Shikai Nara

 "Only Assassins who expect to be seen wear mask. Wearing one would only provide me a great deal of discomfort rather than add additional secrecy. An assassin of my caliber would doesn't exist. And that's purposely. Besides, I want them to see my face. To stare into my eyes as I drain their lives and add their shadows to my collection. It is what they deserve. I am nothing more than the Shinigami which delivers justice to the unjust."

- Shikai Nara

is a cursed prodigy formally belonging to Konohagakure's Nara Clan. Shikai's incredible mastery over darkness and shadows, alongside an immensely innovative usage lead to his name being spread across the village. An upcoming talent, an asset that would undoubtedly increase Konohagakure's incredibly damaged standing. Shikai constantly performed feats that enhanced his reputation beyond normal limitations faced by those alongside him. He became an ace during academy days. Teachers constantly spoke proudly of him. Never truly failing to acknowledge an immeasurable amount of potential. After being placed on a close team, Shikai never failed to inspire teammates. Missions after missions were completed with 100% success rates. And after an aced exam, Shikai was immediately promoted to jōnin. While Shikai's parents supported their child by pushing him forward, the young Nara faced endless ridicule by his fellow kin. A superstitious tale that a demon would cross into this world by possessing a babies shadow tainted his name. It was unnatural for a Nara to possess white hair alongside differently colored eyes. Each sign caused people to doubt that Ryuuga's child was human. All the while, Shikai's countless achievements only demonized him further. Soon, Shikai couldn't leave his house during the day. Sticking to night-early morning missions. Being a strong young shinobi not blessed by royalty also brought him harsh comments. People looked to Ryuuga as if he plotted to overthrow the main Shika line. As he did name his child using it's sacred prefix. The constant bullying Shikai endured hadn't hindered his abilites. He only wished for Ryuuga's happiness. But after Shikai became an Anbu Captain, the youngest since Itachi Uchiha, The Nara Clan shunned Ryuuga completely. Leading to a suicide which changed Shikai's viewpoint towards reality.

It was at this time that Shikai decided to defect. Shikai used both the soon to be infamous technique he recently developed and a plethora of Assassination skills to escape Konohagakure. it was noted that when he defected, the current Hokage had noted it to be the greatest escape from a major village in history. As they hadn't noticed he left after a week when they investigated his home. Stumbling upon a decomposing Ryuuga, a suicide note alongside other papers. Shikai travelled across lands, performing expensive assassinations. No one was safe. After mastering his official technique, not a place existed that would pose a barrier.