[Inactive]Aisu, Haruna

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Gender: Female
Age: 16
Appearance:

• Face/head: It is often said that Haruna's greatest feature of her face are her large blue eyes. In simple conversation they sparkle with life and emotion, but Haruna has learned to shut them down, leaving her eyes appearing as cold as the ice her clan weilds. Her hair is her clan's trademark black. On her left side she pulls this hair back with a single decorative pin that has been sharpened at the end as a last resort weapon (more details in equipment). On her right side, her hair is left loose, even having bangs that seem to hang in her face.
• Body: Haruna's skin is just as pale as her kin, her body toned with disciplined training. Though her primary focus in disciplines is Ninjutsu, the woman still treats her body to rigorous training, leaving her with a lean muscle build. Haruna stands at a height of 5 foot four, and weighs about 120 pounds.
• Notable Features: Haruna has no piercings to speak of, and no tattoos. The only scar she has is across from her neck, from where an enemy attempted to slit her throat and failed to cut deep enough to hit the artery.
• Clothing: Haruna wears a pair of simple black pants with black boots that go halfway up her calf. For a shirt she wears something styled similar to a kimono that is black with some deep blew detailing, tying in front of her at her left hip. This shirt is sleeveless, leaving her arms bare, but she wears fingerless gloves as well.
  For her mission gear she wears a long chainmail type shirt with a leather chest piece over it, leather boots and gloves as well as a hood of similar make. Her pants are black and she has pieces of armor over the shoulders and chest (decorative only at this level). Lastly she has a mask she wears over her face that also seems to be of metal and her HHD mask rests over her right shoulder as purely decoration with what appears to be smears of blood running down it as the only color on the white porcelain face of it. (Reference Image)

Personality:

• General: Haruna is a cold and calculating sort, as well as fiercely loyal. She can smile and laugh with many of her gender, but rarely does she flirt, staunchly believing in the purity of the clan blood to the point of refusing to "dirty herself" by affiliating with any outside of the clan. The only exception being, members of the Hirohito family. Just as she is loyal to her family, she is loyal to theirs.
• Hopes/Dreams: Haruna has two hopes in her life. She hopes to make her family proud by marrying well, and bearing children. And she hopes to make her village proud, as a shinobi.
• Fears: Haruna fears failure and dishonor above all.
• Combat Mentality: In combat Haruna is focused, her mind always working the current and future strategy, searching for a weakness to exploit, whether it be her enemy's, or her own.

Rank: Chunin
Stats

• Ninjutsu: 20
• Taijutsu: 20
• Genjutsu: 5
• Stamina: 5
• Control: 10
• Strength: 13
• Speed: 10
• Instinct: 15

Equipment:

The Saigo no shudan appears as a simple hair pin. It is made of steel but polished to a shine and measures 5 inches long. On the end it is decorated with both white and green jade, the weapon meant purely as a final means of killing one's enemy, or one's self if necessary, when all other options are gone.

The Kōtta ha are a set of five senbon each (two sets) that rest each under either of Haruna’s forearms in a special holster for quick draws.

The Karitori-te is a pair of Tanto style knives that Haruna carries on either side of her hips, just past the midline of her hips and closer to the back. These blades each measure twelve inch blades and six inch hilts.

[c][quote=Tobu (Quantity: 30)]Tobu is a standard arrow of 26 inches in length of ironwood, all black, with black guiding feathers. This is just a standard arrow

Made out of a dark grey, almost black, ironwood Hoissuru is a recurve bow measuring 62 inches from top to bottom with a 22 inch draw. Embedded into both the top and bottom of the bow are blades that match the color of the rest of the bow, only the hand grip is not bladed and it is only bladed on the outside, not on the side facing the user.

Sunea is a 26 inch arrow that is made of ironwood, all black, with grey guiding feathers. This arrow is specially made to release the moment it touches a target and wraps a meter of wire around the target. The target must have a strength of 15 or higher to break these binds.(Typically used to bound wrist or ankles or something similar)

Buraindo is a 26 inch arrow that is made of ironwood, all black, with white guiding feathers. This arrow is specially made to release the moment the user forms a kai, triggering the arrow and causing an effect similar to a flash tag in an effort to temporarily blind a target.

