Points: 5/5
Hirohito, Kanzo
The Dealer
[Trust; its inherent value lies within its own exploitation]
General Information Age: 27
Gender: Male
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 186 lbs
Physical Features:
- Face/head: Short swept-back hair, without the proper lighting it appears to be black however upon closer inspection it is revealed to be a dark brown. His eyes follow suit assuming the same dark brown color. Upon being blessed with good genes this has allowed for an aesthetically pleasing facial structure; starting from the top-down one would describe him as gorgeous.
- Body: Being your typical shinobi Kanzos' body has been honed into something of a weapon; a childhood and early adolescence filled with training exercises among other laborious tasks has left him with a fit build. Gifted with broad shoulders he boasts a wide frame however his build is slender.
- Notable Features: He hosts a pale skin tone as per usual of most who call the misty islands their home. His eyes beam with a burning ambition; always aiming for his next goal. This in turn comes off as a determined look plastered across his face. As a result of an over-inflated ego, Kanzo takes a great deal of pride in his appearance resulting in a well groomed look.
Personality:
- General: Kanzo is a corrupt businessman, characterized by extreme cruelty and greed. If he had even the slightest chance of getting profit, nothing would stop him. He constantly prioritizes financial success over any other motives and emotions. He is willing to break prior contracts and agreements in order to save money.
Stemming from his relations to the Karagata family, Kanzo became very ruthless and dealt harshly with his enemies, brutally executing anyone who crossed his path. To this end, he had no qualms over killing and harming innocent people, taking hostages and blackmailing where he pleased. It was this trait of ruthlessness that allowed him to very quickly climb the ladder of success within his particular business.
From a psychological standpoint it would be easy to sum Kanzo up as a wielder of the dark triad. He displays this consistently through his actions which most would identify as narcissistic, Machiavellian, and psychopathic. Not ever wasting the opportunity to one-up his fellow man or prove his own self-worth Kanzo willfully manipulates situations to his own liking. That is not to say that he is completely without empathy as one would assume of his psychopathic status; he can finely tune this through feigning proper responses according to the social norm and the like.
Kanzo is careful and calculating; everything he does is thought out well in advance and usually ties into some scheme. Keeping up with appearances he maintains an upstanding public image through various philanthropic activities. However, this is all a facade, a show that he puts on for the world so as to protect his other unscrupulous proclivities from prying eyes. In his day-to-day activities he appears affable to most but to those that really knew him nothing could be further from the truth. Indulging in his favorite of hobbies you would often find him plotting against his rivals and opponents. This Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde act is one that he has kept up for many years.
Kanzo is somewhat of a pathological liar, having developed this trait at a young age to defend against the deceit and half truths that run rampant throughout the ninja world. To say that Kanzo rarely tells the whole truth is an understatement and as such those select people he does tell may only receive a fraction of the bigger picture. Having been raised as a shinobi he has developed distrust for those around him, leading him to trust the one person he can always count on; himself.
His ambition is the driving force behind all of his actions, that and his burning desire for power. All of this stems from a moment in his past where failure was based upon a lack of strength. In essence that failure was the seed of his ambition. Everything he does now is to further himself in some way, whether through mastering new jutsu, attaining greater physical prowess, to even boosting his social standings, everything must be more powerful than his opponent. - Hopes/Dreams: To aspire after wealth and fame no matter the cost. He also believes in spreading his influence to the far reaches of the world.
- Fears: Death before attaining his goals and leaving behind no legacy.
- Combat Mentality: Adept in the art of the deal Kanzo excels at manipulating his opponents. Preferring to settle things with a non-traditional, diplomatic approach he tailors the use of his jutsu to best accommodate this style. Whether it's through tactful dialogue or careful sleight of hand his entire style could be summarized as subtle
Battle Information Village: Kirigakure no Sato
Rank: Jounin
Stats: (0/50)
- Ninjutsu: 20
- Taijutsu: 35
- Genjutsu: 20
- Stamina: (25-5)20
- Control: 25
- Strength: 17
- Speed: 25
- Instinct: 40
Primary Affinity: Suiton
SpoilerShow
Ninjutsu Specialist
Having devoted their lives to mastering the arts of Ninjutsu, this shinobi is classified as a Ninjutsu Specialist. Ninjutsu specialist are able to devote a total of 10 concentrations to Ninjutsu, unlike most people who are capped at 8. However, they are only able to devote a max of 5 concentrations to Taijutsu, and a max of 5 concentrations to Genjutsu.
As a Ninjutsu Specialist, Kanzo is able to utilize Ninjutsu concentrations reserved for specialists, and is able to enter the God Tier [45+] on select stats, and meaning as a specialist they can select stats to break into the God tier. These stats can only be [Ninjutsu], [Speed], [Control], and [Stamina].
Having devoted their lives to mastering the arts of Ninjutsu, this shinobi is classified as a Ninjutsu Specialist. Ninjutsu specialist are able to devote a total of 10 concentrations to Ninjutsu, unlike most people who are capped at 8. However, they are only able to devote a max of 5 concentrations to Taijutsu, and a max of 5 concentrations to Genjutsu.
As a Ninjutsu Specialist, Kanzo is able to utilize Ninjutsu concentrations reserved for specialists, and is able to enter the God Tier [45+] on select stats, and meaning as a specialist they can select stats to break into the God tier. These stats can only be [Ninjutsu], [Speed], [Control], and [Stamina].
