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[hider=Flash Sword Style]The [b]Flash Sword Style[/b] [i](閃剣流, Senken-ryū)[/i]is an extremely devastating form of swordsmanship that can only be used by certain devoted practitioners, some of the most notable hailing from the Antares Clan.

[b]Description:[/b] The Flash Sword Style is an extremely dynamic form of combat, as suggested by the name of the style itself. It revolves around the concept of flash, and therefore primarily requires an enormous amount of speed and skill in order to initiate within any combat situation. While the general expression of one's Flash Sword Style is based on their own interpretation of the fighting style, at the core lies a single philosophy: [i]"a flash is not born from a single light, but thousands strung together as bright as the sun."[/i] And truthfully, that is how the style functions. Rather than utilizing singular hits to create an enormous amount of damage, the user concentrates their efforts in the build up of damage over an extensive period of time. Therefore, they are able to cause their opponent's stamina to be winded down significantly while also causing them to be in severe pain from the constant slashes that are placed upon them. The style almost appears sadistic when viewed by other individuals, in that the constant pain brought about through non-fatal slashes would normally be associated with a sociopath.

The style's basis derives from the relatively common Iaidō and Battōjutsu forms of combat. It uses high-speed movements from the drawing of the blade in order to completely eviscerate an enemy's chance of victory. However, rather than being fatal in nature, it is used primarily as a means to deter the enemy from their decisions to engage in combat. This is achieved through the sadistic nature of the combat form, which in turn is supposed to cause a realization in the enemy that they are inevitably going to be overpowered regardless of what they do. In part with this derivation from Iaidō and Battōjutsu, anybody who utilizes this form of combat is generally attuned to the use of high-speed unsheathing and sheathing techniques. 

[hider=Training]As one would expect from such a consuming form of combat, the Flash Sword requires extreme dedication and training in order to successfully master its various nuances and individualize it to one's own preference. Unlike the majority of styles that solely require physical training, the Flash Sword also has compulsory mental conditioning as a part of its regime, giving the individuals a mentality in order to sustain and follow the principles of the Flash Sword when it is being executed within combat.
[hider=Mental Training][b]The Mental Training[/b] [i](内的執行, Naiteki Shugyō)[/i] is the first aspect that students train in as a means to epitomize their combat abilities instead of simply being physically dominant. The advanced mental faculties are generally relevant to the speed and efficiency of the style.
[list][*][b]Observation[/b] [i](着眼 Chakugan)[/i] to observe an enemy's every movement is the core essence of the Flash Sword. For to land a hit one must be knowledgeable on where his enemy lie. The user gains keen training in observation via the enhancement of their natural Five Senses to the point where they are considered on the verge of "superhuman". This allows them to be able to keep up with virtually any opponent only with their natural abilities. In rare cases, there are some surpass this amazing observational skill by leagues, to the point where nothing can be missed from their six senses.
[*][b]Exploitation[/b] [i](開発 Kaihatsu)[/i] to exploit an enemy's weakness and take advantage of it. Flash Sword pupils are trained extensively to exploit weaknesses that come to their light, utilizing appropriate and devastating counters to destroy their opponents. However, this takes keen sensory along with enhanced feats of physical strength, making it the reason why an all-around training is so important.
[*][b]Manipulation[/b] [i](操縦 Sōjū)[/i] to manipulate one's own strengths and an enemy's weakness is the art that very few are able to achieve. Through keen intellect and subsequent amounts of training, one is able to overwhelm their opponent through simple movements merely by counter-acting every one of their attacks with an appropriate response. An immense amount of focus and sheer experience is needed to master this art.[/list][/hider][hider=Physical Training][b]Physical Training[/b] [i](物的執行, Butteki Shugyō)[/i] A practitioner begins to take their physical training once mental training is complete. It involves an extremely strict resume of exercises that create an overall very well-rounded body, both in physique and subtlety. Ironically, despite Flash Sword being a style of swordsmanship, the practitioner/apprentice's swordsmanship is not trained by another individual, as refining one's own art cannot be done with assistance from another, despite how much one tries, they may not interfere.
[list][*][b]Speed[/b]: The most important aspect of one's physical training. Flash Sword emphasizes on immense speeds. As such, the first and foremost training is given to one's speed. Instructors are instructed to give an immense burden to their students, such a burden that plunges all but the strongest of light. Essentially, this "burden" are a pair of extremely dense weights. With these weights, the apprentice must perform daily chores, and various other activities in order for one's lower body to run on willpower alone. Achieving this, the instructor may be able to take these weights on and immediately gives the apprentice a test. To be able to catch the instructor off-guard, using their newly attained speed to do so. If achieved, the training progresses onto its next stage. If not, then one must resume this training, once more.
[*][b]Stamina[/b]: A very important aspect of one's physical training. Due to the immense levels of speed one achieves through speed training, stamina is equal, if not, more important in order to be able to prolong the use of such speed. Done through various light exercises that progressively become heavier in order to achieve the desired effects required for this style.
[*][b]Strength and Durability[/b]: To inflict damage and take damage. Although important, these aspects can usually be overlooked by most due to the style not relying on individual techniques, but a culmination of multiple strikes. However, an increase of strength and durability may be done in many ways, most of which are up to the instructor themselves.[/list][/hider][/hider][/hider]
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[b]Height/Weight:[/b][/color] [b]Gabriel stands at just over 5'11ft and weighting 155 pounds.[/b][/hider]
[color=Gold][b]Name:[/b][/color] [b]Gabriel Antares[/b]
[color=Gold][b]Gender:[/b][/color] [b]Male[/b]
[color=Gold][b]Age:[/b][/color] [b]25[/b]
[color=Gold][b]Personality:[/b][/color] Gabriel is a light hearted, casual and fun loving individual. Though most of the times, he has this aura of seriousness surrounding him, Gabriel enjoys going with the flow of things and appearing in unexpected places and in unexpected ways.

