The Doctor
Absolute Beginner
Plot
Summary:
You've just been assigned to become part of Koudoutai, an elite group of shinobi, having answered the call and you've been given complete freedom. Far above most Jonin, the ANBU Black Ops, and even the Niju Shotai, you're not given the limitations that usually befall most of the Five Great Shinobi Nations' ninja; you can use any methods you'd like, so long as it gets the job done. There are no squad leaders or superiors here; everybody is equal, all working towards one goal, and all masterminds in ways of completing it. You can come from anywhere; Konohagakure, Sunagakure (Hidden Sand), Kirigakure (Hidden Mist), anything goes. Of course, this perfect balance may not always remain the same. You will gradually learn about each other as the plot progresses; you may make friends, you may become rivals, and you may even hate each other with a vengeance and yet secretly need the target of your frustration to help you develop. And you may never come back; the role of a shinobi assassin is one where you're just a tool for killing when your death is just reduced to data on a sheet. You may remain loyal to Koudoutai, or you may turn traitor to the Akatsuki, or just cast off all loyalties to fill your own goals. I'll leave that to the members themselves. But in the meantime, enlist today; what happens to you is your choosing in the future.
Oh, and before I forget; if you want to enter the RPG, you must act like a true shinobi; that is, analyzing the data available and scanning for useful hints and details, or for deception that can catch you out. In technical terms, you need to find the password. It's hidden inside the plot, and if you can find it, you've found your entry to the RPG. But it's not as simple as finding one password; every time someone guesses it correctly, the password will be changed. This is to flush out those who will just glaze over the plot and come up with something random, from the more dedicated RPers who will look closely for details. It's too much to assume someone will just use someone else's code without actually having read it thoroughly. Just to make it that more challenging!
Akatsuki
The main antagonists of the RPG, indeed in Part II of the Naruto manga and anime. The Akatsuki organization consists of nine S-Ranked criminals, all listed in the Bingo Book, a journal marking targets for assassination, and they're all very powerful, each possessing a special ability or type of jutsu that makes them ideal for criminal activities. Initially, they operate from the shadows, performing assassination and espionage missions that attract little attention, and mainly join for their own targets. However, they have a much larger goal in mind, one that has been divided into three parts by its leader. First, they need a large amount of money to support the organization; they obtain this by doing assignments for private contractors and anyone who can afford their prices. One member in particular was obsessed with money, making this somewhat easier. Second, they need to set up a group of mercenaries loyal only to Akatsuki. The process for this is slightly longer and more complicated; they have to build up their reputation. For this, they are willing to accept any assassination/espionage mission at below the usual cost, and then operate off the excess funds earned from the first stage of the plan. Due to a distinct lack of wars in recent years, disregarding the attempted invasion of Konohagakure by Otogakure and Sunagakure, established shinobi villages can't afford to pay such low prices, but the smaller countries can, potentially gaining a mass of support along the way. Once the tailed beasts have been captured, Akatsuki can both start wars then quell them, convincing the various countries that their services are needed, and forcing other businesses to collapse due to lack of funds. The third and final stage is once they become the top ranking shinobi organization, they can move to betraying the trust of the countries that hired them, and conquer all countries that dare stand in their way, indeed all countries in general.
The capturing of the bijuu, the nine tailed beasts, is crucial for this to work. The members of Akatsuki are divided into pairs and are assigned to capture the bijuu's jinchuuriki or the beasts themselves, and seal them away. Once the bijuu or jinchuuriki has been captured, they are escorted, albeit forcibly, to the nearest Akatsuki lair, the other members assembling via astral projection, with the leader summoning a statue designed to sealing the bijuu called the King of Hell, emitting nine dragon-like effigies from its mouth to seal the beast away within itself. If it's removed from the human, then the host will die due to the force of extraction and their dependency on the bijuu. There are drawbacks to this, however; the bijuu must be sealed away in chronological order based on tails (i.e. the one tailed beast first, then the two-tails, three-tails, etc.), otherwise the statue will be destroyed. Also, since one of the members, the Konoha missing-nin Orochimaru, defected and his ring was left un-replaced, the sealing takes three days to complete, much slower than it would normally take with all the rings. This is the key to the leader's plans to awaken the Six Heavenly Paths.
Out of the nine bijuu, Akatsuki has sealed only seven; Lady Hokage has sealed the eight-tails and the nine-tails was sealed inside the Konoha Genin Uzumaki Naruto. The Akatsuki originally had nine members following their first assembly to put their plan into motion, but due to defections or deaths, only six are left, one a very recent addition. Their attire can distinguish the members; a long black trench coat decorated with crimson clouds, their fingernails painted and manicured purple, the headband of their village with a slash through it to demote their abandoning it, and the golden rings they wear on certain fingers. The symbols of the rings are the first letters of the agent's title, all based on astrological patterns. Their details in the latest version of the Bingo Book are listed as follows:
PEIN
Physical Profile: Tall, (height and weight measurements unknown), wiry, multiple piercings across face. Auburn hair, slightly ruffled, thin mouth, unusually slanted and peculiar eyes; consists of several silvery-grey spirals with a small black iris in the middle of the rings. NOTE: Subject is believed to have multiple bodies; this physical profile is of the only body known. Wears headband of Amegakure with slash mark through symbol.
Age: ?
Psychological Profile: Relatively unknown; described as adamant in his decisions and rather calm and level-headed. Believed to be quite arrogant and egotistical; calls himself "God" and his partner as his "Angel". Further information pending.
Abilities: Born with the kekkei genkai Rinnegan (Samsara Eyes); grants access to all types of elemental chakra; believed to be the kekkei genkai of the Sage of the Six Paths who founded the world, hence possible God complex. Jutsu mostly based on creation similar to deities: can summon multiple bodies with little effort and move in between them for various purposes. One body talented in the Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique), possibly to illustrate a god creating beings from his blood, can summon multiple creatures based off Buddhist monsters (chameleon, multi-headed dog, etc.). Makes use of Shouten no Jutsu (Shapeshifting Technique) to use human sacrifices to impersonate his subordinates; reference to creation of humans?
Partner: Konan
Ring: Rei (Zero)
KONAN
Physical Profile: Rather tall, no visible eyebrows, blue hair curled into Oriental bun, held in place with origami rose on left side of head. Blue eyes, heavily lidded, slightly covered in eye shadow.. Bottom lip pierced. Headband not viewed, but confirmed to be originally from Amegakure.
Age: ?
Psychological Profile: Relatively unknown; possibly similar to partner. Believed to be rather kind as child according to Lady Hokage.
Abilities: Talented in origami and marksmanship. Jutsu based around field of origami conversely. Capable of dividing her body into sheets of paper that can be controlled individually and formed into various objects like butterflies (scouting), weaponry, and even wings. Abilities limited when wet, as paper clings to itself and loses stiffness, thus losing her abilities.
Partner: Pein
Ring: Byakko (White Tiger)
UCHIHA ITACHI
Physical Profile: Shoulder-length black hair, tied up in ponytail at base of neck, with two shorter bangs framing face. Slightly high cheekbones. Black eyes, though due to owning the Sharingan kekkei genkai (see Abilities), can appear either scarlet with three black tomoe or red with a black kaleidoscope pattern. Wears Konohagakure headband with slash through symbol.
Age: Twenty
Psychological Profile: Dispassionate, rather emotionless, does not move much even in combat. Focused on carrying out jobs quickly and efficiently. Polite, yet rather uncaring and aloof most of the time, with exception of partner's well being. Described as genius (became ANBU commander at 13), self-reliant. Killed entire family with exception of younger brother, Konoha missing-nin Sasuke, who's currently chasing him.
Abilities: Possesses Sharingan (Copy Wheel Eye), capable of copying movements and jutsu, used to assess opponent's fighting strategy and respond accordingly. Possesses enhanced version, Mangekyou Sharingan (Kaleidoscope Copy Wheel Eye), for longer battles. Knows two abilities useable only through the Mangekyou Sharingan; Tsukuyomi (Moon Reader, Shinto moon god), an advanced genjutsu capable of torturing opponents for what seems like days in matter of seconds; and Amaterasu (Shining Heaven, Shinto sun goddess), tying in with Uchiha clan's specialty in fire-based jutsu, capable of producing black flames as hot as the Sun which can burn for seven days. Overuse of Mangekyou Sharingan can result in poor eyesight. Very talented in genjutsu, capable of reversing an opponent's with juts a glance.
