Alright, thanks again for doing this with me. I am quite a bit rusty on these skills here so bare with me. I’ll be utilizing a dual ability Samurai x Ronin with Atavistic Flames as their mode. This allows me to retain access to sub Dokkodo skills where I can.
I’ll be rping as myself, but will be speaking third person still. The following is all the attributes etc for the simulated bio.
Skills: Kenjutsu (Base, Elemental, Ronin and Samurai), Taijutsu (Kaito Taijutsu inc.), Yin & Yang (Respective Techniques that work), Bukijutsu, Atavistic Flames, Dokkodo
Custom Fighting Styles: Serengeti Spears, Ogame Ryu, Kyotoryu, Eight Deva Guardian, Black Leg Taijutsu
Specialties: Apex Tracking Specialist, Kenjutsu Specialist, Chakra Fortification (Ronin Kenjutsu), The Human Principle, Iaido Aficionado, Apex Speed Resistance
Attributes (27 Base + 2 via Christmas Event + 1 Spirit and Dex via Ronin = 31)
Btw, for your chakra fortification, you can choose Kenjutsu and it effects all Kenjutsu related skills that come under that blanket - Ronin ken, Samurai ken, etc - This was what I was told by Sinthorus over 3 months ago though when he was still active and a Sensei.
Terrain: Japanese Country Village, abandoned.
Custom Weapon/Mentionable Techniques
( Hagakure Kikigaki ) - Hidden Leaves
Type: Weapon
Rank: S
Range: Short - Long
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: Deep within the Dark Tower lies many secrets of Oisha and his former master Asano, secrets the pupil wished to take to the grave with him. Prior to acquiring the first of the Zōka Sanshin, Oisha learned the secrets of Hagakure and expanded upon these before ultimately passing his knowledge onto his most skilled and trusted samurai, Ishijo of the Riverlands. However, following Oisha’s betrayal and the ensuing battle that occurred between him and the Ronin, the blade was lost and never recovered by Ishijo.
The Hagakure has three unique skills attributed to it, allowing for it’s varied and powerful usages. The first of the three abilities is a passive ability known as Gunki Monogatari. Gunki Monogatari refers to the state of the blade and it’s dual natured composition. Hagakure is both a physical blade as well as a spiritual one, coexisting at the same time, appearing as a blackened blade with wispy air-like wisps emanating from it. This dual existence grants the blade the ability to deal both physical and spiritual damage at one time, splitting the damage done to target’s spiritual health as well as body as evenly as possible, dealing both physical and spiritual damage. These techniques will combat techniques as normal though. This ability is passive in nature and enhances all non elemental Kenjutsu as well as non-Yin or non-Yang based Kenjutsu.
The first active ability is a special attack called Kashoki. The user releases several crescent blades of energy, designed to combat intangible techniques as well as injure the target. These crescents are capable of interacting with spiritual techniques that are normally intangible as well as other techniques that are intangible. These blades also deal a double effect on targets; should an attack land, then the target’s overall health points lower by 10. This 10 health reduces the damage from the technique originally used, dealing 10 less damage as an S ranked attack to living targets. What this means is should the S ranked technique land, 70 damage will be dealt while their max health drops by 10 as well. Against other Jutsu, full damage will apply. The user can make these crescents to combat other techniques once every 2 turns.
The last and perhaps most notable ability of the Hagakure is known as Bushi Katagi, or Warrior Spirit. Activating this spirit, this warrior spirit is reflected in the form of a faint blue hue over the user’s body, enhancing his blade’s spiritual abilities. This aura extends some of the Hagakure’s mystical abilities to it’s wielder, allowing them to be able to enhance their forms to mitigate the effects of damage, spending spiritual health to block physical damage. Being able to spend up to 100 health, the user is able to negate up to the same amount of damage. Anything higher than this and the user will take full damage as well as force the Health System drawbacks to trigger which, through usage of Bushi Katagi, normally do not trigger. This aura also augments the user’s Kashoki ability and allows him to target spiritual entities regardless of state, form, or realm. Should the user be capable of detecting a spiritual target, this blade will allow him to target them with Kashoki. Bushi Katagi allows Kashoki to not only target spiritual entities but also suppress them into the sword, augmenting his next Kashoki attack with the effects of the previously targeted spiritual entity.
