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[PTabbedContent][PTab=Senju Yuko]

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Name Meaning: Literally; Thousand Skills, Gentle Child
Gender: Female
Age: 28
Birthday: 9th March
Village: Sabakugakure
Clan: Senju (Head)
Rank: Jounin
Element Affinity: Water, Earth, (Wood)
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Yuko is eternally serene and collected. Through her meditations with plants, she has come to understand the connection between all things, however faint, and thus, is able to accept all things as inevitable. Grieve though she might at sorrow, and cheer as you'd expect at joy, very little wounds or moves her deeply. 

When given he opportunity, she prefers to reflect on any possible outcomes before making a decision, even in her day to day life. This can give the impression that she is lethargic, or has no clue where she is going, when in fact, she is simply evaluating her options as in depth as possible. However, when pressed for a choice, she can react with startling speed.

In general, she does not condone violence. Though trained in the art of combat, she does not choose to fight until all other options are exhausted. However, when forced into combat, or when someone she cares about is in danger - because although she claims to be at one with nature, she is still subject to human emotions - she fights back with calm, collected ferocity, not stopping until the source of danger is restrained; or if they truly awake her anger, dead.
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Yuki most often wears a leaf green Kimono, with the clan symbol emblazoned on the back. On her feet she wears simple wooden sandals. Her hair, dark brown almost to the point of black, tumbles freely down her back, reaching almost to her waist. If she knows she is going into a fight, she ties it back, but it is otherwise left to its own devices. She is usually found carrying a bo. 
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EXP: 14

Stamina: 8

PHYSICAL:
Force: -2-
Speed: -5-
Physical Energy: -3-
Accuracy: -5-

MENTAL:
Ninjutsu: -5-
Taijutsu: -2-
Genjutsu: -3-
Intelligence: -3-

MYSTICAL:
Power: -6-
Control: -5-
Spiritual Energy: -5-
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Money:
両 845.000

Weapons: Bo
Armor: Hitai ate, Ninja Plate
Supplies: --
Medicine: --
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Mission Points: 4

D-rank: ---
C-rank: ---
B-rank: ---
A-rank: 1
S-rank: ---
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Name: Kawarimi no Jutsu - Body Replacement Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, General skill.
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: Ram → Boar → Ox → Dog → Snake
Requirements: --

This jutsu lets the user quickly switch places with another nearby object, such as a plant (normally a section of a log), an animal, or even another person within reach the moment an attack hits. This creates an optical illusion, making the enemy think the attack was successful. The user can then use this confusion to escape or launch a counter-attack. Exploding tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise. Basically all ninja know this technique.


Name: Bunshin no Jutsu - Clone Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Bunshinjutsu, General skill.
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: Ram → Snake → Tiger
Requirements: --

This technique creates intangible copies of the user. The clones are simply illusions and will dissipate when they come into contact with something. The illusions can be seen through by the Byakugan and the Sharingan. A person with normal eyes can also distinguish the clones from the original, since the clones will not disrupt the area around themselves with their movement (won't kick up dust, crush grass, etc.).


Name: Henge no Jutsu -Transformation Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, General skill.
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: Dog → Boar → Tiger
Requirements: --

This jutsu allows the user to transform either themselves or another object into the appearance of another person, animal, or object. The transformation technique is considered to be among the more difficult E-ranked techniques, since it requires constant emission of chakra while mentally maintaining the form. On top of that, the user would be, most likely, interacting with the environment. This puts much mental strain on an inexperienced ninja.The transformation would be dispelled when the user is injured or hit.
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Name: Mokuton: Shichuuka no Jutsu - Wood Release: Four Pillars House Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Kekkai Genkai
Type: Supplementary
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand seals: Snake → Rat → Ox → Ram → Snake
Requirements: Water and Earth Natures

By sending chakra into the ground, the roots of the plants are converted into raw materials. This technique allows for a building to be constructed, by forcing accelerated growth. Just like with Mokuton: Shichuurou no Jutsu, the size and shape of the building are taken from the user's imagination or memories.

Name: Mokuton: Shichuurou no Jutsu - Wood Release: Four Pillars Prison Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Kekkai Genkai
Type: Supplementary
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand seals: Ram → Ox → Boar → Snake
Requirements: Water and Earth Natures

The user changes chakra into timber under the ground and makes it grow rapidly, while forming it into a wooden prison. The size of the prison is based on the user's imagination. From an insect cage to a great prison, one can make it into whatever they want by regulating the amount of chakra used. The timber itself is treated with a chakra coating, making its destruction extremely difficult. During war, it has the great ability to detain prisoners, but it can also be used as a disciplinary measure for quarreling subordinates.

Name: Mokuton: Daijurin no Jutsu - Wood Release: Great Forest Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Kekkai Genkai
Type: Offensive, Defensive.
Range: Close (0~5m) to Long (10m+)
Hand seals: Tiger → Horse → Tiger → Snake
Requirements: Water and Earth Natures

A technique that changes one's own arm into big trees. Using chakra, the tissues are transformed into trees at the cellular level. Then, by activating the trees, stimulating them to grow rapidly, they lengthen at high speed and fork into many branches. It is possible to capture the enemy with these branches and at the same time, if one changes the ends into sharp stakes, turn them into countless, sharp, spear-like piercing weapons.

Name: Mokuton: Mokusatsu Shibari no Jutsu - Wood Release: Smothering Binding Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Kekkai Genkai
Type: Offensive, supplementary.
Range: Close (0~5m) to Mid (5~10m)
Hand seals: Snake
Requirements: Water and Earth Natures

By transforming their arm into a tree, the user can then create multiple branches which will rapidly grow around the target, immobilizing them.

Name: Mokuton: Sashiki no Jutsu - Wood Release: Cutting Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Kekkai Genkai
Type: Offensive.
Range: Close (0~5m) to Mid (5~10m)
Hand seals: Ram
Requirements: Water and Earth Natures

A versatile technique where the user can produce sharp wooden spikes from their body to either fashion short-range weapons akin to a makeshift sword, or else use them as long-range projectiles, where the branches' growth can be triggered remotely, skewering the enemy as a result.

