Eris Nara

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Basic Character Information:

Name: Eris Nara

Age: 19

Gender: Female

Clan:

Nara

The Nara Clan is known for their manipulation of shadows and tending of deer, which graze in a large area of Nara clan forest. They have kept a book with medicine preparations and effects for generations which imply they are skilled in the area of medicine. Among the medicine described in this book are the secret pills used by the Akimichi. The men from this family are very lazy, tend to be attracted to overbearing women, and are apparently geniuses.

Looks:

Eris has long locks of snowy white, twisting as it reaches her waist. Her radiant hair is complimented by her blue-gray eyes, appearing a silver when the light strikes them. She has a fairly fit body, thin yet slightly toned. She reaches about 5'8" in height, and only weighs about 125 lbs, and her complexion is quite pale. Inscribed in her skin is a speckled tattoo that wraps around her right arm, resembling black rose petals, that she sometimes covers with bandages. On her left arm, she wears an armlet made from her old village headband. A chain linked necklace is worn around her neck with a locket attached, a photo of her family inside, to remind her of her past life.

Her common attire consists of a thin black cloak, but she does occasionally wear normal clothes to blend in. If she isn't wearing basic ninja sandals, she can be found walking barefoot, no matter the weather. Eris wears a weapon pouch around her waist, containing the usual shuriken and kunai, and if needed, assorted senbon needles hidden within her sleeves. However, her appearance completely changes when she enters her Shadow Form. Her strange tattoo seems to stretch and envelope the whole right side of her body, while partially covering her left side with the former speckles shaped like black rose petals. Her right eye goes gray, and her iris turns a blood red. The original clothing becomes draped in shadows, all the way down past her feet, dragging along like the train to a dress, dancing like flames at the very ends. Her white hair remains, though less radiant, and streaked with highlights of black.

Personality:

Eris is one to prefer solitude, dreading crowds and noise. She is also very quiet, but not necessarily shy. She sees no reason for friends, and if she has any, they are also part of "The Hidden". However, this does not mean she can't get along with people outside her selected group. Retaining most of her original personality, she doesn't find humans as foul and disgusting as most others of her kind might. She even has no problem approaching enemies, as long as she thinks her disguise suffice and the other being of no current threat. Some might define this part of her as daring, but she more so just naive. She doesn't act much different around the opposite gender, although she can be shy at times.

She has an unusual respect for her superiors, usually following their orders. What is unusual about it is she can also be quite rebellious at the same time. Depending on the person and authority, she can range from heeding their every word, to ignoring them completely. If she doesn't find the person fit as a leader, or much so a superior to her, she will do whatever she wants. She has no real aspirations or goals, other than recovering the rest of her past. This might make her seem to be of no real threat within "The Hidden", but she has no problem carrying out missions just to help find out more about herself. She is mostly neutral, and doesn't care for much violence. On the other hand, she sometimes has no problem creating chaos either.

Eris is normally a calm and laid back person, but it doesn't take to anger her. Once she goes into a rage, destruction follows the very path she walks. This part of her is believed to be one of the effects of becoming one of "The Chosen", because it is completely contradicting to her usual self. If madness manages to consume her for just a moment, she is taken over by a dangerous blood lust that doesn't end until she destroys whatever angered her, as well as everything that happens to be surrounding it. This would be known as her released Shadow Form. Another way for her to come out of it is with something as simple as water, or a familiar voice. Water not only cools her down, but it wakes her from her trance. Hearing a familiar voice just slowly calms her down and brings her to reality, depending on the voice.

Being a Nara, when approaching simple combat, she is quite strategic. On the other hand, if she is tired or worn out, she tries disengage from the fight as quickly as possible, even if it means waving a white flag. Another strange habit, following fatigue is sleep. Occasionally, she sleep walks. However, when sleep walking, she seems to take on the part of herself that is tainted by an undying rage within. It is believed her destructive sleep walking makes up for the fact that she is normally peaceful, rather than violent.

Basic Clan Information

Kekkei Genkai: -

Chakra Cost: -

Description:

This clan from Konoha Village is known for its ability to manipulate their shadow. Utilizing this ability, the clan member can attach their shadow to the shadow of another individual, and then take control of the user. This resulting in the affected person replicating or "shadowing" the exact movements in mirror form of the clan member.

