Post by Kuroyama Karei on Jun 17, 2009 12:15:59 GMT -5
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Character Information |::
Character Information |::Kuroyama Karei
Type: Original
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Bisexual
Status: Single
Interest: None
Face Claim: Sebastian from Kuroshitsuji
Appearance:
Karei stands at 6'3" and weighs 140 lbs, giving him quite the tall, dark, and handsome look. Although he doesn't mind the clichѐ, he does mind when crowds gawk in unison at him.
Karei's alabaster skin is preserved by wearing a light coating of sunscreen whenever he leaves his house, even for the simplest reason, such as buying groceries. Bright red eyes teeming with intelligence sit atop high cheekbones, and perfectly manicured midnight-black eyebrows allow Karei's silent expressions a subtle hint of mischievousness. A soft, yet angular nose is centered on Karei's face and, when needed, supports a pair of frameless glasses with silver legs for reading. Thick dark lashes rim the man's ruby eyes and sometimes annoy him by pressing against his glasses when in use, but once the glasses come off, Karei's lashes caress his cheeks and soften his eyes to such a degree that he seems to stare off into space when he contemplates a matter. His teeth are a pure, shimmering white from his knowledge of plants and other herbs that are able to bleach his teeth without thoroughly damaging them.
The man's hair is one of his many trademarks, though with his homemade products, this feature seems to stand out more than others. Karei's locks have been so well taken care of that they give off a healthy glow and shine in even the darkest places with minimal sunlight. It is cut in an A-line bob style mostly for girls, but with his angular chin, Karei pulls the look off quite nicely. A part rests slightly to the right and a rouge strand of hair falls into his face, but doesn't block his vision, so he doesn't consider it a nuisance. The back on his hair ruffles lightly, and a few short spikes of soft hair stick up, though it adds to his overall look instead of distracting or taking away from it.
The young man's body structure is quite similar that of others. A slender neck accents his strong cream-colored torso, and lean muscles are easily seen on his abdomen. Similarly, his limbs are only slightly muscular though most of the power resides in his legs, giving enough body mass to the teacher so that though he may not be stronger than others in the area, but he is superbly lithe and quick enough on his feet to outrun even a seasoned athlete.
Karei prefers a Westernized wardrobe consisting of many black tuxedos with silver studded buttons and matching pants and ties. Simple white dress shirts and butler-like gloves are the only contrast to his otherwise dark clothing, and a silver pocket watch on a thin chain is fastened to the bottommost right button on his jacket and tucked away into the pocket below for safekeeping, and polished black shoes are worn on his feet. When on a mission, however, Karei will wear a lightweight tanktop-like black shirt with a matching sleeveless cotton kimono that hangs open until it reaches a thin red sash. Karei's weapons pouch is fastened around the top of this accessory. The kimono continues down and sports a pattern of three red-and-white carnations clustered together on his hip and peeks out from below the pouch. The kimono stops just short of his ankles, and standard black shinobi sandals adorn his feet. Black armwarmers with a thin strip of netting at the tops cover his arms. A thick red scarf rests around Karei's neck, and beneath that, the silver chain of his pocketwatch hangs out to his chest. The watch itself is tucked within the folds of the scarf where a secured pouch may be opened and closed for safekeeping.
Aiko, small tan house cat with dark brown stripes, a white belly, and glistening green eyes, trots after Karei whenever he makes a motion to move. The cat shares many of the same interests as he himself does, and Karei finds a comforting friend in the fluffy creature.
Personality: ISFJ
Karei's primary mode of living is focused internally, and as such, he is quite the introvert. He values security and kindness and is distraught when none are presented, though he has learned how to mask his feelings well. When presented with an emotional challenge, Karei bottles everything into himself and never lets it show. If pleased, Karei will warmly thank the other, but if bashed, he will allow the feelings to build and well inside of him until he needs an outlet which usually presents itself as a physical outing.