Gabriel is not often headstrong, looking before he leaps and taking the time to plan ahead before taking action, although he does not hesitate to act if need be. Even when entering into an unfortunate or unplanned situation, Gabriel remains completely calm, pushing forward through adversity with no hesitation.

Gabriel's vices are alcohol and women. He will be often seen carrying around a flask filled with his alcohol of choice.
[color=Gold][b]Home Island/Sea:[/b][/color] [url=http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Goa][b]Goa Kingdom:[/b][/url][url=http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Gray_Terminal][b] Gray Terminal[/b][/url]
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[indent][color=Gold][b]Devil Fruit, Abilities and Fighting Style[/b][/color][/indent]
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[color=olive][b]Name:[/b][/color] [i]Henkan Henkan No Mi (Change Change Fruit)[/i]
[color=olive][b]Appearance:[/b][/color] [i]The Henkan Henkan No Mi takes the appearance of a deep green tomato with a golden stem and a single purple line going across the fruits circumference.[/i]
[color=olive][b]Description:[/b][/color] [i]The Henkan Henkan no Mi is a Paramecia type Devil Fruit. As the name might suggest, this Devil Fruit allows the user to instantly change anything to anything, essentially turning them into a Henkan Ningen (Changing Human). Furthermore, dependent on the skill the user holds with the power varies the speed with which the user can change objects as well as the volume, mass and size of the changed object.[/i]

[b]STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES[/b][list]
[*][b]✘[/b] [i]User's power can only affect non-organic matter.[/i]
[*][b]✘[/b] [i]User cannot create life from nothing nor revive the dead.[/i]
[*][b]✘[/b] [i]User cannot change the target object's state of matter. That means that gasses can only be turned to gasses, liquids to liquids, solids to solids and plasma to plasma.[/i]
[*][b]✔[/b]
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[color=Gold][b]Fighting Style:[/b][/color]
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[*]Gabriel relies on his fast reflexes and speed in order to avoid enemies while at the same time, using his Devil Fruit powers in order to beat his foes. Although he can take a number of hits, should his enemies manage to reach him, his body, although muscular and defined, is not built to take a lot of punishment.[/list]
[color=Gold][b]Ship Positions:[/b][/color] [b]N/A[/b]
[color=Gold][b]Bounty:[/b][/color] [img]http://i.stack.imgur.com/0mvFAm.gif[/img]10,000,000
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[color=Gold][b]Height/Weight:[/b][/color] [b]Gabriel stands at a little just over 5'11ft and weighting a solid 200 pounds.[/b][/hider]
[color=Gold][b]Name:[/b][/color] [b]Gabriel Antares[/b]
[color=Gold][b]Gender:[/b][/color] [b]Male[/b]
[color=Gold][b]Age:[/b][/color] [b]25[/b]
[color=Gold][b]Personality:[/b][/color] Gabriel is a light hearted, casual and fun loving individual. Though most of the times, he has this aura of seriousness surrounding him, Gabriel enjoys going with the flow of things and appearing in unexpected places and in unexpected ways.

