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[hr][h3]Plot[/h3]
[quote][center][i]"The unsung heroes. They will never know our names. As they bask in their sunlight, we flutter in our shade."[/i][/center]
After the Fourth Shinobi World War, the surviving nations formed the Shinobi Union: an alliance initiated by the five Kage at the time with the hopes of eliminating the need for future conflicts by providing equal opportunities to all villages within the alliance. It was a model system that continued for nearly two and a half centuries. Unfortunately, peace and unity did not last... As new rulers of the land gained control of their respective nations, arguments arose over what direction the allied nations should take. Some wanted the nations to continued its peaceful, opportunistic ways, but some wanted to focus on improving military operations to coerce smaller nations to join the alliance - an action that completely opposes the original principals of the Shinobi Union. As a result, political relations within the Shinobi Union became strained. It seems as if the ninja world was on the verge of a Fifth Shinobi World War.

In a unprecedented event, the Daimyō of the Land of Earth was assassinated during a five-day summit to discuss a return to peace for the Shinobi Union. This enraged the Tsuchikage and resulted in an order for the Land of Earth to leave the Shinobi Union. Suspicion of the assassination fell onto Konohagakure and the Land of Earth was able to convince the Land of Wind to join them in leaving the Shinobi Union. That proved to be a major blow to the public relations between Konohagakure and Sunagakure; the two villages were firm allies even before the Shinobi Union and the Fourth Shinobi World War. The Land of Lightning, not wanting to be involved in the conflicts, decided to leave the union and became secluded from political matters concerning the three previous nations. The Land of Water remained mostly neutral but favored a closer relationship to the Land of Fire than any of the other nations.

With the disbandment of the Shinobi Union and the lingering suspicion that Konohagakure is responsible for the death of the Land of Earth's Daimyō, the state of the ninja world now mirrors the time before the Third Shinobi World War: a time of tension - where any day may be the day that war breaks out. Skirmishes and border conflicts have become a usual thing and new criminal organizations started to pop up all over the lands. Thus, the need for tactical advantage increased. For Konohagakure, the Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai, or ANBU, became the key component in their military force. Those that fight in the shadows so that others may rest peacefully in the sun... You are one of Konohagakure's ANBU Black Ops. Your goals are the village's goals. You are to serve your village with your life. You are but a leaf in the shade.[/quote][h3]Mission Board[/h3]
[quote][hider=Mission Application][quote]*Remove all in parentheses*[/quote]
[b]Mission Name[/b]: (Self-explanatory)
[b]Mission Rank[/b]: (Usually B or A-Ranked missions; I'll accept the occasional S-Rank)
[b]Number of Players[/b]: (Set how many players are able to participate in the mission)
[b]Reward(s)[/b]: (Optional)
[b]Mission Description[/b]: (Just a brief description to let everyone know what to expect)[/hider]
[hider=Available Missions]None Yet[/hider][/quote][h3]OOC Information[/h3]
[quote][hider=Rules][list]
[*] All standard rules apply.
[*] As GM, naturally I have the final decision on all things relating to this RP. Obey the decisions of the Co-GM's.
[*] Be respectful with other players and settle any personal arguments over PM.
[*] Romance, gore and violence, and swearing is tolerated as long as it is kept at an appropriate level.
[*] Do your best to be active. If you are inactive for an extended period of time without warning or explanation, you will be kicked from the RP.
[*] If you need to be inactive from the RP for a certain period of time, please give notification either via the OOC or PM.
[*] There is a limit of one character per player unless there is reason to make an exception. Make sure you post your CS in the OOC for approval first and after being accepted, re-post your CS to the "Characters" tab.
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[u]Other information to take note off:[/u]
○ Use this as your main source of canonical information: [url=http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Narutopedia]Narutopedia[/url]. To learn more about ANBU, specifically go to [url=http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Anbu]this page[/url].

○ Since this takes place two and a half centuries after the events of Naruto, the world is a bit more modern with the inclusion of skyscrapers, vehicles, etc. However, technology is still not to the point where there are guns and computer electronics such as computers, cellphones, and the likes.

○ Missions on the Mission Board are optional side activities for players. It's mostly for social interaction and team building for the player characters.

○ Opening and Ending songs (OP/ED) will be chosen by a player picked by me or a Co-GM or who volunteers. The songs will be used for an unspecified period of time before another player is picked to submit new songs. You aren't require to do this. It's just a fun little side activity that adds to the Anime/Manga feel of the RP.

○ I'm pretty lenient when it comes to character creation but please refrain from making ridiculous overpowered characters or perfect characters. Characters are subject to my approval and/or the approval of the Co-GM's.

[center][i]*Any other comments, questions, or suggestions? Be sure to let me or the Co-GM's know!*[/i][/center][/hider]
[hider=Character Sheet][quote]*Remove all in parentheses*[/quote]
[b][u]Personal Information[/u][/b]
Name: (Proper Japanese name)
Aliases: (Optional; put "N/A" if not used; names/nicknames your character may also be known by)
Age: (18+; I don't want to see a bunch of 18-year-old prodigies)
Sex: (Male or Female)
Date of Birth: (No Year)
Blood Type: (A, AB, O, etc.)
Ninja Registration #: (Six-digit number; start it with 0)
Join Rank: (The ninja rank your character had when they join ANBU; again, I don't want to see a bunch of Genin/Chunin prodigies)
Current Rank: (Your character's current ninja rank)
ANBU Mask: (Link to a picture or describe it briefly)
Appearance: (Hider preferred; a good description or picture is fine; picture must be anime)
Personality: (Hider preferred; a brief description is fine if you'd rather save some things for future character development)
History: (Hider preferred; character history up to the present point in their life)

[b][u]Combat Information[/u][/b]
Nature Type: (Up to three; Kekkei Genkai excluded)
Kekkei Genkai: (Optional; if a custom clan, put "Refer to Custom Clan Sheet")
Fighting Style: (Hider preferred; a brief description of how your character fights)
Equipment: (List of specialized equipment aside from the standard ninja tools; if it's a long list and/or detailed, I prefer you use a hider)
Techniques: (Hider preferred; list your character's techniques and don't go overboard; limit of 15 techniques per technique type including Nature Releases, Kekkei Genkai, Standard Techniques, etc.; for custom techniques, please describe them)

[b][u]Trivia[/u][/b]
(Optional; misc. information that doesn't belong in any of the category above; if not used, remove this entire part from your CS)[/hider]
[hider=Custom Clan Sheet][quote]*Remove all in parentheses*[/quote]
[center][Optional; image of clan symbol here][/center]
[b]Clan Name[/b]: (Proper Japanese name)

[b]Key Traits[/b]: (Describe the identifying traits of a clan member including physical and nonphysical if applicable)

[b]History[/b]: (A good history of the clan)

[b]Kekkei Genkai[/b]: (The bloodline ability of your clan; describe in full detail)

[b]Common Techniques[/b]: (List some of the common techniques that are standard to the clan)[/hider]
[hider=Story Arcs + Recap]None Yet[/hider]
[hider=OP/ED Songs]None Yet[/hider][/quote]