Aj looked on as Izanami adopted the silvery gleam, a characteristic of the Mythril that Mythos itself was forged of. A thin layer of this gleam covered the entirety of the weapon, granting it the powers of Keotsu's own blade. Aj on the other hand could feel his burdens lift, even if only slightly. He didn't wish to plague his oldest friend with too much of the madness he had brought upon himself. Just this much was enough, and it meant more than he could ever know. He removed his blades from Keotsu's and held it up to the sun that had only recently began to show itself.
"It's...something, isn't it? I know that blade is the reasons I've done countless days of soul searching...I doubt I'll ever finish, and find what I'm looking for...but it's all about the journey, isn't it?"
Keotsu closed his eyes as he looked up towards the sun, feeling the warm rays beat down on his face. He could here the surf in the distance and it stirred a sense of adventure in him. The world was grand, and the troubles of this place were small and inconsequential. It was a valley shrouded in darkness, but the surface was kissed by the light.
Echos of his own teachings rung through his head. 'You who are so far in the darkness...can you see the light?' There was an innocence he possessed long ago that was no longer with him, after facing the many beasts of the world. But the light within one's breast could not be allowed to be smothered. It must persevere.
Zero also looked to the sky, thinking back to all the journeys he'd embarked on through the years, and even now he had yet to embark on his greatest one. The one in which he, a sad, ragged excuse for a man who had been cheating death for far too long would finally lay his sword to rest. As keotsu sighed, Aj's attention was drawn back towards him, and he remembered something else he'd forgotten. Something that would help him oh his own journey. He removed a second scroll from the pouch on his thigh and tossed it towards him. The scroll depicted the movements needed to perform the technique he'd be exchanging to his old friend, it's uses, and it's restrictions.
"Speaking of journeys, I hope this can be of use during your own."
(Kenjutsu: Sōdo Yajirushi) Sword Art: Sword Arrow
Type: Attack
Rank: A
Range: Short - Long
Chakra: 30
Damage: 60
Description: The user will channel raw chakra into their sword and perform a simple thrust to trick an enemy into thinking that the thrust was the extent of the attack. However, as the user fully extends his arm he will use shape manipulation to release the stored chakra in the form of a green arrow that measures about three feet in length, that travels at a considerable speed. The arrow would be incredibly sharp, so much so that it's able to split apart techniques of the same rank and below. Once the chakra is released the user can will it to split into four parts in order to attack multiple opponents, or a single opponent from different sides.
-Can only be used twice per battle
Aj once again allowed himself to be embraced by the shadows beneath tree. The sun beamed down on the clearing, but a thick mass of rain clouds could bee seen on the horizon. His swords leaned against the tree's trunk to his left, and a rolled up burlap sac was being used as a headrest.
It was peaceful there, and only one other knew of this place. They had met here time and again, and once again had promised to do so. As a cool breeze blew throughout the field, he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
Keotsu found himself walking once more to the old tree overlooking the ocean, his favored meeting place with his oldest comrade. Much as he was fond of the location, he found himself have fewer and fewer reasons to visit it these days. In fact, he felt that this would be the final time. He would never see this continent, these oceans, this shore, that tree, again, beyond this day. A somberness hung in his breast.
This handing of knowledge would have an act of finality to it. Keotsu would return to the lands beyond the horizon soon, perhaps forever. A few people accompanied him there. The people he loved as family, and a few...others, that he also loved.
The swords of the style that Mifune taught him hung heavily on his back, as he crested the hill, and saw his friend beneath the shade of that old tree. The swords, quiet in their scabbard normally, clanged loudly as they were set on the ground.
The loud clang of swords awoke him from his slumber just as Keotsu spoke. He knew he needn't answer since the two had come to train, just as how he knew that this would most likely be the last time the two of them would meet under this tree. Keotsu would once again leave for the lands beyond, and maybe, just maybe, Aj would accompany him. That conversation would have to wait for later.
He slowly opened his eyes as he sat up and rested his gaze upon the frame of his oldest friend. This would be the last time for them under this familiar scene, but who knew what the future would bring? Perhaps in the years to come they would find themselves together like this, but in a place entirely different. He smiled slightly at the thought, and answered his earlier question anyway.
"Don't be ridiculous. I was merely resting my eyes"
He dusted himself off and got to his feet. This would be the last time.
After dusting himself off, Aj was surprised by the scroll that was suddenly thrown in his direction by Keotsu. He had no problem catching it of course, but still.... He opened the scroll, and depicted within were instruction pertaining to the Infinite One-Sword Style. He had seen the techniques in action before, so he was certain that he could replicate them himself.
"As with the others, I'll put this to good use"
(Mugen Ittōryū) Infinite One-Sword Style
Rank: S
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: The user will throw into the air a large container of katana that are wrapped in some sort of cloth or wire in order to bind them for easy travel – while in the air, a seemingly endless number of katana will slide from their casing and scatter all across the battlefield to supply the user with swords to fight with no matter where they are; conversely, the swords can be summoned from scrolls in the same manner as Tenten’s weapons. This technique was created with the belief that a swordsman didn’t need a perfect sword, but rather, the ability to wield any sword with great skill. Each sword has a mechanism built into their hilt that allows only those who know how to use this technique to wield the swords. If someone with no knowledge of how to use this technique attempts to wield one of these blades, needles will extended from the hilt, much like how Samehada does. Due to this, the Infinite One-Sword Style not only assists the swordsman and his allies in battle, but also puts an extreme amount of psychological pressure on the opponent, due to the sheer number of blades.
*Only Musasibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse can teach this.
*Can only be used once per battle.
*Only users of this technique may wield the swords.
Rank: S
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra: 45
Damage: 90 total (30 for each sword)
Description: The user throws 3 swords in front of the opponent with the blades piercing the ground and the edge of the blades facing the target. The user then quickly rushes in front of the opponent and uses a surprising maneuver by striking all three swords at their base so that they fling upwards and slash the opponent vertically, like a rising fang. While the opponent is stunned and injured by the three upwards slashes, the user will strike each sword individually at the opponent, firing them off for multiple strikes. This can either pin down the opponent with the blade, or the blades can be aimed at vital areas. This attack is best suited for when the user and his opponent are in close range of each other.
*Only Musasibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse can teach this.
*Can only be used three times per battle.
*This technique can only be done once the Infinite One-Sword Style has been set up.
Type: Attack
Rank: Forbidden
Range: Short
Chakra: 50
Damage: 90
Description: This technique utilizes the numerous swords involved in the use of the Infinite One-Sword Style and both the user's skill and speed as a ninja. The user attacks the opponent a total of eleven times in rapid succession, each at different angles and positions. With each strike the sword is left behind attached to the opponent. He then lands the final blow, making a total of twelve devastating blows. This technique pins and hurts the opponent. The reason why the swords can be powerful and stay on the opponent is because the blunt of the blade is used. The attack itself relies upon the high speeds of the individual attacks and the momentary stun inflicted by the previous blows, allowing the user to grab one of the surrounding swords and continue with the technique. This attack when used and if added with multiplication will put a great strain on the user making him or her dizzy and very exhausted. This is a finishing combo and is to knock out the opponent.
