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| Japanese Name | えんかつけん |
| Romanized Name | "Enkatsu-ken" |
| Official English Name | Enkatsuken |
| Debut Roleplay | Thoughts? |
| User(s) | Taketatsu Hajiro |
| Fighting Style Focus | Kusarigama |
Enkatsuken (円滑拳 "Smooth Flow Fist"?) is a deadly and unique martial art that originated in the Taketatsu family of Wano Country. Over generations, it has been passed down and refined, combining the use of the Kusarigama, a weapon that merges a chain and sickle, with intricate combat techniques. Enkatsuken is known for its versatility, allowing practitioners to fluidly transition between long-range control using the chain and precise, lethal strikes with the sickle.
This fighting style is divided into multiple forms, each focusing on different aspects of combat. Skilled users can adapt the techniques to suit their environment or opponent, making it a highly adaptable martial art. Some advanced practitioners even modify or evolve the base style into their own unique forms.
While Enkatsuken remains deeply rooted in the Taketatsu family legacy, practitioners trained in this martial art can be found across the world, with its teachings passed down to those who have studied under the guidance of a master. The style’s lethal efficiency and adaptability have made it one of the most respected and feared martial arts in combat circles.
Overview[]
Enkatsuken is a martial art passed down through the Taketatsu family, focusing on the Kusarigama—a weapon combining a sickle and a chain. This unique style uses fluid movements, balancing both long-range attacks with the chain and close-range strikes with the sickle. The idea is to keep opponents unsteady, leveraging the Kusarigama’s versatility to dominate the battlefield.
At the heart of Enkatsuken is speed, precision, and adaptability. Practitioners use the chain to limit an enemy’s mobility, redirecting their attacks or even disarming them. Then, with sharp, fast strikes, the sickle delivers the final blow. Every motion flows naturally into the next, making for a seamless blend of offense and defense where both the sickle and the chain are always in play.
Mastering Enkatsuken requires focus and complete control of the weapon. Practitioners need to be quick, decisive, and capable of responding to any shift in a fight. The style's emphasis is on taking down an opponent efficiently, without unnecessary effort.
Satsujin Enkatsuken (殺人円滑拳 "Murderous Smooth Flow Fist"?) is a form developed by Taketatsu Ryoma that prioritizes swift, lethal strikes meant to kill or incapacitate in a single move. This style is defined by its sharp precision, utilizing the Kusarigama to target vital areas with deadly accuracy. Every attack is calculated to exploit the opponent’s weaknesses, delivering fatal blows before they have a chance to react. By controlling the distance with the chain and finishing with the sickle, Satsujin Enkatsuken emphasizes efficiency over prolonged combat, making it the go-to form when quick, decisive action is required.
Tenrai Enkatsuken (天雷円滑拳 "Heavenly Thunder Smooth Flow Fist"?), developed by Taketatsu Ryoma, focuses on quick, lethal strikes. The aim is to incapacitate or kill in just one hit, targeting weak spots with deadly precision. It's about controlling distance with the chain, then striking vital areas with the sickle. The focus is on efficiency, getting the job done before the opponent even knows what’s happening.
Shin'en Enkatsuken (深淵円滑拳 "Abyssal Smooth Flow Fist"?) was created by Taketatsu Hajiro, combining speed, power, and battlefield control. This form uses the Kusarigama’s momentum to create shockwaves and explosive strikes, devastating both enemies and their surroundings. By using the chain to manipulate the battlefield, Shin'en Enkatsuken is about total domination, blending offense and defense seamlessly.
Kaen Enkatsuken (火炎円滑拳 "Flame Smooth Flow Fist"?) utilizes the friction created by swinging the Kusarigama to ingite their weapon in flames. As it heats up and catches fire, the user can deal devastating fiery blows. The combination of flame and mastery of Enkatsuken makes for a terrifying style, capable of overwhelming defenses and turning the tide in battle.
Rensa Enkatsuken (連鎖円滑拳 "Chain Smooth Flow Fist"?) takes a different approach, abandoning the sickle and relying entirely on the chain. This form emphasizes speed and control, with the chain in constant motion, overwhelming opponents through relentless attacks. The chain strikes from unexpected angles, breaking down defenses and leaving enemies vulnerable.
