[Ken] Kenjutsu with Nathan Sensei

[Yuse]

Nathan you never have a dull sig xD

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(Bakuchi Tori Kuzu Oujou) – Gambling Bird Arrowroot Death​

One/three advantages: :
At first I was a bit lost with the technique because I wasn't sure how I was supposed to hit with the handle,but alan got me a visual aid and I feel like I understand it now. Ok now onto the advantages!The trigger or start of the technique seems a lot faster and overall more user friendly as initiating the technique seems to be a lot easier to pull off then some of the other techniques I have learned thus far.Speed is obviously a cornerstone of this tech and as such depending on the user current level of speed or even with enhancements the user can easily build on the technique through speed or strength enhancements.Also as you mentioned the technique is a cluster in one.The technique has many parts first the hit of the handle then the kicks send the opponent to the air and ending it with the clone falling and the user punching the opponent sending him far away.As a result each individual component of the tech is easily able to do damage alone making it so that even if the user was not able to pull of the full sequence of events damage could be done nonetheless.

Drawbacks/counters:
As you stated,a Domino effect is embedded into the technique meaning the sequence of events rely on one another to work.If the start of the technique "The hit by the Handle" does not connect that's essentially screwing up the whole technique as the whole tech was built on that starting move in fact that starting move is actually the only move associated with ken or a sword in general. Another disadvantage is running while I made it somewhat seem as if it were an advantage that was not my intent my intention was to show that speed of the tech and the alteration of it are not the actual running.With all the talk lately of Running able to be counted as an offensive move I couldn't help but list this as a disadvantage.While running the user is easily susceptible to counter attacks ranging from simple shuriken to various jutsu all able to harm or screw up the moves.A fireball Causes the user to stop and defend an earth tremor gets the ninja off balance and easily stops the move before it had a chance of starting.Another Drawback is something I both personally like and dislike like as for when I am Defending against it and dislike as in when im preforming.Being that the initiating move is a simple extension of the handle to hit the user ways in which this is done I find very limited a straight extension making it an easy move to perceive if the opponent is into details or god forbid an uchiha defending against the tech becomes sharingan 101.

How you would use it in battle:
With my explanations I tend to often include the presence of a clone,as I find the level of success higher with them on the field.However for this technique I don't really see myself using a clone at all.I see myself using this directly no trick no gimmicks just a nice starting move to commence the battle.Directly running towards the opponent and commencing the move although I find that having that cranked lightning Armour could be quite useful just in case the opponent gets the upper hand and tried a quick counter using tai.

How you would counter it:
I briefly mentioned this in the disadvantages.Being an uchiha I have the luxury of great eyes "The Sharingan" and therefore great reflexes.These Reflexes easily allow me to anticipate the simple starting sequence of the tech which is the the straight extension of the handle of the sword to hit me,something that is already easily perceivable.The sharingan just tones up the level of success detail and timing.However im pretty sure you don't like counters associated with things such as bloodlines,so Ill also list counters achievable by all ninja.An obvious weak point in the tech is the running although the distance remains short a number of techniques can be preformed in that interval of time that could easily stop the technique while the opponent is running.The one I mentioned being A jutsu such as one that causes an earth tremor having the running ninja fall off balance.

Perform the technique:
The calm atmosphere of the terrain is broken as Yusei jets toward his opponent after shrouding himself in an armor of lightning. Once Close enough Yusei extends the handle of his sword hitting the clone as he then delivers a series of kicks that knock the clone into the air.Only to have it punched as its falling its falling down,sending it a good distance away with some shocking damage into the mix due to the lightning infused kick and punch from Yusei's lightning shrouded body.

 

[Nathan]

I know, I try!

(Rensei Shinkuken) – Drilling Crimson Blade
Rank: B
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user takes out their blade and channels chakra into it. They then run towards the opponent, slashing them upwards into the air and then appear above him/her, and deliver a sharp, drilling slash down upon them, impelling them into the ground.

Okay so with this one, you'll need to channel some chakra into your blade from there, run towards my clone, then by using your sword slash your sword upwards on the body of my clone, this should push him into the air, then you'll want to appear above him, by using your sword once more hit him with a drilling slash that sends him into the ground, with of course the sword also impelled into him.

