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Naruto: The New World [High-Casual]

^{Empire of Stone | Jonin | Squad Three}

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^{TIME: Present Day - 7:00AM | LOCATION: Amegakure - Hotel Room | INTERACTION: None}

Jinzo remained silent as he stared at his own reflection in the mirror, droplets of water still trickling down his face until they inevitably dripped from his chin and splashed into the basin, filling the bathroom with several echoing plop, plop, plop sounds. He stayed that way for some time, though he wasn't really sure of the reason why, before plunging his cupped hands into the luke-warm water that he'd filled the sink with and brought them up to meet his face once again. He resumed staring at himself soon after, looking intensely as the water trickled down his face once more. "I am Jinzo Kurogama." He finally said to himself.

The statement seemed to satisfy him, as he grabbed a nearby handtowel and proceeded to wipe his face dry. He felt refreshed from his morning stretches, followed by a light workout and a wash which was a relief given that he hadn't been able to sleep much during the night due to his excitement. Quickly discarding the towel after he was done, Jinzo walked out of the bathroom and back into the bedroom/living area of the hotel suite he'd been sent to stay in. It wasn't much but it was fine for the few days he'd been staying in the Land of Rain. Besides, the Empire wouldn't very well fork out for a top-of-the-line room just to suit his tastes. Not that Jinzo had much in the way of taste, the room was perfect for all of his needs.

Quickly, and silently, he changed into his new Tiger Division attire. His old garments had finally worn out their welcome and his superiors had gifted him with a new set. Again, they weren't anything too flashy but they looked smart and efficient, exactly how Jinzo had intended to present himself. After all, he was acting as a representative of the Empire now, alongside several of his countrymen. He couldn't exactly turn up wearing half-bloodied clothing to such a momentous occasion. Jinzo had tried not to think too much about it up until that point. This would be the first time in history where the Five Great Nations would be working together in tandem towards the same goal, or so they said. His mind drifted back to days spent cleaning bodies off of battlefields. The gravity of today's briefing was not lost on him.

Turning to face a full-length mirror that hung on the wall next to the door, Jinzo inspected his appearance for a few moments. Satisfied with his efforts, he let out a near-silent hmph accompanied by a nod. Which left only one final thing; his mask. Retrieving it from its stand atop his bedside cabinet, Jinzo gave the face a once-over for any knicks or scratches. He'd polished it the night before, but he was always very particular about it. Flipping it over in his hands, Jinzo carefully brought it up to cover his face, adjusting it slightly for comfort, before raising his hood over his head. He glanced at himself in the mirror once again. He was Jinzo Kurogama no longer. Now, he was simply Homuru.

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^{TIME: Present Day - 8:48AM | LOCATION: Amegakure - The Great Hall | INTERACTION: None}

For one of the very few times in his life, Jinzo felt nervous. Good or bad, he couldn't quite tell. But the sheer buzz of energy that filled the large hall put him on edge. Several people were still filing in when he finally took his seat, allocated to him by some random coordinator after ascertaining who he was. "Homuru, of the Empire of Stone." He'd told them, which seemed sufficient enough. The girl probably wasn't expecting anyone to be wearing a mask to an event such as this, which explained her confused expression and the subsequent turn towards her supervisor for help. The man, several years her senior, simply nodded, no doubt having been informed beforehand.

As he sat waiting, Jinzo bounced his knee repeatedly. A clear sign of his uneasiness. He looked at the several seats gradually filling up around him, although the three to his right remained empty. They were reserved for his future squadmates, none of whom had turned up just yet. Not that he was aware of the appearances of two of them anyway, given that he was only familiar with one member of his team. Boshu's inclusion as his squadmate eased him slightly. She was a fellow Tiger Division Agent and his senior in both age and experience, though not by much. It gave him a point of trust, someone he could rely on to have his back if things went sideways, as they often did.

The other two he was unsure of. From what he'd been told, they were each shinobi from Kirigakure and Kumogakure, respectively, which gave him and Boshu the upper-hand when it came to group dynamics. Jinzo thought it only natural that they'd stick together, whereas the other two would effectively be on their own. He shook his head before he continued with this thought-process. This wasn't the time to be drawing lines in the sand. Countryman or not, they would be a part of his team, and he would simply have to treat them as such. After all, it was the mission that came first.

Naruto: The New World [High-Casual]

Hōmuru

Jinzo Kurogama

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"It's not my place to judge a man's soul, I simply make the appointment."

Name: Jinzo Kurogama
Alias: Hōmuru (葬る To Entomb)
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Rank: Low-Jōnin (ANBU Hunter-nin)
Sexuality: Hetero

Nation: The Empire of Stone
Birthplace: Ran Musu - Vassal of the Empire
Alignment/Affiliation: The Emperor/The Empire of Stone
Organization: The Empire's Tiger Division (ANBU)
Clan: Kurogama
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Appearance:
As an ANBU operative, Jinzo is rarely seen without his issued uniform. Predominantly dark and plain, the most defining feature of this outfit is, of course, his pure, white mask adorned with a red circle positioned on the forehead. Small, intricate streaks of red also outline the contours of the face. Even when not on active duty, Jinzo prefers the sanctity of his mask. His face has not been seen by anyone outside of his direct superiors, even his Tiger Division comrades know nothing of his true identity. His rather modest attire affords him the ability to become indistinguishable amongst a crowd, aiding him greatly in his missions set forth by the Empire.

Much like his wardrobe, Jinzo doesn't strike you as a very imposing figure. He stands up at 5'9 and walks around at a lean 155lbs. He bares some marks and scars here and there though nothing too defining or noticeable, not that you'd see them underneath his clothing anyway. He walks with a very slight gait, barely even noticeable really but gained from years spent awkwardly traversing devastated battlefields and carrying corpses. Whenever he moves it is usually with timed precision, Jinzo attempts to shed any waste from his movements so that he may always be first to the punch, should the situation ever call for it.

