[Ken] With Drackos

[Ryóma]

Tiashe arrived at the training grounds and looked around to see if his teacher had arrived yet. He had a sword strapped to his back for this specific training session.

 

[Drackos]

Tiashe arrived at the training grounds and looked around to see if his teacher had arrived yet. He had a sword strapped to his back for this specific training session.

Hey! So looking through your bios I've seen you have already plenty of elemental training. So we won't really be covering the basics of chakra and all that. I know it can be very repetitive. Instead we'll focus purely on Kenjutsu. Tell me what you know about close quarters combat, and in particular Kenjutsu. Be as detailed as you can be, I'll fill in the blanks as needed.

Once we get to the actual techniques we'll switch to an RP-styled training.

 

[Ryóma]

Close quarters combat is basically fighting in short range of the opponent, which can be Taijutsu and Kenjutsu. Kenjutsu is a fighting style which requires the usage of a sword. The sword can be used to cut down the opponent in various ways through which the techniques allow. Some require chakra, and some don't. In particular, Kenjutsu techniques which have elemental combinations with them would definitely require chakra usage.

In most of the elements, there are usually techniques which require the use of a sword with them. If a person does not carry a sword around with them, they can not use these techniques. Kenjutsu users would be vulnerable if they use it against users who are using the elements. This is because Kenjutsu techniques are short ranged, whilst elemental techniques can go up to long range. It is useful though, in battles where elements are not allowed, and only Taijutsu and Kenjutsu are.

 

[Drackos]

Close quarters combat is basically fighting in short range of the opponent, which can be Taijutsu and Kenjutsu. Kenjutsu is a fighting style which requires the usage of a sword. The sword can be used to cut down the opponent in various ways through which the techniques allow. Some require chakra, and some don't. In particular, Kenjutsu techniques which have elemental combinations with them would definitely require chakra usage.

In most of the elements, there are usually techniques which require the use of a sword with them. If a person does not carry a sword around with them, they can not use these techniques. Kenjutsu users would be vulnerable if they use it against users who are using the elements. This is because Kenjutsu techniques are short ranged, whilst elemental techniques can go up to long range. It is useful though, in battles where elements are not allowed, and only Taijutsu and Kenjutsu are.

Pretty solid response. I'll expand on it. Kenjutsu emphasizes the usage of a sword as an extension of the body. It falls under the category of 'Bukijutsu,' or weapon techniques. It's used by both Samurai, which are in our RP, as well as shinobi. But more commonly by Samurai. When using a sword as a medium for fighting there are many ways to gain slight advantages with it. Some people choose a two handed approach allowing them to gain more raw power and speed, however others choose to dual wield. It can be even combined with Taijutsu to create hand/sword based movements which can strike at an opponent simultaneously.

Any questions?

 

[Ryóma]

All clear sir! ^^

 

[Drackos]

All clear sir! ^^

"Good work," commented Nagato. From the training rack he obtained a training edge, a blunted wooden sword, and tossed it toward his student. "Our first technique is the Sword Barrage Technique. It is a potent sequence of slashes, followed by your classic slash 'finisher' which will kill your opponent depending on where you strike them. I want you to, with that blunted edge, to perform a sequence of six slashes in detail. Then perform your selected 'finisher.' There is a lot of room in the Sword Barrage technique for creativity and versatility, which I personally like. Give it a shot."

( Ken Rendan no Jutsu ) - Sword Barrage Technique

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: C
Range: Short
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: 30
Description: With this technique, the user will make a sequence of slashes with their sword and finishes with a powerful final slash dealing damage to their enemy.

 

[Ryóma]

Catching the wooden sword he was provided with, Tiashe studied it in his hands, getting the feel for it. He then listened to what Nagato was saying about the technique he would first learn.

Um, this is my first time performing Kenjutsu, so I don't think I'd be that creative...

