Gonna be posting all my characters here. I don't really mind if people look, but I'd prefer to keep is private! Also us this to organize and fix up BBcoding and all that.
“You can’t just chalk up all my hard work to talent.”
Personal Dossier
Name
Sarutobi Seiichi
Age
11
Rank
Academy Student
Origin
Konohagakure
Chakra Nature
Fire
Characterization
Physical Description
There are typically two things that stand out most when somebody sees Seiichi. First, there are the two scars marking his face. Second, are his yellow (or golden in the words of his mother) eyes. He stands at roughly 4’11" tall with a fairly muscular, though lean, physique as would be expected from somebody who trains as much as him. He typically sports a messy head of dark brown, bordering black, hair. Typically, while within the confines of the Sarutobi Compound, he can be seen wearing a blue Kimono with black, pin-stripped, hakama. He also wears a haori embroidered with the Sarutobi crest on each side. Finally, while on the compound he usually wears tabi and waraji (traditional japanese socks and sandals) so as not to impede his movement, but also remain comfortable during down time. Outside of the compound, however, and while training, his clothing is a bit different.
Outside, he wears a dark green, short, shirt-like, Kimono with matching pants. Under this he wears mesh armor visible at the ankles and wrists. he also wears a brown, sleeveless haori with a the Sarutobi crest on each side like his haori at home. However, this Haori also fashions a fur lined trim. Finally, he has hand guards that match the darker green shade of his Kimono and a pair of kegutsu (also known as tsuranuki, short leather shoes trimmed with bear fur. Primarily, brown with a dark green trim and a blue inner lining). Additionally, one is likely to see a ninja tool pouch hung at the left side of his waist and another strapped to his leg just above his right knee. He also has a small holster placed at the small of his back, just above his rear, used to hold his bo staff folded in three. Finally, he often keeps a brown or black knapsack on his person. He uses this to carry larger ninja tools (if necessary), as well as travel supplies and clothes. It sometimes also has other various (sometimes unnecessary) things. It should be noted this is usually only for travel.
Personality
Above all else, Seiichi is a hard worker, though many are quick to wave off his skills as inborn talent. In fact, he hates when people try to attribute everything to talent (especially when he works so hard). He is calm under pressure, intelligent, and ambitious while simultaneously remaining cautious, emotional, and somewhat reckless. The list could go on. He loves animal; his favorites being dogs, cats and primates (of course). He is rarely satisfied with his own achievements, though he is quick to compliment others on their own. This is most likely due to his wish to become the next head of the Sarutobi clan. He wants to surpass his father and even his grandfather (Atsuo and Shinichi respectively) as a leader while protecting the clan and village. He knows that expectations of him are high, having been proclaimed a prodigy for as long as he can remember, but he refused to let that be his the only thing that defines him. He wants to be seen as a strong shinobi, a proud member of the Hidden Leaf, and a protector of the people he cares for.
He is strong willed, stubborn even, never willing to give up or quit, often pushing his mind and body past his limits. Perhaps that is why he is often quick to fall prey to the allure of a competition. Whether it is competing with his brother, Atsumi, for his place as the next head of the Sarutobi Clan or the struggle to remain first in the academy, he won’t back down from a challenge. This is probably also why it is very unlike him to try and shy away from, or hide, his opinion on what he does and does not find acceptable. This, however, can sometimes get him into trouble or cause problems that would otherwise be avoided. Additionally, because of his Aunt Matsuoka, he has developed something of an abnormal fear towards women. He often gets nervous speaking to women of his age or older. This can be something of a disadvantage and problem when it comes to fights or dealing with other people. He would prefer not to speak to them and will likely try and get them to leave him alone or stay at least 10 feet or so away from him if possible. It doesn’t seem to be triggered when she speaks to children, but it is possible he can also ignore it should he be put in a life or death situation (though he has never really been in such a position). Female animals also do not trigger this fear.
Even so, when not put into a situation where he must deal with a woman, his confidence is in himself and his own skills is evident. This is shown in his slight tendency to act more on instinct and emotion than logic, a “passion” he would claim to have been inherited from his father. Some things are just too important for him to simply let go. As such he can act rather recklessly where certain subjects are concerned. The young man also tends to give people the benefit of the doubt and treats them with respect and kindness to almost everyone he meets and knows unless given a reason not to. Still, he doesn’t necessarily see this as a problem.
