If we are marked to die, we are enough To do our country loss; and if to live, The fewer men, the greater share of honour. God’s will! I pray thee, wish not one man more. By Jove, I am not covetous for gold, Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost; It yearns me not if men my garments wear; Such outward things dwell not in my desires; But if it be a sin to covet honour, I am the most offending soul alive. No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England. God’s peace! I would not lose so great an honour As one man more, methinks, would share from me For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more! Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host, That he which hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart. His passport shall be made, And crowns for convoy put into his purse. We would not die in that man’s company That fears his fellowship to die with us.
@OneWayOut With elemental I mean more like 'oh I can control the earth around me'. That's not interesting enough for me, and it's open to interpretation and, well, cheating. :/ This RP isn't focussed too much on beating people in combat anyway - it's more about the story and that story happens to involve lots of fighting. Never the less I wanna keep things fair in case two people (or more) get into a fight or get forced into a fight by the GM's. So the KG's have to be interesting to read about, if I can literally control wind, water, fire or earth this is a) avatar and b) stupidly uninteresting.
Smoke is interesting and isn't all around you 24/7 and, probably, is open to great collaboration jutsu's with fire/wind jutsu users. So I wanted to accept it. :P
It's nothing personal, it's just that I'm strict when it comes to CS grading - I've had some trouble with people who don't detail weaknesses, or try to word them in such a way that they're not really weaknesses, or simply just not in line with the power of a jutsu or something. We'd prefer to avoid that, hence I'm being such an asshole about it.
@OneWayOut No, obviously, but being able to use only that jutsu while holding it is not a weakness, it's more like a limitation. A weakness for me is something that I can use/figure out to defeat that jutsu. I can't use that you are able to use only that jutsu against the jutsu to defeat it. That's especially true when that technique is a defensive shield technique with offensive capabilities.
Either way, if wind is a weakness then that is fine.
@OneWayOut I'm lacking a weakness on the Datenshi technique, but I'm assuming it's wind?
Very good quality character besides that, truly an example to others if I may speak so freely. Feel free to post it in the character sheet bin area thingie. If you can, please do add a weakness on the Datenshi - it's just OOC info and technically people IC can't know about it (then again, smoke has a very clear weakness if your character isn't dumb as a rock.)
@Nero I think we might have another Nero joining soon - he's an Aussie and in one of his very first posts he literally made a blood shower. Naturally we showed him the right track, but that was always somewhat of a funny ''what the fuck am I reading'' post.
Also, I have a screencap of that particular moment in one punch man in your sig. I was thinking of putting it as my avatar but now I can't, cause it'd be confusing. Damn you.
@FallenTrinity Thing is if you recycle Chokashi he'd be like hella old I think, we're 11+ years ahead of the previous timeline. I mean, it's really up to you, but keeping timelines in mind and such it might become a bit improbable.
“To kindle that memory is all I strive for - all this, it has no greater purpose to me. But it's all I can do.”
Pictured on the left, Seijo is obviously a well matured woman. Her age would probably be estimated in her early twenties, around 23 or so. That seems to be fairly accurate given her personnel files. What stands out most in her physique are probably her white, short hair and her large breast size. She struts a feminine hourglass figure with wide hips and a wide chest, and a smaller waistline. Adding to that her hips often sway side to side effortlessly, only adding to her appearance as a good looking woman. She stands rather tall for a woman at about 1.74m, and weighs approximately 62 kilo's, though you can guess where most of that weight is located. Her jawline is sharp, almost as if drawn with a pencil and a ruler. Her chin is slightly pointed, but rounded off enough to stop it from appearing like a pointy spear, ready to pierce your body. She has a small mouth with somewhat thin lips, which are pale in color and are only a slight tint darker than her skin. Her large eyes are a brown colour, framed by her eyebrows. Her eyebrows are thin, most likely maintained by Seijo herself.
The only thing that stops people from seeing her as only a beautiful woman, are most likely her facial expressions. She's quick to anger.
Personnel files. Access only by security personnel with a C3 clearance.
【Full Name】 Seijo Tametomo
【Alias】 Lady Tametomo, commander Tametomo
【Affiliation】 Red Sages
【Age】 27
【Sex】 Female. Should be obvious, heh.
【Sexuality】 Noticeably bisexual.
【Birthplace】 Amegakure.
【Bloodline】 Tametomo.
【Rank】 Lady Commander of the Red Sages, approximated jonin level.
Psych. report. Medical secrecy applies.
【Personality】 Assessments of Seijo have shown her to be a brotherly-friendly type of person. She's someone that enjoys very much when you fall down face first in the muddy puddle, and who will gladly spend a few years laughing about that. Never the less she's outgrown that feeling, or at the very least tried to. She's more serious now, which is in line with her position as Lady Commander of the Red Sages. She's still bitter - about the confederation, about the wars, about everything really, and she makes no attempts to hide that. She hates everything about the Confederation, and in her mind, if you are not a Red Sage, you must be a confederate sympathizer. That has grown increasingly prominent in her plans on beating the Confederation now that her brother Tarara died. She's very vengeful, you could say, and it's hard for her to let go of a grudge.
Besides this she's also very cocky when it comes down to it, perhaps a bit ruthless, but so far nobody has really dared to stand up against her or question her plans - and she intends to keep it that way. To her, nothing will stand in the way of beating the Confederation, not even her own death. And while before she was fighting merely for freedom, since Tarara's death she's also fighting for him.
【History】 Seijo was born in Amegakure two years apart from her older brother Tarara. They were a semi-happy family, as life in Amegakure wasn't always that great. Especially when it became apparent that two Amegakure shinobi, Ayame and Fujitora, had taken power in Konohagakure. The Amegakure people faced paranoia from all other nations than Konohagakure, seriously hurting their trade power. Then again, it didn't seem to matter much as shortly after Ayame and Fujitora came to power wars started breaking out. Some were even started by Ayame and Fujitora, so it was no surprise Amegakure got involved quickly.
By the time that had all happened, Seijo was already a shinobi of fighting age, and was pushed to the front. Luckily for the family all our of them were shinobi, her mother being a strong shinobi with some sensory powers, her father being a taijutsu specialist and her older brother, Tarara, being simply a shinobi. What put Seijo apart from the rest of her family was the utilization of a special kekkei genkai that seemed to have skipped a few generations.
