Ryusoken is a hand-based martial art used by Sabo.
Description[]
The Ryusoken style focuses on holding one's fingers in a claw-fashion, crushing the adversaries with a powerful grip. Sabo compares it to a dragon's claws, rending arrogance and conceit. He can imbue his "claws" with Busoshoku Haki, increasing their power, being able to crush Bastille's steel helmet and causing incredible damage to the Vice Admiral's head. Sabo has also been seen using not only his fingers but also his fists in this style, causing more brutal impacts instead of the concentrated force of his fingers.
Techniques[]
- Ryu no Kagizume (Ryū no Kagizume, literally meaning "Dragon's Talon"): Sabo attacks the enemy with a three-fingered claw hand strike (very similar to the ones used in Chinese martial arts). It can be used with Haki to enhance its power. It was first seen used against Jesus Burgess during the finals of Corrida Colosseum and was powerful enough to destroy his Haki enhanced armor. To not confuse it with the "claw" in the fighting style's name, the kanji for "kagizume" literally translates to "hooking claw/talon" for some.
- Ryu no Ibuki (Ryū no Ibuki, literally meaning "Dragon's Breath"): Sabo puts his clenched fists into the ground while imbuing them with Haki. He then pushes them into the floor, creating an immense impact. This technique was first used to completely destroy the arena in the Corrida Colosseum. In some games, like in One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, Sabo is shown instead jamming his fingers into the ground without turning them into fists.
Devil Fruit Enhanced Techniques[]
- Moeru Ryusoken: Kaen Ryuo (Moeru Ryūsōken: Kaen Ryūō, literally meaning "Burning Dragon Claw Fist: Fire Flame Dragon King"): After forming his "talons" and igniting them with his Mera Mera no Mi powers, Sabo slams them into his opponent and spins them around before blasting his target away with a burst of fire. This was first used against Burgess, who was sent flying a great distance away while suffering from the heat of the attack; a noteworthy feat that shocked spectators, as Burgess is infamously powerful for being one of the Ten Titanic Captains of the Blackbeard Pirates.