Partner: Hoshigaki Kisame
Ring: Suzaku (Vermillion Bird)
HOSHIGAKI KISAME
Physical Profile: Unusual; pale blue skin, small white eyes with tiny black pupil, gill-like facial structures, sharp triangular teeth. Spiky dark blue hair, prominent cheekbones, sharp face, tall, well built. Wears Kirigakure headband with slash through symbol. Carries large sword on back, blade covered in bandages, yellow hilt with skull at the end.
Age: Thirty-one
Psychological Profile: More light-hearted than most Akatsuki members. Aware of height and build and uses it to his advantage. Gets along better with partner than most, rather concerned for his well-being and obeys instructions without hesitation. Name (meaning demon shark) and appearance suit rather sadistic nature; loves violence and mutilation, notorious for removing the limbs before killing. Easily amused, usually chuckles during battle or when performing jutsu. Former member of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist.
Abilities: Wields sentient sword named Samehada (Shark Skin), which only he can wield; should anyone else try, spikes protrude from handle and returns to his side. Blade covered in dark-blue scales that are designed to shave and rend flesh as opposed to cutting it, capable of absorbing chakra. This ability links to his large stores of chakra; even at 30% power is believed to be similar to part of the Kyuubi's chakra. Specializes in water-based jutsu, most notably water formed into the shape of sharks from bodies of water; examples include Suiton: Suikoudan no Jutsu (Water Release: Water Shark Blast Technique). If no water is present, can use Suiton: Bakusui Shouha (Water Release: Bursting Water Shockwave) to create body of water similar to a lake.
Partner: Uchiha Itachi
Ring: Nanju (Sagittarius - Southern Star)
ZETSU
Physical Profile: Believed to suffer from vitiligo (pigment cell based disorder) - half of skin is white, the other black. The white side looks most human; black side has no eyebrow and a perfectly round eye. Scruffy brown hair. Yellow, pupil-less eyes. Large Venus flytrap (for show?) surrounds head, capable of enveloping entire body if need be. Does not wear headband, but confirmed to be from Kusagakure (Hidden Grass).
Age: Early twenties
Psychological Profile: Suffers from multiple personality disorder, based on white and black halves of face. White half speaks formally and politely, calmly, slightly robotic, black half rude and sadistic, rather prone to verbal outbursts. Rather quiet, anti-social. Tends to have conversations with his multiple personae, arguing (apparently) to himself. Cannibalistic, serves to destroy unwanted bodies. Stealthy by nature. Despite lacking a partner, viewed as being quite superior.
Abilities: Specializes in Leech All-Creation Technique, allowing him to merge with plant life and use it to spy on rival teams from at least 100 meters away. Serves as Akatsuki's hunter-nin, devouring bodies and collecting rings from former Akatsuki members.
Partner: None (former subordinate: Tobi)
Ring: Genbu (Black Tortoise)
TOBI
Physical Profile: Tall, one of the taller Akatsuki members, short black hair, rather untidy. Doesn't show any skin; face covered by large mask with orange swirls (vaguely resembles a fingerprint), the swirls start from a hole over his right eye. Wears black gloves; underneath Akatsuki uniform wears cloak held together by pins. No headband visible.
Age: ?
Psychological Profile: Rather childlike; immature, foolish, clumsy, loudly outspoken, and playful. Short attention span, very polite. Appears to like complaining. May suffer from multiple personality disorder; refers to self as Uchiha Madara on occasion (founder of Uchiha clan, died at least 60 years previously). When as 'Madara', more serious and arrogant, darker voice.
Abilities: Unknown as of yet; shown to survive otherwise lethal and potentially fatal blows with no blood drawn. Possibly owns the Sharingan; believed to be incomplete. Future plans to restore Sharingan?
Partner: None (former partner deceased, superior: Zetsu)
Ring: Gyokunyo (The Virgin / Virgo)
Terminology
Yeah, odds are you lot will know what this all means, but it's always good to do this for the odd chance someone won't. I'm going to list weaponry, the types of jutsu (including kekkei genkai), familiars, that sort of thing basically. It's always good to refer to this in case you're stuck in the middle of your sign-up.
Weaponry / Tools: Every ninja needs to carry at least one form of weaponry, no matter how simple or complicated they may be. The type of weaponry varies from country to country, but it does mostly consist of the two same tools: kunai (throwing daggers) and shuriken (multi-bladed projectiles). Other countries use different weapons; those from Sunagakure may use poison-tipped kunai and shuriken that they can manipulate at will, but some make use of specially customized puppets. Unlike regular marionettes, these puppets are classified as weapons because they can be kitted out with various tools; popular ones include poison-tipped needles and scythes. Those from Kirigakure use swords in combat, and medical-nin and hunter-nin use senbon; while they don't have a large area of impact, they're very precise and can stop most functions of the body. Aside from weapons, ninja often carry various tools to use in tandem with, like tripwire to set traps and summoning scrolls to perform the Kuchiyose no Jutsu or to call out hard-to-carry weapons like giant shuriken.
Chakra: I think I explained this very well in Pein's letter, but I'll run through it again. Chakra is a source of energy that runs through the body and is actually a combination of two types of energy. The two ingredients for creating chakra are Body Energy, the vital force generated in the cells in the body, and Spiritual Energy, generated by physical and mental fortitude. When these two are merged, chakra is created. After that, chakra moves freely about the body like blood to the body's 361 release points, via a network similar to the circulatory system, and can be released and molded to perform jutsu (techniques). The chakra circulatory system is invisible to all but the Byakugan, the kekkei genkai of the Hyuuga clan.
Eight Gates: Throughout the chakra circulatory system, there exist certain points in the body that are designed to limit the body's flow of chakra. These are called the Eight Gates. While they make the body weaker, they prevent it from expiring, otherwise the total flow of chakra will produce a Big Bang effect, killing the user instantly. Certain ninja can open these gates forcibly, bypassing their own limits at the cost of extreme damage to themselves; as such, opening is considered forbidden except in extreme circumstances. If all eight gates are opened, the ninja will gain immense power, but death is guaranteed at the end of it all. The gates are listed here.
Ninjutsu (Ninja Techniques): This is the type of jutsu that ninjas make most use of, and is the most plentiful type of jutsu. Ninjutsu relies on the molding of chakra and allows ninja to perform actions they would otherwise not be able to perform. To do this, the ninja performs hand seals, each one designed to show a different animal of the Chinese Zodiac; a list of hand seals can be found here. Specific positions mold the chakra in the body into the manner in which jutsu can be performed. Simpler jutsu can be performed by more experienced ninja without the use of hand seals, and even unconsciously, such as walking on water. Most ninjutsu are classified by element, if a specific element is used.
Genjutsu (Illusion Techniques): Essentially an advanced, more intellectual version of ninjutsu, genjutsu involves using the target's own chakra in their nervous system against them and force them to see and hear things that are actually illusions. Those of high intelligence and with a certain kekkei genkai (most notably the Sharingan) have an easier time performing genjutsu; to make it really effective, you must have great attention to detail so the target cannot tell the difference between reality and illusion. Genjutsu messes with the five senses, causing them to see, hear, touch, smell and taste things that don't actually exist, and those under the influence either freeze or lose consciousness, depending on whether they can recognize and defend against it effectively or not. Since genjutsu uses the victim's chakra against them, the easiest way is to disrupt the flow. There are two ways to do this: forcibly disrupting the chakra flow using Genjutsu Kai (Genjutsu Release), or by physical contact and pain to snap them out of it.
Taijutsu (Body Techniques): Basically hand-to-hand combat, taijutsu is a rather broad term as it refers to martial arts techniques in general. Taijutsu is accessed by directly tapping in to the user's stamina, and as such is much quicker to execute than (though not always as powerful as) ninjutsu or genjutsu. In addition, taijutsu is the only type of technique used by ninja that doesn't require chakra to be used effectively, although it obviously helps some by enhancing it. There are specific styles of taijutsu as well; some rely on just delivering blows, such as the Gouken (Strong Fist, notable users include Rock Lee and Might Guy), Juuken (used by the Hyuuga clan) and Suiken (Drunken Fist, used by Rock Lee).
