Rinjuu Nakiato

[The Mad Hatter]

Ryoutou
The weapons of choice unique to Nakiato, it consists mainly of a large, zanbato-like sword, and a smaller blade resembling a giant meat cleaver, used solely as a backup weapon. Both forged in the exact same manner, they are made of chakra-reactive metal that allows him to use his chakra through the blades. Almost one hundred percent of the time, Nakiato has the Doton element, the most defense oriented of the elemental natures, running through the blade to increase its durability far more than normal, though he can use Fuuton instead if the need arises. The swords are extremely heavy, even for their size, because of how dense they are in order to ensure not breaking from the force of the constant strikes they must deal, though they can be handled with ease due to Nakiato's level of physical strength.

Weighted Armor
The armor worn by Rinjuu Nakiato, it was forged to further improve himself for the strenuous and demanding kenjutsu style that he uses. At first, it serves as armor much the same as most other samurai wear, being heavily plated to defend him from a variety of attacks. It is a large chest plate chest piece with massive shoulder guards. Thick gauntlets cover his hands and forearms even up to his elbows. It also includes a long flowing cape this is broad enough to cover the entire backside of his body, though this piece is obviously not intended for defense as the other pieces are. However, the entire set of armor is not intended for protection, but for training, all of it being weighted to extreme levels. Few others are capable of even lifting the entire set of armor due to the heavy weight of each individual piece, though from wearing it for so many years and the extensive training he endures, Nakiato wears it with ease. When removed, the loss of defense is easily surpassed by the great increase in his available speed and strength.

[Club October]

Zenryoku
[All One's Power]
A kenjutsu style created and developed by Nakiato, it sets him apart from most other Samurai in the sense that while most focus entirely on lightning speed and flawless technique, the Zenryoku relies more on extreme physical strength and brute force methods where every strike deals incredible amounts of damage. Most defenses are easily shattered, while even a successful block would completely unbalance an opponent from the force of the strike. Even a near miss is enough to often make an opponent fall from the concussive force and debris that would emit outward. Defending with this style is also far different than the majority of most other styles. Larger attacks are blocked with the broadside of the users sword like a shield, using their brute strength to support themselves from the impact. With this method, larger swords make blocking easier and more efficient. Weaker forms of attack, rather than dodging or blocking, are merely taken on purpose, allowed their habit of pain to come into play. Letting the attack strike them, they will simultaneously strike back while the opponent is still stuck in the momentum of their own strike, being an even faster form of retaliation than a counter-attack, though the self damage sustained makes it a double-edged sword.

Because the Zenryoku requires so much physical strength and durability, those who use only this technique are often very large and heavily built. This is due to the fact that their muscles, skin and bones take a severe beating and they must condition their bodies to the abuse this style requires. In addition, their large, tough bodies and the amount of abuse and strain the Zenryoku causes, those who accustomed themselves to the style are durable enough to shrug off a variety of attacks, as well as being extremely resistant to pain and having a much greater degree of physical stamina. Lastly, due to the speed and strength at which this style is used, those who train in the Zenryoku have a nearly unbreakable grip when their hands close around something, developed to ensure the weapon is not slung out of their hands during the immensely concussive clashes. The strengths of the Zenryoku are just as feasible during hand-to-hand combat as they are while wielding a sword, making masters of this technique fearsome combatants even while disarmed. Though it is possible for smaller and more sleek formed men to master this style, overuse of this style would cause their bodies to deteriorate causing permanent damage to themselves.

Sambuuru no Jutsu
[Samurai Saber Technique]
Unique to samurai, through chakra flow, the user channels their chakra through their swords. This extends the reach and the cutting edge of the blade and also allows the user to fire crescent waves of energy whenever the blade is swung. This released chakra is capable of great destruction, able to it rip through a stone pillar. The samurai have also shown shape transformation, as the chakra blades form into giant buzz-saws, broad swords, spiked shafts, and axes. This ability allows the samurai to rely on smaller swords while retaining greater reach, damage, and surprise as needed.

Kyoumen no Jutsu
[Mirror Surface Technique]
Unique to samurai, this technique further proves that a sword is far more useful in the skilled hands of a samurai. Through training, the samurai have learned to use their swords as a mirror, able to clearly perceive the distorted reflections upon the surface of the blade. They can use this method to cover a blind spot, see behind them or around corners, and more. The more blades one uses, the more angles they are able to cover, though the more complex it becomes, while the larger the sword, the more easily they can see reflections upon it. Of course, this skill is merely one of careful observation, so it becomes useless while swinging the blade, while it is raining, when the blade is covered in blood, or by any other means that would make the surface of the blade less reflective.