Kimono

Naruto: Path to Enlightment. Looking for fresh meat!

Introducing...

Naruto: Path to Enlightment. Looking for fresh meat!

Yuna Hōjō

"Do not fret my dear. Mother is here."

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Yuna followed Daiki and Yamato(though she didn't know their names) quietly as they made their way towards the direction of where the Hokage and his pursuing assailant ran off to. She kept a watchful eye at everything that was occurring around her. Some first day of work this was. A the sudden thought of her daughter made her heart melt. She was thankful that her daughter was back at the bathhouse and out of harms way. There was no way in hell she'd let her daughter become a ninja when she became of age.

Over my dead body.

But alas they continued on further, jumping from rooftop to rooftop as the other ninja around them had the same destination in mind as well.

"Stay behind the frontlines, you're the only medical nin on site at the moment so you need to stay alive. If you risk your life, it won't be that person ending it, it'll be me. Understood? Don't go close until we tell you to", the dark-haired one commanded.

His threat did little to deter her mature spirit, though she understood what he meant. Without giving him a verbal response, she simply nodded in affirmation to his "request". Stay alert, be responsible, play it smart. When they had finally reached a group of other ninja who looked to be around their same age group, she stood visibly distanced behind them, though glanced at each them equally with an somewhat cold and serious expression that would most definitely make her seem unapproachable or smug. She certainly wasn't trying to appear smug, but her extremely feminine and comely face often looked blank, cold, and distant. But it equally made her seem mysterious and alluring. Though it didn't help that her countenance and personality somewhat matched. It wasn't her place to intervene in their comradeship. That was their "social circle", she assumed. But she couldn't help but notice as the red-headed jonin pulled out his sword.

She eyed it keenly before they finally moved on. When they had arrived at the scene of the ensuing fight, she stood behind them as they charged in, her keen perception watching like a hawk to every movement that was made. When it was time for her to be of use, she'd jump into action.

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Yuna Hōjō

"Take a deep breathe and move forward."

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The series of events that had just occurred were certainly unfortunate. Beforehand, she had listened quietly to what the Hokage had to say. His words were foreign to her. Having come from a remote village like Getsugakure made her feel a bit irrelevant to the entire thing. Sure, she was aligned with Konoha now, but there was a sense of detachment between herself and her new home that hadn't quite been stitched just yet. And this feeling was even more perpetuated when the Hokage started calling out names, none of which had been hers. Perhaps he would have gotten to her name, but as everyone saw, he never got the chance.

She looked on in concern as he knelt down in a sudden on-struck of illness and her watchful countenance caught sight of the slim cloaked figure toss down an Anbu effortlessly into the crowd. "He's dead", a nearby medical-nin reported immediately.

From the corner of her eye, she watched through the sudden chaos that had erupted around her as the Hokage ran off wobbly towards the Kage Momument. The cloaked figure trailed behind him, cutting down any Anbu that dared intervene in her mission. Assuming it was a woman by her frame. As the shinobi she had seen before escort his kid-nin to a nearby restaurant, she nodded in satisfied assurance. Good, the children are safe. Now onto the more pressing matter.

In one movement, the young mother lept over a crowd of citizens being led to safety by a red-headed genin and landed beside a wounded anbu. It amazed her how lacking their shinobi force was in medical-nin. She had expected far more than were present. It was unsettling to some degree.

Keeping her face relatively blank as she crouched beside the heaving and bleeding anbu, she quickly formed a chakra scalpel and used it to cleanly slice through the anbu's uniform to reveal the deep gash in his chest. He was bleeding immensely. He was certainly on his last leg. Yuna looked at him with soft eyes, though didn't smile. "Do not worry my dear. You shall see another day I assure you."

The Anbu was breathing too heavily to respond. She could feel his heart palpitating dangerously fast as she laid her hands on his bloody chest. And with one hand there, she brought the other to his forehead. After several seconds of maintaining this position, his heart suddenly began to slow and his breathing eased up. His pain, it had been completely numbed. "Thank you", he awed in immediate relief. The Medical Touch Technique. Yuna then smiled ever so slightly as she pulled her hands off his body and cupped them together in front of herself. "Hm. Its better than morphine and you don't need a prescription."

As the chaos still unfolded around her, she tried to remain diligently focused on her "patient". One step at a time. From behind her, the ninja who had been with the kids called for her.

“Hey you! Medical nin, come over here and come with us!”

As his words rang out towards her, a small jellyfish had formed in her cupped palms, its transparent watery body coursing with visible blue coloured chakra. "Understood!", she simply complied. Placing the jellyfish on the wounded Anbu's chest, the tentacles latched into his skin as the chakra from the jellyfish coursed throughout his body and slowly began to heal him. A near fatal gash like that would take some time to completely heal. Luckily her Medical Water Release: Jellyfish technique allowed her to heal without having to remain on site and exercise unnecessary chakra. "Please leave this on your chest until your completely healed. Breathe normally. Move slowly."

And with that, she lept up from her crouched position and followed alongside the ninja with the scars on his face. Beside him was a red-headed ninja. Neither of them she recognized. She stayed quiet, as she liked to do, and remained alert to retrieve her orders.

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Yuna Hōjō

"Even the simplest things in life can bring the most joy."

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"Hmmmmm hmmmmmm...hmmm hmmm hmmmmmmmm..."

