Inuzuka Taiki

Inuzuka Taiki
Personal
Birthplace	Konoha, Land of Fire
Birthdate	January 4
Gender	Male
Age	13
Height	1.45m (4'9")
Weight	45.4kg (100lbs)
Blood Type	0-
Kekkei Genkai	Standard Inuzuka
Classification	N/A
Areas of Expertise	Ninjutsu
Clan	Inuzuka
Affiliation	Konohagakure
Team	Team 10
Rank
Ninja Rank	Genin
Ninja Registration	747193
Academy Grad. Age	13
Chuunin Grad. Age	N/A
Nature Type
Element	Lightning

Signature Jutsu
Beast Human Clone

Combat Ability

"There's only so far a person can be pushed before they push back. Do you really want to see how far I've been pushed lately?" Taiki on the seeming contradictions in his life.

Background

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NOTE: This is what is publicly known. The real story behind Taiki, the one that only a select few outside of the Inuzuka Clan would know, will be posted at another time.

Inuzuka Taiki was born in Konoha to the Founder's family. He was a curious child, always seeming to be into whatever everyone else was doing. This curiosity was considered cute when he was a child, though his sometimes-quiet personality (at least compared to other Inuzuka) did sometimes cause a few concerns. Still, the nin-ken were always able to assure others that he wasn't out causing problems, so not much was said about it, at least until he was 5.

When he first turned five, he started his training as a Founder's family member. He went through all the usual courses, but he quickly found himself a little board deciphering alphabets. He had, and has to this day, a rather large attraction to the dog partners of the Inuzuka, which at the time manifested itself in curiosity of the mating process. He quickly found he'd rather take care of the pregnant dogs than he would just about anything else, including the duties into which he was born. This of course was slightly frowned upon, since he was a Founder's family member, causing Taiki to be watched carefully.

A year later, just before Taiki was to enter the Academy, Taiki's obsessions with the nin-ken nearly lead to his death at the hands of a foreign ninja. The ninja, who Taiki never learned the identity of, somehow managed to infiltrate the clan's compound and made out with a pregnant dog after secretly poisoning its tenders. Taiki was just coming from another lecture at the time when he saw the ninja carrying the dog away, and instead of shouting for assistance tried to stop the man. Of course, a civilian had no chance against a fully trained ninja, but the noise of him being thrown through a door allowed his watcher time to catch up and stop the invader.

Taiki woke up later in the hospital with several broken bones and a kunai wound in the shoulder that just missed the heart. His kaa'san was sitting there with her dog, Nozomi, with a look of both fear and pride on her face. Also present was the dog that was being abducted along with her pups and two handlers. He quickly found out he had been unconscious for about 2 weeks with a concussion and the stab wound. While the medics were sure that he would make a full recovery, it would not be in time to enter the academy that year. He was sad to put off academy training for the year, but he was happy that it had not completely derailed his plans to be a ninja.

However, just because Taiki couldn't enter the academy for that time did not mean that he wouldn't be training. No, a grateful nin-ken mother offered one of her pups to Taiki to train alongside in gratitude. One of the pups immediately poked his head up at this and barked, which marked the beginning of a long and strong friendship between Taiki and his new nin-dog Shinobu. They did just about everything together, including eating sometimes, which gave Taiki his love for rabbit, which was Shinobu's favorite prey. A year later, they entered the academy together, and proceeded to work their way through it, somewhat amazing their sensei's in their abilities with ninjutsu. While they were pretty much average in most other things, Taiki proved to be among the best in the Academy jutsu, picking things up with ease, often first. This lead him to graduate in the 3rd ranking with a reputation for utilizing his ninjutsu along with his clan's fighting style to produce very interesting results. He's remained silent about what he wants to do from here though, though the clan elders speculate it has something to do with perfecting variations of their jutsus into something even deadlier than they already are.

Personality

Taiki is somewhat reclusive for your standard Inuzuka, which only means that he is about half again as outgoing as your standard civilian. He is also somewhat more intelligent seeming than your average Inuzuka. And, as he is so often saying, "I've never met a Ninjutsu that I didn't want to know how it worked." Such is his outer persona, that which he shows the world.

