Editing User:Bill/Shinobi (section)

===Jutsu===
The source material divides the superhuman abilities of ninja into three categories; taijutsu, genjutsu, and ninjutsu. In game this will be reflected as skills and miracles.

Taijutsu is made up of the various hand to hand styles employed by the characters in the series. In game it will be generally simulated by normal brawl rolls and levels of the Attacks and Defends qualities; Go First and Penetrating extras may also be applied. Special, named, taijutsu maneuvers will be custom designed on an as needed basis. Additionally, all characters begin with the ability to bid chakra to accomplish superhuman leaps, run up vertical surfaces, walk on water, etc.

Genjutsu is the art of mind-control and is not frequently displayed by characters in the source material. While any character may have one or more miracles that would fall under the heading of genjutsu, it is recommended that only genin that specialize in genjutsu have more than one or two.

Ninjutsu is something of a catch-all term for any power that doesn't fall into the other two categories. Virtually anything may be accomplished with ninjutsu. However, while it is a broadly open-ended category, it should be noted that most characters in the series rely heavily on one or two techniques that tend to be unique to them. Please do not consider the opportunity to do anything an invitation to do everything.
====Common Jutsu====
All characters begin with five dice in each of the following ninjutsu techniques:

[[/Jutsu#Cloak of Invisibility Technique|Cloak of Invisibility Technique]]

[[/Jutsu#Clone Technique|Clone Technique]]

[[/Jutsu#Exploding Tag: Activate|Exploding Tag: Activate]]

[[/Jutsu#Rope Escape Technique|Rope Escape Technique]]

[[/Jutsu#Substitution Jutsu|Substitution Jutsu]]

[[/Jutsu#Transformation Jutsu|Transformation Jutsu]]

Additional dice may be purchased in each of these techniques if the player chooses.

====Hidden Jutsu====
Not all jutsu are freely taught, some techniques are passed down generation to generation. Players may feel free to define one or more of their themed techniques as a family secret passed down by a relative or mentor. This is a useful way to distinguish your character, very few NPCs will appear with the power, while tying them to one or more specific NPCs. Some hidden jutsu may be dependent on the character possessing an appropriate kekkei genkai.