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Chapter 6 - The Samurai

ShadoClone, a lineage title for one who meant to have power. Prodigy students received it and would bear the name For ages that sometimes the name their parents gave them is forgotten. The one who received the title would bear a portion of the lineage passed on by the original ShadoClone. In a great world such as this the importance of such a title is great but in terms of infamy or legends the title appears unknown, ShadoClones made their own paths. Some merged better than others and could recall the memories being transferred to them upon accepting the title. Their memories allowed them to kindle old friendships of the lineage holders similar to holding a title of nobility like Duke or Baron. The dedicated ones began from scratch and made the front lines through their own hard work but. The advantage of starting anew considerably added to the talent the title awakened in the beholden. There are no real requirements and weaknesses to recieving as long as the title remains. Being ShadoClone merely meant they represented the code and that was all.   Unlike legends of old where great hero's arrive to some fruitful power that then changed their lives. No songs or mythologically proportioned sagas of adventures sung. At best an urban legend if one were to survive an intensive battle with a Shado similar to how one praised an honorary mayor for doing a good job then shortly forgotten.

The current inheritor was lazy at best and preferred to live in his world in an unambiguous manner. He achieved a good measure of success as a warrior despite being naturallydisinclined to work. Preferring the luxury life in Glacier village or Konoki with abundant riches that paved the way for the expensive costs of training, he was a sinobi and his philosophy to the way of the sword. Otherwise, he spent carefree days in tavern and even brawling with others. He vibed off of social activities the most rather than the intense combats his squad got into in obtain resources. Still, it made ShadoClone a good warrior even if his casual outfit was a kimono-like outfit and a pair of short swords. His charisma paired with the mood of the moment but he could use it to charm a snake into French kissing. It came from dealing with the venomous nature of romantic relationships where the venom paralyzed all reason when smitten. 

The man himself lived in a world of mixed advantages where combat power dominated through clans, squads, and villages. Each village equalled to national power through the use of hired militia known as Shinobi that ruled by Kages. Primarily, one's own safety depended on their prowess in their powers. So did the ranking system that belonged to the militia. Most ShadoClone reached the fifth tier making them the top of the food chain during combat and in village influence. Despite the uniqueness of his factional world where one's loyalties were tied to the seed of battle, ShadoClone, also known as Kagemiya or Kage Bushin Jack lived well in a chaotic world. In times of peace his Village thrived and through times of war his hidden Glacier village thrived more. The monsters of destruction at the time only served to temper him from a sapling Academy Student to a reputable Special Jonin only a step behind the geniuses of his human race. Society was built on shinobi warriors who acquired and mastered secrets called Jutsu. Some so powerful their presence made them undefeated titans but also insurmountable war machines. They were not gods, lesser or greater, as it would be foolish to forget their humanity and the thousands of years of mortal struggles. It is only possible to explain that death does occur and often in unfair differences in combat prowess. It was every SC's dream to be apart of the unsurpassed powers that reigned so that the unfairness became favourable to the individual. In fact becoming a titan is the only path a Shinobi can take in the face of danger otherwise the rivals will surpass his growth. 

It is to notate during the brawls in tavern and none Shinobi activities ShadoClone had evolved in his interactions causing his foundation in his world to become more like a swordsman than a weapons master. Swordsman existed in the taijutsu arts and the weapon arts but depending on the situation they were still considered assassinators but preferred open battle rather than stealthily reaping. In that sort of battle one couldn't get the feel of a Shinobi who would sacrifice life for the mission but rather a warrior carving a path through a picket line of adversity. 

As such ShadoClone could often be found lazing his days away. The luxuries he desired were not fit to be the same room as the manor he possessed and having accumulated the wealth to own them they did not match his potentional, yet. So, such lavishness bore no weight to his way of living aside from expressing the prowess to learn if he so choses to apply himself. In beckoning to know ShadoClone at these details one would not see it on a personal level or need to compare themselves to. After all there were many prestigious fellows in his village so one would be knocked off their high horse rather quickly when realizing the truth that is innately hidden in that ShadoClone first and foremost had character in abundance rather the extraordinary wealth that came from his line of work. Such is the ways of the interesting land he was born with that there were indeed bigger predators whose mouths influenced through action and power than a ShadoClone's.