Naruto: Growth of the Hidden Leaf (Out of Character)

Name
Saru Kokuo

Age
14

Appearance


Clan

Kokuo (Also called Monkey Masters)
Their clan trait, or kekegenkai, is the prehensil (is that spelled right?) monkey tail and feet that each member is born with. This unique group of ninja is known for it's use of monkey-like movement intertwined with taijutsu that resembles kung fu. Also, every member signs the Monkey Summoning Contract when they prove they are skilled enough to handle it.

Jutsu Element
Air (Kokuo are known more for their unique Taijutsu then elemental Ninjutsu, but Air is their preferred element)

Weapons
Bo Staff

Personality
He has a very quiet, yet relaxed nature. So quiet, in fact, he's known to startle people when he does speak up because otherwise it's like he's not even there at all. He changes in battle though, from relaxed to serious. His quiet nature also seems to dissolve in battle, for he is known to let out monkey-like screams when attacking. This is meant to symbolize the Bruce Lee like screams of Kung Fu, only done so with Monkey-like mannerisms.

Misc

Kobushi no Seiyuuki (Fist of the Monkey)
The taijutsu used by the Kokuo Clan. It seems to more closely resemble Kung Fu than any form of ninjitsu. In this fighting style, not only are the hands and feet considered weapons, but so is the tail that every Kokuo is born with. The agility, balance, and cleverness of the monkey are strongly emphasized by this style, as most of the attacks, at first glance, appear more mischievous than deadly. The bo staff, weapon of choice for many Kokuo, is wielded not only by the hands, but also by the tail and, occasionally, by the hand-like monkey feet of a Kokuo. This, needless to say, can catch even a higher ranked ninja off guard due to the sheer unique form this fighting style takes. Most of the attacks are combinations that come in flurries, or arial attacks made from the treetops.

Fūton: Renkūdan (Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet)
Basically a breath of air that shoots off a ball of compressed wind. Saru's version is much weaker than the larger one used by the One-Tailed Shukaku. He prefers straight martial arts so this is rarely ever used.

Kamaitachi no Jutsu (Cutting Whirlwind Technique)
A blade of wind launched from Saru's bo staff. He prefers straight martial arts so this is rarely ever used.

Daikamaitachi no Jutsu (Great Cutting Whirlwind Technique)
A more powerful version of the above Jutsu. He prefers straight martial arts so this is rarely ever used.

Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique (Monkeys))
Needs no real explanation. A Jutsu that summons monkeys. It should be noted that Saru is not yet powerful enough to summon Enma. He prefers straight martial arts so this is rarely ever used. In fact, most Kokuo ninja only use this in messy situations, as some of the monkeys (particulary Enma) can be quite testy at times and prove difficult to control.

Name
Azuchi Hyuuga

Age
20

Appearance


Clan

Hyuuga
The Hyuuga clan (日向一族, Hyuuga Ichizoku; Literally meaning "Hyuuga family") is one of the oldest and most powerful clans in Konohagakure. All members born in to the family possess the Byakugan, a kekkei genkai that gives them extended fields of vision and the ability to see chakra. The Uchiha clan's Sharingan is believed to be descended from the Byakugan.

The clan is separated into two parts, the main house (宗家, Sōke) and the branch house (分家, Bunke), a system that protects the secrets of the Byakugan from outsiders. The main house runs the family while the branch house protects it. The members of the branch house are branded with a cursed seal. This seal gives the main house members absolute control over the branch members, because they can destroy the branch members' brains with a simple hand gesture, or cause them great pain to punish them. This seal also makes sure the secret of the Hyuuga's Byakugan is safe, because it seals the Byakugan after the wearer of the seal dies. Because they are essentially servants simply because of their birth order or heritage, some branch house members are hostile to those of the main house.

Members of the clan are instructed in the use of the Gentle Fist style, which uses the Byakugan to view the opponent's Chakra Pathway System and deal precise blows to disable and impede the flow of chakra. Due to training in this style, Hyuuga clan members tend to have excellent chakra control. This is emphasized in jutsu that utilize this chakra control, as well as the nuances of the Gentle Fist style. The clan's strongest techniques, like the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, are only allowed to be taught to members of the main house.

