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Name change request

Can I have it switched to :

icy hot

please?

ɪ'ʟʟ sᴘɪɴ ɪɴᴛᴏ ɪɴғɪɴɪᴛᴇ ᴍᴏᴏɴs

About Me

I am a 20 something that has been in the roleplay scene for at least 10 years. I started off contributing baaad writing to equally baaad stories. I like to think I’ve come a long way, but definitely still have room for improvement!

I would consider myself an advanced writer, or High-Casual. Post length is the lesser judge of that than putting quality into a post, and having a dynamic character that can grow as the story advances. With the former I am very flexible, I’m usually in the 4+ paragraph range but sometimes writing a lot isn’t what’s best for a scene. So as long as there is some effort into the post I’m cool!


I have some barely formed ideas in mind but I much rather build a story with my partner than provide you some preset stories and pairings. I will throw out some ideas and fandoms in a “box” for you though so you can kind of judge if we’ll be a match off of that! I play male and female characters and smut doesn’t bother me but I’d rather not do something smut-driven, and all characters will be of age unless they are the supporting cast. I also try to stay away from playing canon characters unless it’s an AU setting and then I might be down for it.

I don’t have a preference where the roleplay is held but I do prefer discord for OOC and organization.

About you

⤍ 18+ (21+ preferred but not that big of a deal)

⤍ Able to communicate about loss of interest, extended leaves , etc. Instead of just ghosting. I’m super understanding about this in particular so please don’t leave me hanging.

⤍ Be Creative, engaging and have fun. A person good at writing is meaningless if they aren’t having fun while doing it, I’d rather work with an improving writer that’s excited in OOC and shares ideas, hcs, and what not than someone just putting up posts because they committed to something.

⤍ Matches my energy/effort.

⤍ If you’re interested PM Me and tell me a little about yourself and what you’re looking for/interested in!

𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖆 𝖇𝖆𝖓𝖐

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enemies>lovers, demons, post-apocalyptic, kdrama inspired, vampires, witches, politics, angst, historical, arranged marriage, urban fantasy, high fantasy, love triangles, royalty, gods and goddesses, Lore Olympus, idols.

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ᴊᴜʙᴏᴋᴋᴏ [haitus]

_{ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ 𝟷| ᴘᴀʀᴛ 𝟷}

The early part of the morning, when the dew glistened in the light of a descending moon and the playful breeze whispered goosebumps along your skin, was Mirai’s favorite time of the day. This had been the only consistency awarded to her in this life, and in the beginning years she resented that fact. The mornings used to feel so lonely, she’d start her training as early as possible and it was always by herself… back then everything she did was saved for the company of one.

Ever since she seized fate in her hands and twisted it to suit her own will to live, things had gotten noisier. The people that used to see past her were staring at her now, and all this attention should have made her feel less lonely, but it didn’t. They weren’t looking at her to acknowledge her, they stared in fear, or awe, or some weird combination of the two, and saw their expressions reflected in her dark red eyes. They fussed and threw celebrations, demanded she come and share her story to the young kids, the ones without siblings and sat front row to the Ascension of the ones with siblings. The World at war did not affect the Nagaichi, battlefields, and death were in the essence of their genes and the latter controlled by their whims. They boasted of their missions, drank to the enemies they had slain and prayed for the peace of their lost comrades.

The early part of the morning, before the birds sang their songs and the streets were crowded with shinobi and civilians alike, was the time of day Mirai felt the most at peace. What had once been considered lonely, was now a haven for her mind.

﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌

“Do your best today, your mother and I will be cheering you on from here, and I’m sure your brother-“

“Is wishing I’m struck by lightning? _{Hmmm... but I guess that’s the fate he met.} Save your words, I’ve no use for them. If that’s all-“

“Mirai!” The sharp snap of the Kōkina drew her leveled gaze to the woman’s face. The clan heads sat across from her, they had summoned her for tea as a farewell, and as they ate up her time she could feel more and more people lining up outside of this room, waiting for something… for her?

“I apologize Kōkina.” The tone of her voice gave away nothing, to some it’d seem like a mask for inner turmoil, but it to her it was the truth.

“Do not call me that, I am-“

“The Kōkina of the Nagaichi. The guardian of the Jubokko, and the one that oversees the ascension of all the chosen ones. Everyone knows who you-“ Mirai was unable to finish her sentence, the stinging of her cheek silenced her voice.

“Kagura! Please calm yo-“

“You may leave now Mirai, best to not be late. The chuunin exams measure more than your abilities, best to not let a repeat of what happened on the field occur to today. Unless you want to remain a measly genin for even longer.”

Mirai stood up, a quirk at the corner of her lips as her clan head simmered with abhorrence. With a formal bow she made her exit into the cheering crowd. They made it sound like some kind of hero’s send-off, and the sounds of their cheers echoed in her head even as she stepped foot onto the training ground.

“First one. Of course.” Her voice was followed with a sigh and found the comfort of a tree near her Sensei to wait for the rest of the baggage to show up.

𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 ♡

_{b o o m}

EDEN AMARI || SEVENTH

E D E N	❂	☾	F O X G L O V E
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𝑼𝒑𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈:

at least a paragraph detailing their upbringing

ᴊᴜʙᴏᴋᴋᴏ [haitus]

Unknown location, 3/3

“Tch. I can’t believe we’re already working with those bastards.”

“Trust me we don’t want to be here with you either.”

Venom was met with venom, the tension between the two shinobi was palpable, their teammates shared looks of worry and frustration on their faces. Nothing less could be expected from a group that had been fighting and killing each other only a year ago. Time heals all wounds but for some it’d take more than a year to even scab over these open wounds let alone mend them.