Hakaisha Enkatsuken (破壊者円滑拳 "Destroyer Smooth Flow Fist"?) is a rebel form developed in Wano. Taking the raw, brute power of a scythe instead of Kusarigama. It focuses on strength rather than finesse, with wide, sweeping strikes that generate immense momentum. This form is about overpowering opponents with sheer force, breaking through defenses with powerful, crushing blows.
Hachiman Enkatsuken (八幡円滑拳 "Hachiman Smooth Flow Fist"?) is a hand-to-hand form that focuses on maximizing physical power and delivering overwhelming strikes through punches, kicks, and grapples. Practitioners train to generate immense force with each blow, creating shockwaves to attack from a distance, making this form ideal for close-quarters combat where raw strength is essential.
Tsurugi Enkatsuken (剣円滑拳 "Sword Smooth Flow Fist"?) is a sword-based form that blends traditional swordsmanship with fluid, circular movements. It prioritizes speed and precision, allowing the practitioner to deliver rapid, continuous strikes with a single blade. Masters of this form can create afterimages, confusing opponents and controlling the pace of battle with swift, lethal slashes.
Nitoryu Enkatsuken (二刀流円滑拳 "Two Sword Style Smooth Flow Fist"?) utilizes two swords to overwhelm opponents with a barrage of alternating attacks. Practitioners develop ambidexterity to synchronize strikes from both blades, allowing for both offense and defense simultaneously. At advanced levels, users can generate cross-shaped shockwaves, making the form effective at both close and mid-range combat.
Kyodai Enkatsuken (巨大円滑拳 "Titanic Smooth Flow Fist"?) channels the practitioner’s entire focus into unlocking their body’s latent potential, allowing them to access strength, speed, and resilience at ten times their normal capacity. By regulating breathing, muscle tension, and the flow of energy within their body, practitioners enter a heightened state of power. This intense focus drives each movement with unparalleled force, enabling them to deliver explosive, close-range strikes with the Kusarigama’s chain and sickle. Every blow packs immense power, destabilizing opponents and allowing the user to maintain relentless pressure. At advanced levels, this amplified strength produces shockwaves, creating a pressure wall that extends Kyodai Enkatsuken’s reach to mid-range. However, the extreme concentration required to sustain this form prevents any use of Devil Fruit abilities, making Kyodai Enkatsuken a pure testament to the user’s physical mastery and resilience.
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Styles[]
Satsujin Enkatsuken[]
The Satsujin Enkatsuken style is all about precision and efficiency, designed to neutralize an opponent with a single, swift strike. Practitioners of this style undergo rigorous training, honing their ability to target vital points and time their attacks with exactness. Every strike is aimed for maximum impact, ensuring it delivers lethal or incapacitating damage. The focus of Satsujin Enkatsuken is on speed, control, and the ability to disarm or disable an opponent before they can even react.
Training in this form requires mastery over the Kusarigama’s dual components—the chain and the sickle. The chain is used for misdirection or entangling the opponent, setting up for a final, deadly blow with the sickle. This style favors those who prefer swift, decisive battles where hesitation could cost a life. It demands sharpened reflexes and keen focus, as the practitioner must anticipate their opponent’s movements to maintain control in the fight.
Satsujin Enkatsuken thrives in one-on-one duels or situations where speed is paramount. The practitioner’s aim is to dictate the pace of the fight, keeping their opponent off balance and ending the encounter with minimal effort. However, this style is both mentally and physically demanding, requiring intense concentration throughout. When combined with other forms, Satsujin Enkatsuken shines as a finishing move, delivering the final, fatal strike after the enemy’s defenses are worn down.
Tenrai Enkatsuken[]
Tenrai Enkatsuken is a powerhouse of a form that emphasizes raw strength and endurance. Practitioners channel their physical power into overwhelming strikes, creating shockwaves that can destabilize not only their opponents but the very ground they stand on. Unlike other forms that rely on precision or speed, Tenrai Enkatsuken is built on sustaining relentless, heavy attacks, pushing the practitioner’s body to its limits to overpower even the most resilient foes.
