▸ Name:Minashigo Gareki
▸ Nicknames:Diamond
▸ Clan:Minashigo Clan
▸ Rank:Genin
▸ Sex:♂
▸ Sex appearance:♂
▸ Age:14 years old.
▸ Age appearance:Mid Teens.
▸ Sexuality:Hetero.
▸ Birthplace:
Amegakure
Amegakure
ｘ Minashigo Clan.
ｘ Amegakure.
ｘ Ayakashi Clan.
▸ Chakra natures: Primary nature:
Raiton.
Suiton.
▸ Appearance:If its not plainly obvious, Gareki's left arm is nearly dessicated. For a reason he refuses to elaborate on his arm is constantly being dried of its moisture. After years of adapting to this painful process, he no longer feels much of any pain in his left arm. Likewise, an apparatus is seemingly connected to his wrist, something else one would never hear him speak on. Other than that, young Gareki is an unpolished boy inwardly and somewhat of a braggart outwardly. He stands from head to toe at five-foot-five for those interested in the particulars.
▸ Wardrobe:Typically one could find, Gareki wearing the clothes above when not being assaulted by Amegakure's rain. When out and about under Her tears, he's usually carrying a burgundy umbrella. Fun fact, the red overcoat he wears was given as present by a friend. He wears it with pride, along with a few trinkets as well. He appears flashy and idiotic, wearing the clothes he does in the rain, but behind every choice of clothing (anything he does really) is some form of sentimentality.
▸ History:Gareki Minashigo or Minashigo Gareki, whichever you prefer, did not always carry that name. For many years he was nameless. He was the scary-new-boy, the ass(ash)-haired punk that started fights far too easily and spoke little-too-none. His early years at Minashigo-In Koyo Sabisu was harsh and fatally depressing. Out of every ten, there was perhaps one, that came without an edge or emotional baggage. It was just unfortunate that Gareki wasn't one of those fairy jewels. No, he was coarse and unpolished. He knew very little coming into the orphanage and it showed. The kids often picked at his lack of "common sense" as they would call it. Just as he would pick apart how they would cry about dead parents, siblings, or just being orphans in general. He could do that cause he wasn't sure if he had lost anything in particular. His mind was foggy and for all he had known, Amegakure and the orphanage
was his home.
Time and isolation changes people, Gareki learned that at a young age, let's say six or seven, the specifics aren't clear. However, what is pristine in his mind is that he had made friends. He had found his niche, his alcove away from the gentle loneliness. Because remember, he was never truly abandoned. His group of friends were called the Umbrella Accord. They turned his abrasive nature into a protective force. At times new arrivals would cause chaos, older children would feel entitled and angry at the world. He even acquired his first name from one of them. Gareki often acted as a deterrent for his friends. Eventually, over time, they became something he liked. Something he appreciated.
Still, it was no surprise when it all changed. You see, the orphanage was also a facility that pushed the youngsters towards the shinobi life. Since his arrival all those years ago, Gareki Minashigo had showed an affinity towards violence. He was no prodigy, no born winner, but he didn't have anything holding him back either. He was a clean slate, given only a little to do. So becoming a decent Hidden Rain Ninja was on his bucket list. In the mist of doing so, a weird, horrifically painful, abnormality surfaced. Something that was only hinted at during his stay at the orphanage. Y'see, every other year or so, his left arm would balloon with moisture. And with every year it became worst and worst.
That was until a visiting ANBU figured it as a chakra problem--no wonder medicine wasn't working. After a few months under the watchful eye of the lone ANBU, he was presented with an apparatus that once latched on had dessicated his arm. She explained her theory, that he must be of the highly reclusive, Ayakashi Clan. Hearing the first hints of his past inspired little to nothing in him. That being said, being saved from a life-time of pain had sparked a drive to be like his savior. Ever since he's been training to become an ANBU, hoping to garner their attention through his exploits as a Genin. When he graduated from The Academy, his friends had begun to call him Diamond; short for Diamond-in-the-Rough.
