Bastien stood by idly, taking note to the old man that followed him along with.. what seemed to be a small child. And for Bastien, who had traveled alone, this seemed like a strange thing to do. Never the less, Bastien was indeed familiar with the man, who called himself Laxion Hosarusson. A good man, as far as Bastien knew. But he did not know much, as Dieuporteille and Andaluja were far apart, despite their political ties being perhaps the strongest within Emperiat.
Listening to the man speak, he noticed how Laxion took great care to craft his words, only to see his craft shattered by this boy he had brought along. Bastien contained himself, but a small smirk could be read upon his lips. The small boy was naïve, to think he would be able to become friends with the king, let alone come close to his greatness. But perhaps the king found it endearing. He was merely a child after all. A great child, but a child none the less.
As Laxion stepped aside, he stood across from Bastien, whom lowered his head slightly and bowed it for Laxion, acknowledging the mans presence. Now that they were both advisors, perhaps Bastien could get rid of the mantle of 'youth' he had compared to this man and show that he was in and of himself a force to be reckoned with, whether it came to combat or intelligence.
The next man was a man who looked to be from.. some pig farm. He had the looks of a brute, a mercenary with no honor, and little did Bastien know that was precisely what the man was. He introduced himself, and clarified whom he was precisely. They were neighbors. How.. amusing. When the man came up next to Bastien and whispered into his ear, Bastien spoke back, not bothering to lower his voice too much. Bastien of all people was not afraid to let those around him hear what he had to say..
“First of all, it's de Warenne, not 'Dwarenne.' That not every man in the council can speak like a man and instead speaks like a peasant child, that is fine by my, but I would appreciate you would at least show me the respect I deserve, and attempt to pronounce my name correctly. Second off, I am here to provide the king with my sacriligious duty to provide comfort, council and security. Not make friends with the sorts of you. I've heard of you. You're a vagabond, a man without honor. Your company much the same.. woe the days, where chivalry still existed.”
Bastien had caught on to what the man was trying to achieve here - friendship with Bastien, to work together against the other advisors. Bastien was not going to play this game and he was going to make it clear from the start. Anyone that wished to play a political game here would play with Bastien's father, in Dieuporteille, and not with Bastien in the court. It was not only his duty as a knight of Saint Michél, but also the duty of a religious pious man like Bastien, to aid his king.
The entire argument could've continued, but a servant swinging the doors open put a stick in the wheels of that conversation. When the servant spoke of the Khargats, Bastiens' eyes widened. Khargats. In Riadan? Bastien's hand made a wide motion to his blade, unsheathing the first few centimetres of the blade as he looked to his emperor. As the situation played out, Rurik made it clear that he did not appreciate the Khargats - much to the approval of Bastien. The Khargats were filthy heathens and now they were setting up camp near the Paragon path, no, ON Paragon path? An outright insult.
When the emperor spoke to the filthy heathen, Bastien interrupted the emperor, and stepped forwards, now fully unsheathing his blade and stepping between the emperor and the Khargat. He stared Chugo down, his armor and helmet making sure to give him a serious and threatening look -- as much as he could look threatening to such a savage creature like Chugo. They were barely human, barely resemblant of any shape or form of chivalry. Where as the Driftmark peasant-mercenary was a knave and nothing more, it was excuseable.. Chugo, however, was merely an ant, not fit to set a single foot within the city of Riadan, and if you asked Bastien, not fit to set a single foot within Emperiat.
“My emperor, with all due respect, but as I am now your advisor, I must agree with your uncle. These.. Khargats..” The word left his mouth with as much disdain as he could, making it clear that he did not dislike, no, he hated this man and his people. “They are heathens, and their tents in Paragon path are not merely a logistical problem, but a religious insult. I am sure they did this on purpose and this must not go unanswered. I stand with your uncle, allow me to remove this peasant from your court, that we may continue our duties in peace without having to deal with these petty attempts at gaining power in your empire.”
