[hider=Hōmuru][center][h2][i]Jinzo Kurogama[/i][/h2] [youtube]https://youtu.be/BMlGrE4348E[/youtube] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [img]https://i.imgur.com/U9nz0xI.png?1[/img] [b][i]"It's not my place to judge a man's soul, I simply make the appointment."[/i][/b][/center] [b]Name:[/b] [i]Jinzo Kurogama[/i] [b]Alias:[/b] [i]Hōmuru (葬る To Entomb)[/i] [b]Age:[/b] [i]21[/i] [b]Gender:[/b] [i]Male[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]Low-Jōnin (ANBU Hunter-nin)[/i] [b]Sexuality:[/b] [i]Hetero[/i] [b]Nation:[/b] [i]The Empire of Stone[/i] [b]Birthplace:[/b] [i]Ran Musu - Vassal of the Empire[/i] [b]Alignment/Affiliation:[/b] [i]The Emperor/The Empire of Stone[/i] [b]Organization:[/b] [i]The Empire's Tiger Division (ANBU)[/i] [b]Clan:[/b] [i]Kurogama[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Appearance:[/b] [i]As an ANBU operative, Jinzo is rarely seen without his issued uniform. Predominantly dark and plain, the most defining feature of this outfit is, of course, his pure, white mask adorned with a red circle positioned on the forehead. Small, intricate streaks of red also outline the contours of the face. Even when not on active duty, Jinzo prefers the sanctity of his mask. His face has not been seen by anyone outside of his direct superiors, even his Tiger Division comrades no nothing of his true identity. His rather modest attire affords him the ability to become indistinguishable amongst a crowd, aiding him greatly in his missions set forth by the Empire. Much like his wardrobe, Jinzo doesn't strike you as a very imposing figure. He stands up at 5'9 and walks around at a lean 155lbs. He bares some marks and scars here and there though nothing too defining or noticeable, not that you'd see them underneath his clothing anyway. He walks with a very slight gait, barely even noticeable really but gained from years spent awkwardly traversing devastated battlefields and carrying corpses. Whenever he moves it is usually with timed precision, Jinzo attempts to shed any waste from his movements so that he may always be first to the punch, should the situation ever call for it.[/i] [b]Personality:[/b] [i]Jinzo is a very focused person. He has clear goals and is quite determined to achieve them. He takes his orders seriously and aspires to become the most efficient ninja in his division. Where people are concerned, Jinzo doesn't shy away from interaction, though he doesn't generally go looking for it either. While, at times, he may prefer to keep himself secluded from everyone else, he always makes sure to join in on discussions about missions and objectives, even making the odd wisecrack or joke here and there. If he has a particular opinion on something, he is more inclined to say it out loud rather than keep quiet about it, although not in a way that would seem brash and arrogant but more aloof or distant. He is loyal to his beliefs and his country in that he will defend them if questioned but not so extreme as to rear up in anger. Having grown up watching his father serve the Empire, Jinzo recognizes his place as a tool to be used and is content for things to be that way as he prides himself on his own diligence. Ever calm and collected, Jinzo prefers to keep a cool head during times of stress.[/i] [b]History/Background:[/b] [i]Death has surrounded Jinzo for as long as he can remember. Not in the usual dark or tragic way, however, even despite the loss of his mother, though that was before he could even remember. Maternity leave had to be cut short during times of war leading to his mother's eventual death on the battlefield mere months after giving birth. But this wasn't the kind of 'death' he was familiar with, for his father - Tenjin - worked as a Royal Mortician, which was merely a fancy way of saying 'body collector'. Day and night, once the battles between each side had been fought and far too many lives had been lost, Tenjin alongside dozens of others would scour the battlefield in order to retrieve weapons, valuables and, finally, the bodies of their fellow countrymen. Jinzo would grow up to follow in his father's steps. After his enrollment in the Imperial Academy and subsequent graduation, a majority of Jinzo's missions as a Genin were mostly posted by the Royal Mortuary. His father, Tenjin, had earnt one or two promotions during his son's time at