No Rest for the Wicked [Dual Training]

Shadowless Flight makes Diana move at C+ without blood price.
D rank price paid for Super Vibrato Blade due to VH affinity  



Name: Hoho (Signature)
Classification: Fighting Style
Rank: B-rank (Optional Blood Price Varies)
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: Req. Shunpo & Crescent Moon Edge. This movement style was created due to Hiro not wanting to make use of the Twin Moon Dance in general use, he figured it was too girly and sensual and much preferred the use of Shunpo to it. However Xan had a reason for forcing him to learn it which he discovered when trying to mix the two together. He wanted him to learn how to move fluidly and gracefully in an unpredictable fashion. This style was made to complement the Crescent Moon Edge style of Kenjutsu and is fatiguing to the body as without endurance tiers the user will consume double the fatigue by attempting to use it at all. However it is superior to both of it's components by virtue of allowing the user when it is in use to match Samurai Level Speed yet remain unable to be read by those with Muscle Tension at the cost of a blood price in the case of the latter. Due to this increase in speed it is even difficult for those with Time-Slowing Dojutsu to accurately gauge the user's movement as they require Reaction Tiers equal rank (Or the Raidengan or a Premonition/Precognition Dojutsu) to the user's speed to predict his/her movements.
Blood Price - Speed - Strength Tier Substitute for Equal Rank Knockback
D - D+ (Samurai Lvl) - D
3 D - C+ - C
C - B+ - B
B - A+ - A
A - S+ - S

Name: Hoho: Shadowless Flight
Classification: Taijutsu
Original Rank: C
Count: 0/5
Current Rank: C
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: Hoho is primarily a movement style, and to that extent due to being based on the fundamentals of the Twin Moon Dances it can be used interchangeably with them at the cost of dropping the sensual nature in exchange for becoming harder to read. This of course is completely without the blood price cost but rather the normal purely physical way of utilizing Hoho is capable of being added on to any of the Twin Moon Dance Routines via retraining this technique starting at Crescent Routine and with the final retraining ending at Full Routine.  
No of Retrainings - Routine Shadowless Flight is added onto
0 (C) - Crescent Routine
5 (B) - Quarter Routine
10 (A) - Gibbous Routine
15 (S) - Full Routine

Name: Isley Kenjutsu: Lack of Intent
Classification: Kenjutsu
Rank: D-rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: Of all the members of the Isley Family, Xander was by far the most fearsome and well-known. He also left the largest mark on the family's Kenjutsu, as he had a hand in developing the fighting styles of his adoptive sons, their wives and even their children, making him the main reason they are such a force to be reckoned with. This is one such mark, a style that involves the practitioner using their Kenjutsu with no wasted movement, nor any indication of when or where they are going to attack before they actually do. This was cultivated through extensive practice, eliminating any sign their muscles might give away in terms of their movements and also removing all forms of Killing Intent from their form. This acts as a potent counter to most if not all forms of visual perception, as those who rely on "predicting" an opponent's movement are oft not prepared to face spontaneous movement. Lack of Intent causes the user's Kenjutsu to bypass perception enhancers based on the user's speed compared to that of their target, causing their Kenjutsu to become "unreadable" to that individual. Those with naturally enhanced speed are able to utilize this style to a much greater degree than those without it.
Perception - Speed to Bypass
Normal - 1-Rank Below
Reaction - Equal
Time-Slowing/Muscle Tension - 1-Rank Above
TS/MT + Reaction - 2-Ranks Above
TS + MT + Reaction - 3-Ranks Above
Precognition/Premonition - 4-Ranks Above
*Note: When facing Weapon Reading techniques such as Iai Premonition, the user requires Speed equal to 1-Rank above the rank of technique in order to render their Kenjutsu unreadable.

Name: Lightning Release: Super-Vibrato Blade
Classification: Kenjutsu/Ninjutsu
Rank: B-rank
Class: Supplementary/Offensive
Range: Self (Blade)

Description: This is an advanced chakra flow technique which the user channels Lightning Release chakra  in order to greatly increase their cutting power through high-frequency vibrations granting defense piercing & Lightning Release chakra damage equal to a B-rank while the vibrating effect results in a motion blur preventing the user's Kenjutsu from being read by B-rank or below weapon perception techniques such as Iai Prediction. This technique is aimed at allowing said weapons imbued with lightning to maintain that charge for a set amount of time before requiring a fresh chakra price even when not in contact with the user rather than constantly draining from the user's chakra reserves which is based on their skill level.
Rank of User - Time till Reactivationin Post (Total)
D - 1
C - 2
B - 3
A - 4
S - 5


