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Had a bit of a double post there, Yoru.

Naruto: Path to Enlightment - 3 player slots open currently

Tsukiko Umene, Honeybadger

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Yamato's snide remark wasn't really unexpected but nonetheless unappreciated. Tsukiko gave him a brief but deadly glare before directing her attention to Aoi. Both the younger jonin claimed they hadn't been detected so Tsukiko was going to take their word for it, but not without giving them a warning. "Always remember, you two, that the greatest threats are the ones you don't see coming," she spoke, still not bothering to respond to Yamato's jab at her. Of course she wanted to just wring him by the neck but that was both unprofessional and detrimental to the mission.

Speaking of, one of the men in charge of the rebel operation appeared and gave a briefing for the specific job they were taking. Tsukiko wanted to explain their real objective but hadn't the time before he appeared and thus kept her mouth shut. She caught the scroll effortlessly and gave a brief glance of the architecture before stowing it on her belt. "Simple enough," she commented, though she barely had the time to pick her weapons back up before Aoi was out the door and rushing to the deck. Her enthusiasm only earned irritation from her superior, but Tsukiko dismissed it with a sigh as she strapped her weapons to her back again. "Whatever. Let's head out then," she said to Yamato before making her way to the deck in a much more casual pace than Aoi had taken. Once up top she followed the clown girl by jumping onto the water directly and running after her.

Indeed it was a much faster mode of travel and it didn't take hardly any time for the Jonin Commander to catch up with Aoi. Rather than speeding ahead of the girl she decided to maintain an identical pace, waiting for Yamato to catch up and join them. Once all three were together she would begin speaking. "This is our first objective of our mission," Tsukiko began to explain. "As a team our goal is to ensure the success of the rebellion against Kirigakure. This means we aren't going home after blowing up the factory. We're coming right back to those ships, which are serving as a forward operating base. It is likely we will be moving around between tasks." Now their initial question was finally answered, as to what they were even doing in the Land of Water.

"As for the new guy I am yet to meet him so I don't know much. The rebellion trusts him and so shall we. His life is still less valuable than ours, however. Do not consider him expendable but do not put his life over yours. We will see what he can do when the time comes," Tsukiko continued. With Yamato and Aoi as informed as they needed to be for the moment she turned her gaze forward and carried on silently. The team reached shore fairly quickly, being they were shinobi in peak physical condition and all. The journey to Kirigakure itself wasn't exactly a safe one, as the hidden village still had a good amount of defensible territory outside the walls. While rebels constantly plagued the territory it was still ultimately under Kiri control. But Tsukiko was well equipped for avoiding Kiri forces, being that she was able to detect them long before they were in sight. And as such the trio made haste without ever being spotted, though had they actually come across Kiri shinobi it would've been very possible for the team to eliminate them before they could escape.

As the team reached the outskirts of Kirigakure they were finally able to witness the warzone itself. The trademark mist of the city was mostly gone, pushed back by the heat of the fires that were raging across the landscape. Clouds of smoke hung over Kirigakure, creating a dark and ominous atmosphere before them. While it seemed at this moment there wasn't any large-scale combat going on it was likely that a skirmish could break out at any time. "Wait," Tsukiko instructed, halting the team's progress. She took a moment to scan over the large city. At the range they were at it was difficult to make out small details such as people in the streets or specific buildings, but Tsukiko was still able to get some kind of bearings on the city layout. "Beyond this point we need to be in disguise," she spoke up after a moment. "All three of us can't make it through Kiri without being spotted at least once, even with our guide. We'll be recognized as foreigners immediately and gain unwanted attention."

Tsukiko first faced Aoi now. "Lose the clown getup and try to appear as a little girl. It would be too much to try to make you act less conspicuous so you might as well just look the role." Then she pointed to Yamato. "You'll be her older brother. Act less angry and more depressed. Also lose the armor. Try to look more like a disheartened peasant boy. You're good at not talking so don't change that." The older woman then made a handseal, creating a puff of smoke around her that quickly dissipated. In her place stood an older woman that could easily pass off as a grandma. "If we appear weak and useless then nobody will care," she spoke, notably having a different voice now. Tsukiko trusted the two would come up with suitable disguises and looked back to the village without checking them. "We will meet the guy at the south entrance. He may be in disguise as well. Let's get a move on."

