Shin Maru, Topaz
Après que Paneru a rattrapé et que le trio a finalement quitté le village, Shin s'est levé un peu pour qu'il puisse prendre position sur leur course. « C'est une mission simple », a-t-il dit, juste assez fort pour que Sentou et Paneru puissent l'entendre pendant qu'ils couraient. "Ce ne serait pas un problème, mais important." Il regarda ses deux associés par-dessus ses épaules. Sentou est toujours allé sans une chemise, ce qui a toujours été sympa. Paneru était aussi féminin, mais notamment sans seins car il était encore mâle. L'un des deux. Pas mal, je suppose. Il aurait préféré Fubuki ou Aoi, mais Shin a commencé à museler dans sa tête alors qu'il retournait son regard vers l'avant.
Ils n'ont pas eu à voyager longtemps avant que Shin entende des bruits devant, comme quelqu'un criant. D'après les informations qui leur ont été communiquées, il était vague de savoir jusqu'où le convoi était allé avant d'être attaqué. Mais c'était dans la direction. Son expression devint sévère et il éleva la voix. « Il se passe quelque chose en avant », a-t-il dit avant de réunir ses mains. Quatre mains consécutives plus tard, il tenait ses bras sur ses côtés. Le cristal s'est formé le long de ses avant-bras, s'étendant et formant la forme de tonfas lame. Les armes en cristal orange sont apparues pointues et glissées avec la plus petite quantité de soleil. "Prépare-toi à te battre."
Shin sauta sur une branche d'arbre, l'utilisant pour se trempliner plus vite. Il s'est posé dans une clairière herbacée, en tapant de la terre pendant qu'il s'arrêtait. Alors qu'il était déjà en position avec les deux lames croisées l'une devant l'autre, Shin a rapidement évalué la situation et se tenait debout. Yamato et deux genins, l'un était sa sœur, se battant contre trois personnes qu'il n'a pas reconnues. En outre: le trio mystère se faisait démolir par Yamato et co. Shin se tenait tout simplement immobile pendant un moment, regardant le combat, ne sachant pas quoi faire. Est-ce qu'il devrait aider? Il est clair qu'ils n'en avaient pas besoin. "Uh..." l'échappa alors qu'il ramenait ses mains à ses côtés. "Est-ce qu'on a fait le bon chemin?"
Jacob's Characters of Moderate Quality and Adequate Creativity


“Life is just a big-game hunt. Only you're the prey, not the hunter.”
Tsukiko's body has been toned by a lifetime of rigorous activity, while still retaining an inherent beauty. More often than not Tsukiko will be wearing her 'activity' clothes (see above), even during times of leisure. On that same subject: she is never seen wearing her jonin jacket aside from formal events. She is rarely seen without her necklace or her earrings, both clearly handmade and aged.
She has often been described to have a wild appearance, with her long black hair usually disheveled and her clothes never quite aligned right. It doesn't help that she is often grinning and has an air of carelessness. One can tell at a glance that Tsukiko has little to no inhibitions. There has always been a fire in her grey eyes.
Most of her weaponry is kept on her person, giving her a somewhat barbaric appearance when she's on a mission (or a hunt). Her sword and spear are kept on her back, both at a diagonal angle, while her smaller weapons and tools are kept in pouches along her belt or on her right thigh. In place of a buckle, her belt features the Konohagakure leaf symbol, which is the only feature of her appearance that identifies her affiliation.

Personnel Files
Access only by security personnel with a C3 clearance.
【Full Name】
Tsukiko Umene
【Alias】
Honey Badger
【Age】
31
【Gender】
Female
【Birthplace】
Unknown Location, Land of Fire
【Bloodline】
N/A
【Rank】
Jonin
Psych. Report
Medical secrecy applies.
【Personality】
Wild, that describes Tsukiko in word. She does what she wants, when she wants, with little regard to those around her. Only the people that have earned her respect can contain her. She lives for the hunt, which at this point in her life has become violence in general. She will pick any fights she can, if only to warm up or get exercise, and will play with prey that clearly stand no chance.
While indiscriminate in who she will fight, Tsukiko does love a challenge. She often handicaps herself when confronting opponents weaker than herself. To that same effect she prefers to work hard for even simple things such as food. If something would normally be easy for her, Tsukiko will take steps to make it more challenging and subsequently more fun.
Her chaotic presence isn't the most intimidating feature about her. Rather it is her perception, giving her an animalistic ability to sense fear, which she will playfully exploit. Tsukiko's dominating presence always makes her stand out, even before she opens her mouth. Speaking of language Tsukiko has a choice vocabulary that includes free use of any profanity or slur known to man. Not very lady-like of her but despite the harshness of her words, her actions will still be louder.

