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[b]Username:[/b] [url=https://www.narutosaigen.com/forums/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4065141]ShinobiTruth[/url].
[b]Points:[/b] 10/40
[b]Prestige Perks:[/b] 0/1
[b]Stat Trainings:[/b] (27/50)
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[center][big][big][b]Toshizou Hijikata[/b][/big][/big]
Rurouni
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"Shinobi always seek more power. And we pay the cost of their hubris."[/center]
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[center][b][big]General Information[/big][/b][/center]
[b]Age:[/b] 21
[b]Gender:[/b] Male
[b]Height:[/b] 5'8"
[b]Weight:[/b] 150 lbs.
[b]Physical Features:[/b]
[list][*][i]Face/head:[/i] Hijikata's pale skin and long black hair are offset by his intense blue eyes that view the world around him. They are as sapphires set into marble, framed by onyx.
[*][i]Body:[/i] Considering he is a teacher of the sword, one would not expect Hijikata to be so lithe in form. A very slender man, his body is nonetheless covered in trained, chiseled muscle.
[*][i]Notable Features:[/i] Hijikata hosts a variety of small scars all over his body from his various bouts and training sessions, preferring to train students with real weapons. This policy has naturally had the consequence of some students landing glancing blows on him, hence the scars.[/list]
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[b]Clothing/Accessories:[/b] Hijikata normally wears a traditional indigo kimono with lilacs embroidered into the fabric. When training his swordsmanship, Hijikata wears a typical white keikogi and a black hakama. When traveling, he wears his kimono, hakama, and a sky blue haori with white styled cuffs. On his feet, he wears traditional slippers and sandals. On his head, he wears a traditional jingasa hat made of straw, to protect against the wind and rain. He may also often wear a white cloth headband at times, depending on his preference.
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[b]Personality:[/b]
[list][*][i]General:[/i] Hijikata is normally a soft-spoken individual, and like most citizens of the Grass Country, works to live in a way that is at one with nature. He is poised, graceful, and exudes a quiet strength. He places honor above all else, and he seeks to treat others as he would himself. Many would find him as a man without fault. He enjoys calligraphy, art, fishing, cooking, and many other simple crafts and skills, such as weaving jingasa hats out of straw or even farming every so often.
...Except when it comes to shinobi.
Though many who meet him never see this part of his personality, Hijikata is familiar with shinobi, and he despises them with a rage that fire itself could not best. When they are involved in any given situation, a lethal glint always enters his eyes. He sees shinobi as those who pervert and rape nature for their benefit, having seen first hand the result of the "assistance" they provide. Not understanding the true nature of chakra and energy within, Hijikata does not fear their magic, but rather, hates it with a passion many times hotter than the sun.
[*][i]Hopes/Dreams:[/i] Right now, Hijikata's hopes and dreams are very simple. He wishes to become a great swordsman and a creator of a personal style of swordsmanship, all while living his life in line with nature and helping those he can better themselves as people through the sword.
[*][i]Fears:[/i] He "fears" (read: fights against) the effect that shinobi have on the natural balance of the world and its ecosystems. He fears, as they have done in the past, they will extend their greedy reaches beyond the borders of their own country and attempt to take the whole world as their own.
[*][i]Combat Mentality:[/i] Hijikata uses his skills in perception and his swordsmanship to move economically, evading enemy attacks and targeting weak spots in the enemy's fighting style. [/list]
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[center][b][big]History[/big][/b][/center][spoiler=Historical Accounts]Hijikata, in comparison to his fellow citizens of the Grass Country, was not a spectacular individual. He was a quiet young man, and though he was no samurai by blood, he nonetheless was born with a sword next to him and his mother, his father believing it would instill his son with the warrior's spirit he believed resided in the sword. The life he knew was a peaceful one, filled with peace and stable, healthy routine. Unlike most boys in his village, who preferred to fight with fists, Hijikata took more keenly to the sword, and he quickly took to studying at the village's dojo. He quickly grew into a young man, one of poise, grace, dignity, and quiet strength. He became renowned amongst several villages for his swordsmanship, particularly as a practitioner of Iaido and Battojutsu. Instead of opening his own dojo and forcing students to come to him, however, as a show of respect to his aging sensei, he set out abroad and decided to be a traveling instructor of the sword.
