Namikaze Fukushu

11

Academy Student

Konohagakure

Water

Standing at four foot seven, Fukushu is pretty average for a girl of her age in height and stature. She has flowing purple hair that is most often strewn through a simple ponytail, and prefers the practicality of appearance over superfluous exuberance, a preference that originates from her serious demeanor.

Fukushu was born as a daughter of vengeance, as a tool for Konohagakure. By all accords Fukushu has been raised with illogical ideals, abrasive ambitions, cynical assertions, and hateful pride; all traits that are surprising within the soul of a child of twelve years. These facts can all be traced back to one simple thing: her name. Fukushu is not masculine, feminine, or androgynous, it is a word that is literally translated to a terminology that has defined her before she even took her first step: vengeance. A sad reality of the time she was named and her mother’s own cynical outlook on life created the shadow that Fukushu would soon follow.

Beyond her given name, Fukushu’s mother also was quite vocal in raising her daughter in-between ANBU operations. Fukushu was told that she was expected to be greater than all of the shinobi of her generation; that her destiny was to bring down the murderer who killed her father and his immediate kin, removing the curse that followed her father’s clan for generations. Disheartening and overbearing as it was, Fukushu understood what her mother told her as she slowly began molding the weight of responsibility into an ambitious dedication as she trained meticulously even before her admission into the Konohagakure Academy. It was here that Fukushu’s perspective seemed to only distance herself from her friends and extended family; a sentiment Fukushu viewed as abandonment and turned towards abrasive spite as a response of this distance as she refused to ever believe it was her fault. Fukushu wrote it off with confidence, though she began to wonder what was wrong with her that others couldn’t support her and understand what she was doing was right. In time, the world became more and more lonely and she began to lash out at others and wither into a personality of hatred, aggression, envy, desperation, and abrasiveness.

But within Fukushu is a girl that is crying and trying to reach out despite her abrasive appearance; for she is only standoffish because she has had little loyalty, generosity, or kindness in her life considering she has only had duty and expectations brought upon her. For those that create a bond with Fukushu there is the possibility that she could connect to them in time and that her tactless comments, childish taunts, and icy demeanor could fade as she truly finds people she feels at home with, people she trusts. But for the moment, Fukushu is as is because she is hard to interact with and impossible to relate to as per other student’s beliefs.

The daughter of Namikaze Ayano and Lee Tetsuya, Fukushu was destined to have many burdens upon her shoulders. Nearing the end of the war, a tragedy occurred shortly after Fukushu’s inception—her father’s death. So it was here that Fukushu’s mother became unmarried, alone, and enraged by the villains who took the man she loved from her. Out of anger and hatred, she looked to the birth of her daughter as an opportunity and subsequently named the child after her internal emotions that she desired: revenge.

Fukushu was raised solely by her mother and had a childhood where a large shadow loomed over her as her mother threw out expectations of a design towards her daughter; a daughter who saw these expectations and meeting them as the only way to satisfy her mother and as a byproduct earn her affection. So it was here that Fukushu dedicated herself with every fiber of her being to meeting her mother’s overbearing perfectionist demands. Whether it was a simple errand or a grueling challenge there would be no doubt in Fukushu’s mind that she would obtain it until success; failure was never an option. A fact that Fukushu in time was entirely unrealistic upon meeting some of her peers; some of which excelling far above her. A fact that nearly shattered her worldview. But she carried on as she entered the Konohagakure Academy and dedicated herself, even at a young age, to the art of a shinobi. There was no room for other hobbies in her life; a sentiment that would have social consequences as some of her friends began to distance themselves from her.

Her time in the academy continued to bode poorly for her socially, though Fukushu tried to appear that it she cared not for such things. There was no room in her life for friends who couldn’t understand her or see why her ambitions were just.

Physical Conditioning: Fukushu’s upbringing was particularly harsh and expectations led her to prioritize pushing herself physically and mentally over social interactions and normal tasks. This physical conditioning was done with no mentor or instructor, but rather an observation of training regiments of local taijutsu specialists and pushing herself through relentless physical tasks such as timed runs around the village or dynamic exercises. Despite this conditioning, Fukushu is not nearly as defined as contemporaries in her own age group. A fact that has driven Fukushu to try harder in recent weeks.

Sign Memorization: The most important skill for an aspiring shinobi is memorization of the twelve chakra hand seals otherwise known as “hand signs” by the less astute. For Fukushu, it is her memorization of these seals that are her greatest asset even considering her above-average chakra control and independent conditioning of her body.

Chakra Control: Fukushu was taught the importance of chakra control when she was old enough to comprehend it by her mother, Ayano, who educated her informally alongside Fukushu’s studies at the shinobi academy. By the time the genin exams were issued to academy students she had been trained to utilize it with little issue, though she could easily be outclassed by those who are naturally gifted with controlling their chakra.