Būmu is a 26 inch arrow that is made of ironwood, all black, with orange guiding feathers. This arrow is specially made to release the moment the user forms a kai to detonate the arrow. This explosion is the same amount as a single explosive tag.

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[quote=Aisu] [color=#15aabc][b]Hyouton Chakra Element[/b][/color] Through a genetic mutation, members of the Aisu clan are able to simultaneously use the elements of [color=dodgerblue]Suiton[/color] and [color=lightgreen]Fuuton[/color] to create [color=#15aabc]Hyouton[/color], or Ice Release. Capable of rapidly reducing the temperature of objects, and even the air around them to freeze defenses and create weaponry from moisture in the air. [spoiler=Passive(Cooling)]The Aisu clan is able to dynamically [b]cool[/b] the temperature of things around them through their jutsu. In most of their jutsu, this occurs through the creation of ice using suiton jutsu, or the moisture already existing in the air. However, the Aisu are able to do much more than that. They can freeze moisture in other people, rapidly reduce the temperature of objects around them. Interestingly enough, the jutsu used by the Aisu clan are not largely limited by the amount they change the temperature, but instead by the size of the area they reducing the temperature of. This means a B-rank jutsu won’t necessarily make an area colder than a D-rank jutsu, but the area reduced in temperature would be smaller for the D-rank than for the B-rank. The only exception is freezing organic material directly, which requires higher ranking techniques.[/spoiler][/quote][center]Not Yet Discovered[/center][center]Not Yet Discovered[/center]

Abilities (1/3)

[b][color=#15aabc]Ninjutsu[/color][/b][quote=Suiton]A character with this concentration is able to utilize Suiton, and can make and use any custom or archived jutsu that require the Suiton affinity. Suiton has a passive [color=dodgerblue][i]enveloping[/i][/color] effect. [spoiler=Passive (Enveloping)]Suiton's effect is enveloping, meaning that suiton passively surrounds anything that it makes contact with. Suiton techniques that do not last over periods of times (i.e, exploding techniques) drench their opponents, but long term techniques will envelop anything they come in contact with and maintain a hold on it with the 3/4th strength of the technique, rounded down. This means that if a suiton wave is shot forward with 17 strength, it will envelope and move anything with it that does not have more than 12 strength to resist it. This allows Suiton to fill a very powerful role in eliminating tools from opponent's access and capturing targets.[/spoiler][/quote][quote=Fuuton Affinity][color=lightgreen]A character with this concentration is able to utilize Fuuton, and can make and use any custom or archived jutsu that require the Fuuton affinity. Fuuton has an [b]cutting[/b] effect. [/color][spoiler=Passive (Cutting)]Fuuton has a natural [b]cutting[/b] property to it, that exists in all jutsu unless otherwise stated. This gives fuuton a unique opportunity to strike with additional power, and to act as a offensive defense. Regardless of their purpose fuuton jutsu passively cut with no distinct pattern at 1/3rd the strength of the technique rounded down unless otherwise stated. This means if someone punched a 19 strength fuuton wall, they would get cuts on their hand applied with 6 strength. This also means that fuuton jutsu specifically designated to cut things can create devastating wound by essentially striking twice.[/spoiler][/quote][quote=Mist Release]A character with this concentration is able to utilize Mist, an extension composed of Fuuton and Suiton, and can make and use any custom or archived jutsu that require Mist. Mist has an [b]encroaching[/b] effect. You must be a former or present Kiri shinobi and have both Suiton and Fuuton to utilize this concentration. [spoiler=Passive (Encroaching)]Mist naturally [b]encroaches[/b]. This causes all mist jutsu to grow over time. Mist jutsu will passively grow at 1/10th their size per post, allowing them to not only become larger, but also refill areas within themselves that has been displaced. While Mist has limited offensive power, it's a supplementary superpower that can completely alter the course of battle by manipulating the battle field, and the people on it.[/spoiler][/quote] [b][color=#15aabc]Taijutsu[/color][/b][quote=Upper Body] The fundamental skill of the [b][Upper Body][/b] indicates the user’s proficiency with using their arms, chest and head in various ways to facilitate their use of related Taijutsu.[/quote][quote=Projectile Weapons]The fundamental skill of [b][Projectile Weapons][/b] indicates the user’s proficiency with weapons designed to attack from afar, such as bows, shuriken, senbon, launchers and the like. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu.[/quote][quote=Sword Weapons] The fundamental skill of [b][Sword Weapons][/b] 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.[/quote][quote=Lower Body]The fundamental skill of [b][Lower Body][/b] indicates the user’s proficiency in using their legs and feet in many different ways to facilitate their use of related Taijutsu.[/quote] [b][color=#15aabc]Genjutsu[/color][/b][Place them here]

