Air Monk Hajime, Saito - Wip

Basic Character Information:

Name: Hajime II, Saito
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Looks:
Saito is not the tallest of males, but neither the shortest. He is about five feet eight inches, and only weighs around one hundred and forty eight pounds. It is typical of most airbenders to have this lithe and small form so that they can move deftly about their adversaries. While he lacks brute force, he makes up for it in natural speed. He has a fair complexion , and is notably athletic in his build. Saito is commonly accepted as a decent looking man, his long violet hair setting him apart from the crowd. He wears it in a bun to keep it from obscuring his vision, however not all of it is tied up, leaving some to rest about his face. Saito views the world through very vividly colored eyes, being the same color as his hair, it is hard to forget them, especially given the fact that his gaze is rather intense. Though, despite the intensity he can give, his expression is typically somber. As for clothing, Saito keeps it rather simple. He wears a midnight black Gi and Hakama, that has a white sash around the waist, as well as around the neck, but he made sure it was rather thin, so that if an opponent were to pull on it, it would rip rather than choke him. Upon his feet he has white "socks", with sandals. On his left side there are two blades at his waist. One is a katana, and the other is a wakizashi. Both are inherently sharp, but even so they are considered some of the sharpest blades in their class.

Personality:
Saito Hajime is many things, but the most defining characteristic is his charisma. He can naturally draw people to him, for he is a very likable person. It's part of the reason why he became the leader of the Air Nation at such a young age. You wouldn't know him to be the leader, because for the most part he has a sort of somber expression, a facade that he uses to hide his true face from his enemies. People often perceive his expression to be indifference, which is part of the reason many people of other nations doubt him as a true leader, that and his youth. Saito is calm and collected, letting almost nothing ruffle his feathers. Above all else, he has a high regard for life, especially human life. Being very open minded, he harbors no prejudices against anyone or anything. Though despite how much he values life, the reality of the world forces him to kill. As a man who is responsible for a nation, he is not unwilling to take life. People often think that he is being fake to get in the good graces with the world leaders, but no, Saito is genuine. Underneath, at his core, all false identities removed, Saito is very passionate, very driven, and very intense about everything and anything he does. He never slacks off and always pursues everything with 100 percent effort. Saito is well spoken should you get the chance to chat with him, and isn't shy despite the typical expression.

Rank Information:

Rank: Lord
Nation: Air
Organization: None
Bending Element: Air[Lord],Void[Lord],Sound[Captain]
Specialty: Tactician



Special Characteristics:
Name: Endless breath
Nation: Air
Description:
Residents of the air nation have large lung capacities and are able to hold their breath for extremely long times. They can breath in rough weather like sandstorms smoke and ash, and are very good and holding their breath.

Name: Perfect Aim
Nation: Air
Description:
Residents of the air nation have extremely accurate aim, they can locate and pin point things quickly and accurately, and almost never miss their target. They are the best marksmen out there.

Name: Airbending Swordmaster
Range: Self
Description:
Saito's mastery of the Katana is impeccable, having wielded one long before he mastered Air Bending. It is not to the degree of a master who is not a bender, simply because Saito has had to split his time between two arts. However, this does not mean that Saito cannot defeat a non bending master. Being so skilled with a blade, and with Air Bending, it is only natural to have devised a method to incorporate Katana mastery with Air bending mastery.

Name: Master of the Void
Range: Self-6 Meter Radius
Description:
Like monst benders of this rank Saito has managed to master an advanced element. However instead of mastering Sound he choose to master the Void, which is the ability to remove air from a section of space. Because he focused more primarily upon using the Void over sound, his skill in manipulating sound is only at a Captain level, instead of a Lord's level. Instead of a 3 Meter Radius, Saito is able to manipulate it at a greater 6 Meter Radius. Also, being a master also allows him to shorten the range so that he can micro manage the lack of oxygen at the lowest level. An example would be creating a "void" of oxygen around his blade, or even within his palm.

