The Hyuuga Clan

Just as noble, if not more, than the Uchiha come the Hyuuga Clan, one of the founding noble families of Konohagakure. Each clan member possess the "Byakugan" or "White Eye." When the "Byakugan" is activated, the clan member gains an extra-sensory perception, which gives them penetrating sight and telescopic vision. This allows them to see the internal chakra circulation system in other beings, and grants the member a near 360° view of their surroundings. The higher the skill of the clan member, the further the distance from which they can sense incoming attacks. Unfortunately the vision does have a weakness, a small blindspot that extends outwards from their upper back.

The clan uses this ability in conjunction with their own chakra creating the Jyuuken fighting style, also known as "Gentle Fist". By focusing the chakra to their finger tips, they can press the tenketsu or chakra pressure points of their opponents body. When the finger nears the tenketsu the chakra is forced out, collasping the targetted tenketsu for a period of time. Since the tenketsu serve as the connectors and exit points for the chakra pathways, when they are stopped by the Hyuuga the victim greatly loses his or her ability to utilize their chakra for jutsu.

These great powers lead to internal strife within the family. Because the eye grants such a unique and powerful ability, the clan became possessive and over-protective of it. Seeing only the main family as worthy users and inheritors of the eye, the heads of the clan began to place restrictions on those branch family members not in power. What resulted were two Hyuuga lines, the powerful main family who would represent the line, and the branch family who were directed to protect the main family and bear the cursed seal.

The cursed seal is placed on the foreheads of branch family members. It serves as a means to protect the secrets of the Hyuuga Byakugan eye. If the branch family member was to ever betray the main family or be killed in battle, the seal would be activated to destroy the body's secrets, thus forcing the branch family to further bow to the will of the main family.

Restrictions

1. The Hyuuga are a Taijutsu Primary or Jack of All Trades clan.2. Hyuuga require Administrative permission.

Clan Jutsu:

Byakugan (All Seeing White Eye)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: Low per turn active

As its name implies, the Byakugan is just that, a featureless white eye that can occasionally possess hints of blue-gray and lavender, respectively. When the Byakugan is activated, the user's pupils become more distinct, and the veins near their temples bulge, representing the sudden chakra activation that makes the doujutsu possible. All members of the clan possess and can use the kekkei genkai from birth, as opposed to needing to awaken it. Byakugan gives the user a near 360 degree field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the third thoracic vertebra. With this vision, the Hyuuga can see through solid objects, and can use a degree of telescopic sight up to a maximum standard distance of fifty meters. However, by holding a single seal (tiger), the user may enter a "focused" state and increase their range up to a maximum of five kilometers; they must remain still during this enhanced sight, and due to their attention (and sight) being well beyond their immediate surroundings, are quite vulnerable to assaults. Finally, one of the greatest uses of the Byakugan is the ability to see chakra, chakra flow as well as the chakra circulation system inside the body with great detail. It is from this particular ability that they are able to employ their ultimate attack style - the Gentle Fist.

Note: Because of the eyes ability to see all things chakra related, the user can detect chakra sealed barriers as well as determine when genjutsu is being used; this means hyuuga are unaffected by genjutsu cast upon them. It can also discern a transformation as well all types of clones (spare for Shadow Clones, as the chakra is evenly distributed).

Jyuuken (Gentle Fist)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: -

The clan member can use their fingers or palms to emit chakra to flow into their opponents body's at these precise points. When the hand draws close enough to strike, the clan member can stop or increase their opponents chakra flow. The internal chakra coils which spread throughout the body also wrap around the internal chakra producing organs. So if the internal coils are attacked, it also damages these internal organs. Because a ninja cannot train their internal body, such damage can be a critical hit for even a highly skilled ninja.

Note: This is the base technique for all subsequent Hyuuga techniques.

Hakke Sanjuunishou (Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: x2 Mid

Once the Hyuuga is comfortable envisioning their Hakke domain and establishing it as their own personal striking grounds, they are taught the art of striking and sealing tenketsu. Moving their hands and arms and bullet like speeds, the Hyuuga extends their palm towards their enemy, and leads with both hands outstretched, so that their fingers land first - 2 strikes, then 4, 8, 16, and finally, 32 tenketsu. As the victim is caught in attack, they are temporarily paralyzed if they are touched even once. Although the result isn't as drastic as 64 or 128 strikes, it can nonetheless close off a specific type of chakra flow within the victim of the Hyuuga's choosing.

Note: This technique effectively shuts out one of the user’s elemental affinities. It should be noted that these strikes are carried out incredibly fast. Chances are, if you’re hit by the first two, the subsequent thirty will also land. In most cases, this will be considered to be automatically true. However, we are aware that there are some situations where this simply may not be possible (the chances of it happening is very rare).

In that situation, a moderator will come in to judge the situation accordingly. Presuming the technique does not finish, but the target was hit enough times for the damage to be substantial, they victim will be limited to c-rank jutsu and below for the remaining duration of the thread.

Hakke Kuushou (Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m, Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: 2x Mid

Once the Hyuuga understands the art of summoning energy all at once into a single, fine strike, they are able to execute with the same precision, but from a distance. Extending chakra from their body, the Hyuuga will thrust their palm at the target, sending out a vicious wave of wind that can knock the opponent back a great distance (up to three meters). The sphere of wind is roughly the size of a bowling ball, yet carriers a tremendous amount of force.

Juuho Soushiken (Gentle Step Twin Lion Fist)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: Mid

Of the few non-main Gentle Fist techniques, Juuho Soushiken is nonetheless an attack to be feared. After gathering chakra into their fists, the Hyuuga will skillfully spin and rush towards their target in order strike them. Spectral heads of pure, Hyuuga chakra will then form around their fists, forming two large lion-shaped shrouds that can be used to attacks the opponent. Because of their nature, they can move past solid defenses and attack the opponent internally. Best of all, because of the chakra's nature, any contact the claws have with the victim's chakra network results in the target being paralyzed (for one post).

