Tatsuo Bakatsuhiro [Kumo Chunin]

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BAKATSUHIRO, TATSUO

THE INFO.

Name: Tatsuo Bakatsuhiro
Nickname: The Mad Bomber, The King, Gil
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Appearance: Despite his favorite past time, nothing about Tatsuo's appearance can be said to be 'explosive.' His sense of fashion has its own style and flare. His hair stands up and sways like a breathing flame. His eyes burn with a red hot intensity. But none of this is particularly explosive. Even his personality and behavior have nothing explosive about it. Tatsuo despite his name, upbringing, and inheritance is not that explosive.

However, that is not to say that Tatsuo doesn't have his own flare. What you might notice first about Tatsuo is the color yellow. Golden yellow to be exact. His hair, his armor, even his skin in the right light. His hair is a good place to begin. His hair is not stylized, but remains in a constant state of 'sway.' Like an open flame licking at the air his hair seems to always be in constant motion. If the wind isn't responsible it's his small movements. If he is completely still it produces its own wind and motion. The entirety of his hair stands up on end toward the sun like some kind of plant excluding one large bundle that hangs down in his face. It hardly bothers him. The strand does not distract from his face. The hair cannot interfere with the sharp chin, high cheekbones, sharp teeth, and piercing red eyes. His eyes are as red as one with albinism might have, but clearly he does not suffer from that. His pupil is more elliptically shaped than round giving his eyes the appearance of a wild animal. No matter his mood his eyes add a hint of ferocity to his natural features.

As for Tatsuo's wardrobe he is hardly conventional. His casual usual consists of a uniform one might find in a high school rather than a shinobi village. He wears the jacket unbuttoned exposing whatever undershirt he decided to wear that day. The whole ensemble is black with white seams or buttons littered across it in places. He prefers to wear toe-covering footwear while living casually rather than any form of sandals. When it comes to his shinobi or mission garb he had trouble maintaining a proper uniform during his genin years. Only when he explored his passion for weapons did he discover a consistent outfit that was both accepted by his superiors and worked to make both unique and a target. He prefers to wear his golden armor on the battlefield instead of any stealthy shinobi style gear. The armor makes him very noticeable and is difficult to maneuver silently in. On the other hand the reason he is still continuing to wear it is that it is effective. The armor is golden in color, and stylized like plate armor. The thick metal plates provide great defense while the joints are covered in a thick leather that help protect the sensitive areas while allowed most of his mobility. He wears the bottom half as it's suppose to be, but the top is often left incomplete. He would prefer to wear the pauldrons and nothing else often leaving his chest exposed. The bottom edges of the pauldrons are draped in cloth fashioned like tassels that cover his arms just past his elbows. The armor is adorned with flowing cloth, ribbons, and golden jewelry pieces to appear more elegant.
Casual Wear
Mission Wear
Both Wear!
Forehead Protector: If Tatsuo had his way he wouldn't even wear the forehead protector, but his superiors require it. He'll be damned if he actually wears it on his head though. The metal plate signifying his village is fastened to metal obi of his armor.
Personality: ”Why ask what I can do better then you? It would be a much more fitting question to ask what I can't, and only then will you realize the gap between us.”
If there were two words that could describe Tatsuo it would be “pleasantly proud.” He is a prideful man who thinks himself to be king. He has immense self-confidence, and refuses to be psyched out even by himself. He doesn't think of anything as 'impossible,' more so a how and when. His pride is his reason to get out of bed in the morning. His pride has a side-effect of leaving him in a pleasant mood near constantly. This side-effect is what most others see on a regular basis only allowing prideful comments when referred to it. He sees no reason in talking about himself constantly nor reminding people of their place, unless of course they deserve it. He'd rather just let them go on in their ignorance. Thus most people find him to be a pleasant individual with self-confidence.

”Those you associate with, those that follow you or that you follow, they all only serve one purpose. Like the items you decorate your home with. It's all done in the attempt to make you look better.”
Tatsuo has a dual-sided perspective of other people. He views them both as possessions and entertainment. Some are both and some are neither. He only likes those that make him appear better with or compared to them, and those that keep him from succumbing to boredom. Tatsuo doesn't make lasting bonds with others. In a case where he has to choose himself over others he would gladly choose himself. However, if he likes you enough, like he would an expensive item, he will defend you until you stop being worth the trouble.

“To allow oneself to fall into despair is to fall to the earth and cover yourself in its mud. If you cannot find a reason to stand then you deserve to lay with the filth at my feet where you belong.”
Tatsuo can't stand the sight of anyone wallowing in self-pity. He sees no reason to feel sorry for yourself. If you have a problem then go fix it. Anything that makes him sad, angry, or upset is just a weakness that has exposed itself. Only when you conquer that weakness will the unpleasant feeling leave you. Out of all of the negative emotions that can cripple you despair has by far got to be the most despised by Tatsuo. It overwhelms other emotions. It constricts your heart. It crumples your pride. He will never allow himself to feel despair for anyone or anything. Those who openly show their despair are scum to Tatsuo.

”Your village is just a symbol. That headband you wear doesn't have any meaning. It's all just a pact to keep you from going wild. What it means to a shinobi is about you.”
Patriotism isn't one of Tatsuo's strongest bonds. He holds just enough loyalty in his village to keep him around, but has no pride in it. The kage is just a figure-head. The emblem is just a mark. None of it has any meaning to Tatsuo. Even the word shinobi is just that, a word. As one would expect of Tatsuo by now personal pride is all that matters. To say that your nindo is about serving your village or something is just a delusion to hide your ineptness. You put pride in your village because you see no reason to put it in yourself.

