Hakuda in High Def

Sat Jul 10, 2021 2:50 pm

THE INVISIBLE CRACKS

Artist: Tokyo Ghoul - Song: Glassy Sky

Koyo had set aside time to come and study under Asami here. He didn't know what courses awaited him. This was an off-campus study that would require learning and training. His mother had left the day free of any tasks allowing for his arrival here. The Kuchiki had no other duties or responsibilities to speak of as he came here. His school studies and assignments were completed. Everything else was about preparing and rounding himself out more. Koyo wanted to be able to protect those small relationships he'd managed to gain. So coming here and trying to improve was important as Asami had offered. It was the first offer of training further he had gotten.

Though Hakuda was by far his weakest subject, he didn't mind taking a chance at it. His Zanpakuto wasn't suited to hand to hand as far as he knew. But the idea intrigued him and made him wonder how far he could go. This was a subject his mother passed over in favor of the other three. Was there something here he could accomplish differently? It made him hopeful that he could somehow gain an aptitude at this.

He was sure he'd gained some attention coming to the Fifth Division as he had. His red outfit was clearly an Academy student. But this time, he didn't have to worry about students. Maybe he would be able to apply the powers of his Sealed form here. Though it wasn't entirely likely that he could do so. Asami's lesson plan has been more about fundamentals to building a solid foundation upon. Which her words played in his mind as he knew he relied on his Zanpakuto. But he didn't want to step away from his Zanpakuto.

It was something that his mother couldn't take from him. It belonged to him and was the closest friend he'd gained. It acted as both a mentor and a calming figure in his life. Though that mattered little, he went to the barracks to meet with Asami.

Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:28 am

Furukawa Asami | Officer of the 5th

The day had been rather young when Asami had awoken, the faintest strands of light only just beginning to creep over the horizon. She had heard the Captain-Commander once speak of how justice never slept and had taken that ideal to heart, working to apply it to the 5th Division in her own way. She now aimed to see every sunrise, accompanied with exercises to keep her body active or mental challenges to keep her mind sharp, and often asked for company from her peers - though few made an effort to regularly attend.

Today was no exception, and she had long since conducted her morning ritual when news reached her ear that Koyo Kuchiki was on his way over from the Academy. Naturally, she had promised to give him an experience more tailored to his unique abilities. Though the first hurdle would be assessing those abilities and attempting to gauge where best to start the actual lesson. She had some basic insights on his abilities already, and had been sure to do her homework on the young noble before he arrived.

Standing vigil at the entrance to the Barracks, Asami was as identifiable as ever with her vibrant red fascinator fashioned into a three stripe pattern that pulled her long black hair back into a single ponytail. She was garbed in a typical Gotei Shihakusho, sporting the iconography of the 5th, similar to what she had worn for her lesson at the Academy but this was her day-to-day uniform as opposed to her dress outfit. The two were nigh indistinguishable at a passing glance, as was the intention, though a careful eye might notice that her regular uniform showed the wear and tear of her work whilst the formalwear had been spared any of those stains and frays.

Seeing her student approach, she raised a hand to alert him to her presence.

“Good morning, Koyo, and welcome to the 5th Division. I imagine you are quite the talk of the academy now, visiting all these different Divisions?”

She smiled pleasantly, to indicate that the comment was meant lightheartedly, but declined to laugh or anything of the sort.

The Red Lady | END POST

Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:25 am

THE INVISIBLE CRACKS

Artist: Tokyo Ghoul - Song: Glassy Sky

Her visage standing at the door in a way was a relief. These people in the Fifth Division he didn't know any of them. This was his third interaction with Asami, making the encounter a bit more relaxing. The students had gossiped about him at the Academy before. The fact he was so in tune with his Zanpakuto already was strange to some. His eyes looked back towards the figure following him around. Invisible to the others around him, his Zanpakuto remained close. It had always been supportive and wise to him.

Koyo offered a nod to her, acknowledging what she said was accurate. The Academy knew he was going to pick soon. Koyo would be going somewhere else, to the next level and joining a Squad. Captain Kobayashi had shown interest in getting Koyo to Squad Four. But he knew not to let personal interest or even a Captain's interaction sway him. His mother had given him a shortlist of requirements that had to be met. A chance of promotion would be excellent in this regard. Squads Two through Five met these requirements.

But his skill as a Hakuda user wasn't just poor it was lacking fundamentals. But that was why he'd come to Asami. To learn and get more adept at using Hakuda. He wanted to polish the rough spots away from him. Even though his own desire tugged towards his Zanpakuto. Everything came down to how he would use that power. His eyes watched her for instruction on where he was to go. This place was new with many twists and turns. The Captain of this Squad was related to the former Captain Commander.

He'd heard at the academy the clan smelled of alcohol, though it was just a rumor. He stood ready to learn what Asami had to teach him today.

Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:53 am

Furukawa Asami | Officer of the 5th

Seeing Koyo again did make Asami wonder how quickly his relationship with his Zanpakuto had developed. It was a peculiar relationship for many to foster, and it had taken years of study for her to learn her own blade’s name and release phrase. But a certain strength had come from building things up so thoroughly, if he had achieved this state so quickly then perhaps the indication was that the bond between man and steel was still weak and malleable. That would be something to consider during their training, certainly.

“The 5th Division has many training areas, some of them hidden away from prying eyes. I advise you stay close and be careful where you let your gaze wander.”

With her opening speech made, Asami turned on her heels and began to venture inside. The barracks was much like those of any other division, and yet also a veritable maze to those that did not spend day after day within its winding halls and offices. A few lower ranking members passed them by, but none seemed to pay them any mind after exchanging a swift glance with the officer.

The Stealth Force was, by its very design, intended to be a clandestine organisation. Many elements working within the Gotei to keep the Gotei in check. This was never a mission that they discussed overtly, but it did incentivise the members of the division to keep their cards close to their chest in most regards.

“Now. I would like to start today with a demonstration.”

She spoke as they walked, her head turning slightly to indicate that she was still speaking to him without turning to face him directly.

“Show me how you infuse your abilities with those of your Zanpakuto, and how you might visualise a Hakuda technique that uses your power to amplify itself.”

The Red Lady | END POST

Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:17 pm

THE INVISIBLE CRACKS

Artist: Tokyo Ghoul - Song: Glassy Sky

Koyo felt his nerves relax as the request was simple. The previous information about the multiple training areas and how large it was. That was overwhelming to get a scope of the place. He'd never honestly stopped to consider the size of it until this moment. But the request as he followed her brought him back. It was something he could perform with relative ease. He brought his hand up, pointing towards the ground. A glistening spot emerged before being propelled into the ground leaving a small hole.

He'd used a Kido spell similar to Byakurai but with water as the method. He thought for a moment before stepping back a step. Using Hoho as he did, water sprung from the spot upwards into the air around them. It was water hot spring water that glistened around them. He could use his sealed powers that way, creating a trap. He thought for a moment as he looked at his hands. Critically thinking about the prospects of using his Sealed powers this way.

A liquid began to cover his hands, dripping along with them. He looked around for a dummy, something he could use as a target. He decided to show Asami what idea came to him. It was a deceptive idea as the water went along the side of his hands. Creating a razor's edge surface, he pulled a small piece of paper from his person. It was for note purposes, but it would serve for this. He showed his hand going by the sheet on the side. Slowly a slice formed along it offering his idea.

Though he wasn't sure if it would work in this sense. He could do this much; sure, he could do other things as well, of course. But he wasn't sure what else to do with it at the moment.

Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:21 pm

Furukawa Asami | Officer of the 5th

“So you would turn your hand into a blade, to thrust and cut with? A novel idea, certainly. But, if I may, is it still Hakuda if you are armed with a weapon?”

Asami shook her head before giving Koyo an opportunity to respond. The training yard did have some dummies laid out, and more to spare should the damage be excessive, but she was equally happy for him to focus on paper for now.

“It is not. Hakuda is the art of turning ones body into a weapon, not manifesting a weapon for you to wield. What you demonstrated would be better suited for Zanjutsu. You are not the first to make that mistake, nor will you be the last. Again.”

She chastised her trainee, and yet there was not an air of shame. Her words were factual, not emotional, and intended to guide his future actions. To educate him as any good instructor should.

“Focus on your own body. Do not think in terms of weapons, you are already all the weaponry that you need. Refine yourself, extend yourself, amplify yourself.”

The Red Lady | END POST

Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:30 pm

THE INVISIBLE CRACKS

Artist: Tokyo Ghoul - Song: Glassy Sky

Koyo reflected for a moment, thinking about what he could do. Arming himself with water was a solution but not the right one. Extending his reach would be possible, but would that not be the same as arming himself? His head pondered if that constituted arming himself by extending his range of physical strike? It was a weapon, however, so that would likely mean yes. A water gauntlet was possible, as was the blade. His head looked up after a moment of deep consideration. He slipped the paper into his outfit again. This time he made way to the dummy; he wasn't sure if he stumbled on to something.

He'd only know after he heard from her. Taking a deep breath, he brought his arm up. He couldn't arm himself with them, but she didn't say anything about speeding his natural impact up. He took a stance though it wasn't perfect, he exhaled softly. Bringing his palm towards the target's head. Holding it a couple of inches away when he performed Tessho. A Hakuda technique or his best attempt at it. Behind his shoulder, at his joint and elbow, a slight pressure of water pushed his arm forward. It gave him propulsion like a pressure washer. The palm strike could shatter a Hollow's skull when performed by an expert.

