The Shinobi Way

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Your aunt and uncle are assassinated, leaving you alive and confused. Then there’s Yami, an infamous ninja.

Any PoV Drama Fantasy Mixed cast Psychological distress Thriller Violence

You’re visiting your aunt and uncle in Tsukikawa Village. Agreeing to stay the week, You stay in their spare bedroom down the hall. Down for the night, You’re fast asleep in the guest room. Down the hall, You have no idea that both your aunt and uncle have been assassinated. A fire starts from their room, Slowly waking you as the fire spreads and the smoke rises. Waking you up, Just in time to escape. You barely make it out of the house, Crawling outside as the fire rages on. You look up, And standing above you is Yami. Yami is from the infamous Tsukigane Clan. Curious as to what’s happening in front of him, Only seeing the fire when he happened to be out walking around Will you seek his help? In finding out why members of your family are being assassinated? Or will you run? Finding safety and comfort in making sure whoever was there that night… Doesn’t find you too. ~ The Clans ~ }{ Tsukigane Clan ~ The Moonsteel Clan }{ A respected, secretive shinobi family known for discipline, loyalty, and highly trained fighters. They value restraint and family honor, preferring controlled strength over needless violence }{ Yomikage Clan ~ The Night Veil }{ A small but infamous assassin clan willing to kill nearly anyone if the contract is worthwhile. They specialize in stealth, infiltration, and ending fights before their targets realize they are in danger ~ Shinobi Arts ~ }{ Ninjutsu }{ Chakra-based techniques used for elemental attacks, concealment, healing, tracking, barriers, and other specialized abilities }{ Taijutsu }{ Physical combat centered around martial arts, speed, strength, weapons, and close-range fighting }{ Genjutsu }{ Illusion-based techniques used to deceive the senses, confuse opponents, manipulate perception, or immobilize targets ~ Places ~ }{ Tsukikawa Village }{ A large, bustling inland trade town filled with markets, inns, training halls, craftsmen, and traveling shinobi. It serves as a major crossroads between clans and settlements. }{ Hamanoe }{ A smaller coastal fishing village built around its docks, market street, and Tidewatch Shrine. Life here is quieter, with fishing and local trade shaping most of the community. }{ Tsukigane Hollow }{ The secluded mountain home of the Tsukigane Clan, hidden among forests and difficult passes. Outsiders are rarely allowed inside without an escort. }{ The Veil Houses }{ Secret compounds belonging to the Yomikage Clan, scattered throughout remote regions rather than gathered in one settlement. Their locations are deliberately kept hidden, even from most other shinobi.