The Tsuchikage's Bodyguards [DONE]

Personal Information

Name: Kazumi Inuzuka
Alias: Iwagakure's Raging Fire!
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Village: Iwagakure
Village Rank: Tsuchikage's Bodyguard
Skill Rank: A-Rank Equivalent

Appearance Information

Height: 5 "5
Weight: 98 lbs
Style: Kazumi wears her headband around her neck. It is tightened slightly, looking somewhat like a collar.
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Looks Description: Once a young girl, Kazumi has now matured into a lovely young woman. Despite the somewhat natural ferocity that comes with her expressions, her complexion is clear and her features show none other than a lovely face. Maintaining such an appearance is the least of her worries, however. She would rather roll around in the mud with her beloved Rina before she wears a dress. She has shoulder-length brown hair that she sometimes put into a ponytail, and the front of it is often spiky or feathered. As an Inuzuka, she also has sharpened canines and sometimes beast-like mannerisms. As custom, she has the Inuzuka face paint on her cheeks.

Kazumi sports a grey hooded jacket with her headband hung around her neck. She wears a pair of dark pants and has her tool pouch on her thigh. A pair of black sandals cover her feet, completing her rather simple appearance. Rina, Kazumi's dog companion, has white fur with little patches of brown here and there. She has grown now compared to the small animal that she is in the example image. Rina is almost as tall as Kazumi, and is definitely bigger, reaching a size comparable to canon's Akamaru.

Personality Information

Likes: (We recommend at least 3.)
- Rina
- The people of Iwagakure
- Roughing about

Dislikes: (We recommend at least 3.)
- Having to hide her personality for others
- Restrictions
- The thought of losing something dear

Goals: To continue to guard and possibly surpass the Tsuchikage at some point in her life.

Personality Description:

As you might have guessed from some of the comments in Kazumi's appearance, she can be a rambunctious and sometimes rather brash individual. She isn't afraid to speak her mind, one of the main reasons Ishime chose her as one of his bodyguards and advisors. She will tell the truth, even if nobody in the room wants to hear it. Always thinking on her feet and looking to make the right move, Kazumi's mind is active and teeming with thought. She's bubbly and energetic, and certainly isn't afraid to make fun out of a situation. A little excitement is never too much excitement.

In battle, Kazumi still has fun fighting her opponents, even if the fight gets serious. She sees it as a challenge and works even harder to overcome it, especially in the presence of her allies. Faltering when they need you most is the greatest way to cause people to lose motivation, and she doesn't want to be the person that does that. She won't give up until the fighting gets her, and even then, she will try.

Nindo: "I believe that life is for living. You shouldn't let anyone stand in the way of what you want, and you should never stop striving to complete your goals."

Character Role: Tsuchikage's Bodyguard

Combat Information

Bloodline: https://shinobilegacies.rpg-board.net/t103-inuzuka-hiden-techniques

Elements:
Primary / KKG - Katon
Secondary - Doton
Tertiary - N/A

Specialties:
Primary - Taijutsu (Mastery)
Secondary - Ninjutsu (Adept)
Tertiary - Sensory (Adept)
Fourth - Weaponry (Basic)

Background Information

Clan: https://shinobilegacies.rpg-board.net/t104-inuzuka-clan
Birthday: June 26th

History: (Your character's life from start to finish. Be sure to highlight confrontations, big events, and anything that really made them who they are.)

Early Life

Much of Kazumi's early life became a mystery, even to her. Not so much that she didn't know, but that she forgot about it, and other things became far more important to her. She actually grew up during some of the major reconstruction of Konohagakure, living with another of her clan that agreed to take her in. Her parents had vanished during her early years, probably a result of an awful demon attack, but it had not hindered her ability to survive. Sometime around the time she was taken in, she was also paired with Rina, and the two quickly became partners for life.

It wasn't until sometime around her 16th year that she was given her first long distance mission. Iwagakure was in need of help. She was to be sent with a small platoon of other genin and chunin, headed by an ANBU, to help fight off the invasion. The operation was a success at first, but the hordes never stopped flowing into the Land of Earth. Much of the group died, but those who lived were forced to evacuate with the Tsuchikage and what remained of his people. It was there that she was considered an official part of Iwagakure for her actions, and there that she met someone she wanted to surpass.

