- Hidden Mist Standard Sword Style.
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- Style Description:
-- The Hidden Mist Sword Style is the one most commonly used by the shinobi of Kirigakure no Sato. It has been used for a long time, and has a fine tradition, in which the styles basics and moves are taught directly from master to pupil. Used as a focus, it is a pure weapon style, based solely upon the ancient tradition of sword fighting.
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- Style Basis: Weapon.
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- Training Methods:
-- Training is usually done with a sword. Any type of sword will do, though the usual is katana or cleaver sword. High amounts of sword swings, target practice, muscle building, and agility practice are done, to bring about the full potential of the shinobi. The various techniques, stances, and forms are usually taught by master to pupil, though it is entirely possible for a student to learn the moves on his/her own.
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- Movement:
-- The users of this style are fluid, graceful sword fighters, who are capable of smoothly moving forward to attack an opponent. Defense is of little use to a practitioner of this style, since it is considered that the best defense is a great offense. Quick reflexes, powerful attacks, and a balanced position make the user a deadly sword fighter.
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[ STAGE: ONE. ]
- The user is at the most basic level in terms of speed and strength. Though a bit faster and stronger than most other shinobi at the same level, it is nothing amazing. The most the user can do at the moment is just swing his blade(s) around.
- Stances: None.
- Regular Techniques: None.
- Special Techniques: None.
[ STAGE: TWO. ]
- The user now has the basic rudiments of the style down. Capable of basic strikes, the user can inflict some damage, but usually nothing incredibly serious (except done by accident). Speed has increased, though not by much. The strength has increased as well, allowing the user to hack away at a tree trunk and have it sliced through in a matter of seconds.
- Stances: None.
- Regular Techniques: None.
- Special Techniques: None.
[ STAGE: THREE. ]
- The user is can use the style with a bit more ease, capable of inflicting more damage and implementing more speed and strength. However, the user isn't at a level yet where he is extremely dangerous to anyone except a lower level taijutsu user or a genin without taijutsu training.
- Stances: None.
- Regular Techniques: None.
- Special Techniques: None.
[ STAGE: FOUR. ]
- The user can now hold his own in a swordfight, although against a higher-level shinobi he would go down easily. The speed and strength of the user has increased slightly, but in such a way that now movements are much more efficient, with less wasteful moves. The user’s reaction speed is now more noticeable, allowing the user to dodge and move in a way that is much more effective then before.
- Stances: None.
- Regular Techniques: None.
- Special Techniques:
- Double Sword Technique.
- Description:
-- With intensive training, the user of the style can learn to wield two blades instead of just one. This can only be done with katana or smaller weapons. When using two blades, the effectiveness of the user can double or even triple under the right circumstances.
[ STAGE: FIVE. ]
- The blade is now an extension of the body, something that the user can use like an arm or a leg. While not perfect with the style skills, the user has now learned the simple fact that the straight line is the fastest path to follow. Using this simple principle, the user moves in a series of straight lines that allows him to move up close to the opponent and strike. Speed and power hasn’t increased at all, but it seems as if it has because of the application of this principle. The reaction time of the user, however, has increased again, allowing the user to see and react reflexively to most attacks below his skill level.
- Stances: None.
- Regular Techniques: None.
- Special Techniques:
- Chakra Edge Technique.
- Description:
-- By coating a layer of chakra over the blade of a sword, the user can increase the width and length of the blade. The actual extension is chakra, and so is invisible to the eye. The Chakra Edge can only go a maximum of one foot above the length of the blade and half a foot over the width of the blade.
[ STAGE: SIX. ]
- The speed of the user rises dramatically, and is so fast that normal people can barely keep track. The user is now a blur when in motion. The only ninja capable of watching the user are taijutsu specialist of a high level, and doujutsu users that specifically give them the ability to see/predict movements. However, the user cannot keep up this speed for long, because his muscles will slowly begin to tear apart, leaving the user incapable of using them. The strength of the user is now at it's limits. Nothing can stop the blade of the user, except for a very few jutsu, weapons, and ninja. Normal steel can be cut through easily. The strength of the user, though, is not used fully correctly, wasting some effort and movement to access the strength of the user. So there is a great strain on the muscles when used too much, and this can stop the user's movements.
- Stances: None.
- Regular Techniques: None.
- Special Techniques: None.
[ STAGE: SEVEN. ]
- The user can now move at a speed that is so fast that afterimages are seen instead of the person. This, however, can only be kept up for a short period of time. Also, muscles are ripped, and the user must heal to fight again. There is slight change in the strength and a change on how the strength is used. The user can now control his strength fully, without wasted movements or effort. However, like Stage 6, the muscles can be strained too much and be ripped or even destroyed. The weapons are more then extensions of the body now. The blades are the body. The pure grace and skill within the user is so high that it can only be described as awe-inspiring.
- Stances: None.
- Regular Techniques: None.
- Special Techniques: None.
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