Name: Mokuton: Mokujouheki - Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall
Classification: Ninjutsu, Kekkai Genkai
Type: Offensive, Defensive.
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand seals: Rat → Dog → Tiger
Requirements: Water and Earth Natures

An extremely versatile move, this technique uses chakra to activate the roots in the ground and, using the user of the technqiue as a reference point, makes wooden pillars appear from left and right. The wooden pillars join together in a dome-shape with the user at the center. This process can be used to catch the enemy in a double sided attack. Also, in case one confronts the enemy at a short distance, the enemy can be locked up inside the dome, setting the situation for a one-on-one fight. This dome can also be collapsed or burnt with the enemy inside to inflict damage. Furthermore, it functions as a easy shelter against the enemy's long-distance attacks, like shuriken and kunai.
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Name: Moku Bunshin no Jutsu - Wood Clone Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Bunshinjutsu, Kekkai Genkai
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand seals: Tiger → Dog → Snake
Requirements: Water and Earth Natures

A clone that is created by altering the user's own cells with chakra. It has more endurance than the normal Kage Bunshin and doesn't disappear when hit by the enemies' attacks. Moreover, since it has the ability to merge with plants and trees, it is also great for reconnaissance missions. They have the ability to travel far distances from the user and are able to communicate with the original. The clones can be as simple in function as a wooden dummy for use for Kawarimi no Jutsu.

The basic concept of Kage Bunshin no Jutsu also applies to the Moku Bunshin no Jutsu. However, the chakra-composed Kage Bunshin and the cell-based Moku Bunshin are completely distinct techniques. By directly touching the Moku Bunshin with his hand, the user can absorb the information it gathered and changes the shape of the clone. The Moku Bunshin is made up of the user's own cells, transformed into vegetation. Because of this, when it is changed into a seed and taken into the body, it can be used as a "transmission device". This and all other uses make this technique extremely convenient.
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Name: Mokuton Hijutsu: Jukai Koutan - Wood Release Secret Technique: Birth of Dense Woodland
Classification: Ninjutsu, Kekkai Genkai
Type: Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary
Range: Close (0~5m) to Long (10m+)
Hand seals: Snake
Requirements: Water and Earth Natures

Using chakra, the user forces trees to grow on any surface, and can easily create a dense forest anywhere. This jutsu can also be used to bind, crush or block an opponent and alter a battlefield for one's own uses. It uses up massive amounts of chakra however.
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[PTabbedContent=Suiton][PTab=D-rank]
Name: Kirigakure no Jutsu - Hidden Mist Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Stealth.
Type: Supplementary.
Range: Close (0~5m) to Long (10m+)
Hand Seals: Ram
Requirements: Element Nature(Mizu)

This displacement technique is a specialty of the Ninja from Kirigakure, where one causes a mist to spring forth by lifting up some water, then goes in and out of sight at will from within the pearly-white realm. The mist's thickness is controlled by the amount of chakra kneaded into it. It can't fool the Byakugan, but, due to the mist being created with the user's chakra, any Sharingan-user will see the mist colored by their opponent's chakra, which will effectively hide the user from the Doujutsu.
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Name: Suiton: Mizurappa - Water Release: Violent Water Wave
Classification: Ninjutsu
Type: Offensive
Range: Close (0~5m) to Mid (5~10m)
Hand Seals: Dragon → Tiger → Hare
Requirements: Element Nature(Mizu)

Water gushes out from the mouth like a waterfall and washes away the enemy. One can freely control the power of this technique with the amount chakra one releases. Having many variations, this is a basic Suiton technique.
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Name: Suiton: Daibakufu no Jutsu - Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu
Type: Offensive
Range: Mid (5~10m) to Long (10m+)
Hand Seals: Tiger → Ox → Monkey → Rabbit → Ram → Boar → Ox → Horse → Monkey → Tiger → Dog → Tiger → Snake → Tiger → Ox → Monkey → Rabbit → Bird
Requirements: Element Nature(Mizu)

This technique extends water over a large scale, surges and rises up to several dozen meters high. Then it streams down to the ground in one big cascade, much like a gigantic waterfall. In doing so, it resembles a huge wave, with tremendous power that can hollow out the ground. What remains after that jutsu's utilization is reminiscent of no less than the aftermath of a natural disaster. This is a considerably advanced ninjutsu, and activating this technique requires a fair share of chakra.
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[PTabbedContent=Doton][PTab=C-rank]
Name: Doton: Moguragakure no Jutsu - Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Stealth
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: -
Requirements: Element Nature(Tsuchi)

This technique changes earth into fine sand by channeling chakra into it, allowing the user to dig through it like a mole. The user can pinpoint where they are, despite being underground, by sensing the magnetic forces. They can also sense what is happening on the surface and use that information to launch a surprise attack on the enemy. One can also hide deep in the ground, escaping to a depth where the enemy can't reach.
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Name: Doton: Doryuu Jouheki - Earth Release: Earth Flow Rampart
Classification: Ninjutsu
Type: Defensive
Range: Close (0~5m) to Mid (5~10m)
Hand Seals: Tiger
Requirements: Element Nature(Tsuchi)

This technique makes a gigantic rampart rise up beneath the user's feet, by shaping the ground and increasing the amount of earth with chakra. Depending on what the user imagines, the shape of the rampart can be anything from level ground to a steep, needle-like mountain. If the user increases the volume of earth too much, he can be forced to keep his chakra consumption down.

