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| Kanji | 斥道 |
| English | "Way of Repulsion" |
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| Type | Kidō |
| Users | Shinigami |
Sekidō (斥道, "Way of Repulsion") is a branch of Kidō, determined as a separate category similar to Hadō, Bakudō, and Kaidō.
Overview[]
Unlike other forms of Kidō, Sekidō is not concerned with the construction of spells but rather the unbinding or neutralization of them. It lacks formal spells or any form of numerical ranking system, and focuses on the application of techniques such as Hanki rather than precise spell-casting.
Historically, Sekidō was used primarily to combat the Kidō attacks of other Shinigami. Since the formation of the Gotei 13 and the eventual end of civil warfare in the Soul Society, Sekidō has been deemed irrelevant and is thus no longer taught in the Shin'ō Academy. The Kidō Corps has described the art of Sekidō as “archaic,” although it is assumed that they still possess knowledge of the techniques used to disperse and destroy spells. Despite this, those who have gained mastery in Sekidō techniques have been shown to be capable of negating abilities and effects that are similar to Kidō in nature, such as Gintō spells; which proves the art is not entirely irrelevant. It can also be used against insurgent Kidō practitioners in the Rukongai, but the difficulty and expertise required in using Sekidō means it is impractical and unusable for normal Shinigami. As a result, Sekidō remains a rare and largely unpracticed form of Kidō, with the typical Soul Reaper not even aware that Kidō dispellation exists.
Known Spells[]
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| Hanki (反鬼, "Reverse Demon Mutual Cancellation") | A counterspell which nullifies an opponent's Kidō by hitting it with another one of perfectly opposite speed and energy. The user must be able to summon forth opposing Kidō energies to intercept an incoming spell in an instant, and as a result this technique is rarely used apart from Shunkō. | 
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| Kabe-hōkai (壁崩壊, "Wall Collapse") | By placing one's hand on a Kidō barrier and infusing the construct with an opposite form of energy, the user is able to dissolve the bonds holding the barrier in place, shattering it instantly. | 
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| Kanpa (看破, "Penetration") | This is a technique that requires the user to be able to perceive the flow of an incoming Kidō attack and separate the positive and negative energies that hold the spell together, thus neutralizing it. Normally, this is done by concentrating Reiryoku in the middle and index fingers and "cutting" through Hadō attacks or by compressing Reiryoku into all finger tips in order to "tear" away a spell, the latter being used most frequently to destroy Bakudō. | --- |
| Kokkai (黒海, "Black Sea") | The user contructs an orb of Kidō around their body, similar to a barrier. The surface of the orb allows them to slip through barriers and even attacks such as Shakkahō by simply diverting the opponent's spell, allowing the Kidō to flow around the orb and the user to pass through without resistance. | 
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| Noren Mekuri (崩壊壁, "Curtain Stripping") | A Kidō spell that nullifies illusory effects by stripping away effects in thin air with the hand, which creates a blue-violet aura around the object being revealed. | 
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| Sainao (再直, "Redirect") | By extending their hand and curling their fingers in a claw-like gesture, the user can intercept an opponent's incoming Kidō spell, usually in the form of a direct attack such as Byakurai. They then dispel the technique, usually channeling the resulting blast into a radius around them, although masters have been known to return an opponent's attack directly, sometimes with greater force. | 
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| Seki (斥, "Repulsion") | Although this spell was originally a Sekidō spell, it has been significantly revised and incorporated into the Bakudō form of Kidō. It is the most basic technique of Sekidō and the spell from which the art takes its name. It is the art of infusing a substance effected by Kidō with an equal and opposite Kidō, similar to Hanki. Unlike Hanki this technique can be used on external substances, and can even be used to repel objects and attacks constructed simply of Reishi. | 
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Limitations[]
- Depending on the user, they may or may not be able to cast Kidō while negating another spell.
- The majority of the techniques used in Sekidō only works after spells have been cast or being casted, and cannot be used effectively for a preemptive maneuver.
- In order to neutralize a spell, former knowledge or experience with that particular spell may be required in order to counter it effectively.
- Depending on the level of skill and power of both the Sekidō user and the attack of their opponent, certain spells may still prove to be too powerful to be neutralized.
Notable Practitioners[]
- Sōsuke Aizen
- Shinji Hirako
- Kōan Sugita†
- Hein Ueda
- Kaisei Ryūren
- Rana (unverified)
- Shū Kasumiōji
- Eleonora
Notes[]
- Permission from the author is required before adding spells or practitioners to this article.