One Mean Ghost
Your Ghost Host from the West Coast
Name: Ryunosuke Mizuchi
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 1/18
Age: 15
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150lbs
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Personality
Ryu is, in many ways, his own worst enemy. He's stubborn to a fault, and tends to fixate on things that have his attention. At times, especially on missions or when rebuilding Kemuri, he seems far too serious for someone his age. When he's not weighed down by obligations though, he can let his hair down and seem more his age. Despite being ousted from his family, he is loyal to a fault to those that have earned it.
Likes
- Water
- Thunderstorms
- Training
- Animals
- His adopted family
Dislikes
- Failing
- Clutter
- Obnoxious people
- Burnt food
- Anyone who insults his adopted family
Background
Growing up in one of the more well known Clans in the village, you generally have some expectations placed on you at an early age. Especially if your Clan specializes in certain things...
The Mizuchi Clan is well known for consisting almost exclusively of those with an affinity for Water Chakra Nature. Over the years, the Mizuchi clan made a name for themselves as Ninjutsu/Taijutsu fighters that used water based Ninjutsu to decimate opposition while utilizing incredible Taijutsu to clean up those that survived the flood.
From his first day at the Academy, Ryu demonstrated a knack for Ninjutsu, and a surprising talent for Genjutsu. As it would happen, he had incredible chakra control. However, he demonstrated almost no ability for Taijutsu. His father was, put mildly, furious. For a Mizuchi to be so utterly incompetent at Taijutsu was unheard of. So upset was his father over Ryu's poor Taijutsu, that he never even recognized the boy's uncanny knack for Genjutsu, something the Clan, as luck would have it, traditionally struggled with.
There were two techniques that Ryu got to be rather proficient at. Aqua stream was a staple Ninjutsu in his family. It was, quite frankly, the first Ninjutsu most of his family learned, and he was no different, demonstrating a natural talent for making the water fight for him, although, of course, it still lacked any real power behind it. That would come with time. The other technique, shockingly enough, was a Genjutsu by the name of Mind Projection. It was an introductory skill at the Academy, meant to see who had an above average knack for Genjutsu. Many students could produce nothing from the jutsu, but Ryu was able to actually create a sufficient illusion that he could hide behind.
Sadly, none of that made up for his lack of talent for Taijutsu.
His father's disappointment was so great that he almost did not allow Ryu to participate in a Mizuchi coming of age tradition. When members of the Mizuchi clan entered the Academy, they were to attempt a summoning. As these new members had no contract, they would be transported to the domain of the creature that fit them in order to acquire a contract they would be able to sign when they were deemed ready.
Thankfully, Ryu's mother was able to persuade his father to allow him to attempt to get a contract. When Ryu attempted this, he found himself in an underwater cave, holding his breath as he met what would be his chosen Summoning.
When he was returned to his family, on his back was the Summoning Scroll of the Electric Eel...
Things looked up a little from there, his father at least acknowledged him so long as no one brought up the fact he was failing Taijutsu instruction. When graduation day came, Ryu knew he would likely pass by virtue of his Genjutsu and Ninjutsu... But he was ashamed of his deplorable Taijutsu, especially given how disappointed his father looked whenever it was brought up. When the time came, he deliberately failed the exam by botching both his Ninjutsu and Genjutsu test. He believed fully that the only way he would deserve to be on a team was if his Taijutsu improved first, and he hoped that his decision would make his father proud.
His father disowned him.
Ryu wished he could be shocked, but somehow, he had expected the outcome. When he attempted to come home after the test, he found the doors and windows all closed to him, and a suitcase with his stuff outside.
He took up odd jobs to scare up enough money for rent, living in a small apartment while he went through the Academy two more times, deliberately failing the exam each time because his Taijutsu wasn't good enough to pass on its own.
At last, this time around his Taijutsu had finally gotten good enough to pass, and he, of course, passed the Genjutsu and Ninjutsu tests with ease.
At last, he is a Genin, but he still has a long way to go before he earns his way back into his family...
Family/Relatives
- Go Mifune, adopted Father
- Michi Mifune, adopted Mother
- Tsubaki Mifune, adopted Older sister
- Yuuki Mifune, adopted younger brother
- Arashi Mizuchi, biological father
- Ren Mizuchi, biological mother
- Numerous cousins and a couple of as yet unnamed siblings
Motivation
Originally, Ryu wanted to prove himself as a shinobi in hopes of earning his way back into his family. However, after being adopted by the Mifune clan, his motivations have been more focused on increasing Kemuri's prestige so that it can afford outside contractors to finish the taxing rebuilding process. When that happens, he wants to set his sights on training to possibly join ANBU or another elite unit within Kemuri.
Stats
| Ninjutsu | Taijutsu | Genjutsu | Stamina | Intelligence | Perception | Stealth | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Tools:
- 20 Kunai
- 20 Shuriken
- 10 Paper Bombs
- 5 Smokebomb
- 1 Whetstone
- 2 Trench Knives
- 4 water summoning scrolls
- 2 gourds of water
- Rank E
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- Rank D
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- Mind Projection(Genjutsu)
Weakness: This Genjutsu is highly dependent on the user. Anything that is projected the user must imagine, so any flaws in their mind will be present in the image rendered. It requires a great deal of concentration, as anything extra that enters the user's mind will be put into the projection, potentially giving away the Genjutsu. If the user's concentration is broken, or if they are unable to clear their mind, the jutsu will break. This also requires the constant use of one hand, leaving the caster vulnerable to those that can see through the jutsu.
- Aqua Jet(Ninjutsu) Chakra Nature: Water
Weakness: This Ninjutsu's power depends on the user. At its first level, the user can deliver strikes that are only a little more powerful than a good punch. The water itself can also be broken from the jutsu, requiring it to be recast.
- Rank C
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- Serpent's Strike(Ninjutsu) Chakra Nature: Water
Weakness: There is a range limit. Outside of midrange, the tendrils are fairly easy to dodge. When the tendrils are further away from the user, they cannot be used for defense, leaving the user open to strikes if they attack too far from themselves.
- Chidori Burst (Ninjutsu) Chakra Nature: Lightning
Weakness: Unlike Chidori current, which fires in all directions at once, this is only fired in a single direction in the direction of the user's palm. While the shotgun variant has a wide range, its damage is also lessened due to the spread. While the Snipe variant has long range and damage, the narrow attack field makes it easier to dodge. As such, it is notably weaker than Chidori, Chidori Current, or the other Chidori variants.
- Summoning Jutsu(Ninjutsu)
- Water Clone Jutsu(Ninjutsu) Chakra Nature: Water
- Rank B
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- Hydra's Strike (Ninjutsu) Chakra Nature: Water
Weakness: Like with the serpent's strike, the tendrils can't be used for defense when far away from the user. One new weakness, though is that the tendrils can disrupt each other if they collide, making the jutsu highly difficult to learn, and harder to master.
- Rank A
- Rank S
