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General Information Age: 13
Gender: Female
Height: 4'9"
Weight: 79 lbs
Physical Features: A small girl, Yuzurika's most notable feature is her bright hazel eyes and short, straight strawberry blonde hair. Her skin is pale, though her cheeks are often stained pink. For a girl her size, she has toned arms and legs, reflecting her training in taijutsu and kinjutsu. She has some baby fat left in her face, giving her a childish facial appearance. Yuzurika has recently started to develop hips and breasts, though this is usually not noticeable with how she dresses.
Clothing/Accessories: Yuzurika wears a slightly oversized teal robe, held closed by a long, thin black sash that often drags the ground. Beneath this robe she wears a short lavender yukata with a thick, dark blue obi around her waist. Hanging from her waist is a leather belt where she carries her tanto. She wears simple black closed toe shoes, though oftentimes she prefers to be barefoot.
Personality: First impressions of Yuzurika are usually positive. She is kind, bubbly, and inquisitive, and she takes the time to get to know others and understand them. The girl is far from shy and she doesn't hesitate to engage with others, especially with those around her age. Around adults she is somewhat quiet out of respect, which usually leads to adults viewing her positively. She is very slow to anger, usually only getting somewhat annoyed instead of becoming deeply displeased. Yuzurika is a determined girl in all her endeavors, and she often doesn't know when to give up. Her perseverance along with her amiable attitude generally leads her to be well liked.
Yuzurika hopes to become a strong practitioner of the Toryu style that originated in her home country. Despite the country's poverty and the overall gloomy atmosphere that often hangs over the country's people, the girl remains optimistic. She believes that one day the land can heal, and she hopes to help the country an its people find happiness and comfort.
Combat Mentality: In combat, Yururika's determination is at its highest point. She looks for openings and weaknesses in her opponents and exploits them, though she does not openly taunt or belittle her opponents.
History
Historical AccountsShow
Born in the capital of Pebble Country, Yuzurika had a rather quiet birth and infancy. Her parents were, in a manner of speaking, well off in comparison to others within the capital, but like most they still struggled to get by. The girl had an early childhood marked by learning to live modestly and to be kind and charitable to others. Yuzurika was a cheerful child, able to bring smiles to those around her, even to the ones who had long ago accepted that the country would likely always be in ruins.
For most of her life she knew nothing of the wars that had torn the country apart. At age 8, however, she traveled west with her parents and for the first time truly saw the lingering destruction. Like all curious children she asked question after question, and although her parents wanted to shelter her from such things they reluctantly told her a bleached version of the truth: there had been fighting, and the land still needed to heal.
Seeing the destruction had a lasting impact on the girl, and by the time the family reached their new home in western Pebble Country, she had decided she wanted to help. Naive as she was, she decided she wanted to somehow help the land heal. For over a year she bombarded her parents and anyone else who would listen with questions: what happened to the land and how could it be fixed? For a while, the adults simply entertained her questions without giving serious answers. Eventually Yuzurika became fed up with them and began searching for her own answers.
Near her new home was an old temple. The child had overheard that practitioners of a style of martial arts resided and trained there, and it was there that the 8 year old thought she would find her answers. At first she was denied entry. Not only was she just a child, but she was a girl, and the all-boy's dojo refused her. Undeterred, she snuck inside every day and watched them, memorizing their training techniques and practicing on her own. Eventually her parents found her out, but instead of reprimanding the girl, they encouraged her. Once she had a few basic moves down, she went before the dojo's master and once again begged to be accepted as a student, as she had learned by observing. Her actions upset the dojo master, and he gave her a wooden sparring sword and made her fight one of his students, expecting her to be soundly defeated and end her dream of entering the dojo.
Surprisingly, Yuzurika was able to keep up with her opponent for a time. She had watched the students enough to learn how they applied the basics, and although she was sloppy in her execution she didn't go down easy. After being knocked down a few times she admitted defeat. Several days later, the dojo master found her sulking near the temple and offered her a deal: he would accept her in his dojo, so long as she never again admit defeat so easily. Yuruzika happily accepted, and that day she began training.
For four years she trained, honing her skills in the Toryu style. Once she mastered the most basic techniques, her sensei suggested that she visit another dojo in the eastern part of the country for further training. She accepted, and she began traveling through her native country.
For most of her life she knew nothing of the wars that had torn the country apart. At age 8, however, she traveled west with her parents and for the first time truly saw the lingering destruction. Like all curious children she asked question after question, and although her parents wanted to shelter her from such things they reluctantly told her a bleached version of the truth: there had been fighting, and the land still needed to heal.