Note: Only musasibou can teach this.
Note: Can only use twice per battle.
Note: The user cannot use this technique again for 3 turns.
Note: The user can only perform two attacks this turn, this is included to that tally.
Note: User can only use 2 moves next turn.
Note: User can not use genjutsu or taijutsu for 1 turn.
Note: This can be blocked to minimize damage. (-10)
Type: Attack
Rank: Forbidden
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 50
Damage: 100 (50 to the user)
Description: This is a stronger version of the "Addition" technique of the Infinite One-Sword Style. The user attacks the opponent with another 12 strikes with a weaker damage slash to keep them stunned. While the opponent is still impaled by the previous twelve strikes, the user attacks once again, striking these remaining swords so as to repeat the succession of movements preformed previously. This results in doubling the attack damage that was already done, as it cuts his opponent with the twelve swords all over again. This totals up to twenty-four strikes being recieved by the enemy within an incredibly short period, leaving little to no chance for a counter attack. This attack causes damage to both the user and the opponent since this uses chakra and body speed/power to repeat the action it puts a immense strain on the users body. The user will be sluggish and be unable to do anything next turn.
Note: Only musasibou can teach this.
Note: Can only use once per battle.
Note: This technique can only be done if Kendo: Infinite One-Sword Style is set up.
Note: The damage from this can not be blocked.
Rank: S
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: 80
Description: The user will grab two katana and then rush at the opponent at high speeds. Using their chakra, as the user slashes at the opponent, they will cast a Genjutsu which makes it appear as if the user’s sword split into two blades as it approaches, confusing the opponent, and leaving them open for the real attack, which is the other blade. Using the other sword, the user very quickly strikes them across the chest with a horizontal strike, and then proceeds to stab them in the chest with their sword in a finishing blow. Done with Genjutsu, this technique allows the user to trick the opponent at critical times in order to gain the upper hand. This technique requires both high level Genjutsu and Kenjutsu skills to perform, and can be preformed from either the left-hand or right-hand side.
*Only Musashibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse can teach this.
*Does not require the Infinite One-Sword Style set-up to have been used.
*Requires two swords to use.
*Can be used three times per battle.
*The user cannot use Genjutsu in the next turn.
(Mugen Ittōryū: Ranritsu no Narabi) Infinite One-Sword Style: Disorderly Line
Rank: S
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: A powerful Infinite One-Sword Style technique, this technique involves the user focusing chakra into their blade and striking the surrounding blades, transferring some chakra to the surrounding blades, causing them to be launched up into the air, allowing the user to manipulate the blades as they wish. This allows the user to control the blades as needed, though they form a spinning dome around the user when idle, creating a powerful offense and defense. This move is similar to the move Soushuuha, but is in itself quite different and can be used by Samurai.
*Must have the Infinite One-Sword Style already set up.
*Only useable/teachable by Musashibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse.
*Only useable twice per battle.
*Up to fifteen swords can be put into the air.
*May not be used again for three turns after first activation.
*The swords in this technique can be used in other Infinite One-Sword Style techniques, which may result in the move being slightly different due to variants.
(Mugen Ittōryū: Kyōfū Kōgu) Infinite One-Sword Style: Gale Slash
Rank: Forbidden
Type: Offensive
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 50
Damage: 90 (-50 to user)
Description: The user will use only one katana from this technique, and thus it does not require the Infinite One-Sword Style set-up to have been used. The user will tightly grip their sword and focus chakra into the soles of their feet, gathering up a tremendous force for a burst of speed, using their Fuuton chakra. Taking the necessary stance, the user will release the wind chakra as they bolt forward, gaining a tremendous bolt of speed, as well as creating a sort of “over shield” of wind around them that can protect them from B-rank and above attacks. As they are moving, the user will swing their sword forward as the Fuuton chakra coats their body, creating a large movement of slicing wind due to the sheer speed that the air is being displaced by the user’s body and sword. While moving towards the opponent, this trail of wind created is the second part of the attack – the user will slice the opponent and the gale following will blow the opponent away from short to mid range. The strike from the sword does the majority of the damage, with the gale doing relatively little, being mainly for protection. The gale is a sort of countermeasure for anomalies, due to the abrupt nature of this attack. Due to the heavy force of the attack, from the tremendous output from the user’s muscles and the tailwind boosting their speed, the user suffers a sort of backlash and their body is damaged from the use of this technique. After using this technique, the user’s Fuuton jutsu will be weakened in power by an equivalent of one rank, for three turns.
*Only Musashibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse can teach this.
*Can only be used once per battle.
*All the effects from the Fuuton chakra vanish after this technique is completed - the boost of speed is not kept, and neither can this attack be used to launch yourself vertically into the air, as it requires the user to form the stance on the ground to launch themselves forward.
*No Infinite One-Sword Style techniques can be used in the next turn.
*This technique cannot be used to out-right avoid an attack.
*After using this technique, the user’s muscles will be so heavily damaged that they will not be able to move any faster than a regular walk.
ank: A
Type: Attack/Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30
Damage: 60
Description: One of the largest dangers of using the Infinite One-Sword style is the opening created when the user scatter’s their katana. To keep the enemy from using the katana, there is a special needle mechanism built inside the hilt. Using this knowledge, this logic was applied to the very case that the katana rested in, and a powerful mechanism was installed. By focusing their chakra into the case, the user triggers a powerful compressed air mechanism that launches the katana out the case at extremely high speeds, allowing the user to use the scattering of the katana itself as an attack. However, it is different from the actual IO set-up in that where as the initial set up scatters katana everywhere, allowing the user a blade no matter where they go, this variant only launches the katana in front of them. This move is possible, due to the fact that while focusing chakra into the casing, a small amount of chakra is focused onto the tip of each blade, so that when they are fired from the casing the chakra forces the blade to flip around, and fire tip first. Using this move exhausts an entire case of IO katana.
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*Useable no more than twice a battle, and it can only be used twice if the user is carrying two cases of IO katana.
*Only teachable by Musashibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse.
After dusting himself off, Aj was surprised by the scroll that was suddenly thrown in his direction by Keotsu. He had no problem catching it of course, but still.... He opened the scroll, and depicted within were instruction pertaining to the Infinite One-Sword Style. He had seen the techniques in action before, so he was certain that he could replicate them himself.
"As with the others, I'll put this to good use"
(Mugen Ittōryū) Infinite One-Sword Style
Rank: S
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: The user will throw into the air a large container of katana that are wrapped in some sort of cloth or wire in order to bind them for easy travel – while in the air, a seemingly endless number of katana will slide from their casing and scatter all across the battlefield to supply the user with swords to fight with no matter where they are; conversely, the swords can be summoned from scrolls in the same manner as Tenten’s weapons. This technique was created with the belief that a swordsman didn’t need a perfect sword, but rather, the ability to wield any sword with great skill. Each sword has a mechanism built into their hilt that allows only those who know how to use this technique to wield the swords. If someone with no knowledge of how to use this technique attempts to wield one of these blades, needles will extended from the hilt, much like how Samehada does. Due to this, the Infinite One-Sword Style not only assists the swordsman and his allies in battle, but also puts an extreme amount of psychological pressure on the opponent, due to the sheer number of blades.
