Post by Kenji Uchiha on Jun 25, 2009 15:25:02 GMT -5
Ninja's Name: Kenji Uchiha
Ninja's Nickname: Crimson Dragon
Age: 12
Sex: Male
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 52.2 kg
Appearance[/i]
Picture: N/A
Hair: Jet Black, long, spiked in front, spiked ponytail
Eyes: Normal, Jet black
Facial: No markings on face
Clothing: Kenji has a few different outfits. One consists of a black shirt with the Uchiha crest on the back, a gray jacket, gray pants, and blue shinobi shoes. Another consists of a blue tee-shirt with the Uchiha family crest over the heart, white shorts, white tape on both arms and legs, and black shinobi shoes. While doing any kind of training Kenji will wear a normal shinobi clothes. When Kenji is not training he is usually wearing a tee-shirt and shorts.
Kenji wears his hiate-ate on his forehead so everybody can see what village he’s from. Kenji’s hiate-ate holds his ponytail in place. Kenji wears his chuunin flak jacket a lot but not all the time. He feels that the flak jacket restricts his movements. Kenji wears fingerless gloves all the time and carries a variety of weapons on his person.
For special taijutsu training Kenji wears weighted clothes that are similar to a monk’s outfit. Kenji always wears a weighted cloak with red and black flames. The Uchiha crest is on all of Kenji’s outfits so people know he’s from the Uchiha clan. Kenji always wears black, gray, or blue never any other colors. His outfits are made to not only show off his body but to help with training by not restricting his movements.
Some extra Traits[/i]
Hand: Ambidextrous
Fighting Style: Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu expert, focused mainly on ninjutsu and taijutsu though.
History:
Kenji from the day he was born, was driven by pressure and expectations. Born as a member of the prestigious Uchiha clan, most of his childhood was lived in the shadow of his older brother, Sakaki. Kenji always trained with his brother in order to get better. Kenji’s brother and father were fighting in a war and died. Before Kenji’s brother left they made a promise to each other to live and be the best shinobi possible. When Sakaki seemingly died Kenji felt sad and angry at the same time. He felt that Sakaki cheated his way out of their promise. Little did Kenji know that Sakaki is alive and well and is training to be stronger than his little brother.
Kenji grew up alone with his mother. Kenji trained super hard every day to make up for his brother’s training. Kenji entered the academy at age six and graduated at the top of his class at age twelve. Kenji helped the other students whenever he was told to, which was often. Kenji was such a good student that he helped the teacher often. Kenji is now a genin and works hard all the time.
Personality: Kenji is a very serious person. He is very loyal and does help out when he can. Kenji is a loner by heart but will open up to friends and comrades. Kenji doesn’t easily trust or respect anybody. Kenji does whatever his superiors tell him too.
In battle Kenji is calm and collected. He is very precise and always has a plan. Kenji can think hundreds of moves ahead. Kenji is good at setting up traps and back-up traps. Kenji doesn’t kill his enemy unless he has to.
Kenji spends the majority his time training in ninjutsu and taijutsu. He also checks his gear to make sure it will work in battle. Kenji will spend his spare time relaxing, going to hot-springs, or sitting in trees staring at clouds. Kenji reads scrolls to learn new jutsu and then trains to master that jutsu. Kenji spends time thinking up new jutsu as well.
Kekkei Genkai:
Sharingan:
The Sharingan is the blood inheritance limit of the Uchiha Clan. The Uchiha are said to be descendants of the Hyuuga, with the Byakugan changing into the Sharingan over time. This doujutsu (eye skill) gives one the ability to read Genjutsu, Taijutsu and Ninjutsu and then defeat it. As such, the clan member can view a technique being performed and almost instantly memorize the movements required to be able to complete it, including the needed chakra moldings and seals used. However the clan member cannot copy techniques that are unique to another bloodline and the clan member must have a body capable of meeting the chakra and physical requirements to do the jutsu. This rarely stops the clan member though, as such stressful situations often push their limits farther and allow them to harness their full potential.