Personality:
Jinzo is a very focused person. He has clear goals and is quite determined to achieve them. He takes his orders seriously and aspires to become the most efficient ninja in his division. Where people are concerned, Jinzo doesn't shy away from interaction, though he doesn't generally go looking for it either. While, at times, he may prefer to keep himself secluded from everyone else, he always makes sure to join in on discussions about missions and objectives, even making the odd wisecrack or joke here and there. If he has a particular opinion on something, he is more inclined to say it out loud rather than keep quiet about it, although not in a way that would seem brash and arrogant but more aloof or distant.

He is loyal to his beliefs and his country in that he will defend them if questioned but not so extreme as to rear up in anger. Having grown up watching his father serve the Empire, Jinzo recognizes his place as a tool to be used and is content for things to be that way as he prides himself on his own diligence. Ever calm and collected, Jinzo prefers to keep a cool head during times of stress.

History/Background:
Death has surrounded Jinzo for as long as he can remember. Not in the usual dark or tragic way, however, even despite the loss of his mother, though that was before he could even remember. Maternity leave had to be cut short during times of war leading to his mother's eventual death on the battlefield mere months after giving birth. But this wasn't the kind of 'death' he was familiar with, for his father - Tenjin - worked as a Royal Mortician, which was merely a fancy way of saying 'body collector'. Day and night, once the battles between each side had been fought and far too many lives had been lost, Tenjin alongside dozens of others would scour the battlefield in order to retrieve weapons, valuables and, finally, the bodies of their fellow countrymen.

Jinzo would grow up to follow in his father's steps. After his enrollment in the Imperial Academy and subsequent graduation, a majority of Jinzo's missions as a Genin were mostly posted by the Royal Mortuary. His father, Tenjin, had earnt one or two promotions during his son's time at the academy that saw him elevated to the position of Mortuary Overseer. This gave him the power to specifically direct missions towards his son, given that he was merely a Genin. Tenjin's reasons for this were never explained until one incident occurred during a seemingly routine sweep of a recently deserted battlefield. Jinzo and his team stumbled across an enemy Chuunin amongst the littered bodies, who was heavily injured but still very much alive.

Fight or flight reactions kicking in, the Kumo ninja immediately launched an attack against the trio, his speed and strength still more than a match for the three Genin even despite his grievous wounds. It didn't take long for the man to dispatch of Jinzo's teammates, killing one and severely incapacitating the other. But just as he took a hold of Jinzo's neck, the shinobi's body began to succumb to its' injuries. Recognizing the opportunity, Jinzo plunged his kunai deep in between the man's ribs, who let out a guttural roar of pain and as the enemy Chuunin fell to his knees, Jinzo could almost sense his defeat. Which was about the time he noticed a strange phenomenon happening to the man's body; It had begun to crystallize until it was as hard as steel. Slowly but thoroughly his flesh continued to meta-morph, as the dying ninja could only cry out in pain, Jinzo still clung to him in horror before passing out.

He awoke to his father stood over him as he lay in a medical ward, a solemn look upon his face. Several other people had joined him, Elders of some kind. It was then that Tenjin explained his heritage as a member of the Kurogama clan, through his mother's side, and that he had manifested a rare Kekkei Genkai known as Shōton; the Crystal Release nature transformation. This manifestation meant that he was destined for greater things, although his father had hoped against it. Jinzo was told how his mother was also a Shōton user and how she had commanded battlefields with her exemplary skill and power and had performed various feats that had earnt her the mantle of Kesshōken - The Crystal Fist. Tenjin had protested against the Elders, not wanting to lose his only son on the battlefield as well.

But the Elders of the Kurogama clan were fiercely loyal to the Empire. Originating from the Vassal-state of Ran Musu, the clan offered any member who had awakened the Shōton up as a tool to be used by the Empire. This was their way of paying the Emperor back for his leniency many years prior. And so Jinzo was taken from his father and forged into a weapon to be used by the Imperial Army. Over the course of a few years, Jinzo learnt how to better utilize his Kekkei Genkai he even began to invent his own jutsu. Along the way he was also recognized for his skill in counter-assassination. By protecting important members of the military from the shadows, Jinzo quickly learnt where and how an assassin would strike which would then enable him to take them out. His impressive success rate spoke volumes to the higher-ups and it wasn't long before he was hand-picked to join the Empire's Tiger Division; an elite group of shinobi formed to take on higher level missions both at home and abroad.

Most of his time leading up to the end of the war is classified. With the war now having ended, however, Jinzo only focuses on the next mission. Deserter, traitor or foreign target, he can only wait until he is called upon.

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Equipment/Weapons/Items: Generic Shinobi Tools, Kunai, Smoke Bombs,

Chakra Nature: Doton - Earth Release
Shōton - Crystal Release

Kekkei Genkai: Shōton - Crystal Release ^{(Custom Version)}
Users of Crystal Release can convert varied amounts of solid matter into Crystal. From the Earth itself to other physical constructs, such as wood and metal, Crystal Release users can transform most of their immediate surroundings into weapons, shields and modes of transport. This extends to solid-state Chakra Natures such as Earth and Wood, rendering ninja of those Chakra Natures weak to this Kekkei Genkai. Crystal Release users can also manipulate pre-existing crystals and crystalline structures.

Liquid-state natures such as Water, Lava and Storm Release each have an increased resistance to crystallization due to the more random molecular structure of their jutsu, making the conversion a much lengthier and far more taxing process. As such, Crystal Release users would likely opt against converting liquids due to the extra time and Chakra it would take with little to no advantages over converting solids. They would also be unable to convert actively harmful elements and attacks.

