- Hiko, to Kenshin during training

Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu...it's been some time since I taught it to anyone, especially since my stupid pupil left me. But since you're asking, I'll tell you some stuff about it. Keep in mind, it was originally founded to protect the people from national fear and tyranny. Only a swordsman who has no loyalties can use this form. Which is one major reason why I'm mad at my stupid pupil. He joined the Ishin Shishi hoping he could create a new, peaceful era. But now, he tries to follow a silly dream of not killing. He's a seriously dense guy, you gotta admit.

Ryu Tsui Sen
	Ryu Tsui Sen is one of the most basic moves of the style. This move is used often, because most swordsmen have a blind spot in countering attacks from the air. It is simply a powerful sword slash descending from above.

Ryu Tsui Sen - Zan
	Ryu Tsui Sen - Zan is derived from the original move, but instead of hammering from above, the sword is pointed straight down, so as to pierce instead of slash.

Ryu Kan Sen
	Ryu Kan Sen is a counterattack move. After using Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu's incredible speed to avoid a strike, this move is a strike against the back of the opponent's neck. Very lethal with a real katana.

Ryu Kan Sen - Tsumuji
	Ryu Kan Sen Tsumuji is one of our styles' most powerful and effective counterattacks, second only to Ama Kakeru Ryuno Hirameki. As a weapon attacks, the user of the move will move using his most incredible speed, leap towards the attack, and spin around it, finishing with a powerful strike to the opponents neck.

Ryu Sou Sen
	Ryu Sou Sen is a primitive form of Kuzu Ryu Sen. This move strikes all nine vital points randomly at very high speeds. However it does not strike them all simultaneously. This move is very useful against opponents with high stamina or that are slow to react.

Ryu Sou Sen - Garami
	Ryu Sou Sen Garami is an alternative form of Ryu Sou Sen. Instead of striking the vital points at high speed, this attacks a focused point(such as a head, torso) at high speed.

Ryu Shou Sen
	Ryu Shou Sen is a very deadly technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi style. It is used to counterattack any attacks from above. When the powerful force of the upward bound blade clash with that of the velocity of the descending opponent, the impact is very tremendous.

Sou Ryu Sen
	Sou Ryu Sen is a move that is very effective as a surprise move. If a Battou Jutsu misses the original target, it usually leaves the attacker very vulnerable. To counter opponents taking advantage of this opportunity, the saya(scabbard) follows up the Battou Jutsu.

Sou Ryu Sen - Ikazuchi
	The Ikazuchi variant of Sou Ryu Sen is used only rarely. It is the same move, however the variation is that the move leads with the saya instead of the sword. This move is effectively used as a distraction while the final blow is landing.

Dou Ryu Sen
	Dou Ryu Sen is one of the more useful moves. With it, the user swings his sword right above the ground. The pressure uplifts dirt and rock that flies in the direction of the slash. This move is more of a setup attack; it can easily be followed up with a Ryu Tsui Sen, or other such move.

Kuzu Ryu Sen
	Kuzu Ryu Sen is my absolute favorite move. This technique is the true display of the incredible speed that Hiko Seijuros of the past are known for. This move strikes all nine vital points of the body simultaneously, and it is impossible to defend or dodge. This move, however, is used as a test for the Ama Kakeru Ryuno Hirameki. That is the only move that can possibly cancel out Kuzu Ryu Sen.
	(At Left)Hiko demonstrates the lethal Kuzu Ryu Sen.

Ama Kakeru Ryuno Hirameki
	This technique is the Ougi, or the secret stance of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, known as Ama Kakeru Ryuno Hirameki. This technique is identified as a Battou Jutsu (Sword Drawing Stance) that leads with the left leg instead of the right leg. This move is passed down when the student can successfully defend against a Kuzu Ryu Sen with this move. However this move is typically so powerful that the master is killed in its teaching.
	(At Left) Kenshin uses the Ama Kakeru Ryuno Hirameki to counter Shishio's Kaguzuchi attack. Only those who have a strong will to live may master this attack. The use of this move puts the user in mortal danger, and unless he has no intention to die no matter what, he will. The move leads with the left leg, which can be cut using this move if the user is afraid to use it.

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