Link:

The Nara Clan

Skill and Rank Information

Village: Konohagakure no Sato

Rank: "The Chosen", Jounin equivalent

Special Characteristics: Shadow Manipulation and Shadow Form

Special Effects:

- The Nara clan is known for its ability to manipulate their shadow. Utilizing this ability, the clan member can attach their shadow to the shadow of another individual, and then take control of the user. This resulting in the affected person replicating or "shadowing" the exact movements in mirror form of the clan member.

- The Shadow Form is a special characteristic to "The Chosen" and "The Reborn" of "The Hidden". These two higher ranks are known to have more stable mentality than the lower ranks however, they are not perfect either. Their Shadow Form is triggered by a specific emotional or mental change. Followed by a complete change of heart and mind, their appearance changes as well. In the Shadow Form, their human disguise is tainted by the darkness within.

Elements: Wind and Shadow

Skills/Specialties:

Main: Ninjutsu; Sub: Genjutsu

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Jutsu

Clan Jutsu:

Name: Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique)
Rank: C
Chakra Cost: 40
Element: Shadow
The user's shadow is extended to the opponent's shadow, combining them. This puts the attacker in control of the target's movements- the target is forced to make any movement the user makes. It is an extremely versatile technique. Given enough talent, the shadow can contract and change shape, and even get ahold of several targets at once. The shadow can also be connected with the shadows of other objects to extend its range.

Name: Kage Kaishin no Jutsu (Shadow Conversion Technique)
Rank: C
Chakra Cost: 40
Element: Shadow
Kage Kaishin no Jutsu (Shadow Conversion Technique) is a Genjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. To perform the technique, the Nara member will first bind their opponent using the Kage Mane no Jutsu technique. Once the target can no longer move, they will perform the needed hand seal to initiate the technique. Once the technique is activated, their opponent will envision themselves being consumed by shadows. While being “consumed” by the shadows they will witness different ways in which they will die. This jutsu lasts for approximately four posts and if the opponent has a little amount of chakra left, they will be unconscious after the Genjutsu ends.

Name: Kage Nui (Shadow Sewing)
Rank: C
Chakra Cost: 45
Element: Shadow
Kage Nui is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. To perform the technique the user will first form the needed hand seal to extend their shadow. They will then change the hand seal to cause the shadow to emerge from the ground in tendrils. The tendrils can extend and whip about and are strong enough to pierce nearby targets.

Name: Kage Yose no Jutsu (Shadow Gathering Technique)
Rank: C
Chakra Cost: 45
Element: Shadow
Kage Yose no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. This technique uses the Kage Nui threads to extend from a Kage Kubi Shibari bound on the body. These threads can then pull an object back towards the one bound. In one case, the shadow thread was used to pull in wire and explosive tags which were surrounding the target. The Kage Nui then sewed the wire into the target, binding them with the wire and lacing them with explosive tags.

Name: Magen: Kui Takai no Jutsu (Demonic Illusion: Stakes of Death Technique)
Rank: B
Chakra Cost: 60
Element: Shadow
Magen: Kui Takai no Jutsu (Demonic Illusion: Stakes of Death Technique) is a Genjutsu technique utilized by the Nara clan. After forming the needed hand seals, the clan member will disappear and approach the target. Once about 4m-5m away from his target, a hundred purple needles will rise from the shadows around the area. As the needles rise, the user's shadow will began to move towards their opponent, imitating the Kage Mane technique. Once the opponent is “captured” by the Kage Mane technique, the needles will began to shoot towards the opponent. Once the illusion makes them believe they were pierced by these needles, the user will appear behind their opponent and stab the opponent with a kunai.

Name: Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu (Shadow Neck Bind Technique)
Rank: B
Chakra Cost: 70
Element: Shadow
An advancement of capturing the opponent with Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique. Once the target has been captured, the user concentrates to further the attack. The user then uses their shadow to form a hand, which will creep along the target to their neck and proceed to strangle them. However, those with sufficient chakra are able to push back the shadow hand and resist the effects.

Basic Ninjutsu:

Name: Kinobori no Waza (Act of Tree Climbing)
Rank: -
Type: Supplementary
Chakra Cost: -
Kinobori no Waza, the art of tree climbing serves a dual purpose. Taking part in Kinobori Shugyou (Tree Climbing Training) helps a ninja learn how to focus their chakra. It also teaches the ninja how to run up trees and walk on vertical walls. The training helps the ninja learn how to focus just the right amount of chakra to a particular part of their body. The amount needed to climb is small but it must be precise. The feet are regarded as the hardest location to master chakra focusing. So by gaining the art of this skill, the ninja will have any jutsu available (theoretically) because they will be able to focus their chakra as needed

Name: Bikou Ninjutsu (Shadowing Stealth Technique)
Rank: -
Type: Supplementary
Chakra Cost: -
Bikou Ninjutsu is the technique ninja use to follow their targets covertly. The manner in which the ninja shadows their target can differ, from the basic hiding under a nearby object, to using a jutsu to turn oneself invisible. The skill and length in which one can stay hidden varies by rank and ability.

