Post by songstress on Nov 10, 2006 3:43:25 GMT -5
Ever since the first Inuzuka it has become apparent that their skills are best placed within the realm of Ninjutsu and Taijutsu. As such, their current clan taijutsu style was born, it is very basic while at the same time teaching very vital skills. The style of fighting taught involves the use of both their claws and fangs while utilizing the ability to fight in numbers with their dogs. An Inuzukas partner is just as variable as he or she can be, ranging from the various breeds of canine's found in homes or out in the wilderness although the latter tend to be harder to train. The various techniques of the Inuzuka clan are also taught with progression of ones physical body and mind.
Style Basis: Ninjutsu
Stage One
Stage Requirements: Strength 4, Speed 4
Stage Bonuses: +2 Strength
At this level the user begins to learn to utilize his entire body as a weapon, attacking with clenched fists and normal kicks are the most basic methods, but biting and using one's claws to inflict physical harm is also taught at this level of training. As a whole, the main point right now is to strike as hard as one can to inflict damage, but moving as fast as they are able too to escape a counter attack or to outmanuever their opponent. At this stage, the user first begins to adapt with their pet, they are able to communicate through a language unheard of by most humans. Basic commands are able to be given but the dog is more or less incapable of attacking on it's own at this level. The user is also able to move as swiftly on all fours like his companion as he normally could while using his feet. The Inuzuka also has a enhanced sense of smell over other shinobi.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Tsuuga (Piercing Fang)
Description: A signature attack of the Inuzuka clan. It involves either the dog or the human to spin rapidly, the resulting force looks like a mini-hurricane of sorts in which the user is spinning and using his claws and fangs to "tear" into the opponent. This technique's damage is entirely dependant on the user's Strength but will inflict various cuts and scrapes upon the point of impact as well. The user is unable to see while using this jutsu and must go by sent to redirect their attack.
Special Techniques:
Juujin Bunshin (Beast Man Clone)
Description: Once the canine partner of the user makes physical contact with him this technique can be implemented. This technique causes the canine and human to undergo a similar change, where in they look more beast like, but the kicker is that the canine takes the appearance of the Inuzuka. This jutsu lasts until the canine clone is hit with a direct attack.
Stage Two
Stage Requirements: 7 Strength, 7 Speed, 6 Power
Stage Bonuses: +2 Strength
With the new promotion to Genin level comes this new area of training. The user's movements have now become more beast like in nature as well as their ability to deal damage. Claws and fangs are more implemented now than before, the user beginning to use any part of their body to inflict pain upon the opponent, this method of fighting begins to show the true feral side of the Inuzuka clan. Fluid movements are now practiced as well as quick dashes rather then full out sprints. There is no true defense within this style other than using ones forearms and the like to deflect or soften oncoming blows. The canine companion at this level begins to improve in combat as well, keeping pace with the Inuzuka and clawing or biting the opponent. Whichever way they are able to deal out the pain.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Gatsuuga (Double Piercing Fang)
Description: A more advanced and deadly version of the Tsuuga attack. Before only one of the companions was able to attack at once, where now they are able to attack at the same time, increasing the overall damage as well as anything else that may apply. The Inuzuka and his dog are able to aim this attack after they have begun by using smell as well, increasing the chance for a double hit, the rules for Tsuuga apply to this as well.
Special Techniques:
Juujin Sougan (Beast Eyes)
Description: By forcing chakra into one's eyes, the Inuzuka is able to make them appear more beastlike, this jutsu is used to instill fear in one's opponent. The opponent must be of equal rank or lower for this to work, and it only lasts for one post regardless, the reasoning behind this jutsu is to distract the opponent while the canine counterpart attacks from behind or another vantage point.
