KIRIGAKURE, seven ninja swordsmen

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An elite organization consisting of only the greatest blade-wielding shinobi of their generation that Kirigakure can produce. There can only be seven members at a time, hence the name. Each member wields a mystical blade with fantastical properties— rumored to collectively be able to bring down an entire nation.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION,

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There can only be seven members of the Seven Swordsmen at a time, one for each of the fabled blades. Each of their powerful swords are passed down from generation to generation since the birth of the organization, and each member swears total loyalty to the Mizukage before their title is considered official. Individually, these shinobi are regarded as being ‘the strongest’ in the village behind just the Mizukage themselves.
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The current generation of the Seven Swordsmen are known as the “most powerful” in history, and all seven swords are in Kirigakure’s possession, bolstering their military might significantly. Though each member's personality is unique, all members share a dedication to Kirigakure and must answer the Mizukage if they are called upon to fulfil a duty. You can find a current list of swords, their wielders, and which positions within the organization might be open to apply for on our canon listing.
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It is not possible to steal a blade from Kirigakure or an existing swordsman. You are also not permitted to apply for a sword that has already been claimed. You can find information on the abilities available to each blade in their individual descriptions below.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]MEMBER POWERS & ABILITIES

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Due the prestige associated with the group, almost every Kirigakure shinobi trains in kenjutsu from a very young age in hopes of being appointed as one of the Seven Swordsmen. Only the most skilled among them, considered ‘geniuses’ or ‘miracles’ in the art, are actually bestowed a blade by the Mizukage. Although all members of the swordsmen are masters of kenjutsu, the styles they use with their swords may vary wildly, and they are expected to understand every little detail and secret associated with their weapon to better use it in service to their village. Each member wields their blade with such mastery and efficiency that they may as well be extensions of their own bodies, and can easily overpower even the most skilled swordsmen from other villages.[break][break]


Harsh training grants every member of the Seven Swordsmen exceptional strength and speed. All members are physically strong and naturally fast, able to effortlessly wield their blades (even if their shapes are unwieldy and strange) ambidextrously. They often combine their kenjutsu skills with taijutsu to further increase their lethality, and are capable of holding their own with just taijutsu.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]HIRAMEKAREI, THE TWINSWORD

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Also called the “Twinsword” (双刀, Sōtō). Hiramekarei is a a dual-bladed, double handled sword featuring a wide, curved wooden sheathe and a hilt that enhances its aesthetic appeal and functionality. It possesses exceptional functionality in combat, allowing for swift and fluid movements. Hiramekarei can be split apart and wielded as dual swords, which can further change forms into various different weapons owing to its ability to store and use chakra to completely reshape itself.[break][break]


Hiramekarei is able to store chakra and can use this chakra to transform, extend, and reshape itself— allowing great versatility in battle. The more chakra that is stored in Hiramekarei, the larger the size and the farther the reach of its manifested weapons. This ability allows Hiramekarei to overcome the range limitations of its original form and engage opponents from a distance.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]KABUTOWARI, THE BLUNTSWORD

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Also called the “Bluntsword” (鈍刀, Dontō). Kabutowari is a weapon consisting of a single-sided axe and a hammer joined by a length of chain meant to be used in tandem. The ‘sword’ is said to be capable of crushing any and all defences.[break][break]


Kabutowari’s two components, the axe and hammer, can be used separate from each other, but the true strength of this fabled blade lies in its capability to be employed in conjunction with one another. When facing a seemingly impenetrable defense, the wielder can first attack by striking with the axe before slamming the hammer onto its blunt backside, using the blade like a wedge to drive straight through the obstacle and into a desired target. Extremely powerful shockwaves can be created through this process, which is powerful enough to break through even the most resilient of shields.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]KIBA, THE THUNDERSWORDS

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Kiba is a pair of Taiji swords, both of which posses slim, straight, and long double-edged blades. These blades also have an upward-curved bladed prong near the tip of one side and another near the base. Both blades’ hilts are smooth and brown with round, gray tsuba. When not in use, they are kept wrapped in bandages.[break][break]


Kiba are blades that have been imbued with powerful and self-sustaining lightning chakra, granting extremely enhanced cutting power in a manner similar to the high-frequency vibrations of lightning-based chakra flow. This also greatly increases its penetrating power. Their ability to slice cleanly through most substances like a hot knife through butter has led to them being called the ‘sharpest swords in existence’.[break][break]


The wielder of Kiba is granted a means to manipulate lightning freely, granting them a limited form of Lightning Release which they can use without hand seals. Kiba can perform up to B-Rank Lightning Release techniques while requiring the smallest amount of chakra from its wielder. They can also be used to channel the user’s own lightning techniques or conduct natural lightning.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]KUBIKIROBŌCHŌ, THE SEVERSWORD

