Kozakura Senju [Leader] [Legacy]

[Kozakura Senju]

NAME: Kozakura Senju
ALIASES: Crown of Thorns (Keikan | 荊冠)
CLAN: Senju (Land of Fire)
AGE: 29
RANK: D
GENDER: Female
STARTING NATION: Land of Fire

APPEARANCE

Art by Ishida1694, Cassierolle (Katsu), and Pyon respectively.

BACKGROUND: Born into nobility and baptized by blood and war, Kozakura is the daughter of the now-dead Kashiwa Senju, a venerated general who lead countless successful battles against the many clans of the Shinobi world while at the helm of the Senju's shinobi militia before succumbing to an untimely demise.

Kozakura was not like her father. In a world of harsh conflict and bitter contempt, she was a small and bright light that fought for peace and harmony. For years throughout the Warring States Era she campaigned against the endless bloodshed and war. Countless times in battle, she would carry the wounded off the field, or defend the meek and injured.

She was sure the war would end, one day, and that her family would be free. She believed that wholeheartedly until the day she failed. The day her life changed forever, her innocence thrown to the wayside and left in the dust. The day her father died in her arms, because of her. Because of her naive, stupid, immature belief.

It had taken years of discussion, and careful planning, but she had managed to organize a meeting between her father, and the head of the Uchiha clan. Neither of them had any interest in talking, and neither of them had showed any sign of budging on the subject for years despite her countless hours droning on about the good of the clan and the letters she'd written to the uchiha. Even when the great war itself collapsed, the two clans had been some of the most violent and direct enemies in the land of fire.

And yet, one night, she received corroboration from the head of the clan stating that they would like to meet to discuss matters. In private - no guards, no spies, no council members. Just the two of them, alone. Her father only agreed to such suspicious stipulations if he could have her with him. She was kind-hearted, but she was strong enough to defend herself should need be - and that brought some sense of safety and comfort with it to her father.

The feeling of security was misplaced.

In the stillness of the night beneath the husken remnants of a decaying cherry tree, they met in secrecy. The Uchiha, cloaked in confidence and curiosity, and Kozakura and her father, vigilant and cautious. They had come alone. As they began to discuss matters, a fleeting hope arose that perhaps this meeting would bring about an end to their clans' violent enmity. But it was a false hope, built on deceit. A deadly surprise was lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike.

The Uchiha had lied. They were not alone.

At once, they pounced from the bushes and descended from the branches, encircling the Senju nobles. Despite being ordered to flee, Kozakura refused to abandon her father's side. She watched in horror as Uchiha swords and spears plunged into his body, leaving a permanent scar on her heart. The head of the Uchiha clan's blood-red eyes would haunt her forever.

From that moment on, Kozakura was driven to put an end to the endless bloodshed and warfare that had consumed the land. She swore to do whatever it takes, even if it meant waging war against the world and forcing the warmongers to surrender. Taking charge of her clan, she spent the end of the hundred-year war preparing herself, beginning by conquering the entirety of the Maboroshi Forest, where the Senju Manor stood.

STARTING STATS

Ninja Points (NP): 15 (D Rank)

Ninjutsu: 5
Taijutsu: 2
Genjutsu: 1
Technique: 1
Toughness: 3 (2, +1 for legacy bonus)
Speed: 2
Stamina: 2

ABILITIES

Starting Affinities: Earth, Water, Wood*

Spending Starting XP and Ryo:
10 XP for D-Rank
10/10 Technique XP spent
9 XP spent on techniques
Saving 20,000 Ryo and 1 XP

Clan Traits:
[BOON] HEALING VITALITY.
[BASE] MOKUTON | WOOD RELEASE
[BANE] BLOOD OF ASHURA

E RANK

Name: Henge no Jutsu [Transformation Technique]
Rank: E
XP: Starter
Type: Utility Ninjutsu
Description: This technique is most often used to disguise the user as another person, but they can also turn into an animal, plant, or inanimate object. Users will gain the attributes and physical features of whatever they transform into, such as a weapon's sharpness or an animal's fangs. To be able to assume so many different forms makes this technique invaluable for not just combat, but intelligence gathering and diversionary tactics as well.

Name: Mokuton: Kagero [Wood Release: Mayfly]
Rank: E
XP: Starter
Type: Utility Ninjutsu
Description: The Mayfly is an infiltration technique, that allows a user to merge their body with the ground and flora and travel at very high speeds; moving through the plant life in the area.

Name: Nobori no Jutsu [Climbing Technique]
Rank: E
XP: Starter, 1XP*
Type: Utility Ninjutsu
Description: This technique involves focusing a fixed amount of chakra to the bottom of one's feet, and using that to climb solid without using one's hands or climbing equipment. If the stream of chakra is too weak, the user will lose their footing on the surface and fall off. If it is too strong, the user will be pushed away from the surface, causing the surface to be damaged around the point of contact and the user will fall.

D RANK

Name: Suiton: Suigan [Water Release: Water Gun]
Rank: D
XP: Starter, 2XP*
Type: Attack Ninjutsu
Affinity: Suiton|Water
Action: Long Action
Chakra Cost: 5
Damage: 5x
Effect:
Description: The user will commence with a couple of hand seals before being able to shoot a very thin jet of water at their opponent. Though not very damaging, it can be annoying and distracting to create a good opening, or even conduct electricity. Moreover, it's very hard to do this attack while moving.
[This jutsu costs 5 chakra, and does 5x(Ninjutsu) damage water damage.]

Name: Mokuton: Toba no Fuku [Wood Release: Thorn Whip]
Rank: D
XP: Starter, 4XP* (2XP D, 1XP Wood, 1XP Endangering)
Type: Attack Ninjutsu
Affinity: Mokuton|Wood
Action: Long Action
Chakra Cost: 5
Damage: 5x
Effects: Wood Release, Endangering
Description: By performing a set of hands seals, the user creates a vine-like whip from the palm of their hand that is covered in large sharp thorns. The user then strikes out toward their opponent with the whip. Koza can use this even when she would run out of chakra.

Name: Kawarimi no Jutsu [Substitution Jutsu]
Rank: D
XP: Starter, 3XP* (2XP D, 1XP non-elemental)
Type: Evasion Ninjutsu
Affinity: Non Elemental
Action: Short Action
Chakra Cost: 5
Evasion Power: 5x
Description: The instant before they are to be struck by an attack, the user replaces themselves with a block of wood or something similar. Because the attack does hit something, opponents may briefly believe that they've successfully struck the user. But this is merely an optical illusion and opponents will quickly notice what's happened.

C RANK

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B RANK

Name: Mokuton: Akumajō [Wood Release: Demonic Castle]
Rank: B
XP: 9XP (4XP B, 1XP Wood, 1XP Persisting, 1 XP Brace, 2 XP Powerful)
Type: Defense Ninjutsu
Affinity: Mokuton|Wood
Action: Long Action
Chakra Cost: 17
Power: 17x
Effects: Wood Release, Persisting, Brace, Powerful
Description: With a set of complex one-handed hand seals that need to be performed simultaneously on each hand, the Demonic Castle is a powerful jutsu that allows the user to create a massive, castle-like structure made entirely of wood capable of enduring powerful blows.

[Kozakura Senju]

On old New Era, I used to play Kozakura. I'd like the legacy bonus! For the record, I'd like it on my toughness, raising it to 3, and my maximum toughness to 21!

[Edsauce]

Everything looks rock wood solid here, consider Kozakura APPROVED.