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A well-liked figure within Amegakure's military force, Mai is a prodigy from the Aburame clan who has graduated as a Jounin at the impressive age of fourteen. Now, four years later and in spite of her short stature (4'11), she commands a great deal of respect, all while keeping the atmosphere warm and cheerful with her presence. Like a mother willing to lead by example, she's strict yet kind, professional yet flexible. Forging a connection is important for her, no matter how shallow, so as long as you have the courage to properly communicate with her, you'll likely be kept in the good graces of this colleague. Be mindful of what words you use around her, though, especially if you are a junior. Etiquette is important, but not mandatory. Foul words, however, are for adults only.
Mai comes from a branch of the Aburame clan who have retired as ninja and instead use their bugs for a different purpose. Her parents, for example, run a traveling flea circus, renowned across the entire country and neighboring lands. In other words, this girl is a shinobi by choice. There is no tale of revenge within her background nor is there any family obligation present that would force her to pursue this kind of path. In her own words "I joined the academy because I wanted to spend more time with my friends. Then, before I knew it, I was looking after them as their Senior". Her natural talent, bolstered by the passion she invests in anything she sets her mind on, allowed her to arrive at the place where she stands today.
At times, Mai can be a little bit of a bully. She enjoys teasing others and knows very well how to use irony as a weapon. That said, unless you are an actual enemy, chances are she's just playing with you. Naturally, she is drawn more towards those that let their honest human reactions roam free, but she can also make a good pair with a strictly professional person (much to their dismay). She takes pleasure in cooking, sightseeing and well, simply talking. She's also quite fond of missing-nin hunting, especially as a method of stress-relief. She is not in it for the money, so she rarely goes after a big fish, instead, she picks on the weak, beats them up and turns them in alive, if possible. A real-bully-slayer, that's her.
Taijutsu [Journeyman]
Throughout her career, Mai has faced hardships in the field of hand-to-hand combat, mostly due to her frail and small frame. In order to turn the tables, she has abandoned the striking style generally taught at the Ninja Academy and switched to a more defensive style inspired in Aikido. The goal is not to hurt the enemy, at least not directly, but to serve as a bridge that leads to a favorable outcome. It's all about being able to disarm the opponent, throw them off their balance or simply deflecting one of their attacks, defeating them without the need to get one's hands dirty.
Shurikenjutsu [Journeyman]
Proficiency befitting someone of her rank. When facing or interacting with traditional throwing weaponry, Mai can quickly identify the advantages, drawbacks and effective ranges each of them possesses. She has a record of acing written exams that involve trajectory calculation through the mathematical method so it is safe to say that she's rather accurate with her throws, however, her otherwise flawless aim suffers greatly against moving targets. Her personal preference are senbon needles, but she can throw kunai and shuriken just as well.
Stealth [Journeyman]
As a shinobi, Mai is naturally skilled in the art of concealing her presence. Be it inside or outside the battlefield, she likes to approach others from behind and give them a scare. What she specializes at, however, is not actually moving around unnoticed but rather keeping her intentions hidden under a veil of shadow, a skill suitable for a spy. While standing in plain sight, she's doing something, but one can't tell that she is. And then, by the time that Mai chooses to reveal her hand, the game has already reached its conclusion.
Aburame Clan [Journeyman]
A proficient insect tamer, Mai has a long story in raising Kikaichu which started even prior to the beginning of her formal shinobi training. She acts as the host of a medium-sized colony which can be used for offense, defense, reconnaissance and espionage. Bugs can group in swarms in order to impersonate another, deflect incoming projectiles, act as an additional limb or even surround and overwhelm a single target. However, in spite of their abundance and chakra eating capabilities, they represent little more than an hindrance if an opening isn't created for them to exploit.
About Mai
A well-liked figure within Amegakure's military force, Mai is a prodigy from the Aburame clan who has graduated as a Jounin at the impressive age of fourteen. Now, four years later and in spite of her short stature (4'11), she commands a great deal of respect, all while keeping the atmosphere warm and cheerful with her presence. Like a mother willing to lead by example, she's strict yet kind, professional yet flexible. Forging a connection is important for her, no matter how shallow, so as long as you have the courage to properly communicate with her, you'll likely be kept in the good graces of this colleague. Be mindful of what words you use around her, though, especially if you are a junior. Etiquette is important, but not mandatory. Foul words, however, are for adults only.
