Congrats for making Sensei, I hope to earn that title one day.
My speech is in
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Shayde is quietly seated underneath a tree at the agreed training ground. He is waiting for his Sensei to arrive and teach him how to slice and dice enemies in a graceful yet ruthless manner. he knew little of the true ways of Kenjutsu, but always had a knack for such things, weapons and the like... Except when remembering to bring them to fights... He let his mind wander from the present situation to reflect.
"Kenjutsu... Now I can learn how to wield a sword properly. Beat's that incident with the herring..."
I wonder what my Sensei will be like... I wonder if I can ever make it to that rank... Best not think about it too much. Don't want to fall asleep...
Appearing in a blind flash in front of Shayde, sword unsheathed and pointed to the shinobi's throat, Kakuzu proceeds to question him about his knowledge on Kenjutsu.
He who does not respect the sword is not fit to wield one. He who does not fear the sword is not fit to use one. That is my motto. What do you know of Kenjutsu, young shinobi ?
Appearing in a blind flash in front of Shayde, sword unsheathed and pointed to the shinobi's throat, Kakuzu proceeds to question him about his knowledge on Kenjutsu.
He who does not respect the sword is not fit to wield one. He who does not fear the sword is not fit to use one. That is my motto. What do you know of Kenjutsu, young shinobi ?
Slightly confused about what just happened, he looked up to see his sensei... Holding a blade a little bit too close for comfort at his throat. If he had so much as budged or flinched he could have been inadvertently slashed at a vital point. He continued to analyze the situation.
Could he maybe try and grab the blade? No. A sensei would never let down his guard. And even then what would be the point... Attempting to disarm someone stronger than him? That would be suicide!!
Could he maybe talk his Sensei into putting the blade away, and continuing this discussion without the imminent fear of being impaled? Nope. His Sensei looked VERY resolute, and wanted his questioned answered before doing anything else.
That only left his answer... He didn't know much about Kenjutsu, but he had spent some time wielding blades and investigating different types of shinobi who used them. In case he ever got the chance to learn them. Enough time had past and his Sensei was looking rather impatient...
"Fear and respect? Well... I may fear you because you hold your blade so close to my neck, and I certainly respect you for doing it so effortlessly..."
Shayde took a moment to reflect again... But trying not to take too long. Once again he spoke out.
"But there is only one thing I truly fear, and it isn't your sword or death. There is only one thing I say in the face of death. Not today. So you may hold your blade at my neck and expect me to fear it, but I won't. Why? Because a pen used to sign a piece of paper could kill more people than that blade ever will... I fear the unknown and the possibilities that it brings. But you asked me to tell you what I know of Kenjutsu... Not about my own beliefs. Well..."
Kenjutsu is the way of the sword, Kenjutsu literally meaning "Sword Technique" and is performed by many Shinobi and especially Samurai. It is performed by focusing chakra into a weapon, but mostly blades, and using that focused chakra and turning it into a variety of purposes, like adding to it's cutting power or creating shock wave like beam of energy.
It is mainly used by Samurai from the Land of Iron, which they use as their main offense when fighting, but is also used by many Kumo shinobi and even shinobi from Konoha who each have their own distinctive and unique styles and moves.
Kenjutsu techniques can be added to Ninjutsu to increase their effective combat abilities, for example, Lightning jutsu would cause numbness or complete paralysis while increasing it's cutting power. Or how Fire Jutsu would increase it's temperature and allow the user to deal severe burns to the target.
They can be added to Taijutsu techniques like the Leaf Whirlwind to create a fast spinning attack of close quartered chaos or 1000 Years of death to... Well let's just not go there, shall we...
You can use them in conjunction with Genjutsu to create an opening in the enemy's defense and strike. Either by paralyzing the enemy or putting them to sleep, you can make the opponent open to a finishing attack.
In summary, Kenjutsu is the use of diverse and unique skills in combination with Chakra to make devastating attacks. Be they long range or short range. Simply energy manipulation or chakra of a more elemental nature.
Kenjutsu, as you put it, is the fear and respect of your own blade. And the damage that you can do with it. To be unafraid or disrespecting of the power you wield in your blade is simply arrogant. That is my understanding of your statement anyway...
"Was that summary sufficient? Can you please remove your blade from the space in front of my neck?"
As you wish, your explanation met my expectations so I will remove my sword from your neck. That was a test to see what kind of person you are when faced against death.
