Haagari

Haagari (羽上がり, Winged Ascent) is a Hohō technique associated with the Niten style of Zanjutsu taught to aspiring students of the Yuengiri Academy, which is used by both the Ryū Order and the Dragonforce.

Overview
At the instant of a step, the user directs the lacerating winds of the Niten style downward from the base of their foot, resulting in an extreme push of condensed wind accompanied with tremendous force. The step takes the form of a cylindrical wave which propels the user skywards at extreme speed. Kenji used it many times before with the aid of Sanmiittai before the Niten style was even conceptualized as an aide to his Zanjutsu skills, and would incorporate it into the Niten's wind-related techniques with additional help from Meian. Maki noted that the extreme speed reached with Nikeasento surpassed most forms of high-speed movement techniques, enabling even an immature Shunpo to reach incredible speed. Kentaro would also demonstrate that the extreme speed reached perfectly complimented linear Hakuda and Zanjutsu attacks. When used by a master practitioner they can easily change their movement range or imbue surprise attacks with incredible force by positioning their bodies in such a way that a quick Haagari burst changes their trajectory or quickens their strike. Kentaro, under the Kage persona, also demonstrated that thrown weapons can also be sped up greatly with use of Haagari.

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 * Thanks go to Ashy and Hana-chan who helped with the translation of this article.