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His inner persona, shown only to a very select few, bears the scars of years of mental, emotional, and sometimes even physical abuse at the hands a of a few Elders. These nearly constant attacks upon his psyche has left the boy a slightly bipolar personality which he struggles to maintain control of. He has been pushed, and pushed, and has finally snapped, and become decidedly darker on his outlook. He still refuses to give up on his dreams, and has decided to live his life on his own terms, regardless of what others say. He has stopped looking for a way out, has taken solace in what few friends he has, and has started to look outside the clan for companionship. He does not trust easily, but once he trusts you, he will move heaven and earth to help you. And woe betide those that threaten or hurt those closest to him, for he will show no mercy. He really doesn't know the meaning of the word, and his reactions have become a lot more… demonstrative and dare we say… violent? lately.

Tropes

Break the Cutie
Determinator
Rage Breaking Point
Beast Man
Cannot Spill it Out
Honorifics
Dark and Troubled Past
Hurting Hero
Lonely Rich Kid

Appearance

Inuzuka Taiki looks like a young teenage boy of about 13 years of age. He stands about 1.45 meters (about 4'9") tall from top of his head to his feet. His triangular face has some 'stretched' scaring from fire damage, which is framed by a bandana held in place by his Konoha forehead protector that covers his head. He smiles quite a bit, showing off well-kept teeth with enlarged canines, which counterpoints his brown eyes. He is usually accompanied by his ninken, Shinobu.

Shinobu is a strong version of the Inuzuka ninkens, though he is colored a slight grey color compared to many of the others. The dog shares an eye color similar to his master’s, with the familiar black lips around the muzzle. The difference in coloration of the nin-dog seems to be a central theme in Taiki's clothing. The boy is normally dressed in a dark grey kimono with black geometric patterns arrayed throughout the garment. The garment, however, seems to be made with shinobi in mind, as it is not as flowing or as restrictive as its civilian counterparts are. The brown belt is more utilitarian than ornamental, and holds several pouches, including a shuriken, scroll, and kunai pouches.

+Shinobu, Taiki's closest friend and partner

The differences between the Inuzuka malamute line and the Alaskan malamute line is much like the difference between real birds of prey and Mercedes Lackey's Hawkbrother bondmates. Real Alaskan malamute males tend to get up to about 24-26 inches tall, and about 80-95 lbs by standard. Inuzuka malamute males can get upwards of 36-39 inches tall (about half again the height), and 120-150 lbs. Like all other Inuzuka ninken they are intelligent at birth, and quickly learn the ways of their human "packs" through the bond. By bonding age they are easily as intelligent as a normal human, and able to communicate very effectively to those who are able to interpret their mannerisms (just about any Inuzuka clan member). Their senses of smell and hearing are markedly better than a normal dogs, and are also among the upper end of the ninken spectrum. If the Inuzuka malamute is said to have any weakness though, it is to heat. Their thick double-coats do not suit the hotter climates, causing them to need shade and plenty of water when traveling through them, more water than any other dog. Conversely, their large paws (comparatively) and their double coats make them ideal for missions in colder climates, especially in snow or other similar conditions.

Shinobu is a typical specimen of the Inuzuka malamute line. He has brown eyes (black and other colors are possible, blue eyes tend to be a sign of mixed breading). His coat has gone from the very light grey of puppy-dom to almost pure white, a distinctive feature of Inuzuka Malamutes. He has dark gums and sharp teath with large, strong, sharp claws that can cause quite a bit of damage on their own. He is currently about mid-to-late teen in comparative age for the breed, meaning he is as large as the upper end of a real Alaskan malamutes as far as hieght and weight are concerned. He is generally friendly, unless you mean Taiki harm. Then he can be very aggressive and powerful. His body is both large and firm, and he is well skilled in the dog version of the Inuzuka taijutsu, making him a perfect balance for Taiki's more speedy frame. But he is also very intelligent, and quick to pick up on subtleties that Taiki himself may miss. This makes a good partner for Taiki's own cerebral, energetic styles.

Relationships

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Family

Name	Relationship	Notes
Inuzuka Kenshin	Father	Prominent member of founder's sub clan, attends most clan meetings and works closely with Alphas
Inuzuka Yuuka	Mother	Ex-med-nin of Jounin rank, now spends time assisting her husband in his work
Inuzuka Hanadzura	Not close cousin	About the only gamma clan member Taiki can actually stand. She doesn't look down on him, despite his clan history.