*Only Musasibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse can teach this.
*Can only be used once per battle.
*Only users of this technique may wield the swords.
Rank: S
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra: 45
Damage: 90 total (30 for each sword)
Description: The user throws 3 swords in front of the opponent with the blades piercing the ground and the edge of the blades facing the target. The user then quickly rushes in front of the opponent and uses a surprising maneuver by striking all three swords at their base so that they fling upwards and slash the opponent vertically, like a rising fang. While the opponent is stunned and injured by the three upwards slashes, the user will strike each sword individually at the opponent, firing them off for multiple strikes. This can either pin down the opponent with the blade, or the blades can be aimed at vital areas. This attack is best suited for when the user and his opponent are in close range of each other.
*Only Musasibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse can teach this.
*Can only be used three times per battle.
*This technique can only be done once the Infinite One-Sword Style has been set up.
Type: Attack
Rank: Forbidden
Range: Short
Chakra: 50
Damage: 90
Description: This technique utilizes the numerous swords involved in the use of the Infinite One-Sword Style and both the user's skill and speed as a ninja. The user attacks the opponent a total of eleven times in rapid succession, each at different angles and positions. With each strike the sword is left behind attached to the opponent. He then lands the final blow, making a total of twelve devastating blows. This technique pins and hurts the opponent. The reason why the swords can be powerful and stay on the opponent is because the blunt of the blade is used. The attack itself relies upon the high speeds of the individual attacks and the momentary stun inflicted by the previous blows, allowing the user to grab one of the surrounding swords and continue with the technique. This attack when used and if added with multiplication will put a great strain on the user making him or her dizzy and very exhausted. This is a finishing combo and is to knock out the opponent.
Note: Only musasibou can teach this.
Note: Can only use twice per battle.
Note: The user cannot use this technique again for 3 turns.
Note: The user can only perform two attacks this turn, this is included to that tally.
Note: User can only use 2 moves next turn.
Note: User can not use genjutsu or taijutsu for 1 turn.
Note: This can be blocked to minimize damage. (-10)
Type: Attack
Rank: Forbidden
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 50
Damage: 100 (50 to the user)
Description: This is a stronger version of the "Addition" technique of the Infinite One-Sword Style. The user attacks the opponent with another 12 strikes with a weaker damage slash to keep them stunned. While the opponent is still impaled by the previous twelve strikes, the user attacks once again, striking these remaining swords so as to repeat the succession of movements preformed previously. This results in doubling the attack damage that was already done, as it cuts his opponent with the twelve swords all over again. This totals up to twenty-four strikes being recieved by the enemy within an incredibly short period, leaving little to no chance for a counter attack. This attack causes damage to both the user and the opponent since this uses chakra and body speed/power to repeat the action it puts a immense strain on the users body. The user will be sluggish and be unable to do anything next turn.
Note: Only musasibou can teach this.
Note: Can only use once per battle.
Note: This technique can only be done if Kendo: Infinite One-Sword Style is set up.
Note: The damage from this can not be blocked.
Rank: S
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: 80
Description: The user will grab two katana and then rush at the opponent at high speeds. Using their chakra, as the user slashes at the opponent, they will cast a Genjutsu which makes it appear as if the user’s sword split into two blades as it approaches, confusing the opponent, and leaving them open for the real attack, which is the other blade. Using the other sword, the user very quickly strikes them across the chest with a horizontal strike, and then proceeds to stab them in the chest with their sword in a finishing blow. Done with Genjutsu, this technique allows the user to trick the opponent at critical times in order to gain the upper hand. This technique requires both high level Genjutsu and Kenjutsu skills to perform, and can be preformed from either the left-hand or right-hand side.
*Only Musashibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse can teach this.
*Does not require the Infinite One-Sword Style set-up to have been used.
*Requires two swords to use.
*Can be used three times per battle.
*The user cannot use Genjutsu in the next turn.
(Mugen Ittōryū: Ranritsu no Narabi) Infinite One-Sword Style: Disorderly Line
Rank: S
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: A powerful Infinite One-Sword Style technique, this technique involves the user focusing chakra into their blade and striking the surrounding blades, transferring some chakra to the surrounding blades, causing them to be launched up into the air, allowing the user to manipulate the blades as they wish. This allows the user to control the blades as needed, though they form a spinning dome around the user when idle, creating a powerful offense and defense. This move is similar to the move Soushuuha, but is in itself quite different and can be used by Samurai.
*Must have the Infinite One-Sword Style already set up.
*Only useable/teachable by Musashibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse.
*Only useable twice per battle.
*Up to fifteen swords can be put into the air.
*May not be used again for three turns after first activation.
*The swords in this technique can be used in other Infinite One-Sword Style techniques, which may result in the move being slightly different due to variants.
(Mugen Ittōryū: Kyōfū Kōgu) Infinite One-Sword Style: Gale Slash
Rank: Forbidden
Type: Offensive
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 50
Damage: 90 (-50 to user)
Description: The user will use only one katana from this technique, and thus it does not require the Infinite One-Sword Style set-up to have been used. The user will tightly grip their sword and focus chakra into the soles of their feet, gathering up a tremendous force for a burst of speed, using their Fuuton chakra. Taking the necessary stance, the user will release the wind chakra as they bolt forward, gaining a tremendous bolt of speed, as well as creating a sort of “over shield” of wind around them that can protect them from B-rank and above attacks. As they are moving, the user will swing their sword forward as the Fuuton chakra coats their body, creating a large movement of slicing wind due to the sheer speed that the air is being displaced by the user’s body and sword. While moving towards the opponent, this trail of wind created is the second part of the attack – the user will slice the opponent and the gale following will blow the opponent away from short to mid range. The strike from the sword does the majority of the damage, with the gale doing relatively little, being mainly for protection. The gale is a sort of countermeasure for anomalies, due to the abrupt nature of this attack. Due to the heavy force of the attack, from the tremendous output from the user’s muscles and the tailwind boosting their speed, the user suffers a sort of backlash and their body is damaged from the use of this technique. After using this technique, the user’s Fuuton jutsu will be weakened in power by an equivalent of one rank, for three turns.
*Only Musashibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse can teach this.
*Can only be used once per battle.
*All the effects from the Fuuton chakra vanish after this technique is completed - the boost of speed is not kept, and neither can this attack be used to launch yourself vertically into the air, as it requires the user to form the stance on the ground to launch themselves forward.
*No Infinite One-Sword Style techniques can be used in the next turn.
*This technique cannot be used to out-right avoid an attack.
*After using this technique, the user’s muscles will be so heavily damaged that they will not be able to move any faster than a regular walk.
ank: A
Type: Attack/Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30
Damage: 60
Description: One of the largest dangers of using the Infinite One-Sword style is the opening created when the user scatter’s their katana. To keep the enemy from using the katana, there is a special needle mechanism built inside the hilt. Using this knowledge, this logic was applied to the very case that the katana rested in, and a powerful mechanism was installed. By focusing their chakra into the case, the user triggers a powerful compressed air mechanism that launches the katana out the case at extremely high speeds, allowing the user to use the scattering of the katana itself as an attack. However, it is different from the actual IO set-up in that where as the initial set up scatters katana everywhere, allowing the user a blade no matter where they go, this variant only launches the katana in front of them. This move is possible, due to the fact that while focusing chakra into the casing, a small amount of chakra is focused onto the tip of each blade, so that when they are fired from the casing the chakra forces the blade to flip around, and fire tip first. Using this move exhausts an entire case of IO katana.
