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Tier 1 - Sōgiri: Every Kenjutsu attack utilized by the swordsman is accompanied by an extra "D" rank effectiveness. This rank increases with each mastery in Kenjutsu the swordsman attains, maxing out at "B".

Iaijutsu (Art of Mental Presence)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: Allows the swordsman to progress through the teachings of Iaijutsu.
Description: A defensive nature of fighting, all Iaijutsu practitioners will tend to stand in closed positions, leaving little openings and making sure to make the least amount of wasted movement possible so as to remain solid like a rock. Once the swordsman has understood the basics of fortification, they move on to more complex defensive patterns.
Domain: Kenjutsu.

Kawasu (To Parry)
Rank: D, D, D
Type: Defensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Chakra: Low
Special: Learning 'B' rank "Art of Mental Presence." increases defense by one rank. Learning 'S' rank version increases damage rank once more. Stops up to 1 attack per strike, plus 1 more each time retrained, for a maximum of 4.
Description: Commencing from any position, the practitioner draws their sword and moves to deflect or simply block the strike, then resheathes. As the user becomes more proficient in Iaijutsu, more strikes can be defending against in a fluid movement, before they are overwhelmed by the attacks.
Domain: Kenjutsu. Iaijutsu 'D'.

Rasen Karasu-Zuki (Spiral Parry Thrust)
Rank: C
Type: Defensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: Learning 'B' rank "Art of Mental Presence." increases defense by one rank. Up to 5 projectiles can be parried per use, plus 1 more each time retrained up to a maximum of 10.
Description: Commencing from any position, the practitioner proceeds to unsheathe their blade and quickly strike down an incoming projectile, either slicing it in half or redirecting its path away from the user. Useful when faced with opponents that prefer to strike from a distance, as long as the user is able to spot the incoming threat in time. Once the user becomes more proficient at judging the distance, speed and direction of projectiles, they will be able to cut down even more projectiles in a fluid movement.
Domain: Kenjutsu. Iaijutsu 'C'.

Shisukate (Defending with the Sheath)
Rank: B
Type: Defensive / Supplementary / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Chakra: Mid - High x2
Special: Learning 'S' rank "Art of Mental Presence." increases defense by 1 rank. Can only be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Commencing from any position, the practitioner holds the blade within the sheath, gathering themselves for a mere moment before preparing to stop an incoming attack. Once the attack is nanoseconds from making contact, the user quickly raises their sheath from it's held position, halting the attack in it's path due to the combined defense of the sword, sheath, and strength combined with it. This prevents the user from being overwhelmed by potential one-hit knockout techniques.
Domain: Kenjutsu. Iaijutsu 'B'.

Shoushitsuten (Vanishing Point)
Rank: A
Type: Defensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Chakra: High x2
Special: Due to the high-speed nature of this technique, this can only be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: One of Kenjutsu's ultimate defensive maneuvers, this technique relies on brute strength and rapid movement to evade an attack, instead of using their sword. Commencing from any position, the practitioner uses his advanced training and experience with defending, dodging, and countering to seemingly avoid a strike at an incredibly fast speed, allowing them to slip up close to the opponent. The speed at which the user moves is staggering and, when coupled against an opponents strike, allows them to get up close, their sword unsheathed and ready to deliver their own blow.
Domain: Kenjutsu. Iaijutsu 'A'.