“Enough. We all knew the details of the mission before we accepted. Regardless of the past, what we’re protecting now is the future, for everyone.” The truth was enough to satiate their disdain pulling away from each other like snakes recoiling from a strike. The matter of death and facing it in the future or releasing the past, was something they all agreed on. Grudges of the past needed to be let go, this joint mission would be a success, it had to be.

With the morale returned and the attention of the small force refocused the plan was laid out. The facility was easy enough to sneak in to, for one shinobi it felt almost too easy but that feeling was dismissed for being nervous. The deeper they descended the more sinister the air became, the smells and sounds were horrid. When a vent gave way to the sights even the leader had to look away to prevent from dry heaving.

“What the hell is this?” The anger was clear in the whispered masculine voice of the fighter from before. They were a passionate soul that burned with fury from every scream and plead that filled the room below them. The marking of the hidden grass village was etched into their headband, as was the one that wrapped around the bicep of the leader of the small band of shinobi. The other two wore the symbol of Konoha, in the face of a mutual powerful foe even enemies can become allies.

“We’ve seen enough, let’s go.” They backtracked slowly, and silently just like how they came. Though that wasn’t the appropriate answer to the voiced question, and the man held back eyes glued to the scene unfolding before his eyes.

“We can’t just leave that kid! How many more are there here? Th-they’re killing him, we-“

“Don’t be stupid, it’s a miracle we got in here without any trouble.”

A miracle? Or a missed omen? A near-empty entrance does not guarantee the same conditions on the exit, as the team of five found out, back to back and surrounded by unmarked shinobi. They all wore similar amused expressions, taking a breath in the moment of stillness before they fought against the enemy.

The sun rose unchallenged, as it did every day since the beginning of time. The quiet of the morning was only broken by the cry of a bird as it set across the sky, in its shadow were the trails of blood leading to the facility that echoed the pain of the bird.

Kusagakure, 29/4 Morning

The day is perfect for the Chuunin exams, Kameyo thinks to herself. The sky is pink and orange with the sunset, but a peeking blue promises a bright and sunny day. No clouds have stirred from their resting and no heaviness is settling in the air. It is an average day, as average a day in a shinobi village can be. A bird even flies ahead, cawing a melody as it steers across the village. Kameyo smiles, nothing amiss.

She ambles through town, towards the meeting spot at Training Ground #11, where she is awaiting her eager genin to finally make themselves chuunin. It is almost a formality for them, as they were too young for the last Chuunin exam and Kusagakure had been unable to afford the time or energy to promote more genin when they were battling war from all sides. The group shows promise, if they would only get their heads on straight and stop bickering amongst themselves.

Kameyo sighs when she reaches Training Ground #11. It is a small training ground, usually held for team building exercises and genjutsu practice. Their meeting is more of a formality, a check-in so Kameyo could ensure they have their goals straight, the required items, and know what they are doing.

She glances at the now-blue sky and deduces that it is only ten more minutes until their meeting time. It would be most unwise to be late, she’s rather ruthless on the tardy.

An Original FF RP, anyone?

Count me as pretty interested.

ᴊᴜʙᴏᴋᴋᴏ [haitus]

The Future

------------------------------------------- 弱 肉 -強 食		----------------------------------------------------- 永 血 - 未 来

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⌈NAME⌋

Nagaichi Mirai • なが-いち みらい
eternal + blood (永血) ╪ The Future (未来)

⌈BIRTH⌋

Dec. 26 • 16 • Female
AB ╪ Honsei
永血 ╪ 草隠れの里 Kusagakure

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⌈APPEARANCE⌋

164 cm • 49.5 kg

Mirai is on the smaller side for women of her clan, she hit a "Growth" spurt early on in her years and hasn't reached a centimeter over her current height in the past five years. The young woman has been blooming into herself since the rite of ascension brought her a new life amongst her family. Long Silky white hair grows strong and healthy out of her head, her skin is clear and smooth free of imperfections and despite the usual scowl she carries her feminine features make her appear more suited for an easy life of marriage rather than the hard path she walks along as a shinobi.

⌈CLOTHING⌋

Functional • Black, grey, white.

Mirai wears functional, dark, neutral clothing, like many people in her clan. The colors contrast her white hair, pale skin and red eyes, if she didn't stand out before then in them she definitely stands out. Everyday is a mix of close fitting shorts, shirts and the like. For missions she donnes a short black and gold qipao with a chakra threaded bodysuit beneath it, she carries her ninja tool puches on either thigh.

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建前

⌈TATEMAE⌋

resentful • critical • unyielding

Mirai subscribed herself to life of extensive training from the first day she was able to run around and throw shuriken. Had she been complacent there was no way she'd have made it out alive. That much she holds as truth to this day and move on into the future with a steeled focus on achieving her goals. This focus she has on improving her power makes her quite critical of other people, especially those that she perceives as holding her back. For the same reason she's put no effort in forming bonds, seeing them as chains that could hold her back.

本音

⌈HONNE⌋

obsessive • lonely • hopeful

Mirai has an obsession with power, though she has yet to identify it as such. Despite the current grim perspective she has on life in the present day there is a hope for a better future beyond the horizon, if she can just get strong enough to turn it into reality. The change of her position in the clan from being disregarded to being front and center has only deepened the loneliness she’s harbored as a child. Though she refuses to acknowledge the lonely feelings that creep up on her from time to time and buries herself further into her training.

⌈NINDŌ⌋

進何時までも
Progress forward indefinitely.

Mirai has promised herself to always keep her eyes forward. It’s become a strength and weakness in her personality for she does not hang on to the past or wallow over failures, but in the same breath she gives herself no time to grieve and rarely stops to smell the roses. To her achieving her goals will grant her the happiness and pleasure others award themselves everyday.

