Character Profile: Katsutaki Uchiha Rank: Jonin Age: 19 Chakra Natures: Fire (Affinity), Wind Weapon: A Nodachi (a long, two-handed curved katana) named “Shiranuhi” (Unknown Fire). I. Appearance Katsutaki cuts a striking figure, blending traditional Uchiha aesthetics with the rugged look of a traveling swordsman. Physique: Tall and lean with a swimmer's build. He relies on agility and reach rather than brute strength. Hair: Jet black, kept longer than most Uchihas. He wears it in a high, messy ponytail that trails down his back, resembling a dark waterfall. Eyes: Sharp and onyx-black. When his Sharingan is active, it manifests as a fully matured 3-Tomoe Sharingan. Attire: He wears the traditional high-collared navy blue shirt of the Uchiha, but the sleeves have been ripped off to allow for better arm movement during sword swings. He wears black forearm guards and baggy grey trousers tucked into standard shinobi sandals. Distinguishing Feature: A faint, jagged burn scar running up the left side of his neck—a reminder of training accidents when he first attempted to fuse wind and fire chakra. II. Personality Unlike the brooding archetype often associated with his clan, Katsutaki is outwardly calm, almost fluid in his demeanor, but possesses an intense, competitive undercurrent. The "Flow" State: He believes combat is a conversation. He rarely gets angry; instead, he gets hyper-focused. He hates wasted movement and respects opponents who fight with grace. Hidden Arrogance: While polite, he has the Uchiha pride. He doesn't brag about his power; he simply assumes he is faster than you until proven otherwise. Loyalty: He is fiercely protective of his "team" (whoever that may be in your RP). He views his companions as extensions of himself; if they are hurt, his calm facade breaks into a terrifying, cold rage. III. Combat Style: "The Ember Torrent" Katsutaki utilizes a fighting style called Flowing Flame Kenjutsu. He combines the predictive capabilities of the Sharingan with long-range sword strikes and Wind release to fan his flames. Sharingan Usage: He uses his eyes primarily for Kinetic Vision. He reads the muscle tension in his opponent to predict their strike, allowing him to dodge by a millimeter and counter-attack instantly with his long sword. Ninjutsu/Kenjutsu Hybrid: He channels chakra through his blade. Fire Style: He heats the blade until it glows white-hot, cauterizing wounds as he cuts. Wind Style: He swings the blade to create vacuums or wind blades that extend his reach. Signature Jutsu: Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique: The Uchiha staple. He uses this to distract opponents to close the distance. Sword Art: Heat Haze Dance: Katsutaki moves rapidly, leaving "afterimages" caused by the heat radiating off his body and sword, confusing the enemy's vision before he strikes. Wind Style: Cascading Severance: A downward slash that releases a blade of wind, capable of cutting through rock or redirecting incoming projectile weapons. IV. Brief Backstory (Flexible for RP) Note: You can adjust this based on whether the Uchiha Massacre happened in your RP timeline. Born with high expectations, Katsutaki struggled with Genjutsu as a child, making him the "black sheep" of a family known for illusions. To compensate, he poured his soul into the physical arts (Taijutsu and Kenjutsu). He left the village for a year to train in the Land of Iron (home of the Samurai) to refine his swordsmanship. He returned not as a master of illusions, but as a master of reality—a shinobi who doesn't need to trick your mind if he can simply outmatch your speed. He now seeks to prove that an Uchiha does not need to rely solely on the "eyes of the moon" to be the strongest.
Mangekyō Sharingan: Pattern & Awakening The Pattern: His pupil remains black, but the iris turns blood-red with three intersecting, curved teardrop shapes that spiral inward, resembling a whirlpool or a stylized buzzsaw blade. The Awakening: (Optional Context) He awakened this not by killing a best friend, but by witnessing his rival/partner sacrifice themselves to save him during a mission in the Land of Iron. The guilt that he—the "genius" Uchiha—was the one who needed saving triggered the evolution. Left Eye Ability: Takemikazuchi (The God of Swords) Theme: Absolute Offense / Severance The Ability: Takemikazuchi allows Katsutaki to apply a metaphysical "severance" property to any object he is touching (usually his Nodachi). For a duration of roughly 5 to 10 seconds, his blade does not just cut physical matter; it severs the chakra bond holding matter together. Effect: This allows his sword to pass through defensive ninjutsu (like an Earth Wall or a Water Prison) as if they weren't there. It essentially gives his sword "infinite sharpness" against chakra-based constructs. The Catch: It cannot cut through "living" chakra networks (he can't one-shot a Tailed Beast or instantly kill a person by grazing them), but it destroys their armor and defenses instantly. Visual: The blade turns a pitch-black void color, absorbing all light around it. Right Eye Ability: Watatsumi (The Dragon God of the Sea) Theme: Momentum Manipulation / Flow Control The Ability: Watatsumi grants Katsutaki the ability to manipulate kinetic energy within his line of sight, but only for a split second. Effect: He can visually "tag" a moving object (an enemy’s swinging fist, a flying kunai, or a rushing opponent) and instantly rob it of its momentum, bringing it to a dead halt (0 velocity). Usage: Defensive: If an enemy swings a sword at him, he activates Watatsumi. The enemy sword stops dead in mid-air, jarring the enemy's arm and leaving them wide open. Offensive: He can use it on himself to stop his own momentum instantly while running, allowing him to make impossible 90-degree turns without slowing down. Visual: When activated, the air around the target ripples like water disturbed by a stone. The Susanoo The Spiritual Warrior Because Katsutaki is not a master of massive chakra reserves, he rarely manifests the full Susanoo. However, when he does: Color: A vibrant, ghostly Teal (Blue-Green). Appearance: Unlike the armored samurai of Itachi or Madara, Katsutaki’s Susanoo looks like a Ronin (masterless samurai). It wears tattered spiritual robes and a straw hat that covers its eyes. Weapon: It wields a single, colossal Oodachi (Great Sword). It does not have a shield; it relies entirely on parrying. Special Trait: It is one of the fastest Susanoo manifestations, capable of mimicking Katsutaki's agility, but it is physically more fragile than Sasuke's or Itachi's. The Cost (Drawbacks) The Mangekyō Sharingan is a curse. Using these abilities takes a heavy toll on Katsutaki: The Bleeding: Using Takemikazuchi causes his left eye to bleed profusely. Overuse causes temporary paralysis in his sword arm. The Blindness: Watatsumi (Right Eye) is extremely stressful on the optic nerve. Every time he stops an object's momentum, his vision blurs. Continued use will lead to permanent blindness much faster than standard MS abilities. Chakra Drain: Because he focuses on physical stats, his chakra pool is average. Using the MS for more than a minute leaves him nearly bedridden.
