Akodo Kensai focused exclusively on the katana until they could overcome its deficiencies. They intensively practiced kata, kenjutsu, and iaijutsu until he had a profound connection with the weapon. They became one with their katana, moving as though their sword is simply an extension of their arms. Only the Kenku Swordmasters exceeded the kenjutsu skills of a Kensai. It was said that the first Kensai sensei was trained by one of that ancient race.