⌈MOTIVATIONS⌋

力

The venture for greater power was sowed into the very essence of her being, perhaps passed through the generations of her clansmen. Material things like money, and jewels, and emotional burdens like friendship and love ammount to little before the raw power of an invulnerable opponent. Power is what draws Mirai forward into the unknown.

⌈NARRATIVE⌋

Mirai was the second born child to the current heads of the Nagaichi clan. Dictated by traditions, the second children were only meant to be the keys of unlocking the clan’s greatest power for the firstborn child. As such Mirai was not given a name at birth, instead she was referred to as Karasu (烏) by her family a more pleasant name than most secondborns were called. Despite her destiny she was allowed to participate in the training regime the other children went through and soon gained the nickname of shiryō (飼料) from her peers and led to Amachi (天千) and Kagura (神楽) explaining the role and importance she had in their family in hopes she would find pride in her future contribution for her older brother’s power. Unsurprisingly Mirai wasn’t interested in any of that, she refused to subscribe to a “destiny” that had been predetermined, so she dedicated every spare second she had to train her mind, body, and soul. While her fellow clansmen held their own coming of age ceremonies, left on grueling missions and celebrated amongst themselves she trained until her body was exhausted and then some more. Four years, she melted into the background, isolated herself from the people surrounding her and grew the storm that welled inside her.

On her tenth birthday, there were preparations, she was pampered for the first time in her life. Treated like an actual living being for once and it was unsatisfying. No sooner was she being fitted in a pristine white yukata was she brought across from her older brother dressed in the ceremonial battle uniform looking smug and disgusting. The kekkei genkai was only unlocked through spilling the blood of a sibling beneath Jubokko, and per tradition, the siblings were to fight to the death. The confidence of the room was heavy on the opposition and in the moment before their fight began Mirai realized she felt nothing, and even after becoming the monster of old wives tales with the blood of the boy who should have slain her soaking the white yukata she felt only a slight pull towards a hunger for more. The silence in the ceremony hall was broken by the muffled sound of her brother's body falling before the tree and a shout of “Mirai!” from somewhere in the room, and that would become her name.

From there Mirai paved her own journey seeking to fill the emptiness inside her with whatever she could manage. Being a late entry into the Academy was no big deal for her. Mirai worked diligently and quickly ascended the ranks among her classmates. Where others made friends she was often the loner more interested in training and was painfully oblivious to her "rivals" and the kids who idolized her for being the "cool girl".

During the war Mirai spent a very short amount of time as a genin in a four-man squad doing support missions. Though during a war even simple scouting missions turned hairy and revealed that Mirai was not quite the team player she often left her teammates vulnerable and put the success of the mission before their well being. A particularly bad situation happened two years before the end of the second war resulted in two of Mirai's teammates being killed and her sensei being permanetly incapacitated. Despite the overall mission's success Mirai was punished for her actions and promptly taken off duty. With the new Tanikage in place and the Chuunin exams on the horizon it'll be the first time in two years Mirai will be put to the test against people outside of her clansmen.

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⌈STRONG SUIT⌋

Ninjutsu • Raiton

⌈KEKKEI TŌTA⌋

血遁 : Blood Release

Awakened through absorbing the blood of your own kin. The Nagaichi Clan are able to manipulate blood with their chakra, they can sense the blood of others as people can with chakra, able to sense ailments like disease and poison in the same manner. This Kekkei Tōta combines three chakra natures in itself: yin, yang and water. The natures themselves can take precedence when using chiton to reach different outcomes.

⌈PRIMARY⌋

雷遁 : Raiton

Funny enough that Mirai was born with Lightning nature. It fits well with her "getting in and out" fighting style, not one to drag on battles for dramatic flair or twisted pleasures. Like the lightning she harnesses she strikes with fast and devastating blows.

⌈SECONDARY⌋

血遁 : Chiton

Not so much that Mirai isn't great with her clan's Kekkei Tōta, just that she tries to not rely on a power that she views was "given" to her. Mirai has an abundant amount of chakra that could lend to her becoming a prodigy with Blood release but focuses her efforts in other areas. Though if the duty calls for it success is worth more than her pride on a battlefield.

⌈TERTIARY⌋

医療忍術 : Iryō

Mirai learned a thing or two about the art of medicine during her time as the second child. By no means is she an expert and she's definitely better at healing herself, given her control over blood, but she patch other people up enough... though getting her to do that may be quite the ordeal.

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⌈WEAPONRY⌋

Chokutō ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔	a straight single-edged short Japanese sword, special made for Mirai to wield with a single hand. The sword is light, the blade sharp and it can easily conduct her lightning chakra. Due to its short length and thin blade and offers little protection in the way of shielding and slows down her process of weaving handseals in the middle of a battle.

⌈D-RANK⌋

Chiton: Shin'nyū - - Suiton: Doku Ame ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

Mirai’s chakra infused blood enters the targets bloodstream and attacks the chakra network from within. A hard jutsu to pull off in the middle of battle, so is best used for espionage missions. - After water has been shot into the air, this jutsu turns the water black. When the black water falls on a target it clings to their body and covers their eyes, blocking their vision. Because of the name ("doku" meaning "poison"), victims are intended to believe the water is poisonous. In truth the water is harmless, and the name is only meant to distract victims long enough for the user to follow up with another attack and/or escape.

⌈C-RANK⌋

Raiton: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu - - - - Raiton: Kaminari Shibari - - - - - Chiton: Heikishō ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

Allows the user to make a shadow clone infused with lightning. Because it is a shadow clone, it is able to perform techniques and interact with the environment. If the clone is injured, it will revert to its natural lightning-state, at the same time electrocuting whatever makes contact with it. Unlike a regular shadow clone, however, it does not send chakra back to the user upon reverting to lightning. - This technique lets the user create a three-sided wall of electricity to bind their opponent. The user must have three conductors to stick in the ground to create the points. Furthermore, once the enemy is inside, if they come into contact with the wall they will be electrocuted. The only way the technique can be broken is if an outside party were to strike one of the walls with a strong enough attack, which will then deactivate the other walls. - Mirai makes use of either the blood around her or her own blood to form various weapons. The weapons are strong enough to cut through most things, and have as much durability as her chakra will allow. Static weapons like kunai and swords are easiest to maintain, where whips and relating weapons require more control and concentration.