He raised his blade, holding it out in front of him and aiming it at the Khargat. It was then that a lady appeared, kneeling down before the king and introducing herself. Layna Farwynd. She was introduced by the steward, but then repeated it herself as well, as if it hadn't been clear. At least the look she gave the Khargat emissary was enough to convince Bastien that she was okay.
“My king, I have traveled her alone, for fear of burdening you with the task of caring for my entourage. Laxion merely carries a boy with him, and the Driftmark peasant-noble assumedly carries naught but his would-be soldiers with him. Miss Layna,” he spoke, motioning to each of the individuals he mentioned when he mentioned them, with his free left hand. “Miss Layna has likely not brought anyone with her, as is common courtesy not to burden a receiving lord with the task of supplying your people. So what does this Khargat.. this Khargat peasant, savage fool do?”
He turned his head and looked back at the king, before uttering his next words, “... he brings an army, milord, he brings an army to show you how peaceful and benevolent he is. If I had not respected your word so much, I would have executed this fool on the spot, but my duties as a knight of Saint Michél and above all knight of Emperiat and of God, compel me to follow your orders. Never the less, consider what I am saying.”
@Cyclone Yes, because I realized there were still some that did not post, and I did not want to do what I was planning to do without the full cast there. :/
@HushedWhispers I prefer her in GoT. She's one of my favorites, she's such a beautiful woman (speaking on her face) with a good body to boot. But the one you have now is equally as good, hence I had to ask for a name.
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❖ Name--
Yamato Minamoru
❖ Aliases--
Phoenix-touched
❖ Age--
29
❖ Rank--
Jonin
❖ Sex--
Male
❖ Birthplace--
Konoha-province, Konohagakure
❖ Bloodline--
Minamoru
【Clan Name】 Minamoru-shi
【Customs】 The Minamoru used to be very traditional, and they still are, holding onto values of old. Although as every other clan they have to grow with the times, and as such many customs have become merely symbolical and don't actually hold much significance. These customs are almost always on par with that of the other clans, since the clan is not much different from the others.
That said, they have since their waning influence, dabbled more into even darker trades, and many of the Minamoru which were not shinobi, have become actively involved in the illegal arms trade, drugs trade, prostitution and other illegal activities.
【Special Traits】 Males are known to be born with black hair specifically, with the females usually being born with either black hair, or white hair. Chances seem to be 50/50 for either of the colour. Their eyes are green, differing only in coloration between dark and light green.
The Minamoru do not have any hiden or kekkei genkai - in fact, they despise kekkei genkai and see it as a curse, where as hiden are seen as a pest, but 'acceptable.'
【Influences】 The Minamoru influence on Konohagakure was very, very big. Some of it was subtle, such as underground influences due to the Yakuza affiliations they have, or rather.. the fact that they lead one of the three largest Yakuza groups in Konohagakure, and dealt in things like Senju DNA, Sharingan black trade (rare) or even the drug trade. Their affiliations in this field are obvious to those involved, but to the outside world, it seems completely preposterous that the Minamoru, a powerful and high 'n mighty clan is involved in this.
Besides that they were a huge economical influence 11 years ago, because they owned more or less 60% of all of Konoha's economical centre with Minamoru Enterprises. The remaining 40% is, thankfully for Konoha, not theirs since the other Yakuza groups were trying hard to wrangle control away from them. The fact that they own most of the economical centre should probably say enough about their economical influence but this is not to say that all this money flows directly into the pockets of the Minamoru clan - bribes, wages, etcetera all is paid from these funds.
Finally the political aspect of the clan, which was not as big as it's underground or economical influence. Never the less it's still present - the fact that the Minamoru are a shinobi clan in essence (though, that is debateable very much so) gave them a small influence, and their alliances with other clans, as well as their feuds with some of the others, are a reason that they were politically well regarded, though not as high as the Hyuga or the Uchiha, or even the Uzumaki's although those have recently been more forthcoming towards the Minamoru.
