Trackless Step

Trackless Step is an ancient movement technique.

Description
Trackless Step is an ancient Japanese martial art, where the user combines breath control and footwork in order to slit into the consciousness of their opponent. Ikki has later explained that it is impossible for human and animal brains being unable to process all the little detail around them without overworking itself and burning itself out. As such, the Trackless Step doesn't accelerate ones' movement, but it instead makes them difficult to perceive since though the opponent is able to see them, their brain doesn't recognize it as relevant information making it appear as if they had just zoned out for a moment.

The technique was taught to Nene Saikyo, Touka Toudou, and Momiji Asagi by their instructor Nangou Torajirou and is said to be his strong point. Ikki figured out the technique after seeing Nene then Touka using it for the first time, the latter being during her match against Shizuku through observation. And Stella used it after hearing just the basic principals about it.

Ikki has learned the technique after seeing Touka's match against Shizuki and Stella became able to use it after understanding its principals.

The effectiveness of the Trackless Step is based on how much the user has mastered it as such, masters such as Nangou, Nene, and Ikki all displayed and/or at least been heard to have been able to use it to a far greater extent than other users.

Weaknesses
Although the Trackless Step is a useful technique in itself can be countered. The technique can be countered by skilled martial artists, especially by ones who have learned the technique.

One known method is to shift their attention toward their unconsciousness, however, it can be very hard, more so when fighting.

Shizuku devised a move where she covers the area around her in a thin layer of water causing splashes on the surface whenever the Trackless Step user moves around her letting Shizuku counter the technique.

Users

 * Nangou Torajirou
 * Nene Saikyo
 * Touka Toudou
 * Momiji Asagi
 * Ikki Kurogane (Blade Steal)
 * Stella Vermillion

Trivia

 * Trackless Step or Nukiashi is a reference to the technique used by Shinobi to move across creaking floors and the likes.