Gaseous & Energy Chakra natures such as Wind, Boil, Scorch and Explosion Releases are significantly more resistant to crystallization due to the wild molecular structure of their jutsu, with Fire and Lightning remaining unaffected completely. This is because raw energy or chakra cannot be crystallized, as they have no physical mass to crystallize, allowing those with good chakra control or Lightning/Fire natures to counter it. Crystal Release is also susceptible to a specific sound wave frequency because Crystal requires a very precise build-up of molecules, the proper sound waves can break down the build-up before the Crystal can properly form.

When used on living beings, the crystallization rate is greatly reduced and the Chakra required vastly increased, more-so than any other state of matter, due to the innate Chakra stored within the targeted being. This gives all of the Crystal Release user's opponents a natural defense, since the Chakra itself cannot be crystallized and thus can only be contained by forcing the target's Chakra to the center of their mass by slowly converting their physical form from the outside in.

Special Traits:
- Exceptional Chakra Reserves
- Excellent Stealth & Agility
- Excellent Reflexes
- Excellent Taijutsu
- Great Sight & Hearing
- Great Cunning
- Great Chakra Control

Afflictions/Nerfs:
N/A

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Canon Jutsu

Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique
Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique
Earth Release Barrier: Earth Prison Dome of Magnificent Nothingness
Earth Release: Rock Pillar Prison Technique
Earth Release: Tearing Earth Turning Palm

Custom Jutsu

Name: Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror
Rank: A
Range: All Ranges
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive, Supplementary

Effect:
Jinzo can crystallize the ground beneath him, up to (1 acre) in radius from his position and up to (8ft) deep. Once crystallized, the pitch-black converted earth immediately becomes difficult to traverse, due to the glassy nature of Jinzo’s Crystals. Since the ground has now been infused with Jinzo’s Chakra, he is able to manipulate and distort the reflections of himself as well as his opponents so long as they are standing on Abyssal Onyx Mirror. Jinzo may also manipulate the ground at will, causing spikes and fissures to erupt from beneath the feet of his targets in order to impale, bind or otherwise hinder his enemies' movement.

Activation of this Jutsu allows Jinzo to activate other Jutsu such as Crystal Release: Black Burial Wave and Onyx Crystal Clone Technique.

Weakness:
Seeing as this Jutsu is particularly widespread, the durability of Jinzo's Abyssal Onyx Mirror is markedly less than that of his other Crystal constructs. As such, any A-Ranked (and above) Explosive or Blunt-force Jutsu that targets the ground directly can heavily damage or even destroy the Abyssal Onyx Mirror, converting the earth back to its' original state. Jutsu of the same type but lower in rank may take considerably more time and effort due to the sheer size of the Jutsu itself.

Due to Crystal Release's inherent weakness to Fire and Lightning Chakra natures, even lower ranked Jutsu of these nature types may be able to discard of the Abyssal Onyx Mirror with relative ease.

The sheer size of this jutsu gives it a vastly extended cast time (2 posts), whereby Jinzo must remain stationary as he crystallizes the ground beneath him. Any interruption made during the casting of this technique will cause it to fail instantly, wasting a massive amount of Chakra.

In regards to dodging, the main things to dodge would be the spikes/fissures after the Jutsu has been cast, though they aren't instantaneous attacks. If anything they're supposed to be used to catch an opponent off-guard in order to setup for another attack or Jutsu. Therefore most, if not all, Chuunin-level ninja & above should be able to dodge them quite simply under completely normal circumstances. It's possible for an opponent to escape the crystallized area using whichever mobility/flight Jutsu they prefer or by simply climbing any structure or tree that might populate the area.

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Name: Crystal Release: Black Burial
Rank: A
Range: Short to Mid-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive, Supplementary

Effect:
Upon activation of this Jutsu, Jinzo's Crystals begin to envelop one target within range, focusing most of his Chakra to increase its' speed and durability.

First, Jinzo must calculate the exact position of his opponent before crystallizing the ground beneath them. As soon as his opponents touch the crystallized ground, the Jutsu begins to envelop them, gradually immobilizing them as his Crystals grow further and further. Once the target is stopped, the Jutsu may then begin to drag its' prey beneath the surface of the Earth. Repeated struggling only seems to accelerate the process. If Jinzo uses this jutsu on an opponent he has already defeated, it enables him to crystallize his opponent by forcing the target's residing Chakra to the center of their mass and converting them from the outside in.

Black Burial can be used alongside Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror. Doing so negates the need for crystallizing the ground beneath his opponent, which grants him only a minor increase in speed of casting.

Weakness:
Despite being far more durable than most of his other constructs, Black Burial is still susceptible to Explosive and Blunt-force Jutsu of equal or greater rank. Not only this, but the concentration required to predict where a target is going to be remains rather challenging and, as such, opponents that are able to move at high-speeds are particularly difficult to catch using this jutsu.

When used in conjunction with Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror, Black Burial will be dispelled upon the destruction of the former Jutsu.

Like all Crystal Release Jutsu, Black Burial possesses an inherent weakness to Fire and Lightning Chakra natures.
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Name: Onyx Crystal Clone Technique
Rank: A
Range: Mid-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Supplementary

Effect:
By using either Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror or Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Mirror as a medium, Jinzo can make clones of himself emerge from their mirrored surfaces. Due to being made of Crystal, they can endure more damage than a Shadow Clone. These clones are also able to deceive Byakugan users because of their reflective nature, but by focusing their sight, this can be circumvented.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Dragon
Rank: B
Range: Long-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive, Supplementary

Effect:
Jinzo uses crystallized earth to create a large serpent-like dragon, which he then uses as a means to travel. When used offensively, Jinzo can create multiple dragons to attack or bind his opponents from multiple directions.

