Man, MGS3 Ocelot's gun-spinning noise is bizarrely pleasant. Damn near ASMR fodder.
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New Akuma actually looks kinda cool moveset-wise. Now I have to hope in my heart of hearts that Makoto or someone more interesting gets in.
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[@Shoryu] I'll concede XvSF and Marvel 1, but the 3v3 format is iconic now. That's not to say I disagree that MvC is typically a mess. Shout outs to "ZOOP ZOOP" Zero.
7 yrs ago
[@Mr Allen J] The whole situation with the different Marvel properties is a goddamn mess. New MAHVEL being 2v2's already got me worried about the roster.
I've thought long and hard over this and I've come to the conclusion I have no idea what you want from me. You use the word "distinct". I find myself unable to make a "distinct" style because I have no reference within the Naruto universe of any bojutsu fighting other than what the Third Hokage does. And I think the Fujioji clan is already different than that because of the size, shape, and usage of the bo staff. If there's nothing to compare it to how can I make it distinct?
You also mentioned "an inkling of [what's in store]". What are you looking for? A list of unique Fujioji techniques? Are you looking for a rough outline (E.G. Fujioji's use their natural chakra type to augment their abilities. Some who use fire add fire attacks while attacking with their bo staves to add more damage.)? Because all the Fujioji clan does is use ninjutsu with their bo staves. Most probably use their bo staves over ninjutsu sometimes. So I'm not really sure what you're looking for in terms of what's to come.
FYI- Totally not upset/angry or anything. Just not getting what you want.
Maybe this is me getting hung up on the fact that Naruto is a shounen anime/manga, but I guess the easiest way to explain what I'm asking for is "Is there anything that makes Fujioji clan bojutsu different from anybody else using bojutsu?" Now, I'm not going to press the point if there isn't anything particularly special about their particular brand of combat beyond the fact that bojutsu's underutilized among shinobi. But yes, things like potential trees within the technique incorporating nature transformations, or other potentially "anime" usages of a bo staff would apply if that were the direction you intended to go. But again, I'm not going to force it if there isn't anything there.
Hopefully I explained myself a little better. Apologies for any confusion.
Nakazono is slightly above average height for his age. He is rather slender in build and could be described as effeminate even though he doesn't act like it. Nakazono doesn't look his age. He appears to be about twelve when in fact he is eleven. It doesn't help that because of his clan traditions most people mistake him for a girl either. At least when he's at school he's allowed to wear clothing that isn't specific to girls. Though his formal Fujioji outfit is. Therefore most of time he's seen in just a plain kimono.
Nakazono has pale skin and blue eyes. Like all young boys in his clan, Nakazono has never cut most black hair. The longest part is currently down to his butt and to quote him "an absolute pain". The bangs and shorter (about shoulder length hair around his face) is more tolerable and less at the same time because it never stays tied up like it's supposed to. He also has his ears pierced.
PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS
Nakazono is the youngest child of four. And he happens to be the least talented. Because of this he has mainly stopped trying his best. He's just kind of floating through school. He used to care, but no matter how hard he tried he could never keep up with his older siblings. Which lead to him deciding if he couldn't make his parents happy he'd stop trying. At least then they'd have something to complain about. With this attitude Nakazono sometimes ditches class to go do whatever stuck his fancy that day (usually reading).
Nakazono doesn't have any friends. This isn't to say that he doesn't want any. More or less he's afraid to get close enough to anyone. His reasoning is that if he doesn't get close they wont see what a disappointment he is. If he doesn't have any friends they can't leave him right? He goes out of his way to be "busy" after class is over so he doesn't fall into the trap of thinking that he can have friends who like him. He smiles, laughs and generally gets along with the other students, but he doesn't invest himself in the relationships. Because of this he knows lots of people but no one he would call friend and he's sure they all would agree.
Nakazono really doesn't want to be a ninja. He's thought about running off and hiding forever in a book store or library but he's never done it. It's mainly because he cannot bring himself to disappoint his parents (and Aunt Sanako) even more than he has despite all of his protestations that he doesn't care. Which is central to Nakazono's character. He likes to pretend that nothing matters to him when in truth everything seems to matter.
CLAN HISTORY
The Fujioji clan isn't a big clan. About seventy years ago three families settled in Konohagakure. Before that the Fujioji's were a wandering clan. In fact, the majority of the clan still are known to be wanderers and have not settled in any one village. Because of their nomadic lifestyle their traditions are the most important thing to them.
The main tradition passed down from parent to child is their fighting techniques. The Fujioji clan uses a bo staff to fight. They have no unique nin- or genjutsu's to the clan name. Only their skill with a staff. Some of the Fujioji clan members are so skilled in their unique fighting style their clan name has become synonymous with their bo staves. Fujioji Staves are made handmade by the clan. They do produce normal bo staves to sell to other clans (such as the Akimichi clan). No one who is not a Fujioji is allowed to use a Fujioji staff. If someone is known to be using one having procured it somehow a Fujioji will be honored bound to retrieve it. This is mostly because a Fujioji staff isn't a normal bo staff.
A Fujioji staff is similar to a bo staff in that it is about 1.8 meters in length and up to 15 meters in circumference. It is made from a supple white oak. It's tapered from the middle so that it's thinner at the ends. The Fujioji staff ends are octagon in shape. Inlet in the supple wood is iron. Usually in a complicated design in order to allow the wood to maintain it's flexibility and durability. The secrets of the Fujioji staves are found in these designs. Some are hidden compartments for various ninja tools such as poisons and knives.
Each Fujioji staff is specifically crafted for the user. Unproven clan members, such as Nakazono, have plain dyed bo staves. They are specifically for learning how to use the weapon and if lost it will not cast shame upon the owner. It isn't until the clan member reaches the age of fourteen that they are given their first true Fujioji staff. The design is tailored to the user and reflects their status in the clan and their personal history. It is a serious breach of honor to ruin or lose a staff.
Apart from their staves the Fujioji clan has a very rich tradition for raising their children. No child, male or female, can cut their hair apart from the prescribed haircut. Tradition holds that the first Fujioji, a woman, cut her hair like that and that's the way it has been ever since. Once a child reaches the age of majority they will cut off their long tail of hair to make everything even with their shoulders. All children are also dressed the same in traditional female clothing. Though in Konohagakure they are allowed to wear nondescript kimonos while not in the clan's buildings.
When a child reaches what they believe to be the age of majority they must prove themselves. In the clan it is called The Proving. It's a closely guarded test where the child must fight their parent. If they fail to prove they have sufficient skills, no matter their age, they are not considered adults. A waiting period of usually half a season is observed before a child may try again. If a child does not challenge their parents for a proving they are cast out of the clan and into the wild. They are given nothing but a plain bo staff and told to return in a month. If they never return the child is considered dead. The same holds if the child returns too soon. However if the child returns on time they are considered an adult and inducted back into the clan.
While the proving is still tradition it hasn't been observed to the letter in known history. Instead when a child fails, either to prove themselves or doesn't even challenge, they are just not taught the Fujioji techniques. Instead they are expected to do something else with their life. However there is always the rumor spread among the children that it's still possible that your family would disown you. Even if it has never happened in anyone's lifetimes.
The traditional uniform of the Fujioji clan is a sleeveless black kimono with a gold Uraeri. There is a dark blue blue obi. The sleeves are threaded with gold string to hold them on over the biceps and below the shoulder joint. All Fujioni clan members have pierced ears and with the traditional uniform they wear a tassel with a golden ball attached. The color of the tassels is up to the individual and their status in the clan. Young children are given a burgundy color. Those of age range from Blue to black depending on their skill with their staff.
One of things that make the Fujioji clan different from most others is their matriarchy. A set of three Elders lead the clan in important matters. They are the decendants of the three original women who decided to settle in Konohagakure. The heads of the clan are all female. They also expect their females to be just as good of fighters as the men. Therefore women are not given any quarter in training nor is it expected. Which has caused a few clashes with the Academy because the Fujioji clan doesn't view some of the curriculum (such as flower arrangement) as necessary.
The current heads of the clan are Nakazono's Grandmother Yaya, Fujioji Gen and Fujioji Kona.
PERSONAL HISTORY
Nakazono was a child conceived from emotion. After the terrible battle at Konohagakure and the loss of so many people, his mother sought what physical comfort she could. And the result was Nakazono. An unplanned but not unwelcome child. For his mother it was reason to remain at home for a long while. Even his father enjoyed having a baby around once more. His brother, Kageteru didn't much care for Nakazono having been the youngest and therefore the most spoiled child. Or had been. After his dethroning by Nakazono he has always held a sort of grudge. His two eldest siblings were wrapped up with their own training and had no time for a baby.
Nakazono's life was set for him from as far back as he could remember. He was given his first bo staff about the same time he started walking. By the time he was four, maybe five, he was expected to be able to use it. It was also about the same time that Nakazono realized he was not the most coordinated and therefore was not a very good fighter. Before this point Nakazono had happy memories of his parents. But this was a changing point in his life. Suddenly from this point nothing ever seemed good enough. It was always "Kageteru mastered that when he was your age" "Nagu never had a problem with that move" or "Even Moroari could fail to teach you how not to trip over nothing".
His only saving grace is his Aunt Sanako. When he stayed late in the practice grounds when he was younger, or tried to hide his bruises from the staff, she was always there. With a soft word or touch she had the power to keep him from drowning in the unreachable expectations of his family. She was the one who gave him hope that he wasn't completely useless. She was the one who smuggled his nonsense scrolls about completely fictional people and places. She was the one who helped him with his drills.
Aunt Sanako is the only reason Nakazono still remains at the Academy and is somehow going to be a Genin. Without her support (and lets face it, her disappointment in his lack of motivation in school) he never would have made it this far. He wants to do better by her, but he can't bring himself to do so. He fears deep down if he starts trying again and fails he wont be able to live with himself. Though they don't see each much anymore, she spends a lot of time with her grandchildren, he still relies upon her for emotional support.
Currently at the Academy Nakazono is near the bottom of the class. He's slower than most of the students, mainly because of his clumsiness. He hesitates over signs, his fingers forget their movements and he generally jumbles up the motions. Because of his general clumsiness quite a few of the other students tease him. No one's ever meet a clumsy ninja right? Deep down Nakazono knows what to do, it's just getting his body to do it is the problem.
INFLUENCE & RELATIONS
Fujioji Nobuuchi
Grandfather (Mother's)
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Nobuuchi is your stereotypical grumpy old man. According to the family he used to be really happy and kind. But after his wife died he changed completely.
Fujioji Masako
Grandmother (Mother's)
Deceased
Masako passed away in 101CE with her grandson Koreshige. She was fifty years old. Even though she was older it was said she fought like she was young woman again. It's not known how she died but her body was found after the fighting was over next to her broken staff.
Fujioji Norihiro
Grandfather (Father's)
74
Norihiro is a stern man. As Yaya's husband he takes their position in the clan very seriously and is very concerned about the clan's honor.
Fujioji Yaya
Grandmother (Father's)
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Yaya is one of the elders of the Fujioji clan. She sits on the small council that governs their particular branch. She's already named Nakazono's sister, Nagu, her successor.
Fujioji Kanemoto
Father
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Kanemoto acts much like his father; Stern and kind of harsh at times. He's really only soft around his wife Moku.
Fujioji Moku
Mother
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Moku is often distant. She spends a lot of time off on missions or training. When she's home she spends most of her time with her husband.
Fujioji Moroari
Eldest Brother
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Moroari is a work-a-holic. He's yet to be married and doesn't seem to be inclined to do so. Instead he seems to be married to his work.
Fujioji Nagu
Older Sister
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Nagu is the most skilled sibling Nakazono has. She is also the one under the most pressure. Because of this nothing she does nor her family does is ever good enough.
