Ninjutsu (Doton/Raiton); requires Chakra Control 12 ranks) [Explosion, Lost Hijutsu]
Rank: 12 (S-Class);
Learn DC: 28, 6 success;
Perform requirements: 16 ranks (DC 32);
Time: 1 full-round action;
Components: C, M, Mas;
Range: Long (30 ft. + 15 ft./2 levels);
Area: 30-ft. radius burst centered on one creature or object (see text);
Duration: Instantaneous (see text);
Saving Throws: Reflex half;
Chakra Resistance: Yes;
Chakra Cost: 20.
This technique is an ancient form of Ninjutsu created by the first generation of shinobi. It
uses a long-lost chakra-weaving method called kuji-kiri that puts a sort of lock on the
chakra used. The user weaves nine intricate symbols in the air with the index and middle
finger of one hand, which must first be imbued with chakra. When the pattern is
completed, the user gently focuses chakra through the "seal" and attaches it to a target.
The subject is infused with a bomb that will detonate in 6 rounds. When the explosion
goes off, the blast deals 10d8 points of Explosive damage to all creatures in range, which can be
halved with a successful Reflex save. The damage also sets fire to combustibles and
affects unattended objects. The target may also make a Reflex save to avoid sufferring
full damage, at a -4 penalty, but may not take no damage on a successful save with
abilities such as Evasion or Improved Evasion.
The bomb may be defused through the obscure method of channeling chakra into the
subject by simply touching it and making a Chakra Control check (DC 30), and spending
20 points of chakra; the subject may also perform this feat itself without requiring to
touch itself. If the target was an object, it does not receive a save. The user can only target
unattended objects. The user may also choose to defuse his bomb at any time, by
spending a move-equivalent action concentrating and no chakra.
The user suffers a 20% chance of failure when trying to perform this technique blinded.
Likewise, using the user's off-hand to perform the technique implies a -4 penalty.
Mastery
Every step of mastery in this technique reduces the time it takes for the bomb to detonate
by 1 round. The user can choose to not use his full level of mastery and is not forced to
reduce the detonation time by any amount.