Takeo Clan

The **Takeo Clan**(武雄一族, Takeo Ichizoku) Is a prominent clan in the Land of Earth, as well one of the most historic clans to have existed for over a millennium. They are undoubtedly reputed for their Bacteria Release Kekkei Genkai and Wei Shun.

# Overview

A prestigious clan in the Land of Earth, the historic Takeo Clan retains its own culture and social status. Before the founding of hidden villages and the colonization of land, their roots are said to come from the Teikokutoji Continent. They had eventually transitioned to the Shinobi Continent, where they act as a clan of independence, only to be instructed and led by their clan's personal patriarch. They had occupied a  great portion of the Land of Earth, which was often  fought for after Iwagakure had been established in order to build their forces. The clan had asserted dominance over their portion, respected  and well known their distinguished Bacteria Release  Kekkei Genkai and other unique abilities.

Throughout the years, recognition of the Takeo Clan had grown; assisting in their respective hidden village's problems occasionally and individual members gaining their personal status throughout the world. The Clan has been praised by noble clans and hidden villages alike, even given a larger portion of the Land of Earth that was dubbed as "The Takeo Province".

## **Background**

### *Origins*

The true origins of this clan date back many centuries ago in the **Teikokutoji Continent**.  There were two kingdoms known as the Chang-Yi and Kingdom of Yan, where the patriarch Yuandi  and matriarch Mei-Ying were at constant war. In this era, should all kingdoms fall under one ruler, they’d have control over the entire continent. It is said that these wars were happening prior to the establishment of the Land of Ancestors. Eventually, the two kingdoms became allies after the marriage of Yuandi and Mei-Ying, the progenitors of the Bacteria Release Kekkei Genkai.

Together, the two obtained control over the rest of the kingdoms and ruled the entire continent, eventually wanting control over the  Land of Bamboo. Historians of Takeo Clan heritage note that Yuandi had immense physical prowess beyond any human, with many claiming him to be a demon.  It is said that the Emperor of the Land of Ancestors feared his might.  Yuandi could utilize traits of nature that clansmen call ‘’’Qi’’’, which allowed him to muster tremendous strength and agility.  Unlike Yuandi, Mei-Ying had the ability to manipulate Natural Energy. Their prowess was noted to be so vast that Kaguya Ōtsutsuki  believed them to be one of the many things wrong with the world, seeking them out.

Through unknown means, Yuandi and Mei-Ying were able to get a taste of the chakra fruit.  This allowed them to produce the Bacteria Release and awakened their Dojutsu ‘’’Wei Shun’’’. Mei-Ying and Yuandi had given birth to two sons named Shaolin and Gong Li, who would go down in Takeo Clan’s history as the clan’s famous figures.  The two brothers eventually traveled to the Shinobi Continent and even the Temujin Continent where they gained reputable status.

### **Relationship With The Yoshadhara Family**

The Yoshadhara family are a group of aristocratic royals in the Temujin Empire. For over two centuries, the Yoshadhara Family and Takeo Clan have developed a relationship due to the marriage of a royal member from the Yoshadhara Family and the Patriarch of the Takeo Clan. Prior to the high decrease in population, the Takeo Clan ancestors were at war with the Temujin empire. It is rumored that the reason for the decrease in population, as well as the amount of diseases that plagued the land were because of the Takeo Clan’s Kekkei Genkai. Today, the relationship between the royal family and the clan are close-knit – respectively because of the efforts made by the clan’s prominent head, Sakui Urimei, who wields the Stone of Gelel.

### *The Battle With Iwagakure*

   The feud between Iwagakure and the Takeo Clan dates back to the era of the Second Tsuchikage and the Second Takeo Clan Head, Shaolin Takeo. During the initial treaty between the village and the warrior clan, the previous feudal lord loathed the Takeo Clan province and that they would not fall under the Shinobi Organizational System for Iwagakure. As a clan of independence, the Takeo Clan Head advised the members to retaliate, which prompted Mū and Shaolin to engage in battle. The battle lasted several hours, where the former had eventually killed the latter. This sparked outrage within the Takeo Clan and Iwagakure, making sure that they were not a part of any of the village’s affairs.

### *Present Day*

After years of differing ideals and conflict between the Hidden Stone Village, the Takeo Clan had eventually become close allies with them, in part of a peaceful treaty made between **Sabi**, the Seventh Tsuchikage and the prominent clan head Sakui. After the presumed death of the Tsuchikage, the Takeo Clan has since kept association with the village on the condition they see eye-to-eye. This was mainly in part after Sakui had become the Land of Earth’s Fourth Feudal Lord.

## **Culture**

For over a millennia, the Takeo Clan has existed and retained their own sort of customs. They have their own social status, and may very well be one of the most wealthy clans collectively, despite their personal affairs. After they’ve made their foothold into the Shinobi Continent, the clan had only centralized themselves and kept their customs pertaining only to them. Coming from a different continent, the clan itself is heavily influenced by Confucianism – even speaking a language unique to themselves, while being hospitable to foreigners. Historically, members of the Takeo Clan wore variations of Chinese Clothing blended with Western attire as years progressed.

The Takeo Clan province has grown exponentially over the years, with a vast population that is second to the Hidden Stone Village. Like many clans, the Takeo has a hierarchy structure, where only those of the ancient royal blood can lead. However, unlike many clans, the Takeo Clan has their own province, therefore government positions are granted to them. Members of the Shan-Whi branch are instructors at the Shaolin Temple, which is where the Takeo Style Taijutsu can be learned.

