Six Sword Style is the fighting style of Hatchan. He has the huge advantage of being able to wield 6 swords with each weighing over 300 kg (661.4 lbs) thanks to his octopus-like features and his fish-man strength.[1] In essence, it is a sword-fighting technique that focuses on the strength of the user. Coupled with the number of swords, along with the dexterity of the arms wielding them, these factors make this a truly versatile technique.
Takoashi Kiken (蛸足奇剣,Takoashi Kiken?, literally meaning "Octopus Foot Miracle Swords"): Hatchan swings his swords wildly at his opponent while charging at them.[2] This is called Tentacle Sword Overload in the VIZ Manga and the 4Kids and Funimation adaptations but is referred to as Tentacle Sword Combination in the Funimation dub of Episode of East Blue.
Takotsubo no Kamae (タコツボの構え,Takotsubo no Kamae?, literally meaning "Octopus Pot Stance"): Hatchan positions all of his swords together in front of him and arranged in a circular array over his chest to block an attack.[1] In the VIZ Manga, 4Kids and Funimation adaptations, this is called Octopus Pot Stance.
Shin Shun - Tako Age - Taikai (新春 蛸開げ 体壊,literally meaning "New Spring - Open the Octopus - Break It Apart"?): Done after Takotsubo no Kamae. After Hatchan blocks an attack, he breaks the opponent's defenses by splaying his swords apart, leaving them open to a headbutt to the chest before he flings them into the air.[3] In the VIZ Manga, 4Kids and Funimation adaptations, this is called New Year's - Open- Body Slam.
Rokutoryu Ogi: Rokuto no Waltz (六刀流奥義 六刀の円舞曲,Rokutōryū Ōgi: Rokutō no Warutsu?, literally meaning "Six-Sword Style Ultimate Technique: Six-Sword Waltz"): Following Shin Shun - Tako Age - Taikai, Hatchan spins all six swords over his head like a fan blade to shred the descending opponent to pieces.[4] In the VIZ Manga, 4Kids and Funimation adaptations, this is called Waltz of the Six Swords.
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Karma, also an octopus fish-man, wields six sabers similar to Hatchan's style.[5]