Chasers: Boundary of the Crimson Sky [Discontinued, Hiatus]

Kazuki

The one-eyed doctor turned his gaze to Rui-Ling. While not all too familiar with the "boy", he had already attained some information on the immortal. For one his physiology was perfectly that of a human's. He didn't have microscopic vision but has a good theory that his cells are kept from mutating by the divine power he has, which prevents him from physically aging. But that's only just a theory. His powers, on the other hand, were more of a mystery. Kazuki was yet to see him in combat, though judging by his body it was unlikely that Rui-Ling was the type to partake in melee fighting. "Doctor Kazuki Hashimoto," he introduced, giving a polite bow as he did so. "And I am glad you wish to join me. I have no means of handling ghosts myself, but I believe I can take care of the ship itself to make up for it."

His eye turned to Shiina now. The vampire girl was always very useful. Granted she didn't have every detail this time but that didn't detract from the information she did provide. "Thank you. Now we know where to look for it." Kazuki stepped back towards the counter, closing the open briefcase and holding it at his side. "Rui-Ling, my car is parked a few blocks away. We can take that to find the ghost ship but I'm afraid we will have to figure out a way to board it once we arrive at the scene." Kazu briefly wondered whether or not his partner had some kind of hidden ability to fly, but figured it was irrelevant right now. Should there be no way for them to get on the floating ship then Kazu knew that he could bring it down to the ground. Then again doing that may compromise whatever secrets it may hold, so that would have to be a last ditch effort. "I will begin heading to the car, if you don't mind joining me."

Kazu gave a polite wave to Shiina as he approached the exit, only stopping to watch Lucille make off with Chikage's parasol. While both of those Youkai were dangerous and their direct conflict had the possible need of major intervention, at least they were taking it outside. He tried his best to ignore them, so as not to draw attention to himself more than anything, as he left the cafe and began walking down the street. If Rui-Ling decided to wait at the Dangeki Cafe for Kazu to pick him up, it did not matter. It would still ultimately be faster than the two having to walk the entire way to the ghost ship. The walk was only a few minutes to the car park anyways so Kazu assumed the immortal would take the convenient route. He did remain silent until they were both in the car. It was a nice sedan, definitely one of the recent year models, but it wasn't overly luxurious. An accurate representation of Kazuki's financial situation, being that he was far from poor but he was not filthy rich. "So as to avoid any surprises," Kazuki began speaking as he drove down the road at exactly the speed limit. "The reason I was recruited as a Chaser is because of my power to generate and control electricity. Do not worry, my control is not weak and you will be at no risk of harm in my presence."

Chasers: Boundary of the Crimson Sky [Discontinued, Hiatus]

Damn, I was thinking historically and not anime-like.

Chasers: Boundary of the Crimson Sky [Discontinued, Hiatus]

@KoL I'm gonna guess it's the Musashi. :p

Naruto: Path to Enlightment - 3 player slots open currently

Tsukiko Umene, Honeybadger

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As the small rowboat traveled further down the river, a thin fog began to envelop the world around it. Only two beings were visible on the flimsy dinghy: a middle-aged man with black hair and a receding hairline at the stern with the oars and a tall woman with a hooded cloak and weapons across her back standing at the bow. The hood was up, mostly concealing her identity from behind or the sides. But the face was unmistakably Tsukiko Umene, if her weapons and posture didn't already give that away. The pace the two were at was painfully slow, at least in Tsukiko's perspective, but it was necessary. The guide knew the way to the meeting point after all.

The woman turned her head, looking over her shoulder at the man. The red armband he wore was the signal of his allegiance to the Kiri rebels. A token like that seemed foolish to the Jonin Commander, as any competent Kiri shinobi would recognize the pattern and quickly destroy the anonymity and stealth afforded by the armband. But evidently it was working right now and it wasn't her place to complain. It didn't really matter to her anyways. If this man were to die after delivering her to the meeting place she wouldn't feel a thing. The rebels' poor decisions were largely irrelevant to Tsukiko because now that she was entering the game there would be no more mistakes.

This is my first real task as the Jonin Commander, Tsukiko thought as she turned her gaze forward. The fog was slowly growing thicker, not it was yet to become too obstructing or annoying. My job was to become a killer, so I became one. Then my job was to become a leader and once again I met that goal. Now I have to become a commander. I will not fail. The river the boat was on led onto a lake or a sea, Tsukiko wouldn't know which. Some kind of large body of water, which was a sign that they were approaching the meeting point. This will be the stage that determines my future as the Jonin Commander. Where my skills and my leadership will both be put under the microscope. Every failure these rebels or my team makes will become my failure. The time it takes for us to succeed will also reflect on me. I'm no longer operating on a national scale.

