Element-enhanced Taijutsu sounded something along the lines of Nintaijutsu, but Siegfried did not have access to an ability of such a nature... not as yet. His ultimate goal was to obtain the Lava Release Armor, one of the prized techniques of his advanced element. For someone who emphasized Taijutsu like himself, Siegfried knew well the immense benefits and disadvantages of the technique, having seen it being used by his mother in combat and in defense. There was just something interesting about the aspect of the technique that made Siegfried want to learn it, but he was of a lower rank and his body could not maintain the amount of chakra needed to sustain it
There were different possibilities in what one could achieve with Lava Release, but Siegfried could not unlock all of it in a single day, could he? It was a stretch he was reluctant to take, and decided not to take in fear of over-exhaustion. He gave a sigh and watched the magma he conjured a few minutes ago cool down into steaming igneous rock. There were, of course, other mediums for using Lava Release. The aspects of a volcano were at his disposal in theory so why not something else besides lava? Siegfried pondered on the other aspects of a volcano that could be invoked. Lava and magma were already down, igneous rock was available after the former two cooled down but there was something else that he was missing. It usually happens when a volcano erupts, spreading out amongst the wind.
"Volcanic Ash!", exclaimed the Genin as he decided to go on with creating a technique that utilized volcanic ash. However the more he thought about it the more he thought about the old wives tales about the Yonbi. His former excitement was slowly fading away and in its place curiosity and bewilderment. Siegfried accomplished something that many said only this four-tailed creature could perform Lava Release abilities without the usage of hand-seals, performing them through sheer physical exertion. However, here was Siegfried, a Genin who achieved the same innate ability with sheer physical power. He needed to try and remember those old wives tales to get a better insight, but it would be difficult. Siegfried never really paid attention to them, dismissing them as silly stories to seed false hope into little unruly brats. Maybe somewhere in the stories there was a hidden message? The Genin took a seat on the ground, legs crossed over and assuming the Lotus position. There was going to be serious inner meditation to figure out what he had to do in order to tap into that primordial power, if it was even possible. He closed his eyes and dug deep into his mind to bring forth the old wives tales.
Childhood memories were all that stood in his way, the very indescribably memories of his father were far in the abyss of thought and the memorable moments with his mother, half-brother and the Academy were in the forefront. Although valuable and worth reminiscing, Siegfried was not prodding his mind for reliving good times. No, he was on a mission to discover ancient power not seen in the shinobi world for many many years. Certain memories made him itch, others almost broke his meditative thought but most harmlessly passed by. The further he prodded into his memory the more Siegfried realized the struggles his mother endured to make sure he came out stronger than she was. Losing a home and having to move to the outskirts of Konohagakure no Sato seemed more like a blow than it did when he was seven. He still went to the village every now and then, but he spent his days training Lava Release.
The memory of the old woman cradling Siegfried came up after intense digging, the Genin grabbing at it with mental tendrils that pulled with all their might. He was beginning to feel smaller, more fragile and feeble, but his mind was still his own and had not lost any of the knowledge he gained over the years. The old woman was his mother's mother, silver-haired and filled with geriatric knowledge of stories about events long gone and nearly forgotten.
"There there, little one," she said cradling the young Siegfried. "Let me tell you a story about a monkey from long ages past. There once was a red-furred monkey named Son, who was the king of the monkey sages. He was brash, bold and arrogant but loved his kin more than he loved himself. He hated humans, because they only saw him as a tool for destruction. So, Son took the earth and made it hot with his body energy, so hot that it became hot and molten. He was the first Lava Release user, and his power is right here in you." She smiled and placed an elderly hand on his chest where the heart was. Siegfried's baby form gave a laugh, and so did his grandmother. In reality, Siegfried gave a chuckle himself, opening his eyes slowly and giving the ground before him his utmost attention before looking up.
