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[@Lewascan2]

Right. In that case, how would a civilian become a Shinobi? Or, am I overthinking that part?
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Overthinking it probably. Especially at this stage. Your backstory shouldn’t go further than the immediate circumstances of the PC’s birth and what kind of family situation they’ve been born into. Civilians usually have no trouble at least [i]trying[/i] to become shinobi. [i]Success[/i] is another matter altogether, but anyone can apply for the Academy.