Concentrations

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[center][img]http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r603/KatyaRe/Saigen/Aisu%20Haruna/ahjuts_zpsq4k8ijkg.png[/img][/center][center][b][big][color=#15aabc][i][u]Hyouton Ninjutsu[/u][/i][/color][/big][/b][/center] [color=#15aabc]~Ice Senbon[/color] D-rank Ninjutsu The user will do a series of hand seals, then thrust his hand forward. The air in front of the users hand will rapidly drop in temperature, freezing any air in that area into 5 senbon that fly forward at 5 speed and strike with 5 strength. [color=#15aabc]~Morning Chill[/color] D-rank Ninjutsu The user will do a series of hand seals, take a deep breath in, then slowly exhale. As this happens, the area within a 15 meter radius of their body will rapidly drop in temperature in the area to about -15 degrees celsius. While this isn't enough to freeze large bodies of water, this technique will freeze a great quantity of moisture in the air, creating a veil of ice that distorts vision. [color=#15aabc]Frozen Touch[/color] D-rank Ninjutsu The user will channel chakra into a single hand. Any material they touch will be rapidly chilled, weakening it by 5 strength, allowing it to be broken more easily. The touch must be done within two posts of the channel or else the jutsu dispels. [color=#15aabc]~Chilly Day[/color] D-rank Ninjutsu The user will do a series of hand seals to activate this technique. Within the next 2 posts they must touch a target on one of their limbs. The blood in that limb will lower slightly in temperature, slowing its flow. This will cause a numbing and tingling sensation throughout that limb that can be distracting in a fight that will last for three posts. [color=#15aabc]Caltrops[/color] D-rank Ninjutsu The user will perform a set of hand seals then channel their chakra into an area of ground within 10 meters of their person. This area must have water within it for the technique to function properly, whether it is airborne or underground. Using the water in the area, the user will cause a 1 meter diameter set of frozen spikes to jut out of the ground at a speed of 4. Each spike is 4 inches in diameter and has the sharpness of a senbon, allowing them to puncture a targets feet in an attempt to slow them down. These spikes will remain for 3 posts, melting back into water at the end of the final post. [color=#15aabc]~Silence[/color] C-rank Ninjutsu The user will do a series of hand seals, causing a shell of hyouton chakra to form around them, bringing the temperature of an isolated pocket air around them to near absolute zero. So long as the user doesn't move any faster than 10 speed, they won’t be heard when moving, allowing them to move silently. It’s worth noting that moving close to people with this technique will disrupt it. [hr] [center][b][big][color=dodgerblue][u][i]Suiton Ninjutsu[/i][/u][/color][/big][/b][/center] *[color=dodgerblue][b]Suiton • Defensive Barrier[/b][/color] [i]D-Rank Ninjutsu[/i] After performing the correct hand seals the user will spray water created from the inside of their chest through their mouth. Once the water is expelled, it will form an umbrella shape that is concave to the user and about two meters in diameter. This defense is somewhat solid and can be formed in any direction the user can spit, up to five meters away. The defense is shot at a speed of 5 and has a strength of 5 and unless completely destroyed it lasts for three posts before falling lifelessly to the ground. *[color=dodgerblue][b]Suiton • Water Shuriken[/b][/color] [i]D-Rank Ninjutsu[/i] After performing the correct hand seals the user will form a shuriken of water approximately 6 centimeters in diameter in their hand. When kai'd, this shuriken explodes with a force equal to a D-Rank explosion and covers the immediate area in water. If not consumed, this technique lasts for three posts. *[color=dodgerblue][b]Suiton • Wet Spot[/b][/color] [i]D-Rank Ninjutsu[/i] After performing the correct hand seals the user will expel a 3 meter diameter sphere of water from their mouth at speed of 5 up to 10 meters away. Upon impact it will burst spilling all over the immediate area making it extremely slippery. Those without 5 taijutsu or higher will not be able to hold their footing on this wet spot and will slip around. *[color=dodgerblue][b]Suiton • Clone[/b][/color] [i]C-Rank Ninjutsu[/i] After performing the correct hand seals the user creates a clone of themselves comprised completely of suiton chakra. This clone is incapable of jutsu, however it's liquid nature makes it a very capable taijutsu combatant.