1 [Revamp] Raiu Clan | Storm Release Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:47 pm
Chronicler Raven
D-rank
Clan Name: Raiu (雷雨, "Thunderstorm")
Location: Kumogakure
Specialization: Ninjutsu
Elements:
- Suiton | Water Release
- Raiton | Lightning Release
- Ranton | Storm Release
Clan History: Two of the original clans to agree to the formation of the village in the clouds, were the Misora and the Yamamoto. These two clans, for the most part, merged to form the Raiu after several clan agreements and meetings, seeing the similarities in their abilities and uniting them under a single name - the Raiu. This isn't to say that Misora or Yamamato's do not exist, for not everyone in those clans agreed. But, the Raiu was born nonetheless. The Raiu could be seen as one of the muscles of the village – they were often kept in the dark about the village plans, however also being one of the first clans to be sent to a mission of importance. This can be seen as over time, the Raiu would be known to be commonly found as bodyguards and second in commands, the ones that followed orders and either protected squad leaders, classrooms, or even the Kage, or the Daimyo.
In most parts of the wars historically, even when Kumogakure was the one to insight the violence, such as their betrayal of trust against the leaf village, the Raiu were a dependable work horse, their shinobi being sent on the front lines due to the nature of their style, and often being used as bait due to the vibrant light produced by many of their techniques. In these instances, while the cloud forces would often win the encounters, the losses on the side of the Raiu were massive, with a large majority of the troops sent on the missions destroyed as the first wave, merely cannon fodder. Because of this, many Raiu began opting for more defensive roles in the village, doing protection jobs where their lives were less likely to be used as bait for traps against foreign shinobi, and thus resumed the passive role they had played within the village.
However, this passive place in the village changed with the arrival of Darui, a student of the third Raikage. Darui rose the ranks of the cloud village quickly, showing proficiency with his clans kekkei genkai as well as with nature transformations in general – enough that the Raikage, A, bestowed upon Darui the ability to use the Black Raiton of the village. Darui continued to prove his clan to be more than simple seconds in command, holding a vital role in the Fourth Great Shinobi War, and leading members of all five nations in battle, even defeating the Gold and Silver Brothers, Ginkaku and Kinkaku, whom were infamous for killing the Second Hokage.
Not long after the end of the war, Darui was appointed the fifth Raikage, known for his skill and proficiency in ninjutsu, and elemental prowess. This led to a new life for the Raiu, who until then had been assumed to simply rely solely on their KKG, and nothing more. The Raiu still remained in the role it had originally played, finding themselves often in the place of bodyguards and frontline soldiers, but now also as advisors, and comrades. The reputation of the clan upheld, and spread, and even hundreds of years down the line still preserved their role as bodyguards.
Because of their type of bloodline technique, however, and the type their advanced nature leads to, it was rare for Raiu to make it into ANBU: their fighting style was too distinctive, and on stealth operations they would be severely limited compared to their peers. This isn’t to say that they were never in the ANBU, for historically there have been many Raiu whom show themselves to be fearsome or reliable ANBU – it is merely expected that the ANBU are more akin to full frontal attacks, thus leading to them being seen as the perfect defensive or guard shinobi, for nobles, or escort missions.
Nowadays, the Raiu remain a prominent clan in Kumogakure, and can even be regarded as the closest thing the village has to one of the “noble” or “founding” clans – while not with the same dedication as the noble houses of Konohgakure no Sato, it is apparent even from an outside perspective that the Raiu are a clan that is loyal to a limitless degree.
Members:
- Darui, Godaime Raikage (Fifth Raikage), deceased
- Raiu Mizuki
- Raiu Yasuke
- Raiu Masu
Kekkei Genkai Name: Ranton (嵐遁, "Storm Release")
Kekkei Genkai Description: Ranton, or Storm Release, is perhaps a misnomer. Unlike other advanced elements, it is not what the element does that earned it the name, but the elements that compose it - both are associated with storms. The clan's chakra expression is best known from the signature techniques "Laser Circus" and "Thunder Cloud Inner Wave" but like every other Release the possibilities of the chakra's power are only halted by the creative mind of its user.