“Life is so short, why not go out with a bang?”
A rule that Tatsuo plays by both in his casual life and on the battlefield. He likes to live out his life in a way that he and others who get caught up with him might remember. He seeks out entertainment and takes advantage of every opportunity. At the end of your days when you, your loved ones, and everyone else who knew you are gone what will your accomplishments matter. It's all about being able to say you enjoyed your time. He applies the same logic on the battlefield. You cannot fight at your full potential while fearing death. He walks with death every time he battles. Reckless strategies and self-destructive assaults tend to be his style.
Clan: Haretsu
Nindō: “Only when you stand above everything else in the world may you refer to yourself as king.”

THE NINJA.

Origin: Land of Earth
Affiliation: Kumogakure
Rank: Chunin
Specialties: Ninjutsu & Weaponry
Elemental Affinities: Doton & Futon
Weapon Specializations: Mid Range & Long Range
Combat Style: As a seasoned user of both the Haretsu ninjutsu techniques and of bow-work Tatsuo prefers long range combat above all else. He likes to have some distance between him and his opponent to avoid not only their attacks, but the backlashes of his own. As a proud archer Tatsuo feels he is able to strike anyone with an arrow from a distance of thirty goats (not a real measurement) and likes to use his bow for just that. While he moves away from his opponents he prefers to set up traps with explosives by leaving them scattered around the battlefield for them to run into as he detonates them. Or if he doesn't want to deal with you he'll stand on one of his clay birds in the air and rain arrows down from the heavens.

Though he has a preference for using bows, he is not incapable of defending himself in close range. His work with twin blades makes him a formidable opponent if you get within range. He likes to switch them between sword and tonfa mode to signify both an offensive to defensive shift, and to throw his opponents off as if he's using new weapons. His armor allows him to take risks without as much fear like taking hits to deal some. A common misconception is that he is incapable of using his Haretsu techniques in close quarters combat. Tatsuo is not afraid to blow himself up, that's exactly what his armor is suppose to prevent. If you make such a close-minded assumption prepare to be blown to bits.
Special Characteristics: Increased Chakra Capacity and Clan Prodigy

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THE BACKGROUND.

History: Tatsuo was bore to his mother (Aruru) and father (Gilgamesh) both of the Haretsu clan in their dwelling in the mountains outside of Iwagakure. Tatsuo was the only child who had survived birth to the couple. As their only child Tatsuo was given every opportunity the two parents could give him. He was taught at an early age how to manage and take care of his abnormalities. His father was a metalworker who dabbled with weaponry. His mother was a master of their clan's techniques and specialized in ninjutsu. They taught Tatsuo the finer points of both of their specializations. By Tatsuo's sixth birthday he was already creating sculptures with only the mouths on his hands. He also worked with his father learning how to work metal and the basics of crafting weaponry. He was fascinated by his parent's skill and talent.

His father was an immensely prideful man, and Tatsuo inherited his pride. Everything he did was to make his father proud because if his father was proud he was allowed to be proud. This eventually lead to a schism between father and son. Tatsuo no longer looked to his father for acceptance and praise. He found satisfaction in his own works. The two prideful males would fight because their pride conflicted. His father felt that he should be the one who was superior to his son because he was the older one who had given him everything. Tatsuo thought that he was more than capable by himself and he was fit to be king of this world. Eventually their conflict was ended with Tatsuo leaving his parents to their cottage in the Land of Earth. He traveled to Kumogakure in his youth to live out a life away from his father to prove his point.

His academy days were a train wreck. Tatsuo saw no point in learning the basics of being shinobi that did not interest him. Because of his stubbornness he was unable to pass the exam three times forcing him to stay in the academy until he finally absorbed enough information to get by. While he was in the academy he did prove himself to be capable in the fields that interested him. He remained lackluster in the rest. The most notable was the use of his palm-mouths given to him by the Haretsu clan. The clay creations he crafted could be detonated, and could severely harm the other children. He was forbidden to use such techniques while he trained in the academy, and even while he was a genin.

His sensei only allowed Tatsuo to use his Haretsu techniques in very specific situations. Usually this was only to add some firepower to an ambush. His role in the team diminished to only a one trick pony. Tatsuo's pride didn't allow him to sit back and watch. He picked up archery quickly to the surprise of his teammates allowing him to attack from the back even if only marginally helping. He once again usurped the other roles in the team as he practiced with close range weapons allowing him to join his teammates on the front lines. He was not great at their use, but he was competent. He once again surprised them by learning an elemental affinity that assisted in his close range style. Despite Haretsu's detesting Raiton for defusing their explosives, Tatsuo soon came to rely on Raiton to bolster his ability to fight.

Only when he was promoted to Chunin was he able to find a fighting style that fit him perfectly. Being his own man allowed him to make his own rules on the battlefield. He took up to using his Haretsu techniques almost immediately. His team dynamics went down as he did not concern himself with collateral damage to the surroundings or his teammates. His proficiency with weapons only increased as well as he became able to hold back enemies with just his bow and his explosions. However finding a place for him outside of just annihilating someone has been a difficult task.
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THE ARSENAL.

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FACE CLAIM.

Character Claim: Archer from Fate/Prototype
Source: Zerochan
Image URL: http://www.zerochan.net/940409

Given permission from Darius, Adam, and Uros to make this character.

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