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==Nanto Goshasei==
==Nanto Goshasei==
<span lang="EN-GB" style="">The five guardians of the Last Nanto General are each trained in their own unique fighting styles. With the exception of Juza, who uses a self-taught style, the origins of each of the Goshasei's fighting styles are never fully explained. They are not counted among the 108 sects of Nanto Seiken. However, their techniques can "cut" like the Nanto Technique with the exception of Ocean Style. Hyui and Shuren manipulate wind and flame respectively to slice their opponents, whereas Fudoh fractures his opponents with brute force. Juza's self-taught style focuses on wrestling techniques, contorting and breaking his enemies. In the TV series, Rihaku veritably uses powerful flying kicks and lunges befitting a tidal wave.</span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'''Nanto Goshasei''' (南斗五車星, ''Five Chariot Stars of Nanto'') are five guardians sworn to protect the [[Last Nanto General]]. They each represent one of five cosmic elements (wind, fire, sea, </span>earth and sky) and are trained in their own unique fighting styles. With the exception of Juza's self-taught style, <span lang="EN-GB" style="">the origins of each of these fighting styles are never fully explained. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">They are not counted among the 108 sects of Nanto Seiken.</span> In the original manga, Rihaku was only a military leader, but he was given his own martial art in the TV series.


*<span lang="EN-GB" style="">[[Nanto Goshasei|Garyū Ken]] (</span>[[Juza|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Juza</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">我流拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Self-Taught Fist''): This style is free-form with no set stance and his fighting ability rivals. The style is comprised primarily of rapid kick techniques and grappling attacks. </span>
*<span lang="EN-GB" style="">[[Nanto Goshasei|Garyū Ken]] (</span>[[Juza|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Juza</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">我流拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Self-Taught Fist''): This style is free-form with no set stance and his fighting ability rivals. The style is comprised primarily of rapid kick techniques and grappling attacks. </span>