[hider=Mamoru Kinzoku] [hider=Basic Information] [b][u]Name[/u][/b]: Mamoru Kinzoku [b][u]Nickname[/u][/b]: “Steel Guardian” [b][u]Gender[/u][/b]: Male [b][u]Age and season of birth[/u][/b]: 25, Autumn [b][u]Age Appearance[/u][/b]: 25 [b][u]Sexuality[/u][/b]: Heterosexual [b][u]Clan[/u][/b]: Renegade [b][u]Rank[/u][/b]: Intermediate [b][u]Chi Nature[/u][/b]: Metal [b][u]Length and build[/u][/b]: 182 cm, muscular [b][u]Weight[/u][/b]: 165 lbs [b][u]Appearance[/u][/b]: [hider=picture][img] http://img-cache.cdn.gaiaonline.com/79d464224fec5e07a3a106912a412bcf/http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz346/Rodrian_2010/good%20ninjaz/Ninja.jpg [/img][/hider] [/hider] [hider=Detailed Information] [b][u]Personal motto[/u][/b]: Strike while the iron is hot. [b][u]Moral code[/u][/b]: Kill only those in your way. No collateral damage. [b][u]Quote[/u][/b]: “I need no Kami or spirits. I have Hogosha on my journeys." [b][u]Favorite weather and season[/u][/b]: Sunny Summers. [b][u]Family[/u][/b]: Mother and Father, Brother. [u][b]History[/b][/u]: Born to a lineage of Metal-Clan blacksmiths, Mamoru was taught how to craft metal as soon as he was able to lift a hammer. Alongside his father, Mamoru trained in two paths. His father’s anvil and the way of the sword, taught by his village dojo sensei. Mamoru excelled in martial arts and combat, and self-taught his talent for stealth. It wasn’t long before he became a ninja. His parents were proud, but Mamoru never forgot his roots, and any breaks he had he spent at the forge. When he was eighteen, his father decided it was time to teach him a special technique, handed down from generation to generation of the Kinzoku family. It was how to command the family golem, “Hogosha.” Hogosha was a large, intimidating suit of Samurai armour that seemed empty, it’s only face being the mask accompanied with the armour. It took Mamoru two months to learn how to properly command the golem. Hogosha responded well to Mamoru, far more than his father expected. Hogosha had his own conscious but follows its master’s command. Mamoru even taught the suit how to fight, teaching it the martial arts he had learnt from his training in the dojo. However, Mamoru took it a step too far… One night, he decided to sneak into a metal-clan monastery, holding some parchments that may hold information. He got in with ease, slipping by the inattentive monks and guards and found the unguarded scriptures. Pouring over them, he came across a scroll dubbed “Golem strengthening.” It was a ritual, that apparently strengthened the bond between master and golem. Stuffing the parchment into his sack, the young ninja took off into the night. The next night, Mamoru took Hogosha out to the fields, unseen by anyone. The suit clanked behind him as they made it to a clear area. Mamoru performed the technique, step by step by the parchment. However, it was never mentioned the cost. In a brilliant flash of blinding light, Mamoru covered his eyes as the light cleared. Hogosha looked new, improved. Way better than his old armour. However, Mamoru tried to perform a simple fire move, creating a small light in his hand. However, nothing was conjured. The boy tried and tried, and yet… nothing. Mamoru could no longer use chi techniques. They couldn’t see anything. However, a light was procured. Hogosha created a tiny flame. It was in fact a power transfer technique. Mamoru had transferred his ability to use Chi techniques into Hogosha. He had to get back to the village undetected. Mamoru scaled the wall with ease, however, Hogosha used to no longer be able to follow. The golem practically mimicked it’s master’s movements. They got back in, however his father awaited at the door of their house. His dad spied the parchment and swiped it away, reading it. Furious that his son used a forbidden technique, he disgraced his son there and then and exiled Mamoru from the clan, taking Hogosha with him. That was how he became a Renegade. [/hider] [hider=Combat Information] [b][u]Weapons/Items[/u][/b][u][/u] [hider=Weapons/items] [b]Weapon and Items[/b]: [b][u]Ronin