Gabriel is not often headstrong, looking before he leaps and taking the time to plan ahead before taking action, although he does not hesitate to act if need be. Even when entering into an unfortunate or unplanned situation, Gabriel remains completely calm, pushing forward through adversity with no hesitation. Gabriel's vices are alcohol and women. He will be often seen carrying around a flask filled with his alcohol of choice.
[color=Gold][b]Home Island/Sea:[/b][/color] [b]Shonan Kingdom, New World[/b]
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[color=Gold][b]Devil Fruit, Abilities and Fighting Style[/b][/color]
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[*][color=Gold][b]Devil Fruit:[/b][/color] [b]None[/b]
[*][color=Gold][b]Fighting Style:[/b][/color] [b][i]Senkenryū[/i][/b]
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[*][hider=Flash Sword Style]The [b]Flash Sword Style[/b] [i](閃剣流, Senken-ryū)[/i]is an extremely devastating form of swordsmanship that can only be used by certain devoted practitioners, some of the most notable hailing from the Antares Clan.

[b]Description:[/b] The Flash Sword Style is an extremely dynamic form of combat, as suggested by the name of the style itself. It revolves around the concept of flash, and therefore primarily requires an enormous amount of speed and skill in order to initiate within any combat situation. While the general expression of one's Flash Sword Style is based on their own interpretation of the fighting style, at the core lies a single philosophy: [i]"a flash is not born from a single light, but thousands strung together as bright as the sun."[/i] And truthfully, that is how the style functions. Rather than utilizing singular hits to create an enormous amount of damage, the user concentrates their efforts in the build up of damage over an extensive period of time. Therefore, they are able to cause their opponent's stamina to be winded down significantly while also causing them to be in severe pain from the constant slashes that are placed upon them. The style almost appears sadistic when viewed by other individuals, in that the constant pain brought about through non-fatal slashes would normally be associated with a sociopath.