Fujioji Kageteru
Older Brother
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Kageteru is much like his older brother. He just passed his Proving and is eager to make a name for himself. He often daydreams about life outside Konohagakure and sometimes wishes to join the wandering Fujioji clan.
Fujioji Tsuneno
Aunt (Mother's Sister)
Deceased
Tsuneno was Nakazono's mother's triplet. She was twenty one when she passed in the year 91CE. When Konohagakure joined the Great Shinobi war she was one of the ninja's on the front lines with her other two sisters. She died defending Sunagakure along with Fuku.
Fujioji Fuku
Aunt (Mother's Sister)
Deceased
Fuku was Nakazono's mother's triplet. She was twenty one when she passed in the year 91CE. When Konohagakure joined the Great Shinobi war she was one of the ninja's on the front lines with her other two sisters. She died defending Sunagakure along with Tsuneno.
Uncle Narihide and Aunt San's Family
Fujioji Narihide
Uncle (Father's Brother)
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Narihide is the only non-fighter in Nakazono's family. Instead Narihide is a staff maker and a very good one at that. He lost his leg below the knee in 101CE.
Fujioji San
Aunt (Father's sister-in-law)
49
San is a bright happy woman. She enjoys drawing more than fighting. However that isn't to say she isn't very skilled with her staff like most Fujioji's.
Fujioji Koreshige
Cousin
Deceased
Koreshige died in 101CE. He had been a Jounin defending Konohagakure when the war came to their doorstep. According to the clan Koreshige died a hero not only saving Nakazono but many other Fujiojis as well. He's still hailed as a hero to this day. He was only 19 when he was killed.
Fujioji Masa
Cousin
28
Masa is married to Fujioji Ama and have two young children. The eldest, Fujioji Ichime, is one year younger than Nakazono. Both of them attend the academy together. However neither of them have much to do with each other due to their being in different classes.
Uncle Tsunenobu and Aunt Sanako's Family
Fujioji Tsunenobu
Uncle (Father's brother-in-law)
51
Tsunenobu isn't thrilled with his brother (Nakazono's father) and wants nothing to do with them due to circumstances when the two were younger.
Fujioji Sanako
Aunt (Father's Sister)
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Sanako is the only family member that Nakazono gets along with. She's the only one who doesn't put pressure on him to be the best. But she doesn't condone his laziness either. She just wants him to be himself.
Fujioji Shigeteru
Cousin
30
Much like his father, Shigeteru, also has nothing to do with Nakazono's family. They only see each other at clan meetings. He's married to Fujioji Suko and has one child: Fujioji Michiie who is twelve.
Fujioji Mego
Cousin
27
Mego is married to Fujioji Nakakane, a woman who used to be part of the wandering clan. She only settled in Konohagakure a few years ago. They have two children. One is seven and the other is five.
Fujioji Junjii
Cousin
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Junjii is engaged to Fujioji Some. Some is heir to Fujioji Gen, another of the clan Elders.
Namikaze Fukushu
Nakazono really has nothing to do with Namikaze mainly because of her abrasive personality. He goes out of his way to make sure he doesn't earn her ire. He gets enough of never being good enough at home. He doesn't need it from another freaking protege that he just can't match.
Hyūga Mitsuko
Nakazono has no issues with this Hyūga. She's a nice enough girl for a Hyūga. Maybe especially because she's a Hyūga.
Murakumo Mikoto
Murakumo is fun person to hang out with. Maybe even someone he could call friend if he let himself have friends.
N A M E
T H I N G S
CHAKRA NATURE
Fire
SPECIAL TRAITS
Fujioji clan uses a bo staff along with their ninjustsus.
FOCUS & SKILLS
Nakazono leans towards taijustsu since his ninjutsu isn't very good.
EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY
Bo Staff General ninja tools (shuriken and kunai, etc)
With a wide stance you bring the staff across your body ending with the end of the staff extended about head level with your right hand. They you shift and twist that staff so that the left side is forwards. Repeat if desired.
Teichi Kōgeki is usually a self-defense move aimed at your opponent's legs. With a wide grip on the bo you step forwards and sweep the bo low at the opponent's legs.
While holding the staff a little off center, towards the back, step forwards bringing the staff down then high in a swooping motion aimed at the head, face or chest of your opponent.
Start from a set position with the bo horizontal from the ground and on your shoulder. Step forwards with the right foot, bring the left hand down and right hand out. End with the end of the bo about eye level.
Start with the bo horizontal and chest level with one end tucked under your arm. Bring the bo above your head and then swing downwards to your opponent's legs, ending with the staff pointed diagonally at the ground.
With a wide grip, holding the bo staff horizontally at chest level, step forwards and thrust the end of the bo at your opponent. Can be reversed easily to strike at someone behind.
Starting from a wide forward stance with the bo angled upwards, the front end at eye level, swing the far end of the bo forwards until the front end of the bo ends on your shoulder.
Start with a wide hold with the bo down at your waist. Bring the back end of the bo up and forwards making a rowing like motion from one side of your body to the other.
Used to defend against low attacks against the legs. With a wide side stance you hold the bo horizontally and sweep downwards while stepping backwards with the front foot. Twist at the end to reverse your position and repeat as necessary.
Stand with knees bent in a wide stance with the bo held horizontally waist high. Step forwards into attack and lift the bo staff to take the attack on the center of the bo.
Step back and raise the bo horizontally over your head. Can angle the bo to deflect some of the force of the blow. The angled hold also allows for better retaliation.
Start with a strong sideways stance. Hold the bo close to the front end. Bring the back end up and over your head and then down to the ground ending with the front end now in the vicinity of your shoulder of armpit with your body angled slightly forwards. The idea is to pin the opponent's bo staff to the ground.
My only real misgivings are towards the abilities section. In terms of the Fujioji clan bojutsu, it'd be nice if we could get a feel for what exactly would make it a distinct style? Nakazono may not have a grasp of it yet, but surely he has at least been drilled on the principles behind it for the day when he would supposedly begin proper training in the style? As an example, neither Mikoto or Ria have master Murakumo-ryu Ninpo or Mi-enshin Kaiho respectively, but there's an inkling there of what may come about in the future given future training. I'm kind of going to give you a break on the Focus & Skills section off the strength of the fact that he's gimmick at the moment is that he "sucks".
I appreciate the indepth list of basic techs, but I'm not sure it's necessary in place of jutsu. That said, I'm not gonna knock it as a shorthand for you to refer back to, since at least it's organized. And it's a basis for the actual jutsu to be based off of, being potentially more intense variations of these movements.
Not really a criticism, but I find it funny that Nakazono tries his best to avoid Fukushu while finding Mikoto okay. Granted, Mikki's definitely "nicer" than Fukushu, so that makes sense.
UCHIHA RIA
“I'll make a mochi out of you.”
NAME
Uchiha Ria
ALIAS
N.A
GENDER
Female
AGE
Eleven
ORIGIN
Konohagakure
RANK
Genin
APPEARANCE
Considered diminutive and tiny to most people's eyes, but big when it comes to the matters of the heart. Ria is known for her razor-sharp tongue and insatiable appetite; The way she looks and acts is sharper than any dual-edged sword. Ria's eyes are colored onyx which is common among her clansmen but deceiving due to her distinctively upbeat nature. Ria takes after her father's eccentric nature and bears a strong resemblance to her mother.
Ria breaks the trend of her clan's traditional long collared blue and dark garments, she sports lighter colors and shades. A perfect example would be her silver-white sleeveless kimono with red markings (black shorts inside the seemingly short skirt), black ninja boots and silver-white long gloves with red markings. In all fashion sense, she keeps her hair either unkempt or tied depending on her mood, and has a variety color selection of her outfit. Even though she is quite small for her age, she is adeptly fast in all sense of the definition. Ria is quick to talk, walk, run, answer, question, and laugh. It's not hard to spot Ria, considering her eccentricities.
PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS
Eccentric and cheerful, Ria is a weird force that one can get a headache from. Ria displays an abstract pattern of thinking yet subtly reserved by answering in a double-meaning manner which often times can irritate people's ticks very quickly. She takes pride in her intelligence as she sees her craft intertwine with benefits in a clear circle and knowing this, she takes advantage of whatever opportunity that comes to her. Ria is a fan of books that range from multiple genres, and quotes lines even though she may sound corny.
Ria has no problems in making friends given her upbeat and eccentric personality, though oddly enough the friends she makes are usually older people; such as the typical old geezer which tends to escalate into weirder conversations which makes her seem quite mature for her age. That said, she hates it when she's proven wrong and loves it whenever she's right. One thing that's surprising is that she isn't bothered by receiving praise and is bluntly humble about it. When it comes to decision making, that is where she breaks apart; individual decisions are easy but for a group it's harder, and deeper self ones are the hardest. Oftentimes her "full proof" planning does not go the way she wants it to.
CLAN HISTORY
The Uchiha Clan is one of the major clans in the village and well known as one of the eldest clans in history to ever exist. Specializing in fire techniques and the progressive sharingan, they are a force to be reckon with, and that's to those who awaken it; not all Uchiha awakens the sharingan but when one does, it changes the battlefield. Wars between certain clans ceased during the Konton Period when the Uchiha, Senju, Hyuuga and Sarutobi founded the village, and many years later the Uchiha Clan would have its Hokage who died anyway due to a heated ordeal.
PERSONAL HISTORY
The daughter of Uchiha Kazuma, Uchiha Rika and the older sister of Uchiha Kanade as well as Uchiha Chiaki's niece, Ria became bent on finding the murderer of her mother. Two years ago, during a stormy night at their house in the Uchiha Compound, a strange person, guise in black with a dragon mask and glowing sharingan eyes broke inside and murdered her mother and it all happened so fast because in a matter of seconds, Ria found herself outside of the compound and not inside the house. Everything that night happened too fast for her to remember and when she got back in the house, disbelief was all she witnessed— her father having the Mangekyou Sharingan followed by his imprisonment.
Ria and Kanade was raised by Aunt Yuri, their mother's older sister and had two years of diverting their attention towards something productive such as the Ninja Academy and Mochi baking, Aunt Yuri quit the ANBU for the sake of taking care of her nieces and never was it an easy task for her because of Ria constantly making an attempt to visit her father, including Kanade tagged with her older sister. Everyday ended up as a lecture that their father is a murderer and must move on with it and accept reality but to the sisters' eyes he's not the one who killed their mother, elders of the village and the clan would always drill it in their minds that their father killed their mother for the sake of obtaining the Mangekyou Sharingan. Despite all of this, Ria continued believing that her father is innocent and would never do such a thing, Aunt Yuri admittedly have mixed feelings about it, and at one point she visited Kazuma and tell stories about the kids, in turn she'd tell the kids about him and Ria and Kanade would always beg to come along with her but never did because they are still to young to understand a thing. After such time, Ria healed but not Kanade, she became distant towards her sister for reasons unknown but they still share the same goal; to find the murderer and bring justice to their parents.
Her time in the academy also healed, Ria continued with her usual endeavors such as challenging Mikki everyday and improving in kenjutsu but deep inside she is still damaged and just let the days sink for that fateful night would never be erased and so this made Ria tried staying joyful even when she is not. Today she is no longer trying to break out of the village to see her father but instead she uses the time she have to cherish those close to her especially her friends and clansmen. Nevertheless those memories still haunts her in her sleep, The Dragon Man is what she calls the murderer; he has the sharingan. Just who is he?
INFLUENCE & RELATIONS
Uchiha Kazuma, 41. Ria and Kanade's father and currently one of her biggest priority in life because she wants to free him from Blood Prison. As days pass in prison, Kazuma still is a joyful person no matter how much mistreatment and accusations that fall on him and although he wishes to return home, he has accepted that his execution is drawing near. Ria is not aware about the execution and she could only recall every moment she had with him, an absent father means a dead parent to her. During her mournful stages, Ria would try to go as far away from the village just to see him but her clansmen and authority figures kept preventing her from doing so.