Training for Tenrai Enkatsuken is physically grueling. It requires building immense strength and resilience, as practitioners must be capable of delivering and withstanding powerful blows. The Kusarigama is swung with such force that it generates shockwaves, breaking through defenses and knocking back enemies. The user combines the chain and sickle for crushing attacks, constantly pressuring their opponent with an onslaught of blows.
This form excels in prolonged battles, where endurance and brute strength are key to wearing down an adversary. While it sacrifices some agility, its sheer power makes it ideal for dealing with heavily armored or fortified enemies. When used in combination with faster, more precise forms, Tenrai Enkatsuken becomes an unstoppable force, capable of smashing through even the toughest defenses with ease.
Kyodai Enkatsuken[]
Kyodai Enkatsuken is an advanced and intense form of Enkatsuken and sub-branch of Tenrai Enkatsuken, created by Taketatsu Hajiro to be able to clash with the Yonko Eris. This style pushes the practitioner’s body to its absolute limits, increasing their physical abilities tenfold. In Kyodai Enkatsuken, the user’s strength, speed, and reflexes are magnified, allowing them to move with extraordinary force and speed. Every strike carries immense power, and their durability reaches near-superhuman levels, making them a formidable force on the battlefield.
The trade-off, however, is immense. The overwhelming physical boost requires all of the user’s focus, meaning they must forgo the use of any Devil Fruit abilities while in this form. The practitioner becomes solely reliant on their amplified physical prowess, and maintaining this form demands relentless concentration and stamina. This intense state pushes even the most seasoned warriors to their limits, as the strain of Kyodai Enkatsuken takes a significant toll on both mind and body.
Kyodai Enkatsuken was designed as a last-resort weapon against near-unstoppable foes, like Eris, where raw strength and resilience are the only viable options. It remains one of the most physically demanding styles in the Enkatsuken arsenal, used only in situations of extreme peril where traditional techniques or Devil Fruit powers would not suffice.
Shin'en Enkatsuken[]
Shin'en Enkatsuken seamlessly blends speed, power, and battlefield control into a devastating fighting style. Created by Taketatsu Hajiro, this form uses the Kusarigama’s unique abilities to generate friction, which can be harnessed to create shockwaves and explosive strikes. Practitioners of Shin'en Enkatsuken focus on maintaining momentum in battle, using the chain to manipulate their surroundings and the sickle to deliver crushing blows that overwhelm their opponents.
Training in Shin'en Enkatsuken emphasizes fluidity and control. Practitioners learn how to generate energy from their rapid swings, using this force to enhance the power of their attacks. The shockwaves created by the Kusarigama can disorient enemies and disrupt the battlefield, leaving opponents vulnerable to follow-up strikes. This form demands not only physical strength but also tactical awareness, as the practitioner must manage both their weapon and the terrain to their advantage.
Shin'en Enkatsuken shines in chaotic, multi-opponent scenarios, where battlefield control is crucial. The practitioner’s continuous flow of attacks keeps enemies off balance, while the shockwaves ripple through the field, impacting even those at a distance. When integrated with other forms, Shin'en Enkatsuken offers unmatched adaptability, making it a powerful tool in any combat situation.
Kaen Enkatsuken[]
Kaen Enkatsuken is a fiery, high-impact form that utilizes the Kusarigama’s friction to ignite the weapon in flames. By swinging the weapon at rapid speeds, practitioners generate enough friction to set the Kusarigama ablaze, turning every strike into a fiery attack. The flames not only increase the physical damage but also add a psychological element, making the weapon a terrifying force on the battlefield.
Training in Kaen Enkatsuken requires balancing speed and control, as practitioners must generate enough friction to ignite their weapon without losing control of the flames. Mastery of Enkatsuken is essential to this form, as it allows practitioners to guide the flames and direct their intensity. The flames can spread across the battlefield, trapping enemies or focusing into devastating, concentrated strikes that melt through armor and defenses.
Kaen Enkatsuken is most effective in situations where both spectacle and overwhelming force are needed. The flames create a barrier that is both physical and psychological, intimidating enemies and breaking their resolve. When combined with other forms, Kaen Enkatsuken adds an extra layer of damage to each strike, making the practitioner’s attacks even more lethal and difficult to defend against.