A sweet angelic humming echoed through the small bedroom on the highest floor of the Hōjō Bathouse and Inn, as the eyes of a small child were lulled into the blissful unaware. The melodic tune went on for several seconds thereafter until absolutely certain the child had dozed off. Yuna, a young mother, was tending to her restless daughter, who seemed to have been frequently suffering from nightmares. Yuna's humming seemed to help her daughter's unwanted dreams.

"Her nightmares, they seem to be getting worse you know...", a gentle voice spoke from nearby. Yuna looked up from her daughter's resting face and frowned softly. "I know, but I didn't think she'd be having them so early. And the bathhouse was so busy last night, I didn't have much time to help her go back to sleep". It was an unusual trait that the Hojo's possessed, that as the Batthouse was passed down through the generations, so was their clans propensity from obtrusive and frequent nightmares. It was an unfortunate and inexplicable disorder they seemed to suffer from. Sleeps were sometimes restless when the nightmare was particularly unfriendly. A complete nights sleep was certainly a blessing for them.

Yuna received the message to her phone and stood up, briefly bending down to kiss the forehead of her child before she headed towards her mother. "It's a miracle your nightmares stopped when they did". Yuna froze, and then slid past her mother as she headed for her own room nearby. Her mother crossed her arms. "Yuna...what is it?" The ginger stood behind her clothes changing screen as she changed into her combat uniform. "Actually...they didn't stop."

"Oh?", her mother curtly responded as she raised an eyebrow. "I'm sorry. It's so unlike me to be dishonest. It's just that I had this strange idea in my head that Noh wouldn't have the nightmares if I stopped acknowledging my own. So when you asked if I was still having them, well--I said no."

"Ah. Self-fulfilling prophecy?"

"Something like that."

Yuna walked out from behind the screen, finally changed and ready to head out to the meeting at the square. This would be her first mission since moving to Konohagakure. She couldn't deny that she missed the comfort of her old chunin team in Getsugakure. A new experience, a adventure. Certainly she pained to have to leave the presence of her daughter for an extended period of time, but it was something that was required of her profession. Hopefully she'd be back soon. Probably not though. In all honesty, she wasn't particularly thrilled about being the "new girl" and meeting new people. Once you start talking, they want to know all about you, where you come from, your history. She liked to keep her personal life to herself. She just had a very mysterious and secretive persona about her.

But now was not the time for discussions about nightmares. She had a duty to fulfill to Konoha. Rushing through the floors and elusively evading through the busy morning bustle of the Bathhouse, she finally made her way outside and sprinted towards the meeting square in front of the Hokage's office. Yuna started off on the outskirts, so when she was finally getting closer and had structures she could hop on and off from, she immediately expedited her travel speed. When she arrived, she stood on a nearby building rooftop and looked down. A mass of ninja crowded the area. It looked particularly stuffy, uncomfortably so. With her keen perception and watchfulness, she scoured the crowd for a place to stand.

The wind was somewhat strong today. It was causing her long flaming ginger hair to dance with the wind as if it were waving in water. She moved a bit of her hair from her face and tucked it behind her ear as she spotted a ninja standing with a group of kids. Kids. This was comforting to see. They reminded her of her own daughter, even though they were way older. But it was this simple correlation between the two that was enough to draw Yuna in. But the ninja and his kid-nin were a bit too far away for her to jump to in one leap. So she did the next simplest thing. Pulled out her bubble pipe, blew a giant bubble around herself, and gently floated above the crowd until it settled near the children and released her with a subtle *Pop*. Her Drifting Bubble Technique. It was a relatively slow moving technique, but it had its uses. Certainly not useful for long distance travel however.

She briefly looked at the ninja who was apparently in charge of the kids. Her expression remained blank, but brightened into a lovely smile as she looked at the children near him. Yuna wiggled her fingers at them dotingly, but paused as one of them was pushed to the ground by a fellow classmate. A young boy with glasses who by appearance alone, looked like the youngest of the group was the victim. "Don't be a baby", the one who pushed him smirked. Yuna calmly stepped near them and knelt down to the injured boy. It was a small bruise on his knee. Not too bad, but when she touched it, he winced. Yuna smiled warmly as she placed her hands over his knee. "Don't worry love", she whispered gently, as an enchanting aquamarine light engulfed the wound, and after a few seconds, healed it completely. The Mystical Palm Technique. The boy turned red and blushed, briefly rubbing his knee in amazement to see the bruise had vanished. "Errr--ummm--th-th-tha-thank you", the stuttering boy replied as he pushed his glasses back up on his nose. Yuna stood up slowly and winked at him. "Your very welcome dear..."

She didn't even acknowledge the bully who pushed the glasses wearing boy or the supposed ninja watching over them. A reassuring smile appeared on her face as she looked back towards the front.

This was a pleasant way to start her day.

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Yuna Hōjō

"Everything I do, and everything that I am, is for my daughter..."
MOTHERS

Yuna is generally considered pretty by others, not that she would really acknowledge it though. She doesn't base her essence on her outward appearance. She finds that kind of visual outlook of a person to be shallow. But nonetheless, she is comely, with soft fair skin, a cute button nose, sparkling aqua-green eyes, long eyelashes, and long wavy ginger hair that reaches down to her buttocks. She has thin eyebrows as well. She stands a 5'5, has a body that is thin and lithe, and she doesn't have much of a chest either.

