Nuime Clan

## Clan Name

**Nuime Ichizoku** (lit.縫い目一族, Nuime Clan)

## Clan Information

The Nuime Clan (縫い目一族 Nuime Ichizoku, The Suture Clan) is a quiet clan that is found within the Land of Wind and the Land of Water, though its historical roots are rumored to be predominately founded in Land of Wind. They are a clan of arguably the world's most prominent assassins. Several rumors abound from those few privy to their existence, that the conception of Nuibari from Kirigakure, and the Earth Grudge Fear kinjutsu from Takigakure were indirectly influenced by this clan of enigmatic killers. The clan all trace their roots back to their progenitor Jikaku Nuime, a man created by Kaguya Ōtsutsuki to act as an empty vessel to be occupied. The clan has been manipulating events throughout history, giving them the well deserved alias of Unmei no Hito (運命の人, Fate Weavers). All members of the clan are masters of the Silent Killing Technique, their unique threads said to be a byproduct of Onmyōton (陰陽遁, Yin-Yang Release). Members tend to take up professions that involve thread and needle, and mask their abilities as shinobi, appearing mediocre in skill to the populace. Members specialize in Sensory, Stealth, Chakra Flow, and Hojōjutsu.

## Clan Traits and Features

he Nuime are an odd and unique bunch, members of the hidden clan seeming to hold no apparent care for the politics and governmental affairs between nations. The clan as a whole is however organized and chooses to view the "*bigger picture*" as opposed to individual concerns here and there. The clan doesn't appear to care about intermingling with other clans, showing no discrimination towards those who choose life and marriage outside of the clan, seeing it as just one of many ways to become "*whole*". The title of **Ienaga** (lit.家長, "*Patriarch*") is not passed through any particular family or household, but instead chosen by ability. He or she who shows the most promise or greatest ability is elevated to the rank of clan head, a decision that can be contested by any who may disagree. The clan head is always known and recognized by the title of **Ningyoushi** (lit. にんぎょうし, "*Doll Maker*"), alluding to the progenitor of the clan, an esteemed status.

Their strong resemblance to the late Akatsuki member '*Kakuzu''* **has led many to believe the S-Class criminal was in some way connected to the clan; a descendant perhaps. Nuime clansman are distinct in appearance, notably tan-skinned with glossy green colored irides, lacking any noticeable pupils. Their hair appears to be blonde in color, and all members seem to either always maintain a "youthful" or young appearance, or—possibly simply grow at an incredibly slow rate. When utilizing their unique blood line ability, stitches can be seen decorating the canvas that is their body—members recognize howyouthful*" or young appearance, or—possibly simply grow at an incredibly slow rate. When utilizing their unique blood line ability, stitches can be seen decorating the canvas that is their body—members recognize how*** *unsightly*' their form is when using their kekkei genkai making some self conscious about their abilities, while others maintain a sense of indifference. The personality of all Nuime varies from member to member. They are born as blank slates or canvases, able to be dyed any color within the spectrum. In layman's terms—members are easily influenced, their environment, setting, and those around them playing an incredibly large emphasis in shaping their persona and belief set. All members hold an innate sense of awareness of their "*true*" origin, the first Nuime clansman being considered little more then a doll for Kaguya. It is this innate awareness which often causes Nuime to refer to their birth as the day of their "*creation*" or the day they were "*manufactured*" rather acknowledging actually being *born*. This self objectification seems to be a seed deeply rooted within the original Nuime clansman, passed along to those that came behind them, traveling from generation to generation.

## Clan History

Since time immemorial, dating back beyond the annals of history — one may find the birth of a clan, a society of those charged with the manipulation of fate itself. Kaguya Otsutsuki, the mother of ninja, she who claimed the fruit of the Shinju (lit. "*God Tree*") claiming its chakra, its powers as her own; and with it, she ruled the world. At some point the princess now queen began noticing the seeds of discontent sewn in the hearts of the people she ruled—those who would fear, hate and covet her power. Something needed to be done, and so a plan, wild as it may seem was attempted should the worst case scenario ever come about. Kaguya was to create an empty shell, a vessel for which to contain her vast power should the people ever gain power to contest her rule and challenge her power. Another body for her to hide in and continue her works. A body was made, greatly altered in appearance so that Kaguya may go unnoticed until such a time where she could return to her *true*form. It was the perfect fail safe—or—at least it should have been. When Kaguya began pouring her power into the doll to test its worth it began showing signs of rejection, incapable of restraining the might of Kaguya's heavy, robust chakra. It was a defect, a failed project. Kaguya ordered the doll to be destroyed, and the project abandoned. However, this defective doll was not mindless, soulless—life had already been breathed into it, it had thought and will.

