Akira, Sawako Kikkawa, and 1 more like this
Sept 2, 2021 3:41:28 GMT
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The Uchiha had long occupied Hi no Kuni before the fall of their former village, and deep within the hearts of his ancestors brewed a desire for revenge against those who destroyed it. That same desire brought his ancestors to Otogakure when it was formed, where their branch would settle into a life of service once more. Whether it was the Daimyo's Samurai or the Shinobi of a rival village, that first generation of migrants would do battle on the frontlines for the next several decades, all but demons in the flesh with their hate-fueled desire to go to war. The sons and daughters of the Uchiha had been molded into a fine-tuned machine for war, but the cost was bloody, given their fanatical desire to war against the village's enemies. Their numbers grew scarce as one would suspect would be the outcome of their actions. Those who remained would embrace their Curse of Hatred, believing it was the best way forwards to ensure their collective potential would not be wasted. So much so was the famed Sharingan sought after by his ancestors, many would eventually take to fratricide to achieve the intended result.
Their quest for power had tainted their vision, and perhaps he would not have been born if his clan had continued down that cursed path to achieving their power. Luckily for him, his grandfather proved strong enough to assume leadership over their clan, but at the cost of his brother, the previous head of their clan. Ironic as it was, his grandfather's Sharingan would grow stronger through the incident, and an era of potential darkness had been avoided as a whole. Brothers would become brothers once again, and the Uchiha would strive to unlock their gifts without turning their blades upon each other. The Uchiha weren't just shinobi; they were warriors born from an age of strife in the past, much like the current. Harkening back to their roots, the Clan elected to embrace their warrior roots to the fullest, raising each successive generation to be warriors of their clan first, then shinobi of their village. Though the Uchiha of his clan have silenced their previously loud cries to reconquer their home, the will of fire still burns bright within their hearts. It's passed down from one generation to the next and indoctrinated into their minds-- next to the tale of their greatest shame.
Yusuke's generation was no different. Granted, half a century had made things a bit more modernized and forward-thinking. He was still raised to be a warrior, to fight and kill the enemies of their clan & village. To unlock the Sharingan is still an important and prized tradition, and in this regard, Yusuke hasn't disappointed his family or ancestors. Several skirmishes and a handful of close-calls against the Daimyo's Samurai were the catalysts to his ascension, in a manner of speaking. Obtaining the Sharingan had proved him worthy of being his father's son, and the grandson of the man who brought their Clan from the brink of self-destruction. Were his father to fall in battle, and his grandfather to kick the bucket from old age, then it would rightfully fall to him to lead the clan in their stead.
It is an honor that he wants no part of anytime soon, and so he crosses his fingers that neither of them kicks the bucket in the next twenty or so years.
Regardless, he's pretty content where he's at now. The rank of Chunin eventually fell into his lap, a consequence of his parent and grandparent throwing their clan's weight to ensure that he was assigned successive combat-orientated missions for two years straight. Yusuke was almost certain that the two were trying to get him killed, and when he unlocked the next Tomoe of his Sharingan, he understood that was entirely their goal from the beginning. With that spree of violence over and his career done being manipulated, Yusuke returned to the village to resume the normal duties of his rank. He's taken to absorbing back into village life and honing his abilities in his spare time, moving his focus away from the power held in his eyes and towards the practical abilities that kept him alive in the first place. He's also been dabbling in something special that he picked up on one of his missions. An ace in the hole, if you will.
Other than that, he's pretty much going with the flow until the next round of danger comes rolling his way.
Uchiha Heritage
The blood of the Uchiha is strong within this one. Not to say that he's anything special, but the elders of his clan had always assumed that he would unlock the Sharingan, much like his father and grandfather before him. Being that unlocking the Sharingan is considered a rite of passage for those of his clan, a warrior of their clan does not obtain their gift through false circumstances of life and death. True threat of losing one's life is typically the preferred method, and those circumstances have been provided to him in abundance.
Sharingan [Apprentice]
Much like his ancestors, obtaining the Sharingan was earned through blood, at the risk of his life. He wasn't fortunate enough to unlock it through strenuous activities and training, but rather through the crucible of combat that has defined their clan for nearly seventy years. He nearly lost his life to obtain the Sharingan in the first place, as the first taste of Samurai steel to his flesh would trigger something in his body that gave him the will to press forwards and survive. His first Tomoe came a couple of years later, due in part to the manipulation of his father and grandfather to once more put him through the further threat of death at the hand of their village's enemies.
