Jubei Aburame

## Jūbei Aburame

**Jūbei Aburame** (油女 ジュウベイ, *Aburame Jūbei*) is a rising star among Konohagakure's newest generation of Genin. Hailing from the illustrious Aburame Clan he has since solidified his reputation among his clans-mates as a prodigious shinobi and has become exceedingly skilled at wielding the might of their clan. Under the tutelage of Taiga Senju, along with his teammate the Taijutsu prodigy Jazz Lee, together they make a formidable force and have managed to garner quite the reputation as a dependable, versatile team capable of handling many mission objectives.

## Appearance

Unorthodox is how many would describe Jubei and it is simply one of the many facets of his character. Unlike his brethren Jubei has silver-white hair, a distinct contrast to the dark browns and black of his clansman. This was not always the case, a mutation resulting from the infusion of his kikaichu colony at birth turned his hair white over the following weeks. Reasons vary but evidence supports that his colony boasts an appetite for chakra beyond his peers, feeding even more voraciously on his reserves than the average Aburame.

For this reason his body which should be brimming with youth and vitality has a gaunt and sickly appearance. His frame is taut and lithe almost skeletal, with thin spindly arms and legs. But this frailty belies a cunning and hidden strength as his eyes gleam with ambition that is uncharacteristic of his clan.

Jubei retains the stoicism that is common among the Aburame, his face revealing nothing of his emotions or intentions, but it is the little things that a keen observer picks up on that betrays his emotions. His fingers twitch at times, like an insect skittering across the ground, and it is not uncommon for his kikaichu to dart across his exposed skin when agitated or experiencing high emotions. Perhaps that is why his clansman wear such thick clothing, as to further hide these idiosyncrasies. He is expressive, even for an Aburame with much of his inner conflict shown through his expressive body language.

This of course isn't helped by his particular choice in attire. While the majority conform to the typical thick overcoats, and goggles, Jubei wears a form fitting black overcoat along suit. It is composed of silken fibers woven from a kikaichu silkworm, and when fashioned into a suit doubles as a form of battle armor. It provides adequate protection from small weaponry like kunai or shuriken, and is easily repaired by the excretions of his kikaichi.

## Personality

Jubei is thoughtful, introspective, and driven. Like his clansmates he has a tendency to contemplate and gather his thoughts before putting anything to action. This is a trait that is cultivated among the Aburame as they adhere to a set of beliefs that regard them ass individuals yet belonging to a greater whole who must do their part to contribute. Jubei too shares this trait, though his ambition pushes him to become more, to be more than just another cog in the wheel, another worker in the hive (1). His introspective nature is largely due to the many questions he has about the world he lives in, and this inquisitive aspect of his character is leads him to ponder his own beliefs, his place in the world, and the responsibility he has to it (2).

## Trivia

* Jubei Aburame was created on September 15, 2020.
* Jubei rolled a 42 for his starting stamina.
* Jubei's visual image is based on Kaneki Ken from Tokyo Ghoul.