Cross Slash

Cross Slash (凶斬り), translated as "Cross-slash" in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, is a technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. It allows the user to assault the enemy with three powerful sword strikes which trace out the kanji 凶. Cross-slash+ (凶斬り・改) is a variation that allows the user to warp next to an enemy before continuing with Cross Slash. Both techniques are signature abilities of Cloud.

Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Cross-slash is a Summon Sleight. Using Cross-slash summons Cloud to the battlefield, whereupon he executes a three-hit combo. The card combination for Cross-slash is:

Cross-slash+ is also a Summon Sleight. It summons Cloud to the battlefield, whereupon he warps next to an enemy before using Cross-slash. The card combination for Cross-slash+ is:

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

 * Sora learns Cross-slash once he obtains the Cloud summon card by clearing the Olympus Coliseum Room of Truth.
 * Sora can obtain Cross-slash+ from a Hollow Bastion Bounty.

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

 * Sora learns Cross-slash once he obtains the Cloud card by clearing the Olympus Coliseum Room of Truth.
 * Sora learns Cross-slash+ after clearing Veggie Panic.

Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ
In, Cloud uses Cross Slash as his first attack against the Player.

Origin
    is a recurring attack in the      series, debuting as one of     's initial Limit Breaks in Final Fantasy VII. It is often a prominent ability in his moveset, making appearances in most games in which he appears.