Kanakirigoe

Kanakirigoe (金切り声, Shrill Voice) is a 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.

Description
At the instant of a pierce, the user directs the lacerating winds of the Niten style forward from the tip of the blade, resulting in an extreme push of cutting wind accompanied with tremendous force and an ear-wrenching screech. The pierce takes the form of a cylindrical wave with accompanying rings which spin around the main blast, which then crush the target. Kentaro used it many times inadvertently without the accompanying rings, but towards the end of the Niten styles creation he managed to master it while taking note of the techniques difficulty. Kenji would note that Kanakirigoe was a powerful technique capable of great destruction, especially at close-range, and went on to detail the differences between the complete and in-complete variations.


 * The Incomplete variation lacks the distinctive rings circling the blast. Kentaro made ample use of this version before he obtained mastery, but noted that it was much less powerful than its true form.


 * The Complete variation has the distinctive rings, with more showcasing ones power. When used by Kenji the main cylindrical blast is ringed from source to end, while Kentaro's complete form is ringed at specific intervals.

In addition, Kanakirigoe need not be a technique applied through Zanjutsu usage. Kenji showed himself perfectly fit to use it with a hand gesture, with Maki explaining he too could apply it to certain Hakuda forms.

Behind the Scenes

 * This technique, , shares its name with a technique of the Kenmeiotome race created by Another Poetic Spartan.