Muto, Kousuke - Fin

[Kousuke]

[1] Personology

Name:武藤浩介 - Kousuke, Muto
Age: 二十三歳 - Nijūsan-sai - 23 years old
Gender: 男性 - Dansei - Male
Title:

•  天剣聖人岩隠れの里 -Iwagakure no Sato Tenken Seijin - Heavenly Sword saint of Iwagakure
• 剣鬼 -   Iwagakure no Sato  Kenoni - Sword Demon of Iwagakure
  

Clan / Bloodline: N/A
Rank: 上忍 - Jōnin
Profession: - N/A
Type: 体術主君 - Taijutsu Shukun - Taijutsu Master
Difficulty: Hard
Chakra: 3x Massive Chakra (300)
Used Experience:  2000/2066
Reserve Experience: 66/2066
Ryo: 40,000

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[2] Physicality

Height:  180.44 cm

Weight: 83.91kg

Bloodtype: O Negative

Appearance

An average looking male with fair skin, and long black hair. His Hair is often pulled back and tied into a pony tail in order to keep the hair out of his face. He stands at around 6 feet and weighs an average weight of about 180 pounds. Around his eyes are a red tattoo that he received shortly after graduation. It is a family tradition and as such, all members of his family have the same markings around their eyes.

His Eye color is a golden brown, almost hazel color and seem to hold a great deal of compassion behind them, despite the numerous obstacles he has faced. He has several scars ranging along the length of his upper and lower torso from various injuries incurred in the past. Notably one across his chest near his heart where a katana pierced him almost killing him. Others are less notable and though each are monuments to his struggle and character.

He is a fairly athletic individual and as such remains muscularly defined, as most shinobi are. He is not muscular in any sense of the word, but rather slim and toned.

Kou has tailored outfits specifically outfitted for form and function and less about style. Usually he stays to plain colors such as white, black, or red without any flashy patterns and insignia's. He believes that a shinobi should blend in with his surrounding and not stand out no matter what his task is.

Typically he will wear one special item and that is a hand knitted sash which he uses as a scarf. Its scarlet color signifies his family heritage and is a precious item to him. He will occasionally use it to cover the lower half of his face during dust storms or to conceal his face while out in the field.

He is also outfitted with two black leather bracers, and the typical sandals a shinobi would wear. He will also carry a standard issue cloak around just in case he has to travel in the rain, or to conceal his identity while out and about. Sometimes it is better for him to go incognito rather than be noticeable. The Cloak itself is something hand made from Iwagakure no sato, and he has no particular emotional attachment to it, though he does like the fact it cost him so much.

He will sometimes bee seen carrying a gourd with (火水) Himizu etched on the side in black ink. It is often speculated it carries his personal supply of Sake while he is around town.

[3] Cognition

Alignment: Lawful Good

Allegiance: Iwagakure no Sato

Personality:

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{Disciplined}

Kou has an amazing sense of discipline and personal responsibility. He takes certain tasks of protecting his comrades seriously. Though he often has a childish or playful nature often playing pranks, he treats missions and training as serious subjects. When instructing someone personally in Kenjutsu; more specifically Battojutsu; he becomes an entirely different person. He has a strict training regime he keeps to, since he has never been very good at ninjutsu, he practices as hard as he can to hone his sword skills. He has been known to be one of the foremost authorities of Battojutsu in Iwa. His swordsmanship and discipline have earned him titles including Sword Demon of Iwa and Heavenly Sword Saint.

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{Determined}

Determination is a key factor in Kou’s personality. He has never been very good at Ninjutsu or Genjutsu and so has solely relied on his Taijutsu skills. While he does have some hand to hand skill he mostly relies on Kenjutsu as an offensive and defensive technique. This has required tireless hours of training and practicing his skills, studying forms, finding mentors to teach him the skills required and then perfecting his skills every day. His determination to solely rely on Kenjutsu and become world renown as a master swordsman has caused many long nights, bruised hands, and occasionally a broken ego. Any time he is unable to accomplish a task, he simply trains harder to become stronger than the day before. He is relentless in his determination and even if outnumbered or facing a stronger opponent, he never gives into despair.

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{Honor}

Kou’s honor is precious to him. He holds his honor like a closely guarded treasure made of precious metals and rare stones. He keeps to his strict code of honor no matter the reprimand he may receive which has been cause of several detainments and punishments for failing to follow through. He believes killing a weaker opponent is not honorable, therefore will not attack anyone whom he does not deem strong enough to fight. He will not attack from the shadows or strike from behind, which has caused stress among team formations. He will not fight an uneven match, or if he outnumbers his opponent. For these reasons he is often looked at as uncompromising and stubborn, however most respect his adherence to his personal honor over everything else.

