Board Thread:Rebirth: Applications/@comment-2001574-20141004073055

1: Name the technique(s) you are applying for and what character(s) are they for.


 * I've made a page for it before, but if this application gets approved, I'm going to be reworking it based on this app. The technique is a Hiden called Itto Shoden Muto Ryuu, and the practitioner is Kiritsu Taisei.

2: How will said character learn said technique(s)? This is where things get interesting. The point of this question is do invoke a unique answer, an engaging one. How does your character learn the mechanics behind the technique they are learning. Make it interesting and original (not bland, and exactly the opposite). This and the last question are crucial in the overall judgement. Even the learning from the scroll method works, if you make it very original. Here, describe the actual training methods your character used to learn the technique, and more.


 * Itto Shoden Muto Ryuu was created by Kiritsu's father, Hataraki Taisei, following the teachings of his master alongside many other kenjutsu styles he learned during his time in the Land of Iron. Many years were poured into the perfection of this form. The form falls under the belief that the sword is more than just an extension of the arm. It's an extension of one's soul, and should be treated as such. One must sync their self with their sword to make the full use of this style. When Hataraki lost his daughter Tokihakiri Taisei due to an experiment gone wrong that trapped her within space-time, he wanted to make sure that Kiritsu was the one to learn the form, teaching it after he believed his kenjutsu training was complete. Kiritsu spent most of his time when he wasn't undergoing missions perfecting this style, putting his swordplay to its fullest use every day, uniting his form with his sword more and more each passing day. His blade is lightweight, allowing him to put more effort into perfecting his synchronization with his sword.

3: How will the character make unique usage of this technique(s)? Similar to 2, describe how the character would use the technique uniquely and what purpose does the technique have in their story. If they cannot use it uniquely, then you may want to rethink publishing the application. The point of this question is not to be a rehash of how it is used in canon, as the point of applying is to take techniques and expand/use them in original, interesting ways. If a technique doesn’t have a unique usage that can be thought of, then don’t apply.

Kisui's utilization of Itto Shoden has been considered by his father as poetry in motion. Carefully selected movements that sync with his blade ensure a mindset that promotes calm, at ease thoughts. A point in space where his blade is more than just an extension of his arm, a point where it becomes an extension of his soul itself. Every so called flashy movement hides a deeper move, like capoeira hides its strikes in distinctive and subtle dances. It serves to throw his opponent off, pull them into a false sense of security, one Kiritsu takes advantage of. Kisui considers his utilization of this form a written poem, his blade being his calligraphy brush that helps write down this poem, and his opponent, the paper. 