Sword of Kusanagi: Longsword of the Sky


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 * Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
 * User: Orochimaru
 * Debut (Anime): Episode 73
 * Debut (Manga): Chapter 123

The Kusanagi Sword: Long Sword of the Heavens is the Kusanagi of Japanese legend. Orochimaru retrieves his Kusanagi by opening his mouth and extending a snake which then opens its mouth and produces the sword. Orochimaru was seen producing the sword handle first so he could use it freely, or blade first to attack his opponent instantly. The sword can extend its blade to attack from afar and it can cut through almost anything. The Kusanagi appears differently from the manga to the anime. In the manga, the Kusanagi looks more like a standard katana, while in the anime its a guardless, double-edged jian. It should be noted that Orochimaru's Kusanagi could not pierce Naruto in his Four-Tailed form.

Sasuke Uchiha refers to the chokuto he carries as a "Sword of Kusanagi", but it carries none of the unique attributes that Orochimaru's does. He however states that the blade of his Kusunagi cannot be blocked. This indeed seemed true as Yamato's kunoi went through the swords blade, when he attempted to block it. Sauske can also run the Chidori Current along the surface of his sword, making its blade sharper and causing more damamge.