#jian users

[mainsvein]

¿Viste a JUNG CHAEYEON frecuentando Main Vein? Oh, no, te equivocas: se trata de JIAN LEE. Este residente de Arcadia Bay es originario de ESTADOS UNIDOS y, al igual que otres VAMPIROS, se gana la vida como GERENTE GENERAL EN THE PORT'S INN.

¡Bienvenide a Arcadia Bay, KORI! A partir de este momento, tienes VEINTICUATRO (24) HORAS para enviar la cuenta de tu personaje. De precisar más tiempo, no dudes en acercarte. ¡Gracias!

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❦ Apodo: kori

❦ Pronombres: femeninos o neutros

❦ Edad: 25

❦ Zona horaria: méxico [utc -6]

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❦ Nombre completo: jian lee

❦ Faceclaim: jung chaeyeon

❦ Pronombres: femeninos

❦ Nacionalidad: estadounidense

❦ Ocupación: gerente general de the port’s inn

❦ Fecha de nacimiento: 12 de febrero de 1882

❦ Cupo (sólo si aplica): cupo y

❦ Poderes secundarios (máximo dos): manipulación de los sueños y vínculo de sangre

VAMPIROS

❦ Año en el que se convirtió en vampiro: 1907 ❦ ¿Cuál es su historia de vida? ¿Quiénes eran antes de llegar a Arcadia Bay? ¿Siempre vivieron aquí? Cuéntanos un poco quién es.

[ cw: menciones de suicidio y asesinato]

nació en la ciudad haeju poco antes de que el reino de joseon pasara oficialmente a ser el imperio de corea. jian desearía decir que ese fue el único cambio que presenció a lo largo de su vida, pero la realidad fue muy distinta.

mientras crecía como la segunda hija de un importante oficial militar, y contrario a las maneras tradicionales de la época, fue instruida en literatura china y ciencias occidentales, además de artes marciales y la puntería, igual que sus hermanos. siempre escuchó a sus padres discutir sobre ello, pues su madre temía que eso evitara que su hija fuera incapaz de conseguir un buen matrimonio, pero su padre se justificó advirtiéndoles sobre los oscuros tiempos que se avecinaban y para los que les estaba preparando.

siendo adolescente, tuvo que sobrevivir a la pérdida de su padre cuando éste se quitó la vida a manera de protesta cuando la colonización del imperio dejó de ser un rumor a voces para convertirse en una certeza política. aquello también los obligó a jian y a sus hermanos a huir de su ciudad natal para refugiarse en distintas iglesias en la región, donde jian aprendió francés al ser convertida al catolicismo.

pasó gran parte de su vida mortal yendo de un lado a otro, siendo un apoyo para sus hermanos que seguían formándose como un par de activistas políticos, protestando y estableciendo además escuelas privadas en las regiones noroccidentales de corea, todo con tal de seguir con el legado de su padre hasta que sólo quedaron ella y su hermano mayor terminando como exiliados en vladivostok.

fue ahí donde le conoció. parecía ser un activista más, alguien que buscaba beneficiar al pueblo coreano a través de la resistencia armada contra la colonización; pero tarde comprendió que sólo era su fachada. todo fue un caos aquel día y, aún así, lo recuerda nítidamente: el grupo rebelde había organizado el asesinato del general residente colonizador y su hermano mayor se había ofrecido para llevarlo a cabo, incluso a pesar de las protestas de jian, quien se negaba a perder a alguien más. ella viajó de incógnito hasta el lugar donde todo se llevaría a cabo, dispuesta a detenerlo con sus propias manos de ser necesario, pero él la detuvo y terminó condenándola para siempre. no ha vuelto a saber nada más de quien la convirtió después de aquella noche y ella espera que así siga.

❦ ¿Por qué decidió acercarse a Main Vein? ¿Cuál es su opinión sobre la salida de los vampiros al mundo, más conocida como mainstreaming*? 

tras llegar como refugiada a estados unidos a finales de los 60’s, vagó por gran parte del país, asimilándose no sólo a la cultura nortemericana sino también a las formas humanas que siempre le han parecido tan cambiantes. tal vez es por culpa de la forma en que transcurrió su vida humana, pero nunca fue capaz de permanecer mucho en un sitio hasta que en su viaje por luisiana en la última década, llegó a arcadia bay donde comenzó a trabajar en el turno nocturno de recepcionista en the port’s inn. curiosamente, la salida de los vampiros a la luz pública, provocó que ella permaneciera en el hotel más del tiempo previsto, facilitando la transición para la atención de sus nuevos huéspedes y ganándose asimismo su reciente ascenso como gerente del lugar.

[myunghology]

HOLD ME DOWN.

.. a kinich x reader smau.

2.) BOOTHS.. — previous / m.list / next.

note — "Jian is my favorite war crime" ???????????

sypnosis, being two childhood best friends in the same class in high school of their third year, chaos basically surrounds the two of you. being shipped with each other even though there are no romantic feelings, are also an interruption.

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[salicaceaes]

her posture immediately slouched as she rolled her eyes upon seeing jian enter the room , only standing to acknowledge his manager . though , her initial plan of ignoring him failed as he poked her ear , " ew , can you not ? why would you touch someone's ear , that's so rude . " well , in actuality she was just overtly ticklish on her ears and she couldn't risk him finding out . she'd know no peace . " i'm not sure , but since you're here i'm starting to think this isn't a good meeting anymore . " she tried thinking back of anything she did wrong but couldn't pinpoint one big event , the most recent scandal - if she can even call it that - was another dating rumor but that wasn't her fault ... right ? " have you done anything bad lately ? "

.ೃ࿔ for ; @salicaceaes

jian had yet again been called into the meeting room. he was starting to get sick of the same glass walls and ticking clock and uncomfortable chairs. he hated having to act like he wasn’t thinking about laughing at one of the executive’s too tight suit. . well he hoped he wasn’t put in a meeting with that one. but he could endure it if it meant another solo schedule opportunity. maybe he was finally in the clear, no longer in time out, all that jazz. although this time he was with his manager and he wasn’t sure if this meeting meant good news.

upon entering, he instantly made a face as he acknowledged there were other people in there. not a solo. “oh. it’s you.” he taunted to willow, sparing a barely there bow to her manager before he poked at the braveheart member’s ear to be annoying. “do we know why we’re here yet?”

[sifu-kisu]

Parts of a Chinese Sword: The Jian and Dao Anatomy

Chinese swords are very beautiful and dangerous weapons that have played an important role in Chinese history and culture for thousands of years. Their intricate design and construction are a testament to centuries of Chinese swordmaking tradition.