Since then, he's continued to try and hone his Sharingan, waiting until the next crucible to arrive that pushes him over the edge. Outside of the few abilities that come with the eyes naturally, he's managed to improve his stamina when using the Doujutsu by a fair amount. Useful, considering his fondness for high-intensity combat at close range tends to wear him out.
Gōken: Strong Fist [Apprentice]
Not being one for the dramatics, the style of hand-to-hand practiced by Yusuke is one that embodies his desire to get straight to the point and do as much damage as possible. Be it through delivering knees to the vulnerable areas of one's body, fists and elbows to the jaw or throat, or a powerful roundhouse kick to the ribs or worse, the idea is to deliver punishing amounts of damage that render your opponent unable to fight- or preferably dead.
Yusuke's not going to be fighting toe-to-toe with any taijutsu specialists yet, but he's got solid enough footwork to keep up on his feet, and eyes-to-fist coordination that can deliver a well-placed fist to an overconfident opponent's throat. Visually he's nothing to marvel at either, as he lacks the finesse Taijutsu specialists have in favor of what keeps him on his feet. If it weren't for the fluidity that can be seen in some of his movements, it would be hard to assume he was nothing more than a streetfighter at best.
Bukijutsu [Apprentice]
Blades aren't anything he's special at, but at the very least he knows his way around a Kunai. Not one to fight with swords -- as he believes they're too cumbersome -- he instead chooses to fight with Kunai when his fists aren't enough, or he feels like switching things up. He's about average, not excelling in anything particular. Outside of his limited capability to use them in melee, occasionally he'll be flashy and show off his only other talent with the blades; redirection. A simple concept really, and therefore right up his alley. He'll throw one kunai and redirect it by throwing another at it and hitting the sweet spot on the blade or handle. It's a recently acquired skill, and much more effective as a parlor trick than a reliable skill in battle.
Stealth [Apprentice]
Stealth is probably the one skill that he's done the bare minimum to train. He can comfortably blend into a crowded area, and tail someone well enough to get immediately caught, but he's no shadow in comparison to his peers or otherwise. Much work is needed, as the past couple of years involved much combat in the open, limiting the need to maintain stealth.
About Yūsuke
The Uchiha had long occupied Hi no Kuni before the fall of their former village, and deep within the hearts of his ancestors brewed a desire for revenge against those who destroyed it. That same desire brought his ancestors to Otogakure when it was formed, where their branch would settle into a life of service once more. Whether it was the Daimyo's Samurai or the Shinobi of a rival village, that first generation of migrants would do battle on the frontlines for the next several decades, all but demons in the flesh with their hate-fueled desire to go to war. The sons and daughters of the Uchiha had been molded into a fine-tuned machine for war, but the cost was bloody, given their fanatical desire to war against the village's enemies. Their numbers grew scarce as one would suspect would be the outcome of their actions. Those who remained would embrace their Curse of Hatred, believing it was the best way forwards to ensure their collective potential would not be wasted. So much so was the famed Sharingan sought after by his ancestors, many would eventually take to fratricide to achieve the intended result.
Their quest for power had tainted their vision, and perhaps he would not have been born if his clan had continued down that cursed path to achieving their power. Luckily for him, his grandfather proved strong enough to assume leadership over their clan, but at the cost of his brother, the previous head of their clan. Ironic as it was, his grandfather's Sharingan would grow stronger through the incident, and an era of potential darkness had been avoided as a whole. Brothers would become brothers once again, and the Uchiha would strive to unlock their gifts without turning their blades upon each other. The Uchiha weren't just shinobi; they were warriors born from an age of strife in the past, much like the current. Harkening back to their roots, the Clan elected to embrace their warrior roots to the fullest, raising each successive generation to be warriors of their clan first, then shinobi of their village. Though the Uchiha of his clan have silenced their previously loud cries to reconquer their home, the will of fire still burns bright within their hearts. It's passed down from one generation to the next and indoctrinated into their minds-- next to the tale of their greatest shame.
Yusuke's generation was no different. Granted, half a century had made things a bit more modernized and forward-thinking. He was still raised to be a warrior, to fight and kill the enemies of their clan & village. To unlock the Sharingan is still an important and prized tradition, and in this regard, Yusuke hasn't disappointed his family or ancestors. Several skirmishes and a handful of close-calls against the Daimyo's Samurai were the catalysts to his ascension, in a manner of speaking. Obtaining the Sharingan had proved him worthy of being his father's son, and the grandson of the man who brought their Clan from the brink of self-destruction. Were his father to fall in battle, and his grandfather to kick the bucket from old age, then it would rightfully fall to him to lead the clan in their stead.