EquipmentShow
General EquipmentShow
Left-hand Inner Coat Pocket:Combat Knife (7 inch blade length, 11 inch in total): A military grade black combat knife. It is usually held in a sheath held onto the rear portion of his utility belt, positioned in a way that the knife can be easily detached and ready to use in close quarter scenarios.Senbon – 150
Blank 6" 4' Scroll – 3
Ink Pot and Brush
Exploding Tag – 5
Smoke Bomb – 10
NinjatoShow
Ninjato:Silver Ninjato with black braiding over the hilt which sits at the right shoulder (19 in. blade, 5 in. hilt)
Abilities and Concentrations
| Abilities | |
|---|---|
| First Ability | Companion Master: |
| Second Ability | Hyper Cellular Regeneration: |
| Third Ability | ------------- |
| Concentrations | |
|---|---|
| Ninjutsu(5/5) | Suiton: Mist Release: Sensory: Iijutsu: Storage & Force Fuuinjutsu: |
| Taijutsu(5/5) | Stealth: Diplomacy: Perception: Deft Hands: Medicine: |
| Genjutsu(5/5) | Warp Genjutsu: Touch Initiation: Sight Initiation: Sound Initiation: Taste initiation: |
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Jutsu
NinjutsuShow
NinpouShow
*[Ninjutsu • Hidden Needles]
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After performing the correct hand seals the user will focus chakra into their mouths and into up to five senbon within 3 feet of their position. The senbon will be summoned from their persons or nearby into the user's mouth, where they will be spit out aided by chakra at a speed of 6 and strength of 4. The senbon can be shot up to 7 meters away.
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After performing the correct hand seals the user will focus chakra into their mouths and into up to five senbon within 3 feet of their position. The senbon will be summoned from their persons or nearby into the user's mouth, where they will be spit out aided by chakra at a speed of 6 and strength of 4. The senbon can be shot up to 7 meters away.
FuuinjutsuShow
*Fuuinjutsu • Tool Storage
D-Rank Storage Fuuinjutsu
After drawing a seal formula on a surface, appropriate in size to the weapon being sealed but no larger than 3x9 inches, the user forms the needed hand seals then may place as many of that singular object into the scroll as desired. When done, the user performs another set of hand seals and touches the seal closing it off as the seal condenses to the shape of the object stored. This seal is the only known sealing applications that allows depth storage and unfortunately this cannot be done at larger sizes. Tools can only be released at a maximum of 10 at a time, and are released with zero force.
*Fuuinjutsu • Explosive Tag
D-Rank Force Fuuinjutsu
After drawing an 2x5 inch seal formula on a surface the user forms the needed hand seals then touches the seal, arming it with their chakra. Upon being kai'd, the tag releases it's stored energy as a D-Rank Explosion of concussive force outward from itself.
*Fuuinjutsu • Minor Weapon Defense
D-Rank Storage & Force Fuuinjutsu
By having an empty scroll with a seal formula placed on it, the user is able to use the seal as a defensive measure. Holding a single, one-handed hand seal, the user attempts to block the incoming small sized weapon (kunai or smaller) with the scroll. Right before contact is actually made, the weapon will be sealed into the seal. This seal cannot be used multiple times, and if the incoming projectile has more than 5 strength, it will overpower it, making the technique useless.
*Fuuinjutsu • Tattoo
D-Rank Storage Fuuinjutsu
Developed for clandestine operations originally, instead of using ink and paper, the user draws a seal onto their body the size of the item they are sealing into their body. Upon doing a set of hand seals, the user then slides the item into the tattoo and performs a second seal, causing the seal to go dormant. When kai'd the seal releases the stored item.
D-Rank Storage Fuuinjutsu
After drawing a seal formula on a surface, appropriate in size to the weapon being sealed but no larger than 3x9 inches, the user forms the needed hand seals then may place as many of that singular object into the scroll as desired. When done, the user performs another set of hand seals and touches the seal closing it off as the seal condenses to the shape of the object stored. This seal is the only known sealing applications that allows depth storage and unfortunately this cannot be done at larger sizes. Tools can only be released at a maximum of 10 at a time, and are released with zero force.
*Fuuinjutsu • Explosive Tag
D-Rank Force Fuuinjutsu
After drawing an 2x5 inch seal formula on a surface the user forms the needed hand seals then touches the seal, arming it with their chakra. Upon being kai'd, the tag releases it's stored energy as a D-Rank Explosion of concussive force outward from itself.
*Fuuinjutsu • Minor Weapon Defense
D-Rank Storage & Force Fuuinjutsu
By having an empty scroll with a seal formula placed on it, the user is able to use the seal as a defensive measure. Holding a single, one-handed hand seal, the user attempts to block the incoming small sized weapon (kunai or smaller) with the scroll. Right before contact is actually made, the weapon will be sealed into the seal. This seal cannot be used multiple times, and if the incoming projectile has more than 5 strength, it will overpower it, making the technique useless.
*Fuuinjutsu • Tattoo
D-Rank Storage Fuuinjutsu
Developed for clandestine operations originally, instead of using ink and paper, the user draws a seal onto their body the size of the item they are sealing into their body. Upon doing a set of hand seals, the user then slides the item into the tattoo and performs a second seal, causing the seal to go dormant. When kai'd the seal releases the stored item.