One must be familiar with the complex workings of Chinese swords to fully appreciate their lethality and beauty and use them more effectively in Wushu or Kung Fu Chinese martial arts. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the various components of the Dao or Jian, the traditional Chinese swords, and their use.

Parts of the Jian / Straigh Double Edge

The Parts of a Jian Sword – Credits: Mandarin Mansion Antiques

The Jian is a type of ancient Chinese straight, double-edged sword that has been valued for over a thousand years. Its blade is long and narrow, while the handle is straight and slim. Soldiers, martial artists, and academics employed the sword in ancient China and surrounding regions. Together with the staff, spear, and Dao swords, it is one of the four key weapons in Chinese martial arts.

1. Jiantan – Pommel

The Chinese word for the pommel of a Jian sword is Jiantan, and it is there that the sword begins. It’s a metal weight at the end of the handle, and its purpose is to balance the blade so the user can have a firm hold. First only available in ring pommels, Jian pommels eventually evolved into more complex designs like the metal cap, ball, or teardrop shapes and the common disk pommel known today.

2. Jian Sui – Tassel

A Jian sword’s tassel is a decorative accessory that can be fastened to the pommel or scabbard. The Chinese sword tassel is often constructed from silk. This sheath beautifies the Jian and adds a few features that may or may not improve the sword’s effectiveness in battle.

3. Jianba – Handle

The different possible edge features on the Jian sword – Credits: Sword Buyers Guide

The Jianba is the sword’s handle, and it is always straight and slim, measuring somewhere between 6 and 10 inches (15 and 25 cm) in length. For ceremonial and combat purposes, it may be crafted from various materials, including bone, wood, horn, and even jade. The majority of Jianbas have a shorter handle designed for use with one hand, although there are also longer versions used with both.

4. Jian Ge – Guard

Traditional Jian sword guards are thin, tapered pieces of metal that can be angled in either direction relative to the blade and handle. In some cases, it can be round or square that goes between the blade and the handle. Its purpose is to shield the user’s hand from the oncoming blade and to stop the enemy’s weapon from sliding down the blade onto the hand. In some cases, it only serves as a beautiful ornamental piece.

5. Shaungxue – Hamon

A hamon is the visible line on the Jian sword that is sometimes on the blade but not always. It is a result of the differential hardening used throughout history to make the edges of the blade sharper by using clay. It is a feature most known today on the Japanese Katana.

6. Jianti – Blade

The blade of a Jian sword is narrow and long, normally measuring 23 to 31 inches (60 to 80 cm) but reaching as high as 47 inches (1.2 meters), and always tapers into a sharp blade tip. It is the only straight Chinese sword, one of just a few in the arsenal of Chinese swords, with no curving variant. The blade is forged from bronze, then iron, and finally, high-quality steel, and it is optimized for speed and accuracy when cutting.

7. Jian Ren – Edge

The straight Jian scabbard –

The sharp edges on both sides of the Jian’s blade are called Jian Ren. This Jian Ren has three sections and parts, mostly seen in the combat or martial arts type of Jian sword.

Top – razor sharp and used primarily for hacking, slashing, thrusting, but not blocking

Middle – semi-sharpened part of the blade but much thicker, which is used for slashing and blocking

Bottom – very thick, sturdy, and usually unsharpened for defensive or unorthodox offensive movements

8. Jian Jian – Blade Tip

The very point of the Jian sword is called Jian Jian. It is sharpened on both sides and made to be deadly when used for thrusting and piercing, but it can also be used for slashing.

9. Jianqiao – Scabbard

When not in use, a Jian sword is stored safely in its scabbard, called the Jianqiao. It’s usually crafted from wood and covered in luxurious materials like silk or leather. Metal fittings and tassels are two examples of possible embellishments for the scabbard.

Parts of the Dao Sword (Knife/ Saber)

The Parts of a Dao Sword – Credits: Mandarin Mansion Antiques

The Dao sword, often called the Chinese broadsword, is a renowned blade that has served Chinese warriors for millennia. Its defining feature is a single-edged blade, which can be straight or slightly curved and may be gripped in one or both hands thanks to the long, slim grip. The Dao sword has a long history of use in numerous Chinese martial arts traditions, but it was primarily a sword of the soldier thanks to its ease of use and simpler design.

1. Daoba Dingshu – Pommel

Usually, the Dao sword has a smaller metal cap of a pommel which can be ring type, as seen in the 20th-century use of the Dadao. However, the most common type is a round or wider disc shape. It serves as a back support to the user’s hand as well as a possible blunt attack tool.

2. Lanyard and Tassel

Like the Jian has the traditional Chinese tassel, so does the Dao. But most of the time, the Dao swords have a lanyard, which is meant to have a better grip on the sword and make this curved blade more effective in mounted attacks.

3. Daoba – Handle

The handle of the Dao, which can be as small as a person’s hand or the size of the blade itself, is called the Daoba. Its most common length is 8 to 13 inches (20 to 35 cm), and it can be used with one or two hands for powerful slashing attacks.

4. Daoba Shu – Ferrule

The small metal piece just under and between the guard and the handle is called the Daoba Shu. These are often circular metal rings made for extra joining and fastening of the handle and sealing and reinforcing the wrapping material.

5. Dao Hushou – Guard

The metal piece that protects the user’s hand between the blade and the handle is the Dao Hushou. The most common type of guard seen on a Dao sword is round or disc-shaped. It offers protection to the user’s hand but is fairly limited. It makes for an excellent marching or cavalry type of guard. However, It is also featured in the parts of a Katana known as tsuba.

6. Dao Cao – Groove

The early types of Dao Ren on the straight Dao swords, which curved with time – Credits: The Scholar General

The Dao Cao translates to saber groove and can be found in almost all types of Chinese Dao. They are sometimes referred to as blood grooves, but their real purpose is to lessen the weight of the blade so that it can increase the saber’s handling and speed. In addition, they make eye-pleasing aesthetics.

7. Dao Ren – Blade (Edge)

The sharpened side of the Dao swords, which makes them single-edged, is called the Dao Ren, which sets it apart from the Jian. This edge makes for an effective slashing tool that benefited from the curve added onto the later Dao types of swords. Thanks to the Dao Ren, these blades were easier to master and cheaper to produce, but still very effective in combat and became the main type of military sword for Chinese soldiers.

8. Dao Bei – Spine

The sturdy part of the Dao sword, which can hold off the flexibility of the edge, is called Dao Bei. This isn’t a sharpened part and can be either straight or curved based on the type of sword and can be used for defensive purposes too. Sometimes the blade can be made broader and wider, and there are instances of a spike on some Dao Beis.