Now we'll move onto the techniques.
(Ken Rendan no Jutsu) - Sword Barrage Technique
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 25
Description: With this technique, the user will make a sequence of slashes with their sword and finishes with a powerful final slash dealing liberal damage to their enemy.
For your first technique, I want you to hit me with a sequence of slashes using your blade, before ending the frenzy with a final slash to my neck. Fear not, I'm going to keep my skin hardened throughout the usage of your technique, so I won't feel a thing. To give some realism, I'm going to feign pain and pretend that each of your hits have an effect on me.
Key Points: Despite the simplicity of my explanation, you must fill in the blanks so to say. Specify which hand you wield the blade with, the direction of the slashes (don't have to specify for random slashes and frenzies) and so on.
(Ikari Nomikomu no Jutsu) - Fury Swallow Technique
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 25
Description: The user punches the opponent a few times and finishes them with two final slashes with their blade or sword.
In quick succession, you will then punch me a few times before finishing with two final slashes with your sword, aiming them to deal fatal damage. As with before, be specific in the way you punch e.g. is it a frontal punch or not ? What location are the punches aimed towards and what effect do you seek to achieve with them ? Where are the final two slashes aimed towards ? Yeah, you get the idea.
As you wish, your explanation met my expectations so I will remove my sword from your neck. That was a test to see what kind of person you are when faced against death.
Now we'll move onto the techniques.
(Ken Rendan no Jutsu) - Sword Barrage Technique
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 25
Description: With this technique, the user will make a sequence of slashes with their sword and finishes with a powerful final slash dealing liberal damage to their enemy.
For your first technique, I want you to hit me with a sequence of slashes using your blade, before ending the frenzy with a final slash to my neck. Fear not, I'm going to keep my skin hardened throughout the usage of your technique, so I won't feel a thing. To give some realism, I'm going to feign pain and pretend that each of your hits have an effect on me.
Key Points: Despite the simplicity of my explanation, you must fill in the blanks so to say. Specify which hand you wield the blade with, the direction of the slashes (don't have to specify for random slashes and frenzies) and so on.
(Ikari Nomikomu no Jutsu) - Fury Swallow Technique
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: 25
Description: The user punches the opponent a few times and finishes them with two final slashes with their blade or sword.
In quick succession, you will then punch me a few times before finishing with two final slashes with your sword, aiming them to deal fatal damage. As with before, be specific in the way you punch e.g. is it a frontal punch or not ? What location are the punches aimed towards and what effect do you seek to achieve with them ? Where are the final two slashes aimed towards ? Yeah, you get the idea.
My bio requires an update, I am waiting until my 1T Sharingan Training is completed before I post it, but my character wields a "knock off" version of Sasuke's Chokuto. That's what I'll be using over the course of this training. Okay?
Also, you don't have to feign damage just to make me feel good. :| But I like the Skin Hardening idea. I know this is going to be fun!!
"Thanks, I wasn't entirely comfortable with your sword hanging there... Wait a second... Met your expectations? What if I didn't? Was I getting run through? *Sigh* I guess it doesn't matter. So you've hardened your skin for this? Cool. Not a bad idea if you're in a jam. So first up is..."
I start by unsheathing my blade from my left hip. I am right handed so all my attacks will be done with my blade in my right hand, unless otherwise specified. I size you up, clearly you are a force to be reckoned with and the only time I may ever hit you is during the course of this training. I take a few paces back, just to be sure that I can do as much damage as possible, even with your skin hardened.
I start by shifting my weight on to my right leg and bringing my left leg back, I sprint at you trying to build up as much momentum as I can before I reach you. As I get within an arms reach of you I bring my sword up and cut from your left shoulder to your right hip, no damage is done since you are hardened, but I continue by dashing forward, now behind you, I turn and cut horizontally at the base of your back with the intent on cutting your spine, from there I perform a frenzy of attacks at your back and a few quick slashes at your arms. To finish I leap over your head and as I land, facing away from you you, I spin clockwise on the spot, bringing my blade round with all my strength. It hits the left side of your hardened neck and stops there. I sheathe the blade, noticing a few nicks on it while I do...
"Piece of crap, I'm having a word with that weapons dealer when this is all over... So, how was that? I hope it was sufficient. If not well... Sorry."
(I'll re-do any you don't think are descriptive enough)
"Next one is..."
