Yao Shu Nara [Kumo Genin][Done]

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Basic Information:

Name: Yao Shu Nara
Secondary Title: Yao Shu
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Physical Appearance:

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Yao Shu stands at the height of five feet eleven inches, and has the build of a warrior. His arms and legs are well toned with corded muscle, and his white skin is sun kissed with a browning tan. His hand's are heavily calloused from an infinite amount of time spent with using a sword. The hair upon his head is long and black, parted on both sides along his brow, and in the back a pony tail which contains the rest of his hair. His gaze is narrow, due to the fact that his eyes are Japanese in their likeness, and he has a non distinct nose accompanied by the typical color of black for an eye color. Yao's fingernails are kept cut low below the cuticle and his teeth are in relatively decent care.

On the top of his head blotting out the sun, sits a straw hat three feet from front to back. Its purpose is to blot the sun, and provide nice comfort to his skin. He dresses in a traditional swordsmen garb that contains a hakama, kimono, and two grieves on either arm. The kimono is a nondescript black colored tied around his waist by a grayish sash. The hakama that covers his shoulders is short sleeved with the shoulder parts being navy blue and the rest having the color tan to accentuate the blue. On the left shoulder it is tan, with little strands to hang down for a bit of cosmetic effect. The kimono and coat are not meant to go as one piece, and are separate items Yao used to create his outfit. On the back of his waist, he carries a pouch filled with the misc weapons a ninja has. He also wears two brownish boots that contain two hidden Tantos, a Katana/Wakizashi combo on his left side, and on his right he has a Tachi. Hidden within his kimono he carries a dagger.

Personality:

Yao Shu Nara is but an teenage boy at the coming end of his teenage adolescence. Though many would argue that he is still to young to be considered an adult, his mentality allows him to co mingle with those many years above his age level. He has commendable aspirations to please his elders and loves to learn fighting techniques. Yao Shu has a high respect for ninja who choose to live their lives by the sword, and aspires to learn many sword techniques before he dies. With his ever growing passion for fighting he has learned to fight with impunity when it comes to enemies. However, its not so twisted to where he enjoys the killing, but rather feels that it is an honor to be killed by him. Meaning that he would not beg for his life, and that to oblige an others begging would bring disgrace upon himself and his opponent.

For a 'child' his patience is seemingly infinite, learned from many hours of sword practice. He will typically fight with his sword and use that before resorting to any jutsu. Yao Shu works well with others and will attempt to get a help another to get the kill, rather than try and get it to honor him. With this patience it also grants him with the love of reading and the endeavor of exploring the natural world. Generally within public he is soft spoken and makes it a point to not attract attention to him, knowing that while he has the honor of a sword fighter. He still has to perform his obligation as a ninja and uphold the objective of stealth.

Clan Information:

Clan Name: Nara

Clan Location: Konoha

Clan Traits:

To begin with, all members of the clan seem to have black spiky hair and soft boyish faces. Also they are usually of a lighter build and not muscular. They tend to have lower chakra reserves, but a very high chakra control to make up for it. Typically, it is the men who become ninja, but every so often a woman will join the ranks as well. All the men are classified genius's with IQ's that are generally higher then the mark of 200. They tend to be lazy and unwilling to work however, but they do have a strong will and hold greatly the term "comrade" as one of the most important words in their vocabulary.

The focus of their jutsu is a secret to other ninja, and only they can utilize it. The jutsu focus on the manipulation and control of their own shadow. Largely this revolves around one singular jutsu known as the Kage Mane or otherwise called Shaodw Imitation (see clan jutsu for more info), and this branches off into other various techniques. By Connecting their shadows to other shadows, they can cause the target to freeze by using chakra and the shadows as a medium for their control. When caught in this the opponent will mimic any movement the caster makes, but speech and thought remains independent. The opponents chakra system is also unaffected by this. Furthermore they can stretch their shadows a considerable length, up to 10m in total past its normal length, whatever that may be at the time by thinning the shadow out. This of course is not usable during the times of night. They can also use the shadows of other things to extend the length of their own by again using the shadows as a medium. They can not use lesser shadows for this, in other words, a shadow which is fainter then their own shadow, to extend it. Also it only extends by the length of the shadow it passed through and does not actually increase the size of their shadow.

Kekkei Genkai: -

Secret Clan Jutsu:

Name: Shadow Imitation
Rank: D
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:none
Description:

Kage Mane no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by 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. By using other nearby shadows they can further extend the reach of their shadow, however they are limited to the surface area of the original cast shadow. 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. This drains a D rank amount of chakra for every post that the target is kept with in it and escalates to a C rank amount or more if the opponent tries to fight it depending on the extent to which they attempt to fight it off.

