Post by Itachi Uchiha on Dec 16, 2008 17:20:12 GMT -5
THE INTRODUCTORY !
[/font]"People live their lives bound by what they accept as correct and true. That's how they define "Reality." But what does it mean to be "correct" or "true"? Merely vague concepts... their "reality" may all be a mirage. Can we consider them to simply be living in their own world, shaped by their beliefs?" – Itachi[/right]
Name: Uchiha, Itachi
Name Meaning: Non-folding fan, Weasel
Alias Names: N/A
Age: 21 years
Gender: Male
Birth Village: Konohagakure
Current Village: N/A (Akatsuki member)
Rank: S-Rank Criminal
Occupation: Akatsuki
THE FIRST IMPRESSION !
Hair Color & Style: Itachi Uchiha's hair is a raven black shade and appears to be well maintained. With his head band on, his bangs are pushed to the side of his face and hang lower than his cheeks, creating a fine frame to his face. Without the head band, shorter bangs are allowed to fall freely across his forehead, although these strands are trimmed to be kept out of his eyes. His long hair falls to his mid-shoulder blades and is commonly pulled back.
Eye Color & Style: Like all Uchihas, Itachi's eyes are as black and coals. They are known well for the icy, distant gaze they offer, to which no one is an exception. These eyes are rimmed by unusually long eyelashes. If you're unfortunate enough, you may be able to see those eyes' other form. When the Sharingan is active, his iris becomes a bloody red with three tomoe surrounding the pupil. And if you're really, really unfortunate, you'll see the pinwheel-like, black shape surrounding the pupil when the Mange Kyo Sharingan is active.
Height & Weight: Height- 183 cm, Weight- 63.9 kg
Distinguishing Feature(s): Itachi Uchiha has a rather unique facial structure. His cheek bones always tend to stand out on his face. They are pronounced enough to create what appears to be lines beginning at the inside of his eyes and ending half-way down his face, not too far away from the bridge of his nose.
Clothing: Itachi is no different clothing wise than the rest of the Akatsuki. He wears the mandatory black robe marked with swirling red clouds in the manner it was meant to be worn. The sleeves fall past his wrists and it stops just above his ankles. The inner-fabric is a deep red. His fingers are painted a pale shade of purple, another Akatsuki trait and he bears the Vermilion ring on his right hand ring finger. As far as shoes go, he wears the usual zori worn by all shinobi. His hitai-ate is marked with the Konoha symbol, however a long scratch across it marks him forever as a traitor.
Beneath the infamous robe, Itachi wears common clothing for his career. A tight-fitting, short sleeved top allows for a full range of motions from his upper body and sports a v-cut covered with mesh, perhaps for some relief from the heat of battle. The pants are a dull bluish-purple color and are loose for the most part, another thought towards his range of motion.
Overall Appearance: Itachi Uchiha is a young man who's image brings forth several feelings. Intimidation and mystery tend to strike the onlooker when they see him for the first time. Tall, slender, and yet powerful in appearance, he tends to be what most people expect of the genius of the Uchiha clan. Don't get me wrong, he isn't bulging with muscle. He merely as a powerful enough chest, legs, and arms to get across his power. His face expresses his young age, although it is angled in a masculine manner and subtly squared at the chin. The cheek bones are quite unique. They are sunken in to the point where the shadow creates the illusion of lines stretching across his face from his inner eyes through his cheeks. Upon that face are cold, distant, coal-colored eyes that reflect no sympathy or feeling whatsoever. They are rimmed with dark, long eyelashes and angled in a way that enhances their apparent cruelty. Itachi's lips are commonly left in a hard, indifferent line. His ebony bangs frame his face, due to his hitai-ate pulling them off to the side. Said head band shows the symbol of Konohagakure, although a deep cut through it expresses his treachery. The rest of his long hair is commonly pulled back and falls to the middle of his shoulder blades.
THE GENUINE TRAITS !