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{Prankster}

Kou loves to play pranks. When not in a serious situation which requires him to put his full attention towards defeating the task, he spends time playing pranks on comrades and villagers in Iwa. This can be anything from water balloon booby traps, to placing live animals in beds. He has been known to play several pranks on higher ranking shinobi and even the Tsuchikage or Council at times. He has been scolded several times, and apologizes each time only to perform more pranks when everyones temper has cooled off. He never causes personal harm, or anything that may damage property beyond repair and feels that lifting the spirits of the people around him is one of his civic duties.

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{Independent}

Kou has a somewhat rebellious streak. He often will act alone without his team when necessary and will often request to work alone. His ideology is that he can’t allow others to come to harm because of his own weakness and refuses to work with those who he feels would be a hindrance or could be wounded in combat. Because of this, others find him hard to work with as his teamwork is lacking, and he often will act alone even when not directly leading the mission. He will also fail to act on orders if it adversely effects his own personal honor. He has actually been placed under house arrest several times due to an unwillingness to comply with requests or direct orders when it conflicted with his personal honor. He is often given or takes on missions that he can perform solo, though he will seldom find a group of people he can depend on.

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{Unmotivated}

Kou has a hard time being motivated about much. Usually he won’t take on a mission unless his Sake his running low, or he is eating cup ramen every day. He is often called lazy, but only accepts missions he finds worthy of his time. He often will refuse a mission if it doesn’t pay well, or it’s a “hassle” for him to complete. Often he is forced into the mission under threat of arrest for insubordination if it is required for him to go. He much prefers the quiet life. Though he seems unmotivated, he will be quick to act when a comrade is in danger, or when his attention is required. If there is a dangerous element that threatens the safety of the village or several other shinobi have failed to complete the mission he will take it upon himself to complete it.

Likes:

• Sake
• Fair Fights
  
• Honorable Opponents
  
• Kenjutsu
  
• Pranks
  

Dislikes:

• Dishonorable Actions
  
• Deceit
  
• Weaker Opponents
  
• Acts of Treason
  
• Unfair Fights
  

[4] Armaments

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{ Protectorates}[X1] Hooded Robe (Purchased for 10,000 Ryo)

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{ Primary 2/2}[x1] Ninjato
[x1] Katana

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{ Secondary 3/3}[x3]Exploding Pouch (15)

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{ Accessories}[x1]Satchel
[x1]Breath Mask (C)
[x1]High-Frequency Ear Plugs (C)

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{ Purchases}

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[Kousuke]

Biography

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{Epilogue Prelude to Greatness}

The Muto family has a long and prestigious history in Tsuchi no kuni. Originating in a village whose name has long been forgotten. The family was forced from their homes during a war or a squabble, the history is not to accurate. The traveled for many weeks eventually coming upon Iwagakure shinobi escorting some important person at that time. Being master smiths of weapons and craftsman, the Muto family offered their services for protection. The escorts brought the family to Iwagakure where they made their desperate plea for safety and security and in return they would work to make the finest weapons Iwagakure would ever see.

The Tsuchikage moved by their story, agreed to their arrangement with one additional caveat. They would agree to enroll their children in the Academy for training in Ninja arts. The Tsuchikage believed that they would be a great asset, but at that time, shinobi were needed more than weapons. The Muto family agreed that they would send their first born daughters and sons to become shinobi and Kunoichi. With their promise of protection, the family thrived in the city becoming well respected for their wares and armaments.

For generations each first born son and/or daughter would attend the academy and the Youngsters would work the forges and shops. Soon the Muto family became renowned for making fine jewelry as well as masterly crafted weapons. However most of the shinobi sired by the Muto family were less than exquisite. Leading average lives where others attained greatness. Because of their average performance as shinobi many questions whether it was right to ask the Muto Family to continue with their decades old obligation.

A new accord was struck, stating that the Muto family would continue to supply Iwagakure with weapons and accessories and any future children would not be obligated to attend the Academy unless they or their parents wished it. Several decades later the Muto family, now well established and famous in Iwa, had no heirs in the Academy and sired no Shinobi for nearly a century. It was common for sons and daughters who held the Muto name to become smiths, shopkeepers, or traders. They were content with their role in the village.

That was until Kousuke was born. From a young age, before enrolling in the Academy he was enthralled with his protectors. He admired the Shinobi and the Tsuchikage for aspiring to greatness no matter what their childhood held. Often he would skip lessons from his father and uncle at the forge to watch the students at Iwagakures academy. He imagined himself not as a respected blacksmith or shop keeper, but attaining a rank so high that he would be remembered forever.

When he was of age, he pleaded with his parents to enroll him within the academy and they agreed to his demands. Kou was the first Muto to attend Iwagakure academy in generations.

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{Chapter 1 – A Young, untalented Shinobi (Academy)}

Unfortunately for Kou, life was not as he had planned. The academy was rigorous and the training incredibly demanding. He spent nights, weeks and months training himself and conditioning his body, much to the dismay of his family who saw him as an outcast. He shrugged off his duties at the forge to study basic techniques and strategy. He spent hours training in the fields, doing laps, sit ups, and push ups to train his body and chakra.