Name: Doton: Doryuukatsu - Earth Release: Earth Flow Divide
Classification: Ninjutsu
Type: Supplementary, Offensive
Range: Close (0~5m) to Long (10m+)
Hand Seals: Rabbit → Boar → Rat → Horse → Tiger → Snake
Requirements: Element Nature(Tsuchi)

By flowing one's chakra into the Dragon Veins (龍脈, Ryuumyaku) flowing underground, one can tear the earth apart, creating large chasms. The length, width, direction, and curve of the chasm are all up to the user. Manipulating the Dragon Veins requires fine chakra control, but if one has such skill, they can use this technique to divide the space between the enemy and their own team in two, destroy enemy camps or defenses, and even to attack.
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Name: Doton: Yomi Numa - Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld
Classification: Ninjutsu
Type: Offensive
Range: Close (0~5m) to Long (10m+)
Hand Seals: Boar → Tiger
Requirements: Element Nature(Tsuchi)

By changing the surface of an object (ground, ceiling, wall, etc.) beneath an enemy (relative to them) into mud and creating a swamp, the user can sink his enemy into the mud. The adhesive, chakra-infused mud ensnares the enemy's body, making it almost impossible to recover one's strength and escape from there. The size and depth of the created swamp depends on the user's skill and the amount of chakra used, but if the user is an expert in this technique, it will always be possible to make a fair-sized swamp which is extremely effective against a great number of enemies or having to face gigantic creatures. The technique can also be used on a smaller scale to trap individual foes.
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Born to the clan leader, and blessed with the Senju kekkai genkai, great things were expected of Yuko from birth. As he eldest child, responsibility for the clan would likely fall to her, and so she was put to work training from the moment she was able. And as no new children were born to her parents, despite the virility of the clan, the training only grew more intense. There was no room allowed for failure.

Seeking respite from the endless gauntlet, Yuko would often use her training to slip out of the family compound, roaming the forests and learning what she could. She loved the canopy of the trees, the feel of the bark, the rustle of the leaves around her. Still, she had to return, knowing her duty to her family. She was punished, of course, but it did no deter her. There was only so much they could do, at any rate.

It was there, meditating in the forest, extending her chakra around her, that she first felt the stirrings of the connection of all life, and all things. It was at the same time, that her kekkai genkai first manifested. Whether one prompted the other, it was coincidence or fate, it was left unclear, but the effects were resounding. She returned to the compound later on, changed. She accepted her punishment gracefully, recognizing it was a small cost for the gift she was given, and astounded her parents and tutors with her progress.

From then on, the training grew only more intense, her family determined to refine her attitude into one more suited for leadership. Still, she would slip out and wander the forest, learning at her own pace and to her own timetable. It took many months, but her fahter eventually relented. If this was what it took for her to learn, then that would be what it took. He began to bring her out with him, instead of her wandering on her own, and he would teach her something new each time. Whether she would understand, or make i clear that she understood, was another matter entirely, but this proceeded for many years.

Aged 20, her father was called away for a mission. The family were told that he could be gone for many months, and his location could not be disclosed. Her mother, aching for a distraction from her worry, took this as a chance to teach Yuko of he finer points of administration. With the two of them left as defacto family leaders, there was enough chances to learn of politics, diplomacy and leadership. Still, her apparent inability to learn stymied matters.

A year passed, and it became apparent that her father was not returning home. Grief stricken, but still hopeful, her mother took over clan leadership until such a time that Yuko was declared 'ready'. It was hoped this might spur her into training harder, but, as with most things, it did not bother her. She made it her mission to find out her fathers fate, and if possible, return him home. She worked as a Chuunin, and later a Jounin, picking up bits and pieces of knowledge. While her fathers mission was kept secret, knowledge demands freedom, and freedom she provided it.

One day, she announced to her family and the Kage that she would be leaving for some time, and that she would return with what she could find of her father. Before any move could be made to stop her, the wood clone fell apart in front of them. She had left hours before. Though scouts were sent out to find her, some looking to aid her, some to convince her to return, a wood user is a hard target to track down. Weeks later, she returned, carrying only a tattered scrap of cloth and metal. It was her fathers headband, all that she could find of him. His death was mourned, and Yuko came clean about her tale, how she found out where he was, and how she got the headband back. Though it startled everyone who knew her, it was apparent she HAD learned something in the arts of intrigue and diplomacy. Her mother, aging and still in mourning, passed over leadership to Yuko, now considered ready, if not entirely what they had hoped for.

Yuko now leads the clan away from violence, steering them towards a path of togetherness, and a hope for a future where all is truly one.
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Name Meaning: Literally; Oak, Lily
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Birthday: September 21st
Village: Choutengakure
Clan: Nara (Leader)
Rank: Kage
Element Affinity: Fire, Earth
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Yuri, having been forced to lead her clan from their ancestral lands, feels a great sense of guilt and responsibility for them. It may have been the right choice to save them all, but without a home they were vulnerable, and thus, being as it was her decision, she takes full responsibility for their safety. While she may appear a hard and uncaring person, it is only because she is maintaining a strong figurehead for her family.

Those she considers family or friends she will defend to the death if needs be, though it is hard to gain her trust. After being betrayed, outsiders are considered hostile by default, and it takes a great deal to break through that with her. That said, doing something to aid her village, and therefore her family, will do a great deal to endear you towards her. One day, though, she plans to reclaim their lands, by words or by force.

She plans nearly constantly for any eventuality, hence the constant build up for war in her village. Any attack, ploy or scheme she can think of, she logs a counter attack and writes it down. Her quarters are filled to the brim with such scrolls, under an organisational scheme that only she can follow (Or rather, that she knows.).

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Nearly always found in military garb, even at official events, she strikes an imposing figure. Mesh armor under flexible plate, her clothes are easy to move and fight in. She keeps her black hair short and tied back, rarely letting it down even in social situations, as best to jump into combat if needed.

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EXP: 0

Stamina: 8

PHYSICAL:
Force: -3-
Speed: -3-
Physical Energy: -3-
Accuracy: -5-

MENTAL:
Ninjutsu: -5-
Taijutsu: -3-
Genjutsu: -6-
Intelligence: -6-

MYSTICAL:
Power: -4-
Control: -5-
Spiritual Energy: -5-

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Money:

両924.500

Weapons: 10x Prepared Kunai, 10x Prepared Shurikan
Armor: Here
Supplies: 50x Explosive tags, 1x Wire Spool, 3x Eggshell Grenade, 3x Smoke bomb, 2x Poison bomb
Medicine: Here

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Mission Points: 0

D-rank: ---
C-rank: ---
B-rank: ---
A-rank: ---
S-rank: ---

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Name: Kawarimi no Jutsu - Body Replacement Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, General skill.
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: Ram → Boar → Ox → Dog → Snake
Requirements: --

This jutsu lets the user quickly switch places with another nearby object, such as a plant (normally a section of a log), an animal, or even another person within reach the moment an attack hits. This creates an optical illusion, making the enemy think the attack was successful. The user can then use this confusion to escape or launch a counter-attack. Exploding tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise. Basically all ninja know this technique.