9. Blade Rings

There are some cases of Chinese swords with rings placed on the Dao Bei or the blade’s spine. They are mostly for entertainment and ornamental reasons, but some say they are also beneficial in combat.

10. Tunkou – Blade Collar

An unsharpened piece of metal, usually on top of the guard of Dao swords, is called a Tunkou, which is a blade collar. This is placed for decorative purposes, mostly with traditional Chinese elements, but it also holds the blade tightly inside the scabbard, keeping it safe from the elements. 

11. Dao Feng – Blade Tip

The very end of the blade is called the Dao Feng, the blade’s sharpened tip. There are cases where only one side is sharpened, but on some Dao swords, the tip is double-edged, making it ideal for both slashing and thrusting.

12. Daoqiao – Scabbard

The P-shape curved scabbard of the Dao sword – Credits: Mandarin Mansion Antiques

The Daoqiao, or the scabbard for the Dao blade, has the same features and materials as the Jian, except that it is curved.  It protects the blade from outside elements and is a nice resting piece for carrying the Dao around.

13. Dao Shu Liang – Scabbard Suspension

The Dao Shu Liang is how the scabbard is different from the Jian. This tradition came from Persian influence on the west during the Tang Dynasty and is basically two ropes swinging from the blade that hold the swords in a horizontal fashion

[kusakabesimp]

Kusakabe's New Shadow Style and Simple Domain

After more in-depth research on Kusakabe's New Shadow Style and Simple Domain, I'm updating and expanding on previous information. I'm constantly re-reading the manga for details and noticing new things, so I'm updating my writing based on my evolving understanding of the series.

New Shadow Style was developed in the Heian Era as a martial system that combines fighting/sword techniques and anti-domain strategies. This all-in-one package enhances a user's combat abilities through training and experience to compensate for a lack of raw power and/or innate cursed techniques. Sword Drawing and Simple Domain are parts of this system, but they can also be learned as separate pieces.

Battō Sword Drawing: This technique covers the blade with cursed energy, increasing draw speed. It's a building block of NSS and the easiest to learn. Beginners start with the basic skill, and advanced users can modify and personalize it as they develop their own style. Activation requires a hand sign in the sword-drawing position and an incantation.

Kusakabe is considered an elite user of NSS (the best term I can come up with for a skill level above expert), so his Battō style is significantly different from other users. He doesn't need a binding vow to activate or use his NSS techniques, so he can move freely without breaking the cast.   

Evening Moon Sword Drawing: This is one of Kusakabe's NSS techniques, built on but different from Battō. It functions both as a stand-alone drawing technique and a defensive complement to his Simple Domain. Activation follows the same requirements as Battō, but the draw posture is different.

Evening Moon draws inspiration from a real iaido technique called iaigoshi (居合腰). The crouched position leverages the body's natural mechanics, creating spring-like energy in the legs for explosive speed. In iaigoshi, the knees are bent, almost touching the ground, while the heels are raised and the toes pointed slightly outward. The torso leans forward just enough to keep the body ready for swift movement in any direction.

Simple Domain: Simple Domain was created to counter Domain Expansions. Canonically, SD has different rules and applications depending on who is casting it and who or what is affected by it. It requires an incantation and the same sword-drawing hand sign used for other NSS techniques. Even if the user's SD doesn't involve a sword, the sign makes sense given that New Shadow Style was originally developed as a sword-based martial art.

Simple Domain can be taught by a practitioner of New Shadow Style or learned by a skilled sorcerer who copies it after they see it activated. Gege didn't explain how Yuki and Gojo learned it, but we know Todo learned it from Yuki, and Kusakabe taught it to Yuji. Miwa and Kusakabe are practitioners of NSS, so it was passed down to them through their training. Regardless of where they learned it, the hand sign remains the same.

Kusakabe's Simple Domain: Kusakabe's SD is multifunctional, allowing him to tailor its use to different situations. He's customized his SD to allow for simultaneous defensive and offensive effects. We get detailed explanations from Kusakabe himself and others, giving us a better understanding of his SD than other sorcerers.

Domain Counter - Simple Domain only nullifies the guaranteed hit aspect of Domain Expansion, not the technique itself -- but he can weaken the technique and reduce some of the damage. He also has the ability to stop the target from charging or expanding their Domains and cursed techniques.

Increased Speed - Kusakabe's Simple Domain boosts speed and mobility for both offense and defense. Offensively, this allows him to strike faster, whether he's using NSS drawing techniques or other martial arts. If you want a more in-depth look at these skills, you can read my [Jian Zhi and Tsuki no Ken] post. Defensively, this allows for better reaction time. When paired with his custom intercept techniques, this boost in speed allows him to evade even powerful attacks like Sukuna's slashes. Even though SD doesn't offer complete protection, not getting hit in the first place makes that a non-issue.

Custom Intercept: Kusakabe programmed his SD to automatically intercept targets, whether they enter his domain from the outside or are drawn in by its expanded range. The intercept technique allows him to close gaps and engage targets quickly, no matter how they come into his domain.

Expanded Range: Kusakabe's SD is well-known for its wide range, allowing him to use and enhance any of his techniques within that area. It also acts as a great defensive technique to protect allies:

enables him to protect a larger number of allies

allows allies the benefit of increased speed/mobility

he can use his own speed/mobility to cover specific areas on the battlefield while allies strike offensively (see him flanking to cover Higu)

he can use Domain Counters to offer protection from cursed techniques

Kusakabe's genius-level jujutsu knowledge and combat expertise set him apart as an elite sorcerer (again, it's the best term I can come up with for a skill level above expert). He constantly pushes the boundaries of existing techniques and adapts them into new, highly effective combat strategies. Other sorcerers recognize and respect this, and we should too. Because, as always --

WE RESPECT KUSAKABE ATSUYA IN THIS HOUSE.

[justanotherthrowaway1950]

Which Avatar ships have a chance of becoming canon but you wouldn't like them to be?

Before I answer your question anon, I'll address the elephant in the room. No, I do not think any of the queer ships involving the main or secondary characters in Aang's era will ever become canon. I have no problems with queer ships, it just that ATLA was a mid-2000s Nicktoon with an American based production team. None of the main or secondary characters in Aang's era are ever hinted to be queer during the show. And even though the franchise has added queer characters, even in Aang's era, it has never indicated that any of the main or secondary characters in Aang's era are queer.

