| Gotō Daiji - PC | 大事 - 'Great Undertaking' |
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| Name: Gotō Daiji Epithet(s): Bum (遊び人, Asobinin) No-Show Teacher (ノーショーの先生, Nōshō no Sensei) Age: 20 Gender: Male Body Frame: Lean Height: 5'8" Weight: 147 lbs Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Coal Rank: Chūnin Bloodline: Gotō - Truth: Origin of Suffering Alignment: Lawful Neutral |
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Slacker, sensei, jerk, worldly, irresponsible, charitable, idiot, kind-hearted.
All words used to accurately describe the young man known as Gotō Daiji. As most people are, he's a complex mix of personality traits and trauma, the latter being as good an explanation as any as to why he portrays himself as an indifferent procrastinator most of the time. In truth though he isn't all that hard to figure out. Hailing from a clan of middling reputation known as the Gotō, Daiji has lived in or around Konoha for his entire life along with his family. He cares deeply for his siblings and his friends, and has a depth to his character only shown to those he allows to truly know him. Their clan is a large one, often taking in strays and those with no where else to go as honorary members in their own right. As you can imagine this practice doesn't sit too well with some of the older more prestigious ninja clans, and those obsessed with kekkei genkai and preserving bloodline integrity all but despise them. That isn't the only reason why they are unpopular, however... Claiming common ancestry from the Hyūga, both clans have produced powerful shinobi and to hear some tell it, at one point in history the Gotō may have even rivaled the wielders of the Byakugan for position and influence, though they were never considered 'nobility' like their white-eyed counterparts. According to history scrolls that are still passed down and studied to this day, they were once a clan of fearsome assassins which likely contributed to their competition with the Hyūga as well. A family of shadowy killers as opposed to the Leaf's virtuous Taijutsu prodigies. Either way, most clan members have strayed away from that type of role and nowadays they are more like the average ninja clan. Whether due to genetic mutation or some odd combination of recessive and dominant traits the famed Byakugan of the Hyūga never manifested for the Gotō or their descendants (at least not in recorded clan history), but through their bloodline they received a gift of equal strength. Rarer in occurrence maybe, but those few in their clan's history lucky enough to awaken it have all gone on to become powerful shinobi in their own right. Inheriting any form of Dōjutsu is almost unheard of for members of the Gotō, and thus mostly their eyes are destined to forever stay darkened. However once every few generations a member or two is favored enough to be born with gifted sight. In the current iteration of the clan only Daiji's father possesses their birthright, and before him it had been decades since any of the Gotō had even heard about someone within their ranks obtaining it. This Dōjutsu's visual prowess grants the user 'sight beyond sight' expanding their field of vision greatly and extending the range far beyond any normal person's. What many of the Gotō refer to as the 'Eyes of Heaven'. The Tengan. 
A light cuts through the coal black gaze of the Gotō revealing to dormant eyes the path to enlightenment... or so the old stories go, Some call it a simple mutation of the Byakugan and they may be onto something as the two function in similar ways. Certainly more likely than any old myth from hundreds of years ago. Aside from the irides being near-white with a golden hue as opposed to the lilac tint of the Byakugan, the two Dōjutsu share the similar abilities (albeit with different names) and grant the user exceptional visual prowess. While they can only see in 180° as opposed to the Byakugan's 360°, their range extends much further than a Hyūga's. Colors spring to life in vivid hues and details can be view in higher-fidelity. Chakra signatures and tenketsu become visible as if all the information of the world is theirs to absorb. The Tengan's vision can penetrate objects allowing the user to see through walls, look underground, and even through bodies themselves. Chronic migraines, eye strain, and nerve pain are common amongst Gotō who wield this power because of the immense amount of sensory information that floods a user's mind when they activate their Dōjutsu. Due to this many users in the past have resorted to covering their eyes completely when not in use and only revealing them when the Tengan's true power is required. Another big difference lies in the practice of their signature style of Taijutsu, appropriately titled 'Cruel Hand'. Hiden techniques are closely guarded secrets among shinobi clans, and this one is no exception. Allowing for the practitioner to target an opponent's tenketsu and shut down their chakra system by injecting their own chakra into their body with precise Taijutsu strikes, this style of fighting deals massive internal damage and makes the Gotō deadly in close-quarters combat. What sets it apart from the Gentle Fist of the Hyūga is the manner in which the strikes are delivered and the intensity of their movements. While adherents to the Gentle Fist are generally graceful and utilize pinpoint finger strikes to shut down chakra points, the Cruel Hand relies on blunt, brutal punches, kicks, knees, and palm strikes laced with chakra to deliver overwhelming trauma to one's system and finish them off with as little fanfare as possible. Not as graceful or flashy as the Hyūga, but some would say that is exactly what makes their style superior. Since before he can remember Daiji has been trained in the art of battle by his family, alongside his brother, sisters, and cousins. He is by no means a master of the Cruel Hand yet but thinking he's a slouch when it comes to combat could be a fatal mistake (something his outward demeanor actually helps with). Those clan members born without access to the ocular prowess of the Gotō are still trained in their clan's martial art from the time they can walk. Perhaps a remnant of a more dangerous time, or perhaps a sign of something more sinister dwelling beneath the surface? Either way, Daiji is capable of dealing serious damage to someone's chakra system with just a few strikes, and though not having Tengan of his own means he can never master the art, the disruption caused by even novice practitioners of the style is enough to throw even seasoned veterans into complete disarray. Another difference between the Byakugan and the Tengan is having to actually awaken the Dōjutsu rather than simply having access to it from birth. This seems to happen at random, with some members of the Gotō not managing to harness the power their eyes bring until very late in life, though the process can be triggered and/or accelerated through severe stress. The onset of this comes in the form of extreme headaches and pain behind the eyes, however symptoms seem to vary from person to person. Daiji has only recently begun to experience this phenomena at the age of 20, and nothing has come of it yet. Because the occurrence of the Tengan is so unlikely he hasn't even factored his bloodline into the equation and has attributed these issues to being generally overworked (which is hilarious), hangovers, or lack of sleep. Sometimes all three. At this point? All it will take is one final push... |
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