Kuchiyose (Summoning): A recurring technique that ninja make use of is the Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique), which can be used to summon highly powered animal familiars referred to as 'Summons'. Before the summoning can be performed, the user must sign a contract with the animal group of their choice (examples include toads, dogs and snakes) using their own blood; each contract is different depending on the creature summoned. Once this is done, the user spills a few drops of blood from the hand they signed the contract with and perform the needed hand seals, and often slam their hands onto an object allowing the creature to be called forth. Larger creatures, such as the chief toad Gamabunta, require much more chakra, as the amount used for the jutsu is proportional to the size of the creature summoned. The animals summoned aren't just ordinary creatures, as they have their own abilities and supplies of chakra; some are so powerful they may even challenge their summoner or demand something before hand. Similarly, weapons can be called forth with the Kuchiyose: Tobidougu (Summoning: Projectile Weapons). Rather than creatures that are called forth from their habitats, weapons are stored within the scroll itself and are commonly used to store large or multiple weaponry. While storing them requires a blood contract, they can just be forced out using chakra and no blood.
Kinjutsu (Forbidden Techniques): This is an informal rank of jutsu and can extend to ninjutsu, genjutsu and taijutsu. As the name might suggest, kinjutsu are those techniques that are declared forbidden by the country's Kage and Daimyo (warlord and ruler) to learn or perform. In some circumstances, however, exceptions can be made, but even then they are only to be used as a last resort. Jutsu may be forbidden because while it is extremely powerful, it is also lethal to the user and possibly even fatal. The most recent jutsu forbidden for this reason is Fuuton: Rasenshuriken (Wind Release: Spiralling Shuriken), a variation of the Rasengan jutsu developed by Uzumaki Naruto that moves so fast it damages every cell in the opponent's body; Lady Hokage compares this to a poison rather than an attack. However, the user's arm is devastated as well, and the damage cannot be consistently healed each time. A jutsu may also be forbidden if it is sinister or considered a violation of the laws of nature like Kuchiyose: Edo Tensei (Summoning: Impure World Resurrection), which resurrects human life at the cost of human sacrifices. The ANBU and Koudoutai have been given a certain amount of leeway regarding kinjutsu; they are cleared to perform them, but they should be used as a last resort.
Kekkei genkai (Bloodline limit): These characteristics are unique and rare; as they are genetic qualities passed down in specific clans and are exclusive to the clan members. Unlike regular jutsu, these can't be copied or taught to anyone outside of the clan, as they are burnt directly into the user's genetic code. Clan members even make use of certain jutsu revolving around these advantages they possess. Few clans exist with the kekkei genkai, as during Shinobi Wars, these users were blamed for wars and whole clans were wiped out unless they proved their loyalty to their village. Kekkei genkai can be divided into three categories (note: the last two were names I just made up):
1. Please don't make your character invincible by giving them loads of strengths and very little weaknesses. If I feel your character is swerving down that path, I will deny you.
2. If your sign-up is not up to par, I will deny you, but you will be told why and what you can improve on. I will do an evaluation of your sign-up pointing out either the highlights or flaws of your character, but if you fail to improve three times in a row, you cannot join. Three chances are lenient enough.
3. Please skim, if not read, the other people's posts just to get a general idea what's going on. Trust me, it gets very confusing when one member kills an Akatsuki mercenary and someone else is fighting it. This isn't Pulp Fiction.
4. Try and keep your posts long, minimum two paragraphs. I'm lenient with this, but try not to post too many short posts too often. If you consistently do this, I will kill your character off.
5. If you think you're going to be away for some time, PM me beforehand. I'll think of the scenario in which your character disappears. Any ideas would help, though...
6. This RPG is rated PG-13, as it will contain mild language. I don't mind too much swearing, but no Tourette's dictionaries-worth of swearing please. If your character is going to cuss, post a warning somewhere at the start of your post.
7. Bunnying is strictly prohibited, but I will make exceptions if two of you have agreed over PM and it remains in character.
8. Both the RPG Sample and the password must be present if you wish to sign up or reserve. You only need to post it once, not multiple times.
9. No double posting, SPAMming, flaming, trolling, etc.
10. No God-modding - this may be pretty freeform but don't twist the plot for your own ends. If you have an idea, post in the Discussion Thread or PM it to me, and I'll see if I can work it into my plot.
11. Good grammar and spelling is required when posting. If you use poor use of the English language, I will politely warn you. Keep it up and you will be killed off.
12. There can be some mild romance but nothing involving sex. There are children on this forum and I don't want the thread to become the rough template for Hentai.
13. Fail to follow this rule and you will be out, with no chance of returning - FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, HAVE FUN!
Sign-Up Sheet
This is related to the plot of Naruto thus far, and from hereon in some assumptions will be made, but try not to make it as though they know everything. They wouldn't know about the Hachibi being sealed, they wouldn't be aware that Naruto would be chasing Sasuke; they'd have just been told they have to dissolve Akatsuki, no major details needed. Also, though you're from a division of ANBU, you won't have the mask or attire, but unless stated otherwise, you will have a ninjatou (ninja sword). Plus, you will already know most necessary jutsu, like Substitution, Clone (plus Shadow Clone, not to be used too much), and Transformation, plus the Temporary Paralysis Technique.
Name: (Try and keep this Japanese, state whether it's in Eastern order - surname then first name - or Western order and if possible try and make it a pun; most Naruto characters' names are puns or references to literature; the Sannin are named after the characters in Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari (The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya). This isn't necessary, however. You won't be related to any of the clans mentioned in Naruto either.)
Code Name: (Optional)
Age: (20-onwards. Kids get all the fun, don't they? Not for this, they don't!)
Gender: (Simple. If you can't decide, you're hopeless.)
Description: (5-6 lines minimum)
Personality: (5-6 lines minimum, don't make your character too similar to Naruto, Sasuke, et al.)
History: (1-2 paragraphs minimum. Don't make it clichéd like 'parents died', 'children of millionaires', etc.)
Kekkei genkai: (This is entirely optional, plus I don't want too many characters with this. Not many people have a kekkei genkai due to the culls performed by paranoid shinobi and if I can't trust you to overpower this, then I will deny it. Any techniques using this should be listed here as well.)
Armaments: (Basically, any tools you own. Summoning scrolls, swords, etc., anything goes. You will already have kunai and shuriken, plus the ANBU ninjatou unless stated otherwise)
Form of Taijutsu: (How adept or clumsy you are at taijutsu, plus how you fight in close-quarters. If you have a specific style, put it here.)
Ninjutsu: (Yeah, the fun part. However, I'm putting a few limits on this; characters have a maximum of seven ninjutsu, but they should only use a maximum of three at the start, gradually learning the others as the plot progresses. List all current ninjutsu and future ninjutsu here, and feel free to make up custom jutsu)
Genjutsu: (Clones do not fall into this category; they don't manipulate the user's five senses, do they? You can have a maximum of five, but this includes current and future genjutsu. Again, feel free to make up your own)
Kinjutsu: (Your strongest jutsu, but also you're most dangerous to both the opponent and you. This should be custom, so describe it in as much detail as you'd like. This has to have some lethal drawback, so you can't abuse it. You're limited to just the one, I'm afraid.)
Other: (Basically anything that doesn't fall into any of the fields above, or anything you feel like mentioning)
Koudoutai Members
1. The Doctor - ???
2. ?
3. cdra1617 - Shirou Aika
4. PokemonBreederChris - ???
5. enflamedsteelix - Seiteki Ryou
6. Mimori Kiryu - Shizuka Yume
7. ?
8. Tundra_Wolfmane - Garou Seishou
9. .:Lemon Tea:. - ???
10. ~Hyuu - ???
11. Skeith - ???
12. RMelody_009 - Amatou Karen
Chakra.
That is what we call the energy that resides inside our bodies, and makes us sentient, makes us strong. We don't know how this energy came to be, but it's safe to say it was created and placed within every human that ever was and ever will be. Such is the order of life. We have two ways of circulating chakra and using it to our advantage: we combine it with our Spiritual Energy that is inherent within our trillions of cells, and through sheer force of the human will and spirit, the need to drive ourselves forward and to keep advancing, called Body Energy. When these two are combined, when we perfectly fuse the mind and the body, we create chakra.
It is through chakra that we are capable of defying the laws laid by the Sage of the Six Paths, through our jutsu, or techniques.
Ninjutsu allows us to perform the impossible, to breathe fire, create water, escape within the earth, and walk on water. Genjutsu lets us fool our opponents using their own chakra, allowing the creation of illusions and phantasms, and deceiving the five senses. Taijutsu is the only technique of which I know of that does not need chakra; while it can serve as a boost, the Body Energy is used as an offensive. Whilst it is weaker than ninjutsu or genjutsu, it is much quicker to access, and should not be crowded out so easily.