⌈B-RANK⌋

Raiton: Raijū Hashiri no Jutsu ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

Forms lightning in hand and launches it at the opponent in the form a hound to attack them. As the hound is highly fast and its movements are unpredictable, it is very difficult to avoid. The user's hand remains connected to the hound by a cord of lightning, allowing them to freely manipulate the speed and range of the technique. Better suited for 1x1 combat, locks user in with short frame to follow-up with a second jutsu.

ᴊᴜʙᴏᴋᴋᴏ [haitus]

ᴄʟᴀɴs

The Surudo

▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅ ►ETYMOLOGY ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ► PEDIGREE ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ► HEREDITY ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ► HERITAGE ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ► LINEAGE ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ► ORIGIN

▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ 私たちは今、子供たちの未来のために戦います ▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅ SURUDO ICHIZOKU ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ 鋭 Sharp, violent, penetrative「鋭」 MOTIF needles ∘ blades ∘ hands MON » Three senbon being thown. « » An elegant and precise weapon, which is what all clan members should strive to be.« ▅ DISTINCTION light grey to black hair∘ yellow eyes ∘ large hands » The classic 'gentle giant,' people who are powerful and confident but not aggressive.« PRESTIGE self-obsessed∘ critical ∘ pragmatic » Warriors who seek perfection of the body to protect themselves and the weak.« GENETICS » Natural dexterity « » Lacking chakra control « » Large chakra reserves « ▅ SPECIALITY The Surudo are masters of Bukijutsu, having forgone almost all other ninja training in exception to weapon-based techniques before becoming part of Kusagakure. In particular they are trained in the use of senbon as close range engagement tools, and effective use of wire strings. The dexterity one must have to use these techniques means they are also excellent at performing handseals, though few important members of the clan know anything about chakra control. ▅ LEGACY While they are far from war heroes, many of the Surudo clan made up the ground forces of Kusagakure in the Second Shinobi War. As such, despite their recency, they are officially considered Kuge. Their rapid rise through sheer martial force has caused resentment from more established families, especially those of the merchantry or diplomats. VALUES Above all, this clan values 'strength' or 'power.' As it was started by a rōnin from the Land of Iron long ago, this began meaning only physical prowess. However, strength of mind, the power of knowledge, etc. have come to be valued as well. Overall it is simply the ability to dissuade direct combat through prestige, or failing that, the ability to fight. TRADITIONS » One does not have to be integrated into the clan through marriage. The defeat of the strongest Surudo of around one's age allows one entry. Once becoming part of Kusagakure, the Surudo had put the practice on hold, but debates are now frequent about allowing the process again to shore up numbers. » Before any particularly important fights or battles, a Surudo is obligated to pray to Yojimbo at the Yawahari. If the situation doesn't allow this, one must return to the Yawahari and disclose the fight to Yojimbo before the pass on. HEIRLOOMS Their are three heirlooms important to the Surudo. The two blades Heiwa and Tsuyo, as well as the massive senbon Yawahari. The Heiwa is a ninjato with a bright white blade and warm pink ito over a birch wood grip. The Tsuyo is an odachi, every bit of it jet black. The Saikyo should each always be carrying one in any public appearance, with the stronger of the two generally wielding the Tsuyo. The Yawahari was Yojimbo's weapon of choice after becoming a ronin, which he used as a sort of unwieldy spear. It is kept in the center of the clan's compound and routinely polished by young members. ▅ ORGANIZATION The clan is run by the 'Saikyō no on'na' and the 'Saikyō no otoko' simultaneously. These twin heads must agree on all important clan actions such as the punishment of traitors or the induction of new members. If the two can not agree, they must duel, with the loser conceding the decision to the winner. The Saikyō no on'na and the Saikyō no otoko are determined in a tournament of able-bodied clan members 16 or older. When one clan leader dies or is deemed unfit to continue their duties, the other clan head must relinquish their position as well. They are allowed to enroll in the tournament to re-prove their strength and keep their position, however. To deem a Saikyō unfit to rule, 3/4ths of the clan must agree so in a vote, or 1/3rd if the other Saikyō agrees they are unfit. If the Saikyō no on'na and the Saikyō no otoko are in a relationship prior to becoming the clan heads, they are strongly encouraged to cease these activities for the sake of better ruling the clan. A Saikyo can not willingly step down without the consent of the clan, initiating a vote similar to the unfitness vote. FOUNDER Surudo Yojimbo∘ dead ∘ 56 » preeminently powerful, shrewd, and trained the weak.« CURRENT CLAN HEADS Surudo Takeshi ∘ 22∘ 26 » A natural prodigy in combat, and always collected « Honoka ∘ Rin ∘ Ryo ∘ Kenzo Surudo Shinobu∘ 30∘ 34 » Almost always working hard to improve herself, ambitious « Surudo Mai ∘ Akiyama Kazuo ∘ Kyoko ∘ Naoki Kei ∘ Saori ▅ CREATION In the Tetsu no Kuni there was an immensely powerful samurai warrior by the name of Surudo Yojimbo. While he served a lord, it did not suit him, and after being commanded to kill peasants who would not fight back, Yojimbo forsook his master and his blades. He became a wandering swordsman, interested only in proving and improving his power. He journeyed south, into the land of shinobi, and while he did often he would come to blows with those who beset towns and villages. People began to follow him, and he taught them how to defend themselves, and carry themselves in such a manner to need not fight. When Surudo died, his students and friends took on his name, and became the Surudo clan. They kept their nomadic ways as they traveled throughout the land, scavenging or doing mercenary work to keep themselves fed. This was the way they would live for almost a century before the First Shinobi War began. Constantly they were mistook for enemies or caught in the crossfire. Many of their most powerful died fighting off the constant attacks or simply killed as collateral in shinobi village military operations. Severly crippled, they conceded their free-spirited ways and integrate into Kusagakure-- a close by shinobi village that had not attacked them. The two leaders at the time, Honoka and Isamu, succeeded in spinning this in a positive light. It was to be a new chapter in Surudo's history, with better equipment to train with, new techniques to learn, and more allies to spar with. Despite the loss of life, the Surudo were able to keep their heads up due to their leaders positivity. Things were slowly getting better for the Surudo up until the Second Shinobi War. Many Surudo felt it their duty to fight for their new home and prove themselves, Honoka and Isamu included. In the brutal six years of fighting, many Surudo were lost, Honoka included. Isamu was forced to step down as leader once wartimes ended. The clan heads that have stepped up now are a Kusagakure native, Shinobu, and Honoka's son, Takeshi. PRESENTLY There has been a hard split in the clan whether to support Kusa no Jitsu or Kusa no Hana ever since the Second Shinobi War. Takeshi, having lost his mother in the war, wants to keep things as peaceful as possible. Shinobu, her father's family having lived in Kusagakure for a very long time, is a firm leader that the only way to prevent constant fighting is to firmly stomp another Shinobi Village to show they are powerful and not to be trifled with.