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*Useable no more than twice a battle, and it can only be used twice if the user is carrying two cases of IO katana.
*Only teachable by Musashibou, Akiza, and KeotsuEclipse.
Keotsu smiled. "Normally, I'd have someone prove their worth for these techniques, and we'd go for a long song-and-dance of me trying to teach them to them, but...you've seen these first hand more than any other person. You already know how these work. This is nothing more than a long overdue formality, I suppose."
Keotsu then took the final bundle of swords off his back, and held them out to his friend.
Keotsu smiled. "Normally, I'd have someone prove their worth for these techniques, and we'd go for a long song-and-dance of me trying to teach them to them, but...you've seen these first hand more than any other person. You already know how these work. This is nothing more than a long overdue formality, I suppose."
Keotsu then took the final bundle of swords off his back, and held them out to his friend.
Aj reached for the bundle, but hesitated for a moment. This was the last time. The last gift his his oldest friend had to offer. By accepting this, then it would truly mark the end of everything they had been through. Their rivalry. Their comradery. The countless battlefields the two had fought on. They had lost people along the way, both comrades and enemies alike, but through all that, they had remained at each others side. In that moment, memories from the past began floating through his mind. The first time they fought. Training under Akiza. Obtaining their titles as the Black and White Rose Swordsmen. When they fought the Akatsuki. Protecting the Jinchuuriki. Keotsu as Mizukage, and when he earned his moniker 'Keotsu the Invincible'.
Along the way, they had drifted apart. Keotsu took the lighter path. One of justice and heroism that would make him a legend, while Aj took the darker one. One of suffering and solitude, layered with animosity, where he formed a sort of legend of his own, but he had redeemed himself in the end. They had managed to bring him back into the light, and he smiled fondly at the thought.
"Yea. Always and forever"
He took the bundle in hand, slung it across his back. No Venerabilem. That simple phrase had an incredibly deep meaning to those who knew of it, and as long as he remembered those words, he would never again stray from the path his comrades had worked so hard to bring him back on.
(Kamei Gigei: Ensuizan)Command Art: Circling Water Slash
Type: Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30 (-5 per turn)
Damage: N/A
Description: A refinement on the Kenjtusu technique (Kamei Gigei: Raijinshō) Command Art: Raijin Rising, which turned the user's blade into a virtual lightning rod for chakra, which allowed them to more easily handle techniques that the swordsman would come against. This technique is activated by focusing more chakra into the user's blade, and then spinning it in a figure eight while the parent technique is active. This technique empowers the abilities of Raijinshō, now allowing it to affect any technique with chakra in it, regardless of its composition (with the exceptions of things like modes, which is obviously illogical), by augmenting the "magnetized" chakra released by said technique. This means Ensuizan allows Raijinsho to affect solid techniques where it didn't before, such as Doton and Ice, as well as having enough force in the "magnetic pull" that it can pull foreign chakra within the user's bodies into the sword itself (such as Genjutsu), though Ensuizan does nothing to negate the abilities of such techniques. A by-product of this technique is that if Raijinshō turns the user's blade into a lightning rod, this turns the user's blade into a divining rod; the sword will gently sway, if allowed, towards the largest source of foreign chakra present on the field; akin to a compass with magnetic north, or a divining rod with water.
Note: This technique makes (Kamei Gigei: Raijinshō) Command Art: Raijin Rising last indefinitely, so long as a -5 chakra cost is payed every turn for technique upkeep.
Note: This technique allows for (Kamei Gigei: Raijinshō) Command Art: Raijin Rising to affect any technique that heads towards the user, and will change the trajectory to the user's blade; however, like the original technique, this does nothing to stop the effects of the techniques that are drawn towards the blade, unless they are dealt with.
Note: User must retain a sword in hand for the technique to remain in effect.
Note: Useable twice per battle.
Where Raijinsho allows us to attract 'non-solid' techniques such as those made of wind/water/lightning/fire, this allows us to affect any technique with chakra in it, whether it's solid or not. So after using Raijinshiro we can activate this technique by focusing more chakra into the blade and spin it in a figure eight motion. Ensuizan affects solid techniques such as earth and ice, and can even pull foreign chakra from the user (I freaking love this sh*t).
When activated this tech can also cause one's sword to sway in the direction of the largest source of chakra on the field, and makes Raijinshiro last indefinitely.
I love you for making this.
One question I have though. Since this affects solid techniques, would it pull the chakra from the technique alone, or would it break down the solid structures into streams or chunks and pull it towards us?
(Kamei Gigei: Ensuizan)Command Art: Circling Water Slash
Type: Supplementary
Rank: A
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30 (-5 per turn)
Damage: N/A
Description: A refinement on the Kenjtusu technique (Kamei Gigei: Raijinshō) Command Art: Raijin Rising, which turned the user's blade into a virtual lightning rod for chakra, which allowed them to more easily handle techniques that the swordsman would come against. This technique is activated by focusing more chakra into the user's blade, and then spinning it in a figure eight while the parent technique is active. This technique empowers the abilities of Raijinshō, now allowing it to affect any technique with chakra in it, regardless of its composition (with the exceptions of things like modes, which is obviously illogical), by augmenting the "magnetized" chakra released by said technique. This means Ensuizan allows Raijinsho to affect solid techniques where it didn't before, such as Doton and Ice, as well as having enough force in the "magnetic pull" that it can pull foreign chakra within the user's bodies into the sword itself (such as Genjutsu), though Ensuizan does nothing to negate the abilities of such techniques. A by-product of this technique is that if Raijinshō turns the user's blade into a lightning rod, this turns the user's blade into a divining rod; the sword will gently sway, if allowed, towards the largest source of foreign chakra present on the field; akin to a compass with magnetic north, or a divining rod with water.
Note: This technique makes (Kamei Gigei: Raijinshō) Command Art: Raijin Rising last indefinitely, so long as a -5 chakra cost is payed every turn for technique upkeep.
Note: This technique allows for (Kamei Gigei: Raijinshō) Command Art: Raijin Rising to affect any technique that heads towards the user, and will change the trajectory to the user's blade; however, like the original technique, this does nothing to stop the effects of the techniques that are drawn towards the blade, unless they are dealt with.
Note: User must retain a sword in hand for the technique to remain in effect.
Note: Useable twice per battle.
Where Raijinsho allows us to attract 'non-solid' techniques such as those made of wind/water/lightning/fire, this allows us to affect any technique with chakra in it, whether it's solid or not. So after using Raijinshiro we can activate this technique by focusing more chakra into the blade and spin it in a figure eight motion. Ensuizan affects solid techniques such as earth and ice, and can even pull foreign chakra from the user (I freaking love this sh*t).
