Nathan & Sydd learn Kenjutsu from Zero Kelvin.

[ZK]

I will reply later in after about a week. Travelling, most probably won't have internet.

Got it. I apologize for my tardiness; I had to clear some things regarding 'Ninjutsu training'.
And on a personal note; how am I doing so far? Have I, in your opinion, neglected to explain some concepts or forgotten some things?

 

[Nathan]

Tell me about a technique that can be used to 'dodge' another technique. And why would you even do it? I mean, wouldn't it be simpler to just counter his technique with some Ninjutsu?

Honestly I am not too sure what Kenjutsu technique can dodge another; but (Suraisu Shinku no Nami) - Slicing Crimson Wave seems like it can be used for defensive reasons also.
Ninjutsu attacks are useful, but depends on what you're really using; I have a steel bio and that is good to defend against someone using a sword/ken, since you harden your skin to steel.

But besides that I'm not too knowledgeable about this.

Got it. I apologize for my tardiness; I had to clear some things regarding 'Ninjutsu training'.
And on a personal note; how am I doing so far? Have I, in your opinion, neglected to explain some concepts or forgotten some things?

That's fine, sorry for my tardiness, I have been busy with OPB and whatnot. Smod and all.
You're doing a fine job. ^_^

 

[ZK]

Honestly I am not too sure what Kenjutsu technique can dodge another; but (Suraisu Shinku no Nami) - Slicing Crimson Wave seems like it can be used for defensive reasons also.
Ninjutsu attacks are useful, but depends on what you're really using; I have a steel bio and that is good to defend against someone using a sword/ken, since you harden your skin to steel.

But besides that I'm not too knowledgeable about this.



That's fine, sorry for my tardiness, I have been busy with OPB and whatnot. Smod and all.
You're doing a fine job. ^_^

On NB; we 'counter jutsus with jutsus'.

'(Bakuchi Tori Kuzu Oujou) – Gambling Bird Arrowroot Death' involves movement. A 'dash', to be exact. What if you crouch while moving forwards? Couldn't you escape some techniques with that movement?

 

[Sydd]

*grabbing my tanto tightly, I circle around you, looking for an opening; getting closer and closer to you...I spot an aberration in the rhythm of your body and jump into mid air, angling my sword downwards to come at you; hitting your body and inflicting damage.*

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4) ( 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.

*as you recover from the hit, I slash my sword viciously at you 2-3 times, before jumping high above you and releasing a great fireball upon you*


>Don't know B-rank Katon.

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( Katon: Hinotama no Mai ) - Fire Release: Fireball Dance
Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user will attack the opponent with a series of slashes with their sword and then finish up with jumping into the air above the target and releasing a powerful fireball down upon them

Note: Requires a Sword.

Your training style is absolutely fine. I don't think you missed any basic concepts...well I won't really be able to tell if you did....but I don't have a problem.

 

[ZK]

Now, this might be a stupid question; but why don't you use those two techniques simultaneously?

"The user will drop down upon the opponent from mid air pointing their sword downwards and drilling it down into the opponent."
"jumping into the air above the target and releasing a powerful fireball down upon them."

C-ranked + B-ranked less time and in a single motion. Personally; I'm against jumps because they steal your maneuverability, but look at this!

 

[Sydd]

I didn't even consider that. Thank you.

Also, what would be your views on using the same technique simultaneously? (say, in a single post)

 

[Nathan]

On NB; we 'counter jutsus with jutsus'.

'(Bakuchi Tori Kuzu Oujou) – Gambling Bird Arrowroot Death' involves movement. A 'dash', to be exact. What if you crouch while moving forwards? Couldn't you escape some techniques with that movement?

Do you mean as the user or the target? Sorry not to sure what you mean.

 

[ZK]

I didn't even consider that. Thank you.

Also, what would be your views on using the same technique simultaneously? (say, in a single post)

If it's logically possible; then I think it's a brilliant idea.
You've got to remember, however, that when you're using both hands to attack; you've got no hands to defend yourself with. A dual-attack can potentially double the threat you pose, but it'll also leave you open to a counter-attack and almost completely unable to block.