Ascending Iwagakure's Ranks

With time to do little more than eat, sleep, and prepare for the next attack, Kazumi spent all of it doing just that. Her destructive prowess became notable among the lower ranks, and soon everyone was talking about the twisting blaze that was her 'legendary' fang passing fang. It wasn't long before word reached the Jounin, and then the Tsuchikage himself. Naturally, Ishime was interested in these talents, and he took to observing them himself. As you might have guessed, he was impressed. Out of intrigue more than anything else, the Tsuchikage took her in as one of his own and saw that she exceeded everyone.

The Tsuchikage's Bodyguard

While the promotion was recent, it still happened. A significant milestone in Kazumi's life, she serves and protects to this day.

Name: Rina
Rank: A
Type: Domestic
Elements:
- Primary Katon
- Secondary N/A

Specialties:
- Taijutsu
- Ninjutsu

Appearance: Rina is an Inuzuka canine companion. Some three feet tall and wide enough for Kazumi to ride, she has grown large. Her fur is white with small brown patches scattered around loosely. As her purpose is to be a fighting companion, she has very sharp teeth and sharp claws.

Personality: Rina is as fun-loving and fierce as her owner, showing just who she takes after.  As any animal is, she can be very cruel and defensive when it comes to protecting her owner and close allies. Otherwise, the animal acts just as any dog would - albeit with a slightly higher intelligence.

Abilities:

Name: Heightened Tracking
Rank: A
Description: Rina, as an inuzuka companion, has senses that are many times stronger than that of the average dog. She is capable of tracking scents for up to 10km and her hearing is great, although her vision is only a little above normal. Rina's specific capability is to remember the scent of specific chakras and to recognize them when they come back around. More importantly, to track them and chase them down over long distances.

Name: Beastly Speed and Strength
Rank: B
Description: As it says, Rina is quite strong. Surprisingly strong, which makers her perfect for performing powerful combination attacks with the same ferocity as her owner. Inuzuka techniques performed by Rina tend to deal one rank higher damage than normal.

Techniques:

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Personal Information

Name: Dante ダンテ
Alias: Edmund, Iwagakure's Count
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Village: Iwagakure
Village Rank: Tsuchikage's Bodyguard
Skill Rank: A-Rank Equivalent

Appearance Information

Height: 5"11
Weight: 176 lbs
Style: Dante styles Iwagakure's symbol on his clothing rather than a headband.
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Looks Description:

In general, Dante is a very formal person. Not in the sense that he's uppity or boring, but that he likes to look nice doing everything that he does. He's spent a good amount of time doing measurements and all else that could go into his appearance, almost obsessively according to Ishime. As a result, he's created a somewhat unique look - something he believes helps him stand out compared to the other higher ranking shinobi. It doesn't spawn from vanity or narcissism, rather just an innate desire. A desire to look great. Presentable at all occasions.

Dante's hair is long, brown, and flowing. It stretches to his shoulder blades and it falls in such a way that it frames his face, yet it doesn't hide his masculinity. His expression is often serious, but he is capable of having a caring demeanor when the moment is right. One could say he has a perfect business face, prepared to negotiate any deal or take on any obstacle. Although a rare sight, Dante's expression becomes cold when he is enraged or merely angered. Those who know him would know to avoid such a look, but those he faces in combat would never guess what it meant for them.

A man of few expressions tends to be a man that keeps his emotions inside, and when they come out, they are not always pretty. Dante's anger does not account for his appearance, however. He wears a large black overcoat that extends down to his thighs with the symbol for Iwagakure embroidered in silver on the upper back. The overcoat has two outside pockets for hands and four inside pockets for random items, one specifically over the heart to act as a guard against piercing attacks. Dante is generally carrying a flask full of some beverage, a pen and small moleskin journal, a pipe, and a bag of tobacco accompanied by a box of matches.

Underneath his overcoat he wears a long-sleeved dress top that is snugly fitting, showing his toned formed. Dante is lean when it comes to muscle, but no less strong. His prized weapon rests at his side, kept present by a sash that it hangs from on his waist. Ninja tool pouches can be found on his left thigh and the right of his lower back, placed specifically for ease of access. Dante's top has a single pocket on the left side, positioned just over his heart. Below that, Dante wears a pair of black slacks with pockets on either side for his hands. Disregarding ninja tradition, he wears oil and water-resistant boots with rubber soles rather than sandals.