Jutsu Element
None (The Hyuuga are Taijutsu Specialists)

Weapons
Needles that, with precise enough aim, can inflict similar internal damage as Jūken strikes.

Personality
Azuchi has the personality of a Shaolin Monk. In this, he believes fighting should be used as a form of meditation, and that violance is little more than a waste of energy. This, however, does not discredit his skill as a Taijutsu Specialist. In fact, he is widely considered one of the most skilled Gentle Fist Masters of the Hyuuga Clan. Despite being a member of the Hyuuga Main House, Azuchi belives that, strangely enough, the Clan's division is moot, and meaningless. So, unlike most Main House members, Azuchi treats all his fellow Hyuuga equally.

Misc

Byakugan
The clan trait, or Kekkegenkai, of the Hyuuga Clan. The Byakugan is the primary focus of the Hyuga's special arts. When the Byakugan is activated, their pupils become more distinct and the veins near their temples bulge. Once active the Byakugan gives the user a near 360º field of vision except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the third thoracic vertebra. They also have the ability to see through solid objects, and can use a degree of telescopic sight. The distance and the degree of telescopic sight varies from person to person. However, one of the greatest uses of the Byakugan is the ability to see the chakra circulation system inside of another's body. The Byakugan has also shown the ability to see what a person's chakra type is, by looking into someone's chakra points. It is from this particular ability that they are able to employ their ultimate attack style: Gentle Fist. Each strike, when placed correctly, strikes along the Chakra Pathway System, which is the network of vessels that carry chakra. This network is closely intertwined with the functioning of the body's organs, and so when the keirakukei take damage, the organs suffer as well. There is no defense against the Gentle Fist, since one cannot train one's internal organs to become stronger. The only possible defense is to stop the Gentle Fist's hits from connecting. Particularly skilled users of the Byakugan, which appear only rarely, can take the Gentle Fist style one step further. Along the keirakurei are 361 pinprick-sized nodes called Tenketsu, or chakra points. When struck, these tenketsu will seal off, which close the opening points from which chakra is emitted. Thus, with precision, all those points along the victim's body can be sealed, stopping the chakra flow to those areas.

Jūken (Gentle Fist)
The Gentle Fist style of combat is based on palm strikes and generally aims to damage the body's Chakra Pathway System, thus creating difficulty by inhibiting an opponent's use of chakra. To do this, the user will forcefully insert a small amount of their own chakra into an opponent's chakra pathway system. The chakra can then be used to rupture or divert chakra flow, preventing them from using jutsu. It can also be used to attack the opponent's internal organs, to which the chakra pathway system is closely tied. Even the slightest tap from this style can cause major damage, hence the name "gentle fist." Because the chakra pathway system is invisible, the Byakugan is required for this style to be used effectively. Since the Byakugan is unique to the Hyuuga clan, it has become their signature style of combat.

Hakke Rokujūyon Shō (Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms)
This jutsu closes off sixty-four specific chakra points on an opponent's body with the Gentle Fist, effectively eliminating their ability to use chakra for quite some time and making it difficult for them to move. It begins with striking two chakra points, followed by four more, then eight, then sixteen, then thirty-two, and then sixty-four strikes. Each set of strikes is done at an exponentially increasing pace and strength. The attack not only disables the enemy but also knocks them back with every set of strikes. In the anime, a minor version of this technique is Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms and the doubled version of this technique is Eight Trigrams One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms.

Hakkeshō Kaiten (Eight Trigrams Palms Heavenly Spin)
This jutsu utilizes the chakra control gained through Gentle Fist training to release a huge amount of chakra from the user's chakra points right before being struck. The released chakra blocks any possible attack on the user. The user then spins rapidly to parry the attack, both creating a shield of chakra around themselves and tossing away any nearby attackers. This jutsu is only effective when rotating, since the chakra itself is not enough to stop a physical attack. If they cannot rotate, the user becomes vulnerable.

Hakke Kūshō (Eight Trigrams Empty Palm)
This jutsu is similar in practice to Eight Trigrams Palms Heavenly Spin, but has a specific target rather than a general area. To perform it, the user does a palm thrust to violently push the opponent away.