Izanagi

The War Phantom 戦争の幽霊
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The Phantom of War 戦争の幻影
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The Phantom ファントム

### Pet

Shikon, is Hachiman’s pet lion companion. And, although much younger than Hachiman, he tags along all of his missions typically beneath the vest of his anbu uniform.

### Family

[s]Pakura of Sunagakure[/s][Immediate cousin], [s]Rest Unknown[/s]

## Techniques

### Fighting Styles

Taijutsu: Hachiman's aptitude for taijutsu is why he integrates it into his fighting strategy at most opportunities in the form of Nin-taijutsu in varying ways.

### Forms

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Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming MurderScorch Release: Great Steaming Explosive Blast

Scorch Release: Evaporation Murder Armor

Scorch Release: Murder Orbs

## Canon Techniques

Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming MurderScorch Release: Great Steaming Explosive BlastMulti-Shadow Clone JutsuHidden Mist Jutsu

## Tools

Tanto & Kunai Combo,Sheathe full of fifteen arrows receptive to the influence of fire chakra & scorch release,Senbon,Sealing & Summoning scrolls,Soldier Pills

## Jutsu Mastery

### Genjutsu

0/100
98/100
0/100

### Senjutsu

45/100
45/100
0/100

### Space–Time Ninjutsu

50/100
55/100
0/100

### Total

95/100
0

## Base Attributes

### Life Force

5/6
6/6
5/6

### Luck

4.5/6
6/6
-3

### Hand Seals

5/6
5/6
5/6

### Durability

4.5/6
5/6
0/6

### Power Level

5/6
3/6
0/7

## Appearance

To most, Hachiman's actual appearance is an enigma even to those whom he has been partnered with as he wears a death-god mask. There are however some physical traits in his appearance that could be observed. His skin appears to be close to a dark complexion with a long mane of white-hair that spike down to the middle of his back.

But, for those who have managed to catch a glimpse of the man behind the mask, they note that he is notably handsome with a scar that runs across the bridge of his nose. And just above his nose rests two hazel eyes filled with a deep molten-gold hue.

## Background and Personality

Hachiman was born to two Sunagakure natives whom had secretly fled to Iwagakure under a fake guise with the rest of their family. The primary reason was to protect their Kekkai Gekkai which allowed one to utilize Scorch Release. This had gone on for generations as members sought to assimilate; breeding with people to further separate from their prototypical genes in terms of appearance. With the final result being darker skin and snow-white hair with the brown eyes seen on Pakura baring a much more hazel tone. This practice however came to a halt as Hachiman's un-named people had been discovered by the Land of Earth's government. News had spread from someone close to the Sunagakure natives that a newborn baring a Kekkai Genkai of another country was to be born. A kekkai genkai that had long been considered lost. It was quite the revelation.

And this discovery had ultimately led to heavy scrutiny. Iwagakure was tasked with providing information based on surveillance of the child and those within close proximity. They had come up with a plan that would enacted after the baby was three months removed from the womb.

Thus upon the child’s birthday, Iwagakure enacted the final piece to their plan. They would not only take the child but slaughter all those around. A wicked yet “just” action by the standards of the shinobi world. The fear of the unknown had won as Iwagakure carried out the mission which decimated their numbers down to one.

They were mercilessly mowed down with a damn near newborn the only thing left in their past. This baby’s name even being left with his deceased family as he was reborn as Hachiman in Iwagakure Anbu Root.

They had assigned an older woman to be his caretaker and act like his mother along with a member until he was of age. He did nothing but sleep, eat, breathe, and digest everything the ANBU had to offer. They had created a system not too far from the village where they raised a group of boys in a controlled environment to mold them into weapons on behalf of the village. This division would come to be known as Shikyu 子宮 and they resided within Haha no Yosai 母の要塞 .

Shikyu’s participants specifically the mothers, however, were becoming too attached and thus, it was decided this program would find its end soon. And so, the leader had planted seeds of deception in the youth.

Iwagakure’s ANBU dispatched the youth at the age of fifteen to handle a mission where they encountered former members who had gone AWOL. They warned Hachiman and his then-friend Izanami that the people around them weren’t who they thought they were.  And even without giving too much detail, it was enough to make them start questioning everything.

Especially with their ceremony coming up, Hachiman felt conflicted as he started to put together pieces of his life. He didn’t look like either of his parents nor did they share the dynamic.

It was too many things that didn’t line up but certain things it felt as if he couldn’t access them. As if they were blocked even seeing a picture from someone of his clan induced strenuous headaches. It didn’t make any sense and thus anything of the sort, he typically left alone due to sheer displeasure. It wasn’t until later he found that this was due to a seal placed upon him as an infant to forever lock his memories. But, to what extent had yet to be seen?

One day, Hachiman stumbled upon a box of belongings that his den-mother had kept from his clan. Hoping to, at least, keep him familiar with his culture when she felt they were both ready to go down that road. But, it was too late as he felt a strange sense of nostalgia that sent him to his knees. Strange memories crashed into his mind as he held his head, feeling power suddenly surge as his curse mark activated. His kekkai genkai flickering about as Shikyu found itself enveloped in a sudden mist as the curse mark did two things.

The first was to overload the nostalgic feeling and every other emotion; purging the feelings that came about. Nothing was left in its wake but rage and contempt which left him in distress as he fought it. That is until he heard his front door open with his “mother” rushing into the fallen man’s side. Only to find a glare to greet her with gritted teeth as the curse mark spread across her form. He didn’t even recognize her even more and with no discrimination used his currently-hyperactive scorch release to drain her. He had a crazy urge to kill which sat on his chest which was the second effect of the curse mark. No one within the village was safe and this display in itself garnered the attention of the Iwagakure Anbu whom wrapped everything up with one evening’s action. The memories were gone and everyone along with them; even his den mother. But these memories remained; feeling distant and only appearing in dreams. It wasn’t until he started to have these regularly that he began to think something of them.

These were once again something he spent time piecing together eventually growing apathetic and cold. The haunting memories and nightmares wore on his psyche and it wasn’t until he found these emotions developing again that would solidify his theory. Someone had brought up a conspiracy about his clan, unknowing of the fact that Hachiman was part. And like clockwork, it activated. This time at age twenty-eight when he was much more cognizant but there was nothing he could do to stop it. And like lambs to the slaughter, he found the blood of this friend and his entire family on his hands. Casualties to his scorch release and the curse mark.

However, this time it wasn’t without retention. He could pinpoint the signs that trigger these episodes and so, he chose never to get close to any one person again choosing to be hidden behind his Death-God Mask.

## **Abilities**

* **Ninjutsu**

Hachiman's proficiency with ninjutsu is northing short of prodigious but this is almost entirely in part due to his upbringing. Menhit, the woman who was assigned to be his caretaker spent most of her time working on him with training. She made sure to begin tooling him from the tender age of three with the ability to not only fight but dominate. This was not only her will but that of the Land of Earth's government. The War Phantom's ninjutsu had ascended levels above most of his colleagues by the time he had just gotten past the point of being but a mere preteen.

* **Kenjutsu**

Hachiman is just above average in terms of Kenjutsu. His strikes are always sent with the intent to not only disable but maim if required. Even if it's just kicking at his opponent's legs in sword battles in order to throw off their footing or deliver a final blow is nothing something the Phantom is opposed to.

* **Kekkai Genkai**
	+ Bestowed upon him by the predecessors before him, Hachiman is a very proficient user when it comes to utilizing Scorch Release. He can utilize it with almost little chakra output thanks to his years of chakra control. He often thinks miles ahead of his opponent utilizing his water release to create openings.
* ""Taijutsu""