Wood Release: Vine Capture
Ninjutsu (Mokuton) [Kusagakure Hijutsu, Wood]
Rank: 6 (B-Class);
Learn DC: 20, 4 success;
Perform requirements: 8 ranks (DC 21);
Time: 1 full-round action;
Components: H, F, Mas;
Range: Medium (20 ft. + 10 ft./2 levels);
Target: One creature;
Duration: 1 round/level (D);
Saving Throws: None;
Chakra Resistance: Yes;
Chakra Cost: 8.
To properly use this technique, the Small or larger target must be within 10 feet of a tree at least one size category larger than it is. From the ground will shoot 1 vine per two level of the user that will make one melee touch attack at a +7 bonus. If more than two per size category above Tiny hit, the subject is held immobile until the technique either ends or it is freed by having all the vines that hit destroyed. Each vine has no hardness and 4 hit points.
The subject, while immobilized, will not be able to use any technique that require mobility or hand seals, and loses its dexterity bonus to defense. If the subject attempts to use any sort of technique, he must succeed a Concentration check as though he was entangled. The subject also cannot be more than 5 feet from the ground when attempting to use this technique against him.
If the user so wish, he can command the vines to constrict the target as a move-equivalent action once per round, as long as he is within range. Depending on how many vines hit, the damage is adjusted accordingly.
Number of Vines Damage Dealt
3 or less -- 1d4
4-6 -- 1d6
7-9 -- 2d6
10 or more -- 2d8
Mastery
In addition, the second, fourth and fifth step of Mastery grant the user a +1 bonus to hit with the vines each.
Material Focus: A tree one or more size category larger than the target.