Team 10

An Uchiha, a civilian-born shinobi, and a Chuunin Inuzuka… Interesting mix. Taiki's happy to be on the team with them, and ready to see what kind of name they can make for themselves.

Name	Relationship	Notes
Inuzuka Atsuro	Distant cousin/ Chuunin Sensei	Taiki has seen what this man is made of, and is beginning to think he has found someone in his clan, other than his parents, who will actually stand up for him. The beginnings of trust is there, but he won't show it much, as he knows his Sensei is not a touchy-feally kind of person. But maybe, just maybe, this one won't stab him in the back.
Uchiha Berii	Teammate	Another person from the Uchiha clan that seems to see Taiki as something more than his standing. While she is not as close to Taiki thus far as the other two, he can see there is something there. Hitoshi says she has her own problems. Taiki will wait and see how she reacts to what Hitoshi will tell her before deciding if trust can come. But she needs to work on her issues with swearing. Good thing she has a personality…
Taniguchi Hitoshi	Teammate	Another one of his teammates, one that has a good head on his shoulders. Taiki can also see the young genin has a good heart, since he did not hate Taiki for the problems the Inuzuka is burdened with. Another one Taiki is beginning to trust. It helps he's not part of any clan…

Friends

Name	Relationship	Notes
Satonezu Eremi	Friend	One of Taiki's first friends. Taiki and Eremi have been on missions together. Taiki supports this somewhat reclusive young man whenever he can.
Uchiha Naru	Interest	Interesting young woman, they seem to have a few things in common. Recently Taiki has been developing an… interest in this young woman, and has finally confessed it, at least to his team. She is perhaps the closest person to Taiki outside of his family, and one of the only ones he can actually trust.
Uchiha Ryo	Friend	Interesting student. He seems to be curious, but has a good head on his shoulders. He can take the truth rather well. He knows of Taiki's interest… but has promised not to tell.
Akamichi Tosai	Acquaintance	What is it with people and petting his head, anyway? Taiki respects the Jounin, so he'll follow the man's orders so long as they don't seriously conflict with his own sensei's. Taiki thinks the Jounin will be a good sensei for Eremi.

Enemies

Name	Relationship	Notes
Kaguya Tsiro	Kiri Nin	Very strong for a genin. I got my behind handed to me quite readily. I need to become stronger or I will forever have problems with opponents like this.

Timeline

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General Timeline: Pre-skip

First day out of Academy: accompanied Uchiha Issei out on patrol, came across Hyuuga Ai and an unknown Kiri nin. Hyuuga almost died, and I was laid up for several days due to extensive fire damage.

Day of discharge from hospital: Accompanied Hyuuga Hiroshi, Satonezu Eremi, and Tsukiko on an evacuation mission. Mission success.

General Timeline: After Time Skip

Was given tasks by clan that left effective training to almost nothing for months. Came back and once again began training, working hard toward Ninjutsu.

War starts with Kiri… again. Helped Uchiha Narusegawa during first battle, wound up in hospital.

Went on second mission, first fight with Kaguya Tsiro. Soundly beaten without a scratch on his opponent, wound up back in hospital.

Went on mission under Akimichi Tosai, encountered scouting party. Fought Kaguya Tsiro again. This time Shinobu managed to hit the Kaguya, and explosive tags kept him off balance. Lost fight, in hospital again, but not as badly beaten as before.

Talked with Uchiha Ryo in hospital, revealed something Taiki would have rather not have, Ryo said he'd keep information secret for now.

Disastrous dinner with the team, mistakenly thought Hitoshi and Berii didn't want him around, caused unease amongst the team.

Mission with Team 10, shows ruthless side to rest of team by scaring two Wave scientists half to death with just threats.

Mission with Team Hinatori, shows his abilities as a tracker. It felt good for Taiki to fight along side Uchiha Narusegawa and Uchiha Ryo.

Team Ten Chronicles Arc: October

Atsuro talks to Taiki about his attitude, Taiki divulges the verbal abuse from the Inuzuka Elders concerning Taiki's dreams, hints of more before Taiki shows Atsuro ruthless side by killing a "watcher" and eliminating the body afterwards with the use of explosive tags.