This image will help with the mental image. I waste no time after that last attack, rushing in with my arms up to my chest, like a boxer. I deliver a series of punches to your torso, each one with the intent of forcing you back, but since you're hard as steel you don't feel a thing, or move a muscle... At the end of this string of blows I quickly unsheathe my sword and make 2 powerful slashes, the first to your right shoulder cutting down to your left hip, the second, I spin on the spot and again take a strike at your neck. The blade simply stops as it makes contact. If you weren't so hard you would have lost your head, but the more likely scenario is me losing mine... I sheath my blade and step back.
I take a second to calm down after those attacks. This is my first time actually using a blade against a target so I am filled with a mix of joy, excitement and adrenaline. Once I calm down, I ask,
Just as I expected of you, make sure to invest that much effort and concentration in all of the techniques you perform. You will gain much more of this training session that way.
( Enjin Ranbu ) - Circular Wild Dance
Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: 25
Description: The user spins with his tantō, hitting the target several times.
Now, I'd like you to spin in the clockwise motion on the spot, striking me with his tanto with each successive revolution, making sure to target a new location with every spin. You will do this a total of five times. You have freedom of choice to choose the locations you strike, but the fifth and final strike must be aimed towards underneath my chin, sending me up into the air and setting up for your next technique usage.
( Rakkasui ) - Falling Water
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: 25
Description: The user will drop down upon the opponent from mid air pointing their sword downwards and drilling it down into the opponent.
While I'm airborne, you will jump up and pursue me, quickly overtaking my position before unsheathing your blade once more. Point your blade down towards me, before striking me with it and drilling me back towards the ground, spinning as you do this to mimic the exact motion of a "drill". Normally, your rotary motion would cause the opponent's body to spin also (since your sword would be lodged in their body) causing them to become disorientated even before they collide with the rock hard ground.
Just as I expected of you, make sure to invest that much effort and concentration in all of the techniques you perform. You will gain much more of this training session that way.
( Enjin Ranbu ) - Circular Wild Dance
Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: 25
Description: The user spins with his tantō, hitting the target several times.
Now, I'd like you to spin in the clockwise motion on the spot, striking me with his tanto with each successive revolution, making sure to target a new location with every spin. You will do this a total of five times. You have freedom of choice to choose the locations you strike, but the fifth and final strike must be aimed towards underneath my chin, sending me up into the air and setting up for your next technique usage.
( Rakkasui ) - Falling Water
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: 25
Description: The user will drop down upon the opponent from mid air pointing their sword downwards and drilling it down into the opponent.
While I'm airborne, you will jump up and pursue me, quickly overtaking my position before unsheathing your blade once more. Point your blade down towards me, before striking me with it and drilling me back towards the ground, spinning as you do this to mimic the exact motion of a "drill". Normally, your rotary motion would cause the opponent's body to spin also (since your sword would be lodged in their body) causing them to become disorientated even before they collide with the rock hard ground.
Kenjutsu is my preferred method of attack, that's why I'm so dedicated to it. I always try my best, but Kenjutsu is my fav subject. So I will try my very best. Now, there's only one more thing to say...
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I walk up to you and as I do I unsheathe my blade. As I reach you I start to build up chakra in my feet, to assist my rotation. I start to rotate clockwise and my first target is your right leg, at the thigh to be precise. This would cause you to fall down on one knee if you weren't hardened. After this I strike your right shoulder, near the joint, this would cause either the arm to be lobbed off, or at least reduce if not completely stop the arm's movement. My final 2 free strikes are made against your head and chest, location isn't really valid, by this point I have done enough damage to render you immobile. With my final strike I take the handle of my blade and ram it up into your chin, knocking you into the air, but since you are hardened I have to put more strength into the attack because not only is your skin denser, it is also heavier. Against a normal opponent they would go into the air with less effort. Once you are airborne I toss my blade into the air above you, ready to be used in my next attack.
An example of the fifth attack is shown in the following video at around 40 seconds.
Following up on the previous attack I take the chakra I used to assist my rotation and use it to leap high into the air, further than you are currently. I grab my blade and point it down, towards you. As you inevitably connect with my blade I start to fill the blade with chakra, to enhance it's cutting power and assist your descent to the ground. I take the chakra I have filled into the blade and I start to rotate it. The best way I can imagine how it would look is a great whirlpool of blue energy, encircling the blade and drilling it into your chest. The chakra drills into your chest and creates a large shockwave as you are hurtled towards the ground at an alarming pace. I land on my feet and watch as you pick yourself off, barely a hair out of place... That skin sure is tough...
