[Ken] THe Art of Swords with Negative Knight

[St Joseph]

-Zed loiters around, as he waits for his Sensei to approach him-

 

[Negative Knight]

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 ?

 

[St Joseph]

-Zed looks to see his sensei wielding his sword.-

"Greetings Sensei. Let's get straight to it. Kenjutsus literally means sword techniques. The usage of swords, is essential to Samurai like me. It can be combined with Taijutsu/nijutsu/genjutsu to produce devastating effects. With different swords, come different abilities as well, such as the famed Seven Swordsmen of the Mist. Hopefully, my expertise will take me to that level.

 

[Negative Knight]

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

Spoiler

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

Spoiler

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.

 

[St Joseph]

(Ken Rendan no Jutsu) - Sword Barrage Technique​

"Show-off"

-Zed unsheathes his katana from his right hip. Wielding it in his right hand, he spins it around a couple of times, before running straight at his Sensei. He starts by slashing from the Sensei's left hip to the right shoulder, and reverse direction immediately. Zed then proceeds with two horizontal slashes, on the chest. He spins around to the right, to reach behind his Sensei, after which he performs downwards slashes on his back. Spinning right again, he jumps up, wielding his blade in both hands in this time, and performs a gigantic horizontal slash, while mid-air, across his Sesei's neck. He jumps back after this final slash, and sheathes his weapon.-

"Did that even hurt you? A bit?

(Ikari Nomikomu no Jutsu) - Fury Swallow Technique​

-Zed readies himself, as he puts his fists up. he starts with a jab from his right hand, straight to the nose, hoping to cause some mild dizziness/distortion. He follows it up with a hook from his left hand, hitting the abdomen of his Sensei. He then proceeds with a frontal punch to the gut, alternating between hands, the right first, hoping to cause an amount of damage in that area. He then proceeds with a right-hand uppercut to the chin, which may cause some imbalance, and is immediately followed by a strong straight left hand punch to the chest. Instantaneously, Zed unsheathes his katana with his right hand, fingers facing down in a fist, and as if punching, strikes the neck of his sensei with his katana. He then spins it around in his hand, to the giving him the proper grip, and brings the katana down with all his might, straight against the skull of his Sensei.-

 

[Negative Knight]

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

Spoiler

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

Spoiler

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.

 

[St Joseph]

( Enjin Ranbu ) - Circular Wild Dance​

-Zed places his tanto, such as the blade protrudes from between his index and middle finger of his right hand. He stands an arm span away from his sensei.He raises his right hand slightly, and begins to spin. With the first spin, he begins by slashing the chest. With the second revolution, he lowers himself, and slashes the abdomen. He rises up slightly, for his next revolution, and slashes diagonally and upwards on his Sensei's right shoulder. on the 4th spin, Zed slashes diagonally again, this time downwards, on the left shoulder. On the final revolution, he pauses at the end of the revolution, jumping up slightly, and slashes his tanto upwards, straight the bottom of his Sensei's chin, causing him to fly upwards.

"I'm not done yet"​

( Rakkasui ) - Falling Water​

-Propelling himself from the jump at the end of his previous technique, Zed jumos higher than his Sensei. He drops his tanto, and unsheathes his katana midair, with both hands gripping it. He then points downwards, thus, the top of his head facing his Sensei's face, and jabs his sword straight into his Sensei's chest. With great force, he begins to spin clockwise, thus resulting in his Sensei's body spinning as well. This causes mild disorientation, but its not enough. Along with the force of Gravity, Zed forces himself downwards, thus resulting in his Sensei's body slamming straight inot the rock hard ground, thus preventing Zed from taking any damage. He then removes his sword, and jumps back, picking up his tanto in progress. He then sheathes his sword, while throwing the tanto into a nearby tree-

"How was that Sensei?"​

 

[Negative Knight]

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

Spoiler

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

Spoiler

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.

