Konowari Clan

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[Clan Name] Konowari Clan
[Clan Location] Sunagakure
[Bloodline Name & Type] Razor Massacre (Hiden)
[Current Clan Leader] Letony Konowari

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Clan History/Description

The Konowari clan was founded in the desert regions of what is now known as Sungakure. They began as two separate factions, one having an innate sense of illusions with an affinity for the Yin Release, and the other with destructively powerful Wind Release techniques. Both factions were desert dwellers, and managed to survive in this harsh environment by adapting to the arid climate. Relations between the two factions started off rocky, as they would frequently enter into conflict with one another. That was until the Invasion of Foreign Assets, an event known by all from the Konowari which consisted of several high profile clan’s seeking new land to call their own. The only trouble with this is their infringement upon the land already possessed by these desert dwellers. Before the founding of Sunagakure this great event took place, and would forever alter the relationship of these two factions. Once at constant war with one another, and now united against a common foe. One faction which consisted of the Yin Release users were led by a women Metsumi Kono. The other faction of Wind users conversely were led by a man named Metsuki Wari. After countless battles with one another Metsumi held a private meeting with Metsuki, and the two ended up falling in love with one another. Hesitant to break the news, and privately having an affair, the two factions were forced to fight side by side for the sake of survival but only on the battlefield. This instance is when the desert dwellers were attacked by the Uchiha.

Metsuki rallied his faction in this bloody engagement. The two sides all stood in formation staring each other down in the bitterness of the arid desert. A staring contest is what the Uchiha prided themselves on the most, and Metsuki’s naïve sense of judgment rendered his faction utterly defeated. Genjutsu was something Metsuki was quite familiar with dealing with his counterpart Metsumi, however he did not possess the mastery at which her faction did. The Sharingan had rendered the majority of Metsuki’s faction under the mercy of the Uchiha clan, and just as they were about to be massacred completely, Metsumi and her forces arrived to save them from utter annihilation. Something along the lines of if we didn’t have you, we would have no one to pummel into the sand was spoken from her mouth as she proceeded to release the members trapped with Genjutsu using her own abilities. A coalition was formed during this battle which quite literally gave birth to the Konowari clan. With the provided advantage in Genjutsu, and the overpowering Wind affinity they were able to route the enemy forces and protect what was theirs.

After forming this coalition Metsuki, and Metsumi were married with all of their clan present. The bloody history between the two factions were amended by this one stroke of love. Both would become the respective leaders of the Konowari clan, establishing a monarchy rather than democracy. Only those who are descended from those two can become clan leaders or hold any position of power. As far as religion is concerned Konowari has adopted the ancient wind God Vāyu, and the ancient illusion Goddess Māyā as their own. Historically Vayu and Maya are Deva’s linked to Indra as half-siblings. Together it is thought within the Konowari that their powers are derived from these Gods and that they are responsible for bringing the clan together as one. Konowari members are also capable of summoning either Elephants, Owls, or Gazelles which is derived from Vayu and Maya’s godly mounts, however are still only limited to one contract.

Clan/Bloodline Traits & Characteristics

Recognizing a Konowari clan member is quite simple due to their silver hair in men and white hair in the women. Established in the arid desert, most members of this clan are brown skinned though lighter skinned members do also manifest.

Bloodline Description & Abilities

Razor Massacre Hiden Ability

Gained innately, with this power members of the Konowari clan are capable of compressing air into spheres or other shapes, to such a degree that when released it generates a powerful blast consisting of various results. To razor wind which is capable of cutting targets, strong gusts or even hurricane force winds also generates shock waves which are capable of repelling targets and projectile attacks. The range, power, and specific effects of this ability depends on the technique used.

Massacre Fist: The Massacre Fist (虐殺の拳, Gyakusatsu No Ken) is an ancient Taijutsu style originating from the Metsuki faction of the Konowari. The purpose of this style is to increase the users speed and strength using their Razor Massacre ability to deliver extremely precise and deadly Muay Thai. The user decreases the air pressure surrounding their physique to the greatest extent possible; able to create directional currents of rapidly moving wind to propel their close-combat attacks. These currents are refined to the outline of the user’s physique; giving no physical indication of its usage except the force of the wind. This means this propelling force can be applied to generate power from awkward angles the user would normally be unable to accomplish. This vastly increases their speed and reaction speed; using the extreme wind release to propel their physical appendages toward targets for more quick and damaging strikes. This style also increases the effectiveness of grappling, submissions, and take-downs; often allowing the user to apply directional momentum to their limbs, increasing their strength in tight spaces with little room to maneuver. This fighting style is applied on the technique bases.

The Konowari possess an affinity for Wind Release and Yin Release granting them various boosts in those areas. With Yin Release Konowari are granted a boost in their ability to both perceive and create Genjutsu as follows;

Yin/Wind Release Affinity Stage One [150 Exp]
Konowari are granted a ‘+’ in Intelligence or Perception and may perform Genjutsu and Wind Release +1 rank above their class.

Yin/Wind Release Affinity Stage Two [250 Exp]
Konowari are granted a ‘+’ in Intelligence or Perception and may perform Genjutsu and Wind Release +2 ranks beyond their class. The base distance of Genjutsu used by these members is increased by +25m in distance.

Yin/Wind Release Affinity Stage Three [300 Exp]
Konowari are granted a ‘+’ in Intelligence or Perception and may perform Genjutsu and Wind Release +3 ranks beyond their class. The base distance of Genjutsu used by these members is increased by +35m in distance. Wind Release techniques by these members is increased by +1 rank in power.

Yin/Wind Release Affinity Stage Four [500 Exp]
Konowari are granted a ‘+’ in Intelligence or Perception and may perform Genjutsu and Wind Release +4 ranks beyond their class. The base distance of Genjutsu used by these members is increased by +45m in distance. Wind Release techniques by these members is increased by +2 ranks in power.

Bloodline Limits & Drawbacks

Members of the Konowari may only possess Wind Release and cannot learn other 4 basic elements.

Clan Techniques
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