Learning the art of swordplay

[Kato.]

*Waits patiently for Typhon*

 

[Typhon]

*pops up in a cloud of smoke*

O_O

Now explain to me, what is this "kenjutsu" you wish to learn?

 

[Kato.]

I'm always amazed when people do that O_O

Kenjutsu is the practice of combat using a sword, most commonly used my samurai and a selected bunch of ninja. Kenjutsu techniques vary from chakra control, taijutsu and ninjutsu, also genjutsu. An expert in Kenjutsu sees his sword as not a tool but merely and extension of their body.

 

[Typhon]

Okay good.

*tosses a wooden sword*

Now get in a basic stance.

 

[Kato.]

Sure thing

*I catch the wooden sword with my right hand and down to just above hip height. I shuffle my feet so that they are around shoulder width apart with the left foot leading and the right slightly behind, I then bring my left hand onto the grip of the wooden sword*

 

[Typhon]

Okay good.

*makes a clone*

For this first technique I want you to attack with a sequence of 3-4 slashes and finish with a powerful finishing blow.

 

[Kato.]

Okay!

*I start of by approaching your clone slowly, keeping my stance. As I get within striking distance I quickly raise my sword with both hand and slash diagonally across your clones body, from his right shoulder to his left hip, then I twist the grip slightly and slash horizontally across your clones stomach. As the blade comes to the other side of your clone aster the slash I twist the blade so the edge it facing diagonally upwards and slash diagonally upwards, from his right hip to his left shoulder, then to finish I pull the grip of the sword back to the right side of my hips and jab forwards, through the chest of your clone*

 

[Typhon]

*clone poofs*

Good.

(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.

-Done-

*makes another clone*

This time I want you to punch the clone 3-4 times and then finish him off with two quick slashes.

 

[Kato.]

*I tuck the sword into my belt and approach your clone keeping the previous stance, but now with no sword. then as I get into range iI jab forward with my left fist then I pull my left fist back and jab once again at your clones jaw, I then pull my left fist back and strike forward with my right, I then finish of the barrage of punches with another straight left, to the jaw. as I return my left fist I quickly draw my swords and slash horizontally across the clones mid section from left to right, then right to left*

 

[Typhon]

(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.

-Done-

Next you're going to coil your body up like a corkscrew with your sword held out horizontally. Then twist your body while holding the sword out going through several spins to deliver several slashes to my clone.

 

[Kato.]

*I hold my sword out in front of me, twisting the blade so that it is parallel to the floor, iI then twist my body to the left, keeping my feet planted I coil around. Once I have coiled the most possible I forcefully twist to my right, moving my feet in a clockwise rotation as I spin my body at your clone, delivering several slashes to his body as I complete rotations*

 

[Typhon]

Good.

( 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.

-Done-

Now jump into the air above the clone, and drive the blade through him as you descend.

 

[Kato.]

*I run at your clone holding my sword in the centre of my body, As I get around two metres away from the clone I jump into the air, raising my sword above my head then as I drop down towards your clone I drive my sword downwards, delivering a vertical slash down the left side of his torso*

 

[Typhon]

Nope, you're not slashing, you're stabbing. A good way of doing it is to hold the sword dagger style in one hand and have the other hand around the base of the pommel. As your descend you drive the sword through the target, try again.

 

[Kato.]

ah, I see

*I recompose myself and prepare for another go. After that I run at your clone with my sword in front of me, then as I get around two metres away from him I leap into the air, turning my sword so that the blade faces down, dagger style, with my left hand at the base of the pommel and my right close to the guard. As I descend towards your clone I force the sword down, and deliver a strong stab into the left side of his chest*

 

[Typhon]

Better. ^_^

( 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.

-Done-

Next, charge at my clone and strike him with the hilt of your sword to stun him. Follow with 3-4 kicks that culminate with you sending the clone into the air. Leap up and punch him to send him flying into an obstacle. Should an obstacle not be present, you can just make one yourself using doton.

 

[Kato.]

*I run up to your clone with my sword sheathed, then I grab the grip of the sword and pull it quickly out of the scabbard, striking the clone in the jaw with the hilt. I then raise my right leg and kick forwards, striking the clone in the stomach, then I twist my body so am side on to your clone then I strike him once again in the stomach with my right leg, and again in the chin with my right, sending the clone into the air. I then leap into the air and deliver one strong right to the jaw which sends your clone into a nearby tree*