A new generation of shinobi, heirs to their predecessors’ legacies, must rise to face the challenges ahead. Their paths are intertwined with the villages’ fate and the essence of the shinobi way as they confront powerful enemies and unforeseen challenges unlike any before. Welcome to Ninja-Tales, wanderer— we’re glad you found us, and we can’t wait for you to jump into our world.
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A lump of saliva fell down the throat, the kind and nervous smile wavering ever so slightly as she cleared her throat, “...Lord Hokage.” They had trained her in niceties since she was but a child, but as the moment came, it had slipped her mind whether or not the Daimyou would belay the same bow. So, after a moment, while the Hokage was greeting her, Aiko eventually bestowed her a quick and awkward bow. [break][break] The Hokage, and her entourage, might have noticed the veins around Aiko’s eyes bulging while the amber of her irises dimmed to a pale-white. For a moment, she stood still, as she looked over the chakra networks of the Hokage and those around her for any irregularities or disruptions. [break][break] “Uhh, excuse me.” She coughed, taking the steps to follow the Hokage’s lead at her side while her own entourage and guardians would trail behind her. Her voice would continue at a lower level, meant for two as the veins around her eyes untensed and the amber of eyes returned to normal. “I just had to be sure.” If what her father and her sensei had told her about the current Hokage was true, a seasoned woman like her would understand. [break][break] “It’s my pleasure to meet you, these circumstances or not. My father spoke of your predecessor a lot, and…not all of it respectful. But it’s my mother who told me about you. I believe she knew some of your people, and she respected them.” Though it could have sounded like political fluff, the tone of her voice – though nervous – was straightforward. “Honestly, I’m more focused on creating my own legacy and not following everything that he had in place… I may not be a shinobi, but the Hyuuga is in my blood, and that means so is Konogakure. I want the best for all of us, but I believe…” [break][break] Hesitation culling the words, words stuck on the tip of the tongue. [break][break] “But I…I believe there is someone or some group out there that does not. My father’s death was not of natural causes and I don’t believe any other land was responsible for his death. I have not told this to anything – not my mother, not my guardians, but I need someone I can trust. I have found some disturbing notes in my father’s old study that makes me think he was caught in some type of conspiracy. And just him, the entire Land of Fire.”
If there was one person she trusted and respected more than her sensei and samurai guardian, it was her mother. She could still see those tired pale, almost translucent white eyes of hers. [break][break] “I know you’re not ready.” And she could feel the caressing touch of her mother's hand on her wrist. “...But you are the Daimyō now. I don’t know who it was, but I know your father did not simply pass away, my girl. Be careful who you trust.” [break][break][break][break]
Esteemed Lord Shigeyoshi Kanoh,
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On behalf of the Land of Fire, and of myself, I appreciate that in these advanced times you would take the time to formally write to me.
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As two successors that are trusted to lead our lands in different times, I believe that we owe it to the future of our people to create a lasting, bountiful relationship between the Land of Lightning. While my father may not have had the honor of properly connecting with you, it would be my pleasure to meet with you.
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However, I’m sure that you are aware of the pressing matters that keep the new and assuming Daimyō schedule focused within their lands. I regret that it may be some time before I am able to accept your invitation, though as an extension of my own, it would be my pleasure to host you in the Land of Fire and give you a tour of the technological advances of the Land of Fire and Konogakure.
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I am sure that you will take much delight in our creations, as I would take much delight in officially meeting you.
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With well wishes for the Land of Lightning,[break][break]
Esteemed Lord Shigeyoshi Kanoh, [break][break][break][break][break][break] On behalf of the Land of Fire, and of myself, I appreciate that in these advanced times you would take the time to formally write to me. [break][break] As two successors that are trusted to lead our lands in different times, I believe that we owe it to the future of our people to create a lasting, bountiful relationship between the Land of Lightning. While my father may not have had the honor of properly connecting with you, it would be my pleasure to meet with you. [break][break] However, I’m sure that you are aware of the pressing matters that keep the new and assuming Daimyō schedule focused within their lands. I regret that it may be some time before I am able to accept your invitation, though as an extension of my own, it would be my pleasure to host you in the Land of Fire and give you a tour of the technological advances of the Land of Fire and Konogakure. [break][break] I am sure that you will take much delight in our creations, as I would take much delight in officially meeting you. [break][break] [break][break] [break][break] [break][break]
With well wishes for the Land of Lightning,[break][break] Tokugawa Aiko[break] Hi no Kuni Daimyō[break] Hyūga Bunke no Shugosha
The Will of Fire was not something that could easily be extinguished.