Name: Suimen Hokou no Waza (Act of Water Surface Walking)
Rank: -
Type: Supplementary
Chakra Cost: -
A variation on the Kinobori no Waza (Act of Tree Climbing), the art of water surface walking allows a ninja to walk on water as if it was a solid surface. Focusing an even amount of chakra out of the soles of their feet, they can balance themselves on the very surface of the water.

Name: Explosion Tag: Activate
Rank: E
Type: -
Chakra Cost: 5
The user will activate an explosion tag. Normally, the tag will be placed by them, so they know where it is and can easily activate it.

Name: Kakuremino no Jutsu (Magic Cloak of Invisibility Technique)
Rank: E
Chakra Cost: 5
Damage: -
Element: -
Kakuremino no Jutsu is a very basic Ninjutsu technique. The ninja uses a camouflage cloth to cloak themselves in the background.

Name: Nawanuke no Jutsu (Escaping Skill)
Rank: E
Chakra Cost: 5
Damage: -
Element: -
A very basic technique that allows a ninja to escape from rope binds.

Name: Kawarimi no Jutsu (Change of Body Stance Technique)
Rank: E
Chakra Cost: 10
Damage: -
Element: -
When in danger the ninja will quickly substitute themselves with another nearby object. This can be a block of wood or even another person. This allows the ninja to quickly flee and hide while the original object takes the brunt of their opponents attack. Explosive tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise.

Name: Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Technique)
Rank: E
Chakra Cost: 10
Damage: -
Element: -
Allows the ninja to transform themselves into any person or object. This allows the ninja to move with stealth or to trick their opponents.

Name: Bunshin no Jutsu (Clone Technique)
Rank: E
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage: -
Element: -
Creates a copy of the ninja without substance. The copy resembles the ninja in every way. This clone can function as a distraction or as means to confuse one's opponent. As soon the clone gets attacked or comes into contact with an opponent, it will disperse.

Name: Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique)
Rank: D
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage: -
Element: -
The ninja will appear and disappear in an instant, allowing them to retreat or attack suddenly. To facilitate the movement the ninja will often use nearby elements such as mist, sand or leaves to mask their appearance or disappearance.

Name: Kage Shuriken no Jutsu (Shadow Shuriken Technique)
Rank: D
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage: -
Element: -
When throwing a shuriken, the ninja will also throw a second shuriken to hide in the shadow of the first. The hidden secondary shuriken can then approach the target without their being aware.

Name: Karasu Bunshin no Jutsu (Crow Clone Technique)
Rank: C
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage: -
Element: -
Karasu Bunshin no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique. This technique allows the user to create a clone composed of crows. Then, the clone can disperse into multiple crows, which still maintain the user's consciousness. This allows the user to still speak and react while in crow form. This jutsu also has a dual purpose, also capable of creating a minor crow clone to deliver messages, almost like the basic carrier pigeon.

Name: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique)
Rank: B
Chakra Cost: 70
Damage: -
Element: -
Kage Bunshin distributes the ninja's chakra evenly among the clones and creates a real copy with form and substance. The clone itself can also utilize any jutsu the original ninja knows. When the clone finally disperses, any new knowledge it has gained is passed back to the original ninja and any additional clones. This makes Kage Bunshin an excellent training method if the ninja has the chakra capacity and stamina to maintain the Kage Bunshins for an extended period of time. This allows the ninja to essentially reduce the time it takes to train and learn with each clone added.

Name: Bunshin Daibakuha (Clone Great Explosion)
Rank: A
Chakra Cost: 150
Damage: -
Element: -
This jutsu works in combination with the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone), and creates a Shadow Clone that will explode on command, potentially killing or injuring those caught in the blast.

Name: Kai (Dispel)
Rank: -
Chakra Cost: 20-200+; Depends on the genjutsu being dispelled
Damage: -
Element: -
A jutsu that destroys/cancels out an illusionary jutsu attempted on the user. Only shinobi with strong chakra control can perform this. The user releases a large amount of chakra then quickly halts it. The genjutsu is usually dispelled after that, depending on how strong the skill is.

