Kyoko Clan

## Clan Information

The Kyoko are a clan that is well known for their intelligence based work. Every clan member is expected to meet a minimal level of training, and every born Kyoko is expected to be a Shinobi. There has never been a Civilian in the family, till Kumiko(before she managed to become a Shinobi), that was not married into the clan. They are very big on marriages of political natures, bringing or creating contracts that will increase their clans power.

The Kyoko clan for many generations, as far back as any of them can reach, has been very focused on gathering and storing information. They are intelligence brokers, and strategists, for Konohagakure. They are a very old fashioned clan, with rules that are quite similar to Feudal Japan.

## Clan Traits and Features

The Kyoko's are all born with a specific marking, that marks them as a Kyoko. This marking also dictates their rank within the clan hierarchy, and how much attention and dedication they get from the other clan members. This marking is everything in their clan and unless you married into the clan, your marking will always dictate where you stand. No matter what rank you gain, or how high you reach, the clan will always rank you based on your clan mark.

The mark appears on a Kyoko shortly after birth, some clan members believed it is tied to the intelligence and chakra that the Kyoko will have, and this marking is how the Clan Elders decide the future of a child.

The Kyoko marking that appears is a series of small half-inch long silver feathers that start around the Kyoko's temples. A typical Kyoko will have a swirl of feathers around both of their temples, that stretches out across the forehead. Those that are more talented in the clan will have markings that swirl around both temples, and then go down along the back of their ear using their hairline to travel down their neck. Very rarely a Kyoko will have longer markings, the longer the marking the higher a rank they will have in the clan.

Known for their skills in anything that involves intelligence.

The Elemental Nature of this clan is almost always Water or Air, for born Kyoko's. Only children with a mixed nature parentage may have other natures, and those of mixed nature are looked upon with a different light. As the Kyoko's pride themselves on being Water or Air, as those are symbols of Knowledge and Wisdom.

The clan does have a Kekkei Genkai that revolves around the markings that they attain shortly after birth. Most individuals are completely unaware that the Kyoko's even have a Kekkei Genkai because it is such a passive Kekkei Genkai.

## Clan History

The Kyoko clan, as far as they tell others, in ancient times were Shinobi that wished to excel in Intelligence and the gathering of Knowledge. Because of this, they became a wandering clan that was 'for hire' in a sense. They would be more than happy to share their knowledge, with anyone that had the gold to pay for it. They were not known for keeping allies, and instead were seen as more of a tool for clans to use when needed.

During the 'Warring States Period' the Kyoko clan decided to ally themselves with the Fire Daimyo, and become part of the creation of Konoha. They believed that the permanent location of their clan, would be best within Konoha, and as a result became rather entrenched in Konoha's future, from the very beginning. Members of this clan have always been part of the Intelligence, Strategy, and Research Departments of Konoha. As a result many members have been quite useful tools for the Hokages of Konoha.

They have been Loyal to Konoha since that time, and any Kyoko that leaves Konohagakure is expected to return. Otherwise the Kyoko's hunt them down and kill them. Only Konoha is supposed to have the Kyoko blood.

The current clan head is Sato Kyoko, a man that is of Jounin rank, and rather determined to bring his clan to the forefront of Konoha. After many generations of his family willing to be in the shadows, he wants them to get the renown that he feels they deserve. His wife is Hanabira Kyoko, a woman of civilian birth whom was from a Merchant family, it was a marriage of political means that became a marriage of love. They have two children, Daiki Kyoko (The Heir) and Kumiko Kyoko(Dekisokonai 出来損ない\*).

Sato is not known to be a gentle man, especially when it comes to training of his clan members, he sets high standards and he expects them to be followed. He worked hard to get his clan included in Konoha, and he will under no circumstances lose his chances for a bright future for his people. After his daughter's growth into a shinobi - she was no longer the Dekisokonai, but that title seemed to stick. She was still a cast off of the clan.

Time passed, and things seemed to be going well for the clan. That was until one day, in cold blood - the clan members say - The Dekisokonai rose up and slaughtered The Leader and The Heir of the clan.

\*出来損ない -Dekisokonai - failure, cast off, good for nothing. A title that shows what her clan thinks she is worth.

## Clan Jutsu

Sosen no Kioku - Kekkei Genkai Title

Sosen no Ikken - Stage One of Active State (Rank C)

Sosen no Michibi - Stage Two of Activated State (Rank A)

Chishiki no dorobō - Stage Three of Activated State (Rank S)

## Clan Hiden / Kekkei Genkai

Sosen no Kioku is just the name of the Kekkei. There is two stages, as far as anyone can tell. The Kekkei is about Ancestral Memory, and passing on information. That is simply all it is. The two stages of the Kekkei vary a bit, but they are both part of the Sosen no Kioku. Every member of the clan, with the markings, is required to at least attempt to learn the first stage of the Kekkei, as it's the greatest way for them to massively share their information.

The Sosen no Kioku awakened a long time ago, how long ago the family isn't even sure. But they say it's been around for a long time. The passive state of the Sosen no Kioku is it's common stage, but the Stage one Activation is called Sosen no Ikken. At some point in their life every Born Kyoko, that bears the markings of the clan, will be capable of accessing this stage.

