Post by Lord Jashinru on Nov 13, 2012 16:12:12 GMT -5
Zanjutsu (斬術, Swordsmanship; Viz "Art of the Sword"; Cutting Technique) is the fighting style for the Zanpakutō, (i.e. sword fighting) and is one of the four basic fighting styles of the Shinigami. It is shameful for a Shinigami not to master at least this technique.
Hitotsume: Nadegiri (撫で斬り, "The First: Killing Stroke") This basic technique allows for a precision cut of extreme force and speed, it can casually slice through large, multi-story high opponents protected by steel skin. The opponent can be killed with one swift slash that is so precise, that they aren't even aware of it until after it has taken place.
Agitowari (顎割, "Chin/Jaw Splitting"): A sword technique where a single sword attack cuts an opponent in half from the jaw down the length of the body until the target is bi-sectioned.
Suikawari (西瓜割, "Watermelon Splitting"):A technique involving a two-handed, overhead slash that aims to cleanly and precisely cleave an opponent's head in twain, regardless of its size.
Senmaioroshi (千枚卸, "Thousand-Page Wholesale"):A technique where multiple blade movements take place so fast that they can literally shred a target into pieces.
Ryōdan (両断, "Bisection"):A two-handed Kendo technique that has the practitioner bring the sword down with enough force that it can cut an opponent in half right down the middle.
Shitonegaeshi (褥返し, "Cushion Return") A pinning technique that aims to subdue an opponent and immobilize them on the ground using coercion alone.
Hōzuri (頬摺, "Cheek Stroke") A simple but precise slash technique that is meant only to lightly graze and cause superficial wounds.