【History】
The tale of the Honey Badger begins twenty years ago, when a group of shinobi found a young girl deep within a jungle along the south of the Land of Fire. Saying she was "found" is a slight exaggeration, as she attacked their camp in the middle of the night. The shinobi were able to subdue the girl and return her to civilization. Her understanding of human speech was limited, but she learned quickly. After some interrogation it was concluded that she was raised by paranoid parents living out in the woods. Some years in the past they had disappeared and left this girl to survive in the wild on her own.
Seeing her as no real threat to Konoha, they let her go. She was dropped off at an orphanage in Downtown Konoha, where she spent six months before finding a family. A middle-class family, the Umene. They owned but a small ramen shop. Though they had a boy already, one only a few years older than Tsukiko, the mother of the family had recently had to undergo surgery. They were having no more kids naturally. With room for one more they took Tsukiko in. Her wild attitude provided a stark contrast to their everyday life. And so they enrolled her in school.
Being trained as a shinobi used her energy much more effectively than letting her run rampant in the streets of Smalltown. While she wasn't booksmart in the slightest, she more than made up for it in her physical capability and quick learning. Tsukiko didn't make many friends, but she made plenty of enemies. She enjoyed the opportunities to fight other kids, hoping that by defeating them she could lure out teachers to fight. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. At the end of the day she was always one of the biggest hassles, but she was unquestionably one of the best shinobi in her class.
Tsukiko became a chunin at the age of 17, graduating highschool the same year. While her older brother, a much more tame man, would go on to work in the Intelligence Department, Tsukiko wanted to get as much action as possible rather than as little. She tried her hand at police work but was soon recommended to take a different position due to her overly-violent practices. She moved between positions as a shinobi, most often taking oddjobs as they came so long as they provided some action, for several years. It wasn't until she became a jonin at 23 that Tsukiko found her calling: hunting.
An impulse vacation reunited Tsukiko with the wilderness she had spent her childhood in, bringing back a nature that had been previously thought to be tamed out of her. She has since viewed everything in her life as a hunt. From hunting actual animals in her free time to tracking down and assassinating dangerous shinobi. Her affinity for hunting shinobi got her noticed, making her somewhat infamous depending on the social circle. Many of the residents of Downtown hate her, and considering she lives by herself in a shanty apartment in Downtown she often gets visits from such people. On the flip side, many of the higher-ups and older shinobi appreciate her specialty because it makes their lives easier and safer. Nicknamed "The Honey Badger" for her deceptively cute appearance and unforgivingly violent nature, Tsukiko lives life on a day-to-day basis. Life has become one big hunt for her, and she loves hunting.
【Family Ties】
With no knowledge of her actual parents or family, Tsukiko is perfectly integrated into her adoptive family. She was raised just as one of their own, making the lack of blood relation entirely irrelevant. Despite numerous conflicting opinions and ideals between Tsukiko and her family they are still able to appreciate each other.
Reijiro Umene | Adoptive Father | 55, Konohagakure, ramen shop owner and respected community member.
Hana Umene | Mother | 52, Konohagakure,
Ichiro Umene | Older Brother | 32, Konohagakure, Intelligence Officer with a small family of his own.
【Dreams and Fears】
Tsukiko's most lavish dream is to hunt all the mythical beasts in the world. Outlandish as it is, that's what she wants most in life. A much more grounded goal is simply to hunt and kill challenging prey, including strong Shinobi. Tsukiko has always been rather fearless, leaving her without any debilitating mental weakness. She doesn't fear things so much as she respects them, such as death and extreme pain. If anything had to be considered a "fear" it would be the death of her adoptive family. She doesn't actively worry, but if it came to pass it would affect her more so than anything else.