SensoryShow
*[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: Ninjutsu/Control/Instinct stats of 10
This sensor jutsu is used by shinobi to feel chakra sources within a radius of 25 meters. While this jutsu is fairly helpful in sensing chakra, it is unable to actually pinpoint specific chakras outside of 10 feet. This only gives the Shinobi an idea of how many entities with chakra are present in their general area.
*[Sensory Style • Evaluation]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses]
The sensor will activate their sensory jutsu, and then do an additional set of hand seals. By doing so, the user will be able to compare the “strength” of each source of chakra they are able to sense to each other. The “strength” of the individual is determined by the average of each person’s Stamina, Control and Strength stats. The user can determine who has more chakra strength than others, allowing them to pick out possible risks. This technique is not very reliable as a determining factor, however.
*[Sensory Style • [Target Lock]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses]
The sensor will activate their sensory jutsu, and focus on one source of chakra they can sense. By doing an additional hand seal, and holding said hand seal, the user will be able to continue to sense that source of chakra, even if they are moving around, so long as they are holding the hand seal. If they, or the chakra source, moves out of range, the user will lose track of them.
*[Sensory Style • Gauge: Speed]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • [Target Lock]
After activating Target Lock, the user will do a second series of hand seals, releasing the single seal for target lock, and then recreate it once finishing the series of seals for the technique. Doing so, the user will know their targets speed with a deviation of 3 points. Meaning if their speed is 17, the user will know its within the range of 14 to 20.
*[Sensory Style • Flare]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses]
The sensor will activate their sensory jutsu, and then do a second set of hand seals. For the next 5 posts, any time anyone within the range of their sensory activates a jutsu, the user will see their chakra “flare” momentarily. While they won’t know anything about the jutsu, it will give them a better idea of the battle field.
*[Sensory Style • Broad Sense]
B-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses], Ninjutsu/Control/Instinct stats of 20
This jutsu is an extension of [Beyond Senses]. With this jutsu initiated, a sensor can focus on individual chakra signatures to get a precise idea of where their opponents are at up to 25 meters. A general sense of the direction and number of chakra sources can be determined at about 50 meters. It should be noted that this jutsu requires intense concentration, often making the user shut their eyes so they can focus on the jutsu solely. Even with high levels of Chakra Control and Instinct, this jutsu can be mentally taxing as it requires the user to sort through the individual chakra sources in the sensor’s range.
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: Ninjutsu/Control/Instinct stats of 10
This sensor jutsu is used by shinobi to feel chakra sources within a radius of 25 meters. While this jutsu is fairly helpful in sensing chakra, it is unable to actually pinpoint specific chakras outside of 10 feet. This only gives the Shinobi an idea of how many entities with chakra are present in their general area.
*[Sensory Style • Evaluation]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses]
The sensor will activate their sensory jutsu, and then do an additional set of hand seals. By doing so, the user will be able to compare the “strength” of each source of chakra they are able to sense to each other. The “strength” of the individual is determined by the average of each person’s Stamina, Control and Strength stats. The user can determine who has more chakra strength than others, allowing them to pick out possible risks. This technique is not very reliable as a determining factor, however.
*[Sensory Style • [Target Lock]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses]
The sensor will activate their sensory jutsu, and focus on one source of chakra they can sense. By doing an additional hand seal, and holding said hand seal, the user will be able to continue to sense that source of chakra, even if they are moving around, so long as they are holding the hand seal. If they, or the chakra source, moves out of range, the user will lose track of them.
*[Sensory Style • Gauge: Speed]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • [Target Lock]
After activating Target Lock, the user will do a second series of hand seals, releasing the single seal for target lock, and then recreate it once finishing the series of seals for the technique. Doing so, the user will know their targets speed with a deviation of 3 points. Meaning if their speed is 17, the user will know its within the range of 14 to 20.
*[Sensory Style • Flare]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses]
The sensor will activate their sensory jutsu, and then do a second set of hand seals. For the next 5 posts, any time anyone within the range of their sensory activates a jutsu, the user will see their chakra “flare” momentarily. While they won’t know anything about the jutsu, it will give them a better idea of the battle field.
*[Sensory Style • Broad Sense]
B-Rank Ninjutsu
Prerequisites: *[Sensory Style • Beyond Senses], Ninjutsu/Control/Instinct stats of 20
This jutsu is an extension of [Beyond Senses]. With this jutsu initiated, a sensor can focus on individual chakra signatures to get a precise idea of where their opponents are at up to 25 meters. A general sense of the direction and number of chakra sources can be determined at about 50 meters. It should be noted that this jutsu requires intense concentration, often making the user shut their eyes so they can focus on the jutsu solely. Even with high levels of Chakra Control and Instinct, this jutsu can be mentally taxing as it requires the user to sort through the individual chakra sources in the sensor’s range.
TaijutsuShow
General TaijutsuShow
[Ambidexterity]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Requires: 5 Taijutsu, [Deft Hands]
After extensive practice and training the practitioner has gained equal strength and skill between their two hands. This allows them to perform any action with either hand at exactly the same skill level and strength.
D-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Requires: 5 Taijutsu, [Deft Hands]
After extensive practice and training the practitioner has gained equal strength and skill between their two hands. This allows them to perform any action with either hand at exactly the same skill level and strength.
Arts of MedicineShow
Arts of Medicine:*[Medicinal Style • Bandage Wrapping]Arts of Medicine
This user has educated themselves in traditional medicine, and is able to treat and care for wounds in methods taught to medicine men and doctors that don't utilize chakra.
