Ni-To Jutsu - Multiple Weapons

[rob]

I understand the no superior weapon bonus for this technique, but have a question on the negating multiple opponents penalties.

Does this apply to negating attacks from any number of attackers, or only two?

I see in the rules that up to four characters may be in close combat with a single figure, so would like to know if this technique only negates the attacks of two opponents, or all of them, e.g. three and four opponents as well?

Do the Kusari and/or Naginata/Yari swinging techniques eliminate bonuses vs. multiple attackers as well, if used in this manner too?

[rob]

Also, will the Kusari, Naginata, and Yari count as better weapons for bonus purposes against other weapons, when used in this manner, until beaten?

[Rich Jones]

Hi
Ni-to - there for the use of two blades (katana and shoto mainly) negates ANY penalty from any one round them.

Other question - no (but play how you want would be the real answer)

[rob]

Thanks.

I think the latter option permits more cinematic play, like in some movies with experts fighting multiple opponents. Ninja Assassin comes to mind as a recent example. Lots of great Kusarigama twirling and acrobatics in that one.

I highly recommend the movie for those that haven't seen it. A bit gory, but lots of great Kusari and Shuriken action, in addition to all the other combat.

[Rich Jones]

I agree - the reason it is not in the rules is actual use of chain and long weapons ... it is practically impossible to keep the kusuri fundo going in a 360 arc ... shoge maybe but not enough to keep opponents back ... like you say in a cinema game then go for it