The Raki discussion

[HayashiTakara]

Theres just too many possible reasoning for Raki's growth... his swordsmanship is easily explained, but... his super human abilities? I want to know, damnit!

[yvcso]

Oh, that's what you meant?
I don't think they have control over their flesh after it left them.
I mean, sure, they can decide where it will go, but they can't make it do things and all.

HayashiTakara - what super abilities?

[evil_kenshin]

Originally Posted by yvcso

HayashiTakara - what super abilities?

What his referring to is his super human speed, he was able to move fast enough that the villagers didn't realize he'd moved from his spot to the yoma's arm was chopped off and screaming (they were still staring where he used to be)

[HayashiTakara]

Raki has displayed super human speed, and super human strength ( he's able to swing a Claymore with one hand, which is impossible unless you're the hulk, and blocking the Yoma's attack without even flinching, and cutting him apart with ease )

[yvcso]

Because they are human beings, it's not super abilities.
He worked for 7 years, with the help of the former Claymore Priscilla, that was number 2 just a little while after she started training.
it is obvious that he would be fast and strong.

[evil_kenshin]

Originally Posted by yvcso

Because they are human beings, it's not super abilities.
He worked for 7 years, with the help of the former Claymore Priscilla, that was number 2 just a little while after she started training.
it is obvious that he would be fast and strong.

humans in this have been depicted very realistically with none displaying ANY superhuman abilities

even Cid and Galk who have trained before Raki was born were effortless nearly killed by one Yoma.

[HayashiTakara]

No ordinary human can move so fast that it'll surprise a Yoma, theres no way in hell. And look at Raki's build, he's not mister universe either. Even a well trained person wouldn't be able to swing a claymore with one arm without dislocating a joint.

Edit: The mangaka, has specifically depicted that no human no matter how trained in the martial arts, can stand up to a Youma. Raki isn't normal anymore.

[yvcso]

So, is he half Priscilla or half Isley?
OMG O_O
Half Raki half Priscilla.

[evil_kenshin]

Originally Posted by yvcso

So, is he half Priscilla or half Isley?
OMG O_O
Half Raki half Priscilla.

lol be funny if his half rigardo (that lion gotta come in use sometime, all he ever did was get beaten in battle first by Isley, then Priscilla then finally Clare)

[yvcso]

Don't underestimate Rigardo, he was like a number 2 or something, he was great as a claymore, and he's a bishi, so... :P

[evil_kenshin]

Originally Posted by yvcso

Don't underastimate Rigardo, he was like a number 2 or something, he was great as a claymore, and he's a bishi, so... :P

lol i know, its just he was always placed up against superior opponents (well his fight against Clare he lost due to his own arrogance)so he looked weaker than what he was, i know well enough that he deserved his number 2 spot (plus he was called silver eyed lion king for a reason)

Pity we couldn't see him actually win a fight

[yvcso]

Yeah, and we also know he was strong because Isley wanted to have him in his army.
They hated each other, and if he wasn't strong he wouldn't have wanted him.

[evil_kenshin]

Originally Posted by yvcso

Yeah, and we also know he was strong because Isley wanted to have him in his army.
They hated each other, and if he wasn't strong he wouldn't have wanted him.

not necessarily , keep in mind Isleys comments when hearing about the death of the 3 AB's sent to scout Pieta. He told Rigardo he sent them since he knew they were useless and wouldn't hold back. So he sent them to die.

He was only amassing numbers, not quality. I mean presuming there was only one generation of male claymores, and he had 31 under his command thats almost all the warriors irrespective of the strength

anyway this topic is about Raki, so best avoid this topic to much lol

[HayashiTakara]

A half Rigardo idea might not be too far fetched... man having a AB implanted would have some amazing results.

Isley probably found a way to create powerful soldiers and its quite possible that Raki was a test subject.

[evil_kenshin]

Originally Posted by HayashiTakara

A half Rigardo idea might not be too far fetched... man having a AB implanted would have some amazing results.

Isley probably found a way to create powerful soldiers and its quite possible that Raki was a test subject.

actually i got that idea from a fanfiction called "silver eyed warlock" on fanfiction.net which uses the idea , wasn't my own

[Ryuken]

It's good to see that this thread is booming again.

The boy (now, all grown up of course) seems to be the center of attention these days.

[yvcso]

How much that I hate him, he's such a bishi that I forget it when looking at him ">>

[Mandrake]

Raki was using a great sword(even though the blade is somewhat broader here), and a greatsword is more in the ranges of 2-3.6 kilograms...tiring to use for a long time for the untrained sword user....but not superhuman. The claymore's blade in the manga is unusually thick...and the whole thing could weigh towards 4-5 kilo's ...way to heavy for someone to use proficiently without somekind of strength advantage.

Raki, with the first slash used both hands, he only released his hand's grip when the slashes go for a wider angle. He used a single handed move for the stab, wich is quite natural for the range since the youma backed up.

Raki's lower arm seems a bit too thin though for someone fighting with swords for such a long time.

[HayashiTakara]

IIRC, there was an argument about the translation for "Greatsword" and the kanji(?) used was actually claymore.

Edit: Oh, a claymore is lighter than a Greatsword btw. A Claymore weighs 5.5lbs on average, its blade is 7cm longer but considerably lighter, as a Greatsword is more dense than a claymore. A greatsword can weigh up to 16lbs.

[yvcso]

Actually, the Claymores in the series aren't really Claymores >>