Take Azula for example. Bryke are or were active social media users. In fact, if I remember correctly, one or both of them actively engaged with fandom on Tumblr while TLOk was running. It's likely that they are aware of the popular headcanon that Azula is a lesbian who engaged in comphet during the show for a variety of reasons. If they wanted to canonize queer Azula, they could have easily done so in her solo comic, especially since it is dedicated to showing her inner life. But instead of showing Ty Lee, Zirin, or [insert relevant female love interest] as her love interest during her ideal world dream, they instead had Ruon-Jian as her love interest, even though she barely interacted with him. In fact, they had him compliment how good her hair smells. The only way they could have made it clearer that Azula is cis het as far as they are concerned is if they had Azula say outright that she likes conventionally attractive boys and wants to be complimented for being a feminine girl.

Now that is out of the way, to answer your question anon, the only ATLA ship I think could become canon but I wouldn't to is Tokka.

I don't have anything against Tokka, and I more than fine with it in AUs. In fact, some of my favorite fanfictions have Tokka actively present. It's just that, based on how they handled Korra-Mako-Asami and Tenzin-Lin Beifong-Pema love triangles in TLOK, as well as how Yue was treated in ATLA, I think canonizing Tokka would lead to Suki getting treated poorly, and possibly Sokka and Toph as well.

Sokka is currently in a very committed relationship with Suki. If Tokka becomes canon, it will require Sukka to break up, Suki's death, or Sokka to cheat on Suki. I don't think Bryke are capable of handling any of those scenarios with the proper tact based on their track record with love triangles and dead love interests.

If Sokka and Toph end up together, I strongly feel that their feelings would be centered and the narrative will justify their choices leading up to their relationship, no matter how wronged Suki is or whatever legitimate grievances she has with either or both of them. Or if Suki dies young and Sokka and Toph get together in the aftermath, the narrative will mostly focus on how it effected Sokka, and to a lesser extent Toph, even though Suki is more than Sokka's love interest or Toph's romantic rival.

For example, if Sokka breaks up with Suki and gets quickly gets with Toph, or Sokka and Suki break up because Suki finds out Toph is pregnant with Suyin and Sokka is the father, I think the narrative will at best gloss over Suki's feelings and at worst focus on showing how happy Sokka and Toph's new relationship while portraying Suki as someone who can't get over the past to their own detriment.

Moreover, if Suki is no longer in a romantic relationship with a core Gaang member, I feel there is a strong chance that Bryke will write her out of the story. Official media and collaborations rarely focus on her, despite being as much of a Gaang member as Zuko, another late addition, and when they do, Sokka is more often than not nearby or she is being teased with Zuko. And I think she is worthwhile character who more than deserves more on screen or on panel time and attention, or at least enhances the story by being involved.

(Yes, I aware it is misogynistic to want a female character to remain in a relationship with a male character so that she remains relevant. But in the the nearly twenty years she has existed, how many stories has she been in which she was a main character and a male character wasn't centered or important to the plot?)

[kaibutsushidousha]

Who are the Twelve Golden Immortals that Taigong keeps mentioning? Are they his superiors?

The Investiture of the Gods has Taigong Wang as the Taoist currently studying under Yuanshi Tianzun and the Twelve Golden Immortals as the 12 disciples who already graduated under Yuanshi Tianzun before Taigong and are full-fledged Xians by the time of the Investiture (the 1100s BC). Not all of them are particularly relevant characters, be it in the actual Investiture or in Houshin Engi.

1) Taiyi Zhenren

About as minor of a character as any of the 12 in the myth, but easily the one with the most screentime in Houshin Engi. Taiyi's main contribution to Taigong's cause was creating the Soul Jewel, which he put inside Li Shi and Li Jing's stillborn baby, allowing Li Nezha to come to life as a living weapon you know from FGO. After Nezha's suicide, Taiyi also arranged Nezha's revival, so he's who FGO blames for Nezha's unfortunate genderbend. Once Nezha is back to life and learns what his father did to his grave, Nezha goes to beat the shit out of his dad, but Taiyi intervenes, capturing Nezha in the Nine-Dragons Divine Fire Basket so he can give him a proper Taoist education and giving Li Jing the means to fight back if Nezha attacks him again (remember that Li Jing is Bishamonten, so the weapon that Taiyi gave him here is actually the pair of towers Kagetora uses on her 3rd Ascension).

2) Yuding Zhenren

Yang Jian's mentor (doubles as Yang Jian's foster father in Houshin Engi). User of the Xian-Slaying Sword. One of the few that gets to be really cool in Houshin Engi but sort of a complete jobber in the original Investiture.

3) Qingxu Daode Zhenjun

Huang Tianhua's mentor. Contrary to Yuding, he's a jobber in the manga but in the myths, he's the one who gets to beat Wang Tianjun, the second-in-command of the Ten Heavenly Lords.

4) Puxian Zhenren

Boddhisattva Samantabhadra's Xian form before he attained Buddhahood. The guy who gets all the homoerotic ship tease with Taigong in Houshin Engi. By Type-Moon's syncretism laws, he's probably the Buddha form of Kouga Saburou.

5) Daoxing Tianzun

Wei Hu's mentor. Comic relief in Houshin Engi. Otherwise irrelevant. Wei Hu himself is pretty irrelevant in the Investiture, but he's known as Skanda in Hindu/Buddhism and is extremely popular in Japan. You might have heard of him before by his Japanese name Idaten.

6) Guang Chengzi

Before being featured in the Investiture of the Gods, this one already had made an appearance in Shenxian Zhuan, where he is portrayed as just a disguise used by Laozi to instruct the Yellow Emperor. But here he's one of Yuanshi Tianzun's apprentices. Does it make sense for Laozi to be Yuanshi Tianzun's pupil? Not much, they should be even-ranked, even if you don't subscribe to the idea that they're the same individual. Maybe it can work if you write him as the first disciple. That said, his combat record fits his possibly Laozi status, having defeated many named enemies including the leader of the Ten Heavenly Lords.

His main role in both the Investiture and its manga counterpart is saving Prince Yin Jiao from Daji by taking him as his Taoist pupil. After training the prince, he lets Jiao return to the world under the condition that he won't betray his mentor to join the war on his father's side. After some tempting words from the villains, Jiao betrays his mentor to join the war on his father's side, so Taigong kills him (what's the best fight in Houshin Engi) but makes him the god of Jupiter under the divine name Taisui Xingjun. Later FGO released Taisui as the cutest event welfare, causing the tragic prince to finally gain Japanese and English Wikipedia pages.

7) Chi Jingzi

The doting mentor of the other rescued prince, Yin Hong. Background character in Houshin Engi but in the Investiture, he gets a decent amount of screentime, which includes a few arcs of invading enemy territory with a lot of powerful Xian treasures, dropping an important one there, needing to invade again to recover the item he forgot there, and then dropping another, rinse repeat. Also when the prince brothers break the promise of not siding with their father in the war, he has a major emotional breakdown and, covered in tears, burns his dear pupil to ashes.