Note: Gunki Monogatari is a passive ability always in effect, augmenting their effects. These effects cannot be mitigated unless by Yin or Yang based abilities.
Note: Should Bushi Katagi be used, then the cooldown rate for Kashoki is reduced to once per turn. However after Bushi Katagi ends, this can only be used once every 3 turns for the remainder of the battle. Should a second use of Bushi Katagi occur and end, Kashoki will only be usable once every 4 turns.
Note: Bushi Katagi requires the user to have at least 50 health before he can trigger it. It can only be used twice a battle, lasting 3 turns each use. Should the user’s sacrificed health leave him with less than 25, then this technique will automatically end regardless of how much has been blocked. The user is capable of using this as a blue barrier that blocks the same amount of damage for multiple allies, covering up to 6 meters. This can only be done with allies and not solo fights. Barrier use prevents further use of Bushi Katagi and lasts a single turn.
Note: Health spent to defend cannot be regenerated nor restored by the user or his Creation/Summonings or Tools. Another Ninja must heal the user in order for the health to return. However, he will not experience Fatigue or Health System drawbacks until his health is lowered by outside methods.
Note: Counts as the user’s CW. Cannot be paired with other CW.
(Iaidō: Zen no Idō) - Art of Quick Draw and Re-sheathing the Sword: Moving Zen
Rank: N/A
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra: N/A (-10 for each iaijutsu performed)
Damage: N/A
Description: Over the years, Samurai had often practiced Iaidō based on the understanding that it is an almost ritualistic form of combat, born from practices that strive to impart the morals of a classical warrior such as building a spiritually harmonious being possessed of high intellect, sensitivity, and resolute will. While this is correct, the root teachings of the art were lost over time; in truth, the purpose of Iai is founded on the principle of being in the psychological state of the present and responding to an attack before striking with speed. Thus, Zen no Idō reintroduces this concept into modern day Iaidoka. This is a skill that is taught to masters of the art who have completed all forms of Iai training and who have maximized their reflexes in regards to drawing and re-sheathing the sword. In essence, after training to increase their proficiency in applying rapid and sudden movements while performing iaijutsu, it allows the Iaidoka to inherently evade incoming techniques within reason while simultaneously executing any Iaidō techniques they use. By fueling more chakra into their movements during the ritual of Iaidō, they can move in any direction at a slightly increased speed (x2, equal to that of Leg Weight speed) prior to or during the use of Iaidō. The limitations are that they may only use this speed to travel in any direction within five meters of their original position, and once the Iaidō technique is complete or stopped, Zen no Idō immediately ceases.
Restrictions:
Note: Must be posted in the samurai's biography.
Note: No other techniques besides those revolving around Iai can be used while Zen no Idō is active.
Note: This is a passive trait that automatically activates prior to or during the execution of any Iaidō based technique; reserved only for those who hold true mastery over the art (must state Iaidō as a specialization in one's biography), once learned, Zen no Idō comes naturally and without thought, in a manner akin to the Shinobi's Water Walking skill.
Time and time again, many have come to seek justice. They say my blade hungers for blood, but in truth; it’s not. I am the hungry one; and what I seek is the tribulation of all who wronged me. The Shogunate? Dead. The Ronin sent after me? Buried in the rubble of the Dark Tower…but the question I have on my shoulder…is where will you die?
Mirai said, to no one in particular as his mind wandered among the ruins of his old home. It’s been several years, though the news of it’s evacuation during the fall of the moon reached his ears like a whisper in the winds. He had been trailing a stray spirit for sometime, a soft yet vibrant soul. As he came close and closer, the soul continued to sway away, as though deliberately avoiding his presence- but long before he finally arrived, it was gone. His head turned to the eastern gate, as a new soul wandered in, it was human.
Oho? A stranger here of all places…?
He thought, bewildered at the thought as he grabbed his katana and fastened it to his obi; and headed to the source. His eyes wandered, taking in the desolate scenery; until he was ten meters away from the stranger. His appearance was…odd to say the least. Mirai smiled, taking in every detail, from his attire, to his shoes and even the sword on his person. He let out a small chuckle. Perhaps a shinobi?
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Alright shinobi, this isn’t a place to plunder. It’s best you leave, there’s nothing but ruin, rubble and shattered memories here…get, OUT!
He said, as he released a blast of his raw ki. While strong, it was merely a warning shot, aimed to blow the shinbo back and out the gate. Mirai stood still, his hands freely swaying at his side, waiting for them to leave.