Name: Bunshin no Jutsu - Clone Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Bunshinjutsu, General skill.
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: Ram → Snake → Tiger
Requirements: --

This technique creates intangible copies of the user. The clones are simply illusions and will dissipate when they come into contact with something. The illusions can be seen through by the Byakugan and the Sharingan. A person with normal eyes can also distinguish the clones from the original, since the clones will not disrupt the area around themselves with their movement (won't kick up dust, crush grass, etc.).

Name: Henge no Jutsu -Transformation Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, General skill.
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: Dog → Boar → Tiger
Requirements: --



This jutsu allows the user to transform either themselves or another object into the appearance of another person, animal, or object. The transformation technique is considered to be among the more difficult E-ranked techniques, since it requires constant emission of chakra while mentally maintaining the form. On top of that, the user would be, most likely, interacting with the environment. This puts much mental strain on an inexperienced ninja.The transformation would be dispelled when the user is injured or hit.

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Name: Doton: Moguragakure no Jutsu - Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique

Classification: Ninjutsu, Stealth

Type: Supplementary

Range: -

Hand Seals: -

Requirements: Element Nature(Tsuchi)



This technique changes earth into fine sand by channeling chakra into it, allowing the user to dig through it like a mole. The user can pinpoint where they are, despite being underground, by sensing the magnetic forces. They can also sense what is happening on the surface and use that information to launch a surprise attack on the enemy. One can also hide deep in the ground, escaping to a depth where the enemy can't reach.

Name: Doton: Retsudo Tenshou - Earth Release: Tearing Earth Turning Palm

Classification: Ninjutsu

Type: Offensive

Range: Close (0~5m) to Long (10m+)

Hand Seals: -

Requirements: Element Nature(Tsuchi)



This technique causes the ground surrounding the enemy to spiral inwards on itself, burying them alive or crushing them. This technique is much more damaging if used in rocky mountainous areas, or inside a cave.
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Name: Doton: Yomi Numa - Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld

Classification: Ninjutsu

Type: Offensive

Range: Close (0~5m) to Long (10m+)

Hand Seals: Boar → Tiger

Requirements: Element Nature(Tsuchi)



By changing the surface of an object (ground, ceiling, wall, etc.) beneath an enemy (relative to them) into mud and creating a swamp, the user can sink his enemy into the mud. The adhesive, chakra-infused mud ensnares the enemy's body, making it almost impossible to recover one's strength and escape from there. The size and depth of the created swamp depends on the user's skill and the amount of chakra used, but if the user is an expert in this technique, it will always be possible to make a fair-sized swamp which is extremely effective against a great number of enemies or having to face gigantic creatures. The technique can also be used on a smaller scale to trap individual foes.

Name: Katon: Gouka Messhitsu - Fire Release: Great Fire Destruction

Classification: Ninjutsu

Type: Offensive

Range: Close (0~5m) to Long (10m+)

Hand Seals: --

Requirements: Element Nature(Hi), Goukakyuu no Jutsu



A technique where chakra kneaded inside the body is converted into fire, and then expelled from the mouth in a massive stream of intense flames that can set a vast area ablaze, engulfing the target in a veritable sea of flames.

Name: Katon: Bakufuu Ranbu - Fire Release: Blast Wave Wild Dance

Classification: Ninjutsu

Type: Offensive

Range: Close (0~5m) to Long (10m+)

Hand Seals: Tiger

Requirements: Element Nature(Hi)



A technique where chakra kneaded inside the body is converted into fire, and then expelled from the mouth in a continuous stream of flames, which spirals outwards, creating a massive fire vortex.

Name: Meisaigakure no Jutsu - Hiding with Camouflage Technique

Classification: Ninjutsu, Stealth.

Type: Supplementary

Range: -

Hand Seals: Tiger

Requirements: -



This is a ninja escape technique that allows the user to control how light is reflected around their body with chakra inflections. The technique also erases the user's scent and shadow, and is usable on any terrain. Perceiving the user's position is impossible with normal eyes, and only special eyes like Sharingan and Byakugan can see through it.
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Name: Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu - Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique

Classification: Genjutsu

Type: Supplementary

Range: Close (0~5m)

Hand Seals: Snake → Rat

Requirements: -



This is a genjutsu that reveals the fears that dwell inside people's hearts. Everyone has an image of the one thing they wouldn't want to ever see. This genjutsu is a technique that draws forth such an image from within the heart and has one mistake it for reality. First, an imaginary circle of leaves will spin around and envelop the target, falling away shortly after. After a short period, the illusion will begin. This is to make the illusion more convincing, since the user will likely have moved before the illusion sets in. If the mental image is a gruesome one, the shock will be accordingly great.


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Name: Magen: Kokoni Arazu no Jutsu - Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique

Classification: Genjutsu

Type: Supplementary

Range: Close (0~5) to Long (10m+)

Hand Seals: -

Requirements: -



This jutsu changes the appearance of a nearby object or area in order to disorient the opponent.
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Name: Magen: Jubaku Satsu - Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death

Classification: Genjutsu

Type: Supplementary

Range: Close (0~5)

Hand Seals: Dog → Snake → Monkey → Ox → Tiger

Requirements: -



The target is completely robbed of their mobility as they see the mirage of a tree coiling itself around them. Given that the subject remains conscious, this jutsu proves extremely efficient for information-gathering. Once the target is immobile, the user can then attack the enemy.
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Name: Kokuangyo no Jutsu - Bringer of Darkness Technique

Classification: Genjutsu

Type: Supplementary

Range: Close (0~5) to Mid (5~10m)

Hand Seals: Tiger

Requirements: -



A genjutsu which exerts an hallucinatory effect upon the eyesight, stealing all light away. A world of darkness, as if a thick, jet-black curtain had been dropped. No matter how skilled someone is, they have no option besides turning into sitting ducks. This effect allows the user to attack unseen. Although it negates sight, it does not stop the other senses. In essence, the opponent can sense, hear and smell out the user of the technique and break its effects by landing one hit.