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Also called the “Seversword” (断刀, Dantō). Kubikiribōchō is a giant sword with a butcher-knife appearance. The wielder can use the semi-circle on the blade to decapitate an opponent, hence its namesake. Kubikiribōchō’s hilt is noted to be rather long, and is therefore detachable to aid with travel and transportation. This blade possesses high durability and considerable weight, so only especially strong and resilient individuals can handle it for long durations lest they risk tiring quickly.[break][break]


Like other weapons employed by the Seven Swordsmen, Kubikiribōchō possesses a unique ability— this being its ability to reform itself using the iron harvested from the blood of its victims. This regenerative process takes place instantaneously and is capable of bringing the weapon back to its original condition no matter now severe the damage inflicted to it, from a simple chip or nick to a complete shattering of the blade. It is due to this ability that Kubikiribōchō requires no upkeep; so long as its wielder is constantly shedding the blood of their enemies, the blade will remain forever as sharp as when it was first forged.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]NUIBARI, THE LONGSWORD

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Nuibari assumes the form of a narrow longsword that greatly resembles a large sewing needle, with a long length of thin wire mirroring thread tied through the hollow eye located at the base of its hilt. It is rumoured to possess such exceptional piercing power that it can penetrate multiple layers of stone in a single thrust.[break][break]


This sword is said to be able to literally stitch its targets together in substantial bundles by simply pulling its wire taut after piercing multiple opponents or body parts at a time. A capable user can even throw and catch the sword at multiple angles to create ‘knots’ of corpses. Nuibari’s threads, being specially forged, are able to bind and resist chakra, stopping jutsu from passing.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]SAMEHADA, THE GREATSWORD

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The only sentient blade among the seven swords, Samehada is a large sword roughly as tall as a full-grown man and comparable in size to the Kubikiribōchō. Though usually wrapped in bandages to restrain its growth, Samehada’s construction is atypical in that its blade is comprised of a series of downward facing, razor-sharp scales running along the entirety of its length until its hilt. A small skull adorns its base. Samehada grows larger and more ravenous in proportion to the amount of chakra in absorbs, causing its scales to become so long that they ultimately resemble shark fins. While usually hidden, Samehada has a mouth located at its ‘tip’.[break][break]


Samehada gains nourishment through the consumption of chakra. It is at its happiest when engorged with chakra that possesses a pleasant flavor. It greatly enjoys Tailed Beast chakra and shows displeasure towards fire-natured chakra. It is capable of conscious thought and chooses its own user to engage in a symbiotic relationship with: an exclusive process that has often resulted in it being thought of as notoriously picky. If someone who is not its official wielder attempts to hold it, spikes protrude from its handle or blade in order to force them to release their grasp, at which point Samehada will make efforts to return to its chosen owner.[break][break]

As a living being, Samehada has its own chakra affinity and is able to execute Water Release techniques.[break][break]


As Samehada is made up of scales, it inflicts injuries through shredding what it comes into contact with rather than just cutting. This flaying effect is similar to a shark’s skin, hence the sword’s name. While ordinarily rigid, Samehada’s hilt can stretch and bend, allowing the weapon to be used as a flail up to medium distances. To supplement offensive capabilities, it can extend its scales to spikes.
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Due to its sensitivity towards chakra, Samehada is able to rudimentarily track chakra signatures— especially signatures of those it deems ‘particularly tasty’. It can also consume its wielder’s chakra to ‘suppress’ their signature, avoiding the abilities of sensory shinobi.[break][break]


Samehada consumes the chakra of its owners, but its largest meals come from fights, where it absorbs the chakra of an opponent by slicing through them, weakening their techniques and depleting their chakra reserves. At the highest level of symbiosis, Samehada is able to consume six ‘tails’ worth of Tailed Beast chakra at a time. The more chakra it consumes, the more excited it gets, and the larger and more voracious it becomes.
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Samehada has the ability to transfer chakra it has absorbed to its wielder through partially fusing with them, revitalizing them and healing their wounds. Nearing the peak of power (A-Class or higher), the wielder can merge themselves completely with Samehada to become a shark-human hybrid, combining their abilities.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]SHIBUKI, THE BLASTSWORD

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Also called the “Blastsword” (爆刀, Bakutō). Shibuki is a sword forged with a scroll full of explosive tags incorporated into its frame, lined up behind the blade. The wielder is able to combine swordsmanship and devastating explosions as a result. Once a page of explosive tags are used, Shibuki is able to ‘reload’ another segment of tags onto its platform automatically.[break][break]


The wielder of Shibuki expertly and intuitively combines expert swordsmanship with destructive explosions, wreaking havoc with every swing. Long range explosion techniques and defensive explosion techniques can also be executed by this sword. Like Kubikiribōchō, Shibuki is wieldy and difficult to handle without great strength; in addition, however, Shibuki also requires a great deal of control, as the user themselves can be potentially caught in the blasts of their own blade with every swing.