### *Hierarchy*

* **Takeo Mase** (武雄主, "***Takeo Head***") – is the unisex term for either a Male or Female leader of the Takeo Clan. Having their own province, the Takeo Clan Lord can also serve as the province’s governor.

* **Takeo Hyōgi-kai** (族主評議会 "***Takeo Council***") – Is the clan’s council that acts in the absence of the leader of the clan. The council has eight official members.

* **Takeo Makulan** – Is the clan’s version of a stealth force. It was founded by Shaolin Takeo and only contains 12 official members, who specialize in the clan’s form of fighting and tactics. Members of the Makulan do not utilize the Bacteria Release. They are instead taijutsu specialists known for their sabotage, infiltration and physical abilities.

### *Branch Families*

* **Takeo-Urimei** Is the royal bloodline of the Takeo Clan that dates back for many centuries. Leadership of the clan is passed onto the child of the parent or parents that showed the most potential and are groomed to be next in line as the heir.

* **Takeo Shan-Whi** – Is the lesser-known branch in the Takeo Clan that specializes in hand-to-hand combat exclusively. This branch was created by a Takeo Clan member named Yõshia Takeo, who took after the dedication of Shaolin Takeo to only utilize their physical prowess, brute strength, and form of taijutsu breathing methods in combat. Members of the Shan-Whi branch do not always carry the Takeo bloodline,, and are considered the lesser branch because of it.

## **Abilities**

Bloodline members of the Takeo Clan have an innate aptitude for combat, specifically Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, and Medical Ninjutsu. They naturally have potent chakra levels of above-average, as well as a keen sense that allows them to perceive things at a molecular level. With their natural affinity for Wind and Yang Release, the clan specializes in the manipulation of many forms of microorganisms. Members of the clan are able to utilize the microbial forms of life to dismantle, assemble, and reproduce the structure of cells for whatever they deem fit, including in nature elements they’re proficient in.

Though they’ve a fearsome Kekkei Genkai release, the clan are also supposedly experts in hand-to-hand combat, with only a handful of notable members proving that to be true. The clan uses a particular form of fighting that coordinates with the manipulation of their bacteria release – as well as five different unique fighting styles that have been passed down from generation to generation. To further expand on their range and strength of their bacteria release Kekkei Genkai, the members of the Takeo Clan can awaken their Dōjutsu known as the Wei Shun.

### *Kekkei Genkai*

   **Wei Shun** ( Standardized as **Weishungan** ; 国土眼, **Eye of Two Realms**, VIZ; **Realm Eye**) The Wei Shun is the Dōjutsu Kekkei Genkai that heightens the user’s ability to perceive microbial life at an molecular level. When activated, it reduces the chance of fatigue trying to process the motion of microbial life. It can also give insight to the Chakra Pathway System to detect any interference with the flow of chakra, as well insight to the Neural Pathways. Members that possess the Wei Shun also coordinate attacks at a molecular level, producing millions of clones at a molecular level, and even shrinking themselves at such a level. Members of the Takeo Clan bloodline have a natural bacterial connection, and as such, the connection between two users of the Wei Shun can be shared. Enemies and foreigners alike note that attempting to transplant the eye illegally allows the original owner of the eye to retain complete control over it because of it being the original owner’s DNA still

**Bacteria Release** (胚遁, **Saikenton**, VIZ: **Bacteria** **Style** or **Germ Style**) is an advanced nature transformation kekkei genkai, a combination of wind and yang release. Known to be used famously by the Takeo Clan, the users of this advanced nature are able to produce and manipulate microorganisms and utilize them in multiple ways.

## Leaders

From top to bottom are the clan’s rulers by succession.

* **Nazatu**: Son of Shaolin, brother of Nu-Wa.
* ***Jing Wei***: Descendant of Nazatu, brother of Shaolin Takeo.
* ***Shaolin Takeo***: Brother of Jing Wei.
* ***Kazei Takeo**:* Son of Shaolin & Tsubaki Yoshadhara-Takeo.
* **Sakui Urimei***: Son of Kazei.*

### *Heirs*

* ***Yao Takeo***: Youngest child of Sakui Urimei, brother of Tè Takeo.
* ***Tè Takeo***: Oldest child of Sakui Urimei, sister of Yao Takeo

## **Trivia**

* The **Takeo** (武雄) means "**Brave Warrior**", a representation of the persistent efforts of the Clan's growth.
* Although Shaolin and Gong-Li are the children of Yuandi and Mei-Ying, the clan was not fully assembled until the reign of Shaolin's son, **Nazatu**, making him the first Takeo Clan head.
* Members that are pure-blood Takeo are known to have white and/or black hair with green eyes.
* An independent clan with their own lands, the Takeo Clan have always had their own forces and allies outside of their relationship with the Hidden Stone Village.
* Members of the Takeo Clan have been married and parented with individuals of other bloodlines, making individuals of Takeo descent a common thing.
* The Takeo Clan Insignia is Celtic Knot, where it is said to signify the oneness of the spirit and the spirals represent growth. The gaps in the spirals symbolize the stages of life: life, death and rebirth.
* **Shaolin Takeo** was named after **Shaolin** himself, who is the son of Yuandi and Mei-Ying. The two are noted to have great differences in personality and physical appearance.
* The surname Urimei was the Takeo Clan’s original name, but had been discarded and now is the distinctive name for Sakui Urimei and by extension, his immediate family.
* The Takeo Clan had produced four Tsuchikage: Endoku Takeo, Sakui Urimei (By ruling with absolute monarchy), Heihachi Takeo, and Tè Takeo