Combat Reports
Gathered from evaluation reports after missions.
【Fighting Style】
Having spent her early years surviving mostly on her own in the wilderness, Tsukiko has developed a sort of feral style of her own. Like an apex predator she will stalk and analyze her prey before going in for the kill. The goal is to strike fast and hard, exploiting weak points and giving her quarry no time to react. This tactic often leaves the target mutilated or otherwise incapacitated. For groups of targets Tsukiko will use a hit-and-run strategy to handle them one at a time and instill fear while inflicting damage. While her prey may run they can never hide, and they won't run for long anyways. Tsukiko loves it when they run... 
【Ninja Techniques】
A rank techniques:
Hiding with Camouflage Technique
B rank techniques:
Earth Release: Moving Earth Core
C rank techniques:
Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole
Earth Release: Hiding in Rock
Earth Release: Subterranean Voyage
D-E rank techniques:
*All Basic Jutsu*
【Custom Made Techniques】
Jutsu Name:
Tiger Trap Technique
Rank:
C
Range:
Variable, 2m to 10m radius.
Description:
Tsukiko prepares a web of ninja wire across a set area on the ground, stealthily of course. When a target steps over it they get tangled in the wires and lose their balance. Should they completely fall they will become totally entwined and vulnerable. Breaking out with brute force would be difficult, but sharp blades will be able to cut the wires.
Jutsu Name:
Sudden Spider Web Technique
Rank:
C
Range:
Short
Description:
Using two walls (or anything vertical nearby each other), Tsukiko quickly uses ninja wire to create a web that is difficult to see initially from camouflage. Targets running into this trap get ensnared, like in a net, leaving them vulnerable. It would be difficult for the victim to muscle their way out, but if their arms aren't too entwined they can use sharp objects to cut themselves free.
Jutsu Name:
The Killing Blow
Rank:
A
Range:
Medium-Long, effective to 100m
Description:
Tsukiko channels chakra into her arms, overcharging her muscles. They gain significant muscle mass, affording a temporary but powerful boost to strength. This brief buff is used to hurl her Monicker spear at incredible speed with equally incredible stopping power. The name of the technique leaves little to the imagination of what the results of a direct hit is. Though chakra efficient, using this technique causes strain on Tsukiko's arms and using it in succession will surely exhaust her to the point of being unable to use her arms at all. She can use it up to two times within a 24 hour period, but any more than that will result in overexertion of her arms.
【Weaponry, Tools, and Objects】
Weapon/Tool Name:
Ninja Wire
Description:
Many, many meters of standard ninja wire are kept on Tsukiko's person at all times. They are invaluable to her fighting style, due to their utility in trapping or controlling a battlefield.
Weapon/Tool Name:
Exploding Tags
Description:
The name is self-evident. Tags that explode when activated with chakra, either via a timer or contact. Notably can be activated safely by channeling chakra through ninja wire, so as to allow Tsukiko to detonate them instantly without risk of injury. Useful for traps and typical combat.
Weapon/Tool Name:
Kunai and Shuriken
Description:
Common in the shinobi world, the standard throwing weapons have a place in Tsukiko's fighting style. Simple, efficient, and effective. What kind of shinobi would leave home without at least a few of these?
Weapon/Tool Name:
Monicker
Description:
A spear capable of melee and ranged combat. Though light it is incredibly sturdy, being capable of blocking or deflecting many bladed weapons.
Weapon/Tool Name:
Equalizer
Description:
A ninjato with a blade that is longer than average, being almost katana-like in length while retaining a straight edge. Very sharp, used for cutting things. And by things I meant people.
Weapon/Tool Name:
Gut Knife
Description:
A hunting knife with a small hook on the back of the blade's tip, used for gutting and dressing recently killed prey. Not really used for combat, at all, but Tsukiko likes to hunt and she likes to eat meat. So she never leaves home without it. Also good for scaring people or violently interrogating bad guys.

