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Ama Kakeru Ryuu no Hirameki
Part Two of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu's Succession Technique; a Battou Jutsu stances that leads with the left leg. Only those who have the will to live can learn this technique. The attacker will attack as normal, and the user will use the Ama Kakeru Ryuu no Hirameki to defend and counterattack. To acquire it, the inheritor must defend from his master's Kuzu Ryu Sen. The technique is so powerful that usually, masters of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu die when teaching their students.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Ashurasai
The user flips onto his opponent's shoulders into a handstand position. There, he pinches the nerves on his opponet's neck and keeps the hold locked on as he falls behind his opponent, using the momentum to throw him.
User(s): Inui Banjin

Battou Jutsu
The user draws his sword from his sheath so quickly, he can kill with a single stroke. If he misses, the user is left open.
User(s): Anyone (Though, Himura Kenshin is best known for it, as was given the nickname Battousai due to his skill in the technique.)

Benten Mawashi
The user inserts two hooks from his scythe's handle into the openings of a chain. Once secured, the user hurls the spinning chain at his target.
User(s): Honjou Kamatari

Chou Ten Tou Sei
The user uses his sword to vault himself to his airborne opponent, who he attacks immediately after.
User(s): Yukishiro Enishi

Do Ryu Sen
The user swings his sword upwards near the ground, causing an uprise of dirt and rocks to be sent at his target. Although Do Ryu Sen is not a very powerful technique, it is used as a set up for a devestating move, since it does catch its opponents off guard.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Dosha no Bouheki
The user throws up dirt and rubble from the ground with the usage of his claw, generating an attack or creating a barrier around him.
User(s): Yatsume Mumyoui

Ensatsu Gokoukon
The user attacks his opponent with an uppercut-like hit using all of his strength with a tonfa.
User(s): Okina

Futae no Kiwami
Using almost any part of his body (head, elbows, fists, knees, feet), the user can cause a solid object to turn into nothing more than ash. If the technique fails to obliterate its target, it leaves a very large dent. Futae no Kiwami can also be used on the surface of water to cause an uprise. (Note: Sano can only use the Futae no Kiwami with his right fist.)
User(s): Yuukyuuzan Anji and Sagara Sanosuke

Gatotsu Ishiki
Gatotsu First Stance; the user holds his sword with his left hand and leads with his right, charging forward and thrusting the weapon. Gatotsu Ishiki can also be used without a weapon. (Note: All Gatotsu stances are left-handed.)
User(s): Saitou Hajime and Sawagejou Chou

Gatotsu Nishiki
Gatotsu Second Stance; the user slices diagonally up and down with his sword.
User(s): Saitou Hajime

Gatotsu Sanshiki
Gatotsu Third Stance; anti-air stance. When the attacker is in the air, the user will thrust his sword upwards, preventing the attacker from harming him.
User(s): Saitou Hajime

Gatotsu Zeroshiki
Gatotsu Zero Stance; the user uses all of his upper body strength when thrusting his sword into his enemy.
User(s): Saitou Hajime

Gokou Juuji
The user, holding two swords, crosses his arms in a 'X' position and moves them outwards. Usually placed on the opponent's shoulders so the user can slice his neck.
User(s): Shinomori Aoshi

Goufubaku
The user lunges his arm at his opponent's neck, hitting them with his bicep.
User(s): Tatsumi and Inui Banjin

Guren Kaina
The user cuts his gunpowder soaked glove with his heated sword, forcing it to explode.
User(s): Shishio Makoto

Hawatari
Kamiya Kasshin Ryuu's Succession Technique; the user crosses his arms when his opponent's weapon is coming towards him. Once the weapon is near, the user brings his hands together to trap the weapon in between them. Following, the user must quickly disarm his opponent, leaving the opponent wide open for an attack. If the user fails to do so, he is left wide open instead.
User(s): Kamiya Kaoru and Myoujin Yahiko

Hi Ryu Sen
The user draws his sword with his left hand, sending the hilt of it flying toward its target like an arrow.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Homura Dama
The user scrapes a solid object with his sword, igniting a fire.
User(s): Shishio Makoto

Izuna
The user slashes his sword at the ground, causing a powerful gust of wind to cut the surface.
User(s): Isurugi Raijuuta

Jigen Ryu
The user focuses his strength into one powerful slash from his sword, however, leaving him opponent if he misses.
User(s): Satsuma Policemen

Kaguzuchi
The user scraps his sword's tip on his scabbard, igniting a tornado of fire around his sword.
User(s): Shishio Makoto

Kaishi Tou Sei
The user blocks his opponent's attack with the hilt of his sword, then quickly maneuvers it around behind him, thrusting into wherever his opponent is open.
User(s): Yukishiro Enishi

