Cross
Word Assassin
Name: Kuo Liang
Age: 18
Gender: M
Nen Type: Transmuter
Hatsu: Kuo transforms his Nen into salt. He can layer and scatter the salt as he deems necessary. It could harden and become his shield. As well as form into spikes and spears or other projectiles. When it's stretched and brittle, the salt almost looks like bone, especially from a distance. Flakes can scatter in the air and float like snow.
Getting salt into an opponent's wound isn't just petty. Internal warfare makes for a quick match. A person can only ingest so much salt before corroding on the inside. Once in the bloodstream, his salt collects around major organs specifically the brain, heart, kidney, and lungs. Those who fight him often become stricken by dehydration which worsens over time. He strays away from causing irreversible damage unless it's a life or death situation.
Hunter Type: Archaeological Hunter
Years of Experience: Five years of Nen training. A life time of physical training with the ninja archaeologists who raised him.
Personality
Nonplussed: It takes a lot to bother Kuo in a real way. His training has assured he can handle most situations on an emotional and mental level. He's attracted to quirky things.
Opportunistic: Kuo seeks ways to benefit himself. He would probably throw everyone under the bus for certain purposes.
Loyal to Family: Is aware his actions reflect on his clan. Kuo has certain ambitions. He wants to be regarded as a gifted ninja and archaeologist. All a person has is their family and friends, and Kuo wants to honor and bewilder them.
Outgoing: Kuo is willing to have a conversation with anyone, provided it's interesting or quirky enough. He's blunt and sometimes he says things just to see how the other person will react.
Upbeat: Kuo is quick to overcome failure. He focuses on the goal not the obstacles in the way of it. This is a boy who loves jokes and joksters. No hard feelings about the horrible selfish thing he just did, right?
Perfectionist Tendencies: Kuo has a obsession with looking competent in front of his clan members and family, especially the people who trained him. When assigned, clan missions are his top priority. He's almost like a different person. Becomes violent when pushed. Cold. Humorless.
Biography
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There's a sunken castle in the ocean and Kuo wants to fund the excavation. He originally fought in Heavens Arena to make money. His cash flow goes straight to his parents account and they handle his finances. Most of the money he earns helps sponge the ocean of their debts like cruises and expensive jewelry and wines. Kuo learned his sense of responsibility from his parents--in that he has none.
The excavation has run into several issues of jurisdiction, as it lays within the border of two countries, one of which is openly hostile toward foreign nations. Kuo blackmailed, threatened, and bribed his way into the good graces of the communist dictator. He rotates his weekends between exploring the newly accessible territory and spending time in the city. There are several types of sneakers available in the Republic of Padokea footwear enthusiasts can't purchase anywhere else.
His grandparents are ninjas of the notorious Kuruma clan (don't announce this, it's supposed to be a secret). They are as much ambitious warriors as his parents are indifferent big spenders. His parents and grandparents are always arguing over how to raise him: traditionally vs. modernist. Kuo, of course, doesn't care and is a mix of both their values. They all eat dinner together every Tuesday. It ends in violence 43% of the time.
Kuo sells some pieces from the dig sites, donates texts and artwork to museums, and occasionally keeps weapons and Nen items for himself.
He heard word of the tournament going on and immediately wanted to participate. His grandmother bet he couldn't win and the location of a desert ruin is on the line. Kuo's father countered he would win, and it's turned into a family competition.
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