Liquid Metal [!]

[taijutsu]

At a pace that would seem to have placed the walker in control of the tempo of the world, Kurou advanced. He was just recently bed-ridden for a week after his skirmish with a bunch of older ruffians hailing from Fang Country; the boy's body had been comprised of adamant steel, yet it still functioned just as any other human body would. Hardly dressed in rags and laced with bandages, Kurou turned his head at the sound of a bush rustling in the temperate forests of Kiba no Kuni. These lands were home to some of the world's most notorious bandits; for it was the men and not the animals that one worried about when traversing this small island realm. The grip around the hilt of his nodachi increased yet quickly diminished to a light grasp when the rustler turned out to be some avian creature. Kurou stared at it for a time, wondering how it was to fly with wings like as a bird; the thought made him frown heavily. He was more elected to lead a life tethered to the earth and not suited to fly amongst the fowl. Quickly changing his gaze to the ground, the boy noticed blood splatter on the ground---it was coming from his bandaged wounds. Kurou took his free hand, grimaced and with a cold look afterward in his eyes, proceeded down the path that lay in front of him.

It did not take long before the teenager came into another obstacle in his course. Instead of it being a daydream, it had been an actual thing. He saw it, but it was obscured. Had he to estimate the distance between he and the black figure, he would say sixty meters. With the sun blaring through even the umbrellaesque leaves of the upper canopy, Kurou squinted, leering his eyes as to catch an actual glimpse of what lay in front of him. Equipped with only his nodachi, the boy did not hesitate to continue walking closer. He was a killer, and proficient at his proclivity; even with his wounded side, he sought battle, if it were to come to that. His Seitetsu blood began to boil as the thought of spilling fresh blood crossed his mind, almost as sickly as the smile that stretched the width of his face.

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testing character build. i will be at d-rank [450tp] no matter what rank i encounter, although i'd prefer you not enter if you won't take this slightly srsly or just try to beef out with an a-rank or so.



either way, this is open to anyone. first come, first served.



[450]

seitetsu - 100

gotetsu - 100

gyakusatsu - 100

buredono kenseijin - 150

[taijutsu]

Dragging his large nodachi across the face of the ground, and with such a lack of care that it appeared that he had been mindlessly drawing, Kurou quickly lifted the blade of the weapon upward in a vertical rise. It was quite the amazing feat given the size and weight of the greatsword compared to the same measurements of the boy. Even though he had possessed a body of sturdy steel, it still took an incredible amount of strength to wield a nodachi; he had swung it with a single arm and did not seem at all to be fazed by the size of the thing. Smiling as the blade had come up to meet the thick branch of a tree in his vicinity, Kurou stomped on and continued his way towards the forlorn palaces of evil; he had been in search of an incredible master.


And this man was Xerxes...

[imuse]

        Takeni entered the area proudly. He didn't plan to go down without taking someone else with him. His opponent stood holding a thick and deadly blade, which could easily cleave a normal ninja in two. As in in protest, the boy reached into his side, slowly pulling out a Katana made of bone. Soon after he repeated this process on his other side. Takeni had been itching for a good fight.

        Staring down the ground, the opponent seemed much thicker than your average ninja. Nonetheless, Takeni never backed down from a challenge. He only had taijutsu and some techniques he'd learned from his clan, however, the should be more than enough to beat this new opponent. The boy reached out and taunted his enemy, extending his arms and pointing the bone blades towards them as if to say, "Come and get some...".

[taijutsu]

From behind him, Kurou had heard a faint whimper of a voice. Had this been merely the wind brushing through the foliage of Kiba no Kuni? As he turned back, he did happen to see a humanoid figure standing in the distance; squinting, and with a rather keen sense of sight, Kurou noticed the two bright red markings on the man's forehead, and then his gaze dropped to the weapon that was in the headhand of this wanton ruffian. The teenager guffawed and turned to face this foe with his entirety. He hefted his nodachi over his right shoulder and stood lax enough as to allow the weight of the large weapon to not burden his broad shoulders and back. Winds have started to kick up in the area as they stared one another down with leers of malice. 

