Hyuuga, Hotaru [Konoha Chuunin]

Clan Name: Hyuuga
Clan Location: Konoha
Clan Traits:
The gentle fist - The Gentle Fist style of combat is based on palm strikes and generally aims to damage the body's Chakra Pathway System, thus creating difficulty by inhibiting an opponent's use of chakra. To do this, the user will forcefully insert a small amount of their own chakra into an opponent's chakra pathway system. The chakra can then be used to rupture or divert chakra flow, preventing them from using jutsu. Any chakra based substance can be countered/destroyed by using the gentle fist style to force chakra into it. This is done by using the chakra openings in ones hands to shape their own chakra into needles which can cut through chakra itself. It can also be used to attack the opponent's internal organs, to which the chakra pathway system is closely tied. Even the slightest tap from this style can cause major damage, hence the name "gentle fist." Because the chakra pathway system is invisible, the Byakugan is required for this style to be used effectively. Since the Byakugan is unique to the Hyūga clan, it has become their signature style of combat.

*Must have Taijutsu as a specialty, preferably main.

Kekkei Genkai:
The Byakugan is a Dōjutsu Kekkei Genkai, a genetic trait, that is shared amongst the members of the Hyūga Clan. Those that inherit the blood of this clan have almost featureless white eyes. It has two different settings, dormant and activated, both of which take a slightly different appearance from the other form. The normal eye for a Hyuuga clan member differs from a normal human eye. The iris and pupil are barely discernable with both appearing a milky white in color. The pupil itself is larger than a typical humans and it is outlined by a black region. The sclera remains normal except the larger size of the pupil reduces ones ability to view it. Once the eye is fully activated, the hidden iris becomes more apparent. Also when providing blood and chakra for the eyes' bloodline vision, veins will bulge lateral to each eye.

The first ability of the Byakugan gives the user a near 360º field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the third thoracic vertebra. The second ability is having the ability to see through solid objects, and can use a degree of telescopic sight. The distance and the degree of telescopic sight varies from person to person. This is often determined by both rank and skill. At the genin level it can reach up to 100 meters. At Chunin this increases drastically reaching out to 400 meters. At jounin this goes up even more to 800 meters. A Kage level Hyuuga is capable of seeing up to 2km in all directions. However, the third and one of the greatest uses of the Byakugan is the ability to see chakra, as well as the chakra circulation system inside another's body. It is from this particular ability that they are able to employ their ultimate attack style: Gentle Fist. (see Clan Traits above).

Secret Clan Jutsu:

Name: Chakra Needle Technique
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: C
Element: -
Description: After focusing chakra outside the body, the chakra is formed into needles and propelled at the user's target. By using Byakugan, this technique can be used to hit very small targets, such as bees etc. This is also how the user attacks the chakra systems of the body and can destroy substances made of chakra.

Name: Eight Divination Palms of the Hand, Heavenly Spin
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: C
Element: -
Description: A Taijutsu technique unique to the Hyuuga bloodline using the Jyuuken. Kaiten is a special technique passed down through the main family line. Kaiten takes advantage of several of the unique abilities of the Byakugan eye. Byakugan gives the clan member an almost complete 360 degree view of their surroundings. This allows the member to see all angles of attack. If an attack is near, the clan member will release a large of amount of chakra from their tenketsu. The member then begins to spin like a top, creating a whirling vortex that can nullify almost any attack.

Name: Eight Divination Signs, Sixty-Four Palms of the Hand
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: C
Element: -
Description: A Taijutsu technique unique to the Hyuuga bloodline. Hakke Rokujuuyonshou is a special technique passed down through the main family line. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. The technique allows the clan member to use the Byakugan eye to see the inner chakra coils system. Using the Jyuuken style, they can force their chakra through their hands into the tenketsu of the opponent's body through 126 strikes. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32 and finally 64. This damage forcibly closes 64 tenketsu, stopping the chakra flow of the opponent. This then limits their opponents ability to use jutsu.

