highest training requirement, because their puppet has the highest. || If a puppet controlled by a genin is kept when he or she becomes a chuunin, he or she only needs to give 1 post to bring it to chuunin level. )
___○ Genin: 2 posts for new puppets.
___○ Chuunin: 3 posts for new puppets ▬ 1 post for old puppets.
___○ Jounin: 4 posts for new puppets ▬ 1 post for old puppets.
___○ Konin: 5 posts for new puppets ▬ 1 post for old puppets.
___○ Sannin: 6 posts for new puppets ▬ 1 post for old puppets.

B a s i c s
___You must learn these two before being able to use Puppets!
Kugutsu no Jutsu (Puppetry Technique)
Rank E
Kugutsu no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique that allows a ninja to use a puppet to attack from afar. Using their body's chakra, the ninja emits strings of chakra that run from their fingers to the puppet. The puppet itself can be loaded with many weapons and tools, allowing the puppet master to remain hidden while the puppet moves and attacks the target. [ Each usage of this technique generates a string on each finger of a single hand. ]

Kuchiyose Kugutsu: Ichi (One)
Rank D
A simple technique that must be learned before the user can learn any other puppet techniques...The user will simply perform a string of handsigns and call their puppet before them. This technique is used for a single puppet, though other techniques for additional puppet summoning exist.

___A d v a n c e d
___You need to know the two above, before learning these!
Mokujin Soujutsu (Wooden Men Manipulation Technique)
Rank E
Ninpou: Mokujin Soujutsu is a Ninjutsu technique used by the Ryuudouin clan. Using their vast army of wooden training men, the three brothers will place charms on the heads of the dummies. Because these men are "dumb" and only attack randomly, a target can easily defeat them with time. This technique allows specific men to become puppets to the clan members, and obey their will. This allows the puppets to better attack and defend themselves against their target.

Harigane Tachikiru (Forceful Severing of Wire)
Rank E
The user will quickly release their control over a puppet, causing their strings to disappear and allow them to maneuver more freely. Because it forces the user to release control of a puppet, it is typically only used for defensive dodging purposes.

Shiirete Siru (Replenishing)
Rank D
While the user's puppet has been dismissed, they will perform a somewhat long string of handsigns, causing the corresponding puppet's ammunition to be refilled.
• Maximum of one puppet per usage.
• Ammo consists of simple tools such as regular small shuriken, kunai, bolts, arrows, etc...
• Altered tools- such as poisoned arrows -are not included.

Kugutsu: Shunshin no Jutsu [ Puppetry: Instant Movement Technique ]
Rank D
Nearly exactly like the Maruton version of Shunshin, this one allows for travel within one's own chakra threads, up to the normal distance allowed. Usable thrice per battle, including the other versions of Shunshin.

Gyakukuchiyose Kugutsu (Unsummoning)
Rank C
Although the puppet can be dismissed at any time, it normally requires a short intermission. This technique allows the user to cast away a single puppet after performing a set of handsigns.
• Maximum of one puppet per usage.

Kuro Higi Kiki Ni Hatsu (Black Secret Technique Crisis of Two Début)
Rank C
Kuro Higi Kiki Ni Hatsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilized by the Sand ninja Kankurou. Using his Kuroari puppet, Kankurou will distract his opponent in some way, either by another ninja or possibly using Karasu. With the opponent distracted, Kuroari will move into position behind them. Kankurou will open the chest cavity and emit wire to ensnare his target. They will then be pulled into the chest cavity. Blades will then run through the chest cavity carving the unfortunate soul inside to pieces.

Doku Kiri Jigoku • Baribari Hyaku Renpatsu (Poison Mist Hell • Hundred Continous Tears)
Rank C
Doku Kiri Jigoku • Baribari Hyaku Renpatsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilized by the Sand ninja Kankurou. Kankurou will use this technique while doing his Kugutsu no Jutsu. This technique involves Kankurou using both Karasu and Kuroari. Kankurou will maneuver the two puppets around his target. He will then use Karasu to launch poison mist bombs at his target, enveloping them in the gas. Karasu and Kuroari will then launch a multitude of needles at the target.