Name: Nehan Shouja no Jutsu - Temple of Nirvana Technique

Classification: Genjutsu

Type: Supplementary

Range: Close (0~5) to Long (10m+)

Hand Seals: Tiger

Requirements: -



This jutsu causes everyone within a specific area to fall into a deep sleep. From the target's point of view, it seems as if feathers are falling from the sky, which serves as a distraction to allow the jutsu to take effect. The downside, however, is that any experienced ninja have more than enough time to dispel it.
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Name: Kagemane no Jutsu - Shadow Imitation Technique

Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu

Type: Supplementary

Range: Close (0~5) to Mid (5~10)

Hand seals: Rat

Requirements: --



The Shadow Imitation Technique allows the user to extend their shadow for as far as it has sufficient area. Once it comes into contact with a target's shadow, the two merge and the target is forced to imitate the user's movements. If the target is out of range, the user can produce a better light source to increase their shadow's size or rely on preexisting shadows for their shadow to freely travel through.



The major downside of the Shadow Imitation is that it is tiring to use repeatedly; If the user is low on chakra, the performance rate of the technique also deteriorates. Insufficient lighting will make the jutsu less effective. A particularly strong opponent can also resist the shadow's forced imitation.
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Name: Kagemane Shuriken no Jutsu - Shadow Imitation Shuriken Technique

Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu.

Type: Supplementary

Range: Close (0~5) to Mid (5~10)

Hand seals: -

Requirements: Kagemane no Jutsu, bladed weapon.



By infusing weapons, like shuriken, with their own chakra beforehand, the weapons are given the effect of the user's shadow techniques. By using these weapons to pierce the enemies' shadows, they are paralyzed in place. To pierce the shadow, it is necessary to avoid the target just barely. As it is more difficult for the enemy notice it, this ninjutsu also compensates for the weak point of the similar Kagemane no Jutsu, being its limited effective range. Despite it's name, any sort of weapon of chakra conducting material can be used.


Name: Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu - Shadow Neck Bind Technique

Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu

Type: Offensive.

Range: Close (0~5) to Mid (5~10)

Hand seals: Dragon → Tiger → Rat

Requirements: Kagemane no Jutsu.



After capturing an opponent with Kagemane no Jutsu, the user can then further extend their shadow up to the target's throat in the shape of a hand, which chokes them to death. Also, if the Kagemanu no Jutsu isn't making the opponent copy their movements, this can be used to bind opponent's body in order to restrain them. The closer the user is to their opponent, the tighter the strangle will become. This technique cannot be used for an extended period of time and weakens with each passing minute. Light is a direct factor in this jutsu. It seems to make the strength of the bind stronger, though has no known effect on the duration of the bind.

Name: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu: Narahan- Shadow Clone Technique: Nara Version

Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu, Bunshinjutsu.

Type: Supplementary

Range: Close (0~5m), Mid (5~10m)

Hand seals: Rat → Snake → Rat

Requirements: Bunshin no Jutsu, Kage Mane no Jutsu.



A technique where the user creates a clone of themselves literally out of shadow. The clone is chakra based and has no true mass, but can perform chakra based Ninjutsu. If they get in contact with another creature, or their shadow, the victim will be trapped as if they had fallen victim to Kage Mane no Jutsu. The clone is connected to the user by a thin shadow "thread", which restricts the techniques range.
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Name: Kage Nui no Jutsu - Shadow Sewing Technique

Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu

Type: Offensive, Supplementary.

Range: Mid (5~10) to Long (10m+)

Hand seals: Rat → Bird

Requirements: Kagemane no Jutsu



A ninjutsu from among the Nara clan's secret techniques that uses materialised shadows to attack and bind, instead of merely immobilizing and controlling like Kagemane no Jutsu. The user changes the shape of their shadow into several sharp needles and controls each separately. They can then attack several targets simultaneously and at the same time snatch away their ability to move by sewing them stuck with the shadow threads. Because it is a physical attack, it is impossible to capture someone without harming them, but on the other hand, since the speed of invocation and the time of duration are excellent, it can be used when urgent restraint is required.



This technique is usually used to go through the target and capture them, but depending on the opponent, it can also be used as an attack to bring them down. This special characteristic finds its greatest effect when used as logistical support. After this technique hits someone, it can then be directly transformed back into Kagemane no Jutsu.


Name: Kageyose no Jutsu - Shadow Endgame Technique

Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu

Type: Supplementary.

Range: Close (0~5) to Mid (5~10)

Hand seals: -

Requirements: Kage Nui no Jutsu.



This is a ninjutsu using materialized shadows, but compared to Kage Nui no Jutsu from the same line, this technique places emphasis on the minute control of the shadow's movements. It is accurate enough to even make the tentacles go through tiny holes. Basically, this technique takes the user's own shadow and transforms and stretches it into countless thin tentacles, which are then used to grab objects and pull them in. Also, one can also skillfully make use of the tentacle-shaped shadow tendrils by using them to lift up and throw weapons like kunai and such. This technique has many possible applications and uses.

Name: Kagegakure no Jutsu - Hiding in Shadows Technique

Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu, Stealth.

Type: Supplementary

Range: ---

Hand seals: Rat

Requirements: ---



A technique where the user enters as shadow and is able to move freely within any shadows that connect with the one they entered. This can be very useful in shadowy areas, as they can virtually vanish and appear from anywhere in the area, striking their opponent from their blind spot.
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Name: Shiryoku no Hantai - Yūjin e no teki; Minds eye reversal - Foe to Friend

Classification: Genjutsu, Kinjutsu

Type: Supplementary

Range: Short to Long

Hand seals: Rat

Requirements: None





Classified as a kinjutsu for the nature of twisting someones emotions potentially permanently, this genjutsu causes the target(s) to see and hear the user as their most loved individual. In most cases, this is a lover or a parent. It also twists their emotions, and nudges them towards that of love and affection. It is almost impossible for the target to attack the user from then, until the genjutsu is broken. All the images come from within the targets mind, and they will find whatever excuse is needed to justify what the user is doing, from jumping around to sitting down and smiling. If the target musters the willpower to strike the user, they are often overcome with guilt and mourning at having struck their family member, even if they are actively aware of the fact it is an illusion. But worse comes from if the user attacks the target. The genjutsu is broken almost immediately, but the feelings of betrayal from the person you most love remains, potentially ruining that relationship forever. This is the most insidious part of the jutsu, and why it is considered forbidden. The technique lasts until broken, or the user attacks the target.