"I'll end you." Kurou promised as he dropped the heavier blade to the side against the trunk of a random tree. The teen rolled his shoulders and cracked his knuckles as he walked toward the other male; their distance was currently set at about twenty meters apart, and that was slowly diminishing as Kurou neglected to hesitate in his sturdy gait. As he grew closer, he would recognize out of what material that longsword had been made and smiled agape, revealing to his adversary two rows of serrate teeth that shimmered like metal in the dwindling sunlight. His right arm began to flex and contort strangely as he manipulated the hidenjutsu of the Seitetsu ichizoku. Before the man with the sword made of bone, Kurou had just transformed his right arm up to his elbow into a dangerously sharp metal katana. His gangly arms swung as he picked up the speed of his walk; a walk that quickly turned into a run as Kurou yelled feverishly, impressed by the gumption of this wayward soul. With such a display of fluid speed, Kurou had been upon his opposite in several long, striding steps; his right arm moved across his torso as he prepared to slash horizontally at the man's body. Of course, given the nature of a weapon versus weapon battle, Kurou intended on keeping his wit about himself. Despite feeling a heat rise up from within him, he managed to maintain a stable cool, which was exhibited almost immediately after the first slash had it missed its mark or cleaved away at Takeni, for a second, and this time oblique slash was presented to the rivaling swordsman from his upper left torso down to his right hip.

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Bukitai no Jutsu (Weapon Form Technique)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", 'A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user the ability to utilize specific Bukitai techniques to shift their body into weaponry.
Special: Must have gained knowledge from the Koutetsu no Karada Ritual.
Drawback: Required to be learned before the user can perform any other Bukitai techniques.
Description: Bukitai no Jutsu is the basis of combining all the forms of knowledge gained from the Koutetsu no Karada Ritual. With this technique, the user will gain the capability of performing Bukitai (Weapon Form) techniques of the same rank of this technique. As the user gains more knowledge into this technique, they will be capable of performing stronger and stronger Bukitai techniques. At any point, the user is capable of returning their body to its' regular shape for a "D" Ranks worth of chakra.
Limit: Must have received the Koutetsu no Karada Ritual.

Bukitai: Ken (Weapon Form: Sword)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user to transform part, or parts, of his or herself into swords.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: The size of the swords must conform to the "Western Fencing Sword", "Short Sword", "Broad Sword", or "Long Sword" weapon overviews. The user's transformation strength is dependent upon their rank of Koutetsu no Karada, Koutetsu Katansei, and Koutetsu Seigo.
Description: The secondary stage of Bukitai, or Weapon Form, and generally the second learned technique after Knifes. This transformation allows the user the capability of creating larger and longer sharp weapons upon their body, like turning their hand into a sword. These are considered 'medium' transformations.
Limit: Must have had the Koutetsu no Karada Ritual performed upon the body. Must know Bukitai: Naifu.

Kibatsu Genron (Principles For Striking)
Rank: "E", "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Training that strengthens offense with a sword.
Special: ---
Drawback: These combat principles only apply to Gyakusatsu techniques.
Description: Kibatsu Genron is the lesson in which a swordsman learns how to use his/her sword in order to break through an opponent's guard or otherwise defensive measures. This type of offense not only learns how to penetrate an enemy's defense, but also incorporate a knock-back effect upon striking.
E Rank: At this level of skill the user only understands the mechanics of breaking enemy defenses.
D Rank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are E-Rank and lower.
C Rank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are D-Rank and lower.
B Rank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are C-Rank and lower, as well as knocking the target back up to two meters.
A Rank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are B-Rank and lower, as well as knocking the target back up to five meters.
S Rank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are A-Rank and lower, as well as knocking the target back up to seven meters.
Limit: Gyakusatsu