When used in conjunction with Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror, Jinzo can create several more dragons albeit at a much smaller size. The technique is generally used this way to combat multiple opponents at once.

Weakness:
Jinzo can only create up to (3) dragons when used normally. When used with Abyssal Onyx Mirror, he can create up to (9). Like all Crystal Release Jutsu, Onyx Crystal Dragon possesses an inherent weakness to Fire and Lightning Chakra natures.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Chrysalis
Rank: B
Range: Short-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Defensive

Effect:
Jinzo uses this technique to envelop himself in dense Onyx Crystals in order to protect himself. This is easily his most durable technique and may even withstand attacks from some offensive Jutsu of higher ranks. Once the danger has passed, Jinzo can discard the technique at will.

When used in conjunction with Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror, the cast time is moderately reduced. However, what Jinzo makes up in cast time, he sacrifices in durability.

Weakness:
This particular Jutsu renders Jinzo stationary, forcing him to try and withstand an attack head on. Despite its' high durability factor, Onyx Chrysalis can still be heavily affected by Fire & Lightning Jutsu and, in some cases, even completely destroyed.

The cast time for this Jutsu is not instantaneous, meaning that Jinzo could not use Onyx Chrysalis as a last resort block. The Crystals themselves take time to completely envelop Jinzo due to their density.
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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Mirror
Rank: C
Range: Mid-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Defensive, Supplementary

Effect:
Jinzo creates a large pitch-black mirror which he can then use to perform the Onyx Crystal Clone Technique.

This technique may also be used in a defensive manner by Jinzo to confuse his opponents mid-attack, by materializing the Onyx Crystal Mirror directly in front of his own position or that of his opponent's, showing either party's reflection as dictated by him.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Armour
Rank: C
Range: Short-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive, Defensive

Effect:
This technique allows Jinzo to cover his skin with a thin sheet of Crystal that improves his defense against physical attacks. This armour can also aid him to perform stronger physical attacks. The Crystal is transparent and can only be noticed by light reflecting off it.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Armour - Abyssal Gauntlets
Rank: C
Range: Short-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive

Effect:
An advanced version of Crystal Release: Onyx Armour, Jinzo creates a pair of dense Crystal gauntlets that greatly increase the power of his melee strikes.

Weakness:
This jutsu possesses a time limit for how long they can be used. The gauntlets also take damage reflective of how much power is used per strike. Their damage output is reduced when used against Fire or Lightning Jutsu.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Tunneling
Rank: D
Range: Long-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Supplementary

Effect:
Jinzo surrounds himself with Chakra before tunneling beneath the ground, by crystallizing it, to reach a new position of his choosing. This Jutsu affords Jinzo a relative amount of stealth depending on how deep he decides to tunnel as well as a very effective means of escape.

Jinzo may also use this Jutsu in conjunction with Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror. When he chooses to do so, the speed and stealth of his relocation is greatly improved, giving some of Jinzo's opponents the impression that he is capable of teleportation.

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Naruto: The New World [High-Casual]

@Savato Made the following changes:

- "even his Tiger Division comrades know nothing of his true identity."
- "Excellent Stealth & Agility."
- "Great Sight & Hearing."
- Removed Black Burial Wave.
- Edited Black Burial to reflect his ability to crystallize defeated opponents only.
- Upgraded Onyx Crystal Clone to A-rank.

Naruto: The New World [High-Casual]

@savato I just typed up a super quick overview of Jinzo's personality to finish my sheet so you can review it. It's not the most amazing but it's all I've had the time to do with work/social stuff.

I can probably write up a more detailed description sometime this weekend.

Naruto: The New World [High-Casual]

Hōmuru

Jinzo Kurogama

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"It's not my place to judge a man's soul, I simply make the appointment."

Name: Jinzo Kurogama
Alias: Hōmuru (葬る To Entomb)
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Rank: Low-Jōnin (ANBU Hunter-nin)
Sexuality: Hetero

Nation: The Empire of Stone
Birthplace: Ran Musu - Vassal of the Empire
Alignment/Affiliation: The Emperor/The Empire of Stone
Organization: The Empire's Tiger Division (ANBU)
Clan: Kurogama
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Appearance:
As an ANBU operative, Jinzo is rarely seen without his issued uniform. Predominantly dark and plain, the most defining feature of this outfit is, of course, his pure, white mask adorned with a red circle positioned on the forehead. Small, intricate streaks of red also outline the contours of the face. Even when not on active duty, Jinzo prefers the sanctity of his mask. His face has not been seen by anyone outside of his direct superiors, even his Tiger Division comrades no nothing of his true identity. His rather modest attire affords him the ability to become indistinguishable amongst a crowd, aiding him greatly in his missions set forth by the Empire.

Much like his wardrobe, Jinzo doesn't strike you as a very imposing figure. He stands up at 5'9 and walks around at a lean 155lbs. He bares some marks and scars here and there though nothing too defining or noticeable, not that you'd see them underneath his clothing anyway. He walks with a very slight gait, barely even noticeable really but gained from years spent awkwardly traversing devastated battlefields and carrying corpses. Whenever he moves it is usually with timed precision, Jinzo attempts to shed any waste from his movements so that he may always be first to the punch, should the situation ever call for it.

Personality:
Jinzo is a very focused person. He has clear goals and is quite determined to achieve them. He takes his orders seriously and aspires to become the most efficient ninja in his division. Where people are concerned, Jinzo doesn't shy away from interaction, though he doesn't generally go looking for it either. While, at times, he may prefer to keep himself secluded from everyone else, he always makes sure to join in on discussions about missions and objectives, even making the odd wisecrack or joke here and there. If he has a particular opinion on something, he is more inclined to say it out loud rather than keep quiet about it, although not in a way that would seem brash and arrogant but more aloof or distant.

