Highlights
The innate skill known as the Ratio Technique is possessed by Kento Nanami, a formidable Grade 1 Sorcerer. This extraordinary ability enables him to precision strike his opponents at the precise 7:3 ratio mark for maximum impact.
Nanami's expertise in the Ratio Technique allows him to effortlessly overcome larger and physically stronger curses, dealing immense damage without the need for excessive force.
Paired with his extraordinary abilities and strategic intelligence, Nanami's proficiency in swordsmanship and reinforcement of cursed energy make him a formidable adversary against cursed spirits and users of different levels of curses.
The world of Jujutsu Kaisen is filled with powerful cursed techniques that empower jujutsu sorcerers to combat malicious cursed spirits and rival curse users. The series has extensively explored various inherited techniques, such as the Gojo Family's Limitless, the Zenin Family's Ten Shadows Technique, and the Inumaki Family's Cursed Speech. Additionally, the series has delved into innate techniques like Nobara Kugisaki's Straw Doll Technique and Suguru Geto's Cursed Spirit Manipulation.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 has specifically focused on the Limitless and Cursed Spirit Manipulation techniques, which were explored in detail during Satoru Gojo's time at Tokyo Jujutsu High. Another notable innate technique that has received significant attention in the series belongs to Kento Nanami, a Grade 1 Sorcerer and former underclassman of Satoru Gojo. Known as the Ratio Technique, Nanami's unique ability allows him to inflict immense damage on powerful curses by targeting their critical points.
What Is The Ratio Technique?
Nanami employs the Ratio Technique to effectively divide a target into tenths. By precisely striking the target at the 7:3 ratio point, he is able to deliver a powerful critical hit. This specific ratio represents the weakest spot of the target, hence the technique's name. In battle, Nanami primarily utilizes a short blunt sword that is wrapped in a cloth adorned with black spots. The sword features a wooden handle, allowing Nanami to wield it single-handedly.
Additionally, Nanami's tie also displays a similar pattern, and he often wraps it around his fists to activate the technique. Nanami has mastered this technique to an exceptional degree, allowing him to defeat curses that are significantly larger and physically stronger than himself. While the technique itself is conceptually simple, its versatility and wide range of applications have enabled Nanami to attain the esteemed rank of a Grade 1 Sorcerer.
For instance, this technique enables him to inflict immense damage on significantly stronger adversaries, requiring less power compared to what would be necessary otherwise. He can even utilize this technique on specific sections of an opponent's body instead of targeting their entire body. Nanami can also utilize the technique to effortlessly slice weaker opponents into two with just one strike and can even apply it to inanimate objects.
How Does Nanami Apply The Technique?
In addition to Nanami's extraordinary physical abilities, including superhuman strength, speed, and durability, as well as his tactical intelligence and problem-solving skills, the Ratio Technique poses a formidable threat to any opponent. By exploiting their weaknesses in strength and durability, Nanami's mastery of swordsmanship coupled with his ability to enhance attacks using his powerful cursed energy allows him to effectively target and exploit the vulnerable spots of cursed spirits and curse users. This has been demonstrated in his confrontations with Dagon and Haruta Shigemo.
He effortlessly obliterates high level curses with his blunt sword, thanks to the technique's ability to inflict critical damage at the 7:3 ratio point. Even Special Grade curses struggle against Nanami due to his mastery over the technique, as evidenced in his fight against Mahito. Despite the cursed spirit's arm being reinforced with cursed energy, Nanami was able to cut through it. Although he was at a disadvantage to Mahito's Idle Transfiguration, Nanami was able to hold his ground until Mahito's Domain Expansion was activated, causing him real trouble.
Moreover, Nanami can combine the technique with his Binding Vow "Overtime." This amplifies his cursed energy output to 110% - 120% of its base value after his normal working hours at Jujutsu High. This aligns with Nanami's practical and detached approach to his work. He has also made another Binding Vow with himself, allowing him to maximize the cursed energy output of an attack. "Revealing One's Hand" is a commonly used Binding Vow among jujutsu sorcerers. By explaining their cursed technique to their opponent, they ensure that their next attack is as powerful as possible.
Nanami can activate his Binding Vows to perform his Ratio Technique, "Collapse." This allows him to create a critical point in his surroundings, causing the entire area to disintegrate. He used this technique to destroy the underground tunnel while battling Mahito, burying the cursed spirit amidst the resulting rubble and debris. Mahito was so impressed by Nanami's skills that he started referring to him as the "7:3 Sorcerer" after this incident.
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