Name: Eight Divination Signs, One-Hundred and Twenty-Eight Palms of the Hand
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: C
Element: -
Description: A Taijutsu technique unique to the Hyuuga bloodline. Hakke Hyakunijuuhachishou is a variation of Hakke Rokujuuyonshou, a technique passed down through the main family line. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. The technique allows the clan member to use the Byakugan eye to make nearly double the normal 126 strikes, striking 254 times against their individual foe or opponents. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and finally 128 times.

Name: Guardian Eight Divination Signs, Sixty-Four Palms of the Hand
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: B
Element: -
Description: The user will emit chakra from their palms and move her arms in sweeping pattern movements to provide a full 360 degree range of protection for her body. This chakra will be also be able to cut through most any target which dares penetrate the protective sphere. By expelling a sharper, stronger and more flexible amount of chakra, they can increase it's effectiveness against more massive incoming objects.


Name: Eight Divination Signs Air Palm
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: B
Element: -
Description: Ranged Taijutsu technique utilized by the Hyuuga. Extending chakra from his body, the user will thrust their palm at the target. This will send out an invisible wave of chakra that can knock the opponent back.

Name: Eight Divination Signs Destructive Mountain Fist
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: B
Element: -
Description: Ranged Taijutsu technique utilized by the Hyuuga. Extending chakra from his body, the user will thrust their palm at the target. This will send out an invisible wave of chakra that can knock the opponent back into a nearby rock or wall to cause more damage.

History:

The Hyuuga are one of the oldest and most powerful clans in Konoha, being one of its two great Dojutsu clans. They aided in the founding of the leaf village, though played a much smaller role in its founding then the Senju and Uchiha did. They quickly established a high ranking amongst the ninja squadrons and became well known to all, just the mention of the Byakugan or the name Hyuuga wining an instant air of respect. Their clan is based highly on nobility and even with in itself has its own social structure.

The clan is split into two different families. One being known as the main and the other being the branch. This social division has always been their greatest flaw. The Main family often holds themselves to be higher up and more important then the branch family, and basically the branch is looked down upon like lesser individuals and sometimes even pawns which can be thrown away for the villages sake. To be looked at most appropriately, the Main are the Kings, and the Branch are the peasants. It even goes so far that a destructive seal is placed on the forehead of all Branch family members which can be used to instantly destroy a branch member if they do not follow the orders of the Main family.

In recent times, this wall has begun to get broken down, and the destructive seal is being used less and less. Cooperation is beginning to flourish between the two houses which is leading to prosperous outcomes. It is unknown if this will continue or if it is a momentary laps of peace. It will all come down to the heads of the clan for each generation, and it will be up to them to dictate which path will be taken, segregation, or unity.

Clan Details: OPEN

High Speed
Description: This trait does not only account for attack speed with swords as well. Is trait is more along the lines of enhancing your movements and weapon movements with little to no struggle.
1. Just Beginning Speed: With just the beginning steps, you're becoming more aware of your inner surroundings, your body move with swiftness. With the Taijutsu and Kenjutsu, your attack speed increases slightly giving you some edge in fights
2. Watch the hands: It almost seems like your hands and feet are over there and then over there, it's very hard to see your movements and without a proper doujutsu, it'll be fairly difficult for your opponents to block you constantly
3. Too many arms: It seems you have so many arms and legs because you move them so fast and so ridiculous. Doujutsu opponents have a very hard time looking at your arm and leg movements and it just seems you're moving your arms and legs like a blur

Chakra Control:
These users have excellent chakra control, which means they waste little chakra in battle. People with excellent chakra control usually have average or below average chakra. Since the amount of chakra is smaller, it is easier to master control over it. People with this skill are like, Itachi, Kakakshi and Orochimaru.
Basic Control: You have a understanding about the amount of chakra you put out but being a beginner, you have basic knowledge on the matter at hand. You're able a put forth little effort with basic techniques and a few C rank techniques.
Advanced Control: You have understanding about the amount of chakra you place into your techniques. Techniques that require little to almost no focus, you have control over techniques from A-rank rank and below. The lower the technique, the better you save on chakra.
Master Control: You have a complete understanding on chakra, able to perform techniques with little to no fatigue. Your range can reach from S-rank techniques and bellow, the lower the technique the more control you have over it.