Kaiten Kenbu
The user leaps into the air and quickly slashes his opponent's chest three times across.
User(s): Shinomori Aoshi

Kaiten Kenbu Roku Ren
The user leaps into the air and spins around, attacking his opponent six times in a row, slashing in various directions with two swords.
User(s): Shinomori Aoshi

Kansatsu Tobi Kunai
The user leaps into the air and releases numerous kunais at his opponent.
User(s): Makimachi Misao

Kansatsu Tobi Kunai Kawasemi no Hashi
Using his superior eyesight, the user can accurately hit a target that is difficult to see.
User(s): Makimachi Misao

Kecho Giri
Basically, a flying kick to the head.
User(s): Makimachi Misao

Kiwami Hazushi
The ability to neutralize the impact of the Futae no Kiwami.
User(s): Yuukyuuzan Anji and Sagara Sanosuke

Ko Fuku Zet Tou Sei
The user sinks down into the ground, extending his right leg and keeping his left bent inwards. Arms extended and sword held parallel behind his right arm, he brings his weapon up when ready with both hands holding its hilt, lunging forward and striking his opponent with all of his upper body strength.
User(s): Yukishiro Enishi

Kuzu Ryu Sen
Part One of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu's Succession Technique; the user attacks the nine vital parts of the body (head, left shoulder, right shoulder, left arm, right arm, left waist, right waist, between the legs, and chest) all at once with blinding speed.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Midare Benten
The user spins his scythe and ball and chain combination weapon around so that it both attacks and defends him.
User(s): Honjou Kamatari

Modoshi Giri
A technique where the user can cut something and not destroy it completely. The object "destroyed" is able to be put back together simply without any marks of a cut.
User(s): Himura Kenshin

Onmyou Hasshi
The user throws two swords forward in a straight line so it looks as though there is only one sword coming. The first sword "covers" the second. Before the throw, the user bumps the butt of the first sword with the tip of the second.
User(s): Shinomori Aoshi

Onmyou Kousa
The user strikes his opponent's weapon with one sword, then brings down his second to form a 'X' position, causing the weapon to be cut in half.
User(s): Shinomori Aoshi

Pouken Pougyoku Hyakka Ryouran
The user hits his opponent repeatedly with a spear and ball combination weapon.
User(s): Uonuma Usui

Ryu Kan Sen
When the opponent is left open, the user swings his sword back, if positioned on the side, hitting the back of his opponent's neck. Ryu Kan Sen is not much of an attack, it is more of a counter.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Ryu Kan Sen Arashi
The user curls up into a ball and rolls forward, attacking with his sword extended.
User(s): Himura Kenshin

Ryu Kan Sen Kogarashi
Basically, a more powerful version of the Ryu Kan Sen.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Ryu Kan Sen Tsumuji
Another more powerful version of the Ryu Kan Sen with more speed required to land a more powerful hit. Because of this, the attack has a low chance of hitting.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Ryu Mei Sen
The user quickly sheathes his sword, creating a piercing sound that distorts the hearing of those with enhanced sense.
User(s): Himura Kenshin

Ryu Sho Sen
The user holds his sword with both hands, positioning it upwards. From there, he jumps up and hits his opponent below the chin or directly on the neck.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Ryu Sou Sen
The user attacks his opponent's vital parts at a high speed, not simultaneously.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Ryu Sou Sen Garami
The user focuses on attacking one of his opponent's vital parts at high speed.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Ryu Tsui Sen
The user jumps up into the air and comes down hard, slamming his sword upon a body part of his opponent.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou, Himura Kenshin, and Myoujin Yahiko

Ryu Tsui Sen Zan
Same thing as the Ryu Tsui Sen, except, the user pierces his opponent, rather than slamming him.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Ryu Tsui Sho Sen
A combination of the Ryu Tsui Sen and Ryu Sho Sen; the user jumps up into the air, slams his sword on a body part of his opponent, then concludes the attack by pushing his sword upwards at the neck of his opponent, if he is still standing after the Ryu Tsui Sen part.
User(s): Himura Kenshin

Ryuusui no Ugoki
The user circles around his oponnent like flowing water, making it difficult for his opponent to see from where he will strike.
User(s): Okina and Shinomori Aoshi

Sen Ran Tou Sei
The user sinks into the ground, extending his right leg and keeping his left bent inwards. Arms extended and sword held out, he proceeds to spin rapidly on his left foot and continually attacks while doing so.
User(s): Yukishiro Enishi

Shikku Tou Sei
An airborne attack where the user strikes his opponent with an overhead slash.
User(s): Yukishiro Enishi

Shin Gan
The user is able to see people's moves, emotions, and thoughts, only if he is blind.
User(s): Uonuma Usui

