Satsujinken Shiden [Samurai Swords Style]

[Taiken Uchiha]

Satsujinken Shiden

<sup>Literally "Murder Fist Sword Flash"

Created by Sairin and Taiken</sup>
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Satsujinken Shiden (Murder Fist Sword Flash) is a fighting style developed in the Land of Iron, near the base of the mountain range known as the Three Wolves by the man known as the first samurai, Notsurugi Goro. Its ability to switch back and forth between melee taijutsu combat and an unorthodox sword-handling style make it one of the more difficult style to learn, and as it is only taught by masters scattered amongst half-ruined dojo's hidden within the Shinobi Nations, its secrets and Jutsu are considered Hiden. This is the art of the samurai.

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Wikipedia: <sub>Samurai (侍?) is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. According to translator William Scott Wilson: "In Chinese, the character 侍 was originally a verb meaning to wait upon or accompany a person in the upper ranks of society, and this is also true of the original term in Japanese, saburau. In both countries the terms were nominalized to mean "those who serve in close attendance to the nobility," the pronunciation in Japanese changing to saburai." According to Wilson, an early reference to the word "samurai" appears in the Kokin Wakashū (905-914), the first imperial anthology of poems, completed in the first part of the ninth century.

By the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi (武士), and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai followed a set of written rules called the Bushidō. They numbered less than 10% of Japan’s population.[1] Samurai teachings can still be found today in modern day society with the martial art Kendō, meaning the way of the sword.</sub>

Always wandering...from never swept road to river and on through a near endless desert, the Yellow Wind Nomads marched an eighty-man caravan towards the promise of their deaths. It was a lifetime spent being lost; women and children and sharp-faced soldiers fading in and out of sunlight that burnt the land to dust, they were the sand. Boss Draft, the one-armed king of these permanent strangers led them starved and exhausted along the coasts of ruined settlements with his newborn son. The cripple and the cloth covered bundle, always as master and student, always their disappearing footsteps in the unsure ground, always moving. When attacked, Boss Draft would defend his people with his life, but it was a sacrificial gesture that lacked compassion, and he would just as soon attack those he encountered on his travels or desecrate the makeshift rock graves of ninja for cheap trinkets that would make his son smile. He cared only for the boy, and the boy cared only for him; they moved with the wind and blew across the land that would one day develop into the five great shinobi nations without satisfaction. A renegade community of thieves and liars, assassins and murderers. They attempted the affectations of family and failed, but at times...at times they almost seemed to love each other. There was at least fear and respect, which Boss Draft felt were close enough.

On a raft floating near a ragged island outcropping, Boss Draft ran across the wounded body of a disfigured sage, clinging to a ringed staff, almost entirely drained of chakra from a battle with some unseen foe. His people took up a brief residence on the island, trying to nurse the sage back to health with strange and powerful jutsu cultivated over generations of constant motion over the expanse of the waters and land. At the moment it seemed he would pull through, the Yellow Wind Nomads discovered a facility that had definitely seen battle, bodies scattered, blood everywhere, and a lone figure standing amongst the destruction, sniffing the air, alerted to their presence...cocking his head to the side...

...Boss Draft was too distracted by the strange red-eyed, bald child to notice the large blur and blade that cut his only son through the heart before he could react. A man covered in black clothing moving too fast, an intruder, a spy or agent of the facility they had stumbled upon, a guardian of the terrible experiments that lay fractured around them. He howled in anguish and pain. He called the gourd of sand at his back to protect and attack the intruder, but could not catch his flashes throughout the facility until...

The strange bald boy moved and pierced his sons murderer with his own blade. This boy would become Notsurugi Goro, the first samurai, and his development of the Satsujinken Shiden style was named such because of this event.


Purpose

"To mold the mind and body.
To cultivate a vigorous spirit,
And through correct and rigid training,
To strive for improvement in the art of death.
To hold in esteem human pain and suffering.
To associate with others with ruthless mastery.
And to forever pursue the destruction of ones enemies."

