Miyazaki, Kazuya

[KAZUYA]

MIYAZAKI, KAZUYA DOSSIER Name: Kazuya Miyazaki Nickname: N/A Title: N/A Height: 5’/11” Weight: 185 lbs. Blood Type: AB+ Marital Status: Single Age: 18 D.O.B: January 14 Nation: Tetsu no Kuni [Land of Iron] Location: Sanrou [Three Wolves] Profession: N/A Rank: Samurai Apprentice Tier: Hard/Advanced Difficulty Ichi: Taijutsu Ni: Ninjutsu/Genjutsu PERSONA & PHYSIQUE Behavior: Raised by the samurai of Three Wolf Mountain, he has a stern attitude and is quite persistent in his approach. Although barely more than a young adult, his skills of persuasion and endurance allow him to stubbornly achieve his ambitions, pressuring people with delicately paired words and subtle hints to a darker nature. He is as much a man of action as he is a man of philosophy, entertaining himself with diligent practice of swordsmanship as well as nourishing his mind in the literary arts. Guided by a sense of honor and duty with a compelling urge to satisfy his kinsmen, Kazuya endeavors the harsh terrain in order to serve his country. Positive Traits:

[/b] – Kazuya relentlessly pursues his goals despite how futile it may seem to struggle onward. This quality is the most prominent and defining feature of Kazuya and is the reason he may one day become a master samurai.

Perceptive – Preferring to analyze before acting, he is slow to initiate combat, but when he counters an opponent you can be sure it was with immense calculation.

Humble – Though confident he will one day become a revered samurai, he acknowledges his current inferiority to the greater samurai of this era and hopes to appease them with his progress.

Ambitious – A goal without a plan is just a dream and Kazuya is too stubborn to give up without reaching his goals. His desire to obtain legendary status is a testament to his instinct to achieve.

Merciful – Though this age calls for bloodshed, Kazuya doesn’t believe in meaningless slaughter when lives can be better spent paying penance or providing services that would otherwise be rendered inaccessible through death penalties.

[/ul]Negative Traits:

[/b] – While he is a tactful samurai he does show a sluggish combat initiative, demonstrating hesitance to enter the fray before he has found an enemy’s weak spots—though many perceive this as a reluctance to put his life on the line.

Unsociable – Ideally he refrains from interfering in political and social affairs, instead keeping to his studies of martial arts in order to become a rounded combatant and a formidable candidate for the title of Shogun, a title he desperately hopes to earn but is fearful he may never achieve.

Curious – Contrary to his claim that curiosity is a good thing, it is true that being too curious has its drawbacks and because of this, he unknowingly allows himself to let his admirable traits become bad habits. He simply tries to stick his nose in places it probably shouldn’t be in.

Untidy – Kazuya has earned quite the reputation for being a messy person. Instead of organizing his living quarters as well as his training regimen, he carelessly places objects in places of convenience. This isn’t to say he loses things easily—he remembers where he puts everything he owns—his room is just an utter mess.

Timid – Tying in to his unsociable nature, Kazuya can be quite shy and bashful in public, admiring tranquil solitude more than the noisy company of people. This isn’t to say he cannot assert himself, but that he is uncomfortable in the limelight.

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Appearance: Kazuya maintains an above average physique that would seem built more for speed than strength, albeit quite toned from years of practice with his bokuto and tempered from the swift and brutal strikes of his sparring rivals. Rigid and sturdy like the terrain surrounding him, he is more than capable of intense labor. His skin is majorly unblemished and quite lightly colored even considering the climate’s effect on most people. Adorned with coal black eyes--although it is often insisted that they have a faint red hue to them--with matching black hair that is also mistaken to be deep brown in color on occasion.