The Uchiha clan member is not granted the Sharingan at birth; it is only activated later in life, typically during a time of emotional stress in the heat of battle. The Sharingan itself can be transferred to another non-Uchiha by a medical ninja, such as happened with Leaf ninja Uchiha Obito to his teammate Hatake Kakashi. Because his body was not born to carry the Sharingan, the eye is always activated and it burns Kakashi's chakra when used. To lessen the impact of the Sharingan on Kakashi's body, he normally keeps the eye hidden and out of use. Also of note, is the fact Kakashi, a non-Uchiha, was able to advance the Sharingan from two tomoe to three tomoe after gaining the eye.
The Sharingan itself contains three tomoe (comma). A higher mastery of the Sharingan can be seen in the creation of a new tomoe in the eye, with three tomoe being the typical highest form of the eye. The rare Mangekyou form is a unique evolution of the Sharingan beyond the three tomoe form, please see its entry for more information. An eye possessing two tomoe can allow the Uchiha clan member to track the movement of an opponent and do some minor copying of an opponents attack. For avoiding incoming attacks, the Uchiha's speed and agility will greatly control whether they can move to avoid it. However, three tomoe will greatly help in this area.
Two tomoe will also allow the ninja to pierce Genjutsu and see the surrounding reality for what it really is. It can also allow the member to pierce another’s body and see their chakra. While the eye is not refined enough to see the tenketsu and chakra circulatory system like the Byakugan, it can view the movement and flow of chakra. This can help them tell if a person is trapped in a Genjutsu, or if an attacker is a real threat or merely a bunshin.
An eye containing three tomoe will allow the ninja to see the image of an attacker’s next move from the slightest muscle tension in their body. This prevents wasteful movement and allows the Uchiha clan member to conserve much needed chakra in battle. It allows them to synchronize their movement to strike at an area moments before their opponent is even in that spot, essentially allowing them to strike out and hit their opponent before they're even there.
Three tomoe also grants the Uchiha the ability to do Genjutsu and hypnosis after locking eyes with an enemy. This can be used to cause their opponent to do an attack of the Uchiha's choosing. This hypnosis can also be used as a Genjutsu counter, which is the ability to turn a Genjutsu spell back upon the original caster without the requirement of forming any handseals.
Other: N/A
Ranking: Genin
Village : Konohagakure (Leaf)
Weapons/Equipment :
Light weighted weapons
Light-Weighted Weapons
Name- Kunai
Description- The weapon of choice for most genins, and a good weapon at it. It can be thrown like a shuriken, but can also be used as a close combat weapon. Most ninjas carry more then one of them, and are trained to use the weapon effectively. [carries 25]
Name- Shuriken
Description- Little so called Ninja stars that are used to keep people at bay. Rarely will a shuriken really kill someone. It's sort of a sub weapon which is used to, in most cases, loose enemy pursuers. All ninjas have the small ones. [carries 25]
Name- Exploding Tags
Description- Pieces of paper with the Japanese character 'Baku', which means 'explode' written on top it. Usually goes at the end of a kunai knife, and blows up after a certain amount of time. But these tags can be placed as easily on any other item. [caries 15]
Name- Radio Head Set
Description- The short range radio is capable of keeping ninja in contact across several miles. The radio can accept multiple frequencies and is activated to talk by pushing a button on the neck attachment. The only way too wear a Radio is too have a Head-Protector (A Ninja Headband) on. [carries 1]
Name- Scrolls
Description- Scrolls remain one of the most important pieces of equipment in a ninja's arsenal. Because of their size, multiple scrolls can be carried into battle in the front pouches of a flak jacket or in a pouch. This will save space and not sacrifice a much needed piece of equipment which may be required later. The scroll allows the ninja to summon creatures, people and items to their aid. [carries 3]
Name- Wire
Description- Wire can be used in several situations. It can allow the ninja to create trip wire explosive traps, it can be used in rappeling, or as a method to tie down and restrict the movement of an opponent. [carries 100ft]
Name- Exploding Pouch
Description- A variation on the exploding note, these small pouches can be attached to a target and then explode a few seconds later. [carries 15]
Name- Smoke Bomb
Description- A small bomb that releases a cloud of smoke when thrown. [carries 5]
Name- Soldier Pill
