Pluto's Techniques

[BlacKitten]

Character Name & Profile Link: Pluto
Character DF Link: Batto Batto no Mi, Model: Vampire Bat
Character Class & Exp: B (2051 exp)
Techs Requested: Form Slot Request, #10

Twitch Point: The muscles in the user's body and limbs enlarges slightly in size, appearing sleeker yet stronger. In this state, the user has converted much of his muscles into fast-twitch fibers. This type of muscles is suited for exerting bursts of power and speed, but they lack the endurance and long-term strength aspects that slow-twitch muscles possesses.

Example of its Strengths: The user is more potent at throwing powerful, swift strikes and sprints. These muscles are suited for releasing bursts of power, very useful for a martial artist. 

Example of its Weaknesses: The user becomes worse at activities that requires muscle endurance such as carrying heavy objects for a duration of time and non-stop, long-distance running. These muscles are not suited for releasing a continuous stream of force. 

Shadow Step: With the access to Twitch Point, the fast-twitch muscles may be used to grant Pluto access to a high-speed maneuver technique. By pushing off of the ground with a considerable amount of power, he can propel himself with great acceleration across a distance. To the untrained eyes, his motion would appear as a blur or that he simply vanished from his original location. 

Tech Updates Requested:
Tech Removals Requested: N/A
Tech Variations Requested: (show first version first)
Total Cost: 1000

[Vio]

Finally getting around to this; sorry for the wait! Now, I'm pretty set on this as a workable idea, but I would like some more staff feedback on this before we approve it. I'm not certain on limitations and such, though I feel the following should be noted:

• You'll have to apply for a Soru-like technique on its own, as well, not just having the Form grant access to it. Add this to your current post if you'd like and we can get the two done in one go.
• New Zoan Forms will cost 1,000 Beri, as detailed in the Tech Shop thread!

So, if I can get some extra feedback on this and whether we agree or not, that'd be grand. This one's gonna have to sit until then, I'm afraid!

[BlacKitten]

Changes have been made. I added 1000 beri to the total cost, and I created a new technique as you recommended to get two done in one go. Thanks Vio!

[Vio]

In that case, BlacKitten, I think you're good to go!

Please update your profile!

[BlacKitten]

Character Name & Profile Link: Pluto
Character DF Link: Batto Batto no Mi, Model: Vampire Bat
Character Class & Exp: A - 3016/5550
Techs Requested:

Tech Updates Requested: Many of the techniques, I would like to rename them.
Ghost Stinger (Original Name - Sting)

Maximum Range:

    Human Form – 50 meters

    Hybrid Form/Shield Point/Twitch Point -100 meters

    Razor Point - 200 meters

Maximum Power: Can pierce through steel

Description: Straightened out fingers, pressed side by side, the user thrust out the fingertips, unleashing a piercing air strike at a distance or up close.

Phantom Claw (Original Name: Claw)-

Maximum Range:

    Human Form – 50 meters

    Hybrid Form/Shield Point/Twitch Point -100 meters

    Razor Point - 200 meters

Maximum Arc Length:

    Human Form – 10 meters

    Hybrid Form/Shield Point/Twitch Point - 25 meters

    Razor Point – 50 meters

Maximum Power: Can slice through steel

Description: A swipe of the user’s claws, the user executes five thin air slashes from fingertips on each hand. Executing this technique with both hands at once is possible.

• Phantom Claw (Variation) - executed through the “thumbs” of the wings. Pluto has his wings folded up throughout the attack. Swinging his wing(s) diagonally downwards in front of him, the claw (thumb) slashes out a single air slash (two if both wings are used). 

Reaping Claw (Original Name - Swarm):
Maximum Range:

    Human Form – 25 meters

    Hybrid Form/Shield Point/Twitch Point - 50 meters

    Razor Point - 100 meters

Maximum Power: Can slice through steel

Description: air slashes are generated the same way as the Phantom Claw technique (either the hands or the claw of the wings). This variation causes the air slash to immediately break up into a swarm of tiny air slashes. The further the attack travels, the more spread out and scattered the swarm is.

Shadow Blitz (Original Name - Stalk): High-speed maneuver, using the wings as propulsion, can be used in the sky and ground level. Through the dissymmetrical positioning of the wings, the user can blitz in a curve like manner to get around something. Thus, the user is not restricted to just a linear path.

Note: This is already approved; I just wanna rename it. 

