Hoshigaki- Shark Men

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Members of the Hoshigaki Clan are perhaps most known for their shark-like appearance. The body completely changes to accommodate the differences in the body. The first and most noticeable thing about the transition is the color of the skin. Members of the Hoshigaki Clan have skin that ranges from soft blue in color to a dark gray, dependent upon the type of shark that they are related to. Beyond that, the body also changes to take on a slimmer shape. A large amount of skin and muscle tissue becomes replaced with cartilage, making them odd to the touch.

Any distinct physical markers of the shark remain. At the neck, two lines of gills can be seen at the front, giving them the ability to breath underwater. The Hoshigaki's body is usually more bulky than the average, but from the appearance of tough muscle. Also very noticeable quite quickly is the increased rows of very sharp, fine teeth. The eyes are also a little more circular than the average person's, and they have a more defined nose.

Nowadays, it is not uncommon to see a plethora of those of the Shark Clan, the Hoshigaki, all the way around Mizu no Kuni. Their strength and battle ability are well renowned, and many fear them just as many respect them. Their brash and powerful natures often make others wary of them, but they view this as a good thing and now instead focus on simply making the best out of all their lives.

Restrictions

[/b][/font] Members of this clan must be Taijutsu Class or JOAT.

2. Hoshigaki's first release must be Suiton (Water).

3. Hoshigaki are incapable of learning Katon (Fire) and Raiton (Lightning).
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MASTERY

[/b][/u]: The ocean, itself, is just as much a part of the Hoshigaki as their shark ancestors which bestowed upon them such fearsome, unprecedented power. This has led to many of the Hoshigaki becoming masters of the suiton element. Due to this symbiotic relationship between the two, Hoshigaki of this level can reduce the cost of all suiton based jutsu by one tier.


-Tier Two - Blues of the Seven Seas: It is said that, though a land-walker, the Hoshigaki’s true home is the ocean itself. Again, they possess an incredibly unique bond with the element, which typically grants them astounding feats in respective areas. When surrounded by large bodies of natural water (non-jutsu created), Hoshigaki of this level are capable of healing all injuries twice per thread.

This does not work on absolute fatal blows (i.e if your head gets cut off and you fall into water, you won’t be healed; the same goes for if you’re cut in half). However, should the user be beaten to within an inch of their life and manage to climb into a small lake or so, they will be able to completely remove all bruises, cuts, and internal injuries through dramatically accelerated healing. This ability does not replenish their chakra.


-Tier Three - Bloodthirst: One of the Hoshigaki’s greatest asset is their raw, unadulterated strength. Most notable through their Shark Frenzy technique, there are those who possess such a ferocious thirst for blood that they have managed to push the limits of this innate craze even further. This level of savagery is reserved solely for the purist, war-hungry Hoshigaki the clan has to offer. Those who ascend to this level are capable of increasing the strength benefits of Shark Frenzy to a maximum of 600%, as well as reducing the low chakra increment needed to sustain the technique.
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Suichuu Binkatsu (Underwater Alacrity)
Rank: D
Range: -
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 2
Chakra Consumption: Low

[/b] This allows the user to move at x2 the speed of your average shinobi (as if they were on ground), greatly increasing their mobility while underwater.
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Denshi Juyou (Electroreceptor)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Low, Low to sustain

[/b] Can only be used in a body of water, and can only sense the electrical fields of animals in that water up to a distance of 25 meters. Larger animals will have larger bioelectric fields, but otherwise there is no way to tell what is causing the field without seeing it. When used for directional purposes, the Hoshigaki is able to discern what direction is north and plan accordingly.
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Chi Kaori (Blood Scent)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 3
Chakra Consumption: Mid, Low to sustain

[/b] Though this technique is based in water, it can be used without it present. The maximum range for a target in water is one mile, while the maximum range for targets out of water is fifty meters.
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Nankotsu-sei No (Cartilaginous)
Rank: B
Range: -
Type: Defensive
Handseals: 2
Chakra Consumption: Mid x2, Low to sustain

[/b] While active, Nankotsu-sei No reduces the damage from physical attacks by half. This does not include any slash or pierce attacks, like with a sword or spear, only punches, kicks, etc. Direct flesh-to-flesh contact with the Hoshigaki's skin will also cause minor cuts at this time.
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Same Kyouran (Shark Frenzy)
Rank: S
Range: -
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 6
Chakra Consumption: 2x High to cast, Low to sustain (after first stage of frenzy is achieved)

[/b] Initiating this technique allows the user to enter a sort of 'berserk' status each time they land a strike (drawing blood) on their victim(s). These self-induced frenzy dramatically increases their strength, speed, agility, and endurance by 100% each strike for a maximum of 400%. Each increase slowly begins to deteriorate the user’s cognitive process, so that on the final strike (the one giving 400%) the user can no longer distinguish friend from foe. This technique cannot be deactivated once cast. While in the completed frenzy state, the use of any form of ninjutsu, genjutsu, and fuuinjutsu are prohibited. Furthermore, while in this frenzied state, the user’s pain receptors have been augmented to a profound degree; the user will feel no pain, no matter the severity (torn off limb; eviscerated, etc).

This strength buff can only be stacked with Same no Rykoku.
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Same no Ryoku (Strength of the Shark)
Rank: S
Range: -
Type: Passive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: -

[/b] This technique does not stack with other strength increases, such as the Eight Celestial Gates.
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