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The enemies and rivals of the Land of Fire may see the abundant resources, the technological advances, the legends that were born within the Hidden Leaf. They may only see the Byakugan, the Sharingan, the bottomless pit of passion that was the Uzumaki, or the all-encompassing wood of the Senju.
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It was something much more than that.
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It was the unity and solidarity of men and women willing to risk their lives for their community and the next generation. It was the selflessness and sacrifice that led the forgotten mentors and lost ones to lift each and every carved stone face overlooking the village. It was the hope, optimism, and faith that connected every soul in this great land.
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TO DOUSE THE WILL OF FIRE.
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One week ago, the relatively fresh Sandaime Hokage had received word from the daughter of the Daimyō of the Land of Fire that her father, the Daimyō had recently passed away and she had assumed his position. A tour of Konohagakure was requested, and a potential revision to their alliances and resource allocation of the village.
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But in the traditional scroll that was delivered to the Hokage, aside from the new-age form of technology to send rapid messages, there was a special, incredibly tiny and nearly invisible text at the end of the letter that only ones with the Byakugan and Sharingan would be able to read. A small selection of kanji that warned of a threat within the leaves. And as such, she specifically requested that there be no parade or festival for her visit, and that the citizens not be informed prior to her arrival.
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Being the Head of the Branch family of the Hyuuga as of last year, and now, the political figurehead of the entire Land of Fire was controversial enough within her extended family. No one could be trusted; no one except the specific people her father respected.
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“Lady Aiko,” her guardian and lead securing samurai, Takeda Shingen, gathered her attention from within the ceremonial norimono. Behind his helmet, his age and experience were obvious in his voice. “We’ve arrived.” Surrounded by a set of servants, multiple samurai, and potentially even countless shinobi within the forests from the Hokage’s orders. The clink of armors from marching samurai came to a rehearsed end, while the servants lowered the norimono and opened the small door for her to exit.
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Her shoes touched the dirt almost hesitantly, and those luxurious red robes of hers could hardly veil the nervousness lingering behind her eyes. The lack of confidence marring every trained regal step as she led the way to the gate, her entourage behind her as the gate guards slowly opened the gate.
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This might have been her only chance. Death might have been coming for her, a thousand knives could have been looming over the Hidden Leaf, and the typhoon could have been approaching the Will of Fire.
A highly coveted dōjutsu, the Byakugan is able to give the user a near 360º field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck. Byakugan users can also see through solid objects, and can use a degree of telescopic sight, which can be improved with practice. There are only a few substances a Byakugan cannot se through. It is able to see the flow of chakra and the circulation of it in a person’s body with great detail, which they exploit with extensive use of taijutsu.
Regarded as Konohagakure’s strongest taijutsu style and unique to the Hyūga Clan, Gentle Fist inflicts internal damage through attacking the body’s Chakra Pathway System, which Hyūga Clan members can see through the use of the Byakugan. Gentle Fist employs small amounts of the user’s own chakra to disrupt the organs and functions of an opponent’s body, wreaking havoc on them. Most chakra-based substances, such as barriers and constructs, can be destroyed by Gentle Fist.
A disciple of a well-respected samurai by the name of Takeda Shingen, and the man who was deemed guardian of Aiko from birth. Alongside her mother’s teachings, Aiko was taught self-defense against her father’s wishes and learned an extensive knowledge of Iaidō and weaponry, specializing in her own form of fencing that works in tandem with the footwork of the Gentle Fist. Her form is specified for speed and precision.