the academy that saw him elevated to the position of Mortuary Overseer. This gave him the power to specifically direct missions towards his son, given that he was merely a Genin. Tenjin's reasons for this were never explained until one incident occurred during a seemingly routine sweep of a recently deserted battlefield. Jinzo and his team stumbled across an enemy Chuunin amongst the littered bodies, who was heavily injured but still very much alive. Fight or flight reactions kicking in, the Kumo ninja immediately launched an attack against the trio, his speed and strength still more than a match for the three Genin even despite his grievous wounds. It didn't take long for the man to dispatch of Jinzo's teammates, killing one and severely incapacitating the other. But just as he took a hold of Jinzo's neck, the shinobi's body began to succumb to its' injuries. Recognizing the opportunity, Jinzo plunged his kunai deep in between the man's ribs, who let out a guttural roar of pain and as the enemy Chuunin fell to his knees, Jinzo could almost sense his defeat. Which was about the time he noticed a strange phenomenon happening to the man's body; It had begun to crystallize until it was as hard as steel. Slowly but thoroughly his flesh continued to meta-morph, as the dying ninja could only cry out in pain, Jinzo still clung to him in horror before passing out. He awoke to his father stood over him as he lay in a medical ward, a solemn look upon his face. Several other people had joined him, Elders of some kind. It was then that Tenjin explained his heritage as a member of the Kurogama clan, through his mother's side, and that he had manifested a rare Kekkei Genkai known as Shōton; the Crystal Release nature transformation. This manifestation meant that he was destined for greater things, although his father had hoped against it. Jinzo was told how his mother was also a Shōton user and how she had commanded battlefields with her exemplary skill and power and had performed various feats that had earnt her the mantle of Kesshōken - The Crystal Fist. Tenjin had protested against the Elders, not wanting to lose his only son on the battlefield as well. But the Elders of the Kurogama clan were fiercely loyal to the Empire. Originating from the Vassal-state of Ran Musu, the clan offered any member who had awakened the Shōton up as a tool to be used by the Empire. This was their way of paying the Emperor back for his leniency many years prior. And so Jinzo was taken from his father and forged into a weapon to be used by the Imperial Army. Over the course of a few years, Jinzo learnt how to better utilize his Kekkei Genkai he even began to invent his own jutsu. Along the way he was also recognized for his skill in counter-assassination. By protecting important members of the military from the shadows, Jinzo quickly learnt where and how an assassin would strike which would then enable him to take them out. His impressive success rate spoke volumes to the higher-ups and it wasn't long before he was hand-picked to join the Empire's Tiger Division; an elite group of shinobi formed to take on higher level missions both at home and abroad. Most of his time leading up to the end of the war is classified. With the war now having ended, however, Jinzo only focuses on the next mission. Deserter, traitor or foreign target, he can only wait until he is called upon.[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Equipment/Weapons/Items:[/b] [i]Generic Shinobi Tools, Kunai, Smoke Bombs,[/i] [b]Chakra Nature:[/b] [i]Doton - Earth Release Shōton - Crystal Release[/i] [u][b]Kekkei Genkai:[/b][/u] [i]Shōton - Crystal Release [sup](Custom Version)[/sup][/i] [i]Users of Crystal Release can convert varied amounts of solid matter into Crystal. From the Earth itself to other physical constructs, such as wood and metal, Crystal Release users can transform most of their immediate surroundings into weapons, shields and modes of transport. This extends to solid-state Chakra Natures such as Earth and Wood, rendering ninja of those Chakra Natures weak to this Kekkei Genkai. Crystal Release users can also manipulate pre-existing crystals and crystalline structures. Liquid-state natures such as Water, Lava and Storm Release each have an increased resistance to crystallization due to the more random molecular structure of their