In the wars sometimes she'd fight alongside her family, sometimes she'd fight alone with her own squad, but luckily for them they all returned home safe and sound - though Tarara had lost an eye to an enemy kunai. The wars weren't really finished, but something greater was at large. The Confederation arose some time later, and Amegakure being a small village wasn't able to withstand the pressure. They were forced to integrate into the Confederation and were made into the capital - many Amegakure citizens were forced to leave to make way for presidential buildings, apartments for envoys etcetera.
While Seijo's mother and father remained behind to 'hold down the fort', Tarara and Seijo left to join up with a band of 'outlaws' that roamed the land. They were Amegakure shinobi who refused to submit to the Confederation, so not quite the rebels they were made out to be. They roamed around the lands for some time and sometimes clashed with other shinobi groups, conflicting for reasons that were no longer valid ever since the confederation had taken over. Over time Tarara grew to become the leader and Seijo his right hand, since there were deaths aplenty in these times and the leaders were usually prime targets - if not for mutiny then for battle with other shinobi groups.
At that time the Red Sages were already around and Tarara led the group to join with the Red Sages. The organisation was picking up pace quickly and they made Tarara a captain, and was immediately sent out on missions. The missions varied greatly and Seijo was sometimes sent on missions too, ranging from picking up some equipment, to sabotaging infrastructure.
Over time Tarara showed his leadership qualities again and when the previous leader died from old age, Tarara was designated to take over. Seijo wasn't bitter about being in his shadow so much, just wishing to do what was right for her family. But unfortunately Tarara didn't last long, as he was assasinated in the dead of the night by some special operations force from the Confederation. The fight didn't last long at all - Tarara and the few shinobi that were around put up a fierce fight but there were many shinobi, and not enough of the Red Sages. Before reinforcements could arrive Tarara was killed.
There was no designation of leadership. To Seijo, there was no question who would take over. It would be her, or she'd leave the Red Sages and do the job herself. But when she claimed leadership, there wasn't anyone that wished to oppose her at that time. The fire burning in her eyes now was enough to dissuade anyone from attempting that, even if they had wanted to.
【Family ties】 The family Seijo grew up in wasn't anything special. There's no sobstories involved, with dead parents, loss of loved ones in the past, growing up an orphan. And there weren't so many happy stories, given that they were in Amegakure, which wasn't exactly the most peaceful nor rich place in the world. Never the less she loves her family, or what is left of it at the current point in time. After all, conflict breeds death.
Tarara Tametomo | Brother | 30 at time of death, Amegakure, lord commander of the Red Sages. He always loved Red Panda's. Seijo didn't, and she regrets that now. Oiro Tametomo | Father | 56, Amegakure, ex-shinobi, currently has a ramen restaurant that serves to the poor. It also serves to the rich. Really, it serves to anyone, he just says he serves to the poor because that sounds better. Rei Tametomo | Mother | 54, Amegakure, ex-kunoichi and professional nagger. She likes to nag about a lot of things, especially about Oiro not making his ramen properly.
【Dreams and fears】 Seijo's dreams are really only related to destroying or atleast getting even with the confederation. Besides that she wishes to see her father and mother again in peace one day, but she realizes that that might not be a possibility. Another dream is to meet with one of the Choko siblings - Fujitora or Ayame - though she has heard that it's possible both are deceased since the Confederation took over.
Her fears, well, she hasn't many, which has more to do with her attempts at being seen as a coldheaded leader. She ofcourse fears losing her life - she is human and every human fears this. But this fear isn't in the back of her head whenever she enters battle. A fear that is also present is the fear of losing her followers - while she doesn't care directly for their support, she knows she needs them to succeed in her goals.
Combat reports. Gathered from evaluation reports after missions.
【Fighting style】 Seijo is a medium distance fighter with a focus on utilizing jutsu to keep the enemy at bay and kill them. That aside however she possesses some strength and is capable of using taijutsu if she needs to as well - quite adequately even.
【Kekkei genkai, or bloodline limit】 Bloodline limit name: Fungus Release Description: The Fungus release allows the user a control over fungal-style plants and moss, which would be able to sprout from the users touch. Remarkably harmless in how it sounds, it's been weaponized quite well through years of practice. The origins of this release are unknown, but the uses are not. It doesn't manifest in clear sight, as the fungus used in this release are housed inside the users body, feeding off of the waste the host produces. As such the user has a notoriously quicker metabolism, as well as a noticeably lower rate of human waste dispersion.
In use, the release manifests itself through the obvious moss and fungus it produces. The moss is highly flammable, but the large area of effect jutsu's that can be used with it can cause a spreading fire, or even an explosion, since the spores it releases are very dense. This might inadvertently trap everyone inside the technique, friend or foe, in a fiery vortex. Besides that, the moss has some interesting capabilities, such as genjutsu inducing properties, poison inducing properties or even a chakra and dead tissue absorbing quality, much a kin to real moss and fungi. Some specific branch of the fungi even have mind-controlling capabilities, but it's required to induce the fungal spores into the target by touch, after which it will grow it's way towards the targets brain internally and take over, collect info or possibly control them. Strengths: Versatile and allows the user to regain strength and chakra mid-battle through absorbtion of dead tissue. It's got a great variety for many situations and it's not obvious exactly what is going on with this bloodline limit until it's used. Weaknesses: Fire and (controlled) chakrablasts can somewhat easily deal with the fungi, although you have to be careful with the chakra since the moss can also feed off of it if used improperly. Besides that, it becomes easy to see what the bloodline limit entails once it's used, as it's obvious this is moss or fungus.
【Custom made techniques】 Jutsu name: Fungus Release: Transportation Technique Rank: C Range: N/A. Description: Forming the tiger seal, the user sinks into the ground into a small circle of moss with toadstools in it, seemingly dissapearing. A simple transportation technique, this technique will then allow the user to appear somewhere else in the same circle of moss with toadstools in it, which seem to appear out of nowhere to anyone watching. The technique is usable in battle, but the sinking effect is slow allowing opponents to land hits while she is 'sinking' into the patch of moss. Never the less, the appearing effect is quickly, allowing Seijo to appear out of nowhere rather quick and attacking.