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Training
One must learn these arts from a master of the style, and there are dojo's set up across the Five Great Shinobi Nations, specifically for the development and training of Samurai. Samurai are the direct servants of a particular countries Daimyo, and as such, are not usually regulated by ANBU unless within a Hidden Village.


Several rankings exist within the world of Samurai, and the same is true of their specialized fighting style. On par with the transition between different levels of a ninja's prowess, Samurai ascend the ranks depending on the level of skill they have acquired within Satsujinken Shiden.

• Buke (武家)
  The first level of Samurai, considered beginning or novice, and one who has only learned the first tier of the Satsujinken Shiden arts, the basics necessary to survive simple skirmishes at the beginning of their path through the world. On par with a Ninja Academy student/new Genin. Has learned all E and D ranked Satsujinken Shiden jutsu.
  
  
• Musha (武者)
  A shortened form of bugeisha (武芸者), lit. martial art man, and the second stage of Samurai. This requires the knowledge of all C ranked Satsujinken Shiden, as well as the creation of a custom chakra shape manipulation. The rough equivalent to a Chuunin shinobi.
  
  
  
• Mononofu (もののふ)
  An ancient term meaning a warrior and symbolizing the next stage in Samurai advancement. On par with a Special Jounin in terms of adaptability, power, and character level. Must have a knowledge of all B ranked Satsujinken Shiden.
  
  
  
• Uruwashii
  A cultured warrior symbolized by the kanji for "bun" (literary study) and "bu" (military study or arts). Equivalent to a Jounin, this is the next level of skill and power for a Samurai, and a level that few outside of masters will ever reach. User must have learned all A Ranked Satsujinken Shiden techniques. At about the same level as a Jounin.
  
  
• Tsuwamono (兵)
  An old term for a soldier popularized by Matsuo Bashō in his famous haiku. Literally meaning a strong person. The strongest warriors and the masters of the Samurai fighting style, this level of achievement is even rarer than Uruwashii. User must have learned all S Ranked Satsujinken Shiden techniques. These samurai are on par with Kage and Sannin level abilities, and are considered some of the deadliest swordsmen on planet earth. Once a user has reached this rank, it is believed that they no longer even require a sword, their mastery of the techniques being so thorough they are capable of killing a man simply by wishing it so.

Restrictions

• User must be a Samurai. Non-Samurai are incapable of learning this Sword Style.
  
• Must train in a dojo and be taught by a master. Can be NPC'd by user or staff, per request.
  

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[Taiken Uchiha]

Weapons

• Ichikumi No Shiden (Sword Flash Pair)
  Rank: C
  Weapon Type: Blades
  Size: from 60-73cm (23.6-28.7in)
  Effect: Hand-held, piercing, slashing, stabbing, cutting
  Special: Picture A pair of specially crafted Large Katana used specifically for the Satsujinken Shiden sword-style. Often carried in a cross-like style at the waste, but also known to be carried in the shape of a large X across the back, the swords consist of an inset blade and slightly thicker handle, and are folded with dramatically increased pressure than the average katana to allow them to handle the constant chakra exertion of the Samurai Style.
  Restrictions: Main Weapon
  Cost: 4,000 Ryo for the Pair
  
  
  
• Katana
  Rank: C
  Weapon Type: Blade
  Size: from 60-73cm (23.6-28.7in)
  Effect: Hand-held, piercing, slashing, stabbing, cutting
  Special: The katana (刀?) is a type of Japanese sword (日本刀, nihontō?), also commonly referred to as a "samurai sword". In the strictest sense, the term katana in Japanese is applied to any kind of single-edged sword, of any origin; contrary to common belief outside Japan, the Japanese word does not necessarily refer to a Japanese sword. But incorrectly or habitually, some Japanese and Western sword lovers define katana as the standard size moderately curved (as opposed to the older "tachi" style featuring more curvature) Japanese sword with a blade length of greater than 60 cm (23.6 inches).
  