He is loyal to his beliefs and his country in that he will defend them if questioned but not so extreme as to rear up in anger. Having grown up watching his father serve the Empire, Jinzo recognizes his place as a tool to be used and is content for things to be that way as he prides himself on his own diligence. Ever calm and collected, Jinzo prefers to keep a cool head during times of stress.

History/Background:
Death has surrounded Jinzo for as long as he can remember. Not in the usual dark or tragic way, however, even despite the loss of his mother, though that was before he could even remember. Maternity leave had to be cut short during times of war leading to his mother's eventual death on the battlefield mere months after giving birth. But this wasn't the kind of 'death' he was familiar with, for his father - Tenjin - worked as a Royal Mortician, which was merely a fancy way of saying 'body collector'. Day and night, once the battles between each side had been fought and far too many lives had been lost, Tenjin alongside dozens of others would scour the battlefield in order to retrieve weapons, valuables and, finally, the bodies of their fellow countrymen.

Jinzo would grow up to follow in his father's steps. After his enrollment in the Imperial Academy and subsequent graduation, a majority of Jinzo's missions as a Genin were mostly posted by the Royal Mortuary. His father, Tenjin, had earnt one or two promotions during his son's time at the academy that saw him elevated to the position of Mortuary Overseer. This gave him the power to specifically direct missions towards his son, given that he was merely a Genin. Tenjin's reasons for this were never explained until one incident occurred during a seemingly routine sweep of a recently deserted battlefield. Jinzo and his team stumbled across an enemy Chuunin amongst the littered bodies, who was heavily injured but still very much alive.

Fight or flight reactions kicking in, the Kumo ninja immediately launched an attack against the trio, his speed and strength still more than a match for the three Genin even despite his grievous wounds. It didn't take long for the man to dispatch of Jinzo's teammates, killing one and severely incapacitating the other. But just as he took a hold of Jinzo's neck, the shinobi's body began to succumb to its' injuries. Recognizing the opportunity, Jinzo plunged his kunai deep in between the man's ribs, who let out a guttural roar of pain and as the enemy Chuunin fell to his knees, Jinzo could almost sense his defeat. Which was about the time he noticed a strange phenomenon happening to the man's body; It had begun to crystallize until it was as hard as steel. Slowly but thoroughly his flesh continued to meta-morph, as the dying ninja could only cry out in pain, Jinzo still clung to him in horror before passing out.

He awoke to his father stood over him as he lay in a medical ward, a solemn look upon his face. Several other people had joined him, Elders of some kind. It was then that Tenjin explained his heritage as a member of the Kurogama clan, through his mother's side, and that he had manifested a rare Kekkei Genkai known as Shōton; the Crystal Release nature transformation. This manifestation meant that he was destined for greater things, although his father had hoped against it. Jinzo was told how his mother was also a Shōton user and how she had commanded battlefields with her exemplary skill and power and had performed various feats that had earnt her the mantle of Kesshōken - The Crystal Fist. Tenjin had protested against the Elders, not wanting to lose his only son on the battlefield as well.

But the Elders of the Kurogama clan were fiercely loyal to the Empire. Originating from the Vassal-state of Ran Musu, the clan offered any member who had awakened the Shōton up as a tool to be used by the Empire. This was their way of paying the Emperor back for his leniency many years prior. And so Jinzo was taken from his father and forged into a weapon to be used by the Imperial Army. Over the course of a few years, Jinzo learnt how to better utilize his Kekkei Genkai he even began to invent his own jutsu. Along the way he was also recognized for his skill in counter-assassination. By protecting important members of the military from the shadows, Jinzo quickly learnt where and how an assassin would strike which would then enable him to take them out. His impressive success rate spoke volumes to the higher-ups and it wasn't long before he was hand-picked to join the Empire's Tiger Division; an elite group of shinobi formed to take on higher level missions both at home and abroad.

Most of his time leading up to the end of the war is classified. With the war now having ended, however, Jinzo only focuses on the next mission. Deserter, traitor or foreign target, he can only wait until he is called upon.

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Equipment/Weapons/Items: Generic Shinobi Tools, Kunai, Smoke Bombs,

Chakra Nature: Doton - Earth Release
Shōton - Crystal Release

Kekkei Genkai: Shōton - Crystal Release ^{(Custom Version)}
Users of Crystal Release can convert varied amounts of solid matter into Crystal. From the Earth itself to other physical constructs, such as wood and metal, Crystal Release users can transform most of their immediate surroundings into weapons, shields and modes of transport. This extends to solid-state Chakra Natures such as Earth and Wood, rendering ninja of those Chakra Natures weak to this Kekkei Genkai. Crystal Release users can also manipulate pre-existing crystals and crystalline structures.

Liquid-state natures such as Water, Lava and Storm Release each have an increased resistance to crystallization due to the more random molecular structure of their jutsu, making the conversion a much lengthier and far more taxing process. As such, Crystal Release users would likely opt against converting liquids due to the extra time and Chakra it would take with little to no advantages over converting solids. They would also be unable to convert actively harmful elements and attacks.

Gaseous & Energy Chakra natures such as Wind, Boil, Scorch and Explosion Releases are significantly more resistant to crystallization due to the wild molecular structure of their jutsu, with Fire and Lightning remaining unaffected completely. This is because raw energy or chakra cannot be crystallized, as they have no physical mass to crystallize, allowing those with good chakra control or Lightning/Fire natures to counter it. Crystal Release is also susceptible to a specific sound wave frequency because Crystal requires a very precise build-up of molecules, the proper sound waves can break down the build-up before the Crystal can properly form.

