Masato Haruno

## Jutsu

**General Skills*** Body Flicker Technique
* Body Replacement Technique
* Clone Technique
* Manji Formation
* Rope Escape Technique
* Transformation Technique

**Ninjutsu**

* Summoning TechniqueRabbits

**Genjutsu**

* Mist Servant Technique

**Taijutsu**

* Art One Blow Body

**Fighting Style**

* Gentle Fist

**Masato Haruno** (はるの まさと*, Haruno Masato*) is a Genin of **Konohagakure**. He is also a possessor of the **Byakugan** Kekkei Genkai of the **Hyūga clan**. His specializations include his own brand of Taijutsu utilizing the few techniques of gentle fist that his mother was able to teach him. He also has a supplemental arsenal of Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, even though his Taijutsu is the main star of his skill.

## Backstory

For many being born into a prestigious and noble clan would guarantee an easy life for them. However, this is not the case for Masato Haruno, born Masato Hyūga. He was born into the Hyūga clan as his mother is Satori Hyūga. Although her unison with Masato’s father, Jiro Haruno, was forbidden by the clan. The Hyūga clan assumed that such a unison would only weaken the clan and produce weaker bloodlines. After the birth of Masato, and the reveal of who the father was, Satori and him were quickly shunned by the clan. By the time of the Hyūga clan joining Konoha they were completely cast out of the clan. Due to this Satori and Masato both took on the name Haruno and lived as members of that clan instead.

During his early years, Masato was trained in the ancient techniques of the Hyūga clan. There was hope that Masato would prove to be strong despite being the offspring of a lesser clan. He learned the Gentle Fist fighting style but was never very skilled in it. In time this led to a freeform use of his Gentle Fist style and barely any comprehension of the other clan techniques that span from it. The shinobi trainers of the clan tried to teach Masato those skills and better his understanding of the Hyūga. However, Masato was able to learn very few techniques and mix them in with his own variant of Gentle Fist as well. These were typically the techniques that did not focus on precision and instead just amplified attacks of other kinds.  Because of this many stopped trying to teach Masato. He then had to rely on sparring matches with the other kids of the clan and the techniques his mother could pass on to him. Unfortunately his mother did not know much as she was raised as someone to take care of a household and not as a fighter. She was still taught some essential techniques and how to defend herself as any Hyūga would, but her skills would pale in comparison to the skills of one of the warriors or even the shinobi trainers. Because of this Masato failed to show the Hyūga any redeemable qualities and was soon rejected along with his mother.

After being cast out by the Hyūga clan Masato and his parents rejoined the Haruno clan and lived in their company. Soon after joining the Haruno, the clan joined Konohagakure. This sparked quite a few changes in lifestyle because now they no longer needed to travel between homesteads as much. Another interesting thing is that the Hyūga clan had also joined Konoha, and have already begun building a sizable compound within the village. Obviously this is a bit awkward with Masato recently being disowned by the clan, and seeing all of his old friends who are no longer allowed to play with him. There was also one more change in the day to day normality and that is the academy. Now Masato is required to attend a Shinobi Academy that will grade and judge him on his skills as a ninja. He resonated with this a bit better than the Hyūga’s training methods as these were more general instead of narrowed in on a precision fighting style. This was also one of the first places that he was taught about the other aspects of being a shinobi, Ninjutsu and Genjutsu. He struggled a bit to learn the basics as this was entirely new to him. However, things started to click into place soon enough. Then Masato was able to catch up to his classmates and continue on through the years.

Home life was entirely different though. Suddenly the friends Masato had made growing up refused to talk to him. Many wouldn't even look in his direction. The only exception to this was while at the academy, when they had no choice. Masato didn't quite understand. Yes he had been cast out of the Hyūga clan, but now they all live in the same place again so what was the problem. It wasn’t all bad though. He was able to make some new friends within the academy and the Haruno Clan. The Haruno also took to Masato as one of their own. They began teaching him their own way. Their teachings were very different from the Hyūga, very broad and versatile. They taught Masato things he never even considered. Training him in subjects he didn’t even know existed. This was all in effort to increase his intellect and allow him to grasp onto a multitude of subjects. Specifically of these subjects he grasped on to Genjutsu the most. The clan also wanted to focus on Kenjutsu and Medical Ninjutsu, but Masato showed little interest in these subjects  while learning the basics. It soon began to feel like any moment of free time that Masato had was eaten up by some form of class or studies. He didn’t mind it much. It kept him busy and helped him grow his skills. Soon came the real test though. It finally came time for the Academy Graduation Exams, and Masato was ready. He passed the exams with a respectable score and now awaits team assignment as a proud Genin of Konohagakure.

## Personality

Masato would best be described as an exuberant individual. He has quite a lot of energy, and shows little effort in holding it back especially in combat. His light hearted actions shine through in almost everything he does from the way he walks to the way he fights. It's like he always has a sunny disposition toward everything. This can make him seem arrogant or condescending at times. However it's mostly him being naive. You see when he is not stuck studying it is almost like vacation to him. It leads him to try and enjoy every moment he can to the fullest. However there are times when he is not so cheerful. For instance if something becomes boring to him, Masato can become annoyed. Sometimes this can be noted in his studies, if it’s a subject he doesn’t care for. Though, most of the time studying doesn't bother him nor excite him. He just sees it as a part of life he must endure. Now if he does become annoyed he often tries to find the quickest way out of the situation if he can't make it fun. Usually that is through a fight. He becomes very quarrelsome if he thinks it will help him get his way. This is probably also because he sees fights as something fun to do. Among all of this there is one more thing that can sour Masato’s personality. That is when a member of the Hyūga clan looks down on him. To him it feels like a friend turning their back on him. It often will spiral him into a quiet rage.  One that starts with an annoyance like a tick that won’t stop ticking. It then goes to resentment as he doesn’t quite understand why the Hyūga have all collectively shut him out. When he finally realizes there is no talking some sense into them he again gets violent. It seems to be his last resort in most things. Masato is just an action first kind of individual.

## Power Score

### Combat Skills

 Barrier Ninjutsu
 Nintaijutsu

## Trivia

* His full name could be written to mean *“True Man of Springtime.”*
* While many of the Hyūga have pupil-less eyes his only become that way once he activates the Byakugan while still retaining a pigment of the green in his eyes.

## RP Session

#### Spars

* A Rough Day: 2/1/399 A.M. (+1 Perception)
* What Do You Fight For?: 2/2/339 A.M. (+1 Constitution)

#### Training

* Punch Your Heart Out: 2/3/399 A.M. (+1 Taijutsu)