by Tristan Yoru Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:59 pmThe snow fell solemnly as Tristan stood alone in an open field. The moment was serene as she focused on the task that was soon to be at hand. In her left hand was a stick, roughly the same size as a standard grade katana. Though it has only been a short time since she's wielded a sword, Tristan could already feel her skill slipping away. She held the stick out in front of her and gripped it with both hands, remembering back to when she was a child, when her father first introduced her to the way of the blade. Naturally, her body moved into the stance of Kendo. One foot placed firmly in front of the other, both hands grasping on the bottom part of the stick. She stood there, eyes closed, focusing on her breathing and her weapon.
Breath in. Breath out.
Her mind focused on the energy coursing through her body. It ran parallel to her blood but was another source of her life. There was an image she started to form in her mind of this energy going from her hand into the stick, but not enough that it would just break it down. In reality, her chakra moved from her body and went into the stick, basically extending it's flow to the makeshift weapon. After this happens, she shuts off the chakra from the stick and opens her eyes. Nearby she picks up another stick, this one of a shorter size, and began swinging it around with the one from before.
At first, it was awkward. Of course, sticks did not have the same weight as swords did. However, as she kept swinging them around her muscle memory kicked in and those swings started to appear more like slashes, her body had more form and there was more fluid to her movements, and, eventually, she took another stance. This was a style that she had witnessed someone use a long time ago and picked up herself.
Then a thought rushed into her mind and she threw down the sticks, and rushed back to civilization. Turns out, she completely lost track of time and had an errand she had to go finish. Luckily, she was pretty much done with that days training session.
(378 Words, learnt Kendo, Chakra Flow, Twin Divide, Ken Hamano, and Hasami Ken)
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Breath in. Breath out.
Her mind focused on the energy coursing through her body. It ran parallel to her blood but was another source of her life. There was an image she started to form in her mind of this energy going from her hand into the stick, but not enough that it would just break it down. In reality, her chakra moved from her body and went into the stick, basically extending it's flow to the makeshift weapon. After this happens, she shuts off the chakra from the stick and opens her eyes. Nearby she picks up another stick, this one of a shorter size, and began swinging it around with the one from before.
At first, it was awkward. Of course, sticks did not have the same weight as swords did. However, as she kept swinging them around her muscle memory kicked in and those swings started to appear more like slashes, her body had more form and there was more fluid to her movements, and, eventually, she took another stance. This was a style that she had witnessed someone use a long time ago and picked up herself.
Then a thought rushed into her mind and she threw down the sticks, and rushed back to civilization. Turns out, she completely lost track of time and had an errand she had to go finish. Luckily, she was pretty much done with that days training session.
(378 Words, learnt Kendo, Chakra Flow, Twin Divide, Ken Hamano, and Hasami Ken)
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Name: Twin Divide
Rank: D
Power: D
Activation Cost: N/A
Upkeep Cost: 3
Range: Melee
Speed: ---
Element: ---
Skill: Kenjutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: C-tier Coordination
Parent Technique: ---
Hand Seals: ---
Description:
This style consists of two variants of swordplay. It requires at least two blades at the length of a wakizashi. It is possible to wield a katana with a wakizashi in this style. Practitioners has been seen to unleash devastating combos, but in most cases they lack power. For the true purpose behind this style is not to overpower the opponents, but rather to distract with one attack while swinging for a lethal blow at a different angle. Defense is not the forte of this style.
Boosts Coordination by 1 tier.
Weaknesses:
Requires two bladed weapons.
Name: Ken Hamano
Rank: D
Power: D
Activation Cost: 1
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Melee
Speed: D
Element: ---
Skill: Kenjutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: Twin Divide
Parent Technique: Twin Divide
Hand Seals: ---
Description:
A feint attack where one blade will thrust forward towards the opponent’s chest while the other simply slashes low at the lower body in a horizontal arc. The thrust is mainly a feint as the user may have the option to suddenly pull it back to block a counter or even another attack from a second opponent. For the true aim is the low slash from the second blade. Boosts Speed and Coordination by 1 advantage.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Hasami Ken
Rank: D
Power: C
Activation Cost: 3
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Melee
Speed: D
Element: ---
Skill: Kenjutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: Twin Divide
Parent Technique: Twin Divide
Hand Seals: ---
Description:
This is one of the few techniques from Twin Divide that actually focuses on power. This is because the user performs something close to a scissor at the opponent. Which can be done by swinging both bladed weapons in a horizontal arc. One coming from the right, and the other coming from the left. Leaving the opponent right in the middle where both blades begin to meet and slice open the stomach area if left unprotected. Boosts Strength by 2 advantages and Coordination by 1 advantage.
Weaknesses:
When armor is involved around the stomach area it is a contest between the weapons and the armor. In some cases the weapons will cut through to an extent for the power will be dropped to D rank.
Name: Kendo
Rank: C
Power: B
Activation Cost: -
Upkeep Cost: 5
Range: Self
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Kenjutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: Kenjutsu weapon
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: A basic Kenjutsu style that focuses on quick, precise strikes followed by strength. It is considered the foundation Kenjutsu style mastered by all users of the sword before branching out into the other various fields.
Coordination is boosted by +1 tier and Strength by +1 advantage.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Chakra Flow
Rank: C
Power: C
Activation Cost: N/A
Upkeep Cost: 3
Range: 0 - 5 in.
Speed: -
Element: -
Skill: Kenjutsu/Bukijutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: None
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: Chakra Flow refers to both the flowing of chakra through an object. Generic Chakra Flow simply increases the weapon's Durability OR Hardness by +1 rank. By channeling in different elements this also influences the effects by changing the nature of the chakra flow. (Note: elemental chakra flow also carries over the +1 tier for Durability/Hardness from the original technique.)
Earth: Turns the blade into a deep black. Increases grade or hardness by +1 rank (so basically +2 ranks on hardness/grade or +1 rank in each.)
Fire: Ignites the blade in fire. B-rank Fire damage and spreading fire on contact.
Lightning: Creates sparks along the chakra flow. C-rank Lightning damage and numbness in the affected area. (-1 advantage to Coordination for two posts.)
Wind: Causes the chakra flow to grow in size. B-rank Wind cutting potential and a longer chakra extension (up to 3 feet.)
Water: Encases the blade in a thick skin of water flowing either away or towards the user. Reduces the opponent's Strength of their swing on contact by -1 tier as well as pushes their attack in the direction of the water current with B-tier Strength.
Weaknesses: N/A
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