UCHIHA SUZAKU

mission record,

S-RANK: 007
A-RANK: 034
B-RANK: 159
C-RANK: 222
D-RANK: 376

CHARACTERISTICS

NAME:
Suzaku

RELATIVES:
Uchiha Ichizoku
Uzumaki Ichizoku

HEIGHT:
5'10"

WEIGHT:
184 lbs.

EYES:
Black

HAIR:
Black (w/ slight cherry tint)

DISTINGUISHING TRAITS:
Common features of Uchiha clansmen

OFFICIAL

AFFILIATION:
Konohagakure no Sato

NINJA RANK:
Jōnin

POSITION:
Active Shinobi

AFFINITY:
Fire

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE:
Suzaku was unfailingly jovial and somewhat foolish in his youth. Quick-witted and mercurial, he was possessed of a marked tendency to make light of any number of situations and might have grown into a happy-go-lucky man had his circumstances been different. But his life has and upbringing have made him harsh, if not unpleasant, a man dedicated to embodying the principles of a great and true shinobi. He is not incapable of joy and tenderness, but tempers these as he tempers all emotions and filters them through an air of grace and nobility. Generally speaking, he is not one to lose his temper, give in to despair, or get excited. There are exceptions to every rule, however, and Suzaku has lost control of himself on more than one occasion in the past.

The tenets of Suzaku's "ninja way" are simple: don't threaten anyone you can't beat, don't abandon anyone you can save, and defer to personal reason when the tenets conflict. These are the lessons he has taken away from his experiences, the ones he has singled out as most worthy of adherence. He sticks to those three rules pretty faithfully, generally avoiding fights that aren't necessary and especially trying not to challenge anyone he knows he can't beat, but he's bent or broken them more than once. Mostly, he's done so (and continues to do so) because the third rule is his favorite; his personal reason can get pretty erratic.

Why? Because he is opportunistic. When Suzaku sees an opening, he takes it. When he sees a weakness, he strikes. The setting doesn't have to be appropriate, nor must he act at anyone's convenience besides his own; there's nothing in his code forbidding cheap shots, especially since he considers deception and misdirection to be key tools of any good ninja. Unfortunately, his behavior can be a cause for contempt among his peers and subordinates, as there isn't anyone who is totally safe from it. If an act that would be detrimental to an ally seems like a good idea, he'll probably do it without much regard for the affected party and argue that logic was on his side. He isn't heartless, but conflict between his desire to achieve the best possible outcome in any situation and his desire to protect his loved ones/preserve his friendships will at best make him hesitate. Hesitation is fatal in a ninja's world.