"So Sensei, what do you think?"
The attack looks exactly like this, but instead of Kisame and Water, just put Sasuke and a load of chakra...
Even better, it seems Kenjutsu may be your calling. Just to clarify, I'm going to refer to myself as the "opponent" or "enemy". You will still be performing this jutsus on me.
(Bakuchi Tori Kuzu Oujou) – Gambling Bird Arrowroot Death
Rank: B
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user bolts in front of the enemy who they then strike with their sword handle before delivering several kicks that sends the enemy into the air. The user then bolts across to the far off location of the enemy who they then punch violently into an obstacle.
Alright, this Kenjutsu will not involve the use of your blade, substituting its usage with hits dealt with the handle. I want you to utilize your chakra to bolt in front of the enemy, before striking them with the hilt of your sword. After doing so, deal several upward kicks to your opponent, sending them high into the air but also horizontally backwards. Whilst they're airborne, dash directly forwards (to the location they're about to land) and intercept them as they fall, punching them violently into a nearby obstacle or part of the terrain e.g. a boulder or tree.
Key Points: None.
(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.
For this next technique, I want you to focus chakra into your blade before dashing towards the opponent and dealing an upward slash to their chest region, using the force behind the slash to send them into the air. After doing so, "appear" above and behind them, using your blade to deal a deadly drilling-type slash into their back, impaling and knocking them back towards the ground.
Even better, it seems Kenjutsu may be your calling. Just to clarify, I'm going to refer to myself as the "opponent" or "enemy". You will still be performing this jutsus on me.
(Bakuchi Tori Kuzu Oujou) – Gambling Bird Arrowroot Death
Rank: B
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user bolts in front of the enemy who they then strike with their sword handle before delivering several kicks that sends the enemy into the air. The user then bolts across to the far off location of the enemy who they then punch violently into an obstacle.
Alright, this Kenjutsu will not involve the use of your blade, substituting its usage with hits dealt with the handle. I want you to utilize your chakra to bolt in front of the enemy, before striking them with the hilt of your sword. After doing so, deal several upward kicks to your opponent, sending them high into the air but also horizontally backwards. Whilst they're airborne, dash directly forwards (to the location they're about to land) and intercept them as they fall, punching them violently into a nearby obstacle or part of the terrain e.g. a boulder or tree.
Key Points: None.
(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.
For this next technique, I want you to focus chakra into your blade before dashing towards the opponent and dealing an upward slash to their chest region, using the force behind the slash to send them into the air. After doing so, "appear" above and behind them, using your blade to deal a deadly drilling-type slash into their back, impaling and knocking them back towards the ground.
I... I-I-I feel so silly... I mean... I just used a video with that first Jutsu in it... XD... Time to be original I guess...
I dash at you, holding on to my blades hilt with my right hand, gripping it tighter with every step I take. As I reach the space in front of you I pull my blade out of the scabbard and smack your chin, knocking you into the air, but only by a few feet. I swiftly put my blade back into my scabbard and I leap forward, using my hands as feet and using my feet to deliver a series of swift, spinning kicks to your chest and abdomen. With the last kick I deliver a dual footed "donkey kick" to your chest that launches you into the air. I spin around using my hands again, and push off, landing on my feet, watching you fall through the air. As you reach the peak of the kick I consider my next move, but ultimately I don't have time to consider much. With great haste I dash at the ground beneath you, preparing my fist for a simple punch. As you fall with great speed in front of me, I deliver a swift punch to your chest and send you flying back, through a few rocks and you inevitably crash into a tree. You simply stand up and brush the attack off, like it was nothing... That skin must be really tough... Good thing I'm not stupid enough to actually fight you, and I hope your not cruel enough to actually attack me. I prepare for my next attack by sheathing my sword and preparing my chakra.
At 36 seconds, Sasuke displays the series of kicks I used to launch you. It was the only thing I could think of to launch you without repeating the use of that video...
I run at you with as much force I can muster, my blade still sheathed I focus as much chakra into my hands and I can. As I reach you I pull my blade out, infusing the blade with all the chakra I've been gathering, I swipe up with both my hands on the blade, forcing as much strength into the blade, sending you flying up through the branches of the tree, you violently spin in the air due to the force of the strike. I run up the side of the tree, and dash as I near the top of the tree, appearing above you. I take my blade and dig it into your back, using the chakra to drill into your back. The drill like attack doesn't even mark you, but your clothes get torn up a bit as you get sent flying down to the ground.