jutsu, making the conversion a much lengthier and far more taxing process. As such, Crystal Release users would likely opt against converting liquids due to the extra time and Chakra it would take with little to no advantages over converting solids. They would also be unable to convert actively harmful elements and attacks. Gaseous & Energy Chakra natures such as Wind, Boil, Scorch and Explosion Releases are significantly more resistant to crystallization due to the wild molecular structure of their jutsu, with Fire and Lightning remaining unaffected completely. This is because raw energy or chakra cannot be crystallized, as they have no physical mass to crystallize, allowing those with good chakra control or Lightning/Fire natures to counter it. Crystal Release is also susceptible to a specific sound wave frequency because Crystal requires a very precise build-up of molecules, the proper sound waves can break down the build-up before the Crystal can properly form. When used on living beings, the crystallization rate is greatly reduced and the Chakra required vastly increased, more-so than any other state of matter, due to the innate Chakra stored within the targeted being. This gives all of the Crystal Release user's opponents a natural defense, since the Chakra itself cannot be crystallized and thus can only be contained by forcing the target's Chakra to the center of their mass by slowly converting their physical form from the outside in.[/i] [u][b]Special Traits:[/b][/u] [i]- Exceptional Chakra Reserves - Excellent Stealth & Agility - Excellent Reflexes - Excellent Taijutsu - Great Sight & Hearing - Great Cunning - Great Chakra Control [/i] [u][b]Afflictions/Nerfs:[/b][/u] [i]N/A[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [hider=Canon Jutsu] [url=http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Earth_Release:_Hiding_Like_a_Mole_Technique]Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique[/url] [url=http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Earth_Release:_Double_Suicide_Decapitation_Technique]Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique[/url] [url=http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Earth_Release_Barrier:_Earth_Prison_Dome_of_Magnificent_Nothingness]Earth Release Barrier: Earth Prison Dome of Magnificent Nothingness[/url] [url=http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Earth_Release:_Rock_Pillar_Prison_Technique]Earth Release: Rock Pillar Prison Technique[/url] [url=http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Earth_Release:_Tearing_Earth_Turning_Palm]Earth Release: Tearing Earth Turning Palm[/url] [/hider] [hider=Custom Jutsu] [b]Name:[/b] [i]Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]A[/i] [b]Range:[/b] [i]All Ranges[/i] [b]Nature:[/b] [i]Shōton[/i] [b]Type:[/b] [i]Offensive, Supplementary[/i] [b]Effect:[/b] [i]Jinzo can crystallize the ground beneath him, up to (1 acre) in radius from his position and up to (8ft) deep. Once crystallized, the pitch-black converted earth immediately becomes difficult to traverse, due to the glassy nature of Jinzo’s Crystals. Since the ground has now been infused with Jinzo’s Chakra, he is able to manipulate and distort the reflections of himself as well as his opponents so long as they are standing on Abyssal Onyx Mirror. Jinzo may also manipulate the ground at will, causing spikes and fissures to erupt from beneath the feet of his targets in order to impale, bind or otherwise hinder his enemies' movement. Activation of this Jutsu allows Jinzo to activate other Jutsu such as [u]Crystal Release: Black Burial Wave[/u] and [u]Onyx Crystal Clone Technique[/u].[/i] [b]Weakness:[/b] [i]Seeing as this Jutsu is particularly widespread, the durability of Jinzo's Abyssal Onyx Mirror is markedly less than that of his other Crystal constructs. As such, any A-Ranked (and above) Explosive or Blunt-force Jutsu that targets the ground directly can heavily damage or even destroy the Abyssal Onyx Mirror, converting the earth back to its' original state. Jutsu of the same type but lower in rank may take considerably more time and effort due to the sheer size of the Jutsu itself. Due to Crystal Release's inherent weakness to Fire and Lightning Chakra natures, even lower ranked Jutsu of these nature types may be able to discard of the Abyssal Onyx Mirror with relative ease. The