Dragon Realm: Severing Blade

**Ryū-kai: Danken** (Lit. Dragon Realm: Severing Blade) Is a special jutsu that is only possible when using the Mugenryusejo & Ryusejo Kekkei Genkai. Instead of using each technique to create various different effects, The user will conjure a blade around their arm comprised of oscillating energy. This blade functions as a perfect severing tool, and can pierce objects with little to no resistance. There are several variations of this jutsu depending on which Divine Chakra the user is drawing from. Results vary depending on level of chakra, chakra control and shape manipulation.

## Overview

This jutsu requires a higher degree of chakra control as the user rises up the chakra network found within the Ryusejo Kekkei Genkai. There are variations of these chakra blades from the most dense of the root chakra, up to the crown chakra itself.

At its highest perimeter, this jutsu can contain the same mechanics as the Dragon Realm: Corona, displacing anything foolish enough to be slashed by its etherial edge. It oscillates this energy at a high rate of frequency which augments the potential of slashes to a great degree. The blue variation is capable of causing a sort of implosive slash, opening great gashes that are a result of space converging in on a the point of contact. This jutsu can turn a near miss into a glancing blow as well. The root variation, strikes targets with a an edge that often feels most blunt. At basic levels it can be a wonderful tool at keeping certain people or things at bay. It can relocate a persons own weapon and sending it flying out of their hand with a good parry or block maneuver. The red variation functions more like a club than a blade however. If one has the shape manipulation, they could turn this dense chakra into bladed claws.

This technique can be countered by weapons with sentience, or by other techniques with equivalent shape manipulation. Otherwise is best avoided as blocking would only see the area that is afflicted. This technique requires precise chakra control and a large amount of chakra to maintain over lengthy periods of time. It is among Majin's most powerful jutsu. The color of the technique can change based upon which principle or chakra is being utilized.

This jutsu is best used to add lethality to the physical ability of the user. What may have been a simple chop or punch now becomes a blade with an edge that does not dull. It is rare for a Ryujima to use a weapon, as most have access to a variation of this technique. Majin so far, is the sole user capable of generation the *Dragon Realm: Severing Blade: Corona*. All other Ryujima can generate various other blades associated with the "Root, Solar plexus, Sacral, heart & Throat Chakras.

**Dragon Realm: Severing Blade: Root**
The user Conjures a red blade of chakra around their hand. As the root chakra is the most dense, this technique is especially heavy handed. It holds the least degree of cutting potential, but makes up for it in heavy blows which shatter bones. That is not to say this technique cannot cut down adversaries, but that it would either take several slashes in the same area, or a master of the technique to bypass this. Normally, one could think of its oscillation as a chainsaw. Wood and sparks fly as it attempts to chip and tear at whatever it touches. The root chakra is governed by the survival instinct and the emotion of fear. It represents one who has accepted their fear and has opted to turn it into a weapon. Because of the blades density, the length is often the shortest, extended to only 6 or so inches from the users hand. Most users will make claws with this technique. One could say that the root blades tear or scratch, rather than cut. Majin is an exception, as his mastery over all seven chakras gives him special access to manipulate even the densest chakra within him.

**Dragon Realm: Severing Blade: Sacral**
The user conjures a blade consisting of a mostly orange chakra. This technique has a higher cutting potential than that of the root. The Sacral Chakra governs Sexuality, Intimacy and is associated with ones sexual organs. It represents a mastery of ones sensual desires and their desire to grow stronger. Outside of its increased capability to sever, it is mostly characterized by one who has grown beyond the root chakra. This is a transitional technique with no direct special effects. The blade becomes less dense, extended another 6 inches from the users hand. It operates at slightly better efficiency.

**Dragon Realm: Severing Blade: Solar Plexus**
The user conjures a blade mostly consisting of a yellow chakra. The Solar plexus governs the principles of desire, self control & inner strength. It is characterized by the digestive system, emotional anger and the ego. Those utilizing this technique have come close to mastering the physical body. The Solar plexus is considered fairly efficient in its ability to sever. This chakra is similar to the function of the root chakra, however it is much more viable for long periods of time as the user has better control. The chakra produced by this technique is more fluid and malleable than the other two. This chakra also is much better in terms of stamina consumption, as this chakra is associated with vitality. At this level, the technique can be extended another 6-12 inches from the users body. As the solar plexus is less dense, the user can eject this energy outward to catch opponents off guard.

**Dragon Realm: Severing Blade: Heart**
The heart chakra, the seat of the soul, is the center of the chakra system. Said to be the true origin, it is governed by love and compassion. It is associated with the circulatory system and represents the awareness of the individualized soul. When in use, the users chakra flashes green. This green aura is especially powerful. Certain attacks can be empowered by the users Life-force. This technique holds the most balanced degree of cutting potential. The chakra becomes much more malleable and can be projected from the user even further. This level is considered the standard for the technique. The Heart chakra is especially dangerous to dark forces and spiritual entities as it is related to the users very soul. By mastering this chakra, you can draw from the life-force without loss of life expectancy.

**Dragon Realm: Severing blade: Throat**

Considered the highest level a normal Ryujima can reach, the throat chakra governs creativity, Individual needs and will. It is associated with higher intelligence and communication. It is associated with the respiratory system and governed by the breath. The blade can be extended to an extreme distance, and begins to resemble an actual sword in length. The throat Chakra can create implosive slashes that draw opponents closer to the blade. When striking a target, it causes the area struck to implode on itself, producing a cut. It can turn near misses into glancing blows as targets are draw ever slightly toward the blade. The user can also eject slashes outward that cause incredible devastation as they implode on impact.

**Dragon Realm Severing Blade: Corona**
Beyond this point, Most average Ryuujima will not reach. The third eye and crown chakras are rarely ever accessed unless one opts to focus entirely on them. As the third eye governs the mind and the individualized self. It is associated with Inner perception and Insight beyond the five senses. The Third is is the gateway to the crown, thus it has no direct effects with this technique.
Subsequently the Crown Chakra is governed by Higher Consciousness, Enlightenment and Inspiration. When in use, the user is no longer conjuring the blade of chakra. Instead the user utilizes his chakra too manifest a weapon that is essential a dimension in weapon form. This level is considered the pinnacle of severing potential as the chakra is no longer dense and is almost entirely ethereal. In that way, the jutsu utilizes space time and yin and yang chakra to create this result. There is no physical edge capable of challenging this weapon, though sentient weapons can in fact clash with it.

At that level that is the only true defense. One would do well to keep this from striking them when engaging in hand to hand combat as there is no taking back the attack once hit. Even healing factors are delayed until an extended time after the battle. This weapon can destroy spirits and physical flesh as well as inanimate objects like kunai and swords. It represents the true severing, its edge gliding across dimensional lines. As the dragon realm becomes a blade capable of cleaving reality itself.