 Despite his effort, he continued to fail at Ninjutsu and Genjutsu techniques. Even beginner ones. One particular area he excelled was Taijutsu, but he felt that hand to hand combat left him open to more injuries and in particular wasn’t fond of the style.

As his training continued, he realized that his class mates were surpassing him and before long he became down trodden. His sensei recommended a series of books to him that involved Kenjutsu. An unconventional Taijutsu style involving swords. A proper Kenjutsu Shinobi had not resided in Iwagakure for nearly three decades, but the books and scrolls still contained vital information in the instruction of how to use a sword properly. Feeling underwhelmed at the fact that the books were nearly three decades old, Kou decided to investigate the principles of sword techniques.

He read through the books with amazing speed and veracity, devouring the pages before him. The idea enthralled him, but the principles were incomplete or to advanced for him to completely use at his level of skill or his physique. However, he found the motivation in those pages to move towards his goal of becoming a Legend.

That same day when he arrived at home, he had his father begin helping him craft sets of Boken for him to practice with. Along with the traditional wooden swords he had his father fill some with metal ball bearings to weigh them down, or fit heavy metal rings in order to strengthen his arms. Finding his inspiration he continued his studies, never truly excelling in Genjutsu or Ninjutsu but passing nevertheless. He was known for his dedication and devotion to a cause even at this early age. After graduation Kou was placed in a 3 man cell with a Jonin instructor. Upon graduation his father had made him his first Muto brand Katana that he could carry into dangerous situations.

Most of the Muto family disregarded Kou as an idealist, with delusions of Grandeur. However, with the support of his father and mother, Kou was determined to succeed no matter the cost. The following week he was introduced to his teammates, Eiji and Noriko. Eiji was a genjutsu specialist and Noriko was a Ninjutsu specialist. Saburo Ueno was the Jōnin
instructor for cell 9, an accomplished and well respected Jonin.

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{Chapter 2- Life as a Kenjutsu Apprentice ( Genin)}

Being a Genin was a struggle for Kou at first. He had to adapt to learning teamwork and coordination, where he had mostly relied on himself up until this Point. Saburo taught the three young genin how to adapt to situations, basics of survival and tracking down various targets. He further trained them in their various studies as long as he was able to help. Eiji and Noriko seemed to learn more from Saburo than Kou did.

Kou spent extra time learning team formations, strategy, and practicing his Kenjutsu skills with his Boken when he was able. For his first year as  a Genin, the cell hardly left the village, mainly performing simple tasks and was even assigned to track down a missing tool from his fathers shop. Kou grew restless and tired of mind numbing tasks and believed himself to be far more skilled than they were letting on, so he pleaded with his sensei to let them take on more difficult missions.

Saburo pleased with their continuing progress and decided to agree. The following year the began taking on more difficult tasks, though no actual combat was involved with most of the missions. Saburo saw the deep potential and desire of his young students to gain more experience and the sheer determination of Kou to master Kenjutsu.

 Feeling bad as he was not a proper instructor for Kou, and believed that training from books and by himself would only cause Kou to plateau early and cause him a great deal of despair. Saburo searched for an appropriate teacher for Kou while the continued to complete missions, and almost had given up hope when had heard about a Kenjutsu master living in the mountains outside of Iwagakure.

Upon finding the master, Saburo convinved him of the hidden potential of Kou and the sheer determination and asked him to take Kou as an apprentice. The old man agreed to meet with Kou and would judge his worth depending on what he saw in the boy. Saburo brought Kou to the old hermit who measured Kou and agreed to taking him as an understudy.

 Kou would remain with the old man and would be picked up by Saburo when required for missions, however he would live outside in the mountains where the old man could train him. Kou agreed and said his goodbyes to his parents and told them he would visit when he could and went to the mountains to train with the old hermit.

He would seldom come to the village and only when he needed to run errands or he was required for missions. Saburo believed the training would make him stronger, however did not consider the impact it would have on his cooperation.

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{Chapter 3 – Realized Potential (Chunin 1/3)}

Kou spent three years with the old hermit,  Kenzou Watanabe. He trained every day, and it was grueling. He spent mornings learning sword philosophy, and techniques in the evening. When he was requested for a mission, Saburo would sent a message a few days ahead of time and Kou would meet up with his team at a point. Kenzou wished to be left in peace for the most part, and did not want every other slacker with a sword showing up at his cave wanting to learn the sword.

As it turns out Kenzou Watanabe was the last great Kenjutsu Master in Iwagakure, and his services had been in high demand for the Daimyo as a body guard up until his family was slaughtered by bandits. Kou felt sympathetic towards Kenzou, as the old man had spent his life serving others and lost everything important to him. Around this time Kou vowed to not let his comrades come to harm no matter the cost to himself.

