Weapon Style - Rain Village

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Here's a list of the Weapon Styles from the Rain Village classified by style. Enjoy!  

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Stolen Salvation: Style of the Drawing Sword [Tsukyuusei-ryu Battoujutsu]

Official Rain Village Taijutsu

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Tsukyuusei-ryu Battoujutsu is a very beautiful sword style practiced by the sword wielders of the world but most commonly in Rain. This style itself was originally supposed to be a derivative of the Iaido style but when all was said and done it ended up being classified as a Battoujutsu.

The main purpose of the style is to strike and damage in the smallest possible time frame. In order to accomplish this, practitioners will attack while drawing their sword. The style is considered an arrogant style because after the sword is swung, whether or not it hits, the practitioner will wipe the blade and replace it in its sheathe as if they were done using it. This is part of the Iaido teachings incorporated into the style. The practice of wiping the blade after each cut and then replacing it into its sheathe keeps the blade in tip-top shape.

The style also utilizes a special blade design created by the originator of the style, which was a woman known simply as Setsuka. The blade design was named after the woman, Setsuka which means 'Snow Flower.' The blade design is that of a long and thin sword with a shallow curve. The blade is made of a very light titanium alloy yet despite its weight it is very powerful because of the extremely sharp edge that can be made and kept. The blade is also hidden within a parasol so as to trick those who dare to cross blades with the practitioners of this style.

Setsuka
The setsuka is a weapon meant for the Tsukyuusei-ryu Battoujutsu fighting style. It is an old fashioned parasol made of bamboo and rice paper. The shaft of the parasol sheathes a long and thin blade with a shallow curve to it. The blade is actually built like a katana but is made of a lighter material that is thinner, sharper, and a little longer than a traditional katana

Chihana
A more advanced form of the Setsuka weapon. Though based on the same principals the Chihana is usually longer then the Setsuka. It is also a thicker and sturdier blade for the more powerful attacks that are caused by a much more skilled practitioner. It is about the size of an odachi.

Stage 1
Academy

Life of Iai [Nukitsuke]

The Tsukyuusei-ryu Battoujutsu is a style like no other. The practitioners learn the concept of killing in the smallest timeframe as humanly possible. To accomplish this they learn to attack whilst they are drawing their blades and to use the entire umbrella in a fight, like using the shade as a distraction and shield. They are also taught that the quickest way to kill someone is to get them in as close as possible; in order to do that in a battle they must leave an opening that the enemy will most likely exploit and once they do they die. This means training their bodies to not only be quick but to be able to take a lot of pain. Because of the low level of the practitioners at this stage are often slower and much less fluid than higher-ups and the majority are not yet brave enough to take a hit.

Special Techniques

The Art of the Drawing Sword [Battoujutsu]

Passive ability in which the user strikes an enemy whilst they remove their blade from sheathes. In doing this, the user adds ½ of his or her agility to the strikes that occur in this fashion.

Umbrella Shield [Tate no Kasa]

By focusing chakra into the rice paper shade of the Setsuka/Chihana the user can make a shield that is much more resistant to attacks than a normal umbrella shade.

Stage 2
Genin

This World of Suffering [Kataku]

The second stage for most styles show progression towards being able to kill, or at the very least wound, at a higher level than they were able to in the previous ones, but the second level or the Tsukyuusei-ryu Battoujutsu does not. Instead the second stage focuses more on turning the practitioners view into the big picture. This allows the practitioner to refrain from getting arrogant over little victories, such as scoring a hit, and pushes them to look for a kill. One of the ways they are trained in this is to leave certain spots on their body open for attack so that their opponent will get caught up in the small victories and forget to look at the big picture, which will end up killing them. The training during this stage is intense in the fact that it is meant to make the practitioner much more resilient to pain so it often includes being severely beaten.

Special Techniques

One for the Win [Ichi Shouri]

During a fight the user will leave a certain part of their body open for the opponent to exploit it, which brings them in closer for the kill. This part of the body is reinforced with chakra and when hit the chakra will reduce the pain that the user would normally receive.

As the Edge of thy Blade [Mamaha]

By focusing a large amount of chakra into either their blade or the umbrella the user can create an extended point or edge made completely out of chakra but just as effective as steel.

