Sword Technique: Vermilion Bird

One of Sakaki's mythical "ultimate" techniques, it's a technique that revolves around a single, precise strike which nonetheless can decimate an entire opponent if performed correctly. Sakaki is said to be have cut off a single ant's antenna from two hundred yards away in the middle of an enormous colony without hurting the insect or his fellows any further.

As mentioned above, the technique is able to cut down a single opponent from long range, even in the midst of an intense battle without even touching anyone else. But, like the other of Sakaki's sword techniques, the physical strain on his body is very great, and Sakaki is limited to one use of any of the sword techniques per day, while doing more would most likely kill him.

Trivia

 * Sakaki's kenjutsu techniques are inspired by the Four Symbols in Chinese constellation, this one being the Vermilion Bird of the South.
 * The techniques' abilities are a reference to the nature of the Vermillion Bird, being very selective in what it eats and where it perches.