Uchiha Rika, 29. Motherly yet strict, Rika was a good mother because of her unconditional love for her family. During the good days, she would take her family out to eat and play but not without discipline, she prioritize work first. It's also surprising and unusual because she is the dominant parent. She died at the hands of "The Dragon Man" and never was able to say goodbye to her family. Her death motivated Ria to become a responsible person to find Dragon Man and bring justice for her family.
Uchiha Kanade, 9. She is Ria's sister and younger by three years and an academy student. Both sisters are eccentric which is a trait that they inherited from their father but what differentiates Kanade from Ria is her disciplinarian and mean honesty that heavily hurts people's feelings. Kanade in every way is an opposite of her older sister, not to mention she is considered a prodigy which Ria isn't.
Uchiha Chiaki, 49. One of Ria's close relatives, the one and only clan head, "Shorty Aunt". Chiaki may be small but be warned; she bites. It's only recent that Ria and Chiaki are bonding mainly because she is the older sister of her father and knows more about him than herself. Their relationship is that of a fire and ice, both are small in height and does not take each other's insults too well.
Uchiha Yuri, 35. Ria's aunt and the very person that took her and Kanade in as her own in custody. Yuri is Rika's older sister who formerly had a relationship with Kazuma in her younger years. All things aside from her past, she abandoned her work in the ANBU and dedicated her life for her nieces and opened a Mochi and Sweets Shop. Ria easily is spoiled because Yuri is a doting "parent". In the absence of Rika, she is basically mother #2. As opposed to the rest, she is supportive of Ria venturing out of the village and meet her father but since majority are against it, she can't do anything than just hope.
Matsudaira Kiri, 12. Ria is totally fond of her but never in a rival sense. She sees her as one friend that is one in a million and the one that is willing to run extra miles for you. Added to the fact that she's such a cute beast who would so prove liars out there to never lie again due to her strength but strength is something that Ria sees beyond for her, Kiri is more than a Puncher and Kicker. One last thing, Ria finds her so big that even her height of 4'7 makes her feel like an ant but that's a good sense since Ria believes she's a good person.
Namikaze Fukushu, 11. Just seeing the look of her face everyday is something to be thankful and sorry at the same time. Apart from Mikki, Fukushu is one of the few people that Ria can totally relate to and sees herself in her, not to mention the entire concept of having a mother. In a sense of what would have happened if Ria let her clan's expectations get the better of her and not have love and beyond that Ria thinks she would have ended up like her if it wasn't for the people who always got her back. Whenever she sees Fukushu, Ria is careful with what she's going to say and do.
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Murakumo Mikoto, 12. Ever since day one at the academy, they have been on each other's throats. Mikki is the sole reason that according to Ria motivated herself into putting her all into Kenjutsu and the only rival she sees worth of her time. Everyone else pales in comparison and anyone that is not named Mikki. There are certain times they get along well with each other but won't last long due their way of thinking. Ultimately, Ria sees herself in Mikki in the aspect of what her life would have been if her mother was alive and her father's not in prison and frankly, she envies her because of having a complete family.
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Senju Madarame. He is the premier swordsman in Konohagakure, excelling beyond the preceding generation’s notable kenjutsu specialists. It is said that Madarame is the equal of any samurai. This man is the very man that Ria looks up to, the very man whom she wishes to be when she grows up, as odd as it sounds because she's a girl soon to be a woman. Although Ria has not personally met the living legend, she continues to do her best everyday, hoping one day she'll meet him and get his autograph.
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CHAKRA NATURE
Fire
SPECIAL TRAITS
Mi-enshin Kaihou Ken(Undrawn and Closed Blade) An unorthodox form of swordplay that revolves around the usage speed, sheathed and unsheathed blade. Not much is known about its origins as how it came to be but it is easy to tell that it resembles Samurai swordplay. Those who practice this technique are said to "Defy God and shatter the heavens". Divided into three branches, Closed Blade, Open Blade and Mirage Flower. Practitioners of this technique are required to be fast enough in order to use the style hence why this technique's most important requirement is speed but what makes it deadlier is the tact of the wielder. They must be well versed in each branch:
Tojita-ga(Closed Blade): Easily the simplest and easiest form but at the long run it becomes "confusing" for people due to the intimidation it delivers. This branch revolves around the sheathed form. Tojita-ga sword techniques are primarily built to club opponents as the sword is sheathed and this is the crisis stage or the turbulent stage for all the practitioners because of the sheath. With enough skill, the practioner itself can clash head on with other swordsman who have their sword open while the practioner, sheathed.
Karaware(Shattered Sky): Also known as the shedding of the snake's skin, unsheathing or OPEN HEAVEN/Open Blade. This technique is basically the releasing of the sheath and because the wielder is no longer burdened by their sheath, they are much faster than they were before when their sword was sheathed. Mi-enshin Kaihou Ken main point is speed, one cannot transcend into this branch to the next without mastering Tojita-ga aka the turbulent stage of all Mi-enshin Kaihou Practitioners.
Mirajunohana(Mirage Flower): Amalgam of both forms into one but with more speed and momentum. This last branch is the deadliest and most energy consuming of them all. It is also considered an assassination technique because of the increased momentum and how swiftly it delivers the cuts and how deceiving it is. Afterimages are the forte of this technique or better yet called as Speed Mirage which is used to intimidate and deceive targets. The way it is executed is often mistaken as an illusion technique but it is not. Practitioners are deemed masters once they have completed the previous and this technique.
Ria is still young and therefore she is still at the turbulent stage and has her sword sheathed at all times because it requires a step by step mastery for her to unsheathe her blade. Though she has demonstrated skill and competent potentials to reach the next level, all she needs is some polishing.
Quickness: Ria during her training regime of Mi-enshin Kaihou Ken was taught to condition her body and mind to be quick in order to possess the technique itself. The training was harsh because she must avoid incoming projectiles and traps designed by her father. Physical regime aside, mental training in the form of Shogi and although it's about taking time and formulating strategy, it is said that the game itself allows the mind to see things in a different perspective and would allow Ria to think quickly once she sees through the pattern of the game. As fast as she is, her durability on the other hand is something that would be described as glass cannon.
Keen Intellect:Ria is naturally a smart, crafty and resourceful individual whose particularly quick to learn. Her knowledge comes from her habit of reading books and scrolls which gives her a deep understanding of conceptual things in this world of ninja. Proven through learning Mi-enshin Kaihou-ken at the age of 9 but it was not as easy as she thought it would because intelligence alone does not warrant something that would require the intense tuning of the body or such other conditions hence she took the harsh regime. For Ria, this is her most defining asset and what she believes that make her equal to her rival and motivates her of unveiling her mother's killer's identity. Despite her intelligence, this does not peg her as a prodigy and compare to a total brainy individual, Ria pales in comparison.
FOCUS & SKILLS
As an Uchiha, Ria is expected to excel in all areas, typical and understandable given the Uchiha's nature as Jack of All Trades but master of none. Ria however has potential for Kenjutsu and had undergone a short training period with her father prior to his imprisonment, which led to her progression being halted. Ria is still young and has a lot ahead of her, but she is far from mastering her sword techniques. She is also a fast learner, given that she learned Mi-Enshin Kaihou-ken at the age of 9 through reading scrolls about it but only got a small grasp of it which is understandable, the technique itself was complex to other people even for her. Ria's fighting style revolves around clubbing opponents with her sheathed sword and formulating strategies.
Kinda hard to believe Kazuma just let himself be imprisoned, especially if he didn't commit the murder and just unlocked the Mangekyou Sharingan. And, frankly, I don't think @Gowi's going to be terribly fond of Kazuma unlocking MS, understandable trigger circumstances or not. That said, it still feels pretty tacked on.
Not necessarily a criticism, but I'm not sure if Mirajunohana needs to be a separate style on its own. That said, if you do want to go that route, then Shinkiroka is probably a better name, heh.
I'll let @Gowi handle any quibbles he might have with the family relations section.
“Chakra is not a tool meant for killing, but for communication. It is the great connector of all living things.”
NAME
Iburi Kodo
GENDER
Male
AGE
13
ORIGIN
Konohagakure
RANK
Genin
APPEARANCE
Despite his newly-appointed status as a genin, Kodo still appears very much like a young monk would; He prefers flowy, grey clothing with muted accents, paired with plain white socks and traditional geta. He wears nothing unnecessary -- no accessories, jewelry, armor, or hats, with even his leaf village headband securely around his waist in a display of modesty. When it is especially cold or raining heavily, Kodo will wear Konohagakure's traditional white-and-red striped cloak, though that seems to be as decorated as he gets. Typical of his maternal lineage, he has hair so light it seems white with green eyes, while his nose and pointed features were supposedly inherited from his absentee father. In terms of his physique, Kodo is notably lean and taut, as a result of his vegetarian diet and strict exercise regimen.
PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS
Kodo is everything one would expect a boy raised in a temple to be like. He is quiet, meticulous, polite, and stoic to an almost aggravating extent, often failing to pick up on nuanced social cues. He is unfailingly kind, and though he maintains a quiet distance between himself and his comrades, he frequently shows a genuine interest in the happiness and well-being of those around him. Though he is very rarely seen smiling, it would be inaccurate to say he is at all solemn or grim; Kodo's emotionless attitude is one of forced restraint than gloom or nihilism. Though this attitude is derived from his discipline rather than his natural personality, it would be unfair to refer to Kodo's detached mannerisms as a "mask", or any similar descriptor, as stoicism instilled through discipline has simply become Kodo's personality. It might not have been Kodo when he was taken to the temple, though then again, very little about him has stayed the same since he was brought there.
Despite his zen, carefree outlook, Kodo is not free from his own brand of inner demons. He harbors feelings of abandonment towards his parents for sending him to an isolated temple as an infant, and specifically for disappearing afterwards -- His father as a missing nin and his mother having fallen ill years ago. Kodo feels a similar resentment towards the temple for sending him out to become a ninja without letting him know the true reason why, and in many ways, resentment towards himself for not being able to fully detach from emotional bonds as a proper monk should. In order to distract himself from these difficulties, Kodo throws himself into his training, be it ninjutsu or monasticism.
Aside from his emotionless mannerisms, abandonment issues, and knack for productivity, the final major facet of Kodo's personality is his identification as a monk of Ninshu; He was instructed by the monks to become a jonin before attaining monkhood because of his strong attachment to his life at the temple as an acolyte, which the monks saw as an extension of Kodo's ego. Kodo genuinely enjoys the life of monasticism, and fully intends to return to it after completing his "test". Spending his childhood in a monastery has hardened Kodo, instilling intensely rigid habits in his daily life -- He is a vegetarian who begins his mornings with a half hour of prayer and half hour of exercise, who frequently tries to avoid simple comforts out of a sense of misguided duty. At the Fire Temple, monks eat mostly rice porridge and seaweed, for instance, which is now the only thing Kodo knows how to cook. The same monks almost exclusively communicate through Ninshu, and so Kodo is now a boy unfamiliar with noisy crowds or conversation.
CLAN HISTORY
The Iburi name is synonymous in Konoha for their riches and reclusive nature, and across the world for their fine incense. One of the first cultivators and sellers of incense, the Iburi mon is one of the few found in every nation, be it in the small, expensive tins of incense one would gift a daimyo to the crates of plain, slow-burning incense sold at temples. As such, the Iburi compound features two impressive sets of high stone walls, and though ninjutsu makes scaling these an easy feat, the Iburi walls are seen by many as being more of a statement than a protective measure -- The Iburi are behind their walls, the rest of the world is beyond them, and the two are not equal. The Iburi have surprisingly few connections or allies for all of their riches, which is owed to their proud clannishness. Additionally, the unpopular view of the Iburi is also affected by their statistically high number of missing nins. Their Kekkai Genkai, the Smoke Release, allows a member of the clan to turn themselves into smoke, which can torture, possess, or outright suffocate opponents. As a result, members of this affluent clan are equipped with a tool for assassination and sense of superiority at the moment of their birth, two features that are seen as cause for their high rate of disappearance and desertion.