It is an honor that he wants no part of anytime soon, and so he crosses his fingers that neither of them kicks the bucket in the next twenty or so years.
Regardless, he's pretty content where he's at now. The rank of Chunin eventually fell into his lap, a consequence of his parent and grandparent throwing their clan's weight to ensure that he was assigned successive combat-orientated missions for two years straight. Yusuke was almost certain that the two were trying to get him killed, and when he unlocked the next Tomoe of his Sharingan, he understood that was entirely their goal from the beginning. With that spree of violence over and his career done being manipulated, Yusuke returned to the village to resume the normal duties of his rank. He's taken to absorbing back into village life and honing his abilities in his spare time, moving his focus away from the power held in his eyes and towards the practical abilities that kept him alive in the first place. He's also been dabbling in something special that he picked up on one of his missions. An ace in the hole, if you will.
Other than that, he's pretty much going with the flow until the next round of danger comes rolling his way.
Proficiencies
Uchiha Heritage
The blood of the Uchiha is strong within this one. Not to say that he's anything special, but the elders of his clan had always assumed that he would unlock the Sharingan, much like his father and grandfather before him. Being that unlocking the Sharingan is considered a rite of passage for those of his clan, a warrior of their clan does not obtain their gift through false circumstances of life and death. True threat of losing one's life is typically the preferred method, and those circumstances have been provided to him in abundance.
Sharingan [Apprentice]
Much like his ancestors, obtaining the Sharingan was earned through blood, at the risk of his life. He wasn't fortunate enough to unlock it through strenuous activities and training, but rather through the crucible of combat that has defined their clan for nearly seventy years. He nearly lost his life to obtain the Sharingan in the first place, as the first taste of Samurai steel to his flesh would trigger something in his body that gave him the will to press forwards and survive. His first Tomoe came a couple of years later, due in part to the manipulation of his father and grandfather to once more put him through the further threat of death at the hand of their village's enemies.
Since then, he's continued to try and hone his Sharingan, waiting until the next crucible to arrive that pushes him over the edge. Outside of the few abilities that come with the eyes naturally, he's managed to improve his stamina when using the Doujutsu by a fair amount. Useful, considering his fondness for high-intensity combat at close range tends to wear him out.
Gōken: Strong Fist [Apprentice]
Not being one for the dramatics, the style of hand-to-hand practiced by Yusuke is one that embodies his desire to get straight to the point and do as much damage as possible. Be it through delivering knees to the vulnerable areas of one's body, fists and elbows to the jaw or throat, or a powerful roundhouse kick to the ribs or worse, the idea is to deliver punishing amounts of damage that render your opponent unable to fight- or preferably dead.
Yusuke's not going to be fighting toe-to-toe with any taijutsu specialists yet, but he's got solid enough footwork to keep up on his feet, and eyes-to-fist coordination that can deliver a well-placed fist to an overconfident opponent's throat. Visually he's nothing to marvel at either, as he lacks the finesse Taijutsu specialists have in favor of what keeps him on his feet. If it weren't for the fluidity that can be seen in some of his movements, it would be hard to assume he was nothing more than a streetfighter at best.
Bukijutsu [Apprentice]
Blades aren't anything he's special at, but at the very least he knows his way around a Kunai. Not one to fight with swords -- as he believes they're too cumbersome -- he instead chooses to fight with Kunai when his fists aren't enough, or he feels like switching things up. He's about average, not excelling in anything particular. Outside of his limited capability to use them in melee, occasionally he'll be flashy and show off his only other talent with the blades; redirection. A simple concept really, and therefore right up his alley. He'll throw one kunai and redirect it by throwing another at it and hitting the sweet spot on the blade or handle. It's a recently acquired skill, and much more effective as a parlor trick than a reliable skill in battle.
Stealth [Apprentice]
Stealth is probably the one skill that he's done the bare minimum to train. He can comfortably blend into a crowded area, and tail someone well enough to get immediately caught, but he's no shadow in comparison to his peers or otherwise. Much work is needed, as the past couple of years involved much combat in the open, limiting the need to maintain stealth.
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Uchiha Yūsuke looks like Jirou Azuma.
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Uchiha Yūsuke looks like Jirou Azuma.
