[Ken] Kenjutsu with Shinta
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I picked Kenjutsu for a few reasons. First, is that I really like the art of the sword, it is great fun to practice. I also want to be able to expand my knowledge of the art in this RP. Finally, the use of Kenjutsu fits my bios, and it would be fun to incorporate Kenjutsu into my bios and further master it in our RP.
Kenjutsu, literally, means the art of the sword, or sword techniques. The name suggests that the user practices the art of the sword for training and in fighting. Unlike ninjutsu, where the user creates attacks using their chakra, practitioners of Kenjutsu are able to use chakra to aid in their swordfighting ability in the NB RP.
Kenjutsu, literally, means the art of the sword, or sword techniques. The name suggests that the user practices the art of the sword for training and in fighting. Unlike ninjutsu, where the user creates attacks using their chakra, practitioners of Kenjutsu are able to use chakra to aid in their swordfighting ability in the NB RP.
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By using it while in CQC, using it to take out certain projectiles, and other things.
Two-Handed Grip
-While there is more power and stability in the attacks, you sacrifice the range of the attacks.
-You don't run as much risk having one hand severed because its hanging away from your body. Though that is easily corrected.
-Less range and options in general in regards to blocking attacks and attacking.
-Attacks are slower as well.
One-Handed Grip
-There is less power in attacks in exchange for a longer range of attacks.
-More options in regards to blocking and attacking.
-Attacks and blocks are faster, but the defense is also weaker as a result.
-A possible risk is one hand being severed due to being far from the body. As said before, it is easily corrected.
Two-Handed Grip
-While there is more power and stability in the attacks, you sacrifice the range of the attacks.
-You don't run as much risk having one hand severed because its hanging away from your body. Though that is easily corrected.
-Less range and options in general in regards to blocking attacks and attacking.
-Attacks are slower as well.
One-Handed Grip
-There is less power in attacks in exchange for a longer range of attacks.
-More options in regards to blocking and attacking.
-Attacks and blocks are faster, but the defense is also weaker as a result.
-A possible risk is one hand being severed due to being far from the body. As said before, it is easily corrected.
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They are decent points, though you seem to be focused quite narrowly into a view that when holding a sword, that is all you can use.
What are the benefits that stem from having a free hand during a kenjutsu engagement? That will help you find a better answer into how you intend to incorporate kenjutsu into you battles. Simply stating CQC is calling if for what it is, broaden your answer... a lot...
What are the benefits that stem from having a free hand during a kenjutsu engagement? That will help you find a better answer into how you intend to incorporate kenjutsu into you battles. Simply stating CQC is calling if for what it is, broaden your answer... a lot...
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One of the benefits of having a free hand in an exchange of Kenjutsu is that you are able to use your free hand in a close combat encounter, whether it be simply punching the opponent or even grabbing a part of the opponent's body to hold them. You could also use that hand to switch the hand which is holding your weapon, that will allow for more opportunities to protect yourself or even strike at the opponent. Also, one of the more obvious benefits of having a free hand is the increase in speed and reach of your attacks.
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Better...
Just a basic jutsu, utilising one and two-handed sword slashes. Tell me when during this technique you'd need to use one-handed slashed and when you'd need to use a two-handed slash. Remember, sequence of slashes implies some form of speed, final implies something a little stronger.
Start with punching your opponent two-three times, two final slashes with your weapon. Where would you aim your punches for maximum benefit and chances of finishing this attack? What grip (one or two hands) would you use for the final slashes and why?
So yeah, that's basically that jutsu O__O'
Spin around on the spot with your weapon outstretched. What could be a possible opening with this jutsu that could be exploited by your opponent?
(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.
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.
Just a basic jutsu, utilising one and two-handed sword slashes. Tell me when during this technique you'd need to use one-handed slashed and when you'd need to use a two-handed slash. Remember, sequence of slashes implies some form of speed, final implies something a little stronger.
(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.
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.
Start with punching your opponent two-three times, two final slashes with your weapon. Where would you aim your punches for maximum benefit and chances of finishing this attack? What grip (one or two hands) would you use for the final slashes and why?
( 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.
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.
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So yeah, that's basically that jutsu O__O'
Spin around on the spot with your weapon outstretched. What could be a possible opening with this jutsu that could be exploited by your opponent?
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Technique 1
Since this technique only specifies that you perform a quick sequence of slashes at the opponent, with one last one finishing the sequence, you have some freedom in how you perform the slashes (while staying on the ground of course). Again, since this technique is not specific in the sequence of slashes, you would be able to chain together two-handed and one-handed sword strikes together anytime during the sequence, with the exception being at the end, when you deliver a powerful slash at the end. Given the wording of that technique, it is safe to say that a two-handed slash would be used would be the final blow dealt to the enemy.
