Masaru Namikaze

## **Basic Information (continued)**

### **Background Information**

Masaru Yopparai Namikaze, hails from a special family line of Namikaze known as the Yopparai (酔っぱらい). The Yopparai is a small group within the Namikaze that focus on the use of a very unique kind of Taijutsu. The Taijutsu in question is know as the Sober Drunken Fist and the more enhanced Yopparai Drunken Fist. Every member is taught the style and is bought up with the concept that alcohol is the key to happiness. With that concept in mind, drinking amongst the younger of the family is common, even if they are underage. Besides the typical alcohol they may consume, they also consume a special kind of wine known as the Pawafuruna furūtsuwain (パワフルなフルーツワイン). Despite the families rich Taijutsu culture, they are often looked down upon by others of the Namikaze. They are virtually unknown among the world as the offspring they produce simply refuse to become shinobi as they don't want to share their special fighting style with anyone that would mock them. Masaru was raised with that concept of heavy pride, but he wanted to go against his family tradition. He wanted their family to be well known, feared, and respected by not just the Namikaze. He wanted his family to come to the mind of the Hyūga, when a discussion about the superior Taijutsu style is being argued. He wanted his family to come to the mind of the Uchiha, in terms of who overpowered their Sharigan. He wanted his family to be in the forefront of every shinobi's mind when it came to Taijutsu, and he planned to do just that. At the young age of six, Masaru's small community was raided by bandits. Though his family could easily put up a fight, they out numbered the community 1 to 7. Not to mention the head of the group, was a high ranking rouge shinobi. As a just in case, Hikaru sent Masaru, his younger brother Gyoja, and his mother Kimi away, whilst him and his two older brothers stayed and fought.Though Masaru never got to see his father and brothers fall in combat, they are assumed to be deceased. After bouncing from village to village looking for a stable form of income, they found themselves in Hoshigakure. Kimi took up a position in a nearby kitchen, and Masaru enrolled in the academy, to now follow the additional goal of helping support his family. He excelled quickly in the academy though he struggled with Ninjutsu, never fully semi-mastering his chakra control and perfecting hand signs. But his incredible Taijutsu skill allowed him to scrape by. Now Masaru continues his journey to become a high ranking shinobi and then, eventually make a name for himself and his family. But the crawl to the top is a long road that he has packed well for.

### **Personality and Behavior**

Masaru is a kind and gentle soul, believing that their is happiness in all things. He acts kindly to others and has respect for his enemies. Masaru is very open towards other peers, but prefers to work alone rather than a group as that is the way he is use to doing things. But if he is in a group, he is less likely to step up and take lead, preferring to be a follower who makes suggestions. At the same time though he's more than likely to actually take lead if those around him aren't natural born leaders. In terms of love Masaru isn't too preoccupied with girls, putting all of his focus on being the best shinobi possible and see girls as mostly distractions. But at the same time he wouldn't be completely reluctant to actually have a girlfriend, he just hasn't had a girl woe him. In dangerous situation he tends to be cool, calm, and collected, similar to the teaching of his family through the use of alcohol, though Masaru doesn't drink on the regular like the older lot of his family. In any situation involving helping others, Masaru doesn't hesitate, even if it includes hard work as he is driven and always motivated to do the right thing. Masaru's attitude has shifted slightly after his second meeting with Kaiiaki Kurisutaru, he is a bit less happy go lucky and a bit more serious, and can at times be a lot more blunt than usual. He has recently begun to sing a lot more, as it's kind of a family tradition. His mother and father both sang often in his household and Masaru has taken a liking to it recently, praticing his voice so that he doesn't sound completely terrible.

### Appearance

Masaru has black hair in which one side is shaved, and the other isn't. He has a slender, triangle like face with green/hazel eyes. He is often seen wearing attire more specific to his family line, which makes him look more like a bum than anything. His skin is light, but not pale.

### Motto

Old Family Saying: "That's nothing that a drink won't fix."

Personal Ninja Way: "Help those who can't be helped."

Personal Saying: "My power is derived from a strong will, and a strong drink."

Statsbook

## **Roleplaying Library**

(Ask anyone ranked Jounin and above to help filling out your library.)

### **Spars and Battles:**

Masaru and Shin...Again (*2 points-Completed*)

Masaru and Takuya Spar *(2 points-Completed)*

### **Casual Meetings or Events:**

The Art of a Good Jirayai-ing (*1 point-Completed*)

Mission: Find the Lost Pet (*4 points-Completed*)

Chakra Virus Arc - Epidemic*(2 points-Completed)*

The Birth of Yukio Namikaze (3 *Points-Completed*)

Clan Markings *(1 Point-Completed)*

Two Becomes One *(1 Point-Completed)*

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### **Training Roleplays:**

Being a Terrible Father *(2 points-Completed)*

Masaru and Kuyo Stamina Training (*2 points- Completed*)

Branching Out (Charka Training) (*2 points-Completed*)

Isn't Rock Climbing Suppose to be Fun? (*2 points-Completed*)

Training Date *(2 Points-Completed)*