Ninjutsu: Taking her mother’s comments and challenges to heart, Fukushu understands that ninjutsu is important not just for a shinobi but for a Namikaze. Whilst she has not unlocked or learned any of the clan’s surreptitious techniques or attributes (such as space-time ninjutsu) she has taken to heart the concept that her taijutsu should be just as good as her ninjutsu. In learning about her water nature chakra, Fukushu has found herself able to utilize the water clone technique before leaving the academy, a feat that even Hatake Toshiro stated was impressive. Fukushu intends to expand her elemental ninjutsu as a genin.

Taijutsu: Fukushu has observed the experts of taijutsu in Konohagakure for many years; a fact that has resulted in Fukushu’s aptitude within the form. Despite the difficulties she originally had during the final year of her time at the shinobi academy she has pieced together techniques that borrow from the Senju Clan’s (and by extension the Lee Clan) school of taijutsu. This can be seen in her usage of techniques such as Cherry Blossom Impact, though Fukushu has a habit of overextending herself and burning more chakra than is necessary for the technique.

Hatake Shunpei:

Hyūga Hikari:

Inuzuka Kimura:

Sarutobi Asami:

Sarutobi Atsumi:

Sarutobi Seiichi

In Fukushu’s mind, there is only one way to describe Sarutobi Seiichi: the enemy. Told by her mother that she is a lesser shinobi if she is outdone by a bastard and effectively not living up to her purpose, Fukushu has since Seiichi bested her the first time considered him her eternal rival and nemesis; only second to the man who killed her father, Kurai Heishi. She continues to mock, insult, and antagonize him at every turn. Additionally, taking into account that all of his accolades are “accidents” per her perspective and not products of hard work it deepens her animosity a tenfold.

Uchiha Ria

In all honesty, if Ria wasn’t screeching and trying to be the center of attention Fukushu wouldn’t even know who she was. Ria’s focus on non-shinobi interests and hobbies, to Fukushu, shows a lack of concentration, effort, and dedication to their role in the Land of Fire. Fukushu once told Ria that she was “too irrelevant” to be worth talking to when Ria tried to suggest she was one of her rivals. As far as the purple-haired kunoichi is concerned, Ria is a non-issue and a laughable mistake among the Uchiha Clan.

Uchiha Tomoya:

Uzumaki Kiyoshi

A proclaimed fūinjutsu prodigy, Kiyoshi has always been another pillar for Fukushu. Despite her memorization of all of the ninjutsu signs and honing her reflexes for snap sign-making, she has always struggled with some of the complexities of sealing techniques and as such this has made her envious of the Uzumaki and as with everything else in her life she envies this has translated to her detesting the red-haired shinobi. In personal encounters she will actively engage to disorient, demotivate, and dismiss his abilities and personal strengths. After all, a rival who has been tempered by such psychological efforts would only earn her copious advantages in any shinobi assessment, challenge, or competition.

Yakushi Tsume

Fukushu’s relationship with Tsume goes back to when she met her observing the taijutsu regimen of elder shinobi on what was typically a mundane afternoon of observational training. It was here that Fukushu convinced Tsume to become her newfound sparring partner and fundamental punching bag. A normal child would’ve seen Fukushu’s ruthless conditioning as unfair among other things but for some reason, Tsume endured and actually impressed Fukushu with her resilience. Fukushu still thinks her physical illness will prevent her from being a worthy rival, however.

Yamanaka Inokikue:

Haluk Osman Erdoğan

21

Male

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Turkish

5

In his native Istanbul, Haluk stands above a lot of his countrymen at six feet and two inches. His broad shoulders and athletic build comes from a childhood of competitive sports and a knack for getting into trouble. His time at Olympus Academy did not change his personality and as a result he found himself working himself to the bone at whatever athletic interest that piqued his curiosity at the time. He’s competent at team sports, wrestling, and a slew of other things. Perhaps it’s just innate. Ethnically-speaking, the Greek side of his parentage isn’t all that dominant; his skin tone, complexion, and eyes are all reminiscent of his father and up until his admittance into Olympus Academy he thought he had the normal ethnic background someone from Istanbul would have. He had always known that his mother was Greek, but he never realized how Greek.

Haluk’s hair is cut generally short, though he has worn it mid-length in the past. The dark brown colors often make people presume he has black hair, though this is not the case. His eyes are a lighter shade of brown, and a few tattoos on his arms show Haluk’s attempt at his own attempt to express himself. This extends to his choice in clothing to which he prefers casual yet stylish choices despite having the opportunity and wealth to pick the most expensive of items; the most expensive item is a watch he holds that was given to him by his now deceased grandfather.

The first word one could use to describe Haluk Erdoğan is defiant, though this is through no lack of respect to his family. Haluk just has always longed for a life that wasn’t so mundane and stereotypical. His mother’s lack of reverence towards convenience always inspired him and his grandfather’s advice to march to the beat of his own drum only emboldened this type of thinking as he got older. Ultimately, norms and stereotypical expectations are the antithesis of his life philosophy and he will fight to ignore order for the greater, individual good -- with key emphasis on the “individual” part. And when he isn’t allowed to be that individual or someone decides to personally piss him off, things tend to turn sour, and there’s nothing worse than an enraged Greek demigod trying to throw you out of a window.