Wind Ninjutsu:

Name: Kaze Shuriken (Wind Shuriken)
Rank: D
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage: -
Element: Wind
The user manipulates their chakra into disks of wind, resembling shuriken. The user then launches the disks of wind at their opponent from almost any direction.

Name: Reppushou (Gale Wind Palm)
Rank: D
Chakra Cost: 25
Damage: -
Element: Wind
After forming the needed hand seals, the user will send a strong gust of wind towards their target while acting in conjunction with another thrown weapon, increasing its power and deadliness.

Name: Kaze Baria no Jutsu (Wind Barrier Technique)
Rank: C
Chakra Cost: 45
Damage: -
Element: Wind
The user pushes wind chakra out in front of them. They mold it into a 2 meter tall, 1/2 meter thick wall of wind chakra. This is a purely defensive technique. The chakra slashes at anything that touches it.

Name: Daitoppa (Great Breakthrough)
Rank: C
Chakra Cost: 50
Damage: -
Element: Wind
The user sends out a powerful explosion of wind, which can easily level almost an entire area. It is known that a variation of the technique involves a smaller blast of wind which gets ignited with flame, making it stronger and more damaging to the given target.

Name: Kaze Bunshin no Jutsu (Wind Clone Technique)
Rank: C
Chakra Cost: 55
Damage: -
Element: Wind
The user forces out wind chakra and molds it into a human-like shape. Then the user molds the chakra with further detail to make it resemble them. When this clone is attacked, instead of poofing, it cuts what it touches with the unleashed wind chakra.

Name: Itonami Myaku (Life Pulse)
Rank: S
Chakra Cost: 350
Damage: -
Element: Wind
The user focuses their chakra in front of them in the form of the wind element. After collecting a suffice amount of wind, they can manipulate it with the movement of their arms or hands, or other designated parts of the body. With a powerful blast, the user can release this wind in the desired direction toward the opponent, or separately attack from multiple directions with less power. This takes on the form on a tornado, 15 feet in diameter traveling about 100 mph, but when separated, it takes on the form of miniature tornadoes or whirls, 5 feet in diameter traveling at the same speed. This jutsu can stay intact for up to 150 meters, unless it comes in contact with large slopes. This attack is attracted to the life energy of a living thing, so when directed at the opponent, it will be unlikely for them to dodge. With enough preparation, speed, and evasion, the opponent maybe able to escape the path of the devastating attack. On the other hand, if it’s manipulated into less powerful blasts in several directions, it becomes nearly impossible to evade.

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Shadow Ninjutsu

Name: Toku Kage Fukumen no Jutsu (Shadow Veil Technique)
Rank: D
Chakra Cost: 25
Damage: -
Element: Shadow
Enables the user to hide within the shadows by taking on the form of their own shadow. The user will appear as any other shadow, despite the fact that it is moving, and can jump from shadow to shadow if used correctly. However, once the user is attacked or hit with a jutsu, they return to their normal form. This jutsu can only be effective when used in non-lit areas, therefore, it can't be used in daylight unless within the shadow of an object. It is mainly a stealthy technique, or use for quicker and more sly transportation.

Name: Kage Notorri no Jutsu (Shadow Capture Technique)
Rank: D
Chakra Cost: 35
Damage: -
Element: Shadow
Using one's own shadow-like chakra, they can form a small sphere of chakra, and throw it at an opponent, and making it expand into a large cage or handcuffs or chains, whatever. If one is to be captured by this jutsu, the captured is instantly numbed of all muscle movement in the limbs. Causing all movement to stop, unless they have enough strength or will to release this jutsu, they cannot escape.

Name: Kuchiyose: Kage Minion (Summoning: Shadow Minions)
Rank: C
Chakra Cost: 55
Damage: -
Element: Shadow
The user will summon shadow minions from the surrounding shadows to fight for them. These shadowed beings are almost like clones, although they do not take on the appearance of the user, nor can they use jutsu themselves. They are basically used to attack, restrain, or consume the opponent. They can take a beating, but are easily destroyed. This not only makes them good for petty fighting, but for distractions as well.

Name: Kuro Roze Hana Tonsou no Jutsu (Black Rose Petal Escape Technique)
Rank: B
Chakra Cost: 60
Damage: -
Element: -
If the user comes under attack, they can use this technique to cover their escape. After forming the only needed hand seal, the user's shadow will consume their body, dispersing into a shower of black rose petals. These petals will confuse and distract the opponent, while the user escapes or hides.