 

[Yuse]

Sorry for the wait z.z

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(Rensei Shinkuken) – Drilling Crimson Blade​

One/three advantages: :
Hmm lets see the user focuses chakra into their blade then runs up and slashes their opponent into the air , then while in the air the user appears behind the target and impales the opponent into the ground.Lets start with the start of the technique being the "slashes" I have yet to see this technique visually so everything I got is from imagination based on the description.Being that the slashes are meant to get the opponent up into the air , I can imagine that this tech relies more on brute strength then speed seeing as how one would need a substantial force to get an opponent into the air via a sword slash.This implies that their is great power behind each of the strikes making it very possible that the slashes sending the opponent into the air are very capable of inflicting deeps wounds upon impact due to the force behind them.Another thing to note although not that important is the description lists "slashing" which leaves the user some room for creativity and originally in his use of the technique in how he wishes to approach the slashing.Another advantage is the "appear behind the opponent" part.There have been numerous times where the latter has happened in the manga most of the time it was due to a large difference in speed like with the Lee vs Gaara fight other times it was due to a quick use of the substitution jutsu.In this scenario I feel like its a bit of both,like using the substitution jutsu but not having it count as a move.The benefits of simply being behind your opponent are eldest let alone being behind them in midair with them being wounded.For that reason I find this to be a big advantage and one of the best parts of the technique.And lastly is the final shot , the reason im listing this as an advantage is not because its simply another component of the technique , no not at all.The reason I find this last hit an advantage is it has potential to be the final blow.By that I mean depending on how the user chooses to preform this last hit can have a large difference based on how and where he chooses to land it , for example a stab in the arm wont be nearly as lethal as a sharp downward strike to the back of the opponents head.So it is for that reason , the potential of the damage of that last hit that I choose to classify it as an advantage.

Drawbacks/counters:
I've mentioned running as a drawback sever times so I want to get away from that in this post.Lets see being that this technique starts with the purpose of slashing upwards to get the opponent into the air , as I previously stated it can be implied that their is a lot of force behind the slash(s).And being that this technique relies more on the brute strength of the user , it leads me to believe the technique itself in terms of speed is a lot a slower compared to some other techs I have learned thus far.When you factor in each component of the tech , the running towards the opponent , the slashing upwards into the air , the appearing behind the target (although I find this part pretty fast),and the final blow their is ample time to stop this technique from taking full motion especially at the beginning its common knowledge that it takes more time to gather the momentum for a slash that can slash an opponent into the air then a simple slash just meant on quickly cutting the opponent , and for that I see a lack of speed in the technique and thus a disadvantage.Most of the time being behind an opponent is a great sign but there are some moments where it could be far from good.In the air is a 2 sided coin since despite being behind the opponent both the user and the target are somewhat at a disadvantage due to being limited in terms of mobility this can be a disadvantage when the target does the unsuspected and preforms a technique like Chidori nagashi , for one thing the technique is extremely fast and can be used easily the second thing to keep in mind is distance appearing behind the opponent it is very possible for the user to be caught in that nagashi due to how close he is to the target. Making it so that the target although probably unlikely can use being in the air and the opponent being behind him to his advantage.One last thing to note is this tech could be costly if used ineffectively in a tai/ken only fight , the reason being that the ending blow is supposed to have enough forces that the blade remains impaled into the targets body.If used wrong that last hit could potentially cause the user to lose his blade whether he were to make contact or miss.Due to the blade being stuck in the body of the target or losing hold of his blade due to the sudden force in which the user thrust his blade down unlikely but not impossible.

How you would use it in battle:
Simple and to the point.First I would focus chakra in the soles of my feet then start running this is set up as a precaution in case the target tries to get me off balance with a technique that could cause an earth tremor.I would then just as the technique states slash the opponent into the air and jump immediately appearing behind him , in that moment in time perhaps shrouding myself in some elemental cloak or shroud such as the c-rank lightning armor just as a small safety precaution in case the target tries to go for a surprise attack in midair I can tank it or at the very least not take the full force of the attack, after doing so I would aim for a vital spot on the body to make the final blow such as the skull or the back of neck preferably the back of the neck.