Holding the handle of the sword with both of his hands, the right one lower than the left, Tiashe put his right foot in front of his left foot. He then let go of the handle with his left hand, allowing his right hand to guide it ahead of him, and slashing in a motion to the right, at a 45 degree angle upwards. He used this momentum to turn his body so his left hip and leg were now in front and, holding it with both hands again, Tiashe brought the sword down in a downwards vertical motion. He then jumped off his feet and over a pretend enemy, performing a front flip in the air. As his head was lower to the ground during the flip, Tiashe swiped out with his sword, slashing the air vertically. If someone was there, it would have hit them on the left side of their back, from around the armpit to shoulder blade region. As he landed on the floor with with his back to the pretend enemy, he had his left knee touching the floor, with the sword in his right hand. Turning around in that crouched position, Tiashe used his left foot to pivot his body slightly up as he turned with his right arm extended, allowing him to strike the air at knee height horizontally. As he turned more and went slightly more up, he quickly changed the sword from his right to his left hand, and slashed leftwards, performing another horizontal slash, this time at mid back height. Standing fully upright again, Tiashe put his right foot in front with his knee bent, and the left leg behind was straight. The sword was in his right hand, with his arm bent and elbow at a 45 degree angle pointing to the right, so that the sword's tip was facing the floor. Then, pushing off his left foot, Tiashe unbent his right elbow, allowing the sword to come up and perform a vertical slash in the air. To finish off, as the sword fully extended, Tiashe moved the blade and his right arm around so that his the curled fingers on his fist now faced upwards to the left instead of downwards to the right. His right arm could then vertically slash from right to left at head height. If someone was there, their head may have been chopped off, except the wooden stick he was using would have not allowed that.

 

[Drackos]

Catching the wooden sword he was provided with, Tiashe studied it in his hands, getting the feel for it. He then listened to what Nagato was saying about the technique he would first learn.

Um, this is my first time performing Kenjutsu, so I don't think I'd be that creative...

Holding the handle of the sword with both of his hands, the right one lower than the left, Tiashe put his right foot in front of his left foot. He then let go of the handle with his left hand, allowing his right hand to guide it ahead of him, and slashing in a motion to the right, at a 45 degree angle upwards. He used this momentum to turn his body so his left hip and leg were now in front and, holding it with both hands again, Tiashe brought the sword down in a downwards vertical motion. He then jumped off his feet and over a pretend enemy, performing a front flip in the air. As his head was lower to the ground during the flip, Tiashe swiped out with his sword, slashing the air vertically. If someone was there, it would have hit them on the left side of their back, from around the armpit to shoulder blade region. As he landed on the floor with with his back to the pretend enemy, he had his left knee touching the floor, with the sword in his right hand. Turning around in that crouched position, Tiashe used his left foot to pivot his body slightly up as he turned with his right arm extended, allowing him to strike the air at knee height horizontally. As he turned more and went slightly more up, he quickly changed the sword from his right to his left hand, and slashed leftwards, performing another horizontal slash, this time at mid back height. Standing fully upright again, Tiashe put his right foot in front with his knee bent, and the left leg behind was straight. The sword was in his right hand, with his arm bent and elbow at a 45 degree angle pointing to the right, so that the sword's tip was facing the floor. Then, pushing off his left foot, Tiashe unbent his right elbow, allowing the sword to come up and perform a vertical slash in the air. To finish off, as the sword fully extended, Tiashe moved the blade and his right arm around so that his the curled fingers on his fist now faced upwards to the left instead of downwards to the right. His right arm could then vertically slash from right to left at head height. If someone was there, their head may have been chopped off, except the wooden stick he was using would have not allowed that.

Nice detail.

"Good work. You paid close attention to your positioning, which I liked. Remember how I said we can combine Taijutsu and Kenjutsu? The next maneuver does exactly that. To avoid terrible repetition you don't need to elaborate too much on the final slashes, how about you show me some taijutsu instead and simply focus on the punches. Nothing terribly fancy."

( Ikari Nomikomu no Jutsu ) - Fury Swallow Technique

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: C
Range: Short
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: 30
Description: The user punches the opponent a few times and finishes them with two final slashes with their blade or sword.

 

[Ryóma]

Lol, it's cause you said to do it in detail. xD

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Ooh, nice. I know some Taijutsu, so I'll get started on this one.

