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Toad Sage mode:
Backround:
Senjutsu refers to the user's chakra created from spiritual and physical energy within the shinobi as well as energy from nature. This drastically increases the strength of all ninjutsu, genjustu, and taijutsu and enables the user to enter a powered state called Hermit Mode.
To learn the senjutsu, one must first learn to draw in the natural energy around them by remaining perfectly still. By stopping their own flow as a creature, they will begin to harmonize with the flow of nature. After feeling the flow, one must then learn to balance the external natural energy with their own chakra. Once this balance is achieved, they will enter a state called Hermit Mode, allowing them to use senjutsu.
The fastest method of learning to balance the three energies is applying the Secret Toad's Oil from the Myobokuzan Mountain onto one's skin. It can help the user feel the natural energy around them before they learn to remain perfectly still. However, there is a great risk in implementing the oil and drawing in natural energy. If one draws in too little, Hermit Mode cannot be achieved. If one draws in too much, they will turn into a toad. If one attempts to continue the senjutsu training and fails, they will turn into solid stone. They essentially become a part of nature. Furthermore, moving while drawing in natural energy causes an uncontrollable inflow of natural energy, thus initiating the Toad Transformation as well.
Forms:
Imperfect Hermit Mode:
When Natural Energy is not properly balanced with the chakra of the gatherer and yet it is not enough to trigger Toad Petrification, the result is known as Imperfect Hermit Mode.
Example:
Jiraiya used this transformation during his fight with Pain.
Though he was capable of fully utilizing the abilities of senjutsu, Jiraiya never fully mastered the art of balancing his own internal chakra with that of the external natural energy he took in. So, whenever Jiraiya was using Hermit Mode, he drew additional lines on his cheeks. Jiraiya would summon the two Toad Elders, Shima and Fukasaku to assist him in using Hermit Mode. The Toad Elders fused to Jiraiya's shoulders with Hermit's Art: Amphibian Technique, gathering natural energy from their stationary positions for Jiraiya's use.
As a result of the toad-fusion (and the imperfect nature of his transformation), Jiraiya took a number of toad-like traits when using Hermit Mode. His appearance was altered (he has a bigger nose, a goatee, and toad-like eyes). Further transformational attributes includes him taking on a toad-like stature, his hands and feet also became that of a toad and the lines on his face become much thicker, taking over each side of his face.
True Hermit Mode
When a user is able to perfectly balance the natural energy gathered with his/her own chakra, it results in the transformation to True Hermit Mode. In this form, the user maintains all of his physical traits except their eyes, which morph to a toad's eyes. This physical feature is the sign of a True Hermit and are always present in Hermit Mode.
Example:
After Jiraiya's Death, Naruto manages to learn how to enter Hermit Mode. He seemed to be more skilled when training, being said to be learning faster than Jiraiya did (this could be attributed to his use of shadow clones). Because he cannot gather natural energy while fighting, Naruto tried to use Hermit's Art: Amphibian Technique to fuse with Fukasaku as Jiraiya had done. The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox sealed within him made this impossible, so he had to resort to having shadow clones gather natural energy and then disperse when he needs to use senjutsu.
Note: the origional summoner is able to perform perfect sage mode, while the other user is only able to use impartial.
Techniques:
Demonic Illusion: Toad Confrontation Singing
This sound-based Genjutsu is used by Shima and Fukasaku. It is extremely powerful, and is said to be the most powerful Genjutsu in Shima and Fukasaku's arsenal. Since it is Sound-Based, it can capture multiple opponents at the same time. After Shima and Fukasaku synchronize melodies, those opponents that hear it are left completely paralyzed. Once trapped, the opponents are trapped in an illusionary cube of water that is guarded by four toad samurai. The opponents' bodies are left unable to move and can freely be attacked by the users or their allies. Despite its great power, it takes some time for Shima and Fukasaku to synchronize melodies, and since it uses sound, it gives away their location, allowing opponents to attack them while it is prepared. It also appears to use a large amount of chakra, and it makes Shima and Fukasaku's throats dry. Lasts three posts, until the users chakra is gone, or until the target is dead. Can only be used every three sage modes.
Senjutsu: see backround
Sage Art: Amphibian Technique
This technique is used by Shima and Fukasaku to fuse with Jiraiya. It maximizes the sage chakra for the person they are fused to and allows them to access Sage Mode. Fukasaku was not able to fuse with Naruto Uzumaki because the Nine Tailed Demon Fox rejected him.
Sage Art: Frog Call
Both Shima and Fukasaku sing, releasing large, loud, and powerful sound waves that effectively annoy, distract, and temporarily paralyze the target.
Sage Art: Goemon
A Sage Mode combination attack, used on Shima's signal once the opponent has been driven into a corner. Jiraiya creates a large volume of oil, Fukasaku performs a Wind Release technique, and Shima performs a large Fire Release technique. Within an instant, the space the enemy is in will be filled with burning oil.
Sage Art: Wind Release Dust Cloud
Shima spits out a massive cloud of dust from her mouth, blocking the target's vision. The dust cloud is large enough to hide a summon as large as Gamabunta.
Frog Kata
The Frog Kata is a fighting style used exclusively by those who have mastered Sage Mode. The Senjutsu chakra used during Sage Mode activates the body in various ways, enhancing the user's speed, strength and durability. The natural energy used to create Senjutsu chakra also creates an aura around the user, giving their attacks more range. The Frog Kata allow these enhancements to be put to practical use.
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