The three years seemed to pass by quickly, and before long Kou's team had been elected to take part in the Chunin exams. Kenzou had seeen Kou become an able bodied young apprentice and gave him his personal blessing, and even his personal katana to compete with. Under the condition that he must win and become a Chunin, otherwise he wouldn't have a place to return to. Kenzou was like that, he wanted Kou to become well known and do well on his own merits, and seemed to be a hard ass, but cared for Kou like his own son.

The day of the exams began like any other and team 9 passed the first few phases until it came time for personal combat. Eiji and Noriko had both passed their matches onto the finals and were one step away from graduating to Chunin, however Kou faced a difficult opponent. His opponent was an impressive Ninjutsu user and the battle seemed to go back and forth for a while.

Towards the end of the match Kou made a decisive maneuver and won.  Team 9 graduated onto Chunin and Kou was rewarded for all of his hardwork for the past three years. Noriko decided to join Iwagakure's ANBU and Eiji decided he would work as a local police officer. Team 9 had come all this way, and each of the members were left with a distinct choice. Saburo suggested that Kou continue his training with Kenzou, but in order to do that he would have to get special permission.

Three months after becoming a Chunin Kou, Saburo and Kenzou appeared before the Tsuchikage and pleaded their case. It was irregular for a Chunin to be gone for such lengths, and it was almost unheard of for him to be trained by someone who had been living as a hermit for the past two decades. However, after deliberation the Tsuchikage agreed, so long as Saburo was allowed to remain at the mountain to oversee and report back on progress. The location of Kenzou would remain a secret save for those four individuals, and Kou would receive proper training.

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{Chapter 4 –  Kenjutsu Shukun!(Chunin 2/3 )}

Kenzou took Saburo and Kou deep into the mountain paths that he called home. He explained that all of the training up until now had been tantomount to Childs play and that Kou had proven himself worthy of learning true Kenjutsu from him. Every day was a fight for survival with Kenzou. He created traps, lured Kou into dangerous path ways, and caused him to become trapped beneath hundreds of pounds of rock with only a set amount of feet and time to escape. Kenzou told Kou that he would either inherit his skill or he would die here on the mountains of Tsuchi no Kuni, an unknown and unrecognized failure.  This drove Kou to beyond his breaking points several times, and often he would have to spend several days recovering from various injuries incurred while learning to survive.

Saburo who had watched Kou since he graduated the Academy became protective of him, however recognized the merits of Kenzou's dangerous and brutal training methods. Kou spent three years away from Iwagakure in the Mountains, training to achieve a level of perfection that he had set for himself. One day Saburo had been called away to assist Noriko and her ANBU unit on a mission, and that was the last Kou ever saw of his old Sensei. The Unit was ambushed by a large group of Nukenin and both Noriko and Saburo were killed in the battle.

This information was delivered to Kenzou, but he failed to tell Kou about the tragedy and the requirements to the village. Instead he only encouraged Kou in his training and felt that revealing the fate of his friends would cause untold personal misery and might destroy any confidence that Kou had in his abilities.

Several months Later, Kenzou had become very ill. He instructed Kou in his final lessons and expressed his gratitude and said Kou had been like his son. He hoped that Kou would achieve his goals and told him to live life to the fullest, and love everyone he could. His last lesson for Kou was compassion. Kou waited for Kenzou to finally pass on and laid him to rest in his caverns with both the sword Kenzou and Kou's father had given him. A sign of respect and love for the old hermit, who would lie here in an unknown tomb.

Kou traveled with his belongings to Iwagakure where he was immediately detained. Most of the village had believed that Kenzou and Kou had perished and since no message was ever returned, and so he was accused of being an impostor. Kou had been held for three weeks before his parents were allowed to confirm it was him and other procedures had been met, to make sure no genjutsu or ninjutsu were being used to make him appear like he did.

Shortly after his release he was brought before the council and the Tsuchikage by his old friend Eiji who had risen to the rank of Jōnin in the past year. Kou explained he knew nothing of his mentors passing or the attack on the ANBU patrol and the Council and Tsuchikage who were apprehensive at the time of the meeting were convinced. Kou felt a deep regret at not being able to be there for his friends in their last moments, but understood why Kenzou withheld the information from him. Kenzou had passed on all he knew to Kou and did not wish Kou to rush off to an early death. He wished for Kou to strive to be better everyday and knew his time was short.

Kou was reinstated as a Chunin and his first mission would be to track down the group of Nukenin who killed his friend and mentor. With Eiji and two dozen other Shinobi of Chunin or greater rank, the group would find the location of these criminals and bring them in dead or alive. Due to his training Kou realized that he was a master of Kenjutsu, and soon the village would recognize him for it.