[/font]"You are weak. Why are you weak? Because you lack... hatred." – Itachi.[/right]
Likes: Power, nonviolent resolutions, control over himself and others, solitude, secrecy, success, his sight, (Spoiler!) his younger brother (Though he can't admit it)
Dislikes: Unnecessary violence, being controlled and helpless to someone else, going blind, idiots, limits, arrogance, (Spoiler!) Madara Uchiha
Hopes & Dreams: To eventually see Sasuke become strong enough to face him, (Spoilers!) To see the shinobi world at peace, to allow Sasuke some honor in being an Uchiha
Fears: Sasuke's mind becoming poisoned by Madara, unnecessary chaos, being controlled by his duties or someone else, being unable to effect anything, loosing his eyesight
Secrets: Itachi is secretly a double worker for Konohagakure. Because of his hatred of violence, the leaders of the village manipulated him to kill his own family and join the Akatsuki in order to prevent another ninja world war. He chooses to remain silent about his duties and plans to take this secret with him to the grave. Also, his heart would not allow him to kill Sasuke, his younger brother, on that day. Therefore, he plays the role of the villain for him and the rest of the world so one day Sasuke may become strong a be capable of feeling pride in being an Uchiha. Currently, he cooperates with the Akatsuki and performs missions for them until the day comes that his brother can kill him and later kill Madara.
Also, Itachi is secretly dying from a terminal illness.
Weaknesses: His secrets, his silent affection for his brother, his own pride, slowly going blind, poor eyesight, terminal illness
Strengths: Ruthless, motivated, cold, distant, the Mange Kyo Sharingan, and a warped mind
Personality: Itachi Uchiha's mental state is well equipped for murder. To the everyday onlooker, he comes across as cold and emotionless. He appears completely detached from those around him until they get in his way. With a facial expression that barely changes from its empty glare, his personality can send a chill down anyone's spine without him ever having to speak a word. When he does open that mouth of his, he will unflinchingly speak cryptically, even when the conversation pertains to his ultimate crime or his little brother. The self control he displays is absolutely haunting in any situation. Also, Itachi is never afraid to be blunt or critical, seeing how he seems to have little regard to other's opinions of him.
Loyalty, however, is a surprising trait of this Akatsuki member. He always seems to have his eyes focused on the mission at hand and at the secrets and success of the organization. Nothing will detour him from his purpose, save perhaps for a scenario that jeopardizes either the Akatsuki or his own, true purpose. Around his fellow criminals, Itachi acts rather out of place among their crude and often insulting natures. He'll actually be rather respectful towards the others (Although his respect is rarely returned) and actually seems to get along well with his partner, Kisame. In fact, Kisame seems to share that level of cooperation by often listening to and accepting Itachi's advice.
In regard to his battle habits, it's no surprise that Itachi is observant and tactical, rather than brash and violent. He hardly looses composure at all, for most of the time he has thought things through enough to be prepared for anything. Itachi is intelligent and hardly does anything without reason, which is why he can speak in a way that may lead some people to believe him to be arrogant. Every statement he makes, he backs up with solid facts or supporting actions. The most emotion he'll express during battle is a fleeting look of frustration or annoyance, mostly at times where he had underestimated his opponent or overestimated himself. Despite his good adaptation to battle and warfare, Itachi expresses or feels no enjoyment towards it. Actually, he will make every attempt to avoid bloodshed or end the fight as quickly as possible.
And then, there is the lesser known side of Itachi Uchiha. This one side of Itachi will stay his own secret until he is put in his grave. In reality, thanks to a children surrounded by warfare, he loathes and fears all shapes of violence. Deeply a pacifist, he feels the need to do anything to avoid pain and death for others if he can help it. This was the very flaw that Konohagakure took advantage of to make the young man their personal assassin against his clan. However, not even his love for the village and its peace could surpass the love he felt for his young brother, Sasuke. For his brother's sake, he willingly accepted the title of the villain and the murderer. He created a tangled web of lies so that the younger could become strong, know honor in his clan, and become a hero for killing the madman behind the Uchiha massacre. Itachi was truly willing to trade love for hatred, because of the strong feelings he had for his family.
THE TECHNIQUES !