Putting the sword in a case on his back for the time being, Tiashe put pressure on his right foot, slightly pushing him forward as he sprung to perform a punch with his right fist in the air. Stepping forward with his left foot, he then did the same thing, except with his left fist. If an opponent had been there, they would have been knocked back by his punches. He then proceeded to start punching the air at stomach level really fast. Fast and quick punches, consecutively with both hands. Then, reaching over his head to behind him with both hands, Tiashe swung the sword out of the case, allowing it to slash the air vertically from top to bottom in front of him. As the tip faced the floor, he moved the wooden sword up and to the right, slashing the air diagonally from right to left at a downwards angle.

 

[Drackos]

Lol, it's cause you said to do it in detail. xD

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Ooh, nice. I know some Taijutsu, so I'll get started on this one.

Putting the sword in a case on his back for the time being, Tiashe put pressure on his right foot, slightly pushing him forward as he sprung to perform a punch with his right fist in the air. Stepping forward with his left foot, he then did the same thing, except with his left fist. If an opponent had been there, they would have been knocked back by his punches. He then proceeded to start punching the air at stomach level really fast. Fast and quick punches, consecutively with both hands. Then, reaching over his head to behind him with both hands, Tiashe swung the sword out of the case, allowing it to slash the air vertically from top to bottom in front of him. As the tip faced the floor, he moved the wooden sword up and to the right, slashing the air diagonally from right to left at a downwards angle.

Sorry for the delay. RNT and papers <_>.

"Let's practice jumping! Our next maneuver involves simply impaling your target from above with your blade, initiated by a jump. Tell me why you think Falling Water may not be too practical, or simply too difficult to pull off?"

( Rakkasui ) - Falling Water

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: C
Range: Short
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: 30
Description: The user will drop down upon the opponent from mid air pointing their sword downwards and drilling it down into the opponent.

 

[Ryóma]

I see. >_>

Erm, well it requires the user to jump into the air which makes them more vulnerable to attacks, as they most likely won't be able to use earth to protect themselves if they get attacked. Also, the opponent would be able to see the user falling down with the sword at them, so they can easily counter it. Unless it's used in something like the mist technique where they won't be able to see. Or with a clone.

 

[Drackos]

I see. >_>

Erm, well it requires the user to jump into the air which makes them more vulnerable to attacks, as they most likely won't be able to use earth to protect themselves if they get attacked. Also, the opponent would be able to see the user falling down with the sword at them, so they can easily counter it. Unless it's used in something like the mist technique where they won't be able to see. Or with a clone.

"Jumping in the air will only protect you from a very limited number of earth techniques. There are certain ones that simply just are too large to not be able to reach you height wise. But good thinking there. Here...let's practice with these." Nagato momentarily trailed off as he reached into his pouch retrieving a pair of chakra blades, similar to the ones that Asuma was famed for using. "These are 'chakra' blades. The name is slightly misleading. They are simply an instrument which you infuse chakra into. We'll go over two techniques. One of them is actually a Kenjutsu used at range...which makes it somewhat unique. Try to make a sequence out of these two techniques. Nothing terribly fancy."

( Nigenteki Ken Youshiki: Chikaku Cutto ) - Two-Blade Style: Close Cut

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: B
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage: 40
Description: After activating Two-Blade Style with his chakra blades, the user begins by slashing at his target twice, first with his dominant hand and then with his other, releasing two waves of piercing chakra waves. He finishes by slashing downwards with both hands hand to create one, final wave of chakra that has the combined strength of his chakra blades.
Note: User must own a pair of chakra blades.

( Senkō Jūjiki ) - Flash Cross Sever

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: B
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage: 40
Description: After activating Two-Blade Style with his chakra blades, the user will deliver multiple punches to the foe before slashing them with his chakra blades in a cross-style.
Note: User must own a pair of chakra blades.

 

[Ryóma]

Watching as Nagato took out a pair of metal looking things, Tiashe felt he had seen them before somewhere. He remembered when his teacher told him what they were. Taking the chakra blades, he took a couple of steps back and channeled chakra through them. Moving his arms forward, Tiashe then slashed out his right hand in front of him, with the chakra blade. He did the same with the left hand, before bringing both his hands up, and then simultaneously down in a single attack.