Requires: [Medicine] and [Deft Hands] Concentrations
All Art of Medicine Techniques require both Taijutsu and Instinct stats equal to the requirements for the rank of the Technique.
D-rank Taijutsu Maneuver
The user knows how to utilize bandages, wrapping a wound in a manner that creates a near-perfect barrier from external forces, keeping the wound clean from bacteria. The bandage is tucked in place, preventing it from falling off, though excessive rubbing, pulling, or getting the bandage wet can cause it to fall off.
*[Medicinal Style • Wound Cleanse]
D-rank Taijutsu Discipline
The user knows how to use sterile water or alcohol to clean out a wound, destroying any bacteria in the would to prevent infection.
*[Medicinal Style • Injury Assessment]
D-rank Taijutsu Discipline
Unlike the mystical means of diagnosis utilized through iijutsu, those who utilize the Arts of Medicine must learn the most effective manner to assess a patient. Learners of this discipline have learn the most effective manner to diagnose a patient, starting at the head, and assessing for head wounds, then moving down through the torso, both arms, the groin area, both legs, then the back. Those who learn this discipline will be able to account for any wounds that present with physical symptoms on a patient.
*[Medicinal Style • Splint]
D-rank Taijutsu Discipline
The user is able to create slings and wraps that support fractures, sprains, and breaks in patients.
*[Medicinal Style • Pressure Points]
D-rank Taijutsu Discipline
The user has learned all appropriate pressure points on a body. In the event of bleeding, they know where to apply pressure to slow the bleeding while treatment is administered.
Way of the ThiefShow
Way of the Thief:[Discreet Business]Those who specialize in acts of espionage and thievery will find themselves at home within this style. Users will be more proficient with acts such as sleight of hand, pick-pocketing, parkour, as well as general stealthiness.
Requires: [Stealth], [Deft Hands], and [Perception]
E-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Kanzo has trained himself to be extra careful when giving or receiving items. A must-have for any aspiring drug dealer and the like; Kanzo hands off objects with guile. Usually in the form of a handshake or similar movements Kanzo will exchange items with the target while maintaining the outward appearance of the chosen interaction.
[Stop and Listen]
D-ranked Taijutsu Stance
The user will stop moving and take a deep breath, focusing on all the sounds they hear. So long as they are not moving, the user will be able to pick-up on the footsteps of anyone moving within 20 feet of them, unless they are using a specialized technique to mask the sound of their movement. Areas with loud noises or crowds of people will throw off the success of this technique.
[Spotting the Mark]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Kanzo has an eye for spotting potential steals especially those of value. This ranges from loose pockets to valuables left out for the taking. Once he has seen the item he makes a mental note of its location and his own approximation of its value which is highly dependent upon his own biases and whether or not it is an objective relating to his current task.
[Working the Crowd]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
As Kanzo moves throughout a crowded area he has trained to position himself in a way that allows fluid movement while also slightly brushing up against people. This in turn allows him to get close to potential targets in natural way while staying on the go.
[Pickpocket]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
While he is near the target Kanzo swiftly lifts an item from their person. Doing this discreetly as possible the target will not detect this unless they're directly focused on what is happening. If the target is facing Kanzo they will only notice if their [Instinct] is higher than his ([Taijutsu]+[Speed]/2).
[Classic Misdirection]
C-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: [Pickpocket], [Ambidexterity]
While interacting with the target Kanzo has trained himself to distract them using one hand while stealing from them with the other. This works on getting the target to focus on one of his hands usually by guiding their eyes away using a simple gesture like pointing when one is giving directions and the like. Using the temporary blind-spot made from the distraction Kanzo then can lift off the person whatever he likes for as long as the blind-spot remains open. They will only notice if their [Instinct] is higher than his ([Taijutsu]+[Speed]/2). However this doesn't work on those who are wary of their personal space.
The Art of DeceptionShow
The Art of Deception:[Calm, Cool, and Collected]A must have style for those charismatic and persuasive types, Kanzo has spent many years honing his mind to the absolute pinnacle of human ability, and is capable of recalling and processing information, even suppressing and reading emotions, far more efficiently than most. While this doesn't affect everyone, he is able to use his knowledge and wits to quickly and easily secure people that would otherwise be unconvinced of whatever he is saying.
Requires: [Diplomacy], [Perception]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Due to his status of being a shinobi, Kanzo has seen and experienced many different types of gore and distress. A consequence of this is that he's exceptionally hard to unnerve with such acts and actions; even those that he is unprepared for.
[Invasion of Space]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Utilizing a few basic rules, Kanzo is able to 'invade' someone's personal space without them feeling invaded. This involves methods such as lowering his voice whenever too close to someone, leaning back or backing up, standing at a different angle, or just simply not facing them directly. Because of his training he is able to accurately and mindlessly judge what is needed in order to change each of the factors of an 'invasion' to slip right in. Those that are naturally defensive of everything already in their personal space are less affected by this jutsu.
[Unflinching Defense]
C-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Through lots of training Kanzo has gained a much deeper sense of his own body and physical reactions. Because of this, as long as his [Instinct] is higher than the [Speed] of movement, Kanzo is able to deny his own involuntary reactions thus stopping any unwanted movement or falling for certain types of feints.