Jutsu name: Fungus Release: Invocation of Nature Rank: B Range: 500m diameter. Description: After forming a boar-hare-ram seal string, and then slamming the palm into the ground, the user can transform the area around themselves into a mossy field by spreading the moss inside their body rapidly over the land, capable of terraforming even the most arid lands into moss and fungus covered 'grasslands' which will quickly (10 minutes) give rise to many forms of plantlife and even small trees (30 minutes). This technique seems semi-useless but it allows the user to transform land into something both useful, and to create a place where she is at home.
Jutsu name: Fungus Release: Control of Nature Rank: B Range: 500m diameter. Description: Using the moss that is already present in an area, the user is able to control the fungus and moss to a degree, making it capable of grabbing feet, forming walls and also spreading it even further, as long as the controlled substance stays in contact with moss or the user.
Jutsu name: Fungus Release: Deterioration of Spores Rank: B Range: A cone of 20m outwards of the user, in a triangle shape. Description: Inhaling deeply and placing an open palm in front of the mouth, the user exhales and blows out a large amount of spores over the area in front of her, which carry a poisonous substance that can cause anyone that inhales the spores to start breathing heavily, growing stronger and ultimately choking them by growing fungal growths in their throat over the course of a week if left untreated. Anyone that gets into contact with them externally, such as skin contact, will develop rashes which burn heavily, but are non lethal and can easily be treated as well.
Jutsu name: Fungus Release: Fungal Chakra Sap technique Rank: A Range: Touch. Description: After spreading fungus from one person (user) to the other (target) the user is able to 'infect' the target with fungus, by touching them and so spreading the fungus and moss to them. The user might notice, but will find it is hard to get rid of the fungus once it's internal through the chakra tenketsu. Once inside, the fungus will slowly sap away the enemies chakra, eating it to strengthen itself. After approximately a minute, the chakra eating fungus will be 'full' and detach itself, either falling off of the body, or being taken away by the blood system of the target.
Jutsu name: Fungus Release: Hallucination of Spores Rank: B Range: A cone of 50m outwards from the user. Description: Inhaling deeply and placing an open palm in front of the mouth, the user exhales and blows out a large amount of spores over the area in front of her, which are infused with the users' chakra and can carry over a genjutu upon being touched by a spore. Since it's easy to be freed from a genjutsu this technique is generally used only when fighting small groups. The genjutsu is capable of doing pretty much anything a high level genjutsu can do, giving the user pretty much full control over the effects of the genjutsu, while using the subconcious of the target to identify and use psychologically harmful events.
Jutsu name: Fungus Release: Greater Deterioration of Spores Rank: A Range: An area of 1km in diameter. Description: Similar to the normal deterioration of spores technique, this technique can cover entire battlefields in spores, transmitting the poison to anyone that inhales the spores, and also onto any allies that get harmed.
Jutsu name: Fungus Release: Ultimate Siphoning Jutsu Rank: S Range: Medium Description: After covering a field in moss, the user will then use their Control technique to encase an opponent in a special type of moss that hardens tremendously when it comes into contact with foreign chakra. It makes it able to withstand hard blows from taijutsu, weaponry and most jutsu. Encasing the opponent, the user then starts using the moss to siphon chakra, and transfer it to themselves to refill their reserves. What makes this S-rank is the speed at which this occurs - within ten minutes a target will be drained of nearly all chakra, at which point the technique can be disabled and the target 'freed' although with the little amount of chakra they would have left, they'd be as good as disabled for the duration of the fight.
Jutsu name: Summoning: Neki the Newt Rank: C Range: N/A. Description: This summoning technique summons Neki the Newt. Given the qualities of a newt, this newt is capable of high speed water traversal as well as shooting water out of it's mouth. It's size is medium sized (it's aproximately 2m. high and 4m. long) and is big enough to carry two people in it's mouth at once if they are standing up.
Weaknesses: Weaknesses to all internal fungi, such as the inhalation of the poisonous spores, or being touched by either the fungal parasite technique or chakra sap technique are external chakra. This is due to the fact that the moss and fungi adapt to the targets chakra, feeding off of it for sustainability. Any external chakra will offset it and make it deteriorate, as well as the effects with it. As such you can be pulled out of the genjutsu with external chakra (as is the case with regular genjutsu as well), you can stop the effects of spreading poisonous moss and fungus due to the Deterioration of Fungus technique, although the effects it's had on the target up until that point will remain (i.e you won't get rid of the rash, or the internal burning sensation it created).
A weakness for external moss (the spores in the air, or the moss on the ground) is that it's highly flamable, however this is also a strength because it can be used against you.
Higōhō is a man of reasonable build, especially considering he practices a mostly non contact style of fighting. He's not precisely buff, more like lean, but that's just the way he likes it. His arms are toned as well as his chest and stomach which is more or less the extent of his build. He has a rounded jawline, with a round chin, protruding slightly from the rest of his faces' contours. The skin on his face is rather tight - it wouldn't be possible to pinch and pull his cheeks. He has a very thin nosebridge, and a slightly pointed nose. If one had to label it, his nose were likely to be seen as about average sized. Some of his facial features that stand out a lot are his pure white eyes which conflicts with his black hair and the black shirts he always wears.
Although his outfit always changes (he's quite aware of fashion, and although he doesn't follow the latest trends, he likes to dress in ways that make him feel good) he has one consistent piece of clothing in his look - his necklace. On this necklace is the mon of the Hamajō Confederation. One could say he is very much a patriot. And the nice things one can say about him end about there.
Personnel files. Access only by security personnel with a C3 clearance.
【Full Name】 Higōhō (meaning illegitimate) Hyuga
【Alias】 Bastard
【Affiliation】 The Hamajō Confederation
【Age】 Eighteen (18.)
【Sex】 Male.
【Sexuality】 Straight.
【Birthplace】 Konohagakure.
【Bloodline】 Arguably.. Hyuga.
【Rank】 Chūnin
Psych. report. Medical secrecy applies.
