Sword Art: Blade Rush

Kenjutsu: Gekisai (Sword Art: Blade Rush)
Taijutsu (Strike) [Armed]
Rank: 3 (C-Class);
Range: Melee Attack;
Target: One creature;
Duration: Instantaneous;
Saving Throws: None;
Chakra Cost: 4.

The user makes a single attack at his highest attack bonus with his held weapon. If it hits, the attack deals weapon damage and the target is pushed back 5 feet. The user is able to take a 5-ft. step towards the opponent for free as part of this technique. This technique can be used as part of a charge.

A Samurai character of the Kenjutsu path with 2 or more class level is able to substitute this technique for an attack during a full-attack action. The base attack bonus of the technique is that of the attack it was substituted for. To substitute the attack, it cannot be empowered. Perform requirements are automatically met.

Empower
The user may spend an additional 4 points of Chakra to increase the damage dealt by the technique by 1d6, plus 1d6 every 4 levels (maximum 5d6 total).
Material Focus: The user's sword.