Colada



Colada is a rapier from the country of Espania and the perfect weapon for the swift single-handed martial form of Salazar. Swordsmen who witness his weapon compare the sword to that of the 21 O Wazamono Grade, complimenting both the elegance and unprecedented design of Colada.

Appearance
Colada's blade is unique compared to other rapier, in that the silver blade is thicker than the average rapier - meant to increase the thrusting power of the blade. But the length of the blade allows for swift strikes without fear of retaliation. Its complex hilt sports a unique fusion of design pappenheimer and a Spanish swept hilt - meant to protect the master's hand without hindering movement. The sheath is black with a red vertical line splitting down the center.

Abilities
Colada is one of the finest swords created by the ancient kingdom of Espania, enough for skilled swordsmiths to compare it to the 21 O Wazamono Grade Swords. It possesses the potential of a powerful weapon when wielded by a proficient swordsman. Even among the standard rapier design, Colada is a unique sword whose blade is actually thicker than the average weapon yet is made with a thin design meant for a focus of thrusting strikes. Surprisingly, Colada is a double edged sword meant to deliver swift and precise cutting motions. The design grants Salazar, a swordsman with surgical precision, the ability to inflict expeditious wounds upon areas normally inaccessible. He can use this method of combat to weaken the opponent by aiming towards small yet sensitive areas. While Salazar is a right-handed swordsman, he is able to wield Colada in his left hand due to his ambidextrous swordplay.

Swordsmanship
Salazar is a fencer who learned from the finest master from the island of Espania, Inigo Vega. His style of combat focuses primarily on deadly thrust with swift cutting motions to weaken to opponent. Colada was made to allow the master to rely on evasive footwork as opposed to the grounded stance of the Wano Country. Master's of Colada refer to target areas in quadrants, thinking primarily in the Tierce, Quinte, Seconde, Prime areas. Maneuvering the weapon between the areas allow Salazar to tract both his movement and the opponent's reactions. There are nine parries used to defend against attacks, which follow the four quadrants previously mentioned.

Salazar, a swordsman of both the Speed-type and Power-type is able to bring forth the true power hidden within Colada. He can parry against enemies with enough force to create an opening before delivering a fatal riposte. However, the time in which his actions occur often leaves onlookers baffled and in confusion.


 * Escudo del Dragón de Oro: A defensive technique, Salazar utilizes the complex hilt as a means of defense against an opponent. This can be accomplished in two manners. Initially, Salazar performs a maneuver known as a Envelopment, which is followed by either a bind or glide, to lock the oncoming weapon in the opposite diagonal quadrant. Thus the opponent's blade is forced away from his persona while his guard protects him from the strike. Contrarily, Salazar is able to block strikes using his guard without movement. The defensive property of his guard can also be amplified exponentially through the usage of Haki. The name stems from the infamous shield wielded by El Cid, which was said to possess the image of a shining gold dragon.


 * Ballestra de Grande: Ballestra de Grande is a maneuverability method which utilizes the insane speed which Salazar is capable of employing. It is a technique often critiqued as the epitome of explosiveness. Salazar leaps towards his target in a spontaneous yet graceful movement, sliding inches above the surface between two points.

Trivia

 * Colada was one of the swords wielded by the Spanish Hero, El Cid, a historical figure which has inspired the author over the pass few weeks.