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 For nearly the entirety of his life, Heikin has been bounded by the honorable bushido (武士道; Literally meaning "The Way of the Warrior") of the Kuragari for nearly his entire life. You see, the Kuragari clan has been a pivotal part in the establishment of Kuraigakure and has been held at the pinnacle of esteemed and reputable clans inhabiting the Land of Shadows. As the future head of the clan, young Heikin exhibited a grandiose desire to become the next Kuraikage and lead the people into the light. Whilst he was still naive of the true darkness of the shinobi world, he did not overstate his abilities and worked to the utmost of his capabilities. By simply staring into his eyes, one can feel his determination and fiery heart resonate in their heart. To young Heikin, one cannot become a fine samurai without the utmost resolution and heart worthy of carrying a thousand others. Not only did he hold the admirable creed of the samurai, but young Heikin also followed his own belief that Karma would strike the malevolent beings hiding in the shadows. Though as mature as one may see him, he was but a child of insurmountable curiosity and naivety. Bequeath with the mundane and pressuring task of one day leading his clan, he admired the hard-working and did not plan to allow fate to tamper with his inevitable destiny.

During the academy, diligent Heikin detested the indulgence of his peers, appalled by their effortlessness and impartiality. They ridiculed his archaic swordsmanship and mocked his family’s legacy. While their words disheartened his spirit, it also served as motivation to improve his abilities. Indeed, he did make many foes that despised his very being, but he would also make his first friend there. To many, he was the deviant; the antisocial; the loner. This, however, did not bother Heikin. One friend was all he needed in his life. Seclusion from others was just another trait coming with his strictness and steadfast disdain to the workless.

After the Chūnin Exams, Heikin finally understood what it meant to be a samurai, a ninja, and ultimately a murderer. His first kill was grotesquely mortifying yet in some way it was also divinely enlightening. It was at this point of his life that Heikin would truly understand the ancient principles of Darkness and Light; Death and Life; Evil and Good; Malevolence and Benevolence. He realized that without darkness there could be no light; without death, life would soon follow; without evil, what is to be considered good? Though remorseful for those who stood in his path, he knew fate had led them to cross paths, seeking a victor in the perpetual conflicts heralding in the shinobi world. Quickly promoted to the ANBU not merely for his skill and prowess in combat but also his ability to kill without hesitation, one seen bereft of the mercy that restricted even the strongest of warriors from joining the ranks of the ANBU. As dark as his path has lead him, he knew he had a purpose to fight, as did the opponents he faced. He justly believes one who chooses the way of the samurai or shinobi has to sacrifice their own mortality to protect, to aid, and to serve their lord for it’s their sworn duty to guard both their king and the people of their land with their lives.