When such an occasion arises, Karei tends to keep to himself. He will train diligently until all of his frustrations have been released and feels content enough to show himself to the public once more. Because of this habit, he has learned many jutsu as a focus of the training. Usually convinced that "everything is all wrong" or he "can't do anything right," Karei has proven to himself over and over again that he is not merely a tool of his country and that he is an individual with a mind, a body, and a spirit. He believes that one cannot be a person without his own mind to make decisions, a body to carry those decisions out, and the spirit to guide him in the right direction. Without those three, a person is merely a weapon in the hands of someone else.
If there is no physical outlet, Karei will not hesitate to let it out verbally on others that anger him, especially those that have harmed him or those that are not doing their jobs correctly or at all. He is usually quite intimidating depending on the person, and because of his ability to put up with many wrongs before exploding and his usually easy-going attitude towards others, he makes for a decent leader. He pushes those he cares about most to their limits to see them succeed, and although he is stricter on those he does not like, he attempts to give an equal amount of helpfulness all around.
Although at first he was not sure about higher beings, Karei found that having something to lean back on was better than having to depend on only himself. With that something to support him when others could not, he believed that he could become stronger. So he began to believe that the God of Amegakure, Pein, was protecting and watching over him as he trained, worked, and, overall, lived.
Karei is also able to read the atmosphere well. Whenever he enters a room or similar place, he can tell people's moods at a glance from a combination of their facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice, as well as how the others in the room are acting if anyone is there. If calm, Karei will either join the room or simply smile and be on his way. If not, Karei will attempt to help if he believes that he can lend a hand; if things look like they would be impossible for him to help with, he usually will go find someone else that could. He cares so much more about others than himself that he will drain himself to see the smallest smile on another's face.
History:
Born into a family of chefs in Amegakure, Kuroyama Karei learned the basics of cooking from his parents. The family owned a tiny restaurant that also functioned as the family house in the middle of the slums, and they hardly received any business because of the horrid financial state of the country. With no other jobs and the demand for money increasing, the shop had to charge more and more for their goods until, finally, the store closed down and the Kuroyama family was forced into the streets.
While searching for a new job and being completely unsuccessful, Karei's mother found a stray cat wandering about the slums, and, feeling sorry for the creature, brought it back home. It was only later that they found out she was pregnant, and a litter of kittens was born; however, the mother died while giving birth. The Urushiyama family had a mini-funeral for the mother cat and took extremely good care of her kittens.
When a noble happened by the family and saw the kittens, he payed a few thousand ryo for all but one which the Kuroyamas wanted to keep and named Tora.
Wanting to help with the financial situation, Karei decided to become a shinobi. His parents enrolled him in the school, and Karei worked night and day to train his body and mind into becoming the perfect tool for both his country and his family. He constantly referred to his training as "sharpening his blade," and within a few months, he had soared to the top of his class, and soon after that, he aced the graduation exam. Now proud, his parents spent what little money they had from doing odd chores on buying him new clothes to congratulate him. His little sister was jealous of the way that their parents praised him, and she turned her back on both her family and the shinobi lifestyle.
Seeing how his little sister treated him, Karei began doubting his choice, but with the constant trickle of money from his new occupation, there was no way that he could deny what he did was wrong. His family finally had the funds to reopen the restaurant, and together with his little sister, Karei's mother and father began cooking and teaching her what Karei himself had already learned.
Karei didn't find comfort in cooking again, and since he was away so often from missions and training, he didn't have the time to spend with his family in the kitchen, and Karei found that a rift in the family had been formed. His little sister made snide comments about his shinobi ways both behind his back and to his face, and each time he heard her harsh words, he felt his soul being pierced over and over again until he finally felt like he was going to burst.
He began taking out his anger on nearby objects away from his house and trained his body once again until he was about to collapse. He went back home that night to find Tora giving birth, and he instantly ran to her side and delivered her babies while his family was preparing food for the guests. Tora passed away as her mother did, and Karei sneaked warm milk from the pantry in the kitchen to feed to the newborn kittens one by one until his family finally came out to find that they had neglected their cat and her babies.