Ever since the death of Reijo at the hands of Fujitora Choko, the clan has fallen, and fallen deep. The only Minamoru of relative high stands are the shinobi, and even those have been falling ever so slightly. The only two remaining shinobi with a grain of honor left are Reijo's children - Rei Minamoru, a 25 year old medical kunoichi, and Yamato Minamoru himself, the heir to the clan after his uncle passes away. Never the less the clan has no estates left - all financial enterprises, shops, financial buildings were given away by Fujitora Choko to rival companies to ensure that the Minamoru held Yakuza group received no financing.
Their political power waned as Reijo was the politician of the clan - the other Minamoru were regarded as too hotheaded and his uncle was a drunk, so he barely did anything with the clan. The Minamoru are barely a remnant of themselves, if they can even be called that.
【Relations】
Naito - the Naito clan is one of the clans that the Minamoru have been feuding with for the longest time. The feud started about 200 years ago, when both the Minamoru and the Naito were relatively new to Konoha. Ever since it's been dubbed the Feud of the Tiger and the Dogs. The long standing feud hasn't subsided just yet as members of this clan frequently clash - be it with words, swords, or politics.
No longer applicable. The Naito clan is wiped out.
【History】 The Minamoru clan was founded quite recently compared to the other clans such as the Uchiha or the Hyuga. They were not part of the original founding clans, and migrated later as a result of economical changes. They weren't originally shinobi but quickly managed to adapt into a Shinobi clan effortlessly. They were comprised of highly driven individuals that wished to become the greatest at, more or less, whatever they attempted. It didn't always succeed, actually, more often than not, but you only need to give one glance to the current status of the clan to see how far they kicked it in those 200 years, compared to the Uchiha.
Never the less they don't quite fit into Konoha - they are not so much underhanded, and wouldn't do anything to directly harm Konoha, but they are very self centered and do anything they do for the clan or themselves, not for Konoha. Konoha is simply a means to an end for them. Never the less a feeling of pride and honour is also common place in the clan so Konoha needn't worry about the Minamoru betraying them. They do what they do for themselves, or atleast so they say, but deep down most of the Minamoru are quite self sacrificial, especially the shinobi. Those that aren't in the shinobi trade are often a whole different breed of people, mostly simply normal people and civilians.
In short, that means they have a tough skin, cussing, feuding, and appear somewhat rude and cold. Underneath that however are people that deeply respect tradition, hierarchy and self sacrifice. They might not show it but it's definetely there.
Moving on, they also don't fit Konoha because they are very outspoken against kekkei genkai - and sadly for Konoha (or the Minamoru's, depending on who you ask) there are plenty of clans with kekkei genkai's. This has been reason for them to be a bit of an outcast-clan compared to others, distancing themselves from main Konoha, living outside the village.
Up until the mid-years, between Sarada and Boruto's births, and current situation, they were insignificant, standard fodder clans. However it was then that they broke through with the arrival of the ronin, that fueled the underground Yakuza operations that some of the Minamoru were involved in. Due to this they suddenly raised in power unexplainedly, gaining more funds to further their political influence and economical presence. It didn't take long before Reijo took over 40-so years later, and furthered that all even more, expanding their influences rather rapidly.
11 years later, in the Hamajō Confederation, there's not much left of the Minamoru clan. All estates are gone, only the housing area remaining. Everything is, more or less, gone. Only Fujitora Choko and his 11th corps are to be blamed - that much any shinobi in the Minamoru clan will tell you.
❖ Sexuality--
Heterosexual, but due to work load it seems unlikely that Yamato will ever get married.