I guess... I guess I'll be paying for a new outfit for him... Damn...
"Are you okay Sensei?"
The way Sephiroth is holding his blade in this image, imagine an upward slash with both hands.
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I thought I would add the whole "tree" part. If I'm going to be mainly using Kenjutsu, then I'd best get used to using the environment, even if I have to use that last attack to knock the enemy into the tree first... I hope this was to your liking.
Excellent work as always, it seems Kenjutsu may be your specialty.
(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.
Unlike the previous techniques, these two will be focused around manifesting a lumnious coating of raw chakra over your sword to either fire off as a projectile or augment your sword slashes. Now, tighten your grip over the hilt of your sword and begin focusing your chakra into it, before slashing the air in a crescent-like shape to release the built chakra as a red wave of pure chakra in my direction.
Key Points: I'm unsure if this red chakra wave can be stopped with elemental techniques, so stick to avoiding it for now. I'll try to find out for you.
(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.
Similar to the previous technique, I want you to focus your chakra into your sword, this time causing it to glow blue instead of a luminous scarlet. After stabilizing the coating of chakra, jump into the air and begin spinning at a rapid rate in a circular motion, whilst outstretching your sword to maximize its radial reach. Slash me as many times as possible in the interval of 10 seconds. This will depend on the speed of your spinning, the faster you spin, the more potential hits you can get in with your sword.
"Okay... A Red Wave of Chakra, released as I swipe the blade... And a spinning attack...? Easy!!"
I start by holding the blade with both of my hands. Channeling my chakra down the entire length of the blade. I take a moment to reflect on one of my other recent trainings. It involved me channeling Wind Chakra down the blade to create a Gust of Wind from the same type of slash. Wind Release: Peacock Whirlwind was the jutsu. I take what I learned from that training and start to apply it to this one. I channel un-manipulated Chakra down the blade, however it starts to glow blue, much like normal chakra.
Hmmm... It looks like all I'm doing is actually coating the blade, not exactly getting the desired effect... I wonder what I need... I doubt it's as simple as changing the Chakra's color...
"Just one moment Sensei."
I take a seat, place my sword across my lap and try to get comfortable. I start to compile everything I have learned over the course of all my trainings. The Elemental Jutsu trainings prove more useful, unlike Taijutsu or Genjutsu, because they have had me apply my chakra to tools and weaponry before. Because I'm not proficient in every field yet, my knowledge is somewhat insufficient... I decide to try again, but instead of just channeling chakra into the blade and nothing else, I try a more aggressive approach. I stand up and apologize for the delay.
"Sorry Sensei, just had to take a breather. Right, here we go again."
I place both hands on my blade, channeling my chakra down the blade. I think of how the chakra could be changed, but why? Why would I need to change it's nature, it isn't elemental or special, it's just chakra. Why would I need to change the "Nature" of my chakra. Instead I focus on making the Chakra more aggressive, not fast like Lightning Release or hot like Fire Release, just more aggressive. It starts to become agitated, coursing through the blade at an accelerated pace. As it does I picture the crescent shaped energy beam slicing through my enemies. Once I do, the energy on the blade turns a deep red, the color of blood. Once I see the change in the Chakra's color, I swing the blade in a wide arc. As I do, I pour more chakra into the blade, forcing the chakra that already resided in the blade out, releasing it at a decent speed. The wave of energy hit's you and passes you, leaving a gap in the beam of energy. It travels about 15m then dissipates. Now I know that it is a destructive force that has somewhat limited range, but also looks awesome.
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Even though it's not op, I can tell this is somewhat based on Getsuga Tensho from Bleach. I have a few questions if you'll humor me...
You say that these attacks are used for "manifesting a luminous coating of raw chakra over your sword to either fire off as a projectile or augment your sword slashes." Can this technique be used to increase the destructive force of a simple strike with the sword? Ichigo uses Getsuga Tensho in a similar fashion against Ulquiorra and Aizen so I thought it relevant to ask.
Is the color of the chakra just pure red, like with Naruto and Bee's Nine Tailed Fox Cloak? Or is it a different color? How would you describe it, it's not for any real reason, it just helps me gain a mental image of the jutsu.