The style's basis derives from the relatively common Iaidō and Battōjutsu forms of combat. It uses high-speed movements from the drawing of the blade in order to completely eviscerate an enemy's chance of victory. However, rather than being fatal in nature, it is used primarily as a means to deter the enemy from their decisions to engage in combat. This is achieved through the sadistic nature of the combat form, which in turn is supposed to cause a realization in the enemy that they are inevitably going to be overpowered regardless of what they do. In part with this derivation from Iaidō and Battōjutsu, anybody who utilizes this form of combat is generally attuned to the use of high-speed unsheathing and sheathing techniques.
[list]
[*][hider=Training]As one would expect from such a consuming form of combat, the Flash Sword requires extreme dedication and training in order to successfully master its various nuances and individualize it to one's own preference. Unlike the majority of styles that solely require physical training, the Flash Sword also has compulsory mental conditioning as a part of its regime, giving the individuals a mentality in order to sustain and follow the principles of the Flash Sword when it is being executed within combat.
[list]
[*][hider=Mental Training][b]The Mental Training[/b] [i](内的執行, Naiteki Shugyō)[/i] is the first aspect that students train in as a means to epitomize their combat abilities instead of simply being physically dominant. The advanced mental faculties are generally relevant to the speed and efficiency of the style.
[list]
[*][b]Observation[/b] [i](着眼 Chakugan)[/i] to observe an enemy's every movement is the core essence of the Flash Sword. For to land a hit one must be knowledgeable on where his enemy lie. The user gains keen training in observation via the enhancement of their natural Five Senses to the point where they are considered on the verge of "superhuman". This allows them to be able to keep up with virtually any opponent only with their natural abilities. In rare cases, there are some surpass this amazing observational skill by leagues, to the point where nothing can be missed from their six senses.
[*][b]Exploitation[/b] [i](開発 Kaihatsu)[/i] to exploit an enemy's weakness and take advantage of it. Flash Sword pupils are trained extensively to exploit weaknesses that come to their light, utilizing appropriate and devastating counters to destroy their opponents. However, this takes keen sensory along with enhanced feats of physical strength, making it the reason why an all-around training is so important.
[*][b]Manipulation[/b] [i](操縦 Sōjū)[/i] to manipulate one's own strengths and an enemy's weakness is the art that very few are able to achieve. Through keen intellect and subsequent amounts of training, one is able to overwhelm their opponent through simple movements merely by counter-acting every one of their attacks with an appropriate response. An immense amount of focus and sheer experience is needed to master this art.
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[*][hider=Physical Training][b]Physical Training[/b] [i](物的執行, Butteki Shugyō)[/i] A practitioner begins to take their physical training once mental training is complete. It involves an extremely strict resume of exercises that create an overall very well-rounded body, both in physique and subtlety. Ironically, despite Flash Sword being a style of swordsmanship, the practitioner/apprentice's swordsmanship is not trained by another individual, as refining one's own art cannot be done with assistance from another, despite how much one tries, they may not interfere.
[list]
[*][b]Speed[/b]: The most important aspect of one's physical training. Flash Sword emphasizes on immense speeds. As such, the first and foremost training is given to one's speed. Instructors are instructed to give an immense burden to their students, such a burden that plunges all but the strongest of light. Essentially, this "burden" are a pair of extremely dense weights. With these weights, the apprentice must perform daily chores, and various other activities in order for one's lower body to run on willpower alone. Achieving this, the instructor may be able to take these weights on and immediately gives the apprentice a test. To be able to catch the instructor off-guard, using their newly attained speed to do so. If achieved, the training progresses onto its next stage. If not, then one must resume this training, once more.
[*][b]Stamina[/b]: A very important aspect of one's physical training. Due to the immense levels of speed one achieves through speed training, stamina is equal, if not, more important in order to be able to prolong the use of such speed. Done through various light exercises that progressively become heavier in order to achieve the desired effects required for this style.
[*][b]Strength and Durability[/b]: To inflict damage and take damage. Although important, these aspects can usually be overlooked by most due to the style not relying on individual techniques, but a culmination of multiple strikes. However, an increase of strength and durability may be done in many ways, most of which are up to the instructor themselves.
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[color=Gold][b]Ship Positions:[/b][/color] [b]N/A[/b]
[color=Gold][b]Bounty:[/b][/color] [img]http://i.stack.imgur.com/0mvFAm.gif[/img]0
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[b]Hachu Hachu No Mi, Model: Ryu[/b]


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[color=Silver][b]Name:[/b][/color]
[color=Silver][b]Appearance:[/b][/color]
[color=Silver][b]Description:[/b][/color]

[b]STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES[/b][list]
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[color=skyblue][b]Name:[/b][/color] [b]Mio[/b]
[color=skyblue][b]Gender:[/b][/color] [b]Female[/b]
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[color=skyblue][b]Personality:[/b][/color] Mio is a naïve, often cheeky, cyber girl and the personification of the collective of nanomachines that make up Nigel's body. Although she might, at first, come out as childish, that's also the only part of her personality that she allows other people, excluding Nigel, to see. That doesn't mean, though, that she is anti-social! Quite the opposite actually, she's always happy to meet new people whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Mio, along with being rather social, is actually extremely intelligent and highly analytical, something that should be a given since she is a part of Nigel who possesses extreme computational capabilities.  She and Nigel have shared a very close relationship since he was the one who programmed her into existence. She considers him as her only family as well as her creator.
[color=skyblue][b]History:[/b][/color] [b]TBR IC[/b]
[color=skyblue][b]Magic:[/b][/color] [b]None[/b]
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[hider=Flash Sword Style]The [b]Flash Sword Style[/b] [i](閃剣流, Senken-ryū)[/i]is an extremely devastating form of swordsmanship that can only be used by certain devoted practitioners, some of the most notable hailing from the Antares Clan.

[b]Description:[/b] The Flash Sword Style is an extremely dynamic form of combat, as suggested by the name of the style itself. It revolves around the concept of flash, and therefore primarily requires an enormous amount of speed and skill in order to initiate within any combat situation. While the general expression of one's Flash Sword Style is based on their own interpretation of the fighting style, at the core lies a single philosophy: [i]"a flash is not born from a single light, but thousands strung together as bright as the sun."[/i] And truthfully, that is how the style functions. Rather than utilizing singular hits to create an enormous amount of damage, the user concentrates their efforts in the build up of damage over an extensive period of time. Therefore, they are able to cause their opponent's stamina to be winded down significantly while also causing them to be in severe pain from the constant slashes that are placed upon them. The style almost appears sadistic when viewed by other individuals, in that the constant pain brought about through non-fatal slashes would normally be associated with a sociopath.