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Appearance Descriptions
As compiled on basis of the 11th corps intelligence gathering, including pictures
❖ Appearance--
Over the past 11 years Yamato hasn't changed much - appearance wise - in comparison with before the Hamajo confederation arrived. He's grown in size, reaching up to 1.83cm by now. He still dresses the same - tshirts, a-shirts or sweatshirts with some form of jacket over them. He usually wears chino's like he did before, but has traded his slip-in's for a pair of black combat boots.
Yamato is defined as a handsome boy, having a chiseled jawline and somewhat skinny-looking cheeks. His nose bridge is quite thin, although not as if it were a stripe. Contrary to most with a thin nosebridge, his nostrils are also thin. Besides that he has no specific bone structure related characteristics. His eyes are a deep dark green, but not so dark that they can be mistaken for a grey-black colour. In accordance with genetics they are slightly slanted. The most defining features on his face are most likely his 3 large, reddish old scars running across his nose.
Yamato's body is 'normal' in terms of muscle and fat, though it's improved compared to 11 years ago. He has some obviously defined muscled due to the nature of their schooling, as a normal shinobi is expected to keep up with his athletic properties. His arms are skinny, meaning that the muscles there are by nature more defined, but due to hard training, they are also very much so toned to perfection. Without flexing you could most likely see the muscles regardless. The same goes for his legs. His chest is not very broad nor does it extend towards the front due to musclemass. As such he has a rather 'normal' looking chest. Regardless he does have some definition there, although you probably wouldn't see it very often due to his clothes.
❖ Height--
6'0" / 1.83m
❖ Weight--
163lbs. / 74kg
❖ Build--
Being an older jonin, Yamato has put on some mass. The extent of his operations means he has to keep fit and as such it is possible to see in his physique that he is well trained and frequently works out, as well as does a job that requires physical intensity. His arms are muscled, and well toned to the point of visibility. His legs are much the same but lack the bulkiness his arms do posses. As for his chest, he is well toned but not to the point of having a sixpack or anything of the sorts. His chest sticks out, but that is more due to his ego forcing him to walk upright.
Yamato used to be seen as a thug or a criminal in the making. Not far from the truth given his father was the largest criminal in the entire village - something Yamato has no particular feelings towards since to him it was a way of life since his birth. However Yamato was never a criminal - he might've done questionable things during his services to the Hamajō Confederation but never anything that he'd consider criminal activity.
Something else that characterizes him is his aggressive tendencies, as he is very very quick to anger and is, very much so, an asshole to everyone he meets. Those that know him for longer, such as Aoi Don Maquia will testify to this.
Yamato is a bright young man, widely regarded in Konohagakure as a prodigy of attack. This is seen in his psyche as well, as the boy has shown aggressive and violent tendencies from time. Some would call it a short fuse.. and others call it being a thug in the making. Regardless of which is true, the boy also has shown impeccable resilience, steadfastness and a healthy dose of respect for tradition. Rumor within the Minamoru clan has said this is due to the amount of training that got instilled into him at an early age, and that he instills into himself daily even still. The boy also hates kekkei genkai for one reason or another, a sentiment shared by the entire clan, and some radicals even go so far as to wish those with a kekkei genkai dead.
Yamato is a good student, and gets very good grades compared to those in the same years as him. He has shown a talent for, how could it be anything else, taijutsu and nintaijutsu, focusing especially on the offensive. This goes well with his aggressive nature and he is known to be able to take down opponents in a matter of seconds, although his defense is less than average. Despite attempts to convince him, his resilience has proven that fruitless. Then again, the boy has always been a prodigy and nobody has been able to prove that the boy might need a defense as well. This has affected his personality in a more or less negative way, although that is open to interpretation. The boy is somewhat- no, very arrogant, and while he wouldn't boast about his skills, he is fully aware of his status as a prodigy. This has given him the idea that he is above everyone else, and he has remained to keep this idea as he's been unhindered by anyone who could prove him wrong.
Watashi wa Kami - in his eyes, he is God.
