Doton : Earth Release

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DOTON || EARTH RELEASE

Earth Release (土遁, Doton, English TV: Earth Style) is one of the basic elemental nature transformation techniques and allows the user to manipulate the surrounding earth for offensive and defensive purposes or create it; be it dirt, mud, or rock. Earth Release techniques have the ability to change the strength and composition of the earth from being as hard as metal to as soft as clay, as well as manipulating their density, making them heavier or lighter. This includes allowing the user to travel through ground and rock in various ways which can be essential for both transportation and for setting up attacks or creating defences or for offence. Indeed, this makes earth techniques one of the most versatile of the elemental techniques. Pre-existing earth is not necessary though, for the user can create it with their own chakra. And is commonly affiliated with the Snake seal and/or slamming their palm onto the ground.

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D-Rank Doton Jutsu

Name: Doton: Shinjuu Zanshu no Jutsu [Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique]
Rank: D
Range: Close [2m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This technique conceals the user underground and drags the object of their attack down into the earth, robbing them of their freedom, leaving them completely unable to move after they're underground. In addition, they can start another attack. This technique is normally used for torture, by cutting into the enemy's neck after it was used.


Name: Earth Release: Tunneling Technique
Rank: D
Range: Medium [10m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This is a technique that allows the user to create tunnels in the ground, which can be used for infiltration purposes. This technique can also be used to set traps in the ground.

C-Rank Doton Jutsu

Name: Doton: Doroku Gaeshi [Earth Release: Earth Shore Return]
Rank: C
Range: Medium [10m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: The user strikes the ground with their hands, and is able to manipulate it into creating a wall infront of them. The defense is not perfect, as it can be penetrated by anything B-Rank or Higher, and going around it is always an option as well. Alternatively, the user can use this jutsu to move Earth out of the way, if something on it is approaching them or anything similar to that extent.

Name: Doton: Moguragakure no Jutsu [Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique]
Rank: C
Range: Medium [20m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost: x + 4 per Post
Description: This technique changes earth into fine sand by channelling chakra into it, allowing the user to dig through it like a mole. This effect goes around the body (not just the hands), making it just large enough for a person to move through. The user can pinpoint where they are, despite being underground, by sensing the magnetic forces. They can also sense what is happening on the surface and use that information to launch a surprise attack on the enemy; one can also hide deep in the ground, escaping to a depth where the enemy can't reach. It also appears that after digging, the ground can be returned to its original state, leaving no trace of where the user entered the earth. When combined with clone techniques, the user can use the clone to lure their enemies into a trap or false sense of security before launching a surprise attack from below.

Name: Doton: Retsudo Tenshou [Earth Release: Tearing Earth Turning Palm]
Rank: C
Range: Medium [20m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This technique causes the ground surrounding the enemy to spiral inwards on itself, burying them alive or crushing them. This technique is capable of causing quite a bit of damage to the area.This technique is much more damaging if used in rocky mountainous areas, or inside a cave.

Name: Doton: Dochuu Eigyo no Jutsu [Earth Release: Underground Projection Fish Technique]
Rank: C
Range: Supplementary
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost: x + 4 per Post
Description: This technique is used for sneaking and striking silently, like a fish underwater, and then suddenly appearing to the ground's surface. Furthermore, it's even more efficient when employed in a crowded area that, if the target notices something, can be overrun by the nearby masses, or with distractions like a Clone Technique to draw the enemy's attention.

Name: Doton: Dochuu Senkou [Earth Release: Subterranean Voyage]
Rank: C
Range: Supplementary
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost: x + 4 per Post
Description: A technique that transforms the earth surrounding the user into a fluid, allowing them to close in on the enemy with high speed by swimming underground. Since being under the ground is a blind spot, the target has no warning; allowing the user to launch a surprise attack. By using this technique in conjunction with a weapon, it also gains great effect as an "assault ninjutsu".

Name: Doton: Doryuu Taiga [Earth Release: Earth Flow River]
Rank: C
Range: Medium [15m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: The user transforms the surface underneath their opponent into a river that sweeps them off their feet and carries them down stream. This technique can also be used as a medium for the Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet technique.

Name: Doton: Ganchuurou no Jutsu [Earth Release: Rock Pillar Prison Technique]
Rank: C
Range: Medium [15m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: A technique that makes use of the rock terrain by creating multiple rock pillars that emerge from beneath the target and trap them. Can also be utilized on normal earthen surfaces to accomplish the same task.

Name: Earth Release: Flying Thrown Stones
Rank: C
Range: Medium [15m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: After slamming their hands on the ground, the user sends a multitude of rocks from the ground to fly at the target. If needed, this technique can be used in conjunction with sealing tags or exploding tags to restrict an opponent's movements or offer an explosive surprise.

Name: Doton: Gansetsukon [Earth Release: Rock Section Cane]
Rank: C
Range: Supplementary / Max of 10m
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This technique allows the user to take a small chunk of rock and turn it into the shape of a staff. The user can then use it as a melee weapon or throwing weapon. A variation of this technique allows the user to create several staves and launch them at the target, but with less accuracy.

