Julius, a young, ambitious novice, found himself under the tutelage of the revered sword instructor, Yurameshi. Every dawn, they would huddle in the sacred training ground, cloaked in the veil of early mist. Yurameshi, stern yet wise, instructed Julius in the art of wielding the Samurai Katana, an ancestral weapon that symbolized honor and valor.
Julius's initial attempts were clumsy, the sword proving to be a rebellious extension of his arm rather than a part of it. However, under Yurameshi's patient watch, he gradually mastered the grip, his fingers wrapping around the hilt with increasing confidence. He learned to appreciate the weight of the blade, balancing it seamlessly with his own body weight.
Yurameshi emphasized the importance of form and stance, key elements in the Samurai's art. He guided Julius through the rudimentary stances, from the Chūdan-no-kamae, the middle guard, to the low and defensive Waki-gamae. Each stance was a dance, a deadly ballet of power and finesse.
Days turned into weeks, and Julius's swings started to possess a certain fluidity, an elegance that echoed the spirit of the Samurai. His eyes reflected understanding, and his movements mimicked those of his mentor.
Yurameshi, on the other hand, played the roles of both mentor and antagonist, shadowing Julius's every move, meeting every swing of his sword with a resounding clang. These sparring sessions were more than just physical exchanges; they were lessons in strategy, resilience, and the Samurai spirit.
The training was arduous, a test of will and determination. Yet, Julius persevered, driven by the desire to master the art of the Samurai Katana. Each day, he carried the marks of his practice, calloused hands and sweat-soaked robes, as badges of honor and tokens of progress.
As Julius's understanding of the Samurai Katana deepened, he entered the next phase of his training - mastering the art of the 'Iaido'. This form of combat involved the artful draw of the sword from its scabbard, striking the enemy, removing blood from the blade in a precise manner, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. It was a powerful and highly disciplined practice that called for utmost precision and mastery. Yurameshi, understanding the gravity of this stage, intensified the training sessions, demanding more from Julius both physically and mentally. This grueling stage put Julius's resilience to the ultimate test, pushing him to his limits and forcing him to confront his own strengths and weaknesses. His determination wavered, but every time he fell, he picked himself up, reminding himself of the Samurai spirit that resided within him. The journey was far from over, and Julius knew it. His resolve hardened, and he carried on, charging forward in his quest to master the Samurai Katana under the stern yet inspiring guidance of Yurameshi.
Through the grueling training, a bond built on respect and shared passion was forged between Julius and Yurameshi. The young novice had come to see beyond the cold steel of the Katana, to understand its essence - it was more than just a weapon; it was a symbol of discipline, honor, and a way of life. He had taken his first significant strides in the journey of mastering the art of the Samurai Katana, under the watchful eye of Yurameshi.
WC 548/1000
Julius's initial attempts were clumsy, the sword proving to be a rebellious extension of his arm rather than a part of it. However, under Yurameshi's patient watch, he gradually mastered the grip, his fingers wrapping around the hilt with increasing confidence. He learned to appreciate the weight of the blade, balancing it seamlessly with his own body weight.
Yurameshi emphasized the importance of form and stance, key elements in the Samurai's art. He guided Julius through the rudimentary stances, from the Chūdan-no-kamae, the middle guard, to the low and defensive Waki-gamae. Each stance was a dance, a deadly ballet of power and finesse.
Days turned into weeks, and Julius's swings started to possess a certain fluidity, an elegance that echoed the spirit of the Samurai. His eyes reflected understanding, and his movements mimicked those of his mentor.
Yurameshi, on the other hand, played the roles of both mentor and antagonist, shadowing Julius's every move, meeting every swing of his sword with a resounding clang. These sparring sessions were more than just physical exchanges; they were lessons in strategy, resilience, and the Samurai spirit.
The training was arduous, a test of will and determination. Yet, Julius persevered, driven by the desire to master the art of the Samurai Katana. Each day, he carried the marks of his practice, calloused hands and sweat-soaked robes, as badges of honor and tokens of progress.
