Hiding in the Snow: Studying Without Prying Eyes

Name: Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Training Mode
Rank: B
Power: A
Activation Cost: B
Upkeep Cost: D
Range: Self
Speed: N/a
Element: Raiton
Skill: Ninjutsu
Classification: Kumogakure Village Exclusive
Requirements: Lightning Release
Parent Technique: LRCM, not required
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: This technique was developed as a training tool by Nariko, in order to get those that she doesn't think ready for the full technique used to the drain of chakra created by the Lightning Release Chakra Mode. This level of the technique provides a generic boost of a + in strength, and ++ in Speed and Coordination. While this technique doesn't provide the same defense against piercing jutsu as the other versions, the Lightning Chakra still does act as a defense against other jutsu, mitigating damage taken if surpassed.
Weaknesses: While using this technique, the user cannot use any other element except for Raiton. This extends to any technique ninjutsu or otherwise that requires the use of an element other than Raiton.  The user may still use non-elemental ninjutsu as well as Yin or Yang Release based techniques along with Genjutsu, Fuuninjutsu, Sensory, and Summoning. Unlike the stronger versions of this technique, the Chakra Mode doesn't provide the same defense against piercing jutsu. When the majority of the user's body is submerged in water or the ground, this technique provides no bonuses at all.
WC: 200

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Name: Lightning Oppression Horizontal Chop
Rank: B
Power: B
Activation Cost: 10
Upkeep Cost: -
Range: Melee
Speed: N/A
Element: Lightning
Skill: Nintaijutsu
Classification: N/A
Requirements: B-Rank Strength
Parent Technique: Lightning Release Chakra Mode
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: Covered in the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, the user leaps from a high vantage point and performs a simple yet powerful horizontal chop on their opponent from above, seemingly using the momentum gained in the previous fall to increase the force behind their strike. In the event the attack isn't powerful enough to penetrate an opponent's defence, the attack can be used to push an opponent well into the ground to prevent them from escaping from another incoming attack.

 Boosts Strength by +1 tier and Speed by +1 advantage.

Weaknesses: Easily able to be dodged or countered if the opponent notices the attack coming beforehand.
WC: 200

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Name: Barrier Method Formation
Rank: B-Rank
Power: A-Rank
Activation Cost: 10
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: 10 Meters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Barrier Ninjutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: Four Explosive Tags
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: An array of four explosive tags are jointly placed around the boundary of an area. If anyone or anything happens to walk through the boundary, the seals will detonate when the intruder reaches the center, killing the imprisoned target. The force of the explosive tags are contained entirely within the interior of the barrier, amplifying their killing ability.
Weaknesses: N/A
WC: 200

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Name: Contract Seal
Rank: A
Activation Cost: 20
Upkeep Cost: 10
Range: Contact
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Fuuninjutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: -
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: When the user implements this fūinjutsu on a summoner, it removes any direct control the summoner has over a summoned creature. Close contact is required for the implementation of the seal. This technique is primarily used to free a summon or creature (included Tailed Beast) from someone controlling it. Though the Contract Seal removes the summoner's ability to control its summon, it does not give the user of the fūinjutsu the ability to control the summon in turn. It is important to note that this technique has limited application on those creatures under Kuchiyose Contract who fight of their own free will thereby largely restricting its use to those creatures that have been robbed of their free will. As a side effect, this technique can also increase the post limit that summons have by one post or it can instantly send a summon back to where it came from thereby forcing the summoner to perform Kuchiyose again.
Weaknesses: Does not in of itself give the user the ability to control the summon.
WC: 250

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Name: Mirrored Sudden Attacker Technique
Rank: A
Activation Cost: 20
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: 0m-2mi
Speed: -
Element: N/A
Skill: Fuuinjutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: Five Seal Barrier
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: A secondary trap is laid under the Five-Seal Barrier. This technique is automatically started when the "forbidden" tags are removed. An exact copy of the person who removed the tag appears with their appearance, weapons, battle skills, and so on. Because the double has a fixed amount of stamina and doesn't feel exhaustion, it has an advantage in a drawn-out battle. Those who have removed the seal must spend two posts fighting their copies before defeating them.
Weaknesses: The duplicate can be defeated via auto-hit by the user after two posts of combat.
WC: 250

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Name: Self-Cursing Seal
Rank: A
Activation Cost: 20
Range: Contact
Speed: -
Element: N/A
Skill: Fuuinjutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: -
Parent Technique: Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: Similar to the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal, this seal can also be applied during combat, and can secretly be placed on the opponent's body. When the user activates it, the curse seal's marks spread around the opponent's body, paralyzing them. However, one can break free from the seal with a A Rank Release of chakra.
Weaknesses: Every time the technique is applied against an opponent by the same user, they can use their prior knowledge of the releasing mechanics to reduce the amount of chakra needed to end the curse by one rank.
WC: 250

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Name: Electrifying Tendrils Curse
Rank: B
Power: B
Activation Cost: B
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: N/A
Speed: N/A
Element: Raiton
Skill: Fuuinjutsu
Classification: Kumo Exclusive, Open
Requirements: Fuuinjutsu
Parent Technique: Self-Cursing Seal
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: Similar to the parent this seal is used on contact and is flowed through a sword to be enacted when pierced into an enemy, a slash will not suffice. The seal travels through the blade and inside the target and spreads all over in an inelegant fashion, coating bone and organs alike in an electric blue seal that releases a terrible shock upon vigorous movement. This is designed to allow for interrogation of a target as well as subduing them with the threat of their own life being taken if they move too much for those of weaker fortitude. Any movement beyond talking, breathing and/or slowly changing position will cause varying levels of pain dependant on the target’s Constitution for continuous movement:
E - Target enters shock immediately and will die in the second post without medical attention.
D - Target is able to move for one post, goes into shock in the second post and dies by the third without medical attention.
C - Target is able to move for two posts, goes into shock on the third and dies on the fourth without medical attention.
B - Target is able to move for three posts and is knocked unconscious on the fourth without medical attention.
A - Target is able to move for five posts, receives a C-Rank decrease to all physical stats for two posts then is back to normal and the seal exhausted.
S - No effect
X- No effect
Weaknesses: Requires the user’s sword to remain inside the target, allowing for an easy release of the technique through pulling the blade out.
WC: 200