Her casual attire usually consist of a crop top and harem pants combination or a floral sundress, though more so the latter. She usually leaves her wavy hair down in its natural flowing state, but in combat, she wears it up in a high ponytail like her mother did when she was getting ready to do something of great importance. Yuna wears the standard combat uniform, though hers is slightly altered and feminized with a skirt. She is a very feminine indiviual. But to put it simply, she wears what she wants, as she pleases. If she wants to wear sweats and a jumpsuit one day, she will. If she wants to wear a sundress another day, she will. If she wants to look like a skank, she will. She has no quelms about what she wears or how people perceive her based off what she wears. Yuna doesn't care much about price tags and material items. The newest, finest clothing goods don't usually make it to her closet.

Believe it or not, it has taken her a lifetime to get comfortable in her own skin. Especially when Yuna was younger, she was deathly shy of large groups and crowds. She was the type of child who would be timidly holding onto her mothers leg while they walked through the mall. She would cry if a lot of people were looking at her. Some people, mainly her peers, actually find her relatively unapproachable because of her cold demeanor. Not to mention she is also a teen mother, which further garners unwanted judgement from others.

Yuna Hōjō's Voice

Yuna Hōjō's Theme Song

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Personnel files
Access only by security personnel with a C3 clearance.

【Full Name】
Yuna Hōjō

【Alias】
Mermaid

【Age】
18

【Gender】
Female

【Birthplace】
Getsugakure(Village Hidden under the Moon)

【Bloodline】
Hōjō Clan

【Rank】
Chūnin

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Psych Report
Medical secrecy applies.

【Personality】
Though quite young, Yuna is the mother of a two year old daughter, and since having had her child, her mindset had to adapt to the needs of her child. Extremely feminine, Yuna is a quiet, mature, and sensible young girl who desires to become stronger for the sake of her daughter, both physically and mentally. Once deathly shy and timid(as a child), Yuna is now honest and sincere in her beliefs, though she is still soft-spoken, calm, and polite. Although modest and demure, she doesn't give into destiny and the exalted proclivities of others, and fights for a future that she desires. She has a very mature and motherly tone to her voice, and her mannerisms exude grace, elegance, and femininity. Yuna has a very dreamy, yet literal way of speaking, though her overall demeanor can seem cold as she doesn't like drawing attention to herself.

Though not a very affectionate or overly friendly individual(except with her daughter), she is motherly and careful over the well-being of others, often looking out for them like a mother or a big sister. In the same instance, she will not hesitate to snap at others for being rude or slipping with their manners. Though she isn't one to perpetuate conflict, she will not shy away from it if it is necessary, even if a pacifistic route is her preference. She watches over others with a watchful eye and keen intuition, though as mentioned before, her lack of affection and passive countenance can make her seem standoffish. Eventhough she is somewhat unapproachable, she is very giving, and will generally help others without much hesitation. She generally reserves her gentle smiles for her daughter, though she has a habit of breaking character and doting over anything she finds overtly cute(like a child or an animal).

In combat, she reserves herself to a supportive role, not desiring the attention of a leadership position, though if the tough decisions and actions need to be made, she will do them diligently if no one else steps up to the plate. She is incredibly protective of her personal life, especially her daughter and likes to keep her personal life and her shinobi life separate. Additionally, she doesn't really joke around, doesn't make new friends often, and doesn't really enjoy sarcasm, pity parties, loud noises, and argumentative behavior. Foolish behavior and lack of common sense in particular gets under her skin, which on occasion can cause her to vocalize her current feelings, though in a non aggressive manner. However, she is accepting of others for who they are, the good and bad, and believes anyone can better themselves in all aspects of life.

Others may not see it, but she has a remarkable empathy towards others, so she is very sensitive and aware of their feelings and desires. This makes her very compassionate, sympathetic, and empathic towards them, athough she probably won't physically show it. She may not be so sympathetic if she doesn't agree that their emotional actions are justified. Additionally, she isn't the type to hug someone or rub their back if they are crying, eventhough she feels greatly for them. Nonetheless, she desires social harmony and honesty. She has control over her emotions(for the most part) and generally thinks in a logical and rational manner when situations call for it. She is very book smart, knowledgeable, and intelligent, and can use her bookworm level headedness to get things done efficiently.

【History】
Yuna was born in Getsugakure in the Land of the Moon, a relatively small crescent shaped island ruled by a king instead of a daiymo. Yuna's family and the Hojo Clan originate from Getsugakure, born in bred, though as of late some of her clan have settled in another nations, particularly that of Konohagakure for business reasons. For several generations, her family has owned a grandoise bathhouse that also multi-purposed as an Inn. "The Hōjō Bathhouse and Inn" have been the main bread and butter of the family since its inception and since she was a little girl, she, along with her older sister, have helped in taking care of it, though now that she is older, her duties are more managerial.

Growing up, Yuna was deathly shy and scared of other people and often cried in large social gatherings and crowded places. Her mother, Anna, moved to Getsugakure from Konohagakure for a high paying job at a law firm, where she eventually met Yuna's father(a medical-nin and the current owner/inheritor of the Hōjō Bathouse and Inn's) and the rest is history. (As a side note, Yuna suffers from anemia)

As a young teen, Yuna met a young boy who she fell in love with. He didn't seem to be interested in her initially when he was first hired at her family's establishment. But her persistence eventually led to a friendship between the two, which eventually became romantic, and then on one particular night, where they were both "vulnerable" and (to the lack of better judgement), became sexual. This one night of love turned into a nine month pregnancy. To help support the child, her baby daddy, Mimura, joined a deep sea fishing crew, a job that pays well, but is also risky and dangerous. He is out at sea for several months at a time so Yuna doesn't see him much anymore. For business reasons, her father relocated the Bathhouse and Inn to Konohagakure, where Yuna eventually gave birth to her daughter, Noh.

