“A dishonest victory over a worthy foe is as without merit as an honest victory against the weak and inept. Face me: Kozuki Kannon!”
Reference [from giving a flirty pose when asked by : http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/KogitsuneYoukai/KozukiKannon.jpg
Background
The Kozuki family, semi-secretly leading a ninja clan as they have since before even the Sengoku period, now operates behind the guise of ‘independent contractors’ performing ‘odd jobs’, ranging from corporate espionage to monster hunting, be it for the government, scientists, or rural groups. Her father believes in modernizing the ninja tradition, getting away from superstitious nonsense, mystical powers that take years to learn, and so on, wanting something more easily mass-produced for the current age – a slow process given how closely it cleaves to its’ roots, but he is making strides towards the future.
So it came as quite a shock to him when his newborn daughter had the trappings of such hoodoo, identified by a midwife as a bakeneko in human form. He almost disinherited her on the spot, before a glare from his wife [and the popularity the news held among a good portion of the clan] convinced him that it was an unwise idea. Instead, simmering over the issue, he simply decided to disregard her existence as much as possible.
Kannon was raised by her mother, Takeshi keeping himself busy most days working in the office, his anger over his wife’s perceived betrayal, the ‘imposter’ in his home, and the clan’s division over the subject of her, rather evident to anyone. While showing a natural talent for the family arts, Kallen grew sullen at first from how coldly he regarded her. She eventually grew used to it, however, regarding him as much the same – a stranger that came to visit once in a while.
Then five years later, her brother was born. He was everything Takeshi had wanted; male, human, and in her father’s eyes, unquestionably his – naming him Daitaro. Kannon saw a new side to her father – doting, caring, warm. Conflicted and hurt by the renewed display of the coldness that seemed her birthright, she suffered with an isolation forgotten after five years, enduring it for several more before almost doing the unthinkable one night: she found herself standing over her brother’s cradle, a pillow in hand, staring down at his face with a misplaced rage.
Kannon hesitated for a long moment, before finally throwing the pillow away and sank to her knees. One hand rested on her shoulder; Isamu, her mentor, had followed her to Daitaro’s room. He spoke to her of many things; honor first and foremost. She paid far more attention to him from that day on, taking his words to heart; she determined her path. She’d prove herself a worthy heir by becoming an expert ninja, while still keeping to her own beliefs and codes.
The next few years were spent in both education and training; Isamu spent the days on a mundane education, extensive as one in a normal school [her father had forbidden her to attend one, out of fear of shame at her appearance], while evenings or nights were spent training her as a ninja. Much to her father’s irritation as well, she grew close to her little brother – both out of guilt over what she nearly did, and love.
Come the age of 13, she declared her intentions: She would attend a normal high school. Takeshi’s brief outrage was quelled by the backing of her mother and mentor, leaving him to tell her to do as she would and return to his office. And so she planned to become the most renowned ninja she could.
Metaphysics
Kannon’s abilities come from two sources; first, her paranormal nature as a bakeneko in human form - a nekomusume - with unique spiritual abilities of deception and superhuman ability. The second, and thus far, more developed, would be her intense training as a ninja under her mentor, Isamo.
Personal Information
Height: !! Th-the true measure of a woman’s heart is in her deeds, not her size! [4’7”]
Weight: … a ninja never reveals her secrets. >.<
Measurements: Athletic, tiny, and noticably, ah, elegant, given her height.
Blood Type: B
Birthday: October 13th
Attributes
| Body 2 | Mind 2 |
| Coordination 5 | Charm 4 |
| Sense 4 | Command 4 |
Base Will: [Charm+Command] 11
Willpower: 11/11
Convictions:
* Become a Famous Ninja 4
* Code of Honor (Never refuse a challenge, never dishonorably engage a worthy foe, protect the innocent) 3
* Protect her Clan and Friends 3
* Prove Herself to her Father 1
Skills
Acrobatic Athleticism [B/F] 2d
Elegance 1d+2w [Charm, B/I, If/Then: Target must find her attractive, Hyperskill: Spirit Powers]: Kannon is quite graceful and attractive to a variety of people, supernaturally so on account of her bloodline's supernatural mystique.
Inspirational Hot-Blooded Attitude! [Command, B] 2+1w
Martial Arts [Coordination, B, Attacks Quality +1] 3d+1w: For all her seeming disregard for her training in stealth, Kannon is at least an exceptional martial artist.
Ninja Clan Heir [B/F/I] 2d+1w [24]: Kannon is classically trained in the shinobi arts of stealth, infiltration, disguise, and assassination. Additionally, she at least technically can call upon her clan's resources, at least from the half that hails her as a good omen..
Student [Mind, B] 2 [4]: Kannon is not entirely delinquent in regards to school, and knows how to study for important finals, at least.
Powers
Power Source: Paranormal [0], Driven [5]
Permissions: Power Theme (Ninja Arts) [Driven] 5, Power Theme (Spirit Powers) [Paranormal] 5
HyperBody: 1d, +3 Booster, -1 Movement Only
HyperCoordination: 1w
HyperSense: 1d+1w
Invincible Blocking Technique: Defends (Duration +2, Interference +3) 2hd [28]
Substitution Technique: Useful [Takes a willing ally's place] (Duration +2, Range +2, Obvious -1 [Smoke flash], Go First +2, Willpower Investment -1) 2hd [24]
Tropes!
Highly Visible Ninja: Despite being the heir to a clan of still-practicing ninja and actually being quite competent when she tries.
Cat Girl: The conflict of inheritance was caused by her being a nekomusume; half the clan considers it a good omen, and half an ill omen. Her father refrained from disinheriting her to avoid a schism.
Cute Bruiser: She's one of the shorter girls on campus, at least.