Description- When the soldier pill is swallowed, it allows the ninja to fight for several days without rest. The pill is full of proteins and a special stimulant that momentarily increases the ninja's chakra. Once the effects wear off, the user will need sever days of rest. [carries 5]
Medium weighted weapons
Name- Windmill Shuriken
Description- In its folded state, all four arms of the shuriken are folded together. When full unfolded the large shuriken can be thrown through the air causing great damage. [carries 5]
Name- Kusari-Gama
Description- The Kusari-gama is a combination of a sickle and a long chain with a weight attached to the end of it. The sickle can be used in a slashing or stabbing motion, as well as used to block and hook opponents weapons. By holding the chain portion of the weapon, the sickle can be swung around to get a greater reach with it. [carries 1]
Name- Katana
Description- A typical one-edged sword. A common weapon of ninja, particularly of the Anbu who each carry them. [carries 1]
Heavy weighted weapons
N/A
Jutsu:
Name: Goukakyuu no Jutsu - Great Fireball Technique
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Katon • Goukakyuu no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilzing the Fire Element. The ninja does the necessary hand seals, draws chakra from their mouth into their chest and them immediately exhales it. They then blow a stream of fire which erupts into a large sphere of flames. To better manage the flames the ninja will bring their hand to their mouth to control it.
DownFall N/A
Name: Housenka no Jutsu - Mythical Fire Phoenix Technique
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Katon • Housenka no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Fire Element. The ninja does the necessary hand seals and then emits a series of small fire balls. The ninja can also hurl a projectile which is covered in these same flames. To the opponent the attack appears to be only the balls of flame, they do not see the hidden threat within the flames. Meaning that even if the flames are put out, the projectiles still converge on the target. The flames can be used to cover different projectiles like shuriken or kunai.
Name: Magen • Kyouten Chiten - Demonic Illusion • Mirror Heaven and Earth Change
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Magen • Kyouten Chiten is a Genjutsu technique unique to the Uchiha bloodline Sharingan holders. Using the copy and counter functions of the Sharingan eye, the Uchiha clan member can stop the sensory spell cast on their body and reverse it back on their opponent.
Name: Ryuuka no Jutsu - Dragon Fire Technique
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Katon • Ryuuka no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Fire Element. After binding the opponent, the ninja uses a guide wire to unleash a large torrential fire burst onto the target.
Name: Sharingan Soufuusha Sannotachi - Sharingan Windmill Triple Blade
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Sharingan Soufuusha Sannotachi is a Ninjutsu technique utilized by the Uchiha clan. Using the developed vision of the Sharingan eye, the clan member hurls three Windmill Shuriken which have wire attached. While in the air the clan member can manipulate wire to make the blades circle the target, which results in the attached wire binding them.
Name: Sharingan
Type: Doujutsu
Rank: –unknown-
Picture: N/A
Description: [look under Kekkei Genkai]
Name: Henge no Jutsu - Transformation Skill
Type: Nin- jutsu
Rank: E
Picture: N/A
Description: A basic shinobi skill. Transforms the user into another different appearance. Whether they transform into another person or turn into a material thing such as a shuriken, doesn't matter.
Name: Kawarimi no jutsu - Body substitute skill
Type: Nin-Jutsu
Rank: E
Picture: N/A
Description: It's implied in the name. The user switches his or her body with a plant, animal or anything for that matter. This is used to escape dangerous situations such as many sharp projectiles being flung at the person. Sometimes you can damage your opponent with this attack even.
Name: Bunshin no Jutsu ¡ Clone Skill
Type: Gen-jutsu
Rank: E
Picture: N/A
Description: Everyone is required to know this. Requirement to Graduate as a Gennin. This is a basic jutsu. It creates illusions of the caster, in other words: clones. These are basic clones that aren't real. If they are hit by something, they automatically disappear.
Name: Kuchiyose no Jutsu - Summoning Technique
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
picture: N/A
Description: A powerful jutsu, Ninpo Kuchiyose allows a ninja to summon animals, objects and the dead to fight on their behalf. The ninja normally signs a blood contract with the animal species, which allows him to summon different size and skill levels of creature.