Vigorous:
Character's with this trait are in excellent physical shape. They are generally slightly stronger, heal faster and are rarely ill. (Enhances physical traits)
1.An Athlete: You're still a tad bit shabby on some stuff but your still well condition and are still stronger than most shionbi around. Your wounds still take a bit of time to heal and your sometimes sick but you are beginning to shapen your body (C-rank shinobi and below)
2. A Trainer: Do to the right foods and your training regimen, your body is shapening up more, you are seeing some definition in your body and you're getting stronger and stronger everyday. There is a steady healing process with your wounds and you hardly get sick anymore(A-rank trainer and B-ranked)
3. A Spartan: Your body is insanely tone, you knew how to eat well, you train your body properly and on top of that, you're pushing yourself harder and harder as the days go on. Your strength has increase significantly. Your wounds heal quicker and you rarely, if ever get a small cold.(S-rank shinobi)

God Speed:
Description. Due to the alteration of the brain, there is very high impulse time, meaning his brain processes the information and sends it to the muscles so quickly that they can move not even a a second after they sees something. (Vigorous trait or abilities of Kekkei Genkai related only)
1. Superhuman Reaction: The reaction of this character has just begun and because you are starting to see patterns with peoples movements, you are able to process and move at 1/5 of a second. You are still susceptible to rips and tears to the body if the body is weak however
2. Demi-God Reaction: The reaction of this character are advancing well and seeing that have improved in brain function and in movement that you are able to process the information and move 1/10 a second faster than everyone else. There is less of an physical effect if the body is weak
3. God Reaction: The reaction of this character has been mastered, being able to move fluidly and function will under a good amount of stress. This character is able to process information 1/20th faster than most. The wear and tear of the body is still liable but your body is condition so the chances are slim.

Name of Jutsu: Chou Oe no Ha [Butterfly on the Leaves]
Rank: D
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Type of Jutsu::Taijutsu
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Description: The user leaves themselves open for attack, but as soon as an attack is made the user flips over the target making a spinning heel kick at the target’s back.

Name of Jutsu: Bouseki Toppu [Spinning Top]
Rank: C
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Description: The user will perform a hand-stand and then spin on his head while his legs are split. This will make a large rotation of kicks good for taking down multiple enemies.

Name of Jutsu: Kage Buyou [Leaf Shadow Dance]
Rank: C
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Description: Once the target is in the air, the user rapidly moves in beneath their opponent, into their shadow. Although this does not do much on its own, it can be quite damaging in a combination as the opponent would have no where to escape.

Name of Jutsu: Opa- Ekusutendo [Over Extend]
Rank: C
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Type of Jutsu::Taijutsu
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Description: If a kick or punch is sent towards the user the user pushes the limb forward and ducks out of the way. Using the enemy's momentum this technique can be quite painful for an opponent if the limb is already quite extended

Name: Chakra Needle Technique
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: C
Element: -
Description: After focusing chakra outside the body, the chakra is formed into needles and propelled at the user's target. By using Byakugan, this technique can be used to hit very small targets, such as bees etc. This is also how the user attacks the chakra systems of the body and can destroy substances made of chakra.

Name: Eight Divination Palms of the Hand, Heavenly Spin
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: C
Element: -
Description: A Taijutsu technique unique to the Hyuuga bloodline using the Jyuuken. Kaiten is a special technique passed down through the main family line. Kaiten takes advantage of several of the unique abilities of the Byakugan eye. Byakugan gives the clan member an almost complete 360 degree view of their surroundings. This allows the member to see all angles of attack. If an attack is near, the clan member will release a large of amount of chakra from their tenketsu. The member then begins to spin like a top, creating a whirling vortex that can nullify almost any attack.