【Family ties】
Anna Hōjō| Mother| 40| Retired Lawyer| Konohagakure
Hidemoto Hōjō| Father| 47| Retired Medical-nin| Getsugakure
Hanako Hōjō| Older Sister| 23| Jonin| Getsugakure
Noh Ishida| Daughter| 2| Konohagakure
Mimura Ishida| Baby-Daddy| 19| Deep-Sea Fisherman| Getsugakure

【Dreams and fears】
She fears something bad happening to her daughter, but dreams of accomplishing great things for her daughter, keeping her daughter safe, and growing both mentally and physically for the sake of her daughter. EVERYTHING is for her daughter more or less. She keeps Konoha safe, she keeps her daughter safe. She will do ANYTHING for her daughter's well-being and future. (Her loyalty to her daughter is questionably greater than that to Konohagakure)

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Combat Report
Gathered from evaluation reports after missions.

【Fighting style】
Yuna's primary role in battle is that of a front-line medical-nin, so she can stay within the heat of the action while simultaneously providing support. Although she has skilled in the use of the standard medical ninjutsus, Yuna also utilizes a specialized form of water-based medical jutsus which are more time accessible. Though knowledgeable and intelligent, she suffers from anemia which hinders her physical and taijutsu capabilities, and quickly takes hold if she exerts too much chakra. Because of this, she primarily relies on her mid to long range soap bubble ninjutsus to take care of her foes.

【Ninja techniques】

A rank techniques:
Mystical Palm Technique

B rank techniques:
Medical Water Release: Water Scorpion
Drowning Bubble Technique

C rank techniques:
Medical Water Release: Water Jellyfish
Medical Water Release: Water Mosquito
Water Release: Bubbles Technique
Water Release: Bubbles Technique-Drift

D-E rank techniques:
Has knowledge of the fundamental basic D and E techniques.

【Custom made techniques】

Jutsu name: Medical Water Release: Water Frog
Rank: B
Range: N/A
Description: This medical water release jutsu creates water frogs infused with a pocket reservoir of chakra and medically infused chemicals. When eaten by an individual, the frog dissolves and releases the reservoir of chakra into the person's body, effectively replenishing 30% of their chakra. Additionally, eating the frog releases chemicals into the individuals body, affecting the target's tenketsu and adversely, boosting their chakra flow(causing an immense feeling of power, and boosting their speed, dexterity, and strength).

Jutsu name: Secret Medical Technique: Touch
Rank: B
Range: Physical Contact
Description: Through fine-tuned chakra control, this technique allows a medical-nin to focus their chakra into a person's body to cause or negate sensations. Sense of touch originates in the bottom layer of the skin that is called the dermis. The dermis is filled with many tiny nerve endings which give you information about the things with which your body comes in contact, and therefore, your physical sense of touch. Through physical contact, this medical technique allows the user to override this particular aspect of the nervous system and force sensations onto someone who wouldn't be naturally feeling them. Such as making a part of someone's body feel numb or negate the pain of a wound. However, this medical technique can be used offensively as well, allowing the user to cause an opponent to feel an immense burning sensation under their skin(when no fire is present), or an intense physical aching pain(when no actual physical injury was incurred). A very skilled medical-nin who utilizes this technique can cause a foe feel so much pain, that it can incapacitate them. This hiden medical technique was developed and taught to her by her father(who often used it to help quelm her nightmares).

【Weaponry, tools and objects.】
Weapon, tool or object name: Golden Lotus
Weapon, tool or object type: Bubble-Utilizing Pipe
Description: This bubble pipe is used by Yuna to perform her Soap Bubble Ninjutsu. It's golden in colour and bent in the middle. It also has a tassel attached to it. It can create bubbles for many different purposes and can also be used as a melee weapon as it is very sturdy because it is able to block a kunai without any apparent damage to it.

Bubble Pipe

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Ranmaru Matsumoto

"You're like a piece of thread wrapped around my finger."
HIDE AND SEEK

Delicate by nature, this young man exudes a feminine beauty not often seen from other men. Naturally soft, his lovely deep green eyes seem friendly, but hide a fragmented and tortured past that only he can ultimately move beyond. Like the moon, his eyes pierce through ones soul and induce an odd feeling of pain. His skin is pale and soft, rosy cheeks that make him appear blushed and innocent, accented by a youthful femininity that makes him appear dainty and fragile. Long eyelashes, thin eyebrows, soft lips, and overall small facial features further perpetuate this effeminate countenance. And not to mention he has long dark hair that hangs down his shoulders, accented by small beads a flower, and a veil that lay elegantly on his head.

It is because of this unusual youthful and feminine comeliness that makes him incredibly charming and pleasant to look at, though it was also the reason his father was unfortunately clandestine with his immoral behavior and compelled to follow his perverted thoughts and abuse him. Like a moonflower, his body appears frail and lithe, willowy as though hes gonna get picked up and carried with the wind. If it wasn't for his completely flat chest, he would probably be mistaken for a young woman as his voice is also adequately soft and ethereal. As a baby, the midwives noted that his crying sounded like beautiful chimes, that was, until he killed them.