As the kittens grew up, a tawny kitty with dark brown stripes and curious green eyes began padding after Karei constantly and mewed at him whenever he tried to leave her alone. Karei finally gave in and began carrying her with him where ever he went, and he grew attached to the kitten and named her Aiko since she was the only one that he felt strongly for.
When Karei was asked out by a girl that wasn't in his squad, he was hesitant at first, but he accepted her advances and became her boyfriend. He didn't feel much differently toward her than his female teammate, but he didn't want to hurt her feelings. Aiko became jealous of Karei's new girlfriend and clung to him more desperately than before, thinking that the human girl was going to take him from her, but when the other became frustrated with the kitten and told him to choose between them, Karei immediately chose his beloved Aiko.
A few days later, Karei was introduced to the Chuunin Exams, and he trained diligently with his teammates, though he didn't have any special relationships with them to mention. When they failed the exams, the distraught Karei returned home and found a comfort int he kitchen with the rest of his family as he attempted to mend the broken relationships between them.
Karei continued to train both in the kitchen and in the field, and finally after failing two other times, he and his teammates passed the Chuunin Exams.
It was then that Karei fully turned towards the kitchen and began learning about medics and their practices, and with the help of some of his friends that had taken up the field, his mother, and guidebooks, Karei began learning how to make healing foods. He perfected a stew that would boost immunity in sickly peoples, candy that helped to stimulate the body for long periods of time, and tea to put others into a relaxing sleep, among other recipes.
When the restaurant was attacked by raiders, Karei tracked the bandits and jailed them with the ANBU's help, and once he returned to the house, he was awarded a visit to the kage and the title of "Jounin."
Chakra Element: Suiton / Raiton
Rank: Jounin
Affiliation: Amegakure
Weapons: Basic shinobi tools and cooking supplies
Weapon Name: Yobimizuokashi (Stimulation Candy)
Type: Food
Properties: A tiny crystal-like candy with many colors and facets. Diameter of one inch. Hard to melt.
Character: Kuroyama Karei
Description: A candy that acts as a substitute for soldier pills. Although the effects are much less than those of soldier pills, the aftermath is much easier to deal with. After ingesting two of the candies, the user is able to go up to one day without getting hungry or tired. After the candies have worn off, the user must rest for another full day. Karei always keeps a plentiful stock of these with them at all times.
Known Jutsu:
~Hidden Mist Technique [Kirigakure Jutsu] :: This jutsu envelops the surrounding area in a dense mist, reducing visibility within the affected area. The density can be controlled by the user, allowing them to create a mist so thick that even they can't see through it.
~Sword of Water [Mizu no Yaiba] :: A technique that utilizes water to create a sword. The sword can be wielded in the normal fashion, allowing the ninja to cut and stab like a normal blade. This sword can also go through most fire jutsu.
~Tornado of Water [Mizu no Tatsumaki] :: A technique that utilizes water to create a spinning water vortex around the ninja. The water acts both as a barrier and attack mechanism. The power of the vortex is enough to knock an opponent unconscious.
~Water Clone Technique [Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu] :: The Water Clone Technique is similar to the Shadow Clone Technique except it creates clones out of water. Like the other solid clone techniques, the clones can be used to preform tasks the user is unable or unwilling to do for themselves. The range of the clone is limited however, it can not travel very far from the original body. Like other clone techniques, if the water clones are injured enough they will revert back to normal water.
~Water Prison Technique [Suirō no Jutsu] :: This jutsu is used to trap a victim inside a virtually inescapable sphere of water. The only downside to this technique is that the user must keep at least one arm inside the sphere at all times in order for the victim to remain imprisoned. Clones can be used in place of the actual person, provided that the clone is the one that performed the technique. This jutsu can't be performed without a sufficiently large body of water to supply the water for it. Despite the fact that the prison is made up entirely out of water, and the target is unable to move while within it, the target is still able to speak. However, the one imprisoned still has to maintain the ability to breathe.