Name: Eight Divination Signs, Sixty-Four Palms of the Hand
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: C
Element: -
Description: A Taijutsu technique unique to the Hyuuga bloodline. Hakke Rokujuuyonshou is a special technique passed down through the main family line. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. The technique allows the clan member to use the Byakugan eye to see the inner chakra coils system. Using the Jyuuken style, they can force their chakra through their hands into the tenketsu of the opponent's body through 126 strikes. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32 and finally 64. This damage forcibly closes 64 tenketsu, stopping the chakra flow of the opponent. This then limits their opponents ability to use jutsu.

Name: Eight Divination Signs, One-Hundred and Twenty-Eight Palms of the Hand
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: C
Element: -
Description: A Taijutsu technique unique to the Hyuuga bloodline. Hakke Hyakunijuuhachishou is a variation of Hakke Rokujuuyonshou, a technique passed down through the main family line. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. The technique allows the clan member to use the Byakugan eye to make nearly double the normal 126 strikes, striking 254 times against their individual foe or opponents. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and finally 128 times.

Name: Guardian Eight Divination Signs, Sixty-Four Palms of the Hand
Type: Taijutsu
Rank: B
Element: -
Description: The user will emit chakra from their palms and move her arms in sweeping pattern movements to provide a full 360 degree range of protection for her body. This chakra will be also be able to cut through most any target which dares penetrate the protective sphere. By expelling a sharper, stronger and more flexible amount of chakra, they can increase it's effectiveness against more massive incoming objects.

Name of Jutsu: Kakuremino no Jutsu [Self Hiding Technique]
Rank: E
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Description: Either prior to or right after the use of this jutsu, the user hides themselves, often by means of hiding behind a cloak, in a bush, or such. Afterward, they used their chakra to make them camouflage better with their environment. If the user is not hidden well, this has no effect, however, it can make a user that is well hidden, or beneath a cloak that is very close in appearance to their surroundings become completely invisible.

Name of Jutsu: Kusai [Stinking]
Rank: D
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Description: A technique similar to the Utsusemi no Jutsu [Projection Technique]. This time, the user takes there smell and relocates it else where. This can be used to confuse animals, or those whom specialize in smelling.

Name of Jutsu: Souharigane no Jutsu [Wire Manipulation Technique]
Rank: D
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Description: By injecting chakra into the wire, the user is able to manipulate the wires actions much like a puppet and can control it’s movements to an incredible extent. This ability does not require handseals.

Name of Jutsu: Utsusemi no Jutsu [Projection Technique]
Rank: D
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Description: In order to hide their location and not disclose their position, the user projects their voice by resonating everything they say from all possible directions with this jutsu. This technique does not require the use of handseals.

Name of Jutsu: Fuuton: Kamikaze Kougeki [Wind Release: Divine Wind Attack]
Rank: E
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Element Affinity: Fuuton
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Description: A technique that does not require hand seals, the user folds paper into the shape of a plane (paper airplane) and throws it. With the help of wind chakra they can guide it towards a target. This move does no harm whatsoever except for the occasional paper cut, but if an explosive is placed in the folds it can be deadly. This ability doesn't require the use of handseals.

Name of Jutsu: Stop
Rank: D
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Element Affinity: Fuuton
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Description: When the need arises the user can burst Fuuton chakra from their body in order to stop their movement completely in all directions or even just one. This can stop you from moving momentarily while falling, or even catch an enemy shinobi off guard as they blast past you while in pursuit.

Name of Jutsu: Suijuu Kokyuu no Jutsu [Underwater Breathing Technique]
Rank: D
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Element Affinity: Suiton
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Description: A fairly simple water manipulation jutsu, this technique provides the ability to breathe underwater for a maximum of fifteen minutes. This ability doesn't require the use of handseals.

Name of Jutsu: Kirigakure no Jutsu [Hidden Mist Technique]
Rank: C
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Element Affinity: Suiton
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Description: A ninjutsu technique that covers the area surrounding the user completely in mist. Once used, there's practically no visibility within the area of this jutsu for both the user and their enemy. This is a perfect situation for someone who trains in the art of silent killing.

Name of Jutsu: Suiton: Mizurappa [Water Release: Violent Water Wave]
Rank: C
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Description: After forming the needed handseals, the user will expel a strong jet of water from their mouth at their opponent.