Name: Kage Senbon no Jutsu (Shadow Needles Technique)
Rank: B
Chakra Cost: 60
Damage: -
Element: Shadow
The user shapes their shadows into long, piercing strands. They are also able to become supple and flexible, to be used as whips, or to restrain a target. However, they are easily destroyed by Light chakra.

Name: Kage Konsui no Jutsu (Shadow Coma Technique)
Rank: B
Chakra Cost: 75
Element: Shadow
Description: The entire ground will be enveloped by shadows as will the opponent's entire body, except their head. This jutsu can be used in conjunction with Kage Minion no Jutsu to do an incredible amount of damage by summoning the minions on the opponent's very body to attack them from all over.

Name: Henge: Kage Kiga no Jutsu (Transformation: Shadows' Hungering Technique)
Rank: A
Chakra Cost: 150
Damage: -
Element: Shadow
A technique unique to each "Chosen". This jutsu releases their "True Form". The Shadow Form is a special characteristic to "The Chosen" and "The Reborn" of "The Hidden". These two higher ranks are known to have more stable mentality than the lower ranks however, they are not perfect either. Their Shadow Form is triggered by a specific emotional or mental change. Followed by a complete change of heart and mind, their appearance changes as well. In the Shadow Form, their human disguise is tainted by the darkness within.

Name: Kamisori Roze Hana Tatsumaki no Jutsu (Razor Rose Petal Flurry Technique)
Rank: A
Chakra Cost: 150
Damage: -
Element: Shadow
While in Shadow Form, the user's shadow will slowly rise into what looks to be a giant black rose, enveloping the user within. Then, the rose with disperse, the user with disappear for the moment, and the tiny black rose petals will begin to swarm around the target at high speeds in a flurry. The petals will become razor sharp as they gain speed, and cut anything it touches.

Genjutsu:

Name: Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu (Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique)
Rank: D
Chakra Cost: 25
Damage: Lasting 1 post
Element: -
Narakumi no Jutsu is a Genjutsu that causes its target to see a horrifying vision. The ninja will use the serpent hand seal that causes a circle of leaves to spin and envelope the target and then fall away. Once cast, the world will appear normal to the target until they have seen the illusion.

Name: Magen: Jubaku Satsu (Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death)
Rank: B
Chakra Cost: 80
Damage: Lasting 3 posts
Element: -
With this jutsu, the user can make themselves disappear so that they can approach their opponent unnoticed. Once near the desired target, a tree will grow at the target's feet and branches from an illusory tree will bind them from behind so that they are unable to even move or use hand seals. Once the opponent believes that they are captured, the user can then reappear from above the tree and quickly attack, possibly even kill, the opponent, preferably with a kunai.

Name: Magen: Supekutoru Doragon no Jutsu (Demonic Illusion: Spectral Dragon)
Rank: A
Chakra Cost: 150
Damage: Lasting 3 posts
Element: -
The user will cause the area around the target to be enveloped by darkness. Once inside the black space, the target will see grotesque figures said to be tortured criminals, the previous victims of the technique. These grotesqueries will reach out and grab a hold of the target. They will then be thrown into the void to the mercy of a spectral dragon. The horrifying oni can even extend from the targets own body to attack them. All aimed at transfixing the victim with fear and shock while the user themself chokes and kills the target.

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History

Long Forgotten Childhood

Eris Nara was born and raised in Konohagakure no Sato. Unfortunately, her parents died while she was still at a very young age, so her elder brother, Ares, ended up looking after her. She never got to know her parents, but her brother gave her a locket with a family photo within it, so she'd never forget she had a complete family at one point in her life. He also told her stories of what they were like and that they would always be looking after her, as any good brother would. Ares was still a child himself, only the young age of twelve, and he was already taking care of a two year old infant while keeping up with the academy at the same time. While he was in school, fellow members of the Nara clan had no problem taking care of Eris for him. They were impressed enough that such a young man could take on such great responsibility, and imagined he deserved a break now and then. However, in all honesty, Ares didn't mind it at all, and loved his little sister dearly. She was the only real family he had, and it was important for the both of them to stick together. Although a small family, they were still family.

As told, while Ares was attending school, the Nara clan was looking after Eris. The females of the clan usually babysat her, for as most know, males of the Nara clan are quite lazy. However, in this case, maybe lazy men would be better than overbearing women. The females would usually meet up for lunch each day, bringing Eris along. These lunches consisted of constant arguing over who was more attractive of the group of women, bickering over who was right and who was wrong in a discussion, and commenting on just about every other women walking the streets that day. Maybe it was just this group of women, but anyone of a laid back nature wouldn't be able to stand one of these meetings. Fortunately for Eris, learning how to talk made up for all the heated conversation. However, as time passed, the infant girl grew, and her calm nature seemed to rub off on the elder women. No one could comprehend why a child who grew up around loud and arrogant people ended up being the complete opposite, but they assumed she took after her father, and learned from her brother. Either way, as Eris grew and changed, so did the people and the world around her. This proved to be both good and bad in time.

