Board Thread:Rebirth: Applications/@comment-25456115-20141023150923

1. What is the name of the character you’re applying for?
 * Kogun

2. Is the character related to ?
 * No

3. Are you planning to use the Canon requirement to attempt to acquire the Wood Release? Stop now and first apply to the Genetic DNA Application, to get approved for the Hashirama DNA sample, before you continue. If you are approved, please enter below a link to the application. (Skip to question 4, if this question is not relevant to you)
 * http://narutofanon.wikia.com/wiki/Thread:122585

4. How do you plan to acquire the Wood Release without the DNA of Hashirama Senju? Please detail the theory for your character below.
 * N/A

5. Can you write down the background for your character in detail to back up the acquirement? How does it connect with the Wood and the character? This is very important for the decision!
 * Basically his story starts with the formation of a secret organization named "Gyouten", which was created prior the fourth shinobi war with a few years. It resides in the land of fire in a secret hideout. It was created by the order of the Daimyou and the knowledge of Konoha in order to create a superior race of shinobi. However, they hid the intentions of the organization from the world and they made it seem as if it was a normal hospital, yet it was the main hospital in the land of fire. The Hokage was one of those who knew about the organization. It supplied Konoha with great military strength and was the reason for the creation of Ryuuken Senju, one of the strongest shinobi in history. Since the creation of the organization, a project was planned and placed as a first priority of the organization. It was called "Project: Hashirama Rebirth". Basically, the government and Konoha realized the strength of the first Hokage and his wood release. Despite them possessing a wood release user, Yamato, he didn't live up to the strength of the first as he was only injected with a certain amount of Hashirama's DNA.


 * Gyouten's target was to create a shinobi that's basically a clone of Hashirama by injecting every cell in his body with the DNA causing him to utilize wood release in the same manner as Hashirama. This was achievable since the medical shinobi that worked for Gyouten were of high calibre and could be compared to even Orochimaru in the art of surgery and experimentations. They injected many test subject with the DNA only to know the biological and chemical reaction that the human body goes through when injected with the DNA in order to modify the body to cope with a great dosage of Hashirama's cells. This project took over a decade of studying and failing once and again. Many of those who were injected with a great dosage of DNA would either die or survive then suffer from extreme mutation of the body, which would lead to death. After many years of studying and experimenting, they finally reached a theory, which was thought to be very efficient. They took a Kagutsuchi clan's child as the test subject for it. He underwent severe body modifications in order to handle the DNA without dying. These modifications were based on years of studying and experimentations. They chose a child as they would waste a shinobi if they chose a grown-up, cruel, but necessary.


 * After the body modifications, he was injected with a great dosage of the DNA, almost every cell of his body was injected with Hashirama's DNA. While that might seem fatal for a normal shinobi, Kogun's body was modified greatly specifically to cope with the biological reaction caused by Hashirama's DNA. Not to mention, his life force was great enough to sustain his life as he was related to the Kagutsuchi clan. The experiment was a success as the child survived the injections of the DNA. The scientists watched him for months and they saw that no mutation occurred, they then realized that the experiment was a success. Kogun's life was simply filled with experiments and tests done to him by Gyouten. While surviving the injection, he was yet to awaken the wood release. The scientists believed that he would awaken it if he suffered from a near death experience. They made sure he would undergo such experience through their technological advances. They connected some machines to his brain and placed him in a giant test tube. He then underwent a "simulation" where he was placed in an actual near-death situation in his mind. He awakened the wood release as a result of the emotional trauma, which led to the destruction of the test tube.


 * After awakening the wood release, he was put in a special training regime, called the ANBU foundation where he would be trained to become a weapon, nothing more nor less. That was the reason he was created for and he realized that. He was placed in the ANU foundation in order to get rid of the last remaining traces of his humanity and become nothing more than a weapon for Konoha. He was also meant to serve as a Jinchuuriki restrainer in order to maintain the strength of the Bijuu if need be. Yet there was a portion left deep inside him. His human part, which is yet to be awakened once more. Another important aspect about Kogun's life is that he underwent training sessions with Yamato in order to learn how to correctly use wood release.

6. Important: Are you planning to create original wood release techniques that are unique to your character? (Hint: You can write them down like the content a the technique. It will save you work for later!)
 * I think my original wood release techniques will limit to constructs of wood and what not. Additionally, I might delve into transcribing techniques into the wood or even using my wood in conjunction with chakra absorption.