As the people grew more restless and volatile instead of destroying it she saw use for the stringless marionette. She whispered in the ear of the being who's sole purpose could not be fulfilled, initially deemed worthless by its creator it sought meaning behind its existence, Kaguya gave it what she knew it craved so desperately. **"Oh lonesome one, fret not. All is not lost, there may still be a way for you to be of use to me, a way for you to please your mother and prove your worth."** How easily the puppet's heart was swayed by those few words. This was the very first Nuime, the progenitor of the clan, and the birth of their mission.

Jikaku, that was his name. He was sent to live amongst the people, he heard their cries of discontent, just as mother had said. Something needed to be done, and so Jikaku began its works in secret. He whispered in the ears of those with power, not unlike how Kaguya whispered in his ear. Substantial proof was provided, deterring their focus away from Kaguya and more so towards one another, spurring wars and rumors of wars. This worked for sometime, until Kaguya's children joined hands to oppose their mother, she who loved them, cared for them. With the creation of Black Zetsu it found Jikaku and approached the doll as Kaguya had initially approached it, altering its plan a bit. Mother had been sealed, but not destroyed—this meant she could be brought back, but only if Jikaku helped. According to Zetsu it had already approached another about aiding mother in her return, a man by the name of Nubamata Kugyo, one who's thirst and hunger for chakra knew no bounds.

From this point Jikaku and his descendants would continue to manipulate the world, altering "fate" for an ultimate end. It helped kindle the flames of war to those who could now wield chakra, gathering it in one place and luring the Kugyo—the chakra hounds to those locations all while helping Zetsu manipulate the descendants of Hagoromo. The heirs of the sage's chakra and eyes were easy enough to manipulate, their deep rooted rivalry the perfect catalyst. Indra's heirs were the easiest of all, having grown conceited by their power and heritage, the Nuime simply needed to bring the two factions together. Whispers of the descendants power made its way to the appropriate ears. When a war threatened to break out the Nuime would approach all sides, recommending the Uchiha on one side, and the Senju on the other. After witnessing the power of the two clans it came to the point the Nuime themselves needn't further personally place their hand in the matter—the people moved as needed all on their own. This process continued with each generation. The Nuime would secretly perform assassinations should dangerous elements arise, or simply to move things along a certain end. They were the deadliest of blades, the most potent of poisons, the collectors and manipulators of information and knowledge—weavers of fate

## Clan Jutsu

The Nuime's abilities are indisputably versatile, unique, and powerful. More than capable of easily turning the tide of any battle, shifting events into their favor—or—if need be, outside their favor. Their technique's serve as both a means of attack while still begin able to act as the greatest of defenses. It is said in the presence of a Nuime, death's shadow is ever looming, able to strike at any given moment.

* **Daiichimaku: Senito** — (lit. 第一幕: 千糸, "*First Act: Thousand Threads*")

The standard usage of their abilities, the basic of basics so to speak. Thousands of threads are manipulated, not unlike abilities displayed by certain shinobi, notable so Gaara of the Sand. Though many members are seen doing so, hand motions are not a prerequisite in the manipulation of the array of threads. Skilled members often using their hands to deceive observant opponents, or simply foregoing their use altogether. From crushing, constricting, strangling, and snapping the versatility of the ability remains vast and never fully realized within any one life time. The threads need not remain connected to the user for their influence to remain within them, allowing for remote usage of planted threads.

* **Dainimaku: Ayatori** — (lit. 第二幕: 綾取り, "*Second Act: Cat's Cradle*")

Named after the famous game, the clan manipulates their wires forming a variety of formations. These formations hold a variety of purposes, largely in the defensive aspect. The threads woven together are capable of deterring a variety of results, their durability proportional to their woven form, the slightest alteration in the threads capable of causing incredible increase in defensive properties. Halting and or reflecting punches from those with monstrous strength, to volatile blasts launched their way.

* **Daisanmaku: Itoin** — (lit. 第三幕: 糸印, "*Third Act: Thread to Make Seams Conspicuous*")

This technique uses the Nuime's thread on the skin and muscles—allowing the user to transform themselves into an exact duplicate of any human, humanoid, or semi-humanoid being of either sex,ultimately allowing them to use their opponents' hesitation against them. A skilled user may take this even further, wrapping the string tightly around their body, erasing their physical form completely from view, the interwoven threads reflecting the image of its surroundings to veil the user. It is said to be similar in use to the Hiding with camouflage technique as their scent and shadow become masked. According to Kaibō Nuime it is based on the combination of both the Hiding With Camouflage Technique and the Cloak of Invisibility Technique. Using the threads around the battle field to mask their chakra heightens their ability to remain completely hidden and undetected. The strings restraining the chakra within their confines keeping it from needlessly leaking out.