[list][*][b]Taijutsu:[/b] 6[*][b]Stamina:[/b] 8[*][b]Strength:[/b] 8[*][b]Speed:[/b] 6[/list] *[color=dodgerblue][b]Suiton • Crashing Wave[/b][/color] [i]C-Rank Ninjutsu[/i] After performing the correct hand seals the user expels a massive tidal wave of water 10 meters wide and nearly 5 meters tall. This wave travels forward at a speed of 10 and with a strength of 10 for up to 15 meters before losing it's steam and failing. *[color=dodgerblue][b]Suiton • Water Dragon Projectile[/b][/color] [i]B-Rank Ninjutsu[/i] After performing the correct hand seals the user creates a dragon head of water. Once it has been created, the user can launch the three-meter diameter projectile towards a target at a speed of 15 and with a strength of 25 for up to 20 meters. Following the head is a long body and tail, stretching nearly six-meters. During the course of it's travel, the user may alter the course of the dragon three times, allowing it to complete a U-turn per alteration. [hr] [center][b][big][color=#80a0ff][u][i]Mist Style Ninjutsu[/i][/u][/color][/big][/b][/center] *[color=#80a0ff][b]Hidden Mist Technique[/b][/color] D-Ranked Ninjutsu Prerequisite: Kiri-nin Kirigakure no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilized by Hidden Mist Ninja. After forming the required hand seals, the ninja creates a blanket of mist which covers the area around them. The mist covers 20x20x20m area. The mist limits the visibility of those inside to 4 meters in any direction. This technique lasts a number of posts equal to 1/2 the user's stamina. *[color=lightgreen][b]Moving Mist Technique[/b][/color] D-Ranked Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals, the user will cause the mist to shift and move in whatever direction they please. This mist moves at 5 speed, and while casting this technique the user cannot move or cast other techniques. *[color=lightgreen][b]Mist Anchor[/b][/color] D-ranked Ninjutsu After performing the correct hand seals, the user slowly moves their hand down, stabilizing the mist in the area. D-rank fuuton jutsu will still work in the mist, but will no longer displace it, allowing the mist jutsu to be maintained easier. Additionally, the duration of the mist will be extended by 2 posts. [hr] [center][b][big][color=blueviolet][u][i]Flawless Aim Taijutsu[/i][/u][/color][/big][/b][/center] [quote=Flawless Aim Style]This style of combat is favored by specialists preferring to use projectiles, often serving as a staple for taijutsu-based projectile users. Focusing on the synergy between their hands and senses they strive to make their reach as far as possible with flawless aim. [b]Requires[/b] [Projectile Weaponry] and [Upper Body] concentrations[/quote] [b]*[color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Sentinel Stance][/color][/b] D-Rank Taijutsu Stance A stable and steady stance practiced by nearly all wishing to use projectiles. At this stage they are planted and focusing on their arms and shoulders, moving in smooth motions to mitigate unnecessary movements that may ruin their aim. [b][color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Multi-shot Throw][/color][/b] D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver The practitioner is able to throw multiple projectiles upon a single shot, loosing all of them simultaneously. Their accuracy suffers from this, taking a cumulative -2 Strength for each additional shot. [b]*[color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Tracking][/color][/b] D-Rank Taijutsu Discipline This allows the user to hit a moving target so long as it is moving in a way predictable to the user. They must still take into account travel time, and sudden changes in path will still affect the outcome. [b]*[color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Rapid Shot][/color][/b] D-Rank Taijutsu Stance The user will hold multiple projectiles in their hands to reduce the amount of time needed between each shot. When required they can quickly and fluidly draw more projectiles and keep up a steady stream of attacks. However, while utilizing this Stance the users feet must be planted, limiting the range of their assault, and their ability to be mobile while using it. [b]*[color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Arcing Shot][/color][/b] D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver The practitioner is able to shoot in arcs up and over most obstacles, being able to accurately hit a target that is behind obstructions as if they were in the open. Granted, they must know of their target’s location or have another means of detecting them. [b]*[color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Evasive Maneuvers][/color][/b] C-Rank Taijutsu Discipline The user has learned to maintain accuracy while on the move. This allows the user to move at full speed and even change directions without interrupting their rhythm. [b]*[color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Ricochet Shot][/color][/b] C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver By launching their shot at the proper angle the practitioner is capable of bouncing their projectile off solid surfaces without losing accuracy. Any surface they bounce off causes the projectile to lose ⅕ of its impact strength and soft or uneven surfaces are impossible to bounce off. [b]*[color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Hidden Shot][/color][/b] C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver By releasing two projectiles back to back the user attempts to create a decoy for the second. The first projectile is often larger or of equal size and the second is slightly behind and below it, usually attempting to hide in the first’s shadow. This masks the attack to