The hair itself is faintly wavy and his ears are hidden from view by his locks, which hang as low as his neck. His chin is very sharp and pronounced, his lips curved into a subtle frown that pairs with his thin, sharp brows to form an innately disappointed expression. His shoulders slouch and his nose is small and dainty. Kazuya’s hands are at first glance petite, but this is best as it allows his fingers to make deft and delicate movements that brutishly large hands cannot fathom to mimic.

Abandoning any desire to dress fancifully to impress others, Kazuya has reduced his wardrobe to plain color garments, typically black, some with hoods attached and tattered around the edges, while others are wrinkled but otherwise undamaged. The entirety of his wardrobe consists of free-fitting sleeves and leggings in order to permit unrestricted movement. Covering his feet are nothing but socks and traditional sandals. Hanging against his left hip is his katana, which he keeps with him most always in an effort to remind himself to be constantly vigilant of his surroundings, as carrying a weapon helps to keep him concentrated on what’s important.

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ITEMS


Primary Weapons


KATANA

Rank: C
Type: Primary / Sword / Melee
Description: Commonly refereed to as a 'Samurai sword', the katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade up to three feet in length, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands. As such, it has become renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability.
Cost: 5,000 Ryo


BOKUTO

Rank: C
Type: Primary / Sword / Melee
Description: Also common referred to as "bokken," this weapon is a sword made of wood whose primary purpose is for training. It is usually shaped to look like a katana, but can also be shaped like other swords, such as the wakizashi and tanto. Although normally very basic, they also come in more ornamental designs, boasting elaborate carvings and jewels.
Cost: 5,000 Ryo


Protectorates


HEAVY HELMET

Rank: A
Type: Head
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: The helm is a simple piece of armor, providing heavy yet over-protection to the larger part of the head down until just under the user's jaw line. Comprised mainly of sheeted steel reinforced by metallic plates, it's design is meant to protect the user from the toughest of blows.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo


HEAVY AVENDIL

Rank: A
Type: Neck
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: The avendail is a thick layering of mail the user can place upon their neck in order to protect from attacks aimed at said area. Heavy but durable, it provides excellent protection against a variety of attacks.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo


HEAVY BRIGANDINE

Rank: A
Type: Upper Body
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: The brigandine is a form of body armor meant to keep the user's torso free of harm. It is a steel breastplate lined with small oblong steel plates and sturdy leather riveted to the fabric, able to withstand anything.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo


HEAVY GAUNTLETS

Rank: A
Type: Hands & Arms
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: Gauntlets provided defense for the arms, with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm and hand as well. Gauntlets exist in many forms, mostly comprised of mail and fully-articulated plate armor, all depending on the user's style.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo each


HEAVY BOOTS

Rank: A
Type: Feet
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: These standard boots provide heavy protection for the user's feet by covering the appendage completely in the strong material.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo each

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BACKGROUND


Relations:

Yamato Miyazaki - Father

Maiko Miyazaki - Mother

Hitoshi Miyazaki – Uncle/Tutor

[/b] Without any particularly adventurous beginning, Kazuya was conceived as the only child to a modest family that had been part of the great samurai military for the past few generations. It isn’t hard to conclude from his parents’ life choices that Kazuya too would set himself to join the samurai. His upbringing was rather quaint and ceremonial, though the only valuables in his life were the people he sought to shield from harm and his katana, which would accompany him wherever he ventured for the remainder of his life.

Childhood for samurai can be inconveniently stressful and harsh, largely in response to the immense expectations placed on the children. Expected to compete among eachother to determine a sort of caste or ranking system, as well as being required to develop combat skills to thwart off opposing nations—primarily the shinobi, who were the only formidable opponents the samurai had besides themselves—as soon as possible. The sheer pressure on some children was enough to drive them mad or into a pit of depression that, in either case, usually claimed their life.

In order to keep his mind off of such dreadful truths, Kazuya took an interest in reading and studying ancient writings that related to the samurai legends in order to keep his eyes on the prize and familiarize himself with the lore of his people. Some of the best stories were of nameless samurai whose origins were unknown and yet they were able to perform feats beyond that of any recognized samurai to date. Such stories inspired him to train harder and to perfect his technique.