Name: Earth Release: Rock Fist Technique
Rank: C
Range: Supplementary
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost: x + 4 per Post
Description: By encasing their arm in rock, the user can deal a powerful hardened punch against an opponent while being protected from direct contact with their target. If necessary, the weight of the rock can be increased to further increase the punch's destructive power

B-Rank Doton Jutsu

Name: Doton: Doryuu Jouheki [Earth Release: Earth-Style Rampart]
Rank: B
Range: Meidum [15m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This technique makes a gigantic rampart rise up beneath the user's feet, by shaping the ground and increasing the amount of earth with chakra. Depending on what the user imagines, the shape of the rampart can be anything from level ground to a steep, needle-like mountain. If the user increases the volume of earth too much, he can be forced to keep his chakra consumption down.

Name: Doton: Domu [Earth Release: Earth Spear]
Rank: B
Range: Supplementary
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost: x + 6 per Post
Description: The user flows chakra through all parts of their body causing it to become noticeably darker, which increases their defensive power to its utmost limits by making the skin as hard as diamond, easily capable of withstanding most attacks with little to no damage. As a result the amount of techniques that can break through the areas hardened by the Earth Spear are close to zero, excluding its undeniable weak point: Lightning Release ninjutsu. Furthermore, the destructive power of physical attacks is increased, making this a great all-purpose technique. When used without hand seals, the user can only cover one limb of their body at a time, but they do not need to pay the initial cost of the jutsu.

Name: Doton: Doryuuheki [Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall]
Rank: B
Range: Close [5m] - Wall = [10m x 20m x 2.5m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: The user creates a solid wall of earth as a form of defence. Chakra is either converted to earth within the body and then spat out to form the wall or the user can manipulate pre-existing earth to form the wall. The earth then instantly rises up and takes form. The barrier itself is also coated with chakra, making its strength incomparable to that of a normal mud wall. Because of the earth's special characteristics, the wall is highly resistant against, for instance, fire and water. Can resist all but S-Rank attacks.

Name: Doton: Arijigoku no Jutsu [Earth Release: Antlion Technique]
Rank: B
Range: Medium [15m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This technique causes the ground and everything on and around it to be sucked in towards the middle of a large pit, much like the method an antlion uses to catch prey. Upon being dragged to the centre, the victim will then be sucked underground. There the victim, depending on how deep the user makes them sink, will be trapped and/or suffocated. The range of the pit is determined by how much chakra is put into the technique.

Name: Doton: Kouka no Jutsu [Earth Release: Hardening Technique]
Rank: B
Range: Supplementary
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: By utilising earth-based chakra, the user creates an armour of rock that encases their body. The armour can also be used to create extendible weapons to strike a target with. Users can use the armour to alter their physical appearance, akin to a costume and mask, giving themselves a larger physique and different face. However, this technique adds weight to the user, slowing them down.

Name: Doton: Doryuudan [Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet]
Rank: B
Range: Mediium [20m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: After creating a mud source, the user creates a dragon-like head to shoot mud balls at an opponent. To be more threatening, the user can combine this technique with a fire technique to make the mug balls become searing hot.

Name: Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Technique
Rank: B
Range: Medium [10m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: A technique which enhances the targets gravity at the user's discretion. The enemy's mobility is diminished, as the person is crushed by gravity — and in some cases exhibit petrification-like symptoms and then began to crumble. Using a desert region to their advantage, the user can easily bury the enemy alive by submerging them in sand. When this technique is applied to the user it decreases their speed, but the increased weight drastically improves their strength. This method makes it possible for even a weak person to land a devastating hit. Lasts for 1 post.

Name: Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique
Rank: B
Range: Medium [10m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: Contrary to its counterpart, this technique reduces one's gravity, making it much lighter. The atmosphere, along with their body, can be lightened in order to take flight and increasing their maneuverability. With enough practice, the user can control their flight through the sky with specific bodily movements. However, a consequence of using this technique on oneself or another individual is a decrease in the physical force of the affected person's attacks.

A-Rank Doton Jutsu

Name: Doton: Doryou Dango [Earth Release: Earth Mausoleum Dumpling]
Rank: A
Range: Medium [20m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: With chakra work and great strength, the user lifts up the verse surface of the Earth. The lump of earth is gigantic, guaranteeing its destructive power; even just the visual impact can be enough to make enemies lose their fighting spirits and run away. The ball of earth is then hurled at the opponent, flattening nearly everything in its path, or it can be smashed at melee range with much more force.

Name: Doton: Yomi Numa [Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld]
Rank: A
Range: Medium [25m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: By changing the surface of an object beneath the target into mud and creating a swamp, the user can sink their target into the mud. The adhesive, chakra-infused mud ensnares the body, making it almost impossible to recover one's strength and escape from the swamp. The size and depth of the created swamp depends on the user's skill and the amount of chakra used, but if the user is an expert in this technique, it will always be possible to make a fair-sized swamp which is extremely effective against a great number of enemies or when having to face gigantic creatures.