It was during his travels throughout Grass Country that Hijikata learned more about the place he lived... and places that lay outside its borders. He learned of the cruelty of the Five Great Nations and how they often ruthlessly violated the sovereignty of the smaller nations and its peoples. He witnessed first hand the devastation their fabled warriors, the shinobi, plagued upon lands that were not their own, destroying lives and desecrating nature in the process. His peaceful life had not prepared him for the grim realities of the outside world. The strong ruled the weak... and the strong did not always have just, kind motives. They did not act towards others with honor or justice. They only looked out for their own interests. And as a young child died in his arms after one harrowing assault on a village left in flames, a foul fire was ignited in his own heart, one that he could not extinguish:
[i]Hatred.[/i] Hatred for all shinobi and what they represented in his eyes.
He still spends his days traveling from village to village, teaching people to better themselves with the sword... but now, also, to defend themselves against the impure invaders that would taint this great land with their evil. If they did not stand and rise to protect their peace and their balance with nature... who would?[/spoiler]
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[center][b][big]Battle Information[/big][/b][/center]
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[b]Country:[/b] Grass Country
[b]Rank:[/b] D-Rank
[list][*][b]Ninjutsu:[/b] 1
[*][b]Taijutsu:[/b] 20
[*][b]Genjutsu:[/b] 1
[*][b]Stamina:[/b] 20
[*][b]Control:[/b] 1
[*][b]Strength:[/b] 20
[*][b]Speed:[/b] 15
[*][b]Instinct:[/b] 15
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[b]Equipment:[/b] (1) Katana (70 cm blade, 25 cm hilt) with scabbard. The scabbard has a bronze finish at the top, causing the tsuba to clang loudly when it is slammed against the bronze finish. The katana can still be sheathed normally (quietly) if the user wishes.
(1) Wakizashi (45 cm blade, 15 cm handle) with scabbard. The scabbard has a bronze finish at the top, causing the tsuba to clang loudly when it is slammed against the bronze finish. The wakizashi can still be sheathed normally (quietly) if the user wishes.
(1) Large water canteen with leather strap
(1) Small oil lamp, hangs from bottom of pack
(1) Climbing hook, hangs from bottom of pack
(1) Backpack, leather, brown. Contains:[list][*](1) Bedroll (rolled for travel)[*](1) Tent Canvas (rolled for travel)[*](1) Pair of Reinforced sandals[*](1) Wooden Mallet[*](1) Sewing Kit[*](4) Tent Spikes (iron)[*]Iron Support Rods for Tent[*]Hemp rope, for tent and for climbing hook.[*]Dried Rations, 7 days (dried meat, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, dried vegetables)[*]Oils, stones, and cloths for cleaning/sharpening swords and for lantern[*]Ink and parchment for writing[*]Soap for hygiene (clothes, body)[/list]
[b]Companions:[/b] (0/1)
[b]Primary Affinity:[/b] [color=orangered][b]Katon[/b][/color]
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[center][b][big]Abilities and Concentrations[/big][/b][/center]
[table=2, Abilities][b]First Ability[/b][c]
None[c][b]Second Ability[/b][c]None
[c][b]Third Ability[/b][c]None[/table]
[table=2, Concentrations][b]Ninjutsu (0/1)[/b][c]None[c]
[b]Taijutsu (4/4)[/b][c][quote=Sword Weapons]The fundamental skill of [b][Sword Weapons][/b] indicates the user’s proficiency with swords and sword-like weapons such as knives, daggers, sword-breakers and the like. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu.[/quote][quote=Perception]The fundamental skill of [b][Perception][/b] describes the user’s practiced methods of more keenly focusing their senses for a short time. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu.[/quote][quote=Acrobatics]The fundamental skill of [b][Acrobatics][/b] includes the user’s ability to contort their body into unfamiliar positions in order to avoid attacks, as well as the user’s ability to fall safely and perform Ukemi and other feats of gymnastics. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu.[/quote][quote=Deft Hands]The fundamental skill of [b][Deft Hands][/b] indicates the user’s proficiency with using their hands in very specific and complex movements, like sleight of hand and targeting very small and specific points on an opponent’s body. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu in various ways.[/quote][c]