PERSONAL HISTORY
Kodo was born to Iburi Satoshi and Yamanaka Aina thirteen years ago, in the spring shortly after the war's end. His parents, who had both lost countless friends in the recent war had become disillusioned with their village ways and instead of sending their son to the academy, the couple opted to send their son to the Fire Temple. He would not learn military techniques during his childhood at the academy, but become a man of peace and discipline. Shortly after Kodo was sent away, his father Satoshi went missing, and has remained under Konoha's missing nin registry to this day.
At the temple, Kodo had surprising success with the harsh rules instilled by the monks, and thoroughly devoted his life to the spiritual branch of Ninshu. During this time he learned to communicate through the use of chakra, one of the main tenets of the high monks who taught him, who otherwise maintained vows of silence. Learning this ability early in life has made Kodo something of an empath, which he uses when "reading" people. Kodo stayed at the temple for ten years, until a fateful winter morning when pulled aside by the monks at the age of eleven -- Kodo was instructed that his fondness for the ways of the temple were appreciated, but an extension of pride and ego as great as any other. Additionally, the monks mentioned, they had received word that Kodo's mother had fallen ill, and with his father's absence and her shunned status from both the Yamanaka and Iburi clan, Kodo would have to care for her. After asking about the duration of his stay, Kodo was told that by the time he attains the rank of Jonin, he may return to the temple.
Since then, Kodo has had a fairly quiet life, which seems to be the closest thing he can get to still being a monk. Aside from his time spent catching up to the academy standards -- a feat that would take him two years, making him one of the older genins -- Kodo does very little but care for his mother Aina, train, and meditate. There is a white hare that frequents his garden named Yuki he sometimes feeds, though Kodo has no other pets or remarkable hobbies.
INFLUENCE & RELATIONS
Within your clan and the academy/village.
CHAKRA NATURE
Wind
SPECIAL TRAITS
General special affinities, talents, and abilities. Include your Kekkei Genkai if you have one.
FOCUS & SKILLS
Kodo, for lack of a better phrase, should really not be a ninja. He cannot bring himself to use a bladed weapon, a moral taught to him even by the warrior monks at the temple who would not arm themselves, and thereby does not make use of kunai, senbon, or shuriken. Also learned at the temple is the belief that trickery is immoral, which is the cause for Kodo's refusal to learn any genjutsu beyond the body substitution technique. These philosophical barriers have proved troublesome for Kodo's learning, though he has attained the rank of genin all the same by compensating with strength in other fields.
Kodo has strength and stamina outweighing most of his peer group, as a result of his near-ascetic diet, exercise regime, and slight outbalance of age. Additionally, Kodo has learned to rely on his versatile kekkai genkai, which he can use in a multitude of ways -- Though some would call it over-reliance, Kodo's Smoke Release allows him to dodge attacks, move around the battlefield at an unnatural speed, hide himself and allies, and outright possess opponents. The Smoke Release can also be used to choke or torture enemies, though these are obviously outside the realm of consideration for Kodo.
EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY
Kodo wears metal armguards like those used by ANBU to deflect projectiles or bladed weapons, though otherwise the only supplies he takes on missions are smoke bombs, a favored tool of his clan. He currently has three types; Red smoke, which is meant to burn the eyes and lungs and cause enemies to flee, blue smoke, which is a compound made mostly of sleeping gas and sedative, and green smoke, which he uses to control and make physical with his kekkai genkai or use for cover.
JUTSU
Obvious list is obvious. Link to the Naruto wiki as well.
“Body of Steel, Mind like the Ocean, and Will of Fire. Senju Hotsuma, representing Strong Fist dojo, engaging!”
NAME
Senju Hotsuma
ALIAS
The Tiger of Konoha
GENDER
Male
AGE
Twenty-eight
ORIGIN
Konohagakure
RANK
Jonin
APPEARANCE
A brief description of your characters appearance. Supplementary to your faceclaim/image choice.
PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS
How your character acts, thinks, and feels. Also what their aspirations, doubts, and so forth are.
CLAN HISTORY
A rough or detailed recent history of your dynastic clan. For world-building.
PERSONAL HISTORY
Character history, experiences, and life. Their home life and their academy life is a big plus. Detail as much as desired.
INFLUENCE & RELATIONS
Within your clan and the academy/village.
CHAKRA NATURE
Earth, Wind, Lightning, Fire, Water; genin likely won't know the nature of their chakra for some time though.
SPECIAL TRAITS
General special affinities, talents, and abilities. Include your Kekkei Genkai if you have one.
FOCUS & SKILLS
A brief idea of skills your character leans toward and the like, no need to go into huge detail; needed for understanding of moderation staff for balancing issues. How does your character fight? Do they lean to Taijutsu or Ninjutsu? You get it.
EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY
General equipment used or educated with.
JUTSU
Obvious list is obvious. Link to the Naruto wiki as well.
Supplementary (Can increase range of certain strikes)
Description
A technique in which one releases chakra from their limbs as a "wave". This emission of chakra can be released inside of the opponent on impact to cause internal damage through vibration, or released in such a way that it accelerates the user's blows or even increases their range.
Name
Konoha Gekihamon (Leaf Violent Ripple)
Rank
A
Range
Melee
Description
A taijutsu technique in which the user delivers a blindingly fast succession of blows (commonly consisting of punches, elbows and knee strikes) typically aimed at the opponent's center mass. The power and speed of the attacks is intended to cause depressions in the opponent's body, reminiscent of the appearance of the ripples from leaves falling on the water.
Name
Konoha Ko'ouken (Leaf Tiger King Fist)
Rank
B
Range
Mid-Long
Description A technique primarily designed to utilize the strengths of Taijutsu from a distance. Readying a punch, the user delivers a blow capable of using air pressure to act as a bullet to strike distant enemies. While the technique is usually meant to give off a single, powerful blow, one can fire off multiple pressure cannons in exchange for less firepower. The technique gets its name from the "roar" that emits from the air being disrupted. Text.
Name
Jigoku-Tora Kyaku (Hell-Tiger Kick)
Rank
B
Range
Mid-Long
Description
Channeling fire nature chakra into their legs, the user then delivers two kicks, one with each leg. In the wake of these kicks, two large "blades" emerge, burning and slashing at the enemy on contact.
Name
Konoha Gekikaze Tegatana (Leaf Violent Wind Hand Sword)
Rank
B
Range
Close-Mid
Description
An open-handed chop technique applied with incredible force. With proficient use, one is capable of applying true cutting force to the strike. While this is a powerful offensive attack, advanced users have been known to use it to defend against projectile attacks and bladed weapons, among other assaults.
Name
Konoha Atsuen Senpu (Leaf Rolling Whirlwind)
Rank
B
Range
Melee (Grapple)
Description
A takedown technique wherein the user grabs the opponents arm while leaping upwards (or already in mid-air), kicking in the back of the opponent's knee while driving the user's own knee into the opponent's face. The result is the opponent and the user doing a full flip, with additional damage being done on landing due to the force of the rotation and the user's weight being applied to a secondary knee strike upon landing.
Name
Konoha Tsuyoshofu (Leaf Vigorous Rising Wind)
Rank
B
Range
Close-Midrange AOE
Description
A strong attack delivered as an uppercut or rising palm strike, intended to lift the opponent in a similar fashion to Leaf Rising Wind. With enough power, however, the user can create a violent updraft that can elevate the target to greater heights than its sister technique, and even lift surrounding targets at higher levels.
Name
Konoha Areneji (Leaf Squall Screw)
Rank
C
Range
Melee
Description
A punching attack in which the user violently twists their fist upon impact (typically with the opponent's face), sending their opponent spiralling through the air and potentially setting them up for further assaults.
Name
Tora'ago (Tiger Jaw)
Rank
C
Range
Melee
Description
A technique in which one grasps the opponent with their knee joint (usually an arm, the neck, or even to intercept an opponent's kick), most often following a feinted kick. Typically used to break enemy guard, the technique can serve as an unpleasant surprise to those caught unprepared.
Name
Tora'ago no Kuruma (Tiger Jaw Wheel)
Rank
C
Range
Melee
Description
A technique based off of Tiger Jaw. Using the aforementioned technique, the user grabs the opponent's neck. From there, there are two variations. The first is one in which the user continues to use the momentum of their kick to send the opponent into a wheel-like rotation wherein the user can follow up with further attacks. The second is a move wherein the user leaps with their free leg and spins in the air, whipping the opponent back into the ground headfirst.
Name
Flamingo Kata
Rank
C
Range
Self
Description
A stance in which the user balances on one leg, the other lifted and at the ready. Allows the user to transfer into a variety of kicks to break opponent's guards or even defend against attacks. Skilled practitioners are capable of transferring between Flamingo Kata and other battle stances rather frequently.
Name
Konoha Kyutengiri (Konoha Sky Cutter)
Rank
D
Range
Melee
Description
A powerful backflip kick that can both be used to establish distance and to land a falling attack on an additional foe.
Name
Torakiba (Tiger Fang)
Rank
D
Range
Close
Description
A flying knee strike, typically aimed at the opponent's face. In cases where the enemy blocks the initial strike, it is typical for users to grab the defenders head and pummel them with the opposite knee, or attempt some other kind of takedown maneuver. While typically done from close to an opponent, Hotsuma prefers to use his speed to rapidly close the distance with an opponent using this technique.
Name
Hantenkiba no Tora (Tiger Returning Fang)
Rank
D
Range
Melee
Description
A followup attack to Tiger Jaw. After grasping the opponents arm or leg, the user leaps up and delivers a knee strike or kick with their free leg at the opponent's face
Name
Ushi Kata (Bull Kata)
Rank
D
Range
Self
Description
The user takes a stance reminiscent of boxing, focusing on quick footwork and delivering quick and powerful punches. Recommended especially for those who are capable of moving incredibly fast, as the key is to step into the enemy's guard and dismantle them from there.
Name
Konoha Ransatsu (Leaf Storm Killer)
Rank
A
Range
Close-Long
Description
A powerful kick performed by the user concentrating an enormous amount of energy into their leg. The kick can either be released as a whirlwind that batters the opponent and sends them into the air, or as pure destructive force. The technique was named for an instance in which Senju Yaguruma supposedly used it to kick a hurricane in half, though Yaguruma has never made a point to confirm such a claim.
Name
Ko'ou no Shoukyaku Joreiken (Tiger King's Incinerating Exorcism Fist)
Rank
A
Range
Close-Long
Description
Combining Fire Release chakra and Gozenken, the user coats their desired punching arm in fire nature chakra, causing the chosen arm to glow a bright orange. Then, combining their own speed with the boost provided by Gozenken, the user launches at the opponent and delivers a straight punch, releasing a burst of flame carried about by a wave of chakra. The trail left behind in the user's wake resembles two "tails" made of flame, which follow the target as they are sent flying from the impact. Due to the power of the attack, it is possible to be struck indirectly by the attack if a dodge is timed poorly.
Name
Bakuhatsu no Torahoko
Rank
A
Range
Mid
Description
A move using Gozenken in concert with Fire Release to emit a blast in the image of a flaming tiger head. Upon making impact with an object, the tiger head explodes, setting off a deafening roar.
Name
Torahoko Mugen Zangkyo
Rank
A
Range
Melee-Mid
Description
A Gozenken technique where the user strikes the opponent and deploys oscillating waves of chakra into their body. As the waves collide with each other, the target is then "punched" several more times as the chakra bursts inside of them, sending them flying away as their body is racked by a barrage of internal impacts.