At the age of five, Eris could not just speak, but talk in complete sentences as well as read. Instead of enrolling her in the academy right away, the fifteen year old Ares decided to teach his little sister some responsibility. Ares was a Genin now, with a team, training, and missions. Due to his busy schedule, he didn't have much time to take care of Eris or all the chores at home. When he could, he taught Eris the art of cooking and cleaning. Being as young as she was, learning was fun, so she had no problem with this. She would clean the house each day after Ares left for training with his team, cook meals when she was hungry, visit the deer on their clan farm, as well as sneaking them some spare apples from the house, peeking in the windows of the clan lab where they made medicine, and returning just in time to make dinner for the two right before Ares walked in the door. Both were growing and learning, and as they did, they became independent.

Academy Arc

Another year came and went, and Eris was now six, and longing to go to school, just as her big brother did. With little convincing, Ares couldn't tell her no, and so her journey to becoming a kunoichi began. Eris couldn't wait to start a path of her own, despite the fact she didn't have any real dream other than following in her big brother's footsteps. What she didn't realize was although she admired her brother, she still wasn't exactly like him. Ares started in the academy at age seven, and graduated at age thirteen with one of the highest scores in his class. Everyone was shocked because Ares was naturally a lazy person, and usually slept through class. Eris may not have been as lazy as Ares was, but as she found in her time at the academy, she wasn't as amazing as her elder brother. Eris struggled to pay attention in class, getting distracted by the littlest of things and finding the lesson plan quite boring. However, she continued to push herself, hoping to pass up her elder brother one day.

As her time at the academy progressed, she still didn't seem to care for the social part of it. She was so focused on trying to be her brother, that she seemed to forget everyone else. It didn't seem to bother her though, she preferred the solitude and extra study time. This didn't keep other children from talking to her though, or better put, talking about her. Every day she was given a new name, every day consisted on constant teasing, and every day, she ignored it all. Eris knew she had potential, and she may not have been her brother, but she could be just as smart as he was. With that as her only motivation, she graduated the academy at age twelve with the third highest score in her class. Although it wasn't as good as her brother, she was quite pleased with her work and ready for the challenge of taking on a new rank.

Genin Arc

When Eris was assigned a team, she was so excited, she couldn't sleep the night before. Probably not the best thing in her case, but she just couldn't wait to have a sensei. With a sensei, she could take on more training, and continue to follow in her brother's footsteps. When her quest first began, the other members of the Nara clan saw no harm in it, in fact, found it cute. However, as time passed, they wanted Eris to pursue her owns dreams, become someone other than her brother. One day, before training with her team, one of the women of the Nara clan volunteered to have a talk with the young Eris. In hopes to steer her into striving for her own dreams, the Nara woman told stories of past women within their clan, telling of the things the did. She reminded her that even if they weren't as good as the next person, they all did something amazing in their life, and for that, they were proud. Eris seemed to understand, but even so, she didn't know what she wanted to become, what she should aspire to be. The Nara woman just told her to live life day to day, that when the time came, she would know.

With new motivation and inspiration, her team training become more than just responsibility as a kunoichi, but practice for whatever dream may lay ahead of her. Eris also decided to train under other Nara members, to learn their techniques, and expand her learning. Ares even took the time to teach her a few techniques here and there, and help her train them when he had a moment to spare. All seemed to be going in the right direction for her, and even her team noticed a difference when she came to training. She was more lively, living to become her future self now, not her elder brother. In fact, Eris didn't even care if she became stronger than her elder brother anymore, she just looked forward to what she might become in the future.

After many missions and advanced training, anticipation for the Chuunin Exams had everyone nervous. Eris was probably the most nervous out of them all, not because of the extreme combat that would take place, but the fact that the first exam was a written one, and she wasn't technically a book worm nor was she good with words. She stayed up for two days straight, studying, just before she crashed at the end of the second day. Eris woke just in time the next morning to get ready and run to the exam room fortunately, and right on time.

