Bakuha Hakoda

"... Ryu Uchiha, what do you see? People have stated my chakra is that of a golden baku. Is it?  Or is the Sharingan not what it's cracked up to be?"

- Bakuha Hakoda to Ryu Uchiha about his chakra signature


 * "The Calm before the Storm."  ~ The Master of the Rashōmon  The Gate 14:07, August 30, 2010 (UTC)

Bakuha Hakoda is a Jonin-level shinobi hailing from Yugakure. He is a survivor of the Northern Hakoda clan, but left for Yugakure for it's peaceful ways. Due to his heritage, he has the powerful Renkinjutsu, a Kekkei Genkai that rivals the Onmyōdō and Wuji. He later left Yugakure for Akatsuki, but for purposes that he has stated we will never reveal to the world. He is known by the moniker The Golden Baku, due to his unique chakra signature.

Appearance
Bakuha is a tall, slim man with long black hair, dark brown eyes and has an attractive demeanor. He typically wears a blue kimono with a yellow sash. The fact that he typically wears a pale blue haori on top of his kimono and white socks with slippers suggests that he is particular about how he dresses and carries himself. He is never seen lying around or sitting in a unrefined manner, and he typically keeps his arms in his sleeves when not carrying anything. He also bears a tattoo that is shaped like an interesting looking seal, giving away his Kekkei Genkai. It is exceptionally large, traveling down his arm and to the middle of his chest, showing his mastery of his bloodline. Unlike other Hakudo, his tattoo appears on his left shoulder, which is normally located on the right shoulder.

Personality
Bakuha's personality as a child was a reflection of Naruto's when he was fourteen. He could be described as hyperactive and childish. He was exuberant and loved to have fun. When he was not training, he was often found playing pranks and creating new techniques. His favourite thing to do was train, something he carried on to his adult life. Most of the time, whenever someone needed him, they would just have to go to the nearest training ground to find him.

As an adult, his personailty is almost the exact opposite. Instead of being hyperactive and childish, he is calm and collective, like most members of Akatsuki. He no longer plays pranks, but still enjoys creating new jutsu. He has ADD, making it hard to stay still. Though he becomes harsh, he is still loyal to his teammates, whoever they may be. But he still has some love for his village, stating he'd leave Akatsuki if they even tried to look in it's direction.

Although he has become an antagonist, he still has a deep love for family and friends. He has an ongoing infatuation with a fellow Akatsuki member, Odayakana Nami, who seems to return his feelings, although not as much. He seems to feel very protective of Odayakana, going to great lengths to protect her or her reputation. He has once threatened to kill a fellow Akatsuki member with his bear hands because they insulted Odayakana. They appear to have a secret relationship with each other because if they were to be found out, it could effect the entire Akatsuki.

History
Bakuha was born to an unnamed couple in Yugakure. While living there, he began to attend the Ninja Academy at age five. Although he got excellent scores in Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, he failed miserably in Taijutsu. After his third try at graduating, he finally passed, having trained in Taijutsu endlessly. After passing, he was placed into a four-cell team, three Genin and one Jōnin squad leader. One his first mission, him and his team was sent to Amegakure, intending to discuss a treaty between Yugakure and Amegakure. While there, he encountered a rogue ninja. They fought, with Bakuha ultimately winning, but at the cost of the rogues life. It was then when he learned of his clan and his Kekkei Genkai, Renkinjutsu.

After returning, he participated in the semi-annual Chūnin Exams that were being held in Kumogakure. He passed the first test by placing a Genjutsu on the rest of the shinobi in the room, taking answers from them. He then passed the second after taking a scroll while in the Canyon of Despair, the place where the second exam was being held. When all the other teams finished, he was sent to his inn, practicing for the final part. Before he could start training, he studied about his clan's Bloodline Limit. During the two weeks hiatus, he learned to control his Kekkei Genkai to an extent. He passed the final exam with flying colours, beating his opponents effortlessly using the techniques he learned while training.

Returning to Yugakure, he was appointed to Chūnin, like his teammates. Sometime in the future, he was appointed Jōnin, although how is unknown. Sometime after becoming a Jōnin, he was attacked by Akatsuki members Odayakana Nami and Ryu Uchiha. After briefly fighting, he was able to gain the upper hand. Before he could kill them, he fell unconscious due to heat, exhaustion of chakra, and pure tiredness. He was then dragged to Sangoukai. He was then partnered up with Akatsuki member Asura. As of now, it's unknown what he is doing.

Renkinjutsu

 * Main Article: Renkinjutsu

Most of Bakuha's abilities stem from his Kekkei Genkai. Using Renkinjutsu, he can manipulate chakra and other materials in any form. When he first learned of it, he had no control of it, accidentally killing a rogue shinobi. After training to control it, he could control it to some extent. However, after years of practice and hard work, he began to master it, but not as much as he had hoped. With his ability to manipulate material and chakra, he had to give up something of equal value, this being his Chakra Natures. He can no longer use Water Release or Yin yang chakra. When using Renkinjutsu, he must first use a special seal that is identical to the tattoo on his left shoulder. After that, he may use Renkinjutsu freely, accessing many things that cannot be done with out Renkinjutsu. He continues to train with it, hoping to be the most masterful user of Renkinjutsu. It should be noted that due to his Kekkei Genkai, his chakra signature is that of a golden baku.

Elemental Mastery
Although he is quite masterful in his Bloodline Limit, he likes to use his Water Release as well, being exceptional in this category. Using his Water Release knowledge, he can create a giant dragon of water with very few hand seals (It usually takes forty-two seals). He can also evade injury or move very freely by becoming water. Using Renkinjutsu, he can use the water in other forms, making his Water Release very advance. After gaining percise control of his Kekkei Genkai, he lost his ability to use Water Release, making it useless.

Summoning Techniques
When Bakuha turned eleven, he wanted to learn how to use the Summoning Technique, so he used the jutsu, transporting him Underground in Iwagakure. He soon realized that he was Iwagakure, due to the rocky terrain above ground. He asked where he was, but was ignored. He decided to get some rest. He woke in what he thought was the morning. He then learned he was in the home of the Earthbound Spirits, a personal summoning of the Hakoda clan. He asked if he was there to learn to summon, to which he was. After spending a few days there, he returned home, having knowledge of Summoning and Reverse Summoning.

Relationships
Asura - Coming Soon...

Odayakana Nami - The relationship started off as a simple recruitment mission, Nami and Ryu sent to take him down, and retrieve him. The two quickly made it off, and found a liking to eachother, calling eachother each their own nick-name. In secret, Bakuha and Nami have been in a intimate relationship, due to Nami's nervousness, they have chosen to hide it from the rest of the Akatsuki members.

Trivia
thumb|200px|right|Bakuha's theme song, Halfway Gone by Lifehouse.
 * Bakuha's theme, as picked by his creator, is Halfway Gone by Lifehouse.
 * If Bakuha had a Databook entry, it would appear as follows:
 * Bakuha's hobby is Alchemy, a throwback on his Kekkei Genkai, the Renkinjutsu.
 * Bakuha wishes to fight Odayakana Nami, his crush, one-on-one (They previously fought while Ryu Uchiha and her recruited him).
 * Bakuha's hero is the Second Hokage, due to his mastery of Space-Time Ninjutsu and Water Release.
 * Bakuha's favourite food is an American hamburger, while his least favourite is pickles.
 * Bakuha has completed 73 official missions: 3 D-rank, 15 C-rank, 30 B-rank, 22 A-rank, 3 S-rank.
 * Bakuha's favourite words are Love (愛, Ai) and Family (一族, Ichizoku).