Rensa Enkatsuken[]
Rensa Enkatsuken is a specialized form of Enkatsuken that focuses exclusively on the chain as a weapon. Practitioners rely on speed and constant movement to disarm and destabilize their opponents, using the chain to entangle and control their enemies’ movements. This form emphasizes quick, unpredictable strikes, keeping the opponent off balance while the practitioner works to dismantle their defenses.
Training in Rensa Enkatsuken develops exceptional dexterity and coordination, as the practitioner must be able to keep the chain in constant motion, attacking from unexpected angles. The chain’s versatility allows the user to strike from multiple directions, confusing opponents and creating openings for follow-up attacks. The practitioner’s continuous movement turns the battlefield into a storm of rapid chain strikes, making it nearly impossible for enemies to land a solid hit.
Rensa Enkatsuken is best suited for controlling the battlefield, especially when dealing with multiple opponents. The chain’s unpredictable movement keeps enemies at bay, allowing the practitioner to maintain control over the fight. When combined with more forceful or slower techniques, Rensa Enkatsuken provides a balance, allowing the practitioner to keep pressure on their opponent while maintaining full control over the combat flow.
Hakaisha Enkatsuken[]
Hakaisha Enkatsuken is the most brutal and direct form of Enkatsuken, replacing the Kusarigama with a scythe. This form, developed by rebels in Wano, values sheer destructive power over precision or speed. Hakaisha Enkatsuken focuses on delivering wide, powerful strikes that can cut through multiple enemies or obstacles with a single swing, using the scythe’s size and momentum to overwhelm opponents.
Training in this form centers around building raw physical strength. Practitioners must be able to wield the heavy scythe with ease, using its weight and momentum to deliver crushing blows. The practitioner sacrifices speed for power, relying on their ability to absorb damage while delivering punishing attacks in return. The scythe’s wide arcs generate immense force, with each strike becoming more devastating than the last.
Hakaisha Enkatsuken is best for head-on battles where strength is more important than finesse. The scythe’s long reach and power allow practitioners to cut through defenses, dealing massive damage to multiple enemies at once. When paired with faster, more precise forms, Hakaisha Enkatsuken provides the raw force needed to end a fight quickly, crushing through even the most resilient defenses.
Hachiman Enkatsuken[]
Hachiman Enkatsuken is a hand-to-hand form of the martial art developed to maximize raw physical power in close-quarters combat. This form emphasizes the use of the entire body to deliver devastating strikes, whether they be punches, kicks, elbows, or grapples. Every movement in this form is focused on overwhelming the opponent with sheer force, ensuring that each hit lands with bone-crushing power. The form is named after Hachiman, the god of war, embodying relentless offense and brute strength.
Practitioners of Hachiman Enkatsuken undergo rigorous physical training to strengthen their muscles and enhance their reflexes, allowing them to absorb and deal tremendous amounts of damage. This form thrives in close-quarter brawls, where agility and speed are secondary to raw physical might. The strikes are designed to break through the toughest defenses and cause maximum damage with each blow, often targeting the opponent's weak points like joints or pressure points to incapacitate them swiftly.
As practitioners advance in their training, they gain the ability to generate shockwaves from their strikes. These shockwaves allow them to extend their attacks' range, hitting opponents from a distance without making direct contact. The shockwaves are powerful enough to shatter bones, dent armor, and send enemies flying. Hachiman Enkatsuken is ideal for situations where a practitioner must dominate their opponent through sheer force and withstand incoming attacks with minimal defense, making it a go-to form for head-on confrontations where brute strength reigns supreme.
Tsurugi Enkatsuken[]
Tsurugi Enkatsuken is a sword-based form of Enkatsuken that focuses on fluidity, precision, and speed. This form blends traditional swordsmanship with the smooth, circular motions characteristic of Enkatsuken, allowing practitioners to maintain a continuous flow of attacks. The goal of Tsurugi Enkatsuken is to control the pace of battle, delivering precise, efficient strikes that exploit openings in the opponent’s defense while maintaining a defensive posture.