"Don't look down on me, or else I'll make sure it's the last thing you ever do.”
NAME
Ryuuga Tsume
ALIAS
N/A
GENDER
Female
AGE
12
ORIGIN
Konohagakure
RANK
Genin
APPEARANCE
Tsume is tall for her age, as well as a bit more ‘developed’ as well, due to the fact that Ryuuga seem to mature somewhat faster than most other people, so while she 12 years of age, her body is closer to the 13/14 mark. She often wears loose, form-fitting clothes if she can help it, liking the option of being able to fight in whatever she’s currently wearing at any moment. As for looks, she’s been told on occasion that, when she’s not trying to pick fights or cause trouble, she looks rather pretty, though in truth she doesn’t really care much for her looks at the moment.
PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS
Tsume is about as stubborn and confrontational as they come despite, or perhaps because, of her weak body. While most would think that she'd try to stay low and keep from getting into tricky or stressful situations, she constantly puts herself into the business of others, attacking bullies and challenging stronger students in class whenever she can. Despite her need for medications an treatments, she remains about as cheerful as possible about life, being an optimist at heart that is convinced that everything works out in the end, no matter how rough things seem at the moment.
Despite her cheery, if brash, personality, few people can hold quite as much of a grudge as she can. Even if the offense is small, she'll likely hold it against the person in question for quite sometime before she let's it go, if she ever lets it go. It's often best not to cross her, cause while her body restricts her ability to fight, she has a devious mind and often pulls pranks and tricks on those who've manged to upset her in some way.
CLAN HISTORY
The Ryuuga Clan is an ancient clan, old as any of the other greats, yet steep in some amount of mystery and intrigue to outsiders. They appeared during the latter half of the Warring States Era, but only really came on the scene during the battles that took places between clans during the aftermath of the ‘kage decree’ and the formation of Kohonhagakure. They set about with great ferocity to conquer and absorb lesser clans into their own, and with great success as their forces, led by Ryuuzaki Ryuuga, maintained a dominating force on many battlefields, using both the raw strength of their shinobi and brilliant tactics to make village after village fall before them.
However, when the Hokage came to them with a deal, however, the clan head accepted without a struggle, though he did negotiate some concession so that his clan could remain some level of independence as a whole. When asked about this decision by his peers, Ryuuzaki said that it was a simple numbers game. Konohagakure not only had more clans under it’s belt at that time, but also had many that with special skills and abilities that the Ryuuga couldn’t counter on their own. To resist the peace offering that was offered would only be prolonging the inevitable, so he’d rather negotiate.
After that, the clan has remained a constant, if little understood, member of the Leaf. Where they shone the brightest was in the War against the Land of Iron where Kanzaki Ryuuga led many Samurai to the grave using various baiting tactics and false retreats to position his foes in unfavorable conditions, then crushing them in one fell swoop.
When the Great War got into full swing, the Ryuuga clan was usually present in every battle that was fought, having pushed hard to have their shinobi out fighting the good fight. However, during the Day of Fallen Leaves, a good deal of the clan, as many others, were wiped out in the fighting, leaving many with naught to come back to but ashes and ruin. Ever since that day, the Ryuuga clan swore bloody vengeance against Iwagakure, every shinobi they taking special car to eradicate the hated enemy from the battlefield entirely whenever they got the chance to. This hatred lingered on past the signing of the treaty, as many Ryuuga had lost friends and family in that attack, and feel as if they were denied their vengeance by this peace. While as a whole, the clan accepts the terms, any missing-nin from Iwa that finds themselves in a Ryuuga’s custody will find themselves in for a very bad time.
As of the present day, the Ryuuga are trying to better integrate with the rest of the village, as they have been acting like mostly a separate but loyal entity to Konoha since their inception, and while traditionalist don’t find a problem with this, many of them were killed in the war, leaving only the youth behind to take positions of clout and influence policy. The current clan head, Onigawa Ryuuga, had made a mandate so that the children of their clan could now join the academy proper, instead of being trained inside their compound as has been the case till now, as well as having their shinobi form up in teams with outsiders more frequently than has occurred in the past.
PERSONAL HISTORY
Tsume was, in plain terms, a mistake and embarrassment to her family. The Ryuuga are a proud clan of warriors, and thus praise strength and combat utility above all else. Her father, Jin Ryuuga, was a golden boy in that regard, a powerful and experienced Jonin that was able to wield his element with a mastery that was simply terrifying, and his first daughter, Akane, seemed to have inherited her father's skill. However, when his wife bore another child near the end of the great war, there was little cause for celebration. Instead of another proud example of the Ryuuga bloodline, he was greeted with a sickly weak child that needed even more attention then care then a regular infant to see them through those first few years.
Tsume's early childhood was filled with trips to the Konohagakure Hospital, her lungs and body weak and in need of constant care and medications to keep her alive. The family was often told that the child would be lucky to make it to 8 years old, if that, and while her mother and sister ferociously worked to make sure that the young girl lived, Jin simply clicked his teeth in disdain at the weakness before him, of the weakness being shown by his own flesh and blood. Those first 3 years of life marked a significant worsening of the family relationships as Akane and Akari both fought with Jin over his lack of care for his own daughter.
As life went on, Tsume's health improved enough that she no longer walked a tight-rope between life and death, though she still needed to receive treatments so that she could keep it that way. As she grew older, however, she also grew aware of the utter disdain her father seemed to have for her, how he seemed to do everything he could to ignore her existence. Whuke her mother and sister tried to convince her that she didn't need his approval, she still strove for it. Not because she felt she needed it, but so that she could prove him, and others naysayers within the clan, that she was every bit the Ryuuga he was, that she could and would surpass him one day and force him to acknowledge her. This has led to no end of conflicts between the two as they both stubbornly butt heads, trying the force the other into submission. Tsume's constant challenges of Jin's authority are met with a harsh hand and restrained cruelty, asking her to perform tasks that are impossible for her skill level, and then berating her harshly on her failings. Tsume, in return, continues to challenge him, continues to meet his challenges, and sometimes even meets them through sheer determination.
As far as academy life goes, Tsume enjoys her time with those outside of her clan, as they tend to judge her for her frail constitution and often bullied her. Similar events could also happen among the other children, but not as frequently or as harshly, so she could easily ignore those when it happened. Her current focus is on Nin-taijustu, another way of spiting her father as well as a way to strengthen her body as much as possible. As such, she often seeks help from other students and even teachers on the subject as she attempts to form a style all her own.
INFLUENCE & RELATIONS
Jin Ryuuga: 45 Father, Jonin
Akari Ryuuga:43 Mother, Medical ninja
Akane Ryuuga-Fukumura:23 Elder Sister, Jonin
Shintaro Fukumura:23 Brother-in-law, Jonin
CHAKRA NATURE
FIRE
SPECIAL TRAITS
Tsume, as a member of the Ryuuga family, is born with a very strong connection to her elemental affinity of fire, thus making her fire jutsu’s that much stronger and more efficient as nature manipulation comes to a Ryuuga as easy as breathing, it’s something they can all do with little effort. However, due to her connection to fire being so strong that it even affects her chakra, and thus, other non-elemental techniques(to a certain degree) that she is literally incapable of using any other elemental jutsus.
Also, she has the ability to gain a sort of Berserker Rage if she reaches a high level of emotional turmoil and stress, which wipes away all of the fatigue from her body and doubles her strength for a time(about 4 posts), but also erases all rational thought from her mind as she rushes forward to crush any foe before her. When the rage ends, however, she’ll be left completely defenseless as her body will simply stop moving, the strain of pushing itself so far beyond it’s limitations being too much for it to handle. Due to her illness, this can even damage her body the longer she stays in it, such as internal bleeding, tearing of muscles, etc.
Unlike most Ryuuga of the fire element, Tsume possess very good chakra control, and if she applied herself in the field, would probably grow into a fine medic-nin. As it is, though, this enables her to be very precise and careful with how she uses her chakra, to make sure she doesn’t use more than is needed, and thus, keeps her fighting longer before she blows through her reserves.
Tsume’s innate stamina is lower than that of others of her element, and thus, ill-suited towards the style that she has chosen to emulate. She often tires herself out too, refusing to pace herself and often paying for it dearly in spars where the enemy is able to outlast her initial onslaught. Her illness also robs from her the greater strength and physical ability of her clan, though she could still be consider a bit stronger than a child of her age would be, its hardly noticeable in most scenarios and thus makes little difference.
FOCUS & SKILLS
Planning to be a Nin-taijutsu specialist, she would spend a lot of the time in the thick of the fight, using her father's style in lieu of traditional academy basics, an all out offensive rush of speed meant to overpower the opponent and break down their defenses beneath the explosive might that the clan's special traits gives those with the Fire release. Despite her unwillingness to change her style of fighting, she isn’t entirely unwilling to adapt to her faults, learning jutsu and techniques to provide distraction, cover, or escape opportunities for her should the need ever arise, especially given the drawbacks her body inflicts upon her.
Her training sessions with her father have given her an increased tolerance for pain, as well as helping to mitigate the drawbacks of her frail constitution as well, though it still is a big limiting factor. Her skills with weapons are about average for one of her age, not stellar, but not terrible.
EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY
Standard set of Kunai
Standard set of Junai
often carries a good number of explosive seals
Standard amount of ninja wire
Special set of gloves that her father had for her, has metal over where the knuckles are, meaning that her punches hurt just that much more. They also have a metal plate on the back that are useful for improvised blocking and deflection of blades and such.
Several kinds of medicinal herbs and such that she uses to help alleviate her body's near constant series of aches and pains as well as assisting to maintain her current level of health
JUTSU
Obvious list is obvious. Link to the Naruto wiki as well.
Description Tsume, after making the needed seals, wraps herself in a veil of flame that vaguely takes the form of a dragon, before propelling herself towards her foe at great speeds via unleashing an explosion underneath her feet to act as the method of propulsion. Upon making contact with her target, or really any object in her way, the flames blast outward in a radial burst, igniting any flammables or fabrics within a meter or so of Tsume, as well as unleashing enough force to stagger most people. The technique is mostly an opening for her to go in and tear into a foe, especially one that’s guarding, but she can also use it as a quick escape/evasion tactic if she needs it.
Name
Iryō gijutsu: Buresu no kyōka(Medical Technique: Breath of Strengthening)
Rank
D
Range
Self
Description
This jutsu is what allows Tsume to be a Shinobi despite her body's weakness. By focusing her chakra as she breathes, she able to strengthen her lungs so that they can handle the strain of battle better, though she'll still tire quickly if not careful. All this does is keep her from coughing up blood by pushing her body too hard, and it's note something that lasts that long either, going up to about 4 posts before she needs to do it again. Due to the focus this technique requires at her current level, this leaves her open too attack from an opponent if she has no one to cover her or can't find a safe spot to rest for a bit.
Name
Katon: Yojin Bunshin no Jutsu (Fire Release: Ember Clone Technique)
Rank
C
Range
Self
Description
Tsume creates a solid clone out of fire, which is encased in a thin, fragile shell of her chakra. While the clone can fight, it only possesses one tenth of her overall ability, and as such, serves a more of a distraction than anything else. However, due to its make-up, it often makes for a more effective one than regular clones. Upon dispersal, the clones burst into a torrent of small flames and embers, both clouding vision of those nearby and inflicting minor burns upon the target, causing more pain than any real damage(unless they happen to get in your eyes or anything).
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I actually kinda like the Ryuuga's whole "Clan of Belligerents" sort of vibe.
I guess being sickly is one way to balance out being generally pretty good at things.
Another candidate for "Parent of the Year" in Papa Ryuuga, I see. I'd say that I'm kind of weary of the genin crop having shitty/dead parents, but it's not like I'm sorta guilty of it too.
