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Yosh cocked his head to the side, studying the boy. He noticed the boys emotions emanating from him like a raging hurricane. "You are flustered and overwhelmed. Continuing to let it control your thoughts and feelings will only make things worse now. I am sorry to announce that the past is beyond our control, but your future is not. There is no want for frustrations on the battlefield, so we will fix it here. Compose yourself and get it right, young man." In truth, he was not disappointed in the results. In slight, he was pleased. The Adept did not expect the boy to procure grand results so soon, but this he would never profess to the boy. If he allowed the boy to believe he was not doing good enough, it would force him to always try harder, always push himself passed his limits, always doing better than before. It was what his Father had taught Yosh and what Yosh would teach the child.

"Oh yes I forgot to mention..."

His eyes stinted in the glimmering sun, dropping his head to evade the rays. There was a hidden uneasiness in Yosh's voice, for the Adept did not enjoy making this boy feel miserable, but he discerned the thought that it was only about to get much worse. His apprentice was going to hate him for quite some time after this lesson (if he did not hate him already), but in the long run it would only assist to accelerate his training. With almost assured affliction, he would voice "From now on I will be striking at you with my Bokuto... Obviously if you fail to meet the standard of speed required to block my sword, you will find my blade finding your head which, will be quite painful to say the least." Yosh's hand would find the hilt, clasping it as if it were prey in the jaws of a tiger. Yosh would strike like a bomb out of the sky.

He had been taught nothing. An inward sigh would be relieved, though it was not of disappointment, but of relief! Old habits die hard, and they would be hard to break. But this pony knew no tricks, only the basic techniques (which was good). Instructions would be grasped without conflict of previous instructions and thus making the Adept's job much less laboring. The boy's sword was extended directly forwards while standing in a defensive Kenjutsu stance expectantly. Yosh would not gift him what he wanted. Instead, he would take this opportunity to yet again speak on behalf of his mistakes.

"Wrong," knocking the boys blade with his own as he spoke, "never sheath your weapon until the moment calls for it. That is the art of Kenjutsu; and revealing your blade for so long allows for the enemy to read you. It remains sheathed, then you draw and slash accordingly. Never before, and ideally never after. Go."

Sheathing their blades in unison, Yosh would be first to strike. He would elucidate upon his recent words, displaying the methodology of sheathed weaponry lashing out like a tiger in a cage and returning to its sheath like a wounded animal. The blade would been drawn, slashed, returned, before the pair of Samurai could blink. The Samurai knew astonishing speeds. Cunning awareness would be required in order to block such a strike, but linear as it was, indubitably possible.

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Dorokendageki (Draw and Strike)
Rank:D
Range:Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type:Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Low
The battojutsu practitioner subjugates their dominant hand with chakra. This allows the practitioner to commence their attack from any position, this particular technique allows the practitioner to first draw with increased speed, then thrust or slashe with the blade so fast that the effects of the hit are after the user sheathes.

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Gentle rays emanated from the rising sun; a succulent orange blossoming against the horizon, growing over the training grounds. It will be a good day, he thought, or so he hoped. Yosh had a particular tendency to predict how the day would perform according to the weather. That is not to say dark clouds forebode tragedy, as he often preferred the rain, for his soul drank from the tranquility of the rain. Nonetheless, the sun was present and the clouds were not, and on this day he expected a good day (to his own surprise). For today had brought upon him circumstances against his own volition. By the authority of his Father's command - of which Yosh respected perhaps over his own - Yosh was to train a becoming Samurai of 13 years. He had seldom taught any thing to any one besides everything he taught himself, and the idea of having to guide a young boy in the arts of the blade troubled him, yet he still presumed a good day.

The Samurai's steps were tame for he wanted to arrive exactly when he did. A calculated mind, rarely was Yosh ever doing something he had not meticulously planned in advanced. The young man surveyed the contours of the promontory and he annotated the disheveled landscape about him; and he was satisfied. He was satisfied for one of two reasons, one: it was a peaceful environment; and two: he had always been concerned when training within a Dojo as he always troubled himself with thinking that no battlefield would ever be so perfectly level. True training would be better performed outside on uneven ground so as to simulate the most natural form of warfare. A sure foot on solid ground would soon easily be tripped up by the unbalanced terrain of a war zone. A dojo was a false representation of combat, outside among the imperfections of the Earth's face was reality. And thus was his satisfaction.

All he could do now was await the arrival of his pupil. I wonder what I will be teaching him, for Yosh would have planned ahead had he known the talents this boy acquired. Though unbeknownst to him was what he had already been taught and his capabilities, and so he would have to ascertain that knowledge and conduct his lesson accordingly once he indeed had arrived. Until then, he would stare blankly into the horizon appreciating the beauty of the natural world. No buildings nor roads, no invasion of mankind had yet reached the land he stood on. With his fingers tapping upon the hilt of his blade, his other hand would fumble around with a kunai restlessly while his gaze was solid stone, fixated upon the scenery that lay before him. A mind lost in a world of divinity.