Name: Quick Reactions
Range: Self
Description:
Like most people in this day and age, Saito also has quick reactions, those above the average and even above those who are considered good. It was obvious enough that in order to stay alive and to stay a leader he would have to keep up with everyone else. Though..much of this is due to his being an Airbender. As such, his speed and reaction time are on a high level, especially since his movements are enhanced by his airbending. One of the ways he has increased his speed is to improve his aerodynamics, manipulating the way the wind moves against his body. This does not make him impossible to catch or fight, he's just really illusive.

Name: The Slicing Wind
Range: Air Being Controlled
Description:
Saito is a master airbender, and as such he has developed many ways to make the air his weapon. One of his most defining methods is to give the wind a razor like quality, which allows the wind he controls to cut through objects. Of course, thicker and stronger objects take up more of his energy..the same goes for how long it takes to build up the energy to cut a stronger object.. but as far as human skin goes, the wind cuts through it like a hot knife through butter.

Name: Foresight
Range: Eyesight;Close Combat
Description:
Having seen and done it all, Saito is used to close quarters combat. His experience, despite his young age, gives him an advantage in battle. This advantage is that he is sometimes able to predict an opponent's next move based upon the previous move. It is gift that is given to most fighters of high caliber, and in this world Saito is probably not the only one with this skill. It does not work all the time, and sometimes he can be wrong. [I will not god mod/metagame with this]

Techniques:
Name:General Air Manipulation
Rank: Recruit-Lord
Element: Air
Range: 10-50 meters
Description: From the rank of Recruit, all the way to the rank of Avatar, the abilities of an Air bender are almost infinite. Manipulating the element of Air is all in the mind of the bender.

Name: The Wind Dance
Rank:Captain -Lord
Element: Air
Range: Self
Description:
Saito created this move in order to dodge attacks in a seemingly effortless manner. What occurs is that the user abides the the principles of Airbending, which is to become one with the surroundings. The user forgets about getting through an attack, but rather becoming one with the attack and dodging it simply because the path is predicted. The path is predicted because the user of this technique becomes one with their surroundings and reaches an inner peace. Aside from the philosophy of the move, it is essentially using airbending to alter the wind resistance around the body to either increase speed or reduce it to ones benefit, while moving the body in the proper way to avoid attacks. The speed varies upon the level used.

Captain - 45mph Max
General - 55mph Max
Lord - 85mph Max

Name: Changing Paths
Rank: General
Element: Air
Range: 5 Meter Radius
Description:
When an attack comes near Saito, he is able to alter the wind within his vicinity and redirect whatever is coming his way, be it an attack with a blade, or with a plethora of earth bended rocks. Basically by increasing the speed of the wind and turning away from him at the same time. Of course, certain objects may be too heavy to manipulate in time, but this is move is mainly meant to redirect the path of weapons and other projectiles rather than to deflect the elements. For instance someone brings a blade down to diagonally swipe at Saito, he can alter the wind around him slightly so that it goes around him just barely.

Name: Flame's Bane
Rank: Captian-Lord
Element: Advanced Air Release II [Void]
Range: Length of Sword
Description:
Saito has used the void release, which is the ability to create an empty space that does not contain air. He creates the space around his blade, and then can proceed to "cut" fire. While not technically possible Saito can do this by "cutting" the fire with this space around the sword. Saito takes away the fuel for the flame and causes it to split to either side of the blade, essentially giving the appearance of it being cut, when in reality it just phases out of existence due to lack of air. The rank required must be equal to the rank of the flame.

Name: Piercing Sound
Rank: Captain
Element: Advanced Element I [Sound]
Range: 6 Meters
Description:
In order to use this technique, the user must first create a very distinct sound. For example, whistling, or the keening sound of a blade being drawn from a sheathe. Once the noise is created, Saito manipulates it so that it increases in pitch and at the same time directs it towards the ears of his target. The sound then infiltrates the ears and may cause migraines. It may even cause the ear drums to pop. The effects vary from person to person simply because everyone's ears are different.