His clothing is usually feminine kimonos or flowy silken garments that loosely hang off his thin body. An unusual looking birthmark rest on the backside of his neck. It was his mother who had primed him into the feminine and delicate fellow he is today(she believed a more feminine appearance was more advantageous), a stark difference to the scruffy and manlier persona of his older brother.
Stats: 161 cm (approx. 5'3"), 44 kg. (97 lbs.)

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Personnel files
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【Full Name】
Ranmaru Matsumoto

【Alias】
Witch

【Age】
20

【Gender】
Male

【Birthplace】
Otogakure (No relation to Orochimaru)

【Bloodline】
Matsumoto Clan

【Rank】
Jounin Missing-nin

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Psych Report
Medical secrecy applies.

【Personality】
Ranmaru is a young man who only believes in the concept of give and take. The idea of true love and charity is a concept that in his world, doesn't exist. People don't just do things for others out of goodwill. They are always looking for something in return. No one ever truly changes unless its beneficial to their ultimate climax. He only does whats best for him and for a very small select few and even still, his loyalties to anyone are somewhat questionable. He doesn't trust easily, but becomes enthralled by people and individuals who he deems "beautiful", strong, and powerful. Typically individuals who possess good leadership-like qualities. His coy smiles hide a deeply pained and sorrowful child within.

Because of this mentality, Ranmaru is cynical and incredibly manipulative. He has a knack for acting, faking his emotions, and making use of those around him to further his own goals. This is a mindset he developed in order to survive. His tongue is calm, enticing, romantic, and clever. Through an airy tone speaks words that can very well make you question your very entire existence. And if he can manipulate and use you in the process, even better for his survival. However, he doesn't manipulate just because. He always has a reason. A purpose. Always. Despite being manipulative, he can actually be somewhat naive, which is ironic.

This manipulative spirit of his naturally comes with a propensity for deceit. He is incredibly deceitful and a very skilled liar, able to twist his words to create simple to elaborate, but believable stories. His whimsical, dreamy, archaic, and cryptic manner of speaking makes it difficult to discern truth from falsehood. As good as he is at deceiving people, he is equally skilled in keeping secrets. He doesn't crack under pressure often and his abuse, so words don't do much against his already misguided, but hardened will. Actions speak louder than words. He is unnaturally patient, so much so, that it becomes incredibly useful when he uses his cunning and intelligent mind to deceive others. But this patient trait also makes him somewhat hesitant, cynical, mysterious, and charming.

【History】
Ranmaru was born in Otogakure to a small, but official ninja village in Oto no Kuni(Land of Sound). Though there is no relation to the long defunct "Otogakure" of the famed Orochimaru, this village was instituted by the daiymo of Oto no Kuni as a way to solidify their place in the ninja world. Because the village was relatively small compared to most other villages, his family was known for being the only clan who possessed a very unusual power. As a baby, he accidentally called forth this power that killed the midwives.

His mother, fearful of what he could become(or what others might do to him), took him BACK to the mystic grotto off the coast of Getsugakure. This grotto had long been used and visited by individuals looking to bless their newborns with a bright, peaceful, and healthy future. Ancient runes and glyphs lined the walls of the grotto. The "Ritual under the Moon" was performed again, and again, a moonflower bloomed from the ground, solidifying that when the ritual was first performed right after his birth, that him receiving the power was indeed correct. It was this very plant that kept a special place within his heart. The Matsumoto clan was known in Otogakure because of their unusual power and served as one of the primary clans of protection for the village. A seer from the most prominent shrine in Otogakure predicted the baby to be one of the most powerful members to have ever been born amongst them.

He underwent relentless and unending training, and the moonflower, the bat, and the chime were attributed to him. Although he had everything any person could desire for, behind the surface lied a a deep and painful secret. For years, his father had been abusing him. And to force him into keeping it a secret, his father manipulated and deceived him into believing that if he told anyone, including his mother and older siblings, that they would all be killed. And that it would be his fault that they were killed.

It was because of this secret that Ranmaru always felt really alone. In the moon, he saw himself reflected in it, and started to wish for so many things. But most of all, to escape the harrowing abuse of his father, he desired to fly, as the bats did and so many other creatures. He wished for it to the moon and stars so many times, but unfortunately, it never happened. And like a moonflower, he was stuck on the ground. During his time in the villge he took many lives that he regretted taking. And his family life became even worse when the majority of his own clan members were manipulating him into using his special power to kill rival clans and people for personal gain and unlawful intentions.

When he finally uncovered the truth about his family constantly manipulating and deceiving him, he had had enough, and in the middle of the night, he ran away from his family and the village. Immeasurably scared to be alone and almost losing his sanity, he escaped as far away as he could because many shinobi looked for him. Luckily through the aid of his kekkei genkai, he was able to avoid capture.

During this time away, he's mentality became distorted from all the deceit, manipulation and abuse. With his mind warped and convoluted, he became a traveling dancer in order to survive from day and day life, and would often use his feminine beauty and profession as a dancer, to cunningly infiltrate into rich people's homes and steal from or manipulate them. At one point, he had found the courage to go back to his village to ask for forgiveness, to explain what had happened to his family. But it was all in vain, because when he had returned, the village had been relocated.