Name: Shadow Neck Bind
Rank: C
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:none
Description:

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. However, the clan member will need to be careful. If their target has a lot of chakra, they can turn back the shadow hand and prevent it from binding their neck.
Clan Nara

Name: Shadow Imitation Shrunken
Rank: C
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:none
Description:

This technique utilizes specialized weapons which are able to absorb the users chakra and then take on the Nara clans ability to bind people via there shadow. By implanting the shadow chakra enhanced weapon into the shadow of the target, they will be frozen in place; just as if they were caught in one of the clan members extended shadow bindings. The length of time depends on how much chakra was placed into it. C rank- 2 post. B - 4 posts. A-7 Posts. S- 10 Posts. By increasing the number of weapons in the shadow you increase the number of posts they will remain frozen for.

Name: Shadow Sewing
Rank: C
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:none
Description:

To perform the technique the user will first form the needed handseal to extend his shadow. The user will then change the handseal to cause the shadow to emerge from the ground in tendrils. The tendrils can extend and whip about and are strong enough to pierce nearby targets.

Name: Shadow Endgame
Rank: B
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:none
Description:

Similar to the Shadow Sewing Technique, the user breaks their shadow into tendrils. Unlike the Shadow Sewing Technique, which exclusively ties down the opponent, the Shadow Endgame Technique's tendrils can grasp and manipulate objects. This gives the Shadow Endgame Technique a wide variety of uses. There are no hand seals used for this technique, but the hand movements resembles those used in Sand Binding Coffin.

History:

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The Nara clan is known for their manipulation of shadows and tending of deer, which graze in a large area of Nara clan forest. They have kept a book with medicine preparations and effects for generations which imply they are skilled in the area of medicine. Among the medicine described in this book are the secret pills used by the Akimichi clan. Despite being considered geniuses, the men from this family are prone to being lazy and hard to motivate. Ironically, they tend to be attracted to stern, overbearing women. However, there appear to be other factors as well. The Nara men seem to hold women in high esteem, and as a result, willingly defer to their female partners. An old Nara quote states "Without women, men can't be born. Without women, men go to ruin. Even the hardest of women will show a sweet side to the man she loves and respects."

The Nara clan seems to have a special relationship with the Akimichi clan and Yamanaka clan. Members of these three families have formed an "Ino-Shika-Cho trio," quite often, named after the first part of the names of the members. The Nara members are the Shika in the trio. "Ino," "Shika" and "Cho" are the names of three cards needed for a highly prized trick of "Inoshikacho" in the Hanafuda

Clan Details: Open

Rank Information:

Rank: Genin

Village Affiliation: Kumo

Special Information:

Character Speciality:
Main: Ninjutsu
Sub: Weaponry (Kenjutsu/Exotic)
Elemental Affinity:
Main: Water
Sub: Lightning
Special Characteristics: N/A

Skill Information:

Quote :: Basic Tech:

Name: Explosion Tag: Activate
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: N/A
Description: The user will activate an explosion tag. Normally, the tag will be placed by them, so they know where it is and can easily activate it.

Name: Kawarimi no Jutsu
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: N/A
Description:

This jutsu lets the user quickly switch places with another nearby object, such as a plant (normally a section of a log), an animal, or even another person within reach, leaving the opponent open to a counter-attack. Explosive tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise. Fundamentally, all ninja know this technique.

Name: Henge no Jutsu
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: N/A
Description:

This jutsu allows the user to assume the appearance of another person, animal, or object. This is one of the basic jutsu taught at the Konoha Ninja Academy. Fundamentally, all ninja know this jutsu. The transformation jutsu is considered to be among the more difficult E-ranked techniques, since it requires constant emission of chakra while mentally maintaining the form. On top of that, the user would be, most likely, interacting with the environment. This puts much mental strain on the inexperienced ninja.

Name: Bunshin no Jutsu
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: N/A
Description:

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

Name: Nawanuke no Jutsu
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: N/A
Description:

A basic jutsu taught at the Konoha Ninja Academy, this jutsu allows a ninja to free themselves if they have been tied up.

Name: Genjutsu Kai
Rank: E-S
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: N/A
Description:

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.

Name: Shunshin no Jutsu
Rank: D-S
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: N/A
Description:

This jutsu is a high-speed movement technique, allowing a ninja to move short to long distances at an almost untraceable speed. To an observer, it appears as if the user has teleported. A puff of smoke is occasionally used to disguise the user's movements. It is accomplished by using chakra to temporarily boost the user's reflexes. The amount of chakra required depends on the overall distance between the user and their intended destination.

Name: Kinobori no Waza - Act of Tree Climbing
Rank: N/A
Type: Ninjutsu/Chakra Control
Element: N/A
Description:

Kinobori no Waza, the art of tree climbing serves a dual purpose. Taking part in Kinobori Shugyou (Tree Climbing Training) helps a ninja learn how to focus their chakra. It also teaches the ninja how to run up trees and walk on vertical walls. The training helps the ninja learn how to focus just the right amount of chakra to a particular part of their body. The amount needed to climb is small but it must be precise. The feet are regarded as the hardest location to master chakra focusing. So by gaining the art of this skill, the ninja will have any jutsu available (theoretically) because they will be able to focus their chakra as needed.