Name: Shunpo: Bushin
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: B-rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self, Eye-Sight (Target)

Description: Following the use of Shunpo, and making use of the user's speed he/she is capable of leaving speed afterimages of himself from simply moving faster than a victim is able to track. While ineffective against those who actually can see the user move when victims are unable to track him they will see seemingly solid copies of the user in various stages of attack deluding them into believing that they are seeing him/her while moving. This technique is capable of being used to great effect against those who are not only unable to detect the user's movement but are also slower than him/her with the disparity between their speed giving rise to them being hallucinating seeing additional "afterimages". These Afterimages are nothing but optical illusions, nothing is actually there the victims brain is simply incapable of processing that the user has in fact moved. Those with time-slowing dojutsu but are still unable to detect the user's movement see double the amount of afterimages due to their dojutsu playing catch up with his/her actual movement.
Speed Disparity Between User and those in affected by this technique - Bushin "seen" - Def Tiers to Negate
Equal Speed - 1 - D
1-rank - 2 - C
2-ranks - 4 - B
3-ranks - 6 - A
4-ranks = 8 - S
5-ranks = 10 - S+

Swift Divider + Speed Draw + Shattering Defense + Geka Style - Battojutsu = 4 Counts of D-rank physical shattering damage incoming at C+ speeds & requires C+ reaction to detect it. Samurai Saber Technique is applied giving it C-rank Ambient Chakra based damage. If Diana is within his batto distance (15 ft) then his swing can outspeed C+ speed and intercept the movement however if she is within his battojutsu but more than half (7 ft & 6 inches) then his swing can outspeed B=rank+ speed.

Name: Denkou Style Kenjutsu: Eclipse Whirlwind
Classification: Kenjutsu
Rank: B-rank
Class: Offensive/Defensive
Range: Short

Description: Req. Full Moon Stance. Based on the principle of Denkou Style Kenjutsu of mixing high-speed Kenjutsu with the perception ability of their Raidengan in order to read an opponents movements and strike true the user, holds their blade in a ready position with both hands on the hilt the blade horizontal to their body before suddenly pivoting on their heel, spinning like a top to inflict B-rank slicing damage on those within 15ft of them. Likewise while spinning projectiles such a kunai or shuriken being propelled at the user at up to Crashing Ground speeds without being backed by B-rank or above strength are knocked away from the user, depending on the user's skill level some of the projectiles can even be sent back in the direction of the opponent who threw them except this time at the same speed albeit being backed by B-rank force.
Rank - No of Projectiles sent flying directly back at opponent
D - 1
C - 2
B - 3
A - 4
S - 5

Name: Stumbling Edge - En-Circle
Classification: Taijutsu
Original Rank: D
Count: 0/5
Current Rank: D
Class: Defensive
Range: Contact (Req. Wakizashi or Katana), Short

Description: Following the Stumbling Edge philosophy of kenjutsu has given rise to this encircling technique in which the user makes contact with incoming blade of another opponent parrying it off to the side while crossing their legs so that the parry results in them stumbling. The user then trips yet manages to teeter in an arc up to 5ft in length before ending up behind the opponent positioning the user in the victim's blindspot. Once there the user can capitalize on the positioning as victims require either Reaction Tiers+Samurai Level Speed equivalent to, or a Time-Slowing Dojutsu/Muscle Tension with 1-rank higher speed than, the next kenjutsu technique the user utilizes to quickly turn around before defending against it. With subsequent retraining the distance this technique can be used effectively is improved allowing it to be preformed on larger targets rather than just humanoid ones.
No of Retrainings (New Rank) - Distance - Target Size -
5 (C) - 10ft - Medium (S)
10 (B) - 15ft - Medium (M)
15 (A) - 20ft - Medium (L)
20 (S) - 25ft - Medium (XL)

Name: Isley Style Kenjutsu: Kenjutsu Mastery
Classification: Kenjutsu
Original Rank: C
Count: 0/5
Current Rank:C
Class: Passive
Range: Self