【Personality】 Higōhō isn't a nice person whatsoever. He's very sure of himself, cocky to some, arrogant to others. It doesn't help that he's not weak, either. He believes very strongly in himself, and although he's smart enough to know that he's no Madara or Pain, he knows he's strong. Not only is that because of the Byakugan, it's also because of his own hard work he thinks, as well as some natural skill he feels like he has. His cockiness and arrogance has lead him to become quite careless when conversing with people - you can call him an asshole, a lighter term would be being rude. Truth is, he just doesn't really care. If a girl asks him what he thinks of her dress, and he doesn't like it, he'll tell her the dress is ugly. If her face is ugly too, well, he'll probably tell her that too. Though that doesn't mean he would dislike this person, he just thinks himself above most people, so he feels a right to say that. Ofcourse, if he likes something, he isn't afraid to say that either. But he doesn't like that much things.
In battle.. do I even need to say this? He's arrogant. He's a bit overzealous at times, and doesn't know his own limits, willing to take on things that are above his own skill level. But so far that's not really ever gone wrong terribly. Aside that, you can call him dumb, or you can call him brave, but he doesn't really give up. You'll have to kill him, knock him out, or cut off his legs and arms if you want him to stop getting up after you pummel him. To him, it doesn't matter. Dying is more honorable than giving up.
Besides his arrogant appearance and his lack of care for people around him - the catch is that really he does care. Being a bastard child and - boo-hoo-hoo - not receiving a lot of attention, love, nurturing and care, meant that to Higōhō he had to appear like he didn't care, to not give his father the satisfaction of being broken by his lack of care. This carried over to his adult years. And while he might not care for others because he likes them, he cares for their well being since they are in the same battalion. So, he'll be very sacrificial if he needs to be, willing to give his life up for something like a mission or another person.
【History】 Higōhō was born 18 years ago, to a Hyuga side branch member and a woman of lesser morals. Not exactly a brilliant future ahead of himself, especially since he was born with the Byakugan and thus it was demanded that he was handed over to the Hyuga's He was immediately given the cursed seal on his forehead. A stain of shame on his father's reputation, and already that of his own. Not like a newborn baby was aware of such concepts as reputations. But during his childhood his father made it painfully obvious that he wasn't exactly wanted - 'an accident' - and later one even went as far as saying that he was a stain on the family name, a bastard child who was never meant to be. He shrugged it off, really, because at that point it became apparent that his father was a deadbeat, only allowed to stay in the Hyuga home because his drinking problem and gambling addiction would bring shame to the family if word ever got out.
Most of his childhood he was micro-managed by the nannies and tutored by the older members. More often than not he was treated as a child that wasn't supposed to be there, but they put up with him regardless. He showed progress in using the byakugan, especially the gentle fist, as if some sort of innate skill with that style was already within him. Whether that was true or not remained to be seen but fact of the matter was he did good in classes. As soon as he became 7, he was sent to the shinobi academy, because a bastard child had nothing better to become than a shinobi anyway. He did well.
Well enough, anyway. Didn't exactly want to be there but hadn't much other choice. At that point in time he had already thought to himself that his only purpose in life was really to be a shinobi - and to fight for the confederation. The confederate soldiers were sort of his heroes, warriors fighting to protect their homes, true patriots, yadda yadda. He loved them. So, he figured, why not become one?
The Confederation took over at that point and since then his class was kind of filled with masses of kids. That meant that, even though there were many prospect shinobi that were at a good level, there were far more useless kids who were only there because their parents want them to be. And that meant Higōhō would stand out a little.
Welp, he passed, no big surprise. Got to be a genin running around doing stuff like saving kittens from trees and stuff. It didn't matter, he was still a confederate shinobi, which felt good. It didn't take him too long to become a chunin - the Confederation took an interest in him due to the Byakugan, and so his promotion came rather easy. And here we are!
【Family ties】 His family is mostly the Hyuga clan - his father, ofcourse, and then the nannies and teachers that he worked with. The other kids, he supposes, were 'okay'. He didn't really got bullied, so that's a plus.
Katso Hyuga | Father | 47, his room in the Hyuga estate, professional deadbeat.
【Dreams and fears】 He dreams of, one day, becoming a jonin and leading a team, or perhaps even becoming a captain for the confederation and entering the political world of the Confederation. Besides that, he kinda wants to live a calm life after his service. What a simple soul.
His fear is probably dying by Curse Seal - it'd be hard knowing you're gonna die without being able to fight back.
Combat reports. Gathered from evaluation reports after missions.
【Fighting style】 Higōhō is a very close combat oriented fighter, using the gentle fist. He is a proficient gentle fist user, capable of ousting most other nintaijutsu users with his own, and being a force to be reckoned with even within the Hyuga clan. That is not to say he'll beat anyone, however.
【Kekkei genkai, or bloodline limit】 Bloodline limit name: Byakugan Description: I can copy paste this URL here or you can just read it if you have no idea about byakugan (you barbar).
His byakugan has a maximum range of 12 km, though that's only when he's not doing anything intensive (such as fighting).
【Custom made techniques】 Jutsu name: Eight Trigrams Vacuum Combo Rank: C Range: Very close. Description: The jutsu is nothing more than a combination of a gentle fist move with the vacuum palm move. First the user spins around on their axle, using their left/right hand (depending on the way you spin) to open up the victims' body by slapping away any defensive hand placements, before slapping their palm forwards and using the vacuum palm technique.
“Watashi wa Kami - I am still God.”
Over the past 11 years Yamato hasn't changed much - appearance wise - in comparison with before the Hamajo confederation arrived. He's grown in size, reaching up to 1.83cm by now. He still dresses the same - tshirts, a-shirts or sweatshirts with some form of jacket over them. He usually wears chino's like he did before, but has traded his slip-in's for a pair of black combat boots.
Yamato is defined as a handsome boy, having a chiseled jawline and somewhat skinny-looking cheeks. His nose bridge is quite thin, although not as if it were a stripe. Contrary to most with a thin nosebridge, his nostrils are also thin. Besides that he has no specific bone structure related characteristics. His eyes are a deep dark green, but not so dark that they can be mistaken for a grey-black colour. In accordance with genetics they are slightly slanted. The most defining features on his face are most likely his 3 large, reddish old scars running across his nose.
Yamato's body is 'normal' in terms of muscle and fat, though it's improved compared to 11 years ago. He has some obviously defined muscled due to the nature of their schooling, as a normal shinobi is expected to keep up with his athletic properties. His arms are skinny, meaning that the muscles there are by nature more defined, but due to hard training, they are also very much so toned to perfection. Without flexing you could most likely see the muscles regardless. The same goes for his legs. His chest is not very broad nor does it extend towards the front due to musclemass. As such he has a rather 'normal' looking chest. Regardless he does have some definition there, although you probably wouldn't see it very often due to his clothes.