Name of Jutsu: Fuuton: Fuugekitai Kabe [Wind Release: Wind Repel Wall]
Rank: C
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Description: The user, being assaulted, will quickly flash through handseals for this jutsu. Once done, the user will hold his last seal and stomp the ground with his dominant foot. Afterward, a wave of wind emanates from the user's body in a spherical shape towards all directions. This wave is capable of repelling a barrage of weapons or knocking back a charging opponent.

Name of Jutsu: Fuuton: Renkuudan [Wind Release: Drilling Air Projectile]
Rank: C
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Description: The user inhales a large amount of air into his chest and then slams his fist into his chest to expel it. To strengthen the attack, the user will imbue chakra into the air. When expelled, it forms concussive spherical projectiles capable of inflicting large damage.

Name of Jutsu: Mizu Kyuuin [Water Absorption]
Rank: C
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Element Affinity: Suiton
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Description: Certain Suiton jutsu require water, this jutsu allows the user to absorb water for future use for a single jutsu whatever the rank is. In other words, the user has to charge his body with water before fighting, and during the battle the water reserved by the technique will serve as a source for a single jutsu execution only.

Name of Jutsu: Fuuton: Tatsumaki Turappu [Wind Release: Tornado Trap]
Rank: B
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Description: After performing a set of handseals, the user raises both hands up in the air and calls down a small tornado wind to surround and entrap the opponent(s). The user must always have their hands raised up and must have unfaltering concentration in order to keep the prison working as long as constantly supplying chakra into it. Those trapped in the tornado will be buffeted by strong winds and will find it impossible to escape due to this.

Name of Jutsu: Fuuton: Daitoppa [Wind Release: Grand Blast]
Rank: B
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Description: The user sends out a powerful explosion of wind, which can easily level almost an entire area as well as reflect sound based attacks directly back to their source. A variation of the technique involves a smaller blast of wind which gets ignited with flame, making it stronger and more damaging to the target.

Name of Jutsu: Suiton: Suirou no Jutsu [Water Release: Water Prison Technique]
Rank: B
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Description: A Ninjutsu technique that controls the density of water, creating a heavy area of water that becomes a bubble-like prison that is inescapable so long as the user maintains their concentration as well as physical contact with the prison.

Name of Jutsu: Fuuton: Kaze no Yaiba [Wind Release: Wind Blade]
Rank: A
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Description: A ninjutsu technique where the ninja creates a whirlwind blade around their arm with chakra. The blade slices through almost anything and cannot be easily blocked, as it is said that "nothing can stop a blade of wind." This would mean that even weapon labeled as indestructible or unbreakable would easily be sliced through by this move. This technique does not require hand seals.

Like all of the eldest clans of Konoha, life for children among the Hyuuga clan was one of nearly constant study and training. Years before children are sent off to the academy they are schooled at home in many of the skills required to survive. Ancient lore and history of the family is taught alongside legends of the Byakugan, and the understood functionality of its amazing powers. Profound secrets the clan holds dear are taught to the most promising students, so the elders pay close attention to the younger members of the family.

Members of the main branch are given special care, esspecialy when a gifted student appears amid the ranks. Such was the case when Hotaru was born to noble parents from the ruling branch of the family. She was blissfully spared the binding seal applied to the branch family, but otherwise secured into a rather sheltered life. Behind the wall of the keep she was taught her trade, while other children laughed and played. Because she showed such promise, she was only asked to work harder, to test how well she could perform.

Oddly, this treatment wasn’t really uncommon in the Hyuuga line, and Hotaru took to it easy enough. Before the age of 9 Taijutsu had been much of her life, and her blossoming talent ensured she continued to receive instruction from the most gifted of teachers. Because of this, by the time young Hotaru joined the ninja academy she was already at the top of her class. She shined as one of the top students, and drew much attention to herself when she graduated.