sheer size of this jutsu gives it a vastly extended cast time (2 posts), whereby Jinzo must remain stationary as he crystallizes the ground beneath him. Any interruption made during the casting of this technique will cause it to fail instantly, wasting a massive amount of Chakra. In regards to dodging, the main things to dodge would be the spikes/fissures after the Jutsu has been cast, though they aren't instantaneous attacks. If anything they're supposed to be used to catch an opponent off-guard in order to setup for another attack or Jutsu. Therefore most, if not all, Chuunin-level ninja & above should be able to dodge them quite simply under completely normal circumstances. It's possible for an opponent to escape the crystallized area using whichever mobility/flight Jutsu they prefer or by simply climbing any structure or tree that might populate the area.[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Name:[/b] [i]Crystal Release: Black Burial[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]A[/i] [b]Range:[/b] [i]Short to Mid-Range[/i] [b]Nature:[/b] [i]Shōton[/i] [b]Type:[/b] [i]Offensive, Supplementary[/i] [b]Effect:[/b] [i]Upon activation of this Jutsu, Jinzo's Crystals begin to envelop one target within range, focusing most of his Chakra to increase its' speed and durability. First, Jinzo must calculate the exact position of his opponent before crystallizing the ground beneath them. As soon as his opponents touch the crystallized ground, the Jutsu begins to envelop them, gradually immobilizing them as his Crystals grow further and further. Once the target is stopped, the Jutsu may then begin to drag its' prey beneath the surface of the Earth. Repeated struggling only seems to accelerate the process. If Jinzo uses this jutsu on an opponent he has already defeated, it enables him to crystallize his opponent by forcing the target's residing Chakra to the center of their mass and converting them from the outside in. Black Burial can be used alongside [u]Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror[/u]. Doing so negates the need for crystallizing the ground beneath his opponent, which grants him only a minor increase in speed of casting.[/i] [b]Weakness:[/b] [i]Despite being far more durable than most of his other constructs, Black Burial is still susceptible to Explosive and Blunt-force Jutsu of equal or greater rank. Not only this, but the concentration required to predict where a target is going to be remains rather challenging and, as such, opponents that are able to move at high-speeds are particularly difficult to catch using this jutsu. When used in conjunction with [u]Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror[/u], Black Burial will be dispelled upon the destruction of the former Jutsu. Like all Crystal Release Jutsu, Black Burial possesses an inherent weakness to Fire and Lightning Chakra natures.[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Name:[/b] [i]Onyx Crystal Clone Technique[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]A[/i] [b]Range:[/b] [i]Mid-Range[/i] [b]Nature:[/b] [i]Shōton[/i] [b]Type:[/b] [i]Supplementary[/i] [b]Effect:[/b] [i]By using either [u]Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror[/u] or [u]Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Mirror[/u] as a medium, Jinzo can make clones of himself emerge from their mirrored surfaces. Due to being made of Crystal, they can endure more damage than a Shadow Clone. These clones are also able to deceive Byakugan users because of their reflective nature, but by focusing their sight, this can be circumvented.[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Name:[/b] [i]Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Dragon[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]B[/i] [b]Range:[/b] [i]Long-Range[/i] [b]Nature:[/b] [i]Shōton[/i] [b]Type:[/b] [i]Offensive, Supplementary[/i] [b]Effect:[/b] [i]Jinzo uses crystallized earth to create a large serpent-like dragon, which he then uses as a means to travel. When used offensively, Jinzo can create multiple dragons to attack or bind his opponents from multiple directions. When used in conjunction with [u]Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror[/u], Jinzo can create several more dragons albeit at a much smaller size. The technique is generally used this way to combat multiple opponents at once.