~Water Release: Bullet Technique [Suiton: Teppōdama no Jutsu] :: A Water Release technique where the user gathers a large amount of water in their mouth and then shoots it out as a spherical projectile.
~Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique [Suiton: Daibakufu no Jutsu] :: Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique is a technique that forms a strong column of water to attack an opponent. Due to the force of the water, the target will be fully enveloped and at the mercy of the current as they are pulled away.
~Water Release: Hand of Waves [Suiton: Suihachi] :: This jutsu will produce a fairly powerful jet of water from the user's hand.
~Water Release: Huge Explosion Technique [Suiton: Daibakure no Jutsu] :: This jutsu allows the user to create a torrent of water. Besides that, the user will be turned into water and lead his or her opponent into drowning.
~Water Release: Snake's Mouth [Suiton: Ja no Kuchi] :: This jutsu allows the user to summon a large amount of water. The water then transforms itself into the shape of a snake and crashes down on their enemy, literally swallowing them. After it has swallowed them it turns into a river that carries their enemy away.
~Water Release: Syrup Capture Field [Suiton: Mizuame Nabara] :: After performing the necessary hand seals, a ninja can project a stream of sticky syrupy liquid which can be spit onto a surface to form an adhesive trap or onto a person to inhibit their mobility.
~Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique [Suiton: Suiryūdan no Jutsu] :: Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique is a giant, powerful dragon created out of water. This jutsu needs 42 hand seals, the most amount of hand seals necessary to use a jutsu shown in the series. Another drawback to the technique is that it requires the user to be near a large body of water to complete the technique.
~Water Release: Water Encampment Wall [Suiton: Suijinheki] :: This defensive jutsu creates a wall of water that can be up to 360° if necessary. This wall of water is especially efficient at stopping fire techniques though is unable to defend against elemental fusion and combination techniques.
~Water Replacement [Mizu Kawarimi] :: Should the user be hit by blunt force, this jutsu will transform the user into water to avoid taking direct damage from many physical attacks. Unfortunately, this jutsu seems to require some time before the user can return to a his solid form.
~ Lightning Destruction [Ikazuchi Hakai] :: The user places his hands to the ground after converting their chakra to lightning. The user then sends an enormous bolt of lightning that cuts through the ground towards the target. The shape of the bolt is a triangular figure with the base in front of the user and the tip headed towards the opponent. It causes devastating destruction on its way and generates with enough heat and power to destroy whatever it comes into contact with.
~ Lightning Release Shadow Clone [Raiton Kage Bunshin] :: This technique allows the user to make a shadow clone infused with lightning. Because it is a shadow clone, it is able to perform jutsu and interact with the environment due to it having physical substance. If the clone is injured, it will revert to its natural lightning-state, at the same time electrocuting whatever it is touching.
~ Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder [Raiton: Jibashi] :: This jutsu allows the user to create a wave of electricity from the user's hands. This jutsu can vary in power from a small surge to shock an opponent to a powerful stream of lightning capable of ripping through solid rock. It is ideal to use in conjunction with a water jutsu.
~ Lightning Release: Four Pillar Bind [Raiton: Shichū Shibari] :: Four giant pillars are summoned or created, whence then shoot bolts of lightning, binding the target in place and possible doing damage to them.
~ Lightning Release: Thunder Binding [Raiton: Kaminari Shibari] :: This technique lets the user create a three sided wall of electricity to bind their opponent. The user must have three conductors to stick in the ground to create the points. Furthermore, once the enemy is inside, if they come into contact with the wall they will be electrocuted. The only way the jutsu can be broken is if an outside party were to strike one of the wall with a strong enough attack, which will then deactivate the other walls.
~ Wings of Sun [Hi no Hagane] :: The user can cause a rockslide by sending a wave of electric energy into a cliff. However, this is extremely location-based and needs to be done near a mountain for it to work.