(C-RANK // RANGE: SHORT// DURATION: NA // CD: 3) The user targets a single chakra point on an opponent with two fingers, striking accurately to disrupt chakra flow and temporarily interrupting any chakra-based technique being executed.
(C-RANK // RANGE: SHORT-MED // DURATION: NA // CD: 2) The user pinpoints a vital point with the Byakugan and executes a high-speed palm thrust. A ‘vacuum shell’ compressed using the Gentle Fist style is formed to attack from up to a medium distance away, striking with tremendous force and accuracy.
(C-RANK // RANGE: SHORT // DURATION: NA // CD: 3) Using Gentle Fist Style, the user strikes an opponent rapidly, targeting sixteen points in an opponent’s Chakra Pathway System. If this attack hits, the opponent will be unable to use chakra for one post and may even be rendered unconscious after suffering internal damage.
(B-RANK // RANGE: SHORT // DURATION: NA // CD: 4) Using Gentle Fist Style, the user strikes an opponent rapidly, targeting thirty-two points in an opponent’s Chakra Pathway System. If this attack hits, the opponent will be unable to use chakra for two posts and may even be rendered unconscious after suffering internal damage.
(B-RANK // RANGE: SHORT // DURATION: NA // CD: 4) Using Gentle Fist Style, the user strikes an opponent rapidly, targeting thirty-two points in an opponent’s Chakra Pathway System. If this attack hits, the opponent will be unable to use chakra for two posts and may even be rendered unconscious after suffering internal damage.
(B-RANK // RANGE: SHORT// DURATION: NA // CD: 4) The moment before the user is struck by an attack, they are able to emit chakra from all their body’s tenketsu to defend against it. They then spin rapidly, repelling attacks below their skill level in rank and creating a protective shield for as long as they continue to spin (although this takes a toll on stamina). This technique is meant to compensate for the blind spot of the Hyūga’s Byakugan. The only means to counter this technique is to prevent the user from spinning.
(A-RANK // RANGE: SHORT // DURATION: NA // CD: ONCE PER THREAD) Using Gentle Fist Style, the user envisions themselves within the center of an eight trigrams symbol, and then delivers a series of attacks to a target at sixty-four points of their tenketsu, blocking the pathways and disrupting the flow of chakra, preventing them from using chakra for three posts. This technique can also be used to deflect small incoming projectiles. This technique, due to its length in execution, can be interrupted. Targets struck are increasingly knocked backwards with great force.
(C-RANK // RANGE: MED // DURATION: 1 // CD: 3) This technique is similar to the Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm, though fashioned in a differentiated manner while striking forward with the palm while having the pointer, thumb, and pinky fingers pulled down. This sends forward a compressed vacuum of air that targets the focal point of a projectile jutsu and splits it in half. This cannot be used on a chakra formed from a user with 40 more CP than Aiko, but can also be used on barriers.
(RANGE: SHORT // DURATION: NA // CD: 2) A quick-draw technique. The user performs a simple but quick and powerful slash with their sword directly from the sheath in order to cut an intended target with pinpoint accuracy before immediately re-sheathing their blade. Used by a strong enough kenjutsu practitioner, this technique can cleanly slice open the heads of large summons.
(RANGE: LONG // DURATION: NA // CD: 3) The user infuses their blade with chakra before swinging it, releasing an arc of chakra that travels forward with enough cutting power to slice through rock and run through multiple opponents in quick succession.
(RANGE: SHORT // DURATION: NA // CD: 4) The user spins with their blade with such speed that it leaves faint afterimages with every attack as they strike an opponent several times. The quickness, accuracy, and wild unpredictability of this technique makes it difficult to fully defend against.
[break][break][attr="class","nthrmini"] FIRE RELEASE: FIRE DRAGON BULLET (火遁・火龍弾) [break][break]
(RANGE: MED // DURATION: NA // CD: 2) The user exhales a breath of flame from their mouth in the shape of a stream, which can be employed in an arched trajectory. Despite being a basic and relatively simple, the fire produced can be combined with other techniques to devastating effects.
