KONOHAGAKURE, the senju clan

[attr="class","nintales-title"]「 千手 」the senju clan,

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A ‘clan with a thousand skills’, the Senju are credited with co-founding Konohagakure with the Uchiha clan. It is thought that the Senju’s strength is based in love, and it is their boundless compassion and excellent leadership qualities that draws others towards them. They are distant relatives of the Uzumaki Clan and the progenitors of the Will of Fire. Its members are capable of using the Wood Release.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]CLAN MEMBER CHARACTERISTICS,

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Senju clan members vary wildly in appearance, with some possessing pale skin and light hair while others have darker skin and dark hair. The diversity of their appearance reflects the diversity of their skillsets, and it is not rare to find two Senju clan members with wildly varying skillsets and abilities.
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One constant, however, is most Senju Clan members are believers of the Will of Fire—the belief that love is the key to peace. They cherish the village and its inhabitants, protecting and cherishing them as one would any close family member. It is through this firm devotion that Senju Clan members are able to continue fighting against all odds, building willpower and strength of character with every adversity they manage to overcome.
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Senju Clan members have a history of bad blood with the Uchiha Clan, whose Curse of Hatred is fated to clash against the Will of Fire. The two clans represent polar ideals, straining their relations.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]THE SENJU CLAN IN MODERN DAY,

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Few Senju Clan members exist today, although their influence continues to live on in all of Konoha’s habitants through their Will of Fire. Their rare kekkei genkai and large chakra reserves make them excellent shinobi, but similarly prime targets for bounty hunters.
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Presently, the clan is known as the “Senju Clan of the Forest” due to each member’s ability to combine Earth and Water release to convert their chakra into a source of life and thus manipulate plant life in rare and powerful techniques.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]SENJU CLAN ABILITIES,

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Senju Clan members all inherit High Chakra Pools and life force, and are able to heal from injuries at a faster rate than others. Their powers seem to grow when they fight to protect their village, friends, and loved ones, owing to their strong devotion to the Will of Fire.[break][break]


A nature transformation kekkei genkai unique to the Senju Clan, Wood Release combines Earth and Water Release, allowing users to control plants and plant life. This nature transformation is known to be exceptionally powerful and versatile. Users can sprout plants from their bodies or in their surroundings, and the strongest Senju Clan members are able to swallow entire towns with a forest in a matter of moments. More delicate constructs can created as well, and in some cases Wood Release can even be used to absorb chakra of those its techniques ensnare.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]SPECIAL TECHNIQUES,

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(C-RANK // RANGE: SHORT-MEDIUM // DURATION: 2 // CD: 3) The user alters their own cells and creates new vegetation, generating a clone that can engage in combat and used in the Body Replacement Technique. Wood clones can travel a short distance from the user, merge with plants and trees, and perform jutsu up to C-Rank. Wood clones can take a few hits, but are inhibited by the actions of the user and will not be able to act much if the user is not focused.[break][break]


(C-RANK // RANGE: SHORT // DURATION: 1 // CD: 2) The user produces sharp wooden spikes from their body to use as short-range weapons akin to makeshift blades or to launch as accurate but short-ranged projectiles. Projectiles can be lengthened mid-flight, turning into skewering. Powerful, but relatively short in range.[break][break]


(C-RANK // RANGE: SHORT-MED // DURATION: 1 // CD: 3) The user creates and joins two wooden pillars into the shape of a dome around them or a target up to a medium distance away— shielding or trapping the target. Excellent at sheltering against long distance attacks. The larger the size of the dome, the bigger the strain on the user’s chakra reserves.[break][break]


(B-RANK // RANGE: SHORT-MED // DURATION: 3 // CD: 5) The user transforms their arm into wood, which then sprouts multiple flexible branches that can stretch to wrap around and entangle a target, immobilizing or slowing them. The larger the target, the weaker each individual branch becomes, and the bigger the strain on the user’s chakra reserves. If not broken through beforehand by a target, this technique lasts for three posts.[break][break]


(B-RANK // RANGE: SHORT-MED // DURATION: 2 // CD: 4) The user summons up to a dozen thick tree roots like spears from the ground, skewering opponents caught in their ascent. These roots can move at a limited capacity after summoning, and can be called on to then crush targets. If severed, they can no longer be controlled.[break][break]


(B-RANK // RANGE: LONG // DURATION: 2 // CD: 5) The user summons a serpentine dragon made of wood, which can be used to restrain or relentlessly attack a target. On contact with its teeth, the dragon can gradually absorb chakra from a target, draining them in a vampiric fashion. At the end of its duration, the dragon detonates, resulting in a large explosion.[break][break]


(A-RANK // RANGE: SHORT // DURATION: 2 // CD: 5) The user creates an enormous humanoid statue out of wood to be used in battle as an avatar. Instead of manifesting the whole humanoid, the user can also manifest an arm or hand for faster results. The dragon wrapped around its bodies can extend to attack as well. The wood human must remain close to the user and cannot wander far.[break][break]


(S-RANK // RANGE: LONG // DURATION: 4 // CD: ONCE PER THREAD) A technique with a very long cast time, the user turns an entire area into a vast forest in a matter of moments, creating thick trees and grassy terrain. These trees pierce through obstructions, and can swallow entire villages if the user wills it (or if they lose control of the technique). Due to its power and scale, this technique can only be used once per thread and is extremely draining.

[attr="class","nintales-subtitle"]CURRENT CLAN MEMBERS,

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This is a clan that can be freely applied for. When creating your character, note your role in the clan and whether you're taking up any leadership responsibilities. If you are creating a leader, you are expected to actually direct your clan and make decisions regarding its activities. Due to the powerful nature of wood release, positions will be limited, and no new spots will be added.[break][break]

▶ CURRENT HEAD: Open[break]
▶ CHOSEN SUCCESSOR: SENJU KODAMA[break][break]

▶ MEMBER: Open[break]
▶ MEMBER: Open