Name: Flash Speed
Rank: A
Type: Physical
Physical Requirements: Must Specialize in Weaponry or Taijutsu.
Training Requirements: A 1600 word training post is required to gain this special characteristic.
Description: The final level in the art of speed accessible to those who have undergone intense training in high speed movement. The possessor of this talent has an increased speed of 60% which makes them remarkably faster. At this stage their speed has transcended so high that their movements are essentially instant, being capable of enclosing short distances in a blink and moving at undetectable levels.

Name: Elite Evasiveness
Rank: A
Type: Physical
Physical Requirements: Must specialize in Taijutsu or Medical.
Training Requirements: A 1600 word training post is required to gain this special characteristic.
Description: With further training and a now natural instinct to keep oneself alive under all circumstances the user now gains this characteristic. The ninja now has perfect evasive talents which allow them to perform a limitless array of stunts and maneuvers to escape physical attacks. Their movements become so fluid and precise that they can even dodge dozens of weapons from all angles by performing quick maneuvers that can range from somersaults, black flips, and other forms of physical motions. Essentially only unavoidable forms of attacks can hit an evasive expert in their prime.

Name: Advanced Chakra Control.
Rank: D-S.
Type: Chakra Based.
Physical Requirements: Must specialize in Medical Ninjutsu or Genjutsu, and must not have an Increased Chakra Capacity or Bijuu.
Training Requirements: 700.
Description: An exceptional attribution that one is innately born with and further invokes during the course of their training. Chakra Control is key to preserving your stamina which will increase your vitality and enable you to use techniques to its fullest capacity. It is essential for nearly all specialties of Ninjutsu but is heavily coveted in the areas of Medical Ninjutsu and Genjutsu which require good chakra in order to perform their techniques proficiently. Those with Advanced Chakra Control however are able to take it to the next step and preserve more noticeable chakra from their standard pool. Depending on the rank of the technique, a small quantity of chakra is preserved within the body when executed the Jutsu, which ultimately lowers the cost of your techniques. Furthermore because your Chakra Control is so flawless and exceptional, your Surface Walking and Water Walking techniques no longer cost chakra because you can now perform them effortlessly. This technique does not lower the cost chakra points going towards maintaining a jutsu, only creating them.
D - 1 cp reduced.
C - 2 cp reduced.
B - 4 cp reduced.
A - 8 cp reduced.
S - 12 cp reduced

Name: Medical Chief
Rank: A
Type: Chakra Based
Physical Requirements: Must have Experienced Medical Nin
Training Requirements: A 2000 word training post is required to gain this special characteristic.
Description: A ability acquired to highly experienced medical ninja whose power in healing could be considered legendary. Through intensive training and studying the medical ninja has attained near superhuman knowledge of the medical field which includes but not limited to; anatomy, biology, chemistry and toxicology. With their now flawless chakra control and vast knowledge, the medical ninja's eijutsu potency is increased by 40% which allows them to rapidly heal wounds and heal through injuries others would deem impossible. They can identify injuries a person possesses from a single glance and can treat them accordingly. From their knowledge of poisons the medical ninja now has enough skill to create antidotes for virtually any poison given a sample and proper supplies.

Growing up blind was never an easy feat for a child; however, having never had the opportunity to see to begin with, Persephone never felt like she was missing a part of herself. Her family was an average one, her mother and father were both members of the Uchiha Clan. They were a loving couple, both full of love and laughter, their attitudes towards life evidentially rubbing off on their spirited child. Previously having a son, after Persy’s birth, the family decided that four members was the perfect size for their household. Initially, when they realized their daughter was blind, they were devastated. It was not because she would be considered “damaged goods,” but because they felt that they were responsible for her defect and they were worried about how she would survive in a never-ending world of black.

It was scary for her too. Persephone as a child felt lost at moments when her legs would hit furniture or she’d feel an object and yet she could never see it. The young girl knew something was amiss, that she was different. Oftentimes, she’d hear her family chatting about clothes and appearances and she would sit for moments on end, curiously thinking about what her beloved could see that she couldn’t. It was frustrating for the raven, but she persevered through it, knowing somewhere deep down that there was nothing she could do about the darkness that enveloped her in a warm embrace. It was here that she decided she would seek comfort from the inky blackness instead of fear for the unknown before her.

Looking back on things now, the young woman would note that that was a defining moment for her. Accepting who she was allowed her to grow mentally quickly, her mind and heart boarding itself up to the snarky comments and sly grins idiots before her thought she couldn’t see. She used to roll her sightless eyes, wondering how people who had the opportunity for vision could not see what was obviously right in front of them and that no matter who you directed comments like that towards, if they could hear you, there would be consequences. During this time, Persephone was just beginning the academy. Due to her blindness, she would often not leave the Uchiha Compound without an escort but because they knew she needed to slowly grow more independent, they approached the Inuzuka Clan for a shinobi pup. Bringing Persy with them, the little girl met her eventual soul-mate, am Australian Shepherd- Husky Cross that like Persephone was born with a defect. Fortunately for the young shinobi, the injury never healed properly, and thus, the dog wasn’t useful for a shinobi life, Koushi’s hind legs hindering his capabilities to move swiftly enough for battle.