[The Perfect Lie]
C-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Rather than just thinking to lie, the art of deception comes very easily to Kanzo. To him lying is almost the exact same as telling the truth; a lie following a truth without missing a single beat. This allows him to not fail standard lie detectors, even while lying about the most obvious of things. Skilled lie detectors are able to figure out what is a lie or what is not if they have other methods.
[Gaslight]
C-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Due to Kanzos' skill at lying to others he has worked his words into fabricating lies that are sort of believable. By fudging little pieces of a story, even one in the person's own history, Kanzo is able to help cause doubt in one's own memory or perception. While this can't be used too often due to the inherent nature of lying, this really depends upon the person themselves. If the persons' memory is strong enough then this is easily ignored. However, since Kanzo glosses over information it is hard to pick up.
[Gifted Perception]
C-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: 20 Instinct
Nothing escapes Kanzos' calculating gaze, even the shadows in the corner of his vision. Kanzo is capable of perfectly viewing everything within his natural range of vision, including his peripherals, in perfect clarity.
[Situational Awareness]
C-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: 20 Instinct
Kanzo has a keen sense of awareness of his environment; his natural attention to detail allows him to passively memorize the layout of an area as he moves through it. He naturally identifies potential entry and exit points, the positions of other people and their general patterns of movement.
[Lip Reading]
C-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: 20 Instinct
Kanzo is able to read lips with an infinite amount of accuracy. It has become natural for him to read the lips of individuals talking outside of his hearing range, capable of perfectly understanding what is being said so long as he has clear view of their lips.
[Martial Analysis]
B-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: 30 Instinct
With his skills in perception, Kanzo can quickly judge the particulars of an incoming attack. Efficient defense depends on observing and responding, and Kanzo is able to tell the speed at which an object is traveling, the distance between himself and the object, and how much damage it is likely to do with its current velocity. This can even be used on close range attacks such as sword swings or punches.
[Keen Observation]
B-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: 30 Instinct
Kanzos' observational skills borders on the preternatural, taking in even the most subtle of details in those around him. He is so constantly aware of others that he can pick up on tension changes in the body allowing him to judge whether a punch is about to be thrown or even track the movements of a pen as someone writes in order to make an accurate guess as to the information.
[Human Lie Detector]
B-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: The Perfect Lie
Being a master liar himself, Kanzo has developed himself into being a lie detector as well. Kanzo is able to discern truth from falsehood by observing body language and voice inflections (based on Kanzos' [Instinct] versus the target's [Instinct]). However, if the target truly believes the lie, as Kanzo himself sometimes does, this doesn't do anything.
[Memory Palace]
B-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: 30 Instinct
A mnemonic device for recalling large quantities of information quickly, Kanzo has assembled a 'memory palace' that looks distinctly like a library. By sorting his memories into specific locations in the library, Kanzo can quickly and methodically recall information in his memories with a great degree of clarity in mere seconds even while under duress. It follows this table to dictate how long it takes to recall a memory:
TableShow
- 1-9 Instinct - 5 Posts
- 10-19 Instinct - 4 Posts
- 20-29 Instinct - 3 Posts
- 30-39 Instinct - 2 Posts
- 40-50 Instinct - 1 Post
[Human Error]
A-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: 40 Instinct
Unlike the usual blank facade Kanzo presents which simply masks his current emotions, Kanzo has ascended to the point where his emotions can be suppressed entirely in favour of logical reasoning and deduction. Anger, joy, sorrow, love, none of this means anything to Kanzo. By pushing aside all emotion, he is even capable of lying with no reaction; no raise in pulse, no additional perspiration, no micro-expressions, not even his chakra fluctuates when he lies.
[Real-Time Tracking System]
A-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: 40 Instinct
Taking his situational awareness to the next level, Kanzo is constantly aware of his surroundings to such a point his eyes seem to automatically track any movements made within his range of vision. While he may be able to track the movements with an indefinite amount of precision, this does not allow Kanzo to simply automatically dodge or block, as his body still requires the physical capability to keep up with his mind's processing power.
[Hyper Vigilance]
S-Rank Taijutsu Stance
Prerequisite: [Real-Time Tracking System], [Keen Observation], [Martial Analysis], [Gifted Perception], 40 Instinct
Only those with a gifted mind such as Kanzos' may enter this stance. Having trained his perceptive skills to the max Kanzo becomes the epitome of human calculation. Upon initiating this stance the user gains a near-supernatural reflexive ability exhibited by a +8 to [Speed] and +7 to [Taijutsu]. During this altered state of mind Kanzo is able to accurately predict incoming attacks and instinctively mirror or evade them for as long as his [Speed] and [Taijutsu] remain equal to or higher than his opponents'. This mirroring effectively allows him to block all close-quarters combat within reason (weapons can only be mirrored if he wields a similar weapon and has the required concentration). Any attacks made from range are easily spotted and evaded as long as Kanzo isn't immobilized. Tracking everything within his range, any targets that attempt to flee during this are easily followed however Kanzo may only actively pursue them as long as he is not under attack. His perceptive capabilities during this state are so advanced he can even follow the movements made by those using *[Ninjutsu • Body Flicker Technique] and similar techniques (as long as his [Instinct] is higher than their [Speed]). All of this is capable due to Kanzos extremely talented information-processing skills; every movement within his peripheral range is noted and accounted for. During this state attacking may only be done if the user has supplementary offense-based disciplines. Lasting only 10 posts this amount of thinking and perceiving takes a heavy toll on his mind resulting in a -18 to [Instinct] for the remainder of the thread.
