Kemono Shinzo (Bloodline)

Kemono Shinzō is much more of an entirely unique species than it is a singular clan, and even that isn't truly enough to describe them. The first ever Kemono Shinzō to exist were animals that had intelligence akin to humans. They wished to integrate better into human society so they gained the power to transform their bodies into more acceptable forms for human civilizations. It is unknown truly how these animals had gained this power. Most claim that it was through sheer willpower.

What we refer to now as Kemono Shinzō are varied. In many cases, they are the descendants of older Kemono Shinzō who were born with the innate ability to take on both human and animal forms. However there are still some animals that manage to become Kemono Shinzō on their own. Clans within the Kemono Shinzō are extremely varied. In most cases when it comes to their clans they are families as a normal clan would be. However in other cases the clans begin as or are a gathering of like-minded and sometimes similar sometimes not Kemono Shinzō. Often times even accepting humans that share their ideals into their clans.

Much like in the animal kingdom, there are some groups of Kemono Shinzō that have rivalries with other groups. Examples of such being Ant or Termite Kemono Shinzō and Anteater Kemono Shinzō. This is part of their natural instinct, however does not always have to be the case and can be taken on a case by case basis. Kemono Shinzō commonly have defining features that allow most to immediately know they are what they are. It is rare for them to not have animal like features in their human form. They can range from having barely noticeable or even outright no animal-like features to looking like an animal who has retained all or most of their beast-like traits but having a human-like form. It is also worth it to note, due to their human like forms cross-breeding has become easier and possible for most animals that it was not originally possible form, allowing many Kemono Shinzō be mixes of animals you'd have never thought possible such as a Kemono Shinzō who is part Spider, Eagle, Cat, and Shark. These sorts of combos can make even more unique clans within the Kemono Shinzō that some might not even consider human or animal at all.

## Bloodline Traits

* All Members of The Kemono Shinzō may speak with their own species in its native tongue
* Kemono Shinzō may summon as if they were one body rank higher than they are.
* Kemono Shinzō can have a physical appearance ranging anywhere from a Kemonomimi (Human with Animal Ears and Tail typically.) to an Anthromorph (Animal with Human-Like Body.)
* Kemono Shinzō bloodline techniques naturally do not require hand seals as they are meant to be capable of being used regardless of the form the clan member is in.
* Kemono Shinzō gain 5 free custom techniques which they can only use to make techniques based on their animal species abilities. Examples of this are a spider having web based customs, snakes with poison based customs, etc etc. These customs are considered bloodline techniques. If an animal doesn't have a particularly unique ability, these customs are simply considered 5 custom bloodline techniques.
* Switching between forms requires one activation in combat unless otherwise stated.
* When a Kemono Shinzō switches forms it is capable of functioning as a form of Kai so long as the user pays the proper cost of kai. Doing this does not consume an action but only once per battle.

## Bloodline Attributes

* ▱▰▱ We're all Different | The clan member begins with a summoning contract on any species that they wish. Additionally, get a +1 to stat boost for each kemono, pet, or summon you have on the battlefield up to 6.

* ▱▰▱ Unleash the Beast | While in Human Form the clan member is capable of using jutsu via animalistic vocalizations such as roaring or hissing. While in Animal Form the clan member is capable of wielding weapons in order to utilize bukijutsu, or using their natural weaponry such as claws, horns, tails to utilize bukijutsu within reason.

* ▱▰▱ Master Shifter l The clan member is capable of changing forms once every 3 posts without using an activation. Their Half-Animal Form and Ancestral Form's cost per post is reduced by one rank.

## Kemono Shinzō Forms

### Human Form

All Kemono Shinzō begin with this form as it is fundamental to the clan itself. This is the form that those belonging to the Kemono Shinzō use to blend in with human society. There's not much special about this form in comparison to a normal human aside from the form commonly has animal-like features or is generally more animal-looking over all. While in this form the user is capable of using all techniques in the same way a normal human would use them.

### Animal Form

All Kemono Shinzō begin with this form as it is fundamental to the clan itself.

This is the form that is often considered the true form of a Kemono Shinzō, and is typically as simple as that of the animal species they belong to. Much like shinobi animals, their animal form is capable of being larger than that of a normal animal of the species. While in this form they use jutsu through somatic motion or animalistic vocalizations such as roaring and hissing. This follows the rules for alternate jutsu casting methods. They become incapable of using Bukijutsu due to their inability to properly hold a weapon, however their Taijutsu inflicts 1 tier higher trauma than normal.