Pounce:

Maximum Range: 50 meters

Area of Attack: Area of wingspan (5.5 meters wide)

Maximum Power: Can cast craters upon steel

Description: Through the flap of the wings, the user releases a wall of compressed air for heavy blunt damage.

• Stampede (variation): anchored onto the ground, he unleashes the Pounce technique repeatedly, flapping like a hummingbird’s wings, sending a barrage of crushing waves of air to deal repeated blunt damage.

Coiling Serpent:

Maximum Funnel Width: 40-50 meters

Maximum Suction Power: Uproot common trees and roofs

Maximum Cutting Power (Razor Point): can leave severe scratches on steel.

Maximum Duration: 30 seconds

Description: The wings must be fully fanned out. Like how the blades of electric fans are slanted, the left wing is slanted downwards and right wing is slanted upwards. He swivels on one foot, turning his entire body, generating a rising whirlwind. Those who are too close are at risk of getting sucked into the vortex while being spiraled upwards. This may also be used to deviate or disperse particular attacks. If used during Pluto’s Razor Point, his razor sharp wings may cause the whirlwind to give many severe cuts for anyone or anything trapped inside.

Predator:

Maximum Range:

    Human Form – 50 meters

    Hybrid Form/Shield Point/Twitch Point -100 meters

    Razor Point - 200 meters

Maximum Arc Length:

    Human Form – 10 meters

    Hybrid Form/Shield Point/Twitch Point - 25 meters

    Razor Point – 50 meters

Maximum Power: Can slice through steel

Description: A chopping motion with the blade of the hand, unleashing a projection of a crescent arc of air that has the unique capability to curve upon flight, slicing the target from an angle such as from the left, right, top, bottom, front, or behind. The ability to predetermine the trajectory allows this technique to slip around simple obstacles.


Tech Removals Requested: N/A

Tech Variations Requested: 

Original Description of Swarm: air slashes are generated the same way as the Phantom Claw technique (either the hands or the claw of the wings). This variation causes the air slash to immediately break up into a swarm of tiny air slashes. The further the attack travels, the more spread out and scattered the swarm is.

Swarming Claw (Variation of Reaping Claw or formally called Swarm) – Each broken up air slashes becomes flapping, bat-shaped winged projectiles that maneuvers seemingly randomly towards their targets in a scattered, disorderly manner.


Total Cost: Free

[EriChar]

Yes, yesssss.... Pluto is showing us his 'true form' now!

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#approved

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[BlacKitten]

Character Name & Profile Link: Pluto
Character DF Link: Batto Batto no Mi, Model: Vampire Bat
Character Class & Exp: A - 3336/5550
Techs Requested: 

Extraordinary Fighting Style Request:

Paralyzer – This ability is based on the concept of releasing one’s bio-electricity in the color of violet. The electricity is then manipulated to stun or damage a target in conjecture with one’s martial art skills. The user’s hair would show signs of wavering movement from the influence of the static. 

Basic Level (Low C) - Each and every blow with the fingers and hands can release a short impulse to zap a target. Tolerance to electrical attacks remains higher than a regular human.

Intermediate Level (After 1000 exp) - All four limbs may be used to produce a stronger current of electricity than before. Tolerance to electricity becomes superhuman level.

Mastered Level (B rank) - He can produce a more powerful surge of electricity from his entire body with mid-range extensions. Tolerance to electricity becomes enough to endure natural phenomenon of lightning bolts. When used with the Batto Batto no Mi, the layer of dark-grey fur from the arms, legs, and torso sticks outwards in a sharp, protruding manner. This offers the user a protective layer of defense. The stiffness of the fur becomes hard as steel as its spiky surface can cause harm to those coming into contact with it.

Tech Updates Requested:
Update: Partial Transformations can be used for any physical attributes, including those from alternate forms. Partial Transformation for A-class zoan-users: allows the user to partially transform any physical attributes from his alternate forms.

Renaming:
Razor Point => Razor Form
Shield Point => Shield Form
Twitch Point => Twitch Form

Tech Removals Requested:
Tech Variations Requested:
Total Cost: Free

[Deleted]

Alright, after speaking with Vi on this, we came to the conclusion that "Static Form" has to be an Extraordinary Fighting Style. Since what you're aiming for with it isn't an inherent quality of neither Pluto's original race or a bat, to acquire such a special feature will require the use of yet another Advanced Ability, using up Plu's 4th, and final, AA slot (Devil Fruit, Monster Point, Overdrive & now XFS).

