Name: Kinzo Nara.
Nickname: None.
Age: 23.
Gender: Male.
Forehead Protector: N/A
Clan: Nara Clan.

Appearance:
Kinzo's appearance is very traditional. Black hair, kept long as commonly done within the Nara clan, is styled in an edgy fashion and tied back into many strands, cuffed or wrapped. Unlike most 'shinobi' he does not wear the ordinary clothing of Konoha ninja, their flak jacket or head bands. Perhaps it is because he was undeserving, perhaps it was because he participated in a more self centered shinobi society-- more primal. His eyes are almond shaped, though remain true to his heritage, and he stands at a comfortable, average height.

His garb is that of a politician, more so than a ninja of the great hidden villages. Where others wore their kunai holsters, he wore well made pants, covered in numerous gowns and form fitting, flat shoes. Kimonos with fanciful, yet not over dramatic designs. Since youth, he was regarded as handsome, though he does not choose to build such a reputation for himself. His taste of appearance is understated, though it would be foolish to imply that he had no taste for it at all. He was, is, and will be known for his sleek visage and smooth words.

Personality:

Kinzo's personality is multi layered. To most, he would appear to be the more silent of men. Large eyes moving only when they need to, and taking in whatever it was they were tasked with absorbing. To those who spent more time, they might perhaps give him the compliment of a kind heart, a gentle smile, the likes. And, in truth, these are not lies-- they're just small parts of a much larger painting. Kinzo's personality is one shaped from years of conditioning. From a young age, he wanted to help others. That wish to help eventually grew into a need, and he acted on it. Though he never wished to become a proper shinobi, he took his post in the same public affairs, fighting on the field of a politician. In his father's foot steps, he was able to acquire some level of tactical wit and fly-about training in word craft.

Under that, there is an overwhelming draw to loyalty. His friends, family and leaders are incredibly important to him. But the others weren't. Never had he shed a tear at the news of dead Konoha shinobi, nor given much thought to the sacrifices being made, every day, on the battle field. Yet hearing of his own family's demise crushed him completely, and made him resistant to form new bonds. Colder, and a bit more cut off from whatever 'reality' is.

Nindō: "Accomplish the goal. Use what is available."


Origin: Hi no Kuni.
Affiliation: Konohagakure no Sato.
Rank: C Rank [Not Officially So]
Specialities:

• Taijutsu | Body Techniques.
  
• Ninjutsu | Ninja Techniques.
  

Elemental Affinities:

• Wind | Fuuton.
  
• Earth | Doton.
  

Combat Style:

Playing With Shadows. Kinzo has spent a large portion of his life playing with the shadows, so to speak. Now, in combat, the Nara Clan's secret ninjutsu looks to be at its utmost grace. Even so, while fighting, he has devoted himself to three fronts of battle, more or less. While two refer to his use of elements, the third is Shadow Play, an artistic use of his own shadow, and a perhaps more mobile tactic than often seen in the lethargic Nara clan. This, well, style of combat comes into practice when Kinzo rushes in on an opponent and unleashes a flurry of both physical attacks, and attacks involving his shadow.

Playing With The Wind. A style of combat which utilizes both ninjutsu and taijutsu in a strict combination. From a young age, Kinzo practiced an unconventional style of ninja art where he unknowingly fused physical movement and conventional ninjutsu. The result was a movement based manipulation of the elements wind and earth. With wind, the movements are made from more soft martial arts, flowing motions to move the air currents around his person. A light agility, and mostly evasive style. Even so, this style of combat is mostly made in retreat; it's incapable of massive damage or much beyond stalling distractions.

Playing With The Earth. Like with the wind, above, Kinzo's Earth variation involves the use of highly physical ninjutsu. The combination and natural mixture of taijutsu and ninjutsu. After activating a flow of chakra, Kinzo will manipulate the element around him-- provided there is any 'earth' around him at the time. Pulling material from the ground, and whirling it about at the enemy, this style warrants a much more powerful and slow martial art. An almost dance, done to continuously and concentrating on sturdy stomps, and shoving thrusts. Both heavily defensive, and potentially offensive, the effects are slower and less refined than conventional doton ninjutsu.  