Name: Doton: Otoshibuta [Earth Release: Dropping Lid]
Rank: A
Range: Medium [20m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: The user creates a giant, boar-shaped, earthen lid high in the air that falls on the target, trapping them. A simple but effective technique, that can be use in conjunction with allies.

Name: Doton: Iwagakure no Jutsu [Earth Release: Hiding in Rock Technique]
Rank: A
Range: Far [50m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This technique allows the user to camouflage themselves with the earth around and move freely through earth surfaces undetected. The user can be detected via sensory, unless they themselves have hid their presence, through the use of sensory skills. The user can also be detected by those possessing Dojutsu designed to see Chakra etc. The technique itself is more about its capabilities, which allows the user to move about undetected.

Name: Doton: Chodoukaku [Earth Release: Moving Earth Core]
Rank: A
Range: Far [30m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This technique grants the user the ability to lower or raise the ground in the surrounding area, allowing them to create giant holes or elevations in the ground. The size of the affected area as well as the depths that it is lowered or raised to is also up to the user. With precise timing, this technique can be used to evade incoming attacks, as well as to endanger opponents by moving them into the path of an oncoming attack reducing their reaction time as well as knocking them off balance, making it even harder to avoid the attack. Other than being moved below or above ground — relative to the surrounding surface — the terrain is not altered as plant life and people retain their same positions when this technique is used.

Name: Earth Release: Mud Wolves
Rank: A
Range: Medium [10m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: A trap technique that is activated upon coming in contact with the opponent's chakra. The user uses a scroll to lay a trap where mud will shape into wolves that will attack the enemy. Despite being damaged, the wolves will simply reform, keeping the enemy occupied while the user makes a getaway. The only drawback about this technique is that is time-consuming to set up and can allow the opponent to catch up.

Name: Doton: Dosekryuu [Earth Release: Mudslide]
Rank: A
Range: Medium [20m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: The user punches the ground causing the earth to rise underneath them, which releases a wave of dirt. The dirt tends to rise up and buries those caught underneath it. The user can cause damage to an opponent through the debris and the general force of the technique.

Name: Doton: Doryuusou [Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears]
Rank: A
Range: Medium [20m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This technique lets the user condense mud or stone from the ground and shape it into spikes that protrude from the ground in order to skewer the target. The spikes cannot penetrate targets of greater density.

Name: Earth Release: Rock Shelter
Rank: A
Range: Medium [10m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: The user surrounds themselves with earth, taken from the immediate vicinity and creates a formation of rock that is capable of protecting both the user and others in close proximity, if desired. Doing so seemingly leaves the surrounding terrain unaltered, even when the quantity of earth used is enough to form a complete dome around multiple individuals. The user can also manipulate the resulting shelter to have openings in it to allow observation of the outside.

Name: Doton: Gouremu no Jutsu [Earth Release: Golem Technique]
Rank: A
Range: Supplementary [Max of 20m from User]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: This technique allows the user to create a large, humanoid creature composed of rock that can either be expelled from the user's mouth, or formed from a pre-existing source of earth. Depending on the user, the golem can be formed instantly. The size of the golem differs depending on use, but it always possesses an ample amount of brute strength. It is very durable, being able to withstand a point-blank explosion. This makes the golem ideal for serving as additional support or simply as a mobile shield.

Name: Iwa no Yoroi [Rock Armor]
Rank: A
Range: Supplementary
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: The user flows earth-chakra through their body, absorbing the properties of earth around them to form a skin-deep armour that is transparent and is only visible when light reflects off it. The armour is shown to be able to defend from all forms of blunt-force trauma. At the same time, it enhances the user's strength, allowing them to deliver powerful strikes and break free of restraints. Because this technique works by constantly absorbed earth properties, it requires no extra chakra after initiating it, yet still needs a sufficient amount of stone to be performed.

Name: Earth Release: Earth and Stone Dragon
Rank: A
Range: Far [30m] [Max of 10m Tall]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: The user creates a dragon made from the ground to attack the opponent. The dragon itself must always remain connected to the ground.

S-Rank Doton Jutsu

Name: Doton: Kaido Shoukutsu [Earth Release: Opening Earth Rising Excavation]
Rank: S
Range: Far [30m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: With this technique, the user can bring up on the surface something that is deep underground. The targets are launched in air with great strength and speed, the result of which has the appearance and nearly size of an erupting volcano. It can force a large number of soldiers hidden underground to resurface all at once. This technique is most proficient when two people use it simultaneously, though a single user can perform a smaller version just as easily.

Name: Earth Release: Mud Body Technique
Rank: S
Range: Supplementary
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost: x + 15 per Post
Description: The user can transform their body into mud. In this form, the user can move around and control mud to a high degree, even more so than the mass of their body.

Name: Doton: Sando no Jutsu [Earth Release: Sandwhich Technique]
Rank: S
Range: Far [100m]
Jutsu Type: Ninjutsu
Elemental Affinity: Doton
Cost:
Description: The user creates two enormous rock formations that close in on the opponent(s) from opposing sides with tremendous force, smashing everything caught in between. Each of the formations is capable of dwarfing mountains in size, and each half has half of the symbol for Doton inscribed upon it.