I honestly feel that Ronin is still unexplored and that the variation leaves much to be discovered. I feel like I find something new everyday. Now it seems like Ronin actually gets more damage than the Shirai Ryu variation.
Let me know what you think about this new guide to damage. I'm able to get all of these consistently except the NJP starter. If you need help on any of the combos, feel free to ask.
Meterless:
Combo 1: NJP, 4, Blade Drop (DB1), Blade Kall (DB1), D1, B11, Shirai Ryu Kan (DF1) - 31%
Combo 2: B112, 2, Blade Drop (DB1), Blade Kall (DB1), D1, B11, Shirai Ryu Kan (DF1) -30%
1-Bar:
Combo 3: JIP, 44, Ex BF2, RC 4, Blade Drop (DB1), Blade Kall (DB1), D1, B11, Shirai Ryu Kan!!!! (DF1) - 46%
I am also currently looking at the corner damage and I have already found something, but I'm still optimizing it.
Edit: New Ronin Meterless Conversions
These are very strange to do because you have to slightly delay Kalling the sword back when the opponent hits that one sweet spot.