On one particular night, he came across the most unusual patron who had a mysterious hiden technique that allowed him to splice the DNA of one being with that of another. This man, who was a very rich and powerful kingpin in the underground world, had an adopted son whose name was Okami. Okami, who was wild, rowdy, passionate, proud, bold, and shameless, found himself completely enthralled by Ranmaru's natural delicate feminine beauty and wanted to keep him as his personal lover. He was known for being incredibly territorial and protective over what he considered to be "his". An alpha male for sure. Ranmaru used his special power to fight off the kingpin's henchman, but ultimately he fainted before he could escape.

When he awoke, he had amnesia(though he still remembered fragments of his tortured past). Although he was normally leery, distrusting, and cynical towards people, his amnesia was the reason why he was able to be manipulated(again) into believing the kingpin's words, and has since been living as the lover of the kingpin's son, Okami. On one moonlit night, he saw a bat flying and remembered his desire to fly. The kingpin, pleased with Ranmaru's presence(and usefulness for stealing things), promoted him as his right hand official, and also granted his wish to fly, using his special hiden jutsu to splice Ranmaru's DNA with that of a bat. This allowed him to communicate with bats and grow a pair of large bat wings on his back that he could make appear and disappear by focusing his chakra on his back. Although his life-long wish of flight had been fulfilled, it was also during this time that his memories slowly began returning.

He realized how the kingpin had lied to him, how Okami wanted to force him to be his lover, and he remembered the fight against the kingpen's henchmen as well. Now its just time to wait, play his cards right, and escape. (Side note: He's been with the kingpin since he was 18, and everyone loves and adores Ranmaru's presence. Well, almost everyone.)

【Family ties】
Hideaki Matsumoto | Father | ???
Garasha Matsumoto | Mother | ???
Gifu Matsumoto | Older Sister | ???
Hatsumomo Matsumoto | Older Sister | ???
Ginji Matsumoto | Older Brother | ???

【Dreams and fears】
His dreams are somewhat convoluted, though he fears being taken advantage of, despite his own propensity for manipulating others out of an instinctive feeling that its necessary in order to survive. Because its such a common thing form him, he doesn't even realize how manipulative he is. He just doesn't it cause he genuinely thinks its necessary. Not even for just life or death survival, its a mentality thing now. He often feels its the solution to many issues. Since losing his memories(eventhough they have been slowly returning), they remain fragmented, so its hard to pinpoint his own personal motives. But he remembers enough that he knows he wants his life to change.

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Naruto: Path to Enlightment. Looking for fresh meat!

Hokage

Zeno

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Jounin

Aoi Ayame Daiki Fujitora Tsukiko Yamato

Katsu

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Chunin

Akio Chihiro Giichi Gin Momoi N.C.4

Nobunaga Reihana Saburo Shin Shouken Yuna

Chōkashi Chen

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Genin

Tatsuya

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Rogue-nin

Kokatsu Takeshi Tsukiya Yopparai

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Keihatsu

Kusaru Gian

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Yuna Hōjō

"Everything I do, and everything that I am, is for my daughter..."

Yuna is generally considered pretty by others, not that she would really acknowledge it though. She doesn't base her essence on her outward appearance. She finds that kind of visual outlook of a person to be shallow. But nonetheless, she is comely, with soft fair skin, a cute button nose, sparkling aqua-green eyes, long eyelashes, and long wavy ginger hair that reaches down to her buttocks. She has thin eyebrows as well. She stands a 5'5, has a body that is thin and lithe, and she doesn't have much of a chest either.

Her casual attire usually consist of a crop top and harem pants combination or a floral sundress, though more so the latter. She usually leaves her wavy hair down in its natural flowing state, but in combat, she wears it up in a high ponytail like her mother did when she was getting ready to do something of great importance. Yuna wears the standard combat uniform, though hers is slightly altered and feminized with a skirt. She is a very feminine indiviual. But to put it simply, she wears what she wants, as she pleases. If she wants to wear sweats and a jumpsuit one day, she will. If she wants to wear a sundress another day, she will. If she wants to look like a skank, she will. She has no quelms about what she wears or how people perceive her based off what she wears. Yuna doesn't care much about price tags and material items. The newest, finest clothing goods don't usually make it to her closet.

Believe it or not, it has taken her a lifetime to get comfortable in her own skin. Especially when Yuna was younger, she was deathly shy of large groups and crowds. She was the type of child who would be timidly holding onto her mothers leg while they walked through the mall. She would cry if a lot of people were looking at her. Some people, mainly her peers, actually find her relatively unapproachable because of her cold demeanor. Not to mention she is also a teen mother, which further garners unwanted judgement from others.

Yuna Hōjō's Voice

Yuna Hōjō's Theme Song

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Personnel files
Access only by security personnel with a C3 clearance.

【Full Name】
Yuna Hōjō

【Alias】
Mermaid

【Age】
17

【Gender】
Female

【Birthplace】
Getsugakure(Village Hidden under the Moon)

【Bloodline】
Hōjō Clan

【Rank】
Chūnin

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Psych Report
Medical secrecy applies.

