Wonders of the Blade

Among, the ancient art of is one many aspire to master, but few truly comprehend. While Shinigami are often excellent swordsmen, their understanding of the deeper forms of Zanjutsu eludes most but the very greatest of their numbers.

The Wonders of the Blade refers to twelve techniques whose application are purely spiritual, and remain unbound by the common limitations of swordsmanship. Resembling techniques utilized in and  moreso than contemporary Zanjutsu. As they require a dedication to the form in order to be utilized or even understood, they're used exclusively by individuals who have specialized extensively in the art.

Overview
The art of mere swordsmanship is not where the core of Zanjutsu lies, that can only be discovered through an understanding of ones own existence as a spiritual being, and in harmony with ones Zanpakutō.

Once this is achieved, the blade becomes much more than a cutting edge, it becomes a way through which the swordsman might influence the world in mysterious and profound ways. True specialists of Zanjutsu might use this knowledge to make use of several highly advanced techniques, whose power transcends the ordinary limits of a blade entirely. With many who witness them mistaking them for some form of magic.

A regular swordsman might see no connection between these wonders of the blade, but a true master understands the connection and might use them to their full potential. The resulting twelve techniques are known as the Wonders of the Blade.

Behind The Scenes
The techniques introduced in this article are mainly taken from the authors own game, where they're utilized by a playable character named Takumi.