Even beyond these three types, there exists so much more at our disposal. The fuuin jutsu, for example, allows us to seal objects, weapons or even sentient beings inside anything we wish. It is through this that the art of Summoning has been granted to us, the incantations and contracts to call them forth sealed forever in parchment. Then there's hiden jutsu, the techniques that are passed down only through a clan, from generation to generation, and can be learned by no one else. It may even be a kekkei genkai, in a sense. Also, the kinjutsu, the techniques that are immensely powerful; so powerful in fact, that our weak human bodies cannot handle it, and can only be detrimental to us in the long run, or it may simply be against nature and God Himself. Such jutsu are used only as last resorts. In the darker recesses that obscure fact and fiction, the juin jutsu, those that rely on cursed marks; such methods are crude and life threatening, trading in your sanity for power.
What interests me most, however, is the kekkei genkai, the bloodline limits. These cannot be learned by anyone but those chosen, and are unique within a certain clan's bloodstream. The genetics of the body are altered somehow; I do not know how, but these are all gifts granted by God. The laws of nature and the limitations of Man are cast asunder with this. Unfortunately, some shinobi fear this. They fear that the possessors of these traits will abuse these somehow, and try and reclaim the land they owned. Such fear led to the extinction of many clans, and the demise of the kekkei genkai. It brings me sorrow to see that Man is so afraid of what they cannot comprehend. But I plan to change that. I will change the world forever. I possess the first great kekkei genkai, that which created jutsu and chakra, and established the world. I have the power to recreate the world, but I am unfortunately hindered. There exist nine keys scattered across the world, each one with the power to unlock my kekkei genkai to its full potential. I must obtain them all if I wish to succeed in my goals.
I came into the world as a vagrant, a beggar child, but as I came in, I would become the Dawn of Mankind. I would represent the light that would reach into the hearts of men and bring them into utopia. I will eliminate war, famine, greed, and prejudice. I will create a new kingdom.
I must open the Six Heavenly Paths.
This extract was found from a rather weathered and ancient scrap of paper lying around the outskirts of the hidden village of Amegakure (Hidden Rain). The finders were a team from the Niju Shotai, or the Twenty Platoons, a group of elite shinobi created for the sole purpose of maintaining world peace. The current adjective is to find all the members of the criminal organization the Akatsuki and capture, or if necessary, eliminate them; it started within the Land of Fire, but with the support of the other Great Shinobi Nations of Water, Earth, Wind and Lightning, it has now become a worldwide search. It was not originally known what the unknown writer was trying to address - why was he writing about chakra, when every child knew about it already? Why was he so obsessed with the kekkei genkai? And just what were the Six Heavenly Paths? It was only until heavy research was performed that a conclusion could be met.
The Six Heavenly Paths referred to the six different types of chakra that were available. While it was true chakra was the formation of mind and body, they most commonly took the forms of elements; the ones most largely known were fire, water, earth, wind and lightning. Each of these elemental chakra types operated in a cycle that left them simultaneously stronger and weaker than each other, and it was a well-known fact that it was how the Five Great Shinobi Nations were formed, because each land was supposed to be formed from those types of chakra, and the children of each land would likely gain that element as their chakra nature. But if there were six types of chakra, why where there are only five countries?
This answer proved slightly harder to find. It took several hours, many research into books on jutsu, chakra, what have you, and many sleepless nights, but the answer yet again revealed itself. Whilst it was true chakra molded itself into an element depending on certain conditions, there existed a sixth type of chakra, but it was a hidden one. Very few could access it and fewer still could master it: the yin-yang chakra. The ANBU agent Yamato once mentioned light and dark chakra, but in truth yin-yang chakra is a fusion of the two, in a delicate balance between shadows and light. While the elemental chakra natures are influenced physically, yin-yang chakra changes to either light or dark depending on the user's aptitude and goals. Those who seek to protect and defend at all costs will gain light chakra; those with intent to kill and cause malice will receive dark chakra. Even if someone isn't even aware of it, it's there, hidden away, maybe never even accessed for a lifetime.
It may have seemed unusual that there was no sixth country to accommodate this, but given that few knew about yin-yang chakra, it's understandable; a few people couldn't just set up a country based on a chakra affinity that was by-and-large unconfirmed to exist. But this led to the question of the Six Heavenly Paths. It sounded almost like the stuff of fairytales and storybooks. Further research answered that question, plus the curiosity as to why there was no nation for the hitherto unknown chakra type. The Land of Yin-Yang, to give a rough title, had existed at one point and was, like the other countries, created by the Sage of the Six Paths, who had founded the world and brought peace to the previously eternally chaotic universe. The Land of Yin-Yang was instead robbed of the land because of the pressure it had put on terra firma, and the six paths that connected it and kept it on our dimension were severed. It was then that it all clicked, the understanding of the Six Heavenly Paths floating somewhere in the consciousness between wishing to get home and to have a long sleep. The writer wished to reawaken the Six Heavenly Paths and become, according to the legend, a godlike figure with the power to create life or to bring the world back into the darkness and confusion of chaos. What would this mysterious writer do? Would he do what the memoir said and bring mankind to paradise? Soft Option of campaigning and protest? Or would he completely wipe out life on the planet, allowing for a new civilization to be built? It was most likely to be the latter, as it was clear whom the writer was. A kekkei genkai that created jutsu and chakra, nine keys that could unlock its full potential, the godlike description; it all pointed towards Pein, the leader of the Akatsuki. Following a report by one of the Legendary Sannin (Three Ninja) Jiraiya, it was revealed Pein was in possession of the Rinnegan, the kekkei genkai that was used by the Sage of the Six Paths, so naturally he would believe himself to be the reincarnation of God. The locals of Amegakure told under interrogation, and when necessary torture, about the red-haired man who became God, and the black-haired kunoichi who was his Angel. The "nine keys" he wished to obtain could mean the "bijuu", or the tailed beasts, nine demons with an amount of times ranging from one to nine. And seven of them had been captured.
The reaction was swift. Lady Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage of Konohagakure, ordered for the immediate capture of the one remaining wild bijuu, the Hachibi (eight tails), and for it to be sealed within a valuable object kept under lock and key by Lady Hokage. It is said it sits on the shelves of the Hokage's office, hidden amidst several heavy and complicated-looking books. There was also the matter of the Kyuubi, a nine-tailed fox that had attempted to destroy Konohagakure 15 and a half years ago, which had been sealed away within the only active jinchuuriki when he was just a baby; a fifteen-year old blond-haired Genin (Low Ninja) named Uzumaki Naruto. Lady Hokage demanded that the boy be monitored and protected when the situation arose, after it transpired he was chasing the missing-nin Uchiha Sasuke, who was chasing after his older brother and Akatsuki member Uchiha Itachi. If Naruto were to reach Sasuke successfully, he would be playing right into the Akatsuki's hands. A group of ANBU agents have been dispatched to shadow him, but the more urgent matter is the Akatsuki itself. It quite frankly needs to go. And time is running out; Naruto and the Hachibi can only remain under close watch for so long. It's time to act.
And this is where you come in. Lady Hokage has created a group of shinobi from the ANBU, the Konoha Military Police, the hunter-nin, and the Niju Shotai, to act as a direct form of combating the Akatsuki. With the Niju Shotai predisposed with finding all possible leads, the gap needs to be addressed immediately. This covert group of ninjas, shinobis, etc. is not just her brainchild, either; it's a unanimous decision by the Five Great Shinobi Nations, and the five official Kages themselves. The plan is to create a twelve-man formation, or Koudoutai (Zodiac), from the various nations and villages, and have them one-by-one track down the Akatsuki and eliminate their members. A secondary objective is to protect the jinchuuriki Naruto, but the priority has been made clear; the Akatsuki must go first. These shinobi are the ace in the hole for the free world, all equal, none superior, and highly skilled. You are one of the members of Koudoutai, and you all have a special skill that makes you ideal for the job. You're all that stands between the Akatsuki and the rest of the world.
...So no pressure.
That is what we call the energy that resides inside our bodies, and makes us sentient, makes us strong. We don't know how this energy came to be, but it's safe to say it was created and placed within every human that ever was and ever will be. Such is the order of life. We have two ways of circulating chakra and using it to our advantage: we combine it with our Spiritual Energy that is inherent within our trillions of cells, and through sheer force of the human will and spirit, the need to drive ourselves forward and to keep advancing, called Body Energy. When these two are combined, when we perfectly fuse the mind and the body, we create chakra.
