I made this skill list to show everyone a advanced view of Ryujin's skill. When applied in battle nothing ever goes as planned but it is easier for everyone to feel the flow of a move and battle when you have an understanding of a technique or skill. Of course in battle moves will be explained and given proper detail but I hope this will help you understand the basics of it so that you can easier see how they are applied in battle. In no means in Ryujin unbeatable. I enjoy battles and frequently envision them in my mind. I will always admit a lost and look forward to great battles in the near future.<br/><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy120/DivinexOblivion/Anime%20Edits/b103813000cd5.jpg) (http://media.photobucket.com/user/DivinexOblivion/media/Anime%20Edits/b103813000cd5.jpg.html)</div>Name: Ryujin Matsumoto<br/><br/>Combat Aptitude:<br/>-Kenjutsu: S (has a highspeed quick draw swordstyle)<em>Ryujin aims to be the greatest sword master in the world.</em><br/>-Taijutsu: B (slightly above average but is rarely without a sword)<br/>-Genjutsu: D (little aptitude for it and is easily fooled at times)<br/>-Ninjutsu: C (Basic level ninjutsu prefers kenjutsu)<br/>-Fuinjutsu: A (family is highly skilled in fuinjutsu)<br/>Class Aptitude:<br/>-Stealth: S (Ryujin makes nearly no noise while moving)<br/>-Survival: B (slightly above average)<br/>-Chakra: A (Ryujin meditates daily and he is skilled at controlling his chakra. All of Ryujin's chakra is mainly used to maintain his bodies strength in battle.)<br/><br/><strong>Physical Fitness:</strong>Ryujin is rather muscular and can deal/endure heavy damage. He is also very quick, not only in running, but also in hand-eye-coordination and agility. His masterful swordsmanship skills and strength, have earned him the title of "Sword Master" even at his young age.<br/><br/><strong>Techniques:</strong><br/><br/><strong>Burakkuraion</strong>The only sword he uses with the Matsumoto sword style. In addition Burakkuraion's sheath is open on both ends allowing Ryujin to sheath/draw Burakkuraion from either side while fighting allowing him to counter attack more quickly. It hangs from a single string and sits horizontal on his lower back at perfect length for his hand to reach while his arms are settled. The single string allows for the sheath to move as freely as the blade does.<em>(hilt of the blade is red and black like in Ryujin's picture but this size is more accurate, it being as long as Ryujin's body while straight up. As such most of Ryujin's attacks are Horizontal slashes.) </em><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/clydevaughnelson/788fe606-ccd6-423b-a920-d9e985eea1b4.jpg) (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/clydevaughnelson/media/788fe606-ccd6-423b-a920-d9e985eea1b4.jpg.html)</div></div><br/><strong>Matsumoto Sword style</strong><br/>The Matsumoto style is an ancient kenjutsu style developed to allow a single samurai to defeat numerous foes single-handedly. Practitioners of this style use a combination of near-superhuman speed and agility (known as Shinsoku, or godspeed), battōjutsu(quick-draw sword art) and an acquired,<strong> observation-based pseudo-clairvoyance </strong>in order to avoid the attacks of their opponents by the least possible margin and with the least possible effort in order to place themselves in the perfect position to strike in the very instant the opponent's strike misses and stresses two-step attacks in order to ensure that any and all who oppose it are thoroughly slain.  To date it is measured in a series of stances from 1-99. Each stance an increasing level of speed is required of the user but takes a toll on the body. At current Ryujin knows up to the 55th stance. The stances are meant to flow together so it is easier on the body to start at 1 and work up but a skilled master can do as he pleases. Ryujin can only skip the first 15 stances but after that he must work his way up to the 55th. The last time he used the 55th stance he passed out after use from the strain. Because of the strain the stances put on the body the sword style isn't suited for long battles.<br/><em>(Commonly used stances)</em><br/><strong>Ryūmeisen</strong>- An unusual technique in which one uses the godspeed of Battōjutsu to sheathe the sword rather than to draw it in a practice known as Shinsoku Nōtōjutsu (Godspeed Reaping Sword Technique). The speed and force creates a miniature sonic boom that can be used to temporarily stun opponents with particularly sensitive or acute hearing by affecting their auditory nerves.<br/><br/><strong>Ryūkansen</strong>- Most often used as a counterattack against a thrust or charge, one sidesteps a forward-moving opponent and moves past them. In doing so, one spins in a full circle, adding momentum and centrifugal force to the strength of the sword swing, which is then aimed at either the opponent's back or the back of the neck.<br/><br/><strong>Sōryūsen ● Ikazuchi</strong>- The sword is wielded while still inside the sheath. The first strike is made with the sheathed sword and, once it makes contact, the sword is drawn using Battōjutsu for a second strike. Sōryūsen Ikazuchi appears designed with the assumption that the first strike will be blocked.<br/><br/><strong><br/>Fuinjutsu:</strong>The Matsumoto clan is skilled in many different sealing techniques. Each will be described in battle as they are used.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><strong>All techniques past this point are rarely used by Ryujin thus far. While using the following techniques Ryujin can not use the Matsumoto Quick draw style. </strong></span><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Sword Birth</strong>-Ryujins sword is known as the Burakkuraion and its sheath is open on both ends. But being a sword master of the Matsumoto clan Burakkuraion is not the only sword he owns. Burakkuraion sheath is embedded with a seal that connects it directly to his personal sword collection at his family estate. Thou he rarely lets go of Burakkuraion he has been without it before and he was ashamed of how weak he became. Only one sword may be drawn from his sheath at a time but once drawn the sword can remain in the area until Ryujin releases the jutsu. Ryujin normally uses this technique when distressed or when going into full attack mode. Last time he used this technique was in training to become a master combining it with the 45 stance Dragons Dance. Ryujin summoned all of his swords and threw them around the battlefield. Then he proceeded to use his speed to bounce around the field picking up the swords and using them as he passed them. This technique requires a lot of chakra to maintain as such he rarely uses it.<br/>Swords in Ryujin's armory thus far. (he is always collecting)<br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv190/Anbu-Kinochi/fantasy-swords-collecting-anime-sword-collection1.jpg) (http://s682.photobucket.com/user/Anbu-Kinochi/media/fantasy-swords-collecting-anime-sword-collection1.jpg.html)</div></div><em>(If you notice how different each sword is Ryujin's fighting style has to adjust to the blade he is wielding. For example, Ryujin normally wields his swords single handed but with the two black swords pictured the size and weight of them require him to use two hands and effect the speed in which he swings.)</em><br/><strong>Secret technique of the Matsumoto clan.</strong><br/><strong>Infinite One-Sword Style</strong>: Ryujin's sword birth combat techniques are based up this style of sword fighting where numerous Katanas are used either one at a time or simultaneously during battles. Burakkuraion's first owner, believed to be the one who created the art, was a master at this specific style and as such Ryujin hopes to master it as well and become a "Sword God"<br/>To use this technique Ryujin must draw a seal on the ground and summon a special sheath. Because the sheath comes with its own set of katana's it does not effect Ryujin's chakra as the previous Sword Birth does. Thou it does require time to summon the sheath leaving him vulnerable while attempting.<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/clydevaughnelson/index.jpg) (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/clydevaughnelson/media/index.jpg.html)</div></div></div></div>