Post by Shu on Jan 16, 2014 12:30:32 GMT -5
The Hashizu Clan of Tetsu no Kuni is a clan of ninja that can trace their origin all the way back to Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, or, as he's commonly known as, Rikudō Sennin. Following the bloodlines of his eldest son leads to many branches, the majority of which were destroyed by the "Curse of Hatred." The Hashizu watched as countless members of their kin were swept up by their emotions, recklessly unleashing their innate power and becoming corrupted by it. Of all those that remain of the eldest son's bloodline they were the first to try and end the curse by developing the Hasu no Senrei, or "Baptism of the Sacred Lotus," which locked away their emotions.
Since the creation of the seal the clan has thrived in Tetsu no Kuni, often finding work as advisors and mediators. However, there were still those among the clan that felt their use would be better suited for the military. Michiko and Akihiko, a brother and sister pair, are two such members. Michiko joined when she was just thirteen and was trained in the arts of the samurai. Akihiko, while sharing the same call to serve as his older sister, ventured down a different path. He chose to train in the arts of ninjutsu, much like their ancestors. As the two moved up in rank they became an interesting pair known as Byakuren, "White Lotus," and Guren, "Crimson Lotus."
While tracking a known criminal Michiko's unit was ambushed and placed under a genjutsu that pushed the siblings to the absolute mental brink. Their seals broke and Haishinkōi, what the Hashizu call "Breach of Faith" occurred. Somewhere in the onslaught Michiko was able to gain control over herself and her newly awakened powers, saving her brother before he could burn himself out. The emergence of their power left their attackers and majority of their unit dead. After a trial they were given the option to resign from the military, which they chose to do gracefully.
Shortly afterwards they were approached by a man who offered them the opportunity to use their newfound power for something greater than themselves. They accepted and have trained to utilize their curse properly.
Since the Haishinkōi Michiko has retained much of her old personality. Calm, cool, collected, and staying objective. In combat she has grown more aggressive, but through intensive meditation has found peace with her inner rage. Akihiko on the other hand has embraced this new access to his emotions, seeming the more human of the pair. However, he is more prone to outbreaks in which he must be subdued.
Sacred Lotus
Since the creation of the seal the clan has thrived in Tetsu no Kuni, often finding work as advisors and mediators. However, there were still those among the clan that felt their use would be better suited for the military. Michiko and Akihiko, a brother and sister pair, are two such members. Michiko joined when she was just thirteen and was trained in the arts of the samurai. Akihiko, while sharing the same call to serve as his older sister, ventured down a different path. He chose to train in the arts of ninjutsu, much like their ancestors. As the two moved up in rank they became an interesting pair known as Byakuren, "White Lotus," and Guren, "Crimson Lotus."
While tracking a known criminal Michiko's unit was ambushed and placed under a genjutsu that pushed the siblings to the absolute mental brink. Their seals broke and Haishinkōi, what the Hashizu call "Breach of Faith" occurred. Somewhere in the onslaught Michiko was able to gain control over herself and her newly awakened powers, saving her brother before he could burn himself out. The emergence of their power left their attackers and majority of their unit dead. After a trial they were given the option to resign from the military, which they chose to do gracefully.
Shortly afterwards they were approached by a man who offered them the opportunity to use their newfound power for something greater than themselves. They accepted and have trained to utilize their curse properly.
Since the Haishinkōi Michiko has retained much of her old personality. Calm, cool, collected, and staying objective. In combat she has grown more aggressive, but through intensive meditation has found peace with her inner rage. Akihiko on the other hand has embraced this new access to his emotions, seeming the more human of the pair. However, he is more prone to outbreaks in which he must be subdued.
Sacred Lotus