[b]Genjutsu (0/1)[/b][c]None[/table]
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[center][b][big]Jutsu[/big][/b][/center]
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[spoiler=Taijutsu][spoiler=Iaido Kenjutsu][center][big][big][b][color=#8B658B]Iaido Kenjutsu[/color][/b][/big][/big][/center]
[quote=Iaido Kenjutsu][center]The samurai of the Land of Tea have produced a unique style of Kenjutsu called Iaido. Unlike other styles, which rely on the sword being drawn to attack, a practitioner of Iaido is always ready to attack their opponents, even when their weapon is sheathed in its scabbard. Known as a "sword drawing" technique, Iaido uses the smooth, linear motion of pulling the sword from its sheath to create abnormally fast slashes and strikes against often ignorant and unsuspecting opponents. Though the katana is preferred for this style, any curved sword single-edged sword with a complimenting scabbard is compatible with this style. Their ability to fight with both traditional swordplay and hand-to-hand combat while perfectly capable of switching to quick slashes and stabs using Iaido's hallmark techniques makes practitioners of this style unpredictable fighters.
[b]Requires:[/b] [i][Sword Weapons], [Perception] Concentrations.[/i][/center][/quote]
[spoiler=Disciplines]*[b][color=#8B658B][Iaido • Ancestral Focus][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
The hallmark of Iaido is its practitioner's ability to launch an attack even when their swords are sheathed. This Discipline represents the practitioner's capacity to consistently execute a sword draw and slash all in one movement by gripping the edge of the scabbard and pulling the scabbard slightly forward before drawing the sword. This Discipline enables the practitioner to immediately draw their sword and attack at the start of combat.
[b]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Ambidexterity][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]5 Instinct[/i]
After practicing for a long amount of time with the concept of using both of their hands with equal skill, the user has developed a level of ambidexterity that allows them to utilize their preferred weaponry without any sort of issue. This extends to other methods of combat or simply to everyday life as well.
[b]*[color=#8B658B]*[Iaido • One with the Sheath][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed, 8 Instinct.[/i]
The practitioner has learned how to more quickly and efficiently sheath his blades. The practitioner can now seamlessly transition from drawing their blade to slash to sheathing their blade, allowing the practitioner to sheath their sword in half the time for the more rapid execution of Iaido techniques.[/spoiler][spoiler=Maneuvers][b]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Last Breath][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed, 8 Instinct.[/i]
The most iconic (and most basic) strike of Iaido, the practitioner quickly draws and cuts with their blade in a wide arc in one fluid motion. This simultaneous draw and attack straight from the scabbard make Iaido well-suited for an initial surprise attack and for taking advantage of openings presented by the opponent.
[b]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Mantra][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed, 8 Instinct.[/i]
A simple yet potent defense, especially against other weapons users, the practitioner partially draws the sword from its scabbard and blocks incoming attacks with the back of their blade. This technique is ineffective against opponents with higher Strength than the practitioner's Strength.
[b]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Last Rites][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed.[/i]
A defensive technique particularly useful when an opponent is close to the practitioner or is clinching them in a grapple, the practitioner grabs the hilt of their sword with a reverse grip and rams the butt or pommel of the hilt into the opponent's body, pushing the opponent back a number of meters equal to the difference between their Strength scores. Conversely, against opponents with higher Strength than their own, the practitioner can use this technique to push themselves back a number of meters equal to their own Strength score. The speed and simplicity of the attack can push opponents away and give the practitioner the needed space to set up additional attacks.
