Koumi Makazeno

Name: Koumi Makazeno

Full Name Meaning: Beautiful Star of the Devil’s Storm

Preferred Name: Kou

Language: Japanese and English

Nationality: Japanese

Pronunciation: Ko-ou-mé Ma-ka-ze-no

Age: 16

Gender: Female

Birthday: May 23

Astrological Sign: Gemini

Blood Type: AB

Favorite Foods: Sukiyaki and odangoes

Least Favorite Food: Squash

Favorite Subject: Ancient Literature

Least Favorite Subject: Modern Art

Favorite Color: Midnight Blue

Hobbies: Meditating, reading and martial arts. She is a practitioner in the Hajin Mon faction of Mugen Tenshin style Ninjutsu.

Likes: Martial arts, researching ancient literature and observing the world around her.

Dislikes: Loud noises and inquisitive people. She tends to look down upon pop culture fads and trends opting for the more traditional and ancient way of things.

Strengths: Due to her martial arts training, she is incredibly strong and quick for her size. She has slight psychic abilities that allow her to sense abnormal energy presences. She is also a keen observer and is able to accurately analyze a person after watching him or her for only a few moments.

Weaknesses: She is incredibly secretive and will emotionally distance herself from others. Her levelheaded thinking is sometimes too analytical and her cold demeanor prevents her from making close friends.

Dream: To master the powers of the Ashura-ou curse that marks her family within the Mugen Tenshin tribe.

Love Interest: None

Weapons: Kurotaifuuken & Kurokumoken-(“Black Typhoon Blade” and “Black Cloud Blade” respectively.) When connected at the hilt they form the Maikazeken, a weapon that is the forbidden heirloom of her family.

Power: Tsunami Shougekiha --(“ Tsunami Shock Wave”): Koumi uncrosses her swords in front of her and unleashes a light blue energy wave that spans forward at her opponent. If it makes contact, the energy will completely engulf the person for a few seconds to send a suffocating, electrifying sensation through their veins.

Home: Originally from a remote region in Hokkaido however her most recent location/home was Izumo, Japan.

Family: Shadou Makazeno (Father)-- A brilliant man and expert ninja, Shadou creates an impressive stature standing at 6’2”. For the past few years he has made a living as a researcher specializing in ancient Japanese artifacts and curios. However his true agenda for disguising himself as such is known only by his wife.

Kiyoko Makazeno (Mother)-A kind and gentle mother, Kiyoko has a passive, friendly, easy-going nature that can easily change like the tides if her family is ever put in danger. Coming from the neighboring Hayabusa tribe, she has passed down to her daughter the art of deadly espionage and advanced magic that her tribe was known for in preparation for the violent fate Koumi must inevitably face.

Kanaeda (Older Brother) - -Tired of being branded as a member of the “cursed” Makazeno lineage, Kanaeda ran away from the tribe when he was seven years old right before his family fled with his newborn sister in tow. Sixteen years later there has still been no trace of the runaway shinobi.

Anime Character They Look Like: Ceres from Ayashi no Ceres

Appearance: Waist length dark blue hair with golden eyes that always mysteriously glimmer in a mischievous fashion. Ninjitsu has kept her body in top form throughout her life and now she is a beautiful kunonoichi with dangerous curves and an even deadlier fist. Her height, 5’2”, looks non-threatening but do not be fooled. Those who have overstepped their boundaries into her personal space have ended up not having enough teeth to talk about it.

Clothing Description: When not in the school uniform, Koumi generally wears dark clothing such as black pants or a skirt with a dark tank top in order to slip unnoticed amongst the shadows without prohibiting her body should she ever be forced to fight. For special occasions she’ll wear a brightly colored kimono or yakuta.

(Duel Attire) When she has to duel with someone, Koumi dons her traditional Mugen Tenshin battle attire: a sleeveless dark blue dress with white borders, a plunging neckline and the black Hajin Mon symbol on the back. The dress stops at her knees with two large slits on the sides of her legs to allow ample room for fierce kicks. (Think Kasumi from DOA2 and that’s her dress.)

Personality: At first glance she appears aloof and cryptic behind her cold eyes and emotionless expression, choosing to remain in the seclusion of the shadows rather than endure the loud business of everyday. However once she has a feel for what’s going on, Koumi will make herself known to those who fancy her attention for the moment. Occasionally she will smile but not for long; dropping one’s guard is not only hazardous to one’s health but is also dishonorable in the ways of the Mugen Tenshin. Like her father, she keeps her own code of ninja ethics: learn all and reveal nothing unless it is to your benefit.

History: The martial arts of the Mugen Tenshin and Hayabusa tribes have been passed down for centuries to continue their existence which “requires the will to endure all pain and suffering.” Specialists in the extreme skill of weapons handling, espionage, combat operations, assassinations, etc., masters of the Hajin Mon of Mugen Tenshin ninjitsu possess superhuman physical strength , battle techniques and resistance to physical pressure. One of the many reasons for having such is to suppress the powers of the Ashura-ou curse that is only passed down through the Makazeno branch of the tribe. Because of the deadly and destructive nature of the curse, the child born with the mark of Ashura-ou - golden eyes and pointed ears-is usually killed on sight.

The Makazeno branch is on the outskirts of the Hajin Mon faction since their bloodline is the one that carries the shunned curse. Constantly reminded of their place within the ninjitsu community, Shadou Makazeno vowed to learn of the origin behind Ashura-ou and rid his lineage of this dishonor. Yet once he and his wife looked into the eyes of their newborn daughter Koumi, he could no longer abide by the laws of the Mugen Tenshin and kill his child as he was brought up to do should the “mark of Ahura-ou” ever appear in his offspring. Fleeing into the night, the family became “runaway shinobis,” threats to be eliminated since they escaped tribal control with sensitive internal information. Years later the Makazenos have managed to elude assassination attempts at every turn, always moving from place to place, country to country keeping Koumi’s naïveté in tact during their fight to stay alive. For her own safety, Shadou and Kiyoko have placed their young daughter in the care of Heion Kisetsu Academy hoping that a little stability will do her a world of good before the impact of her past and inevitable destiny attempts to destroy all she’s known.

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