❖ History--
Pre Hamajō Confederation Yamato's childhood years were essentially a calmth before the storm. He spent his first four years as most children his age did - calmly in the arms of his mother, and playing outside. Then at the age of four, his father decided that it was time for him to become ready. Determined to make the clan greater than it already was, he hired a teacher who was to teach Yamato the basics about being a shinobi. No, he didn't learn any techniques, but learnt the mental side of shinobi's, namely rules, history and things you needed to know. This affected his school career indirectly as he had more background knowledge than most when he entered base school. During his time at base school he still had interest in making friends and preferred to learn techniques, practice taijutsu or throwing and fighting with kunai and shuriken. He often sparred with others, showing of his tenacious and aggressive nature in these matches. He often ended up fighting kids that were bigger and older, beginning to make a name for himself. He became a genin at the age of 12 like most others and went on to attend the high school to become a chunin. In that aspect, while he was a prodigy, he was like everyone else.
During high school years he maintained a very steady level of training, to maintain his position within the clan which had grown by now. He became, more or less, the pride of his clan and family, and went unrivaled within the clan. In highschool he maintained a same degree of authority, although there were those that had problems with it, he found that he barely had any problems maintaining his position as the people that objected were often not even close to his level of mastery. Although this makes him sound like a hard ass, all he wanted was for people to more or less leave him alone. The only people he could really get along with was his own family. And even that was strenuous at times. Later, he became semi friends with Aoi, who had shown Yamato to be more capable than she let onto. Never the less they weren't ever close to friends - more so, being colleagues that enjoyed working together with each other more than if they had to work with others, the exception to that being Akio, who was Aoi's preferred companion for a long time.
As for the hatred of people with kekkei genkai, it stems from the preconceived notion that people with kekkei genkai seem to think themselves special, untouchable or even godlike, and when you pair that with historical events focusing around kekkei genkai and being mostly negative (Infinite Tsukuyomi, Hyuga clan being a prime target to other villages), it results in a hatred that is widespread among this clan, which has seen it's fair share of bad luck to do with kekkei genkai during the centuries. Besides that Yamato is of the opinion that he could beat a kekkei genkai easily through strength and a superior will to work for something.
Arrival of Hamajō Confederation During the arrival of the Hamajō Confederation Yamato played a part in the taking of the city. While he was defending the city at first, he switched sides halfway through after realizing that the Hamajō Confederation wasn't all that bad - in fact, it was better than Ayame and Fujitora. It didn't help that Fujitora was responsible for the death of his father - and in turn, the near death of his family. The Hamajō Confederation would have a larger chance to make his family important again.
He arrived on scene near the 11th corps headquarters, which was where Fujitora was holed up. Finding himself trailing mostly behind dead bodies, he soon find the source of this - Yakoul. The cat-like person had slaughtered most of the 11th corps, including Saburo and Daiki, two people that Yamato had hoped to kill for himself. Above all, it had killed Fujitora - which was a crime in the eyes of Yamato, blinded by honour. Knowing better than to take revenge by attacking Yakoul, he simply boded his time.
He got promoted within the Hamajō Confederation and is now a captain, or otherwise known as Jonin, largely in service at the Amegakure capital. He is put at the forefront due to his 'celebrity' status within the Confederation, and as such appears frequently on TV to talk about military operations.
❖ Familial ties--
Yamatos family was rather normal, if you keep in mind that he grew up with a family that was not only his father and mother but also included close relatives of those people. Given that his father is the clan head, he has always felt like the entire clan was his family, and not just his father and mother. As such he always felt a great drive to do well, for the honor of the clan. Furthermore the birth of his younger sister when he was 2 added to his drive as he was under the pretense that he'd get to, or even have to, teach her.