Special Characteristics:

Guide | Special Characteristics wrote:

Name: Animal Speaking.
Rank: C.
Type: Social Based
Prerequisites: -
Training: A 600 word training is required to gain this special characteristic.
Restrictions: -
Description: A rare characteristic that one develops which allows them to understand and communicate with animals. Verbal exchange is common amongst those with this ability as the user will literally alter their voice to mimic the animal their speaking to as a way of communicating. More advanced people are even capable of feeling the emotions and pain of animals as well, although that requires physical contact. Animal Speaking is a very useful skill because they can manipulate animals to accomplish tasks, such as acting as scouts or gathering information they have already witnessed. Animals that serve as familiars to specific clans or people such as Kakichu Bugs, Inuzuaka dogs or summons, cannot be controlled due to their loyalty to their owners.

• Animal Speaking SC cannot be used to gain information on other player characters without their explicit permission. This also cannot be used in combat in any fashion.
  
• User may control up to five individual animals at one time. Control over individuals lasts within a range of 120 meters from user and therefore cannot extend to different countries.
  
• User may not state that their animal is from a different country due to individual animals having limited home range sizes that they tend to stick to.
  

Guide | Special Characteristics wrote:

Name: One-Handed Seals I
Rank: C
Type: Skill Based
Prerequisites: -
Training: A 600 word training is required to gain this special characteristic.
Restrictions: This cannot be used as a way to perform two jutsu at the same time. | Can only be used with up to C - Rank Techniques.
Description: The ninja discovers a unique talent which allows them to mix chakra by performing seals with only one hand. With an ability such as this the ninja can fight while also performing jutsu, delivering surprise attacks to their enemies. Since those who can perform one-handed seals are naturally good at what their talents, they are even capable of performing hand seals behind themselves, leaving the enemy oblivious to the ninja's next attack.

History:

Kinzo was born in Konohagakure no Sato, to a Nara clan mother and father just like any other boy. Neither his mother nor father held any particular prestige or honor, though they served their nation well. That is to say Kinzo's father died as a chuunin, and his mother later as a newly made medical ninja. It wasn't at all uncommon for families to fall in the line of duty. Konoha, like all great nations, was constantly under pressure to perform, and their resource was people. Ninja, shinobi, the terrible armies which the world of men had created for themselves. A selfish division of states, each bearing arms at one another.

Perhaps it was because of all of this that he never became a ninja himself. Never entered in the Academy or partook in any general classes. Instead, he learned from those around him, the clan members of Nara, and the powerful mentors therein. Where others toiled in the wallows of transformation ninjutsu, class after class, he began to learn applied skills. Began learning the jutsu of his clan, even at the rate of the elder ninja. Over time, a passive aggressive pressure to become a ninja caused distance between Kinzo and the clan. A small resentment, but Kinzo did eventually accept learning the academy techniques, convinced that they were perhaps useful skills to have-- only too predictable in most cases.

Even so, he pushed on, learned the clan's principles of combat, and started applying them through his own filter. Specializing in his own studies and victim to many positive accidents while experimenting, Kinzo began shaping his abilities in a different direction. It was around the time he began showcasing his real difference that he was subjugated into the line of political affairs. By choice, he shoved himself into governmental matters. Like so many others of the Nara, born into a naturally respectable position, forging his path wasn't impossible-- though well earned. Different, to be sure. He was not afraid to take matters into his own hands. And he had a way of, well, making people change their mind towards agreement.

It was around the age of 19 that he started to gain any real recognition, having since framed himself as an expert on numerous inner-village functions. Having gained some political prestige for himself, Kinzo quickly rose on a charismatic and matter of fact opinion on the world. One which could easily be agreed with, and blunt enough. Though one who became increasingly more used to handling matters himself. Outside of the law, if need be. He had his suspicions and curiosities about the higher ups, and knew that one day he would be placed in room with them, too. Alone. At times even, he had been called to occasions important enough to require an ANBU escort-- always treated like any other civilian noble, and politician. Thus far, he's kept a pretty justice oriented public view.

Academy Ninjutsu.