some degree. However, perceptive opponents who have an instinct greater than the user’s tai may be able to see through the charade, provided they have means to do so. [b]*[color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Twisting Path][/color][/b] C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver By adding a spin to the weapon before it is launched the user is able to give the it a warping motion as it flies through the air. With much practice, the user is able to predict the weapon’s shifting motion and aim accordingly. This can be used to hit a target that is hiding behind another person or object, and is especially useful against a human shield. [b]*[color=blueviolet][Flawless Aim Style • Improvised Ammo][/color][/b] C-Rank Taijutsu Discipline The practitioner knows their own reliance on ammunition thus emphasizes never being caught without. With the right technique they are fully capable of launching nearly anything, so long as it possesses at least the mass of a standard kunai, they could otherwise throw or shoot as if it were designed to do so in the first place. Unfortunately, this has an impact on the strength of the impact in the form of a -3 strength. [hr] [center][b][big][color=#8B4C39][u][i]Toryu Kenjutsu[/i][/u][/color][/big][/b][/center] [quote=Toryu Kenjutsu]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. [list][*][i][b]Requires:[/b] [Upper Body], [Sword] Concentrations[/i][/list][/quote] [b]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Close Quarters][/color][/b] D- Ranked Taijutsu Stance [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]5 Taijutsu[/i] 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. [b]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Lunging Feint][/color][/b] D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]5 Speed[/i] 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. [b]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Guard Break][/color][/b] D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]5 Strength[/i] 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. [b]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Limb Lock][/color][/b] D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Close Quarters][/color][/i] [i], 5 Taijutsu[/i] 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. [b]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Counter Kick][/color][/b] D-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]5 Taijutsu, 5 Strength[/i] The user of this technique will attempt to block the blow of his opponent with his 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. [b]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Leg Hook Grapple][/color][/b] C-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Taijutsu, 10 Speed[/i] A potent close quarters move that is performed by rushing at a foe and attempting to jump onto the opponent's shoulders. Then, assuming they land, the user shifts their weight in an attempt to unbalance the victim. If performed correctly on an opponent with 10 or less strength who cannot compensate for the weight and momentum it causes them to tip back or go off balance, setting up for a secondary slash or stab at their now exposed head or torso. [b]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Subversion Grappling][/color][/b] C-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Taijutsu[/i] One of the more utilized techniques in the arsenal of the style, it involves the shifting of offense and defense, specifically utilizing the sword as a defensive weapon and the hand as the main weapon; by blocking far off the center of the clash (to the side, above, below), the user opens up an opposing swordsman or weapon specialist to punches, quick closes and even more complicated maneuvers simply by forcing their sword back for a moment. The downside of course is it lessens the overall effectiveness of the sword. [b]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Sweep Cutter][/color][/b] C-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Taijutsu[/i] During close quarters or after engaging a foe via a rush, the user quickly forces themselves back as they divert body weight downwards typically causing a quick and controllable slide under the opponent's field of control, usually between the legs or to the side. During this slide the user attempts slashes, stabs or even hooks or drags the opponent down with them to open up for more techniques or just deal considerable damage. [b]*[color=#8B4C39][Toryu • Disregard of Fear][/color][/b] C-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]15 Instinct[/i] Many of the Toryu techniques would put the user in incredibly daring positions where a single mistake could instantly spell disaster for the swordsman. As a result, Toryu practitioners must train themselves constantly to avoid letting their fears distract them from their task. A user with this technique has learned to shut out fear in the heat of combat, allowing them to perform their death defying attacks without the risk of failure due to fear responses. [hr] [center][b][big][color=darkred][u][i]Totem Style Taijutsu[/i][/u][/color][/big][/b][/center] [quote=Totem