Reijo Minamoru | Father | 43 at time of passing, Konohagakure, used to be often away on bussiness, was a politician and economist, it's said he has a pair of mistresses in any city. Mika Minamoru | Mother | 47, Konohagakure, restaurant owner and mother, she is a hard worker who never complains. Atleast she likes to think that she doesn't. Rei Minamoru | Sister | 25, Konohagakure, medical shinobi. Popular girl, but unlike Yamato she finds practicing boring and she'd rather spend her time away from home with friends.
❖ Dreams, short term goals, and fears.--
Yamato secretly dreams of a world where there are no kekkei genkai as this would, in his eyes, greatly reduce conflict. Furthermore he dreams of making the Minamoru clan even greater than his father did, to outdo him in something that his father was already very good at. As for fears, Yamato fears causing death and dishonor to the clan, which goes without saying. Besides that he also fears losing respect from the clan and, to a lesser degree, to other shinobi of the Hamajō Confederation.
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Combat reports
Gathered based on exercises, training routines, and combat experience reports
❖ Combat style--
Yamato's fighting style revolves entirely around the attack, offensiveness and taking down an opponent with hard hitting blows. Defense is almost nonexistant in his style, as he barely needs it. He is extremely resilient, as mentioned before, and as such he can take a lot of hits of any kind without showing signs of pain. Besides that, he is also someone who never, ever gives up. As such he will keep getting up even if he knows he cannot win - an admirable trait to some and a sign of stupidity to others. Another aspect of his style is courage, in the form of never being frightened. He is going to be the first to jump into battle and he's going to do so with an aggression bound to shake hearts and silence voices.
■ Name Minamoru-shi: Nokori Onaji (Minamoru Clan: Remain the Same, 残り同じ)
■ Rank S
■ Range N/A
■ Description
This technique is, more or less, what constitutes Minamoru's hiden. It was created by Yamato due to his reckless nature and desire to enter the fray as the first one in - which was a negative thing before. Now, that turns into a good thing. The technique utilizes a very very small amount of chakra, which gathes in a 'pool' of chakra within the user. In general, there's never been a time where the chakra gets used up so quickly in usage of the technique that it completely empties out.
This passive ability consumes chakra at a very slow rate constantly, even when not in combat. Luckily Yamato's chakra pool is large enough to sustain it. This ability works through getting hurt - as strange as it may sounds - converting damage done to the user and turning it into raw power. In effect, that means that 'more damage input = more damage output' in simple terms. Muscles are stimulated by the damage, as well as the psychological will to fight on. This allows Yamato to press on past his normal limits - which were already extraordinarily high - and keep fighting even with broken bones, torn muscles or large gaping wounds. The drawbacks to this are, ofcourse, that he's going to be less accurate and skillfull, but more powerful. In short attacks will be more powerful but he'll have a harder time hitting, ofcourse that depends largely on the type of wounds too.
That's not to say that he heals them instantly - if he receives a mortal wound, he'll die pretty much if he doesn't receive treatment regardless of the jutsu. But receiving wounds does make him stronger, both in how he feels and how he actually is. It doesn't make him less mortal - but he sees him self as a God. Would he believe he's still mortal?
■ Name Minamoru-shi: Chakurabāsuto (Minamoru Clan: Chakra Burst, チャクラバースト)
■ Rank A
■ Range 5-10 meter
■ Description
Releasing one fourth of the chakra stored in his pool for the Nokori Onaji technique, he releases a pure burst of chakra out of his entire body, causing a shockwave of chakra. This shockwave can extend between 5m and 10m, dependant on how large his pool currently is. The shockwave is powerful enough to send shinobi that don't hold themselves down on the ground flying, sending lightweights (80<kg.) flying atleast 20 meters at high speed, and sending heavyweights (80>kg.) stumbling out of the shockwave area. Objects are sent flying away too, such as kunai, leaves and other random items in the area.
The jutsu isn't incredibly damaging on it's own, dependant on objects in the area. For instance, in an empty dirt field, there'll be no objects to send flying, and no objects for the enemy to crash into. So, damage will be reduced to perhaps some light scraping from scraping on the ground.