This is the global stage. I won't just be judged by Konohagakure but also the entire world. Tsukiko sniffed the air, catching several familiar scents. Her expression didn't change as she looked forward into the mist. Funny. I've never cared about this stuff before. A grin formed on her face. That's why I am here today. So why should I start worrying now? As the small boat pulled up to the largest yacht at the center of the fleet, Tsukiko jumped up onto the larger boat without hesitation. She only gave her guide a wave of dismissal as she left. There were several people that seemed to be preparing a ladder, probably in anticipation to allow Tsukiko to climb aboard the normal way, though they gave up the moment they realized she was already on the deck. "I'm already here."

The woman made her way into the depths of the command center unassisted. It was only when she was close to the meeting room did someone catch up to her. While they didn't question how she knew where to go the look on the younger woman's face made it clear. In truth it was Tsukiko's senses that guided her faster than an actual guide could. The smell of two shinobi that she had worked with in the past, Aoi and Yamato. The Jonin Commander entered the room, hardly a few seconds after Yamato inquired if Aoi had seen Tsukiko around. "Nobody's seen me around," she answered, bringing up both her hands to remove her hood and allow her hair to hang down. Tsukiko examined both Yamato and Aoi for a moment, eyeing them up and down. They both seemed to be in good condition, likely having an equally easy and unobstructed journey as Tsukiko did. "Any trouble on the way? Have either of you been spotted and identified?"

It wasn't unnatural for Tsukiko to get straight to business, but her tone was far less aggressive than it was in the past. She always had a naturally condescending tone of voice but her demeanor now seemed to regard Aoi and Yamato as having some kind of respect or importance. Tsukiko was not talking down to them for once. "Our presence should be unknown but I need to know if we're not." Her right hand moved to her collar area, grabbing the cloak itself. Her left hand grabbed the custom strap that held her (new) spear and ninjato to her back, releasing it and setting her weapons the floor against the wall by the door. Then she removed her cloak completely, simply tossing that on the floor without care. While it didn't restrict her movements hardly at all it simply wasn't comfortable to Tsukiko. "Much better..."

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Shin Maru, Topaz

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"I know you're on the clock and all right now but I won't mind the delay we'd have if you wanted to stop and give me your phone number," Shin said smoothly, a cocky grin on his face as he turned to look at the woman behind him. Despite all his confidence he received no reaction; she didn't even look at him. Instead the woman steering the boat looked past Shin, keeping her eyes on the water in front of them. There was an awkward moment of silence where neither person hardly even moved. "I understand we just met and all, and you seem like the busy type too, so I'll give you some time to think about it." The young man turned his gaze forward again, letting out a sigh. Still the female guide had no reaction.

Ah well. You win some, you lose some. Though it feels like I never win... Shin brought his hand up to his chin as he sat down. He wore his usual black coat with no shirt underneath paired with loose and flexible jeans, finished off with black boots and black, fingerless gloves. He even had his Konoha armband on, granted it was underneath his coat, leaving only one thing missing. He had left his police badge in Konoha, finding no need to bring that along with him. It wasn't like it would help him in any way in the Land of Water. Huh. My first time on a boat and I'm not even seasick. I wonder what fighting out here on the water would be like. I'd have a pretty good advantage, but perhaps a water user would have an even greater advantage. That would suck having to fight someone like that out here. Shin's thoughts began to wander off, having next to no pertinence towards the situation at hand.

Whether it was his confidence or ignorance that kept him from becoming anxious, one couldn't tell by looking. Though he was aware of the mission details and the world he was stepping into it hardly bogged down on his mind. It wasn't until they had arrived at a port town did Shin's thoughts drift away from fantasy and back into reality. Alright. Time for me to get serious. Shin stood up from his seat as they docked, a stoic and deadly serious expression on his face. That is until he turned around to face the woman who was operating the boat. "So how 'bout that phone number?" "No." There was another moment of awkward silence. "Very well then." Shin stepped off the boat, giving a polite wave goodbye to the woman as he navigated into the town.

It wasn't long until he reached a marketplace. He was told that he could find the contact here but it was never specified exactly where. It didn't take long, however, for Shin to spot a man with a red armband. That was the identifying mark. The young man approached the contact, "accidentally" bumping into him with his shoulder. "Oh, my apologies sir," Shin spoke immediately, perfectly feigning innocence. The man didn't seem too bothered, but once he faced Shin and saw who he was his expression changed. He recognized that Shin was a foreigner and likely one of the shinobi he had to escort. "Oh, I just got here and don't even know where I am. Can you help me with something? I was given a riddle by my brother in order to help my find my father and he said the answer was somewhere in this town. It goes something like..." At this point Shin lowered his voice, though nobody around them seemed particularly interested in what the two were doing.