Stage Three
Stage Requirements: 10 Strength, 10 Speed, 8 Power
Stage Bonuses: +3 Strength, +1 Speed
The user begins to understand why he has been training so hard, with this new level of power of both mind and body the Inuzuka and his partner begin to become one. Attacking together has become almost natural, their strength and speed increasing to an impressive level. The Inuzuka and his companion even begin to think alike, moving as one and coming up with strategies, communicating in a foreign language. The dog is also able to carry some basic items around, such as laying down explosive notes if they are capable, or scouting ahead. The Inuzuka's body develops more too, their entire body becoming one lethal weapon, practice makes perfect.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Tei Douteki Saiten (Air Dynamic Marking)
Description: A very comical jutsu, but effective none the less. The canine counterpart aims with it's genitals and sprays it's urine onto the opponent. The reasoning behind this makes up for the fact that it only seems like a joke. If this urine enters any open orifices (cuts, mouth, eyes) it burns much like acid, causing a fair amount of pain, the only real way to get rid of the painful and disgusting fluid is too wash it away with water.
Stage Four
Stage Requirements: 15 Strength, 15 Speed, 13 Stamina, 14 Power
Stage Bonuses: +2 Strength
With Chuunin level strength comes the new level of power and speed within the way of fighting as an Inuzuka. There bodies have become weathered and strong much like a beasts, they have become used to fighting much like a beast, so much so that they even laugh off the reaction the enemy gives. The canine and Inuzuka now seemingly act like they have one mind, not needing to speak in order to give orders anymore, the Inuzuka and companion have bonded to the point where they even begin to think alike. The canine is able to leave fairly gashes from bite and claw marks at this level as well.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Tsuuga Rendan (Piercing Fang Combo)
Description: This jutsu requires the opponents approval before it can be implemented. Utilizing the idea of Gatsuuga in a new method, the canine or Inuzuka attack the opponent with a regular Tsuuga, once they finish the other partner follows up with a Tsuuga as well. It is in this method that the combo can continue, one has the time to recover while the other strikes again, thus creating a continous whirlwind of damage.
Special Techniques:
Bakuretsu Koinu (Exploding Puppy)
Description: A very tactical and ingenius jutsu. This technique is implemented by the Inuzuka gathering various minerals from the enviroment (bark, grass, what have you) and using chakra to mold them into a walking realistic version of their canine companion. The catch is, the Inuzuka is able to place various items from their current inventory into the decoy, and when the opponent gets within close proximity of the decoy it explodes. The effects of this depend on what items are placed inside (smoke bombs can be set off, shuriken flung at the opponent, exploding tag explodes, etc). A maximum of three items may be placed in the decoy at once. It also looks, acts and even smells like the real deal.
Stage Five
Stage Requirements: 21 Strength, 21 Speed, 14 Stamina, 16 Power
Stage Bonuses: +3 Strength, +1 Speed
A new level of greater power and skill is attained at this level. This stage of training and improvement marks the progression from being a canine and his owner into one entity. The canine has reached his maximum potential for physical damage outside of using techniques at this level, while the Inuzuka still has more room to grow himself. Elbows, knee's, fangs, claws, you name it and it's used as a weapon at this level. The utmost power and rage fuel every single strike. Once again they utilize the ability to maximum their distance coverage by using quick dashes rather than full out runs.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Juujin Gufuu Buyou (Beast Human Tornado Dance)
Description: A very deadly jutsu once again playing off of Gatsuuga and increasing the damage and field radius. Circling around the opponent at first, the Inuzuka and his companion perform seperate Tsuuga's, creating a miniature whirlwind around their target. The result is a torrent of wind that pulls the opponent upwards, slowly causing gashes upon their body until the Inuzuka and his dog break away from the tornado (must exit the tornado the post after the attack is initiated), causing gravity to take effect and dropping the opponent into the ground. The result can be fairly devastating if the opponent is dropped from a high enough altitude.