• Iaijutsu (Art of Mental Presence)
  Rank:D
  Range:Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type:Supplementary
  Handseals: --
  Chakra Consumption: Low to cast and sustain
  A defensive nature of fighting, all Iaijutsu practitioners will tend to stand in closed positions, sending chakra throughout their bodies to quicken response times. this leaves little openings and makes 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.
  
  
  
• Kawasu (To Parry)
  Rank: D
  Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type: Defensive
  Handseals: --
  Chakra Consumption: Low
  
  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.
  
  Note: This technique serves as a counter against multi-strike based techniques. A maximum of three techniques can be parried per use at an incredibly fast, almost "simultaneous" rate. It should be noted that these parries must be plausible, and simply because a user can defend relatively quick does not mean the are immune to being struck. As state, this will be widely considered as a multi-strike counter.
  
  
  
• Rasen Karasu-Zuki (Spiral Parry Thrust)
  Rank: B
  Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type: Defensive
  Handseals: --
  Chakra Consumption: Mid
  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.
  
  Note:Up to 15 projectiles can be parried per use
  
  
  
• Ridairekuto (Redirect)
  Rank: C
  Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type: Defensive
  Handseals: --
  Chakra Consumption: Mid
  Commencing from any position, the practitioner proceeds to unsheathe their blade and quickly strike against an incoming physical attack. But, instead of simply blocking it, the user will instead use the opponents momentum against them, which in turn forces them off balance and leaves them vulnerable to a strike afterwards. While off balance, the opponent will be unable to perform actions involving high amounts of dexterity, due to the surprise of being knocked off center.
  
  Note:Once parried, the opponent is left off balance and unable to find their footing for half a turn.
  
  
  
• Sumasshu (Smash and Defend)
  Rank: C
  Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type: Defensive
  Handseals: --
  Chakra Consumption: Mid
  Commencing from any position, the practitioner strikes with the hilt at a frontal opponent's face, forcing him to stumble back, which allows them to follow up with a quick slash or cut. Following the mindset of 'the best defense is a great offense', the user will seek to stop an opponent from throwing an attack out in the first place, leaving them on the defensive and unable to fully utilize their offense.
  
  
  
• Busoukaijo (Disarmament)
  Rank: B
  Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type: Defensive
  Handseals: --
  Chakra Consumption: High
  Commencing from any position, the practitioner strikes with the hilt or blade at the opponent's wrist, mid-strike or not, forcing them to drop any item or weapon they are holding, then the user sheathes. This method is used to prevent the user from becoming overwhelmed by a stronger foe, or to simply provide the opportunity for a successful follow-up attack.
  
  Note: This technique will automatically cause the victim to let go of their weapon if struck.
  
  
  
• Shisukate (Defending with the Sheath)
  Rank: B
  Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type: Defensive
  Handseals:
  Chakra Consumption: High
  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.
  
  
  
• Shoushitsuten (Vanishing Point)
  Rank:A
  Range:Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type:Defensive
  Handseals: --
  Chakra Consumption: x2 High
  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.
  
  
  
• Tsukeme (To Aim at a Weak Point)
  Rank: A
  Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type: Defensive
  Handseals: --
  Chakra Consumption:
  Commencing from any position, the practitioner holds the blade within the sheath. Once the user has foreseen an incoming assault, they focus their chakra within their arms in order to utilize a great deal of physical strength. When the attack is within the range of their technique, the user will rapidly withdraw the weapon from the sheathe, cutting at the air in the direction of the incoming attack. The sheer force of the attack will send a cutting shockwave the thickness of the sword and attempt to slice apart the attack. Once cut in half, the attack will veer off course and leave the user, who was in the center location of the cut, unscathed. Useful against Ninjutsu, this allows the Iaijutsu practitioner to defend against attacks they usually would not be able to, as the cutting swath the technique extends allows it to slice through fireballs and other such constructs, though clever usage is recommended to avoid being overwhelmed.
  
  Note:The cutting shockwave is 10 meters in length.
  
  
  
• Hitosashi Tenrai (Dance of the Wind)
  Rank: S
  Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
  Type: Defensive
  Handseals: --
  Chakra Consumption: 2x High per block
  Undoubtedly, the ultimate defense maneuver of the Iaijutsu collection. Commencing from any position, the practitioner focuses all of mind and body simultaneously, allowing his chakra to surge through their body. Due to the elite reflexive training of the Kenjutsu style, the user becomes like a moving blur, becoming 'one with the wind' as they evade incoming attacks, either through dodging, blocking, or parrying. So long as the user is aware that the opponent is nearby, they can continue to block the attacks and strikes through their freakish reflexes and skill. The immense chakra drain forces the technique to only be capable of being active for a limited amount of time, so the user must use the technique wisely. Thought of as the antithesis of 'Kagirinai Hagane Hitosashi', the two techniques have been known to completely counteract each other, leaving behind an amazing spectacle of sparks and sword clashes.
  
  Note: This allows the user to defend with agility and reflexes comparable to the 4th Gate.