[Ken] Kooljay Learns The Way of the SwordRai
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Sounds good, though I'll still be in character (Souji) as we speak. I assume you'll be discussing as Raiden, yes?
Ok. Welcome to training! Give me an introduction, some goals, the usual, and why you want to learn Kenjutsu.
Ok. Welcome to training! Give me an introduction, some goals, the usual, and why you want to learn Kenjutsu.
Yes.
I am Jack of the Mandalore clan, but you may call me by my nickname Raiden. My goals you ask? Ahem well you protect those who cannot protect themselves.:scorps: Of course I wish to become the strongest as well. In addition to that, I plan I defeating all of my sensei in a spar of sorts. I also am working towards pushing my past its limits and mastering taijutsu so that I may learn how to use the Eight Inner Gates. I wish to learn Kenjutsu because I know nothing but the blade. I grew up fighting for myself and my village with nothing but my amateur sword skills. Those can only take me so far though. I must learn formal kenjutsu to compete with the best and to be able pass on my skills to others.
I am Jack of the Mandalore clan, but you may call me by my nickname Raiden. My goals you ask? Ahem well you protect those who cannot protect themselves.:scorps: Of course I wish to become the strongest as well. In addition to that, I plan I defeating all of my sensei in a spar of sorts. I also am working towards pushing my past its limits and mastering taijutsu so that I may learn how to use the Eight Inner Gates. I wish to learn Kenjutsu because I know nothing but the blade. I grew up fighting for myself and my village with nothing but my amateur sword skills. Those can only take me so far though. I must learn formal kenjutsu to compete with the best and to be able pass on my skills to others.
Interesting. Very straight to the point, I like that! It's a pleasure, Raiden. I'm Souji, retired shinobi, but soon to make my return, so look out for that 
Ok. Kenjutsu means "sword arts". You need a sword for this training session, but most bladed weapons or equivalent should do.
Present me your sword and tell me about it.
Ok. Kenjutsu means "sword arts". You need a sword for this training session, but most bladed weapons or equivalent should do.
Present me your sword and tell me about it.
As instructed Raiden unsheathes his sword from the custom sheath on his back provided to him by the Mandalore
This is my sword, but this is no ordinary sword. Its a sword crafted and provided to me by my clan. By channeling my chakra into it, I can make it vibrate at high frequencies which increases its cutting power... I'm still learning how to do that though. Aside from it is a Katana and also an extension of by body that's used to cut down those that oppose me and my cause!
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This is my sword, but this is no ordinary sword. Its a sword crafted and provided to me by my clan. By channeling my chakra into it, I can make it vibrate at high frequencies which increases its cutting power... I'm still learning how to do that though. Aside from it is a Katana and also an extension of by body that's used to cut down those that oppose me and my cause!
(You have to realize Metal Gear Solid is one of my favorite game franchises. +1, +1!)
*Souji notes his student's badass armor*
I knew someone from the Mandalorian Clan... she always wore her armor underneath her clothes. Heh.
For the purposes of this training, just use that sword as a normal one.
*he also notes Raiden's stance (as per the picture)*
... is that the stance you're most comfortable with? If not, take a position you like instead. Do you like offensive, defensive, or mixed stances?
*Souji notes his student's badass armor*
I knew someone from the Mandalorian Clan... she always wore her armor underneath her clothes. Heh.
For the purposes of this training, just use that sword as a normal one.
*he also notes Raiden's stance (as per the picture)*
... is that the stance you're most comfortable with? If not, take a position you like instead. Do you like offensive, defensive, or mixed stances?
Excellent. For this training session, we'll simply practice the moves. Focus on your movements and intentions, maximizing each maneuver. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, voice them, alright?
The first, most basic technique is simple. *places a couple of watermelons on a table in front of Raiden*. Simply slash your sword at your targets -these fruits- a couple of times, then finishing them off with a large, more powerful blow.
The first, most basic technique is simple. *places a couple of watermelons on a table in front of Raiden*. Simply slash your sword at your targets -these fruits- a couple of times, then finishing them off with a large, more powerful blow.
