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Name: Endiku Bachi
Age: 16
Village: Kirigakure
Rank: Genin
Appearance: Endiku still looks childish to an extent, not quite coming into the shape his body should be. As a puppeteer he is not ripped with muscle instead he has a lean amount to him, still telling that he is very much in shape. His face has a serious quality to it, with his black hair framing his face in spiky strands that hang down. However he often has a faint smile on his face until you get to know him he will be too shy to give you his grin. His eyes are a nice dark blue, the orbs often looking inquisitive or reserved depending on his mood, and can sometimes be obscured by his hair. For clothes he wears a black t-shirt and cargo pants with deep pockets. Lightweight leather boots cover his feet. Over the top he wears a long black leather cloak with pockets dotted around on the inside as every ninja should have. He wears his Kirigakure symbol across his chest diagonally tied on by another leather strip, sometimes he will transfer this his his shoulder when he wants to get serious or get uncomfortable. Endiku's hands are part covered by fingerless gloves which go all the way up to his elbows similar to leg warmers but in a dark colour.
Curiosity killed the cat but it has not yet managed to claim Endiku. He has always been one to play with things he does not yet understand, asking questions of people about a lot of things. His main topic of his curiosity is ninja and the techniques they employ. Currently his knowledge is minimal, as he directed it to his love of puppetry and its intricacies. He was not born with a huge affinity for using puppets, Endiku trained himself and played around with child toy versions before reverse engineering them. He is not what some would call a 'genius' he does have some talent in puppetry but his real skill I stemming from hard work. Endiku is determined to be recognised for his skills. He doesn't want to be bowed to or in a powerful position because of his abilities but he does want to go down in history for it. If someone were to ask “Do you remember some famous puppeteers?” they would have to list his name, maybe even compare him to the mighty Sasori. This is his goal, he has no wish to die any time before this is possible and he is determined even stubborn at times because of it.
In regards to people, Endiku also wishes to help others reach their own goals within reason. He tries to be friendly if possible, especially to those in his own village. He is innately distrustful of those from other lands and ninja villages, going on the defensive or trying to sneak away. If he is feeling confident he make sure to be polite on first meetings, he does not seek conflict out from people he is not a malicious person. Most times he is quite a worried person, not confident in his abilities and running away a lot, making a comical display a lot of the time. When push comes to shove he becomes calm and calculated, which can sometimes be preceded by his running away. Further down the line when Endiku has gained enough strength to stand on his own and unlikely to be flattened by an enemy, he will break out of his scaredy cat shell. His goal to just be recognised will evolve to wanting to go down in the history books, battles, creations and wisdom all to be reviewed in awe by all future generations.
Story: In a small fishing village in the land of water Endiku was born as a twin, his identical being called Ezekiel. They lived a simple life with their father Daizai running a small garden to feed the family, his uncle Kin was a fisherman who now lived with them after Endiku's Aunt died in a ninja related incident. The twins got on as identical siblings should, some would even see them as the same person whilst they were young, life was all fun and games back then. They both enjoyed playing together on the river banks, swimming and learning. They were very similar, though the birth of the younger sister when they were both 5 was the start of their changing. So as not to let them wonder if they had been replaced, their uncle gave them both a present to keep the occupied. A local travelling merchant had identical toys, puppets going to both of the boys. Being young they both took to these presents loving them greatly. Both of them would make performances for their family and just take them outside to play with them. It reminded both of them that they were not being replaced nor did they even have to think about it with all of the fun they were having with their toy puppets.
As they grew so did their puppets. They both messed around with them so that they could continue to play with them. When their uncle taught them how to fish they took to it with a practised grace. Their knowledge of using the strings for their puppets translated into fishing, a catch of fish came to them easily. The twins played with these catches, able to manipulate the fish as if they were alive. Like the old game of conkers they used to have little fights with fish on the ends of their lines. This managed to get them a slap on the head from their uncle for playing with food like that. He did chuckle though. The two boys were both following the path of their auntie, and despite Uncle Kin missing her deeply, he liked the idea of his nephews following her on her path. So with both his sister's permission and her husband (the parents of Ezekiel, Endiku and Anna), Kin told them the story of their ninja aunt. Endiku and Ezekiel were both entranced by this story and both swore that they would both be great puppeteers just like their aunt.
However this led to a rivalry between them, arguments broke out leaving Anna upset by their constant infighting. So they both decided to leave the house, with all of their families' blessing bar Anna who wanted her big brothers to stay. Ezekiel wanted to go to the source of it all, Sunagakure and study under masters there. Endiku not wanting to go to the same place as his rival had an idea to go to his homeland's village, so he could also protect his family as well as further his goal. The brothers left on good terms and smiles on their faces, whereas Anna and family all had tears in their eyes as they walked their separate ways.
Endiku enrolled into the academy with ease, his showing of how he could manipulate regular puppets fast tracked him into the class and garnered attention from the teachers because of this. Unfortunately his joining was a little late in the cycle, and whilst he was as proficient as most other genin at his age he did not get much time learning puppetry, he had to learn fuuinjutsu as well to store them, and when they found out he had a knack for sensory a lot of time went into that. A small regret of his was not being able to fully practice his favourite pass time but he absolutely loved ninjas, he was always keen to observe other techniques and ask how they worked, though he didn't have a knack for ninjutsu he loved all ninja stuff. He realised he had a lot to contend with in this world, being great though not easy happened a lot, and from the huge diversity of skills being known for one thing can be even harder. He would bring puppetry and himself to the forefront of the ninja world, it was his dream. He never stopped working hard as he could feel his brother doing the same.
Other Information____________________________________________________________________________________
Family/Siblings: Mother and Father(Hana and Daizai, Alive in the Land of water)
Uncle (Kin, Alive in land of water)
Twin brother (Ezekiel, Alive in an unknown location, possibly Suna)
Younger sister(Anna, Alive in the land of water)
Aunt(Dead, buried in the land of water)
All but Ezekiel are located in the family home in a small fishing village.
Morals: Generally Endiku is driven to his own goals but he is aware of other people's needs. He is quite often self sacrificing the needs of the many coming before those on the few. Very rarely would he allow someone else to get in his way, despite him being a coward for the most part. Those who threaten him are obstacles he will climb over, until he becomes more confident he would never involve other people in his vendetta as he sees them as innocent but maybe not further down the line.
Values: His family is extremely important to him, especially the rivalry he hold with his brother. Also the art of puppetry and his village.
Boundaries: Endiku has a problem with sneaky betrayal, if he is doing anything he will announce it. He may leave it right until the end but he isn't going to garner fame if he doesn't take credit.
Motto: To be remembered as the greatest puppeteer.
Likes: Puppets (obviously)
All skills ninja posses
Laughter
Fixing things
Cooking
Kirigakure
Dislikes:Lying
Drinking
Hats
Eggs
Sand and extreme heat
Specialty/Skills_______________________________________________________________________________
Specialty: Sub-speciality: Puppetry
Sub-speciality: Fuuinjutsu
Sub-speciality: Sensory
Skills: Genin = 4 Skill Points
No Clan/Elements = 4 + 4 = 8 Skill Points
Bloodline and Jutsu information:_______________________________________________________________________________
Bloodline: N/A
Starting Element: N/A
Roleplay Sample (Optional for genin): None please