Ninja's Nickname: Crimson Dragon
Age: 12
Sex: Male
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 52.2 kg
Appearance[/i]
Picture: N/A
Hair: Jet Black, long, spiked in front, spiked ponytail
Eyes: Normal, Jet black
Facial: No markings on face
Clothing: Kenji has a few different outfits. One consists of a black shirt with the Uchiha crest on the back, a gray jacket, gray pants, and blue shinobi shoes. Another consists of a blue tee-shirt with the Uchiha family crest over the heart, white shorts, white tape on both arms and legs, and black shinobi shoes. While doing any kind of training Kenji will wear a normal shinobi clothes. When Kenji is not training he is usually wearing a tee-shirt and shorts.
Kenji wears his hiate-ate on his forehead so everybody can see what village he’s from. Kenji’s hiate-ate holds his ponytail in place. Kenji wears his chuunin flak jacket a lot but not all the time. He feels that the flak jacket restricts his movements. Kenji wears fingerless gloves all the time and carries a variety of weapons on his person.
For special taijutsu training Kenji wears weighted clothes that are similar to a monk’s outfit. Kenji always wears a weighted cloak with red and black flames. The Uchiha crest is on all of Kenji’s outfits so people know he’s from the Uchiha clan. Kenji always wears black, gray, or blue never any other colors. His outfits are made to not only show off his body but to help with training by not restricting his movements.
Some extra Traits[/i]
Hand: Ambidextrous
Fighting Style: Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu expert, focused mainly on ninjutsu and taijutsu though.
History:
Kenji from the day he was born, was driven by pressure and expectations. Born as a member of the prestigious Uchiha clan, most of his childhood was lived in the shadow of his older brother, Sakaki. Kenji always trained with his brother in order to get better. Kenji’s brother and father were fighting in a war and died. Before Kenji’s brother left they made a promise to each other to live and be the best shinobi possible. When Sakaki seemingly died Kenji felt sad and angry at the same time. He felt that Sakaki cheated his way out of their promise. Little did Kenji know that Sakaki is alive and well and is training to be stronger than his little brother.
Kenji grew up alone with his mother. Kenji trained super hard every day to make up for his brother’s training. Kenji entered the academy at age six and graduated at the top of his class at age twelve. Kenji helped the other students whenever he was told to, which was often. Kenji was such a good student that he helped the teacher often. Kenji is now a genin and works hard all the time.
Personality: Kenji is a very serious person. He is very loyal and does help out when he can. Kenji is a loner by heart but will open up to friends and comrades. Kenji doesn’t easily trust or respect anybody. Kenji does whatever his superiors tell him too.
In battle Kenji is calm and collected. He is very precise and always has a plan. Kenji can think hundreds of moves ahead. Kenji is good at setting up traps and back-up traps. Kenji doesn’t kill his enemy unless he has to.
Kenji spends the majority his time training in ninjutsu and taijutsu. He also checks his gear to make sure it will work in battle. Kenji will spend his spare time relaxing, going to hot-springs, or sitting in trees staring at clouds. Kenji reads scrolls to learn new jutsu and then trains to master that jutsu. Kenji spends time thinking up new jutsu as well.
Kekkei Genkai:
Sharingan:
The Sharingan is the blood inheritance limit of the Uchiha Clan. The Uchiha are said to be descendants of the Hyuuga, with the Byakugan changing into the Sharingan over time. This doujutsu (eye skill) gives one the ability to read Genjutsu, Taijutsu and Ninjutsu and then defeat it. As such, the clan member can view a technique being performed and almost instantly memorize the movements required to be able to complete it, including the needed chakra moldings and seals used. However the clan member cannot copy techniques that are unique to another bloodline and the clan member must have a body capable of meeting the chakra and physical requirements to do the jutsu. This rarely stops the clan member though, as such stressful situations often push their limits farther and allow them to harness their full potential.