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Name: Bunshin no Jutsu • Clone Technique
Rank: E
Type: Genjutsu
Range: N/A
Medium: Optical
Element: N/A
Description: This technique creates identical clones of the user. However, they hold no actual substance and will disperse upon impact of an attack or contact with an opponent. They cannot disrupt the area around themselves with their movements; won’t kick up dust, crush grass, etc. They are simply optical illusions used to momentarily fool others.
Chakra Cost: 1CP per 5 clones

Name: Henge no Jutsu • Transformation Technique
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: N/A
Element: N/A
Description: This technique transforms the user’s appearance to that of another object or person. However, it is not a permanent transformation and a mental image of what they are transformed into. Certain aspects of a ninja will not change merely by transformation, these things may include injuries, tool pocket placements etc. The jutsu will dispel should the user be injured. The user does not gain the properties of their transformation (ie. horse like strength), and may only transform into something ranging between 1/2 of their regular size, to 2x their regular size. Thus one cannot transform into large creatures.
Chakra Cost: 1

Name: Kawarimi no Jutsu • Body Replacement Technique
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: 10 meters
Element: N/A
Description: After performing a tiger seal, this technique allows the user to alter places in a speedy manner with another nearby object. This is done mere seconds before an attack lands, thus making the attacker believe his or her attack was a success. Whatever object was used to alter places will receive the brunt of the enemy’s attack instead.  The object that the user switches with must be preset somewhere else in the thread, meaning that the object must have received specific mention previously in the thread.
Chakra Cost: 2

Name: Explosive Tag: Activate
Rank: E
Type: Fuuinjutsu
Range: N/A
Element: N/A
Description: This technique allows the user to activate an explosive tag they have planted somewhere. Preferably they should be within close to mid range and visible to the user. You cannot activate another persons explosive tags unless your chakra has been channeled into them beforehand.
Chakra Cost: 1 (per 3 explosive notes)

Name: Kai • Release
Rank: D
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: By stopping the flow of chakra in their body, and then applying an even stronger power to disrupt the flow of the caster's chakra; the user may dispel the effects of a genjutsu. This can also be used on another individual that is stuck in a genjutsu by preforming the necessary hand seal and then touching them, although it consumes half the chakra cost of the Genjutsu.
Chakra Cost: Cost of Genjutsu + 2CP

Name: Nawanuke no Jutsu • Escaping Skill
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: N/A
Element: N/A
Description: This technique allows the user to free themselves should they be tied up. It is extremely basic.  Using their physical training, the user will twist and contort their body to loosen their bindings, effectively relieving themselves of the tightness of their bindings and slipping through the restraints. This technique can only be used if the user is of equal or higher rank than their captor.
Chakra Cost: 1

Name: Chozou no Jutsu • Storage Technique
Rank: E
Type: Fuuinjutsu, Supplementary
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: A simple jutsu that allows a ninja to seal or unseal any item, mostly weapons, from scrolls or from their body. After forming the necessary handsigns, the ninja will seal the item into a scroll etc. Scrolls can also be used as ammunition for other weapons or have other seals inside of them, which expands the number of potential tricks a shinobi can use. The items themselves are unaffected by time. Ninjutsu can also be stored in scrolls, to be released when the scroll is opened, but require another person to cast said Ninjutsu; else it cannot be sealed.
Chakra Cost: 1 to seal; 1 to unseal.

Name: Suimen Hokou no Waza • Act of Water Surface Walking
Rank: D
Type: N/A
Range: N/A
Element: NA
Description: This technique allows the user to balance themselves on water by focusing a constant and steady stream of chakra to the user’s feet or hands. Because of water’s nature, this requires the user to be quick to adjust the amount of chakra they must emit to their feet in order to maintain a constant balance. Users may also walk, run and “skate” across the water when using this technique.
Chakra Cost: 1 (1 per post)

Name: Kinobori no Waza • Act of Tree Climbing
Rank: D
Type: N/A
Range: N/A
Element: N/A
Description: This technique allows the user to balance themselves on trees and vertical walls by focusing a constant and steady stream of chakra to the user’s feet. Gravity can easy be defined if this technique is mastered, allowing people to even stand upside down. If too much chakra is exerted the user will be pushed away; bark breaking and causing the user to then fall. If not enough chakra is exerted the user will lose their footing and fall.
Chakra Cost: 1 (1 per post)

Clan Jutsu.

