Fujiwara Zone (Technique)

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Fujiwara Zone is a technique used by different characters throughout the series, although Hanako remains as the only character (Besides Takumi Fujiwara Himself) who can properly understand how it functions and use it to her advantage, compared to other characters who use it spontaneously. The Technique, compared to the way that Takumi used in Initial D, remains as a variation of Weight Shifting. Hanako does not have as strong a bond as Fujiwara has with his 86, meaning that rather than being a technique of pure motivation, it becomes one of more driving skill. The main way this ability is shown is by having a vehicle blur between two points, typically only done in corners. While some compare it to teleportation, it is simply a visual effect. This technique was previously used in the series, but a name wasn't properly given to it until Episode 22 of the second season (Fujiwara Zone). It is explained that the skill is nowhere near as polished as Takumi's, but still does get similar results, giving the appearance that her vehicle accelerated in a way not previously seen.

The technique, however, is still essentially the same. Not only does it help her accelerate "faster" but it allows her to quickly change the entire rhythm of a racing line, altough unlike Fujiwara, she can't use it to learn opponents' techniques on the fly. However, for Hanako it does possess a different purpose. It gives her an ability that no other character is known to have, and that is change the battle's Aura by changing her driving style and giving her the advantage,