When used on living beings, the crystallization rate is greatly reduced and the Chakra required vastly increased, more-so than any other state of matter, due to the innate Chakra stored within the targeted being. This gives all of the Crystal Release user's opponents a natural defense, since the Chakra itself cannot be crystallized and thus can only be contained by forcing the target's Chakra to the center of their mass by slowly converting their physical form from the outside in.

Special Traits:
- Exceptional Chakra Reserves
- Excellent Stealth & Agility
- Excellent Reflexes
- Excellent Taijutsu
- Great Sight & Hearing
- Great Cunning
- Great Chakra Control

Afflictions/Nerfs:
N/A

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Canon Jutsu

Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique
Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique
Earth Release Barrier: Earth Prison Dome of Magnificent Nothingness
Earth Release: Rock Pillar Prison Technique
Earth Release: Tearing Earth Turning Palm

Custom Jutsu

Name: Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror
Rank: A
Range: All Ranges
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive, Supplementary

Effect:
Jinzo can crystallize the ground beneath him, up to (1 acre) in radius from his position and up to (8ft) deep. Once crystallized, the pitch-black converted earth immediately becomes difficult to traverse, due to the glassy nature of Jinzo’s Crystals. Since the ground has now been infused with Jinzo’s Chakra, he is able to manipulate and distort the reflections of himself as well as his opponents so long as they are standing on Abyssal Onyx Mirror. Jinzo may also manipulate the ground at will, causing spikes and fissures to erupt from beneath the feet of his targets in order to impale, bind or otherwise hinder his enemies' movement.

Activation of this Jutsu allows Jinzo to activate other Jutsu such as Crystal Release: Black Burial Wave and Onyx Crystal Clone Technique.

Weakness:
Seeing as this Jutsu is particularly widespread, the durability of Jinzo's Abyssal Onyx Mirror is markedly less than that of his other Crystal constructs. As such, any A-Ranked (and above) Explosive or Blunt-force Jutsu that targets the ground directly can heavily damage or even destroy the Abyssal Onyx Mirror, converting the earth back to its' original state. Jutsu of the same type but lower in rank may take considerably more time and effort due to the sheer size of the Jutsu itself.

Due to Crystal Release's inherent weakness to Fire and Lightning Chakra natures, even lower ranked Jutsu of these nature types may be able to discard of the Abyssal Onyx Mirror with relative ease.

The sheer size of this jutsu gives it a vastly extended cast time (2 posts), whereby Jinzo must remain stationary as he crystallizes the ground beneath him. Any interruption made during the casting of this technique will cause it to fail instantly, wasting a massive amount of Chakra.

In regards to dodging, the main things to dodge would be the spikes/fissures after the Jutsu has been cast, though they aren't instantaneous attacks. If anything they're supposed to be used to catch an opponent off-guard in order to setup for another attack or Jutsu. Therefore most, if not all, Chuunin-level ninja & above should be able to dodge them quite simply under completely normal circumstances. It's possible for an opponent to escape the crystallized area using whichever mobility/flight Jutsu they prefer or by simply climbing any structure or tree that might populate the area.

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Name: Crystal Release: Black Burial
Rank: A
Range: Short to Mid-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive, Supplementary

Effect:
Upon activation of this Jutsu, Jinzo's Crystals begin to envelop one target within range, focusing most of his Chakra to increase its' speed and durability.

First, Jinzo must calculate the exact position of his opponent before crystallizing the ground beneath them. As soon as his opponents touch the crystallized ground, the Jutsu begins to envelop them, gradually immobilizing them as his Crystals grow further and further. Once the target is stopped, the Jutsu may then begin to drag its' prey beneath the surface of the Earth. Repeated struggling only seems to accelerate the process. If Jinzo uses this jutsu on an opponent he has already defeated, it enables him to crystallize his opponent by forcing the target's residing Chakra to the center of their mass and converting them from the outside in.

Black Burial can be used alongside Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror. Doing so negates the need for crystallizing the ground beneath his opponent, which grants him only a minor increase in speed of casting.

Weakness:
Despite being far more durable than most of his other constructs, Black Burial is still susceptible to Explosive and Blunt-force Jutsu of equal or greater rank. Not only this, but the concentration required to predict where a target is going to be remains rather challenging and, as such, opponents that are able to move at high-speeds are particularly difficult to catch using this jutsu.

When used in conjunction with Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror, Black Burial will be dispelled upon the destruction of the former Jutsu.

Like all Crystal Release Jutsu, Black Burial possesses an inherent weakness to Fire and Lightning Chakra natures.
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Name: Onyx Crystal Clone Technique
Rank: A
Range: Mid-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Supplementary

Effect:
By using either Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror or Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Mirror as a medium, Jinzo can make clones of himself emerge from their mirrored surfaces. Due to being made of Crystal, they can endure more damage than a Shadow Clone. These clones are also able to deceive Byakugan users because of their reflective nature, but by focusing their sight, this can be circumvented.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Dragon
Rank: B
Range: Long-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive, Supplementary

Effect:
Jinzo uses crystallized earth to create a large serpent-like dragon, which he then uses as a means to travel. When used offensively, Jinzo can create multiple dragons to attack or bind his opponents from multiple directions.

When used in conjunction with Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror, Jinzo can create several more dragons albeit at a much smaller size. The technique is generally used this way to combat multiple opponents at once.

