The first thing you're going to notice is an intense burning sensation. Your mind will go numb, memories will come unbidden to your thoughts and your joints will ache. Kiba's mother had an authoritative quality even in memory, though to Kiba's senses she may well have been standing next to him. It takes less than a minute, but what is happening is your chakra network is taking over the job of your nervous system. By removing your limits you'll be on another level for a few minutes, but don't let it last longer than that.
Daisuke spun his sword with his weak arm and charged at Kiba. The large man's speed was terrifying, the low cut not only cut a trail along the ground but it also nicked Kiba's right cheek along his fang mark. Jumping back Kiba dashed around to Daisuke's right side, hoping it to be his weaker one. A high, overhand strike and a sweeping ground slash proved that it was not.
Removing his now broken armor, Kiba fully gave himself to speed. In full sprint the world went into a blur, though the mists already gave their surroundings that appearance. His reactions were at their peak, he could still feel the speed of the run as he attacked Daisuke from behind. Claws tearing into the back of Daisuke's flak vest shredded it to the point where it fell off the larger man, revealing a horrific dragon tattoo design along his back. The scratch marks cut deep into the flesh when Kiba noticed that they were getting smaller. No blood came from the scratches, but instead the wounds were closing.
In a rage Daisuke screamed and began to swing his sword wildly. Cutting up more ground as he attacked, Kiba easily dodged the offensive. From the side Akamaru growled before barking,
"Look down, he's not just swinging wildly."
Eyes darting to the ground Kiba saw a series of runes had been carved into the stone floor. Righting himself, Daisuke slammed his sword straight into the ground and began forming hand seals.
An emotion overcame Kiba, though at this point he was unable to say what it was exactly. Your emotions will be powerful, but confusing. This is one problem with using Kaimon. That's why it's important to have a strong focus when you release your limits, otherwise all that strength will be wasted and you'll be worse off for using the technique.
The air hardened and became visible as Daisuke's technique took effect. Dozens of guillotine blades were swinging in the air, centering over the clearing. Clenching his fists and his teeth Kiba narrowed his eyes and focused his vision. The strength of the pack is the ability for many to concentrate on a single target; to master this next technique you must be one with the focus of an entire pack.
Growling Kiba rushed at Daisuke. The sword came up from the ground and as it was moved in his hands so to did the blades of air begin to fall. Dodging to the right, one missed Kiba by a good two meters. Running under another one, Kiba felt rock chips hit his legs from behind. Akamaru barked encouragement as three more missed, and with all his speed Kiba drove home a punch that he knew broke Daisuke's short ribs on his right side.
The taller man smiled as the great sword spun in his hand cutting Kiba along his chest; a rapid dodge kept the cut shallow, but it reopened the wound Kiba has sewn up. Dropping the sword Daisuke formed another seal with his hands which brought all the air blades in to surround Kiba. Turing his head, but keeping Daisuke in his sights, Kiba looked for a gap in the blades he could escape though. With labored breath Daisuke said,
"Bloody little pup."
The opening was only there for a moment, but Kiba took it. Daisuke's yell as he finished the technique brought all the blades together with such concussive force that the mist was cleared in a ring around them for two hundred meters. Daisuke saw Kiba running at him as was beginning to lift his sword again, but he was too slow.
Now you'll see others use Kaimon as the start to deeper techniques, the Lotus Blossom taijutsu school for example… but if I ever catch you using that I'll disown you. The pack focuses on attacking certain vital areas. The goal is not to kill your prey, but to weaken them, leave them unable to stand against you. Attack their loins, hamstrings, rump, throat, shoulders, and heart. The combo I'm going to teach you is named for the great Eight Dog Legend, it's called…
"Hakkenden!" Kiba yelled as he finished his attack; jumping over Daisuke's head he landed on the other side. The sound of Daisuke's knees hitting the ground and sword falling from hand confirmed what Kiba needed to know. He shuddered as his body's limiters came alive again, but the rush of it all didn't leave Kiba. Taking a deep breath Kiba lifted his head to the mountain and let out a howl louder than any he had done before.
"Release!"
The body in Akie's arms exploded sending smaller arcs of electricity flying off in a dozen directions, but most of the energy shot into Akie who fell to the ground and broke into several large chunks of rock.
"I should have known that was too easy." Akie's voice echoed from several directions at once. Karui knew she was still hiding amongst her rock clones, and feared that she would attempt another genjutsu. She had barely managed to form her lightning clone to release her from the genjutsu and take her place. Judging the delivery of the last technique, it was easy to guess that it was based around sound.
Genjutsu is wack yo, those suckers don't know how to attack yo, this is how you jack 'em up gotta give them a smack, yeh. A smile parted Karui's lips when she remembered training with her teacher Killer Bee. If it's a sound-based jutsu, here's what you gotta do. Keep your cool, focus your ears, and get that fool, yeh.
Karui swept her broken sword in a low arc and closed her eyes. Countering sound genjutsu was a matter of intense concentration. Most of the sound was a distraction, only one specific audio wave would have chakra in it. Karui heard Akie's clones rise again from the ground, taunting her with obvious scorn, as the noise grew louder it took more effort to filter out the voices that didn't matter. Charging her chakra around her ears Karui sifted through the voices, and the empty ones fell away leaving only one remaining behind her.
She turned and ran towards Akie, her sword crackled as her lightning elemental chakra surrounded the blade. Obviously surprised, Akie broke her hand seal and took a defensive stance. Though she managed to turn the Chokuto aside, she screamed and fell to the ground as the electricity popped when it hit her. Ever the spiteful taijutsu user, Akie kicked Karui's legs out from under her as she fell. Attempting another stab as she rose Karui cut up Akie's left sleeve but didn't break skin. The awkward blow allowed Akie to tear the sword from Karui's hands and she threw it up and behind her.
Karui punched Akie and tackled her, driving them both to the ground. Akie turned the momentum to her advantage and flipped Karui onto her back. Doing her best to turn the flip into a roll allowed Karui to land a good three meters away from Akie. Righting herself Karui saw Akie forming seals which indicated another earth jutsu. Karui was forming hand seals of her own as they raced to complete their techniques.
"Doton: Ganban Kyu!"
Slabs of rock began to rise all around Karui, within the next few seconds they would close in and crush her. But Akie's technique was still too slow. Looking up to the sky, Karui finished her last seal.
"Raiton: Nagareboshi!"
The entire sky light up in a flash for less than a second before the world around them exploded. Karui stood up and pushed aside the remnants of a rock pillar that had actually served as her shield. Walking over to Akie, Karui checked her vitals and saw that she was just on the edge of unconsciousness. Akie's glazed eyes looked skyward at Karui's Chokuto which hung in the air. Karui put her hands together canceling the technique and caught her sword as it fell into her hands. She placed a gentle hand on her rival's forehead and closed her eyes as she was too exhausted to do it herself.
Karui tightened her grip on her Chokuto and felt her chakra flow into the weapon. Turning her gaze back towards the summit she nodded and said,
"There's still time."
Hakkenden is the 8-Dog Legend (Story of 8 Samurai Brothers) - A Taijutsu technique that hits 8 vital spots in rapid succession, leaving the target immobilized.
Doton: Ganban Kyu - (Bedrock Coffin) Tries to crush a target from all sides with rock walls that join together.
Raiton: Nagareboshi - (Starburst) Using her sword as a lighting conductor, Karui sends a very accurate lightning bolt down on her target. In this case, her sword may have channeled some additional nature chakra from the storm itself.
