Santoryu- Three Sword Master

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Santoryu is a style of sword fighting that deals with the wielding of three Katana; one in each hand and one in the mouth. There are many different techniques for this sword style, including high speed attacks, direct hit attacks, and compressed air projectile attacks; the versatility granted by this style are considered the 'three swords of Santoryu'. The Santoryu swordsman is a very powerful physical combatant. By holding the hilt of a third sword between his teeth, the Santoryu swordsmen is able to use a wide array of devastating attacks. This power can only be achieved, however, through great effort, and requires both immense strength and miraculous dexterity.

Those who pursue the way of three swords do so for one reason, and one reason alone: to be the best swordsman in the world. The unorthodox methods they use quickly attract fame, should they survive to enjoy it. A Santoryu swordsman may enjoy the pain he inflicts in others, may desire the strength to protect those he loves, but no matter his motivation, he loves fighting. For this reason, a Santoryu Swordsman may be of any alignment. Rangers are the most likely to consider picking up a third sword, but fighters and barbarians are not unheard of. The techniques of the Santoryu Swordsmen are simply unusable to those without both great strength and astounding dexterity.

Restrictions

[/b][/font] Only Taijutsu Class shinobi may learn this style.

2. Only Katanas and swords of similar size and weight may be used with this style.
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MASTERY

[/b][/u]: Very early on in their training, Santoryu practitioners notice their slightly lessened field of vision due to the multiple tools of their trade and have developed a form of 'hyper-awareness', or at least it seems that way to those battling a Santoryu expert. In reality they have gained intense concentration and can expertly watch the reflection in their blades to watch all around them (unusable if the blade is dirty). This level of skill also allows the practitioner to use other sword styles in conjunction with Santoryu.


-Tier Two – Hawk Eye: In the middle of a Santoryu master's development they will begin to notice the acuity of their vision increasing and spot greater flaws in everything they see allowing them to accurately strike anything's weak point as if the object was a rank lower than it actually is (defensive techniques would require one rank less damage to break).


-Tier Three – Greatest in the World: With extreme diligence comes extreme skill, Santoryu users wield their blades with extreme precision and force until they reach a point of expert ability that every swing of their blade generates a blades behind and in front of it enabling them to cut someone three times with a single blow but not only that, the user's passive speed receives a passive a +200% boost. This also increases Santoryu projectile blows by one creating a second blow directly behind the first.
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Onigiri (Demon Cutter)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: x2 Low

[/b] Unlike most techniques involving multiple strikes, all 3 strikes are performed nearly at once requiring perception on par with a Sharingan to accurately follow.
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Rouken Nagashi (Streaming Wolf Swords)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive / Defensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: x2 Low

[/b] If not blocked, like most techniques involving multiple strikes if the first blow lands the resulting 2 will most likely connect as well.


[/ul]Takanami (Hawk Wave)
Rank: C
Range: Close - Mid (0m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: x2 Low

[/b] Creates a 10x10 meter wave capable of knocking back any within 5 meters to the sides.
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Tourou (Climb)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: Mid

[/b] Each wave is 2 meters long and capable of traveling 5 meters.
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Maguma (Demon Bear)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: x2 Mid

[/b] The crater created spreads an equal distance from the user compared to the distance they fell and half as deep (if the user drops from 3 meters, the crater will be 6 wide and 1.5 meters deep).
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Shinken Shirahatori (Taking a True Naked Sword)
Rank: C
Range: ---
Type: Passive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: ---

[/b] The user may catch blade strikes at their speed or lower.
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Tatsu Maki (Dragon Twister
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: Mid

[/b] Capable of destroying C-rank and lower constructs. While the twister spans a 5 meter radius and lifts those caught within 20 meters while slicing into them.
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Gyuuki Yuuzume (Ox Demon Hoof)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: x2 Mid

[/b] Defensive techniques require one rank less damage to break.
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Hyaku-Hachi Hou (108 Caliber Phoenix Cannon)
Rank: A
Range: Close - Far (0m ~ +10 meters)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: High

[/b] This 'bullet' is 10 meters wide and capable of traveling 40 meters before dissipating while having the strength to shatter B-rank and lower constructs.
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Jigokumon (Gates of Hell)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: High

[/b] This cross slash is capable of tearing through B-rank and lower defenses and is executed with +200% speed.
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Santoryu-Ougi: Sanzen Sekai (Three-Sword Style Secret Technique: Three Thousand Realms)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: x2 High

[/b] This technique enhances the user's speed by +200% for the attack. The gashes left from this attacks are 3 meters wide and 5 meters deep and retain the strength of gouging through A-rank and lower defenses. On a large unprotected target, the meeting point will be 1 meter wide and 15 meter deep hole.
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Santoryu-Ougi: Kyuzen Ryu-Uzumaki (Three Sword Style Secret Technique: Nine Thousand Dragon Whorls)
Rank: S
Range: Close - Far (0m ~ +10 meters)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: ---
Chakra Consumption: Massive

[/b] Requires half a turn to prep. The twister created reaches 15 meters out from the user while the it can reach 60 meters into the air, the tornado may only last 2 turns before fading but it can devastate anything A-rank and lower into oblivion. After completing this technique the use will not be able to use a sword with their mouth due to fatigue in their jaw.
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