Weakness:
Jinzo can only create up to (3) dragons when used normally. When used with Abyssal Onyx Mirror, he can create up to (9). Like all Crystal Release Jutsu, Onyx Crystal Dragon possesses an inherent weakness to Fire and Lightning Chakra natures.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Chrysalis
Rank: B
Range: Short-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Defensive

Effect:
Jinzo uses this technique to envelop himself in dense Onyx Crystals in order to protect himself. This is easily his most durable technique and may even withstand attacks from some offensive Jutsu of higher ranks. Once the danger has passed, Jinzo can discard the technique at will.

When used in conjunction with Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror, the cast time is moderately reduced. However, what Jinzo makes up in cast time, he sacrifices in durability.

Weakness:
This particular Jutsu renders Jinzo stationary, forcing him to try and withstand an attack head on. Despite its' high durability factor, Onyx Chrysalis can still be heavily affected by Fire & Lightning Jutsu and, in some cases, even completely destroyed.

The cast time for this Jutsu is not instantaneous, meaning that Jinzo could not use Onyx Chrysalis as a last resort block. The Crystals themselves take time to completely envelop Jinzo due to their density.
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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Mirror
Rank: C
Range: Mid-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Defensive, Supplementary

Effect:
Jinzo creates a large pitch-black mirror which he can then use to perform the Onyx Crystal Clone Technique.

This technique may also be used in a defensive manner by Jinzo to confuse his opponents mid-attack, by materializing the Onyx Crystal Mirror directly in front of his own position or that of his opponent's, showing either party's reflection as dictated by him.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Armour
Rank: C
Range: Short-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive, Defensive

Effect:
This technique allows Jinzo to cover his skin with a thin sheet of Crystal that improves his defense against physical attacks. This armour can also aid him to perform stronger physical attacks. The Crystal is transparent and can only be noticed by light reflecting off it.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Armour - Abyssal Gauntlets
Rank: C
Range: Short-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Offensive

Effect:
An advanced version of Crystal Release: Onyx Armour, Jinzo creates a pair of dense Crystal gauntlets that greatly increase the power of his melee strikes.

Weakness:
This jutsu possesses a time limit for how long they can be used. The gauntlets also take damage reflective of how much power is used per strike. Their damage output is reduced when used against Fire or Lightning Jutsu.

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Name: Crystal Release: Onyx Crystal Tunneling
Rank: D
Range: Long-Range
Nature: Shōton
Type: Supplementary

Effect:
Jinzo surrounds himself with Chakra before tunneling beneath the ground, by crystallizing it, to reach a new position of his choosing. This Jutsu affords Jinzo a relative amount of stealth depending on how deep he decides to tunnel as well as a very effective means of escape.

Jinzo may also use this Jutsu in conjunction with Crystal Release: Abyssal Onyx Mirror. When he chooses to do so, the speed and stealth of his relocation is greatly improved, giving some of Jinzo's opponents the impression that he is capable of teleportation.

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Naruto: The New World [High-Casual]

Syn told me mid-April. I am not disappointed.

My Hero Academia: The Next Generation

@Kalas
Boy do I bud lol, it's cool to have ya back, though you might have to reformat the quirk details to fit the current rp's CS, though that's up to Lemon. I'll hit you up with the Discord in a moment.

@olcharlieboi

Thanks man, it's good to be back.

And I thought about re-formatting it but ultimately decided to be lazy. xD

My Hero Academia: The Next Generation

@LemonZest1337 Alright, check it.

@olcharlieboi You might remember this guy :P

"No need for introductions, since I won't remember anyways."

Karma Tenshin

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Appearance: Karma is somewhat of a physical specimen, standing tall a 6'1 and weighing in at 155lbs flat. He has driven his body to its' athletic peak and continues to do so through rigorous training and various sports activities, with his favourite pastime being basketball in order to aid with his accuracy, stamina and jumping capabilities. As such, Karma often clothes himself in baggy sportswear so that he is ready to go at a moment's notice. Staple items of clothing are his sleeveless hoodies, of which he has several, each with differing colours and designs. He is also never seen without sweatbands on his wrists. An accessory that he often colour-coordinates with his sweatpants.

He views the world through his deep, brown eyes which is often a redeeming quality for members of the opposite sex. His bleached-white hair manifested along with his Quirk, though the reason for this is quite unknown. During prior medical assessments, it has been surmised that the manifestation of his Quirk simply triggered the rapid activation of his melanocyte-clock, causing the premature graying of his hair.

He possesses a single scar on his left cheek that he received sometime during childhood. It doesn't bother him, however, he refuses to talk about how he got it.

Hero Outfit

Karma's outfit is actually made up of carbon-fiber weaved together with Special Nanowires allowing for more durability as well as granting him the ability to extend the reach of his Quirk. This means that he can manipulate far more dust particles and at a greater distance. The Nanowires are wrapped in a silicone dioxide mesh that actually affords Karma some manner of heat resistance, since the wires can heat up through extended use.

He also carries on him up to six Dust-Bombs. These small, spherical contraptions can be utilized in three modes: Touch, Proximity and Timer. These modes allow for Karma to attack and defend extremely creatively during battle. They also count as Dust Reserves in case Karma is forced to operate in an environment where Dust isn't readily available.

Quirk - Emitter - Long-Range - Jack In The Box

Karma has rods embedded in his arms that grant him the ability to manipulate and crystallize dust particles in the air in order to create crystal boxes, which can be used as a means of attack, defense and mobility.

Mobility
Karma can create a box that he uses to fly around. However, during highly stressful situations, Karma prefers to create a series of small boxes that act as stepping stones, which he can spring off of from any direction.

Defense
Karma materializes large wall-like boxes or smaller, more personal boxes that actually encompass him to protect him from harm and absorb damage.

Attack
Karma can launch small projectile boxes towards an opponent to shatter against them or create large boxes to try and crush his opponent. He can also attempt to capture them inside a box, preventing their escape or negating an attack.