GenjutsuShow
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History
Story thus Far..Show
Being born as the son of a modestly wealthy merchant Kanzo was blessed with an inheritance in his name that would have him set for the rest of his life. That is until a certain Karagata Shipping Company conglomerate made them an offer they couldn't refuse. Initially they approached his aged and ailing father with a small figure of ryo to buy him out and to absorb their business entirely. Of course his father wouldn't stand for this as he knew what would be in store for his employees and his own shares within the company. He couldn't just back down even if they were the biggest rival competing for control over the seas.
Unfortunately for his father he underestimated or perhaps just didn't care about the one trait that made the Karagata family what they were today, ruthless. Kanzo had been returning from the marketplace with his mother only to find his father's severed head set atop a table, being used as a paperweight for a note that was seemingly written in his blood. Being only twelve years old at the time Kanzo froze as everything around him seemed to fall apart. Food spilled across the floor as his mother fell to her knees in hysterics. His father knew something like this may happen one day so he wrote a will and stashed it away in secret.
After the mother-son duo finished cleaning their house from the bloodbath state it was left in, they found a note behind a picture of them all together as a family. This note was the late Hirohitos' will. It said something to the tune of leaving behind his entire company and its fortune to Kanzo should he pass.
The Karagata family had been at this kind business for a much longer time than his father and as such anticipated such a move. Within the fortnight the grieving family had a nightly visitor who now approached Kanzo with an offer. Looking to his mother for advice she told him the only thing that she knew would keep their family safe. As the boy signed his inheritance and coincidentally his life away the mystery man at the door baring the symbol of the Kraken smiled and went on his way. In order to keep his own stake in the company the young Hirohito signed as part of the contract to work under the Karagata family name. So thus forth he was known as Hirohito, Kanzo, bled for family Karugata.
Three years went by before they realized his potential as a shinobi. Never wasting an opportunity to bolster their strength by forging a weapon in their name, even if it was only a Karugata, the boy was thrust into the academy. Quick wit and an aptitude for learning allowed him the skill to ease past the written portion of the schooling. Now as a member of the Karagata he was trained by their family as they couldn't let him be a disappointment, not like how his father proved to be..
Now as a genin he was assigned a rival shinobi to be his rival. The two were a force to be reckoned with on missions where they worked in tandem, each had a style which complimented the others. Finding himself being of a analytical mindset Kanzo would be able to quickly put clues and other information together to quickly find their objective whilst his rival being your basic foot soldier just idly listened to commands and utilized brute strength to power his way through missions.
It was around this time that Kanzo had realized the potential held with the islands of the Water Country. All the various life-supporting geography that surrounded Kirigakure were full of exotic and rare insects and herbs. At first he spent most of his time in a library learning what he could from books before it was time to put the information to practical use. Making a habit to keep any eye out for anything interesting within his travels Kanzo became a collector of sorts. After awhile his collection began to grow and with that he used his extensive knowledge on the subject to begin manufacturing his own brand of poisons and intoxicants. He found it rather fascinating that by just mixing two or three different herbs the right way would leave behind a product that had a range of uses ranging from recreational to combative. Application of the right intoxicants could leave the user in a euphoric state of wonder while another combination may just leave the user as a temporary husk dulled in the senses.
After awhile Kanzo realized he would need a guinea pig if he were to continue his experiments and who better than a tough soldier who would rather have others think for him than actually hold an opinion for himself. Using his silver tongue he rather easily convinced his rival to take some stimulants he had during a mission. Explaining to him that it would help him fight harder and longer, which was the truth, he just conveniently left out all the possible side-effects and withdrawal symptoms. The mission was a cinch as after Kanzo had lead his partner to the whereabouts of the known small-time thugs he watched as the stimulant-infused shinobi tore through them with an unknowable fury.
Establishing a sense of trust within Kanzo his partner now turned to him whenever he needed some special 'medicine' or essentially to get his fix. This escalated to the point where he had effectively transformed his rival into his very own fiend. This of course was of no issue to Kanzo as he loved to have a willing subject in the matter.
Continuing for awhile the two eventually found themselves faced with the task of facing off in the chuunin exams. Anticipating this fight for a long while Kanzo had prepared a plan to take on his brutish rival without having to actually do a thing.
He approached his partner at his apartment alone. With the combined influences of both the Hirohito and Karagata families he kindly explained how the exam was going to go. It was simple: you throw the match or face dishonor. You see it would be too easy for Kanzo to cut-off the drug supply and let his rival suffer however he knew the officials, as barbaric as they were, loved a good fight and as such wouldn't let him move on to chuunin if the match was no contest. Instead he opted to force his rival to play along in the masquerade in order to earn his keep under threat of blackmail. If his family were to find out the double-life he had been leading as some sort of junkie the shame it would bring would destroy his reputation and also his position within the social hierarchies of the village. Knowing he had no other choice he nodded his head and agreed to throw the match.
As their battle ensued it went off exactly as planned. Kanzo played a defensive early game while his partner went on the assault which after a good amount of time seemed to gas him out. Using this time to make his own move Kanzo took to the offense and savagely injured his tired partner. When things just seemed to be going in his favor the now battered rival gained his second-wind, adrenaline coursing through his veins he took advantage of Kanzo's wild offense and struck hard 'n fast. This back and forth continued on till finally Kanzo stood victor as his opponent had collapsed from exhaustion.