8) Lingbao Dafashi

Actual pack filler. Doesn't do anything notorious in any myth or adaptation. The best I can offer as trivia is that his weapon in Houshin Engi is the Bell of Fallen Souls, which Taisui uses in FGO.

9) Ju Liusun

Buddha Kakusandha's Xian form before he attained Buddhahood. Background jobber in Houshin Engi, but in the Investiture, he wins a major fight and has his own arc about fighting a traitor apprentice but ultimately forgiving and reaccepting his pupil after learning he betrayed because he married a woman on the enemy side. Said redeemed pupil and his wife eventually die anyway in a fight against the same guy who kills Huang Feihu.

10) Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun

Boddhisattva Manjusri's Xian form before he attained Buddhahood. Background jobber in Houshin Engi, and in the Investiture, while he wins a few major fights, he doesn't really get a personal arc. The closest he gets is a small role in Nezha's backstory. It's weird how little Manjusri gets in terms of stories despite being such a popular Boddhisattva.

11) Huanglong Zhenren

If you thought Lingbao Dafashi's situation was dire, you're not prepared for how pitiful Huanglong is. In the Investiture, he's pretty much only there to get his ass kicked by a guy who is not even relevant enough appear in Houshin Engi. In the Houshin Engi manga, he doesn't get a named Paope. In the Houshin Engi artbook, the author gets his name wrong. Dude can't catch a break.

12) Cihang Zhenren

Boddhisattva Avalokitesvara's Xian form before they attained Buddhahood. The same Guanyin that appears as a main character in Journey to the West. The same Kanzeon from the Iori Buddha statues post. They don't do much here outside of some major fights, but that's fine enough when they have so much presence in Journey to the West.

[azulas-daddy-kink]

I know dunking on Zutarians is fun and all, but can we please talk about Tyzulaians? Cause they are almost as delusional, if not more than, Zutarians. Maybe they might have been friends when they were kids, but all of Ty Lee's interactions with Azula in the show are clearly that of someone deathly afraid of their superior snapping, and therefore kissing ass much as possible. For fucks sake, the advice Ty Lee gives to Azula during that Ember Island party in regards to getting boys is what she uses to placate her. And even though basically every single piece of post-Sozin's Comet media has all but said that she loathes Azula to the point that she eventually overcame her fear of her so she could hunt her down, Tyzulaians still cling to their ship.

And have you seen the ridiculous handwaving they do in regards to Azula's dream world showing her have a male love interest? I've even seen edits on TikTok where they blurred out Ruon-Jian.

Also, just like Zutarians like to call anyone who disagrees with their ship racist and sexist, among other things, Tyzulaians call anyone who disagrees with their ship lesbophobic, even if the person doing the criticism are queer themselves.

I know that Zutarians have engaged in mass delusion ever since Korra made their ship explicitly fanon, but I really wonder what is going to happen once we get hard confirmation that neither Ty Lee or Azula are queer, or if or both them are, Tyzula is not thing on one or both of their parts? Especially in regards to Azula stans that are also hard-core Tyzula shippers considering the current comics writer got death threats by a crazed Azula stan that made her wary of writing a comic involving Azula for quite sometime?

Yes, please, Anon!

I am always down to call out the toxic Tyzula shippers, and have done so on this blog several times.

I've seen everything you're talking about more times than I can count. The lesbophobia accusations, the copium, and essentially gaslighting themselves into believing their ship is/was canon and that Azula is 100% a lesbian.

Just today, I witnessed them claiming that SOKKLA is a self-insert ship beloved by men who identify with Sokka. Probably the worst case of projection I've ever encountered in this fandom, considering Tyzula shippers are pretty much all just baby gays self-inserting as either Azula or Ty Lee (usually Ty Lee). From what I've seen, Sokkla shippers are mostly women so we're definitely not inserting ourselves as Sokka lol nonsensical.

"Just write a self-insert, you cowards!" - decries a discord user named "Azula kisses women". Absolute clown shoes.

Their favorite thing to do though, aside from going out of their way to bully people who like other ships, is deny canon by saying Azula's interest in Chan was "comphet". Yes, comphet is a real thing but can we be honest with ourselves and say that was not the intent of the writers? No one was gay in a 2005 children's cartoon. And even if Chan was comphet, where does the supposed interest in women come in? If anything, this is an argument for her being asexual or aromantic, because Azula has never shown romantic interest of any kind toward another girl.

But when you criticize this and point out the obvious flaws, they again just say you're lesbophobic, which is their go-to when someone doesn't agree with them.

Honestly, at this point they are just as bad as Zutara shippers, if not worse. And you know why they're acting this way? They're losing and they know it. Sokkla grows stronger by the day, has the best fics and art, and a thriving, supportive community. They're lashing out because they feel threatened... which is actually insane, considering neither ship is canon, and shipping isn't a contest. It's supposed to be fun! Tyzula shippers are straight up ruining the Azula fandom with their toxicity.

[lenglengflames]

so, let's talk swords in tcgf. (minor spoilers ahead for some of the swords named.)

most of the swords we see in tcgf are jians, i.e. fangxin, hongjing, yulong (yushi huang's sword), ming guang (pei ming's previous sword), etc.

a jian, though it has many variations, it is generally a double-edged straight blade. it is one of the four major weapons (棍 - staff，刀 - sabre，枪 - spear，剑 - sword), and sometimes known as "the gentlemen of weapons", as an incredible amount of skill was required to wield it. common users of the jian were scholars and nobility/ royalty, be it for practical purposes or not - some carried jians simply due to their elegance/ for religious purposes, but jian were often signifiers of high status.

due to the nature of the blade, the jian is primarily made for stabbing or precise cuts.

the most significant sword other than the jian that appears in tcgf is e'ming, which is a sabre.

the sabre, or dao, is a single-edged blade, though the word dao simply means knife. it has a curved edge, and is meant to be wielded with a single hand. it is known as "the general of weapons", due to the fact its usually used for chopping and slashing and had a pretty fierce offensive style.

anyway, i find it interesting that hua cheng chose to forge a sabre rather than a sword.

but being a long-time sword enthusiast, i had to write a fic exploring a little into why hc would choose to wield a sabre.

[hel-the-growl]

Cultural Annotations on New Gods: Yang Jian -Part 3-

Part 1｜Part 2

I counted five periods of Yang Jian’s life that were depicted within the scroll.

1 - his childhood.