Name: Shiryoku no Hantai - Teki ni yūjin; Minds eye reversal - Friend to foe

Classification: Genjutsu, Kinjutsu

Type: Supplementary

Range: Short to Mid

Hand seals: Rat

Requirements: None





Classified as Kinjutsu for good reason, this genjutsu twists the mind of the target(s), making everyone they see appear and sound as their most hated foe. Black shadows rise up to cover everything, and when they fall away, it appears as if their foe has killed whoever was there, when in fact the corpse is merely an illusion, and their 'foe' is really whoever was there. The insidious nature lies in its simplicity. It is a simple image switch, along with a push of their emotions towards fury. The real skill lies in maintaining the illusion even when the third party begins to act out of character, which is where this genjutsu excels. The illusion lasts until broken, or until the target kills one of the believed foes.

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Yuri was born in the family ancestral compound, hidden deep within the Nara woods. Having lived there for generations, no one in the family had known a life living outside those woods, though of course many left and returned. It was their home, and their life. She grew up there, learning them like the back of her hand. She learned from her family the secret techniques of the Nara clan there, like all of their family.

As a teen, her parents brought her more into the leadership role. As a family of tacticians and strategists, and notably neutral in most conflicts, they would hire themselves out to help other clans plan and create strategies in their many many wars. It was a profitable enterprise, and it was not unheard of to have members of the Nara clan on either side of a conflict without knowing, both planning against one another. It could be seen as a great game of chess when this would happen, with the other clans members being used as fodder.

This, naturally, led to a few other clans taking affront the the Nara name. Though they stayed out of conflicts, and didn't have any hold in them besides the pay, some didn't see it that way. One clan in particular, who's name has been stricken from records, began to plot against them. They wormed their way into being friends with the Nara over decades, even being granted access to the family woods, which was practically unheard of. All in the name of being able to strike a decisive blow against the family, who were considered untouchable in their home.

It was when Yuri was 20, that the plan kicked off. A massive force, thought to have been heading for another conflict, suddenly changed direction and streamed towards them. Colours were revealed, and it was shown to be their believed friends. Her father led the counter attack, harassing them and misleading them with shadows and genjutsu. But their greatest secret, the compounds location, was lost, and an attack on the home was considered inevitable. Yuri, being left in charge of the defense in her fathers absence, had a tough decision to make. Her father was still out there, fighting valiantly, but the main force reaching them was inevitable. If they left now, the bulk of them would survive, but her father would surely perish.

She chose to evacuate. Secret tunnels were opened, diversions set off, powerful traps and seals placed throughout the compound. It was salting the earth, to be sure, but it was their home, and it would be only theirs. The family fled, and made their way out of the country, just ahead of the force chasing them. But a smaller force moves faster, and they escaped into the mountains. It was there that they made their new home, in a hidden peak. But one day, Yuri swore to lead her family back, to reclaim their home, and her fathers remains. Until then, she claimed position as Kage of Kaminari no Kugi, her reputation as a Nara affording her the right to hold that claim against others. More clans flocked to their banner. And so the planning began.
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Name Meaning: True, Wanderer
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Birthday: January 2nd
Village: —, Formerly Choutengakure

Clan: Kurayoroi

Rank: A-Rank Nukennin

Element Affinity: --
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Hourou, while impatient and easily frustrated, is caring and easy to get along with. His anger is easy to rouse, but just as easy to calm down. He has a complex about proving his worth as a samurai, given his inability to properly channel chakra, and is keen to fight anyone who he sees as a challenge. Unless he is in a life or death fight though, he rarely takes the fight seriously, cracking jokes and complimenting his opponent. The quickest way to his friendship is through a bottle of sake.
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Hourou wears a samurai's hakama, comprised of lots a greys and blacks, as taken from the clan colours. Underneath, though, he breaks from tradition to wear mesh armour, and steel plates on his arms and shins. At his side, a long, intricately engraved black scabbard hangs, never leaving his side. On his feet he wears simple wooden sandals. His hair is wild and untamed, but pulled back into a ponytail as to not get in the way so much. He rarely shaves, but can't seem to get much more than a light stubble, to his eternal shame. He wears his Hitai-ate still, despite having fled the village.

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EXP: 5


Stamina: 10


PHYSICAL:

Force: -6-

Speed: -7-

Physical Energy: -6-

Accuracy: -3-



MENTAL:

Ninjutsu: -1-

Taijutsu: -6-

Genjutsu: -1-

Intelligence: -4-


MYSTICAL:

Power: -1-

Control: -1-

Spiritual Energy: -4-

Mastery (Jinchuuriki only): -1-

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Money:

両34.000


Weapons: Hikarinomu
Armor: Steel Mesh Undershirt, Metal Shin Guards
, Metal Arm Guards
Supplies: Bandages x 2
Medicine: Here

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Mission Points: 0



D-rank: ---

C-rank: ---

B-rank: ---

A-rank: ---

S-rank: ---

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Name: Kawarimi no Jutsu - Body Replacement Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, General skill.
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: Ram → Boar → Ox → Dog → Snake
Requirements: --
This jutsu lets the user quickly switch places with another nearby object, such as a plant (normally a section of a log), an animal, or even another person within reach the moment an attack hits. This creates an optical illusion, making the enemy think the attack was successful. The user can then use this confusion to escape or launch a counter-attack. Exploding tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise. Basically all ninja know this technique.

Name: Bunshin no Jutsu - Clone Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, Bunshinjutsu, General skill.
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: Ram → Snake → Tiger
Requirements: --
This technique creates intangible copies of the user. The clones are simply illusions and will dissipate when they come into contact with something. The illusions can be seen through by the Byakugan and the Sharingan. A person with normal eyes can also distinguish the clones from the original, since the clones will not disrupt the area around themselves with their movement (won't kick up dust, crush grass, etc.).