*[b][color=#8B658B][Iaido • Clouding Eyes][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed.[/i]
A simple technique meant to cripple the target's vision, the practitioner draws the sword from its scabbard and aims a quick slash at the eyes. This technique can be done in any single direction to either target one or both of the opponent's eyes.
*[b][color=#8B658B][Iaido • Fading Touch][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed.[/i]
An extension of the disabling effects of Cutting The Eyes, the practitioner draws the sword from the scabbard and slashes at the opponent's arms or elbows. Landing this technique can sever the muscles and tendons connecting in their arm, rendering the opponent's arm useless. This penalty lasts until the opponent is able to receive medical attention.
*[b][color=#8B658B][Iaido • Deathly Weight][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed.[/i]
An extension of the disabling effects of Cutting The Eyes, the practitioner draws the sword from its scabbard and slashes at the back of the opponent's leg, severing the muscles and tendons responsible for walking and supporting their weight., rendering the opponent unable to walk on the targeted leg. This penalty lasts until the opponent is able to receive medical attention.[/spoiler][/spoiler][spoiler=Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu][center][big][big][b][color=mediumseagreen]Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu[/color][/b][/big][/big][/center]
[quote=Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu][center]Ever the evolving swordsman, Hijikata has put forth great effort to push his mastery of swordsmanship to new heights. Combining the traditional sword-drawing techniques of Iaido, the flexibility of Battojutsu (the use of the sword both during and immediately after traditional sword-drawing techniques like those of Iaido), and acrobatic movements, Hijikata has taken what started as a weapon of the old age and has started to bring it into the new era.
[i][b]Currently Requires:[/b] [Sword Weapons], [Perception], [Acrobatics] Concentrations.[/i][/center][/quote]
[spoiler=Disciplines][color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Heavenly Dragon's Flight][/b][/color]
C-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Instinct, [Acrobatics] Concentration.[/i]
As Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu requires Hijikata to be flexible in his movements, he has learned how to avoid the common issues of disrupting his equilibrium. This Discipline represents Hijikata's understanding of his body's relative position in the space around him at all times, and it represents his capacity to keep his sense of equilibrium and balance stable at all times, even during complex acrobatic movements.[/spoiler][spoiler=Maneuvers][b][color=mediumseagreen][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Nest Flash][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed, 10 Instinct,[/i] [i]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Last Breath][/color][/i]
This technique can be used with the sword drawn or with the sword sheathed. Instead of immediately sheathing the sword in its scabbard after the initial attack, Hijikata follows forward and drives into the opponent with multiple looping slashes, one slash looping and leading into the next, using the momentum from the initial sword slash to pressure and overwhelm the opponent. At the end of the sequence, Hijikata can quickly sheath the sword into its scabbard if he wishes.
[b][color=mediumseagreen][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Twin Dragon Flash][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed, 10 Instinct,[/i] [i]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Last Breath][/color][/i]
Particularly useful if the opponent has evaded Hijikata's primary slash but remains in range, Hijikata performs a normal Iaido slash, followed up by bringing the scabbard up to strike in the same motion with the other hand. This can be useful for adding additional damage to the initial slash, catching opponents off-guard, parrying a counterattack, or even counterattacking itself.
[b][color=mediumseagreen][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Twin Dragon Thunder Flash][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed, 10 Instinct[/i], learned Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Twin Dragon Flash.
An extension of the technique behind the Twin Dragon Flash technique, Hijikata fakes out the opponent, poising himself for an Iaido slash but instead slamming the sword in its scabbard against the enemy's guard, using the added weight to add more pressure against an opponent's guard. When making this initial attack, one of Hijikata's hands reverse grips the hilt of his sword. Hijikata then rotates and draws the sword out of his scabbard with the reverse grip, immediately changing the distribution of force, potentially throwing his opponent off-balance. Spinning and lowering his body Hijikata slashes the opponent under or around the opponent's guard before catching the scabbard in their other hand. This technique is ineffective against opponents with a higher Strength than Hijikata.
