Ryujima Family

The Ryujima Family is a Yakuza clan consisting of two branches. Those who posses the blood of the Ryujima and those who do not. Those who do are capable of using the ryusejo Kekkei Genkai, while those who do not, cannot. They are still considered apart of the family however, and have different roles. Due to their unique chakra system, they have come to be associated with dragons or serpents. This is because of the means in which these wheels of chakra spiral up the body. It is for that reason they are known to carry the "serpentine fire" as these warriors carry an immense will and determination. They are among those who have come across chakra through different means. Those who are under the Ryujima banner but do not share blood are typically lumped into Subsidiary Families except for certain, special occasions.
==overview==
The Ryujima are a yakuza family, rather than a shinobi clan. This means that although many have learned to use ninjutsu, their primary focus is on their own matters. They believe in strength above all else and utilize taijutsu and nintaijutsu techniques to gain victory. The Ryujima follow a strict structure, Where the clan patriarch, the Oyabun is considered the supreme ruler. The Wakagashira is the second in command. And the Saiko-Kamon is the head of administration, handling certain affairs that the chief and second in command do not have time to directly manage. 
Beneath each of these roles, are a number of subordinate roles. Under the second in command can be a number of Shategashira or lieutenant roles. The Family runs like a well oiled machine, with each member having their own part to play. The Family itself consists of both blood members and members of various of clans, villages and associations. It is through valor and merit that individuals rise up the ranks within the Ryujima. Despite being yakuza, they have a strict code of honor and integrity, especially in battle.
==Genetics and Physiology ==
The D.R-Gene, or the Dragon Gene (Sometimes known as the R. gene) refers to a unique physiology of those who exist within the Ryujima Clan. Ryujima, meaning Dragon Island, are those with some minor bloodline relation to Mishimaki Ryukami, the clans progenitor. The word “Ryukami” Translates to “Dragon God”. Those bestowed with this title are considered to be direct descendants to the Grand Matriarch. Their capabilities extend beyond what normal Ryujima can do. These warriors are born with unique adaptations to their chakra centers and harbor immense durability not commonly found among humans. Majin exemplifies this by harboring substantial bodily endurance, especially in regard to his arms and legs. As a true warrior he faces blades and artillery head on, able to withstand substantial explosive and precision damage over extended battle. It is this gene & physiology which mutates their chakra pathway system as well as offering higher spiritual faculties. This gene is responsible for Ryūkankaku (Lit. Dragon Sense) as well as the higher pineal gland activity of most Ryujima. 
The altered Chakra pathway system of the Ryujima consist of seven pronounced spirals of chakra present along their spinal cord. These large wheels of energy are made manifest through the spiritual and physical energy of the user, like all chakra is. However, their chakra has a higher affinity to their spiritual energy, granting them a unique connection that is not always removed even when the body fails. While they still have tenketsu, they are larger than normal. This physiology allows them to manipulate chakra to supplement their body and spirit, healing wounds, empowering themselves through various bodily systems. They can alter their breathing capacity and intake of oxygen, alter the flow of blood and restrict the bleeding of wounds. Their innate connection to their body and spirit allows them to open these pronounced chakra spirals to fully invigorate the body with numerous densities of chakra. This technique is known as Ryusejo (Lit. Dragon Realm). Because of this, most Ryujima are pure martial artists rather than "Shinobi" and typically do not use many jutsu other than those related to their Kekkei Genkai and fighting style in the Dragon Arts. Some Ryujima still acquire elemental affinities, though it is far more rare. Those that do, utilize a technique referred to as the "Dance of Spirits" Which helps them channel their elemental releases into Nintaijutsu techniques. 
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