It is through chakra that we are capable of defying the laws laid by the Sage of the Six Paths, through our jutsu, or techniques.
Ninjutsu allows us to perform the impossible, to breathe fire, create water, escape within the earth, and walk on water. Genjutsu lets us fool our opponents using their own chakra, allowing the creation of illusions and phantasms, and deceiving the five senses. Taijutsu is the only technique of which I know of that does not need chakra; while it can serve as a boost, the Body Energy is used as an offensive. Whilst it is weaker than ninjutsu or genjutsu, it is much quicker to access, and should not be crowded out so easily.
Even beyond these three types, there exists so much more at our disposal. The fuuin jutsu, for example, allows us to seal objects, weapons or even sentient beings inside anything we wish. It is through this that the art of Summoning has been granted to us, the incantations and contracts to call them forth sealed forever in parchment. Then there's hiden jutsu, the techniques that are passed down only through a clan, from generation to generation, and can be learned by no one else. It may even be a kekkei genkai, in a sense. Also, the kinjutsu, the techniques that are immensely powerful; so powerful in fact, that our weak human bodies cannot handle it, and can only be detrimental to us in the long run, or it may simply be against nature and God Himself. Such jutsu are used only as last resorts. In the darker recesses that obscure fact and fiction, the juin jutsu, those that rely on cursed marks; such methods are crude and life threatening, trading in your sanity for power.
What interests me most, however, is the kekkei genkai, the bloodline limits. These cannot be learned by anyone but those chosen, and are unique within a certain clan's bloodstream. The genetics of the body are altered somehow; I do not know how, but these are all gifts granted by God. The laws of nature and the limitations of Man are cast asunder with this. Unfortunately, some shinobi fear this. They fear that the possessors of these traits will abuse these somehow, and try and reclaim the land they owned. Such fear led to the extinction of many clans, and the demise of the kekkei genkai. It brings me sorrow to see that Man is so afraid of what they cannot comprehend. But I plan to change that. I will change the world forever. I possess the first great kekkei genkai, that which created jutsu and chakra, and established the world. I have the power to recreate the world, but I am unfortunately hindered. There exist nine keys scattered across the world, each one with the power to unlock my kekkei genkai to its full potential. I must obtain them all if I wish to succeed in my goals.
I came into the world as a vagrant, a beggar child, but as I came in, I would become the Dawn of Mankind. I would represent the light that would reach into the hearts of men and bring them into utopia. I will eliminate war, famine, greed, and prejudice. I will create a new kingdom.
I must open the Six Heavenly Paths.
This extract was found from a rather weathered and ancient scrap of paper lying around the outskirts of the hidden village of Amegakure (Hidden Rain). The finders were a team from the Niju Shotai, or the Twenty Platoons, a group of elite shinobi created for the sole purpose of maintaining world peace. The current adjective is to find all the members of the criminal organization the Akatsuki and capture, or if necessary, eliminate them; it started within the Land of Fire, but with the support of the other Great Shinobi Nations of Water, Earth, Wind and Lightning, it has now become a worldwide search. It was not originally known what the unknown writer was trying to address - why was he writing about chakra, when every child knew about it already? Why was he so obsessed with the kekkei genkai? And just what were the Six Heavenly Paths? It was only until heavy research was performed that a conclusion could be met.
The Six Heavenly Paths referred to the six different types of chakra that were available. While it was true chakra was the formation of mind and body, they most commonly took the forms of elements; the ones most largely known were fire, water, earth, wind and lightning. Each of these elemental chakra types operated in a cycle that left them simultaneously stronger and weaker than each other, and it was a well-known fact that it was how the Five Great Shinobi Nations were formed, because each land was supposed to be formed from those types of chakra, and the children of each land would likely gain that element as their chakra nature. But if there were six types of chakra, why where there are only five countries?
This answer proved slightly harder to find. It took several hours, many research into books on jutsu, chakra, what have you, and many sleepless nights, but the answer yet again revealed itself. Whilst it was true chakra molded itself into an element depending on certain conditions, there existed a sixth type of chakra, but it was a hidden one. Very few could access it and fewer still could master it: the yin-yang chakra. The ANBU agent Yamato once mentioned light and dark chakra, but in truth yin-yang chakra is a fusion of the two, in a delicate balance between shadows and light. While the elemental chakra natures are influenced physically, yin-yang chakra changes to either light or dark depending on the user's aptitude and goals. Those who seek to protect and defend at all costs will gain light chakra; those with intent to kill and cause malice will receive dark chakra. Even if someone isn't even aware of it, it's there, hidden away, maybe never even accessed for a lifetime.
It may have seemed unusual that there was no sixth country to accommodate this, but given that few knew about yin-yang chakra, it's understandable; a few people couldn't just set up a country based on a chakra affinity that was by-and-large unconfirmed to exist. But this led to the question of the Six Heavenly Paths. It sounded almost like the stuff of fairytales and storybooks. Further research answered that question, plus the curiosity as to why there was no nation for the hitherto unknown chakra type. The Land of Yin-Yang, to give a rough title, had existed at one point and was, like the other countries, created by the Sage of the Six Paths, who had founded the world and brought peace to the previously eternally chaotic universe. The Land of Yin-Yang was instead robbed of the land because of the pressure it had put on terra firma, and the six paths that connected it and kept it on our dimension were severed. It was then that it all clicked, the understanding of the Six Heavenly Paths floating somewhere in the consciousness between wishing to get home and to have a long sleep. The writer wished to reawaken the Six Heavenly Paths and become, according to the legend, a godlike figure with the power to create life or to bring the world back into the darkness and confusion of chaos. What would this mysterious writer do? Would he do what the memoir said and bring mankind to paradise? Soft Option of campaigning and protest? Or would he completely wipe out life on the planet, allowing for a new civilization to be built? It was most likely to be the latter, as it was clear whom the writer was. A kekkei genkai that created jutsu and chakra, nine keys that could unlock its full potential, the godlike description; it all pointed towards Pein, the leader of the Akatsuki. Following a report by one of the Legendary Sannin (Three Ninja) Jiraiya, it was revealed Pein was in possession of the Rinnegan, the kekkei genkai that was used by the Sage of the Six Paths, so naturally he would believe himself to be the reincarnation of God. The locals of Amegakure told under interrogation, and when necessary torture, about the red-haired man who became God, and the black-haired kunoichi who was his Angel. The "nine keys" he wished to obtain could mean the "bijuu", or the tailed beasts, nine demons with an amount of times ranging from one to nine. And seven of them had been captured.
The reaction was swift. Lady Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage of Konohagakure, ordered for the immediate capture of the one remaining wild bijuu, the Hachibi (eight tails), and for it to be sealed within a valuable object kept under lock and key by Lady Hokage. It is said it sits on the shelves of the Hokage's office, hidden amidst several heavy and complicated-looking books. There was also the matter of the Kyuubi, a nine-tailed fox that had attempted to destroy Konohagakure 15 and a half years ago, which had been sealed away within the only active jinchuuriki when he was just a baby; a fifteen-year old blond-haired Genin (Low Ninja) named Uzumaki Naruto. Lady Hokage demanded that the boy be monitored and protected when the situation arose, after it transpired he was chasing the missing-nin Uchiha Sasuke, who was chasing after his older brother and Akatsuki member Uchiha Itachi. If Naruto were to reach Sasuke successfully, he would be playing right into the Akatsuki's hands. A group of ANBU agents have been dispatched to shadow him, but the more urgent matter is the Akatsuki itself. It quite frankly needs to go. And time is running out; Naruto and the Hachibi can only remain under close watch for so long. It's time to act.
And this is where you come in. Lady Hokage has created a group of shinobi from the ANBU, the Konoha Military Police, the hunter-nin, and the Niju Shotai, to act as a direct form of combating the Akatsuki. With the Niju Shotai predisposed with finding all possible leads, the gap needs to be addressed immediately. This covert group of ninjas, shinobis, etc. is not just her brainchild, either; it's a unanimous decision by the Five Great Shinobi Nations, and the five official Kages themselves. The plan is to create a twelve-man formation, or Koudoutai (Zodiac), from the various nations and villages, and have them one-by-one track down the Akatsuki and eliminate their members. A secondary objective is to protect the jinchuuriki Naruto, but the priority has been made clear; the Akatsuki must go first. These shinobi are the ace in the hole for the free world, all equal, none superior, and highly skilled. You are one of the members of Koudoutai, and you all have a special skill that makes you ideal for the job. You're all that stands between the Akatsuki and the rest of the world.