Could use some more in the "Relations" category. Surely Tsume at least has opinions on the people she went to the Academy with, even if she might not have interacted with them. Even Fukushu's got that much, and she's got tunnel vision.
The whole "Berserker Rage" deal is a little iffy, at least in my opinion. Sure, there's potential drawbacks, but "doubling power" is pretty good. I suppose this is one of things where I can accept it on the basis that it's used relatively sparingly. Or at least if it's not used as the "Get out of Jail Free" card that it could end up being in the hands of someone who hates rules. So, barring any input from @Gowi or @Sloth on the matter, I'm going to trust you with this for now.
This new version of Tsume has been dialed back decently, but I'm also not sure if adding the sickness into the mix was necessary. Almost like it goes overboard into the "Sprinter, not a Marathoner" nature of Tsume's fighting style. Something to keep in mind, I suppose.
As far as jutsu goes, Tsume's a two-trick pony, but I guess there's nothing wrong with that. While the addition of a "medical jutsu" was an eyebrow raise for a moment, I'm going to give it a pass due to it just being "Please Don't Let Me Die" bootleg Hamon. Ember Clone's fine too, since it's not a full-on Fire Shadow Clone.
Minor thing, since it kinda bugs me, but you should probably toss your jutsu under the "Ranking" hiders as well, if only to cut down on blank space. It just looks better.
In the state she's at now, she's acceptable to me, but if anything I've said here makes you wanna shift some stuff around, I wouldn't mind giving her a look again.
UCHIHA RIA
“I'll make a mochi out of you.”
NAME
Uchiha Ria
ALIAS
The Silver Comet
GENDER
Female
AGE
Eleven
ORIGIN
Konohagakure
RANK
Genin
APPEARANCE
A midget to most people's eyes but big inside the heart and it is to be known that her heart is sharper than her tongue, and bigger than her stomach. The way she looks and acts is sharper than any two edged sword. Ria's eyes is colored onyx which is common among her Clansmen but deceiving due to her distinctively upbeat nature, she takes after her father's eccentric nature and bears a strong resemblance of her mother.
Ria breaks the trend of her clan's traditional long collared blue and dark garments, she sports lighter colors and shades. A perfect example would be her silverish-white sleeveless kimono with red markings(black shorts inside the seemingly short skirt), black ninja boots and silverish-white long gloves(with red markings). In all fashion sense, she keeps her hair either unkempt or tied depending on her mood, and has a variety color selection of her outfit. Even though she is quite small for her age, she is adeptly fast in all sense quick to; talk, walk, run, answer,question, and laugh. It's not hard to spot Ria, considering her eccentricity.
PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS
Eccentric and cheerful, Ria is a weird force that one can get a headache from. Ria displays an abstract pattern of thinking yet subtly reserved by answering in a double-meaning manner which often times can tick peopleFAST. She takes pride in her intelligence as she sees her craft intertwine with benefits in a clear circle and knowing this, she takes advantage of whatever opportunity that comes to her. Ria is a fan of books that range from multiple genre, she quotes lines from it even though she may sound corny.
Ria has no problems in making friends given her upbeat and eccentricity, oddly enough the friends she make are usually older people, the typical old geezer and it escalates into weirder conversations as such this makes her quite mature for her age. That said, she hates it when she's proven wrong and loves it whenever it's an "I told you so." as long as it's coming from her. One thing that's surprising is that she isn't bothered receiving praise and is bluntly humble about it. When it comes to decision making, that is where she breaks apart, personal ones are easy but for a group it's harder, and deeper self ones are the hardest hence her "full proof" planner does not go the way she wants it to be.
CLAN HISTORY
The Uchiha Clan is one of the major clans in the village and well known as one of the eldest clans in history to ever exist. Specializing in fire techniques and the progressive sharingan, they are a force to be reckon with, and that's to those who awaken it; not all Uchiha awakens the sharingan but when one does, it changes the battlefield. Wars between certain clan seized during the Konton Period when the Uchiha, Senju, Hyuuga and Sarutobi founded the village, many years later, the Uchiha Clan would have its Hokage who died anyway due to a heated ordeal.
PERSONAL HISTORY
Ria is thankful for the bit of family she got right now. Living with her father and younger twin sister and surrounded by those in her circle of society is more than enough to stay productive and call the village a place that is home. Two years ago, Ria's mother, Uchiha Rika was murdered by a man with red eyes and strange katana shrouded in lightning and Uchiha Kazuma her father was imprisoned in Kusagakure, a specialized prison that locks up those notorious criminals; The Blood Prison. No matter how much she cry out about the truth behind the murder of her mother, not even a single person believed her and most would think she's insane for defending a man like her father. She would write letters and make an attempt to visit her but she's constantly thwarted by the Clan head and the authorities.
Senju Yuuji, a co-worker of her father in the ANBU took her in when she was 9 years old and ever since the event that is called The Murder of U.R- Uchiha Rika, Yuuji retired from ANBU work and opened Mochi Dreams as his new line of work with Ria and his children being his associates. He stood for Ria in the absence of Kazuma, some would say that it's odd for a Senju standing up for an Uchiha due to their indifference in ideals but it didn't matter, nurture beats nature for Yuuji is well received by Ria and their bond is as sharp as any double edged sword. He's not just a father but a friend, a brother, a teacher and a Mochi Specialist? Yes, he taught Ria what it means to have a family and living a stable life, this is love.
When there is a time to spare, Ria would look for that certain girl and challenge her in all forms to no end, the most notable challenge would be in Kenjutsu and this would escalate for a day. She calls her by nickname and they go way back in their younger academy days and even though they are constantly in each others throats. At the end of the day is respect, they would motivate each other to do better; well at least that's in Ria's point of view.
More and more, she comes closer to realization that her role as a shinobi is more than just serving the village and dying for it. Uchiha Ria is her name and that name alone given by her mother solidifies her purpose which is to find the man who murdered her mother and bring justice for her father. Ria could not forget those red eyes, seemingly she thought it was the sharingan and that strange katana that murdered her mother.
INFLUENCE & RELATIONS
Senju Yuuji, 41 years old. He took care of her and her twin sister, acted as the father of the family after Kazuma's imprisonment. He resigned from ANBU work just to take care of his family and Kazuma's children. Yuuji also built Mochi Dreams and his mochi had been making the sales successfully for two years now. Yuuji standing up as more than a father and a brother to Kazuma's children indeed shows in his mochi works because it is filled with love. Yuuji is all about love.
Uchiha Kazuma, 41 years old. The biological father of Ria and "K", he was imprisoned for the murder of his wife. Ria saw everything that day with her own eyes and believes till today that her father is innocent but according to evidence says otherwise. He is currently detained in Blood Prison and one day soon to be executed. Ria took after his eccentric personality and even though it is a serious matter, she believes that her father's eccentricity doesn't help in prison at all. It even makes him more look like he is hiding something. He is also skilled in kenjutsu and a practitioner of the Undrawn and Released Blade, Kazuma taught Ria the style but her progression was halted due to his imprisonment.
Uchiha Rika, 83 C.E - 110 C.E.. Ria and K's mother who died in the hands of her own husband seemingly. Her children are equally close to her just as Kazuma but K is closer to Kazuma. She may have died horribly by the hands of the "Dragon Man" but she was a good mother who cook the best dishes and who love with all her heart. Yuuji describes that Ria looks a lot like Rika whereas K looks a lot like Kazuma but the likeliness is reversed since K acts more like Rika and Ria acts more like Kazuma. Ria is right handed while K is left handed while their parents; Kazuma is left handed and Rika, right handed.
Uchiha Kanade, 11. Ria's younger twin sister who is the total opposite of her in personality and deemed to be her "equal". However she still is in the Academy and has yet to graduate. The twins don't get along with each other at all and has a rivalry according to the younger twin in which Ria doesn't see at all. Indeed they are twins and Yuuji even explains that they are like fire and ice. Ria is fire and Kanade is ice. Kanade spends most of her time contemplating about surpassing Ria.
Uchiha Chiaki, Clan Head and Aunt. All with respect and dedication although they aren't that close, Ria wants to get closer to her all the more and all the more Ria is beginning to question a lot of things regarding her father. Every time she sees Chiaki, she gets in a state of excitement which is totally reduced to a shy exterior.
Matsudaira Kiri, 12. Ria is totally fond of her but never in a rival sense. She sees her as one friend that is one in a million and the one that is willing to run extra miles for you. Added to the fact that she's such a cute beast who would so prove liars out there to never lie again due to her strength but strength is something that Ria sees beyond for her, Kiri is more than a Puncher and Kicker. One last thing, Ria finds her so big that even her height of 4'7 makes her feel like an ant but that's a good sense since Ria believes she's a good person.
Namikaze Fukushu, 11. Just seeing the look of her face everyday is something to be thankful and sorry at the same time. Apart from Mikki, Fukushu is one of the few people that Ria can totally relate to and sees herself in her, not to mention the entire concept of having a mother. In a sense of what would have happened if Ria let her clan's expectations get the better of her and not have love and beyond that Ria thinks she would have ended up like her if it wasn't for the people who always got her back. Whenever she sees Fukushu, Ria is careful with what she's going to say and do.
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Murakumo Mikoto, 12. Ever since day one at the academy, they have been on each other's throats. Mikki is the sole reason that according to Ria motivated herself into putting her all into Kenjutsu and the only rival she sees worth of her time. Everyone else pales in comparison and anyone that is not named Mikki. There are certain times they get along well with each other but won't last long due their way of thinking. Ultimately, Ria sees herself in Mikki in the aspect of what her life would have been if her mother was alive and her father's not in prison and frankly, she envies her because of having a complete family.
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Senju Madarame. He is the premier swordsman in Konohagakure, excelling beyond the preceding generation’s notable kenjutsu specialists. It is said that Madarame is the equal of any samurai. This man is the very man that Ria looks up to, the very man whom she wishes to be when she grows up, as odd as it sounds because she's a girl soon to be a woman. Although Ria has not personally met the living legend, she continues to do her best everyday, hoping one day she'll meet him and get his autograph.
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CHAKRA NATURE
Fire
SPECIAL TRAITS
Ria is a practioner of the Mi-enshin Kaihō also known as the Undrawn and Released Sword. A unique form of swordplay that is a limbo between directness and decisiveness. Literally the sword being sheathed later to be unsheathed. The basic two forms are:
Tojita-ha(Closed Blade). On spot the most basic and simplest move of the Undrawn and Released Sword style. Mi-enshin Kaihō sword styles are designed to play decisive hits through varying feints accompanied by the wielder's speed and tactic that overpowers their opponent. Truly, the sword is sheathed when the wielder is the one delivering a blow. This style is more of the sword being sheathed and hit while sheathed.
Karaware(Cracked Sky). Given the directness of strikes while maintaining its decisiveness of delivering simple and multiple slashes and feints depending on the user. Since the sword is unsheathed, advanced forms of this technique depending on its user can employ only fire, lightning or wind releases. This is also the name of Ria's sword.
Ria is still young and has a lot ahead of her, she is far from mastering The Undrawn and Released Sword albeit a fruit that is yet to ripe.
FOCUS & SKILLS
As an Uchiha, Ria is expected to excel in all areas, typical and understandable given the Uchihas nature as Jack of All Trades but master of none. Ria however has potential for Kenjutsu and had undergo short training period with her father prior his imprisonment thus her progression was halt. Ria is still young and has a lot ahead of her, she is far from mastering The Undrawn and Released Sword albeit a fruit that is yet to ripe.
EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY
-Karaware -General Ninja Equipment
JUTSU
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■Mi-enshin Kaihou: Engetsu-ha
■Mi-enshin Kaihou: Mirajunohana ■
■ Body Flicker Technique ■ Which in this case, Ria does not utilize it like how should it be but utilizes it as anAfterimage clone allowing her to move among her afterimages and strike her opponents. She can only create at least 3 mirages given her age and level of power.