Name: Henge no Jutsu -Transformation Technique
Classification: Ninjutsu, General skill.
Type: Supplementary
Range: -
Hand Seals: Dog → Boar → Tiger
Requirements: --

This jutsu allows the user to transform either themselves or another object into the appearance of another person, animal, or object. The transformation technique is considered to be among the more difficult E-ranked techniques, since it requires constant emission of chakra while mentally maintaining the form. On top of that, the user would be, most likely, interacting with the environment. This puts much mental strain on an inexperienced ninja.The transformation would be dispelled when the user is injured or hit.
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Name: Shoushitsu - Rising knee
Classification: Taijutsu
Type: Offensive
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand Seals: —
Requirements: —

The user strikes their opponent with an upward thrust of his knee.

Name: Anzen'na ken - Safe sword
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry, Fighting style.
Type: Offensive.
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand seals: --
Requirements: Sword

Using no wasted movement the user strikes with their blade fast and usually second. This style is designed to protect against most other forms of swordplay using different parry's and the occasional riposte. Usually accompanied by straight sword thrusts this way of fighting can be used with sword slashes rather then thrusts albeit less effective.

Name: Anzen'na ken: Teishi- Safe sword: Halt
Classification: Taijutsu
Type: Defensive
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand seals: -
Requirements: Sword, Anzen'ha ken

This technique utilizes the moment when two swordsmen lock blades together. During the brief moment where each swordsman is pushing, the user turns his blade so that the targets blade loses it's bite sliding down the weapon. The user may let this happen in such a way that the target slides their blade closer to the users hilt or down to the tip. This technique allows for follow ups depending on which way the weapon goes.

Name: Shinda no Ken - Deadly sword
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry, Fighting style.
Type: Offensive.
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand seals: --
Requirements: Sword

This way of using a sword focuses on deadly strikes that waste no movement and simply aim to kill their opponent in the most effective and efficient way possible. Combining all parts of a swords arsenal the Deadly Sword style has it's fair share of slashes, thrusts and flourishes.

Name: Iaido - Way of Drawing a Sword
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry, Fighting Style.
Type: Offensive.
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand seals: --
Requirements: Sword

The term Iaidō (居合道) refers to a specific style of kenjutsu that is concerned with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. The linear motion and force applied to draw the sword from the scabbard results in slashes that are faster and stronger than ones executed with the sword already drawn.

Name: Iaido: Hamonzan - Way of Drawing a Sword: Ripple Beheading
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry.
Type: Offensive.
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand seals: --
Requirements: Sword, Iaido.

By shaking the scabbard at high speeds, the user draws their sword and strike in a fluid motion, like with any other Iaido technique. The difference is the fact that the shaking of the scabbard will cause the sword to vibrate and undulate, making it possible for the user to strike things hiding behind another object, with no damage coming to the object in front, due to the sword curving around it.

Name: Jutsu chudan. - Jutsu Disruption
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry, Kinjutsu
Type: Offensive
Range: Close
Hand seals: --
Requirements:
Hikarinomu

The user waits until the last possible moment, then slices Hikarinomu impossibly fast through the jutsu. The chakra is disrupted, and the technique falls apart, though any side effects, such as fire or water being used in the attack, are not destroyed. With the right skill, the user can carve a path through the technique, allowing them to dodge through the resulting chaos.

Name: Hikarinomu kōgeki: Yoroi o mushi. - Hikarinomu Strike: Armor Piercing Attack
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry, Kinjutsu
Type: Offensive
Range: Close
Hand seals: --
Requirements:
Hikarinomu

Used as part of a concert of attacks, or on its own, the user flicks Hikarinomu across the defenders jutsu, be it a wall of earth or an armour surrounding them. The attack carves a hole in the technique, letting the user dodge through it, or doing damage to the user underneath if they are wearing the armour.

Name: Konoha Kage Buyou - Shadow of the Dancing Leaf
Classification: Taijutsu
Type: Supplementary
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand Seals: -
Requirements: -

A technique where one follows the opponent, closely matching their body's movement, just like a leaf that dances in the air is followed by its shadow. The technique begins with a swift upper kick that will launch their target into the air. It is mainly used to position an opponent into a vulnerable aerial position. This move by itself is harmless, but it is usable as a stepping stone for a great many powerful jutsu.

Name: Shiage idō: Sōdaina sora no aki - Finishing move: Grand Skyfall
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry
Type: Offensive
Range: Close
Hand seals: --
Requirements:
A sword, Konoha Kage Buyou

Intended as the final blow of a fight, the user first kicks the target in the air with Konoha Kage Buyou. Once the targer is airborne, the user follows them, delivering a killer blow to them and sending the flying back down into the ground. The target is hit with a powerful blow to the stomach, and also suffers from an immense impact with the ground, most likely leaving them dazed or unconscious.
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Name: Shinda no Ken: Danto - Deadly sword: Beheading
Classification: Taijutsu
Type: Offensive
Range: Med (5~10m)
Hand seals: -
Requirements: Shinda no Ken

The users blade is held in the off hand and that arm is held parallel to the ground. When the opponent moves the user mimics the movement. This repeats itself until the opponent steps in. As they do the user throws the hilt of the blade to the other hand while keeping the actual blade itself in relatively the same spot. The other hand then brings the full force of the user across in a horizontal arc. The user also rotates their body adding momentum and cutting power to the technique.

Name: Iaido: Senja Zanshou - Way of Drawing a Sword: Beheading of a Thousand Snakes
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry.
Type: Offensive.
Range: Close (0~5m)
Hand seals: --
Requirements: Sword, Iaido.

Using the principles of Iaido, the user draws their sword and unleashes a series of attacks so fast the user's movements can hardly, if at all, be seen by the human eye, before sheathing their sword once more, in a single fluid action. This technique can be used to cut down several people all around the user, or to slice a single target to minute pieces.
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Name: Shiage idō: Dai dageki - Finishing move: Crippling blow
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry
Type: Offensive
Range: Close
Hand seals: --
Requirements:
A sword

Intended as the final blow of a fight, the user move with impossible speed past, swinging their blade at the same time. It appears as if they have teleported behind the target. If the attack hits, the target is bisected (Or if the blade is sheathed, dealt a horrific blow to the stomach, likely finishing them off if they were weakened). The move takes a moment to prepare, however, so it requires the target to have been worn down by other attacks first.