Seeing the destruction had a lasting impact on the girl, and by the time the family reached their new home in western Pebble Country, she had decided she wanted to help. Naive as she was, she decided she wanted to somehow help the land heal. For over a year she bombarded her parents and anyone else who would listen with questions: what happened to the land and how could it be fixed? For a while, the adults simply entertained her questions without giving serious answers. Eventually Yuzurika became fed up with them and began searching for her own answers.
Near her new home was an old temple. The child had overheard that practitioners of a style of martial arts resided and trained there, and it was there that the 8 year old thought she would find her answers. At first she was denied entry. Not only was she just a child, but she was a girl, and the all-boy's dojo refused her. Undeterred, she snuck inside every day and watched them, memorizing their training techniques and practicing on her own. Eventually her parents found her out, but instead of reprimanding the girl, they encouraged her. Once she had a few basic moves down, she went before the dojo's master and once again begged to be accepted as a student, as she had learned by observing. Her actions upset the dojo master, and he gave her a wooden sparring sword and made her fight one of his students, expecting her to be soundly defeated and end her dream of entering the dojo.
Surprisingly, Yuzurika was able to keep up with her opponent for a time. She had watched the students enough to learn how they applied the basics, and although she was sloppy in her execution she didn't go down easy. After being knocked down a few times she admitted defeat. Several days later, the dojo master found her sulking near the temple and offered her a deal: he would accept her in his dojo, so long as she never again admit defeat so easily. Yuruzika happily accepted, and that day she began training.
For four years she trained, honing her skills in the Toryu style. Once she mastered the most basic techniques, her sensei suggested that she visit another dojo in the eastern part of the country for further training. She accepted, and she began traveling through her native country.
Battle Information Country: Pebble Country
Rank: D-Rank
Ninjutsu: 1
Taijutsu: 10
Genjutsu: 1
Stamina: 5
Control: 1
Strength: 6
Speed: 6
Instinct: 10
Total: 40
Equipment
• Tanto • Yuzurika carries six tanto, each with a 6 inch blade and a 4 inch hilt, on a belt around her waist. Three tanto hang on each side of her hip, resting in black sheaths.
• Katana • Carried on her left hip, her katana has a 20 inch blade and is kept in a battered grey sheath.
• Knapsack • Yuzurika carries a dark brown knapsack on her back. Within it she carries a clean yukata, 1 roll of bandages (12 feet in length), and a canteen for water.
Companions: (0/1)
Primary Affinity: Fuuton
Combat Style: Yuzurika depends entirely on taijutsu and prefers to get close to her opponents, which sometimes catches them off guard due to her size and demeanor.
Abilities and Concentrations
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| Ninjutsu | —————— |
| Taijutsu | Sword WeaponsShow The fundamental skill of [Sword Weapons] indicates the user’s proficiency with swords and sword-like weapons such as knives, daggers, sword-breakers and the like. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu. Close Quarters CombatShow The fundamental skill of [Close Quarters Combat] indicates the user's proficiency to efficiently utilize martial arts and advanced combat moves involving the body, for example but not limited to, advanced kicks, grapples, advanced punches, etc. |
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Jutsu
ToryuShow
Toryu Kenjutsu:*[Toryu • Close Quarters]Toryu Kenjutsu is a sword style originating from the Land of Pebbles that focuses on not just performing kenjutsu but also weaving close quarters style taijutsu into the bladework. Toryu's specialty is not only learning to capably slash a sword with one hand but also learning to use the hands, joints, legs and even the head to make frighteningly dangerous close quarters fighters. An inelegant style, it is commonly associated with the more 'rough' samurai but in truth it's reliance on two opposing impulses and control of the body makes it one of the more difficult Kenjutsu styles to learn. While usable with most blades, experienced fighters often prefer wakizashi, ninjato and even tanto daggers instead of katana for increased mobility.
- Requires: [CQC], [Sword] Concentrations
D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance
Prerequisite: 5 Taijutsu
The signature stance of the style, Close Quarters teaches users of this style how to rapidly change the angle, position and even grip of their weapon without moving their hand from it's signature position at the user's waist for maximum versatility. Users of this style often assume a one foot forward, one back, slightly swayed stance to free up movement as well at the expense of leaving their center open.
*[Toryu • Lunging Feint]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: 5 Speed
A basic technique of the style wherein the user moves in for a basic lunge-thrust with their weapon, only to turn in mid thrust and attempt to sweep their leg under the opponent's own. This tends to be useful as a basic feint and can usually knock down those with less strength than the user who get caught by it.
*[Toryu • Guard Break]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite:5 Strength
After rushing in on a foe and initiating an attack the user waits for the opponent to guard, either with arm or weapon, before quickly lashing out with their hand or pommel of their blade and attempting to smash the guarding hand or arm aside with a wrist smash. The pain as well as damage can interrupt the guard of opponents, leaving them wide open for the initial attack to hit.