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Name: Kagemane no Jutsu | Shadow Imitation
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: -
Description: Kage Mane no Jutsu is a ninjutsu technique used by the members of the Nara clan. It's original purpose was as a skill to help delay any pursuers. After forming the needed hand seals, the clan member is able to manipulate their shadow along any surface. They may use other nearby shadows to further extend the reach of their shadow, however they are limited to the surface area of the original cast shadow (They may not exceed an additional 15m of shadow this way). Once the clan members shadow reaches the target shadow, it will attach itself. While attached the target will be frozen, only able to replicate in mirror form the actions of the clan member. If the clan member is low on chakra, the Kage Mane will falter and the shadow will return to its normal form. The time of day should be carefully noted by those using this technique. If the sun is setting, the shadow will naturally be bigger, and thus able to hit the maximum range. If the sun is halfway across the sky, than the shadow will be much smaller, and incapable of reaching even the 5m limit. Additionally, if the struck member exerts 14CP of chakra (Whether it be physical force or some other In Character method), they may reject the shadow binding and free themselves. Though free, it does not prevent the user from catching them in this jutsu again.
Chakra Cost: 7CP (2 per post)

Name: Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu  | Shadow Neck Bind Technique
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: -
Description: Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu is a ninjutsu technique used by the members of the Nara clan. Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. To perform the technique the clan member will first bind their target using the Kage Mane no Jutsu technique. Once the target can no longer move, they form the needed hand seal to initiate this technique. The clan member uses their shadow to form a hand which will creep up their opponents body to their neck. Once the hand reaches the neck, it will constrict in such a manner so as to strangle the opponent. Opponents may break this technique by exerting 14CP after the strangling process. Breaking of this technique also dispels the Shadow Possession technique.
Chakra Cost: 7CP (Additional 2CP Per Post)

Name: Kagefuin Mai Shi | Shadow Dance Boar
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close [0m - 5m] Mid [5m - 10m]
Element: N/A
Description: After formation of the needed hand seals, Kinzo will draw shadow from other shadow pools, thereby manipulating the shadows around him instead of his own. From there, the jutsu is very similar to any shadow binding [Kagemane no Jutsu], broken through the expulsion of 14CP on the part of whoever the victim. Kinzo also refers to this technique as "Shadow Painting."
Chakra Cost: 7CP (2 per post)

Doton Techniques.

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Name: Shinjuu Zanshu no Jutsu - Double Suicide Decapitation Technique
Rank: D
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: Doton (Earth)
Description: Doton • Shinjuu Zanshu no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Earth Element. The ninja will travel through the ground to appear below their target. They will then surprise their target by then pulling them into the ground. Once in the ground their target is thus immobilized.
Chakra Cost: 4

Name: Retsudo Tenshou - Revolving Split Earth Palm
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m), Far (10+)
Element: Doton (Earth)
Description: Doton • Retsudo Tenshou is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Earth Element. This technique allows the ninja to control nearby stone and rock. When the ninja forms the needed handseals and slams their palm to the ground, surrounding rock will begin to churn and twist up crushing all those trapped within it.
Chakra Cost: 9

Name: Dochuu Senkou - Underground Submarine Voyage
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Doton (Earth)
Description: Doton • Dochuu Senkou is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Earth Element. After forming the needed hand seals, the user can sink below ground and quickly travel through the earth.
Chakra Cost: 6 (2 per post)

Name: Doryuusou - Earthen Rising Spears
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: Doton (Earth)
Description: This technique lets the user condense mud or stone, from the ground, and shape them into spikes that will protrude from the ground in order to skewer the target. The spikes are brittle, and can be broken with a strong blow or tough defense.
Chakra Cost: 7

Name: Doton Bunshin no Jutsu - Earth Clone Technique
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Doton
Description: Doton Bunshin no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique that utilizes the earth to create a Bunshin clone. Unlike a normal Bunshin, the Doton Bunshin has the ability to interact more with the environment due to it having physical substance. This allows the clone to carry out limited attacks on its target, but none utilizing chakra. The range of the clone is limited however, it can travel no further than 10 meters from the original body. If the Doton Bunshin is injured, the clone will revert into rock that crumbles to the ground.
Chakra Cost: 7 (Per clone)
Restrictions:

• No weapons, armor, or equipment can be replicated to have above C-rank quality.
  
• Replicated explosive notes, explosive kunai, explosive senbon, and exploding pouches are inert and cannot be set off.
  

