Board Thread:Rebirth: Applications/@comment-8914761-20141013053236

1) Name the tool you are making, and who it is for. If the character is not made yet, add a brief description of them below. If a Japanese Translation can be provided, please add it to this section. If not, it is not mandatory but recommended.

Shark Perfection (鮫丸, Samemaru)

2) What are the powers and capabilities of said tool? What does it do and what is it? What is it used for? Here, detail what the tool can do. Ensure to make it unique and well rounded (as in not complete manipulation of reality, or complete manipulation of logic or something) so it can be accepted into FC.

As those that have read a junction of the sword's name, then they can tell yes, it'll have a few functions from Samehada, who is indeed it's brother sword, while Samemaru is it's "sister". Much like the relation of techniques. Samemaru can: absorb, attack an opponent on its own etc. I'll also plan to give it a few other abilities. It'll appear extremely heavier to those who's chakra if isn't synced with. Next is its ability to sense blood (somewhat basic shark ability), and sense meat as well. If possible I'd like to allow the wielder and the sword to fuse. It'll also have a magnetic pull, but not literally magnetic. When saying magnetic I mean, if someone hits Samemaru out of Amaka's hand, by whatever means, it'll just be pulled right back into her hand automatically. It's last feature, that sets it apart from Samehada, is that the sword takes the form of a human. Where it then forges one of its arms into a sword of sorts itself. The sword and it's wielder will be mentally linked, however, I have also devised a weakness to this sword. While it is true Octopi can feed on sharks (Killer Bee's own statement, as well as this http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/octopus_giant_kills_shark ), it is indeed a weakness for Samemaru. With the extensive addition to Ink as well. By weakness I don't mean, it can fight and lose. No. I made, completely terrified. Samemaru will literally quiver if it is near either of the two.

3) How did the tool come to be? Why does it exist? What has been the tool’s history up until your character obtained it? (If your character created it, you can answer this question and the next together).

This sword was indeed forged by my character. Through extensive knowledge and speculation of it's brother sword. Using its mechanism, then attempting to transcend past them. It was created from the base of a dead shark summon of hers, and at which she didn't want it to go to waste

Or this story...

Both Samehada, and Samemaru were created on the same day. However, Samehada went one way, while Samemaru was sent the other. For years, Samehada would be used as a sword for the Seven Mist Swords, while Samemaru would fend on its own. Since it does have a human form, it would roam the world in the form, defending itself from the wretched hell of the world. This however, would all change the day Samemaru would hear of a rumor about a sword named Samehada. With instant notice of the name, Samemaru would gather information about the swords whereabouts, where she learned it was being used in the Hidden Mist Village. (At this time, Samehada is with Shizuka. I wanna keep the story FC) After years of traveling Samemaru reached the village, and would begin its search, however, she would first encounter Amaka Date, and by the looks of the tool that was on Amaka's back, she was able to conclude that it was on of the seven swords. Amaka however, also noticed, that Samemaru wasn't a resident of the village, nor a frequent visitor. (Gonna skip up a bit, to the fight.) Amaka was confront by Samemaru were the two would engage in battle, Amaka through would then be able to effectively defeat her, and Samemaru revealed its true form. Clinging firmly to Amaka in its sword form, it jumped right into her hands. This however was just apart of the swords plan to get closer to her brother.

4) How did your character obtain said tool?

Check question three.

5) What level of mastery does your character hold with this tool? Will they (if they don’t already) ever master it?

Currently, Amaka is at basic samurai level with Samemaru. This is mostly because she prefers to master Hiramekarei first, then she will later put her focus on Samemaru. The two haven't even harmonized yet, they've only gotten to the syncing level. Do I plan on getting mastery, yes. Meaning if I can fuse, won't be able to until they are perfectly balanced together. At this point, it's like Killer Bee in his youth, with A. The sword is toning down just so it can match Amaka and be wielded by her. But for now, I'll like to just hold off on that. At least until FC actually begins, and I can get training from other swordsmen through rp's. On top of that, Samemaru has never been wielding before, so it is quite uncomfortable for it.

6) How will your character use this tool in a way unique to them? As in, how will their usage of the tool differ from someone else who steals the weapon for instance?

I mean, it's unique only to Amaka, because Amaka is the only one who is mentally linked to it. If someone steals it, they would have to be synced with the user, and since she doesn't feel too comfortable with being wielded around, it probably won't be going to anyone else. Even if it is some how stolen, it'll feel extremely heavy. In addition to most likely attacking them. So heavy that an opposing wielder wouldn't be able to life it at all. If it completely has to be able to be wielded by someone else, I'd say only for Shizuka, seeing how she has Samehada.

Additional Information:

Yes, I know it sounds like a rehash of Samehada, but that's somewhat of its purpose. With addition to that, it adds variety to Amaka's kekkei genkai, which was my plan from the get go. It's also going to be like the broker of the other seven swords. Being able to call them as well with her pull, if she can sync with them. This would protect the swords from being stolen. (Can be taken out if need be.) then finally, it could be like the Seventh Path (Outer Path), but instead for the seven swords as the Eighth Sword. My initial plan was not to apply, but a fellow editor told me to try. Please, reframe anyone else from responding here. If there is anything to say catch me on chat. 