Description: Xan has hailed himself as something of a kenjutsu master, he knows it, those who have fought him or alongside him know it, and Hiro being Xan's apprentice not only knows it but will eventually be it. But what exactly does the title Kenjutsu master ultimately mean, to Hiro it means the ability to chain kenjutsu techniques in one flowing motion without pause and without hesitation like his mentor. This momentum is generated from the moment a kenjutsu strike is launched allowing Hiro to follow up with kenjutsu after kenjutsu to prey on those who attempt to simply outlast a strike. When this is done, the strikes work in tandem to bring down defenses that would otherwise negate them. This combined damage is dealt over and over while stacking like a combination technique to eventually weaken and thus cut through an existing defense or structure. When utilized in combination with Dual Wielding it's power truly shines as Hiro is capable of delivering kenjutsu strikes in a frenzy forcing victims to either keep up their defense until it is eventually sliced through or loosen it and fall prey to the slash immediately after the last one dealt. Sure enough, it has its drawbacks as to unleash multiple strikes consecutively is tiring in terms of stamina depletion but the gain is well worth the risk.

No of retraining's (New Rank) - Number of Kenjutsu Chainable - Additional Fatigue Price Per Chain

0 (C) - 3 - 4
5 (B) - 4 - 3
10 (A) - 5 - 2
15 (S) - 6 - 1

Shunpo: Body Replacement
Wind Release: Blade of Wind + Quick Draw = B-rank Reaction needed to react to B-rank speed arm movement, A-rank sensory req to detect wind blade. If Diana fails to dodge she sustains D-rank wind release dmg (flesh wound).

Hoho used to move at C+ speeds
Diana has B rank reaction

Name: Displacement Aura
Classification: Taijutsu (Cypher Only)
Rank: D-rank
Class: Passive
Range: Self (Aura), Contact

Description: This technique stems from the amount of willpower people put into their blows, Cypher have learned to harness this willpower and translate it into a sort of an invisible physical aura which allows them to extend the range of their Taijutsu and Kenjutsu by 1 foot. Meaning if the blow seems like it didn't connect due to the opponent narrowly dodging it the blow will still hit them albeit at a 1-rank lower than the original damage simply due to the physical aura which envelops them in battle. This makes engaging in a physical battle with a Cypher a very high risk for amateurs in close ranged combat.


Name: Third Reaction
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank:B-rank
Class:Supplementary
Range:N/A

Description: Cypher naturally have better reaction speed and have inbuilt senses which allow them to detect small changes and point out things that seem out of the ordinary. This sense of battle grants them the ability to react to B-rank speeds even if they don't possess sped tiers and detect opponents who are being hidden by B-rank hiding techniques. In addition when they do possess speed tiers it gives them the ability to react to speeds up to 1 rank above their own as long as it doesn't exceed their rank.

Name: Denkou Style Kenjutsu: Waxing Dash
Classification: Kenjutsu
Original Rank: B
Count: 0/5
Current Rank: B
Class: Offensive/Supplementary
Range: Mid (Dash), Contact (Katana), Close (Wakizashi)

Description: Req. Crescent Moon Blade & a source of light. Based on the principle of Denkou Style Kenjutsu of mixing high speed Kenjutsu with the perception ability of their Raidengan in order to read an opponents movements and strike true the user pitches forward stumbling only to launch themselves forward to cover 30ft while spinning like a drill. Their Katana is pointed straight forward in order to deal piercing damage while their Wakizashi is held horizontally in order to deal slashing damage thus this technique deal two counts of damage the first being B-rank piercing physical damage, and the second being B-rank slicing damage which is per spin. The piercing damage is capable of impaling a target while the slicing damage affects anyone within 3ft of the moving user and requires A-rank speed to successfully avoid being cut up. Victims who are impaled by the katana are unable to dodge the Wakizashi's slashes on account of being impaled and thus unable to escape unless they possess enough strength to break the katana impaling them. Regardless of their actions upon being impaled they begin to lose a D-rank of blood and if they remove the katana it increases to a C-rank of blood each P.T if not healed. Depending on the number of spins done while impaling a target or simply inflicted while dashing past targets determines any additional bleed dmg (to the impaled target) or the bleed dmg inflicted on those victims the user dashed past.
No of Retraining's - Hoho Capable with - Slashing Proximity Radius
0 (B) - Hoho - 3ft
5 (A) - Hoho: Shadowless Flight - 4ft
10 (S) - Hoho: Bound -  5ft

Name: Denkou Style Kenjutsu: Eclipse Whirlwind
Classification: Kenjutsu
Rank: B-rank
Class: Offensive/Defensive
Range: Short

