Name:
The Azuha Clan
Location:
Northeast of Amegakure - The Azuha Village/The Azuha Residence.
Appearance:
Surrounded by industrial parts. Small houses with its own cemetery for the members of the Azuha. A big training field for the members. Two big houses with an estate behind them. Houses representing the Greater and the Lesser Branch, while the Estate is for the Head Branch.
Description:
The history of the Azuha Clan dates back to 50 years before the founding of Amegakure. It all started with three siblings, though they were all female. Saya Azuha, Tobari Azuha and Kaguya Azuha. The latter was the oldest of the siblings. They resided in a small village to the east of where Amegakure now exists. Back in their days, they were quite cherished by the villagers. They provided the habitants with food, corps and made sure the village was quite prosperous. They were the three leaders, however, the oldest, Kaguya was the one the villagers turned to. One thing that was to be noted, despite being siblings, was the color their eyes held. The color of their eyes represented the element they had an affinity towards.
Skyblue represented the Wind element.
Blue represented the Water element.
Light Green/Green represented the Earth element.
Orange/Red represented the Fire element.
Purple represented the Lightning element.
However, before the Azuha became known throughout the Amegakure history, the siblings had none but three elements. Kaguya had the Wind, where Tobari had the Earth, and Saya with Fire. The leadership eventually fell with the oldest one. She was known for her elegancy and her beautiful traits. It was quite notable that even her own siblings turned to her in dire situations.
As time went by the village was eventually named as the Azuha village, and it was not chosen by the siblings, rather the people residing in it.
Kaguya was almost worshipped by the villagers. She was like a messiah. With an extensive chakra pool unlike her younger siblings, she was extremely well-versed in ninjutsu, and was even able to use medical ninjutsu, through her first element, the Wind. She eventually became an expert when her second element, Water was unlocked. Her senses, especially her eyes, were quite perceptive, and the chakra flow/control through the bodies of the siblings was quite adapt and concentrated. In later discoveries, as the siblings protected the village from many outsiders, it was eventually, but slowly known throughout the many rumors, that their chakra control/concentration, was on a different level. And if they concentrated well enough, they could feel the locations of their own chakra points, and could use this knowledge in an offensive or a defensive way.
Since all human body shapes are the same, with the knowledge of the location for their own chakra points, they can use taijutsu to possibly render the chakra points of the enemy by closing them with force, just like an Hyūga, or protect themselves if someone tries to do the same with their own chakra points. The enemies, eventually gave them the nickname "The Three Pearls", because of their beauty, and how elegant their fighting style was.
The strongest traits resided in the oldest. Her eyes were the most perceptive ones. Even her own body could be more resilient and stronger through the control of her chakra, than her younger siblings. Their own past was unknown to even them. Since they mostly survived without parents, and were picked up by a wanderer, who settled in a village, which was now known as the Azuha. His name was Hideto Nishia. He was like a father to them, who eventually died by old age.
As time progressed, the founders of the clan, the siblings, married into different families. The clan progressed and expanded, as they all kept the name "Azuha". Eventually, the clan, and even the village had a symbol, which represented the Azuha's, and the elements that resided inside the oldest sibling, Kaguya. Sky Blue represented the Wind, and Blue represented the Water element.
The shape of the symbol, the crest was of a small circle in the center to the color representing the Wind element, and the outer unfinished circle, representing the element Water. However, the outer circle had a pointy shape at the top, but at the bottom, there was a small gap, like a small gate, allowing for more possibilities. The reason for why the outer circle was unfinished in the symbol, was because of the rumored third element, Kaguya had, which was Lightning. It was also said that the color of her eyes, changed from skyblue to that of purple.
The symbol, the Azuha clan, represents protection, freedom, courage and tranquility.
It was later discovered, throughout the decades that the members of the clan, who were born with a different eye color to that of skyblue, or even blue, had lesser perception to that of the former. The chakra control, was however, equal throughout the members from the Azuha Clan. But, the ability to concentrate with the chakra, was different, depending on the eyes. They were tied into the nerve system and the mind, which had an impact on their own concentration. Though, only a direct descendant of Kaguya, or those of the Azuha who were born with either Water or Wind element, had the highest concentration, than any of the others in the clan.
Though, even if they were not stronger than the Azuha with Wind or the Water element, they could still utilize the skills in the same way, though it would take more toll on their bodies, unless they keep it limited, based on their own chakra concentration or, even their eyes and the color representing the element they have an affinity with.