Name: Hikarinomu kōgeki: Yoru ni naru - Hikarinomu attack: Night falls
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry, Kinjutsu
Type: Offensive
Range: Close to Long
Hand seals: --
Requirements:
Hikarinomu

The user squeezes the hilt of Hikarinomu, and applies a little chakra to disturb the blade, and then swings it. The blade consumes a great deal of the blood within it, and the chakra repulsive nature of the blade is enhanced for a moment, and a wave of chakra negation is flung through the air in front of the user. Any techniques caught in the wave are repelled, forced back with the technique, but physical objects are not affected in any way. This technique is exceptionally taxing, and the user cannot use it often in a fight, else the blade will take its claim of the wielder.

Name: Hikarinomu bōei: Ichi sen zan'nin'na dageki - Hikarinomu Defense: One thousand brutal blows
Classification: Taijutsu, Weaponry
Type: Defensive
Range: Close
Hand seals: --
Requirements:
Hikarinomu

The user stands their ground, and settles into a defensive stance. Any attacks or jutsu that come their way are deflected in a storm of furious blows, moving faster than the eye can see. Blades are turned aside, fists parried. If a jutsu is launched at the user, it appears to be cut to pieces, the furious bladestorm dicing it into a mist of useless energy. This is the ultimate defence for the Hikarinomu wielder, but it comes at the cost of remaining still, and completely vigilant. The chakra blackspot nature of the blade means that a Sharingan user does not have an advantage against this defence.
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Hourou was born into a branch of the family that valued kenjutsu above all else. They would pour their hijutsu into mastering their swordplay, and were known throughout the lands as skilled warriors in the art of the blade. Every child of the family was taught to wield a sword as soon as they could walk, and to weave seals as soon as they could stand. The way of the samurai, the clan followed, and every clan member was trained for battle and learning from the moment they could.

Hourou, however, was not blessed with the family skills. He could barely channel his chakra into a simple clone, or change his appearance, and when tested for chakra elements, had the misfortune of not even moving the paper. His parents, ashamed, refused to acknowledge their son, leaving him to be taken in by the village for training and guidance completely. He was taken to the clan shrine, to train with the other genin, and maybe one day awaken his skill. The shrine master, a venerable member of the clan, and a once vaunted warrior, took a shine to the young boy who struggled to even maintain the most basic chakra control.

He was not without any skill, though, which was likely what drew the attention of the shrine master. His skill with the blade, even at a young age, was unmatched by his peers, and in straight taijutsu he would annihilate any challengers. Of course, with his skill, and a sense of something to prove, he rapidly became cocky, challenging higher and higher ranked shinobi to duels, and more often than not, winning. However, he was always refused a fight with the master of the shrine, who told him, "The time is not yet for us to cross swords. But it will one day. Soon." That soon forever frustrated him, and drove him to greater lengths of training, even trying to challenge other clans in more outlandish fights. He could not use ninjustsu, but yet he would fight on with his blade, and won honour for his family name. His parents even began to make contact with him, acknowledging him once more as family, but it did not matter to him. He had to duel his master.

It was a quiet night. Hourou awoke despite that, feeling an edge in the air. Something was different, wrong. He stood, taking his blade with him, and slinking through the shadows. A sense of malice filled the shrine, that he had not felt before, in such a place of contemplation and dedication. It unnerved him, but not nearly as much as finding the first body. It bore the tell tale marks of a wind attack. Another clan was attacking them. He moved quickly, down through the shrine, to warn the master of the attack, only to find that he was headed in the direction of the attackers themselves. They were after the masters room, and he emerged to find a slew of bodies from other clans, and his master, alone, fighting a masked foe. The room was a storm of wind and fire, the techniques blending within one another, causing chaos. But he couldn't hold himself back. He was outmatched, but he yelled out a challenge, drew his blade, and threw himself into the fight.

"HOUROU, NO-" A flash of light, a massive impact in his chest, and suddenly silence. He had been hit with something unnaturally strong, but he was alive. He opened his eyes, lying in the ruins of a cabinet. His master stood between him and the foe. The storm had stopped, and blood covered the wall behind him, the cabinet he was lying in, and indeed him himself. His master had been bisected by an attack, one he had thrown himself in front of Hourou to save him from. This would give pause to anyone, to see their master dead before them, and Hourou was no exception. He stood, shakily, grabbing his blade from beside him in the ruins of. His pulse pounded in his ears, like blood was rushing from his head, and for a moment he felt dizzy. He gripped the hilt tighter, and his training flooded back to him. He flicked the blade, unsheathing his sword and passing the scabbard to his other hand. "My name is Kurayoroi Hourou. You killed my master. Prepare to die." He blinked forwards, rage filling his motions, training guiding it well, but he was not quicker than the wind. The foe smiled, and threw out his hand, the storm returning, and rushing right towards him once more. He would be bisected much like his master... No! He swung ahead of him, determined to at least take the bastard with him.

He landed on the other side, back facing his foe. Both stood still for but a moment, that seemed to stretch out for eternity. Hourou knew two things in that instance; 1) He was still alive, despite facing an attack that killed his master, and 2) This was not his blade. It seemed to pulse in his hands, covered in blood, that seemed to sink into the blade as he watched. Revulsion mixed with curiosity. What was this blade, and where did it come from? He hadn't seen it before... At the same moment as he realised all this, the hand of the ninja attacking him slid off his wrist, and he suppressed a scream, falling to the ground, holding it dearly. Hourou was drawn to his senses. He whipped around, ready to deal a finishing blow, but the room filled with smoke, and the ninja escaped. Rage filled him once more, for letting the man escape, then he remembered his master. He dropped to his knees, sheathing the blade beside him, and checked, despite knowing the inevitable. He was dead. And that was when the clan guards arrived. To see him standing over his master with the forbidden blade.

The accusations, inevitable. His honour, destroyed. The escape, heroic. Hourou fled the village, taking on himself the path of Ronin. He had a mission; To find the ninja who killed his master, and return the favour. His families opinion of him was beyond trash now, and it would likely be forever irreparable. But as he says, to those he might pass on a lonely nights travelling, "Honour is in the heart, not in the name."

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