Chapter 28 - Ninja Arts

Lilith Multiverse

Taimanin World

Japan, Gosha Village, virgin forest

Day 3.

8:20 Am, August 13, 2078, Saturday.

The two discuss the process in which Testament becomes a Taimanin. The term, can refer to individuals that are somewhat trained as ninja and are able to use Taima Particles and supernatural Ninja Arts, which counter the cells and magic of demons.

The use of those particles can awaken, when Human and Demon blood have mixed, even if it happened many generations ago. A person that is naturally unable to use Taima Particles, is not considered a Taimanin. Taimanin that are unable to awaken to a Ninja Art, going through Gosha Academy, can not become official members afterward.

"Taimanin" does not exclusively mean somebody works as a "Gosha Taimanin", for the Government of Japan, as Taimanin existed before modern or future Japan. Rogue Taimanins are Taimanin, that work for other countries, groups or alone, they are usually distrusted and actively hunted when criminal.

The "Ground Self-Defense Force" also uses Taimanin in the form of the Taima Corps, but these tend to be awoken ex-members with only slight access to Taimanin skills and prefer regular weapons.

Testament was Demon and not a hybrid but it doesn't stop him from learning and manipulating Taima particles.

"He may not become an official Taimanin if given he is unable to awaken a Ninja arts but I'll make an exception considering his power."

Asagi was considering Shiranui's offer because Testament was better off as an ally and using him to their advantage would result in positive change. She is still worried about Testament mind controlling them but this is beyond her abilities and only hope that things are what Shiranui assured her.

"Fufufu~ trust me that he will easily unlock Ninja Arts." Shiranui believed that he's potential has no limit and can easily learn Ninja arts.

"If you say so. However, he will be under surveillance in case he's going to act suspiciously." Asagi still worried for the well being of everyone and Shiranui's lips curled up hearing this.

"I think it would be quite the show." The thought of women throwing themselves to Testament while he tries his best to refuse them would be entertaining.

"....he really made a huge impact on you and yet you speak as if he didn't brainwash you." Asagi wanted to wake up her friend from this but Shiranui shook her head.

"Even if that is the case, I can see myself happy being with him. Trust me it won't take that long for you to bed him." Shiranui repeated it and Asagi still refused to believe that was the case.

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Lilith Multiverse

Taimanin World

Japan, Gosha Village, virgin forest

Day 3.

8:35 Am, August 13, 2078, Saturday.

Testament follows the Yukikaze and Akiyama siblings where the two finally noticed Ship considering the incubus god presence always draws people's attention to him and forgets other things even how conspicuous it is like Ship.

The trio were going to a place where they would chat and discuss things mostly about their study and project. They were surprised to learn about Testament situation.

"I'm glad you saved Auntie." Tatsuro said since Shiranui had been the one who guided and mentored the siblings ever since they were young after their parents passed away.

"It was only natural. I may have lost a large portion of my memories when I was human but I know right from wrong and saving her was the right thing to do."

Testament said with glimpses of his memory as a human flash briefly giving him pieces of the time he did the right thing to do.

"Still, we're relieved you don't act how demons do, especially an Incubus?" Rinko said a bit flustered at how close Testament was.

"I do. But I keep in check. If you ever feel uncomfortable tell me. I don't want to use my charm to take advantage of you." Testament said glancing has to Rinko who has been trained to resist charm and aphrodisiac pheromone because most demons would have this advantage.

"D-Don't worry and I think it's a great way to increase my resistance to charm." Rinko answered and Testament nodded.

It's true she will resist other charms but it's more like she won't feel anything towards them anymore beside Testament. Unless it is strong Mutual love then his charm would certainly work. On the other hand, men simply respect and revere him if they don't already hate him.

They chatted a bit more getting to know each other growing closer with Rinko finding herself enjoying conversation that she was having with Testament. He was considerate and kind, trying his best to make her comfortable, even giving her encouragement.

The same goes for Tatsurou receiving rather brotherly advice from Testament making a good impression on them. Yukikaze saw this and couldn't help but think her mission was a success. Eventually they find themselves in a park giving them enough open space if they want to train or study.

"Would it be alright if all of you show me your Ninja arts? I would like to learn it if possible." Testament said.

"Oh, you're planning on enrolling in Gosha Academy? From what I remember demons can use Taima particles and could hurt yourself if you tried.." Rinko said.

"I'm just curious about what your Ninja arts are? Yukikaze mentions her but haven't seen it yet beside her briefly manipulating Taima Particles."

What exactly is Ninja arts? Ninja Arts , Ninpo, Jutsu, Taima Arts or release/escape techniques , are supernatural abilities that Taimanin are able to use, some of them are unique to their clan.

Taimanin are limited to one Ninja Art by their genetics, but can learn other General Ninja Techniques. Ninja Arts use "Taima Particles" and are highly effective against demons. They can be seperated into two main groups, nature release types, which use elemental attacks outside their body and body boosting superpowers.

A Ninja Art is the supernatural effects Taimanins can create. Unique to the user, they are highly effective against demons and useful against modern weapons. Combination attacks can also be dangerous to even noble demons that otherwise seem immortal.

Taimanin, Ninja Arts are not magic, as it is understood by Demons or Spiritual Energy as used by Onmyoji, though how different is a topic of in-universe study and bias. Based on statements of Edwin Black, the Taimanin Arts and particles in fact disrupt demonic powers, magic and unique skills. The fire cast by an art, which is infused with Taima Particles will be far more destructive to demonic cells, as one created from normal means.

