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Sword Type
After selecting a character, select one of two sword types: “POWER” or “SPEED". Each type is explained below.

POWER
 A sword type for maximum strength attacks. Wound opponents even when they are in the guard position.
 Flashing red power gauge or max gauge: “Super Secret Slice” attacks are enabled.
 Flashing red power gauge or max gauge: “Hidden Secret Slice” attacks are enabled.
 “Sublime Slash” (attacks which cancel special attacks and connect to “Super Secret Slice” attacks) attacks are enabled.

SPEED
 A sword type for speedy play. Combine normal attacks together for speedy play.
 Flashing red power gauge or max gauge: “Super Secret Slice” attacks are enabled.
 Flashing red power gauge or max gauge: The “Furious Fandango Secret Slice” is enabled (  +  ).