As Julius's understanding of the Samurai Katana deepened, he entered the next phase of his training - mastering the art of the 'Iaido'. This form of combat involved the artful draw of the sword from its scabbard, striking the enemy, removing blood from the blade in a precise manner, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. It was a powerful and highly disciplined practice that called for utmost precision and mastery. Yurameshi, understanding the gravity of this stage, intensified the training sessions, demanding more from Julius both physically and mentally. This grueling stage put Julius's resilience to the ultimate test, pushing him to his limits and forcing him to confront his own strengths and weaknesses. His determination wavered, but every time he fell, he picked himself up, reminding himself of the Samurai spirit that resided within him. The journey was far from over, and Julius knew it. His resolve hardened, and he carried on, charging forward in his quest to master the Samurai Katana under the stern yet inspiring guidance of Yurameshi.
Through the grueling training, a bond built on respect and shared passion was forged between Julius and Yurameshi. The young novice had come to see beyond the cold steel of the Katana, to understand its essence - it was more than just a weapon; it was a symbol of discipline, honor, and a way of life. He had taken his first significant strides in the journey of mastering the art of the Samurai Katana, under the watchful eye of Yurameshi.
WC 548/1000
- Kogata Ninja:
- Name: Yurameshie
Tier: A-tier
Damage Required to Defeat: A-tier
Description: A ninja trained in the arts of stealth, explosives, and ninjutsu from the Kogata. Wielding a Katan and wakizashi. They carry satchels with equipment hidden under their normal haoris. Underneath they can switch into navy blue ninja garb covering their appearance, the clan symbol is on their back.
Weapons: A-tier Katana and wakizashi, smoke bombs, kunai.
Traits: 6 trait points left
Abilities:- Iron Rain- The user leaps 5m into the air throwing kunai at a target up to 40m away throwing a spray of kunai into their pack dealing A-tier damage in the forms of stabs across the back or front.
- Steel Wind- With their swords the user runs in an arc going out up to 5m out arcing towards a target up to 30m away they end the run with a quick stab which does A-tier damage with one of their swords.
- Brooding Metal Clouds- Throwing down a pellet the user explodes the object which sends out a cloud made from smoke and iron sand with a slight gunpowder mix. If it gets in your eyes it does B-tier damage and those within cannot see for three posts. The cloud is 20m in diameter.
- Storm Cleanse- With their mix of explosives the user jumps 10m in the air throwing an air of bombs creating an explosion 30m in width and 5m in height which does A-tier damage to those caught within it.
- Ash Field- A bomb of smoke and ash is thrown down by the npc creating a smoke cloud 10m in diameter obscuring vision for four posts for those inside.
Traits:- Tracker: through years of training on how to track and hunt the user is able to track a person from their current Nation up to 1 boarding Nation away. Must be done on a travel topic.
- Teacher: Becoming a high-ranking Shinobi the user of this trait is able to teach in an efficient manner in Warrior/Assassin base weapons. When Training Warrior/Assassin Based abilities the person they are training get 1/2 WC reduction.
- Enhanced Speed: The user of this trait is able to run at the same speed as a B tier fanalis up for an hour.
- Weapon Expert: Having years of missions and knowledge of weapons the user of this trait is able to repair one weapon per thread that has broken making it usable again at 1 tier reduction. If the Weapon is of D tier it is unrepairable.
- Field Medic: The user of this trait uses their knowledge of first aid from Shonin training to patch up to C tier damage.
- Ehanced senses: The user of this trait users their vast knowledge of Ninjutsu and Shonin experience to be able to fight in heavy fog or smoke screens up to their Tier level.
- Iron Rain- The user leaps 5m into the air throwing kunai at a target up to 40m away throwing a spray of kunai into their pack dealing A-tier damage in the forms of stabs across the back or front.