7. Which Canon Wood techniques are you planning to give to your character? How is it relevant to him/her? And how will he/she utilize these techniques in their own fashion?
 * * : He would simply use his chakra in order to create a clone by altering the user's own cells into vegetation. This is a simple application of wood release as it was utilized by Yamato with no clear training from the first Hokage. Unlike shadow clones, these clones do not disappear when hit and they can share the information they got with the user by merely contacting them. This can be done by transferring the Yin energy of the clone to the user, the Yin energy being memories and experiences. Also, unlike the Shadow Clones, which requires the clone to disappear to relay information back to the user's original body, the wood clone can transfer intel back and forth between the user's original body and a clone without having the clone dissipate or even coming into contact with each other. Additionally, they can disappear like normal clones. Despite having these great advantages, the wood clones also possesses weaknesses, one of them being that the user needs to concentrate on the clone in order for them to operate freely. If the user was distracted, it would affect the clones. Additionally, if a wood clone is changed into a seed and ingested into the body or left on a target, it can be utilized as a transmission device. The user can use these to track their target as the seeds respond to their chakra only. Kogun created his own variation of the technique where he was able to create clones from his trees and wood created by his chakra. I believe this is relevant for Kogun as it clearly serves the user in battle and it was used by Yamato who trained him. They serve in spying missions as well making them great for espionage.


 * * : This technique is merely an expansion of the wood clone technique only greater in numbers.


 * * : This technique was utilized by Hashirama himself and it was believed that Yamato could use a weaker version of the technique. With this technique, the user can basically grow trees on any surface. They can transform a small plant into a giant tree in an instant. By utilizing their chakra, they can manipulate the trees around to form defenses or attack the opponent. This technique was recreated by Kogun as a form of creating an environmental advantage. He simply wanted to surround the battlefield with trees in order to be able to strike from any given location of the battlefield, which led him to recreating this technique.


 * * : This technique is nothing but an expansion on "Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees" as the user simply flourishes flowers on the branches of trees that they summon. These flowers produce a potent sleeping gas (pollen) that could render an opponent unconscious. Kogun would train to utilize this technique in order to nullify his opponents. He will eventually create stronger version where the pollen would be much more effective as he would put more chakra into it.


 * * : This is a simple technique utilized by Kogun in order to create small sharp wooden projectiles, capable of penetrating the human skin. They can be used from close range to create wooden swords, or as a long-range projectile. They are often emitted from the body, yet Kogun was able to emit them from his trees. He learned this technique in order to create a threat to any opponent that approaches him and for force them to fight from long range. He was able to flow his chakra in the wooden spikes to make them sharper. After penetrating the body, they can grow creating tree branches inside the body of the victim.'''


 * * : A technique designed to be used to absorb a tailed beast's chakra in order to restrain jinchuuriki when they make their rampages. The user creates the "sit" (座, suwaru) kanji on their palm and creates a series of wooden pillars, which are engraved with what resemble foo dog faces and have lit wicks on top of their heads. When the user slams their palm on the ground, the wooden dogs rush towards the target and absorb its chakra. This was taught to Kogun as he was expected to be the Jinchuuriki tamer in Konoha after Yamato considering that Yamato has aged and he's unable to perform at the same rate as he used to. This technique was taught to him by Yamato during their training sessions.


 * * : It's a simple technique that's only based on shape transformation coupled with wood release. This technique basically created a wood prison from the ground. This wood prison can be used to restrain the enemy. Kogun fills the wood with his chakra, increasing its potency, he then uses fire release techniques to burn his opponents. I see this technique to be relevant as it will help Kogun in restraining the target in order to strike. Additionally, it's a very simple technique that doesn't need a great deal of effort to learn if one considers its mechanics.


 * * : This was one of the techniques taught to Kogun by Yamato. He would simply turn his arm into a tree on a cellular level then accelerate the growth of the trees using his chakra in order to create multiple spears that rush towards the opponent in the form of branches from the arm, which serves as the root of the justu. This technique is useful in hand to hand combat and in restraining the opponent. Thus, it's considered to be one of Kogun signature moves. He is able to create wood clones from these branches, which can serve him greatly in battle.'''


 * * : Another technique that was utilized by Yamato. He simply uses his wood release in order to transform his hands into tools such as keys and shields. Kogun managed to figure this technique out on his own without the help of Yamato as he simply transformed his hand into wood, then used his chakra to shape it. This gave him the ability ti create wood structures instantly in order to aid him in battle, they can serve as defensive, offensive or even supplementary constructs.