Koushi was the reason that Persy slowly became independent. The dog went with her everywhere, guiding the academy student through the streets of Kumogakure -a village her family transferred to in order to free their daughter from the pitying looks of their village,- so that she slowly became familiar with the world around her. Learning seals was a difficult task at the academy, but through the patience of her teachers, she was soon able to do simple ninjutsu and genjutsu. The techniques themselves never appealed to the nin however, as she would have difficulty tracking her opponents. Graduation from the academy almost didn’t make sense to the little girl, then, but she was happy enough to join the ranks of her brother and father before her.

As a genin, Persephone was placed on a 3-man squad where she did very little to begin with. It frustrated her that she couldn’t really assist on missions as her eyes, Koushi, did not come with her when they left the village. It was during this time that the young child of twelve decided she needed to come up with a permanent solution so she would not be so dependent on her family and teammates. The idea of being the weakest link infuriated her, and with that thought, the beginnings of the Chakra Echolocation occurred.

Her family, who had witnessed the Hyuuga techniques before, used them as their muse for her new technique. They prepared it especially for her, their dedication to the jutsu coming solely from their love for their daughter and the hope that they may be able to help her. The dream for Persephone’s independence fueled their fire until it was finally completed. Learning the jutsu itself was hard, however. The genin spend days attempting the technique before one lazy, dreary afternoon, Persephone caught her first glimpse of the world;

And it was beautiful.

She trained steadily then, her hope to see that awe-inspiring site once again pushing her. For months she worked on the jutsu, allowing herself to perfect it enough so that she could focus her chakra without seals. Only then, when she could willingly call the world to her eyes did she finally feel ready to take on the genin exams. It was there that she truly tested her mettle, having to multi-task with re-executing the technique while introducing her new, adaptive way of fighting – targeting the Marma Points. Astonishingly enough, she safely passed through the exams with minimal injuries, earning her chuunin rank.

During this time, Persephone continued to work hard on her jutsu, training her body and mind to work in unison together. Instead of focusing on purely physical aspects of life, the chuunin took to mediation. Calming her mind and soul allowed her to connect with her body and interact with it in ways that she did not believe were previously possible. This new revelation assisted the woman with interacting with the area, as it allowed her to get in touch with her more natural roots. Coupled with her jutsu, Persy was soon able to view the world at her leisure.

Chuunin was not everything she believed it was going to be, however. Oftentimes, Persy found that the missions weren’t what she thought they would be. Considering her disability, she did not often get assigned to guard duty for the village, nor was she capable of grading genin during the chuunin exams. So as she continued her daily tasks as a shinobi for the village, Persy continued to work on her techniques, instead focusing on medical ninjutsu. It was during her time as a chuunin did the woman finally master Katcha Thirummu, a form of physiotherapy that occurred when one focused on one’s marma points. Overall, she felt like it was a success for herself as it allowed her to feel more useful to her village and fellow protectors as well.

The Jounin Exams were not something that Persy did exceptionally well in. During the exam, she felt worked and stressed - both physically and mentally- as she realized how demanding being a ninja was on one’s soul. Throughout the entire experience, the raven moved past her comfort zone and her technique, using it to its full potential. Here, she fully worked on mastering the Chakra Echolation so that she could use it at further distances instead of just for hand-on-hand combat. At the end of the trials, miraculously, as she will describe it to others when she looks back on it, Persephone had passed and finally achieved Jounin, where she thought she would sit until the end of her days.

Life had other plans however. As a jounin, Persephone felt very content with her life at last. Her family was still continuing to grow and thrive together, and it was here that she often found sanctuary from the turbulent life that she was involved in. However, at 20, she felt it was time to go off on her own. Purchasing her house was a large step for the blind shinobi. In some ways she viewed it as ultimate independency and it was exhilarating to be able to move about without the interference from her albeit well-intentioned, but hands-on family. Koushi became her sole roommate, and even though his sarcastic nature could be a handful, his company was much appreciated.

As her years progressed as a jounin, Persy became involved more heavily with the Kumogakure hospital, progressing slowly into the medical field. She volunteered a lot of her time healing, working with her fellow medical ninja to enhance their skills and techniques. She attempted to promote her technique of physiotherapy, but it was difficult for many shinobi to see beyond the chakra sources, so the raven, disappointed, gave up on teaching others. The technique is solely hers until someone will finally wish to learn it, and be capable to. At the hospital, Persy slowly made connections with political figures, her healing becoming well-known in the village. Here, she made her initial contact that eventually got her in to heal the ailing Second Raikage.

The man was paranoid – constantly checking his doors and the village below. If Persephone was honest with herself, the man terrified her. He was hard to read, and especially bi-polar when it came to his emotions. His fears of a conniving village fueled his actions and as she watched over him, using her medical chakra at night to allow him to sleep, the ebony-haired woman always questioned his insecurities. On his deathbed, years later, Persy sat beside the powerful leader and wondered quietly why she was even present at such an intimate moment. He was dying, and it was only then that she realized that he did not have anyone else to watch as he passed. During those moments of silence and his haggard breathing, the jounin reflected on her experiences in life and the sadness that practically exuded from her companion’s. Life wasn’t meant to be like that. It was meant to be enjoyed and cherished, and as she sat beside this troubled man, Persephone felt extreme caring for this twisted kage.