...So no pressure.
Summary:
You've just been assigned to become part of Koudoutai, an elite group of shinobi, having answered the call and you've been given complete freedom. Far above most Jonin, the ANBU Black Ops, and even the Niju Shotai, you're not given the limitations that usually befall most of the Five Great Shinobi Nations' ninja; you can use any methods you'd like, so long as it gets the job done. There are no squad leaders or superiors here; everybody is equal, all working towards one goal, and all masterminds in ways of completing it. You can come from anywhere; Konohagakure, Sunagakure (Hidden Sand), Kirigakure (Hidden Mist), anything goes. Of course, this perfect balance may not always remain the same. You will gradually learn about each other as the plot progresses; you may make friends, you may become rivals, and you may even hate each other with a vengeance and yet secretly need the target of your frustration to help you develop. And you may never come back; the role of a shinobi assassin is one where you're just a tool for killing when your death is just reduced to data on a sheet. You may remain loyal to Koudoutai, or you may turn traitor to the Akatsuki, or just cast off all loyalties to fill your own goals. I'll leave that to the members themselves. But in the meantime, enlist today; what happens to you is your choosing in the future.
Oh, and before I forget; if you want to enter the RPG, you must act like a true shinobi; that is, analyzing the data available and scanning for useful hints and details, or for deception that can catch you out. In technical terms, you need to find the password. It's hidden inside the plot, and if you can find it, you've found your entry to the RPG. But it's not as simple as finding one password; every time someone guesses it correctly, the password will be changed. This is to flush out those who will just glaze over the plot and come up with something random, from the more dedicated RPers who will look closely for details. It's too much to assume someone will just use someone else's code without actually having read it thoroughly. Just to make it that more challenging!
Akatsuki
The main antagonists of the RPG, indeed in Part II of the Naruto manga and anime. The Akatsuki organization consists of nine S-Ranked criminals, all listed in the Bingo Book, a journal marking targets for assassination, and they're all very powerful, each possessing a special ability or type of jutsu that makes them ideal for criminal activities. Initially, they operate from the shadows, performing assassination and espionage missions that attract little attention, and mainly join for their own targets. However, they have a much larger goal in mind, one that has been divided into three parts by its leader. First, they need a large amount of money to support the organization; they obtain this by doing assignments for private contractors and anyone who can afford their prices. One member in particular was obsessed with money, making this somewhat easier. Second, they need to set up a group of mercenaries loyal only to Akatsuki. The process for this is slightly longer and more complicated; they have to build up their reputation. For this, they are willing to accept any assassination/espionage mission at below the usual cost, and then operate off the excess funds earned from the first stage of the plan. Due to a distinct lack of wars in recent years, disregarding the attempted invasion of Konohagakure by Otogakure and Sunagakure, established shinobi villages can't afford to pay such low prices, but the smaller countries can, potentially gaining a mass of support along the way. Once the tailed beasts have been captured, Akatsuki can both start wars then quell them, convincing the various countries that their services are needed, and forcing other businesses to collapse due to lack of funds. The third and final stage is once they become the top ranking shinobi organization, they can move to betraying the trust of the countries that hired them, and conquer all countries that dare stand in their way, indeed all countries in general.
The capturing of the bijuu, the nine tailed beasts, is crucial for this to work. The members of Akatsuki are divided into pairs and are assigned to capture the bijuu's jinchuuriki or the beasts themselves, and seal them away. Once the bijuu or jinchuuriki has been captured, they are escorted, albeit forcibly, to the nearest Akatsuki lair, the other members assembling via astral projection, with the leader summoning a statue designed to sealing the bijuu called the King of Hell, emitting nine dragon-like effigies from its mouth to seal the beast away within itself. If it's removed from the human, then the host will die due to the force of extraction and their dependency on the bijuu. There are drawbacks to this, however; the bijuu must be sealed away in chronological order based on tails (i.e. the one tailed beast first, then the two-tails, three-tails, etc.), otherwise the statue will be destroyed. Also, since one of the members, the Konoha missing-nin Orochimaru, defected and his ring was left un-replaced, the sealing takes three days to complete, much slower than it would normally take with all the rings. This is the key to the leader's plans to awaken the Six Heavenly Paths.
Out of the nine bijuu, Akatsuki has sealed only seven; Lady Hokage has sealed the eight-tails and the nine-tails was sealed inside the Konoha Genin Uzumaki Naruto. The Akatsuki originally had nine members following their first assembly to put their plan into motion, but due to defections or deaths, only six are left, one a very recent addition. Their attire can distinguish the members; a long black trench coat decorated with crimson clouds, their fingernails painted and manicured purple, the headband of their village with a slash through it to demote their abandoning it, and the golden rings they wear on certain fingers. The symbols of the rings are the first letters of the agent's title, all based on astrological patterns. Their details in the latest version of the Bingo Book are listed as follows:
PEIN
Physical Profile: Tall, (height and weight measurements unknown), wiry, multiple piercings across face. Auburn hair, slightly ruffled, thin mouth, unusually slanted and peculiar eyes; consists of several silvery-grey spirals with a small black iris in the middle of the rings. NOTE: Subject is believed to have multiple bodies; this physical profile is of the only body known. Wears headband of Amegakure with slash mark through symbol.
Age: ?
Psychological Profile: Relatively unknown; described as adamant in his decisions and rather calm and level-headed. Believed to be quite arrogant and egotistical; calls himself "God" and his partner as his "Angel". Further information pending.
Abilities: Born with the kekkei genkai Rinnegan (Samsara Eyes); grants access to all types of elemental chakra; believed to be the kekkei genkai of the Sage of the Six Paths who founded the world, hence possible God complex. Jutsu mostly based on creation similar to deities: can summon multiple bodies with little effort and move in between them for various purposes. One body talented in the Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique), possibly to illustrate a god creating beings from his blood, can summon multiple creatures based off Buddhist monsters (chameleon, multi-headed dog, etc.). Makes use of Shouten no Jutsu (Shapeshifting Technique) to use human sacrifices to impersonate his subordinates; reference to creation of humans?
Partner: Konan
Ring: Rei (Zero)
KONAN
Physical Profile: Rather tall, no visible eyebrows, blue hair curled into Oriental bun, held in place with origami rose on left side of head. Blue eyes, heavily lidded, slightly covered in eye shadow.. Bottom lip pierced. Headband not viewed, but confirmed to be originally from Amegakure.
Age: ?
Psychological Profile: Relatively unknown; possibly similar to partner. Believed to be rather kind as child according to Lady Hokage.
Abilities: Talented in origami and marksmanship. Jutsu based around field of origami conversely. Capable of dividing her body into sheets of paper that can be controlled individually and formed into various objects like butterflies (scouting), weaponry, and even wings. Abilities limited when wet, as paper clings to itself and loses stiffness, thus losing her abilities.
Partner: Pein
Ring: Byakko (White Tiger)
UCHIHA ITACHI
Physical Profile: Shoulder-length black hair, tied up in ponytail at base of neck, with two shorter bangs framing face. Slightly high cheekbones. Black eyes, though due to owning the Sharingan kekkei genkai (see Abilities), can appear either scarlet with three black tomoe or red with a black kaleidoscope pattern. Wears Konohagakure headband with slash through symbol.
Age: Twenty
Psychological Profile: Dispassionate, rather emotionless, does not move much even in combat. Focused on carrying out jobs quickly and efficiently. Polite, yet rather uncaring and aloof most of the time, with exception of partner's well being. Described as genius (became ANBU commander at 13), self-reliant. Killed entire family with exception of younger brother, Konoha missing-nin Sasuke, who's currently chasing him.
Abilities: Possesses Sharingan (Copy Wheel Eye), capable of copying movements and jutsu, used to assess opponent's fighting strategy and respond accordingly. Possesses enhanced version, Mangekyou Sharingan (Kaleidoscope Copy Wheel Eye), for longer battles. Knows two abilities useable only through the Mangekyou Sharingan; Tsukuyomi (Moon Reader, Shinto moon god), an advanced genjutsu capable of torturing opponents for what seems like days in matter of seconds; and Amaterasu (Shining Heaven, Shinto sun goddess), tying in with Uchiha clan's specialty in fire-based jutsu, capable of producing black flames as hot as the Sun which can burn for seven days. Overuse of Mangekyou Sharingan can result in poor eyesight. Very talented in genjutsu, capable of reversing an opponent's with juts a glance.