Stage Six
Stage Requirements: 30 Strength, 30 Speed, 15 Stamina, 18 Power, 18 Control
Stage Bonuses: +2 Strength
The Jounin level of the Inuzuka's training brings about it an untold level of power and speed. Able to utilize quick dashes with large claw swipes or any physical strike available at the time, the Inuzuka is a walking weapon of great damage. The Inuzuka and their canine's are now able to perform nearly any manuever without even speaking a word to each other. They are that close now that they almost seem telepathic, allowing for various battle strategies and deadly manuevers. There is little room left to improve upon at this level, the final step on the great stairway to mastery, a level which few achieve.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Garouga (Double Wolf Fang)
Description: A jutsu which takes the teachings upon which Tsuuga and Gatsuuga are based upon and improves them to an insane level. This technique is only able to be performed after combining into a SouTouRou. Performing the jutsu like one would a Tsuuga, a giant vortex of pure feral rage and strength is created, this jutsu is regarded as the trump card of many Inuzuka. The giant vortex is extremely large, but at the same time it makes the SouTouRou blind, making them either strike at random or rely on their sense of smell to follow their opponent if he has been covered in the canine's urine. The radius of this jutsu alone is fifty feet, and within twenty feet outside of this radius rather small gashes can be caused due to the massive shockwaves caused, truly a deadly jutsu.
Special Techniques:
SouTouRou (Double Headed Wolf)
Description: A special combination jutsu of the Inuzuka. The Inuzuka and his canine companion combine together after making physical contact to create this rather large and deadly beast. This technique is the final stepping stone for an Inuzuka clan member, and is used as a last resort technique for the most part. After combining, the two become one in the form of a extremely large two headed wolf, the appearance factor is dependant on the canine counterparts fur color, facial features, etc. This jutsu can be maintaned for every 5 points of Reserves the user has. Once this jutsu is used, the SouTouRou gains +5 to all physical stats, but once this jutsu runs out the canine and Inuzuka will be completely exhausted and unable to continue battle. Leaving them at a huge disadvatage.
Stage Seven
Stage Requirements: 40 Strength, 40 Speed, 19 Stamina, 22 Power, 22 Control
Stage Bonuses: +3 Strength, +1 Speed
The mastery of the spiritual bond between an animal and man has been reached. There can be no further development in one's body or mind. Utilizing quick dashes and powerful strikes with any part of the body, the Inuzuka is now a walking weapon of mass destruction. The canine and Inuzuka clan member are now one, able to react to each other's movements merely on instinct alone, they have become a duo able to take down the most skilled of ninja. This level of power is usually only attainable by the clan head, and as such, it brings with it a level of fame and fear unimaginable otherwise.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
(None)
Style Basis: Ninjutsu
Stage One
Stage Requirements: Strength 4, Speed 4
Stage Bonuses: +2 Strength
At this level the user begins to learn to utilize his entire body as a weapon, attacking with clenched fists and normal kicks are the most basic methods, but biting and using one's claws to inflict physical harm is also taught at this level of training. As a whole, the main point right now is to strike as hard as one can to inflict damage, but moving as fast as they are able too to escape a counter attack or to outmanuever their opponent. At this stage, the user first begins to adapt with their pet, they are able to communicate through a language unheard of by most humans. Basic commands are able to be given but the dog is more or less incapable of attacking on it's own at this level. The user is also able to move as swiftly on all fours like his companion as he normally could while using his feet. The Inuzuka also has a enhanced sense of smell over other shinobi.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Tsuuga (Piercing Fang)
Description: A signature attack of the Inuzuka clan. It involves either the dog or the human to spin rapidly, the resulting force looks like a mini-hurricane of sorts in which the user is spinning and using his claws and fangs to "tear" into the opponent. This technique's damage is entirely dependant on the user's Strength but will inflict various cuts and scrapes upon the point of impact as well. The user is unable to see while using this jutsu and must go by sent to redirect their attack.
Special Techniques:
Juujin Bunshin (Beast Man Clone)
Description: Once the canine partner of the user makes physical contact with him this technique can be implemented. This technique causes the canine and human to undergo a similar change, where in they look more beast like, but the kicker is that the canine takes the appearance of the Inuzuka. This jutsu lasts until the canine clone is hit with a direct attack.