When activated this tech can also cause one's sword to sway in the direction of the largest source of chakra on the field, and makes Raijinshiro last indefinitely.
I love you for making this.
One question I have though. Since this affects solid techniques, would it pull the chakra from the technique alone, or would it break down the solid structures into streams or chunks and pull it towards us?
I'm going to say it depends on the nature of the technique itself. Its cobbled together, it could pull it as a chunk or stream. If its just a single large one, then it's going to remain that way, like a boulder.
Keotsu waited at the large tree once more, wearing a European stylized set of light armor, once again on the continent for some time. He had yet devised more techniques to share with his comrade, the first being the final in a trio of Elemental Command Arts.
I'm going to say it depends on the nature of the technique itself. Its cobbled together, it could pull it as a chunk or stream. If its just a single large one, then it's going to remain that way, like a boulder.
Keotsu waited at the large tree once more, wearing a European stylized set of light armor, once again on the continent for some time. He had yet devised more techniques to share with his comrade, the first being the final in a trio of Elemental Command Arts.
Aj sprinted across the open field to the single large tree that always served as the meeting place for himself and Keotsu, his closest friend. Each time they'd met there he'd been the first to arrive, and he hoped this time would be the same. Unfortunately, as he reached the crest of the hill where the tree stood, he saw that his brown haired companion had arrived first this time, breaking his record.
Aj sprinted across the open field to the single large tree that always served as the meeting place for himself and Keotsu, his closest friend. Each time they'd met there he'd been the first to arrive, and he hoped this time would be the same. Unfortunately, as he reached the crest of the hill where the tree stood, he saw that his brown haired companion had arrived first this time, breaking his record.
"You can't always expect me to be late to the party, can you old friend? Even a broken clock is right twice a day," jested Keotsu, before leaning down to a knapsack and retrieving serval textbooks from them. Such manner had become his preferred method for spreading his knowledge, especially since it added to the archives at Eden.
"Here - this first gift for you is something I final perfected after many struggles. The wind element Command Art."
"You can't always expect me to be late to the party, can you old friend? Even a broken clock is right twice a day," jested Keotsu, before leaning down to a knapsack and retrieving serval textbooks from them. Such manner had become his preferred method for spreading his knowledge, especially since it added to the archives at Eden.
"Here - this first gift for you is something I final perfected after many struggles. The wind element Command Art."
Aj smiled at his remark about the clock and reaches out to take the textbook from his friend before taking a seat beneath the tree. He turns the pages slowly, passing the arts he'd already learned until he reached the newest skill. Shippūga. So this is what he'd come up with. The two had converted at leangth about what abailities a wind related command art should possess, but they were never able to decide anything. Now finally....
He read over the description of the art one more time brfore placing the textbook to his side and raising to his feet. He steeped out from the shade of the tree and drew one of his two swords. He positioned himself and channeled wind chakra through the blade as he slashed it downwards to activate Shipuúga, creating two fields of wind that spiraled around him. Though the currents were mostly invisible to the naked eye they created a visible cue at his feet that made it appear as if he were standing in the middle of a hurricane. The vortex not only served to empower his wind techniques, but they also allowed him to release a massive arc of slicing wind. It was also capable of both pulling and pushing large summonings across the battlefield, but he noted that doing so cause the vortex that surrounded him to diminish.
Aj stippped channeling chakra into his swords and focefully ended the technique as he sheathed his sword. He turned to Keotsu and walked back into the shade.
"Looks like you finally decided on its abilities...I'm impressed"
Type: Offensive/Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: 80
Description: The user will run Fuuton chakra through their blade while slashing it downwards to activate this technique. Completing a philosophical trio with Suiretsuen (which is "radial") and Raikosen (which is "linear"), Shippūga creates two "fields" of wind, that spiral around the user; though the wind currents themselves are invisible to the eye, the wind currents are wild where they meet the ground, creating a visible cue at the user's feet that looks like they are standing in a hurricane. The powerful vortex of wind whips up currents that empower Fuuton techniques so that they can neutralize Raiton techniques a rank higher than normal, and once per turn the user can swing their blade and release a massive arcing current of slicing or vacuum wind that reaches up to a mid-range distance, and is capable of forcing back even large summons - the vacuum current is capable of pulling even a large summon forward a mid-range distance; however, doing so diminishes the wind vortex, allowing it to only be used twice, and not on consecutive turns, since the wind must replenish before it can be launched. When one current is used, its "pair" is sent out behind the user, similar to the arms of a hurricane.
*This technique lasts for four turns once activated.
*The wind current can be deployed once per turn, every other turn.
*The modifier to Fuuton techniques is removed once the technique ends.
*Usable once per battle.
Aj smiled at his remark about the clock and reaches out to take the textbook from his friend before taking a seat beneath the tree. He turns the pages slowly, passing the arts he'd already learned until he reached the newest skill. Shippūga. So this is what he'd come up with. The two had converted at leangth about what abailities a wind related command art should possess, but they were never able to decide anything. Now finally....
He read over the description of the art one more time brfore placing the textbook to his side and raising to his feet. He steeped out from the shade of the tree and drew one of his two swords. He positioned himself and channeled wind chakra through the blade as he slashed it downwards to activate Shipuúga, creating two fields of wind that spiraled around him. Though the currents were mostly invisible to the naked eye they created a visible cue at his feet that made it appear as if he were standing in the middle of a hurricane. The vortex not only served to empower his wind techniques, but they also allowed him to release a massive arc of slicing wind. It was also capable of both pulling and pushing large summonings across the battlefield, but he noted that doing so cause the vortex that surrounded him to diminish.
Aj stippped channeling chakra into his swords and focefully ended the technique as he sheathed his sword. He turned to Keotsu and walked back into the shade.
"Looks like you finally decided on its abilities...I'm impressed"
Type: Offensive/Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: 80
Description: The user will run Fuuton chakra through their blade while slashing it downwards to activate this technique. Completing a philosophical trio with Suiretsuen (which is "radial") and Raikosen (which is "linear"), Shippūga creates two "fields" of wind, that spiral around the user; though the wind currents themselves are invisible to the eye, the wind currents are wild where they meet the ground, creating a visible cue at the user's feet that looks like they are standing in a hurricane. The powerful vortex of wind whips up currents that empower Fuuton techniques so that they can neutralize Raiton techniques a rank higher than normal, and once per turn the user can swing their blade and release a massive arcing current of slicing or vacuum wind that reaches up to a mid-range distance, and is capable of forcing back even large summons - the vacuum current is capable of pulling even a large summon forward a mid-range distance; however, doing so diminishes the wind vortex, allowing it to only be used twice, and not on consecutive turns, since the wind must replenish before it can be launched. When one current is used, its "pair" is sent out behind the user, similar to the arms of a hurricane.
*This technique lasts for four turns once activated.
*The wind current can be deployed once per turn, every other turn.
*The modifier to Fuuton techniques is removed once the technique ends.
*Usable once per battle.