[b][color=mediumseagreen][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Flying Dragon Flash][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed,[/i] [i]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Last Breath][/color][/i]
An alternate use of Iaido, Hijikata momentarily grips the scabbard at the start of the draw before letting go. This movement causes the sword to swing the scabbard out towards the opponent, turning the scabbard into a functional projectile, flying a number of meters equal to Hijitaka's Strength score.
[b][color=mediumseagreen][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Flash Claw][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed,[/i] [i]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Last Breath][/color][/i]
A variant of Iaido, Hijikata performs a quick draw. Halfway through the arc of the slash, instead of completing the slash, Hijikata steps forward with his left foot and twists the swords in his grip, using the momentum to twist and thrust the blade into the opponent. This can be useful when the opponent is expecting a slash, but it does leave Hijikata open to counterattack by a sufficiently speedy opponent or attack.
[b][color=mediumseagreen][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Earth Dragon Flash][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed, 7 Strength.[/i]
This technique can be performed with the blade drawn or with the blade sheathed. Twisting his blade in hand mid-swing, Hijikata strikes into the earth and flings earthen debris upward at the opponent. Depending on the terrain, this can serve as a distraction by obscuring or impairing the opponent's vision, or it can serve as a ranged attack by slinging rocks and pebbles at the opponent. The debris moves at a speed and for a number of meters both equal to Hijitaka's Strength score.
[b][color=mediumseagreen][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Scale Flash][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Mantra][/color][/i]
An extension of the technique from Iaido, Hijikata fully draws the blade and defends against a larger range of attacks with wide, circular parries before immediately sheathing the sword back in the scabbard. If the opponent hits with an attack with higher Strength than Hijikata's, the movements will be disrupted.
[b][color=mediumseagreen][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Coil Flash][/color][/b]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite(s):[/b] [i]8 Speed, 10 Instinct[/i], [i]*[color=#8B658B][Iaido • Last Breath][/color][/i]
Useful for when Hijikata is surrounded or if he is countering an opponent's attack, Hijikata steps forward and rotates a full three-hundred sixty degrees while drawing his sword from its scabbard. This can slash multiple opponents in a circle around him or can counterattack an opponent with a powerful slash from behind them.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Wing Flash][/b][/color]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]8 Speed, 10 Instinct, [Acrobatics] Concentration.[/i]
This technique can be performed both with the sword drawn or with the sword sheathed in its scabbard. Most commonly used when dodging under an opponent's attack and counter-attacking, Hijikata performs a single Ukemi roll on the ground, ducking under the opponent's weapon. Once he returns to his feet, Hijikata dashes forward and slashes at the opponent's midsection or side as he moves past them.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Hammer Flash][/b][/color]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]8 Speed, 10 Instinct, [Acrobatics] Concentration.[/i]
This technique can be performed both with the sword drawn or with the sword sheathed in its scabbard. Hijikata jumps, performing a front flip, before striking the opponent with a powerful downward slash. The additional momentum generated by this movement causes the attack to be treated as if it were launched with +1 Strength and -1 Taijutsu. If Hijikata performs this attack with less than 10 Speed, he is vulnerable to counterattack after the technique ends.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Disaster Hammer Flash][/b][/color]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]8 Speed, 10 Instinct, [Acrobatics] Concentration.[/i]
A technique designed to kill quickly, Hijikata jumps, performing a front flip, before striking the opponent with a powerful downward thrust. The force of the thrust can potentially cause major or lethal damage depending on which area of the opponent's body he hits.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Whirling Coil Flash][/b][/color]
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Taijutsu, 15 Speed, 15 Instinct, [Acrobatics] Concentration,[/i] [color=mediumseagreen][i][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Wing Flash][/i][/color].
Usable as both its own attack and a counter, Hijikata jumps and spins, his body parallel to the ground. In the middle of the spin, Hijikata unleashes a powerful twisting slash or thrust before landing on the ground. Hijikata can perform this technique in place or while moving, and he can perform this technique with his sword drawn or sheathed.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Storm Coil Flash][/b][/color]
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Taijutsu, 15 Speed, 15 Instinct, [Acrobatics] Concentration,[/i] [color=mediumseagreen][i][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Wing Flash][/i][/color].