Seikouhou (Frontal Attack)
Rank: "D"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The swordsman uses a horizontal-diagonal sword combination.
Special: ---
Drawback: Can be dodged/evaded relatively easily if not timed correctly.
Description: Seikouhou is a Taijutsu technique where the attacker moves towards an enemy with a left-right horizontal slash followed by a 1:00-7:00 diagonal cleave.
Limit: Gyakusatsu

[imuse]

        Takeni watched as his opponent cleaved a tree in two. Smirking, the Kaguya watched the man bare his teeth, showing rows of deadly sharp teeth made of some metal, though it was hard to determine which. As his opponent advanced, Takeni had no time to react at first, all he could do was place his hands on his blades.

        In the small amount of time it took for the opponent to advance, Takeni thought about the possible pathways he could take. He'd only been learned in one style of taijutsu and in his own clan's jutsu. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to vary too much. The bone swords that he carried sat embedded halfway in Takeni's body, as though sheathed. Though he never gave a name, Takeni had decided to call this man, "Chikushou" which meant, "Beast".

        The beast was now upon Takeni, however he missed his first slice. Seizing the opportunity, the young ninja quickly drew his swords with all his speed, made a cross slash, and returned the sword to his body. After his attack, Takeni noticed that his opponent had already begun bringing his sword back down, whether his attack hit or not, he would still get the full hit from his enemy as well.

        Coming down with great strength, the sword seemingly hacked a gash across Takeni's body, leaving little of his kimono in tact and throwing him roughly thirty yards backwards. The wardrobe malfunction, though, was the least of the boy's problems as he was now bleeding quite profusely. He stood and stared back at his opponent whilst tying the remnants of what used to be a kimono around the gash, easing the blood loss. As if to put on a facade, the Kaguya yelled at the enemy. "Hey! Chikushou! Why don't you come over here and finish me?!"

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[OOC: Takeni has 300 TP in Santōryū and 150 TP in the Kaguya Clan]


Nitou-Ryuu Iai: Rashoumon (二刀流｢居合｣　羅生門, Two Sword Style Draw and Re-sheath Technique: Rashoumon)
Rank: "A"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A dual sword drawing technique so powerful it split large obstacles in half. The user draws their sword, and sheaths it so quickly splitting a train carriage into half.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A strong technique that enables the user to cut through defenses and conventional weapons with a single strike with their two blades. The user however must undergo a process in order to be able to perform this technique. The user must have their blades sheathed for this technique to work. The user observes the opponent and begins to breathe quietly watching the opponent's breathe. When the moment comes the user unsheathes their two blades by crossing their hands grabbing the blades on the opposite ends while attacking in a single motion before sheathing the blade once again. This technique is capable of cutting through Defenses of "A" Rank and under while it is able to cut through any overview weapon or item with ease. This technique may be used especially to cut through buildings and others.
Limit: Must have 100 Training Points in Ittōryū Attacks (一刀流, One Sword Style), Must learn from a master of Santōryū (三刀流, Three Swords Style)

[taijutsu]

Bolstered by an impressive weight and a body made of adamant steels, Kurou went to parry the oblique strikes of his opponent. One of them, unfortunately, would tear into the chest of the Seitetsu youth yet had not been a perilous incision. His use of a Repelling Force enabled him to quickly block the second blade of the bone-wielding man, which sent them both backwards by several meters. Blood fused with sweat, yet pain and fear remained unknown to Kurou. His chest huffed as he awaited Takeni, who had just then taunted him into attack. The word Chikushou made Kurou smile, having known the meaning of the word before he went again to attack the Kaguya wanderer.

Kurou adopted a different sword style approach as he went in to attack. His sword-crafted right arm was raised well over his head in an attempt to be ready to parry oncoming attacks, but his approach using the Kasumigakure no Kamae was altered again as he sought to render more pain to his adversary. An initial swing to the right would come frighteningly quick in form of a horizontal stroke, and was immediately doubled by a similar swing in the opposite direction.

