Author's note: There's a chance you missed the previous update, since it took place just moments ago. If so, definitely check it out! It's the final chapter for Season 1.
That being said, this is a little post season bonus.
Over 800 follows and 1000 favourites in around a month. Holy frigging shit. Thank you all. I'll be honest, I was uncertain if this little idea of mine would ever be successful, but you've put my doubts to rest. You've reawakened my own love for Fist of the North Star, and brought hype to this fanfic. Therefore, my job as the author… is to take this story, and make it even better.
Do you realize that the canon lore of Remnant does not apply in this fic? Almost anything can happen. On that note, it's almost certain that Jotaro and Alucard will show up in season 2. And as I've said before, Jaune needs strong rivals...
There's also a bunch of extra content that I'm adding in this chapter, to get an idea of the power scaling and mechanics I'm going for here, as well as an explanation of the techniques Jaune has shown so far. Also, Jaune does have a Semblance, and no, it's not exactly the one revealed in canon. I'm also having to alter a bunch of the others' powers, to give them concrete functions and mechanics that I can write properly (and also adding stuff to make it more interesting for myself).
Fighter Stats:
Ruby Rose
Speed: S
Strength: C
Technique: B
Weapon: Crescent Rose (Scythe/Sniper Rifle shifter)
Attack Power (melee): B
Attack Power (range): B
Creativity: A
Semblance: Altered State.
Rating: A
This Semblance temporarily alters the molecular arrangement of Ruby's body, transforming her into a stream-like state that allows her to move at superhuman speed often exceeding the sound barrier. This is more useful for mid-range movements, since the Semblance takes a fraction of a second to start up. Thus, things like dodging punches are more easily done normally, unless the Semblance is already active. Aside from speed, the state of Ruby's body in this form has other benefits, such as being able to phase through certain forms of matter. Oh, and it also creates a rose petal stream, so added points for aesthetics.
Magic: Silver Eyes
Rating:?
Function:?
Little is known about these so-called Silver Eyes, except that they make Ruby look adorable. However, it is implied that they hide incredible might...
Yang Xiao Long
Speed: B
Strength: A-
Technique: B
Weapon: Ember Cilica (Shotgun gauntlets, because why not?)
Attack Power (melee): A
Attack Power (range): D
Creativity: C
Semblance: Rage Mode.
Rating: A+
True to her brawler nature, Yang's ability is as straightforward as is she is. It allows her to absorb and store the energy of attacks directed against her, converting heat, kinetic and other forms of energy into a form of Aura separate from her shield. At any moment, she can start using this power. By doing so, her base physical stats get a boost of one rank, allowing her to temporarily fight at a higher level than normal. She can also utilize, true to fighting games, a Rage Art, which releases all the energy she has absorbed at once in a single all or nothing attack. Yang's Semblance has no actual hard limits: its power varies on the opponent's power. However, Yang's own durability is limited, and she can be knocked out before, after or even during her Semblance's active state.
Blake Belladonna
Speed: B+
Strength: C
Technique: C
Weapon: Gambol Shroud (Pistol/ Cleaver/ Katana/ Chain Blade hybrid)
Attack Power (melee): C
Attack Power (range): C
Creativity: B
Semblance: Shadow Clones
Rating: B
Oftentimes, ratings and stats cannot truly reflect the battle effectiveness of a fighter or their abilities. What Blake lies in direct combat strength or damage output, she makes up for by being an extremely tricky opponent. Using Shadow Clones drains her Aura, but does not require her to consciously control the Clone formed, which has a "mind" of its own, and additionally has complete loyalty to Blake, as well as understanding of her intended tactics. The result is essentially the ability to temporarily double, triple or even quadruple her fighting power through numbers, though the actual increase is far greater due to the additional tactics available with more bodies. She can also use the Clones as a last moment substitution, having one take a potentially fatal blow for her.
Weiss Schnee
Speed: A
Strength: C-
Technique:B
Weapon: Myrtenaster (Modified Rapier with Dust channelling functions)
Attack Power (melee): C
Attack Power (range): B+
Semblance: Thaumaturgy
Rating: S
Simultaneously one of the most challenging/complex Semblances to use, and one of the most versatile and powerful. She most often uses it to summon Glyphs, which each have the effect of modifying some aspect of the physical world, such as gravity, temperature, molecular bonds, applying a force etc. However, there is much more she can do. Essentially, Thaumaturgy allows her to project her Aura, shaped by her mind, on the external world, to create a construct. These constructs may include autonomous beings as well, who may be humanoid or otherwise. The strength of the construct is influenced by her mental image of the being she is projecting. While Thaumaturgy is also her mother and sister's Semblance, there is a general consensus that none of the three have yet unlocked the full potential of this ability.
Pyrrha Nikos
Speed: A
Strength: A-
Technique: A
Weapon: Milo and Akouo (Sword/Spear/Rifle hybrid, Shield)
Attack Power (melee): B+
Attack Power (range): C+
Creativity: A
Semblance: Polarity
Rating: A+
The ability to use magnetism to control metals sounds versatile and potent at first, but what truly make this power devastating is a combination of its strength and control. Pyrrha is able to move thousands of tons with ease, and it is believed that the hard limits of how much force she can apply are unknown. She is also able to control metal with fine precision, making movements as small as millimetres with complete accuracy, and manipulating objects to move in complex paths. Whether it's controlling her own armour to boost it against damage or increase the power of her own attacks, or subtly throwing off the moves of her opponents, or simply overpowering them completely, the four-time champion is not to be taken lightly.