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{Chapter 5 – A Hero Is born (Chunin 3/3)}

Before the mission, a test was designed to address the strength of Kou who had been gone for so long. In this test he would face mental and physical trials and at the end he would spar with Several Jōnin who would gauge his strength. The trials were comparatively easy when he had experience with Kenzou as a determining factor. The Tsuchikage and attending higher ups recognized his skill with a sword and Kou earned the title of Kenjutsu Shukun. One that had not been bestowed upon a Iwagakure shinobi in several decades. After his trials Kou left with the group of shinobi to apprehend or kill the criminals ravaging the countryside of Tsuchi no Kuni. They spent weeks tracking the mob through mountain passes and villages. They had even skirmished against small groups of stragglers or those who had fallen behind.

After nearly two months of searching and tracking the group, they arrived at a heavily fortified and guarded mountainside base. It seemed to be the central location for this group which consisted not only of a band of murderous Nukenin, but mercenaries and bandits as well. The 30 or so Shinobi faced an overwhelming enemy force of around 300. Eiji who had been left in command decided to not wait for more reinforcements, despite the urging of Kou to wait. The group they faced outnumbered them, and were well fortified, where as Iwa's shinobi  force was tired, lacking supplies and several faced dehydration.

Still, Eiji was fueled by revenge and anger and decided along with the other commanders (most of whom were attached to Saburo and Noriko) to attack when nightfall came. Kou still disagreed and secretly had sent out a message to Iwagakure with their location and the plan to attack at night. He knew that reinforcements were following a half day south of them scouting behind them to make sure, but it still might not be enough.

When the sun had fully set and the torches came on inside of the fortress, Eiji gave the order to attack. Kou did as asked and flanked to the west with a group of about 7 to infiltrate and execute to avoid alerting more guards. The plan was to find the leaders of this group and take them in or out, to avoid mass casualties. One thing they did not count on was that the enemy was prepared. Kou entered the fortress to a horrific sight of three of his comrades dead and a wave of enemies pouring towards them. 

Kou used his skills to the best that he could to save as many as he could, but in the following hour only 4 others of Iwagakures shinobi remained and escape was not an option. Eiji had been mortally wounded and needed medical treatment and the other three were Chunin. Kou realized their chances were abysmal and that reinforcements would not arrive for several hours still, so he decided to gamble his life to save the others.

He challenged the leader of this group to single combat, he would offer his life and in exchange they let his comrades go free. The leader agreed, but stated that they would only be allowed to leave if Kou lost the match. If the leader were to fall, then the group of shinobi would be detained and executed. Kou had no choice but to agree to the terms, hoping to buy time.

The two men met in battle and accounts of it are still hazy, and some parts are exaggerated. However what is true is that Kou held out against the man for several hours, he suffered several wounds and as the battle drew to a close the Masked Leader had used a familiar feint and thrust a Kunai into Kou's chest near his heart. The leader of the bandits revealed himself to be Saburo, their old sensei. He explained that he saw a truth in the brutality of Kenzou's training and that only the strong and truly determined would survive in this world. He regretted having to kill so many of his country men and hoped that Noriko's and Eiji's sacrifice would be remembered when he took his growing force and conquered Iwagakure to sit as the new Tsuchikage.

Kou struggled with this revelation, and realized that Kenzou had not said anything because he suspected that Saburo was intercepting their messages since his alleged "Death". He used his remaining strength to fight on, fueled not by anger, but by determination to kill his former sensei for the atrocities he had committed under a false honor.

Kou made one last attack and fatally wounded Saburo by impaling him through the heart. Saburo regretted Kou's decision to not die quietly and mocked him, saying he would watch his friends die before the rest of group executed Kou. Kou fell to the ground unable to move any longer, and the blood loss from his chest wound and other wounds becoming to much to bear. He watched as the bandits and Nukenin prepared to kill his friends, Eiji who was still hanging on watching in regret as Kou slowly bled out.

Kou Lost consciousness and blacked out before he saw his untimely end.

However all was not lost, the reinforcements arrived before the despicable group was able to carry out its order and either captured or killed the remaining combatants in the outpost. Both Eiji and Kou were given immediate medical attention and once stable were moved to Iwagakure for further treatment.

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{Chapter 6 – A Hero needs Hobbies (Jōnin 1/-)}

Kou spent several months in the Hospital recovering from his wounds, and was honored with the rank of Jōnin. During his time in the hospital he also earned his nicknames which traveled from Iwa throughout the rest of the villages, as the man who stood against an army and refused to fall.

Eiji lost the use of his right arm in that final battle and retired to a school room teacher, feeling it was his fault that his men were slaughtered and in order to atone, he would spend the rest of his days training the next generation. When Kou was finally released from the Hospital, he realized how widely known he had become. Saburo's involvment in the battle was kept as a secret, and Kou was given several commendations and praise from the villagers for his hard work and achievements. He also realized that in a time of peace, there was little to do for fun, so began his career as a prankster and became fond of Sake. He also developed his personal sense of honor, and his personality even more in the following years, often visiting the old fortress to pay his respects to Saburo even though they shared different ideals, Kou still remembered him fondly.