How you would counter it:
Being that this technique relies on brute strength as opposed to speed unlike most of the kenjutsu techniques which I have come to be accustomed to.Their is an easy way way to both defend and counter against this specific technique.As I mention before the basis of the technique is slashing the opponent into the air.So the first part is defending against the slashing which have the potential to wound the user this is easily defendable with an armor type of jutsu or even something as simple as skin hardening.As for countering the tech as a whole , the user need to focus on the air portion meaning the user must effectively deny the target of his ability to get him into the air.Something like this can easily be done by using the added weight technique oonoki used increasing the weight of the user to the point where only someone with the monstrous strength of Sakura or Tsunade could pull of the technique , this impart not only stops the technique but gives endless possibilities for an immediate counter from the user.

Perform the technique:
Another day of training , and another way to learn how to kill with a sword.Staring down the clone of his sensei Yusei calmed himself as he unsheathed his blade , at the same time focusing chakra in the soles of his feet.With that Yusei blasted off like a blot of lightning towards the clone until close enough he then quickly slash the clone 2 diagonal slash upwards one right and another left until finally taking a final vertical slash upwards sending the clone into the air wasting no time at all in what seems to be seconds or less Yusei is seen behind the clone with a shroud of lightning protecting him and channeling through his sword. Taking his opportunity Yusei quickly and brutally thrust the sword into the back of the clones neck downwards crushing it down to the ground causing it to ... poof

 

[Nathan]

Try not to take two months to reply again. :\

(Suraisu Shinku no Nami) - Slicing Crimson Wave
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user does a simple cresent-shaped slash at the opponent, expelling a red chakra wave.

This one is one of the more used techniques, since it is straight forward and well easy to pull off, what I want you to do is, gather your chakra in your blade and from there, I want you slash downwards to release a crescent shaped slash, at my clone. This technique releases a red wave of chakra, it's handy for targets that are at mid-range of you, and just an overall good technique.

 

[Yuse]

No more of that

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(Suraisu Shinku no Nami) - Slicing Crimson Wave​

One/three advantages: :
Ok so the user focuses chakra into their blade then does a crescent shaped slash at the opponent that's takes on the form of a red chakra wave.(So pretty much Getsuga Tensho?).Im at a loss for words really its too simple to explain.Ok lets see advantages it allows the users to hit the opponent from a distance.Since the tech is pretty much a wave of chakra this can actually counter ninjutsu although crank because of elemental advantage over basic chakra still useful.Hmm one more advantage would be its easy to pull off unlike most kenjutsu techniques because its a simple projectile chakra wave sent from the sword.

Drawbacks/counters:
Something I found interesting was its ranges is Mid range not short to mid.So this makes it pretty unique among Kenjutsu techniques because it actually can be used in short range.Another drawback would be as I stated the rank interaction between it and other ninjutsu specifically elemental.because elemental jutsu naturally have a 1 rank advantage over basic chakra techs like this I wouldn't prefer using it as a counter because it would be meant for easily avoidable low ranks.Last but not least is although I love the color red its not really a color you want to see in battle , its obvious and can be easily seen so chances of this used deceptively are low.

How you would use it in battle:
I would use it in combination with another tech from below.By that I mean I would fire it high at the opponent upper body most likely neck.But it would be primarily as a decoy while I stream something like a chidori nagashi through the ground towards the opponents lower body,Making it a simple but tricky situation because the wave of chakra is fast and thus need to be avoided quickly while at the same time they have to counter incoming surge of lightning which is also very fast.

How you would counter it:
Im not gonna bore you with an unneeded response.The answer is simple I would use a low ranking elemental projectile crank to counter or b rank to counter it and have it press on after contact.

Perform the technique:
Having just learned an usual Technique Yusei was ready to try it out.Staring down the clone of his sensei Yusei relaxed unsheathing his blade , While focusing chakra through it chakra that would take a blood red color.Then with a simple swing of the sword downwards Yusei sent a Red crescent wave of chakra at the clone of his sensei with tremendous speed.The technique proving to be too much for the clone caused it to disperse... poof

One Question though-How big is the actual wave of chakra I have the mental image of getsuga tensho but that's pretty big So I want to make sure I know how big this technique actually is

 

[Nathan]

Will believe it when I see it.

- You got A-rank lightning?

 

[Yuse]

Yeah im S-ranks actually

 

[Nathan]

Awesome sauce!

