Ushioda Uzumaki

Ushioda during his investigation in Amegakure

Ushioda is a Samurai that has pledged his blade to a cause far greater then himself.

### Previous known titles:

* The Red Dragon
* Of 100 Sword Styles
* The Chained Beast of Mizuchi Island

## Background

Before his great journeys, that would earn him even greater titles.. Ushioda was a slave in the mining camps in the Land of Waves on the small island of Mizuchi. He was a very weak boy, and the small meals and overbearing work load didn't do him any good over the years of labor. During one of the uprisings within his camp, an elder Hyuuga gave his life in order to protect the young boy from getting whipped to death after refusing to obey orders. It was this moment that awakened the dormant beast within the Uzumaki - unleashing it onto his Masters and giving freedom to his fellow prisoners but at a cost. The boy was left exhausted, covered with deep wounds and one of his eyes heavily damaged. The kindness shown by the Elder would leave a great mark on the boy, further shaping his goals in later adulthood. In return for the freedom the prisoners were given, Ushioda was gifted with the Byakugan of the old man that protected him. It was placed instead of his damaged eye and would remain there for the rest of his life. A good luck trinket that proved of great use, but in return always brought unwanted attention.

Many years would pass, and the rough environment had molded Ushioda into a fine criminal & charlatan. Pickpocketing, sailing and swordplay were a gift, and for many years he'd work under the banner of the White Dragon Pirates. A new found family consisting of ex-slavers turned freedom fighter. That didn't mean they didn't like their fair share of booze and coin however. He'd climb the ranks fast, making his skills and talent known to Kotaki Ryuu, the White Dragon himself in short succession. Soon, he'd earn the Title of the Red Dragon and became the second in command of the Land of Waves largest Pirate Fleet. It was during this time period where he met a special kind of girl to whom he'd pledge his heart to. His fellow Dragon, and second in command - Sora Hyuuga, aka Yellow Tail. It was her tragic past as a servant to the Hyuuga main branch that made Ushioda question his actions during his time at sea and ultimately led him on a long path of self discovery.

Not many lived to tell the tale of being an ex pirate. Once you're apart of a crew, they become your family. You don't betray family. At least that's what Ushioda kept telling himself, even while packing his finest three swords and setting out away from the fleet with Sora by his side. Their love had flourished and a new path had opened before them. All the Red Dragon could hope for was the forgiveness and understanding of his comrades, leaving his fame and fortune to the remaining fleet.

In the years to come, Sora and Ushioda would make a name for themselves fighting for the freedom of the people in the Land of Iron, earning Ushioda the title of Samurai and allowing him to further hone the path of bushido he had given himself to. Things remained peaceful, and the two would find home in this new snowy land. Until a specific drug made its way to this far corner of the World. News of Amegakure's new scientific breakthrough would reach their border, and many wanted to get their hands on the chakra enhancing drug that made even a normal man a super soldier by any shinobi standard.

It would seem, that wherever they went trouble would make its way to them eventually. Strapping Shusui, Wado Ichimonji & Yubarashi under his uwa-obi (sash), ensuring the straps of his armor gifted to him by the Feudal Lord with the Kanji of Iron (鉄の国) across his chest and his loyal lover by his side they'd set out into the unknown.. knowing their gifts were meant to help the world, and that they'd only find rest when they died in each others hands.

The two would spend the upcoming years undercover, attempting to shut down the mass produced drug and bring about an age of peace. The names Ushioda & Sora would slowly fade with each new persona adapted. Last known information is that the two had found a new life in Amegakure.

## Abilities

**Kenjutsu** (剣術, *literally meaning:* Sword Technique) pertains to techniques that entail the use of swords, whether the users be shinobi, or samurai. Kenjutsu can be used in combination with taijutsu, ninjutsu, fūinjutsu, chakra flow and even genjutsu in order to achieve more devastating techniques. It is regarded as a branch of bukijutsu. Ushioda's natural adaptability allowed him to master many swordsmenship styles after facing an opponent multiple time. Often feinting defeat to gain a chance to fight his opponents yet again.

The entire military might of the lone samurai nation of the Land of Iron have all been depicted as practitioners of kenjutsu.

**Earth Release** (土遁, *Doton*, Earth Style) is one of the five basic nature transformations. Earth Release is commonly affiliated with the Snake hand seal. Ushioda's natural affinity towards Earth release was discovered during his time as a slave, using it to soften earth before digging his hands into the stone to find precious materials for his masters.

The **Byakugan** (白眼, *literally meaning:* White Eye, *meaning:* All Seeing White Eye) is a kekkei genkai dōjutsu that originated from the Hyuuga clan. The Byakugan can see chakra to a greater degree than the Sharingan. This enables users to distinguish certain types of clones from their original and even identify specific individuals' chakra signatures. Its ability to see chakra is acute enough to see the chakra pathway system within a target's body and the 361 tenketsu that run along it. The Hyūga have devised the Gentle Fist style of combat to specifically take advantage of this ability, wherein they strike an opponent's tenketsu to either seal or forcibly open them, thus giving the user complete control over their opponent's chakra. With Sora by his side Ushioda was able to master the basics of the Gentle Fist, only employing it in do or die situations as to keep his transplant a secret.