In a forest, or a densely built in city, the damage will be more extensive, given that the enemy might fly into trees, rocks, buildings, roadsigns, etcetera.
■ Name Katon: Great Fire Fists
■ Rank A
■ Range Close
■ Description
The technique begins by creating a short series of seals ended by a Tiger seal - although since this is Yamato's signature move, he has perfected it to the point where he doesn't need to form the seals any longer. After this the user flicks his wrists and they are set ablaze. Not yet taking a shape the user must focus the chakra around this area for a short period, in the case of Yamato a second or two. After this is done the fire becomes hotter, akin to a bunsenburner in heat, and the fire will take the color blue as a result. The resulting heat is enough to roast skin even if it's not touching the fire, and enough to severely burn anyone that gets in direct contact with the flames, enough to cause third degree (yes, that hot) burns when you get directly hit by a punch of this technique. Anyone standing nearby Yamato will feel the heat emenating off of the boy, whether they are friend or foe, before he leaps into the battle. The fire takes the shape of a lions head, akin to the two guarding lions that stand outside most wealthy places or places of public interest.
■ Name Katon: Great Fire Extraction
■ Rank A
■ Range Close
■ Description
Great Fire Extraction sets the user ablaze for a short time, appearing to others as an explosion. In reality it works as a distraction, while the user cocks his hand back which is then lit ablaze. The single hand will be heated up so much, that it overpowers even the Fists of a Tiger technique, heating up to the extent where it will be able to melt both skin, muscle and bone. The intensity of the technique requires so much chakra that it is pretty much useable only thrice. After the required heat is reached, a matter of seconds for Yamato, the user lunges forwards through the explosion he caused himself and launched his fist into the enemy, melting skin first, then fat and muscle, and finally bone before the hand cools down. If used effectively, and the hit connects, it will be a tremendous attack able to incapacitate or kill most enemies. But it requires accuracy, something that is often lacking when an enemy is moving around, and also because the explosion caused by Yamato would obscure his vision. Besides that, the attack leaves him rather exhausted, so that he'd have to retreat from the fight, something that Yamato could obviously never do. As such it's likely for him to overexert himself after using this technique.
■ Name Katon: Great Fire Bind
■ Rank B
■ Range 10 meters in front of Yamato
■ Description
To be used in conjuction with the Great Fire Extraction technique, but useable on it's own too. This technique is not neccesarily a fighting technique, the sole technique in Yamato's arsenal that isn't focussed 100% on the offense. However it is used as a runner up to a very offensive move. After forming a boar and tiger seal, the user holds the tiger seal while a set of 2 fiery hands emerge from his back, quickly coming out at a rapid speed. These hands will head for the enemy almost instinctively, and grab the enemy by the arm. Once grabbed it will be virtually impossible to get out lest you have a teammate that is able to free you or you work out a genius way to break free. Because the hands are made of flames you will receive slight burning although the burns will not be harmful whatsoever, akin to a D rank fire jutsu if not less harmful. The true fear you should have.. is the follow up jutsu.
There is a slight reaction time between being grabbed and the start of the technique, around 1.5 seconds, but dodging will only end up causing the hands to chase you for a longer time. The only true escape is to get out of the 10 meter mark, but that will be hard with just 1.5 second to escape. It's possible for ninja's with above average jutsu, however. Another weakness, aside from it's length, is it's weakness to both water and earth defensive jutsu, such as the earthen walls or the water techniques that send out half an ocean. Using wind or fire against these hands is nearly useless, matter of fact it's counter productive because adding more fire to the arms will have no effect, while using wind based jutsu on them will fuel the flames, speeding them up even more. Electrical jutsu are useless, too, because electricity will go through the hands. An extraordinarily fast shinobi (read: faster than Yamato) will be able to dodge the hands initially and then attack quickly after if he times it right, because attacking Yamato and forcing him to release the tiger seal will stop the jutsu. However, if Yamato moves but still holds the seal, the jutsu will continue.