Limits
Whilst Karma can create many variously sized boxes, they generally fall into one of four categories: Minor, Major, Mega & Giga. The strength and speed at which they can move depends on the size created. Larger Boxes are stronger but slower.

Minor: Can create up to (20) Boxes at any one time. The weakest in terms of durability, can be easily destroyed by a normal punch or an equivalent force. Requires a regular amount of dust to reach max.

Projectile Boxes: These boxes are the weakest but fastest Boxes Karma can create, they are typically used for distraction.

Stepping Stone Boxes: Somewhat sturdier than Projectiles, Karma can propel himself off of them with relative ease. Harder to hit because of their size and ability to be moved, but they are relatively weak.

Glove Boxes: The strongest of Karma's Minor-Sized Boxes. Karma covers his fists with these Boxes to add more damage to his punches. They shatter upon use.

Major: Can create up to (10) Boxes at any one time. The second weakest durability-wise, can be destroyed with a series of normal punches or one super-powered punch or an equivalent force. Requires an above average amounts of dust to reach max.

Projectile Boxes: Stronger than their Minor counter-parts but slower. These are Karma's mainstay ranged attacks. They are also easier to hit.

Stepping Stone Boxes: Larger than their Minor counter-parts and much sturdier. They are far easier to hit due to their larger size and inability to be moved.

Capture Boxes: The strongest Major Box Karma can create. Used to disable an opponent but can be destroyed fairly easily from inside or outside sources. Karma may only create up to (3) of these boxes at any one time. Their creation time is considerably quick and will catch most opponents unawares unless they possess a precognition or super-speed quirk. Some opponents may even recognize Karma's creation technique, however, to avoid capture that way. They are also stationary and cannot be moved after creation.

Not Yet Learnt

Mega: Can create up to (5) Boxes at any one time. Noticeably stronger than the previous sizes, requires multiple series of super-powered punches to destroy or an equivalent force. Requires an exceptionally large amount of dust to reach max.

Projectile Boxes: The second strongest projectiles Karma can create. Though their durability is greatly increased, their speed is slowed vastly. They can deal incredible damage but are easily dodged.

Shield Boxes: The strongest Mega Boxes Karma can create. They can withstand a considerable amount of damage, however they are stationary and cannot be moved after creation. Karma may only create up to (2) at any one time.

Capture Box: The second strongest Mega Box Karma can create. Used to disable an opponent. It is considerably strong on the inside but weak to damage from outside sources. Karma may only create (1) of these boxes at any one time. Its' creation time is noticeably slower and can easily be avoided by most opponents unless they are significantly injured or otherwise distracted. Some opponents can even recognize Karma's creation technique, however, to avoid capture that way. It is also stationary and cannot be moved after creation.

Giga: Can only create (1) Box at any one time. The strongest Box Karma is able to create, requires considerable damage to destroy. 1 Giga is stronger than all 5 Mega Boxes combined. Requires the max amount of dust, including the extra amount granted by Hero Outfit.

Special Moves

• Not Yet Learnt
• Not Yet Learnt

Backstory

Karma's story is one of pain and torment. He doesn't remember much of his life before the age of four, when his Quirk manifested, as he was kidnapped soon after it appeared and has been separated from his parents ever since. The people responsible for stealing him away from his family were an underground villain organization who, at the time, were becoming increasingly notorious for these types of kidnappings. Karma was one of twelve children captured by the group, who were then forced to commit terrible atrocities at the behest of a singular man known only as The Toymaker. It is believed that The Toymaker possessed some kind of mind-control Quirk that allowed him to specifically control children, due to the nature of Karma's escape.

At the age of twelve, Karma was told the he was being sent on a special mission, one that would reward him for all of his previous work under The Toymaker. Other children had been sent on the very same mission and had not returned, leading him to believe that his reward would be his freedom. Instead of it being a mission, however, Karma was actually being sent to his death, since The Toymaker's ability to control children didn't work past the age of twelve. It was a simple shoe which saved his life that day. After spotting the discarded footwear of a child, who had been sent on the same mission only a few days before him, Karma acted quickly to defend himself. Activating one of his shields, Karma altered the trajectory of a bullet that was fired from close range. Though it easily pierced through his crystal construct, the bullet merely grazed his left cheek, leaving the scar he still possesses to this day.

After attacking the man who was supposed to take his life, Karma fled having bought himself enough time to escape. He ran for three days straight, eventually collapsing due to exhaustion. It wasn't long before the young escapee was picked up by the authorities and hospitalized. Questions from the police quickly determined who he was but grave news was all that awaited him. His parents had both committed suicide, believing him to be dead soon after his kidnapping. Angry and alone, Karma vowed to find The Toymaker and bring him to justice for his despicable crimes against not only him, but every other child he'd had kidnapped and killed.

Although it took some time, Karma was eventually reintegrated back into society through the help of social services and mental health support programs. Each one of his mental assessments stated a clear and unwavering drive to enroll in the Department of Heroes course at U.A. in order to become a Hero. Many psychologists who were called in to assess Karma believe this single-minded ambition to be the sole reason for his miraculous mental recovery in such a short space of time.

Supporting Characters
TBA

Other

• Karma still has nightmares of his past and often has to sleep with a small light on.
• Sometimes, during stressful situations, he can feel his scar burning.
• His favourite food is Chicken Teriyaki.
• Karma pays no attention to any female interest on the outside, but secretly he is rather shy.

Hikari Academy

@TheWindel@KoL

Would it be terribly difficult of me to want to make a return to this RP or nah?

I know I pretty much left you guys in the lurch but I had some RL stuff to figure out and Rping kinda had to be put on the back-burner.

My Hero Academia: The Next Generation

Room for another?