Mi-enshin Kaihou: Engetsuga(Undrawn and Released Blade: Fire Crescent Blade) Rank
B Range
Mid Range
Description
The second formation of the Unreleased and Released Blade, Karaware and in many ways it bears a resemblance to the Flying Swallow technique as by imbuing fire chakra nature, the user is able to cloak the blade in flames and release it as a projectile. This technique is good for taking out multiple opponents.
Mi-enshin kaihou: Mirajunohana(Undrawn and Released Blade): Mirage Flower
Rank
C Range
Close(Melee-Range) Description
A mirage through the Body Flicker Clone effect, the user moves in an extreme speed showing three feints which makes it confusing for the target to attack the real one and a decisive blow is later delivered by the sheathed blade. This technique follows the first formation and principle of the sword style, Tojita-ha also known as Closed Blade. As simple as it is, this technique is easy to dodge given the attack pattern of left(afterimage 1) and right(afterimage 2) then forward(real one) attack fashion.
Ugh, that quote.
Uchiha or not, a nickname like "The Silver Comet" is a bit lofty for a genin. Unless she's some kind of chuuni who gave herself her own nickname.
As expected, Ria's a weirdo. Fair enough.
I'm pretty cross on this whole murder mystery deal, honestly. The best thing I can say is that it would require heavy workshopping if it wasn't just nixed completely.
I've also got a bone to pick about the whole adoption thing. Adding a Senju to the currently established Clan tree would probably be pretty easy. But, even with that in mind, why did the Uchiha just let some dude from another clan take Ria and Kanade in? Whether she's her dads former co-worker or not, I'd imagine that the rest of the Uchiha clan can afford to keep her and her sister in their custody. That's almost entirely the purpose of having a clan in the first place. For me to allow this to fly, I'd need a really compelling reason for it to happen in the first place. Because, as it is, it just doesn't make much sense.
I'm gonna just come out and say that your description of Mi-enshin Kaiho is pretty confusing. I'm aware that you're trying to emulate Kagura's whole "clubbing people with a sheathed sword" thing, but I don't think notes of "directness" and "decisiveness" are going to help anybody else parse what's going on with it.
Honestly on the fence as to whether Engetsuga could use some tweaking (but B-Ranks might be revoked from Genin, anyway), but whatever. Though, I am gonna have to make a note that Shunshin (Body Flicker) is on the banlist now, so you're gonna have to nix it. Mirajunohana feels closer to a B-Rank, if only due to the whole "Afterimage Clone" thing, though. Maybe if it were one afterimage, but even then it feels like a pretty advanced technique.
She could use a little work to get into acceptable level. I don't hate the sheet, but I'm not exactly in love with it either.
@Sergeant I don't speak for @Gowi (though I reckon he probably is of the same mind here), but the comments on the clan size were basically just light ribbing. More or less a comment on the fact that the family tree you've outlined is bigger than most people would be bothered to put to page. That's not a bad thing by any means, though.
This was a rambly way of saying: Lighten up juuuust a smidge.
Nakazono is of average height and weight for his age. He is rather slender and could be described as effeminate even though he doesn't act like it. Nakazono has pale skin and blue eyes. Like all young boys in his clan, Nakazono has never cut most black hair. The longest part is currently down to his butt and to quote him "an absolute pain". The bangs and shorter (about shoulder length hair around his face) is more tolerable and less at the same time because it never stays tied up like it's supposed to. He also has his ears pierced.
For his age Nakazono isn't small. He appears to be about twelve when in fact he is eleven. It doesn't help that because of his clan traditions most people mistake him for a girl either. At least when he's at school he's allowed to wear clothing that isn't specific to girls. Though his formal Fujioji outfit is. Therefore most of time he's seen in just a plain kimono.
PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS
Nakazono is the youngest child of four. And he happens to be the least talented. Because of this he has mainly stopped trying his best. He's just kind of floating through school. He used to care, but no matter how hard he tried he could never keep up with his older siblings. Which lead to him deciding if he couldn't make his parents happy he'd stop trying. At least then they'd have something to complain about. With this attitude Nakazono sometimes ditches class to go do whatever stuck his fancy that day (usually reading).
Nakazono really doesn't want to be a ninja. He's thought about running off and hiding forever in a book store or library but he's never done it. It's mainly because he cannot bring himself to disappoint his parents even more than he has despite all of his protestations that he doesn't care. Which is central to Nakazono's character. He likes to pretend that nothing matters to him when in truth everything seems to matter.
CLAN HISTORY
The Fujioji clan isn't a big clan. A select few families joined Konohagakure at the founding in hopes of stability. Before that the Fujioji's were a wandering clan. In fact the majority of the clan still are known to be wanderers and have not settled in any one village. Because of their nomadic lifestyle their traditions are the most important thing to them.
The main tradition passed down from parent to child is their fighting techniques. The Fujioji clan uses a bo staff to fight. They have no unique nin- or genjutsu's to the clan name. Only their skill with a staff. Such skill some of their members have their name is closely tied to the staff they use. Sometimes it's even referred to as a Fujioji Staff since all staves used by the clan are made handmade by the clan. No one who is not a Fujioji is allowed to use the staff. If someone is known to be using one having procured it somehow, a Fujioji will be honored bound to retrieve it. This is mostly because a Fujioji staff isn't a normal bo staff.
A Fujioji staff is similar to a bo staff in that it is about 1.8 meters in length and up to 15 meters in circumference. It is made from a supple white oak. It's tapered from the middle so that it's thinner at the ends. The Fujioji staff ends are octagon in shape. Inlet in the supple wood is iron. Usually in a complicated design in order to allow the wood to maintain it's flexibility and durability. The secrets of the Fujioji staves are found in these designs. Some are hidden compartments for various ninja tools such as poisons and knives.
Each Fujioji staff is specifically crafted for the user. clan members such as Nakazono have plain dyed bo staves. They are for learning how to use the weapon and if lost, it is nothing to cause shame upon the owner. For they are just normal bo staves. It isn't until the clan member reaches the age of fourteen that they are given their first true staff. The design is tailored to the user and reflects their status in the clan and their personal history. It is a serious breach of honor to ruin or lose a staff.
Apart from their staves the Fujioji clan has a very rich tradition for raising their children. No child, male or female, can cut their hair apart from the prescribed haircut. Tradition holds that the first Fujioji, a woman, cut her hair like that and that's the way it has been ever since. Once a child reaches the age of majority they will cut off their long tail of hair to make everything even with their shoulders. All children are also dressed the same in traditional female clothing. Though in Konohagakure they are allowed to wear nondescript kimonos while not in the clan's buildings.
When a child reaches what they believe to be the age of majority they must prove themselves. In the clan it is called The Proving. It's a closely guarded test where the child must fight their parent. If they fail to prove they have sufficient skills, no matter their age, they are not considered adults. A waiting period of usually half a season is observed before a child may try again. If a child does not challenge their parents for a proving they are cast out of the clan and into the wild. They are given nothing but a plain bo staff and told to return in a month. If they never return the child is considered dead. The same holds if the child returns too soon. However if the child returns on time they are considered an adult and inducted back into the clan.
The traditional uniform of the Fujioji clan is a sleeveless black kimono with a gold Uraeri. There is a dark blue blue obi. The sleeves are threaded with gold string to hold them on over the biceps and below the shoulder joint. All Fujioni clan members have pierced ears and with the traditional uniform they wear a tassel with a golden ball attached. The color of the tassels is up to the individual and their status in the clan. Young children are given a burgundy color. Those of age range from Blue to black depending on their skill with their staff.
One of things that make the Fujioji clan different from most others is their matriarchy. A set of three Elders lead the clan in important matters. They are the decendants of the three original women who decided to settle in Konohagakure. The heads of the clan are all female. They also expect their females to be just as good of fighters as the men. Therefore women are not given any quarter in training nor is it expected. Which has caused a few clashes with the Academy because the Fujioji clan doesn't view some of the curriculum (such as flower arrangement) as necessary.
PERSONAL HISTORY
Nakazono was a child conceived from emotion. After the terrible battle at Konohagakure and the loss of so many people, his mother sought what physical comfort she could. And the result was Nakazono. An unplanned but not unwelcome child. For his mother it was reason to remain at home for a long while. Even his father enjoyed having a baby around once more. His brother, Kageteru didn't much care for Nakazono having been the youngest and therefore the most spoiled child. Or had been. After his dethroning by Nakazono he's always held a sort of grudge. His two eldest siblings were wrapped up with their their training and had no time for a baby.
Nakazono's life was set for him from as far back as he could remember. He was given his first bo staff about the same time he started walking. By the time he was four, maybe five, he was expected to be able to use it. It was also about the same time that Nakazono realized he was not the most coordinated and therefore good fighter. Before this point Nakazono had happy memories of his parents. But this was a changing point in his life. Suddenly from this point nothing ever seemed good enough. It was always "Kageteru mastered that when he was your age" "Nagu never had a problem with that move" or "Even Moroari could fail to teach you how not to trip over nothing".
His only saving grace was his Aunt Sanako. When he stayed late in the practice grounds, or tried to hide his bruises from the staff, she was always there. With a soft word or touch she had the power to keep him from drowning in the unreachable expectations of his family. She was the one who gave him hope that he wasn't completely useless. She was the one who smuggled his nonsense scrolls about completely fictional people and places. She was the one who helped him with his drills.
Aunt Sanako was the only reason Nakazono still remains at the Academy and is somehow going to be a Genin. Without her support (and lets face it, her disappointment in his lack of motivation in school) he never would have made it this far. He wants to do better by her, but he can't bring himself to do so. He fears deep down if he starts trying again and fails he wont be able to live with himself.
This deep, dark fear keeps Nakazono from really making friends at the academy. He smiles, laughs and generally gets along with the other students, but he doesn't invest himself in the relationships. He doesn't hang out after school unless it's coursework related. Because of this he knows lots of people but no one he would call friend and he's sure they all would agree.
INFLUENCE & RELATIONS
Grandfather (Mother's)- Fujioji Nobuuchi- 63- Nobuuchi is your stereotypical grumpy old man. According to the family he used to be really happy and kind. But after his wife died he changed completely.
Grandmother (Mother's)- Fujioji Masako- Deceased- Masako passed away in 101CE with her grandson Koreshige. She was fifty years old. Even though she was older it was said she fought like she was young woman again. It's not known how she died but her body was found after the fighting was over next to her broken staff.
Grandfather (Father's)- Fujioji Norihiro- 74- Norihiro is a stern man. As Yaya's husband he takes their position in the clan very seriously and is very concerned about the clan's honor.
Grandmother (Father's)- Fujioji Yaya- 71- Yaya is one of the elders of the Fujioji clan. She sits on the small council that governs their particular branch. She's already named Nakazono's sister, Nagu, her successor.
Father- Fujioji Kanemoto- 51- Kanemoto acts much like his father; Stern and kind of harsh at times. He's really only soft around his wife Moku.
Mother- Fujioji Moku- 42- Moku is often distant. She spends a lot of time off on missions or training. When she's home she spends most of her time with her husband.
Eldest Brother- Fujioji Moroari- 21- Moroari is a work-a-holic. He's yet to be married and doesn't seem to be inclined to do so. Instead he seems to be married to his work.
Older Sister- Fujioji Nagu- 18- Nagu is the most skilled sibling Nakazono has. She is also the one under the most pressure. Because of this nothing she does nor her family does is ever good enough.
Older Brother- Fujioji Kageteru- 16- Kageteru is much like his older brother. He just passed his Proving and is eager to make a name for himself. He often daydreams about life outside Konohagakure and sometimes wishes to join the wandering Fujioji clan.