Later on that week his rival turned up dead, found alone in his apartment with autopsy reports stating he died from asphyxiation caused by opiate overdose. The official story that went around stated he couldn't handle the shame of his loss and therefore turned to drugs to numb himself but only one person knew the actual truth...
Finally a chuunin Kanzo seemed to find an appropriate niche at which he excelled rapidly in. Espionage and subterfuge was his calling, being able to get himself into and out of situation by word of mouth alone made him a valuable asset in the field of information gathering. It was at this point the Karagata's put him to work as he doubled as a field agent in furthering their goals although Kanzos' particular interest was with work regarding the Karagata Shipping Company.
Working both as a shinobi of Kirigakure and an employee of the Karagata Shipping Company called for a busy schedule however Kanzo was more than ready for the workload. Using the skills he gained over the years in the shipping industry he began to climb the ranks within the company; it was only natural as he was after all the son of the man who dared to question the Krakens grasp over the sea.
Years went by and soon the teenager found himself as a young man around the age of twenty. Having recently been promoted to the rank of special-jounin as his skills at information gathering and tracking were quite renowned, he began to garner a bit of attention from citizens and his peers alike. The citizens of the merchant caste loved the story he made for himself and his fellow shinobi admired his skills in tracking.
Time seemed to fly by as he was well into his late twenties and already a jounin of the village. Taking on various tracking missions for the Karagata family he attained one of the highest positions within their shipping company. Eventually the elder leader of the corporation knew that his time was coming and therefore named Karugata, Kanzo as head of the shipping company. This decision was a hasty one but one made with great prejudice. Kanzo had proven himself in his eyes as Karagata, as well as his knowledge of the business was greater than anyone else he could've chosen. It was at this time he ran into the one known as Muramasa, Maido. After they introduced themselves it was very clear to Kanzo that this was no ordinary kunoichi.
As their friendship grew Maido made it clear through conversation that she needed help experimenting on her jutsu. In jest Kanzo stated that he would only go for it if it made him stronger. She explained thoroughly what the experiment would entail and what the outcome would be. He would become nearly immortal. The temptation of this proved to be too much as he succumbed to the will of Maido.
Waking up in an abandoned makeshift surgery room Kanzo much to his own confusion hadn't a clue what happened. After agreeing to the experiment and being lead to a strange room he couldn't seem to remember much of the events that took place after. Searching his body for wounds or any abnormalities he found none, in fact he felt better. It was like his body ran at two hundred percent capacity. As he went about his day he later found within one of the many pockets of his coat was a note that the lady in the red hood must've left him.
"Enjoy the gift."
That's all that was written, and to this day he still does not know the extent of what had taken place and what he was left to enjoy.
His busy schedule didn't permit much free time and as such he failed to get back into contact with the mysterious girl. Perhaps maybe some day he'll find out what really went on.
Now armed with his own corporation to run and the greater freedom allowed to jounin - only time could tell what sort of mischief and adventure awaited him.
Unfortunately for his father he underestimated or perhaps just didn't care about the one trait that made the Karagata family what they were today, ruthless. Kanzo had been returning from the marketplace with his mother only to find his father's severed head set atop a table, being used as a paperweight for a note that was seemingly written in his blood. Being only twelve years old at the time Kanzo froze as everything around him seemed to fall apart. Food spilled across the floor as his mother fell to her knees in hysterics. His father knew something like this may happen one day so he wrote a will and stashed it away in secret.
After the mother-son duo finished cleaning their house from the bloodbath state it was left in, they found a note behind a picture of them all together as a family. This note was the late Hirohitos' will. It said something to the tune of leaving behind his entire company and its fortune to Kanzo should he pass.
The Karagata family had been at this kind business for a much longer time than his father and as such anticipated such a move. Within the fortnight the grieving family had a nightly visitor who now approached Kanzo with an offer. Looking to his mother for advice she told him the only thing that she knew would keep their family safe. As the boy signed his inheritance and coincidentally his life away the mystery man at the door baring the symbol of the Kraken smiled and went on his way. In order to keep his own stake in the company the young Hirohito signed as part of the contract to work under the Karagata family name. So thus forth he was known as Hirohito, Kanzo, bled for family Karugata.
Three years went by before they realized his potential as a shinobi. Never wasting an opportunity to bolster their strength by forging a weapon in their name, even if it was only a Karugata, the boy was thrust into the academy. Quick wit and an aptitude for learning allowed him the skill to ease past the written portion of the schooling. Now as a member of the Karagata he was trained by their family as they couldn't let him be a disappointment, not like how his father proved to be..
Now as a genin he was assigned a rival shinobi to be his rival. The two were a force to be reckoned with on missions where they worked in tandem, each had a style which complimented the others. Finding himself being of a analytical mindset Kanzo would be able to quickly put clues and other information together to quickly find their objective whilst his rival being your basic foot soldier just idly listened to commands and utilized brute strength to power his way through missions.
It was around this time that Kanzo had realized the potential held with the islands of the Water Country. All the various life-supporting geography that surrounded Kirigakure were full of exotic and rare insects and herbs. At first he spent most of his time in a library learning what he could from books before it was time to put the information to practical use. Making a habit to keep any eye out for anything interesting within his travels Kanzo became a collector of sorts. After awhile his collection began to grow and with that he used his extensive knowledge on the subject to begin manufacturing his own brand of poisons and intoxicants. He found it rather fascinating that by just mixing two or three different herbs the right way would leave behind a product that had a range of uses ranging from recreational to combative. Application of the right intoxicants could leave the user in a euphoric state of wonder while another combination may just leave the user as a temporary husk dulled in the senses.