Senju Soubu (Thousand Hands Manipulation Military Art)
Rank C
Senju Soubu is a Ninjutsu technique used by puppet master Sasori. After summoning his Sandaime Kazekage puppet, Sasori will extend its multi-segmented arm. Each segment can expand to reveal a summoning seal, which summons a new arm. One arm is thus capable of summoning approximately six more arms, which can then summon even more arms. In total nearly one thousand arms will launch towards his opponent to overwhelm them. If he misses with a direct attack, the arms are also capable of releasing a poison mist.

Akahigi • Kiki Sankaku (Red Secret Technique • Machine Triangles)
Rank C
Akahigi • Kiki Sankaku is a Ninjutsu technique utilized by the Sand ninja Kankurou. After bringing his Sasori puppet before him, Kankurou will remove Sasori's head and open his palm compartments to unleash a torrent of triangular blades. These blades will have explosive bombs attached, so upon reaching their designated target, they will explode.

Harigane Hajiku (Wire Snap)
Rank C
Realizing the costs of using 'Sever Wire', this technique was developed to allow the user to connect to any available strings at an alarming rate. The user will simply bring forth chakra strings to their finger tips, aim at a puppet, and use a burst of chakra to connect to the target nearly in an instant.

Kuchiyose Kugutsu: Ni (Two)
Rank C
The user will mimic the handsigns performed in the previous version, but will apply a heavier amount of chakra in order to active the effect. As thus, the user is able to summon three puppets in the time it once took to summon one!
• Maximum of three puppets per usage.

Kuro Higi Sanshouuo [ Black Secret Technique Salamander ]
Rank B
Kuro Higi Sanshouuo is a Ninjutsu technique utilized by the Sand ninja Kankurou. Using his Sasori puppet, Kankurou will go on the offense against his target, leading them to a spot above where his Sanshouuo puppet is hidden below ground. Sanshouuo will then burst from the ground with the hatch on its back open. The hatch will then quickly close to capture the target. In addition to capturing a target, the puppet can act to contain and dampen the blast from an explosion detonated inside. Captures and contains up to three people. The container is reinforced with Chakra, making it able to withstand up to B-Rank techniques. Requires a puppet with a container.

Kuro Higi Kiki Sanpatsu [ Black Secret Technique Mechanism Triple Shot ]
Rank B
Kuro Higi Kiki Sanpatsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilized by the Sand ninja Kankurou. This jutsu is a larger scale version of Kuro Higi Kiki Ippatsu, as it makes use of a second Kuroari puppet. With the chest cavities of his two Kuroari puppets open, Kankurou or his comrades will maneuver his targets into his puppets through force or distraction. Once inside, the targets will be impaled by the limbs of Karasu or by the blades of Kankurou's comrades. Requires two Kuroari puppets. The container can hold up to five people and up to eight blades can be launched with this technique. The container can withstand blasts C-Rank and lower.

Mokujin Hitsugi (Wooden Men Coffin)
Rank B
Requirement: Mokujin
Ninpou: Mokujin Hitsugi is a Ninjutsu technique used by the Ryuudouin clan. Using their vast army of wooden training men, the three brothers place more advanced charms on the heads of the dummies which allow them to attack a specific target. When the target is sufficiently surrounded, the clan members will break the wooden men down into their base parts and then combine them into long rows. These rows stack and combine to surround their target and isolate them from the outside world. The wooden parts are be imbued with the clan member's chakra and be greatly strengthened as a result. If enough power is placed against the structure however, it can come crashing apart, sending pieces of puppets flying through the air.

Kairai Engeki • Kuro Higi Kiki Ippatsu (Puppet Theater • Black Secret Technique Dual Mechanism One Shot)
Rank B
Kairai Engeki • Kuro Higi Kiki Ippatsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilized by the Sand ninja Kankurou. Kankurou will use this technique while doing his Kugutsu no Jutsu. This technique involves Kankurou's second puppet Kuroari acting in conjunction with Karasu. Kuroari acts as a defensive puppet, capturing Kankurou's opponents. Kankurou will use Karasu to manuever his target unknowingly into Kuroari's opened chest. Once inside it will immediately close to prevent their escape. Acting quickly, Kankurou will break apart the limbs of Karasu, with each limb popping out a deadly poisoned knife point. These limbs will then jab into the slots of Kuroari, puncturing and killing the opponent trapped inside.

