Setsu Clan

The Setsu Clan (lit.Clan of Severing) is a isolated clan, the compound of which is nestled at the foot of a mountain. There, they have easy access to many ore and mineral veins. Partially as a result of this nearly all members of the clan are taught smithing at a young age. The weapons that their blacksmiths produce rarely leave their compound, however they are highly valued. When they do get sold it is often for a very high price. These weapons will not be of the highest quality however. The highest quality weapons are saved for the warriors and elders of the clan. The tools and weapons they use are fashioned from a high quality alloy which conduct chakra very readily, but have high melting points as well as incredible durability. They are also renowned for their kekkei genkai, Tōeiken, which allows them to create and manipulate blades which reside in their soul. The majority of the clan must assimilate themselves with the chosen weapon, which they themselves must craft, in order to effectively mesh their chakra with the weapon in order to become unified as one entity. Once the assimilation has finished, the user can perform a number of feats that are usually impossible. As their weapon and chakra are one, they can absorb the sword in to their own body and then reform it. Also because of the special relationship between the user and the weapon is unique, as their chakra strengthens so does their weapon becoming stronger/sharper and in the final stage of this kekkei genkai, gaining its own ability. The user is also able to create a part of their weapon from any part of their body and use it for offensive, defensive, or supplementry purposes. A much smaller group of the clan however, need not assimilate themselves with a weapon. This group has their weapon contained within their life force and as a result the weapon's state is reflected by their current emotional and physical state. Fir example if the wielder had an illness then their weapon would most likely be corroded or damaged. Although this group as the potiental to be less powerful than the majority of the clan, clan members from this group have a distinct advantage: the weapon they use is massively stronger than the other clan members. The bladed weapons for example, can cut through anything. The arrows fired from an archer of this clan are directed by the user's will, allowing them to turn corners. They, unlike the other branch of the clan, are unable to obtain a final stage of their kekkai genkai, although occasionally the weapons have a specific ability that the wielder is able to utilise. Both of these attributes together make the clan formidable. However only a select few are aware if their existsnce due to their secretive nature. This was born out of fear of being massacred for their secrets, much like the Uchiha Clan.