How an art is created by Taima Particles, is not 100% understood but possibly is connected to other dimensions as particles cross between them and create phenomena. They might be fundamentally connected to the Inner Demon form, which can amplify these abilities.

Arts fall in some overarching categories like elemental (Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Wood or Metal), and Exelemental. (Beast, Beast Tamer, Paper, Puppet, Soul, Void). These separation lines are currently not fully explained and, for example, "Explosion Art" could be a subsection of Fire or Wind Art or its own Exelemental type.

Certain Ninja Arts, also are more common than others, with Fire Art, appearing often enough to justify a "Fire Squad Unit", while Wave Art, is so rare, only a single member of it is currently known.

A Taimanin can only awaken to abilities that have appeared in their own lineage. Meaning, a family with only Fire Users will never awaken to a Water User.

However, if a water and a fire user have a child, it or its children, could one day awaken to either a water or Fire Art. If people with the same type of art have children in a long line, offspring will be more likely to awaken to that Art type as well.

Some Ninja Arts awaken very rarely, and it takes generations for them to emerge in only a single individual. Even shared main element arts tend to have specific versions, which are still rare. A "Half-Demon" will typically first learn the "Magic" of their demonic side but can also awaken to Ninja Art, which can be completely different. (Example: Onisaki Kirara)

The UFS also constantly tries to do experimentation infusing demonic cells, but the results tend to be far from stable, with people more often than not just becoming demons.

The Chinese Union tried to clone Taimanin but discovered that clones do not inherit the Taimanin ability and have so far not awoken to a single one. Though some gain similar abilities with external help of cyborg enhancements.

A Taimanin is not born with an awoken ability, in fact, numerous Taimanins never awake to them. Mastering only the skill to use Taima Particles to buff their bodies attributes.

Mental Stress can help in awakening an art, but the process is not fully understood and highly individualistic. Some Taimanin despair about the fact they have not awoken but stay motivated by the stories of late bloomers that in their later adulthood awoke to their arts.

Once awoken, typically a Taimanin chose a fitting weapon, to benefit their ability and train it next to other skills in Gosha Academy. Those with arts that are very hard to control and dangerous, require Limiters, as they would otherwise be too dangerous.

Though not many, some reach a level of mastery in their preferred technique, which enables them to use their skills in many creative ways far beyond what they could do originally. As an example, "lightning Art" might be used to shoot a target with electricity, but it could also be used to detect electronic devices or the bioelectric signals of organisms, create clone bodies or blades of lightning for close combat and so on.

These offshoot techniques might then become the specialty of a skilled Taimanin, and hard to copy even for a user of the same Ninja Art. Sometimes it is hard to know if an ability is an "offshoot", if a Taimanin only ever uses an ability to turn invisible, they could have done it with Wind Art, Earth Art or with unknown Exelemental Arts.

Once again, Testament is an exception to the rule and can simply defy it if he wishes.

"Mine is called Ninja Arts: "Void Arts": my ninja ability allows me to manipulate space in the form of "leaps" in multiple different ways, such as teleport myself, others, objects or cutting space itself ignoring enemy armor. It can also distort the air, with creates vacuum slash attacks."

Rinko explained her ninja arts demonstrating her ability by looking at rock then bringing it in her hand. Testament observed the shift in the energy and noticed how it was like using the Taima Particles to put specific codes into the world.

"Mine is Wind arts which lets me create powerful wind and turn myself invisible if I want to." Tatsoru said demonstrating by suddenly vanishing from sight but Testament can sense the energy and this only works on someone not tuned to supernatural energy.

As for Yukikaze, her Ninja arts was Ninja Art: "Lightning Art" enables Yukikaze to generate high amounts of electricity, that can one shot almost everything and if charged up is able to defeat even the highest ranking demons. However, she has not mastered the art yet, as she requires her limiter guns for more control. Her art is known as one of the most powerful Taimanin abilities in regard to destructive capability

'I see, well, why don't I try that.'

Testament thought back in the Mizuki mansion where his Split Body, who was just him without delay, went ahead and began to study the usage of Taima Particles and his accelerated growth would make it easy to create his own Ninja arts by applying his Death Force Manipulation and his lust ability.

Switching from solely manipulating the forces of death to using Taimanin to replicate death itself making it weaker to everyone else but stronger against Demons. He let his split body work on the techniques and attacks while he spent more time with his new friends.

"That's certainly phenomenal to see you use that and it greatly helps me understand what I need to do. Thank you." Testament said complimenting their Ninja arts and Yukikaze giggled when she saw her friend blush.

"Y-You're welcome, it wasn't that hard. Still, do you think it's possible for you to unlock Ninja arts?" Rinko asked, considering only a handful are capable of awakening them.

"Perhaps, I won't know until I try." Testament said with Rinko nodding as they continued to chat with her sharing fighting style.

"Interesting, I was created to wield scythe but I would love to learn this Itto style you've mentioned." Testament said having options would make him less predictable.

"Really? I mean, you can join our dojo lesson. Next week if you're free."

Rinko said while inwardly pondering why she's eager to spend time with him and knew it has to do with his charm but even then he acted nice and listened to her. In her heart, she knows that Testament will be an amazing listen to pour her thoughts and feelings because the ebony reaper could sense that she is burdened by her own talent.

From what, Testament recalled about Rinko is that she is an exceptional Taimanin to the point that many people think that she can handle everything even though she wants someone to be there for her.

"I would love to."

Testament said with a smile and they continued to hang out and played with Ship who acted like a dog. They went to have lunch and got a lot of attention from Gosha residents curious who he was. Once that was done, the group headed back home with Testament walking beside Yukikaze.