Haluk’s temperament is hot and unpredictable, which is rather inappropriate considering he’s supposed to be the son of the Greek goddess of wisdom, defense, and strategy. The only way someone would call Haluk’s anger issues as a benefit are few in number, but sometimes a strong offense is a great defense. It’s actually not in Haluk’s case, but he likes to pretend. That said, Haluk is rather decent at keeping a cool head as long as he stays away from alcohol, which considering his tendency to gravitate toward parties and other occasions doesn’t tend to happen. Being wise for his age doesn’t mean he listens to the common sense alarms that ring in his head when alcohol and hostile confrontation is involved. If the Headmaster of Olympus Academy didn’t know any better he would say Haluk is actually the son of Ares or Dionysus rather than the son of Athena.

But perhaps Haluk’s wild and temperamental side that comes out is just the natural inverse to his comical antics and well-meaning playful personality. Though, with an irreverent perspective of life and a lean towards impulsive actions doesn’t translate Haluk’s intention with his jokes, which on occasion have offended people. But the young Turk prefers to apologize rather than ask permission. But in an academy full of Greek demigods, in a way it’s a place that can equally call him out on his bullshit as much as it can afford the backbone to dismiss a coarse devil-may-care sense of humor at the same time.

All his flaws and eccentricities aside, Haluk isn’t entirely without some moral or ethical center. When it comes to his friends, he’ll follow them into the depths of Pandora’s Box if they needed him to. Such lengths relate to his innate sense of honor, fair play, and right to be the person his friends want to be. With the fairer sex he respects boundaries a great deal more, and in a hairy situation where he isn’t swinging fists in already tries to arbitrate or observe all of the factors before something escalates too far. These traits make Haluk give off the vibe of being an affable, trustworthy, and respectable human being. But everyone has their own perception of humanness. Hopefully, in the future people will see the whole picture and Haluk himself can learn some valuable lessons before he gets his head too far up his own ass.

The son of a Turkish judicial authority by the name of Mehmet Erdoğan, Haluk has always had a sense of right and wrong from the onset. Before discovering his mother’s true nature at the age of sixteen, Haluk always perceived the semi-absentee parent as an important international businesswoman of Greek origin.

For traditional Turkish families this concept was unconventional and as a child Haluk would often get teased for it, though his mother’s ambiguity never bothered him as much as the ignorance of his classmates and childhood friends did. He grew distrusting of revealing things to people due to this mockery, keeping his personal life and values close to his chest; though he never thought little of his mother. If anything, his mother was a mountain that commanded him to reach, no matter how absurd it may have been.

His upbringing from his father and paternal grandparents wasn’t one that was very encouraging; his grandfather hated Haluk’s mother from the first time he met her and always assumed she was a “lying temptress of a thing”. Despite this feeling toward Haluk’s mother and his own growing annoyance with Mahmet’s insistence to not break it off and move on, the old Turk’s opinion of his grandson was nothing but positive. He supported Haluk in his creative aspirations such as sports and music, reinforced Haluk’s want to march to the beat of his own drum, and generally never told him anything harsh unless he acted out or embarrassed the family. This, of course, happened from time to time but generally Haluk understood his grandfather’s intentions despite being quite young. His first boon he had inherited from his mother was a conventional sort of wisdom, a perception of how life was. This helped him in social situations as an adolescent as well as comprehending the values his father had regarding law, good, and the concept that sometimes law and good were not exclusive to one another.

As he grew into a teenager, Haluk began to saw more and more of his mother, much to the delight of his father. Things began to change within him and his mother sensed it, a fact that became all that apparent when Haluk survived a car accident in western Istanbul when he was just a month short of sixteen years old. It was then that his mother revealed that she was none other than the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and his life changed in a severe way. Everything began to make sense and Athena convinced his father the best course of action would be to send him to a “special school”.

Athena, Goddess of Wisdom

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Inspiration Inducement: Athena was not only the goddess of wisdom and battle but also the goddess of courage. Haluk has inherited a fragment of this domain, allowing him to inspire others in the course of battle with great strength, conviction, and valor.

Shield Mimicry: While in a pure defensive stance, Haluk can concentrate to form a pure kinetic barrier around his body with the properties of Athena’s Shield for a limited amount of time. The strength of this ability varies on artifact enhancement or a mixture of stamina and concentration. However, while this is active Haluk cannot use any form of attacks, ranged or otherwise.

Telumkinesis: Athena’s role as the goddess of war and strategy has given Haluk the ability to draw from the magic of Olympus, drawing forth any weapon that Haluk would need at a given time and with that weapon he has perfect comprehension and control of it; the more weapons he draws the more the magic strains his stamina. This extends to modern weaponry, though nothing he can summon holds up against an artifact of Hephaestus.

Vehicle Intuition: Haluk feels comfortable behind the wheel of a variety of vehicles. Whether it’s a vehicle Haluk has driven before or not, Athena’s boon of industry seems to have blessed him with the innate wisdom and ability to be a master of transportation.

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Mackenzie Marie Barnes

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Female

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American

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