Kikou Junpuu (Light Shield Seal Mechanism)
Rank B
Kikou Junpuu is a Ninjutsu technique used by puppet masters. This shield is created when chakra is emited in the form of a disk from panels which fan out from the puppet arms. This chakra can block many deadly attacks but some attacks, such as Satetsu can gum up the puppet joints and render the arms useless.

Kuchiyose Kugutsu: San (Three)
Rank B
The user does as they've done as previous, but uses additional chakra and is able to summon a good amount of puppets.
• Maximum of ten puppets per usage.

Harigane no Ken (Bladed Wire)
Rank A
After detaching a chakra string from a puppet, the user will lash out on their target as if the wire were a whip. Because it is formed from pure chakra, the wire is very difficult to physically cut and is as sharp as a sword.
• Chakra cutting/blocking techniques are effective against this.

Hyakku Kugutsu Tamashibari [ Hundred Puppet Soul Binding ]
Rank: A
Official Description: After having their target destroy ninety-nine of their puppets with each puppet driving a "bolt" into the target, the destruction of the hundredth puppet allows the user to effectively take full control of a person's body in a similar manner to the Puppet Performance: Skillful Achievement with a Human Body technique without the person's cooperation.
Guild Description: See official description. Only requires that someone hit a puppet directly 100 times. Only by defeating the user can the target be released.

Sanbou Kyuukai (Three Buddhist Treasures Vacuum Destruction)
Rank A
Sanbou Kyuukai is a Ninjutsu technique used by three of puppet master Chiyo's Chikamatsu puppets of the White Army. The puppets come together to form a pyramid. After forming a hand seal, a great suction will draw in all the surrounding targets to the area between their bodies. Once the materials being sucked in reach this area they are broken down into nothingness by the swirling vortex. The opposing jutsu is listed in the Fuuin list, & performs the exact opposite of this jutsu. This jutsu is classified as 'Fuuin', instead of 'Maruton'.

Shishi Heikou (Lion Closing Roar)
Rank A
Fuuinjutsu • Shishi Heikou is created by one of the ten Chikamatsu puppets of the White Army. This seal prevents the one sealed from manipulating chakra. There are two methods for this seal.
In the first, the puppet will expel a hazy orb from its mouth which can be thrown. While flying through the air, the orb will lose it's haze and grow in size to a huge gaping beast-like head. The large teeth can grab ahold of the person it hits and pin them to a wall. Once the it impacts the wall, it will immediately release the seal onto the surface.

Hitokugutsu no Jutsu (Human Puppet Technique)
Jounin Minimum
Rank A
After slaying or scavenging a fallen shinobi, the user is capable of creating a powerful Human-style Puppet. The puppet crafted by this method retains certain abilities, dictated by the creator's ranking.
It should also be noted that Human Puppets are considered [ Advanced Puppets ]. Human puppets must be confirmed just as custom puppets. (The custom puppet approval thread is where you report your scavenging.)
• You cannot make yourself a human puppet.
• You must get your human puppet approved [here].

Chakura no Akai Himo (Red Chakra Strings)
Rank S
A very difficult to maintain technique used in cooperation with 'The Red Army' summoning. The user will emit ten strings from each finger, allowing control over one hundred puppets. This action occurs almost in an instant, allowing each puppet to be ready for use rather quickly.
• Does not need to be used with the [ Red Secret Technique ].
• If used with the [ Red Secret Technique ], this does not require chakra to perform.

Hyakki no Souen (Red Secret Technique)
Rank S
Allows the user to summon the puppet sect known as "The Red Army". It should be noted that upon summoning the user will in fact have to apply chakra strings to each puppet.
• Must be of Konin rank.
• Does not receive reduction benefits while learning.
• Additional notes and abilities below.

Jiiki Chikamatsu no Shuu (White Secret Technique)
Rank S
Allows the user to summon the puppet sect known as 'The White Army'. It should be noted that upon summoning, the user does not need to attach strings to the puppets as they are applied along with the summoning.
• Must be of Konin rank.
• Does not receive reduction benefits while learning.
• Additional notes and abilities below.