【Other】

Voice:
Colleen Clinkenbeard
Theme Song:
Archangel




"Crystal clear."
Shin has grown slightly over the past two years, making him taller than average but by a small margin. However his muscular build still makes him outweigh most other shinobi his age or height. His size can intimidate some, though he usually has a friendly expression. No longer does he wear the kimono and jacket combo, instead opting to wear only the black jacket. No shirt or anything underneath, so when he takes off the jacket for combat he will be shirtless. Aside from his muscles and tattoo (explained below) there is a thick mass of scar tissue over the center of his chest.
The tattoo he has, over his heart, is of an orange gemstone. Shin doesn't carry any weapons on him, which makes many people not realize he is a shinobi. An armband around his right bicep is emblazoned with the leaf symbol of Konoha, being the only way of detecting his allegiance by looks alone.
Due to his body type and smooth facial features, Shin is considered an attractive young man. His light blue eyes are a sharp feature of his that warrants attention. His pretty-boy face is usually the only eye candy that people can see, but he has removed his over-clothes enough times for it to be common knowledge that he is built strong. His medium-length hair is well kept but occasionally can fall over his eyes.
Personnel Files
Access only by security personnel with a C3 clearance.
【Full Name】
Shin Maru
【Alias】
Topaz
【Age】
19
【Gender】
Male
【Birthplace】
Konohagakure
【Bloodline】
Maru, known for some members having the unique Crystal kekkei genkai.
【Rank】
Chuunin - Police Detective
Psych. Report
Medical secrecy applies.
【Personality】
Shin is a proud, headstrong young man. He believes that human beings can attain anything with enough effort and he follows this ideology himself. Confident in his abilities and comfortable with his flaws, Shin makes an effort to progress as an individual every day. This usually consists of training but sometimes he will try to improve his personality as well by helping others in need (usually girls).
Speaking of girls, Shin has shown improvements over the past few years in regards to his treatment of them. While he is prone to the occasional bout of perversion, he is mostly tame nowadays. As well, his difficulty in combating or even confronting women is mostly gone. He may occasionally oggle, but for the most part he has matured.
Shin is known to stand up for those that don't stand up for themselves, getting him into other people's business whether they appreciate it or not. He tries to solve things amicably first, but he isn't afraid to fight when push comes to shove. Shin believes that he should only fight over a dispute if the other party initiates, so he almost never throws the first punch. His self-appointed role as a protector of the weak gets mixed reactions from those he assists, but regardless of the outcome Shin continues to think that his efforts to become a good person will all pay off eventually.
【History】
Shin Maru was born with the Crystal Release, a rare trait even among the Maru clan. He was instantly considered one of the elite, having a natural superiority over the others due to their lack of the Kekkei Genkai. Shin's father, Kaito, was another user of Crystal Release and the de facto leader of the Maru clan's elite: The Gemstones.
Each member of the Maru that has the Crystal Release is inducted into the Gemstones, being marked a codename in relation to a gemstone. Shin was decided to be Topaz, and such he was marked with an orange gem on his chest at the tender age of six. Kaito trained him with strict practice, molding Shin into a strong shinobi. Though his training could be harsh at times, Shin only took it with a positive note. He preferred to look at it as improving himself as compared to making his clan look good.
Going into school proved to be fun for Shin. His life until grade school had been fairly sheltered, but now he was able to meet all kinds of new people. He had initial difficulties around girls but grew to behave himself around them. In fact he seems to be at his nicest when around people of the opposite gender. One would expect that given how much time he spent around The Gemstones growing up: a group of boys and men. He performed quite well in school, becoming one of the top students though not quite the best.
He was popular in school despite this, mainly for his looks but also his personality. For one reason or another, most of the other teenagers liked spending time with him. He didn't get into fights that often, and when he did it was to stop a bully or something chivalrous like that. His likability even allowed most girls to forgive or ignore his occasional perversion. His relatively calm behavior made it hard for people not to tolerate him, though nobody could deny that Shin might occasionally think highly of himself. With his recent graduation, the young chuunin has been wondering what his next goal should be.
【Family Ties】
Strict and traditional, the Maru clan is almost exclusively shinobi. Most members end up becoming policemen, save for the few Crystal Release users that form their own organization. Shin grew up with no siblings, but he spent plenty of time with his family. Before grade school he spent most of the day training with his father and the rest of The Gemstones, creating a tight bond with his family despite the harshness of the training. Tough love, one could say.
Kaito Maru | Father | 39, Konohagakure, Head of The Gemstones and established jonin.
Kaede Maru | Mother | 38, Konohagakure, a jonin that works as a police officer stationed in the Financial District.
Jugo Maru | Uncle | 34, Konohagakure, a member of The Gemstones.
【Dreams and Fears】
Shin has recently come to a point in his life where he is uncertain of what he wants in his life. His original dream was to become a strong shinobi, but he has recently come to a crisis where he feels he should strive for more. Only he doesn't know what he wants. On the flip side he is very well aware of his fears. Humiliation and shame are two things he wants to avoid to the best of his abilities, but his greatest fear is being alone. He doesn't like being by himself in the slightest, so he fears growing older and becoming lonely. Perhaps this is why he tries so hard to impress girls.

