Tsuranuki Zutsu

The Tsuranuki Zutsu (ツラヌキ筒) is a weapon created to pierce the Kabane Iron heart, invented by Ikoma and Takumi. A combination of high pressured steam and gunpowder to enhance the piercing power. The main concept came from the nail guns that they used when repairing the Koutetsujou. Furthermore, unlike the pressurized steam guns used by the Bushi, the weapon is able to pierce a Kabane's Iron Heart with one shot. Unfortunately, the weapon must be fired at point blank in order to work.