 * * : This is the ultimate defensive technique utilized by the first Hokage, then recreated by Kogun. However, Kogun doesn't use it in the same manner as the first Hokage, yet the mechanism seems to be similar. Kogun heard about this technique from Yamato, how potent it was and how useful it was for the first. He attempted to recreate it. The dome portion of the technique was simple and easy. He only formed a dome around himself. He then shaped it, but instead of taking the shape of a dragon, it took the shape of a demonic facial structure. What was remaining is adding enough power to the wood in order to withstand devastating attack as the first did. Kogun did so in a simple manner. He simply increased the density of the wood in order to sustain great physical attacks without being scratched. He then flowed very dense chakra into the structure in order to increase its hardness. He managed to emulate the first's technique as his chakra was nearly as potent. He would use this technique in conjunction with chakra absorption in order to weaken the attacks that strike it. I think this technique is essential for Kogun as it summarizes his defensive style and forms a potent shield for him to utilize


 * * : This was a technique that was used by Hashirama then recreated by Kogun. The technique in itself is simple in conception. Kogun recreated it when he was trying to emulate where he tried shaping his wood in the form of hands to grab the opponent. He first started with forming limbs from his own body similar to how Wood Release: Great Forest Technique is used, the only difference is that Kogun started using shape transformation in order to create limbs, which are capable of grabbing the opponent, in order to confine their movement. Eventually, it became a second nature where he would use these limbs for multiple tasks. Over the years, he became very strong in the usage of this technique. He began increasing the size of the limbs as well as emitting them from the ground by flowing his chakra into the earth and forming the wood underground. This technique was essential for him in order to restrain his opponents as well as tailed-beasts if he was sent after one. Thus, I find it relevant that Yamato would encourage him to create such a technique.


 * * : Another technique that was taught by Yamato to Kogun. The technique itself is simple, yet very efficient. The user weaves the snake hand seal then creates wooden constructs that charge at the opponent binding them. They were enough to capture a giant squid. This technique is mostly used with fire release in Kogun's case as he would restrain his opponent then burn the wood restraining them turning the wood into a flaming hell for opponent.


 * * : This technique serves as Kogun's primary defense and it can also serve as an offensive move. The user simply weaves the required hand seals, which would lead to the growth of wood underground, summoning pillars that come in a curved structure from the right and from the left. the two sets of pillars meet in the middle to form a dome that can shelter the user from attacks. This can also be used to trap the opponent if used on both sides, which would create a prison for the opponent, or an ultimate defense for the user. Kogun showed the ability to alter the size of the dome to cope with any given situation. He was also able to summon the dome using only one hand seal. He could fight an entire battle from inside as he can create wood release techniques on the dome, creating spikes that can rush towards the opponent with great speed or limbs that would attempt to grab the opponent. I see this technique to be relevant for Kogun as he's Yamato's student. Yamato used this technique multiple times throughout the series, which indicates that it's a primary form of defense for Yamato. This was bestowed upon Kogun after his training session with Yamato.


 * * : This technique was utilized by both Hashirama and Madara. It was recreated by Kogun, not attempting to emulate them, but because of the influence of dragons of shinobi. Dragons have a great influence on shinobi, almost every elemental nature possesses a jutsu where the user simply creates a dragon that attacks the opponent. Kogun attempted the same, yet he decided to utilize the advantages of wood release in order to give the dragon certain properties making him competent in battles. Kogun creates a giant chinese dragon that can vary in size. The dragons body is made out of small and very sharp spikes that can be fired at the opponent with speed, impaling them easily. It can also harm the opponents if it restrained them by grabbing their bodies. The dragon is also able to absorb chakra upon contact, which could serve as a way to nullify the opponent's ninjutsu. The dragon can extend its body in order to reach further if the target was at a long distance. When utilized in a small size, it was used as a sword, or a whip by Kogun. I believe this technique to be relevant for Kogun as dragons have great influence in Naruto, so it's only natural for him to create a wood dragon technique.


 * * : This technique was recreated by Kogun after witnessing the Earth Release: Golem Technique. Kogun creates a giant humanoid golem. He then manipulates it to perform multiple tasks. It's as strong as the original technique. Kogun then coupled it with the wood dragon technique. However, it's different from the original. Instead of having the dragon tied around the torso, the golem uses it as a sword in battle. The golem also possesses a shield made out of wood in order to block attacks. I believe this technique is relevant as Kogun would use it against larger targets. It was intended for tailed beasts, yet it was then utilized normal battles with shinobi.


 * * : '''This technique is basically a simple application of wood release in order to create defenses against physical attacks and ninjutsu. The user weaves the required hand seals. Many branches charge out from the earth below, going up in a spiral way to form a wall that can provide the required defenses for the user against most ninjutsu. I believe this technique is relevant for Kogun as it's simple and efficient, not to mention the similarity it bears with "Wood Release: Great Forest Technique", which is one of Kogun's specialties.

8. Optional: Additional Information
 * * I just want to say that I took Sei's permission to create the organization in the land of fire, and Zef's permission to make Ryuuken one of the experiments. 