Name: Suimen Hokou no Waza - Act of Water Surface Walking
Rank: N/A
Type: Ninjutsu/Chakra Control
Element: N/A
Description:

A variation on the Kinobori no Waza (Act of Tree Climbing), the art of water surface walking allows a ninja to walk on water as if it was a solid surface. Focusing an even amount of chakra out of the soles of their feet, they can balance themselves on the very surface of the water.

Name: Ayatsuito no Jutsu - String Reeling Technique
Rank: N/A
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: N/A
Description:

Ayatsuito no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing wire. This string can be used in rappeling, or as a method to tie down and restrict the movement of an opponent. The Uchiha clan also utilizes the wire in their Sharingan Soufuusha Sannotachi technique. The wire allows the clan member to pin down an opponent, and then unleash a torrent of fire upon them.

Name: Bikou Ninjutsu - Shadowing Stealth Technique
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: N/A
Description:

Bikou Ninjutsu is the technique ninjas use to follow their targets covertly. The manner in which the ninja shadows their target can differ, from the basic hiding under a nearby object, to using a jutsu to turn oneself invisible.

Quote :: Water Tech:

Name: Water Bullet
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu/Kenjutsu
Element: Water
Range: 10 Yards
Description:

By concentrating water chakra into the tip of his sword, Yao can unleash a torrent of water out at his opponent. This jutsu's chakra filled water is capable of toppling opponent's and causing severe bruising to the body, more importantly it leaves them soaked in water. This bruising becomes more severe at the range the blast is made. If close ranged, say four or five feet within the target, it can break bones.

Name: Flash Flood
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Water
Range: 15 Ft Diameter
Description:

By focusing water chakra into his feet, and applying pressure to the ground. A large amount of water will spread itself out across the floor in a diameter of twenty feet. This jutsu can be used as a catalyst to create other water techniques.

Name: Sword Slash Torrent
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu/Kenjutsu
Element: Water
Range: 15 Feet
Description:
Water chakra focused inside the blade is released during a slashing moment. You cannot see this move starting taking affect per-say (chakra is invisible), but when it happens a crescent (sword shaped) curved wave of "cutting" water will erupt and attempt to slice at the object. It is capable of cutting people in half, and metals. (Note: Water at high pressures, can in fact cut things)

Quote :: Clan Tech:

Name: Kage Mane Shuriken no Jutsu - Shadow Imitation Shuriken Technique
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Description:

Kage Mane Shuriken no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara Shikamaru. Using Asuma's knives, Shikamaru can imbue his shadow chakra to create "pins" to stick his opponent in place. These knives absorb the chakra nature of the user and give off the nature's effect. In this case, the knives take on the Nara clan's shadow binding properties. By implanting the shadow chakra enhanced blade into the shadow of his target, they will be frozen in place; just as if they were caught in one of the clan members extended shadow bindings.

Name: Kage Mane no Jutsu - Shadow Imitation Technique
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Description:

Kage Mane no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by 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. By using other nearby shadows they can further extend the reach of their shadow, however they are limited to the surface area of the original cast shadow. 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.

Name: Kage Nui - Shadow Sewing
Rank: C
Element:
Type: Attack
Description:

Ninpou: Kage Nui is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. To perform the technique Shikamaru will first form the needed handseal to extend his shadow. Shikamaru will then change the handseal to cause the shadow to emerge from the ground in tendrils. The tendrils can extend and whip about and are strong enough to pierce nearby targets.

Weapon Template:

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Name: Tachi & Sheath Combo
Quantity: 1
Rank: D
Appearance:

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Speical Abilities: None
Range: Blade = 4' Handle = .5'
Description:
A longer version of the Katana, with a blade length of four feet. The sheath is also four feet to cover up the blade, however Yao has made a special sheath just for his blade which allows him to put the sheath on the swords handle. By doing the math, this gives the weapon a reach of five and a half feet, turning the weapon into an effective polerarm, much like a Naginata.

Name: Katana
Quantity: 1
Rank: D
Appearance:

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Special Abilites: None
Range: Blade = 2' Handle = 1'
Description:
A katana with a decorative sheath and a blade that has a nice ripple on the blade itself. It is used to slash and pierce opponents. The blade is sharp enough to cut limbs and in some cases. It has a blade length of two feet, and a handle of one foot.

Name: Wakizashi
Quantity: 1
Rank: D
Appearance:

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Special Abilites: None
Range: Blade = 1.5' Handle = 1'
Description:
Smaller version of the Katana, used in accordance with the Katana. Has a sharpened edge, and is capable of cutting limbs.