  The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands. It has historically been associated with the samurai of feudal Japan, and has become renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability.
  Restrictions: Main Weapon
  Cost: 1,500 Ryo
  
  
• Tachi
  Rank: C
  Weapon Type: Blade
  Size: 70-78cm
  Effect: Hand Held, Slashing, Piercing, Stabbing, Cutting
  Special:The tachi (太刀, Hiragana: たち?) is a Japanese sword, often said to be more curved and slightly longer than the katana.
  Restrictions:Main Weapon
  Cost: 2,000 Ryo
  
  
  
  

[Suzaku The Red]

Jutsu

E-D Rank

Tachisugata (Dancing Pose)
Rank: E
Type: Taijutsu
Class: Stance, Supplementary
Range: ---
Effect: This is the beginning Samurai sword stance allowing for maximum efficiency with/for the Satsujinken Shiden style. This offers the user the ability to attack and defend at a second's notice, and lowers their center of gravity to better accept incoming attacks and to deal the maximum amount of damage once they begin attacking.
Technique: The Samurai's two swords are carried one on each side of the waist. The samurai stands with their legs bent, feet shoulder width apart but with the dominant foot in front of the other. Their arms are crossed in front of their body, hands touching the handles of each respective blade. This position allows for the quick drawing of both swords to effectively utilize the dual sword style of Satsujinken Shiden.
Restrictions: Is a base tech that must be learned to perform all other Satsujinken Shiden techniques.


Chakka (Catching Fire)
Rank: E
Type: Taijutsu
Class: Stance, Supplementary
Range: ---
Effect: This is a beginning Samurai sword stance allowing for maximum efficiency with/for the Satsujinken Shiden style. This offers the user the ability to attack and defend at a second's notice, and lowers their center of gravity to better accept incoming attacks and to deal the maximum amount of damage once they begin attacking.
Technique: If the user's swords are carried anywhere other than at their sides, the Samurai will place their left hand on the handle of the right-most sword, and their right hand on the handle of the left-most sword; in any event, they will perform a cross-hold, one that allows their fore-arms to be crossed. The user will then draw these swords and make an "X" in the air in front of themselves with the held blades.
Restrictions: Is a base tech that must be learned to perform all other Satsujinken Shiden techniques.



Chakura Fuyasu (Chakra Augmentation)
Rank: D,C,B,A,S
Type: Taijutsu/Ninjutsu
Class: Supplementary, Passive
Range: ---
Effect: Coats the samurai's melee weapons in a layer of chakra, adding to its destructive, offensive, and defensive capability.
Technique: The user will call forth an amount of chakra equivalent to their rank and coat their sword(s) with it, focusing specifically on the blade. This is a passive ability that remains active until the user chooses to dispel it. The chakra coating the sword has a small capability of cutting through pure chakra attacks of the same rank. This technique can only be learned once the user has reached the equivalent character Rank (At D Rank the user can learn the D rank technique, at S rank they can learn the S Rank technique).
Restrictions: Must know Chakka and Tatchisugata. Samurai only.


Jishinha (Seismic Wave)
Rank: D
Type: Taijutsu
Class: Offensive
Range: 10 meters
Effect: User releases a burst of chakra from their dominant sword hand, pushing back an attacker.
Technique: The user quickly performs a downward strike with their dominant sword hand, releasing a tiny wave of chakra, designed to push the opponent back as opposed to cutting them. The chakra coating the sword automatically pushes the opponent back, so cutting/slashing damage is non-existent. This is simply designed to knock an opponent off balance.
Restrictions: Must know Chakka and Tatchisugata. Samurai only.


Shinpuku (Seismic Amplitude)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Taijutsu
Class: Offensive
Range: D=5 meters, C=10 meters, B=15 meters, A=20 meters, S=30 meters
Effect: Users causes a trembling earthquake-like effect in the surrounding area, knocking opponents off balance.
Technique: The user places their swords into the ground, blade first, and releases an amount of chakra that shakes the ground, causing a miniature earthquake capable of putting an opponent off balance. Higher ranks increase the affected area. Each rank has a chance of completely knocking the opponent down.

