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| - Interestingly enough, the nihonto katana has grown over the years, naturally adjusting to the height, wingspan and proportions of Yūko while retaining its double edged excellence. Reaching its present length upon the rōnin settling into her current form. Many have suggested that the sword has sentient properties, responding to the will of its owner with telepathic quickness. Becoming an extension of Yūko and proving exceptionally capable at carrying out slashes at tempo befitting a practitioner of Iaidō. Despite the woman's admittance of never practicing such an art. Though she remains knowledgeable of its mechanisms should she need to acquire the style in the future. It was later proven that the weapon is in fact sentient. Adapting to constant chakra input from the technique Flash and adapting it's own mindset, cultivating an aptitude for fighting and a mind of its own. Eventually giving rise to a human being despite that not being the original intentions of the blacksmith. Yet such an attribute proved fitting for a mercenary in desperate need of friendship. When first evolving to a higher state of existence, she is shown as a woman with pine green hair and radiant fuchsia eyes. Befitting of her status as an armament, Shito is shown wearing military attire typically aligned with the rank of lieutenant or corporal. The coloration is shown to be a close approximation of the hilt and scabbard, mixing royal red lining and a crimson exterior. Two small gold chains connecting from her shoulder to her chest are shown to be the only attempts at finery. Meanwhile, there is an emblazoned sun-like symbol on her left bosom. Shitoyaka is shown to wear a rather stoic expression most times, preferring to approach life from a pragmatic perspective. It is shown that she can shift her hands and feet into the weapon, giving her greater killing power. However, she is shown to be more than capable of fighting on her own, displaying exceptional physical prowess and punishing kicks reminiscent of Strong Fist. Though its shown to be a natural temperament due to being honed from steel and endowed with the chakra of her wielder.
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