Talk:Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique

Flight Technique
So, based on what it does, it seems to me that the "flight technique" is probably an application of this. What say ye?--Cerez365™ 13:56, October 19, 2011 (UTC)
 * I'd rather not speculate.--Deva 27 14:00, October 19, 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree, although I like the logic, seeing how Gaara's sand can already levitate through his manipulation anyway, I don't believe we have enough evidence to make such an assertion. Blackstar1 (talk) 14:03, October 19, 2011 (UTC)
 * Agreed, though it makes sense, we should probably wait. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 21:15, October 19, 2011 (UTC)


 * I dont think that this technique is result of Flying Technique, but I think that Onoki used it to transport Turtle island. Because the island wasnt "flying", but was "carried" by Anoki, as seen that Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi were able to fly without constant direct contact with Onoki. --VolteMetalic (talk) 11:10, October 25, 2011 (UTC)
 * You don't need constant direct contact with the user though. When he used the flight technique he touched them once and that was it, they didn't need to stay in contact with him. As for him carrying the Island Turtle that's a bit of a stretch with his size and bad back that got thrown out when Mū tackled him. It's more feasible that he was merely guiding the turtle else it would've gone its own merry little way.--Cerez365™Hyūga Symbol.svg 12:29, October 25, 2011 (UTC)

I find it more likely that it will end up being a Dust Release tech. since only Mu and Onoki have been shown to known it. Skitts (talk) 15:42, October 25, 2011 (UTC)

People or Objects?
does this technique only affect objects? i think not cause onoki used the advanced version of this technuique (doton: chou keijugan no jutsu) to carry the island turtle back to kumogakure. and the island turtle is a living being. i think the wording of this article needs to be change. what do you all think?98.26.241.59 (talk) 17:23, October 30, 2011 (UTC)
 * The turtle or a person would still be an 'object' in this case. Though "target" would be a better choice of word.--Cerez365™Hyūga Symbol.svg 17:26, October 30, 2011 (UTC)

Flight Technique - Revisited
So, in the latest chapter, when Onoki uses it on A Kabuto has a flashback to when his clay clone was punched by a flying Onoki and it was a weak punch. He notes that this technique decreases physical strength as well as making people/objects lighter, but at that point Onoki was solely using the flight technique - is that enough evidence to link these two techniques together? Igaram (talk) 17:51, November 9, 2011 (UTC)
 * While I believe that the reason Onoki can fly is because of this Earth Release technique, that still doesn't explain how he can propel himself in the air, nor how those who he grants flight can do the same. This chapter made the connection undeniable, but still left it unexplained. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 23:04, November 9, 2011 (UTC)
 * But if the connection is undeniable, does it matter if it can't be explained via real-world physics? The connection between the two abilities has been outright shown now, with them working in very similar ways (both reducing physical strength but increasing maneuverability) and Kabuto seeing this technique and instantly thinking of Onoki flying. I think it'd be safe to merge the two articles. Igaram (talk) 23:17, November 9, 2011 (UTC)
 * Obviously we have to wait for either an explanation in a future chapter or for the databook that might explain it, its blatantly clear that the two techniques are linked and should be mentioned in the trivia, but I think its too early for us to merge the pages.--Vmejia (talk) 23:12, November 10, 2011 (UTC)
 * We should add that we think they're the same technique O.o? I think we can just wait full stop.--Cerez365™Hyūga Symbol.svg 23:30, November 10, 2011 (UTC)

In a matter of reviving this discussion, here's my two cents. After Kabuto's statements over this technique it's quite clear that these two are the same...combined with the fact that his earth-weight altering techniques require physical contact as seen with his bodyguards and the Island Turtle. As the matter of propulsion mentioned by Omnibender, it's a simple matter since a ninja's 101 is moulding chakra for higher jumps or moving on water, Onoki would have easily adapted this for flight purposes. In any way Kabuto's statements make it clear that they are the same technique and he's not known for making mistakes or his lack of knowledge in the ninjutsu area. Darksusanoo (talk) 21:04, June 8, 2012 (UTC)
 * @Darksusanoo Did you miss the fact that Kabuto was incorrect about this technique? He thought Onoki's punch was weak because Onoki was apparently using this technique while flying to up his speed. Thus, he assumed A's punch would be weak as well when he was doing the same to A, which wasn't true. Skitts (talk) 22:21, June 8, 2012 (UTC)
 * Did you notice Kabuto thougth A was going after Madara, not Mu which led to said remark? Now given A's vast physical prowess, plus the size and strength difference between Mu an A, even in a weakend state A is more than capable of punching the living daylight off him. Kabuto assumed that A was going after the much stronger, Susanoo-clad Madara, which lead to the remark that A's punch would not affect him. Darksusanoo (talk) 22:46, June 8, 2012 (UTC)