2 - teenager cleaving Peach Mountain. His hair is in a half updo, opposed to his full updo as an adult. The totem on his pauldrons is most likely Yazi (睚眦) - the second son of the Dragon King, who has the body of a dragon and head of a jackal. As a creature that likes to fight and is aggressive, Yazi’s image is often used to adorn armor and weapons, normally found on cross-guards on swords. The Yazi here is a cute pup, fitting for baby Jian.

3 - As a general in the war against Shang. His armor is decked with a red cape and he wields his signature trident. On his helmet are a pair of pheasant tail feathers called Lingzi (翎子) - which is indicative of the wearer as a warrior figure. The length of the feathers is also an indicator of the warrior's rank. This event was probably during the Battle of Muye, the decisive battle between Shang and Zhou. These flashbacks, like with Nezha Reborn, are the traditional depictions of the characters and are emphasized by the different art style.

4 - the disaster of the three realms twelve years ago. In Journey to the West, he was described as wearing “boots that were lined with cloth of gold; dragons coiled round his socks; His jade belt was decorated with the eight jewels”. He seems to have gained a new chest plate and notice how Yazi has also grown over the years from a cute pup to a ferocious beast with large fangs.

5 - bounty hunter. A tie-dyed bandanna covers his third eye - tie-dye was popular during the Eastern Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties, where the extraction method of indigo dyes was recorded in the agricultural text Qimin Yaoshu (齐民要术).

His clothing is also described in chapter 40 of IOTG - “This Daoist wore a cloud crown with a fan, a robe the color of water with a silk sash around his waist, and hemp shoes on his feet.” This attire was typical of Disciples of Chan Daoism.

Wrist guards wrap around his index finger while his bounty hunter’s tally hangs from his belt. Despite falling into poverty, he still maintains an air of aristocracy with his white robes showing subtle intricate cloud details.

Blink and you’ll miss - during the battle at Mount Hua, he ripped his pants at the crotch lol.

Not that I think that the placement of Go pieces have any real significance, but I recreated the board for fun. Despite some minor inconsistencies (some black pieces disappeared and reappeared between shots, and the spot where Yang Jian hovered his piece is an illegal move), the game was mostly accurate. Btw, black is winning.

Yang Jian had a noble upbringing and has retained his discipline over the years - his left hand is clenched while his right palm lies flat on his lap.

What the hell is a Fenix? In the movie, the Xuan Bird was translated as Fenix, however there is no direct english equivalent for this mythological bird. “Xuan” means black or mysterious, so some sources describe it as a black bird, while others call it a swallow. The Book of Songs dedicated a line to it: The Book of Songs dedicated a line to it: "The Xuan Bird of destiny descends to give birth to Shang."

Fa Tian Xiang Di (法天象地) translated as “Heaven and Earth I rise to Thee” is the law of heaven and earth that is commonly mentioned in ancient texts. In Journey to the West, invoking Fa Tian Xiang Di grants the user the power to rise as high as the heavens and as vast as the earth. Only Erlang and Sun Wukong have this ability.

The inscription on Yuding’s giant sword reads “福生无量”, a Daoist mantra. They are written in small seal script, an archaic form of Chinese calligraphy, and a variant form of seal script that became the standard during the Qin Dynasty. The characters are separated by the horizontal lines of the eight trigram figures.

The moment Yang Jian knew exactly what would happen when Chenxiang ran toward his mother, yet was powerless to stop him. This scene BROKE me.

In the post credits scene, Yunxiang (Nezha) asks Wukong “you couldn’t beat him?”, a nod to their battle at the beginning of Journey to the West where Erlang was able to subdue Wukong after 300 rounds of fighting.

In the teaser for the sequel, Yang Jian is seen overlooking East Sea City/Donghai (the same city Nezha: Reborn was set), commenting “so many years have past again”. What he meant was, about 1500 years since Chenxiang cleaved Mount Hua. “So many years” is a gross understatement.

FAQs

What is Yang Jian’s origin story?

Yang Jian is a disciple of Chan Daoism, the third generation disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, known as the Primeval Lord of Heaven, one of the highest deities of Daoism. The Jade Emperor really is his uncle. According to some legends, his mother Yaoji was imprisoned under Peach Mountain for falling in love with a mortal, breaking the laws of heaven. Yang Jian cleaved the mountain in order to save her.

If he’s heaven's prince, how did he fall so low? And where is his uncle the Jade Emperor?

Yang Jian doesn’t exactly have a great relationship with his uncle. It was the Jade Emperor who imprisoned his own sister under Peach Mountain, and Yang Jian wrecked havoc in heaven over this incident (not unlike what Sun Wukong did a few hundred years later). So obv he doesn’t associate with the other gods in the heavenly court, choosing instead to live elsewhere along with his six sworn brothers of Plum Mountain.

As for the whereabouts of the Jade Emperor, this is something the movie has not hinted. However in Nezha Reborn, Ao Guang mentioned it’s chaos up there [in heaven] right now.

If Yang Jian lost his powers, how was he able to phase through the jail’s barrier and overpower all of his opponents?

Most of the powers he lost pertain to the powers of his Eye of Heaven, which had the ability to differentiate truth from lies and see through deceptions and disguises and be used as an offensive weapon to fire continuous, highly destructive blasts of light energy and/or divine fire. He also lost the ability to manifest his primordial spirit, as well as the ability to fly. He does however retain his skills in the martial arts, primarily his “Nine Turns Mystical Arts” (九轉玄功), which grants him vast, physical durability of undefined limits and nigh-invulnerability to conventional weapons and various magic spells. His 72 transformations should be a part of this skill so whether he retained it or not remains to be seen.

It would be awesome to see him be able to transform though, it would suck if he were stuck bounty-hunting for the next 1500 years.

So how powerful is Yang Jian exactly?

In Journey to the West, he was unrivalled and the most ruthless among all of the gods - even the Monkey King could not defeat him. Another time, he single-handedly killed a beast that Wukong and Pigsy were struggling to fight. At the beginning of the movie, we got to see him finish off the ogre before it even had time to react. When outnumbered by Boss Hai and his goons, none of them could even lay a finger on him. Yang Jian is so powerful that even with his powers nerfed, the toughest opponents seem like small fries to him. During the battle at Mount Hua, his primordial spirit was so unbelievably massive that its body couldn’t even fit in the frame. The combined efforts of four gods could not hold him down and just one swipe of his axe was able to destroy Master Yuding and three heavenly kings. Yang Jian is no joke.

How old is Yang Jian?