Name: Jiyū Keishiki | Free Form
Rank: D-S [C Rank]
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close [0m - 5m] Mid [5m - 10m]
Element: Doton
Description: After the formation of the needed hand seals, Kinzo will muster a control over surrounding earth. As if 'bending' the element, he is able to pull mineral from the ground, or toss boulders at enemies. Each attack or defense, in this way, is controlled by bodily movements; harshly pounding steps on the ground, motivated kicks and strong punches against rock. Kinzo has learned to garner his manipulation of doton, and doton material to the point of allowing himself a relatively unique method of combat, the trade off being that he is unable to use other conventional techniques while this jutsu is underway. To do so would be to end this jutsu instantly. What is more, there is a large chakra demand from this technique, so it can be hard to keep it going for long.
Chakra Cost: 9CP (3 per post)

Fuuton Ninjutsu.

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Name: Daitoppa - Great Breakthrough
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: This is a relatively simple technique that creates a sudden gust of wind, but its scale varies greatly depending on the user. If used by a superior shinobi, it has enough destructive power to knock down a large tree. The wind from the squall can blow away all things in the user's line of sight. A variation of the technique involves a smaller blast of wind which gets ignited with flame.
Chakra Cost: 9

Name: Eaburēdo | Air Blade
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close [0m - 5m]
Element: Fuuton
Description: After the formation of the needed hand seals, Kinzo will unleash a sharp torrent of turbulent air to take form as a blade of wind. The blade extends from his hands, are is able to slice through most resistances, a surely dangerous weapon.
Chakra Cost: 5 (2 per post)

Name: Kami Oroshi - Godly Wind from the Mountains
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: The user will generate a whirling vortex of wind which he or she can send snaking towards his or her target. This wind can be used to help cause an explosive blaze when used with certain fire and earth techniques.
Chakra Cost: 7 (2 per post)

Non-Elemental Techniques.

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Name: Yōso no Renshū - Element Practice
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m)
Element: Variable
Description: The most simplistic of techniques, it is precisely what is says on the tin; practicing elemental manipulation. The technique serves no purpose in battle, but simply serves to give one practice with their respective elements, and more importantly, using elemental chakra. Those with an affinity with fire focus on the raging ferocity of the flame, generating small flames along their fingers and palms, shifting them back and forth from hand to hand. Those with an affinity for wind focus on the free-flowing, easy-going but erratic nature of wind, coaxing the air into tiny whirlwinds in the palms of their hands, spinning leaves like tops. Those with an affinity for lightning focus their minds on the wild, erratic, spastic and unpredictable nature of lightning, tracing small sparks in electrical patterns from hand to hand. Those with an affinity for earth focus on the resilient, unyielding nature of stone, taking small rocks and pebbles and slowly shaping them in their hands. Those with an affinity for water focus on the flowing, flexible nature of water, gathering a small trickle and coaxing it into intricate patterns with their fingers.
Chakra Cost: 1 per post

Name: Chakra Kyuuin Jutsu - Chakra Absorption Technique
Rank: C-S [C Rank]
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: After activitating the technique, the user's hand will glow with chakra. When he or she touches his or her palm on his or her opponents body, the user can withdraw the physical and spiritual energy out of them. By reducing their chakra, it greatly increases the user’s advantage over his or her opponent.
Chakra Cost:
Costs the User: C (5) | Takes From Target: D (4)
Costs the User: B (10) | Takes From Target: C (9)
Costs the User: A (20) | Takes From Target: B (15)
Costs the User: S (35) | Takes From Target: A (25)

Taijutsu Techniques.

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Name: Konoha Kage Buyou - Leaf Shadow Dance
Rank: D
Type: Taijutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: Konoha Kage Buyou is a Taijutsu technique that is used to position a ninja's opponent into a vulnerable aerial position. The ninja will first quickly appear below their opponent, then with a switch upper kick they will launch their target into the air. The ninja will then jump into the air to "shadow" the target with the target's back to their chest. This move is used before preforming "Omote Renge - Front Lotus" or "Shishi Rendan - Lion Combo".
Chakra Cost: 4

Kits.

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Name: Shuriken Kit
Type: Basic
Rank: C
Quantity: 1
Contents: 48 Shuriken [24], 24 Smoke Pellets [8]

Character Claim: Sandaime Kazekage.
Source: Naruto.
Image URL: Sandaime Kazekage.