[/font]"Foolish little brother, if you wish to kill me, hate me, detest me, and survive in an unsightly way. Run, run and cling to life. And one day, when you have the same eyes I do, come before me." – Itachi.[/right][/size]
Release(s): Katon
Style(s): Mainly Genjutsu, talented with Ninjutsu, some Taijutsu
Weapon(s): Yata no Kagami ("Eight span mirror", capable of reflecting all attacks, but only when the Susanoo technique is active), Totsuka no Tsurugi ("Ten Hands Long Sword", an enchanted blade with the ability to capture any living thing it cuts in a blissful, dreamlike genjutsu for all eternity. It has no physical form however and can only be used when the Susanoo technique is active.), a katana
Items: Katana, shuriken, kunai, exploding tags, etc.
Kekkei Genkai: (I'm copying and pasting from Naruto Wiki because I'm lazy.) The Sharingan (写輪眼; Literally meaning "Copy Wheel Eye", Meaning (Viz) "Mirror Wheel Eye") is a Kekkei Genkai, which appears in members of the Uchiha clan of Konohagakure. Some think that it was derived from the Byakugan many years ago. It allows the user to comprehend the attack of an opponent almost before the attacker knows what attack they are making. The Sharingan also allows the user to see the flow of chakra within a person, but to a lesser extent than the Byakugan. (End paste)
Itachi possesses the Mange Kyo Sharingan, which is a higher version of the Sharingan itself and is obtained by the user killing someone very dear to them. It allows the jutsus Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu, and Susanoo.
Clan: Uchiha
Special Clan Technique(s): The Uchiha clan was well known for its skill with the Katon style techniques. A notable jutsu is Katon: Goukakyu no Jutsu (Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu), which is considered a rite of passage for Uchihas. A clan member is not considered an adult until they master it.
Jutsus: Amaterasu- A Mange Kyo Sharingan powered technique. The jutsu allows Itachi to target any object within his vision and set it ablaze with black flames as hot as the surface as the sun itself. As long as he keeps his sights locked on the victim, the jjutsu is unavoidable. The Amaterasu draws upon a massive amount of chakra, and therefore is only used when absolutely necessary. Amaterasu is born from Itachi's right eye.
Clone Great Explosion is used by creating a Kage Bushin and allowing it to explode on command. It has enough power to kill a ninja, but is incredibly short range.
Crow Clone Technique is a basic clone technique. However, rather than vanishing when struck, the clone will disperse into a flock of crows that can maintain a physical form, still speak, and reform elsewhere.
Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change allows Itachi to reverse a genjutsu back upon its user.
Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes is a genjutsu that is activated when an enemy attempts to enter Itachi's mind. The genjutsu will give the illusion that the victim is being impaled and held by giant stone stakes, leaving them absolutely defenseless to Itachi for an amount of time.
Ephemeral is a genjutsu that Itachi can cast by merely pointing at the target. Once caught in the illusion, the user gives the illusion that the victim is being torn apart by Shuriken. In some cases, he uses the genjutsu to bombard the enemy with an image created to arouse guilt within their mind and distract them while Itachi does whatever he pleases. These genjutsu are quite realistic in comparison to the genjutsu during Tsukuyomi.
Katon: Ryuka no Jutsu (Fire Style: Dragon Flame Jutsu) is the release of large, devastating flames from the mouth of the user. These flames, although not as hot as Amaterasu, are much hotter than Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique and have been witnessed burning through stone. The flames can also be focused enough to travel along a given object.
Katon: Goukakyu no Jutsu (Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu) is the welling of chakra in the chest, and releasing it as fire from the mouth.
Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu (Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu) sends multiple balls of fire at the target and are much smaller than the other Katon Jutsus. Within these balls can be hidden shuriken for an extra element of surprise.
Scattering One Thousand Crows Technique creates a murder of crows to swirl around and confuse an opponent.
Kage Bushin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique) creates several clones of the user that can be touched and will not disperse as easily as normal clones.
Susanoo is a Mange Kyo technique that summons a massive spirit resembling a yamabushi. The spirit wields both Yata no Kagami ("Eight span mirror", capable of reflecting all attacks) and Totsuka no Tsurugi ("Ten Hands Long Sword", an enchanted blade with the ability to capture any living thing it cuts in a blissful, dreamlike genjutsu for all eternity. It has no physical form.), making it unstoppable and Itachi untouchable. It is never used until the very end of Itachi's life.
Transcription Seal: Amaterasu is a jutsu Itachi is capable of using to seal his Amaterasu jutsu within another user. This jutsu is used on Sasuke after Itachi's death.