If I were to shout out "Getsuga Tensho" at the point of releasing the arc, would anyone laugh at me for being an idiot?
You also mentioned that it might not be blocked by Elemental techniques... Does that mean the enemy will have to dodge the attack, or take the hit? You said you would find out, I appreciate that, thanks for that.
Once the crescent shaped beam of energy passes you I start to prepare for the next jutsu. I take a split second to consider the possibilities that the jutsu describes. In that instant I come up with a plan. A way to deal as much damage as possible, for as long as possible.
"I know this technique is quite straightforward Sensei, but like I have shown you... I'm going to push the limits of Kenjutsu, and try my very best to master it... *snick* Raise the bar, so to speak..."
With that I rush at you as fast as I can, readying my blade by my side. I can tell you expected as much since you don't flinch or acknowledge my moves in the slightest. You trust your skin hardening ability to keep you safe, trusting or expecting anything of me is out of the equation. As I reach you I drop to the ground and spin my legs around. As I do I coat my blade with normal chakra. With my blade prepared, I reverse the direction I was rotating my feet and slash into you, as I reach a standing position I leap into the air, using my blade to keep you beside me as I rotate with great ferocity. As we reach the pinnacle of my jump I release the chakra in a large surge with a final swing from my sword, from my perspective my chakra is being released as a wall of light. To you the chakra takes the form of a sphere, and becomes larger, much like Hinata's Gentle Fist Rotation Jutsu, thanks to the many thin shaped beams of energy from the edge of the blade. The beams of energy carve into the ground and force you into the ground with them.
Here is a video. Cloud's "Finishing Touch" HP attack was where I got the idea for the jutsu description.
I apologize for the inactivity/late replies. Yes, that will do. For these final two techniques, we will be dealing with electrical currents. One with allow you to imbue your sword with lightning chakra, the other will allow you to divert unfocused currents of electricity into the ground.
(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.
For this first technique, I want you to grip the hilt of your sword tightly to prepare yourself for this jutsu. Lightning is wild and unpredictable element, which is why it must be used with great caution. Envision the nature of lightning, the sporadic nature of its movements, its ability to numb/paralyze on contact and the way it conducts along metals. Focus your raiton chakra into your blade, attempting to stabilize a steady current of lightning which produces the distinct sound of chirping birds. Instead of performing this jutsu on me, I'd like you to have a sword fight with my clone. When you feel the time is right, initiate this technique without any warning to cut through his steel blade, allowing you to land a fatal blow.
Key Points: This isn't considered an elemental technique, however it does have a elemental counterpart.
( 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
Noticing his blade being broken, as a last resort, my clone will release a unfocused current of electricity from his body, attempting to paralyze you with it so to stop your sword strike. In response to this, cease the flow of lightning to your blade and instead, point it towards the floor and stab the tip into the ground (to ensure conduction). Use your chakra to calmly divert the unfocused current of lightning through your body and straight into the ground, stopping any and all harm from coming to yourself.
Key Points: By far my most favourite/most used Kenjutsu techniques. I don't enter short range without my sword sheathed. Close combat is a dying art, so this jutsu is a useful tool for anyone who likes Taijutsu/Kenjutsu.
I didn't mind the wait. I understand you have a life, other students and on top of that, Sensei duties. It has to be hard, trying to keep on top of all that. It doesn't matter much, as these are the "final" generic Kenjutsu Techniques.
Now I just need to find anyone who can teach me either Kumogakure Style Kenjutsu or Samurai Style Kenjutsu.
Also, I haven't progressed that far in my Raiton training, can I use the Chidori Katana Technique without Chidori? I don't want to use it without knowing if Chidori is required. If I have to wait until I have Chidori that's fine.
"So, these are the final techniques you can teach me, Sensei? Well I must say, it's been fun. I'll make this last move a good one."
So he's using a clone... Why? Oh yeah. Even with that hardened skin, if he's hit with a Lightning Jutsu like this, it may very well cut through the skin... Lightning beats Earth after all. Right. How am I gonna slice this... If these are the last moves I'm gonna learn from him, I'd better make them good...
