Issen: Chain

This technique is usually the second technique learned by a practitioner of the Issen Stance kenjutsu style. While it is a basic technique, it can easily become one of the most powerful techniques in this kenjutsu style's arsenal if trained and used properly.

After gathering enough chakra and blocking, parrying, or dodging an attack from an opponent, the user slashes towards an opponent with several blue afterimages following them. The afterimages are chakra reserves that allow the user to maintain their speed and attack power. Using the momentum from the initial attack, the user dashes around the opponent and attacks repeatedly until their afterimages fade. The user then sheathes their blade, the damage from every slash culminating at once in a burst of chakra from the target. If there are multiple opponents, the user can dash around the battlefield, dodging and attacking every opponent to clear an area around them, though the potential damage and chakra level drops. This technique requires great concentration and reaction time.