Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist

Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist is the ultimate art for redirecting force. Before it, your fists are as tree leaves in a raging river.

Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist (, Ryūsui Gansai-ken; Viz: Fist of Flowing Water, Crushed Rock) is a martial art invented and taught by Master Bang.

History
After being defeated by his older brother Bomb in the past, Bang abandoned his old fighting style, the Exploding Heart Release Fist, and many years after, he invented Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, the ultimate defensive art, while studying with his brother. The scars all over his body and his spectacular skills testify to the harshness of his training and the intense battles he surmounted.

Overview
This style involves understanding and re-creating within one's body the flows of torrential and undulating forces, putting this into the user's fists. When used by a skilled fighter, this martial art is very effective and powerful, especially against humanoid opponents, and as long as the opponents are of a certain size that martial arts can still affect them. When in use, a blue aura can be seen around the user's extremities that resembles the flow of water. Charanko describes this style as "leading enemies around the nose by moving like a calm stream, only to finish them off with a punch strong enough to smash great rocks like a raging river", implying that Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist parallels real-life Tai Chi. Genos describes it as "the perfect blend of offense and defense". Users of this martial art can repel the attacks of their opponents or redirect them with twice the power.

It is possible for the user to redirect attacks that are significantly more powerful than the user's own strength, as seen when Garou was able to deflect many of Metal Bat's swings despite taking a single one may leave him incapacitated. However, it has a limit for redirecting force, as in the user cannot deflect attacks that have too much power behind, in comparison to the strength of the user themselves. An indication of this is that, after deflecting Metal Bat's Savage Tornado technique, Garou's hands were shaking due to the strong impact of the S-Class hero's attacks. Furthermore, this is clearly seen when Garou failed to repel a tackle from Superalloy Darkshine using the style, with the Hero Hunter himself commenting that the hero's charge was immensely powerful.

Users of this martial art are capable of deflecting small dust particles, rapid blade attacks, and even attacks of pure energy. Furthermore, when in crisis, it allows the user's body to move on its own. Initially, it is noted by Genos and stated by Superalloy Darkshine that Garou's mastery of this style is not on the level of Bang at all. Nonetheless, the Hero Hunter has managed to sharpen it throughout his battles, eventually being able to compete with his master, while in his evolved monster state.

Known Techniques

 * Water Stream Encampment (, Ryūsui-jin): Performed by Bang. He creates an area where his fists destroy anything that enters, protecting those inside. First used to shield Genos from falling meteor debris. He later uses this defensive technique again to fend off many clones of Black Sperm surrounding him and Tanktop Master.
 * Instant Movement (, Shunshinkō): Performed by Bang. Bang jumps at his opponent using special footwork, swiftly and fluidly moving as if he were flowing. By moving in a way unexpected by the opponent, he precisely aims for their vital points. First used against Melzargard.
 * Piercing Fang (, Gasōshi): With their trained fingertips, the user can hit the smallest weak points with single hits of incredible accuracy. This move is known to be smooth like water but powerful enough to destroy rocks with unparalleled destructive power.
 * Allsight (り, Mikiri): Performed by Bang. By training his dynamic visual acuity and anticipating the enemy's movements, Bang can catch and pierce even the quickest of enemies with precision. First used against Melzargard.Bang uses Awakening Breath.png
 * Awakening Breath (, Gousei Kohou): A breathing technique that exerts one's body to the utmost limits. When used, the user's physical capabilities are temporarily increased. Bang has used this technique to prepare for his fight with Elder Centipede, so Bomb and Genos could escape with the unconscious heroes. He is later seen using this breathing technique again to save Tanktop Master from Gums, and when he is fighting Garou in his evolved state.
 * Whirlwind Water Stream: Roaring Aura Sky Ripping Fist (, Senpū Ryūsui: Gōki Kūretsu-ken; Viz: Whirling Wind Flowing Water: Fist of Roaring Qi, Rending Air): A powerful technique that combines both Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist and Whirlwind Iron Cutting Fist. To perform the technique, Bang and Bomb stand side-by-side and assume strong stances. Both perform their respective martial arts and strike the opponent simultaneously, sending powerful shockwaves through the opponent's body. The technique was powerful enough to knock back a charging Elder Centipede and shatter the monster's carapace. However, as stated by both Bang and Bomb, they can only do this technique once in a while due to their old age. Traditionally when the technique connects, the shockwaves created will spread through the victim's entire body, which ultimately reduces the victim to dust.Cross Fang Dragon Slayer Fist.png
 * Whirlwind Water Stream: Cross Fang Dragon Slayer Fist (, Senpū Ryūsui: Kōga Ryūsatsu-ken; Viz: Whirling Wind Flowing Water: Fist of Biting Fangs, Killing Dragons): A combination of the martial arts of Bang and Bomb, even more powerful than Roaring Aura Sky Ripping Fist. Both perform extremely powerful strikes at their opponent with their respective martial arts during combat.

Trivia

 * This martial art is one of the main fighting styles that make up the Monster Calamity God Slayer Fist.