Harumi

## **Basic Information (continued)**

### **Background**

☀Things have never been what they seem when it comes to the life of Harumi. The eternal struggle of trying to find a place and be accepted for who she is. It wasn't her fault that she had a gruesome past or a vague idea of how one may want to be treated. It was simply a part of her nature after the accident 20 years ago.

Harumi started off a sweet and innocent child that would smile at the simplest of things, even the things that quickly grew old to other's seemed like treasures. For her it continued to bring forth a bright and welcoming smile.

When all else seemed to be falling apart Harumi would lift them up with her carefree smile, and hopes of a better life. Though young she had a great sense of understanding compared to most children of her age. A sense of intuition one may say. Yet all of that was about to change on the day after her 6th birthday.

It was the 26th of September when Harumi was out strolling with her brother Tomoki in search of herbs for their father Mado. In the past few years their father had been stricken with a sickness that was bound to take his life sooner rather than later, it was just a matter of time. Kinichi their mother was doing all she could to ease his pain, but even easing the pain was beginning to be a burden on the family. Which is why their mother would always send Harumi and her brother Tomoki out to search for the necessary herbs their mother required to ease that unbearable sense of pain.

On the way back in the distance Harumi pointed out that there was a large gust of smoke floating up in the air from their small village in the out skirts of Kumogakure. Stricken with fear she called out to her brother Tomoki, wanting him to take notice that something wasn't right. Though from the looks of it, it didn't seem to affect him. He simply turned to her, and patted her on the head with a slight grin. Before saying "don't worry, everything will be okay. I'll protect you. You have to be strong now for the family and everyone else, so when we get home don't make a sound, okay?"  Nodding her head in agreement, still confused. She was shocked when her brother picked her up and held her close as he ran off into the distance towards the village.

Upon arrival the two of them were greeted by the sight of burning buildings and fellow villagers slaughtered on the ground, blood and havoc had been unleashed on the village. Harumi wanted nothing more than to call out to her parents, desperate to see and be assured that they were safe and sound. Which from the looks of the village in its current state was highly unlikely. So her and her brother traveled on forward. Their house was located a bit further from the rest of the others in the cluster. Every few seconds Harumi would look up at her brother's face and wonder to herself "Why is he acting this way? I don't understand this. My brother would never be this calm in a situation like this.. Or would he? I know Tomoki is a shinobi in training, but why does his touch feel so odd to me." Dozens of thoughts came rushing into her mind causing a slight pang of pain to ring out. A headache was on the verge of coming down.

Before she knew it they had come to a dead halt in front of the house, their home was bursting with flames, licking at the house. Making its way to the roof. When both of her parents came tumbling out of the house, looks of fear and pain crossed their faces. Everything they had worked so hard to get and build was getting consumed by the flames. Screaming out with glee Harumi thrashed around in the arms of her brother, trying her best to get to the both of them and wrap them up in a tight hug.

Looking back up at her brother she felt a drastic change in the atmosphere, a very ominous change that is. When the look on Tomoki's face changed to that of a sadistic smirk. His grip tightening around her waist and using his free hand he grabbed a hold of her wrists. The herbs that Harumi had in her little hands quickly fell to the ground. Screaming out was the only thing she could think of doing when her brother changed so drastically before her very eyes.  Her parents watching the scene unfold before them came dashing towards them in hopes of helping Harumi, but it was too late.

Tomoki had everything planned out accordingly, it seemed. "Now!" Was the only word Harumi heard being yelled out when both of her parents were impaled by multiple kunai's. The blood of her parents seeing as how they were only a few feet away splattered upon the two of them. Their parents warm blood trickling down their faces like bloody tears. Tears were now welling up in the eyes of little Harumi as she cried out "Noooo! Mom! Dad! No! Please don't leave me! I'm not ready for you to go!! MOM.. DAD!! PLEASE!!"

The color drained from her body as even the strength she had was wiped away. Never in her life had she thought they would meet their end in such a cruel and uncaring way. And by all means at the order of her own brother. Her brother of all people.  Laughing out Tomoki said "You know, I told you once we get in the village not to make a sound, correct? Heh, you disobeyed me and our parents paid the price. How tragic. "

She couldn't believe her ears; he was actually saying that the reason her parents were dead now is simply because she cried out to them for being excited that they were alive. How deranged and messed up could he get? This couldn't possibly be the brother that she grew up with and came to love. There had to be some mistake. Yet when all was said and done there was no mistake the very brother that she came to love and adore was in fact the one behind the death of the entire village, not that he did it alone.

Becoming bored with her limp body Tomoki tossed Harumi down on the ground and looked at her with such a profound and boastful expression, when two figures were spotted walking up along both sides of her brother. They each wore smug looks on their faces, clearly pleased with the outcome of their mission. The head bands they both wore were from the hidden Mist, particularly rogue shinobi by the long jagged line across the head band.