Since the siblings time was no more, and as time went by, the clan eventually split into three branches.
The Head Branch - Consists of members with the element of Wind or Water, with eyes to the color of skyblue or blue.
The Greater Branch - Consists of members with the element of Earth, with eyes to the color of Light Green or Green.
The Lesser Branch - Consists of members with the element of Fire, with eyes to the color of Orange or Red.
The clan only consists of these three branches, and throughout the traditions, only a member of the Head Branch can become the heir/ess, or in other words, the leader of the clan. There is, however, another way for one to become the leader.
The Elder Council, if in agreement, can point a member from the Greater Branch as the leader, but they cannot go lower than that, unless a member is a genius/prodigy. As for the element Lightning, since it is very rare, and not a single member from any of the branches has had such an affinity, it is not spoken of, unless its about Kaguya and her legend.
Since very little is known about an Azuha with the Lightning element, or what power it would actually possess with the combination of the Azuha eyes, and if a member eventually has an affinity for Lightning as their first element, they will be placed with the Lesser Branch, until further research.
If a member eventually is born with Earth, Fire or even Water as their first element, their second element will be Wind. Every member of the clan, either as first, or secondary element, has an affinity to Wind. If you are however, born with Wind as your first element, then your second element can be either Water, Fire or Earth. None has had Lightning as their first/second element so far.
Amegakure was founded in The Rain Country, and the Azuha village was also a part of the said country, though on the northeast. As Amegakure grew and expanded over time, they eventually made the Azuha village a part of it.
Since they became a part of Amegakure years later after its foundation, they kept to themselves for some time, and slowly grew within and through generations. They ended up becoming a very prosperous clan. The Azuha clan became very organized. The impact from the events regarding the Sūta clan and the Metsuke invasion did not affect them significantly. Fortunately for them, the numbers of the members in their clan did not decrease by alot. They were basically a clan that were able to survive before and after the occupation was over. They were also very supportive to the decisions of Ryoku Samidare.
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The decisions of the Head Branch is something all the branches have to abide by, and follow them through. The relationship between the Head Branch and the Greater Branch is still preserved on a great and positive level, wheras the Lesser Branch is not thrilled by the decisions made by the Head Branch, and how they support the treaty. They feel like they're left out, and dislikes the Greater Branch.
Every branch has its own leader, and can somewhat move independently, though they must follow the orders of the Head Branch in the end.
The Head Branch has absolute rule over all sayings.The Elder Council are basically advisors who hold great knowledge within the clan and outside. They can, with good reason behind their action, appoint, as mentioned before, a leader for the clan from the Greater Branch, if they so wanted to. All the branches must still agree with them.
The Greater Branch keeps the clan rules and traditions intact. They are the Police Force that keeps things, the rules intact and on track. The clan has their own little law. With a good reason or cause, or with evidence, they can even accuse someone from the Head or the Lesser Branch for anything criminal done within the clan, against it, or anything similar. However, not all members in this branch are a member of the Police Force.
The Lesser Branch are to protect the clan leader, along with the Head Branch and the Greater Branch. They are the Main Force, and deals with any threats made against the branches, or the clan as a whole.
The Hidden Ghost Branch is more like a special organization within the clan itself, lead by the leader of the Lesser Branch. Their goal is simple. What benefits Amegakure benefits the Azuha Clan. If someone has to disappear or die, they will do it. They are basically the dark side of the Azuha Clan, who share a common goal, to be independent.
This branch is kept secret and only the leader of the Lesser Branch knows of it. They specialize in ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, sensory and especially assassination. It is a branch with members spread throughout the three main branches, and they dont have a specific location known to the public in Amegakure. Their base is usually underground to that of the Azuha village.
The Azuha Clan is now growing in reputation, as they are trying to strengthen their relationship in public, and especially in Amegakure.
It is also noted that many members in the Azuha Clan, despite any branch, usually learn the ways of Genjutsu in combination with their traits. Though thats more like a secondary goal for most of the members, as the primary one is to learn the hidden techniques within the clan along with ninjutsu. Taijutsu is always a must in combination with any style. Every member has to learn taijutsu, especially the ones with the Wind element.
Also, most of the Azuha members makes a contract with any species as long as its a bird, representing the message freedom and peace. This is in their point of view since they become one with the wind. They are cherished by most of the Azuha members, though it is not mandatory. It is only optional. Most of the members usually pick the birds because they remind them about Kaguya and her connection to the element, Wind.