Moving on, Tiashe took a fighting stance with his legs bent and arms in front of his body. Performing a few simple and fast punches in the air in front of him at chest height, he finished off by bringing his arms up in a cross like fashion so that his hands were on the opposite sides of the body, and then brought them down in the shape of a cross. Had someone been there, they would have been slashed from shoulders to stomach.

 

[Drackos]

Watching as Nagato took out a pair of metal looking things, Tiashe felt he had seen them before somewhere. He remembered when his teacher told him what they were. Taking the chakra blades, he took a couple of steps back and channeled chakra through them. Moving his arms forward, Tiashe then slashed out his right hand in front of him, with the chakra blade. He did the same with the left hand, before bringing both his hands up, and then simultaneously down in a single attack.

Moving on, Tiashe took a fighting stance with his legs bent and arms in front of his body. Performing a few simple and fast punches in the air in front of him at chest height, he finished off by bringing his arms up in a cross like fashion so that his hands were on the opposite sides of the body, and then brought them down in the shape of a cross. Had someone been there, they would have been slashed from shoulders to stomach.

"Excellent work. The next technique is a cool one...maybe one of my favorite conceptually. I'm sure you're familiar with it..." His Rinnegan enabled equal mastery over the elements, giving him an easy method of taking his own blade an infusing it with lightning, holding it before Tiashe. "This is a potent technique creating a Raiton/Kenjutsu combination. Potentially deadly to those you strike your blade becomes able to cut through a much larger range of materials, like steel. Give it a try."

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

Spoiler

Type: Supplementary/Offensive
Rank: B
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.

 

[Ryóma]

Taking the sword which his teacher held out to him, Tiashe controlled the lightning inside the blade to form into the shape of a Chidori. Lightning could be seen around it, and it made a chirping sound. Looking around, Tiashe couldn't see anything to give it a try one, so he faced his teacher, and brought the sword up before striking it onto his left shoulder.

That's for taking two weeks to reply. Bwahahahahhhhhhhhh

 

[Drackos]

Taking the sword which his teacher held out to him, Tiashe controlled the lightning inside the blade to form into the shape of a Chidori. Lightning could be seen around it, and it made a chirping sound. Looking around, Tiashe couldn't see anything to give it a try one, so he faced his teacher, and brought the sword up before striking it onto his left shoulder.

That's for taking two weeks to reply. Bwahahahahhhhhhhhh

U_U

Nagato's eyes narrow as his student attempted to strike him in light hearted spirit. As he did so he released a wave of gravity around him, the Shinra Tensei. Tiashe and his blade would both be repelled. "A good attempt. You understand the basics of it. We'll continue with one more technique which utilizes chakra channeled in the blade. This one is called the Slicing Crimson Wave...like so." Nagato held his own blade forward and turns toward a training dummy releasing a red crescent of chakra at the target. "This is one of the few ranged kenjutsu. What can you tell me about its strength compared to other elemental ninjutsu. Would it be equal?"

( Suraisu Shinku no Nami ) - Slicing Crimson Wave

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: B
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user does a simple cresent-shaped slash at the opponent, expelling a red chakra wave.

 

[Ryóma]

Just as he expected, Nagato defended against his attack, and Tiashe found himself being repelled backwards. One of the awesome techniques those with the Rinnegan could use. Standing up straight again and dusting himself comically, Tiashe listened to what his teacher had to say next.

As Nagato showed him a new technique, Tiashe opened his mouth in surprise.

Ooh, that colour looks cool! Well, I'm not too sure if it's on par with elements since it's just chakra? Unless it's some advanced manipulation of it, then I assume it would be weak to the elements. Ah, but it is pretty cool how it can extend into mid range, so direct contact is not required with the target.

 

[Drackos]

Let's do some straight analysis to speed up a bit since I neglected this a bit lol. Here are the next four techniques. Give me a thorough but concise analysis of each. They're fairly straight forward.