Keotsu nodded as his friend spoke after completing the technique. "I was aware that I wanted it to fill in a niche so that it was in a trio with the other Elemental Command Arts, but was never really sure. I took some time to think that perhaps simpler was better. Using wind, create a technique to adjust the distance between ourselves and our opponent. Such a technique is largely useful to close combat fighters such as our selves, and I'm quite happy with the results.
There is another technique I devised, however. I've been searching for a way to make Kougenjin usable more frequently, but alas I've not had much luck. However, using some principles of it and the Second Prayer, I have created a new shockwave. While perhaps lacking the same situational power, its fearsome all its own, and I like it because you can use it alternatively with the Second Prayer - using one while the other is on cooldown to fulfill the same role. So, we now have another regular Command Art: Rekkyodan."
Keotsu nodded as his friend spoke after completing the technique. "I was aware that I wanted it to fill in a niche so that it was in a trio with the other Elemental Command Arts, but was never really sure. I took some time to think that perhaps simpler was better. Using wind, create a technique to adjust the distance between ourselves and our opponent. Such a technique is largely useful to close combat fighters such as our selves, and I'm quite happy with the results.
There is another technique I devised, however. I've been searching for a way to make Kougenjin usable more frequently, but alas I've not had much luck. However, using some principles of it and the Second Prayer, I have created a new shockwave. While perhaps lacking the same situational power, its fearsome all its own, and I like it because you can use it alternatively with the Second Prayer - using one while the other is on cooldown to fulfill the same role. So, we now have another regular Command Art: Rekkyodan."
"Well I'm glad this is the method you came up with. You outdid yourself"
Aj picked up the book and turned the pages once again while Keotsu explained the other technique he'd created. Rekkyodan. He tossed the word around a few times in order the get used to it as he read the description of the technique. He reads it repeatedly until he has it memorized, and placed the textbook back on the ground before once again leaving the shadow of the tree.
He drew one of Izanagi's blades and centered it to his body as he gathered chakra around it, coating it in a glass like layer. He raised the hilt of the sword to his right shoulder as he rotated his upper body to the left, as executed a downward diagonal slash, breaking the layer of chakra around his blade and projecting it forward like fragments of a broken mirror in the form of numerous shockwaves. After releasing the shockwaves Aj was able to control it's size, from making it small enough to hit a single enemy, to expanding it to strike multiple targets.
"Rekkyodan huh? Another great addition to the arsenal that's for sure. Now it's my turn."
Aj returned his blade to its sheath around his waist and returned to the shade where Keotsu waited, and once there he picked up the textbook and returned it to him. After doing so he reached into the pouch strapped to the back of his waist and removed a small scroll containing a technique of his own, which he also handed over.
(Kenjutsu: Senbu) Sword Art: Whirling Dervish
Type: Offensive/Defensive
Rank: S
Range: Short
Chakra: 40
Damage: 80
Description: This technique is a powerful utilization of the user's sword and their quick movement speed, by channeling chakra into their blade(s) and spinning rapidly in a circular motion, the user is capable of covering a 360 degree area around himself due to their spinning motion and the constant slashing of their sword(s). If used in close range against an opponent, it would be difficult for those without a form of enhanced perception to follow the wild swings of the blade, and would likely end with them being cut down before they understood the direction an attack was coming from. When used in a defensive capacity this technique is capable of slicing through tangible techniques up to it’s own rank, leaving the user completely unharmed. However it won’t block energy based techniques such as lightning and fire. The speed of the whirling blades is such that it can cause violent aftershocks of wind pressure as the user moves, effectively creating something akin to a razor wire shell of air pressure around their body. Recognizable by what appear to be afterimages of the sword slashes.
Note: Can only be used twice per battle.
Note: Needs two turns between uses.
Note: User can't use Kenjutsu techniques above A rank in the next turn.
"Well I'm glad this is the method you came up with. You outdid yourself"
Aj picked up the book and turned the pages once again while Keotsu explained the other technique he'd created. Rekkyodan. He tossed the word around a few times in order the get used to it as he read the description of the technique. He reads it repeatedly until he has it memorized, and placed the textbook back on the ground before once again leaving the shadow of the tree.
He drew one of Izanagi's blades and centered it to his body as he gathered chakra around it, coating it in a glass like layer. He raised the hilt of the sword to his right shoulder as he rotated his upper body to the left, as executed a downward diagonal slash, breaking the layer of chakra around his blade and projecting it forward like fragments of a broken mirror in the form of numerous shockwaves. After releasing the shockwaves Aj was able to control it's size, from making it small enough to hit a single enemy, to expanding it to strike multiple targets.
"Rekkyodan huh? Another great addition to the arsenal that's for sure. Now it's my turn."
Aj returned his blade to its sheath around his waist and returned to the shade where Keotsu waited, and once there he picked up the textbook and returned it to him. After doing so he reached into the pouch strapped to the back of his waist and removed a small scroll containing a technique of his own, which he also handed over.
(Kenjutsu: Senbu) Sword Art: Whirling Dervish
Type: Offensive/Defensive
Rank: S
Range: Short
Chakra: 40
Damage: 80
Description: This technique is a powerful utilization of the user's sword and their quick movement speed, by channeling chakra into their blade(s) and spinning rapidly in a circular motion, the user is capable of covering a 360 degree area around himself due to their spinning motion and the constant slashing of their sword(s). If used in close range against an opponent, it would be difficult for those without a form of enhanced perception to follow the wild swings of the blade, and would likely end with them being cut down before they understood the direction an attack was coming from. When used in a defensive capacity this technique is capable of slicing through tangible techniques up to it’s own rank, leaving the user completely unharmed. However it won’t block energy based techniques such as lightning and fire. The speed of the whirling blades is such that it can cause violent aftershocks of wind pressure as the user moves, effectively creating something akin to a razor wire shell of air pressure around their body. Recognizable by what appear to be afterimages of the sword slashes.
Note: Can only be used twice per battle.
Note: Needs two turns between uses.
Note: User can't use Kenjutsu techniques above A rank in the next turn.
Keotsu opened the scroll an examined its contents. The technique was a wild flurry of physical strikes, meant to overwhelm opponents and strike them down before they could discern where the attack truly came from. Its wild nature was befitting of its creator. Though, as Zero himself noted in the scroll, the physical nature of the attack meant it had difficulty dealing with fire and lightning, and of course the range was limited to the blade held in hand. Nonetheless, Keotsu believed it would provide a powerful short-range tool, especially combined with the other tools in the two swordsmen's arsenals.
"Thank you, my friend," said Keotsu, as he pocketed the scroll.
(Ani) Brother
Type: Supplementary
Rank: N/A
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: N/A
Damage: N/A
Description: Keotsu's legendary blade Mythos has been with him through trials and tribulations of all sorts; and in turn, Keotsu has used his strength to help his friends through their own challenges. The strength Keotsu could offer was always limited, though, as so many of his teachings were made with his own blade in mind. This technique allows others to use Mythos, when they normally could not. Because Mythos is tied to Keotsu's soul, he will perform a small ritual with one that Keotsu is incredibly close to: Keotsu will place Mythos in its entirety atop one of his brothers-in-arms' weapons, and coat it in an incredibly thin layer of the Mythril that Mythos is made of. In this action, Keotsu accepts this person into his soul, marking them as someone of great importance to him. This imparts the weapon with all the abilities of Mythos.