Personnel files. Access only by security personnel with a C3 clearance.
【Full Name】 Yamato Minamoru
【Alias】 Phoenix-touched
【Affiliation】 The Hamajō Confederation
【Age】 29
【Sex】 Male
【Sexuality】 Heterosexual
【Birthplace】 Konohagakure, regretably
【Bloodline】 Minamoru
【Clan Name】 Minamoru-shi
【Customs】 The Minamoru used to be very traditional, and they still are, holding onto values of old. Although as every other clan they have to grow with the times, and as such many customs have become merely symbolical and don't actually hold much significance. These customs are almost always on par with that of the other clans, since the clan is not much different from the others.
That said, they have since their waning influence, dabbled more into even darker trades, and many of the Minamoru which were not shinobi, have become actively involved in the illegal arms trade, drugs trade, prostitution and other illegal activities.
【Special Traits】 Males are known to be born with black hair specifically, with the females usually being born with either black hair, or white hair. Chances seem to be 50/50 for either of the colour. Their eyes are green, differing only in coloration between dark and light green.
The Minamoru do not have any hiden or kekkei genkai - in fact, they despise kekkei genkai and see it as a curse, where as hiden are seen as a pest, but 'acceptable.'
【Influences】 The Minamoru influence on Konohagakure was very, very big. Some of it was subtle, such as underground influences due to the Yakuza affiliations they have, or rather.. the fact that they lead one of the three largest Yakuza groups in Konohagakure, and dealt in things like Senju DNA, Sharingan black trade (rare) or even the drug trade. Their affiliations in this field are obvious to those involved, but to the outside world, it seems completely preposterous that the Minamoru, a powerful and high 'n mighty clan is involved in this.
Besides that they were a huge economical influence 11 years ago, because they owned more or less 60% of all of Konoha's economical centre with Minamoru Enterprises. The remaining 40% is, thankfully for Konoha, not theirs since the other Yakuza groups were trying hard to wrangle control away from them. The fact that they own most of the economical centre should probably say enough about their economical influence but this is not to say that all this money flows directly into the pockets of the Minamoru clan - bribes, wages, etcetera all is paid from these funds.
Finally the political aspect of the clan, which was not as big as it's underground or economical influence. Never the less it's still present - the fact that the Minamoru are a shinobi clan in essence (though, that is debateable very much so) gave them a small influence, and their alliances with other clans, as well as their feuds with some of the others, are a reason that they were politically well regarded, though not as high as the Hyuga or the Uchiha, or even the Uzumaki's although those have recently been more forthcoming towards the Minamoru.
Ever since the death of Reijo at the hands of Fujitora Choko, the clan has fallen, and fallen deep. The only Minamoru of relative high stands are the shinobi, and even those have been falling ever so slightly. The only two remaining shinobi with a grain of honor left are Reijo's children - Rei Minamoru, a 25 year old medical kunoichi, and Yamato Minamoru himself, the heir to the clan after his uncle passes away. Never the less the clan has no estates left - all financial enterprises, shops, financial buildings were given away by Fujitora Choko to rival companies to ensure that the Minamoru held Yakuza group received no financing.
Their political power waned as Reijo was the politician of the clan - the other Minamoru were regarded as too hotheaded and his uncle was a drunk, so he barely did anything with the clan. The Minamoru are barely a remnant of themselves, if they can even be called that.
【Relations】
Naito - the Naito clan is one of the clans that the Minamoru have been feuding with for the longest time. The feud started about 200 years ago, when both the Minamoru and the Naito were relatively new to Konoha. Ever since it's been dubbed the Feud of the Tiger and the Dogs. The long standing feud hasn't subsided just yet as members of this clan frequently clash - be it with words, swords, or politics.
No longer applicable. The Naito clan is wiped out.
【History】 The Minamoru clan was founded quite recently compared to the other clans such as the Uchiha or the Hyuga. They were not part of the original founding clans, and migrated later as a result of economical changes. They weren't originally shinobi but quickly managed to adapt into a Shinobi clan effortlessly. They were comprised of highly driven individuals that wished to become the greatest at, more or less, whatever they attempted. It didn't always succeed, actually, more often than not, but you only need to give one glance to the current status of the clan to see how far they kicked it in those 200 years, compared to the Uchiha.
Never the less they don't quite fit into Konoha - they are not so much underhanded, and wouldn't do anything to directly harm Konoha, but they are very self centered and do anything they do for the clan or themselves, not for Konoha. Konoha is simply a means to an end for them. Never the less a feeling of pride and honour is also common place in the clan so Konoha needn't worry about the Minamoru betraying them. They do what they do for themselves, or atleast so they say, but deep down most of the Minamoru are quite self sacrificial, especially the shinobi. Those that aren't in the shinobi trade are often a whole different breed of people, mostly simply normal people and civilians.
In short, that means they have a tough skin, cussing, feuding, and appear somewhat rude and cold. Underneath that however are people that deeply respect tradition, hierarchy and self sacrifice. They might not show it but it's definetely there.
Moving on, they also don't fit Konoha because they are very outspoken against kekkei genkai - and sadly for Konoha (or the Minamoru's, depending on who you ask) there are plenty of clans with kekkei genkai's. This has been reason for them to be a bit of an outcast-clan compared to others, distancing themselves from main Konoha, living outside the village.
Up until the mid-years, between Sarada and Boruto's births, and current situation, they were insignificant, standard fodder clans. However it was then that they broke through with the arrival of the ronin, that fueled the underground Yakuza operations that some of the Minamoru were involved in. Due to this they suddenly raised in power unexplainedly, gaining more funds to further their political influence and economical presence. It didn't take long before Reijo took over 40-so years later, and furthered that all even more, expanding their influences rather rapidly.
11 years later, in the Hamajō Confederation, there's not much left of the Minamoru clan. All estates are gone, only the housing area remaining. Everything is, more or less, gone. Only Fujitora Choko and his 11th corps are to be blamed - that much any shinobi in the Minamoru clan will tell you.