We know that Yang Jian was born after Jiang Ziya, a real life figure who was born in 1128 BC. Jiang Ziya was peers with his master Yuding, who already had a head of gray hair when he took Yang Jian in as a child. Going by this logic, we can estimate that Yang Jian’s age was about 20-30 when he participated in the battle against Shang, making his birth year between 1075 and 1066 BC. His age when he cleaved Peach Mountain is a broad estimate, as he looked much older than Chenxiang when he cleaved Lotus Peak, so it might not be that long before the events of IOTG. Yang Jian would’ve been about 1512 years old when Chenxiang was born, 1525 at the start of the movie, and 3093 years old today.

What is Yang Jian’s relation to Nezha?

They were allies. After the final battle in IOTG, a few of heaven’s warriors including Yang Jian and Nezha came to court to inform that they did not desire positions and wealth and asked to be liberated from service.

How does this tie in with Nezha Reborn?

I read a tragic leaked original ending for Yang Jian where they weren't able to free the fenixes and he was the one that becomes trapped under Lotus Peak. It took another 1000 years before Nezha freed him... talk about tragic life. By now, it is pretty much given that Yang Jian ending up in Donghai over a millenia later has something to do with the new Order of the Gods. It was repeated in Nezha that Ao Guang wants to establish a new order to improve his ranking on the list, and some theories say that the the fenixes being freed from Mount Hua heralded the end of the old Order. Sun Wukong also alluded that the list had been re-ordered more than once.

Part 1｜Part 2｜Part 4

[youngshinxjunghoo]

10 characters, 10 fandoms

RULES: List your ten favourite characters from ten separate fandoms then tag ten people!

thanks for the tag @ascreamintothevoid-blog <3

not me coming out of nowhere to do this but i wanted to participate more in stuff and be active more so this seems like a good way to start

1- Chae Youngshin and Seo Junghoo- Healer (i couldnt pick one over the other theyre both my favorite characters of all time and theyre a package deal <33 and as user youngshinxjunghoo how could i not have both youngshin and junghoo)

2- Lee Jian- My Mister

3- Grim Reaper- Goblin

4- Judy Hale- Dead To Me

5- Neal Caffrey- White Collar

6- Toph- Avatar the Last Airbender

7- Parker- Leverage

8- Ambar Smith- Soy Luna

9- Thelma- Thelma and Louise

10- Grunkle Stan- Gravity Falls

the pattern here is actually insane im pretty sure every single one of these characters has committed a crime (i am nothing if not predictable)

most of my mutuals have been tagged i think so tagging @justbiran and anyone else who wants to do it ofc <333

wait and shout out to my mutuals whove added lotr characters on here cause sam is getting an honorable mention from me as im rewatching the triology and hes the best character by far

Wait edit because HOW DID I FORGET ELEANOR SHELLSTROP sorry she’s on the list too pretend she’s there she’s one of my fav faves ugh she

[myunghology]

HIII hihihi hi hi hi hii i’m SO sorry if it makes u uncomfy just ignore me but what does tumblr user jian think sakuma ritsu would do if he found $H scars on his gf😞😞

𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀 𝐋𝐎𝐓, 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑. — 𝐒. 𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐔

summary what'd he do if he found s-lfh-rm scars on his girlfriend ?

pairings ritsu sakuma x fem reader, headcanons

TW self-harm, cutting, mentions of blood. don't read if you're uncomfortable please.

a/n hii, i hope you're okay anon, i hope you know there are much healthier and better ways to cope. but then i can't really do anything because i used to do this before too. but i hope you know you can always talk to me, or someone else. i love you.

The first time he noticed his eyebrows were furrowed as he looked at your wrists, the way you were still smiling even though you had those scars on your wrist was heart breaking to him.

Wouldn't bring it up verbally, but he's trying to help you physically. He'll be the first one to wipe your tears and your scars— maybe the first one to ever even acknowledge it itself.

And now; you're in bed after a long day, he lays next to you and holds your hands, his soft breath on the palm of your hand as he kisses your knuckles carefully, almost making you laugh.

When Ritsu's index finger glides across the bandage that hopelessly tries to cover your scars, you realize why he's doing this. He looks just as devastated as you are.

The male swears he froze when you started sobbing. And I mean— absolutely crushed and heart broken sobbing. He doesn't know what to do, but only hold you oh so close to him.

He doesn't say this out loud, but he's sorry that he didn't notice earlier. But it was fairly obvious from the way he looked at you and from the way he wiped your tears off your face.

From the way he tilts his head when you act fine, and smile and laugh around your friends. You must be an angel; he thinks. Because how can you be in so much pain and yet still try your best?

The fact that you were doing this to yourself was hurting him in a way he couldn't describe. He knows that just from doing that, you could end up ending yourself.

He knows you aren't dying, but you're bleeding. And you're doing this to yourself. Oh how he could do everything and anything to make you feel even the tiniest bit of better.

And he knows that he doesn't want to lose you— ever.

After probably a good sob from you and a healthy conversation with him, you really didn't know how much you needed it. It makes you want to cry yet again from how much he cares.

From a guy who never does anything for himself, to someone who's wiping the dried blood on your wrists, and putting new bandage on.

It's honestly amazing how he could make you feel so much better, so cared for. When he's there, you know you have someone to talk to whenever you're feeling down. Because, why are you sitting on his lap while he draws stars and butterflies on your wrists?

Ritsu's head rests on your shoulder, his left hand drawing cute little doodles whilst his right hand rests on your waist, and you're quite surprised on how well Ritsu draws. But you know he's doing this for your own well being. His eyelashes softly tickling your neck, as he presses gentle kisses on it, making you giggle.

note — this is kinda short :(

[mysticstars02]

KW: Mini Stories of Rank Paradise/Heavenly Rank Youkais (Video)

Here are the list of recorded videos I could find on YouTube. Keep in mind that not all Heavenly Rank youkais have their own stories AND not everyone has the gall to get them all as they can bc this is a freakin gatcha game we're dealin with (I think I see few Japanese users tryin their best to get what they can do to archive. Bless them <3)

The Story of Heavenly Taikoubou

The Story of New Year's Eve Yang Jian

The Story of Yami Enma

(I LUV THIS ONE AND I THINK THIS IS 1ST ONE I MANAGED TO GET THEM ALL)

The Story of Hakuja/Reisenja Kaira

(I TOO LUV THIS ONE SM)

The Story of Heavenly Rank NorukaSoruka

The Story of HW Jibanyan Liu Bei

The Story of Xmas Festive Amaterasu

The Story of best spood boy, tsuchi

The Story of GW Soruka (i didn't get what this variant is, maybe festive??)

The Story of Shadowside Shutendouji

The Story of Kyubi Jun Iku

The Story of Hovernyan/Fuyunyan Oda Nobunaga

(Really appreciate if this one got translated! This one I believe expands a bit lore on the Sengoku Arc!)