Ranton interacts with other elements as following:
- Ranton gains a +1 interaction bonus against Fuuton.
- Ranton suffers a -1 interaction penalty against Jiton.
The Skies Above
That said, Storm Release is a chakra that wants to be experienced and remembered. Whether it is in the form of expansive dark thunderclouds roaring across the environment as it asserts its dominance, the form of the bright blinding lights that is typical to its laser beams or the dead still quietude before the coming storm, those who come to meet Storm Release will not quickly forget its impressions.
The expansive behaviour of Storm Release chakra grants the following attributes:
- All C-rank (and above) Ranton Jutsu have +10 meter range/+5m radius.
- All A-rank (and above) Ranton Jutsu have +20 meter range/+10m radius.
The two effects do not stack.
The Storm Within
Controlling such an expansion-hungry chakra does not come easily. Every Raiu, as soon as the first signs of Storm chakra become apparent go through rigorous training to maintain control over their own inner storm lest it tears them up from within. This ultimately results in chakra users of great discipline, well anchored within the world, but also makes them masters in the control of chakra in general.
This chakra control is so massive that the Raiu are able to unleash their chakra in vast clouds which foster roaring thunders, drowning rains and howling winds all at the same time, or bundle all of that wild power into compact, pressurised laser beams without losing any of the Storm's power. But no matter its form, the most amazing aspect of such high level chakra control is their ability to direct their chakra even when it is already in motion.
Lasers
- All Ranton Jutsu in laser form may alter their trajectory at any time, in any direction as long as their motion is forward. This means their turning arc can go up to a 90° instantaneous alteration in a fraction of a second, allowing them to literally create corners and arcs to bypass obstacles the Raiu can perceive or anticipate. However, while trajectory control is a great power, the jutsu's travel route (bends included) can never surpass its stated range.
- A Ranton Jutsu in laser form may be split if so desired, but for every additional beam created from the original the jutsu's range is reduced by 3 meters. A maximum of ten additional beams can be created in this fashion to strike at different targets or from different angles.
Clouds
- A Ranton Jutsu in cloud form is allowed both suiton and raiton effects at the same time. This allows them to be applied as hybrid type jutsu (example: offensive/supplementary) with one of the types preserving its full power.
- A Ranton Jutsu in cloud form is allowed minor Fuuton effects of three ranks lower than the jutsu's own rank (requires training, see drawbacks). However, adding such effects counts as an additional ability and may have to be compensated elsewhere.
Reaching for the Clouds
Too many believe Ranton is all but lasers and clouds and nothing in between. Maybe they are right. But being a Raiu is not about being a Jack-of-All-Trades. Leave that to the Hosokawa. It's about perseverance, both externally and internally. It's about excelling in what you do, achieving mastery in what you have and leaving behind an impression not easily forgotten where you've been.
- The Raiu may either take the "Stamina" positive SC or the "Strong-Willed" positive SC without needing to balance it with a negative.
Drawbacks:
The Price of Expansion
- Their widespread flaring aura, the light-rich chakra signature, the brooding power or the larger than usual expression of their techniques... Whichever it may be, all Raiu chakra signatures are easily discovered, causing Chakra Sensory techniques registering a Raiu to do so with a +1 rank interaction bonus.
The Price of Discipline
- Being an Advanced Release, the Raiu can not have a fourth element. The rank of their Ranton element is equal to the lowest rank of its parent elements.
- A Raiu may not take the Hesitant (Element) negative SC.
- A Raiu must take the Hesitant (Specialisation) negative SC, and may not balance it with a positive.
The Price of Perfectionism
- Building up good foundations is important for every Raiu wishing to preserve integrity within a storm. Therefore, a Raiu starts both their base elements at D-rank.
- Mastery over the storms is only achieved once a Raiu is capable of using their clouds in such way they replicate the wind as well. To achieve this, once they become B-rank shinobi, they may undergo more specialised training costing them 3000 wc and 1000 ryo. Upon finishing this, they may add minor Fuuton abilities to their Ranton cloud forms (as described in 'The Storm Within').
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