Class: Ittou Kengou
Conceptual Reality Tier: Null
Other Name(s): One-Blade Swordsmaster
Pre-requisites: Enhancement (At least Level 5)
Can evolve into: Kensei (Full Mastery)
<Lore Description>
Ittou Kengou are a special class of Enhancers, who practice the art of Ittouryu (One-Blade Style). Under Ittouryu, the Ittou Kengou focus all of their Enhancement Power into the art of the sword, granting their sword strikes and swings unparalleled striking power, vigour and accuracy. As such, the Ittou Kengou are renowned as some of the strongest swordsmen in existence.
As Ittouryu mainly focuses on sword techniques and footwork, it has often been mistaken by some to be a regular martial art, instead of a Magic Art. While swordplay is undeniably the main principle behind this style, this style also possesses much magical elements only made possible with the usage of Enhancement Ki, including the ability to direct centrifugal forces into work, turning invisible for a short period of time, and most importantly, enhancing one's body beyond regular limits for a short period of time.
Due to their opposing ways of battle, the Ittou Kengou and Enchanters are quite often at odds with each other, with both sides desiring, and more than willing to complete to prove that they are the greater form of Enhancement. There is friction even between fellow swordsmen as well, especially those who use Nitoryu, as the Ittou Kengou not only take pride in the idea that their sword style is the greatest, but also that the way of using only one sword is best.
<Class Description>
Fighting Style: Damage, Mobility
Combat Difficulty: 1/4
Armor Proficiencies: Light
Weapon Proficiencies: Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons that have the Light property
Tools: Smith's Tools
Saving Throws (Masteries): Strength, Speed
Skills: Sleight of Hand, Stealth
<Class Features>
Level 1: Ittou Kuuga (One-Blade Air Fang)
A basic Ittouryu technique. The user jumps up, and spins in the air, slashing their opponent upwards.
Level 2: Ittou Kabutowari (One-Blade Helmet Splitter)
The user slashes their opponent overhead with both hands on their sword. It is best to use right after using Ittou Kuuga.
Level 3: Ittou Ara Uchi (One-Blade Tempest Conquer)
An advanced Ittouryu technique. The user attempts to grab their opponent and if he connects, he jabs his opponent with his front elbow, then slashes them three times with great force (a forward side cut, then two two-hand chops).
Level 4: Ittou Renjinzan (One-Blade Chain Blade Slash)
An advanced Ittouryu technique. The user dashes to their opponent, before performing an outwards one-handed slash, a lifting-two-handed-slash, and finally a jumping downwards slash.
Level 5: Ittou Shura (One-Blade Shura)
The first trump card of Ittouryu. The user amasses all of their bodily vigour and stamina, while ignoring the survival instincts that prevent them from using their 100%, then uses their Enhancement Ki to multiply this power, granting the user tenfold their normal power for one minute. However, once that minute passes, all of the user's stamina and strength are drained, leaving them unable to fight for an extended period of time.
Level 6: Ittou Hayate (One-Blade Squall)
The user swings their sword with great force, creating a travelling wave of air. It is normally usable only in the state of Ittou Shura, though more skilled users can use this technique in their normal state.
Level 7: Ittou Rasen (One-Blade Helix)
The user spins their sword like a drill at the moment of striking their foes, increasing their penetrating force. It is normally usable only in the state of Ittou Shura, though more skilled users can use this technique in their normal state.
Level 8: Ittou Koyokiri (One-Blade Autumn Leaf Cutter)
Through deep concentration, the user executes a quick slash strong enough to cut through most metals. It is more powerful than Ittou Hayate, but has shorter range but more wind-up.
Level 9: Ittou Zangetsu (One-Blade Morning Moon)
The user focuses all of their vigour into swiftness, generating a flurry of slashes with unparalleled speed. Most normal opponents are unable to see the strikes until the sheathing of their swords, even if they could see all of their other moves. It is normally usable only in the state of Ittou Shura, though more skilled users can use this technique in their normal state.
Level 10: Ittou Rasetsu (One-Blade Rakshasa)
The second trump card of Ittouryu, and an improvement to Ittou Shura. The user shuts down all their five senses, along with their bodily functions, mustering all the strength they have for a single second, increasing their power hundredfold in a single swing of their sword. It has an even greater rebound than Ittou Shura, often heavily injuring the user after use.
Level 11: Ittou Mu (One-Blade Void)
A passive skill of Ittouryu. The user learns to amass centrifugal force from their body to deliver a crushing blow. When used in conjunction with Ittou Rasen, it creates a piercing strike of unimaginable power. It is sometimes seen as a safer alternative to Ittou Shura and Rasetsu.
Level 12: Ittou Rinne Oroshi (One-Blade Samsara Cut)
The second advanced form of Ittou Kabutowari, which involves the user infusing their sword with a high concentration of Ki. This causes their slash to connect with their opponent even when the physical attack is blocked or parried.
Level 13: Ittou Raigiri (One-Blade Thunder Cut)
An advanced version of Ittou Rasen, that adds an additional lunging strike to the technique, creating a shockwave effect when striking at an opponent.
Level 14: Ittou Ryoudan (One-Blade Two Cuts)
A modified version of Ittou Zangetsu, where the user trades a flurry of slashes for a single, powerful stroke. The user dashes towards their opponent in a burst of speed, and cuts them down with one, powerful swing.
Level 15: Ittou Shura: Kansei (One-Blade Shura: Perfected)
The perfected form of Ittou Shura, unleashed through constant training with the original technique. The user directs their flowing Ki into their blade rather than let it dissipate away from their bodies, not only improving stamina, but further enhancing the power of Ittou Shura. The power of this perfected Ittou Shura rivals that of the original Ittou Rasetsu.
Level 16: Ittou Kazegiri (One-Blade Wind Cut)
Using Meisai, and holding their blade in a reverse grip, the user can turn themselves and their blades invisible for three seconds. This technique works well with Ittou Zangetsu.
Level 17: Ittou Oboro (One-Blade Haze)
A modified version of Ittou Kazegiri. By constantly alternating between activating and deactivating their Ittou Kazeigiri, the user will "flicker" in and out of their opponent's senses, as if they are continually teleporting. Some slow-sensing targets may even perceive afterimages emanating from the user. It is an excellent technique for distraction and disorientation.
Level 18: Ittou Ryoudan Kabutowari (One-Blade Two Cuts Helmet Splitter)
A combination of Ittou Ryoudan and Ittou Kabutowari, where the user leaps towards their opponent with blinding speeds, before launching an overhead spinning slash.
Level 19: Ittou Daidai (One-Blade Great Orange)
A combination of Ittou Rinne Oroshi and Ittou Zangetsu, where the user unleashes multiple Ittou Rinne Oroshi at extremely high speeds.
Level 20: Ittou Rasetsu: Kansei (One-Blade Rakshasa: Perfected)
The perfected form of Ittou Rasetsu, unleashed through constant training with the original technique. Similar to the perfected Ittou Shura, the user circulates some of their lost power through their blade, both alleviating their physical strain, allowing them to keep fighting even after exacting the technique, and further enhancing Ittou Rasetsu's power. However, the strain is still heavy, and they can only keep fighting for three minutes tops afterwards before they fully break down.
Attribute Sources: SNK, Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan, Trails, Toriko (and extended Fanon), Strider, One Piece Fanon, The Last Blade, Kamen Rider Gaim
Character Base: My OC