The time it takes to form the hands and attempt to grab the opponent is all within 1 post, but the actual act of grabbing depends on it being dodged/ran away from, and as such can only happen in the 2nd post.
■ Name Fuuton: Greater Fire Fists
■ Rank C
■ Range Supplementary
■ Description
Technically not a technique on it's own, but still classified as one, the user will not have to form any seals, instead he simply has to augment fuuton chakra in his fists and release it into his fists of the Fire Fist jutsu. Due to Fuuton acting as 'fuel' (fuel for fire is oxygen, a source and burnable material) the fire will begin to burn even hotter, turning the fire blue and causing the area it's used in to appear 'darker' or closer to nightfall. This is due to the bright source of light making the environments appear darker than they really are simply because of the contrast or difference in lightsources. Even on a blue sky, clear lit day it will appear as if it were 00:00 midnight. The fists of the Fire-tiger will burn so hot, the radius at which the heat can be felt greatly expands and even those standing close to Yamato during the usage of this will feel uncomfortably warm, and if they stay near long enough, might begin getting a serious sunburn. The main effect also increases, still holding onto the 3rd degree burns upon connecting a hit, but adding in the additional fuuton element of a highly increased knockback and a cutting effect, too. You will go flying most definetely when you get hit by this augmented technique, sending lighter opponents up to 100m away and heavy, fat opponents at a weight of 200kg about 30 meters. Furthermore, there will be slight cuts, as if you got hit by 20 kunai at once. Ofcourse, that's all superficial wounds - nothing life threatening, but definetely painful. Like most nintaijutsu, this is extemely destructive, but exerting at the same time.
There is no real weakness to this technique, as it's not really a technique to begin with but more so an augmentation or reinforcement of another. As such, weaknesses of the Fists of the Tiger still exist, such as suiton jutsu or defensive doton jutsu. Even so, the usage of this extra fuuton jutsu will allow the user to simply brute-force his way past many of these jutsu anyway, most notably doton. Suiton will always be a problem for fire users and this technique is no exception.
■ Name Katon: Great Fire Bomb
■ Rank B
■ Range 7.5m circle radius around user
■ Description
This technique is a secret trump card held in high regard by the Minamoru clan. Not many outside of the clan know of it, because it's a rather rough technique on both the victim and the user. The users can begin this technique by forming the Tiger seal, after which it cannot be stopped anymore. The user envelops themself in flames, starting out akin to any other fire technique and indistinguishable at this time, looking rather harmless. However this all leads to an explosion. An explosion of the user itself into fiery death. In essence it's a fiery suicide technique that will blow up the user plus anything within 3.5m of the technique, and will damage anything up to 7.5m around the technique. The bad side? If you use this technique you die.
■ Name Minamoru-shi: Jisatsu-ryō (Minamoru Clan: Suicide Charge, 自殺料)
■ Rank B
■ Range 50 meters forwards
■ Description
Utilizing his Futoon element, the user 'boosts' his speed quickly by displacing air in front of him towards his back, to travel quicker similar to how an airplane gains lift. However, this technique isn't fast enough to create lift and neither is Yamato shaped in order to create lift.. However, this will give him speed. Using this speed the use pummels himself into the enemy ranks, most likely a larger group of enemies. The head on charge manifests itself into simply crashing into the enemies with limbs extended, punching left and right to get as many hits in as possible. Defense is NOT a part of Yamato's vocabulary.
This can be easily protected against by, say, creating an obstacle like a doton-sphere to protect yourself/you friends (if you're friendly like that.)
❖ Weaponry and tools
■ Name Backpack
■ Weapon/tool type It's.. a backpack..
may have bombs in em..
■ Range Between close and medium.
■ Description It's a fucking explosive backpack bomb. Bag-o-bombs. EASY.
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