『 ^{_{WE FIGHT NOW FOR OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE.}} 』

Nagaichi

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▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ 弱肉強食 ▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅ Nagaichi ICHIZOKU ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ 永血 eternal「永」 blood 「血」 MOTIF higanbana∘ tree seeds ∘ blood MON » physically depicts the flowers of the jubokko tree. « » represents the beginning and the end of all clans members through jubokko « ▅ DISTINCTION slender never bulky frames ∘ white hair ∘ various shades of red irises » appear as royalty, pale and regal, and only the depths of their red eyes tell the true tale of the clan.« PRESTIGE proud ∘ temperate ∘ unemotional » they begin and end at Jubokko, and thus fear and feel nothing outside of it. « GENETICS » keen sense for blood, even the untrained members of the clan exhibit this « » rengerative capabilities top peak human regeneration « » abundant chakra pools to sustain the kekkei genkai « ▅ KEKKEI TŌTA Chiton The ability to weaponize the blood of the clan and the blood of foes in combat. Chiton is a triad of Water, Yin and Yang release. The yang aspect allows users to harden blood, change the makeup of the blood and so forth. The yin allows the blood to be manipulated by the desires of the use, a medium for genjutsu, a poison that attacks the chakra network from within, an arsenal of weapons formed from pools of blond on a battlefield. The limits of Chiton are determined both by Jubokko and the user. SPECIALITY The Nagaichi are masters of Ninjutsu, they often have affinity for suiton and doton, but other elements are often exhibited, except for Katon. They struggle the most with Taijutsu because of their smaller frames. They are better built for speed and agility rather than brute force. ▅ LEGACY The founder of the current Nagaichi was among the seven orphans to to find refuge in Kusagakure after being the sole survivor in an attack on an unnamed village near Kumogakure. The Nagaichi have been stalwart among the other Honsei in their preference for blood to answer for blood, they see diplomacy in the same light as sniveling and believe Kusagakure should not be the ones begging for a war to stop. Outside of that they cultivate and sell the fruit from Jubokko amongst the upper echleons of society for a pretty price as a sort of "black market" trade, as eating the fruit has met controversy in the past. VALUES The Nagaichi value power and sacrifice. They view the two to go hand in hand in nearly every instance. For you cannot gain something without giving another. Some instances the sacrifice is small, a price of pain, lost time, money. Sometimes the universe requires a heftier price for power, a loved one, a piece of yourself, and so on. The Nagaichi see the sacrifices to gain power as honorable obligations and award those that make the necessary sacrifices. TRADITIONS The most prominent tradition is the Rite of Ascension for members of the clan to gain the kekkei genkai. The women of Nagaichi are not considered fertile, and many struggle to conceive one child, and two is something short of miraculous. Thus the sacrifice to strengthen the Nagaichi commences. When two children are born to the same mother and father the oldest will be set to "ascend" and the second will be the price for that acension. Under the Jubokko tree on the elder siblings 18th birthday they will fight their younger sibling under Jubokko, allowing the tree to absorb the blood and the chakra of their sacrifice until one is remaining. A festival of sorts is held after only a single son or daughter remains to congratulate the ascension and to reward the parents for completing their obligations. Two days after the Ascension battle the victor will take the only fruit on the low hanging branch saved for the members of the clan and eat it entirely in front of the Kōkina and the current Chimamire, and finally the acsension is over. HEIRLOOMS There is rumored to be a chakra blade hidden in the main house that only accepts fire nature chakra from a Nagaichi member. The rumors are in line with an old prophecy that tells the tale of the end and the new beginning of the Nagaichi through a fire weilding shinobi that cleanses the blood of the Nagaichi with the fire after it becomes tainted. ▅ ORGANIZATION The clan is headed by the Kōkina, which can be passed down only to those who have ascended. Usually the Kōkina have been from the main family but if couples are unable to bare two children then the title goes oustide of the main family. Under the Kōkina is the Chimamire, those who have ascended and have the ability to become Kōkina themselves. Under them is the rest of the clan, the shinobi who cannot ascend and the civilians are all treated the same. FOUNDER Nagaichi (永血) Kei (啓) ∘ Deceased ∘ 12-45 [color=gray][/color] » a ruthless warrior that bore many fruit« Akihiko (明彦) ∘ Haru (春) ∘ Takara (宝) CURRENT CLAN HEAD Nagaichi (永血) Kagura (神楽) ∘ age∘ current age » A trailblazer for the new ers of Kusagakure « Nagaichi (永血) Chiyo (千世) ∘ Nagaichi (永血) Daiki (大貴)∘ Karasu (烏) any ∘ Nagaichi (永血) Hideaki (英明) ∘ Nagaichi (永血) Mirai (未来) ∘ ▅ CREATION The founding of the clan dates further back than even the elders remember. Documents and writings from the old days are insecure and hold many inconsistencies. There are writings about the pale shinobi with red eyes appearing on battlefields and ending wars, other sources claim they are descendants, cousins, of the Ōtsutsuki clan. The tales and rumors go on and on, but what the Nagaichi know as truth is they were once a nomadic group. They simultaneously belonged nowhere and everywhere at the same time. Where bloodshed stains the earth the Nagaichi have always appeared, and in that case it seems like fate that during the warring states period an orphaned wanderer was brought to a place ripe for years of bloodshed. The Nagaichi are devoted to the great tree of Jubokko, and sustain it with their own lives and the lives of allies and foes alike. In turn the Jubokko has gifted not only the clan but the village they have created a permanent residence in. PRESENTLY The clan is rising from the ashes of the second war. With the Kage killed in the battle and a replacement on the rise the time to tip the scales is offering a favorable outlook to the Seeds of Kusagakure, spearheaded by the cultivators of the village. The disruption of traditions have left some of the elders in the clan unsettled, a younger sibling besting an older one is miraculous and they fear the future the girl who is unlike the bunch of them will bring. On the other side of things rumors of the sales of Jubokko's fruit is spreading amongst the neighboring lands, requests for purchase from one considered allies and foes are flooding in, though no decisions to meet the demands have been made... yet.

