Asuka (Senran Kagura)

Asuka is a character from the *Senran Kagura* videogame series.

## Background

Asuka's shinobi heritage comes from her Grandfather Hanzo on her mother's side. Although her mother was a shinobi, her father was not. Originally, her father dreamed and was on the verge of becoming a successful lawyer, however he was charmed by Asuka's mother. Hanzo did not approve of their relationship, and the two constantly fought about it. Asuka's father loved her so much that he was willing to give up his dream of becoming a lawyer, as long as he could be with her.

According to him, he didn't need dreams or money if he could spend his life with her. Hanzo was so moved by his resolve and dedication that he could not bear to refuse his proposal, allowed them to get married and decided to open up a sushi shop with Asuka's father.
When Asuka was growing up, she had a reputation for getting into fights and beating up boys and girls alike, to which Hanzo told her she was an independent sword, without a compatible shield.

At some point, Asuka enlisted in Hanzo National Academy to follow Hanzo's footsteps and to understand the concept of being a sword and a shield.

During her first year, Asuka had some trouble keeping up with both Katsuragi and Ikaruga due to her clumsy nature, but she managed to push through and reached her second year with average scores.

## Powers and Stats

**Attack Potency: City Level** (Capable of fighting evenly against Yumi, who can fight against people capable of producing thunderstorms.) | **Island Level** (Defeated True Kagura, who was strong enough to completely wipe out Kyoto.)

**Speed: Supersonic+ to Hypersonic** (Capable of keeping up with Mirai, who can intercept tank shells, which move at 1.5-2 km/s.) | **Supersonic+** to **Hypersonic** (Should be faster than before.)

**Durability: City Level** (Can take hits from Yumi.) | **Island Level** (Can survive attacks from True Kagura.)

**Hax:** Summoning, Sealing.

**Stamina: High** (Comparable to Katsuragi, who can run)

**Intelligence: Above Average** (A pretty skilled and experienced fighter as a Hanzo Academy shinobi.)

## Powers, Techniques, and Equipment

* **Green Willow and Red Blossom** (twin wakizashis)
* **Throwing kunai**
* **Dual Slash**: Asuka sheathes both of her swords, slowly leans forward, then quickly draws both of them at once and dashes forward; slicing through any and all that are in her path. This move is sometimes done with the aide of rocks depending on the game.
* **Hanzō-Style Full Bloom**: Asuka takes a stance as her two swords become coated in a greenish glow. She then dashes forward and unleashes a barrage of slashes on to her enemies. Asuka would then slam both of her swords down, causing sharp rocks to rise up from the ground. The direction can be changed as she is slashing, making it easier to follow after straying enemies that are nearby.
* **Hanzō-Style Storm Kick**: While in th air, Asuka sheathes both of her swords, then sticks her leg out and begins to spin around, creating a whirlwind to attack enemies in the surrounding area as she descends.
* **Hanzō-Style Blooming Slash**: While airborne, Asuka takes both her swords and extends them outwardly to the sides. She then spins rapidly in place, creating a vortex of wind that envelopes her body. This wind carries her through the air as she ascends in the direction of her enemies, scooping them up and sending them flying all in one swift motion. Afterwards, she stops and descends back to the ground.
* **Toad Summon**: Asuka makes a series of hand signs, attempting to summon a large toad; which she is later successful. Once summoned, she celebrates and jumps onto the toad's back. However, the toad ignores her commands and acts on its own The toad then leaps into the air with Asuka still holding on for dear life and makes a dive for the opponent(s). Once it lands, it begins to slash wildly with it's tongue, as Asuka flails about trying to keep hold.
* **Shinobi Transformation**: A physical technique that uses the Atrribute of Yang, in where the fundamental essence of the shinobi is used as a battle tool by releasing the body's internal spiritual energy in all six chakras simultaneously.
* **Frantic Mode**: A technique that uses the Attribute of Yin, performed by stripping off one's clothing, resulting in a considerable enhancement in speed and attack power by absorbing blood spilled within the shinobi barrier. However, it is a double-edged sword, as it also incurs a significant penalty to defense
* **Ultimate Form/Deep Shadow**: Asuka transforms into a stronger form to boost her strength to levels above Frantic Mode. In this mode, her hair simply let down out of its ponytail and is surrounded by a green aura. The length of her blades are also increased by this aura. Homura also shares a similar ability.
* **Fuma Korin:** A technique that allows Asuka to seal enemies away to the world of Yoma. Abusing this technique puts a great strain on her body.

## Weaknesses

* Gullible, clumsy, strictly follows the code of a good shinobi (which hinders her judgement of evil shinobi or disobeying orders).
* Abusing Fuma Korin will greatly harm her.