【Rank】 Jonin
Psych. report. Medical secrecy applies.
【Personality】 Yamato used to be seen as a thug or a criminal in the making. Not far from the truth given his father was the largest criminal in the entire village - something Yamato has no particular feelings towards since to him it was a way of life since his birth. However Yamato was never a criminal - he might've done questionable things during his services to the Hamajō Confederation but never anything that he'd consider criminal activity.
Something else that characterizes him is his aggressive tendencies, as he is very very quick to anger and is, very much so, an asshole to everyone he meets. Those that know him for longer, such as Akio Tendou or Aoi Don Maquia will testify to this.
Yamato is a bright young man, widely regarded in Konohagakure as a prodigy of attack. This is seen in his psyche as well, as the boy has shown aggressive and violent tendencies from time. Some would call it a short fuse.. and others call it being a thug in the making. Regardless of which is true, the boy also has shown impeccable resilience, steadfastness and a healthy dose of respect for tradition. Rumor within the Minamoru clan has said this is due to the amount of training that got instilled into him at an early age, and that he instills into himself daily even still. The boy also hates kekkei genkai for one reason or another, a sentiment shared by the entire clan, and some radicals even go so far as to wish those with a kekkei genkai dead.
Yamato is a good student, and gets very good grades compared to those in the same years as him. He has shown a talent for, how could it be anything else, taijutsu and nintaijutsu, focusing especially on the offensive. This goes well with his aggressive nature and he is known to be able to take down opponents in a matter of seconds, although his defense is less than average. Despite attempts to convince him, his resilience has proven that fruitless. Then again, the boy has always been a prodigy and nobody has been able to prove that the boy might need a defense as well. This has affected his personality in a more or less negative way, although that is open to interpretation. The boy is somewhat- no, very arrogant, and while he wouldn't boast about his skills, he is fully aware of his status as a prodigy. This has given him the idea that he is above everyone else, and he has remained to keep this idea as he's been unhindered by anyone who could prove him wrong.
Watashi wa Kami - in his eyes, he is God.
【History】
Pre Hamajō Confederation Yamato's childhood years were essentially a calmth before the storm. He spent his first four years as most children his age did - calmly in the arms of his mother, and playing outside. Then at the age of four, his father decided that it was time for him to become ready. Determined to make the clan greater than it already was, he hired a teacher who was to teach Yamato the basics about being a shinobi. No, he didn't learn any techniques, but learnt the mental side of shinobi's, namely rules, history and things you needed to know. This affected his school career indirectly as he had more background knowledge than most when he entered base school. During his time at base school he still had interest in making friends and preferred to learn techniques, practice taijutsu or throwing and fighting with kunai and shuriken. He often sparred with others, showing of his tenacious and aggressive nature in these matches. He often ended up fighting kids that were bigger and older, beginning to make a name for himself. He became a genin at the age of 12 like most others and went on to attend the high school to become a chunin. In that aspect, while he was a prodigy, he was like everyone else.
During high school years he maintained a very steady level of training, to maintain his position within the clan which had grown by now. He became, more or less, the pride of his clan and family, and went unrivaled within the clan. In highschool he maintained a same degree of authority, although there were those that had problems with it, he found that he barely had any problems maintaining his position as the people that objected were often not even close to his level of mastery. Although this makes him sound like a hard ass, all he wanted was for people to more or less leave him alone. The only people he could really get along with was his own family. And even that was strenuous at times. Later, he became semi friends with Aoi, who had shown Yamato to be more capable than she let onto. Never the less they weren't ever close to friends - more so, being colleagues that enjoyed working together with each other more than if they had to work with others, the exception to that being Akio, who was Aoi's preferred companion for a long time.
As for the hatred of people with kekkei genkai, it stems from the preconceived notion that people with kekkei genkai seem to think themselves special, untouchable or even godlike, and when you pair that with historical events focusing around kekkei genkai and being mostly negative (Infinite Tsukuyomi, Hyuga clan being a prime target to other villages), it results in a hatred that is widespread among this clan, which has seen it's fair share of bad luck to do with kekkei genkai during the centuries. Besides that Yamato is of the opinion that he could beat a kekkei genkai easily through strength and a superior will to work for something.
Arrival of Hamajō Confederation During the arrival of the Hamajō Confederation Yamato played a part in the taking of the city. While he was defending the city at first, he switched sides halfway through after realizing that the Hamajō Confederation wasn't all that bad - in fact, it was better than Ayame and Fujitora. It didn't help that Fujitora was responsible for the death of his father - and in turn, the near death of his family. The Hamajō Confederation would have a larger chance to make his family important again.
He arrived on scene near the 11th corps headquarters, which was where Fujitora was holed up. Finding himself trailing mostly behind dead bodies, he soon find the source of this - Yakoul. The cat-like person had slaughtered most of the 11th corps, including Saburo and Daiki, two people that Yamato had hoped to kill for himself. Above all, it had killed Fujitora - which was a crime in the eyes of Yamato, blinded by honour. Knowing better than to take revenge by attacking Yakoul, he simply boded his time.
He got promoted within the Hamajō Confederation and is now a captain, or otherwise known as Jonin, largely in service at the Amegakure capital. However, recently he's received orders to go to the border area to investigate a compound, and meet with commander Yakoul, who'll be making further use of his services.
【Family ties】 Yamatos family was rather normal, if you keep in mind that he grew up with a family that was not only his father and mother but also included close relatives of those people. Given that his father is the clan head, he has always felt like the entire clan was his family, and not just his father and mother. As such he always felt a great drive to do well, for the honor of the clan. Furthermore the birth of his younger sister when he was 2 added to his drive as he was under the pretense that he'd get to, or even have to, teach her.
Reijo Minamoru | Father | 43 at time of passing, Konohagakure, used to be often away on bussiness, was a politician and economist, it's said he has a pair of mistresses in any city. Mika Minamoru | Mother | 47, Konohagakure, restaurant owner and mother, she is a hard worker who never complains. Atleast she likes to think that she doesn't. Rei Minamoru | Sister | 25, Konohagakure, medical shinobi. Popular girl, but unlike Yamato she finds practicing boring and she'd rather spend her time away from home with friends.