Nora Valkyrie:
Speed: B
Strength: A-
Technique: C
Weapon: Magnhild (Great Hammer/ Grenade Launcher hybrid)
Attack Power (melee): A
Attack Power (range): A
Creativity: B
Semblance: Feel the Electricity
Rating: S
This is essentially Yang's Semblance, but without any of the drawbacks. Nora's body is immune to damage from electricity, and instead is able to use it to power her muscles, boosting her strength to enormous levels. The potential force output of this Semblance is limitless, so fighting Nora in a lightning storm… is a pretty bad idea. Combined with her reckless, go-ahead attitude, her power would normally make her the heavy hitter on any team… except JNPR.
Lie Ren:
Speed: B+
Strength: C
Technique: A
Weapon: Stormflower (Dual Submachine Gun/ Dagger hybrids), Father's Dagger
Attack Power (melee): C+
Attack Power (range): C+
Creativity: B
Semblance: Embraced in Grey
Rating: A
While it doesn't seem like a Semblance with any combat utility at first, this is in truth one of the most dependable abilities of any student at Beacon. Embraced in Grey allows Ren to subdue his emotions and stay in control of his own actions. It is essentially the anti-panic button… allowing him to remain stone cold in clutch situations. This makes Ren one of the very few warriors who are as powerful when they're at death's door with every odd against them, as they are with everything in favour of victory. What makes this Semblance even more powerful is the fact that Ren can project it, calming down others in his range. This also causes Auras to stop spiking, increasing their focus. And of course, preventing negativity also means this is an excellent ability to hide from Grimm, or sometimes completely make them lose motivation to attack.
Jaune Souther:
Speed: S
Strength: S
Technique: S
Weapon: His Body (Fists, Elbows, Knees, Fingers, Feet… there's nothing on Jaune that isn't a weapon)
Attack Power (melee): S
Attack Power (range): A+
Creativity: S
Fighting Style: Hokuto Shinken (literally Big Dipper God Fist)
The 2000 year old Hokuto Shinken was created at the outset of the new era, drawing upon the arts that preceded it: Pancration, Kung fu, Karate, Muay Thai, Ninjutsu and many others. Assimilating the movements and principles of styles from around the world, it studied the 708 Keiraku Hiko (Hidden Points) on the human body, each of which have physiological effects when appropriately stimulated. These effects can range from healing, to immense pain, to near-instant death.
In addition to its own techniques, Hokuto Shinken practitioners are constantly learning those of others, and evolving new ones.
Special Techniques Jaune has revealed so far:
Futae no Kiwami: A move learnt from the warrior monk Anji. This consists of two strikes. An initial hit to weaken the target, and a second one to destroy it in its weakened state.
Shinzo Hakai Ken: A move that strikes directly at the heart of the enemy, destroying the cardiac muscles, causing almost instant death. This is Jaune's own technique, and kills the opponent before they can even feel pain.
Nanto Hakuro Ken: A style that specializes in using kicks. The moves are so fast that the air pressure caused by them can slice through flesh.
Semblance: ?
Rating:?
As much as Jaune rejects his Arc bloodline, its power still flows through him. Can anyone even predict what the union of Arc Aura and Hokuto skill can create? Each Arc has a unique ability, and historically, they have all been capable of turning the tide of battle…
Secret Technique:?
Rating:?
The ultimate power born from Jaune's blood, sweat and tears. Will every last ounce of his soul suffice to do what must be done?
Lily Arc
Strength: S
Speed: S
Technique: S
Weapon: Dragonslayer Mark II (Greatsword based off the original Dragonslayer wielded by the legendary Black Swordsman), Berserker Armour Reborn (Arcane Armour modified with modern tech)
Attack Power (melee): S
Attack Power (range): ?
Creativity: S
Semblance:?
Rating:?
The peerless flower of the Arc bloodline, the Wandering Blade of the Wilds, Lily Arc is the only known disciple of the legendary Black Swordsman, Guts. Possessing superhuman strength and durability surpassing even the mightiest Grimm, it's hard to tell who the monster is: the creatures of darkness, or her? Certainly, her motives are unknown. For a warrior of such brutality, she can be cunning, able to rile up the anger in even a saint.
What will be the result of the sibling clash?
Only time will tell…
Kenshiro:
Speed: S++
Strength S++
Technique: S+++
Weapon: … (really?)
Attack Power (melee): S+++
Attack Power (range): S+++
A true master of Hokuto Shinken, Kenshiro is widely acknowledged as one of, if not the, greatest Successor in its 2000 year history. His physical power, mastery of techniques, skill and effectiveness in battle, and unshakeable ideals and heart made him a hero of the people. Kenshiro was instrumental in ending the Civil War that threatened to end Faunus and humans. He continued to travel the wilds until the end, living and fighting as the protector of the folks who were ignored, those who were just numbers on the kingdoms' papers.
Semblance:?
Rating:?
Secret: Musou Tensei
The ultimate technique of Hokuto Shinken, which renders the user one with the void, making them intangible. It also connects them to the spirit world, allowing them to call upon the techniques, heart and will of those who mean a lot to the user. Kenshiro was able to use it to call upon the skills of opponents he had defeated.