"What is dead may never die." While the younger man thought his way of introduction was clever and witty, as determined by the grin on his face, the man with the red armband seemed far less amused. But nonetheless he responded. "But rises again, harder and stronger." Immediately the man began walking, to which Shin followed faithfully. The route he took was odd, requiring many twists and turns that were probably not necessary but ultimately were to help prevent them from being followed. In the end they arrived at a sort of warehouse, or a derelict building that was once a factory. Shin couldn't tell the difference. Once inside, however, it was alive with activity. Rebels, all of them, going about their business for whatever it is that needed to be done.

It wasn't hard for Shin to spot his comrade. After all, while Shin was one of the biggest shinobi in Konoha outside the Akimichi clan, Daisuke Yama was the biggest shinobi. The muscular man stood out like a sore thumb. While Shin wasn't too familiar with the guy, as per his memory Daisuke had left the village years ago for training and as such he didn't have nearly as much time with him as he did the rest of the class, he did respect him in a way. Shin was muscular and incredibly fit, but Daisuke was even more muscular. For the people who value strength there is an immediate respect to be given to the larger of two men. He briefly contemplated how well an arm wrestling match would go with Daisuke but instead scrapped the idea in order to focus on actually greeting him. "Yo, I can see you've mastered the art of stealth," Shin spoke up, appearing next to Daisuke and giving him a light slap on the back. The joke about stealth was obvious and Shin didn't feel the need to explain. "Sorry I took so long. Usually I'm quite punctual but I think the woman who was steering the boat got irritated with me and went slower than she was supposed to... Anyways I'm here now. Kinda surprised the Uchiha didn't beat us here, to be honest."

Chasers: Boundary of the Crimson Sky [Discontinued, Hiatus]

Shameless self-advertisement. lel

Also: calling Kazuki a blue-haired kid is quite a stretch, being he's in his thirties. Though I guess that probably doesn't make a difference to someone who's been around for hundreds of years...

Naruto: Path to Enlightment - 3 player slots open currently

Jacob's Characters of Moderate Quality and Adequate Creativity

Tsukiko Umene

“Life is just a big-game hunt. Only you're the prey, not the hunter.”

Tsukiko's body has been toned by a lifetime of rigorous activity, while still retaining an inherent beauty. More often than not Tsukiko will be wearing her 'activity' clothes (see above), even during times of leisure. On that same subject: she is never seen wearing her jonin jacket aside from formal events. She is rarely seen without her necklace or her earrings, both clearly handmade and aged.

She has often been described to have a wild appearance, with her long black hair usually disheveled and her clothes never quite aligned right. It doesn't help that she is often grinning and has an air of carelessness. One can tell at a glance that Tsukiko has little to no inhibitions. There has always been a fire in her grey eyes.

Most of her weaponry is kept on her person, giving her a somewhat barbaric appearance when she's on a mission (or a hunt). Her sword and spear are kept on her back, both at a diagonal angle, while her smaller weapons and tools are kept in pouches along her belt or on her right thigh. In place of a buckle, her belt features the Konohagakure leaf symbol, which is the only feature of her appearance that identifies her affiliation.

Personnel Files

Access only by security personnel with a C3 clearance.

【Full Name】
Tsukiko Umene

【Alias】
Honey Badger

【Age】
31

【Gender】
Female

【Birthplace】
Unknown Location, Land of Fire

【Bloodline】
N/A

【Rank】
Jonin

Psych. Report
Medical secrecy applies.

【Personality】
Wild, that describes Tsukiko in word. She does what she wants, when she wants, with little regard to those around her. Only the people that have earned her respect can contain her. She lives for the hunt, which at this point in her life has become violence in general. She will pick any fights she can, if only to warm up or get exercise, and will play with prey that clearly stand no chance.

While indiscriminate in who she will fight, Tsukiko does love a challenge. She often handicaps herself when confronting opponents weaker than herself. To that same effect she prefers to work hard for even simple things such as food. If something would normally be easy for her, Tsukiko will take steps to make it more challenging and subsequently more fun.

Her chaotic presence isn't the most intimidating feature about her. Rather it is her perception, giving her an animalistic ability to sense fear, which she will playfully exploit. Tsukiko's dominating presence always makes her stand out, even before she opens her mouth. Speaking of language Tsukiko has a choice vocabulary that includes free use of any profanity or slur known to man. Not very lady-like of her but despite the harshness of her words, her actions will still be louder.

[Examiner's Notes: The subject is notably anarchist in behavior and shows no signs of willingness to change. This makes her a high risk shinobi, but subject so far hasn't cast away society or reason. Recommended to keep Tsukiko Umene on a tight leash to prevent unnecessary violence and to potentially detect signs of dissent before she is beyond salvation.]