After awhile Kanzo realized he would need a guinea pig if he were to continue his experiments and who better than a tough soldier who would rather have others think for him than actually hold an opinion for himself. Using his silver tongue he rather easily convinced his rival to take some stimulants he had during a mission. Explaining to him that it would help him fight harder and longer, which was the truth, he just conveniently left out all the possible side-effects and withdrawal symptoms. The mission was a cinch as after Kanzo had lead his partner to the whereabouts of the known small-time thugs he watched as the stimulant-infused shinobi tore through them with an unknowable fury.
Establishing a sense of trust within Kanzo his partner now turned to him whenever he needed some special 'medicine' or essentially to get his fix. This escalated to the point where he had effectively transformed his rival into his very own fiend. This of course was of no issue to Kanzo as he loved to have a willing subject in the matter.
Continuing for awhile the two eventually found themselves faced with the task of facing off in the chuunin exams. Anticipating this fight for a long while Kanzo had prepared a plan to take on his brutish rival without having to actually do a thing.
He approached his partner at his apartment alone. With the combined influences of both the Hirohito and Karagata families he kindly explained how the exam was going to go. It was simple: you throw the match or face dishonor. You see it would be too easy for Kanzo to cut-off the drug supply and let his rival suffer however he knew the officials, as barbaric as they were, loved a good fight and as such wouldn't let him move on to chuunin if the match was no contest. Instead he opted to force his rival to play along in the masquerade in order to earn his keep under threat of blackmail. If his family were to find out the double-life he had been leading as some sort of junkie the shame it would bring would destroy his reputation and also his position within the social hierarchies of the village. Knowing he had no other choice he nodded his head and agreed to throw the match.
As their battle ensued it went off exactly as planned. Kanzo played a defensive early game while his partner went on the assault which after a good amount of time seemed to gas him out. Using this time to make his own move Kanzo took to the offense and savagely injured his tired partner. When things just seemed to be going in his favor the now battered rival gained his second-wind, adrenaline coursing through his veins he took advantage of Kanzo's wild offense and struck hard 'n fast. This back and forth continued on till finally Kanzo stood victor as his opponent had collapsed from exhaustion.
Later on that week his rival turned up dead, found alone in his apartment with autopsy reports stating he died from asphyxiation caused by opiate overdose. The official story that went around stated he couldn't handle the shame of his loss and therefore turned to drugs to numb himself but only one person knew the actual truth...
Finally a chuunin Kanzo seemed to find an appropriate niche at which he excelled rapidly in. Espionage and subterfuge was his calling, being able to get himself into and out of situation by word of mouth alone made him a valuable asset in the field of information gathering. It was at this point the Karagata's put him to work as he doubled as a field agent in furthering their goals although Kanzos' particular interest was with work regarding the Karagata Shipping Company.
Working both as a shinobi of Kirigakure and an employee of the Karagata Shipping Company called for a busy schedule however Kanzo was more than ready for the workload. Using the skills he gained over the years in the shipping industry he began to climb the ranks within the company; it was only natural as he was after all the son of the man who dared to question the Krakens grasp over the sea.
Years went by and soon the teenager found himself as a young man around the age of twenty. Having recently been promoted to the rank of special-jounin as his skills at information gathering and tracking were quite renowned, he began to garner a bit of attention from citizens and his peers alike. The citizens of the merchant caste loved the story he made for himself and his fellow shinobi admired his skills in tracking.
Time seemed to fly by as he was well into his late twenties and already a jounin of the village. Taking on various tracking missions for the Karagata family he attained one of the highest positions within their shipping company. Eventually the elder leader of the corporation knew that his time was coming and therefore named Karugata, Kanzo as head of the shipping company. This decision was a hasty one but one made with great prejudice. Kanzo had proven himself in his eyes as Karagata, as well as his knowledge of the business was greater than anyone else he could've chosen. It was at this time he ran into the one known as Muramasa, Maido. After they introduced themselves it was very clear to Kanzo that this was no ordinary kunoichi.
As their friendship grew Maido made it clear through conversation that she needed help experimenting on her jutsu. In jest Kanzo stated that he would only go for it if it made him stronger. She explained thoroughly what the experiment would entail and what the outcome would be. He would become nearly immortal. The temptation of this proved to be too much as he succumbed to the will of Maido.
Waking up in an abandoned makeshift surgery room Kanzo much to his own confusion hadn't a clue what happened. After agreeing to the experiment and being lead to a strange room he couldn't seem to remember much of the events that took place after. Searching his body for wounds or any abnormalities he found none, in fact he felt better. It was like his body ran at two hundred percent capacity. As he went about his day he later found within one of the many pockets of his coat was a note that the lady in the red hood must've left him.
"Enjoy the gift."
That's all that was written, and to this day he still does not know the extent of what had taken place and what he was left to enjoy.
His busy schedule didn't permit much free time and as such he failed to get back into contact with the mysterious girl. Perhaps maybe some day he'll find out what really went on.
Now armed with his own corporation to run and the greater freedom allowed to jounin - only time could tell what sort of mischief and adventure awaited him.