Gradually Harumi lifted up her body to where she was sitting on her knee’s looking up at her brother with a confused expression. Before the words came tumbling out faster than she could contain them “Tomoki.. H-How could you? You of all people set this up? Y-You killed everyone.. Didn’t you love Mom and Dad? DIDN’T YOU?! Are you going to kill me just like them? Are You?!” Then one of the two accomplices came over to her and bent down to her level, looking her straight in the eyes, before gently caressing her cheek. “There we go.. That’s the look we wanted to see. That look of hate and despair, all at once. Such a lovely look on that cute little face. Heh. But sadly you’re off limits, we aren’t allowed to lay a single finger on you. Only your dear sweet brother Tomoki has that right.”  Harumi smacked the man’s bloody hand away from her, as she scooted her body further away from the three of them.

Smirking to himself the accomplice turned to walk away, nudging his companion to follow along as they made their way towards the former village, before pausing and turning ever so slightly to look at Tomoki. “We’ll be waiting for you outside the gate, and we’ll be expecting you to pay in full this time. Though since you’ve joined up with us, well. Never mind we’ll discuss this when you come.” That was when his gaze shifted and he looked at her. ” Also do take care. Dear, sweet innocent Harumi. Hopefully our paths will cross one day. Then we’ll really have some fun.” After that comment they both continued on their way leaving Tomoki and herself alone.

Sighing to himself Tomoki made his way towards her slowly, watching her body to see if she’d run or react to him getting closer, which to his own amusement Harumi raced to her feet and took step a back with every step he took forward. Harumi’s little heart was racing. She couldn’t tell if this was the end for her or not, all she wanted to do was run to the safe and protective arms of her parents, but in this case that was impossible, they both were dead.

It was a long moment when Tomoki finally spoke out to his younger sister, a disappointed look crossed his face when she fell over, due to tripping on a random branch that was behind her feet. Harumi was too scared to even turn her gaze from him. Because she wouldn’t know when he would strike. With her tiny body falling she never made it to the ground when her brother Tomoki’s arms once more found their way around her, holding her close to his chest. Just as he did many times before when she was falling.

 “You must really hate me now? Don’t you? Must detest the very thought of my bloody hands holding you, holding you so close to me. But this will make you stronger, it’ll prepare you for the cold world ahead. Use this new found hatred and come for me. I want you to kill me, Harumi. I want you to do all you can to take back what you lost and throw it back at my face. Became the person you were meant to be.. Hate me, but I’ll always love you. Why else would I leave you alive to remember this day, this very moment.” That was when a sharp pain hit Harumi on the back of her neck, sending her body into a deep sleep, before the words “Why..?” could be spoken. Her tears falling down her pale cheeks as he wiped them away for the last time and laid her body away from the flames to insure that’d she’d be safe as Tomoki made his escape. \_

Eventually Harumi was found and taken in by a Woman of the name Meiyu, she was a member of the Kumogakure Medical center staff. A very kind and generous woman who even offered to put Harumi through the academy to help her with her goal to become stronger so that she could find who she really was, and make a difference in her life. Even took the time to teach her medical ninjutsu.

Going through the motions Harumi was a very intelligent and prosperous student, though the only issue was she was known to keep to herself and steer far away from the other kids in her age group. Though the kids tried their best to get close to her and make friends, Harumi pushed just as hard to keep them away. She always seemed to prefer reading her text books and writing over socializing. Or going off in a wooded area to climb up a tree and rest on the branch gazing up into the deep blue sky. That was where she felt happiest.

Finally it came time to graduate the academy and seeing as how things were going Harumi made the top 10 as the number 8 in her class. She was 12 by the time she graduated.  Which lead to her years beginning as a genin on the team of squad 6, where she was placed with two of her former classmates from the academy. The Jonin assigned to them was known to be fairly late and lazy as can be, not that it phased Harumi. She did most of her training on her own. She preferred the loner side rather than being cooped up with the likes of the two on her team.

By the time Harumi hit chunin her care taker Meiyu was injured on a mission that took her life. The three that the team went off to catch was none other than the group who helped slaughter her family, alongside her brother. Tomoki had once again weeded his way back into her life. Clearly disappointed that she wasn’t coming for him and that her heart wasn’t as cold as he desired. Which sparked a nerve in him.  So he took from her the one person that she allowed back into her heart. The very woman that gave her a second chance at life, and the love of a mother she lost at such a young age.

A few days after attending the funeral Harumi made a promise herself that she wouldn’t allow another being to get close to her, or be friend her for that matter. She would forever walk this path alone; it was the only way to protect those around and ensure their safety. Harumi would have to close her heart off and become as cold and monotone as she could, that is if she ever wanted to take her revenge on the one she once called brother.