【History】
The tale of the Honey Badger begins twenty years ago, when a group of shinobi found a young girl deep within a jungle along the south of the Land of Fire. Saying she was "found" is a slight exaggeration, as she attacked their camp in the middle of the night. The shinobi were able to subdue the girl and return her to civilization. Her understanding of human speech was limited, but she learned quickly. After some interrogation it was concluded that she was raised by paranoid parents living out in the woods. Some years in the past they had disappeared and left this girl to survive in the wild on her own.

Seeing her as no real threat to Konoha, they let her go. She was dropped off at an orphanage in Downtown Konoha, where she spent six months before finding a family. A middle-class family, the Umene. They owned but a small ramen shop. Though they had a boy already, one only a few years older than Tsukiko, the mother of the family had recently had to undergo surgery. They were having no more kids naturally. With room for one more they took Tsukiko in. Her wild attitude provided a stark contrast to their everyday life. And so they enrolled her in school.

Being trained as a shinobi used her energy much more effectively than letting her run rampant in the streets of Smalltown. While she wasn't booksmart in the slightest, she more than made up for it in her physical capability and quick learning. Tsukiko didn't make many friends, but she made plenty of enemies. She enjoyed the opportunities to fight other kids, hoping that by defeating them she could lure out teachers to fight. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. At the end of the day she was always one of the biggest hassles, but she was unquestionably one of the best shinobi in her class.

Tsukiko became a chunin at the age of 17, graduating highschool the same year. While her older brother, a much more tame man, would go on to work in the Intelligence Department, Tsukiko wanted to get as much action as possible rather than as little. She tried her hand at police work but was soon recommended to take a different position due to her overly-violent practices. She moved between positions as a shinobi, most often taking oddjobs as they came so long as they provided some action, for several years. It wasn't until she became a jonin at 23 that Tsukiko found her calling: hunting.

An impulse vacation reunited Tsukiko with the wilderness she had spent her childhood in, bringing back a nature that had been previously thought to be tamed out of her. She has since viewed everything in her life as a hunt. From hunting actual animals in her free time to tracking down and assassinating dangerous shinobi. Her affinity for hunting shinobi got her noticed, making her somewhat infamous depending on the social circle. Many of the residents of Downtown hate her, and considering she lives by herself in a shanty apartment in Downtown she often gets visits from such people. On the flip side, many of the higher-ups and older shinobi appreciate her specialty because it makes their lives easier and safer. Nicknamed "The Honey Badger" for her deceptively cute appearance and unforgivingly violent nature, Tsukiko lives life on a day-to-day basis. Life has become one big hunt for her, and she loves hunting.

【Family Ties】
With no knowledge of her actual parents or family, Tsukiko is perfectly integrated into her adoptive family. She was raised just as one of their own, making the lack of blood relation entirely irrelevant. Despite numerous conflicting opinions and ideals between Tsukiko and her family they are still able to appreciate each other.

Reijiro Umene | Adoptive Father | 55, Konohagakure, ramen shop owner and respected community member.
Hana Umene | Mother | 52, Konohagakure,
Ichiro Umene | Older Brother | 32, Konohagakure, Intelligence Officer with a small family of his own.

【Dreams and Fears】
Tsukiko's most lavish dream is to hunt all the mythical beasts in the world. Outlandish as it is, that's what she wants most in life. A much more grounded goal is simply to hunt and kill challenging prey, including strong Shinobi. Tsukiko has always been rather fearless, leaving her without any debilitating mental weakness. She doesn't fear things so much as she respects them, such as death and extreme pain. If anything had to be considered a "fear" it would be the death of her adoptive family. She doesn't actively worry, but if it came to pass it would affect her more so than anything else.

Combat Reports
Gathered from evaluation reports after missions.

【Fighting Style】
Having spent her early years surviving mostly on her own in the wilderness, Tsukiko has developed a sort of feral style of her own. Like an apex predator she will stalk and analyze her prey before going in for the kill. The goal is to strike fast and hard, exploiting weak points and giving her quarry no time to react. This tactic often leaves the target mutilated or otherwise incapacitated. For groups of targets Tsukiko will use a hit-and-run strategy to handle them one at a time and instill fear while inflicting damage. While her prey may run they can never hide, and they won't run for long anyways. Tsukiko loves it when they run...