*[Toryu • Limb Lock]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: *[Toryu • Close Quarters], 5 Taijutsu
A dangerous close quarters 'option closer', the Toryu user will sweep in close and try to slam their foot down on an opponent's as well as quickly sweep their arm around the opponent's to lock their elbow with the user's own. This technique is usually utilized for setting up blows or blocking off the weapons of dual-wielding foes and it forces the opponent to break out of the move before counter-attacking.
*[Toryu • Counter Kick]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: 5 Taijutsu, 5 Strength
The user of this technique will attempt to block the blow of their opponent with their blade, relying heavily on the durability of their weapon and their own strength to resist the strength of the opponent's attack. Should they be successful, the user will follow up with a swift kick to the target's chest or stomach to push them away and stun them, then follow up with a quick stab to the chest or stomach.
[Back and Forth]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
The user has learned how to seamlessly alternate using a single weapon between both hands in the midst of battle, and she is able to toss a weapon from one hand to another without loss of fluidity. At close quarters this means she can carry out chains of attacks while alternating weapon hands without her movements losing speed or power with each pass of the weapon.
[Flick of the Wrist]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: 5 Speed
This maneuver works best when Yuzurika is brandishing a weapon in each hand. While engaging with an enemy, Yuzurika will look for an opening, usually just before the opponent strikes or guards. Yuzurika will then take a quick jab at the opponent with the back of her fist to stun the target or interrupt their movement. If successful she will then follow up with a swift slash to the target, usually with the weapon in her opposite hand.
[Elbow Feint]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: 5 Taijutsu, 5 Speed
The user will attempt to get close to the opponent and then move in to jab with their elbow, only to stop in mid jab and attempt to slash the target using the weapon held in the hand opposite of the elbow. This is useful as a basic feint and may catch the target off guard.
[Knee Knocker]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: 5 Taijutsu, 5 Strength, [Back and Forth]
The user will attempt to get close to the target and move in for a slash to the abdomen, only stop mid slash and attempt to kick the opponent's kneecap using the bottom of her heel. Should she be successful, she will then switch her weapon between hands and move to slash at the target's abdomen.
TaijutsuShow
[Seamless Skill]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
A skill utilized by those on the path to mastery of their weapon, users of Seamless Skill are actively able to transition between offensive and defensive usage of the aforementioned weapon. By transitioning so seamlessly, the user is able to save a marginal amount of energy while attacking.
[Swift]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance
Yuzurika has learned to focus on her senses and more finely control her body in ways she is normally not capable. After taking a moment to focus, Yuzurika’s movements become faster and more fluid, earning her attacks a +3 Speed bonus. However, her faster movements are not as powerful and suffer -3 Strength.
[Force]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance
Yuzurika has learned to focus on her senses and more finely control her body in ways she is normally not capable. After taking a moment to focus, Yuzurika's is able to more properly use her muscles and strength, earning her attacks a +3 strength bonus. However, her movements come slower and suffer -3 speed.
[Ambidexterity]
C-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Yuzurika has trained extensively with her weapons and can use any weapon with either hand. She is able to perform any action with either hand and does so with the same amount of skill, speed, and strength.
[Target Lock]
C-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Yuzurika has trained her focus extensively. She is able to focus on her opponent and follow their movements, and is not easily distracted by the goings on in her surroundings. She is rarely distracted from her opponent and their physical movements, and her focus is lost only at major distractions or changes around her.
D-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
A skill utilized by those on the path to mastery of their weapon, users of Seamless Skill are actively able to transition between offensive and defensive usage of the aforementioned weapon. By transitioning so seamlessly, the user is able to save a marginal amount of energy while attacking.
[Swift]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance
Yuzurika has learned to focus on her senses and more finely control her body in ways she is normally not capable. After taking a moment to focus, Yuzurika’s movements become faster and more fluid, earning her attacks a +3 Speed bonus. However, her faster movements are not as powerful and suffer -3 Strength.
[Force]
D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance
Yuzurika has learned to focus on her senses and more finely control her body in ways she is normally not capable. After taking a moment to focus, Yuzurika's is able to more properly use her muscles and strength, earning her attacks a +3 strength bonus. However, her movements come slower and suffer -3 speed.
[Ambidexterity]
C-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Yuzurika has trained extensively with her weapons and can use any weapon with either hand. She is able to perform any action with either hand and does so with the same amount of skill, speed, and strength.
[Target Lock]
C-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline
Yuzurika has trained her focus extensively. She is able to focus on her opponent and follow their movements, and is not easily distracted by the goings on in her surroundings. She is rarely distracted from her opponent and their physical movements, and her focus is lost only at major distractions or changes around her.