【Personality】
Though quite young, Yuna is the mother of a two year old daughter, and since having had her child, her mindset had to adapt to the needs of her child. Yuna is a mature and sensible young girl who desires to become stronger for the sake of her daughter, both physically and mentally. Once deathly shy and timid(as a child), Yuna is now honest and sincere in her beliefs, though she is still soft-spoken, calm, and polite. Although modest and demure, she doesn't give into destiny and the exalted proclivities of others, and fights for a future that she desires. She has a very mature and motherly tone to her voice, and her mannerisms exude grace, elegance, and femininity. Yuna has a very dreamy, yet literal way of speaking, though her overall demeanor can seem cold and vain and she doesn't like drawing attention to herself.

Though not a very affectionate or overly friendly individual(except with her daughter), she is motherly and careful over the well-being of others, often looking out for them like a mother or a big sister. In the same instance, she will not hesitate to snap at others for being rude or slipping with their manners. Though she isn't one to perpetuate conflict, she will not shy away from it if it is necessary, even if a pacifistic route is her preference. She watches over others with a watchful eye and keen intuition, though as mentioned before, her lack of affection and passive countenance can make her seem standoffish. Eventhough she is somewhat unapproachable, she is very giving, and will generally help others without much hesitation. She generally reserves her gentle smiles for her daughter, though she has a habit of breaking character and doting over anything she finds overtly cute(like a child or an animal).

In combat, she reserves herself to a supportive role, not desiring the attention of a leadership position, though if the tough decisions and actions need to be made, she will do them diligently if no one else steps up to the plate. She is incredibly protective of her personal life, especially her daughter and likes to keep her personal life and her shinobi life separate. Additionally, she doesn't really joke around, doesn't make new friends often, and doesn't really enjoy sarcasm, pity parties, loud noises, and argumentative behavior. Foolish behavior and lack of common sense in particular gets under her skin, which on occasion can cause her to vocalize her current feelings, though in a non aggressive manner. However, she is accepting of others for who they are, the good and bad, and believes anyone can better themselves in all aspects of life.

Others may not see it, but she has a remarkable empathy towards others, so she is very sensitive and aware of their feelings and desires. This makes her very compassionate, sympathetic, and empathic towards them, athough she probably won't physically show it. She may not be so sympathetic if she doesn't agree that their emotional actions are justified. Additionally, she isn't the type to hug someone or rub their back if they are crying, eventhough she feels greatly for them. Nonetheless, she desires social harmony and honesty. She has control over her emotions(for the most part) and generally thinks in a logical and rational manner when situations call for it. She is very book smart, knowledgeable, and intelligent, and can use her bookworm level headedness to get things done efficiently.

【History】
Yuna was born in Getsugakure in the Land of the Moon, a relatively small crescent shaped island ruled by a king instead of a daiymo. Yuna's family and the Hojo Clan originate from Getsugakure, born in bred, though as of late some of her clan have settled in another nations, particularly that of Konohagakure for business reasons. For several generations, her family has owned a chain of quaint bathhouses that also multi-purpose as Inns. "The Hōjō Bathhouse and Inns" have been the main bread and butter of the family since its inception and since she was a little girl, she has helped in taking care of it, though now that she is older, her duties are more managerial.

Growing up, Yuna was deathly shy and scared of other people and often cried in large social gatherings and crowded places. Her mother, Anna, moved to Getsugakure from Konohagakure for a high paying teaching position at a private school, where she eventually met Yuna's father(a medical-nin and the current owner/inheritor of the Hōjō Bathouse and Inn's) and the rest is history. (As a side note, Yuna suffers from anemia)

As a young teen, Yuna met a young boy who she fell in love with. He didn't seem to be interested in her initially when he was first hired at her family's establishment. But her persistence eventually led to a friendship between the two, which eventually became romantic, and then on one particular night, where they were both "vulnerable" and (to the lack of better judgement), became sexual. This one night of love turned into a nine month pregnancy. To help support the child, her baby daddy, Mimura, joined a deep sea fishing crew, a job that pays well, but is also risky and dangerous. He is out at sea for several months at a time so Yuna doesn't see him much anymore. For business reasons, her father relocated the Bathhouse and Inn to Konohagakure, where Yuna eventually gave birth to her daughter, Noh.

【Family ties】
Anna Hōjō| Mother| 37| School Teacher| Konohagakure
Hidemoto Hōjō| Father| 47| Medical-nin| Getsugakure
Noh Ishida| Daughter| 2| Konohagakure
Mimura Ishida| Baby-Daddy| 19| Deep-Sea Fisherman| Getsugakure

【Dreams and fears】
She fears something bad happening to her daughter, but dreams of accomplishing great things for her daughter, keeping her daughter safe, and growing both mentally and physically for the sake of her daughter. EVERYTHING is for her daughter more or less. She keeps Konoha safe, she keeps her daughter safe. She will do ANYTHING for her daughter's well-being and future. (Her loyalty to her daughter is questionably greater than that to Konohagakure)

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Combat Report
Gathered from evaluation reports after missions.

【Fighting style】
Yuna's primary role in battle is that of a front-line medical-nin, so she can stay within the heat of the action while simultaneously providing support. Although she has skilled in the use of the standard medical ninjutsus, Yuna also utilizes a specialized form of water-based medical jutsus which are more time accessible. Though knowledgeable and intelligent, she suffers from anemia which hinders her physical and taijutsu capabilities, and quickly takes hold if she exerts too much chakra. Because of this, she primarily relies on her mid to long range soap bubble ninjutsus to take care of her foes.