*Note: Cannot be used in battle. The purpose of this technique is to allow others to be able to use Mythos.
*Note: True to the blade, if a piece of Mythos is ever used against Keotsu, this technique will "deactivate", and that person will be as if they could not have used Mythos in the first place.
*Note: Those who Keotsu teaches "Brother" will be able to use (Ten'notsurugi: Mythos, Jinsei no Sāberu) Astrum Sword: Mythos, Vita Saber with all of its abilities, including access to the Legendary Command Arts.
(Densetsu-no Kamei Gigei: Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi) Legendary Command Art: Sword of the Gathering Clouds in Heaven
Type: Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: The Legendary Command Arts are a series of Command Arts unique to Keotsu himself, and can only be performed with his blade Mythos ("Legend"). The shape-shifting sword can change its form to take on the shape and ability of other blades of myth and legend. This form is known as "Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi", or the Sword of the Gathering Clouds in Heaven. In this form, Mythos transforms into a pale blue nagamaki (essentially a katana with a hilt as long as its blade), the blue color of the sky at dawn. The nagamaki's blade is longer than a standard katana's, but not quite of the lengths of a nodachi. While in this form, all Kenjutsu techniques have their range extended by one level; this is achieved by the sheer length of the blade itself extending the range of physical attacks, and by reinforcing energies that move across the blade, to augment energy based attacks; that is, physical attacks are extended in range due to the blade being nearly twice as long as a normal sword, and energy attacks are increased in range because the nature of Mythos in this form allows their energies to be further refined so that they can be stretched to further ranges without a loss in effectiveness.
*Note: Can only be used once per battle. If Mythos leaves this form, it cannot return to it during the battle. However, taking the form does not consume a moveslot/is done passively.
Type: Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: The Legendary Command Arts are a series of Command Arts unique to Keotsu himself, and can only be performed with his blade Mythos ("Legend"). The shape-shifting sword can change its form to take on the shape and ability of other blades of myth and legend. This form is known as "Durendal", from the French "to endure". This is Keotsu's preferred form for Mythos, and in this form Mythos takes on the form of a remarkable straight sword with black colored metal, though the edges gleam a mirror-like silver. True to its name, the Durendal form is meant for long bouts, and helps augment the energies that move across Mythos so that Keotsu's energies go further, making it so that all Kenjutsu techniques of any type have their chakra cost halved, and Kenjutsu techniques that have a per-turn upkeep cost have that cost reduced by half. Likewise, when energies are drawn into Mythos that would normally be negated or neutralized due to the blade's composition, the chakra cost of that technique is instead fed back into Keotsu's reserves.
*Note: Can only be used once per battle. If Mythos leaves this form, it cannot return to it during the battle.However, taking the form does not consume a moveslot/is done passively.
Type: Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: +25 Boost to Kenjutsu and Command Arts
Description: The Legendary Command Arts are a series of Command Arts unique to Keotsu himself, and can only be performed with his blade Mythos ("Legend"). The shape-shifting sword can change its form to take on the shape and ability of other blades of myth and legend. This form is known as "Caladbolg", a Welsh word for "Great Sword". In this form, Mythos takes on the form of a jet black straight sword of little detail, but of incredible size. Using it's incredible size and cutting edge to augment physical attacks, and by refining energies for energy attacks, the blade draws more power from Keotsu to augment his damage, granting +25 for offensive techniques and a similar increase in efficacy for defensive/supplemental techniques (an A rank technique would be treated as an empowered S Rank, etc, as analogous to Mythos’s boost); Caladbolg allows non-elemental Kenjutsu to be treated as elementally equal to all elements.
*Note: Can only be used once per battle. If Mythos leaves this form, it cannot return to it during the battle. However, taking the form does not consume a moveslot/is done passively.
Type: Supplementary
Rank: Forbidden
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 50 Activation | -50 per turn
Damage: -20 to user upon initial activation
Description: The Legendary Command Arts are a series of Command Arts unique to Keotsu himself, and can only be performed with his blade Mythos ("Legend"). The shape-shifting sword can change its form to take on the shape and ability of other blades of myth and legend. This is the greatest of its forms and is known as "Excalibur", a sword who's legend needs no introduction. In this form, Mythos takes on the form of a brilliant, golden longsword with ornate decoration, the fuller of the blade being a deep navy. Excalibur is unique in that, like its legend, its powers are never really consistent; instead, Excalibur takes on the combined powers of the last three Legendary Command Art forms to have been used. Additionally, Kenjutsu techniques that are used through Excalibur that are elementally neutral (example: Samurai Sabre Skill) instead are treated as having elemental superiority to techniques they were previously neutral to, befitting the "Blade of Promised Victory." Such power comes at a price, though, and Excalibur quickly drains the wielder's strength; so much so that it actually taps into Mythos's primordial form of "Mikomi" and calls upon the ancient shape-shifting ability the blade once had that required a portion of Keotsu's life-force to function. Oddly, the blade glows with a constant, gentle light, and cloaks the wielder in a faint golden aura, which flares with an incredible magnificence whenever a Kenjutsu technique is used, giving them a blinding property and coloring them brilliantly.
*Note: Can only be used once per battle. If Mythos leaves this form, it cannot return to it during the battle. However, taking the form does not consume a moveslot/is done passively.
*Note: Can only be used once three other Legendary Command Arts have been used and have been individually active for at least two turns.
*Note: Once activated, Excalibur requires a 50 chakra upkeep cost at the end of every turn its used, including the activation turn.
*Note: If Mythos leaves the Excalibur form, no other Legendary Command Art form can be taken for the remainder of the battle.
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Keotsu walked up a familiar hill to a familiar tree, like he had done so many times in the past. And like so many times in the past, he saw an image of his friend, waiting there; having beaten him there yet again.
Type: Supplementary
Rank: N/A
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: N/A
Damage: N/A
Description: Keotsu's legendary blade Mythos has been with him through trials and tribulations of all sorts; and in turn, Keotsu has used his strength to help his friends through their own challenges. The strength Keotsu could offer was always limited, though, as so many of his teachings were made with his own blade in mind. This technique allows others to use Mythos, when they normally could not. Because Mythos is tied to Keotsu's soul, he will perform a small ritual with one that Keotsu is incredibly close to: Keotsu will place Mythos in its entirety atop one of his brothers-in-arms' weapons, and coat it in an incredibly thin layer of the Mythril that Mythos is made of. In this action, Keotsu accepts this person into his soul, marking them as someone of great importance to him. This imparts the weapon with all the abilities of Mythos.
*Note: Cannot be used in battle. The purpose of this technique is to allow others to be able to use Mythos.
*Note: True to the blade, if a piece of Mythos is ever used against Keotsu, this technique will "deactivate", and that person will be as if they could not have used Mythos in the first place.
*Note: Those who Keotsu teaches "Brother" will be able to use (Ten'notsurugi: Mythos, Jinsei no Sāberu) Astrum Sword: Mythos, Vita Saber with all of its abilities, including access to the Legendary Command Arts.