"So the monkey has a name, eh? Hmm, such a tragic story but I don't think that's the end of it. There has to be more about this." Siegfried got to his feet and stood up erect, posturing himself so all of the chakra in his body could flow. Whatever possessed him to do so was anyone's guess. He relaxed himself and closed his eyes, taking a singular deep breath. His body felt more relaxed, the tension of before melting away indiscriminately. His mother's voice echoed in his ear three steps to achieving zen, to achieving peace of mind and body and enlightenment.
Alleviate yourself of fear and guilt...
Siegfried exhaled and inhaled another breath, letting his archaic Lava Release chakra flow through his body. His body heat rose steadily but with great intensity. Heat was visibly emanating from his arms and feet, the strange crackling and popping sounds of lava beginning to ascend with volume.
...shame and grief...
Another exhalation and inhalation of breath went on by, Siegfried bringing his closed fists to his chest. His legs were spread out barely, but enough to give space and equal balance. The Lava Release chakra was pumping harder than ever, the Genin's body feeling hotter than the hottest of flames.
...and lies and illusions...
Siegfried's forearms and legs (from the knees down) became coated in mafic magma and then coated over in dense igneous rock fashioned in the form of claws and feet reminiscent to that of a monkey. His eyes opened and with a final exhalation of breath he roared a violent surge of lava from his lungs into the sky above. Lava rained all over, burning the ground and dirt.
... and all earthly attachments!
Siegfried made no noise, spoke of nothing and did not make any gestures. For a while he just stood there, watching his forearms, hands and lower portion of his legs covered in magma and igneous rock. It was like the Lava Release Armor, but there was something different to it. There was something more primal to it, more primordial. In his ears he heard the birds chirping nearby and the rustling of leaves in trees. He took one more breath, just be sure this was all real. Volcanic ash escaped his lungs and clouded the air briefly and poorly. "I'd be lying if I said this isn't pretty badass."
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B-Ranked Technique wrote:Name: Shisei no Yonbi || Stance of the Four Tails
Rank: B
Type: Fighting Style
Used For: Offensive | Defensive | Supplementary
Element: Lava Release
Range: |Body Range|
Duration: as long as user has sufficient chakra to upkeep
Hand Seals/Charge up: N/A
Description: First the user stands erect and takes a deep breath. In doing so they calm their body, releasing tension within their joints for more flexible movement. They will take a second breath, however, this time they channel Lava Release chakra through their body, causing them to exhale smoke. Closing their fists they bring them to their chest, fist-to-fist. They spread out their legs slightly to circulate more Lava Release chakra through their body. The third and final breath that the user exhales lava violently into the air. The user's legs (feet to knees) and arms (hands to elbows) attain a coating of hardened magma with visible glowing cracks within (suggesting flowing magma underneath) that have the appearance of warped armor-esque skin. Each breath they exhale comes out as volcanic ash. In doing so they have prepared their body in the fighting style only known as the Stance of the Four Tails. Every physical strike from the user is as strong as a B-Rank Lava Release technique.
Momentarily, the user can shed the solidified lava from their arms/legs and strike (in the duration of three post) with searing hot magma itself. This form has the ability to melt away at most organic materials after two posts of prolonged contact
The body parts affected by the coating of solidified lava have an immunity to Fire Release, Earth Release and Lava Release of the same rank and below. This can also defend against Taijutsu and Kenjutsu abilities of the same rank and below
Weakness: The user's speed decreases by a single Taijutsu rank, having to lug around the weight of solidified magma (shedding the rock puts the user back at his/her normal Taijutsu speed). Iron and carbon-enhanced steel do not melt at the heat of magma (roughly 1200 degrees Celsius), meaning that Kenjutsu attacks hitting the body parts that have shed their solidified magma armor more effective, and can cause more lasting damage.
Water Release abilities, upon hitting the body parts affected by this technique, can have the effect of entombing the body parts in igneous rock for a single post. Only Taijutsu (including elementally-enhanced) can be used in this form
This technique follows the lasting jutsu cost for a B-Ranked technique
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