Technique 2
In my opinion, I believe the best place to strike with your fists would be the shoulders, neck or head. Hitting the shoulders hard enough will eliminate the possibility of him striking back with his arms. Hitting the neck would be incredibly lethal, and may not even require sword slashes to finish the job if done hard and quickly enough. The head would also knock the opponent off balance, but they can still attack you. As for the final slashes, I would use a two-handed grip. I say two-handed grip simply because by the time you've attacked with both fists, he will be struggling to counterattack. In the time it takes for him to develop an effective counter to your strikes, you will have drawn your sword and most likely have two hands on it.
Technique 3
This technique is quite simple, but its weaknesses lie in that simplicity. The main weak points of this technique are the huge exposure of your back, and your outstretched arm (though the problem with the arm mainly stems from the exposed back, and I'll further elaborate). While your back is turned, your opponent can expose that opportunity to simply stab you or otherwise cause a fatal injury. It is because of how simple this jutsu is that the outstretched arm may be a problem. Due to the spin that you do when you perform the technique, you have no way of protecting yourself when your opponent attacks your arm.
I run towards my opponent with my sword in hand. Once I reach striking distance of the opponent, I slash from the opponent's left shoulder to his right hip. Once I have finished that slash, I grip my sword with two hands and recreate the slash, but a little higher from the original spot where I struck him and in the opposite direction. Once the sword finishes slicing through the flesh of the opponent's left shoulder, I take my left hand off of the sword to give my right hand command. I then slash vertically downwards on his left shoulder, the sword slash reaching his left hip before the kissaki returns from its journey through the man's chest and stomach area. Upon finishing that attack, I put my left hand on the handle of the sword once again, slicing from the opponent's left hip to his right shoulder. With that, I have completed the first of the final two strikes. To deal the finishing blow, I then slash, with two hands on my sword, from the right-hand side of the opponent's collarbone to his left rib.
Since this technique only specifies that you perform a quick sequence of slashes at the opponent, with one last one finishing the sequence, you have some freedom in how you perform the slashes (while staying on the ground of course). Again, since this technique is not specific in the sequence of slashes, you would be able to chain together two-handed and one-handed sword strikes together anytime during the sequence, with the exception being at the end, when you deliver a powerful slash at the end. Given the wording of that technique, it is safe to say that a two-handed slash would be used would be the final blow dealt to the enemy.
Technique 2
Walking to my opponent, I keep my sword in its sheath. Once he is within striking range, I raise my left hand and form a fist, I then punch his right shoulder with it. I then repeat the process with my right hand, punching my opponent's left shoulder with my right fist. While he is knocked off balance, I quickly draw my sword, and place both of my hands on the handle, and perform two diagonal cuts from his shoulders to his hips.
In my opinion, I believe the best place to strike with your fists would be the shoulders, neck or head. Hitting the shoulders hard enough will eliminate the possibility of him striking back with his arms. Hitting the neck would be incredibly lethal, and may not even require sword slashes to finish the job if done hard and quickly enough. The head would also knock the opponent off balance, but they can still attack you. As for the final slashes, I would use a two-handed grip. I say two-handed grip simply because by the time you've attacked with both fists, he will be struggling to counterattack. In the time it takes for him to develop an effective counter to your strikes, you will have drawn your sword and most likely have two hands on it.
Technique 3
Drawing my sword, I outstretch the hand that is holding the sword, and spin. Due to my sword arm being outstretched, the reach of the sword's blade is maximised. The kissaki rips through the flesh of the opponent's chest several times.
This technique is quite simple, but its weaknesses lie in that simplicity. The main weak points of this technique are the huge exposure of your back, and your outstretched arm (though the problem with the arm mainly stems from the exposed back, and I'll further elaborate). While your back is turned, your opponent can expose that opportunity to simply stab you or otherwise cause a fatal injury. It is because of how simple this jutsu is that the outstretched arm may be a problem. Due to the spin that you do when you perform the technique, you have no way of protecting yourself when your opponent attacks your arm.
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Much better response. ^^ Sorry to have kept you waiting... but I can say after this post, you'll be finished the C-ranks xD
In this attack, you'll use your sword as a sort of Pogo-stick... landing on your targets head if possible. Leap up into the air before pointing the tip of your blade down towards the ground, lifting your feet up so they rest a around half-way up the blade but positioned so that you can safely land on the ground if you miss. Hold your weight close to the sword for maximum impact and hold on firmly to the handle... simply so the force is not wasted xD
So, what could go wrong with this jutsu if not executed properly or against a faster opponent?