Partner: Hoshigaki Kisame
Ring: Suzaku (Vermillion Bird)
HOSHIGAKI KISAME
Physical Profile: Unusual; pale blue skin, small white eyes with tiny black pupil, gill-like facial structures, sharp triangular teeth. Spiky dark blue hair, prominent cheekbones, sharp face, tall, well built. Wears Kirigakure headband with slash through symbol. Carries large sword on back, blade covered in bandages, yellow hilt with skull at the end.
Age: Thirty-one
Psychological Profile: More light-hearted than most Akatsuki members. Aware of height and build and uses it to his advantage. Gets along better with partner than most, rather concerned for his well-being and obeys instructions without hesitation. Name (meaning demon shark) and appearance suit rather sadistic nature; loves violence and mutilation, notorious for removing the limbs before killing. Easily amused, usually chuckles during battle or when performing jutsu. Former member of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist.
Abilities: Wields sentient sword named Samehada (Shark Skin), which only he can wield; should anyone else try, spikes protrude from handle and returns to his side. Blade covered in dark-blue scales that are designed to shave and rend flesh as opposed to cutting it, capable of absorbing chakra. This ability links to his large stores of chakra; even at 30% power is believed to be similar to part of the Kyuubi's chakra. Specializes in water-based jutsu, most notably water formed into the shape of sharks from bodies of water; examples include Suiton: Suikoudan no Jutsu (Water Release: Water Shark Blast Technique). If no water is present, can use Suiton: Bakusui Shouha (Water Release: Bursting Water Shockwave) to create body of water similar to a lake.
Partner: Uchiha Itachi
Ring: Nanju (Sagittarius - Southern Star)
ZETSU
Physical Profile: Believed to suffer from vitiligo (pigment cell based disorder) - half of skin is white, the other black. The white side looks most human; black side has no eyebrow and a perfectly round eye. Scruffy brown hair. Yellow, pupil-less eyes. Large Venus flytrap (for show?) surrounds head, capable of enveloping entire body if need be. Does not wear headband, but confirmed to be from Kusagakure (Hidden Grass).
Age: Early twenties
Psychological Profile: Suffers from multiple personality disorder, based on white and black halves of face. White half speaks formally and politely, calmly, slightly robotic, black half rude and sadistic, rather prone to verbal outbursts. Rather quiet, anti-social. Tends to have conversations with his multiple personae, arguing (apparently) to himself. Cannibalistic, serves to destroy unwanted bodies. Stealthy by nature. Despite lacking a partner, viewed as being quite superior.
Abilities: Specializes in Leech All-Creation Technique, allowing him to merge with plant life and use it to spy on rival teams from at least 100 meters away. Serves as Akatsuki's hunter-nin, devouring bodies and collecting rings from former Akatsuki members.
Partner: None (former subordinate: Tobi)
Ring: Genbu (Black Tortoise)
TOBI
Physical Profile: Tall, one of the taller Akatsuki members, short black hair, rather untidy. Doesn't show any skin; face covered by large mask with orange swirls (vaguely resembles a fingerprint), the swirls start from a hole over his right eye. Wears black gloves; underneath Akatsuki uniform wears cloak held together by pins. No headband visible.
Age: ?
Psychological Profile: Rather childlike; immature, foolish, clumsy, loudly outspoken, and playful. Short attention span, very polite. Appears to like complaining. May suffer from multiple personality disorder; refers to self as Uchiha Madara on occasion (founder of Uchiha clan, died at least 60 years previously). When as 'Madara', more serious and arrogant, darker voice.
Abilities: Unknown as of yet; shown to survive otherwise lethal and potentially fatal blows with no blood drawn. Possibly owns the Sharingan; believed to be incomplete. Future plans to restore Sharingan?
Partner: None (former partner deceased, superior: Zetsu)
Ring: Gyokunyo (The Virgin / Virgo)
Terminology
Yeah, odds are you lot will know what this all means, but it's always good to do this for the odd chance someone won't. I'm going to list weaponry, the types of jutsu (including kekkei genkai), familiars, that sort of thing basically. It's always good to refer to this in case you're stuck in the middle of your sign-up.
Weaponry / Tools: Every ninja needs to carry at least one form of weaponry, no matter how simple or complicated they may be. The type of weaponry varies from country to country, but it does mostly consist of the two same tools: kunai (throwing daggers) and shuriken (multi-bladed projectiles). Other countries use different weapons; those from Sunagakure may use poison-tipped kunai and shuriken that they can manipulate at will, but some make use of specially customized puppets. Unlike regular marionettes, these puppets are classified as weapons because they can be kitted out with various tools; popular ones include poison-tipped needles and scythes. Those from Kirigakure use swords in combat, and medical-nin and hunter-nin use senbon; while they don't have a large area of impact, they're very precise and can stop most functions of the body. Aside from weapons, ninja often carry various tools to use in tandem with, like tripwire to set traps and summoning scrolls to perform the Kuchiyose no Jutsu or to call out hard-to-carry weapons like giant shuriken.
Chakra: I think I explained this very well in Pein's letter, but I'll run through it again. Chakra is a source of energy that runs through the body and is actually a combination of two types of energy. The two ingredients for creating chakra are Body Energy, the vital force generated in the cells in the body, and Spiritual Energy, generated by physical and mental fortitude. When these two are merged, chakra is created. After that, chakra moves freely about the body like blood to the body's 361 release points, via a network similar to the circulatory system, and can be released and molded to perform jutsu (techniques). The chakra circulatory system is invisible to all but the Byakugan, the kekkei genkai of the Hyuuga clan.
Eight Gates: Throughout the chakra circulatory system, there exist certain points in the body that are designed to limit the body's flow of chakra. These are called the Eight Gates. While they make the body weaker, they prevent it from expiring, otherwise the total flow of chakra will produce a Big Bang effect, killing the user instantly. Certain ninja can open these gates forcibly, bypassing their own limits at the cost of extreme damage to themselves; as such, opening is considered forbidden except in extreme circumstances. If all eight gates are opened, the ninja will gain immense power, but death is guaranteed at the end of it all. The gates are listed here.
Ninjutsu (Ninja Techniques): This is the type of jutsu that ninjas make most use of, and is the most plentiful type of jutsu. Ninjutsu relies on the molding of chakra and allows ninja to perform actions they would otherwise not be able to perform. To do this, the ninja performs hand seals, each one designed to show a different animal of the Chinese Zodiac; a list of hand seals can be found here. Specific positions mold the chakra in the body into the manner in which jutsu can be performed. Simpler jutsu can be performed by more experienced ninja without the use of hand seals, and even unconsciously, such as walking on water. Most ninjutsu are classified by element, if a specific element is used.
Genjutsu (Illusion Techniques): Essentially an advanced, more intellectual version of ninjutsu, genjutsu involves using the target's own chakra in their nervous system against them and force them to see and hear things that are actually illusions. Those of high intelligence and with a certain kekkei genkai (most notably the Sharingan) have an easier time performing genjutsu; to make it really effective, you must have great attention to detail so the target cannot tell the difference between reality and illusion. Genjutsu messes with the five senses, causing them to see, hear, touch, smell and taste things that don't actually exist, and those under the influence either freeze or lose consciousness, depending on whether they can recognize and defend against it effectively or not. Since genjutsu uses the victim's chakra against them, the easiest way is to disrupt the flow. There are two ways to do this: forcibly disrupting the chakra flow using Genjutsu Kai (Genjutsu Release), or by physical contact and pain to snap them out of it.
Taijutsu (Body Techniques): Basically hand-to-hand combat, taijutsu is a rather broad term as it refers to martial arts techniques in general. Taijutsu is accessed by directly tapping in to the user's stamina, and as such is much quicker to execute than (though not always as powerful as) ninjutsu or genjutsu. In addition, taijutsu is the only type of technique used by ninja that doesn't require chakra to be used effectively, although it obviously helps some by enhancing it. There are specific styles of taijutsu as well; some rely on just delivering blows, such as the Gouken (Strong Fist, notable users include Rock Lee and Might Guy), Juuken (used by the Hyuuga clan) and Suiken (Drunken Fist, used by Rock Lee).