I grab the handle of my blade with both of my hands as you perform the seals for the Shadow Clone Jutsu. Your clone is summoned into being draws it's blade while readying itself to fight me. If it was a serious fight, I would no doubt stand no chance, but since this is training, your clone would obviously go easy... I hoped... I stare at your clone for a few moments as I either work up the courage to make the first move or ready myself to defend from you. The tension in the air, just by staring at a clone of you is enough to fill me with all the reason I need to start attacking. I dash in and try and catch your clone off guard with a wide swing from left to right along it's abdomen, however your clone see's through this and moves back slightly. This leaves me wide open and your clone retaliates by stepping forward and bringing it's sword down. I can see I'm clearly in trouble, I pour chakra into my eyes, activating my Sharingan, as I will clearly need it if I'm going to stand a chance against your clone, even if it's just toying with me.
Type: Supplementary
Rank: A-Rank
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30 (-10 per turn to keep active)
Damage: N/A
Description:
One of the Three Great Dōjutsu (San Daidōjutsu), the Sharingan is the kekkei genkai of the Uchiha clan. Unlike the other Dōjutsu, not all members of the Uchiha Clan possess the Sharingan. This great Dōjutsu seems to awaken only on exceptional Uchiha members and only in times of great stress. Once awaken, the pupil turns red and a single tomoe (巴) seal appears around the center pupil. As the user masters and evolves their eyes, the tomoe (巴) seals increase, topping 3 per eye. The main ability of the Sharingan, like any other Dōjutsu, is to enable the user to see the flow of chakra. This ability is further improved as the Sharingan gives color to chakra, enabling the user to differentiate chakras from different people or from different sources. Although the user can see chakra through matter, he cannot see beyond dense matter or in long distances. Coupled with the ability to see chakra, Sharingan users gain access to an incredible clarity of perception that enables them to read insanely fast movements or minor details, enabling them the ability to foresee in an easier way, traps, incoming attacks, etc. This clarity of perception is so great that a Sharingan user can sometimes start performing a counter to an attack that is still being performed, enabling the counter to be launched only a split a second after the attack. This clarity of perception leaves Sharingan users able to track high speed movement easily as well as to read through handseals. This last ability enables them to learn techniques much faster and sometimes copy them directly from the enemy, as long as the user has the necessary chakra affinities and requirements to perform it. Finally, the Sharingan is often linked to Genjutsu and mind-manipulating illusions, mostly because the user can, mostly through Eye Contact, directly and precisely use his chakra to manipulate the enemy's chakra flow. In return, the users clarity of perception gives him the ability to more easily decipher visual illusions cast upon him and see past them. The Sharingan has a great cost to the user though. The chakra consumption disables its use for long periods of time and, even when the user grows stronger, it's still hard to keep it active for long periods of time.
Note: The user, if he hasn't gained full mastery over his Sharingan, will need to spend a move to activate it, although as long as he has chakra and enough stamina he'll be able to keep it active until the end of the match. If the user is Sannin Rank or above and has gained his 3 Tomoe Sharingan and held it for one month, he becomes able to passively activate it, meaning he'll no longer spend a move of his 3 per turn.
Note: To avoid direct Eye Contact and be able to focus only on the body movement below the chin, the opponent needs to have mastered Taijutsu to possess the necessary skill.
Note: Predicting the nature of a technique or what it exactly is requires the user to either know the technique or that its a cannon technique.
Note: Danzo and Kakashi bios activate the Sharingan by removing the covers in their respective eyes and suffer a +10 chakra consumption per turn penalty
Note: The user is bound by the abilities and limits of the stage of Sharingan he possesses, stated in the rules of the KG.
With little time to spare I watch your clone bring it's sword, using the perception my eyes give me, no matter how little, I see the movements of your clones strike and come up with a counter in my head. I spin my body around in a clockwise direction. This allows me to slightly redirect the path of the blade, and with my blade still in contact with your clones, I twist it around, the blade's sharp edge now facing you I thrust the full sword towards you, aimed for your head. Your clone see's this and does what I did in the previous scenario, it redirected the slash by lifting it's blade up and maneuvered it's head, as to avoid any chance of decapitation. It was clear, your clone wanted me to break through it's overwhelming offense with the Jutsu, sadly, I was still building up chakra for the technique. With my sword, now positioned above your clones head but blocked with your clones sword, I have to think fast, before your clone takes advantage of the situation. Without a moments hesitation I leap into the air and shift my center of gravity, shifting it forwards and perform a forward flip. By doing so, I add momentum to my swing, giving it more power and speed. With my blade held firmly in my right hand, I slice downwards at your clone, once again, it maneuvers out of the way.