Team Ten Chronicles Arc: November/December

Appeared on the training field beaten bloody, finally cornered by Atsuro and Hitoshi. He told them almost everything of what was going on with the Elders, thus seeming to gain a couple of new allies in his struggles.

Atsuro meets parents, the investigation into the elders begins.

Situation escalates. Elders send someone after Taiki. Eremi finds out first hand what is going on.

Abilities

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Taijutsu

S Rank

A Rank

B Rank

C Rank

• Gatsuga
• Lightning Claw **Elemental Taijutsu **

D Rank

• Tsuga
• Fang and Fist Combo
• Dodge II

Ninjutsu

S Rank

A Rank

B Rank

C Rank

• Lightning Clone Attack

D Rank

• Explosive Tag
• Lightning Arc
• Lightning Replacement

Genjutsu

S Rank

A Rank

B Rank

C Rank

D Rank

Transformations

S Rank

A Rank

B Rank

C Rank

• Beast Human Clone

D Rank

• Companion: Shinobu

Skills

S Rank

A Rank

B Rank

C Rank

D Rank

• Inuzuka Senses
• Tree Walking

Styles

S Rank

A Rank

B Rank

C Rank

• Four Legged Lightning Style

D Rank

• Four Legged Style
• Lightning Manipulation

Mission Log

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Campaign

The Legion March - Defend the broken village
The Legion March - Bridge Over Troubled Water
Pylon of Efficacy - History Repeats
Pylon of Efficacy - Scouting to Skirmish
Get That Girl - Pressured Recruitment
UnNatural Disasters - Konoha: Intent to Discover
Shattered Memories - The Meeting
Shattered Memories - King Crab

S Rank

A Rank

B Rank

Capture the escaped prisoner!

C Rank

Mist Over Kajiki
Investigation of the Corpse Cult.
Grim Conclusions

D Rank

Team 10 Amongst the Trees

Social

Idle time used to train
He's back...
Hide and seek, Ninja Style
Training for effect
You are in a team at last
Demands of Dinosaurs
Inuzuka plots within plots
Team Ten Chronicles: Pride
Lightning and Fire: Inuzuka and Uchiha
Team Ten Chronicles: Pride II
Team 10 Chronicles: Pride Part 3
Team Ten Chronicles: Counterplots
Team Ten Chronicles: Violent escalations
Team 10 Chronicles: Revelations
Inuzuka Pride Chronicles: Betrothal Follies
Inuzuka Pride Chronicles: Inuzuka Pride, Uchiha Determination
Inuzuka Pride Chronicles: Questions Answered
Inuzuka Pride - Taiki snaps
Berii's Return
Inuzuka Pride - Tsuga and Tsarcasm

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Theme Songs

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Attitude

Taiki's outside personality, what he shows everyone not really close to him.

When faced with the world outside of his clan, Taiki allows his passions to come out. These passions run deep, resisting all efforts to curb or hinder them. He has long ago decided he would train and live by what he believes, and by what he is best at, even though sometimes life gets in the way. He is, after all, an Inuzuka.

Combat

When its time to fight the time for deep deliberations about life ends. One needs to be focused on the moment, and focused on bringing the fight to your opponent, if you are to survive. Taiki believes in this philosophy wholeheartedly, and will bring it to whoever threatens his friends, loved ones, and comrades.

Outlook

Taiki's hopes and dreams. This is what he wants to say, and manages to say to everyone else outside his clan when he is faced with adversity. Despite what happens behind closed doors, Taiki is far from broken. And some day, very soon, he will apply this outlook universally.

Personal Thoughts

Taiki's inside view of his life, what he only shows his team and those he trusts implicitly.

Taiki's views on the Inuzuka Elders

When Taiki drops all pretenses and gets serious, otherwise known as rebelling Taiki. He gets very scary.

Taiki is not a one-dimensional being. There are many facets to him, and some hindrances. The biggest one being many of the people in Taiki's own clan. Due to Taiki's passion for ninjutsu Taiki is somewhat of the black sheep, and has faced derision and scorn for many years. But he will rise above this, some day.

Team 10: Taiki's Version

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