Riding the Water Current

Riding the Water Current (水流乗り, Suiryūnori) is less of a technique and more of a combat method employed by several swordsmen who have been trained at a young age. Swordsmanship, in terms of technique, is defined less by the strength of one's sword swings, but rather, where and when they use their sword. This particular method of combat uses the entirety of the area that is occupied by the radius of both swordsmen's blades, along with an individual's footwork, to circumnavigate away from the opponent's blade through circular footwork and subsequently position themselves behind their opponent. This leaves them vulnerable to utter defeat or, potentially, a means to surrender if the user is a merciful combatant.