When the proctor signaled for them to begin, her pencil immediately met the paper. All that studying paid off as she answered each question the best she could from memory and solution, but as she approached the last few questions, she felt completely dumbfounded. They were nothing she recognized, let alone could answer. Just as she rose her head to think, she realized all the names that were being called out for cheating and getting caught. It was then that it hit her, and she began to think of creative ways to collect information. Unfortunately, she spent all her time trying to come up with a strategy when the bell rang. It startled her at first, then she broke into a sweat as she realized time was up. To her surprise, the proctor announced the remainder of the class had passed. What a lucky break for her, as she rose from her chair and followed the rest of the class outside for the second part of the exam.

With her teammates on both of her sides, they dashed from the now open gates into The Forest of Death, starting the second part of the Chuunin Exams. As they traveled quickly and quietly, Eris strategized what they would do when they came into contact with an enemy team of the opposite scroll. Finally, they stopped in the trees for a quick rest as she quietly told them her plan. She found the best way to go about this part of the exam was to rest and wait for an enemy team to approach them. That way that would be at their fullest potential, and they wouldn't risk running into multiple fights. Both teammates agreed, and they took their places. Surely enough, after a few hours of waiting, an exhausted team stopped below them. With the perfect setup for a surprise attack, Eris and her teammates jumped down in front of them. Before they could react, Eris had them in one of her clan jutsu while the other two searched them opponents for the scroll and took off. Fortunately for them, this team had both scrolls already, so they took the one they didn't have and escaped before the enemy team could fight back. It may have been the laziest way to go about things, but it was a success and they made it to the tower just in time to start the real action, and hopefully pass with flying colors.

Eris' opponent ended up being another female, from the Akimichi clan, a strange pair up that seemed to attract some attention. It was nearly noon, and the sun was high in the sky. The young Akimichi girl hastily started the fight by downing her first pill, and rolling straight at Eris going full speed. Wide-eyed and taken by surprise, Eris just started running. After running around the arena about five times, her mind finally grasped the perfect idea, and she stopped. Just as she did, she performed her clan jutsu to stop the boulder of a girl dead in her tracks. With hesitation to do a few calculations, she knew that the expanded Akimichi girl would likely miss if she performed her next trick. Taking out a few shuriken in hand, as the Akimichi girl was forced to mimic, she realized what Eris was about to do, struggling to break free from the jutsu. As Eris watched, her heart began to sink for the first time, she couldn't do it. Before Eris herself could lift her hand to forfeit, the girl before her screamed in defeat. The proctor announced Eris the winner, and she released the jutsu, shocked at the outcome.

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Chuunin Arc

To no surprise to anyone watching, the sixteen year old Eris and a few other former Genin was proclaimed the new Chuunin of the village. These selected few would be the ones to take on journeymen missions, and possibly lead former Genin teammates in missions, or even help teach at the academy. With this new rank came so many new choices, and Eris couldn't choose what to strive toward. She didn't fret though, she just kept onward, completing missions and volunteering at the academy from time to time. She may not have been completely sure of what she wanted to do just yet, but she was going to at least explore her options and live a little here and there.

Then, one fateful day, Eris was requested to accompany her brother, now a Jounin, and a few other Chuunin on an important delivery mission. They were to deliver letter to the Kazekage however, were not told about the document inside or what it regarded, just that it was important that it make it to the Kazekage in one piece. The mission seemed simple enough, and everyone was aware that they might run into a few rogue ninja, but it was unlikely, and even if they did, there was enough of them to defend themselves. The group of five exited the village gates, dashing through the wooded area toward the opening to the dessert. All went well, and they were at a descent enough pace to keep from total exhaustion. As they finally approached the dessert, they decided to travel close and have a certain person of the group keep an eye out from each direction. About half way through the dessert, a small thud was heard behind Eris, and she tried to squint through the blown sand to see what it was. Sure enough, it was one of her fellow Chuunin and Ares brought the team to a halt. Just as the other two Chuunin approached their fallen comrade to check for exhaustion or fatigue, they fell to their knees. As the sandstorm finally began to rest some, two figure came into view. Two headbands shimmered in the bright sun, reflecting crossed out Suna symbols. Eris took a step back in utter fear and shock, and Ares plowed forward to avenge his fallen friends. The screamed seemed to echo through her head as she finally awoken, dashing forward and grabbing one of the men by the arm and biting down in hope that he would let go of her dear brother. The man dropped Ares in the hot sand as he struggled to get Eris off of him, cursing at her. She held on, but as the other man pierced her brother with a sword, she felt faint and weak, and the man shook her off. As she tried to catch herself with her feet, the man bashed her in the back of her head with his fist, sending her face first into the sand too. She stared into the warm eyes of her brother as they went lifeless, then passed out from loss of blood and dehydration.