(Kusanagi no Tsurugi: Chidorigatana) - Grass Cutter Sword: One Thousand Birds Katana
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user flows Chidori current through a katana in manner similar to flying swallow technique. The Radiating and chirping blade can easily cut through steel. Furthermore, the body of the person cut by the sword goes numb, taking away their freedom of movement.

Simply flow the chidori though your blade. It simply increases cutting and also stabbing someone it will cause their body to go numb.

 

[Yuse]

How many techs do we have left.

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(Kusanagi no Tsurugi: Chidorigatana) - Grass Cutter Sword: One Thousand Birds Katana​

One/three advantages: :
A simple technique, I recall the lightning cannon list basically having the same jutsu/concept.The user channels a chidori through his blade, and by doing so greatly increasing its cutting/piercing abilities and giving it electrical properties.The benefits are that its an easy and fast jutsu to use in the midst of a battle.Also due to the electrical properties given upon contact with the sword the user can numb parts of the opponent body which can be critical especially if engaged in combat against a fellow ken user or tai specialist.Of course landing a hit on the target relies more on the actual user then anything else.Another benefit although im not exactly sure about it,is that the description mentions that it becomes able to cut through steal, im assuming this enable the user to cut through B-ranked steel techniques with his sword correct?

Drawbacks/counters:
The technique although very useful requires some caution as all techniques associated with lightning or electricity in general due.Holding the sword while making contact with a water jutsu could be very dangerous. That and the effectiveness on the jutsu depends on the users skill with it as this is a supplementary technique it merely enhances the kenjutsu of the user but the actual kenjutsu actions rely on the user and his imagination and use of free-form ken as well as cannon.In the case of free-form it can be seen as a strength or weakness depending on the actual users skill in free-form for example my free-form could use a tune up so im gonna list it as an advantage.Lets see what else, ah this techniques effectiveness greatly decreases if the opponent is a lightning specialist as they are at times able to overcome numbing and over-all paralysis.

How you would use it in battle:
Im gonna refer to the anime/manga for this one. Basically I intend to use it exactly how sasuke used it in the anime.To slice and slash through incoming projectiles which could be even more useful for me as I have a technique that can focus lightning chakra even more making the technique a rank stronger.So I could have a Arank version of this.That and like sasuke use it to augment my CQC im not really good at tai or into it for that matter.Ken as a whole and especially this technique are my way of getting in close if I were to choose to.

How you would counter it:In the end its just an electrical upgrade to the users kenjutsu use. Which means the ways in which normal Kenjutsu can be stopped are applicable such as distancing yourself and causing earth tremors to restrict movement.However due to the upgrade being lightning based, water can be a formidable counter if used right to take advantage and shock the user holding the blade.The important part is to use distance against this technique even more so then for other kenjutsu techniques because other Ken can be easily locked by things such as elemental armors but due to the lightning it can take advantage of some of these armors so its best for the user when countering to make the electric charge of the blade become a weakness.

Perform the technique:
Having used the transformation jutsu, Yusei took on the role of Sasuke Uchiha as he role-played the events of the kage summit.With dozens of samurai clones all around him.Activating his Sharingan Yusei took off as he channeled a chidori through his blade and rushed into the combat with the clones.Easily overpowering them and slicing and piercing through even their metal protected bodies.As well as easily numbing some with minimal contact.1 by 1 they all fell until they all ... poof

 

[Nathan]

Two techniques left.

(Chakura Bōsekiken) - Chakra Spinning Blade
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user will channel chakra into their sword making it glow blue and then jumping into the air they spin at a rapid rate creating a spinning circle and cutting through the enemy target.

Okay with this last technique that I can teach you, I want you to gather your chakra into your blade which will made the blade glow blue, from there I want you then to jump into the air and make yourself spin very fast, allowing you to cut threw your target, this technique looks useful, but I guess the fact you have to jump in the air to use it is, a bit of a downside.

 

[Yuse]

You just cant wait to get rid of me can you, but jokes on you because I might pick up storm huehue. I'm starting to wonder if you even read my replies ... I had a question being could that previous tech cut through B-ranked steel techs? ._.