Usable as both its own attack and a counter, Hijikata jumps and performs a triple front flip while simultaneously drawing his sword, striking the opponent with three quick, powerful, continuous slashes before landing on his feet. Hijikata can perform this technique in place or while moving, and he can perform this technique with his sword drawn or sheathed.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Soaring Flash][/b][/color]
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Taijutsu, 15 Speed, 15 Instinct, [Acrobatics] Concentration.[/i]
Usable both as a normal attack and as a counter, Hijikata momentarily crouches and torques the muscles in his legs before leaping up toward the opponent, striking the opponent below the jaw with his blade. Hijikata can choose whether to use the cutting edge of the blade (to kill) or the flat of the blade (to incapacitate). Hijikata can perform this technique with his sword drawn or with his sword sheathed.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Gnawing Nest Flash][/b][/color]
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Taijutsu, 15 Speed, 15 Instinct, [Acrobatics] Concentration,[/i] [color=mediumseagreen][i][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Nest Flash][/i][/color].
A more concerted use of the Dragon Nest Flash, Hijikata uses his superior flexibility, movement, and speed to launch a flurry of strikes and thrusts at his opponent from multiple angles. While using this technique, Hijikata can crouch, quickly sidestep, spin, hop, jump, or even flip over the opponent. Hijikata can control how much physical stamina he uses with this technique based on how many or how few attacks he uses. Hijikata can use this technique with his blade drawn or with his blade sheathed, and he can end this technique by instantly transitioning into another attack or technique.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Coil Fang Flash][/b][/color]
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Taijutsu, 15 Speed, 15 Instinct, [Acrobatics] Concentration,[/i] [color=mediumseagreen][i][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Coil Flash][/i][/color].
Usable both as a normal attack and as a counter-attack, Hijikata momentarily torques the muscles in his legs before quickly rotating his body while simultaneously launching a spinning slash followed by a lunging thrust, following in the same direction as the opponent should they choose to retreat after the first. After launching the thrust, Hijikata will turn back towards the opponent before he lands. Hijikata can launch this attack with his sword drawn or with his sword sheathed.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Earth Dragon Scale Flash][/b][/color]
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]10 Strength, 15 Taijutsu, 15 Speed, 15 Instinct,[/i] [color=mediumseagreen][i][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Earth Dragon Flash][/i][/color].
Hijikata can use this technique with his sword drawn or with his sword sheathed. Combining two simpler defensive techniques into one, Hijikata twists the blade in his hand mid-swing while rotating, quickly digging the tip of the sword into the ground before continuing to spin and slash with wide, arcing strikes, flinging up a dome of stone, earth, and earthen debris up in a radius around him equal to 1/2 Hijikata's Strength score, rounded down. Depending on the terrain, this can serve as a distraction by obscuring or impairing the opponent's vision, as a defense by blocking incoming attacks and projectiles, or as a ranged attack by flinging rocks and stone at opponents around him. The debris moves at a speed equal to 1/2 Hijikata's Strength score, rounded down.
[color=mediumseagreen][b][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Twin Dragon Soaring Flash][/b][/color]
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
[b]Prerequisite:[/b] [color=mediumseagreen][i][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Twin Dragon Thunder Flash][/i][/color], [color=mediumseagreen][i][Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu • Dragon Soaring Flash][/i][/color].
An oppressive move, Hijikata momentarily torques the muscles in his legs and pivots before jumping and violently spinning. As he initiates the jump, Hijikata will draw his sword and slash with his sword. As his body rotates, his scabbard will also strike the opponent with equal strength and speed, for a total of six attacks in a single movement, useful for breaking an enemy's guard and attacking their exposed weak points. Hijikata can choose to sheath his sword immediately on landing if he wishes.[/spoiler][/spoiler][/spoiler]