When it comes to his goals, he feels that the only thing that can get in his way is himself. He is who he is because of his father and the other people who have shaped his life. He doesn’t pretend to think that he is better than he is and he knows that he has a long way to go, but that doesn’t stop him from taking up the role of a leader when he can.
Personal History
Attributes
Special Traits
Physical Conditioning and Mobility:
Seiichi has been training his body, with help from other Sarutobi clan member (his aunt in particular) since he was young. It was all necessary to improve his speed and mobility. He has utilized obstacle courses he would have ninja of the clan make for him, games of tree tag with his brother Atsumi, sparring sessions, and Spartan training from his Aunt Matsuoka to grow stronger. These things, among other factors, have caused his strength, speed, dexterity and agility to heighten to tremendous levels. It is also because of this that he has become so effective at acting and reacting to various stimuli in battle while also using his environment to the fullest.
Chakra Flow:
Seiichi learned just how important chakra control was by observing various members of the clan. Whether training, sparring, or engaging in any other manner of activity he came to grasp and understand the basics. So, when it came time for Genin exams, he’d come farther than many of the individuals he knew. He even seemed to have a knack for it. His skill in chakra control even stands to rival the Hyuga of his generation, though he’d still almost definitely lose were he to be pit against one in a competition of control.
Thus, his interest in Chakra Control having piqued, Seiichi took it upon himself to learn from anyone he could about Chakra Flow. Using this he can strengthen his body and weapons further than the average genin using his chakra. While he is unable to use many higher level techniques (I.E. Flying Swallow), and keeping his chakra flowing for extended periods of time is incredibly difficult, Seiichi has found that he can use his fire nature to enhance to power of explosive weaponry, use normal chakra to harden his blunt weaponry, or even coat weapons in flame. Although not quite at the level of such techniques (again, the flying swallow), it is still a powerful asset.
Character Focus & Skillset
Shurikenjutsu:
Seiichi, because of his lineage and goals for the future, was always interested in ninja tools. His favorites quickly became ranged weaponry such as shuriken, kunai, senbon, explosive tags, and bombs. Additionally, he has found he can control the trajectory of such weapons using wires or his own chakra. Overall, his abilities using weaponry are very advanced for his age.
Shuriken x20
Kunai x15
Senbon x30
Explosive Tags x10
Smoke Bombs x5
Wire
Ninja Scrolls x4 – Using the basic sealing techniques taught at the academy, Seiichi uses these to carry large ninja tools. Two scrolls house fuma-shuriken, two each, and the other two are generally left empty in case he needs them.
Bojutsu
If long range is not enough to keep the enemy at bay, he is very skilled using blunt force weaponry such as staffs and nun-chucks. Seiichi's Bo Staff is one he had custom made of special-made metal that can be infused through "chakra flow" with elemental chakra to produce added effects. It is made to be able to split into a three section staff connected with chains. Like this, he uses it for more fluid movements and attacks, along with combat typical of styles involving Nunchaku. The chains make it so the staff can extend up to 25ft from each end should the user choose to do so. This can serve to wrap around enemies or objects at his leisure. This allows him to fight back enemies and keep himself and his opponent at mid-long range.
Ninjutsu:
One of the most important skills for a shinobi, Seiichi’s skill with ninjutsu is quite evident as he uses it in tandem with many a manner of bukijutsu. Because he can effectively use his chakra so well, he can perform many jutsu in succession without much worry of exhausting his chakra reserves. Seiichi has even managed to incorporate elemental ninjutsu into his arsenal, a feat not many Genin can achieve. Even so, if it were a contest of ninjutsu by itself, he would likely lose to an individual with greater techniques than his own.