~ Clone Technique [Bushin no Jutsu]
~ Transformation Technique [Henge no Jutsu]
~ Release [Kai]
~ Subsitution Jutsu [Kawarimi no Jutsu]
~ Escaping Skill [Nawanuke no Jutsu]
~ Act of Tree Climbing [Kinobori no Waza]
~ Act of Surface Walking [Suimen Hokou no Waza]
~ Shadow Clone Technique [Kage Bushin no Jutsu]
~ Body Flicker Technique [Shunshin no Jutsu]
Theme Songs: Optional, but they're fun to do. Max 7 songs.
Extra Notes: All jutsu credits go to NaruWiki.
: Puppeteer Information |::
Puppeteer Information |::Your Name: Monsun
Your Age: 16
Read The Manga / Seen The Anime? Potato
How'd you find me?! I ate it.
Rule Code: flirtatious fujiwara
Sample RP:
Kogitsune mentally kicked himself, cursing his weakened organs for not being able to stand up to just a few more minutes of the other's presence. He had not since Hakuhoshi felt this uncontrolled before, like his body was moving against his will, like the words spilling from his lips had not even passed through his brain before tumbling out in un-Kogitsune-like phrases. If he was going to receive any recognition from this handsome, sophisticated man who obviously could control himself better than Kogitsune, then Kogitsune had to mimic - or at least try to - the way he usually was. His calm speech, his slightly aloof and heavily spacey demeanor... Where had it all gone? He was almost always able to keep control, especially where others cracked, but in the shadow of this man... he could hardly breathe.
Just as he began to regain his composure with the calming thoughts, a warm, light arm had draped itself across his shoulders, and just as quickly, another thrust itself under his legs and lifted him effortlessly into the air, turning the arm behind him into a brace to rest on.
Kogitsune's eyelids were now practically glued open as his body softly connected with someone else's, and when he glanced upwards to see who it was, he froze once again.
Kuma...
The determined sheen in Kuma's eyes made Kogitsune's cheeks redden again. Was this strange, beautiful man really concerned about him so much as to carry him around in that fashion? There was no telling what was going through the minds of the villagers that were witnessing the event, and Kogitsune turned his face towards Kuma's chest to escape their burning eyes, which in turn heated Kogitsune's cheeks further.
Within a few minutes, Kogitsune felt the cool air of motion around him falter, and he cast his gaze back to the path of motion to find that there was a door blocking his vision. Had Kuma found somewhere to help him?
He halfway expected the building to be a hospital - and if it had been, he would have almost leaped from Kuma's arms and ran back out the door; he didn't want to go to a hospital - but, to his delighted surprise, Kogitsune found that the room was the entrance to an inn.
Wait, an inn? Oh... Kogitsune's entire body seemed to be burning from a mixture of embarrassment, hesitation, and excitement, though if it was only one, he couldn't tell which. He gave a reassuring smile to the innkeeper behind the counter and enjoyed his free trip to the room where the door was opened and revealed a quaint, cozy little room befitting to at most a two-night's stay.
He felt slightly awkward as he was placed gently onto the bed, but continued to enjoy the gesture nonetheless. After Kuma began shuffling through his belongings, Kogitsune saw something he wished that he hadn't.
A hitaiate.
And a Kumogakure no Sato hitaiate nonetheless! With a deep scar symbolizing that Kuma was a nukenin... Kogitsune shifted uncomfortably in the bed, unsure of his feelings now. Kumogakure no Sato was an enemy to Hoshigakure no Sato... but because Kuma was a nukenin, did that mean that he was on Kogitsune's side? He couldn't hold on to his calmness, and he began to panic again. There was no way that he was going to attack Kuma... but what if Kuma was planning to kill him here and now?
When Kuma turned back with a pair of scissors and began snipping away at Kogitsune's clothes, Kogitsune's almond eyes were intently focused on the sharp blades that sent a burning-cold tingle down his spine whenever they connected with his skin.
Finally, after his bare chest had been exposed, Kogitsune's heart went into overdrive again, sending him into another bloody, body-crumpling coughing fit as Kuma lightly placed his warm, gentle hands on Kogitsune's chest.