【Ninja Techniques】

A rank techniques:
Hiding with Camouflage Technique
B rank techniques:
Earth Release: Moving Earth Core
C rank techniques:
Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole
Earth Release: Hiding in Rock
Earth Release: Subterranean Voyage
D-E rank techniques:
*All Basic Jutsu*

【Custom Made Techniques】
Jutsu Name:
Tiger Trap Technique
Rank:
C
Range:
Variable, 2m to 10m radius.
Description:
Tsukiko prepares a web of ninja wire across a set area on the ground, stealthily of course. When a target steps over it they get tangled in the wires and lose their balance. Should they completely fall they will become totally entwined and vulnerable. Breaking out with brute force would be difficult, but sharp blades will be able to cut the wires.

Jutsu Name:
Sudden Spider Web Technique
Rank:
C
Range:
Short
Description:
Using two walls (or anything vertical nearby each other), Tsukiko quickly uses ninja wire to create a web that is difficult to see initially from camouflage. Targets running into this trap get ensnared, like in a net, leaving them vulnerable. It would be difficult for the victim to muscle their way out, but if their arms aren't too entwined they can use sharp objects to cut themselves free.

Jutsu Name:
The Killing Blow
Rank:
A
Range:
Medium-Long, effective to 100m
Description:
Tsukiko channels chakra into her arms, overcharging her muscles. They gain significant muscle mass, affording a temporary but powerful boost to strength. This brief buff is used to hurl her Monicker spear at incredible speed with equally incredible stopping power. The name of the technique leaves little to the imagination of what the results of a direct hit is. Though chakra efficient, using this technique causes strain on Tsukiko's arms and using it in succession will surely exhaust her to the point of being unable to use her arms at all. She can use it up to two times within a 24 hour period, but any more than that will result in overexertion of her arms.

【Weaponry, Tools, and Objects】
Weapon/Tool Name:
Ninja Wire
Description:
Many, many meters of standard ninja wire are kept on Tsukiko's person at all times. They are invaluable to her fighting style, due to their utility in trapping or controlling a battlefield.

Weapon/Tool Name:
Exploding Tags
Description:
The name is self-evident. Tags that explode when activated with chakra, either via a timer or contact. Notably can be activated safely by channeling chakra through ninja wire, so as to allow Tsukiko to detonate them instantly without risk of injury. Useful for traps and typical combat.

Weapon/Tool Name:
Kunai and Shuriken
Description:
Common in the shinobi world, the standard throwing weapons have a place in Tsukiko's fighting style. Simple, efficient, and effective. What kind of shinobi would leave home without at least a few of these?

Weapon/Tool Name:
Monicker
Description:
A spear capable of melee and ranged combat. Though light it is incredibly sturdy, being capable of blocking or deflecting many bladed weapons.

Weapon/Tool Name:
Equalizer
Description:
A ninjato with a blade that is longer than average, being almost katana-like in length while retaining a straight edge. Very sharp, used for cutting things. And by things I meant people.

Weapon/Tool Name:
Gut Knife
Description:
A hunting knife with a small hook on the back of the blade's tip, used for gutting and dressing recently killed prey. Not really used for combat, at all, but Tsukiko likes to hunt and she likes to eat meat. So she never leaves home without it. Also good for scaring people or violently interrogating bad guys.

【Other】

Voice:
Colleen Clinkenbeard

Theme Song:
Archangel

Shin Maru

"Crystal clear."

Shin has grown slightly over the past two years, making him taller than average but by a small margin. However his muscular build still makes him outweigh most other shinobi his age or height. His size can intimidate some, though he usually has a friendly expression. No longer does he wear the kimono and jacket combo, instead opting to wear only the black jacket. No shirt or anything underneath, so when he takes off the jacket for combat he will be shirtless. Aside from his muscles and tattoo (explained below) there is a thick mass of scar tissue over the center of his chest.

The tattoo he has, over his heart, is of an orange gemstone. Shin doesn't carry any weapons on him, which makes many people not realize he is a shinobi. An armband around his right bicep is emblazoned with the leaf symbol of Konoha, being the only way of detecting his allegiance by looks alone.

Due to his body type and smooth facial features, Shin is considered an attractive young man. His light blue eyes are a sharp feature of his that warrants attention. His pretty-boy face is usually the only eye candy that people can see, but he has removed his over-clothes enough times for it to be common knowledge that he is built strong. His medium-length hair is well kept but occasionally can fall over his eyes.

Personnel Files

Access only by security personnel with a C3 clearance.

【Full Name】
Shin Maru

【Alias】
Topaz

【Age】
19

【Gender】
Male

【Birthplace】
Konohagakure

【Bloodline】
Maru, known for some members having the unique Crystal kekkei genkai.

【Rank】
Chuunin - Police Detective

Psych. Report
Medical secrecy applies.