Gradually in time through her suffering Harumi made it to the rank of Jonin, in which one of her missions went terribly wrong. On the mission her team came into contact with Tomoki. It had been 20 years now since she last laid eyes on him. He’d grown into a brutal monster, a rogue shinobi that spared no life on the field. It was like a game to him. He toyed with her team for hours, until even her chakra was hitting its limits. Tomoki was by far stronger than her and made a point of it by showing her just how much his capabilities had matured. By doing exactly what he had done before. He made her watch yet another gruesome scene. Yet this time there were no tears, there was no sadness, only a burning rage that swelled deep within her being, she truly did hate Tomoki. She hated him with all she had. Harumi wanted nothing more than to slaughter him the way he did everyone else.

The only issue she couldn’t grasp is why, why wouldn’t he just end her. Why must he keep toying with her and destroying everything she ever had. That was when she remembered. “I want you to kill me, Harumi. I want you to do all you can to take back what you lost and throw it back at my face. Became the person you were meant to be.. Hate me, but I’ll always love you. Why else would I leave you alive to remember this day, this very moment.” His words a constant reminder of how it would never end until she defeated him. Made him feel everything that she was forced to endure.

With her mind set and a decision that couldn’t be taken back Harumi fled the village with only her tanto and the clothes on her back. She journeyed long and far until she came upon the village known as Hoshigakure. Where she once again made a living. Only this time if she ever saw Tomoki in the village she would kill him, and she wouldn’t turn back, or show mercy. She’d become exactly what he wanted his killer, one day that is.

Life in the Village known as Hoshigakure was fairly pleasant. Almost like it was in Kumagakure, though you had to be careful of the toxic gas that surrounded the canyon around the village. Eventually after gaining the trust of the Hoshikage, Harumi was given a team to train as a new fledged member of their village. Earning their trust wasn’t an easy task, but she overcame it. This was going to be her home, whether Tomoki liked it or not. This is where she’d write the final chapter of her life story.

### **Personality and Behavior**

Harumi is knowingly known to keep to herself. She's often perceived as a quiet individual who observes rather than joins in. She rather spend her time off in the wooded area around the village of Hoshigakure where she rests on top of tree branch's reading her novels, or gazing up into the deep blue sky. The very thought of nature and silence was like a blessing to her. Though being around other's didn't bother her too much, she just preferred to distance herself, for her own emotional safety that is. Too much had happened in her past for her to allow others to get too close. The only thing she knew to do if they did was sever the ties immediately and walk away. It was only natural that she spoke to other's with a cold and bitter tone, or with an uncaring attitude. Allowing others in would only lead to unwanted feelings and emotions that she had buried deep within for so long. That the very thought of them surfacing frustrated her. Even with a complicated past or idea of how one may want to be treated, she was sure to maintain her composure at all times and fulfill her missions and duties as a kunoichi of Hoshigakure.

The times of which she is forced to socialize and be polite are rather difficult for her. Considering most of the words she speaks, or when she speaks, to others with are known to be fairly colorful and unique. Except when she is around her students, a challenge yes, but she manages to hold her tongue the best she can with them around. Knowing that the parents of her genin would be disappointed in her for teaching them such foul language.

In regards to her actions on the field Harumi is quick to get to the point and seek out what needs to be done. She is one to observe her opponent and analyze how they move and carry themselves. While also managing to uphold her guard and approach with caution. She makes it her duty to remain several steps ahead of her opponent if possible. That's the way she was taught as a child. Keep your guard up at all times and never underestimate your opponent or that may very well be the last battle of your life. She's not one to kill for fun or entertainment, but if the circumstance calls for it she will eliminate any given obstacle if it will protect herself and her team mates. The safety of the village and its people is her top priority.

### Appearance

Harumi has short mid-length hair that rests against the top of her shoulders, that is a deep burgundy in color. The way her bangs fall cover the right side of her face. Though that's not the only thing that's covering her face. A sheer black cloth of lace is draped across her face from the top of her nose and well past her chin. Her skin is a lovely pale ivory and for her eyes they're a deep emerald green, that are known to sparkle in the moonlight, or when her eyes are glistening with tears. For her clothing attire she wears a black top that is adorn with fish net sleeves. She also wears shorts that cut-off at the tops of her thighs before turning into fish net like leggings. Strapped around her waist is the tanto that was passed down to her from her former care giver, as a gift. One of which she never leaves behind. For her feet she wear black sandals that cut off on the tops of her ankles and for accessories she has a scarf that is casually draped over her shoulders and wrapped around her neck once in a loop. As for her arms she has three bands that co a line down to her wrist, where she has on finger-less fishnet gloves. Height wise Harumi stands about 5'6" and the over all figure of her body one might say is like and hour glass.

### Motto

"You may not be able to get back what you lost, but you can make other's feel the same pain that you yourself have endured. With that in mind keep close to those you cherish, Or they'll be gone in a blink of an eye."

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