The style's basis derives from the relatively common Iaidō and Battōjutsu forms of combat. It uses high-speed movements from the drawing of the blade in order to completely eviscerate an enemy's chance of victory. However, rather than being fatal in nature, it is used primarily as a means to deter the enemy from their decisions to engage in combat. This is achieved through the sadistic nature of the combat form, which in turn is supposed to cause a realization in the enemy that they are inevitably going to be overpowered regardless of what they do. In part with this derivation from Iaidō and Battōjutsu, anybody who utilizes this form of combat is generally attuned to the use of high-speed unsheathing and sheathing techniques. 

[hider=Training]As one would expect from such a consuming form of combat, the Flash Sword requires extreme dedication and training in order to successfully master its various nuances and individualize it to one's own preference. Unlike the majority of styles that solely require physical training, the Flash Sword also has compulsory mental conditioning as a part of its regime, giving the individuals a mentality in order to sustain and follow the principles of the Flash Sword when it is being executed within combat.
[hider=Mental Training][b]The Mental Training[/b] [i](内的執行, Naiteki Shugyō)[/i] is the first aspect that students train in as a means to epitomize their combat abilities instead of simply being physically dominant. The advanced mental faculties are generally relevant to the speed and efficiency of the style.
[list][*][b]Observation[/b] [i](着眼 Chakugan)[/i] to observe an enemy's every movement is the core essence of the Flash Sword. For to land a hit one must be knowledgeable on where his enemy lie. The user gains keen training in observation via the enhancement of their natural Five Senses to the point where they are considered on the verge of "superhuman". This allows them to be able to keep up with virtually any opponent only with their natural abilities. In rare cases, there are some surpass this amazing observational skill by leagues, to the point where nothing can be missed from their six senses.
[*][b]Exploitation[/b] [i](開発 Kaihatsu)[/i] to exploit an enemy's weakness and take advantage of it. Flash Sword pupils are trained extensively to exploit weaknesses that come to their light, utilizing appropriate and devastating counters to destroy their opponents. However, this takes keen sensory along with enhanced feats of physical strength, making it the reason why an all-around training is so important.
[*][b]Manipulation[/b] [i](操縦 Sōjū)[/i] to manipulate one's own strengths and an enemy's weakness is the art that very few are able to achieve. Through keen intellect and subsequent amounts of training, one is able to overwhelm their opponent through simple movements merely by counter-acting every one of their attacks with an appropriate response. An immense amount of focus and sheer experience is needed to master this art.[/list][/hider][hider=Physical Training][b]Physical Training[/b] [i](物的執行, Butteki Shugyō)[/i] A practitioner begins to take their physical training once mental training is complete. It involves an extremely strict resume of exercises that create an overall very well-rounded body, both in physique and subtlety. Ironically, despite Flash Sword being a style of swordsmanship, the practitioner/apprentice's swordsmanship is not trained by another individual, as refining one's own art cannot be done with assistance from another, despite how much one tries, they may not interfere.
[list][*][b]Speed[/b]: The most important aspect of one's physical training. Flash Sword emphasizes on immense speeds. As such, the first and foremost training is given to one's speed. Instructors are instructed to give an immense burden to their students, such a burden that plunges all but the strongest of light. Essentially, this "burden" are a pair of extremely dense weights. With these weights, the apprentice must perform daily chores, and various other activities in order for one's lower body to run on willpower alone. Achieving this, the instructor may be able to take these weights on and immediately gives the apprentice a test. To be able to catch the instructor off-guard, using their newly attained speed to do so. If achieved, the training progresses onto its next stage. If not, then one must resume this training, once more.
[*][b]Stamina[/b]: A very important aspect of one's physical training. Due to the immense levels of speed one achieves through speed training, stamina is equal, if not, more important in order to be able to prolong the use of such speed. Done through various light exercises that progressively become heavier in order to achieve the desired effects required for this style.
[*][b]Strength and Durability[/b]: To inflict damage and take damage. Although important, these aspects can usually be overlooked by most due to the style not relying on individual techniques, but a culmination of multiple strikes. However, an increase of strength and durability may be done in many ways, most of which are up to the instructor themselves.[/list][/hider][/hider]
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