Specialty Skills:

Name: Omniscient
Specialty: Tactician
Ability:
As a lord of the land, Saito has developed the ability to notice even the most mundane of facts about anything. Hardly anything fails to be noticed by his gaze, and because of that he is a very hard opponent to trick. His eyes are known to follow the muscle movements of another person, and can even predict where the person will go based upon that. This trait also applies to politics. It can even translate to telling whether or not a person is lying to him. Despite the name, this trait does not make Saito infallible, and he has been known to be tricked in the past.

Weapons:

Name: Akatsuki
Appearance:

Akatsuki:

Range: 70.6 Centimeters
Rank: Lord
Special Abilities: The Akatsuki is known for its sharpness, as well as its durability. It has the ability to withstand extreme direct heat, as well as cold, but not for extended periods of time. It is a very reliable blade. It is known to cut a small blade of grass without having to even move. The grass falling from the sky and landing on the blade is enough to cut the grass cleanly.
Origin: See history

History and RP Sample:

History:
It was a quiet and cool autumn’s night. The sky was without clouds and the moon was full. A breeze would pass by on occasion, turning the cool night to a cold one. The chill caused the families in their little buildings to cuddle closer to the fire, telling stories or sipping hot tea. In one particular little wooden home, a couple sat together upon a couch gazing down upon the face of their new born child. It was obvious that he would likely become a firebender, after all the father and mother were both firebenders. However, little to the father's knowledge the wife had fell in love with an Airbender nine months prior. It was genuine love, and not malicious in the sense that the wife was just spiting her husband. The airbender also did not have knowledge of the woman's current relationship status. It was on this night that the child was born, a child born Kiyosato, Sau by his "firebender father". However the mother did not join in upon the name giving process, because deep down she knew that the boy was not the firebenders. Obviously the "father" was confused by this, after all this was "their" son. Should not the mother be giving the name? Confused the firebender, whose name was Renji Kiyosato gazed at the woman, whose name was Tomoe Kiyosato (initially Hajime before marriage). She would flinch involuntary, instantly knowing that it was a mistake. Renji had anger issues, the smallest of transgressions sending him in to a rage. This of course was one of the reasons why Tomoe sought comfort from another man, a kinder man. Renji stood up, glaring at the woman whom he loved, yet could not comfort. He felt a burning rage within him that he could not squelch. Afraid for her newly born child, Tomoe sought to shield him. Of course this only enraged the man more. Now totally inflamed, fire came to life within his fist. At that moment, Tomoe brought fire of her own to bear, but it was not needed. For entering the room was the real father, Airbender Saito Hajime, a true airbender in looks and lifestyle. The mother was the woman with the violet hair, which would pass down to her son. During the short intermission that occurred as a result of the obvious confusion Saito's appearance would have, Tomoe wondered how he knew about her other life. How he had managed to show up at this opportune time. It was obvious...Saito had found out, and if he was mad, she could not tell. Apparently it did not matter, because he was here, and that was testament enough to her.