As I land I grab my sword with both hands again, and try and force as much Lightning Style Chakra into it as possible, but I still need time to gather the necessary chakra, since I haven't had much training in Lightning to begin with. Still down low from the drop like attack, I notice your clone coming in for another attack. I quickly bring my blade up to divert the attack, as your clones blade is being thrust directly towards my head. It's to late to block the attack, but I am able to stop it from doing anything severe by holding my blade upwards and supporting it with my palm. The blade digs into my cheek and I see that performing the technique is the only way to move on. I push your clones blade off to the side and leap back a few steps. I start to draw on all the knowledge of my Lightning training, no matter how little. I channel chakra into the blade and start to picture the desired effect. I picture Lightning chakra in it's fullest, by vibrating the chakra to such levels that it produces Lightning. You clone comes in once more for what could be the deciding slash. I notice this and start to force my chakra into the blade in a panic. I haven't any time left, I swing my sword at your clone's blade, now moments away from ending my life, and as they clash, my sword releases a blue aura and emits a loud chirping, along with fast, surging arc's of lightning chakra. This enhances the blades sharpness to it's utmost and easily allows it to cut through your clones blade. Your clone immediately sees this, and in that instant it leaps back, but not before he receives a somewhat serious cut.
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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.
I stay where I was, blade streaming with a severe electrical current, and fall to my knee's. Apparently using that much chakra in one go, especially without much training in Lightning, wasn't a good idea. I will most likely have to reduce the use of that particular jutsu, at least until I master Lightning and get Chidori. Your clone reacts by charging a large amount of Lightning Chakra and releasing it in a single burst. I immediately have to halt the flow of the Lightning Chakra, or else I won't be able to redirect the Lightning from your clones attack. My blade, still letting off sparks, I drive it into the ground and ready myself for the indirect wave of Lightning chakra that is carving through the terrain and towards me. With my right hand on the blade I hold out my left hand and prepare for the Lightning attack to hit. The second my hand comes into contact with the surge of Lightning I try my best to channel it through my body, I feels like my body starts to go numb, but at least it isn't being fried. Using the blade, I direct the energy safely into the ground, but my lack of proficiency with Lightning Release causes me to receive minor injuries on my hand, from the initial contact with the Lightning.
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 nullifying 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.
"Phew... That was pretty hard, but I think I'm okay... So. Is that it Sensei? If so, thanks for the training. I'll do my best to put it into practice."
I know this is probably needlessly long, but hey, I didn't just want to make the last reply I have for this training to be a quick summary of the Jutsu, plus the fact I don't have Lightning anywhere mastered seems a bit unfair to act like I have used Lightning in any significant way. Still. I really enjoyed my Kenjutsu training with you.
Since its a simple current, I think you can use it without having learned Chidori. To play it safe, wait till you learn this technique's B-Rank Lightning counterpart.
Anyway, its been a pleasure training you. Good luck in the rp ^^
This image will help with the mental image. I waste no time after that last attack, rushing in with my arms up to my chest, like a boxer. I deliver a series of punches to your torso, each one with the intent of forcing you back, but since you're hard as steel you don't feel a thing, or move a muscle... At the end of this string of blows I quickly unsheathe my sword and make 2 powerful slashes, the first to your right shoulder cutting down to your left hip, the second, I spin on the spot and again take a strike at your neck. The blade simply stops as it makes contact. If you weren't so hard you would have lost your head, but the more likely scenario is me losing mine... I sheath my blade and step back.
I swiftly put my blade back into my scabbard and I leap forward, using my hands as feet and using my feet to deliver a series of swift, spinning kicks to your chest and abdomen. With the last kick I deliver a dual footed "donkey kick" to your chest that launches you into the air. I spin around using my hands again, and push off, landing on my feet, watching you fall through the air. As you reach the peak of the kick I consider my next move, but ultimately I don't have time to consider much. With great haste I dash at the ground beneath you, preparing my fist for a simple punch. As you fall with great speed in front of me, I deliver a swift punch to your chest and send you flying back, through a few rocks and you inevitably crash into a tree. You simply stand up and brush the attack off, like it was nothing... That skin must be really tough... Good thing I'm not stupid enough to actually fight you, and I hope your not cruel enough to actually attack me. I prepare for my next attack by sheathing my sword and preparing my chakra.