* **Okyōkai** — (lit. 織境界, "*Woven Boundary*")

A defense that remains constantly active, derived from its parent jutsu Itoin. Around his body are hundreds, upon thousands, upon tens of thousands of threads tightly woven together—snugged tightly to his being, camouflaged with his flesh and his attire. The tensile strength of these threads is enough to endure and disperse some of the greatest blows from those with monstrous strength, earth rending shockwaves, chakra imbued attacks/strikes (including the Hyuga's gentle fist), and other forms of physical trauma repeatedly before showing signs of wear and tear. The threads can be manipulated to greatly augment his strength/physical prowess, giving the illusion that he is far physically superior then he lets on. Should one draw into striking range and land a physical blow on him, he can quite easily manipulate his threads so that their ends are conspicuously pointed outwards—lashing out to pierce the striking body part, leading to a number of possible ends.

* **Daishimaku: Arashi'ito** — (lit. 第四幕: 嵐糸, "*Fourth Act: Tempest Threads*")

Another standard ability of the clan, commanding their threads to whip, whirl and lash about in indiscernible and frantic patterns. Severing nearly anything within their reach, while also causing unbearable welts from the whipping of threads. It is impossible for one to predict where the threads will strike, or how far their reach may be given the clan's ability to retract and extend their threads. The user may control the speed of the wires' movements, increasing it at their discretion. According to the Nuime, at their highest rate of speed not even rain may breach the frenzy of their threads.

* **Nuime o Hodoku** — (lit. 縫い目を解く, "*Unraveling at the Seams*")

A supplementary technique belonging to the clan. The user causes their body to unravel into a multitude of threads, allowing them to bypass certain attacks, and escape or sneak into narrow passageways. The technique can be used fully or partially, the user only allowing certain portions of their body to unravel before reforming. A skilled user may activate this technique reflexively.

* **Tankyuusha no Kurenaishi** — (lit. 探求者の紅糸, "*Seeker of the Red String*")

Manipulating their threads both within their body and without, layering and constricting them around bones and muscle to reinforce durability, a process repeated outside of the body coiling snugly around the chosen limbs. This effectively bolsters their physical strength and durability by leaps and bounds—some even adjusting the threads to act as springs to further increase the power behind their blows and movements, should close quarter combat become a path one may choose to tread.

* **Itoayatsuri** — (lit. 糸操り, "*Marionette" or"Puppet thread*")

The clone variant of the Nuime, doppelgangers composed of the Nuime's unique thread. Being made up of thread the clones can of course manipulate the threads just as effectively as their original, and are tangible. This makes it nearly impossible for one to discern the original from the fake. When destroyed the compressed threads come undone, whipping about in a frenzy, their spontaneous extension and wild movements making it nearly impossible to avoid being caught within the violent onslaught.

* **Mugen Saikō Ryūjin** — (lit.無限砕鉱龍神, "*Infinite Crushing Dragon King*")

One of the clan's more powerful techniques, the user conjures up a dragon composed of an immeasurable number of threads, the dragon moving at the will of the user. The tautly strung threads allow for its body to deliver a great deal of blunt force trauma to nearly anything within its path. Should the dragon consume or constrict about its target, the technique's true purpose is made manifest. The dragon loses its form, the threads making up its body unraveling to form an almost spherical prison entrapping the victim. The prison of threads immediately shrinks and constricts, crushing everything within its confines. This often causes the blood to seep through the many walls of threads, dying them red after the fact. The body becomes unidentifiable due to the monstrous implosion of the sphere of threads.

* **Tareginu-shin no** — (lit.垂れ絹神の, "*Tapestry of the Gods*")

A technique that can be seen as a higher quality version of the Kakuremino no Jutsu (lit.隠れ蓑の術, Cloak of Invisibility Technique), one that the Nuime claim they inspired. Using their threads the user creates any number of backdrops that mirror the surrounding environment upon the tapestry. A skilled user may even create detailed, elaborate scenarios, people and actions simulating real things. It is possible to create finely woven tapestries that reflect images one may see when viewing the world through certain doujutsu, such as the Byakugan for example.

* **Ōorigami** — (lit.大織守, "*Great Weave Guard*")

The user conjures forth hundreds, upon thousands, upon millions of threads—directing them to wrap tautly one around the other, taking on the form of a faceless titan of great proportions. The threads mimic the tendons of muscles, giving the titan great strength in proportion to its massive size. Due to the titan's composition, the threads constructing its body can still be put to use, jutting and stretching out from any portion on its body to impale or ensnare a target. Portions of the titan or the giant in its entirety can be undone, returning to a myriad of threads to be manipulated at the user's will, making this technique incredibly versatile. It should be noted that threads can be added or detracted respectively to alter the titan's size. Though typically only the upper body is formed, it is possible for an entire body to be made.