Personality Information

Likes:
- Dante enjoys showing his expertise on important subjects.
- Practicing swordplay to mastery.
- A strong cup of coffee.

Dislikes:
- Dante wishes to maintain a high level of respect, and as a result, he takes it to heart whenever he is made out to be a fool.
- Dante's least favorite food is sushi and other raw fish.
- Dante's least favorite field is genjutsu.

Goals: To continue to be one of the most important men in Iwagakure, even if his name is never uttered in such a light. As the Tsuchikage's prized bodyguard and assistant, he feels fulfilled enough.

Personality Description:

Dante is as formal in personality as he is in his appearance, trying to maintain a strong composure and a respectable outlook at most times. He tries to have the best judgment, remaining neutral in some situations and only looking for the best possible solution. That includes finding diplomatic answers to large problems. Even though he is easily capable of handling a fight, he does not always want to follow that course of action. Fighting among people should be reserved for demons, not villages. Never the villages. Pointless deaths cannot be made into meaningful ones once the silly decision is made to start causing them.

In general, Dante has been considered a very intelligent person. He has insight on many subjects and has spent much time reading about the world, the old world, its techniques, bloodlines, people, and overall history. The knowledge has aided him tremendously with advising his Tsuchikage and even more so when making his own personal decisions. Acquiring such knowledge has also granted him superb focus, allowing him to run strategies through his mind while fighting his opponents or making extended plots over a war table. Tactile and diligent sum him up.

As things come down to people, Dante does his best to be nice to everyone he encounters. Often when people upset him he does not voice it unless it's necessary, as he believes getting in an argument over such petty things is a waste of time. He can be very kind if someone finds his soft spot, but it is likely he wouldn't show it in public. In his heart, Dante is a hopeless romantic, but he uses his work to hide that part of him from the world. As part of that hiding, he can sometimes become frustrated if he encounters the right kind of ignorant person. When anger lashes out, he often recovers quickly, but his tongue disconnects from his mind. He'll insult you in a way that you'd think he was going to kill you, and often times he will threaten to do so after a series of sociopathic thoughts run through his mind about finding every possible way to torture and beat you.

One could sum that up as anger problems, but they don't happen enough to justify the condition. Just don't piss him off, essentially. He's very mean when he's pissed off.

Nindo: Dante didn't have a comment regarding this.

Character Role: Tsuchikage's Bodyguard, Tsuchikage Replacement

Combat Information

Bloodline: N/A

Elements:
Primary / KKG - Raiton
Secondary - Futon
Tertiary - N/A

Specialties:
Primary - Weaponry (Master)
Secondary - Taijutsu (Adept)
Tertiary - Fuinjutsu (Adept)
Fourth - Ninjutsu (Basic)

Background Information

Clan: N/A
Birthday: April 1st

History: (Your character's life from start to finish. Be sure to highlight confrontations, big events, and anything that really made them who they are.)

Example:
Two Brothers

Dante grew up with Ishime, the two of them best friends for life. While they had different interests, Dante's fascination with swordplay and Ishime's focus on ninjutsu, they remained close for the majority of their time together. If you prefer idioms, many could tell you that Dante learned to swing a sword before he could walk. While that isn't true, he certainly learned to use the sword shortly afterwards. Iwagakure's future Count trained with several of the best kenjutsu fighters that Iwa had to offer as part of his natural talent, a sort-of gift granted by the academy when said professionals had the free time.

As he grew, so did all of his skills. Dante never took much to Ninjutsu or Genjutsu, spending the entirety of his early life mastering the physical arts of weaponry and taijutsu. It was there that he excelled. It was there that his thoughts were fluid, and his being was something else.

Fast Forward

Much of Dante's life was learning, swordplay, and attempting to surpass Ishime's skills. While the demon invasion played a big part in his quick maturity and the growth of his skills, it never had any specific effect on him. Estranged from his parents around his teens, Dante's focus shifted entirely to his best friend and the other friends he made as he aged. Now he continues his work as the Tsuchikage's bodyguard, thinking no more or no less of the way things have gone.