【Personality】
Shin is a proud, headstrong young man. He believes that human beings can attain anything with enough effort and he follows this ideology himself. Confident in his abilities and comfortable with his flaws, Shin makes an effort to progress as an individual every day. This usually consists of training but sometimes he will try to improve his personality as well by helping others in need (usually girls).

Speaking of girls, Shin has shown improvements over the past few years in regards to his treatment of them. While he is prone to the occasional bout of perversion, he is mostly tame nowadays. As well, his difficulty in combating or even confronting women is mostly gone. He may occasionally oggle, but for the most part he has matured.

Shin is known to stand up for those that don't stand up for themselves, getting him into other people's business whether they appreciate it or not. He tries to solve things amicably first, but he isn't afraid to fight when push comes to shove. Shin believes that he should only fight over a dispute if the other party initiates, so he almost never throws the first punch. His self-appointed role as a protector of the weak gets mixed reactions from those he assists, but regardless of the outcome Shin continues to think that his efforts to become a good person will all pay off eventually.

【History】
Shin Maru was born with the Crystal Release, a rare trait even among the Maru clan. He was instantly considered one of the elite, having a natural superiority over the others due to their lack of the Kekkei Genkai. Shin's father, Kaito, was another user of Crystal Release and the de facto leader of the Maru clan's elite: The Gemstones.

Each member of the Maru that has the Crystal Release is inducted into the Gemstones, being marked a codename in relation to a gemstone. Shin was decided to be Topaz, and such he was marked with an orange gem on his chest at the tender age of six. Kaito trained him with strict practice, molding Shin into a strong shinobi. Though his training could be harsh at times, Shin only took it with a positive note. He preferred to look at it as improving himself as compared to making his clan look good.

Going into school proved to be fun for Shin. His life until grade school had been fairly sheltered, but now he was able to meet all kinds of new people. He had initial difficulties around girls but grew to behave himself around them. In fact he seems to be at his nicest when around people of the opposite gender. One would expect that given how much time he spent around The Gemstones growing up: a group of boys and men. He performed quite well in school, becoming one of the top students though not quite the best.

He was popular in school despite this, mainly for his looks but also his personality. For one reason or another, most of the other teenagers liked spending time with him. He didn't get into fights that often, and when he did it was to stop a bully or something chivalrous like that. His likability even allowed most girls to forgive or ignore his occasional perversion. His relatively calm behavior made it hard for people not to tolerate him, though nobody could deny that Shin might occasionally think highly of himself. With his recent graduation, the young chuunin has been wondering what his next goal should be.

【Family Ties】
Strict and traditional, the Maru clan is almost exclusively shinobi. Most members end up becoming policemen, save for the few Crystal Release users that form their own organization. Shin grew up with no siblings, but he spent plenty of time with his family. Before grade school he spent most of the day training with his father and the rest of The Gemstones, creating a tight bond with his family despite the harshness of the training. Tough love, one could say.

Kaito Maru | Father | 39, Konohagakure, Head of The Gemstones and established jonin.
Kaede Maru | Mother | 38, Konohagakure, a jonin that works as a police officer stationed in the Financial District.
Jugo Maru | Uncle | 34, Konohagakure, a member of The Gemstones.

【Dreams and Fears】
Shin has recently come to a point in his life where he is uncertain of what he wants in his life. His original dream was to become a strong shinobi, but he has recently come to a crisis where he feels he should strive for more. Only he doesn't know what he wants. On the flip side he is very well aware of his fears. Humiliation and shame are two things he wants to avoid to the best of his abilities, but his greatest fear is being alone. He doesn't like being by himself in the slightest, so he fears growing older and becoming lonely. Perhaps this is why he tries so hard to impress girls.

Combat Reports
Gathered from evaluation reports after missions.

【Fighting Style】
As one could figure from looking, Shin is a strong fighter. His style makes great use of his physical capabilities, making him an excellent practitioner of taijutsu. With the use of his Crystal Release he becomes an effective tank without any speed drawbacks, balancing a heavy defense with a powerful offense. Shin is a dominant force in close-quarters combat, but he is also capable of attacking at range. His Kekkei Genkai's versatility is fully utilized in his style, but Shin will primarily try to defeat his opponents with his body rather than his ninjutsu.

【Kekkei Genkai, or Bloodline Limit】
Bloodline Limit Name:
Crystal Release
Description:
The Crystal Release is a rare and specialized field of elemental ninjutsu that can create crystal as well as manipulate already-existing crystals and crystalline structures.
Strengths:
The ability to crystallize anything with mass is quite a strength. The crystals formed are durable and solid, lending incredible offensive and defensive utility. Even illusions and weapons can be created on the fly, making this a versatile Kekkei Genkai.
Weaknesses:
Cannot crystallize anything without solid mass, so energy like fire, wind, and lightning cannot be countered. As well, a certain frequency of sound wave can break down the crystals due to their molecular formation. Lightning release is notably effective against crystals as well.