New Found Life

When Eris finally awoke, she was in a dark cave on the cold ground. She gasped as her head shot up and she immediately began to look around confused. She whimpered as she held her head in pain, she couldn't remember a thing. As she opened her eyes again, a dark figure of what looked to be a man stood above her. She assumed he was the one to save her, and she was right, but for what cost? 'So you've finally awaken...' the shadowed figure spoke, 'How do you feel?' Eris glanced around the dark place, then tried to answer. "My head...hurts." A low chuckle bellowed from the man, 'I would imagine.' She stared up at him, still trying to grasp words. "Wh-Who are you? Where am I?" was all she managed to say. 'Who am I? I am the one who saved your helpless life, and I am the one known as Shinkokage. And you, are nowhere important, but on the brink of death' She continued to stare blankly at the man, "I thought you said you saved my life". She held her head as she spoke, and felt her moist hair where the blood was beginning to pour again. 'I did, but not entirely. I can however, but there will be a price of course.' the man flashed his bleach white smile as she cringed in pain. "What is it!?" He shook his head, but as is he found the event all so amusing, 'I can save you, but you will be far from human.' Her stare turned to a glare, "Are you suggesting that I will become some monster!? No thank you...I might as well die...I don't even remember who I am..." She hissed each time her head pounded, and the shadowed man just seem even more amused. 'Well, I could always return your memories...' The blood was pouring, and she hadn't anymore time to think about such a decision. How could she determine is good or bad when she didn't even know who she was, or how she acted? "Ju-Just...make it stop!" she screamed in pain. 'Very well then, child.' he smirked as the shadows slowly consumed her.

Flashback after flashback, it all seemed to hit her at once. Faces, moments, and the grand finale was her brother's death. Eris gasped, she felt and looked the same as she did before. She looked around for the man, but only found a shadow with eyes upon the wall. "What did you do!?" she demanded. 'I gave you what you wanted...well, for the most part. To regain the rest of your memories, you will have to come with me.' he said with a maniacal laugh. She hissed at the man once more, "You...you..." As she became enraged and recalled her brother's death, she began to take the form of some shadowed being. A tattoo appeared on her right arm and began to envelope her whole right side of her body, only speckling her left side. Her eyes went dark, and iris blood red. She was a monster, and all because she couldn't endure the pain of dying. At least with death, came resting peace. The so called Shinkokage grinned widely at her, 'See what you are now, you are one like me, child. If you wish to reclaim your former memories, you will have to take on a new life, under me.' Her eyes widened as she observed what she could of herself, feeling the madness as it burned inside of her, and as he put his palm to her shoulder, the shadows retracted to a branded tattoo upon her arm. "What makes you think I would live for you?" she glared. 'You see, if you control that temper of yours, you can be just as human as everyone else.' his smile turning to a frown, 'You are still half human...but you will never be whole again.' He seemed to float across the floor as he spoke, his evil grin returning. 'However, if you come with me, you can become something much more...and say...maybe even avenge your brother's death.' It hit her then that he must have been there when it all happened, when her brother fell, and she tried to stop the evil men. She gritted her teeth, and glared right through the man. 'Come now, do you honestly think you could just return home without the blame for all those who died? Better yet, do you think they're going to accept you as you are now?' Her eyes met the ground, a few more memories coming back to her. "...Fine." was the only word she said, and he wrapped her with shadows as they disappeared from the cold cave-like place.

A few years past since that day, and she had been training under him as what seemed to be a favorite for a long time. However, as new minions of his began to form, and experiments began to take their toll upon other helpless humans, he pushed her aside. Her training was complete for now, and he had given her memories, piece by piece as she accomplished what he wanted. Eventually, he even allowed her the freedom to take out the shinobi who had killed her brother and teammates, what seemed like long ago. She may have been a living breathing thing, but she was no longer alive like she was before the incident. Her eyes were cold and lifeless, though she had retained some of her former personality now. She didn't take his words lightly, and didn't even attempt at returning to her old life. Eris feared that the pain of being hated for who or what she was now would be worse than the pain of living on someone else's will. To be honest, she was even beginning to get used to everything. Even if the reward was a little piece of memory, it was like a little piece of heaven to her. She would give anything for that...

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^_^ very good job!

remeber to post in the requertment

again... I'm not sure why I took the time to look it over and not just stamp approved... but I think I shall steal piper's way of doing this

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