(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.
Sorry again for the wait.
Still in my stance I raise my double gripped katana upward with the sharpened part of the blade facing forward. I then quickly bring slash downward with my blade and bring it back up and slashing from a variety of angles. After six slashes, I put all of my force into one more strike which turns the watermelon into a red paste.
Still in my stance I raise my double gripped katana upward with the sharpened part of the blade facing forward. I then quickly bring slash downward with my blade and bring it back up and slashing from a variety of angles. After six slashes, I put all of my force into one more strike which turns the watermelon into a red paste.
Don't worry, on your own time xd
*red watermelon paste ruins Souji's white shirt* U_U
Try to be a little more specific with angles. For example, if you slash downward right, what does it do? That kind of description. It's good how you kept count of the number of slashes. The number of slashes can affect speed and execution in a fight.
Next technique is similar to the first, but integrate a little taijutsu in it. In fact, most taijutsu and kenjutsu compliment each other; quite lethal in the hands of an expert. Punch, then finish with two cuts!
*red watermelon paste ruins Souji's white shirt* U_U
Try to be a little more specific with angles. For example, if you slash downward right, what does it do? That kind of description. It's good how you kept count of the number of slashes. The number of slashes can affect speed and execution in a fight.
Next technique is similar to the first, but integrate a little taijutsu in it. In fact, most taijutsu and kenjutsu compliment each other; quite lethal in the hands of an expert. Punch, then finish with two cuts!
With my sword still sheathed on my back, I deliver a painful right jab to clones face. In the same motion of bring my hand back, i grab the handle of my still sheathed sword. Next I perform a powerful left hook that spins my body to the left. Not wasting any motions, as my body starts to spin, I start to unsheathe my sword. When I spin around, I use my momentum to bring my sword up diagonally, which slashes the clones body from the left side of the of his pelvis to his right shoulder. Once my blade reaches his shoulder, I turn the blade towards the clones neck and slash to the right which effectively decapitated it.
Good, good! *claps*
*hands you a tanto; a more compact sword, but larger than a basic dagger*
This is a tanto. Tantos are also faster due to their size... their center of gravity is closer to you, I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong. This means you have less reach, but can attack faster.
Now, take it and walk over to that target over there. Spin yourself like a top with the sword held out, striking the target and cutting him up!
*hands you a tanto; a more compact sword, but larger than a basic dagger*
This is a tanto. Tantos are also faster due to their size... their center of gravity is closer to you, I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong. This means you have less reach, but can attack faster.
Now, take it and walk over to that target over there. Spin yourself like a top with the sword held out, striking the target and cutting him up!
So this jutsu can only be exclusively done with a Tanto?
Anyhow, Jack accepts the Tanto from his sensei. After moving it around in his hands and getting a field for the blade, he enters the same stance he does with his personal sword. He then dashes toward the clone and jump toward it once he is about 4m away from in. While his momentum is carrying his body through the air, Jack points his blade forward with the sharp part of the blade facing right. He then shifts his weight so they he swiftly spins clockwise. While spinning he his momentum carries him 2m past the target. Due to how fast he was spinning he was able to hit the clone fatally several times all in the same vicinity.
Anyhow, Jack accepts the Tanto from his sensei. After moving it around in his hands and getting a field for the blade, he enters the same stance he does with his personal sword. He then dashes toward the clone and jump toward it once he is about 4m away from in. While his momentum is carrying his body through the air, Jack points his blade forward with the sharp part of the blade facing right. He then shifts his weight so they he swiftly spins clockwise. While spinning he his momentum carries him 2m past the target. Due to how fast he was spinning he was able to hit the clone fatally several times all in the same vicinity.
Yessir, only a tanto. Seems like an arbitrary restriction in my opinion, but you probably free-from that movement with a regular sword
Ok, I'm going to teach you two important concepts when it comes to jutsus. You might have heard about them already, but here they are:
1. Seamless integration of two jutsus
2. Partial jutsu usage
The first concept is great for stringing combinations together, tightening up the time frame of a fight to make sure the opponent has less time to react. For example, if I use a basic taijutsu move to punch you, I could then follow up with a basic wind technique that emerges out of my hand to blast you away! That's a simple example.