Style]This style of fighting seeks to emulate the movements of animals. Those skilled in its use can make quick strikes as a snake, powerful takedowns as the bear, or devastating charges as the bison. A true master will know how to combine each of these into a cohesive and dangerous combat art. [b]Requires[/b] [Upper Body] and [Lower Body][/quote] [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Cobra's Strikes][/color][/b] D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance The user folds their hands over where the thumb and fingers make a cone-like point. Their defenses consist of dips and sways to dodge attacks. Their offenses are focused on pin point application of pressure using these points and lightning quick strikes. [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Bear's Endurance][/color][/b] D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance The user takes a stable stance with their arms wide and their legs slightly past their shoulders. They are turned slightly so either shoulder is facing their opponent. This stance emphasizes powerful sweeping blows that are designed to break bones and cause great damage. Defense is resilience and forcing through to cause your own strikes to land through theirs. [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Tiger's Hunt][/color][/b] D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance The user's stance is low and focused on fluidity. They advance with each attack given or received, dodging to the left or right rapidly but always closing the gap. Once closed they attack with rapid, if unaimed, strikes focused on overwhelming their opponent. [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Turtle's Shell][/color][/b] D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance This stance is focused on resilient defenses at the sacrifice of nearly all offensive ability. The user holds their hands open and their body perpendicular to their target. They use their strongest points to absorb incoming damage, protecting their core. Often they will grab or redirect attacks to simulate them sliding off a turtle's shell. [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Balance][/color][/b] D-Ranked Taijutsu Stance This is a neutral state that is often the start of most combat. It consists of feet spread shoulder width and arms held in a prayer-like position. They focus their senses to best understand which stances will be needed, and cleanse their habits from other stances to better emulate their next one. [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Cobra's Bite][/color][/b] C-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Cobra's Strikes][/color][/i] The user makes a string of rapid attacks aimed at the collarbone, throat, and shoulder. They focus more on speed than power, causing each attack to be slightly weak but still damaging and very draining. If the user has more strength than their opponent the collarbone will be broken, the shoulder severely bruised and difficult to move, and they will have trouble breathing. [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Bear's Slam][/color][/b] C-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]*[color=Darkred]Totem Style • Bear's Endurance[/color][/i] The user charges forward in a surge of speed for momentum. When able they will bring both arms around in powerful slams to either side of their target's body. From here they will lift them up over their head before coming back down in a powerful slam against the ground. If done right their opponent will most likely have broken ribs and a shattered spine or skull. [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Tiger's Pounce][/color][/b] C-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [i]*[color=Darkred]Totem Style • Tiger's Hunt[/color][/i] The user makes a full sprint at their target, using their legs to rapidly move to the left or right of any incoming attacks. Once there they will leap at them with full force, aiming to place themselves on top of their opponent, using their body to push them down. If this works they will unleash a flurry of strikes to take full advantage of the situation and end the fight quickly. [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • Turtle's Iron Wall][/color][/b] C-Ranked Taijutsu Maneuver [b]Prerequisite:[/b] [color=Darkred]*[Totem Style • Turtle's Shell][/color] The user will use their open hands and forearms to slow the momentum of incoming physical attacks. They will then angle and push against to force the attack behind them and away. While not complex, this nearly negates all damage from physical attacks that aren't pierce of slash based. [b]*[color=Darkred][Totem Style • One With All][/color][/b] C-Ranked Taijutsu Discipline The user focuses on their animal spirits and drops into a pseudo-meditative state. They focus their mind against goading and unnecessary internal distraction. While like this they have a lessened sense of self, seeing themselves as a vessel through which the animal spirits flow. However, they are more capable of switching between their stances with absolute fluidity, often doing so mid action.