【Dreams and fears】 Yamato secretly dreams of a world where there are no kekkei genkai as this would, in his eyes, greatly reduce conflict. Furthermore he dreams of making the Minamoru clan even greater than his father did, to outdo him in something that his father was already very good at. As for fears, Yamato fears causing death and dishonor to the clan, which goes without saying. Besides that he also fears losing respect from the clan and, to a lesser degree, to other shinobi of the Hamajō Confederation.
Combat reports. Gathered from evaluation reports after missions.
【Fighting style】 Yamato's fighting style revolves entirely around the attack, offensiveness and taking down an opponent with hard hitting blows. Defense is almost nonexistant in his style, as he barely needs it. He is extremely resilient, as mentioned before, and as such he can take a lot of hits of any kind without showing signs of pain. Besides that, he is also someone who never, ever gives up. As such he will keep getting up even if he knows he cannot win - an admirable trait to some and a sign of stupidity to others. Another aspect of his style is courage, in the form of never being frightened. He is going to be the first to jump into battle and he's going to do so with an aggression bound to shake hearts and silence voices.
【Custom made techniques】 Jutsu name: Minamoru-shi: Nokori Onaji (Minamoru Clan: Remain the Same, 残り同じ) Rank: S Range: N/A Description: This technique is, more or less, what constitutes Minamoru's hiden. It was created by Yamato due to his reckless nature and desire to enter the fray as the first one in - which was a negative thing before. Now, that turns into a good thing. The technique utilizes a very very small amount of chakra, which gathes in a 'pool' of chakra within the user. In general, there's never been a time where the chakra gets used up so quickly in usage of the technique that it completely empties out.
This passive ability consumes chakra at a very slow rate constantly, even when not in combat. Luckily Yamato's chakra pool is large enough to sustain it. This ability works through getting hurt - as strange as it may sounds - converting damage done to the user and turning it into raw power. In effect, that means that 'more damage input = more damage output' in simple terms. Muscles are stimulated by the damage, as well as the psychological will to fight on. This allows Yamato to press on past his normal limits - which were already extraordinarily high - and keep fighting even with broken bones, torn muscles or large gaping wounds. The drawbacks to this are, ofcourse, that he's going to be less accurate and skillfull, but more powerful. In short attacks will be more powerful but he'll have a harder time hitting, ofcourse that depends largely on the type of wounds too.
That's not to say that he heals them instantly - if he receives a mortal wound, he'll die pretty much if he doesn't receive treatment regardless of the jutsu. But receiving wounds does make him stronger, both in how he feels and how he actually is. It doesn't make him less mortal - but he sees him self as a God. Would he believe he's still mortal?
Jutsu name: Minamoru-shi: Chakurabāsuto (Minamoru Clan: Chakra Burst, チャクラバースト) Rank: A Range: 5m-10m Description: Releasing one fourth of the chakra stored in his pool for the Nokori Onaji technique, he releases a pure burst of chakra out of his entire body, causing a shockwave of chakra. This shockwave can extend between 5m and 10m, dependant on how large his pool currently is. The shockwave is powerful enough to send shinobi that don't hold themselves down on the ground flying, sending lightweights (80<kg.) flying atleast 20 meters at high speed, and sending heavyweights (80>kg.) stumbling out of the shockwave area. Objects are sent flying away too, such as kunai, leaves and other random items in the area.
The jutsu isn't incredibly damaging on it's own, dependant on objects in the area. For instance, in an empty dirt field, there'll be no objects to send flying, and no objects for the enemy to crash into. So, damage will be reduced to perhaps some light scraping from scraping on the ground.
In a forest, or a densely built in city, the damage will be more extensive, given that the enemy might fly into trees, rocks, buildings, roadsigns, etcetera.
Jutsu name: Katon: Great Fire Fists Rank: A Range: Close Description: The technique begins by creating a short series of seals ended by a Tiger seal - although since this is Yamato's signature move, he has perfected it to the point where he doesn't need to form the seals any longer. After this the user flicks his wrists and they are set ablaze. Not yet taking a shape the user must focus the chakra around this area for a short period, in the case of Yamato a second or two. After this is done the fire becomes hotter, akin to a bunsenburner in heat, and the fire will take the color blue as a result. The resulting heat is enough to roast skin even if it's not touching the fire, and enough to severely burn anyone that gets in direct contact with the flames, enough to cause third degree (yes, that hot) burns when you get directly hit by a punch of this technique. Anyone standing nearby Yamato will feel the heat emenating off of the boy, whether they are friend or foe, before he leaps into the battle. The fire takes the shape of a lions head, akin to the two guarding lions that stand outside most wealthy places or places of public interest.
Jutsu name: Katon: Great Fire Extraction Rank: A Range: Close Description: Yaoku's Revenge sets the user ablaze for a short time, appearing to others as an explosion. In reality it works as a distraction, while the user cocks his hand back which is then lit ablaze. The single hand will be heated up so much, that it overpowers even the Fists of a Tiger technique, heating up to the extent where it will be able to melt both skin, muscle and bone. The intensity of the technique requires so much chakra that it is pretty much useable only thrice. After the required heat is reached, a matter of seconds for Yamato, the user lunges forwards through the explosion he caused himself and launched his fist into the enemy, melting skin first, then fat and muscle, and finally bone before the hand cools down. If used effectively, and the hit connects, it will be a tremendous attack able to incapacitate or kill most enemies. But it requires accuracy, something that is often lacking when an enemy is moving around, and also because the explosion caused by Yamato would obscure his vision. Besides that, the attack leaves him rather exhausted, so that he'd have to retreat from the fight, something that Yamato could obviously never do. As such it's likely for him to overexert himself after using this technique.
Jutsu name: Katon: Great Fire Bind Rank: B Range: 10 meter in front of Yamato Description: To be used in conjuction with the Great Fire Extraction technique, but useable on it's own too. This technique is not neccesarily a fighting technique, the sole technique in Yamato's arsenal that isn't focussed 100% on the offense. However it is used as a runner up to a very offensive move. After forming a boar and tiger seal, the user holds the tiger seal while a set of 2 fiery hands emerge from his back, quickly coming out at a rapid speed. These hands will head for the enemy almost instinctively, and grab the enemy by the arm. Once grabbed it will be virtually impossible to get out lest you have a teammate that is able to free you or you work out a genius way to break free. Because the hands are made of flames you will receive slight burning although the burns will not be harmful whatsoever, akin to a D rank fire jutsu if not less harmful. The true fear you should have.. is the follow up jutsu.