"Electric Claw" is okay to be an ability of said XFS, but as for the base ability of the skill, you're going to have to flesh it out like an XFS (with leveled progression). Since Pluto is beyond B-class, you may be able to use it at full potential as soon as you're approved, but I'll double check with Vi as you make the conversion.

Reply with any comments you have or once you're done making your revisions!

[BlacKitten]

I've made my revisions after deciding to apply for an XFS as suggested.

[Deleted]

Okay, lookin' good! So, the deal is: since Pluto already meets the EXP requirements to use it fully mastered but just learned it, you have to use it in at least one thread at level 1 before progressing to Level 2. Same goes for the progression from Level 2 to Level 3. That means, in total, you have to use it in at least 2 threads before claiming mastery over the style.

Everything else checks out, so without more ado...

Transaction Approved!

[BlacKitten]

Character Name & Profile Link: Pluto
Character DF Link: Batto Batto no Mi
Character Class & Exp: A - 3336/5550
Techs Requested:
Stunning Fist (12th Technique Slot) - From a regular fist, the curled index finger is positioned outwards. In marital arts, this is sometimes referred to as the Phoenix Eye Fist. Focusing the power at this single knuckle, the execution of this punch releases a small, swift, penetrating, dull burst of air. This technique can be combined with Pluto’s XFS, allowing his fired attack to transport his bio-electricity to the target. With his high precision and accuracy, this technique can be used to target pressure points and weak spots of the enemy from a distance to both damage and stun them. This technique is known to be small, fast, and debilitating to the target. It is as if the martial artist could snipe his opponents with his fist.

Maximum Range: 20 meters

Tech Updates Requested:
Extraordinary Fighting Style: Paralyzer – This ability is based on the concept of releasing one’s bio-electricity in the color of violet. The electricity is then manipulated to stun or damage a target in conjecture with one’s martial art skills. The user’s hair would show signs of wavering movement from the influence of the static.

Basic Level (Low C) - Each and every blow with the fingers and hands can release a short impulse to zap a target. Tolerance to electrical attacks remains higher than a regular human.

Intermediate Level (Upgrade) - All four limbs may be used to produce a stronger and more consistent current of bio-electricity than before. In his other forms, his wings are also limbs that he can channel his bio-electricity through. As an improvement from just being able to release short impulses, the discharge of his electricity can last in bursts of several seconds at a time. His tolerance to electricity has become superhuman level. His mastery is at the stage where he can conjoin some of his techniques with electricity.

Source of usage: Plot Thread

Zenkai (Overdrive): Vampire bats emit ultrasound through the nose which is structured like a megaphone to amplify sound waves. By setting it into reverse, Pluto channels ultrasound throughout his entire body. The pressure waves resonate outwards, forming a transparent, blurry, distorted coating of air over the surface of his body. The user retrains this state even when transforming into any of his various forms.

Boosts:

•Enhanced Defense – the continuous release of pressure waves from the body acts as a protective coating. Any received attacks would be cushioned and weakened prior to contacting the user’s body. Upon contact, the surrounding pressure waves can weaken/extinguish flames by messing up the air pressure and oxygen for the fire to ‘breathe’.

•Shockwave Attacks – The pressure waves can also be used offensively with its vibrations to enhance basic martial art attacks such as punches and kicks to give off a shockwave-like effect.

•Enhanced Techniques - most techniques are enhanced with the power of vibration.

Consequence of Beginner Mastery: The longer Pluto uses this gear, the more the vibrations harm the body. The aftereffect leads him to feel drained of energy and tired for an hour. Prolonged usage of the gear produces an even more dangerous level of consequences. Due to the vibrations resonating throughout his body, using this gear can cause a considerable amount of pain based on the duration the ability is used. It can even lead to internal damage if he pushed Zenkai to its limit. This typically results him being unable to continue fighting until the damage is healed.

Consequence of Intermediate Mastery (Update): With a finer control over the vibrations along with a durable body, Pluto receives a much lesser degree of continuous self-harm, allowing him to sustain the form for several minutes. Depending on the duration he uses it for; he would feel a great level of fatigue and soreness the longer he uses it, draining his stamina greatly. However, he will no longer completely incapacitated.

Source of Usage: Plot Thread

Pulse (Original) - A special palm strike technique that is designed to deal with armored opponents. Instead of attacking head on, the user transfers the accumulated, concentrated force into the target, bypassing the defense before letting the force disperse outwards to cause harm.

