Move Approval V

[Dane Regan]

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In - In (隱, Conceal) - is an advanced form of Zetsu used to render one's aura imperceptible, effectively concealing it. Unlike Zetsu, however, In does not stop the user's aura flow; instead, it hides it, making it difficult to perceive Nen abilities with any of the five senses. This is even true for those possessing Enhanced Senses - although in this case the effectiveness of In diminishes the closer an observer is to Hisoka's Technique stat. When an Enhanced Senses user matches or exceeds Hisoka's Technique, a nen object concealed by In becomes visible.

Because of its abilities, this technique is used for launching sneak attacks or laying traps, as it can conceal Nen constructs generated with Emission, Transmutation, or Conjuration abilities. In Hisoka's case, he uses In to conceal his Bungee Gum, attaching it to an unaware opponent. Despite its usefulness, however, In is not without cost: the focus required to both cloak and use a Nen ability at the same time is more physically and mentally draining than it would be to simply use the ability on its own.

List of Hisoka's abilities that can be masked by In:
- Bungee Gum

Special: In can be countered completely by Gyo, or any similar move that boosts the effect of Enhanced Senses, regardless of Tech disparity. (Requires: Stealth, Suppression) (Cost: 300 OM)

Shu - Shu (周, Enfold) is an advanced application of Ten. Shu allows a user of Nen to enshroud an object with their aura, allowing them to use that object as an extension of their own body. For example, one could use Shu to extend their Ten around a weapon, which would strengthen and protect it. Hisoka uses this technique primarily to sheathe his playing cards in his Nen, turning them into deadly weapons (see Weapon: Playing Cards for Hisoka's application of this technique in that case), but it can also be used to create improvised weapons from the environment if the need arises, without having to worry about their inherent durability. This technique allows one to, for example, block a standard sword attack with a plastic spoon, or send weaker fighters flying with a strike from a stick.

The size of items that can be enhanced is, as a rule, limited by the Nen user's proficiency, with Hisoka's ability beginning at the low end of the scale - everyday objects like coins and utensils - and reaching all the way up to two-handed weapons like polearms. The time it takes to coat an object is dependent on its size, as well, with a mere instant required for small objects, and several seconds for large, heavy blades. While larger objects than that are theoretically possible, without being a specialized Nen-type (such as an Emitter) and having training, it is regarded by Hisoka as a waste of time. Even if you could mold your aura around such large objects - like an entire table, for example - it would be extremely awkward to wield as a weapon. And if your intent was to use such an object as a shield, the Nen and time expended could have been easily used to remove yourself from the threat in the first place.

Weapons improvised in this way, while usually stronger than the common weapons and tools employed across the world, are also usually weaker than those that have been specially reinforced or trained with. For example, he could use a Shu-reinforced item to block a random Stormtrooper's stun baton, but would be at an inherent disadvantage against a Prime or Secondary that had bought Stun Baton as a move. These objects can also be thrown, and retain their coating for several seconds after being removed from contact with Hisoka's aura. (Cost: 1800 (Small/Medium/Large objects(900), Flex Shields (600) + thrown (300))

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Oh, and some clarification (which I've attempted to include in the description): Shu cannot be stacked on top of Hisoka's playing cards. Shu is what Hisoka is using to make those playing cards deadly in the first place. The reason why they have their own separate move is to reflect how deadly and practiced Hisoka is with them.

In: Approved.

Shu: If you got this move, you'd be able to use these objects like actual weapons. You can roleplay yourself as not being proficient, but it's totally fine for your 'Nen' to allow you to hit someone with a stick the same as you would a club that you got a move for. Other than that, this is a solid move. It's "Approved" (with Ranged, Physical, and Area Defense), but it's weaker than it needs to be - this move is mechanically identical to you summoning objects to use as weapons on the fly.