Stage Two
Stage Requirements: 7 Strength, 7 Speed, 6 Power
Stage Bonuses: +2 Strength
With the new promotion to Genin level comes this new area of training. The user's movements have now become more beast like in nature as well as their ability to deal damage. Claws and fangs are more implemented now than before, the user beginning to use any part of their body to inflict pain upon the opponent, this method of fighting begins to show the true feral side of the Inuzuka clan. Fluid movements are now practiced as well as quick dashes rather then full out sprints. There is no true defense within this style other than using ones forearms and the like to deflect or soften oncoming blows. The canine companion at this level begins to improve in combat as well, keeping pace with the Inuzuka and clawing or biting the opponent. Whichever way they are able to deal out the pain.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Gatsuuga (Double Piercing Fang)
Description: A more advanced and deadly version of the Tsuuga attack. Before only one of the companions was able to attack at once, where now they are able to attack at the same time, increasing the overall damage as well as anything else that may apply. The Inuzuka and his dog are able to aim this attack after they have begun by using smell as well, increasing the chance for a double hit, the rules for Tsuuga apply to this as well.
Special Techniques:
Juujin Sougan (Beast Eyes)
Description: By forcing chakra into one's eyes, the Inuzuka is able to make them appear more beastlike, this jutsu is used to instill fear in one's opponent. The opponent must be of equal rank or lower for this to work, and it only lasts for one post regardless, the reasoning behind this jutsu is to distract the opponent while the canine counterpart attacks from behind or another vantage point.
Stage Three
Stage Requirements: 10 Strength, 10 Speed, 8 Power
Stage Bonuses: +3 Strength, +1 Speed
The user begins to understand why he has been training so hard, with this new level of power of both mind and body the Inuzuka and his partner begin to become one. Attacking together has become almost natural, their strength and speed increasing to an impressive level. The Inuzuka and his companion even begin to think alike, moving as one and coming up with strategies, communicating in a foreign language. The dog is also able to carry some basic items around, such as laying down explosive notes if they are capable, or scouting ahead. The Inuzuka's body develops more too, their entire body becoming one lethal weapon, practice makes perfect.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Tei Douteki Saiten (Air Dynamic Marking)
Description: A very comical jutsu, but effective none the less. The canine counterpart aims with it's genitals and sprays it's urine onto the opponent. The reasoning behind this makes up for the fact that it only seems like a joke. If this urine enters any open orifices (cuts, mouth, eyes) it burns much like acid, causing a fair amount of pain, the only real way to get rid of the painful and disgusting fluid is too wash it away with water.
Stage Four
Stage Requirements: 15 Strength, 15 Speed, 13 Stamina, 14 Power
Stage Bonuses: +2 Strength
With Chuunin level strength comes the new level of power and speed within the way of fighting as an Inuzuka. There bodies have become weathered and strong much like a beasts, they have become used to fighting much like a beast, so much so that they even laugh off the reaction the enemy gives. The canine and Inuzuka now seemingly act like they have one mind, not needing to speak in order to give orders anymore, the Inuzuka and companion have bonded to the point where they even begin to think alike. The canine is able to leave fairly gashes from bite and claw marks at this level as well.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Tsuuga Rendan (Piercing Fang Combo)
Description: This jutsu requires the opponents approval before it can be implemented. Utilizing the idea of Gatsuuga in a new method, the canine or Inuzuka attack the opponent with a regular Tsuuga, once they finish the other partner follows up with a Tsuuga as well. It is in this method that the combo can continue, one has the time to recover while the other strikes again, thus creating a continous whirlwind of damage.
Special Techniques:
Bakuretsu Koinu (Exploding Puppy)
Description: A very tactical and ingenius jutsu. This technique is implemented by the Inuzuka gathering various minerals from the enviroment (bark, grass, what have you) and using chakra to mold them into a walking realistic version of their canine companion. The catch is, the Inuzuka is able to place various items from their current inventory into the decoy, and when the opponent gets within close proximity of the decoy it explodes. The effects of this depend on what items are placed inside (smoke bombs can be set off, shuriken flung at the opponent, exploding tag explodes, etc). A maximum of three items may be placed in the decoy at once. It also looks, acts and even smells like the real deal.