Practitioners of Tsurugi Enkatsuken dedicate significant time to perfecting their footwork, balance, and hand-eye coordination. The form demands that each strike be fluid and calculated, minimizing unnecessary movements while maximizing efficiency. Practitioners train to move seamlessly between offensive and defensive techniques, turning defense into offense with each fluid motion. This form is particularly well-suited for duels, where controlling the rhythm and flow of combat is essential.
At advanced levels, Tsurugi Enkatsuken users can achieve a level of speed and precision that creates afterimages, making it difficult for opponents to track the blade’s true movements. This technique allows practitioners to confuse and mislead their enemies, opening them up to lethal strikes. Masters of this form are able to control the battlefield with ease, forcing opponents to remain on the defensive as they deliver relentless, pinpoint strikes. The combination of speed, fluidity, and precision makes Tsurugi Enkatsuken one of the most elegant and deadly forms of Enkatsuken.
Nitoryu Enkatsuken[]
Nitoryu Enkatsuken is a dual-sword form of Enkatsuken, designed to overwhelm opponents with a relentless barrage of attacks from two blades. This form is characterized by its focus on speed, coordination, and ambidexterity, allowing the practitioner to strike from multiple directions simultaneously. Nitoryu Enkatsuken emphasizes offensive pressure, giving opponents little time to react as the practitioner launches continuous flurries of strikes.
Practitioners of Nitoryu Enkatsuken must develop complete control over both swords, training to synchronize their movements and maintain a constant flow of alternating attacks. This form excels in high-speed combat, where the practitioner can switch between offensive and defensive techniques with fluidity. The use of two swords offers versatility, allowing practitioners to attack and defend simultaneously, making it difficult for opponents to find openings in their defense.
At the highest level, masters of Nitoryu Enkatsuken can generate cross-shaped shockwaves with their swords, allowing them to attack from a distance and strike multiple opponents simultaneously. These shockwaves add a powerful ranged component to the form, making it effective in both close-range and mid-range combat. The ability to switch seamlessly between dual-wielding offensive strikes and defensive parries makes Nitoryu Enkatsuken one of the most versatile and dangerous forms of Enkatsuken, ideal for practitioners who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic battles.
Secret Styles[]
Secret Styles are the most advanced and forbidden forms of Enkatsuken, passed down only to a select few who have proven their worth. These techniques go beyond ordinary martial arts, requiring not just skill but also immense willpower, mastery of Haki, and years, if not decades, of intense training. Each Secret Style incorporates unique and powerful elements that push the boundaries of combat, making the practitioner nearly unbeatable on the battlefield. Only those who have faced life-threatening trials, demonstrated unbreakable resolve, and mastered every previous Enkatsuken form are even considered worthy of learning these techniques. The Taketatsu Clan has protected these Secret Styles for generations, ensuring that only the most elite warriors are entrusted with such dangerous power.
Kamikaze Enkatsuken[]
Kamikaze Enkatsuken (神風円滑拳 "Divine Wind Smooth Flow Fist"?) is one of the deadliest and most secretive forms of Enkatsuken, taught only to the Head of the Enkatsuken Dojo and the Leader of the Taketatsu Clan. This style focuses on manipulating wind and vibrations through the Kusarigama, creating shockwaves powerful enough to devastate both opponents and the surrounding battlefield. Practitioners of Kamikaze Enkatsuken handle their Kusarigama with such precision and speed that the friction from the air generates massive gales and destructive force.
By amplifying these vibrations and wind pressure with Busoshoku Haki, the user can create shockwaves strong enough to tear through steel and cause large-scale environmental destruction. These shockwaves can be sent from a distance, allowing the practitioner to dominate the battlefield from multiple angles at once. The manipulation of wind not only serves offensive purposes but also acts as a defense mechanism, creating wind barriers capable of deflecting incoming attacks.
The immense power behind Kamikaze Enkatsuken makes it a dangerous technique, even for the user. Controlling such intense vibrations and wind energy requires absolute mastery over Haki, and the risk of catastrophic damage is high if it is used carelessly. For this reason, Kamikaze Enkatsuken is rarely employed, as its destructive potential can lead to disastrous consequences.
Kuroyami Enkatsuken[]
Kuroyami Enkatsuken (黒闇円滑拳 "Darkness Smooth Flow Fist"?) is a stealth-based, elusive style that employs both Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki to create zones of total sensory deprivation, called "shadow fields." This form is practiced by masters of stealth and misdirection, who use the Kusarigama to disorient their opponents by attacking from blind spots or creating the illusion of multiple attackers.