 

[St Joseph]

(Bakuchi Tori Kuzu Oujou) – Gambling Bird Arrowroot Death​

-Zed glances at the nearby tree, from which the tanto was placed. He concentrates his chakra, and concentrates on the point where he dashes to. He reaches right in front of his Sensei, and follows up with a series of swift, upward kicks. He begins with a right legged kick, and alternates for 4 kicks, as his Sensei's gets more airborne after each kick. He finishes this series, with a strong right-legged kick to the chest, which causes his Sensei to fall backwards, horizontally. He then dashes a bit ahead, to where he estimates his Sensei will fall. Before he touches the ground, Zed balls both his hands into fists, and slams them into his Sensei's right side as he falls down, namely his hip and and the ribs. This causes him to violently slam into the nearby tree, nearly causing the bark to shatter-

(Rensei Shinkuken) – Drilling Crimson Blade​

-Zed starts channeling his chakra into his katana, causing it to start glowing in a dark-blue colour. He holds his sword in his right hand, and runs towards his Sensei, still channeling chakra. With great force, he strikes his katana upwards, straight at the chest. The force behind this attack causes his Sensei to become airborne. Zed quickly kicks him up again, so that his Sensei's back is faced upwards. Zed then jumps, and appears behind his Sensei, blade still in right hand, he jabs it straight down into the lower half of the spine, and starts violently spinning it, almost drilling it. This sends his Sensei straight back down to the ground, as he collides heavily with the ground.-

 

[Negative Knight]

(Suraisu Shinku no Nami) - Slicing Crimson Wave

Spoiler

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

Spoiler

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.

Key Points: None.

 

[St Joseph]

(Suraisu Shinku no Nami) - Slicing Crimson Wave​

Variation 1​

-Zed grips the hilt of his katana, and starts to concentrate his chakra into his sword, through his hands. His katana starts to produce a red luminous glow, as he dashes towards his Sensei. Around a metre and a half away from his Sensei, he stops, and horizontally slashes, thus expelling a red wave, slightly damaging his Sensei.

Variation 2​

-Zed grips the hilt of his katana, and starts to concentrate his chakra into his sword, through his hands. His katana starts to produce a red luminous glow, as he dashes towards his Sensei. As he reaches his Sensei, he slashes his sword in a series of strikes, horizontally and vertically. This deals more damage, and leaves a resonating red glow on the area which was attacked.

(Chakura Bōsekiken) - Chakra Spinning Blade​

-Zed steadies his blade once again, and his chakra starts to form into the blade,giving the blade a blue glow. Zed maintains his chakra composure, until the blue glow is stabilized, and then he dashes to his Sensei. Once he reaches a little further than one arm-span away from his Sensei, he jumps forward, and starts violently spinning, with his hand extended to the maximum, slashing his Sensei with each revolution. Zed lasts for 10 seconds, slashing his opponent around 20 times, dealing less damage each slash, as his revolution is decreased. He then jumps back, after the blue glow has dissipated.-

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Can Chakra Spinning Blade be used with two swords?​

 

[Negative Knight]

I'll have to say no.

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

Spoiler

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

Spoiler

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.

 

[St Joseph]

(Kusanagi no Tsurugi: Chidorigatana) - Grass Cutter Sword: One Thousand Birds Katana​

-Zed grasps the hilt of his katana with both hands, harder than usual. He starts envisioning lighting bolts in his head, as he starts to transfer his chakra to his blade. Slowly, he sees lightning chakra forming around the blade of his sword. He closes his eyes, and begins to think about the properties of Raiton. He visions the conductivity, and the form of his Raiton. He sees the electrifying current, as he envisions it forming around his blade. He opens his eyes to see a constant flow of lightning current on his sword. Accomplishing this, he walks up to his Sensei's clone, whose blade is already steadied. Without any warning, Zed slashes horizontally, from right to left, cracking his Sensei's blade. He sees an opportunity, and slashes upward, aiming to hit the bottom of his Sensei's chin, and continue to slash the face.

( Kenjutsu: Hirashin ) - Sword Technique: Lightning Rod​

-Seeing his blade broken, Zed's Sensei launches an unfocused electric current at Zed. Noticing this current, Zed brings his blade slightly up, after which the current attracts to it. He then jabs the blade's tip into the ground, while concentrating on the chakra inside the blade, and some inside his body. He slowly transfers it into the ground, and prevents any harm that could have been done to him, with the usage of this technique. He then picks his blade up after all the chakra has been conducted into the ground, and sheathes his katana-

 

[Negative Knight]

-Student Completed-​

 

[St Joseph]

Thank you for everything Sensei!