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(Chakura Bōsekiken) - Chakra Spinning Blade​

One/three advantages: :
Ok so the user channels chakra into his blade once more, which makes the blade glow glow a light blue.The user then jumps with the glowing blade outwards as they spin at intense high speeds becoming in simple terms a spinning circle of death.Slashing away at the enemy in seconds, with one slash capable of being fatal depending on the location on the body that received it. The advantages of this technique are the following.Numerous slashes in a small time-frame with each individual slash have the potential to be fatal.It's an easy move to resort to, if ever forced into the air.Third advantage Idk .... you're spinning with a blade that your chanelling chakra into its not really a technique that requires an in-depth analysis.Um a third advantage could be its an easy way to defend against projectiles like kunai and shuriken and then continue on while you are in the air.

Drawbacks/counters:
The technique can only be used in the air that in itself limits its use greatly.I can only speculate that spinning at such a rapid speed might hinder the user vision even if so slightly.Using this in the air you are wide open for numerous attacks be it from a fellow air-born opponent or one in the ground, but being wide and open in the air is never a good thing.

How you would use it in battle:
Im going to be honest and tell you I don't plan on using this very often.Though when I imagine myself using it I see myself using it in a way where I can counter a simple projectile assault (Like jutsu having to do with kunai and shuriken from the Nin list) and at the same time using it as a setup for a future attack.Like for example using this technique to jump into the air and counter a barrage of weapons then releasing a fireball downwards towards my opponent. Essentially hitting 2 birds with one stone by defending his technique and getting myself in a better position to release my own technique.

How you would counter it: You're spinning with a chakra enhanced glowing blade in the air. If I were also in the air I would counter it by either using a jutsu like nagashi to counter attack or use a technique like water substitution to get me out of harms way as I fall to the ground and reform and immediately begin my counter attack.If Im on the ground while this is happening I have more options able to dig beneath the ground and evade or try to overpower the ken technique by releasing an attack at the wide open target in the air.

Perform the technique:
Yusei quickly drew out his blade and began to channel chakra into it causing it to glow a light bluish color.After the entire blade was encompassed in the bluish glow, Yusei proceeded to jump into the air.While in the air Yusei pointed his sword outward as he began to spin his entire body at an intense speed.Making him appear as as a blue spinning circle in the air, quickly making contact with the clone sent there before him Yusei slashed away at the clones body with great speed until the clones body could no longer cope ... poof

 

[Nathan]

I read them. >_> Was just tired, unless it is stated it can, it can. In this case it cannot.

( Kenjutsu: Hirashin ) - Sword Technique: Lightning Rod
Rank: A
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: N/A
Description: The user by use of a sword can use it as a rod to attract lightning currents that are channeled into the user from opponents attacks and by pointing the tip of the blade into the ground the user is then able to dispel the lightning charge nullifing the effects of paralysis. However this only works on free flowing lightning based techniques such as the Chidori current and not on focused lightning based techniques

Pretty much attracts lighting techniques towards the blade. But the only lighting techniques that work with this technique are free flowing ones.

 

[Yuse]

( Kenjutsu: Hirashin ) - Sword Technique: Lightning Rod​

One/three advantages:
It a really simple technique. It allows one to channel an opposing lightning jutsu of atmost A-rank into the blade then dispel it. Making this a very useful tech when facing a lightning specialist since their is no limit to how many times a cannon jutsu can be used unless otherwise specified.

Drawbacks/counters:
It can only absorb/channel unfocused lightning. other then that it has no use.

How you would use it in battle:
I would use it to counter the most obvius example that came in my head. Being a counter to nagashi The blade would channel it then I would go ahead and despell it back through the ground, I believe this would also apply to the body use being able to channel the electricity if close enough?

How you would counter it: I dont know about counter, but one can easily make it ineffective. As it purely specific to unfocused lightning. So its as simple as not using unfocused lightning to make this ineffective in battle.

Perform the technique:
Yusei quickly drew out his blade and caused the incoming lightning to be absorbed into the blade hen then quickly thrusted the blade into the ground. Dispelling the electricity and any possible paralysis he could have received. not that it mattered he was a lightning specialist and paralysis seemed to have a weaker effect on him then most.

It been fun *says bye in french*

 

[Nathan]

I can't believe you replied, well you have completed kenjutsu...finally! Enjoy it!