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Basic Data
Name: Shiraha
Rank: Chuunin
Bloodline: Inuzuka
Status: Wannabe Popstar and Shinobi Slacker Extraordinaire
Personal Info
Gender: Male
Eye Colour: Burnt Umber
Hair Colour: Snow White
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Age: 18
Birthday:
Blood Type: AB+
Alignment: Neutral
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Appearance
<i></i>Despite the lack of sun exposure in Sunagakure, Shiraha is a dark-skinned youth that stands at the above-average height of 6'1”. Contrary to this melanin-filled complexion, he has snowy white hair that falls below his shoulders in natural spiked layers. His eyes are another distinguishable feature; they are a dreamy burnt umber, complementing the flashy gold jewelry and chains he usually wears. He has a lean and toned physique due to a past of hard labor and Taijutsu mastery, and although young, has a mature build that rivals that of his older superiors. As for attire, Shiraha wears a white, loose shoulder-tank with a shawl-like shirt over that is patterned at its end, and his shorts and sandals are also an ivory shade. His expressions and body language are usually friendly and welcoming. (Fun Fact: Shiraha's canines are slightly larger and sharper than the average human due to his Inuzuka bloodline. It's not too noticeable, but is definitely a flattering quirk to his appearance).
Personality
<COLOR color="darkgoldenrod">Being raised in poverty and having fended for himself (and his wolfdog) all his life, Shiraha is a very self-reliant individual whose determination is unrivaled by many within his age-range. He's a hard-worker, humble, and is grateful for any act of kindness done for him or his companion. Likewise, he doesn't usually welcome or receive selfless gestures often due to his pride, and in turn, his stubbornness. He's a giver at heart, and the thought of receiving is damaging to his ego (might make exceptions depending on situation).
Despite his rough life, he has kept his chin up throughout and comes off as a very optimistic person. He's charming, outgoing, and friendly towards most he meets. In fact, his personality is almost opposite to that of his wolfdog, Getsurei. He's a charismatic extrovert who loves interacting with people (especially through music), so much that he practically can spark a conversation without about anyone he comes across (even a mute!).
Shiraha often runs into trouble all due to some character flaws (or not) he possesses. He's a very passive guy and ignores life's most difficult issues. He embraces ignorance for bliss, but most the time gets bitten on the butt by reality for it. Though, he'll probably even try to pass that off and act as if nothing's wrong. Shiraha can also, at times, be somewhat cocky. He's talented musically and isn't bad looking, and he's definitely aware of this. As an aspiring Popstar, he allows vanities to swarm his head and sometimes this reflects his outer persona. If kept in check, it's pretty easy to neutralize his risen ego.
Overall, he's a pretty cool dude. There's definitely more to him than meets the eye!
History
Shiraha, son of two dysfunctional Sunagakure-native civilians, was born and raised in the village's slums. His father was jobless and a full time drunk, and his mother lived a life of mystery and promiscuity. He was never really aware (even to this day) what she exactly did for a living, but he didn't care to find out. Throughout his upbringing, the boy was trained to pickpocket, steal, and hustle on the streets of Grand Palais. It was natural to him and he did not know better, but as soon as he reached an age of awareness (8 years old), his moral compass shifted completely and he put an end to his life of thievery. In turn, this opened up a pathway for abuse, and his father often abused him for disobeying his orders. His mother was apathetic to the whole situation and acted as if nothing happened; the abuse worsened as the year went on. This streak continued unnoticed by most no matter how many cuts or bruises appeared on his body, well, all until one fateful day.
An old kind beggar, who Shiraha usually gave company to as he grew, had a frail female dog who gave birth to puppies. The pups weren't ordinary, though; they were larger than average and more aggressive. The mother canine lacked the strength to provide equal nutrients for her kin, and all died but one. The white-coated pup who survived was surprisingly the runt of the litter, and Shiraha felt an odd connection to him since his birth. The beggar, appreciating Shiraha and the time he spent with him, decided to gift the boy with the pup, and since a bond was created. The boy named him Getsurei.