Stage Five
Stage Requirements: 21 Strength, 21 Speed, 14 Stamina, 16 Power
Stage Bonuses: +3 Strength, +1 Speed
A new level of greater power and skill is attained at this level. This stage of training and improvement marks the progression from being a canine and his owner into one entity. The canine has reached his maximum potential for physical damage outside of using techniques at this level, while the Inuzuka still has more room to grow himself. Elbows, knee's, fangs, claws, you name it and it's used as a weapon at this level. The utmost power and rage fuel every single strike. Once again they utilize the ability to maximum their distance coverage by using quick dashes rather than full out runs.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Juujin Gufuu Buyou (Beast Human Tornado Dance)
Description: A very deadly jutsu once again playing off of Gatsuuga and increasing the damage and field radius. Circling around the opponent at first, the Inuzuka and his companion perform seperate Tsuuga's, creating a miniature whirlwind around their target. The result is a torrent of wind that pulls the opponent upwards, slowly causing gashes upon their body until the Inuzuka and his dog break away from the tornado (must exit the tornado the post after the attack is initiated), causing gravity to take effect and dropping the opponent into the ground. The result can be fairly devastating if the opponent is dropped from a high enough altitude.
Stage Six
Stage Requirements: 30 Strength, 30 Speed, 15 Stamina, 18 Power, 18 Control
Stage Bonuses: +2 Strength
The Jounin level of the Inuzuka's training brings about it an untold level of power and speed. Able to utilize quick dashes with large claw swipes or any physical strike available at the time, the Inuzuka is a walking weapon of great damage. The Inuzuka and their canine's are now able to perform nearly any manuever without even speaking a word to each other. They are that close now that they almost seem telepathic, allowing for various battle strategies and deadly manuevers. There is little room left to improve upon at this level, the final step on the great stairway to mastery, a level which few achieve.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
Garouga (Double Wolf Fang)
Description: A jutsu which takes the teachings upon which Tsuuga and Gatsuuga are based upon and improves them to an insane level. This technique is only able to be performed after combining into a SouTouRou. Performing the jutsu like one would a Tsuuga, a giant vortex of pure feral rage and strength is created, this jutsu is regarded as the trump card of many Inuzuka. The giant vortex is extremely large, but at the same time it makes the SouTouRou blind, making them either strike at random or rely on their sense of smell to follow their opponent if he has been covered in the canine's urine. The radius of this jutsu alone is fifty feet, and within twenty feet outside of this radius rather small gashes can be caused due to the massive shockwaves caused, truly a deadly jutsu.
Special Techniques:
SouTouRou (Double Headed Wolf)
Description: A special combination jutsu of the Inuzuka. The Inuzuka and his canine companion combine together after making physical contact to create this rather large and deadly beast. This technique is the final stepping stone for an Inuzuka clan member, and is used as a last resort technique for the most part. After combining, the two become one in the form of a extremely large two headed wolf, the appearance factor is dependant on the canine counterparts fur color, facial features, etc. This jutsu can be maintaned for every 5 points of Reserves the user has. Once this jutsu is used, the SouTouRou gains +5 to all physical stats, but once this jutsu runs out the canine and Inuzuka will be completely exhausted and unable to continue battle. Leaving them at a huge disadvatage.
Stage Seven
Stage Requirements: 40 Strength, 40 Speed, 19 Stamina, 22 Power, 22 Control
Stage Bonuses: +3 Strength, +1 Speed
The mastery of the spiritual bond between an animal and man has been reached. There can be no further development in one's body or mind. Utilizing quick dashes and powerful strikes with any part of the body, the Inuzuka is now a walking weapon of mass destruction. The canine and Inuzuka clan member are now one, able to react to each other's movements merely on instinct alone, they have become a duo able to take down the most skilled of ninja. This level of power is usually only attainable by the clan head, and as such, it brings with it a level of fame and fear unimaginable otherwise.
Stances:
Shikyaku (Four Legs)
Stat Bonus: 4 Speed, 1 Strength
Description: A unique stance utilized by all Inuzuka. It involves the user to move around on all fours, similar to how a dog or wolf would manuever around, this stance allows the user to move fairly quickly while still retaining a very offensive edge. The arms are kept low for quick punches or claw swipes while still being able to be repositioned on the defensive if needed.
Regular Techniques:
(None)