Kuchiyose (Summoning): A recurring technique that ninja make use of is the Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique), which can be used to summon highly powered animal familiars referred to as 'Summons'. Before the summoning can be performed, the user must sign a contract with the animal group of their choice (examples include toads, dogs and snakes) using their own blood; each contract is different depending on the creature summoned. Once this is done, the user spills a few drops of blood from the hand they signed the contract with and perform the needed hand seals, and often slam their hands onto an object allowing the creature to be called forth. Larger creatures, such as the chief toad Gamabunta, require much more chakra, as the amount used for the jutsu is proportional to the size of the creature summoned. The animals summoned aren't just ordinary creatures, as they have their own abilities and supplies of chakra; some are so powerful they may even challenge their summoner or demand something before hand. Similarly, weapons can be called forth with the Kuchiyose: Tobidougu (Summoning: Projectile Weapons). Rather than creatures that are called forth from their habitats, weapons are stored within the scroll itself and are commonly used to store large or multiple weaponry. While storing them requires a blood contract, they can just be forced out using chakra and no blood.
Kinjutsu (Forbidden Techniques): This is an informal rank of jutsu and can extend to ninjutsu, genjutsu and taijutsu. As the name might suggest, kinjutsu are those techniques that are declared forbidden by the country's Kage and Daimyo (warlord and ruler) to learn or perform. In some circumstances, however, exceptions can be made, but even then they are only to be used as a last resort. Jutsu may be forbidden because while it is extremely powerful, it is also lethal to the user and possibly even fatal. The most recent jutsu forbidden for this reason is Fuuton: Rasenshuriken (Wind Release: Spiralling Shuriken), a variation of the Rasengan jutsu developed by Uzumaki Naruto that moves so fast it damages every cell in the opponent's body; Lady Hokage compares this to a poison rather than an attack. However, the user's arm is devastated as well, and the damage cannot be consistently healed each time. A jutsu may also be forbidden if it is sinister or considered a violation of the laws of nature like Kuchiyose: Edo Tensei (Summoning: Impure World Resurrection), which resurrects human life at the cost of human sacrifices. The ANBU and Koudoutai have been given a certain amount of leeway regarding kinjutsu; they are cleared to perform them, but they should be used as a last resort.
Kekkei genkai (Bloodline limit): These characteristics are unique and rare; as they are genetic qualities passed down in specific clans and are exclusive to the clan members. Unlike regular jutsu, these can't be copied or taught to anyone outside of the clan, as they are burnt directly into the user's genetic code. Clan members even make use of certain jutsu revolving around these advantages they possess. Few clans exist with the kekkei genkai, as during Shinobi Wars, these users were blamed for wars and whole clans were wiped out unless they proved their loyalty to their village. Kekkei genkai can be divided into three categories (note: the last two were names I just made up):
- Doujutsu (Pupil Techniques): The clue's in the title; these are jutsu that revolve around focusing chakra into the eyes. Depending on the clan, certain properties are activated, and usually differ from each other, but the majority revolve around bypassing regular eyesight. Examples include the Byakugan (White Eye), which can see through objects, even people, and has a nearly 360 degree field of vision, and the Sharingan, which is capable of copying movements and jutsu.
- Taisoujuu (Body Manipulation): Again, this is relatively self-explanatory, as it lets the user manipulate his/her body structure and the chemicals inside it. This can range to converting chakra into certain elements, or controlling the bone structure in such a way it can be used as a weapon. Kekkei genkai involving this type include Shikotsumyaku (Dead Bone Pulse), a former trait that allows the user to manipulate his/her bones into weapons, such as the spinal cord can be used as a whip.
- Butaiyuugou (Element Fusion): Not many kekkei genkai fall into this category, because the majority of this type was wiped out during the cull of those who were in possession of bloodline limits. Those born with this trait have two types of elemental chakra born into them, but they can immediately access them from a young age, in contrast to regular ninja who take years to master this. The users can merge these elements together to form a new type of element that only they can perform. Examples include Hyouton (Ice Release), which merges water and wind to create ice, but the last user of this was killed. The First Hokage founded the village of Konohagakure using his Mokuton (Wood Release) kekkei genkai, which was a fusion of earth and water. The only other user of this is the ANBU agent Yamato, confirmed to be a clone of the First Hokage.
1. Please don't make your character invincible by giving them loads of strengths and very little weaknesses. If I feel your character is swerving down that path, I will deny you.
2. If your sign-up is not up to par, I will deny you, but you will be told why and what you can improve on. I will do an evaluation of your sign-up pointing out either the highlights or flaws of your character, but if you fail to improve three times in a row, you cannot join. Three chances are lenient enough.
3. Please skim, if not read, the other people's posts just to get a general idea what's going on. Trust me, it gets very confusing when one member kills an Akatsuki mercenary and someone else is fighting it. This isn't Pulp Fiction.
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5. If you think you're going to be away for some time, PM me beforehand. I'll think of the scenario in which your character disappears. Any ideas would help, though...
6. This RPG is rated PG-13, as it will contain mild language. I don't mind too much swearing, but no Tourette's dictionaries-worth of swearing please. If your character is going to cuss, post a warning somewhere at the start of your post.
7. Bunnying is strictly prohibited, but I will make exceptions if two of you have agreed over PM and it remains in character.
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11. Good grammar and spelling is required when posting. If you use poor use of the English language, I will politely warn you. Keep it up and you will be killed off.
12. There can be some mild romance but nothing involving sex. There are children on this forum and I don't want the thread to become the rough template for Hentai.
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This is related to the plot of Naruto thus far, and from hereon in some assumptions will be made, but try not to make it as though they know everything. They wouldn't know about the Hachibi being sealed, they wouldn't be aware that Naruto would be chasing Sasuke; they'd have just been told they have to dissolve Akatsuki, no major details needed. Also, though you're from a division of ANBU, you won't have the mask or attire, but unless stated otherwise, you will have a ninjatou (ninja sword). Plus, you will already know most necessary jutsu, like Substitution, Clone (plus Shadow Clone, not to be used too much), and Transformation, plus the Temporary Paralysis Technique.
Name: (Try and keep this Japanese, state whether it's in Eastern order - surname then first name - or Western order and if possible try and make it a pun; most Naruto characters' names are puns or references to literature; the Sannin are named after the characters in Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari (The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya). This isn't necessary, however. You won't be related to any of the clans mentioned in Naruto either.)
Code Name: (Optional)
Age: (20-onwards. Kids get all the fun, don't they? Not for this, they don't!)
Gender: (Simple. If you can't decide, you're hopeless.)
Description: (5-6 lines minimum)
Personality: (5-6 lines minimum, don't make your character too similar to Naruto, Sasuke, et al.)
History: (1-2 paragraphs minimum. Don't make it clichéd like 'parents died', 'children of millionaires', etc.)
Kekkei genkai: (This is entirely optional, plus I don't want too many characters with this. Not many people have a kekkei genkai due to the culls performed by paranoid shinobi and if I can't trust you to overpower this, then I will deny it. Any techniques using this should be listed here as well.)
Armaments: (Basically, any tools you own. Summoning scrolls, swords, etc., anything goes. You will already have kunai and shuriken, plus the ANBU ninjatou unless stated otherwise)
Form of Taijutsu: (How adept or clumsy you are at taijutsu, plus how you fight in close-quarters. If you have a specific style, put it here.)
Ninjutsu: (Yeah, the fun part. However, I'm putting a few limits on this; characters have a maximum of seven ninjutsu, but they should only use a maximum of three at the start, gradually learning the others as the plot progresses. List all current ninjutsu and future ninjutsu here, and feel free to make up custom jutsu)
Genjutsu: (Clones do not fall into this category; they don't manipulate the user's five senses, do they? You can have a maximum of five, but this includes current and future genjutsu. Again, feel free to make up your own)
Kinjutsu: (Your strongest jutsu, but also you're most dangerous to both the opponent and you. This should be custom, so describe it in as much detail as you'd like. This has to have some lethal drawback, so you can't abuse it. You're limited to just the one, I'm afraid.)
Other: (Basically anything that doesn't fall into any of the fields above, or anything you feel like mentioning)
Koudoutai Members
1. The Doctor - ???
2. ?
3. cdra1617 - Shirou Aika
4. PokemonBreederChris - ???
5. enflamedsteelix - Seiteki Ryou
6. Mimori Kiryu - Shizuka Yume
7. ?
8. Tundra_Wolfmane - Garou Seishou
9. .:Lemon Tea:. - ???
10. ~Hyuu - ???
11. Skeith - ???
12. RMelody_009 - Amatou Karen
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emon Wind Shuriken, special kunai he made that he can enffuse his chakra with, and fire charms.