There is a slight reaction time between being grabbed and the start of the technique, around 1.5 seconds, but dodging will only end up causing the hands to chase you for a longer time. The only true escape is to get out of the 10 meter mark, but that will be hard with just 1.5 second to escape. It's possible for ninja's with above average jutsu, however. Another weakness, aside from it's length, is it's weakness to both water and earth defensive jutsu, such as the earthen walls or the water techniques that send out half an ocean. Using wind or fire against these hands is nearly useless, matter of fact it's counter productive because adding more fire to the arms will have no effect, while using wind based jutsu on them will fuel the flames, speeding them up even more. Electrical jutsu are useless, too, because electricity will go through the hands. An extraordinarily fast shinobi (read: faster than Yamato) will be able to dodge the hands initially and then attack quickly after if he times it right, because attacking Yamato and forcing him to release the tiger seal will stop the jutsu. However, if Yamato moves but still holds the seal, the jutsu will continue.
The time it takes to form the hands and attempt to grab the opponent is all within 1 post, but the actual act of grabbing depends on it being dodged/ran away from, and as such can only happen in the 2nd post.
Jutsu name: Fuuton: Greater Fire Fists Rank: C Range: N/A. Description: Technically not a technique on it's own, but still classified as one, the user will not have to form any seals, instead he simply has to augment fuuton chakra in his fists and release it into his fists of the Fire Fist jutsu. Due to Fuuton acting as 'fuel' (fuel for fire is oxygen, a source and burnable material) the fire will begin to burn even hotter, turning the fire blue and causing the area it's used in to appear 'darker' or closer to nightfall. This is due to the bright source of light making the environments appear darker than they really are simply because of the contrast or difference in lightsources. Even on a blue sky, clear lit day it will appear as if it were 00:00 midnight. The fists of the Fire-tiger will burn so hot, the radius at which the heat can be felt greatly expands and even those standing close to Yamato during the usage of this will feel uncomfortably warm, and if they stay near long enough, might begin getting a serious sunburn. The main effect also increases, still holding onto the 3rd degree burns upon connecting a hit, but adding in the additional fuuton element of a highly increased knockback and a cutting effect, too. You will go flying most definetely when you get hit by this augmented technique, sending lighter opponents up to 100m away and heavy, fat opponents at a weight of 200kg about 30 meters. Furthermore, there will be slight cuts, as if you got hit by 20 kunai at once. Ofcourse, that's all superficial wounds - nothing life threatening, but definetely painful. Like most nintaijutsu, this is extemely destructive, but exerting at the same time.
There is no real weakness to this technique, as it's not really a technique to begin with but more so an augmentation or reinforcement of another. As such, weaknesses of the Fists of the Tiger still exist, such as suiton jutsu or defensive doton jutsu. Even so, the usage of this extra fuuton jutsu will allow the user to simply brute-force his way past many of these jutsu anyway, most notably doton. Suiton will always be a problem for fire users and this technique is no exception.
Jutsu name: Katon: Great Fire Bomb Rank: B Range: 7.5m Description: This technique is a secret trump card held in high regard by the Minamoru clan. Not many outside of the clan know of it, because it's a rather rough technique on both the victim and the user. The users can begin this technique by forming the Tiger seal, after which it cannot be stopped anymore. The user envelops themself in flames, starting out akin to any other fire technique and indistinguishable at this time, looking rather harmless. However this all leads to an explosion. An explosion of the user itself into fiery death. In essence it's a fiery suicide technique that will blow up the user plus anything within 3.5m of the technique, and will damage anything up to 7.5m around the technique. The bad side? If you use this technique you die.
Jutsu name: Minamoru-shi: Jisatsu-ryō (Minamoru Clan: Suicide Charge, 自殺料) Rank: B Range: 50m. Description: Utilizing his Futoon element, the user 'boosts' his speed quickly by displacing air in front of him towards his back, to travel quicker similar to how an airplane gains lift. However, this technique isn't fast enough to create lift and neither is Yamato shaped in order to create lift.. However, this will give him speed. Using this speed the use pummels himself into the enemy ranks, most likely a larger group of enemies. The head on charge manifests itself into simply crashing into the enemies with limbs extended, punching left and right to get as many hits in as possible. Defense is NOT a part of Yamato's vocabulary.
This can be easily protected against by, say, creating an obstacle like a doton-sphere to protect yourself/you friends (if you're friendly like that.)
【Weaponry, tools and objects.】 Weapon, tool or object name: Backpack. Weapon, tool or object type: It's.. a backpack.
Possibly filled with explosive tags. Description: It's a fucking explosive backpack bomb. Bag-o-bombs. EASY.
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[i]If we are marked to die, we are enough
To do our country loss; and if to live,
The fewer men, the greater share of honour.
God’s will! I pray thee, wish not one man more.
By Jove, I am not covetous for gold,
Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost;
It yearns me not if men my garments wear;
Such outward things dwell not in my desires;
But if it be a sin to covet honour,
I am the most offending soul alive.
No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England.
God’s peace! I would not lose so great an honour
As one man more, methinks, would share from me
For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more!
Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host,
That he which hath no stomach to this fight,
Let him depart. His passport shall be made,
And crowns for convoy put into his purse.
We would not die in that man’s company
That fears his fellowship to die with us.[/i][/center]
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><div class="bb-center"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/2i275ae.png" /><br><br><span class="bb-i">If we are marked to die, we are enough<br>To do our country loss; and if to live,<br>The fewer men, the greater share of honour.<br>God’s will! I pray thee, wish not one man more.<br>By Jove, I am not covetous for gold,<br>Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost;<br>It yearns me not if men my garments wear;<br>Such outward things dwell not in my desires;<br>But if it be a sin to covet honour,<br>I am the most offending soul alive.<br>No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England.<br>God’s peace! I would not lose so great an honour<br>As one man more, methinks, would share from me<br>For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more!<br>Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host,<br>That he which hath no stomach to this fight,<br>Let him depart. His passport shall be made,<br>And crowns for convoy put into his purse.<br>We would not die in that man’s company<br>That fears his fellowship to die with us.</span></div></div>