The second concept is a little different. If you look at the jutsu description of every technique, some of them have multiple parts. However, an unspoken strategy is to not use that entire description in your move.
To illustrate what I mean, look at these next two techniques:
I can think of a simple combination that uses the Gambling Bird first, then Falling Water. If you can do that, that's great too!
*clone le waits*
Ok, I'm going to teach you two important concepts when it comes to jutsus. You might have heard about them already, but here they are:
1. Seamless integration of two jutsus
2. Partial jutsu usage
The first concept is great for stringing combinations together, tightening up the time frame of a fight to make sure the opponent has less time to react. For example, if I use a basic taijutsu move to punch you, I could then follow up with a basic wind technique that emerges out of my hand to blast you away! That's a simple example.
The second concept is a little different. If you look at the jutsu description of every technique, some of them have multiple parts. However, an unspoken strategy is to not use that entire description in your move.
To illustrate what I mean, look at these next two techniques:
Now, here's a challenge: integrate both techniques together, while only using certain parts of each technique. When you make your move on my clone *makes clone*, explain to me why you did what you did.
I can think of a simple combination that uses the Gambling Bird first, then Falling Water. If you can do that, that's great too!
*clone le waits*
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Such wisdom. I never thought of that. BowsI enter my sword stance and dash swiftly across the field in front of your clone. While doing so, I manipulated my sword in my right hand with some finger maneuvers so that that the blase of my sword is facing downward and the bottom of the the handle is protruding upward through the space between my index finger and thumb. Once I appear in front of the clone, I bring my right arm upward and slam my sword handle into the bottom of your clone's chin. Next I follow by leaning back and putting my weigh on my left hand and retracting and thrusting my right leg into your clones chest three times. The final kick is done with enough power to lift your clone upwards into the air. I then bring my leg down and swiftly jump up and behind your clone with both of my hands clenched around my sword handle and the blade pointing frontward. I then bring my hands downward and and thrust my blade into what would be your clones heart. The combined force of my attack and gravity has us slam into the ground, with your clone breaking my fall, and as the force dissipates into the ground loose dust is brushed up into the air.
Wonderful! xd
This works with almost any technique, elemental or not. You just have to be really creative and make sure your explanations are sound. Figuring out advanced combinations is one of my favorite parts of battling
Next two, here they are:
You can either try a combination like you just did or perform them separately.
This works with almost any technique, elemental or not. You just have to be really creative and make sure your explanations are sound. Figuring out advanced combinations is one of my favorite parts of battling
Next two, here they are:
Slicing Crimson Wave in particular is one of the more popular basic kenjutsu moves and my favorite
You can either try a combination like you just did or perform them separately.
I'll combo them.
Raiden double gripped his sword and ran toward your clone with his left shoulder facing it and body facing the right with his sword slicing through the ground. While running, his sword started to glow blue from the raw chakra Raiden was channeling into it. Once in range, he brought his sword forward and upward, similar to a golf swing, and hit your clone into the air. Keeping the motion, as his sword went up Raiden twisted his wrists so that the bladed edge of the sword would face downward. He would then spin counter clockwise and bring his sword upward in a similar fashion to what he did before, but this time a red blade of chakra would be unleashed from his sword toward the clone. The blade of chakra would cut cleanly through the clone causing it to disperse.
Raiden double gripped his sword and ran toward your clone with his left shoulder facing it and body facing the right with his sword slicing through the ground. While running, his sword started to glow blue from the raw chakra Raiden was channeling into it. Once in range, he brought his sword forward and upward, similar to a golf swing, and hit your clone into the air. Keeping the motion, as his sword went up Raiden twisted his wrists so that the bladed edge of the sword would face downward. He would then spin counter clockwise and bring his sword upward in a similar fashion to what he did before, but this time a red blade of chakra would be unleashed from his sword toward the clone. The blade of chakra would cut cleanly through the clone causing it to disperse.