【Ninja techniques】

A rank techniques:
Mystical Palm Technique

B rank techniques:
Medical Water Release: Water Scorpion
Drowning Bubble Technique

C rank techniques:
Medical Water Release: Water Jellyfish
Medical Water Release: Water Mosquito
Water Release: Bubbles Technique
Water Release: Bubbles Technique-Drift

D-E rank techniques:
Has knowledge of the fundamental basic D and E techniques.

【Custom made techniques】

Jutsu name: Medical Water Release: Water Frog
Rank: B
Range: N/A
Description: This medical water release jutsu creates water frogs infused with a pocket reservoir of chakra and medically infused chemicals. When eaten by an individual, the frog dissolves and releases the reservoir of chakra into the person's body, effectively replenishing 30% of their chakra. Additionally, eating the frog releases chemicals into the individuals body, affecting the target's tenketsu and adversely, boosting their chakra flow(causing an immense feeling of power, and boosting their speed, dexterity, and strength).

Jutsu name: Medical Technique: Touch
Rank: B
Range: Physical Contact
Description: Through fine-tuned chakra control, this technique allows a medical-nin to focus their chakra into a person's body to cause or negate sensations. Sense of touch originates in the bottom layer of the skin that is called the dermis. The dermis is filled with many tiny nerve endings which give you information about the things with which your body comes in contact, and therefore, your physical sense of touch. Through physical contact, this medical technique allows the user to override this particular aspect of the nervous system and force sensations onto someone who wouldn't be naturally feeling them. Such as making a part of someone's body feel numb or negate the pain of a wound(often used by medical-nin on patients with severe injuries). However, this medical technique can be used offensively as well, allowing the user to cause an opponent to feel an immense burning sensation under their skin(when no fire is present), or an intense physical aching pain(when no actual physical injury was incurred). A very skilled medical-nin who utilizes this technique can cause a foe feel so much pain, that it can incapacitate them.

【Weaponry, tools and objects.】
Weapon, tool or object name: Golden Lotus
Weapon, tool or object type: Bubble-Utilizing Pipe
Description: This bubble pipe is used by Yuna to perform her Soap Bubble Ninjutsu. It's golden in colour and bent in the middle. It also has a tassel attached to it. It can create bubbles for many different purposes and can also be used as a melee weapon as it is very sturdy because it is able to block a kunai without any apparent damage to it.

Bubble Pipe

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Yuna Hōjō

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Okay.

Reihana was pleasent--cute, inviting, and friendly. There was a certain purity about her that made her think of her friend Paneru, though of course, this girl probably had the guts that he lacked. Hence why he left the ninja-lifestyle. She briefly exchanged pleasantries with the young chunin, but soon found herself on the odd end of some blonde girl. She referred to herself as the Gypsy, and in first person no less. Everyone else referenced her as the Gypsy also. Yuna cocked her head and simply looked on as the Gypsy was being shamelessly rude towards her for no good reason. She sighed heavily. So she's either jealous, rude, or a natural egotist. Lovely..., Yuna thought.

She grinned cheekily. "Nice to meet you too", an ambiguous aura of sarcasm exuding from her lips with that statement.

When they finally made their way on the airship, Yuna pulled out her phone and sent out a mass email. The meeting to save the aviary has been postponed. Please stay tuned for further details on when its going to be happening. Among other little encouraging quotes to accompany her abrupt and unfortunate announcement. She was incredibly disappointed to hear from Minomaru that she would be unable to host the meeting. But she swallowed her tongue and continued on with her task. She knew what the profession required of her. Sometimes missions just happened to come at the wrong time.

It was a double sword--sacrificing her visions for adventures. But she'd have to manage. She always did. Once they arrived at Itokuma island, things soon got really weird. Instead of focusing on the important task at the hand, the three Itokuma ninja were too busy flirting and trying to fondle them. Them meaning, the girls. When Rei retreated behind Daiki, Yuna was left to fend for herself against the perve who called himself, Kanata.

"Look, you're sweet. And I'm flattered that you somehow know of my family's bathhouses, but as much as I enjoy romance, this isn't cutting it. Like honestly, it just isnt. Do you understand what I'm saying love?"

Before the crazed nut could respond to her block to his overt advances, Yamato and Daiki, especially Yamato, put him in his place. She stood up from the table she was dragged to and gracefully clasped her hands behind her back."Oh. Coming to aid a damsel in distress. How thoughtful", she mumbled to herself. Though she didn't necessarily need protecting, she couldn't help that she was a romanticist, so she saw the beauty in a man coming to the defense of a woman. It was chivalrous. Like that of a knight in shining armor. Of course, the way he handled it was incredibly aggressive, and it was mainly out of protection for Rei, she couldn't help but still feel a bit included in the "saving".

Yuna opened up her messenger bag and pulled out her Journey Journal, basically a diary where she noted all of her experiences within. She walked over to the supposed rivals, her face still buried in her diary as she approached them. When she finished writing, she looked up from it and smiled charmingly, staring enchantingly into their eyes. "Thank you both for that. It was very sweet". But keeping herself from getting distracted, she turned around and looked out in the distance. "So what do we do now?"

Even though the mission at hand was dire, she couldn't help but feel like they were stalling. She was a timely kind of individual. Very studious and poignant and consistent in everything she did. So she couldn't help but beg the question.

When were they going to get this mission started?