He also made annual trips to the older cavern to have several drinks of Sake with Kenzou and to place fresh flowers.

It has been several years since that battle, but Kou believes his legend is just starting....

[Kousuke]

[5] Techniques

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{Mastery}

Battojutsu (3/3)

Tier 1 - Sōgiri: Every Kenjutsu attack utilized by the swordsman is accompanied by an extra push of force, increasing its effectiveness (equivalent to having been struck by the same technique twice in the exact same place). This allows the user to turn even a faint, seemingly harmless strike into something that, if delivered in the proper location, can be quite fatal.

Tier 2 - Tatsujin-ken Sōgiri: Due to their dedication to the blade, all Kenjutsu techniques have their cost and sustain reduced by one rank, with the absolute lowest being one Miniscule worth of chakra. If a technique has at least a base cost of Massive, it will always cost at least one Massive worth of chakra.

Tier 3 - Ukenagashi: Kenjutsu techniques are capable of dismantling moderately powerful, physical ninjutsu (earth, wood, metal, etc) B-rank and below. They are also capable of dismantling tangible but not physical (fire, water, air, etc) C-rank and below. This means that they can deliver a powerful blow that can cleave through such creations with ease. The chakra required to do so is equivalent to the technique in question. Can only be used once every other turn.

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{ Universal Rank }

Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique)
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: Miniscule

Kawarimi no Jutsu is an Academy Ninjutsu technique. When in danger the user will quickly substitute themselves with another nearby object - generally a block of wood, but sometimes even another person - the moment an attack lands. This creates an optical illusion, making the enemy think the attack was successful. From this, the user can use the lapse in the enemy's attention to attack or flee from the battlefield. Explosvie tags can be attached to the placement for an added surprise!

Note: Switch is near-instantaneous. This technique can only be used once per three turn. While one can switch with a variety of things it needs to be within reason, switching with a chair, log, fallen tree is acceptable, but switching with a dust particle is obviously not.

Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Technique)
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 3
Chakra: Miniscule: Miniscule sustain per 2 turns

Henge no Jutsu is an Academy Ninjutsu technique. After performing a set of handseals, the user takes on the form of another object, whether it be an animal, plant, or inanimate object. This transformation is exactly like the genuine article, so it is impossible to tell the two apart without special methods.

Note: The user can transform themselves into an object of average, small, or miniature size. This means that one cannot Henge into a Bijuu, summon, or other gigantic object.

Bunshin no Jutsu (Clone Technique)
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 3
Chakra: Miniscule per 2 clones

Bunshin no Jutsu is an Academy Ninjutsu technique. After performing a set of handseals, the user creates an intangible copy of themselves. This clone has no substance, so it is not able to attack, and thus can only be used to confuse the enemy. It is mainly used in combination with other Ninjutsu. These clones can be easily distinguished by opponents with Doujutsu, but even opponents with normals eyes can tell tell it apart from the original if they are observant, as the clone does not have a shadow and will not disrupt the area around them with their movement. As soon as this clone comes in contact with an opponent or gets attacked, it will disperse.

Note: The clone's movement speed is equal to the user's. Bunshin cannot mold Chakra to perform jutsu, nor can they physically harm an opponent.

Kakuremino no Jutsu (Cloak of Invisibility Technique)
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra: Miniscule: Miniscule sustain per 2 turns

Kakuremino no Jutsu is an Academy Ninjutsu technique that allows the user to take a cloak or a piece of cloth and infuse it with their Chakra, allowing them to blend into the background. This creates an optical illusion where the user is basically invisible to the naked eye.

Note: No other techniques can be used while disguised.



Nawanuke no Jutsu (Rope Escape Technique)
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra: Miniscule

Nawanuke no Jutsu is an Academy Ninjutsu technique. Should the user be tied up by normal ropes, they can exert a small amount of Chakra to free their bindings and effectively escape.

Note: Ineffective against complex, electronic, or unique bindings.



Kinobori no Waza (Act of Tree Climbing)
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra: Miniscule: Miniscule sustain per 3 turns

Kinobori no Waza is an Academy Ninjtusu technique. By focusing a small amount of Chakra to the bottom of their feet, the user can climb a tree (or other vertical wall) without utilizing their hands. This technique requires a small amount of chakra control: if the stream of Chakra is too weak, the user will loose their footing; if too strong, the user will be pushed away from the surface.



Suimen Hokou no Waza (Act of Water Surface Walking)
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra: Miniscule: Miniscule sustain per 2 turns

Suimen Hokou no Waza is an Academy Ninjutsu technique, and is a variant of Kinobori no Waza. By emitting a constant stream of Chakra from the bottom of their feet and using this repelling force, the user is able to walk across the water's surface. This technique is vastly more difficult than its counterpart because the amount of Chakra that needs to be focused changes constantly, but it helps to build Chakra control in the user. After much practice, it is even possible to 'skate' across the water's surface instead of just walking or running.