(Densetsu-no Kamei Gigei: Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi) Legendary Command Art: Sword of the Gathering Clouds in Heaven
Type: Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: The Legendary Command Arts are a series of Command Arts unique to Keotsu himself, and can only be performed with his blade Mythos ("Legend"). The shape-shifting sword can change its form to take on the shape and ability of other blades of myth and legend. This form is known as "Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi", or the Sword of the Gathering Clouds in Heaven. In this form, Mythos transforms into a pale blue nagamaki (essentially a katana with a hilt as long as its blade), the blue color of the sky at dawn. The nagamaki's blade is longer than a standard katana's, but not quite of the lengths of a nodachi. While in this form, all Kenjutsu techniques have their range extended by one level; this is achieved by the sheer length of the blade itself extending the range of physical attacks, and by reinforcing energies that move across the blade, to augment energy based attacks; that is, physical attacks are extended in range due to the blade being nearly twice as long as a normal sword, and energy attacks are increased in range because the nature of Mythos in this form allows their energies to be further refined so that they can be stretched to further ranges without a loss in effectiveness.
Spoiler *Note: Can only be used once per battle. If Mythos leaves this form, it cannot return to it during the battle. However, taking the form does not consume a moveslot/is done passively.
Type: Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: The Legendary Command Arts are a series of Command Arts unique to Keotsu himself, and can only be performed with his blade Mythos ("Legend"). The shape-shifting sword can change its form to take on the shape and ability of other blades of myth and legend. This form is known as "Durendal", from the French "to endure". This is Keotsu's preferred form for Mythos, and in this form Mythos takes on the form of a remarkable straight sword with black colored metal, though the edges gleam a mirror-like silver. True to its name, the Durendal form is meant for long bouts, and helps augment the energies that move across Mythos so that Keotsu's energies go further, making it so that all Kenjutsu techniques of any type have their chakra cost halved, and Kenjutsu techniques that have a per-turn upkeep cost have that cost reduced by half. Likewise, when energies are drawn into Mythos that would normally be negated or neutralized due to the blade's composition, the chakra cost of that technique is instead fed back into Keotsu's reserves.
Spoiler *Note: Can only be used once per battle. If Mythos leaves this form, it cannot return to it during the battle.However, taking the form does not consume a moveslot/is done passively.
Type: Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: +25 Boost to Kenjutsu and Command Arts
Description: The Legendary Command Arts are a series of Command Arts unique to Keotsu himself, and can only be performed with his blade Mythos ("Legend"). The shape-shifting sword can change its form to take on the shape and ability of other blades of myth and legend. This form is known as "Caladbolg", a Welsh word for "Great Sword". In this form, Mythos takes on the form of a jet black straight sword of little detail, but of incredible size. Using it's incredible size and cutting edge to augment physical attacks, and by refining energies for energy attacks, the blade draws more power from Keotsu to augment his damage, granting +25 for offensive techniques and a similar increase in efficacy for defensive/supplemental techniques (an A rank technique would be treated as an empowered S Rank, etc, as analogous to Mythos’s boost); Caladbolg allows non-elemental Kenjutsu to be treated as elementally equal to all elements.
Spoiler *Note: Can only be used once per battle. If Mythos leaves this form, it cannot return to it during the battle. However, taking the form does not consume a moveslot/is done passively.
Type: Supplementary
Rank: Forbidden
Range: N/A
Chakra Cost: 50 Activation | -50 per turn
Damage: -20 to user upon initial activation
Description: The Legendary Command Arts are a series of Command Arts unique to Keotsu himself, and can only be performed with his blade Mythos ("Legend"). The shape-shifting sword can change its form to take on the shape and ability of other blades of myth and legend. This is the greatest of its forms and is known as "Excalibur", a sword who's legend needs no introduction. In this form, Mythos takes on the form of a brilliant, golden longsword with ornate decoration, the fuller of the blade being a deep navy. Excalibur is unique in that, like its legend, its powers are never really consistent; instead, Excalibur takes on the combined powers of the last three Legendary Command Art forms to have been used. Additionally, Kenjutsu techniques that are used through Excalibur that are elementally neutral (example: Samurai Sabre Skill) instead are treated as having elemental superiority to techniques they were previously neutral to, befitting the "Blade of Promised Victory." Such power comes at a price, though, and Excalibur quickly drains the wielder's strength; so much so that it actually taps into Mythos's primordial form of "Mikomi" and calls upon the ancient shape-shifting ability the blade once had that required a portion of Keotsu's life-force to function. Oddly, the blade glows with a constant, gentle light, and cloaks the wielder in a faint golden aura, which flares with an incredible magnificence whenever a Kenjutsu technique is used, giving them a blinding property and coloring them brilliantly.
It was the same as always. A scroll tossed to him that held a number of techniques. This time, it was a new set of command arts, created to take their kenjutsu one level further. Moving from beneath the tree, the Inuzuka unsheathed his chokuto and held it firmly. Making use of Mythos' ability to take shape that was once closed to him, he transformed Kusanagi into a pale blue nagamaki. In this form, the sword's sheer length extended the range of his kenjutsu techniques by on level. He transformed the sword again, this time having it take on the form of a remarkable straight sword with black-colored metal. In this form, his sword halved the chakra cost for both the initial use of kenjutsu techniques and their upkeep cost, as also returned chakra that would usually be negated by the weapon to his reserves. He changed its form again, this time to a jet black straight of an incredible size that served to augment his physical and energy-based attacks. This resulted in a +25 boost to his damage, and also made his non-elemental sword strikes neutral to enemy techniques. With that form tested he transformed the sword for the last time, having it take on the form of a brilliant, golden longsword with ornate decoration, and the fuller of the blade being a deep navy. In this form, the sword took on the abilities of the previous three transformations. This granted it extended range, chakra cost reduction, and damage augmentation. In addition to these, the blade cloaked him in a faint golden aura that flared whenever a Kenjutsu technique was used, giving them a blinding property and coloring them brilliantly.
He returned the sword to its original chokuto form before returning it to its sheath before producing a scroll of his own and tossing it to Keotsu. In it was a taijutsu technique of his own making, unique in the fact that it required no chakra.
(Taijutsu: Hakushu Shōten) Body Art: Hand Clap Focal Point
Type: Offensive
Rank: A - S
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra: N/A
Damage: 60 - 80
Description: Inspired by his Gathering Clouds sword technique’s ability to create shockwaves of air pressure, Hakushu Shōten is a taijutsu attack created by Kōtetsu Inuzuka that allows the user to slam his hands together with tremendous strength to produce a radial shockwave of air pressure that reaches up to mid-range away from the user’s position and gradually spreads outward to a maximum of 10 meters wide as it travels. In addition to dealing concussive damage to an enemy and being capable of shattering or dispersing techniques of equal strength, this technique is able to push whatever it comes into contact with into mid-range. Due to this technique not being reliant on chakra it has no elemental strengths or weaknesses and functions on a rank vs rank system, however, any enhancements to taijutsu will apply to the technique.
Notes:
- The A-ranked version of this technique can be used four times per battle.
- The S ranked can only be used twice and requires a single turn cooldown between uses.