Combat Reports
Gathered from evaluation reports after missions.
【Fighting Style】
As one could figure from looking, Shin is a strong fighter. His style makes great use of his physical capabilities, making him an excellent practitioner of taijutsu. With the use of his Crystal Release he becomes an effective tank without any speed drawbacks, balancing a heavy defense with a powerful offense. Shin is a dominant force in close-quarters combat, but he is also capable of attacking at range. His Kekkei Genkai's versatility is fully utilized in his style, but Shin will primarily try to defeat his opponents with his body rather than his ninjutsu.
【Kekkei Genkai, or Bloodline Limit】
Bloodline Limit Name:
Crystal Release
Description:
The Crystal Release is a rare and specialized field of elemental ninjutsu that can create crystal as well as manipulate already-existing crystals and crystalline structures.
Strengths:
The ability to crystallize anything with mass is quite a strength. The crystals formed are durable and solid, lending incredible offensive and defensive utility. Even illusions and weapons can be created on the fly, making this a versatile Kekkei Genkai.
Weaknesses:
Cannot crystallize anything without solid mass, so energy like fire, wind, and lightning cannot be countered. As well, a certain frequency of sound wave can break down the crystals due to their molecular formation. Lightning release is notably effective against crystals as well.
【Ninja Techniques】
A rank techniques:
Crystal Release: Crystal Encampment Wall
B rank techniques:
Crystal Armor
Crystal Release: Jade Crystal Prison Technique
Crystal Release: Growing Crystal Thorns
C rank techniques:
Crystal Release: Giant Hexagonal Shuriken
Crystal Release: Jade Crystal Blade
Crystal Release: Crystal Lance
D-E rank techniques:
Crystal Release: Hexagonal Shuriken
*All basic jutsu*
【Custom Made Techniques】
Jutsu name:
Crystal Release: Jade Crystal Bow
Rank:
C
Range:
Medium-Long
Description:
A longbow of crystal is created by crystallizing the moisture in the air and expanding from it. The string, despite being crystal, is flexible and can be drawn as a regular bow. When fully drawn, a crystal arrow is formed from the string, and once it is completely formed it can be fired. Crystal arrows have the same effective properties as regular arrows. This technique is useful for hitting a single target at long range with enough power to actually kill, which shuriken cannot provide at that range, and without making any noise or revealing Shin's location.
Jutsu name:
Crystal Release: Diamond Eyes Technique
Rank:
B
Range:
Self
Description:
A powerful genjutsu countermeasure. By crystallizing the outer layer of his cornea, Shin becomes not only immune to most ocular genjutsu but will actually reflect the effects onto the caster. This does nothing for genjutsu activated by other means, only ones activated by eye contact. As an added bonus it protects his eyes from damage, though Crystal Armor can also do the same but more effectively.

【Other】

Voice:
Robert McCollum
Theme Song:
Carpe Diem




【Full Name】
Kaito Maru
【Alias】
Onyx
【Age】
39
【Role】
Police Superintendent (Naruto City)
【Personality】
Well practiced and experienced, Kaito has a strict but approachable air about him. He speaks simply and directly, holding nothing back where it is required and practicing caution when details must be kept secret. He tolerates no fools and will immediately express his disappointment when any are in his presence. All things must go according to the rules and any deviations are met with harsh skepticism. A true figure of authority that one can tell at a glance contains power, wisdom, and respect.
【Techniques and Tools】
Various Crystal Release techniques (see Shin Maru for some references).
【Others】
Known as the Onyx, Kaito's Crystal Release techniques produce black crystals (though they still retain a level of transparency only slightly less than most his clanmates). His work on solving cases is known more than his administrative capability, though these days he doesn't take cases as often.