Tsukuyomi is a genjutsu born from Itachi's left eye and is allowed by the Mange Kyo Sharingan. Whenever a victim looks into his eyes, Itachi is capable of transporting them into his nightmare realm and torturing them with any genjutsu he sees fit for as long as he sees fit. As a result, victims of the jutsu may suffer severe mental inhibitions or a complete mental breakdown. It requires a massive amount of chakra.
Water Clone Technique is similar to the other clone techniques. However, defeated clones disperse into water.
Suiton: Suigadan (Water Style: Water Fang Bullet) is a jutsu that creates two massive pillars of water to strike an opponent at dangerous speeds. This jutsu requires a water source to use.
THE ADDITIONAL INFO !
[/font]"I'm sorry Sasuke... But there won't be next time." – Itachi.[/right]
The Companions: The Akatsuki, The third Hokage (deceased, secretly)
History: (See post)
Example Post:
A night of the new moon was always so much darker than other nights. The stars, despite their fierce, eternal glow were never strong enough to illuminate the night enough to comfort the feeling the shadows brought with them. Everything around was hidden in shadow, save for what the pale candle light created, which was never much. Itachi sat silently, motionlessly in the small room of the inn, run by fools with no idea of who he and Kisame were, merely looking out of the small window provided. The candle flickered for no apparent reason. It was left to slowly burn out, for now it was no longer of use. Itachi was through reading the short scroll provided to them, describing their new mission. All it offered to him was a small, ironic joke that the Uchiha kept to himself. He really shouldn't have read that in the dark with nothing but a candle; or else his eye sight would go bad. The thought brought an amount of amusement to him, although his expression refused to show it.
The man blinked carelessly as he gazed over the image of the town outside. Small and quiet, only very few people dared to wander out this late. It wasn't as if he was looking for anyone though. His gaze was simply empty, if not thoughtful. But what or who was it that he thought about? Well, that's not important to anyone but him. Not at all. The only noise that filled the scene was the occasional yowl of a stray cat and the gentle breaths of his sleeping companion.
Itachi's muscles were still tense from the eventful daylight before. A small wound on his shoulder throbbed and begged to be tended to. It was merely a small scuffle that caused it, but a scuffle none the less. Distaste rose to his mouth as he thought of it, but otherwise he remained forever numb. He suddenly become either bored or disapproving with his thoughts, for he, for whatever reason, shifted his weight and stood. Like a shadow, he drifted across the room to the small table where the lonely candle and the open scroll sat.
Ebony eyes struggled to trace over the commands for the last time before he could allow sleep to overwhelm his senses. Disapproval or excitement avoided his mind when he reached the final, blurry word. What had to be done had to be done. He had no right, nor was he in the right place to judge it. He was a shinobi. This was the life he chose for himself. There was only acceptance as he rolled up the paper and pushed it aside.
Without a thought, Itachi blew out the dying flame and put the candle light out of its misery.
The man blinked carelessly as he gazed over the image of the town outside. Small and quiet, only very few people dared to wander out this late. It wasn't as if he was looking for anyone though. His gaze was simply empty, if not thoughtful. But what or who was it that he thought about? Well, that's not important to anyone but him. Not at all. The only noise that filled the scene was the occasional yowl of a stray cat and the gentle breaths of his sleeping companion.
Itachi's muscles were still tense from the eventful daylight before. A small wound on his shoulder throbbed and begged to be tended to. It was merely a small scuffle that caused it, but a scuffle none the less. Distaste rose to his mouth as he thought of it, but otherwise he remained forever numb. He suddenly become either bored or disapproving with his thoughts, for he, for whatever reason, shifted his weight and stood. Like a shadow, he drifted across the room to the small table where the lonely candle and the open scroll sat.
Ebony eyes struggled to trace over the commands for the last time before he could allow sleep to overwhelm his senses. Disapproval or excitement avoided his mind when he reached the final, blurry word. What had to be done had to be done. He had no right, nor was he in the right place to judge it. He was a shinobi. This was the life he chose for himself. There was only acceptance as he rolled up the paper and pushed it aside.
Without a thought, Itachi blew out the dying flame and put the candle light out of its misery.