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| Iori Shinazunuma | |
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| Name | Iori Shinazunuma |
| Kanji | 不死沼 愛織 |
| Rōmaji | Shinazunuma Iori |
| Titles | TBA |
| Personal Status | |
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| Birthdate |  July 17
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| Age | Blank Period: 5 New Era Pt. II: 16 |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 153cm (Age 12) 182 cm (Age 16) |
| Blood Type | AB- |
| Relationships | |
| Hometown | Umigakure |
| Home Country |  Land of Waves
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| Team | Team 4 |
| Partner | Kanae Shūya ✦ Junya Tsumuji |
| Family | Unnamed parents |
| Ninja | |
| Rank | New Era: Genin |
| Classification | Medical-nin |
| Skills | |
| Nature Type |  Water Release  Earth Release
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| Jutsu | TBA |
Iori Shinazunuma (不死沼 愛織 Shinazunuma Iori) is a shinobi from Umigakure and a member of Team 4.
Background[]
Personality[]
Iori comes across as shy, quiet, and reserved—the typical silent type who rarely speaks unless spoken to. He prefers to blend into the background, avoiding the spotlight at all costs. Often, you'll find him trailing behind his teammates, Kanae and Junya, as he feels safest in their company. His shyness is so pronounced that he grows out his bangs to cover his eyes, a habit fueled by his discomfort with being noticed or perceived by strangers. It's futile, though, as people already perceive him as a meek, weak, and clumsy boy who can't do anything on his own and constantly relies on his teammates. Sadly, Iori doesn’t dispute these assumptions, often agreeing with them due to his very low self-esteem. This leads him to build a wall between himself and others, yet he still finds himself being trampled by those who take advantage of his people-pleasing tendencies and inability to say no. This frustrates Kanae, who hates seeing her best friend used, and angers Junya even more, acting like a protective older brother who won't let anyone hurt Iori. As a result, Iori becomes even more dependent on them, though he is painfully aware that he can’t be a burden to them forever.
Those closest to Iori, like Kanae and Junya, know that a surprising resilience and emotional strength lie beneath his "weak" exterior. Iori is deeply empathetic, always offering kindness instead of resorting to anger, even though he could easily give in to it. His ability to regulate his emotions is something he taught himself, a skill honed from surviving a childhood filled with emotional neglect due to his parents' constant absence. His strong desire to care for those he loves is reflected in his personal mantra, often referring to his loved ones as "those who can enter Iori's home." To him, "home" represents an intangible safe space, a place he strives to create for both himself and those he holds dear.
Appearance[]
Abilities[]
Medical Ninjutsu[]
As a genin, Iori possesses an adequate amount of chakra inherited from his mother, allowing him to serve as a medic-nin. While he is not exceptionally talented, he has diligently refined his skills throughout his training in the Academy and continues to improve through practice. His primary focus is on wound treatment, utilizing basic healing techniques to close cuts and stabilize injuries. In addition to his wound treatment, he has learned to numb his allies' pain, providing them with temporary relief during intense battles. Iori compensates for his lack of strength with determination and a strong desire to support his friends, always striving to be dependable in times of need.
As Iori further develops his abilities, he has begun harnessing water release techniques and integrating them into his medical ninjutsu. He enhances his healing properties by channeling water chakra, creating soothing water that can wash away toxins, cleanse wounds more effectively, accelerate the healing process, and alleviate fatigue. He can also manipulate water to form a wrapping around injuries, providing both protection and moisture that aids healing. In emergencies, he can also perform a technique that allows him to quickly hydrate an ally to combat dehydration and exhaustion during prolonged battles.
Water Release[]
Iori inherited his natural affinity for Water Release from his mother. Under Maru's guidance, he trained extensively to master his Water Release, focusing on developing creative techniques that complement his role as a medic-nin. His jutsus are often defensive.
- Water Release: Home of Karkinos (水遁・カルキノスの住処, Suiton: Karukinosu no Sumika); Iori's signature jutsu is his ability to shape water into the form of a giant crab, which serves as a versatile technique for defense, offense, and utility. After performing the necessary hand signs, Iori uses Water Release to mold highly concentrated water into the shape of a crab. The creature has a translucent, fluid-like appearance, with water constantly flowing but held in a solid form by Iori's chakra. While initially malleable, the crab’s water-based body is dense enough to serve as an effective shield. Standing about the size of a small house, the Water Crab can grow even larger and stronger when near natural water sources like rivers, lakes, or the sea. At its base, the crab’s "shell" isn’t as tough as real crab armor, but it can still absorb and redirect attacks—especially elemental jutsus such as fire and earth. Over time, Iori has mastered manipulating the water's density, gradually hardening the crab’s body through precise chakra control. At higher levels of mastery, the water hardens to the strength of steel, allowing the crab to withstand powerful physical and ninjutsu-based attacks. Iori can command the crab to protect his allies, enveloping them in its protective shell during group battles. In addition to its defensive capabilities, the crab’s claws can be used for crushing and slicing attacks which are strong enough to tear through rock and earth. The crab's very nimble movements, given its size, make it a viable transportation option, especially when navigating rough or watery environments. With this ability, Iori and his allies can escape sticky situations or change their positions in the middle of combat. The crab can also submerge underwater, creating a breathable space within its body for Iori and his allies, allowing them to remain safely encased while submerged.
- Water Release: Ripple Effect (水遁・波紋の効果, Suiton: Hamon no Kōka) allows Iori to amplify existing small bodies of water by two to three times their original size. By infusing his chakra into puddles or streams, he creates a larger water source that he can utilize for his jutsus, facilitating the execution of more advanced Water Release techniques necessitating a greater quantity of water, particularly in settings where water is limited. However, it cannot create water from scratch and requires careful chakra management.
Trivia[]
- Shinazunuma (不死沼) can be interpreted as "immortal swamp," where "不死" (shinazu) means "immortal" or "undying," and "沼" (numa) translates to "swamp" or "marsh." This reflects his affinity for Water Release and innate talent as a medic-nin, whose primary role is to sustain life. Complementing this, his first name, Iori (愛織), means "love and woven," emphasizing his compassionate and nurturing characteristics. Together, these names highlight his deep care for his teammates and his supportive role within the team as a healer.