Yaiba[/u][/b] The Ronin Yaiba has nothing inherently special about it. However, it was one of the best katanas Mamoru ever forged before being exiled from his home. Kept in a jet black Saya across his back, Mamoru wields the sword with ease, and uses it with precise, deadly and efficient strikes. [b][u]Grappling hook[/u][/b] A sturdy hook attached to rope used to throw onto ledges and roofs. [b][u]Tanto throwing knives[/u][/b] Some ninjas use Shurikens, while others use Tantos. These are small throwable blades that can be concealed easily. Mamoru holds 6. [/hider] [b][u]Skills/Abilities[/u][/b] - Blacksmith= With the right tools, environment and time, Mamoru can forge a number of different items. Some will take more time than others. Swords will take longer than shurikens. - Martial Artist= After training from a young age at his village dojo, he quickly ascended through the belts, and after being exiled, he had a permanent sparring partner to even further hone his skills, and Hogosha's too. He's just as effective without Ronin Yaiba as he is with it. - Accuracy= After being on the road for so long, he had plenty of time to perfect the technique of throwing blades. [b][u]Special Traits[/u][/b] - True Metal Bond= The bond Mamoru now shares with Hogosha is unbreakable and is now at a new peak. Hogosha can completely mimic Mamoru's movements and can react quicker. He can also learn much more efficiently. If trained by the right mentor, Hogosha can learn new chi techniques. However, it currently only knows very basic chi techniques. [b][u]Signature moves:[/u][/b] [hider=Hogosha, awaken!] [b]Name of Move[/b]: Bunraku Ugoke [b]Type[/b]: Support [b]Range[/b]: Extreme [b]Chi Type[/b]: Metal [b]Preparation[/b]: Mamoru requires complete silence and concentration and must remain uninterrupted in a meditated state. [b]Description[/b]: For a moment of time, Mamoru can change his perception of Hogosha, and acquires total control. This technically allows him to be in two places at once as their conscious becomes one. Mamoru gains all the strength and agility Hogosha has and has complete and utter control, allowing him to use Hogosha's body as efficiently as possible, and while Hogosha is dangerous, he has to be instructed, unlike a human. He can also regain the chi techniques Hogosha can perform. This gives a massive boost. It is the strength and body of Hogosha combined with the intelligence and mind of Mamoru, a very deadly, very powerful combination. [b]Weakness[/b]: This technique drains a lot of chi, even more so when performing other techniques as Hogosha. He has to be careful, otherwise both Hogosha and Mamoru will collapse on the spot, leaving both of them vulnerable and Hogosha in danger depending on the situation. [/hider] [b][u]Companion[/u][/b] [hider=companion] [b]Name[/b]: Hogosha [B]Appearance[/b]: [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/d9/20/ae/d920ae35dbab535543128ee9497032a8.jpg[/img] [i]Age and maturity[/i]: 300 years old. [i]Size[/i]: Large, 7' high [b]Unique Traits[/b]: Completely empty armour held together by chi bond between it and Mamoru [b]Moves[/b]: Fireball, Earthwall, Water whip, Polarity, Windslash kick. [b]History together[/b]: Hogosha was the Kinzoku family statue for hundreds of years, able to perform menial tasks by his master, such as cleaning the house, patrolling it overnight and being a good companion. However, when Mamoru's father transferred his status of "Golem Master" to his son, Hogosha instantly bonded with him. They did many daily activities together and Hogosha developed a personality, a consciousness. He could look happy, curious, serious and even sad, even though it's mask never moved. It was a stone face forever. Hogosha had no idea the transformation both it and it's master would take. It gained new power. It was incredible, however it's master lost his ability to manifest Chi. Hogosha's bond with Mamoru has only strengthened over the years and will always remain loyal to Mamoru, both as a protector of the Kinzoku family and the silent companion to Mamoru as battle brothers. [/hider] [/hider] [/hider]