Name: Tanto
Quantity: 2
Rank: D
Appearance:

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Special Abilities: None
Range: Blade = 6" Handle = 4"
Description:
Small blade hidden in Yao's shu's boots, used to slice and stab.

Name: Dagger
Quantity: 1
Rank: D
Appearance:

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Special Abilities: None
Range: Blade = 9" Handle = 5"
Description:
Blade meant for stabbing another, can be used for slashing.

Origin: All Bought from Same Blacksmith, and Custom Made from same blacksmith.

Background Information

History:

Arc 1:

In a coastal village in the country of wave, two lovers gave were huddled together around their child. During the night, on the beach inside their small shack a man entered and in silence stole the child. He muffled it's cries as to not disturb the parents, and in moments the boy's family was gone. Not gone to the afterlife, but form him they were forever unknown. The estranged man had been searching for an heir, someone to give his talents to. Though, there was more to the story than appeared. For the people the babe slept with were not his parents, but rather foster parents. The man in who had entered in the dead of night was a servant of the real biological parents. Sadly, good help could not be counted upon these days, and the man made off with the child into the Lightning Country, where he would live in exile with the child he named Yao Shu.

Arc 2:

In a house high upon the mountains, a man and a boy practiced with one another. The man taught the latter how to swing a blade, and in the solitude of the moment, they both shared a connection. The men of Nara both were caught with the emotion, and the boy of eight embraced the man he had known as a father. The guilt was starting to become great for the man who had stolen the boy from his truthful parents. He he had known if the boy had known them, he would have ended up as a spoiled pompous brat, rather than the light of morals he was today. The man had loved the child, even as Yao was just an infant in his arms. He smiled as he let the boy go, and they continued practice. Though, the man known as Ho Sa knew it was time to enter the child into the village academy.

At the age of nine, the boy finally entered and with mixed emotions he watched his son enter. Yao Shu had a confused, if afraid expression but he saw his father and smiled, his fear leaving him. It was a beautiful day and Ho Sa took comfort in that. The first day of class was just beginning when Ho Sa decided to leave the entrance, and he went home to practice more swordsmanship, his thoughts always on the boy. Yao Shu however had lost any thought about the man who he had known for his whole life, and was totally enthralled to meet so many new people and be around so many new things. Within those walls he would graduate and become a Genin. His ambition simply sparked at the thought of it. He graduated late at the age of ten, due to a sickness of the body that had left him out of the academy for the last two months.

Arc 3:

At the age of ten, he was a very young genin. However, Ho Sa managed to strike a deal with the Raikage, and allowed Ho Sa to keep him out of missions until the age of fourteen. So, during the four years the old man taught Nara clan abilities and swordsmanship. Then, after that time on the mountains and in solitude. He developed physically as well as in maturity. At the age of fourteen he went on his first mission, and it was successful. Though, when the Chuunin Exams came around when he was still sixteen, he broke his arm and was unable to participate. Thus, he is forced to spend his seventeenth year as a Genin. He was unable to learn much new jutsu because of his chakra level, and to his frustration he knew he had to graduate in order to access the teachings Ho Sa had refused to offer until then. Though, he is glad to be in the same lands in which he grew up in, even if it was a bit elevated.

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You're missing this basic ninjutsu~

Code:: [b]Name:[/b] Explosion Tag: Activate
[b]Rank:[/b] E
[b]Type:[/b] Ninjutsu
[b]Element:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] The user will activate an explosion tag. Normally, the tag will be placed by them, so they know where it is and can easily activate it.

Also, please put all weapons in the proper weapon template.

Code:: [b]Name:[/b] [The name of your weapon. If the names Japanese please write the english name with it]
[b]Quantity:[/b] [The number of this weapon you possess, in total. If you carry a certain amount of your total into each battle, please provide that number as well.]
[b]Rank:[/b] [What rank is this weapon E to S]
[b]Appearance:[/b] [table border="1"][tr][td]INSERT PICTURE HERE[/tr][/td][/table] [What does your weapon look like? a detailed paragragh or more is required. If you have an image please insert it in the area provided.)
[b]Special Abilities/Characteristics:[/b] [Can your weapon do anything special? Does it have any unique characteristics? if not just write N/A.]
[b]Origin:[/b] [Did you make it? Where did it come from? Why did you make it? This also requires a detailed description.]

Nice character. Smile

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Just as a note here, there is no Kenjutsu specialty. That falls under weaponry, which means you are allowed to have it look like the following:

Main: Ninjutsu
Secondary: Weaponry (Kenjutsu/Exotic)

Refer to the weaponry guide in the item creation section for all of the available weaponry specializations.

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Alrighty, Approved unless someone has a problem with this. Go post in the rank./group change request thread in feedback for color

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