The Ayakashi ClanThough it matters very little to Gareki, other more influential ninja may want to know the whispers of his heritage. The ripples they made in Amegakure and their current status. Let it be known that the Ayakashi Clan is a veiled yet very skilled clan. They first appeared in Amegakure a mere century ago, only not many had taken notice of them. How is that doable? one might ask, well you see the Ayakashi is quite literally a family of eleven ninja, who often disguise themselves as civilians. They are not huge or grandstanding, if anything they are more reclusive than their occupation would already presume. To be more precise one would do better to call them assassins.
They have a large assortment of clients, some of which will only do business with certain members of the family. This line of work ended up being something of a spotlight in Amegakure. A village which fiercely guards their boarders and incoming traffic had caught on quick. Much quicker than they were use too. They wanted a share of the riches the clan was bringing in. If nothing else the Ayakashi Clan was steadfast to their traditions, in short they were greedy. Because they refused to bow to village regulations they were forced to flee. Only, to flee from the Arekuruu was no easy feat. Two of their members were killed and another was captured. The captured woman was brainwashed into becoming a loyal member of Arekuruu.
✓ Visceral.Growing up in the orphanage where everyone is a target led him to trusting his gut feelings. Whether that be to lash out or stay silent, he trusts himself considerably.
✗ Simple-Minded.Relying on "feelings" can only take someone so far. Due to his instinctive nature, Gareki isn't the smartest tool in the ninja pouch. This stacked on with his effective evasiveness of homework has dumbed him down a tad.
✓ Driven.The Umbrella Accord taught him something subtle about himself. He never realized how determined he was until his duty or goal was always prevalent. He never left a job he wanted to do undone and always went beyond for his ambitions.
✗ Stubborn.On the other hand, Gareki is infamous for being unruly and argumentive, especially on sensitive topics. Its unsavory but more-times-than-not it takes a firm hand and vivid realization for him concede.
✓ Partial Empathy.With so many troubled youths passing through the orphanage, all flaring with emotions, one gathers a bit of empathy. An understanding of what one could be going through with just a bit of insight. Now you might be wondering why partial is there, well Gareki is only empathetic towards those he "likes".
✗ Apathy and AggressionOn the other-hand this partial empathy seemingly gives credence to the idea that anything beyond the scope of what he likes isn't worth exploring. This goes doubly so for people. He's always met those chaotic kids from the orphanage with a pinch of malice sprinkled in with his indifference. Mostly because a person's pride is hard to break with words alone.
✓ Genuine.Being born with a clean slate, without any baggage, gave him the opportunity to find himself much sooner than most people. He decided early on that with the few words he knew, he'd be honest with himself and others. Though I suppose it'd take someone as weird as Gareki to make that work.
✗ Raw.Typically, he doesn't put on airs for others, plain and simple. His friends has voiced concerns about his uncouth behavior before, fearing that he'd end up dead or in prison for disrespecting someone of high-importance.
▸ Dreams and hopes:ｘ To outshine the ANBU woman.
ｘ To become an ANBU.
ｘ To attract the attention of the ANBU.
ｘ To gain renown for his exploits. (short-term).
▸ Desires:ｘ To provide stability for the Umbrella Accord.
ｘ Acknowledgement from the ANBU woman that eased his pain (she's a cold woman).
ｘ Acknowledgement from the ANBU.
ｘ Missions to gain renown.
▸ Fears:ｘ The death of an Umbrella Accord member or disbandment of the group.
ｘ The death of ANBU woman.
ｘ To never be accepted as an ANBU.
ｘ To become stagnant-he needs progress to become renown.
▸ Motivations:If one was to ask Gareki that question he'd tell you "I don't know". So its a good thing there are records of this youth from the orphanage. Though he lacks a concrete understanding of himself, its very easy to see he loves exceedingly hard and falls even harder. The boy differentiates good and bad, not by the actions one may take but purely on the actions one takes against him. The Arekuruu woman freed him from a pain that tormented him for years, and in doing so unintentionally made herself an idol. His motivations are purely to garner the admiration of the one adult he admires.