As he passed on, she held his hand gently, praying to Kami to protect his soul. Standing up, the woman brushed off her clothing and made for the door where she was stopped by his council. They conversed quickly about their condolences and it was here, that they informed her of the new Raikage. In a rather cliché manner, it was proclaimed, that she, the blind Uchiha, was to be the next Raikage. It should be noted that it was not news that was received well, as the woman stared more blankly than usual at the advisors before shaking her head and declining the position, stating that a blind leader would not be beneficial for the village. It took several days for the woman to eventually give in.

Ultimately, Persephone’s decision to take on the role of a Kage came down to her drive to improve the village. She wanted her home to continue to thrive, growing and expanding its horizons past what the previous Raikages had envisioned. She wanted to prove to herself that she was capable of such tasks and maybe, that she was strong enough to do so. Going against the status quo was something the young woman was used to, and she wanted to continue to prove that her blindness was not a weakness that could easily be used against her.

Persephone has been Raikage for three years now. Things continue to progress smoothly as the woman has spent the previous years being groomed to lead, hoping to continue the economic strength of her beloved nation, with of course, Koushi.

Why was she here, again?

Eyes unseeing, the raven stared forward blankly, a sigh escaping her pink lips. It had already been an hour of watching and listening, and yet she couldn’t seem to find anyone that interested her in a spar. The castle - whose name was too long to even mention - often sported some intriguing characters, both in fighting styles and personalities. It was a rather leery place, the paint peeling off the blood-spattered walls as the hard, concrete flooring beneath her feet groaned painfully, the constant hard hitting and stomping vibrating across its grey exterior. The noise that was present in the place threatened her eardrums as the loud shouts of excited spectators, crashing glass and heavy hits being laid resounded in her eardrums. Even her slender, aristocratic nose wrinkled in distain, quickly attempting to relieve its senses of the tangy, slightly sour smell of sweat, and the metallic hit from freshly spilled blood. It was a strong sensation, to be surrounded by the excitement and adrenaline that was spilling from the pores of the castle, the entire, nearly overwhelming, sensual experience only enhancing one’s opinion of the place.

This was no beauty spa.

Even then, although the place was highly unattractive, it exuded life, the occupants giving off a youthful aura that permeated itself through the castle, allowing the place to glow with a permanent warmth that could not be attributed to the rather rank, cool air that she was currently breathing in and allowing to pollute her lungs. Inhaling slightly, the young lady continued to watch the floor from her perch upon the balcony, leaning over the wooden rail to observe the hoarding crowd; more so listening to their shouts and the play-by-play that was being screamed out of one’s lungs. Due to her sightless eyes, the kunoichi often couldn’t view the matches or her opponents, so it was through this higher concentration of her four other senses, that she was capable of visualizing the combat below her. The assistance of the crowd was also a wonderful asset and it was through the sudden quiet that struck the floor beneath her, did Persephone finally show some interest.

Pushing her slim frame from the rail with tightly coiled muscles, she straightened her form, the long, ebony locks cascading down her back, swaying in their tight bounds with the motion. Her hands settled into the pockets of her long tunic, disappearing into the molten gray of fabric as she casually walked down the steps, the silence of the battle arena, effectively blinding her to her surroundings. Tuning her ears in more carefully to the breathing of her fellow spectators, she maneuvered herself carefully through the crowd, brushing her lean body against stranger’s as she deftly made her way through the throngs of apparently awe-struck viewers. Hissing at the close quarters and more pungent aroma, the raven continued to push forward until she stood outside of the ring; one arm resting at her side as the other eloquently shoved a leering man’s face away from hers. Too damn close for her comfort.

Instead of asking a question towards her fellow shinobi, Persephone listened in intently to the voices around her, the murmurings of a ‘tiny, little boy fucking owning that big brute’ echoing rather convincingly throughout the crowd. Confused, the chuunin tried to focus her senses on the body that was apparently in front of her. Toes moving against the thin soles of her shoes, she reached out, estimating the body’s weight and size from the vibrations that were quietly thrumming against her nerves from his breathing. For a child to throw a large man, wouldn’t his breathing be heavier? Yet, this person’s was even, if not regular. Tilting her head slightly, she continued weighing him, finding that this larger weight did not match his body either. This wasn’t right. Blinking intently, she cleared her senses before stepping forward within the circle, her mind whirring quickly through potential possibilities for this apparent boy before her. Smiling comfortingly, she leaned down, an elegant hand resting against his shoulder, “Hello there,” she murmured, her husky voice quiet and soothing, “Are you alright?”

For now, she’d play along with whatever this little charade was so she could discover his real intent, and only after that, would she decide what she wanted to do.

Needless to say, she had finally found someone interesting.