Inside these "shadow fields" generated by Kuroyami Enkatsuken, enemies lose the ability to detect the practitioner’s presence. Their Kenbunshoku Haki is suppressed, and the silence of the Kusarigama’s strikes makes it seem as though the practitioner is attacking from nowhere. Practitioners can "erase" themselves from the opponent's senses for brief moments, making even the most seasoned fighters unable to track or anticipate their attacks.
This form of Enkatsuken excels in ambushes or scenarios where confusion and fear can disarm an opponent's defenses. The advanced Haki manipulation required for Kuroyami Enkatsuken takes years of mental conditioning and situational awareness, as the practitioner must constantly stay one step ahead of their opponent, using shadows and silence as their primary weapons.
Raijin Enkatsuken[]
Raijin Enkatsuken (雷神円滑拳 "Thunder God Smooth Flow Fist"?) is the rarest and most destructive of the Secret Styles, blending the forces of both flames and lightning into one overwhelming martial art. Inspired by the legendary Raijin, the god of thunder, this form allows practitioners to create extreme friction with their Kusarigama, generating both fire and electrical charges that are further enhanced by Busoshoku Haki. This dual-element technique makes Raijin Enkatsuken the most visually awe-inspiring and lethal form of Enkatsuken.
Practitioners of Raijin Enkatsuken create friction-based flames by spinning their Kusarigama rapidly, while simultaneously charging it with electrical energy. The result is a weapon that can burn and electrocute opponents on contact. The practitioner combines fire and lightning in a flurry of devastating strikes, each one sending searing heat and powerful electrical currents through the enemy. Users can hurl flames charged with electricity from afar or engulf their chain and sickle in a burning electrical storm for close-range combat, rendering them nearly untouchable in battle.
What truly sets Raijin Enkatsuken apart is its ability to channel electrical energy through the practitioner’s body, dramatically enhancing their speed and reflexes. With lightning coursing through their veins, practitioners can move at near-teleportation speeds, allowing them to strike with incredible swiftness. Additionally, the practitioner can direct lightning outward, either as projectiles or to amplify the power of their attacks.
Training in Raijin Enkatsuken is notoriously demanding. The practitioner must have full control over their Haki and a deep understanding of their own body’s energy flow. The flames and lightning produced by this form are so volatile that poor control can lead to self-immolation or electrocution. Only the most disciplined and skilled warriors can manage the balance of power required to wield Raijin Enkatsuken without harming themselves.
Raijin Enkatsuken is revered as the ultimate offensive and defensive technique. The sheer power of its flame-and-lightning combination can lay waste to entire battlefields with just a few strikes. Those who master it are said to command the very forces of nature, wielding fire and lightning with the authority of a thunder god. This style is known only to the highest-ranking members of the Taketatsu Clan and is considered the greatest secret within the Enkatsuken tradition.
Shinsei Enkatsuken[]
Shinsei Enkatsuken (神聖円滑拳 "True Sacred Smooth Flow Fist"?) Shinsei Enkatsuken is the ultimate form of Enkatsuken, a secret technique that can only be learned by those who have mastered every other form of the martial art. This form represents the pinnacle of Enkatsuken’s power and versatility, blending elements of hand-to-hand combat, Kusarigama techniques, and swordsmanship into one seamless, devastating fighting style. Shinsei Enkatsuken harnesses the forces of friction, using them to generate both fire and lightning in battle, making it a spectacle of raw elemental power.
Practitioners of Shinsei Enkatsuken have perfected their control over speed, momentum, and timing. The friction generated by their rapid movements ignites flames that engulf their weapons, whether it be the Kusarigama, swords, or even their bare fists. At the same time, the friction creates an electric charge, allowing practitioners to manipulate lightning to enhance their attacks. This combination of fire and lightning results in attacks that can melt through armor, shatter weapons, and electrocute opponents with devastating precision.