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Aisu Haruna was born the youngest of two, her brother the age of twelve before she was even born. Already he had graduated the academy at the top of his class, and his parents were proud. They spoke of how he carried the blood proudly, and from an early age Haruna knew this was an expectation she must live up to. She went to the first academy when she was of the appropriate age, but graduated a few steps shy of the top of her class. Her parents made clear their disappointment, but her older brother assured her she had done well, and did all he could to support his little sister. The pair trained together daily, when he wasn't away on mission of course.

By time she became a genin, her brother Kaito was the only one who spoke openly of his pride for her, knowing his parents were fixated on his own successes. But he always made sure his little sister never felt like a failure, and instead encouraging her along, even as she found her first rival, a boy from the Toukai clan. His transformations made him especially difficult to fight, as did his taijutsu prowess. Still she fought hard against him, even in learning her clan techniques. She swore her clan's gifts and blood would be her greatest boon, and swore she would defeat him only with that when the time came for the pair to dual for their right to Chunin.

And yet, for all her aspirations, Haruna failed her first attempt. Her parents expressed their disappointment, showing a disdain for her if she was caught "goofing off", or doing anything that wasn't training. But as always, Kaito stuck beside her and helped her, training with her as often as he could. By time she finally passed her Chunin exam, he was proud of her, and had even turned down missions, albeit sparingly, to help the girl. But she was well aware she fell behind any expectations.

As a Chunin she was overjoyed one day when her brother came to her, choosing her to accompany him on a mission. It was supposed to be a simple task, taking out bandits or some such. But when the pair began their mission, it proved to be more than originally thought. They were overwhelmed, and the girl was captured, her brother was killed. It was from this situation that Hirehito Yuri entered the girl's life. She was sent to finish the job along with another member of the Aisu, and though the young girl begged for Yuri to kill her, to remove her dishonor in death, Yuri felt what some might be called a kindness, and others a curse. Yuri rescued her and brought her home, under her wing, with the intent of training the girl. At a constant the woman tells her to "remove her own shame, by overcoming it."

And yet in the end, Yuri couldn’t help her, Yuri couldn’t save the depressed girl from herself. For awhile Haruna wallowed in her pain, especially knowing that she shouldn’t be alive and knowing her clan wished her dead. Her failures as an Aisu and a shinobi were well documented, but there was one person who stuck by her side through all of it. Aisu Kuro became the girl’s roommate at an apartment outside of the clan compound, both them being rejects of the clan in their own way. At first she thought this was all about ease of access, as Kuro had taken over trying to train Haruna. The pair had worked together enough that Kuro even found the reason she had ‘failed’ as an Aisu was that the clan Ninjutsu were not her forte. She succeeded far more with some forms of taijutsu, particularly with projectile weapons. And once Kuro helped open her up to her real talents, the work and the progress suddenly began to flow.

But so did the feelings. It took awhile for the pair to finally admit they felt for one another, the word ‘love’ was never truly spoken. But in a moment of happiness as Kuro gave her her bow as a gift, Haruna kissed him. A move by instinct that was followed by another from Kuro, and so the pair have begun their first steps down an entirely new path that neither ever expected to walk nor thought they would find, something as simple as a heartfelt relationship.