Stage 3
Chunin

The Snow Flower Doth Bloom Young [Setsuka Nasu Sakidasu]

One of the most feared stages in the Tsukyuusei-ryu Battoujutsu style. This stage gets its name from the sudden burst of skill. To balance out the previous stage in which they simple prepared their bodies the practitioner now trains the body to move at higher speeds solely for the purpose of more effective killing strikes. Because of their lack of training with their cutting skill in the previous stage the practitioner must train extremely hard to get to this level. Once they are at it though their skill level far surpasses that of several of the sword styles in the other shinobi villages. This is also the stage where a new sword, much like the Setsuka, is introduced to the practitioner: the Chihana. It is not required that it is used but it is highly recommended.

Special Techniques

Glides Across thy Opponent [Kassou Juudan Hantaisha]

For a more effective cut the user must usually put much more strength into an attack and this can be a problem for swordsmen who focus more on other attributes. To remedy this problem the user can funnel chakra into their sword. This chakra surrounds the blade as an aura with the majority of the chakra focused on the edge of the blade. This aura is made to be like a wedge and when it is pushed to slice skin it will expand the wound and forcing it to cut deeper much more than usual.

Stage 4
Jounin

The Snow Flower Doth Wilt [Setsuka Nasu Shinabiru]

After focusing on their pain tolerance then going to work specifically on their speed and skill of strikes, the practitioner returns to training in a happy medium between the two. With their ability, and willingness, to open up any specific spot on their body to an attack, a ploy to get the enemy to within about arm's length, the practitioner now tries to open up what would normally be considered dangerous to do so such as the neck or parts of the torso instead of just the extremities. At this stage the practitioner also learns how to use the Chihana, an odachi sized weapon, in that close of a range. Usually they learn how to use parts of the blade to attack the opponent instead of the entire length of it.

Special Techniques

The Snow Grows Red [Yuki Hayasu Akaaka]

A highly effective cutting technique. The user laces chakra through their blade, which counters the effects of blood platelets and healing jutsu. Doing this gives the opponent an open wound that will not be healed. Not only does this effectively weaken the opponent but also it makes it much easier to trail them. (Cannot be healed by any medical jutsu that is Jounin level or lower. Advanced Jounin level and higher techniques can heal it, but have a slower healing effect.)

Stage 5
Saanin

As Lifeless as Cold Ashes [Shikai]

Able to take what would normally be considered a mortal wound and keep on going at extreme speeds the practitioner has become nothing short of an angel of death. They have gained the title of Shikai, which refers to their ability to completely ignore pain because they feel no pain they are as lifeless as cold ashes. At this final stage the practitioner rounds off all of their training thus far into one perfect sword style that can bring down even the mightiest of foes.

Special Techniques

- Seppuku [Seppuku]
The ultimate move with regards to the Tsukyuusei-ryu Battoujutsu. The user brings the opponent into less than an arm's length away. The user then takes their main weapon and pierces both the opponent's body and their own body. The attack, though considered reckless, has the potential to be a highly effective technique. The name is really a misnomer since it is used a bit differently. The user takes their blade and flips it upside down, cutting edge up, the shoves it through their abdomen, from their back, up into the chest cavity of their enemy. This is an especially sneaky attack to use because most people with not expect the user to possibly kill themselves just to kill their enemy.

 

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Shigure Souen Style
Elegant, Flawless, Perfect

Style Description:
The Shigure Souen Style is a notoriously deadly sword style that is only passed down to worthy successors. Each 'form' of the style is only shown once to the student - if the student is worthy to succeed, he only needs to see it once to remember how to use it from then on. It originally only had one form that was passed down through generations of successors with each successor creating and adding their own forms resulting in many branches of Shigure Souen Style. However, as new forms were created the weaker branches deteriorate and others disappear as there is no worthy successor. Hence this style can be called as the perfect, flawless style.

Style Basis:
Weapon (Sword only): Elemental Chakra Control

Training Methods:
The Shigure Souen Style was originally from the Yamamoto Clan but since they were wiped out Seiko was the last to Master the style. When taught this style the student is only shown once and if he is a worthy successor he will only need to see it one time to remember how to use it.

Movement:
The stance of this is neutral neither in attack or defense use keep both hands on your blade and hold it up to your chest letting it stretch out to the right giving yourself the chance to attack or defend.

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Stage One: No Rank Requirement
The pupil is just now beginning his training under the style. He should know how to manipulate different elements around his blade to make more lethal and deadly in battle.

Regular Technique:
Kensho - A simple technique that thrust the blade with powerful force enough to knock the foe off balance.
Rank D

Special Technique:
Shajiku no Ame [Torrential Rain] - A more powerful version of Kensho that applies the Fuuton Element (Technically Wind around you) giving you more velocity as you charge toward your opponent swinging with a more powerful thrust.
Rank D

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Stage Two: Genin
The pupil now can attain a great level of elemental control both external and internal.