『 ^{_{The weak are meat; the strong eat.}} 』

The Ōsuikashiro

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▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ 死唯一真実です。 ▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅ ŌSUIKASHIRO-ICHIZOKU ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ 大西瓜城 Great 「大」 Watermelon 「西瓜」 Castle 「城」 MOTIF Dogs ∘ Melons ∘ Coin MON » Physically looks like the top of a watermelon. « » Represents the clan's humble beginnings and an ambitious reminder of success. « ▅ DISTINCTION Vibrant pink hair ∘ Pale skin ∘ Sharp teeth » They appear as elegant as they are feral, all high cheekbones, immaculate clothes, and wild grins.« PRESTIGE Callous ∘ Impulsive ∘ Frugal » A clan made of people as equally savage as they are stingy.« GENETICS » Typically precise chakra control « » One in five chance to be born a sensor « » Naturally built sturdy « ▅ HIDEN スイカ割り秘伝術 SUIKAWARI HIDEN JUTSU Suikawari Hiden Jutsu was created by the Ōsuikashiro. Few members are proficient in Suikawari Hiden Jutsu due to its complex chakra control. During the jutsu, the user pushes their chakra either through a bō (a medium most clan members use) or through their hands, creating an extreme force. The force of the chakra then pushes onto the target, breaking it. SPECIALITY Other than their hiden, members typically tend to be strong in taijutsu. The majority use bō, but there are always those who deviate. LEGACY The Ōsuikashiro are of the Honsei, a noble clan. Their founder is one of the original orphans brought to Kusagakure during the establishment of it. They pride themselves in their humble beginning and the sacrifice of their founders to bring Ōsuikashiro to where they are now. The clan has many political ties in Kusagakure, despite detesting politics, and they are very influential in Kusa. They are also known for being one of the richest clans in Kusagakure. VALUES The Ōsuikashiro care about three things: money, family, and death. With tales being passed down from generation to generation, the clan puts great emphasis on being frugal with money. Their humble origins are well-known throughout the clan to encourage members to pride themselves in family and to be careful with money, as their founder had started with nothing. In reality, the tales are only told as a form of propaganda to sway younger members to believe the Honsei are better than other clans and to keep the clan wealthy. Propaganda aside, the Ōsuikashiro have a strong relationship with death. They almost revere it, and treat it as a gift they give from themselves to their foes. They are very respectful when it comes to funerals and of the like. TRADITIONS » When a shinobi receives a promotion, they hold a celebration in which every member gives the shinobi a handsome amount of money. » If a member is on their deathbed, every one in the clan has to visit them. Even if the member has already passed, they cannot be buried until all of the clan visit their deathbed. HEIRLOOMS The main family has a lucky coin from the warring states period, a hole was punctured into it and it is said that it the coin saved the life of their ancestor. Each generational heir wears the lucky coin around their neck, with a black string pulled through the hole. ORGANIZATION Like most clans, the Ōsuikashiro have a main line that inherits the power of in the clan. The first born is always the one to inherit and are often groomed from a young age to take over their parent's spot. They have no preference for male or female. There are two other lines in the family, descending from the founder's three sons. One of the sons ruled while the other two advised. The advising positions are passed down in succession through those lines while the main line is from the first born of the founder. Thus, the advisers are cousins to the head of the clan. The two advisers can override a decision of the head if they are unanimous in deciding. FOUNDER Ōsuikashiro Hiraku ∘ Dead ∘ 15 to 46 » respected and known for being monetarily intelligent « Katsurou ∘ Kichirou ∘ Yoshirou Rikuto ∘ Yuudai ∘ Masanosuke CURRENT CLAN HEAD Ōsuikashiro Yuudai ∘ 22 ∘ 43 » infamous for having a bad temper and supporting controversial political situations « Yui ∘ Rikuto Masanosuke ∘ Toranosuke ∘ Katsunosuke ∘ Shinnosuke ∘ Juunosuke ∘ Tatsunosuke ∘ Ryuunosuke CREATION The first Ōsuikashiro was Hiraku, an orphan from the Warring States Period, one of the first of Kusagakure. He was a small boy with a proficiency for math and a crushing debt hanging over his shoulder after the death of his father. He sought refuge in the camps, before it was the Kusa, and outsourced his work to raise money to pay off his debt. At the end of his life, not only did he pay his debts, but he achieved great wealth through smart spending and money allocation. Hiraku was tired of fighting and believed in peace, wishing death would stop knocking on doors. He treated the dead with great respect and visited one’s deathbed whether they were a friend or foe. Never would he wish his descendants to become warmongers. The founder left his legacy to his three sons: Katsurou, who would inherit his titles, Kichirou, who would inherit his lands, and Yoshirou, who would inherit his valuables. The three combined their inheritance and officially became a clan under Kusagakure. Katsurou, having inherited the titles, became clan leader while Kichirou and Yoshirou advised him. Eventually the three of them had children, Kichirou and Yoshirou having sons that inherited their advising positions for their cousin, and Katsurou brought a prodigal son into the Ōsuikashiro Clan. Rikuto was a prodigy who lived through the First Shinobi War. After seeing how Kusagakure let everyone trample over them for their own purposes, even their own allies, Rikuto turned the Ōsuikashiro towards the Kusa no Jitsu. The violent faction fell in line with his politics and he instilled the same beliefs into his son, Yuudai. Now, Yuudai is clan head and a staunch supporter of Kusa no Jitsu. No one in the clan speaks of it, but Hiraku would be disappointed if he could see them now. PRESENTLY Yuudai has succeeded his father, Rikuto, and is continuing his work pushing Kusa no Jitsu’s agenda. His wife gave birth to seven sons, the eldest being Masanosuke and his youngest being Ryuunosuke. Having seven boys and taking care of the clan is an impossible task, and so Yuudai has come to rely on his wife to take care of the younger six of his sons while Masanosuke studies under him.