Note: The user must know Kinobori no Waza in order to use this technique.

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{ D Rank 50}

Dorokendageki (Draw and Strike)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Low

With their weapon sheathed, the user focuses their sense to the utmost and then draws and slices within one quick and precise movement. While basic in nature, this techniques forte lies in its accuracy; allowing the user to strike with such precision they could target an arrowhead flying toward them.

Note: Weapon must be sheathed to utilize. User has perfect accuracy for this strike.

Kidō Henkō (Trajectory Change)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Low

A Kenjutsu practitioner will hold their weapon with both hands and strike at a target; watching for the moment they try to block the strike. At the last moment, the user will switch the positions of their left and right hand on their weapon and quickly alter the course of their blade.

Note: Can only be used once per strike. Angle change cannot be lower than 90 degrees.

Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: Miniscule

Shunshin no Jutsu is a basic Ninjutsu technique used across the shinobi world by all, ranging from the most basic shinobi to the legends of lore. Considered a high-speed movement technique - to an observer caught in the optical illusion, it appears as if the user has teleported. This allows the user to escape or attack suddenly, should they need to. However, while a high-speed movement, if used in broad daylight, one will still be quite visible and as such, easier to be defended against. In order to achieve maximum effect, the user must combine it with a distraction.

Note: Despite popular belief, this is not an ability that allows an individual to teleport, or even move incomprehensibly fast. It simply combines high mobility with some disruption of visibility to conceal those movements. That in mind, if you can conceal your movement, it is common for this technique to allow very long-distance dashes before enemies may notice you.



Fuubaku Houjin (Exploding Seal Method Formation)
Rank: D
Range: -
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Miniscule

Fuubaku Houjin is a Ninjutsu technique used by shinobi in conjunction with common explosive devices such as exploding notes. With this, the user can choose when their explosives detonate, opposed to being at the mercy of a countdown.

Note: This ability allows the user detonate his or her explosive notes instantly, opposed to their normal "timed" explosion. Without this technique, the user cannot automatically detonate their tags.



Kai (Release)
Rank: D
Range: -
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Equivalent to affected Genjutsu + Miniscule / Equivalent to affected Genjutsu if done by another

Kai is a Ninjutsu technique which allows the ninja to avoid the effects of a Genjutsu illusion. After forming the needed handseals, the Genjutsu technique will not affect the ninja. The ninja can also use the technique on another individual who was unable to avoid the attack. After forming the needed hand seals, the ninja touches the one affected to end the affect of the spell.

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{ C Rank 100}

Shisen (Line of Sight)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid

The user will first place the hand on the same side as their weapons on the sheath of the smaller blade near the hilt. Charging their thumb with an amount of chakra, they will flick the guard of the smaller blade causing the weapon to rocket forward; aimed at the targets face. This weapon will not only surprise the opponent but also block their vision as the user quickly steps in to strike with their other blade.

Note: Requires user to carry Daisho(pairing big and small Katana) or something equivalent on one side of their waist.



Tsukesagiri (Cut and Thrust)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid

The user starts off with a normal two-handed cut but at the users discretion, they will release one hands grip on the weapon, leaving the weapon held near the hilt of the other hand. The user will then thrust the arm still holding the weapon while also taking a step forward with the leading leg. This turns the users slash into an unexpected, quick, and long reaching thrust.



Tsuka Dageki (Hilt Blow)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals:--
Chakra Consumption: Mid

A Kenjutsu practitioner gathers a mild amount of chakra at the hilt of their weapon and when opportunity presents itself, they will strike with the hilt of the weapon. The chakra enhanced strike causing a variety of effects dependent on the area struck.

Note: Head; dazed for one turn, chest area; winded for one turn, limb; mild numbness for one turn.


Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 3
Chakra Consumption: Miniscule - Massive

A powerful jutsu intended to call forth aid when in dire need. Kuchiyose allows a ninja to summon a a variety of entities and items meant to assist them. From people to animals to inanimate objects, these creations come forth out of thin air near-instantly after the seals are done and into the battlefield. Keep in mind each summoning in question requires a previous contract to be filled out. Finally, signing this contract also allows said summoning to be able to reverse summon the human ninja to their own location.

Note: All summons have their own Chakra cost, which the user will need to meet in order to bring them forth. In terms of inanimate objects, the user can summon up to ten secondary weapons for a Miniscule amount of Chakra (per summoning); on the other hand they may summon up to five primary weapons for a Low amount of Chakra (per summoning). Techniques sealed using the proper scroll only require a minuscule amount of chakra to bring forth.