Aunt (Mother's Sister)- Fujioji Tsuneno- Deceased- Tsuneno was Nakazono's mother's triplet. She was twenty one when she passed in the year 91CE. When Konohagakure joined the Great Shinobi war she was one of the ninja's on the front lines with her other two sisters. She died defending Sunagakure along with Fuku.
Aunt (Mother's Sister)- Fujioji Fuku- Deceased- Fuku was Nakazono's mother's triplet. She was twenty one when she passed in the year 91CE. When Konohagakure joined the Great Shinobi war she was one of the ninja's on the front lines with her other two sisters. She died defending Sunagakure along with Tsuneno.
Uncle (Father's Brother)- Fujioji Narihide- 54- Narihide is the only non-fighter in Nakazono's family. Instead Narihide is a staff maker and a very good one at that. He lost his leg below the knee in 101CE.
Aunt (Father's sister-in-law)- Fujioji San- 49- San is a bright happy woman. She enjoys drawing more than fighting. However that isn't to say she isn't very skilled with her staff like most Fujioji's.
Cousin- Fujioji Koreshige- Deceased- Koreshige died in 101CE. He had been a Jounin defending Konohagakure when the war came to their doorstep. According to the clan Koreshige died a hero not only saving Nakazono but many other Fujiojis as well. He's still hailed as a hero to this day. He was only 19 when he was killed.
Cousin- Fujioji Masa- 28- Masa is married to Fujioji Ama and have two young children. The eldest, Fujioji Ichime, is one year younger than Nakazono. Both of them attend the academy together. However neither of them have much to do with each other due to their being in different classes.
Uncle (Father's brother-in-law)- Fujioji Tsunenobu- 51- Tsunenobu is thrilled with his brother (Nakazono's father) and wants nothing to do with them due to circumstances when the two were younger.
Aunt (Father's Sister)- Fujioji Sanako- 48- Sanako is the only family member that Nakazono gets along with. She's the only one who doesn't put pressure on him to be the best. But she doesn't condone his laziness either. She just wants him to be himself.
Cousin- Fujioji Shigeteru- 30- Much like his father, Shigeteru, also has nothing to do with Nakazono's family. They only see each other at clan meetings. He's married to Fujioji Suko and has one child: Fujioji Michiie who is twelve.
Cousin- Fujioji Mego- 27- Mego is married to Fujioji Nakakane, a woman who used to be part of the wandering clan. She only settled in Konohagakure a few years ago. They have two children. One is seven and the other is five.
Cousin- Fujioji Junjii- 24- Junjii is engaged to Fujioji Some. Some is their to Fujioji Gen, another of the clan Elders.
CHAKRA NATURE
Fire
SPECIAL TRAITS
Fujioji clan uses a bo staff along with their ninjustsus.
FOCUS & SKILLS
Nakazono leans towards taijustsu since his ninjutsu isn't very good.
EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY
Bo Staff General ninja tools (shuriken and kunai, etc)
Alright, quick and dirty review time (frankly, I don't have too many non-nitpicky complaints, and the one legit grievance has already been addressed)
There's something hilarious about stating that the Fujioji aren't a huge clan, then having an absolutely massive family relations section.
Minor note about Fujioji coming of age stuff: Sure, the whole "test your skill against your parents" thing is all well and good. But, and maybe this is just me, the whole casting out bit strikes me as a bit odd. From my view, it seems as if it's supposed to be some sort of punishment, but then it seems to circle back around into being an alternate way of "advancing, if you will, in the clan. Hell, I'dd almost be inclined to think the whole pseudo Vision Quest deal would be the default rite of passage. All that being said, traditions in ninja clans are weird, so this isn't even all that bad.
Another genin with a family who expects way too much out of him. Nakazono's gonna fit right in with all the other balls of parental baggage.
Referring to Aunt Sanako in the past tense strikes me as strange, since it would imply to me that she's dead. Again, nitpicking on my part, but I figured it should be pointed out since she's, well, not dead.
About the only problem I have with his personal history is the idea that his affected laziness and fear of failure would prevent him from making friends. In fact, one would think that making friends within his peer group would be the best remedy to his particular situation. Aunt Sanako can't be there to offer words of encouragement all the time, right?
Other than that, it's just some grammatical stuff that it'd be nice if you kept mind of when posting IC. If @Sloth or @Gowi want to weigh in on anything extra, that'd be fine and dandy too. You've basically got a Yes from me.
@Player 2 I like her. No real complaints on my end, so you have my blessing. Though, one of the other two might have better insight than me.
@Raijinslayer Tropey backstory death aside, I'm mostly okay with her. Problem is, she's a little above curve power-wise. Maybe it's the combination of greater physical prowess, great chakra control and superlative Katon. 2/3 of those things on a character I can buy, but all three (as a genin, anyway) smacks of painfully outclassing the rest of your graduating class. The stamina weakness is a good start, but it's also somewhat offset by her noted explosiveness.
As is typical among the Murakumo clan, young Mikoto is blessed with a head of golden blonde hair and brilliant crimson eyes. Due to the Murakumo's ventures into the realm of fashion, and Mikoto's father's position as a member of the Murakumo's crafting branch, Mikoto is known to dress rather finely for a ninja. However, most important to her is her cape, which she makes an effort to wear at all times. While Mikoto is by many accounts "cute", and the spitting image of her mother, it is not uncommon to find the young Murakumo affecting some sort of glare. When engaged in combat, Mikoto has a tendency to cover the lower half of her face with a mask.
PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS
Headstrong and confident, Mikoto shows hot-bloodedness in spades. Mikoto can be more than a little abrasive, especially when faced with those who underestimate her skills or disrespect her (or her friends) in any way. As one who seeks to prove her skills against others, Mikoto will rarely, if ever, back down from a challenge. As such, she can be a bit of a showoff, never hesitating to throw taunting remarks when she has the upper hand.
While Mikoto has a hard time making friends her own age due to her bluster, she is actually quite doting on those whom she considers her comrades, much as she'll deny it herself. That being said, she gets flustered rather easily by praise, or general displays of affection from others, so she'll often exit such situations to save face if it proves to be too much.
CLAN HISTORY
The Murakumo are a fairly long-standing clan made up of two branches. One of the branches is known as the 'Clothier's Branch", wherein the members focus on the art of sewing and other methods of clothes-making. It is typically the members of this branch that are tasked with sewing and fitting the vestments for the Hokage, and it is seen as one of the highest honors as a member of the clan to be the clothier selected for such a task. While members of the Clothier's Branch do not typically join Konohagakure's shinobi forces, they are still taught Murakumo Clan Ninpo for the sake of self-defense purposes. Complementing this branch is the "Shears' Branch", from which many of the clan's shinobi originate. Among the clan, the two branches are considered equal, with the Clothier's Branch providing the Murakumo with economic power, and the Shears' Branch providing fighting power to the clan and Konohagakure as a whole.
It should be noted that, while the Murakumo are usually more concerned with more extravagant, fashionable pieces, they do also have the responsibility of producing Konoha's flak jackets and the handling of uniform repair. During war time, it has been common that the Clothier's Branch focuses most of their effort on this particular duty.
PERSONAL HISTORY
Character history, experiences, and life. Their home life and their academy life is a big plus. Detail as much as desired.
INFLUENCE & RELATIONS
Within your clan and the academy/village.
Murakumo Tsubame: Mikoto's mother, and ultimately the one she most wants to surpass. Mikoto admires Tsubame's skill, and her work for the village as an ANBU operative. Ultimately, much as she will deny such is the case, she wishes Tsubame would spend more time with her. As such, Mikoto looks back on the days when Tsubame would train her fondly.
Murakumo Hokuto: Mikoto's father and easily her biggest fan. Once Tsubame threw herself back into full-on active duty, Hokuto went from doting dad, to incredibly doting dad. Hokuto is responsible for much of Mikoto's fashion sense, and she in turn serves as a muse for his work. While Mikoto finds him embarrassing at times, she couldn't ask for a better dad.
Murakumo Kanna: Mikoto's aunt, younger sister to Tsubame. Much like Hokuto, Kanna had served as a source of support for young Mikoto, as well as the one who would at least try and get Mikoto to get along with her fellow students. Much like Tsubame, Kanna serves as a goalpost to pass, as her aunt has remained a noteworthy kenjutsu user even despite her decision to become an academy instructor.
Namikaze Fukushu:
Uchiha Tensai:
Hyuga Mitsuko:
Matsudaira Kiri:
CHAKRA NATURE
Lightning
SPECIAL TRAITS
Murakumo NinpoA practitioner of Murakumo-ryu Ninpo, a system belonging to the Murakumo Clan said to "Embody the Skies and the Greater Heavens themselves". Divided into Ittoryu (Single-Sword Style), Nitoryu (Two-Sword Style), Shurikenjutsu (Shuriken Techniques) and Itojutsu (Thread Techniques) at the greater level, both the Nitoryu and Ittoryu are further subdivided into three "branches" of skills, with most practitioners pushed to be versed in the use of each:
Yumaiarashi(Heroic Storm): Easily the most straightforward of the branches in theory and execution. Yumaiarashi sword techniques are meant primarily to overwhelm the opponent with speed, never giving them a chance to breathe as the practitioner mounts strike upon strike before they can adequately defend. Many of the more advanced techniques in this tree require one to be versed in the use of Lightning and/or Wind chakra natures.
Kosuizuki(Cunning Moon): Techniques akin more to assassination techniques than straight swordplay. Techniques from the Kosuizuki branch involve misdirection or combining genjutsu with swordplay in order to allow strikes to land true.
Mabushiiyo(Dazzling Sun): Likely tied in sheer straightforwardness with the Yumaiarashi branch techniques, Mabushiiyo sword techniques apply Fire nature chakra to strikes for the express purpose of obliterating an enemy (or several enemies) in a single blow.
As Mikoto is still young, however, she is far from mastering the full range of skills that Murakumo Ninpo has to offer, though she has shown a particular affinity for Yumaiarashi branch skills and shurikenjutsu.
FOCUS & SKILLS
As a member of the Murakumo's Shears' Branch, Mikoto is trained in the arts of Kenjutsu, Shurikenjutsu and Ninja Wires. As such, Mikoto tends to prefer melee ranges, supplementing her swordplay with smart use of ninja tools.
A shurikenjutsu where the user prepares at least one hand (though, preferably two) of shuriken, imbuing them with lightning nature chakra before throwing them at the target. Said shuriken are thrown in such a way as to bounce off of each other, scattering in mid-flight in order to cover as many avenues of escape as possible. Upon striking an enemy the discharge of electricity through the shuriken causes the target to be stunned, leaving them open for potential followup strikes in the ensuing disorientation. Due to this, the technique is best reserved as an opening attack during engagements, or when conducting an ambush.
Name
Murakumo Ittoryu: Kaze ni Fuka Ha (Murakumo Single Sword Style: Windblown Leaf)
Rank
D
Range
Close (Melee Range)
Description
A technique in which the user quickly changes the trajectory of their sword swing mid-strike in order to bypass an enemy's guard, leaving behind and afterimage of the prior sword swing at advanced levels.
Name
Murakumo Ittoryu: Shippujinzan (Murakumo Style: Hurricane Swift Slash)
Rank
C
Range
Close (Distance-Closing Melee Strike)
Description
Employing the principles of Shunshin no Jutsu, the user closes in with extreme speed and delivers a strike with their blade. The speed of the attack both makes it hard to block, and increases the damage of the blow, making it deadlier than its simplicity would imply. However, it is fairly easy to dodge due to the fact that the user can't change direction in the middle of the attack.
Well, folks, I hate to say it but Years of Winter is closed for business. We've had a few players drop at what one might call a "pivotal" point in the RP, and it'll be pretty hard to write around them. Not to mention the blow to player morale that the inactivity has given.
That said, I wish you all luck in your RP endeavors, and I hope to RP with you guys again sometime, whether in another Naruto RP or otherwise.
GubGar