Shin no Ippou
The Shin no Ippou feeds off people's fears. If they are afraid, the technique can either paralyze or choke them to death. However, the technique can also be shaken off. It can also be used to hypnotize the user, bringing out his full power.
User(s): Udou Jin'e

Shiraha Dori
A defensive technique in which the user grabs his opponent's weapon, preventing it from hitting him, with his own two hands. It is a technique meant to only stop weapons such as swords and katanas and is unknown if it will work against any other types.
User(s): Himura Kenshin

Shou Ha Tou Sei
The user hits the blunt side of his sword with his free hand to enhance the moment and impact of his downwards strike.
User(s): Yukishiro Enishi

Shun Ten Satsu
The user accelerates his speed so much that he cannot be seen, then executes the Battou Jutsu.
User(s): Seta Soujirou

Shuugeki Tou Sei
The user kicks the blunt side of his sword to enhance the momentum and impact of his upwards strike.
User(s): Yukishiro Enishi

Sou Ryu Sen
The user uses Battou Jutsu and when/if his sword is blocked, he uses his sheath to get in a hit.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Sou Ryu Sen Ikazuchi
The user attacks first with his sheath and when/if it is blocked, he draws his sword to get in a hit.
User(s): Hiko Seijuurou and Himura Kenshin

Tobi Izuna
Same thing as the Izuna, but instead, it can be propelled into the air, rather than having to slash near the ground.
User(s): Isurugi Raijuuta

Touate
Using a weapon, the user can focus the Futae no Kiwami into a certain direction that travels on the ground.
User(s): Yuukyuuzan Anji

Zantetsu
An iron cutting technique. Using his weapon, the user can cut through any size of iron as long as he's not underwater.
User(s): Himura Kenshin

Techniques of each Character

Himura Kenshin
Ryu-tsui-sen ------- Dragon Hammer
Flash Ryu-shou-sen ------- Dragon Flight Flash
Ryu-kan-sen ------- Dragon-Wrap-Sword
Ryu-san-sen ------- Dragon Nest Flash
Shin-ken ------- Believing Sword (stance)
Sou-ryu-sen ------- Twin Dragon Flash
Do-ryu-sen ------- Earth Dragon Flash
Sei-gan ------- Correct vision (stance)
Ku-zu-ryu-sen ------- Nine Headed Dragon Flash
Ama-kakeru-ryu-no-hirameki ------- Heaven Flight Dragon’s Inspiration

Yukyuzan Anji
Tou-ate ------- Distant Hit
Futae-no-Kiwami ------- Two-fold Extremity
Kiwami-Hazushi ------- Extremity-release

Sagara Sanosuke
Futae-no-Kiwami ------- Two-fold Extremity
Kiwami-Hazushi ------- Extremity-release

Hajime Saito
Gatotsu ------- Fang Point
Hirazuki ------- Parallel Stab

Makimachi Misao
Kecho-geri ------- Monster Bird Kick
Kansatsu-Tobi-Kunai ------- Pierce-Kill-Fly-Pain-None

Shinomori Aoshi
Jissen-kenbu ------- Actual Battle Sword Dance
Kaiten-kenbu ------- Spin Heaven Sword Dance
Kaiten-kenbu-Rokuren ------- SHSD-Six Series
Onmyou-Hasshi ------- Yin-Yang-Jump-Stop
Ryu-sui ------- Running Water
Gokou-Juuji ------- Give-Vast-Cross

Makoto Shishio
Homuradama ------- Fireball
Guren-Kaina ------- Scarlet Lotus Arm
Kagezuchi ------- Fire Cliff Spirit God

Sawagejo Chou the Sword-hunter
Orochi ------- Eight-Headed Hydra
Sakasa-kuchu-noutou ------- Reverse In-air Sword-Sheath

Henya
Hikuu-Happa ------- Fly-Sky-Depart-Break

Hannya
Shin-wan (no jyutsu) ------- Strech Arm (spell)

Raijuta
Izuna ------- Rice Rope
Matoi-Izuna ------- Wrapping Around Rice Rope
Tobi-Izuna ------- Flying Rice Rope

Udo Jinei
Shin-no-ippou ------- Once side of the Heart
Hyouki ------- Demon Posession

Honjou Kamatari
Benten-Mawashi ------- Benten-Top
Midare-Benten ------- Chaotic Benten

Okina
Onmyou Kousa ------- Yin Yang Intersection

Uonuma Usui
Bouken Bougyoku ------- Treasure Sword, Treasure
Hyakka Ryouran ------- Sphere, Hundred Flower, Silver Chaos

Myojin Yahiko
Shippuu-Jinrai-Dotou ------- Gale Thunderclap Billows

Miscellaneous

Futae no Kiwami (Anji's Technique)
Futae no Kiwami - This technique involves two rapid consecutive punches which causes the object to be pulverized.
Kiwami Hazushi -
Sanjuu no Kiwami -
Tou Ate - "Distant Hit" -

Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu (Hiko & Kenshin's Technique)
Ama Kakeru Ryu no Hirameki - "Heaven Flight Dragon's Inspiration" - This move starts with the battou jutsu stance. Then the swordsman steps in w/ his left foot before he draws. This enables him to get more power and speed. If the swordsman does not do this in time, he can easily mess up and likely be killed. This is a succession technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi Style. The pupil learns this when he kills the master using the Ama Kakeru Ryu no Hirameki.