### Half-Animal Form

This form must be learned by the Kemono Shinzō. This is a form that has been forged by the creative efforts of older members of the clan who wished to adopt stronger abilities into their human-like form. The member of the clan using this ability will channel primal energy into their person, any animal like appendage they may have in their human form will grow larger, they themselves typically increase in size, they will grow other things such as longer claws, larger fangs, scales where there were not once scales, and anything fitting of their animal species while in their human form, while retaining most of their human-like features. They become capable of using jutsu through somatic motion or animal like vocalizations such as roaring and hissing. Their Taijutsu and Bukijutsu inflict 1 tier higher trauma than normal. And their stat caps advance by 1 stage, to a maximum of 10. Cap of 4 becomes 6, cap of 6 becomes 8, cap of 8 becomes 10. While in this form they are immune to muteness. To remain in this state requires an A Rank amount of Stamina per post. This cost can not be reduced except via Master Shifter

* Requires B Rank to learn
* Requires 5 Posts to learn

### Ancestral Form

This form must be learned by the Kemono Shinzō. The user of this technique shifts their form to a legendary, sometimes primordial form based on the animal species they are part of. These forms are similar to some Yokai and Many Monsters in nature, so much so that they can commonly be mistaken for a Yokai or a Monster themselves. These forms are much larger than normal animals, they can become up to the size of some Boss Summons/Bijuu. While in this form, jutsu that would require hand seals normally may be used through somatic motion or vocalizations such as roaring, hissing, etc. Jutsu still form at the same rate hand seals would be used. They lose to ability to use Bukijutsu, however their Taijutsu inflicts 1 tier higher trauma than normal in this form. Their jutsu also grow in size to fit with their new size, however this does not increase the power of a jutsu. Their stat caps increase by one stage, and their stats are increased to that new maximum automatically. To remain in this state requires an S-Rank amount of Stamina per post. This cost can not be reduced except via Master Shifter. Ancestral mode can only be used for up to ten posts and cannot be used at the same time or in the same battle as the sage mode, forbidden seal, demon, or golden dragon forms.

* Requires S+ Rank to learn
* Requires 5 Posts to learn

## Bloodline Techniques

**▰ Lie in Wait | Rank X | Spiritual**

The user masks their scent, the noise they make becomes minimal if any is made at all, their tracks are hidden and their presence generally becomes miniscule. Sensory Techniques up to the rank this technique was used can not detect the user. This technique lasts 3 posts per rank the technique was used at.

**▰ Animal Sense | Rank X | Simple**

The user of this technique enhances their senses into a more focused state. This allows them to detect anything or anyone within a 5 foot per rank radius. This includes in the air and underground. This also allows the user to react to danger much easier than normal, Dodging requires 10 less chakra or stamina to perform while this technique is active to a minimum of 5. Lasts 2 posts per rank used. Sensory Jamming, and other effect similar to Jamming do not affect this technique.

**▰ Devouring | Rank X | Complex**

The user of this technique enhances their body with chakra, specifically also lining their stomach, throat, and mouth with chakra and may eat a jutsu of equal or lower rank to the rank this jutsu is used at. This functions as spiritual in collisions.

**▰ Primal Roar | Rank X | Spiritual**

The user of this technique channels chakra into their throat and releases a loud chakra enhanced roar, hiss, or other animalistic sound. The noise is projected forwards into a damaging concussive wave of force that is capable of pushing any enemy hit by it 10 feet away per rank used.

**▰ Call of the Wild | Rank S+ | Spiritual**

The user of this technique releases a loud chakra enhanced roar, hiss, or other animalistic sound. This technique inflicts the second tier of insanity on every enemy in the topic. This also removes one offensive activation from all targets their next turn and prevents ninja pets or summoned animals from using any activations in their following turn.

**▰ Primal Reversion | Rank S+ | Spiritual**

The user of this technique allows their mind to slip into a trance-like state in which they run primarily on instinct as opposed to reason. While in this state the user is capable of ignoring pain, poisons and other status effects will have no affect on the user until they are no longer affected by this technique. The user's taijutsu strikes while this technique is active treat all defenses as if they were 1 rank lower and treat simple taijutsu they use as if they were complex in collisions. The user may only remain in this state for 5 posts before they are forced out of it in which case all pain and status effect they would have experienced begin to affect them all at once. They can not return to this state for another 3 posts.