Description: Req. Full Moon Stance. Based on the principle of Denkou Style Kenjutsu of mixing high-speed Kenjutsu with the perception ability of their Raidengan in order to read an opponents movements and strike true the user, holds their blade in a ready position with both hands on the hilt the blade horizontal to their body before suddenly pivoting on their heel, spinning like a top to inflict B-rank slicing damage on those within 15ft of them. Likewise while spinning projectiles such a kunai or shuriken being propelled at the user at up to Crashing Ground speeds without being backed by B-rank or above strength are knocked away from the user, depending on the user's skill level some of the projectiles can even be sent back in the direction of the opponent who threw them except this time at the same speed albeit being backed by B-rank force.
Rank - No of Projectiles sent flying directly back at opponent
D - 1
C - 2
B - 3
A - 4
S - 5

Geka Style Strike of Disgrace + Quick Draw + Tuning Blade = B-rank+ speed Slash which req. B-rank+ reaction to detect & deals 3 D-rank shattering physical dmg to the hand gripping her blade.
Blade of Wind + Quick Draw = Same as above in speed dmg is A-rank wind Release chakra based slicing dmg if clashing against a technique, D-rank if it's to cut Diana

B rank Blood used to move at A rank speeds

Name: Shunpo
Classification: Fighting Style
Rank: C-rank (Blood Price Varies)
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: The user enters a different stance semi-falling towards the ground while running forward using the momentum from falling to rapidly accelerate the speed of a slash and using that as a pull to drag their body forward at high speeds. This causes the user strain burning up blood equal to one-rank below the speed that they are attempting to reach capping out at 1 A-rank of blood to move at Blinding Light speeds for that specific post. Despite the overwhelming cost, it is highly effective in dealing with threats that outspeed the user as in a single moment he/she can match their speed..and finish them.

Name: Lightning Release: Depth Charge
Classification: Ninjutsu
Rank: A
Class: Offensive/Defensive
Range: Contact, Short (Discharge)

Description: After making hand seals and enveloping themselves with lightning chakra, the user can inflict damage to the opponent by either touching or emanating a powerful bolt of electricity from any part of their body. This technique is useful for combating physical based opponents as due to the contact they will electrocute themselves sustaining A-rank Lightning Release shocking damage. When it is discharged from the user's body it can travel up to 20 ft away at Vacuum Release speeds however it is stronger through direct contact. This is because the electric shock will induce muscle spasms in the victim requiring them to possess A-rank Strength in order to not succumb to them. If they do then dependent on their endurance tiers they will suffer from -4 stamina loss each P.T due to their muscle spasms.
Endurance Tier - Muscle Spasm Duration
None - 7 P.T
D - 5 P.T
C - 3 P.T
B - 2 P.T
A - 1 P.T


Name: Denkou Style Kenjutsu: Eclipse Whirlwind
Classification: Kenjutsu
Rank: B-rank
Class: Offensive/Defensive
Range: Short

Description: Req. Full Moon Stance. Based on the principle of Denkou Style Kenjutsu of mixing high-speed Kenjutsu with the perception ability of their Raidengan in order to read an opponents movements and strike true the user, holds their blade in a ready position with both hands on the hilt the blade horizontal to their body before suddenly pivoting on their heel, spinning like a top to inflict B-rank slicing damage on those within 15ft of them. Likewise while spinning projectiles such a kunai or shuriken being propelled at the user at up to Crashing Ground speeds without being backed by B-rank or above strength are knocked away from the user, depending on the user's skill level some of the projectiles can even be sent back in the direction of the opponent who threw them except this time at the same speed albeit being backed by B-rank force.
Rank - No of Projectiles sent flying directly back at opponent
D - 1
C - 2
B - 3
A - 4
S - 5


Name: Lightning Release: Super-Vibrato Blade
Classification: Kenjutsu/Ninjutsu
Rank: B-rank
Class: Supplementary/Offensive
Range: Self (Blade)

Description: This is an advanced chakra flow technique which the user channels Lightning Release chakra in order to greatly increase their cutting power through high-frequency vibrations granting defense piercing & Lightning Release chakra damage equal to a B-rank while the vibrating effect results in a motion blur preventing the user's Kenjutsu from being read by B-rank or below weapon perception techniques such as Iai Prediction. This technique is aimed at allowing said weapons imbued with lightning to maintain that charge for a set amount of time before requiring a fresh chakra price even when not in contact with the user rather than constantly draining from the user's chakra reserves which is based on their skill level.
Rank of User - Time till Reactivationin Post (Total)
D - 1
C - 2
B - 3
A - 4
S - 5