She displayed supurb talent and skill before she became a genin, and once she was awarded her headband it was not her who would be disappointing people. Instead a long string of boring missions which she felt were simply beneath her soon followed. Hotaru did as she was instructed, and with only a few complaits finished the simple missions as she was given them, and slowly worked up some credit behind her name. As she finished more and more of the simple missions, her team began to be assigned more suitable missions to the group of talents ninjas that they were. Her missions didn’t really become ‘dangerous’ for the first couple years, but when they did Hotaru found herself quite prepared.

Years spent as a genin saw her training with a team of ninja, but even at home her training never ended. No other shinobi in the village could instruct her in the use of her byakugan, or the delicate maneuvers of the gentle fist style so well as her own family. Constantly practicing with talented teachers she refined her martial art to a masterful height, before she was even awarded the rank of chuunin. When it came time to defend herself against attackers, Hotaru did not hesitate to make full use of her impressive skills.

As she had in training numerous times, she used her taijutsu to quickly subdue a pair of rogue genin. She did not even need to kill them, which was a delight, but the victory was nice unto itself. After using her skills once with great effect, she continued to garner more higher ranked missions, until time for rank examinations had begun. Missions had paved the way for her promotion, as they had for every other ninja who progressed past genin, but it was her person skill that let her shine in her exam.

Her sharp mind let her breeze through the written exam with little trouble at all. Her entire life had been one of listening and learning; ignoring the outside world while living in a bubble of status and privilege. She learned all she could, and after displaying her impressive talent for taijutsu, she was quickly promoted to chuunin. There should could receive much more challenging missions, and do even more good for Konoha.

The idea of doing good for Konoha was one that was slowly worked into her, while Family had always come first. Of course, the Hyuuga clan was a part of Konoha, but the two were separate things. It was when she began to look outside of her family when she first realized that many things were very wrong with the way her life had been progressing before that point. The shell she had been living in had always remained invisible, and it became quite clear that the Hyuuga family was something of tyrannical.

After asking her grandparents about the seal and the family segregation, she was mostly explained that it was all for the greater good. They told her it was a necessary evil that the branch family underwent to better secure their family secrets. It was for the same reason that the hyuuga all maintained such impressive security measures on their family estate, and why everyone in the family was so very well trained. Grudgingly Hotaru accepted the answers she was given, but the sheer offence of the seal kept bothering her. As she continued on with her ninja life, more and more hyuuga children were continually branded with the subjugation seal. Silently Hotaru made it her goal to rise to the top of her family, and find a way to stop the segregation for good.

“Execution of the Heavenly Spin Technique requires that we activate large blocks of our tenketsu in unison, and emit a great deal of our chakra from them as we do. The angle of emission is as important as the amount emitted, as too much can send us off balance, and too little will cause a weakness in the defence. When we spin our bodies the motion is naturally enhanced by the rush of chakra coming out, propelling us faster and faster and creating the destructive sphere of chakra that surrounds us. It’s not as if it is something as uncontrolled and vulgar as just spraying chakra from all of our bodies at once. No no, it requires great aim, timing, and an ability with chakra most others simply don’t possess.” She says, then bows just a little to the four older shinobi staring down at her.

The rush of passing her exams was a nice one, and soon she would be given her headband. She’d be off to doing missions, and even being paid to do so. The elders were impressed, and it was obvious enough. Behind her, three of the other genin were sitting in a small crater, medics already tending to their rather minor injuries. Five minutes previous the last round of the chuunin exams was underway. Four had qualified for the finals, and it became a free for all. Three others had decided to oust the Hyuuga first, but that choice had been a bad one. Attacking in unison was also a mistake, and Hotaru capitalized on it in full. With only one technique all three were taken down, and disabled long enough to end the fight.

It had been a good match over all, and the young Hyuuga was still in fighting shape. She might have stood another round easily, but awaiting the final judgment came close to killing her. A horrible silence overcame the judging elders, before they finally told her just what she wanted to hear. She wanted to explode when they announced that she had passed the exam, and awarded her with a new rank, but she did not. Excited as she was she maintained her cool demeanor, and only smiled very brightly. Instead she bowed, and said only a few more words before leaving the arena.

“Thank you very much.”