The form’s versatility makes it adaptable to any combat situation, whether it be long-range strikes with the Kusarigama, fast-paced sword combat, or close-quarters hand-to-hand encounters. Practitioners can switch between different techniques fluidly, using the Kusarigama to control distance, swords for precision strikes, and hand-to-hand techniques for overwhelming power. The fire generated by their movements spreads across the battlefield, turning each strike into a blazing, destructive force. Simultaneously, the lightning adds both speed and unpredictability to their attacks, making it nearly impossible for opponents to predict their next move.
At its peak, Shinsei Enkatsuken allows practitioners to become a living storm of fire and lightning, with each strike leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Masters of this form can devastate entire battlefields, combining the strength of all previous forms into one harmonious, unstoppable force. The use of both elements in tandem not only makes Shinsei Enkatsuken visually overwhelming but also allows practitioners to manipulate the environment, using fire to trap opponents and lightning to disrupt their movements.
Shinsei Enkatsuken is the embodiment of Enkatsuken’s ultimate goal: complete mastery over combat, where speed, power, and elemental forces merge to create an unstoppable flow of battle. This form is a closely guarded secret, known only to those who have dedicated their lives to mastering every aspect of Enkatsuken, and it represents the highest achievement in the art.
Techniques[]
History[]
Creation of Enkatsuken[]
Enkatsuken is an ancient martial art that dates back over 700 years to the isolated nation of Wano, a land known for its unwavering commitment to tradition, honor, and strength. In a time when the samurai ruled, Wano was constantly threatened, both from within and beyond its borders. These threats forced the people of Wano to develop new techniques that could stand against increasingly powerful enemies, preserving the sovereignty of their homeland.
The creation of Enkatsuken is credited to a legendary warrior named Taketatsu Renjiro, a master swordsman who saw the need for a more adaptable fighting style. Unlike the rigid sword styles that dominated Wano, Renjiro sought to create a martial art that could handle both long-range and close-combat scenarios. To do this, he chose the Kusarigama—a weapon made up of a sickle and a long chain—which allowed for unparalleled versatility and control on the battlefield. Renjiro believed this weapon could bring unpredictability to combat and give its wielder control in ways traditional weapons never could.
Renjiro’s original techniques, which laid the foundation for what would become Enkatsuken, masterfully blended offense, defense, and manipulation of both the opponent and the battlefield. The Kusarigama’s unique combination of chain and sickle provided immense reach and allowed for complex attacks, with the ability to disarm and disable enemies, leaving them vulnerable to lethal strikes. This art quickly became known as the perfect marriage of strategy and raw power.
Renjiro passed his techniques down to his descendants, forming the Taketatsu Clan, which carried forward the teachings of Enkatsuken. Over time, this martial art grew into one of the most feared fighting styles in Wano, with each generation refining and perfecting the techniques. Despite evolving, Enkatsuken remained true to its core principles of balance, adaptability, and devastating efficiency. As it was passed down through the generations, the art was taught only to those within the Taketatsu Clan, ensuring its secrets remained closely guarded.
Development of the Forms[]
As the Taketatsu Clan grew, it became clear that different warriors excelled in different aspects of combat. Seeing this, Renjiro’s descendants developed specialized variations of Enkatsuken, each emphasizing a specific philosophy or technique. These new forms allowed the martial art to become even more versatile, maximizing the individual strengths of its practitioners.
Satsujin Enkatsuken, the "Murderous Smooth Flow Fist," was created by Taketatsu Ryoma, Renjiro's son, during a time of internal rebellion and political unrest in Wano. Ryoma believed that conflicts should end swiftly and decisively, and so he focused on creating a style that used precision and lethal force. His form of Enkatsuken concentrated on delivering quick, lethal strikes, with the goal of incapacitating or killing an opponent in a single move. It became known for its deadly efficiency and remains one of the most feared forms of the art.
Tenrai Enkatsuken, the "Heavenly Thunder Smooth Flow Fist," was developed by Taketatsu Seijuro, Renjiro’s grandson, who saw a need for overwhelming power in combat. Seijuro aimed to expand on his grandfather’s teachings, creating a form that relied on brute force and endurance. Tenrai Enkatsuken was designed to deliver powerful, crushing blows that could break through any defense, requiring immense physical strength but offering unrivaled destructive power in return.