Upon reaching adulthood he was finally able to be formally inducted into the ranks of the samurai, however this was an experience that Kazuya was reluctant to speak of afterward. Though he was grateful for having been accepted among their ranks, he felt he was mistreated and undervalued by his comrades and that they didn’t truthfully accept him as part of their organization. He felt more like a beast of burden sent to fetch them what they demanded, whether the task was realistic or an utter impracticality.

Provoked by his mistreatment, he began to develop more considerable abilities in order to prove his worth and capability. After a month’s time he decided to challenge one of the samurai who was of equal formal standing and yet had made to order him around just as the rest did. Though they were prohibited from raising their katana to one another, they were allowed to spar against eachother using bokuto. After a few short-lived flurries from his opponent’s weapon, Kazuya was able to disarm the male with a numbing strike to the left shoulder which seemed to produce a muffled crack. Some had scolded him for his offense, but such prowess is to be nurtured in their society, and so Kazuya was able to free himself from the torment of mistreatment.

It has been three months since Kazuya had claimed victory in his first tournament, and he looks forward to being given the chance to prove himself an Adept Samurai to those ranking higher than him in the Land of Iron’s military.






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JUTSU

Taijutsu; 350 EXP

Kenjutsu

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Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Low [activate] - [maintain]
This technique concentrates a kenjutsu practitioners focus. It allows them to steel their nerves by transferring a little bit of chakra all around there bodies. This chakra relaxes the user allowing for sudden or intricate movements to be done with little margin for error.


Dorokendageki (Draw and Strike)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Low
The battojutsu practitioner subjugates their dominant hand with chakra. This allows the practitioner to commence their attack from any position, this particular technique allows the practitioner to first draw with increased speed, then thrust or slashe with the blade so fast that the effects of the hit are after the user sheathes.


Nibaigiri (Double Cut)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid
The battojutsu practitioner subjugates their dominant hand with chakra. This allows the practitioner to commence their attack from any position, this particular technique allows the practitioner to cut a fluid swath before using the same momentum to deliver a final vertical slash.


Tsukesagiri (Cut and Thrust)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid
The battojutsu practitioner subjugates their dominant hand with chakra. This allows the practitioner to commence their attack from any position, this particular technique allows the practitioner to thrust into the opponent and then punctuates the movement with a harsh vertical or diagonal slash, which leads them to sheathe their sword once again.


Tsuka Dageki (Hilt Blow)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid
A technique that is used by the holder of the weapon to suddenly launch the hilt of the blade outwards from any position. The main function of this attack grants the user the ability to use the blunt end of the hilt while it is still encased, and move it forward to suddenly strike the opponent. The attack is so quick, due to the method of movement, that it is a extremely difficult to predict technique, and usually ensures a hit if performed on a unsuspecting target.

Note: The stunning power of this technique is one turn after contact.


Iaijutsu (Art of Mental Presence)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Low to cast and sustain
A defensive nature of fighting, all Iaijutsu practitioners will tend to stand in closed positions, sending chakra throughout their bodies to quicken response times. this leaves little openings and makes sure to make the least amount of wasted movement possible so as to remain solid like a rock. Once the swordsman has understood the basics of fortification, they move on to more complex defensive patterns.


Kawasu (To Parry)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Low
Commencing from any position, the practitioner draws their sword and moves to deflect or simply block the strike, then resheathes. As the user becomes more proficient in Iaijutsu, more strikes can be defending against in a fluid movement, before they are overwhelmed by the attacks.

Note: This technique serves as a counter against multi-strike based techniques. A maximum of three techniques can be parried per use at an incredibly fast, almost "simultaneous" rate. It should be noted that these parries must be plausible, and simply because a user can defend relatively quick does not mean the are immune to being struck. As state, this will be widely considered as a multi-strike counter.