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{ B Rank 250 }

Batto (Battojutsu)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: High

A practitioner of Battojutsu has but one objective and that is to cut their opponent. This desire manifest itself in the form of an illusion created from their will. When a Battojutsu practitioner is about to strike, their body gives off the illusion of a duplicate arm or even body; two blades aimed at different targets. This illusion makes it difficult for the target to pinpoint which blade is the true danger.

Note: Can be used once every 2 turns.



Nibaigiri (Double Cut)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid

The user first gathers chakra into their wrist to allow a quick and uninterrupted change in the course of their blade after the first strike. This allows the user to strike twice within the span of a second.

Note: Can only be used once every two turns.



Joushou Giri (Rising Cut)
Rank:B
Range:Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid

A highly unorthodox skill but useful nonetheless. Starting from any vertical slash from below, the user will release the grip of their weapon once the slash has reached its apex height causing the blade to be hurled into the air a short distance. The user will then extend their sheath upward where the blade will always perfectly fall back into its sheath.

Note: The user can decide how long their blade is within the air with a maximum duration of one turn. The blade will always fall perfectly into its sheath assuming the user performs the required motions and has not moved too far from the location they tossed their blade.



Morote Giri (Two Handed Cut)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: High

A straightforward and simple technique but highly dangerous when used at the right moment. The user will hold their weapon with both hands before raising it above their head. Gathering chakra to the blade, they perform a simple vertical slash with a shocking degree of power.

Note: There is a momentary charge equal to one hand seal before the technique is unleashed. This technique is capable of cleaving through a single B-rank or below jutsu.



Marugiri (Circle Cut)
Rank:B
Range:Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type:Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid

Another simple yet useful technique of a Kenjutsu practitioner. The user starts from any stance and spins 360 degrees with their weapon extended to slash at those around them. This skill is performed with a high degree of speed and precision.

Note: This technique will always perform a perfect circle no matter the users stance or position.

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{ Rank A 300}

Senkou Zuki (Flash Thrust)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: High

The user starts with their weapon sheathed before gathering a large amount of chakra into their weapon. The chakra sharpens the weapons point while also allowing for frictionless drawing, giving the technique an immense level of speed. Once willing to execute, the user will draw and thrust their weapon forward in one fluid movement; impaling all in their path.

Note: This technique can pierce through a single A-rank jutsu or below.

Sandangamaegiri (Triple Cut)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Massive

An advanced form of the Nibaigiri technique that has a third quick and uninterrupted change in the blades path. With two consecutive changes in the blades path, this technique is highly difficult to defend against. However due to the strain on the wrist, this technique cannot be used freely.

Note: This technique can be used once every four turns. This skill shares a cool down with Nibaigiri meaning once used, Nibaigiri cannot be used until after 2 turns.

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{ S Rank 600}

Tsubame Gaeshi (Swallow Reversal)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: 2x Massive

The pinnacle of the Battojutsu style has the practitioner obtain a god-like level of speed to perform an action that defies nature. This technique starts off with the user holding their weapon with both hands horizontally near their face with the tip of the blade aimed at the target. The users feet placed equidistant with the body leaned slightly forward. Execution of the technique starts with a small but fast one meter dash before the user unleashes three strikes of unfathomable speed. Such speed causes all three attacks to strike simultaneously.

Note: This technique can only be used once per thread. Any Chakra reduction masteries/skills/items do not work on this technique. The user possesses SS rank speed for the very short duration of the 3 strikes. The dash portion of the technique is optional.

Junsuina Kenshin (Pure Dedication)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: 2x Massive
Undoubtedly, the pinnacle of the Iaijutsu art. This technique pushes the practitioners focus, survival instinct, well of knowledge, and insight to the utmost limit. The user first takes a rather lax stance where the feet are equidistant from one another and the knees slightly bent. The sword arm is left to hang in front while still holding their blade horizontally. The other arm is left to dangle at the users side; the entire body free of any tension. When the skill is executed, the user gains god-like perception to the point where even the fastest of attacks can be seen clearly. In addition, they achieve a state of god-like reflex allowing them to defend against incoming attacks with ease. This skill is considered the only counter to the Battojutsu's Tsubame Gaeshi.

Note: This technique can only be used once per thread. The range of the users enhanced perception is 10 meters. Any Chakra reduction masteries/skills/items do not work on this technique. The user possesses SS rank Reflexes for one turn.

[☆ F ☆]

Nice bio friend. Just a few things - it looks like you have 100 EXP in 'C' ranked techniques, not 200.

Also, I see you're using half of your starting money to buy a hooded robe. This is fine (we generally want to see transaction threads because they are easier to track), just make sure you notate clearly (and don't remove the note) that you are doing so.

You're pretty much ready for acceptance after that.

[Kousuke]

Thanks for the compliment

Made suggested edits, and notated by hooded robe that I purchased it. Thanks for the tip and will keep that in mind in the future as far as Transaction threads go.

[☆ F ☆]

Approved!