Kasumaki Takenji

[Takenji]

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The Roots
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Takenji was born and raised in Mahogany Town, a place that is heralded as being the "Home of the Ninja." That is a motto that he soon came to realize at a young age. The Kasumaki clan remains to be one of the few families in the town that still carries on the practice of ninjutsu. However, they do not teach their skills in order to train deadly assassins. No, rather they teach it as a way to pay homage to their ancestors as well as to preserve their clan's techniques should the need arise for them again.

Taking to the training exceptionally well Takenji was often praised by his elders, many saying that he would have made an excellent shinobi in the olden times. However, not everyone offered him such support. No matter how well he performed in his training and school work his father always seemed to expect more. Things only worsened when Takenji told him that the reason he was able to do so well in the training was because he had something of a sixth sense. When sparring he could "feel" the intentions of the others and when required to be stealthy he could sense the presence of things around him. Upon hearing this his father dismissed the notion of his son having such powers, telling him that the reason he performed so well was because of his own training. He said that it was foolish to believe in such nonsense.

Not long after that Takenji lost his "powers."

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The Journey
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At the age of ten, as most children do, Takenji embarked on his first pokemon journey with the Growlithe his father caught for him. With a bag full of supplies, a Pokegear on his wrist, and a trusty pokemon by his side he left home. For the next year he traversed the region capturing pokemon, battling trainers, making friends, and challenging gyms. It was honestly one of the happiest times of his life. By the years end he had defeated all eight gyms and was ready to take on the Indigo Plateau. Regrettably, he did not make it very far in the but for the first time in his life his father did not berate him for his failure. Rather he commended him for making it so far.

The following years Takenji spent in school. During his journey he encountered Professor Oak and after hearing him lecture he was compelled to pursue the field himself. Dedicating the next couple of years he diligently sought to fulfill his goal. At the age of eighteen he managed to score an internship under Professor Elm, who often said that he had the potential to be a professor some day. Taking the opportunity of having access to Elm's work Takenji began researching the strange powers he had as a child. He soon came to learn that this power was called "Aura." Fascinated by this he began to read more and more legends involving it, all of which came from another land known as Sinnoh. As he continued to research he began to find contections with Aura and the moves that pokemon can learn, techniques such as Detect. However, when he presented his findings to Elm they were less than well received. Elm commended him on his effort but he could not see the research as nothing more than myths with no solid evidence to back it.

Frustrated by Elm's lack of support Takenji left the lab to find someone who could see the potential his research could bring. Unfortunately, all his attempts to gain funding fell on deaf ears. They all said that it was interesting if proven true but unless he had any sort of proof they couldn't do anything for him. Just as he was about to give up all hope he was approached by a man named Giovanni. He questioned intently how this research could be used to empower pokemon and after listening to Takenji's theories and his findings he agreed to fund his research. However, he made it clear that Takenji had no say in how the research was utilized.

But he didn't care. He was just happy to finally have the chance to pursue his ideas.

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The Present
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It has been five years since he joined up with Team Rocket. He now knows what type of organization that Giovanni truly runs. Yet he remains apathetic to most of their endeavors. Also in those five years it was discovered of his heritage and of the skills that were passed down to him by his family. He has since then been recruited into a special task force within Team Rocket, whose purpose is to infiltrate and destroy anything or anyone that threatens Team Rocket's progress.

Since joining the task force he was partnered up with a young woman named Clair Gordon. The two of them were placed together because of their compatibility in the field as well as off duty. Soon enough the two of them started going out, and things have been going well for Takenji. He is now currently on leave so that he could continue with his research, which now includes locating any information about legendary pokemon.

[Takenji]

Face Claim:
Loke | Fairy Tail
Atsuya | Judge

Name:
Kasumaki Takenji

Alias:
Ares

Age:
Twenty-Four

Birthday:
September 27^th

Height:
Five feet ten inches

Occupation:
Pokemon Researcher
Team Rocket: Special Task Force Operative

Personality:

Over the years Takenji has become jaded by the world. He has grown to be apathetic to most situations others might find cruel or inhumane. Honestly speaking, the only things that he seems to actually care about are his research, Clair, and his pokemon. Partially due to his father's constant criticisms he rarely ever feels satisfied with any of his accomplishments, always quick to point out his flaws. There is a softer and kinder persona that he uses when he is gaining information or simply trying to blend in with a crowd.