At D Rank there is a 10 percent chance of knocking an opponent down.
At C Rank there is a 30 percent chance of knocking an opponent down.
At B Rank there is a 60 percent chance of knocking an opponent down.
At A Rank there is a 90 percent chance of knocking an opponent down.
S Rank will lift the opponent off of there feet, causing them to fall awkwardly. The attack still does little actual damage, even at this rank.

Restrictions: Must know Chakka, Jishinha, and Tatchisugata. Samurai only.



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C Rank

Furueru (Quake)
Rank: C
Type: Taijutsu
Class: Supplementary
Range: 5 Meters
Effect:This jutsu is a high-speed movement technique, allowing a Samurai to move short to long distances at an almost untraceable speed. To an observer, it appears as if the user has teleported. As opposed to the puff of smoke that accompanies a ninja's Shunshin, the samurai leaves behind a trembling wave of partially visible chakra.
Technique: It is accomplished by using chakra to temporarily vitalise the body and move at extreme speeds, while also briefly enhancing the user's physical strength in order to move their heavy armor along with them. The amount of chakra required depends on the overall distance and elevation between the user and their intended destination. This technique must be learned multiple times in order to truly master. Each time used, it does not take up a movement. When first learned, the user is able to move five meters in any direction near instantaneously up to 3 times a day. Each additional training gives the user 1 more time they are capable of using the technique.

This technique can only be used an equivalent number of times to the users TOTAL MOVEMENTS per round. (i.e. A Pure Tai Affinity Samurai at S Rank is allowed 14 movements per round. They are capable of learning Furueru 14 times, meaning they are capable of near instantaneous motion within 70 meters.)

Restrictions: Must be Samurai. Cannot be used without armor on.



Katakukatamaru (Hard Mass Forming)
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Class: Offensive, Supplementary
Range: ---
Effect: Changes the shape of the chakra coating the users blade to form that of other weapons. The user chooses the weapon.
Technique: The user molds the chakra coating their blade to form the shape of other weapons (i.e. buzzsaws, axes, great-hammers, etc.), which are used to augment the destructive power of the user's attacks.
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S Rank

Shin'i (Might of Heaven)
Rank: S
Type: Taijutsu/Ninjutsu
Class: Offensive
Range: 40 meters
Effect: Creates a spinning blade of pure chakra that rushes at the opponent at a speed considered too fast to dodge.
Technique: The user slashes at the opponent with two parallel diagonal strikes that are coated with massive amounts of chakra. This chakra spins as it is released, adding a saw like effect capable of cutting through an opponents body, or completely destroying chakra constructs. This spinning blade of pure chakra travels in a straight line for 40 meters before dissipating, though it moves near instantaneously.
Restrictions: Must know all A rank Satsujinken Shiden techniques. Samurai only.


Monosugoi (Earth Shattering)
Rank: S
Type: Taijutsu/Ninjutsu
Class: Offensive
Range: 40 meters
Effect: Gathers a significant amount of the surrounding environment and hurls it at the opponent with chakra.
Technique: The user crosses their blades to form an X shape, and pushes out with an immense wave of chakra that gathers the surrounding environment (whether it be earth, sand, snow, etc. limit of 200lbs of surrounding material) and launches it at the opponent at the speed of a Tai Master of the equivalent rank. This can bury the opponent, and is also quite capable of crushing them to death. This technique is powerful enough to uproot small trees and can easily throw the average opponent as well as elements of the environment.
Restrictions: Must know all A rank Satsujinken Shiden techniques. Samurai only.


Itomeru (Shoot Dead)
Rank: S
Type: Taijutsu/Ninjutsu
Class: Offensive
Range: 40 meters
Effect: Shoots an elongated lance of chakra from the tip of the samurai's blades, which is capable of moving through obstacles, flesh, stone, etc.
Technique: The user points both of their swords at an opponent and gathers the coated chakra into the tips, firing it. The twin beams combine to form an elongated lance of energy whose concussive power has sufficient pressure to obliterate most obstacles. This can also be used defensively to 'cut through' and disperse the effect of elemental release jutsu.
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