【Ninja Techniques】

A rank techniques:
Crystal Release: Crystal Encampment Wall
B rank techniques:
Crystal Armor
Crystal Release: Jade Crystal Prison Technique
Crystal Release: Growing Crystal Thorns
C rank techniques:
Crystal Release: Giant Hexagonal Shuriken
Crystal Release: Jade Crystal Blade
Crystal Release: Crystal Lance
D-E rank techniques:
Crystal Release: Hexagonal Shuriken
*All basic jutsu*

【Custom Made Techniques】
Jutsu name:
Crystal Release: Jade Crystal Bow
Rank:
C
Range:
Medium-Long
Description:
A longbow of crystal is created by crystallizing the moisture in the air and expanding from it. The string, despite being crystal, is flexible and can be drawn as a regular bow. When fully drawn, a crystal arrow is formed from the string, and once it is completely formed it can be fired. Crystal arrows have the same effective properties as regular arrows. This technique is useful for hitting a single target at long range with enough power to actually kill, which shuriken cannot provide at that range, and without making any noise or revealing Shin's location.

Jutsu name:
Crystal Release: Diamond Eyes Technique
Rank:
B
Range:
Self
Description:
A powerful genjutsu countermeasure. By crystallizing the outer layer of his cornea, Shin becomes not only immune to most ocular genjutsu but will actually reflect the effects onto the caster. This does nothing for genjutsu activated by other means, only ones activated by eye contact. As an added bonus it protects his eyes from damage, though Crystal Armor can also do the same but more effectively.

【Other】

Voice:
Robert McCollum

Theme Song:
Carpe Diem

NPC 1

【Full Name】
Kaito Maru

【Alias】
Onyx

【Age】
41

【Role】
Police Superintendent (Naruto City)

【Personality】
Well practiced and experienced, Kaito has a strict but approachable air about him. He speaks simply and directly, holding nothing back where it is required and practicing caution when details must be kept secret. He tolerates no fools and will immediately express his disappointment when any are in his presence. All things must go according to the rules and any deviations are met with harsh skepticism. A true figure of authority that one can tell at a glance contains power, wisdom, and respect.

【Techniques and Tools】
Various Crystal Release techniques (see Shin Maru for some references).

【Others】
Known as the Onyx, Kaito's Crystal Release techniques produce black crystals (though they still retain a level of transparency only slightly less than most his clanmates). His work on solving cases is known more than his administrative capability, though these days he doesn't take cases as often.

Chasers: Boundary of the Crimson Sky [Discontinued, Hiatus]

Kazuki

The doctor left his seat at the counter to check the mission board, bringing up his right hand to settle on his chin as he analyzed the missions available. It wasn't that he was having a hard time deciding what to do but rather he was trying to piece together a puzzle in his mind. To begin guessing what it is that Chikage wasn't telling them. However he didn't have long to do so before another powerful Youkai entered the cafe and began a direct conflict with Lady Chikage. Kazuki turned to face the two, locking his eye onto Lucille. Electrical sparks could be seen in the back of his pupil as he activated his X-Ray Vision once more.

So this one is similar to Chikage in a few ways, Kazu thought to himself, returning his vision to normal but maintaining his glare at Lucille. They are both in disguise and they are both well and above S-class... The other Youkai may be no threat but this one may legitimately be a threat to us all... In preparation, should Lucille actually instigate a fight, Kazuki began charging. It would be undetected for now as he could maintain the electricity he generates within his own body to a certain point, but once it would reach that level of charge it would become apparent that he was powering up. The stealthy warming-up was a precaution, something Kazu often does when a fight is going to break out. It was always better to begin combat with some electricity ready to be used than to have to start charging after the fight had begun.

But of course he didn't want to let on what he was doing. His gaze finally turned away from the two feminine Youkai, instead looking back to the mission board. "This one piques my interest," Kazu finally said aloud, placing his right index finger on the Return to Ashes job. "This kind of phenomena... I have to see it myself and find an explanation." He glanced over his shoulder towards the vampire girl, Shiina. "I would like to take this mission, Return to Ashes. Do you happen to have any advice on the job or is there no other information available?"

Chasers: Boundary of the Crimson Sky [Discontinued, Hiatus]

Don't ask questions you don't want to hear the answers to. lol