Blast Pulse (Upgrade) – When he uses his overdrive, he can redistribute the pressure waves within his body towards one of his hands, forming a condensed energy shaking at his palm before he strikes out to unleash a destructive shockwave upon impact.


Burst Pulse (Variation) - When he uses his overdrive, he can redistribute the pressure waves within his body towards both of his hands that are cupped together, forming a condensed energy shaking in between the space of his palms before he strikes both palms out to unleash a destructive ball of violent force to generate a shockwave upon impact. This is more powerful of Blast Pulse as it utilizes both hands instead of one.


Tech Removals Requested:

Tech Variations Requested:
Phantom Claw (Original)- A swipe of the user’s claws, the user executes five thin air slashes from fingertips on each hand. Executing this technique with both hands at once is possible.

Phantom Claw (Requested Variation): The same technique except the air slashes is colored violet as a result of Pluto’s bio-electricity being fused in it. Thus, the technique carries electric charges to both slice and electrify the target.

Reaping Claw (Original): air slashes are generated the same way as the Phantom Claw technique (either the hands or the claw of the wings). However, the air slashes in this technique immediately break up into a swarm of tiny air slashes. The further the attack travels, the more spread out and scattered the swarm is.

Reaping Claw (Requested Variation): The same technique except the air slashes is colored violet as a result of Pluto’s bio-electricity being fused in it. Thus, air slashes carries electric charges to both slice and electrify the target.

Chaos Claw (Requested Variation): Each broken up air slashes becomes winged projectiles that maneuvers towards their targets. This variation causes each little air slash in the swarm to explode upon impact instead of cutting. Thus, each projectile does not have a sharp edge and is rounder in its shape. Each individual explosion may range between 4-5 meters in diameter.

Total Cost: 100 beri for tech upgrade

[Deleted]

Everything looks fine except for Chaos Claw. It's okay for you to have the flying slashes of that technique move toward their target in an unorthodox flight pattern after splitting up, but flapping and moving like winged projectiles is a bit out of the realm of what we know they're capable of. The most you can have them do - as far as maneuverability goes - is have them curve and slightly change trajectory as they fly.

Revise that technique, reply below and I'll be back!

[BlacKitten]

I made the edits, removing the flapping aspect.

[Deleted]

Alrighty! 100 beri has been deducted from your account!
Feel free to update Pluto's profile!

Transaction Approved!

[BlacKitten]

Character Name & Profile Link: Pluto

Character DF Link: Batto Batto no Mi, Model: Vampire Bat

Character Class & Exp: A - 4182/5550

Techs Requested: N/A

Tech Updates Requested:
Renaming Pounce to Aerial Crash

Renaming Stunning Fist to Sniping Fist

Sniping Fist: From a regular fist, the curled index finger is positioned outwards. In marital arts, this is known as the Phoenix Eye Fist. Focusing the power at this single knuckle, the execution of this punch releases a small, penetrating, dull burst of air. This technique can be combined with Pluto’s XFS, allowing him to fire electric versions of the attack. With high enough precision, this technique can target pressure points and weak spots of the enemy at a distance to both damage and stun them. Maximum Range: 20 meters

• Update: Maximum Range increases to 50 meters to match the range of his own hand techniques. 
• Maximum Power: Dent Steel

Shadow Step (Upgrade) - Pluto can utilize this technique without the aid of Twitch Form. This means that the speed and acceleration of this technique can be further augmented in his Twitch Form which relies on converting some muscles into fast-twitch muscle fibers.

• Special Effect: This special high-speed maneuvering technique erases the sound of the user's footsteps and whooshing sounds, making it a useful stealth technique.

Tech Removals Requested:
Batto Slam - While utilizing Shield Point, the user slams his dense wing at the target for one heck of a powerful slap. 

• Reason for removal: I do not think this technique is special enough to take up a technique slot. This can be achieved normally. 

Tech Variations Requested:
Blast Pulse – When he uses his overdrive, he can redistribute the pressure waves within his body towards one of his hands, forming a condensed energy shaking at his palm before he strikes out to unleash a destructive shockwave upon impact.

• Variation– the user concentrates his vibrational energy into his leg to unleash an explosive attack in the form of either a kick or a stomp. 

Total Cost: 1000 beri (Cost of 1 Tech Deletion)