『^{_{DEATH IS THE ONLY TRUTH.}}』

The Shishido

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▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ 人々のために。 ▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅ SHISHIDO-ICHIZOKU ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ 獅戸 Lion 「獅」 Door 「戸」 MOTIF Lions ∘ Bells ∘ Fire MON » A single bell, a part of the kagura suzu instrument used in shrine entertainment « » A symbol of their clan founder, who used this instrument to create the very techniques the Shishido are known for « ▅ DISTINCTION Dark curly hair ∘ Blue eyes ∘ Freckles » Gracious and quick to smile « PRESTIGE Compassionate ∘ Patient ∘ Loyal » A family who seek to protect those that cannot protect themselves. « GENETICS » Excellent chakra control « » Small chakra reserves « » Natural flexibility « ▅ SPECIALITY The Shishido clan have some of the best genjutsu specialists within the village, due to their less physical approach to combat and inherent proficiency for chakra control. Many Shishido ninja go on to specialise in medical ninjutsu as well, which is something the clan is particularly proud of. They are also known to use barrier ninjutsu in order to reduce as many casualties on the field, but during missions where the killing of their enemies is necessary, Shishido ninja are trained to use a bow and arrow to ensure death from a distance. Although ninjutsu is very rarely used, many Shishido ninja have an affinity for the fire element. ▅ LEGACY Since their settlement in the village the Shishido have always kept the welfare of the people as a high priority, offering medical services and charity where needed. Amongst their acquaintances in the kuge class the Shishido are respected for their genjutsu and medical expertise, but amongst their adversaries they are scoffed for their much softer and manipulative approach to fighting. Their influence on Kusagakure is undeniable, however; they established the first local hospital where the sick can be housed, and a few years following their arrival they rebuilt the village shrine after it had been left in ruins after the Warring States Period. Though their clan has been cut by half from the two shinobi wars, when the people are in need of aid, they can trust the Shishido to act fast. VALUES Due to their occupations as carers and supporters the Shishido greatly value kindness, fortitude and the strength of the mind and heart. But above all else they value loyalty, whether it is to their clan or to their village. The Shishido remain ever grateful to Kusagakure for taking them into their walls decades ago, and since then they have gone above and beyond to do what they can to protect the village and its civilians. But even when faced with foreign enemies, the Shishido remain steadfast and respectful to display their honour. However, there are some whose loyalties to the Shishido and Kusa have fallen out of balance; if it's for the welfare of the village, disregarding a few clan values doesn't seem so regrettable. TRADITIONS » Not all Shishido become ninja, with a majority of clansmen actually going on to become medical professionals or caretakers of the village shrine. However, it is required of all members to have basic medical knowledge, as well as a year’s worth of experience working at the shrine over the course of one’s lifetime. » Within the Shishido’s main family, only the eldest daughter of the clan head may inherit the position when their mother steps down or dies. Although most of the powerful positions in the clan are held by women, it is not unheard of to have men among these ranks too. » After a Shishido clansmen dies, the body is cremated and a bonfire is held at the village shrine in their respect. A kagura dance is performed by shrine maidens around the fire, which allegedly helps them safely pass on to the other world. The ceremony is open only to members of the Shishido clan, even if friends of the deceased outside the clan wish to attend. » In honour of the clan’s founder Isuzu, the Shishido throw a large yearly celebration at the village shrine on her birthday. In the evening two selected shrine maidens wear lion masks as they perform a shishi kagura dance, which is believed to protect people from evil spirits and ill omens. Although it was originally intended for only clansmen to view, the celebration has since been open for all to attend. » All the women from the main bloodline use kanji from different instruments in their given names. HEIRLOOMS Every time a new clan head is appointed, the rosary necklace once worn by the clan founder is given to them. The beads are quite large and made of a sturdy wood, and it is widely speculated that the spirit of Shishido Isuzu has kept it from breaking after all these years. However, it has shown a bit of wear in recent years. ▅ ORGANIZATION The Shishido are a matriarchal clan, so only females born from the main bloodline can be legitimate successors. Members of the clan's inner council are referred to as 'bells' or 'suzu'; there are twelve suzu in total, with the first, second and third suzu positions saved for the clan head and her two advisors. The other nine positions are for representatives from professions the Shishido have influence over. This includes war councillors, tasked with teaching the ninja arts and clan techniques to shinobi in training; medical councillors, tasked with overseeing medical practices and training in the village hospital; and shrine councillors, tasked with maintaining the village shrine and ceremonies both public and private to the clan. These positions are determined by experience and merit, so much of the Shishido council are senior members of the clan. FOUNDER Shishido Isuzu ∘ Dead ∘ 33 to 68 » Mother of the