Kirei Clan
Kirei History
The Kirei are known for their long lineage of renown artists. Originally from Tea Country, the Kirei are mostly passive and often rely on commissions from their artwork as a way of life. The most famous pieces of art were born from the hands of a Kirei. Art is often sold to rich Daimyos across many lands, sometimes even donated to non-profit organisations.
Although mainly a pacifist clan, there have been those ignorant enough to cross the clan. The Kirei often make fine shinobi, the many secrets within the family are of a combat-focused variant. A Kirei is able to make their artwork take physical form, which proves to be incredibly dangerous when used correctly. It is because of this, and the impending war, why the Kirei sided with Sunagakure. The village eagerly accepted the clan for their extra trade it would bring additionally to the military benefits. In turn, the Kirei gave themselves the opportunity for regular selling of their artwork and protection from the war.
Common Traits
The Kirei commonly have from light brown to black hair. They are often small in stature and are of the belief that verbiage is needless, and therefore only speak when they need to. They are usually passive.
Kirei Relations
The Kirei are unsurprisingly passive in considering their relations with other clans. They have close relations to Tea country due to their heritage. They seem to harmonise with the Anja quite well.
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"Our art is seen as peaceful. The meaning is lost on the blind. We will show the world." - Dakura Kirei, Current and sixth leader of the Kirei.
Some speculate that his last statement of 'we will show the world' has a second meaning, which closely ties in with the belief of the 'Wise Child'.
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Notable Kirei Members
Dakuren Kirei
Description: Dakuren is quite tall for a Kirei, standing at 6'2", and also quite masculine for a Kirei. Many Kirei think poorly of Dakuren, as his personality is contradictory to what the Kirei stand for.
Personality: Dakuren is quite confronting, especially for a Kirei. Although he is a man of little words, when he speaks, it is often spiteful and full of hate. His artwork is dark in nature, and conveys his anger. It is rare for Dakuren has never sold or donated his artwork. Some say he destroys most of his art once complete, though not many know why.
Wise Child
Perhaps the greatest mystery around the Kirei are the legends of the 'wise child', who is born every few centuries. This is a child who is born from the Kirei with an ability to paint a potential future. Although greatly rumoured, the only documented wise child was Base Kirei, the first leader of the Kirei, and even then there were no certainties of the truth. Most dismiss the tale as clan folklore.
There was speculation that Dakuren Kirei was born as a Wise Child due to his first art piece, painted at the age of seven. Although abstract, the painting portrayed a clash between two great forces. Interest grew as Dakuren curiously labelled the artwork as 'the first of seven', causing speculation that Dakuren may tell a tale with a series of paintings. As he grew older, his paintings became increasingly abstract and showed only rage, however there are still those who believe Dakuren to be a Wise Child, and that the future is grim.
It has been observed by many that the mystery of the Wise Child and Dakuren Kirei may have drawn the Kazekage's interest, which would explain their very reasonable terms of residence and trade.
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"An honest word can shatter the ignorant." - Kimi Kirei, Second Leader of the Kirei.
Known as the first female Kirei who became a shinobi.
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Kirei Abilities
Black Ink
The Kirei who pursue life as a shinobi are able to conjure their ink work into tangible form. Their ink is infinite, tied in with their natural chakra network.
<Core Ability>
Specialities: User may choose 2 specialty
Base I: [Black Ink]: Gain 'Ink' Style, specific to the Clan. 1xE Rank, 2x D Rank Jutsu.
Upgrade I: 2xC Rank
Upgrade II: 1xB Rank, 1x A Rank
Ink Guardian
Some Kirei focus on the creation of beings in their artwork. As they grow stronger, as do their creations. These are often animalistic in nature.
Base I: 1 x Ink Guardian
Upgrade I: 2 x Ink Guardians
Upgrade II: 3 x Ink Guardians
Note: Follows summon rules.
Artists
The Kirei are raised to be artists. Only a handful choose to pursue the life of a shinobi, however they are still artists. All Kirei are talented in their paintings and unique methods.
Base I: +1 to Black Ink rolls
Upgrade I: +2 to Black Ink rolls
Upgrade II: +3 to Black Ink rolls
Ink Chakra Pots
Kirei carry ink pots heavily infused with their own chakra for when they paint in combat. They use this freely with their own natural chakra.
Base I: +3 CP
Upgrade I: +5 CP
Upgrade II: +8 CP
Speed Painter
The Kirei are gifted painters. Some are precise, whereas some enjoy painting quickly. The latter can be beneficial for a shinobi during a fight.
Base I: Lets the user perform a second technique. E Limit on Rank.
Upgrade I: Lets the user perform a second technique. D Limit on Rank.
Upgrade II: Lets the user perform a second technique. C Limit on Rank.
Note: Cooldown 2 Round. Adds bonuses.
Creative Innovation
Kirei are known for their creativity in artwork, however innovation is especially pronounced from those who pursue the shinobi life. These individuals integrate their creative minds with jutsu creation.
Base I: Increase Jutsu JP by 0.
Upgrade I: Increase Jutsu JP by 0.
Upgrade II: Increase Jutsu JP by 1.
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"In the end, our art will supersede our lives. I pity those who will die unknown." - Basu Kirei, First leader of the Kirei.
It's said his greatest piece of art prevented a war between neighbouring families. The artwork depicted a lone soldier standing broken and old upon a pile of corpses.
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