Koyo's palm struck the dummy though it wasn't perfect. He was off the center and hit the chin. Though he'd done some damage to it despite his meek skills. His eyes shifted, looking at her. His arm hurt from that. He wasn't used to delivering that kind of force. Especially not with his hands when it came to fighting. Could this be adapted for more? His mind pondered the subject.

"Is that better?" He asked the question simply in his normal tone of voice. He'd acknowledged what she said early with a nod. But it had taken him into a deep focus to think up a solution. This was what came to mind when dealing with it.

Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:10 pm

Furukawa Asami | Officer of the 5th

Having followed Koyo over to the dummy, Asami stood back as he readied himself for another attempt at her challenge. It was less a task of him showcasing something that she could work with, and more a chance to see if his ability could even be used to achieve such ends. If the latter turned out to be the truth then this would turn out to be a very short lesson after all.

She need not have worried though, though she saw the angling at which he was lining up for a Tessho and considered stepping in to stop him before he hurt himself. Her curiosity won out over her sensibility though, and instead she observed bemusedly as the joints of his arm shot forward with a speed that was not just coming from his own body. This was something that could be utilised, fashioned perhaps, and in that moment she was once again quietly envious of such a ubiquitous power. The blow had dealt more damage than she had gauged such a misplaced attack would have done without some form of amplification, and that was a foot in the door.

Instinctively, she reached forwards to take hold of his arm. Not in an offensive manner, rather just to make sure that it had not suffered some dire injury. A note of genuine concern picked up under her previously dry tone, though her expression did not yet shift.

“How does your arm feel? Your hand? You added extra pressure to your joints to hasten the speed of your blow. It is a solid strategy if you do not shatter the bones in your arm to do so.”

Stepping in between Koyo and the dummy, Asami raised her own hand to act as a target. It would work better this way, easier to mitigate his damage both to the target and himself, and she could experience it directly.

“I want you to do the same again, but make my hand the target. Whatever strength you feel you exerted, focus as best you can on bottling it up and limiting your output, we want to start small and build up. But do not worry if you release too much, I am here to catch you.”

The Red Lady | END POST

Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:04 pm

THE INVISIBLE CRACKS

Artist: Tokyo Ghoul - Song: Glassy Sky

Koyo didn't show much of a reaction when she grabbed his arm. He brought his senses to focus on his arm. It was fine sore because of the pressure and angle. It wasn't perfect, but he'd not expected it to be. Opening and closing his hand, he gauged the damage done to his body from it. The strain wasn't terrible, only overdone on that blow. He needed to adjust his output and bring it down some. "Seems fine, I put too much force in the wrong area." Koyo seemed to consider if the location was correct for a moment.

His head turned to look at his shoulder as he watched her step forward. Her instructions were clear; he turned for a moment. Throwing a couple of punches in the air, gauging something in his head. He seemed to be adjusting things as he closed his eyes for a moment. Koyo took a second to converse with his Zanpakuto on this. His eyes opened after a moment giving the nod. He took a stance and brought his hands upwards.

The error last time was snapping himself forward in two locations. It caused a two-fold shot of acceleration the palm couldn't handle. This move would function better with a stance. He brought his right arm towards her, this time focusing on performing Tessho again. This time he alternated his strategy and did follow her instructions. The pushing point was around his elbow to his humerus bones were located.

His focus came on the bottle as he moved his palm forward, slowly uncorking it. Giving his hand a pop ahead with his added movement. As his palm would hit her hand square, allowing for better control. The pain was less as well. It would take practice and adjustment. His body would learn the skill slowly as time went on.

Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:19 pm

Furukawa Asami | Officer of the 5th

"Good. Control it. Focus on balancing the energy behind the motion."

Her hand wrapped around his own as he struck out, slender fingers encasing the balled fist as she absorbed the power behind his blow and held it in her palm. It was a solid strike, enough to force a slight bit of tension from Asami as she blocked it, and that drew a short exhale of satisfaction from her lips. He was learning quickly, adapting the flow of water within his body with an acute degree of precision, but there was more to this than one good punch.

"I want you to maintain that level of force for now. You seem to have a solid grasp of how to balance your sealed power, so keep it that way. There was still a backlash, I could feel it just as you could. I want you to keep training until you can suppress the pain from this release level and only then think of pushing more strength into each blow. Slowly, bit by bit, you could become something formidable."

She released his hand, letting it return back to him, and dropped herself into a more flexible position. Her open hand rose again, as one target, but she also offered forward her leg should a lower blow be attempted. He had rapidly grasped this new technique for reinforcing a set punch, but how would it fare in a less telegraphed scenario?

"Again. But this time, do not feel obligated to perform another identical Tessho. Feel out your other limbs."

The Red Lady | END POST

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