Mai comes from a branch of the Aburame clan who have retired as ninja and instead use their bugs for a different purpose. Her parents, for example, run a traveling flea circus, renowned across the entire country and neighboring lands. In other words, this girl is a shinobi by choice. There is no tale of revenge within her background nor is there any family obligation present that would force her to pursue this kind of path. In her own words "I joined the academy because I wanted to spend more time with my friends. Then, before I knew it, I was looking after them as their Senior". Her natural talent, bolstered by the passion she invests in anything she sets her mind on, allowed her to arrive at the place where she stands today.
At times, Mai can be a little bit of a bully. She enjoys teasing others and knows very well how to use irony as a weapon. That said, unless you are an actual enemy, chances are she's just playing with you. Naturally, she is drawn more towards those that let their honest human reactions roam free, but she can also make a good pair with a strictly professional person (much to their dismay). She takes pleasure in cooking, sightseeing and well, simply talking. She's also quite fond of missing-nin hunting, especially as a method of stress-relief. She is not in it for the money, so she rarely goes after a big fish, instead, she picks on the weak, beats them up and turns them in alive, if possible. A real-bully-slayer, that's her.
Proficiencies
Taijutsu [Journeyman]
Throughout her career, Mai has faced hardships in the field of hand-to-hand combat, mostly due to her frail and small frame. In order to turn the tables, she has abandoned the striking style generally taught at the Ninja Academy and switched to a more defensive style inspired in Aikido. The goal is not to hurt the enemy, at least not directly, but to serve as a bridge that leads to a favorable outcome. It's all about being able to disarm the opponent, throw them off their balance or simply deflecting one of their attacks, defeating them without the need to get one's hands dirty.
Shurikenjutsu [Journeyman]
Proficiency befitting someone of her rank. When facing or interacting with traditional throwing weaponry, Mai can quickly identify the advantages, drawbacks and effective ranges each of them possesses. She has a record of acing written exams that involve trajectory calculation through the mathematical method so it is safe to say that she's rather accurate with her throws, however, her otherwise flawless aim suffers greatly against moving targets. Her personal preference are senbon needles, but she can throw kunai and shuriken just as well.
Stealth [Journeyman]
As a shinobi, Mai is naturally skilled in the art of concealing her presence. Be it inside or outside the battlefield, she likes to approach others from behind and give them a scare. What she specializes at, however, is not actually moving around unnoticed but rather keeping her intentions hidden under a veil of shadow, a skill suitable for a spy. While standing in plain sight, she's doing something, but one can't tell that she is. And then, by the time that Mai chooses to reveal her hand, the game has already reached its conclusion.
Aburame Clan [Journeyman]
A proficient insect tamer, Mai has a long story in raising Kikaichu which started even prior to the beginning of her formal shinobi training. She acts as the host of a medium-sized colony which can be used for offense, defense, reconnaissance and espionage. Bugs can group in swarms in order to impersonate another, deflect incoming projectiles, act as an additional limb or even surround and overwhelm a single target. However, in spite of their abundance and chakra eating capabilities, they represent little more than an hindrance if an opening isn't created for them to exploit.
A rare breed of butterflies raised by a select few of the Aburame Clan. Their main purpose is to gather powder from different flowers and plants, which can then be stored in a special cavity. Right now, Mai is still experimenting with them, so they're merely a cosmetic.[/ul]
Medical Ninjutsu [Journeyman]
Mai is well-versed in the art of medicine, particularly in the fields of anatomy (human or otherwise) and toxins. She has been taught about the most commonly used poisons, how to brew them and how to counter-act them. In addition, she has been exposed to some of them, increasing, if only slightly, the resistance her body has towards them. She has yet to start brewing original mixes. Finally, she holds some knowledge in the art of healing others through mystical techniques but often requires time, resources and possibly assistance in order to carry out a proper medical procedure.
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Mai Aburame looks like Shinobu Kochou.
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Mai Aburame looks like Shinobu Kochou.