[break][break][attr="class","nthrmini"] FIRE RELEASE: DEEP FLAME EXPLOSION (火遁・炎深爆破) [break][break]
(RANGE: SHORT // DURATION: NA // CD: 3) The user punches the ground, causing flames to erupt and explode around them. These flames can dig through the ground, providing an option for escape underground while creating a barrier against approaching enemies.
[break][break][attr="class","nthrmini"] FIRE RELEASE: PHOENIX SAGE FIRE TECHNIQUE (火遁・鳳仙火の術) [break][break]
(C-RANK // RANGE: MED // DURATION: 1 // CD: 2) The user generates and releases multiple fireballs simultaneously from their mouth, typically forming them into the shape of phoenixes. These fireballs are imbued with chakra, allowing them to ignite upon contact with the target or surrounding area, causing widespread damage.
[break][break][attr="class","nthrmini"] FIRE RELEASE: GREAT FIRE ANNIHILATION (火遁・豪火滅却) [break][break]
(RANGE: LONG // DURATION: NA // CD: 5) Chakra kneaded inside the body is converted into fire and expelled from the mouth in a literal sea of flames, which sweeps across a wide area in front of the user indiscriminately. This technique is incredibly difficult to avoid or contain, and requires very powerful or combined Water Release techniques to extinguish.
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[attr="class","nthrtitle"] INVENTORY AND EQUIPMENT
The Daimyo’s Ceremonial Katana is a unique katana gifted to all the Fire Daimyo at the moment of their coronation or succession. Aiko received her katana from her Iaido sensei, Takeda Shingen, and was forged as a katana moderately longer in length and twice as thin, as he is aware that she uses the weapon as an extension of Gentle Fist. It is a prized possession and made to be more durable as the latest ninja tools, as the last line of defense to the Daimyo.
The Outcast, The Reluctant Leader, The Determined Idealist.
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The story begins with the defiance of the former – a young, beautiful, gracious woman of the Branch Family of the Hyuuga Clan, Kimiko.
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One of the most talented members of the Hyuuga Clan despite her status within the family, merely because of when and whom she was born to. Throughout her life, Kimiko was known throughout the family as the kindest and most supportive soul they had, and loved by those that were not swathed in their arrogance. While others had more selfish goals, her only goal was to change the ways of the Hyuuga.
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And at the age of twenty-one, she, alongside her team, saved the lives of countless samurai and the Daimyo of the Lands of Fire, which began a long affair born of appreciation, admiration, and respect from a Lord in his early thirties that wasn’t well-respected for his decisions as leader of the lands. Two years later, a controversial decision spawned that splintered a political mess within the Hyuuga Clan and spit on the blood of the main family, with the proposal of marriage. And though there were many women within the main branch, it was the lower that was chosen. Ultimately, this boosted the prestige of the Hyuuga within the village and the lands.
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Years later, the Heir of Fire and child of the Daimyo and Hyuuga was born, Tokugawa Aiko. Lord Ieyasu and his wife Kimiko raised Aiko with absolute privilege, shielding her from the truths of the world and setting the seeds as the first female Daimyo of the Lands of Fire, and instilling in her a thick code of ethics and morality that her father did not necessarily share – to make her a better leader than he ever was. Against her father’s wishes, Kimiko, while still fighting to change the culture of the Hyuuga, built a sense of pride of her estranged family while teaching the tradition and the ways of her family while her samurai guardian taught her years of self-defense throughout her childhood and her teenage years in the form of Iaido and Kenjutsu.
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But that pretty, perfect life would not last forever.
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Days before her twenty-fourth birthday, Aiko would be named the Lady Daimyo of Fire upon the suspicious death of her father, with her sickly and aging mother serving amongst her council.
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And now, her life is shattered and riddled with the stress of leadership that she was not yet mature for. Amongst the questionable political decisions of her deceased father, his main rival that vows to usurp her position, acting to aid and fulfill her mother’s dreams of changing the Hyuuga, and unraveling the conspiracy that surrounds her father’s death and now aims for her, the young Lady Aiko acts to challenge impossible odds.
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