Taijutsu:
Seiichi couldn’t possibly think of a more fitting way to improve himself and honor his grandfather than by adopting the man's fighting style. Utilizing the Monkey Paw Taijutsu in tandem with his Bojutsu and Shurikenjutsu he can more effectively wear out opponents and inflict maximum damage. Though he doesn't know it very well in its entirety, as he has no formal instruction in the style, Seiichi has done his best to recreate it. It's focus on evasion and wearing down the opponent over a period of time is particularly interesting and unique for him. His hope is that he may be able to hone his abilities to the point that he may improve the style further and truly make it his own. Then, perhaps even if he is somehow disarmed, he will be able to display skill just as comparable to his skill with weapons and surpass his grandfather. For now though, he's taijutsu skill is mediocre at best, and laughable at worst.
Notable inspiration for future techniques and skills to be drawn from: Monkey Kung Fu
Relationships
Family
Sarutobi Atsuo:
Seiichi’s relationship with his father is something unique. He knows his father is quite powerful and respectable, but he has only ever seen him as his father. Atsuo is someone for Seiichi to surpass. The man is laid back and a loving father who wants his children to actually enjoy their lives, but that doesn’t take away from Seiichi’s goals. He does indeed love his father and he knows he means well, but sometimes he wishes the man was more proactive.
Sarutobi Kisara:
Seiichi’s has always seen his mother as kind and caring. She’s loving and always supports him and his siblings in everything. He sees her as something as a backbone, a pillar of support, for his father. She’s always there when it seems most important, won’t let anyone bad mouth her husband or her children. Seiichi feels he can be truly at ease whenever he is alone with her. He can be vulnerable without feeling odd.
Sarutobi Atsumi:
The first in a long list of rivals. Atsumi is Seiichi’s younger twin brother. He wants nothing more for Atsumi to be happy. However, just as much as Seiichi wants for him to be happy. He also doesn’t want to lose to him. He wants to take over as the head of the clan and to inherit the Adamantine Staff. He knows that Atsumi has something against him; one of the scars on his face is a constant reminder of that. Although he wishes he could build a stronger bond with his brother, he is confident they’ll move past all of this. That doesn’t mean he’ll let up against him though.
Sarutobi Matsuoka:
Auntie Matsu is a scary, Spartan of a woman. She’s the reason for Seiichi’s fear of women. She is also the reason for his growth as a shinobi to this point. He’s conflicted. He loves her as his aunt, but is always cautious around her. He just knows that if she is around then he’s likely to get a supplex to if he isn’t careful. If she thinks he is slacking? Supplex. If he says something he shouldn’t outside of the compound or in front of the wrong people? Supplex. Despite all this… Seiichi wouldn’t be the same without her in his life. And some day, he’s gonna beat her.
Sarutobi Shinichi:
Seiichi has nothing but the utmost respect for his grandfather. Seiichi loved him and loved any time Seiichi got to spend with the man before his passing. To Seiichi, his grandfather was one of the pillars of the Hidden Leaf and a true testament to what a leader and shinobi should be. He aspires to be considered as great at Shinichi was and, in his mind, is even in death.
Sarutobi Asami
Team
Koyomi-Sensei:
Inazuka Kimura: Kimura is yet another one of the, apparently many, females who just does not understand the concept of personal space. What’s more is she is somewhat unpredictable, paranoid and just plain odd. Seiichi doesn’t really ever understand what she might be saying when she goes off on her conspiracy-like notions. If he were to be completely honest, he isn’t very close with her and that lack of closeness can likely be attribute to his own fear. One thing is for sure, being a team with her is going to be a challenge.
Yamanaka Inokikue:
Peers
Kohaku Sanae:
Namikaze Fukushu: Seiichi is very much under the impression that all women can be scary in some way, shape or form. However, even apart from this he is sure that Namikaze Fukushu may very well be the devil in disguise. She’s crude and scornful towards Seiichi. Friendly competition is one thing, but she just might actually hate him and he doesn’t know why. Honestly, he can’t stand her. Even so, she’s a shinobi of the hidden leaf and like anyone else, he wants to protect her too. Even so, her frustration when he wins or comes out on top, no matter how much he hates dealing with her and her assault on his very being, is always somewhat satisfying.
Hatake Shunpei: Seiichi can’t help, but admire Shunpei’s hard work. Although they are not particularly close they are, at least friends. Seiichi has no qualms about jumping in to help Shunpei out in a pinch or if the guy is getting messed with. He also wouldn’t mind trying to give or even receive tips on training practices if the situation were to arise.