The Story of Princess Gabby

The Story of Blazion Chou Hi

(Might be more of them if I can try to find!)

[semaj-naij]

5 Key Trends in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The landscape of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is constantly evolving, driven by innovations that transform how we communicate, work, and live. Here are five key trends currently shaping the ICT sector, complete with examples and photos to illustrate their impact.

1. Convergence

Convergence in ICT refers to the merging of previously distinct technologies and services into a unified system. This trend is breaking down barriers between various media, telecommunications, and IT services, leading to more integrated and streamlined solutions.

Example: Smart Home Devices - Devices like Amazon Echo and Google Nest integrate voice control, home automation, and entertainment in one system.

Before:

After:

2. Social Media

Social media continues to revolutionize how people connect, share information, and engage with content. Its influence extends beyond personal interactions to business, marketing, and customer service.

Example: Instagram for Business - Companies use Instagram to promote products, engage with customers, and build their brand presence.

3. Mobile Technology

Mobile technology is at the heart of modern ICT, with smartphones and tablets becoming essential tools for communication, entertainment, and work.

Example: Mobile Banking Apps - Apps like Venmo and Revolut enable users to manage finances, transfer money, and make payments from their smartphones.

4. Assistive Media

Assistive media technologies are designed to help individuals with disabilities access information and communicate effectively, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.

Example: Voice Assistants - Devices like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant provide voice-activated support for visually impaired users.

5. Cloud Computing

Cloud computing continues to transform how businesses and individuals store, manage, and process data, offering scalable and flexible solutions.

Example: Google Workspace - A suite of cloud-based productivity tools that includes Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive, facilitating collaboration and remote work.

PASSED BY:JAMES JIAN B. ESLABON

[kusakabesimp]

Kusakabe's Hazy Moon - Jian Zhi and Tsuki no Ken Techniques

In my previous analysis post [here], I touched on Hazy Moon in the context of the Kusa vs Sukuna fight, but I'd like to go more in-depth to show the true genius of his swordsmanship. Kusakabe's expertise goes far beyond traditional Japanese martial arts and kenjutsu, and I want to highlight his remarkable ability to transition and blend various sword styles in real-time combat.

After Atsuya throws hands with Sukuna and dodges Dismantle, we see him make this move:

This is called Sword Hand—Jian Zhi (剑指), which is prevalent in Chinese martial arts but is known by different names in other martial arts around the world. The two extended fingers (index and middle) symbolize the blade of a sword, and the movement has several practical applications.

Directing Qi/Ki through the Body:

The fingers play a key role in directing the flow of vital energy (qi or ki) through the body. Jian Zhi can help concentrate this energy and enhance the precision and effectiveness of specific movements. This is the first reason Atsuya uses this gesture -- to gather cursed energy at his core and begin to direct it into his next attack.

Directing Qi/Ki through the Sword:

Just as Jian Zhi channels qi through the fingers, it can be directed through a blade. ***I'm breaking this application into smaller subsections, as each piece is connected to the overarching concept of Hazy Moon.***

Stability:

Jian Zhi helps maintain balance during complex techniques or transitions. As Kusakabe performs Jian Zhi mid-air, he conceals his broken katana in his suit jacket, holding it in his right hand. As he prepares to land, he quickly switches the jacket to his left hand, using Jian Zhi as a feint while also ensuring stability as he dodges another Dismantle and makes a safe landing.

Kusakabe's next movement has a different gesture with a different purpose.

Transition to Open Hand (Zhǎng Fǎ 掌法):

Kusakabe reveals the katana in his left hand, and his right (dominant) hand transitions from the Jian Zhi into an open-hand Zhǎng Fǎ gesture. He already channeled and focused his cursed energy with Jian Zi, and Zhǎng Fǎ leads us into Hazy Moon.

The purpose of Zhǎng Fǎ is to establish an initial point of contact for the gathered qi, then release and redirect it into the surrounding environment — in this case, Kusakabe's shattered blade. He draws the energy out from the break near the habaki and down to form the cursed blade.

Kusakabe uses techniques rooted in Chinese martial arts, but it is fascinating how he seamlessly blends them with his traditional kenjutsu.

Tsuki no Ken Technique:

While there hasn't been any official confirmation from Gege (as far as I know), I believe Kusakabe's Evening Moon Sword Drawing is based on Tsuki no Ken (月の剣), which draws inspiration from the moon and its changing phases. This sword style emphasizes controlled strength and precise timing rather than sheer power. Techniques often involve circular motions resembling the path of the moon, which can be used defensively to deflect energy or offensively to set up counterattacks.

Canon Kusakabe.  

But wait, it gets better.

Here are some techniques from Tsuki no Ken:

Mikazuki Giri (三日月斬り - Crescent Moon Cut): A crescent-shaped cut made with a wide, arcing motion to generate quick power and cover distance. Battō Sword Drawing in a nutshell.

Tsukikage Sen (月影閃 - Moon Shadow Flash): Quick, darting movements to close distance and strike with precision for rapid engagement and disengagement. We witnessed this several times during the Sukuna fight and once in combination with the technique below.

Shingetsu Arashi (新月嵐 - New Moon Storm): A calm, defensive stance suddenly bursts into a flurry of rapid, aggressive strikes. This technique is designed to surprise and overpower with a sudden shift in speed. See this in action in the fight with Sukuna below.

Mangetsu Gō (満月剛 - Full Moon Strength): Channels the user's full strength into a single, powerful blow, often aimed at a vital point. This was, in essence, Kusakabe's decisive finishing move as he aimed at Sukuna's injured heart.

That wraps up my analysis of Hazy Moon -- just another example of his genius. WE RESPECT KUSAKABE ATSUYA IN THIS HOUSE

[kholran]

WE GETTING MORE LIU SANG? WHAT I MISS??!

IT SEEMS SO, ANON!

I logged in to Weibo yesterday, and saw a thumbnail of this picture on my feed:

(cr to Weibo user 油咖喱韦恩)

And thought "Aww, someone must be doing a throwback to a promo event for Reboot". But then I enlarged the pic and saw the timestamp and thought "Hang on wait...That's from TODAY??".

So I had a momentary freakout over his hair and styling and started digging around in the Liu Chang and WaChang supertopics that I follow, and found the other pics. And then had an even BIGGER freakout because LIU CHANG AND WAER IN SOMETHING TOGETHER AGAIN!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! AND IT'S A DMB PROJECT SO LIU SANG AND KAN JIAN ARE BACK!

(cr to Weibo user zkvvnixxxvk)

AND I HAVEN'T BEEN NORMAL SINCE, ANON.