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By bolt, a quick step if you are in range will suffice... or just be in close enough reach to draw your sword enough, so that it is still in its scabbard but enough so the pommel of the handle can strike your target; aiming for the gut for easy reach and to wind them for a moment. This will allow you knee them, spin on the spot and kick them and several other kicks... be creative with your kicks, remembering that you can do all sorts of damage with your kicks (within reason). One final kick will send your target airborne, you'll chase on foot and intercept their landing... with a solid punch, slamming them into a tree, rock or the ground.
Now, how could you use this in battle? Also perform the move, describing in detail your hits, what you aim for etc. Also why you aim your hits where you do.
In this attack, you'll use your sword as a sort of Pogo-stick... landing on your targets head if possible. Leap up into the air before pointing the tip of your blade down towards the ground, lifting your feet up so they rest a around half-way up the blade but positioned so that you can safely land on the ground if you miss. Hold your weight close to the sword for maximum impact and hold on firmly to the handle... simply so the force is not wasted xD
( 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.
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.
So, what could go wrong with this jutsu if not executed properly or against a faster opponent?
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(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.
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.
By bolt, a quick step if you are in range will suffice... or just be in close enough reach to draw your sword enough, so that it is still in its scabbard but enough so the pommel of the handle can strike your target; aiming for the gut for easy reach and to wind them for a moment. This will allow you knee them, spin on the spot and kick them and several other kicks... be creative with your kicks, remembering that you can do all sorts of damage with your kicks (within reason). One final kick will send your target airborne, you'll chase on foot and intercept their landing... with a solid punch, slamming them into a tree, rock or the ground.
Now, how could you use this in battle? Also perform the move, describing in detail your hits, what you aim for etc. Also why you aim your hits where you do.
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No worries ^^
Technique 1
There are so many ways this technique could go wrong. If you miss, you'll have no time to bring your sword back up to defend yourself, even if you have landed on the ground, since it takes time to switch and re-adjust grips on a sword. Also, the opponent may be able to dodge and disarm you, which will leave you defenceless in the air.
Technique 2
I would use this technique in battle whenever I see an opening in the opponent's defences, but only during CQC. I aimed my attacks generally towards areas around and above the chest, since attacks towards lower areas like the legs and feet wouldn't be as effective in injuring the opponent, and it would consume more energy and time simply to trip him/her and try to get them back on their feet.
Technique 1
I crouch low into the ground and gather as much strength in my legs as I possibly can, while having one hand on the scabbard of my sword and the other on the handle of my blade. I then kick myself off the ground with all of the strength I built up, and I fly up into the air. Upon reaching peak height, I draw my sword quickly, and hold it in such a way that the blade faces the ground, and I am tucked up into a ball, soaring down with it. As I drop downwards, I gain momentum. Upon reaching the opponent, the kissaki of the sword pierces straight through his skull and reaches his stomach area, where the kissaki of the sword rests. This instantly kills the opponent, as the sword went straight through the brain and many other vital organs, as well as the impact of simply having the sword make contact with them at that speed quite crushing. I pull the sword from the head of the now deceased opponent, and listen as the sword cracks some of the skull along it's journey out of the body.
There are so many ways this technique could go wrong. If you miss, you'll have no time to bring your sword back up to defend yourself, even if you have landed on the ground, since it takes time to switch and re-adjust grips on a sword. Also, the opponent may be able to dodge and disarm you, which will leave you defenceless in the air.
Technique 2
I put my left hand on my scabbard and my right on the handle of my sword in preparation for the technique I was about to perform. I rush forward and step within close range of my opponent, and then proceed to quickly smash my opponent in the gut with the pommel of the handle. While the opponent is winded, and by extension defenceless, I bring my leg up and do a light but effective front kick to their face. One my right leg comes down from the kick, I kick myself off the ground with it, doing a front flip. While in the air, I straighten my leg and bring it down on their face, performing a brutal downward kick. Landing on two feet lightly, I then spin to my right and kick them in the left side of their face. Once my left foot touches the ground and stables itself, I kick the opponent in the right side of his face this time. I then squat downwards, and kick my opponent the same way Rock Lee kicked Sasuke up into the air. The opponent is launched upwards. As he falls, I spot where he will land and run there. Once in range, I solidly kick the opponent in the chest, sending him flying towards a nearby rock that will do even more damage.