Hakke Hasangeki (Eight Trigrams Mountain Crusher)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: 2x High

This wave of chakra released from the point of contact is highly destructive, and collapses all of the user's tenketsu point in the torso region simultaneously. The sudden pain and shock are easily capable of rendering the target unconscious, and in most cases, can kill a person with a single hit (only if the strike lands on the heart prior to release). Yet another variation to the Palm thrust, this is the grandest creation of all. This technique can easily lift a grown man from their feet, throwing them back several meters (usually into an object), which only increases the damage they'll take.

Note: It should be noted that the user must still touch the victim with the hand used to unleash this technique prior to letting the blast loose to achieve the full effect. Otherwise, this will simply function as a slightly stronger Vacuum Palm.

Hakke Kuuhekishou (Eight Trigrams Vacuum Wall Palm)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: High

A tandem jutsu, Hakke Kuuhekishou involves two Hyuuga using Hakke Kuushou simultaneously, back to back, to dramatically increase its power. Not only does the technique's range increase, but its overall size (this technique is capable of affecting up to five targets that are within three feet of each other). This technique can be performed solo, however, without sharing the cost with a companion. This, however, requires that the user execute the technique with both hands and fully supplement the chakra themselves.

Note: If used by two Hyuuga, this technique only costs 2x Mid from both. Users must known Hakke Kuushou before learning this technique.

Hakke Rokujuuyonshou (Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: 2x Mid

The second level of Hakke strikes involves doubling the previous 32, although with a few notable differences - Hakke Rokujuuyonshou is a special technique passed down through the main family line only. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. Like with the previous 32, they can force their chakra through their hands into the tenketsu of the opponent's body. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32 and finally 64. This damage forcibly closes 64 tenketsu, stopping the chakra flow of the opponent, thus limiting their opponent's ability to use jutsu much greater than ever.

Note: This technique effectively seals away two of the victim’s elements (they can decide which). It should be noted that these strikes are carried out incredibly fast. Chances are, if you’re hit by the first two, the subsequent sixty-two will also land. In most cases, this will be considered to be automatically true. However, we are aware that there are some situations where this simply may not be possible (the chances of it happening is very rare).

In that situation, a moderator will come in to judge the situation accordingly. Presuming the technique does not finish, but the target was hit enough times for the damage to be substantial, they victim will be limited to c-rank jutsu and below for the remaining duration of the thread.

Hakkeshou Kaiten (Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: Mid to cast and sustain

Like many of the Jyuuken techniques, Kaiten is a special technique passed down through the main family line. Kaiten takes advantage of several of the unique abilities of the Byakugan eye, including an almost complete 360 degree view of their surroundings, so that the member to see all angles around them. As such, if an attack is near, the clan member will release a large of amount of chakra from their tenketsu and, simultaneous to the release, begins to spin like a top, creating a whirling vortex that can nullify almost any attack.

Note: This technique possesses a large amount of gale force (as demonstrated when used to deflect a numerous amount of shadow clones). However, a substantial enough of explosion will break through and set the Hyuuga off balance, thusly ending the technique.

While spinning, the Hyuuga’s vision is severely hampered and blurred (much like a normal person’s), limiting their awareness of what is transpiring outside of the sphere.

Hakke Hyakunijuuhachishou (Eight Trigrams One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: High

The final level of Hakke strikes involves doubling the previous 64, and like its younger brother, remains passed down only through the main family line. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. As the amount of strikes is double from before once more, the Hyuuga ends up striking 254 accumulated times against their individual foe or opponents. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and finally 128 times, leaving their victim paralyzed and without chakra.

Note: This technique effectively seals all of the user’s chakra natures, including the raw chakra necessary to utilize kekkei genkai. It should be noted that these strikes are carried out incredibly fast. Chances are, if you’re hit by the first two, the subsequent one hundred, twenty-six will also land. In most cases, this will be considered to be automatically true. However, we are aware that there are some situations where this simply may not be possible (the chances of it happening is very rare).

In that situation, a moderator will come in to judge the situation accordingly. Presuming the technique does not finish, but the target was hit enough times for the damage to be substantial, they victim will be limited to c-rank jutsu and below for the remaining duration of the thread.

Juukenpou Ichigekishin (Gentle Fist Art Ultimate Body Blow)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: High

Using their ability to expel chakra from every chakra point on their body, a member of the Hyuuga clan can hit their opponent with a blast of chakra that will send them flying away from the user in the form of a single hand tap, or even when the enemy attempts to touch the Hyuuga or trap them. It is also useful when the Hyuuga has been bound by an enemy; targeting weak points in the prison that they see with their Byakugan with their sudden chakra rush in order to dispel it. This technique was made legendary when its creator employed it to save themselves from sudden crystallization at the hands of a Shoton master.

Shugo Hakke Rokujuuyonshou (Protection of the Eight Trigrams 64 Palms)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: 2x High to cast, High to sustain

One of the stronger Branch Jyuuken jutsu, this technique allows the clan member to emit a constant stream of chakra from their palms, creating extremely thin, sharp, arc-shaped chakra beams with which to defend oneself. With their natural flexibility and trained close-combat tact, the Hyuuga can reach any point around them, allowing them form a ten meter dome which can hit any target that dares come within their range. While using this technique, the clan member's arms move with such speed that their movements become a blur, allowing them to strike a crowd of targets with extreme precision, much like the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms. It is so precise that it can cut smaller targets, like bees, in half. Additionally, the clan member can control the size of the chakra beams in their palms, allowing them to create larger, arc-shaped chakra beams that spread out across their entire attack range.