Sword Art: Iaido

Kenjutsu: Iaido (Sword Art: Iaido)
Taijutsu (Strike) [Armed]
Rank: 2 (D-Class);
Range: Melee Attack;
Target: One 5-ft. square;
Duration: Instantaneous;
Saving Throws: None;
Chakra Cost: 2.

The user performs a slash after quickly drawing his sword, a maneuver using momentum to gain power named 'Iaido' and the basics of the Iaijutsu style.

This technique can only be used while the user's weapon is sheathed and his size category or smaller, or is a katana. The user makes a single attack with his chosen weapon that deals damage as though used with two hands (Strength (1 per 20) x2) and gains a +2 bonus to attack and weapon damage rolls. He suffers a -2 penalty to Defense until this next turn after using this technique.

This attack can be made as part of a charge. This technique cannot be used while prone.

Material Focus: A piercing or slashing weapon with a solid sheath no larger than the user's size category, or a katana.