As the Taketatsu Clan’s reputation grew, so did the renown of Enkatsuken. Warriors from across Wano sought to challenge the Taketatsu Clan, hoping to test their skills against the formidable Kusarigama techniques. However, the secrets of Enkatsuken were closely guarded, passed down only within the clan, ensuring that the martial art remained an exclusive and elite discipline.
The Era of Conflict[]
Several centuries after its creation, Wano entered a period of political chaos and external threats. This era saw further refinement of Enkatsuken, as it was tested in battle after battle. During this time, the Enkatsuken Dojo was established by the Taketatsu Clan, becoming the central training ground for new warriors. Only the most talented fighters were accepted into the dojo, and even fewer were allowed to learn the advanced forms of Enkatsuken.
It was also during this time that the secret forms of Enkatsuken emerged. These forms pushed the limits of what the human body could do, incorporating Haki and other advanced techniques. These styles were taught only to the most skilled warriors within the clan, requiring years of dedicated training and rigorous trials to master.
Kamikaze Enkatsuken and the Rise of Secret Styles[]
Among the most significant advancements was the creation of Kamikaze Enkatsuken, the "Divine Wind Smooth Flow Fist." Developed by Taketatsu Hiroshi, the clan leader and the most powerful Enkatsuken master of his time, this form focused on harnessing wind and vibrations to create shockwaves with the Kusarigama. Using the friction and momentum generated by the weapon, along with Busoshoku Haki, Hiroshi’s techniques could tear through enemies and alter the terrain itself.
Kamikaze Enkatsuken quickly became one of the clan’s most closely guarded secrets, taught only to the dojo's head and the clan leader. It was regarded as the ultimate form of Enkatsuken, and those who mastered it were considered nearly invincible.
Other secret forms also emerged during this era. Among them were Kuroyami Enkatsuken, a style developed by rogue members of the clan that focused on stealth and manipulating darkness, and Raijin Enkatsuken, a form that harnessed both lightning and flames through the mastery of Haki and friction-based techniques. These secret styles were the pinnacle of martial achievement, making those who mastered them forces to be reckoned with.
Internal Struggles and the Fall of the Taketatsu Clan[]
Despite its martial prowess, the Taketatsu Clan was not immune to internal conflict. Over time, divisions within the clan grew, as differing ideologies clashed. Some believed Enkatsuken should remain exclusive to the clan, while others sought to use its power for personal gain. These internal struggles led to infighting, weakening the clan and threatening to expose its most guarded secrets to the outside world.
One such figure was Taketatsu Kyojin, a rebel within the clan who sought to expand the reach of Enkatsuken beyond Wano. Kyojin developed a new form, Hakaisha Enkatsuken, which abandoned the Kusarigama in favor of a scythe. This form prioritized brute strength and destruction, with wide, sweeping strikes that could devastate multiple opponents. Kyojin’s ambition to spread the art of Enkatsuken clashed with the clan’s isolationist philosophy, leading to his rebellion.
Though Kyojin was eventually defeated, his rebellion left a lasting impact on the clan’s reputation. In the aftermath, the Taketatsu Clan became even more secretive, burying their most advanced forms deeper within their teachings to ensure their martial art remained untouchable by outsiders.
Present Day[]
Today, the Taketatsu Clan remains one of the most formidable families in Wano. Enkatsuken is still feared throughout the land, but its most powerful forms are kept hidden, passed down only to a select few deemed worthy. The clan continues to uphold Wano’s traditions, ensuring that while the art evolves, it remains deeply rooted in its ancient origins.
The secret styles of Enkatsuken—Kamikaze, Kuroyami, and Raijin Enkatsuken—are known only to the highest-ranking members of the Taketatsu Clan. As new threats loom on the horizon, it is likely that the Taketatsu Clan will once again find itself at the center of Wano’s conflicts, with their ancient martial art standing as the ultimate defense against those who seek to threaten their way of life.
Trivia[]
- The creator of the style, User:Qellomore, has worked on the fighting style for a year prior to it being posted on the wiki.
- The character Shinobi from the game For Honor was the original inspiration for the fighting style.
- Even though the article is considered free use, if you were to give your character more than 2 styles, you would need to ask User:Qellomore for permission.