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Hanpatsuryoku (Repelling Force)
Rank: "C"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The swordsman meets an enemy's attack and uses a burst of strength to repel from the attack.
Special: ---
Drawback: Can result in injury if enemy can see through the technique.
Description: Hanpatsuryoku is a Taijutsu technique where the user waits for an enemy to attack him/her and meets the attack head on with an appropriate block. If the attack is successfully stopped, the user will use a burst of power to push off the enemy's attack and repel several meters away.
Limit: Gyakusatsu

Kasumigakure no Kamae
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A basic stances used in the art of swordsmanship.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Kasumigakure no Kamae , A stance that is completely different than that of all the others. The footing is different than any other stance, the posture is completely different as well. The user will start in the basic form where one leg would be further forward from the body of the user while the other leg would be along the back of the body. The user would turn sideways by keeping this same form, and slide the back leg further backwards. As the user does this the user takes the time to raise his arms up in a defensive manner as the blade of the sword is pointing upwards. The sword is slightly higher than that of the user's head as they hold one arm along the front end of the hilt, and the other hand holding the back end of the hilt.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Burēdono Kenseijin - ブレードの剣聖人 - Blade of the Sword Saint

Genkai Ryuu: Jinsokugeiru (Rapid Gale)
Rank: "D" Variation "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A simple double slash attack where user slashes horizontally one way and back again the other.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user holds the blade with their strong hand and quickly slashes twice horizontally. This is a set up technique with two strikes able in a single movement.
Variation - With this variation the user is able to perform an attack with a double slash vertically, or any other direction the user wishes in a single movement. This technique is again used for the purpose of a setup attack for a more powerful attack.

Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Burēdono Kenseijin - ブレードの剣聖人 - Blade of the Sword Saint

[imuse]

        Takeni grinned at the fact that he actually managed contact, though one of his swings was blocked completely. His grin quickly faded as his blocked sword shattered completely, leaving the young man with only a single sword. Knowing he couldn't create another sword in the midst of battle, the boy had resolved to use only Ittōryū, the art of fighting with a single blade. "Chikushou.. You don't know the meaning of loss, though with enough luck, your loved ones soon shall know my pain!" yelled the Kaguya swordsman. Twisting his face into a half chaotic grin, Takeni had decided to use one of the most powerful attack in his arsenal.

        He watched intently as his opponent lifted a blade above their head, obviously to protect themselves from attack. Chikushou ran at Takeni with impressive speed, though it was unclear exactly what the stranger would do. His eyes narrowed, watching the opponent close the gap; soon the gap was down to ten meters and the young man jumped with all of his might, intent on using a powerful slashing attack executed with such speed that it would cause the opponents immediately affected wound to combust. Underneath Takeni, Chikushou could be seen slashing with his left towards the right; this strike was immediately followed by a similar one in the opposite direction. He yelled while in the air, "Chikushouuu!". If the attack went as planned, Takeni would swing with his left hand while supporting it with his right, aiming for the enemy's left shoulder. After executed, the Kaguya's intent was to immediately raise his blade in defense, though if the attack hit the sword would be weakened.

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Hiryuu Kaen (飛竜火焔, Flying Dragon Blaze)
Rank: "B"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: User hits the opponent so hard with their blade the speed and friction is combined with the mere power of the attack as it bursts the opponent into flames.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Using one sword wielded in their left hand with their right hand gripping their left wrist for support, the user jumps high up into the air and slashes their opponent. After slashing them, the user's opponent then burst into flames from where they were slashed. This attack can be blocked, and if it is blocked then the technique does not succeed. When the user makes contact with flesh, the fats within the opponent light due to the speed and friction of the blade as they burst into flames in a brilliant light as the fire consumes the opponent burning them all around.
Limit: Must learn from a master of Santōryū (三刀流, Three Swords Style)