This gives the user the ability to 'glimpse' into the memories or information gathered or stored by any member that has activated the Kyoko markings. As stated this is literally just a glimpse, like watching a movie play before you.

This allows a Kyoko, through their clan markings, to access the stored memories and information of the Kyoko's that have born an activated marking. Chakra is required to access this, as is some level of concentration. It can be distracting to 'Glimpse' into the past while in the middle of combat, so most Kyoko's avoid this when possible. This ability to store and share information can be quite useful in wars, as Kyoko's simply have to send a message to another Kyoko with the activated marking, and that Kyoko can access the information that needs to be transferred between the two Kyoko's.

Almost every born Kyoko will access this at some point in their life. It's a mark of no longer being a child, or an 'object' to the rest of the clan. Not being able to use the Kekkei means you are not as useful as others in the clan. Thus your status is lower.

Strengths:

It gives Kyoko's the ability to easily share information with others that hold activated clan markings.

It gives a Kyoko the ability to store massive amounts of information, and aid them in Intel and Strategy work.

It gives a Kyoko the ability to access the memories, and information of another member that has activated clan markings. Making them capable of receiving specific information from another Kyoko member.

This can also be used to view the memories of those that have passed on, through the clan markings.

Weaknesses:

Must have the Kyoko clan markings in order to access.

Cannot be accessed if you are incapable of manipulating chakra.

Requires some level of focus, so not best in combat situations as it can be distracting.

Must have even a small amount of chakra to access the memories and get your 'glimpse'.

Can take many years to master, and many never leave the Sosen no Ikken stage.

The Second Stage, Sosen no Michibi, is much more complicated than that. It is a technique that requires years of Mastery of the first stage of the Kekkei. Once a Kyoko has spent years with the First Stage of the Kekkei - they have a chance of activating the Second Stage. This stage instead of you viewing the memories associated with other Kyoko's, you literally live those memories. Learning as they learned, experiencing as they experienced.

This allows a Kyoko, through their clan markings, to access the stored memories and information of the Kyoko's that have born an activated marking. Unlike with 'Glimpse' this Stage requires a decent amount of chakra, and a high level of concentration. Most Kyoko's need to enter a meditative state in order to use it properly. This is a deeper and more intense way to use the markings, and thus comes with just as many weaknesses as it does strengths. While you can learn a lot from using the Sosen no Michibi, it can also be quite dangerous to try to use this Kekkei to learn Techniques used in the past. Kyoko's generally only use this if they really need a deeper understanding of a situation from the past, a deeper understanding that the Sosen no Ikken just can't give them.

When using this Jutsu the Kyoko will enter a state where their body is unresponsive, and they will be completely open to anything around them. This is why it's generally reserved for specific situations and uses.

Strengths:

The User can literally experience what the creator of the memory experienced.

Can be used to learn Techniques, or skills that the creator of the memory experienced.

Can be used to access and review longer strings of memories or data.

Weaknesses:

Requires a decent level of chakra to even use.

Need to have years of training in the Sosen no Ikken before even considering using this level of the technique.

Completely open for attack, as the Kyoko literally shuts down while reviewing the information.

This technique can make the memories too real, if a Kyoko accesses a 'death memory' and cannot leave it fast enough, they may suffer some form of damage due to the depth the human mind can bring you to.

Can only be used if you have awakened the first stage of the Kekkei Genkai, and have the Kyoko markings.

Chishiki no dorobō

Third Activated Stage of the Kyoko Kekkei Genkai.

Very little is known about this, other than what the Progenitor of the Kekkei told Kumiko inside of a Sosen no Michibi journey (See 'Cure'). Now what we will know, and what Kumiko will learn, is this is a stage of the Kekkei that hasn't been reached for a very long time. It's not even known to exist, by anyone in the Kyoko family, because it requires feather markings that reach both the base of the spine - and over the heart. A full connection of the points of energy release in a Kyoko. This Kekkei can only be unlocked through a moment of extreme hatred. While Kyoko's are known of their love of knowledge, long ago (Think Six Paths Sage Era) they were known for their ability to remove/copy the memories and minds of others.

To unlock a Kyoko must feel an ever burning hatred to rip apart someone's mind, to take all that they are and make it all that is the Kyoko. In reality it doesn't really take the memories, it actually copies everything for the Kyoko to have for themselves. The best way to defeat someone is through knowing what could be used against them - their own abilities and memories.

Upon unlocking it still requires training, and it takes awhile to properly train. It's hard to find people that want you to copy their memories.

Pros -

Can copy the memories of someone, including all their jutsu knowledge.

Can be used for interrogation and information gathering.

Cons -

Can only be used with access to chakra, Kyoko markings, and completion of the first two stages of the Kekkei.

Puts the Kyoko completely at risk of being under attack, they end up in a state similar to michibi. Where they are completely immobile in the course of the mental assault.

Can be avoided if someone has a high enough intelligence score - and a good enough mental defense.

## Important Clan Members

Kumiko Kyoko - Dekisokonai

Others to be added as figured out