Regular Techniques:
Reinkazu - A dependable technique that when up against a strong opponent the user does not swing to kill but to stun by colliding with the opponents blade sending vibrations threw his blade with your own chakra to stun the foe for a few seconds.
Rank C

Henjiboshi [Endless Fate] - The user holds his sword behind him and gathers chakra in both his hands and feet then releases it all at once giving him a great up rise in speed and hand quickness as the user vanishes and appears behind you he has already done exactly twelve slashes that could not been seen by the normal eye and each slash is hitting a vital organ or tendon which will result in sudden shock or paralysis.
Rank C

Special Technique:
Attacco Di Squalo [Shark Attack] - A very useful technique when hit by his blade causes a moment of Paralysis because it is fused with more of the users chakra. Now his entire body will not be able to move for the maximum time of 120 seconds.
Rank B

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Stage Three: Genin
The pupils conteol over elemental chakra is beginning to increase but at a slow pace this is where they master the defensive side of the style.


Regular Technique:
Shibuki Ame [Spraying Rain] - The user holds the sword backwards on it dull side and spins to create a whirlwind-like shield that is applied with the air around him to negate and even revert there attack back at them.
Rank A

Special Technique:
Sakamaku Ame [Surging Rain] - The user swings around him creating a protective dome made from any element he choices best used with the Suiton element to blur the opponents vision the user then ducks putting his sword protectively in front.
Rank A

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Stage Four: Chunin
This stage shows how the pupil is growing gradually but has not gained a great increase in elemental control but his defense has increased giving him both insight in attacking and defending cordially.

Passive Technique:
Shinjikazu - After being trained in both defense and attack the user eyes have become more prone to oncoming attacks and is able to react much quicker giving him insight in battle. He is also able to since someone killer intent and feel the force coming from it.

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Stage Five: Jonin
This stage of the training becomes most serious since they will be learning a trait that the Yamamoto Clan created themselves. You must have a high level elemental control which is high Jounin.

Regular Techniques:
Yarazu no Ame [Last Minute Rain] - This is a technique for when in your in a tight spot. The user drops his blade and as it falls he kicks the bottom of the hilt sending it flying straight at the opponent applying the wind around you (If you have the Fuuton Element you can apply that to add more speed) sending flying at a high velocity and speed.
Rank A

Samidare [Early Summer Rain] - Thse user slashes diagonally but in midway he drops the sword, switching hands, before finishing the attack and once it comes around with his other hand he can apply the speed with the wind around him (Or if you have Katon you can apply it around your blade creating a burning upwards slash). Able to put off the timing in his opponent.
Rank A

Special Technique:
Shinotsuku Ame [Pelting Rain] - Th user charges toward the opponent and as he slashes he applies his arm with the wind around him to increase the speed of his slash letting him to be to slash three times at once slashing horizontal down and vertical left and vertical right mainly cutting the torso area of the opponent.
Rank A

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Stage Six: Sanin
A state of Shigure Souen that is not often reachable to those outside of the Yamamoto Clan. Needing an astounding deal of Elemental control as well as Swordsmanship, the Mastery of this skill allows the previously known techniques to require slightly less elemental chakra. Now the user is able to use the elements around him instead of using his own elemental chakra to complete an attack saving more of his own chakra in battle. The Masters of Shigure Souen have been known to be those of ranks such as Kage, Village Leader, or Sannin equals.

Regular Techniques:
Utsushi Ame [Duplicate Rain] - The user creates a tidal wave with the water around him or his Suiton element then defends similar to Sakamaku Ame then as his opponents comes in to attack the user leaves the dome and strikes but the water from the tidal wave will create a reflection thinking that is is attacking from the front when he is really attacking from behind.
Rank S

Special Techniques:
Scontro di Rodine [Clash of the Swallow] - The user whips the water up around him or uses his Suiton element to create tidal waves that surround him while he uses the wind around him or the Fuuton element to increase his speed as he charges creating a devastating collision with the foe but the user will not be harmed as he is slashing his blade diagonally left and right to both attack and defend.
Rank S

Forbidden Technique:
Beccata di Rodine [Swallows Beak] - The user whips the water up around him or uses his Suiton element to create a tidal waves that surround the user while he uses the wind around him or the Fuuton element to increase his speed as he charges creating a devastating collision but now the user thrust his blade endless to make the attack more deadly and if hit by this attack you will most likely be on the verge of death or you may die if already wounded that it is forbidden to use this technique.