The Uchiha clan member is not granted the Sharingan at birth; it is only activated later in life, typically during a time of emotional stress in the heat of battle. The Sharingan itself can be transferred to another non-Uchiha by a medical ninja, such as happened with Leaf ninja Uchiha Obito to his teammate Hatake Kakashi. Because his body was not born to carry the Sharingan, the eye is always activated and it burns Kakashi's chakra when used. To lessen the impact of the Sharingan on Kakashi's body, he normally keeps the eye hidden and out of use. Also of note, is the fact Kakashi, a non-Uchiha, was able to advance the Sharingan from two tomoe to three tomoe after gaining the eye.
The Sharingan itself contains three tomoe (comma). A higher mastery of the Sharingan can be seen in the creation of a new tomoe in the eye, with three tomoe being the typical highest form of the eye. The rare Mangekyou form is a unique evolution of the Sharingan beyond the three tomoe form, please see its entry for more information. An eye possessing two tomoe can allow the Uchiha clan member to track the movement of an opponent and do some minor copying of an opponents attack. For avoiding incoming attacks, the Uchiha's speed and agility will greatly control whether they can move to avoid it. However, three tomoe will greatly help in this area.
Two tomoe will also allow the ninja to pierce Genjutsu and see the surrounding reality for what it really is. It can also allow the member to pierce another’s body and see their chakra. While the eye is not refined enough to see the tenketsu and chakra circulatory system like the Byakugan, it can view the movement and flow of chakra. This can help them tell if a person is trapped in a Genjutsu, or if an attacker is a real threat or merely a bunshin.
An eye containing three tomoe will allow the ninja to see the image of an attacker’s next move from the slightest muscle tension in their body. This prevents wasteful movement and allows the Uchiha clan member to conserve much needed chakra in battle. It allows them to synchronize their movement to strike at an area moments before their opponent is even in that spot, essentially allowing them to strike out and hit their opponent before they're even there.
Three tomoe also grants the Uchiha the ability to do Genjutsu and hypnosis after locking eyes with an enemy. This can be used to cause their opponent to do an attack of the Uchiha's choosing. This hypnosis can also be used as a Genjutsu counter, which is the ability to turn a Genjutsu spell back upon the original caster without the requirement of forming any handseals.
Other: N/A
Ranking: Genin
Village : Konohagakure (Leaf)
Weapons/Equipment :
Light weighted weapons
Light-Weighted Weapons
Name- Kunai
Description- The weapon of choice for most genins, and a good weapon at it. It can be thrown like a shuriken, but can also be used as a close combat weapon. Most ninjas carry more then one of them, and are trained to use the weapon effectively. [carries 25]
Name- Shuriken
Description- Little so called Ninja stars that are used to keep people at bay. Rarely will a shuriken really kill someone. It's sort of a sub weapon which is used to, in most cases, loose enemy pursuers. All ninjas have the small ones. [carries 25]
Name- Exploding Tags
Description- Pieces of paper with the Japanese character 'Baku', which means 'explode' written on top it. Usually goes at the end of a kunai knife, and blows up after a certain amount of time. But these tags can be placed as easily on any other item. [caries 15]
Name- Radio Head Set
Description- The short range radio is capable of keeping ninja in contact across several miles. The radio can accept multiple frequencies and is activated to talk by pushing a button on the neck attachment. The only way too wear a Radio is too have a Head-Protector (A Ninja Headband) on. [carries 1]
Name- Scrolls
Description- Scrolls remain one of the most important pieces of equipment in a ninja's arsenal. Because of their size, multiple scrolls can be carried into battle in the front pouches of a flak jacket or in a pouch. This will save space and not sacrifice a much needed piece of equipment which may be required later. The scroll allows the ninja to summon creatures, people and items to their aid. [carries 3]
Name- Wire
Description- Wire can be used in several situations. It can allow the ninja to create trip wire explosive traps, it can be used in rappeling, or as a method to tie down and restrict the movement of an opponent. [carries 100ft]
Name- Exploding Pouch
Description- A variation on the exploding note, these small pouches can be attached to a target and then explode a few seconds later. [carries 15]
Name- Smoke Bomb
Description- A small bomb that releases a cloud of smoke when thrown. [carries 5]
Name- Soldier Pill
Description- When the soldier pill is swallowed, it allows the ninja to fight for several days without rest. The pill is full of proteins and a special stimulant that momentarily increases the ninja's chakra. Once the effects wear off, the user will need sever days of rest. [carries 5]
Medium weighted weapons
Name- Windmill Shuriken
Description- In its folded state, all four arms of the shuriken are folded together. When full unfolded the large shuriken can be thrown through the air causing great damage. [carries 5]
Name- Kusari-Gama
Description- The Kusari-gama is a combination of a sickle and a long chain with a weight attached to the end of it. The sickle can be used in a slashing or stabbing motion, as well as used to block and hook opponents weapons. By holding the chain portion of the weapon, the sickle can be swung around to get a greater reach with it. [carries 1]
Name- Katana
Description- A typical one-edged sword. A common weapon of ninja, particularly of the Anbu who each carry them. [carries 1]
Heavy weighted weapons
N/A
Jutsu:
Name: Goukakyuu no Jutsu - Great Fireball Technique
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Katon • Goukakyuu no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilzing the Fire Element. The ninja does the necessary hand seals, draws chakra from their mouth into their chest and them immediately exhales it. They then blow a stream of fire which erupts into a large sphere of flames. To better manage the flames the ninja will bring their hand to their mouth to control it.
