Tourouzan

(can be performed 3 times)

Tourou Zan, also known as the Mantis Slash, is one of Yang's special attacks. Executed by performing a quarter-circle forward motion and pressing punch, the attack is simply a forward-stepping open-palm slash. However, it is similar to Fei Long's Rekkaken attack in that it can be performed up to three times in a row. The timing between strikes can be varied in order to thwart an opponent's attempt to counter, such as with parrying. The stronger the punch button used, the farther and faster Yang will go, but the startup will also increase. The recovery time depends on the number of strikes; there is almost no recovery time after the first slash, but the recovery time increases for each subsequent one performed. As such, usually a player will wait and see if the first one connects before following up. There is also an EX version which slashes five times; the timing for this does not vary and the only control Yang has over the series of punches after the initial input is the distance. This attack is central to Yang's style and is considered his "bread and butter" special.