(Nigenteki Ken Youshiki) Two-Blade Style
Type: Offensive/Supplementary
Rank: A-Rank
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage: 60
Description: An addition-line technique that augments the killing power of a blade like a kunai or sword by flowing chakra into it. The materialised chakra is shaped like a blade, cutting up everything it touches. It is also possible to alter the attack range of the weapon by adjusting the amount of chakra put into the blade. Seeing through the movements is said to be a Herculean task. The density of the chakra is so high it becomes visible. The chakra-enhanced blades are strong and sharp enough to strike through solid rock or cut through iron (B-rank or below).
Note: Mode lasts four turns and can only be activated once.
Note: User must own a pair of chakra blades.

(Nigenteki Ken Youshiki: Maichimonji) Two-Blade Style: Straight Line
Type: Offensive
Rank: A-Rank
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage: 60
Description: After activating Two-Blade Style with his chakra blades, the user channels even more chakra into his blades, essentially "charging up" the weapon. He then dashes forward at his target, slashing three consecutive times followed by one final slash aimed at the neck with the aim to decapitate them. Alternatively, the user can simply choose to release a single, strong wave of piercing chakra that can cut through any A-Rank jutsu or below.
Note: Can only be used three times.
Note: User must own a pair of chakra blades.

(Gōken: Kabuto Kudaki) Strong Sword: Helmet Crusher
Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60
Description: The user enhances chakra into sword, increasing its size and cutting power by creating a chakra sword. Then, he delivers a straight slash into the ground, creating a huge shockwave that will deal massive damage to his opponent.

( Kenjutsu: Hirashin ) - Sword Technique: Lightning Rod
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

 

[Ryóma]

You think? Lol

With the first one, I think it's the same thing that Asuma showed Naruto. You basically have to channel chakra into the blades, allowing it to cut through things. It seems it can go into mid range though. Does that mean the chakra reaches till that range, or is it referring to when the blades are thrown? Also, if the blades are thrown, they probably don't keep the chakra covering on for long, do they?

The next one is an add on to the previous technique. Channeling more chakra into the blade, the user can perform a specific attack which is already described. Also, they can instead of that release a burst of chakra. I find it interesting how it can go through other techniques of even elements up to the same rank, cause I thought it would be a rank below.

This one requires the user to manipulate their chakra into the shape of a sword, before striking it into the ground. This causes a huge shockwave that damages the opponent and somehow does not damage the user even though I assume it is omnidirectional.

This last one seems pretty unique. Using a sword, the user uses it as an attracter of lightning to absorb lightning attacks, before releasing it harmlessly into the ground. I don't think I would be able to tell which techniques it can absorb and which ones it can't though...

 

[Klad]

Okie so all I require from you is to tell what you think about the technique and how would you use them.

(Kumo-Ryū Nenshou Raishuu) - Cloud Style Burning Attack

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: A rank
Range: Short
Chakra: 30
Damage: 60
Description: The user focus chakra onto their feet and dashes towards the user with their sword in hand. Once they reach their target, the user takes their sword and slash their target multiple ways up to the user 7 times. These much stronger slices will chop up the target up to 7 pieces. Following up the user takes his other hand and focuses a ton of destructive raiton chakra into his hand and releases it at the pieces destroying the remains of their target (Like Lightning Release: Depth Charge).
Note:Number of slices depend on the user, maximum is 7.
Note: This technique can only be used 4 times.
Note: Courtesy of Better

This is a donation done by the member Better. The user will dash towards the target while applying chakra in their feet. Once upon CQC reach, the user can slash the enemy up to seven times, which will result in them being cut in that specific pieces. After this is done, using your free hand you'll focus Lightning chakra and release it to further apply more damage to the target.

(Suwarō Bonnaban) - Swallow Leap Forward

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: A
Range: Short
Chakra: 30
Damage: 60
Description: The user performs a frontal flip and while in midair above the opponent, skewers him with his sword. Using the momentum from his leap and sword skewering, the user continues his flip, in turn flipping the target, causing him to be thrown onto his back. As the user completes his flip, he lands on the target's chest forcibly, causing a near fatal kick.
Note: Can only be used three times per battle
Note: Courtesy of Deviation

Another donated technique. It heavily contains Tai moves but also sword handling. You'll do a front flip and simultaneously skewer the target with your sword. Due to the flip and the skewering, the user continues to flip and in turn flipping the target, causing him to trip on his back, allowing yourself to land a powerful dropkick in their chest.