Do you mean as the user or the target? Sorry not to sure what you mean.

As the user.

Have any of you thought about how to effectively defend yourselves against Kenjutsu?

 

[Nathan]

If it's logically possible; then I think it's a brilliant idea.
You've got to remember, however, that when you're using both hands to attack; you've got no hands to defend yourself with. A dual-attack can potentially double the threat you pose, but it'll also leave you open to a counter-attack and almost completely unable to block.



As the user.

Have any of you thought about how to effectively defend yourselves against Kenjutsu?

If you're defending against 'Slicing Crimson Wave' or and other technique that uses chakra waves, any elemental chakra technique can be used to counter and/or Dark release since that absorbs up to S-rank chakra.

Otherwise if I was just defending against the blade/sword itself, I guess I would fight back with my sword or use earth to defend, or steel release. Something along those lines.

 

[ZK]

If you're defending against 'Slicing Crimson Wave' or and other technique that uses chakra waves, any elemental chakra technique can be used to counter and/or Dark release since that absorbs up to S-rank chakra.

Otherwise if I was just defending against the blade/sword itself, I guess I would fight back with my sword or use earth to defend, or steel release. Something along those lines.

What would you consider the bane of a swordsman?
Dark release can certainly absorb the ranged attacks, yes, but most Ninjutsu can counter that.

 

[Nathan]

What would you consider the bane of a swordsman?
Dark release can certainly absorb the ranged attacks, yes, but most Ninjutsu can counter that.

I'd think long range based attacks if the swordsman is only good at close quarters?

 

[Sydd]

If it's logically possible; then I think it's a brilliant idea.
You've got to remember, however, that when you're using both hands to attack; you've got no hands to defend yourself with. A dual-attack can potentially double the threat you pose, but it'll also leave you open to a counter-attack and almost completely unable to block.



As the user.

Have any of you thought about how to effectively defend yourselves against Kenjutsu?

I'd rely on Doton defending techniques.



Bane of a swordsman? Long ranged Fuuton.

 

[ZK]

I'd rely on Doton defending techniques.



Bane of a swordsman? Long ranged Fuuton.

Then that's what it is. Unless you've got questions in regards to the techniques themselves; I don't see why we need to keep daddling in them.
From here on out; it's about using and incorporating Kenjutsu in battle.
Come flying at me, if you care.

 

[Nathan]

Then that's what it is. Unless you've got questions in regards to the techniques themselves; I don't see why we need to keep daddling in them.
From here on out; it's about using and incorporating Kenjutsu in battle.
Come flying at me, if you care.

Both of us? Kay.

Castiel begins by grabbing his sword off his back and holding it with two hands, from there he channels his chakra into the sword and slashes his sword to create a read wave of chakra, using the red wave as cover he runs behind it as he gets up close to you, the red wave should hit allowing Castiel to have clear vision of you, which he then slashes you from left to right on your left side then does the same on your right side of you body (makes a huge cut like a cross on your body)
Then Castiel performs one final slash straight down the middle of your body.

(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.

(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.

 

[Sydd]

Then that's what it is. Unless you've got questions in regards to the techniques themselves; I don't see why we need to keep daddling in them.
From here on out; it's about using and incorporating Kenjutsu in battle.
Come flying at me, if you care.

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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.

^I couldn't understand this move. What obstacle?

Anyways...

*I take out my tanto from my hilt, as I get in close range with you. Grabbing the tanto tightly, I spin around periodically at a high speed, hitting -you- several times* *as you deal with the recoil from my previous attack, I start to circulate chakra throughout my weapon. It gains a blue colour due to it. I jump into the air, spinning at a high speed , effectively making a spinning circle, as I cut through you.*

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( 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.

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(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.

*having gone through further damage and much greater recoil, I punch your stomach, and elbow your back as soon as you're stooped. With you almost falling, I swing my tanto in one fierce slash, cutting your head through the back of your neck.*

What is the range of my freestyle? Can I make air projectiles in an advanced level of Kenjutsu? Or maybe not even an advanced level? Something like Slicing Crimson Wave?
Edit: By range I do not mean distance. I mean how 'freely' can I use freestyle?