Inventory:

PokeGear
His personal PokeGear that has a black and gold skin as opposed to the new pink and blue versions. Aside from the normal functions he has modified his so that all of his calls are untraceable.

Pokedex
Having obtained one while working under Professor Elm he has found it to be incredibly useful. It is capable of determining the mood of a pokemon, prevent them from evolving, display the moves that it knows, and tell the location of a pokemon's origins. The pokedex is also capable of showing how much health a pokemon has left.

Bag
This is where Takenji stores the majority of his on-hand materials. These items include healing items, pokeballs, food, his notes, laptop, and various other supplies needed for his travels and for his missions.

[Takenji]

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Party
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Name: Hokkaidō [ Kai ]
Gender: Male
Ability: Intimidate
Notable Traits:
Blind in his left eye. He also knows all of the technique's Growlithe can learn.
Description:
He is the first pokemon that Takenji ever owned. Captured for him by his father on his tenth birthday the two of them have been inseparable. Kai is extremely obedient as well as protective of his master. Time and time again he has stood by Takenji's side offering his support. He is even willing to give up his life for Takenji.

Name: Artermis
Gender: Female
Ability: Keen Eye
Notable Traits:
She is larger than the average Pidgeot.
Description:
One of the first pokemon that Takenji captured during his pokemon adventure. Much like with Kai the two of them have forged a strong bond, one that is likely never to be broken. She would like for nothing more than to follow Takenji to the ends of the world and further. While she despises fighting, and killing even more, Artemis will not hesitate to follow any of Takenji's orders.

Name: Naru-chan
Gender: Male
Ability: Shell Armor
Notable Traits:
Has an inflated ego and knows Surf.
Description:
Encountered during his pokemon journey years ago Takenji knew that he had to capture it. Amongst the other Shellder he had an aura of grace to him. He knew that he was strong and nothing could convince him otherwise. After putting up a valiant fight Takenji finally caught it, but would soon come to regret it. Despite losing the battle the Shellder's ego wasn't dented in the slightest. In fact it had only grown, having been deemed worthy to be caught by a trainer. To this day he carries his smug attitude that seems invincible to harm. Despite his character flaws he still obeys Takenji's every command without question. Takenji eventually evolved him after a while, mainly at the request of Naru.

Name: Amara
Gender: Female
Ability: Compound Eyes
Notable Traits:
Was bred to know Signal Beam.
Description:
During his time with Professor Elm he made friends with quite a few people. Of the people he befriended, one of them was a breeder who had been researching how pokemon learn techniques from their parents. Having taken an interest in Takenji's research she gave him a newly born Yanma, one of the pokemon he discovered could use aura. For the past six years Amara has aided with his research, taking great pride in being of use to her master's work. Despite knowing of her master's activities with Team Rocket she is deathly loyal to him. There are times when she'll voice displeasure with the orders given to her but will carry them out regardless.

Name: Mimi
Gender: Female
Notable Traits:
She can leave her pokeball at will.
Description:
Mimi was captured during his time in Team Rocket. Having traveled to Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town he encountered her. For whatever reason she had taken interest in him and followed him to his room that night. Attempting to scare him she began tapping on his window, moving random things in his room, and other things associated with poltergeists. Despite all of her efforts Takenji was not scared off, rather he was intrigued. He offered her the choice to follow him where he could make her even more powerful, and able to perform better tricks. Accepting the deal she allowed herself to be caught and to this day she attempts to scare Takenji.

She has failed every time.

Name: Tesa
Gender: Female
Notable Traits:
Very smart for her age.
Description:
This is a Teddiursa that Takenji encountered recently. While heading to Mt. Silver to do a little training he was attacked by a wild Ursaring. In a battle against Kai it did fairly well, but it was outmatched. Despite this fact it would not stop attacking and eventually Takenji ordered for Kai to kill it. Within moments the Ursaring was slain and as they were about to leave the body a small Teddiursa came running from the bushes. It went to its mother in an attempt to wake her up, but it was too late. Perhaps out of pity or simply on a whim Takenji took the Teddiursa for his own and is raising it. She also holds a deep hatred for all Arcanine, especially Kai since he killed her mother.

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Box
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Having once been a trainer and now an active member of Team Rocket, Takenji has a lot more pokemon than the six listed. He keeps the remainder of his pokemon at the research facility Team Rocket has provided for him.

They shall be revealed/added throughout the RP.

[Takenji]

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RPer
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Name:
Take

Contact:
AIM: Kironus
E-mail: [e-mail]