[/i] [b]Weakness:[/b] [i]Jinzo can only create up to (3) dragons when used normally. When used with Abyssal Onyx Mirror, he can create up to (9). Like all Crystal Release Jutsu, Onyx Crystal Dragon possesses an inherent weakness to Fire and Lightning Chakra natures.[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Name:[/b] [i]Crystal Release: Onyx Chrysalis[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]B[/i] [b]Range:[/b] [i]Short-Range[/i] [b]Nature:[/b] [i]Shōton[/i] [b]Type:[/b] [i]Defensive[/i] [b]Effect:[/b] [i]Jinzo uses this technique to envelop himself in dense Onyx Crystals in order to protect himself. This is easily his most durable technique and may even withstand attacks from some offensive Jutsu of higher ranks. Once the danger has passed, Jinzo can discard the technique at will. When used in conjunction with [u]Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror[/u], the cast time is moderately reduced. However, what Jinzo makes up in cast time, he sacrifices in durability.[/i] [b]Weakness:[/b] [i]This particular Jutsu renders Jinzo stationary, forcing him to try and withstand an attack head on. Despite its' high durability factor, Onyx Chrysalis can still be heavily affected by Fire & Lightning Jutsu and, in some cases, even completely destroyed. The cast time for this Jutsu is not instantaneous, meaning that Jinzo could not use Onyx Chrysalis as a last resort block. The Crystals themselves take time to completely envelop Jinzo due to their density.[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Name:[/b] [i]Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Mirror[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]C[/i] [b]Range:[/b] [i]Mid-Range[/i] [b]Nature:[/b] [i]Shōton[/i] [b]Type:[/b] [i]Defensive, Supplementary[/i] [b]Effect:[/b] [i]Jinzo creates a large pitch-black mirror which he can then use to perform the [u]Onyx Crystal Clone Technique[/u]. This technique may also be used in a defensive manner by Jinzo to confuse his opponents mid-attack, by materializing the Onyx Crystal Mirror directly in front of his own position or that of his opponent's, showing either party's reflection as dictated by him.[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Name:[/b] [i]Crystal Release: Onyx Armour[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]C[/i] [b]Range:[/b] [i]Short-Range[/i] [b]Nature:[/b] [i]Shōton[/i] [b]Type:[/b] [i]Offensive, Defensive[/i] [b]Effect:[/b] [i]This technique allows Jinzo to cover his skin with a thin sheet of Crystal that improves his defense against physical attacks. This armour can also aid him to perform stronger physical attacks. The Crystal is transparent and can only be noticed by light reflecting off it.[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Name:[/b] [i]Crystal Release: Onyx Armour - Abyssal Gauntlets[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]C[/i] [b]Range:[/b] [i]Short-Range[/i] [b]Nature:[/b] [i]Shōton[/i] [b]Type:[/b] [i]Offensive[/i] [b]Effect:[/b] [i]An advanced version of [u]Crystal Release: Onyx Armour[/u], Jinzo creates a pair of dense Crystal gauntlets that greatly increase the power of his melee strikes.[/i] [b]Weakness:[/b] [i]This jutsu possesses a time limit for how long they can be used. The gauntlets also take damage reflective of how much power is used per strike. Their damage output is reduced when used against Fire or Lightning Jutsu.[/i] ----------------------------------------------------------- [b]Name:[/b] [i]Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Tunneling[/i] [b]Rank:[/b] [i]D[/i] [b]Range:[/b] [i]Long-Range[/i] [b]Nature:[/b] [i]Shōton[/i] [b]Type:[/b] [i]Supplementary[/i] [b]Effect:[/b] [i]Jinzo surrounds himself with Chakra before tunneling beneath the ground, by crystallizing it, to reach a new position of his choosing. This Jutsu affords Jinzo a relative amount of stealth depending on how deep he decides to tunnel as well as a very effective means of escape. Jinzo may also use this Jutsu in conjunction with [u]Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror[/u]. When he chooses to do so, the speed and stealth of his relocation is greatly improved, giving some of Jinzo's opponents the impression that he is capable of teleportation.[/i] ====================================================== [/hider] [/hider]