Ridairekuto (Redirect)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid
Commencing from any position, the practitioner proceeds to unsheathe their blade and quickly strike against an incoming physical attack. But, instead of simply blocking it, the user will instead use the opponents momentum against them, which in turn forces them off balance and leaves them vulnerable to a strike afterwards. While off balance, the opponent will be unable to perform actions involving high amounts of dexterity, due to the surprise of being knocked off center.

Note: Once parried, the opponent is left off balance and unable to find their footing for half a turn.


Sumasshu (Smash and Defend)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Mid
Commencing from any position, the practitioner strikes with the hilt at a frontal opponent's face, forcing him to stumble back, which allows them to follow up with a quick slash or cut. Following the mindset of 'the best defense is a great offense', the user will seek to stop an opponent from throwing an attack out in the first place, leaving them on the defensive and unable to fully utilize their offense.


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[KAZUYA]

I realize that the Uchiha is a clan that requires administrative approval, so obviously I don't expect this to be accepted, though it would be nice if it did.  Regardless, even if I was allowed to be part Uchiha, I do realize that my Primary choice would obviously conflict with my Uchiha nature.  Given his upbringing I was hoping it would be considered possible.  In this situation I limit his potential to even unlock his Kekkei Genkai completely and furthermore I've made it difficult for him to discover it to begin with.

I'm not sure which Primary/Secondary is necessary to best appropriate a Samurai Uchiha, but it's an idea I rather like and I'd like to do whatever is possible to make this happen.

If it isn't possible for me to be Uchiha at all, then I'll take all mention of it out, but if it's possible for this to go through, please help me determine how to do it best.

[Dovah Bear]

[Bit]

You can't have a bloodline as an Samurai, on top of that Samurai are only a tai prime thing. You couldn't actually be apart of the clan at all, unless you were just related to an Uchiha and had no access to the Kekkai Genkai in anyway and/or couldn't access it in anyway. My advice to you is pick one and run with it, if you want to be an Uchiha and wanted to wield swords then just go into a sword style. You could still learn up to B rank techs, and you don't have to specialize in Ninjutsu. You can just make it so it's against your chars nature to use ninjutsu without it being an extreme situation. Or if you want to be a samurai then just be a smaurai. 

Also you would have to improve upon your profile exponentially if you even wanted to be considered permission to use the Uchiha clan. 

[KAZUYA]

Thanks for helping me understand my choices.  I've removed all things pertaining to the Uchiha now.  Hopefully now this will be a much smoother process, though there are a few things I was concerned about.  Being a Samurai I mostly only use a Katana, so I basically only need Kenjutsu and the Samurai-specific arts.  From what I can tell, the total possible amount of EXP I could spend is 350 on all of the above techniques, and even then that's only if I opt for Taijutsu primary, which as far as I can tell isn't mandatory but is the most practical choice.  Most sword styles are very restrictive/limiting of what kinds of weapons/styles I can learn, making it impossible to have the max 375 EXP.

It's possible I've simply overlooked something, misidentified a piece of information, etc. though I like to believe I've been thorough in my exploration for other techniques that could help me reach the mandated minimum of 375 EXP spent on a beginner's profile.

P.S. are there any items that Samurai start out with that others don't, like the armor or something?  Not sure about it, but it seemed like they standardized armor among samurai in the show, I was wondering if something similar was incorporated here.  If not that's fine, I'm just trying to figure out anything and everything I may be missing.

[Bit]

Yeah I think armor and sword lol. But yeah you have to be tai prime. You can't use ninjutsu as a samurai, you can't even mold chakra. But it's ok if you don't use it all, just pick up battoujutsu. Or whatever is, so yeah spend that exp. and whatever is left over you can put in ya sidebar.

[KAZUYA]

Spent 350 EXP on all Iaijutsu/Battojutsu techniques I could possibly have and added in the armor.

[Bit]

all done?

[KAZUYA]

Yessir.