Do Ryu Sen - "Earth Dragon Flash" - It starts when the swordsman raises the sword and strikes it down really fast and hard in the ground. The force of this move will cause the ground to explode, sending debris towards the opponent, thus creating some damage.
Ku Zu Ryu Sen - "9 Headed Dragon Flash" - This is when the swordsman hits the nine vital parts of the body. This does not allow the opponent to dodge the attack or to defend from it. It nearly impossible to avoid it, the only way to not allow it to be performed on the opponent is if he made his move before the Kuzu Ryu Sen.
Mei Ryu Sen -
Rai Ryu Sen -
Ryu Kan Sen - "Dragon Wrap Flash" - This move may be performed when the swordsman is next to an opponent. The swordsman, using his whole body, directly hits the area below the skull of the opponent creating some damage.
Ryu Kan Sen Arashi - "Dragon Wrap Storm" -
Ryu Kan Sen Kogarashi - "Dragon Wrap Sword Spiral" -
Ryu Kan Sen Tsumugi - "Dragon Wrap Winter Wind" - This move is similar to the Ryu Kan Sen yet it's more powerful due to the increased speed. This move is performed when the swordsman dashes into an opponent w/o gravity and at an incredibly high speed. Then when the position is just right, the swordsman will perform the Ryu Kan Sen. This will cause more damage to the opponent. The only real downside to this move is that landing is a bit of a problem.
Ryu Son Sen - "Dragon Nest Flash" -
Ryu Shou Sen - "Dragon Flight Flash" - This move is performed in the air with the blade of the sword attacking the opponent's vital points using the force of the jump.
Ryu Tsui Sen - "Dragon Hammer Flash" - This is where the swordsman jumps really high and then slams down the opponent. This is probably Kenshin's favorite move since he uses most of the time.
Ryu Tsui Shou Sen - "Dragon Mallot Rising Flash" - This is a combo of Ryu Tsui Sen & Ryu Shou Sen. IT starts by attacking the opponent on its way down from the air with the Ryu Tsui Sen. Then it lands, the swordsman will perform the Ryu Shou Sen on the opponent so it create twice the damage.
Sei gan (no kamae) - "Correct Vision (stance)" -
Shin Ken (no kamae) - "Believe Sword (stance)" - A defensive stance also known as the "Sword that Believes". It allows a quick response to the opponent's moves.
Shin Ko Sen -
Shin No Ippu -
Sou Ryu Sen (Kaminari) - "Twin Dragon Flash" (Thunder)- A double battou jutsu in where the swordsman uses both the sheath and sword.

Homuradama (Shishio)
Kagu Tsuchi -
Guren Kaina - "Scarlet Lotus Arm" -
Homuradama - "Fireball" -
Kagezuchi - "Fire Cliff Spirit God" -

Kempo (Makimachi Misao)
Kechi geri - "Monster Bird Kick" - A kick towards the head.
Kansatsu Tobi Kunai - "Pierce Kill Fly Pain None" - The person throws kunais in both hands at the opponent.

Kodachi Nitou Ryu (Aoshi's Technique)
Goho Juugi - "Give Vast Cross" -
Jissen kenbu - "Actual Battle Sword Dance" -
Kaiten kenbu (Rokuren) - "Spin Heaven Sword Dance (Six Series)" -
Onmyou Hasshi - "Yin Yang Jump Stop" -
Ososugi de Ugoki - This is when the swordsman goes around the opponent really fast, making multiple images of himself. It also confuses the opponent so he wouldn't know where to exactly attack.
Ryu sui (no ugoki) - "Running Water (movements)" -

Mizoguchi Haiitou Ryu (Hajime Saitou)
Gatotsu - "Fang Point" -
Hirazuki - "Parallel Stab" -

Tenken (Soujiro's Technique)
Shukuchi - "Reduced Earth" -
Shun Ten Tatsu - "Instant Heaven Murder" -

Miscellaneous
Battou-jutsu -" Sword Skill" - This is when the swordsman draws his sword from his sheath at an amazing speed. Then the swordsman takes a quick swipe at the opponent at the speed of the gods and it usually creates a great deal of damage.