poor, sick and vulnerable « Koto Biwa ∘ Sasara ∘ Shime ∘ Ichi ∘ Sen ∘ Tsuri ∘ Kotoko ∘ Suzuki CURRENT CLAN HEAD Sen ∘ 34 ∘ 38 » Cold and cautious master of illusions « Sen ∘ Morioka Iwate ∘ Tsuri Kotoko ∘ Suzuki ▅ CREATION Nearing the end of the Warring States Period when the fighting was at its strongest, a priestess of just nineteen named Shishido Isuzu found herself lost and alone in a forest south of the Land of Fire. Her village, caught in the crossfire of two warring clans, had been trampled into the dirt. The nearby ninja temple, the sworn protector of the village and the place she had once called home, had gone up in flames. Guilt overcame Isuzu, having been the only one to escape in all the confusion despite her pledge to protect her fellow villagers. But she quickly realised that grieving over her mistakes would not change anything; even amidst all the terror and bloodshed, Isuzu swore to herself that she wouldn’t let something like that happen again. Isuzu was knowledgeable in the ninja arts, and she made it her duty to protect those who couldn’t protect themselves using these skills. As she wandered through the country she healed the weak and fought for the vulnerable, and by the end of the Warring States Period, many flocked to the abandoned shrine she used as a place of healing out of gratitude or out of influence from her kindness and courage. Isuzu’s recognition eventually drew in more enemies that sought to use her talents for their own benefits, but she made sure her people were prepared to fight this time. Her followers were required to have basic medical knowledge, and those that showed potential for controlling chakra had Isuzu’s techniques passed down to them. Isuzu died a peaceful death surrounded by her followers and her successor, her daughter Koto, formally established the community as the Shishido clan. Although she led the Shishido as well as her mother had, Koto’s time as the clan leader saw much suffering and violence. Skirmishes between remaining enemies became more frequent around their land and soon the Shishido were forced to flee their home, a scene all too familiar to them. Months of travel led them to the recently formed Kusagakure, and in an attempt to end her clan’s struggle Koto offered the Shishido’s medical expertise to the villagers in exchange for settlement within the village. Over time their loyal services to Kusa during and after wartimes have earned the Shishido a high standing amongst fellow shinobi families, and though they have lost many clansmen to war they remain dedicated to their duties on and off the battlefield. PRESENTLY Five generations of the main Shishido bloodline are currently living under one roof, including the official founder’s granddaughter Shishido Biwa, who has lived into her hundreds. Her eldest daughter Sasara and eldest granddaughter Ichi serve as the clan’s elders, while Biwa’s eldest great granddaughter Sen is the official face of the Shishido. Although the clan claims to be advocates for peace, tensions have started to arise within the Shishido council over the future of their people, and whether ‘bolder’ measures should be taken in order to keep the clan and the village safe. The elder war veterans in the council have seen nothing good come out of the past two wars, and as such want to keep their peaceful ways. Some of the younger council members believe a change in their clan traditions is needed to reduce further losses to the clan, fearing that another war will devastate the clan beyond repair. Sen remains conflicted and is attempting to keep both sides content, but she knows she can’t stay neutral for long. With her youngest daughter Suzuki taking her eldest daughter Kotoko's inheritance after her untimely death, whispers of doubt and opposition keep the both of them awake at night. It is a tense time for the Shishido, and whether they decide to deviate from their traditions or stay true to them is up to upcoming events.

『 ^{_{FOR THE PEOPLE.}} 』

ᴊᴜʙᴏᴋᴋᴏ [haitus]

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The ways of shinobi had always been founded in death and destruction. The musings of honor and love were landmarks in a journey that inevitably resulted in the slaughter of sons and daughters. So it was in the Warring States Period, before the rise of shinobi nations, and peace was a false pretense that would be used to hide the building of militaries and gathering of tailed beasts. Again a war would break out, a struggle for power, land, a chance to become gods, the desires of men all originated from a place of avarice. Peace again, and then war. The cycle was unending and would be perpetual, like the coming and going of a harsh winter.

A dense forest seemed like a place to hide away from the winters, and it was a great defense. A village grew, home to orphans, elderly and once-powerful figures that were weary of fighting and death. Peace found them in the natural fortress. For a time, they lived rather happily, even as the signs of war grew more frequent around them, and eventually their position seated between powerful foes brought swift destruction upon their happy lives.

The worst of the Second Shinobi World War was brought to an end through diplomacy between the largest hidden shinobi villages.

The grievances of the weak villages went unheard among the world leaders. Instead, civil unrest plagued the places between the powerful countries. In Kusagakure, a leader once praised for treading harmoniously between its seeds and flowers is lost and thus the balance tips as a new Kage rises, and a call for change sweeps the village into a new era.

Let the blood of our foes act as fertilizer for the seeds of our future.

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