 

[ZK]

Both of us? Kay.

Castiel begins by grabbing his sword off his back and holding it with two hands, from there he channels his chakra into the sword and slashes his sword to create a read wave of chakra, using the red wave as cover he runs behind it as he gets up close to you, the red wave should hit allowing Castiel to have clear vision of you, which he then slashes you from left to right on your left side then does the same on your right side of you body (makes a huge cut like a cross on your body)
Then Castiel performs one final slash straight down the middle of your body.

(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.

(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.

-Tell me whether the expelled chakra wave is horizontal or vertical, or if it's big enough to simply be a 'wave'. I know that's how you explain it; but you'll have to state it.
-Your slashes are confusing. Left to right on my left side, so far so good, but doing the same thing (left to right) on my right side? That requires you to retract your sword and create enough space to swing again. Plus; it's certainly not a 'cross' shape until you slash downwards. Don't mention it till then; it's confusing.

Try again ^^ You have a solid baseline of no bull.

Spoiler

(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.

^I couldn't understand this move. What obstacle?

Anyways...

*I take out my tanto from my hilt, as I get in close range with you. Grabbing the tanto tightly, I spin around periodically at a high speed, hitting -you- several times* *as you deal with the recoil from my previous attack, I start to circulate chakra throughout my weapon. It gains a blue colour due to it. I jump into the air, spinning at a high speed , effectively making a spinning circle, as I cut through you.*

Spoiler

( 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.

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(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.

*having gone through further damage and much greater recoil, I punch your stomach, and elbow your back as soon as you're stooped. With you almost falling, I swing my tanto in one fierce slash, cutting your head through the back of your neck.*

What is the range of my freestyle? Can I make air projectiles in an advanced level of Kenjutsu? Or maybe not even an advanced level? Something like Slicing Crimson Wave?
Edit: By range I do not mean distance. I mean how 'freely' can I use freestyle?

It's a 'game-move'. The obstacle is anything you can smash your opponent into. You can ignore that part when and if you use the technique.

-Which hand do you grab your Tanto with?
-Where are your spinning slashes aimed at?

Nice combo though. If you use those two techniques simultaneously you can justify not jumping into the air until you've complete a few spins, which will increase the move's effectivenes and decrease your chances of actually jumping. Both of which are great.

Like Nathan; try again.

 

[Nathan]

-Tell me whether the expelled chakra wave is horizontal or vertical, or if it's big enough to simply be a 'wave'. I know that's how you explain it; but you'll have to state it.
-Your slashes are confusing. Left to right on my left side, so far so good, but doing the same thing (left to right) on my right side? That requires you to retract your sword and create enough space to swing again. Plus; it's certainly not a 'cross' shape until you slash downwards. Don't mention it till then; it's confusing.

Try again ^^ You have a solid baseline of no bull.
.

Okay!

Castiel begins by grabbing his sword off his back and holding it with two hands, from there he channels his chakra into the sword and slashes his sword to create a vertical red wave of chakra [the vertical wave of chakra is big enough vertical to cover Castiel's body or to use it as cover], using the red wave as cover he runs behind it as he gets up close to you, the red wave should hit allowing Castiel to have clear vision of you, which he then slashes you from left to right on your left side and then on your right side, Castiel slashes right to left; then finally Castiel retracts his sword away from your body and performs a final slash down the middle of your body.

(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.

(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.

 

[Sydd]

*Taking out the tanto from its hilt with my left hand, I get in close range with you. Holding the tanto tightly, I start spinning rapidly, aiming my tanto towards the upper cavity of your chest, striking at your body many times. Not stopping my spin, I begin to circulate my chakra through the whole weapon, due to which it gains a blue colour. I continue to attack you with my sword while spinning rapidly, this time with my chakra enhanced sword. *

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( 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.

Spoiler

(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.

Hopefully this is what you wanted.

You didn't answer the last part of my post.

What is the range of my freestyle? Can I make air projectiles in an advanced level of Kenjutsu? Or maybe not even an advanced level? Something like Slicing Crimson Wave?
Edit: By range I do not mean distance. I mean how 'freely' can I use freestyle?