Shiraha and Getsurei spent all their time together; the pup was the kid's only friend. At first, due to his feeble size, it was easy to hide the wolfdog from his abusive father and harlot of a mother, but one day as his father was about to whip him for spilling water, the pup intervened and took the lashing instead. Shiraha, angered, kneed his father on the groin and ran off with Getsurei. That was the last time he had ever saw his parents.
The duo spent their time living off the streets and working degrading (yet honorable) jobs to afford food and water. They lived in a box hidden in an alleyway and were known as doomed street rats. Filth. Despite this, their love to provide for and protect each other overpowered circumstances, and they persevered through slum life. Eventually, Shiraha began taking interest in music and performed on the streets for cash while the ivory wolfdog stood as bodyguard. This provided enough to supply basic needs for their living, but one day Getsurei grew ill. The boy had to take action; their lifestyle wasn't sufficient. One day, at age 10, he stumbled across a flier regarding entrance into Sunagakure's academy. The dark-skinned child wasn't fond of shinobi and never dreamed he'd be capable of becoming one, but he had to enroll and try. He had to do this for canine's sake.
Around the time of enrollment, Shiraha was able to verbally communicate with Getsurei as he would another human being. The academy took interest in this, and after treating the wolfdog's sickness, began to mutually train each of them simultaneously. It was then they made the boy aware that he was of Inuzuka blood and that his faithful wolfdog was his shinobi partner.
Through hard work and unfaltering determination, the duo finally became full fledged shinobi by the time the Shiraha was 12 (Getsurei was 3; adult-sized by then). By this time the two had a flawless battle strategy and partnership, and they succeeded most missions they partook in. Two years later and after an exhausting and trying exam, both achieved Chuunin status. Their ninja career looked bright and they were potential prospects for Jounin-hood.
All until one year later.
When Shiraha was 15 and Getsurei was nearing the age of 6, they both went on a B-Rank mission. It was a simple escort mission; it was nothing too different than what they had accomplished before. While in this mission, though, they were ambushed by shinobi mercenaries. The duo worked in perfect conjunction to wipe out most of their enemies, but through a single miscalculation, Shiraha left himself open for attack. Getsurei, whom only cared for his human's well-being and safety, took the hit instead. It was a freakish strike, too, for it managed to damage a vital and end the wolfdog's life instantaneously. Immediately the boy's heart sank; his life shattered before his very eyes. The dark-skinned youth, in rage, attempted to slaughter the man who killed his best friend. The mercenary, recognizing he was overpowered, managed to escape. All he left behind him was a patched emblem representing some type of organization. The mission was a success, but Shiraha was broken. Getsurei was forever gone.
The Chuunin went through stages of depression, and he was about ready to give up on life himself. Without his canine by his side, he did not want to live. One day, as he was in a drunken-state in some bar, he ran into a shady character whose smile was menacing and aura dark. Shiraha doesn't remember what happened that night, but all he knows is that when he awoke the next day, Getsurei materialized before him as some sort of apparition. A ghost – a spirit! Taken back, the teen convinced himself that he was hallucinating and was just seeing things. But his dog's spirit did not fade, and eventually they were able to communicate again.
It was Getsurei!
Somehow the wolfdog was able to keep his spirit alive as some ghostly figure. The only human that could see him was Shiraha (animals noticed his presence), and he was sure some sort of spiritualist would notice, too, if they ever ran into one. It was a mystery how this was all possible, but the boy was too stoked to question it; as long as he had his companion by his side, he was fine. Specifics and explanations weren't needed (even though Getsurei felt contrary).
Still feeling uneasy towards shinobi life due to his dog's death (even though they were rejoined), Shiraha decided to take a break from missions and duties. He decided to pursue a career as a Popstar, a dream that harbored in the back of his head since childhood. Getsurei discouraged him from such, but he refused to embark on anything without his partner being physically at his side.
Years passed, and Shiraha is still bumming it. He's a shinobi slacker extraordinaie, and is still no where near achieving stardom.
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