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Military
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Starved Arm, God Arm (Kami no ude).
▸ Description:The God Arm, renamed Starved Arm by Gareki, absorbs Suiton and Raiton chakra/natural natures. Said chakra then initiates a transformation from the Starved Arm. Suiton chakra turns the arm into a liquid form capable of utilizing a plethora of jutsus. Likewise with Raiton, this chakra turns his arm into lightning granting him a variety of jutsus to use. Overcharging, removing the limiter, and training this KG will grant the user Chakra Cloaks (too far off to even think about).
▸ Strengths:Deploying powerful Raiton and Suiton jutsus without formal or practical training. The Starved Arm is also capable of nullifying jutsus to an extent. Also the Starved Arm is less like flesh and more like wood, making it good for blocking against certain non-chakra weapons. All injuries sustained to the Starved Arm is healed upon intaking chakra.
▸ Weaknesses:The Starved Arm is situational. Without a outside source of water or lightning his left arm remains mostly useless. It lacks near all the strength his right has, making his punches feel like puppy slaps without the power-up. If one wished to overwhelm him though, numbers could do it, with enough Raiton or Suiton jutsus thrown at his arm he'd eventually began to take damage. Doton, Kataon, and Fuuton deals normal damage.
Raiton: Die ▸ B-rank Techniques▸ C-rank Techniques▸ D-rank Techniques▸ E-rank Techniques▸ Custom Jutsu: Suiton: Starved Raindrops▸ Rank:C.
▸ Range:Long.
▸ Description:Gareki swings his hand towards his opponent(s) propelling finger-tip size bullets of water. They have enough force to bang up wood pretty bad and upon contact with the body can do some heavy bruising.
▸ Weaknesses:Starved Raindrops are kinda slow about the same speed as your average kunai-throw. Using a powerful Doton technique eliminates the force behind the Jutsu. If you have steel weapons one could simply counteract them that way as well.
Suiton: Starved Clutch▸ Rank:B.
▸ Range:Close
▸ Description:This Jutsu is two-fold. The first action is very simple and can happen before one realizes it. All Gareki must do is grab ahold of his opponent with his Starved Arm. Upon grabbing him/her the volume of the water in his arm expands suddenly, consuming his opponent in a sphere. From there, the density inside said water begins to squeeze on them from all sides, putting pressure on the lungs.
▸ Weaknesses:Outside help is perhaps ones' best bet. Though there is a moment when the arm expands that one could perform a quick escape. A powerful B, A, or S Rank Katon technique could evaporate the water, likewise a B, A, or S Fuuton technique could separate the sphere from the source.
Suiton: Full Punch!▸ Rank:B.
▸ Range:Medium.
▸ Description:Gareki throws a full powered punch at his opponent(s). The moment before impact his arm expands to the size of horse and plows into them with force of a sprinting stallion. This Jutsu if taken head on can cause broken bones and deep, painful bruises, possibly internal damage as well.
▸ Weaknesses:Its very telegraphed as the swing has to be a full swing. However, a C, B, A, or S rank Doton technique could block it. Anything less would break under it. An B, A, or S rank Katon could evaporate it.
Raiton: Die▸ Rank:A.
▸ Range:Medium to Close.
▸ Description:The only technique that Raiton Starved Arm has. Gareki points his index towards his opponent and shoots a bolt of lightning towards them. The bolt of lightning as very much so like it namesake, traveling fairly quick towards it target. This bolt is powerful enough to pierce muscles and A Rank Doton defenses.
▸ Weaknesses:There are very few ways to escape this Jutsu, luck being one of them. However, should one spot the telegraphed index finger, a C, B, A, or S rank Fuuton technique could nullify it. A partner could be of use to dodge this or one could simply out run it. Also, the famous Kawarimi technique could post a suitable defense as well.
▸ Equipment and weaponryKenma
▸ Type:Greatsword.
▸ Description:An amazingly sturdy slab of metal capable of withstanding all manners of jutsus. If nothing else, it demonstrates Gareki's impressive physicality. Weapons imbued with chakra could makes it way through the sword.
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