I would use this technique in battle whenever I see an opening in the opponent's defences, but only during CQC. I aimed my attacks generally towards areas around and above the chest, since attacks towards lower areas like the legs and feet wouldn't be as effective in injuring the opponent, and it would consume more energy and time simply to trip him/her and try to get them back on their feet.
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These two are somewhat similar, in the sense they require a bit of shape manipulation of your chakra around the blade.
The description tells you what you need to do... what I'm interested in is if you understand the chakra manipulation. Tell me what your chakra is doing around the sword and the effects of it on your opponent. When it says drilling slash, it means you are thrusting the point of your blade towards your target...
Simple stuff, you do this with many wind jutsu with either your sword or hands... Describe to me what you are doing with your chakra and attack that pillar of solid rock; as per usual, full description of how you strike and the effects you aim for on the target.
(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.
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.
The description tells you what you need to do... what I'm interested in is if you understand the chakra manipulation. Tell me what your chakra is doing around the sword and the effects of it on your opponent. When it says drilling slash, it means you are thrusting the point of your blade towards your target...
(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.
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.
Simple stuff, you do this with many wind jutsu with either your sword or hands... Describe to me what you are doing with your chakra and attack that pillar of solid rock; as per usual, full description of how you strike and the effects you aim for on the target.
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Technique 1
I tried my best to try and identify what the chakra did to the weapon once I streamed it through. I have two ideas of what it could be.
-the chakra increases the cutting and penetration power of the blade
-the chakra deals damage in a different manner, not sure how else it could do damage though.
Technique 2
Since this technique involves only the manipulation of raw chakra and not elementally natured chakra (though you could possibly use this technique with such chakra), the technique would do more blunt and concussive damage rather than slicing damage.
I draw my sword from the scabbard on my left hip. I then begin to channel my chakra into the blade, increasing it's sharpness and cutting power. I then rush towards my opponent, and slash upwards at them in such a way that it would cause them to be launched into the air. I then jump into the air with the enemy, and fall with them. Before we hit the ground, I shove my sword through their stomach, causing quite a fatal injury. When the opponent hits the ground, not only does he/she experience pain due to the impact of hitting the ground, but they are also impaled to the ground.
I tried my best to try and identify what the chakra did to the weapon once I streamed it through. I have two ideas of what it could be.
-the chakra increases the cutting and penetration power of the blade
-the chakra deals damage in a different manner, not sure how else it could do damage though.
Technique 2
I raise my sword above my head, holding it with the kissaki facing upwards at a 45 degree angle while simultaneously gathering chakra in the sword. Getsuga...Tensh- oh wait, wrong universe ._. I then slash downwards, which sends a red crescent-shaped beam of chakra at a nearby pillar of solid stone. Upon reaching the rock, the rock explodes into many pieces, the exact part of the rock where the beam of chakra hit having gained a large slash mark across it.
Since this technique involves only the manipulation of raw chakra and not elementally natured chakra (though you could possibly use this technique with such chakra), the technique would do more blunt and concussive damage rather than slicing damage.
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Basically the chakra is spinning around your blade as you thrust towards your target, the drilling aspect the description mentioned comes from the rotation of the chakra along the axis of the blade.
If you understand, we'll move on.
Leap into the air after channelling chakra into your blade, a blue hue will appear over the blade, before spinning rapidly in a circle while releasing the chakra. You'll create a blue circle around you that reaches mid-range.
Discuss your views on this jutsu, vulnerabilities, uses etc.
Basically Link's Hold-B attack in Smash Brothers... only Blue and you leap into the air O__O' So his hold-b attack if you first leaped into the air...
What is your training in lightning. Specifically do you know Nagashi?
If you understand, we'll move on.
(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.
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.
Leap into the air after channelling chakra into your blade, a blue hue will appear over the blade, before spinning rapidly in a circle while releasing the chakra. You'll create a blue circle around you that reaches mid-range.
Discuss your views on this jutsu, vulnerabilities, uses etc.
Basically Link's Hold-B attack in Smash Brothers... only Blue and you leap into the air O__O' So his hold-b attack if you first leaped into the air...
What is your training in lightning. Specifically do you know Nagashi?
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Drawing my sword, I begin to continuously channel my chakra into my sword. As a result, the blade glows blue. Jumping into the air I begin to spin myself quickly, creating a spinning circle. I soar towards my enemy, and my blade drills into the enemy. After a few seconds, the blade cuts clean through.
I have no training in Raiton as of yet, but I know of Chidori Nagashi.
I have no training in Raiton as of yet, but I know of Chidori Nagashi.