Samehada (Shark Skin)

Samehada (Shark Skin) Apr 6, 2011 11:06:23 GMT -8

Post by ☆ F ☆ on Apr 6, 2011 11:06:23 GMT -8

The Samehada is a large living sword comparable in size to the Kubikiribōchō. It is described as "the most terrifying of all the Seven Swordsmen's blades", and make popular by members of said group. The blade itself is covered in scales, which causes it to inflict shredding or shaving damage rather than cutting what it comes into contact with. The effect is similar to a shark's skin, hence its name. While it ordinarily remains rigid, Samehada is able to stretch and bend to a great extent, allowing it to be used like a flail. At the tip of Samehada's handle is a small skull, a probable sign of the weapon's sinister intent.

Samehada is unique for being a sentient weapon that gains nourishment from the chakra of others, making it happiest and most content when engorged with the natural energy. Although it constantly feeds off of the chakra of its owner, its largest "meals" come from fights wherein it absorbs the chakra of its owner's opponents. Such an ability allows Samehada to literally slice through an opponent's technique and even prevent techniques from being performed by absorbing all of the opponent's chakra. This is particularly useful when fighting jinchūriki, as Samehada can quickly deplete their large chakra supplies as well as remove their chakra cloaks. Samehada grows larger from the chakra it absorbs, its scales becoming longer and its mouth, located at the tip of the blade, becoming more pronounced.

While the ability to absorb chakra is useful in defeating opponents, it is also beneficial to its user. Samehada has the ability to transfer the chakra it has absorbed to the wielder by partially fusing with its wielder, so it can be used to either heal the wielder's injuries or replenish their chakra reserves. This makes the wielder of this sword extremely difficult to defeat. It is drawn to others with large chakra supplies, allowing it to be used as a sort of sensor. A wielder of this sword can take this fusion one step further by completely merging with Samehada. Doing so causes them to become much more shark-like in appearance, growing fins and webbed hands that allow themto move through the water with greater ease.

As a sentient weapon, Samehada chooses its user. If someone it disapproves of tries to wield it, spikes protrude from the handle, forcing them to release it, and Samehada returns to its chosen owner. Only those with the most chakra shal be deemed worthy.

Samehada (Shark Skin) Mar 14, 2012 13:02:20 GMT -8

Post by ☆ F ☆ on Mar 14, 2012 13:02:20 GMT -8

Samehada (Shark Skin)

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Type: Sword.
Blade Length: Five feet.
Handle Length: One foot.
Special: Samehada is arguably the greatest of all the seven greats swords of the Mist. Rumors declare that Samehada is actually a living, sentient weapon, capable of interacting with its owner in any number of capacities. Likewise, its holds a will of its own, largely driven by a feral instinct. The blade constantly seeks chakra to feed on and often partners up with the most capable shinobi to provide it with an adequate energy to sustain its vicious diet. Because of this, once Samehada has chosen its host, stealing it is almost impossible to do; the weapon deploys a variety of defense mechanisms to injure or maim its captor (large, six inch spikes from its handle) so that it might flee and seek out its true master. Strangely, the sword’s blade is actually comprised of hundreds of serrated scales, so that it shaves and rends its target opposed to slicing (though it is capable of cutting with adequate force).

Most impressive, however, are the myriad of perks the sword offers its user. The steady supply of chakra the massive sword regularly feeds upon supplements its master greatly (roughly x3 massive). Additionally, the blade can actively feed on the chakra of others. This is most prominent against other massive sources, such as bijuu and jinchuuriki, in which the sword and greedily feast (x2 High per strike, even if blocked). Against average ninja, however, where chakra reserves are far less abundant, the sword can only harvest in small bursts (x2 Mid per strike, even if blocked).

The most powerful attribute of the sword, however, is the fact that it can merge with its master in certain situations. The user will take on drastically more shark-like features, boasting incredible strength (on par with the fifth gate), unimaginable speed in water (on par with the sixth gate), and due to their thicker hide, an equally impressive standard of durability (capable of withstanding a single s-rank worth of damage, and impervious to most physical assaults). Likewise, the cost of all suiton-based jutsu is reduced by two tier (meaning those which “low” are costless). This form can only be used for so long, however, before the user’s chakra reserves are depleted (x3 High per turn to cast and x2 High to sustain).
Owner: Akira.
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