Soon the reverie would end, and everything would come crashing down. Within moments Renji lunged at Saito, hurling fire at the man. The airbender quickly dodged with deft movements that required no bending. Tomoe and the young infant cried out at the same time. Before Renji could turn around Saito had sent a large gust of wind behind him, tripping the man up. Saito would take up his lover, and his child and escort them out the window before turning to face the recovering Renji. The crazed man would snarl in rage, hurdling fire in a fierce stream that would cause bits of wood to catch fire...of course it would spread...later catching the entire house up on the blaze. Saito would not have to counter, for he had already made it out of the window. He was trying to help his family escape the crazed firebender. As they ran down the streets within the fire nation village Tomoe tried desperately to put the pieces together. Then it came to her that Renji's rage was not random..That he knew. It made sense after all, for she had not done anything. Her actions had just incensed his already inflated anger. When Renji had found out she would never know, nor would she have the chance at the moment because he was chasing them with the intent to kill. Saito, Renji, Tomoe, and the unnamed child ran down the alleyways within the village, three avoiding one. With Saito's help, they would manage to elude Renji for the moment. However Renji was an officer in the fire nation’s army..and Saito an air bender. It wouldn't be long before Renji twisted his government position to find Saito and the others. The sound of night watches being alerted permeated the air. "A Rogue Airbender" had taken a firenation woman hostage along with a child. It was a kill on sight; ask no questions ruling by a high ranking officer. There would not be any questions. They would come to a crossroads, a fire nation patrol passing by in the street before catching sight of Saito and the others. An awkward pause would occur as both parties stared at one another. However the pause would be broken first by the firebenders, who shot intense flames in their direction. Saito would react quickly, clapping his hands together to send a powerful concentrated burst of wind to disrupt their flames. The monk was confused, and with wild eyes would gaze at his young family. It was obvious that an end was near...nothing could be done..it seemed that all hope was gone. Sure he was a powerful bender, but against so many others of equal skill it would be hard. It was then though that Tomoe would stand up to help her true husband Saito, for she was a powerful Fire bender. Gently she would place the baby on the ground, being sure to place him behind the both of them. The epic show would begin as the elements of wind and fire danced around the night. The combatants moved around to intercept the oncoming elements. Two benders on four until the fifth arrived to the scene. Renji was the antagonist of the hour, his hair in disarray and his eyes wild. Of course, he would assume a more natural expression as he approached his fighting subordinates. This would create a momentary point of relief for Saito and Tomoe. All the while the little baby boy would cry, adding pressure to Saito's situation. Renji would step to the center of the circle within the village, cocky and arrogant as always. Infuriated, Tomoe yelled at her husband "Why are you doing this?!?! This is our child!!". Renji's cocky smile would vanish from his face as a dark look replaced it. "Our child? It is that filthy airbender's.. You're nothing but a dirty slut....I'm wasting my breath." and with that the battle would begin. It was a fruitless battle with five on two. It was obvious now that the couple would lose. The fire overwhelming them, coupled with the young baby boy's cries increasing in pitch; Saito understood that he would have to break his oath to save his family. That as an airbender he would have to take life in order to protect it. Saito would close his eyes, taking in a deep breath as the final stream of fire came at his family. Upon exhaling his eyes would open and the fire would cease to exist. The firebenders would step away from Saito in fear. Unknown to them, he was a master of the void release, one of the greatest weapons in airbending. Saito had learned it from the current leader of the airnation, and one of his closest friends. Renji and the others would take steps back, but out of fear for their lives they would attempt to firebend, but nothing would occur. It was then that they noticed they could not breathe...the air was gone. How could that be possible? surely Saito would feel these same affects, how could he be alive? Stricken by fear they were too foolish to move, and so they died from being "strangulated". Saito relished the power he had unleashed, but in his arrogance he failed to realize Renji was not dead. Upon walking over to the corpse to find anything that may protect his family, the crazed firebender shot fire at Saito, hitting him squarely in the chest. All of his clothing caught fire, which was put out instantly. In a fit of rage Saito lunged at Renji and they fought wildy. In his rage Saito forgot his most basic of martial arts. In the scuffle Renji managed to pull out the blade "Akatsuki", a very valuable blade taken by the corrupt firebender from a traveling samurai. During the scuffle Tomoe went to check upon their child, stricken between helping her lover..and her motherly instincts, upon grasping her child and turning around she would witness her lover being impaled. Tomoe would scream out in horror, her heart tearing in to pieces as Saito's blood pooled at the ground. Howling like a wild beast she ran over to the scene, her child in hand. Enraged beyond reason she raised her fist high in the sky as she sent a fist full of flames directly in to Renji's skull, unleashing the weight of her agony down upon her now dead mortal enemy. She would fall to her knees, bringing the head of her loved one to rest upon her thighs. Saito would gaze up in to her eyes as tears fell down on to his face. As if on cue, Saito's baby son began to cry. Saito would look up at the sky, tears in his eyes as well as he realized he would not be able to see his son grow up. Tomoe would bring the child to Saito, he would proceed to carry his son as his blood drained from his body. "I name him...after me...Hajime...Saito......shall be his name." without arguing the mother simply shook her head from side to side in dismay as the father went rigid, death grasping hold.Saito Hajime the second overlooked the entirety of the eastern air temple as he reflected about his past.


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