DownFall N/A
Name: Housenka no Jutsu - Mythical Fire Phoenix Technique
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Katon • Housenka no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Fire Element. The ninja does the necessary hand seals and then emits a series of small fire balls. The ninja can also hurl a projectile which is covered in these same flames. To the opponent the attack appears to be only the balls of flame, they do not see the hidden threat within the flames. Meaning that even if the flames are put out, the projectiles still converge on the target. The flames can be used to cover different projectiles like shuriken or kunai.
Name: Magen • Kyouten Chiten - Demonic Illusion • Mirror Heaven and Earth Change
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Magen • Kyouten Chiten is a Genjutsu technique unique to the Uchiha bloodline Sharingan holders. Using the copy and counter functions of the Sharingan eye, the Uchiha clan member can stop the sensory spell cast on their body and reverse it back on their opponent.
Name: Ryuuka no Jutsu - Dragon Fire Technique
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Katon • Ryuuka no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Fire Element. After binding the opponent, the ninja uses a guide wire to unleash a large torrential fire burst onto the target.
Name: Sharingan Soufuusha Sannotachi - Sharingan Windmill Triple Blade
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
Picture: N/A
Description: Sharingan Soufuusha Sannotachi is a Ninjutsu technique utilized by the Uchiha clan. Using the developed vision of the Sharingan eye, the clan member hurls three Windmill Shuriken which have wire attached. While in the air the clan member can manipulate wire to make the blades circle the target, which results in the attached wire binding them.
Name: Sharingan
Type: Doujutsu
Rank: –unknown-
Picture: N/A
Description: [look under Kekkei Genkai]
Name: Henge no Jutsu - Transformation Skill
Type: Nin- jutsu
Rank: E
Picture: N/A
Description: A basic shinobi skill. Transforms the user into another different appearance. Whether they transform into another person or turn into a material thing such as a shuriken, doesn't matter.
Name: Kawarimi no jutsu - Body substitute skill
Type: Nin-Jutsu
Rank: E
Picture: N/A
Description: It's implied in the name. The user switches his or her body with a plant, animal or anything for that matter. This is used to escape dangerous situations such as many sharp projectiles being flung at the person. Sometimes you can damage your opponent with this attack even.
Name: Bunshin no Jutsu ¡ Clone Skill
Type: Gen-jutsu
Rank: E
Picture: N/A
Description: Everyone is required to know this. Requirement to Graduate as a Gennin. This is a basic jutsu. It creates illusions of the caster, in other words: clones. These are basic clones that aren't real. If they are hit by something, they automatically disappear.
Name: Kuchiyose no Jutsu - Summoning Technique
Type: Ninjutsu
Rank: C
picture: N/A
Description: A powerful jutsu, Ninpo Kuchiyose allows a ninja to summon animals, objects and the dead to fight on their behalf. The ninja normally signs a blood contract with the animal species, which allows him to summon different size and skill levels of creature.