Mikoto Arashiyama

Regarded as well mannered, and articulate when speaking, one would suspect she were of high status and there guess could be no further off from the truth. Part of the Arashiyama clan she was taught how to be respectful and display proper etiquette to those of high and low status. Though very young she is quite the fox with words. However even the most delicate animal can kill; and in Mikoto's case, she can be described as haughty at times; as well as playful. She enjoys chatting with others, as well as simply listening. Genuinely intuitive, Mikoto has a keen eye for her surroundings and the things that resided within the world. Curious by nature she can't help, but touch things meant not to be touch. Wander to where one is not suppose to go. Ask whats not meant to be asked. Though Mikoto may seem self centered she can be very kind, and is well spoken at times, while others she can become easily flustered. Bold she is one to speak her mind, and not think twice about it. One could say she has no fear. She yearns to understand how things in the world she lives in works, she wants to know the mechanics behind it. She is no genius though, but she has more than enough common sense and is able to comprehend at a faster rate. Simply she is one who likes to know things. Mikoto takes great pride in her clan, and is extremely temperamental on subjects that touch the topic of interest.

Born into Kirigakure no Sato towards the middle of the Second Shinobi War, Mikoto was apart of the Arashiyama clan, who were well known within the Kirigakure no Sato for there aptitude for Katon arts, and their concise control of fire. During the early years of her life she lived in relative peace. This was due to Kirigakure no Sato reclusive actions in joining the war. Instead they choose to wait quietly and strike when the other nations were weakened from the wear and tear of battle. So while the others around the world fought, she lived her life normal within the Arashiyama household. As a major clan within Kirigakure no Sato she was brought up in the higher society of life, where politics ruled.

From an early age she was schooled in mannerism and proper behaviors. Asides from the specialized training she received in the arts of being a ninja she mostly practiced her social skills. This manly being her family wanted her to cover the political scene. Looking away from work, she got her fill of play and often wandered about the town with curious eyes making friends and such. This happy time however would end with Kirigakure no Sato's entry into the Shinobi war. With there take in the war now they wanted to prepare any an all able body's to the art of teh Shinobi and in so, Mikoto was thrusted into the life of battle, where her skills and Kekkai Genkai could be utilized more effectively. Of course her father and mother were against it, but Mikoto disliked her lazed life and wished to operate on the field. This agreement was made after Two days of argument and refusals.

Her life of training was arduous and soon Kirigakure no Sato fell into a a dire state as the other villages. Times were getting hard and Mikoto desired to help her village. She studied hard, but however she'd see no part of this war as it ended. Kirigakure no Sato's position after the war was unfavorable and their social structure eventually collapsed. Relations began to became strained when the Arashiyama clan was suspected of treachery. This lead Kirigakure no Sato's council to believe the state of their current situation was due to leaked information from traitors. This was just a farce however, a smooth cover up to cut the flow of currency to the wealthy and powerful clan.

The council and various clans had ordered a selective team of highly skilled ninja to decimate the Arashiyama clan under false pretenses. On a pitch black night Mikoto was awoken by her mother. The assassination was already happening. Luckily the operation was leaked buy her fathers friend and they had procured and escape route. Running they planned to betray Kirigakure no Sato by giving sensitive information as exchange for their stay at a village. The information and documents were put into a traveling bag. On the run the situation was explained to the oblivious Mikoto who couldn't believe it. Her clan who worked hard and gave their lives to the good of their village was being hunted for false reasons. She was angry, but she counted allow anger to blind her path.

Those who were lucky enough to escape fled into the Great forest, but were easily hunted down. Her father was killed and it was just Mikoto and her mother. The assassins were on their trail, and closing swiftly. As a last resort her mother pushed Mikoto and told her to live. That s he must preserve their clans name. Unable to accept there fate she tried to hold onto her mother, but she was pushed back again. Using a powerful jutsu her mother created a gigantic blockade of exuberant flames. From the rising heat, she could only see her mothers obscured face. The crackling flames were loud, the last words she hear were.

"Run and live Mikoto. I love you!"

Tears fell from her eyes as she darted further into the forest recesses, the sound of clanging metal echoing throughout the ebony night. Fatigue took hold of her and she fell unconscious. Awaking she'd be in the care of Konoha. Their anbu found her with the secret information. The small squad decided to apprehend her and take her to the Kage. From there she was interrogated, and she explained her story through the sobbing of her pain. Because of her young age and willingness to give any information she knew or had to Konoha, and agreement was reached for them by Ataisuru Sonzai and the council to allow her to live in Konoha. From there she would re-enter as a Genin. Her life was derailed and things seemed lost, but she knew one thing, she would rebuild her fallen clan. And, it is here that the story of a young girl begins. Enter, Mikoto Arashiyama.