Do be warned, we don’t take kind to strange people wondering our village…even if im the only one left.
(Ki Seishou no Nami ) - Ki Energy Wave
Rank: S
Type: Offensive, Supplementary, Defense
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 40
Damage points: 80
Description: The user focuses their chakra and uses Ki which is basically a shout performed by a samurai when using an attack as a way of releasing the energy in a energy wave that can repel incoming attacks. This can be used to repel a enemy even if they arent performing a technique and are within close vicinity. The surge of chakra is also a way of releasing or breaking the bonds of genjutsu over the user.
Note: Can only be used 3 times and must have a samurai biography
A man cloaked in white, seemingly ethereal and ghostly traversed what seemed like endless ruins, his posture was steadfast and straight like he himself was a sword. His gaze contained a sharpness that no blade could match, yet it all seemed to be sheathed by a gentle soul.
This man was Yao Chen, A cultivator of body and mind, he pursued the way of the sword and body tempering, pursuing strength and a means to transcend the common man. He had long since already felt the energy of someone nearby, but paid little attention to it. What other people did, he had no concerns for.
While gazing at the ruins, absorbing the history that told a story, this same man appeared 10 meters away from him. Seemingly angered by the presence of a stranger, he shouted out as he left forth a surge of Ki out in a wave around him. Yao Chen could feel this chakra swelling up from within, his senses were no joke as a practitioner of natural energy - Energy which helped govern the world.
Yao Chen unsheathed his blade in response to this as the wave of ki spread outwards, yet, Yao Chen could feel it.. The energy in this attack would never make it to him.
As if to prove Yao Chen right, the attack or warning from this person stopped short, only making it half way between the two of them as its energy dispersed harmlessly thereafter.
"Merely passing through while admiring the older world. The ruins and possible memories that once existed here are the only thing worth taking from this place, I care not for "Plunder" as you would put it." Yao Chen replied, uncaring towards this person who had appeared.
"So, you are the last piece of history that is left of this place. History is to be studied and observed to learn from, to avoid the same mistakes that our predecessors made. We only get this far by standing on the shoulders of the giants that came before us... No matter, You wish to make me leave, so be it. Lets see what the last living remnant of this place has to offer, let me use you as my stepping stone to achieve greater heights!" Yao Chen's eyes flashed with deep killing intent, his previous words would no doubt be a bit too profound for some, but he had yet to know how the people of this place thought.
Lightning chakra erupted throughout his body and through his blade as Yao Chen would vanish from his position leaving a small plume of dust where he once stood. He would approach the man before him in a burst of speed that would surely be unexpected, but Yao Chen knew that there were no absolutes in this life. As Yao Chen would enter within 8 Meters of this person he would feel his speed decrease ever so slightly, although, he did not feel it would be enough to bother him at this time. Yao Chen still crossed the 10 Meter distance in a flash, cutting across his opponents torso, his right arm and hand tracing a path moving from left to right slashing across his opponents chest, starting around his opponents floating rib area on his right side and ending around his left shoulder area, as Yao Chen would appear behind his opponent 5 Meters away, turning around to look towards his opponent.
His opponent upon being hit would feel lightning ravage through his body, making his nervous system feel unusual and unable to respond properly. In turn, this would effect his opponents speed and reaction times. "Lets see how you do.."
Type: Supplementary | Offensive | Defensive Rank: A Range: Self - Mid Chakra: 30 Damage: 60 + 20 (body Attribute) = 80
Description: A specialised elemental Kenjutsu technique, the user surges lightning chakra through their body and into their blade, which can either be sheathed or unsheathed. During the surge of electrical chakra moving through their body and into their blade the user’s speed and reflexes improve drastically allowing them to move in a burst of speed at x3 their base speed (when performing a Kenjutsu technique) up to mid range performing a slash or stab with an electrified blade across their foe or intended target, appearing behind the target. The electrified blade causes a jolt of electricity to course through their bodies, disrupting their nervous system causing delayed and uncontrolled reactions, resulting in their base speed and reflexes dropping by 2, this can be circumvented by using a med or yang healing jutsu of equal chakra, or a wind surge through their system.
Restrictions
- Can only be used three times per battle
- Speed drop lasts for 3 turns unless dealt with.
- Must wait a turn between uses.
