Hokuto Jūha Zan

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    Hokuto Jūha Zan
    Kenshiro penetrating Heart's flesh
    Kenshiro penetrating Heart's flesh
    Name

    (ほく) () (じゅう) ()

    (ざん)
    Kanji 北斗柔破斬
    Romaji Hokuto Jūha Zan
    English North Dipper Soft-Breaking Slash
    Data
    School Hokuto Shin Ken

    Big Dipper Soft-Breaking Slash (北斗柔破斬,
    )
    is a Hokuto Shinken technique consisting of a series of rapid kicks, aimed to harden the target's body allowing the user to easily strike through their weakened defence.

    Appears in

    Original Manga
    Kenshiro uses it on Heart on page 167 of the 1st volume, titled "A Cry from the Heart" (心の叫びの巻, Kokoro no Sakebi no Maki) nullifying Heart's natural defensive technique.

    Hokuto Musō

    In the game, Kenshiro leaps into the air and delivers a series of wide range kicks and, upon landing, charges forward to strike any remaining enemies causing them to explode.