## Clan Hiden / Kekkei Genkai

**Shishū-ito** — (lit. 刺繍糸, "*Embroidery thread*") is a Kekkei Genkai that takes advantage of the pocket dimension housed in each member of the Nuime; both producing and releasing dozens upon hundreds upon thousands of microfilament (*or monomolecular*)wires. This unique bloodline utilizes wires and sutures in a variety of versatile methods, suited for stealth kills—namely—assassination. Whenever the Kekkei genkai is in use, stitches once invisible become apparent on the flesh of the user, appearing as little more than tattoos. The durability and tensile strength of these wires is of the highest tier; considered nearly impossible to cut, tear or otherwise damage them through conventional means or otherwise. These versatile threads are able to extend and retract at an incredible rate of (6) km per second, though this level is incredibly rare for one to achieve. The average rate for most members as recorded in the clan's archives is roughly around (.3) km or (.2) km per second at best. At first a great deal of focus is required to properly control the many threads; however through time, dedication and training one may manipulate these threads using but a modicum of concentration and chakra. One may best liken the clan's ability to an individual being intimately in tune with every single strand of hair on one's body. Manipulating each and every strand of hair individually—all while being consciously aware of the status and state of each strand; should a person be capable of such a thing it is then, and only then would they begin to understand the depths of the Nuime's power, and even then that would only be scratching the surface. Each and every individual wire is seen as an extension of the Nuime themselves, giving them effortless control. The wires movements are noted to be subtle and quiet, moving almost as if holding some level of sentience. When it comes to manipulating their wires the clan uses a color coding system to separate the usages of certain wires:

•**Kinshi** — (lit.金糸, "*Gold Thread*") can be seen as the defensive grid of the Nuime, used to extend their sensory and means of gathering intel. Though titled Gold thread the threads hold no true color, staying true to the motif of their wires they are incredibly thin to the point of being practically invisible. These particular threads hold no offensive capabilities. The Kinshi are constantly spread in a (300) meter radius (*at the maximum length*) and are incredibly sensitive to movement and disturbances in the air and environment. Variations in temperature, pressure up to the most minute disturbance in the air be it through dust, sand, wind, gas, movement, or even chakra—all these are detected by the wires and relayed back to the Nuime in question in real time, almost as if they themselves are seeing and feeling these disturbances. This respectively, allows the clansman to respond promptly to the information relayed to them.

•**Kōshi** — (lit.紅糸, "*Red Thread*"), the sword, spear, and shield of the Nuime. The threads allow for both offense and defense, and like the Kinshi the wires hold no actual color. These wires, like the Kinshi are incredibly thin, however unlike their counterpart the Kōshi are incredibly sharp, capable of effortlessly slicing, cleaving, and piercing through most dense and even malleable substances and bulwarks. Through chakra the wires can be forced to vibrate, increasing their already terrifying cutting and piercing abilities, these abilities can be augmented even further with the addition of the proper chakra nature (*Raiton or Futon*). The wires can be manipulated to come together, creating ferrokinetic constructs such as shields, armor, swords, spears, and even clones. The wires can be manipulated to form a cocoon of sorts around the user, deflecting back most blunt force attacks, or simply slice through that which comes into contact with them.

**Akugūjingai** — (lit. 悪偶人蓋, "*Wicked Doll Cover*")
The second and perhaps most daunting ability of the clan. At anytime one so chooses, the Nuime may make the stitches decorating their body visible, often appearing like a patched up doll. These sutures allow the clansman to extend their arm much like the Missing-nin of Takigakure Kakuzu, reattach limbs with relative ease and stitch together new wounds should any ever occur. The sutures are capable of being manipulated, allowing them to come undone—opening up the clansman's body revealing the swirling mass of nothingness stored within. This boundless darkness is but the separate space to which items are stored and—if one so chooses expelled. This gives the clansman an edge in surprise attacks, allowing themselves to open up expelling stored projectiles at varying speeds from any portion of their body. Alternatively the Nuime may also allow things to be drawn into these openings, a vacuum force of varying strength and power drawing objects and attacks within, lost within the hidden abyss of the Battle Dolls. If that were not frightening enough this ability may be projected on any surface the clansman so desires, often done via touch but not limited to such. That which is affected by their power gain stitch like markings along their surface before the suture comes undone—the clansman typically linking their pocket space with these new openings for which their wires to travel through. Another standard and convenient expression of this ability is when it is used on the very air or rather '*space*' around the clansman. A black suture etching itself on the space behind, before, above or below the Nuime clansman, opening up allowing them to traverse time and space, teleporting either short or long distances. These spatial scars give the appearance of space coming undone at the seams, sewn back together when no longer needed. True to their namesake and motif, expert Nuime are able to utilize this ability to '*stitch*' together space, said to mean they hold the ability to seal other dimensions and tears or distortions in space.

## Important Clan Members

**Jikaku Nuime**

**Kengyūsei Nuime**

**Asami Nuime**

**Kaibō Nuime**

**Kuebiko Nuime**