#and it seems like a plausible skill for an assassin to have. blending in and all

[herearedragons]

…fun little headcanon I just thought about: Zevran can flawlessly imitate a variety of accents when speaking Trade, but deliberately chooses to sound distinctly Antivan no matter which country he’s in

[howtofightwrite]

Q&A: Assassins vs. Spies

Not sure if this is the right place to ask and sorry if this is a dumb question in which it seems fantasy like. But is it possible for an assassin to have a to kill a spy who is undercover, not that the assassin is aware of that. Sorry if this is broad.

It depends on the degree of fantasy, but this scenario could play out. It’s entirely plausible someone could be contracted to kill an undercover operative without either the assassin or the client knowing the target’s real affiliation. This could even be a result of the spy’s activities being identified as a threat, without realizing that they’re a professional.

For example: Organized crime corruption could incorrectly identify a spy as someone gathering information for law enforcement, rather than a foreign power. Similarly, an operative’s activities could interfere with organized crime (either intentionally or not), and become a target without the organization knowing what they’re really dealing with.

It’s also possible someone could hire an assassin to deal with a spy, but not tell their assassin about the target’s true occupation.

There’s two problems with this question, the first is simply, “what do you think an assassin and spy are?” The second is the phrase, “have to kill.”

“Have to kill,” is a little strange, as phrases go. It implies that they need to kill their target, rather than they were simply hired to do so. There are situations where this could happen, such as if the spy was a witness, or if the assassin’s target was someone the spy was close to, and the assassin doesn’t know anything about them except that they need to be dealt with. However, in a lot of cases, if the assassin realizes they were hired to go after a spy, and that information was withheld, it’s entirely reasonable they’d cancel the contract when they found out (and depending on their status, maybe even blacklist the person who took out the contract in the first place.) Though, obviously, that might not an option if the assassin isn’t a freelance killer.

Spies and assassins are both careers that are radically distorted in popular culture. The James Bond style superspy is a superhero variant, with about as much relation to real world espionage as Batman does to being a functioning, well-adjusted adult. Similarly, master-class assassins like 47 or John Wick don’t appear to exist in the real world. (There have been a handful of assassinations which are hard to pin down, but at the same time, the entire point of being an assassin is to go undetected, and it’s the amateurs who fail to get away with murder.)

With that in mind, depending on the level of fantasy you’re imposing, your spy could just be an individual with exceptional social engineering skills, and a technical background slightly more advanced than you’d expect given their cover story. They could also be a superhero, living a double life, with a suite of implausibly advanced gadgets hidden in their home.

Depending on the level of fantasy, your assassin could just be some guy with a .38 and a dream, or they could be a professional contracted by a shadowy international organization, with decades of experience, with an access to an arsenal of hardware that starts with “top-of-the-line,” and quickly ascends into borderline sci-fi.

There’s room for stories at either end of those spectrums, though mismatching them could have peculiar results. Somewhat obviously, a superspy vs superassassin story is going to be very different from an accountant with social skills vs a cheap hitman. There’s also room for either character to be the protagonist in those stories.

It’s also worth remembering, when you’re looking at the skillset of characters like Bond and 47, they’re both very similar. Bond isn’t an assassin by trade, but he has the skillset, and assassinates people on occasion. 47 isn’t a spy, but, he is incongruously skilled blending into a crowd, (to the point of parody.)

Ironically, an excellent example of this similarity is Jason Bourne. In the novels, he’s a spy undercover as an assassin (when he loses his memory), while in the (Matt Damon) films he always was an assassin.

On the low end, with a, “realistic,” spy, it’s entirely possible that their killer never learns about their real job. On the superhero end of the spectrum, that would be need-to-know information, and the assassin could be reasonably put out with their employer for withholding that detail.

While not 100% reliable, if you’re an evil mastermind, it wouldn’t be the worst way to dispose of an assassin who was becoming troublesome. Send them after some James Bond proxy’s cover identity and let the problem sort itself out. Worst case: You’ve dealt with one annoyance (either the assassin or the spy.) Best case: They’re both dead and you can go back to your evil masterminding business uninterrupted. I mean, it’s not like they could team up and come after you together, that would just be silly.

-Starke

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[but-first--tea]

LFRP: Omori Kaya

THE BASICS

Full name: Omori Kaya

Pronunciation: Oh-Moh-Ree   Kay-Uh  (Omori is her surname, Kaya is her given name)

Nicknames: n/a

Height:  5'6" (quite tall for a midlander hyur)

Age:  “A lady never reveals her age.” (adult)

Nameday: 32nd Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon

Languages: Doman, Common

Occupation: Not getting caught.

Current Residence: "Traveling abroad.“ (Basically living a tourist’s life in Eorzea, hoping to never be called out as the fraud she is. She’ll spend time as someone’s guest here, staying in a hotel elsewhere the next month, etc…)

Relationship Status: While she has never actually been married, the identity of the woman she pretends to be is a young widow and heiress. (Single)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Hair color: Black

Eye color: Pale, silvery grey

Skin tone: Fair

Body type: Slender, athletic but not in an obvious way.

Scars: none

Accent: Doman

Posture

Poised, athletic– though she’s no master shinobi, she is her mother’s daughter. Her training began at the age of four, and it’s still evident in the way she moves, observes, and behaves. Others who have trained would likely notice it easily. She carries herself with quiet dignity, and moves (or refuses to) deliberately, as if she expects each action to be read for significance, and takes great care not to reveal too much unintentionally. Though, in the very rare instances when she lets down her guard, this facade can fade away, revealing that she’s still a girl who can be amused, and charmed, and is easily mesmerized by beautiful places and things.  

Accessories

She’s almost never seen without jewelry, though all of it is merely decorative– the trappings of the life she’s stepped into. None of it is personal, or carries meaning beyond appearing as she’s expected to.

Apparel

Her taste ranges from the classically dramatic to the outright exotic- not out of a sense of vanity, but in an appreciation of what is more or less wearable art.  She most frequently wears black and white, though she also favors blue and occasionally red. In keeping with her heritage, she tends toward modesty in her dress. Of course, most of these clothes once belonged to a woman whose identity she has stolen, and she’s begun to add Eorzean fashions to her wardrobe to stand out less.  The more she blends in, the fewer questions about her past she needs to dodge...

CHILDHOOD

Place of Birth: Doma

Siblings: none she knows of

Parents: The samurai Masanari and an Imperial Shadow named Harue, though Kaya has never known her biological father, as she was still less than a year old when he disappeared.

Upbringing: Raised initially by her mother, and later trained by grandmother once her affinity for magic became apparent. (More details can be found in her character history.)

PERSONAL

Personality

Outwardly, she is polite and mysterious, with a demeanor ranging from businesslike toward strangers, to an unexpected sort of mischievous and rebellious streak around the rare soul she’s begun to feel comfortable around. She’s evasive and distant. She rarely connects with others easily, which leads to most people assuming she’s either very shy, or rather snobbish, at first impression. She doesn’t trust easily, isn’t prone to showing any emotion in public if she can avoid it, and is often the one who, from an outward appearance, seems to be just another quiet wallflower enjoying the view.

Beneath the surface, however, she feels everything perhaps far too much, watches everyone with the wariness of someone who knows all too well what people are capable of, and deeply craves the connections to others she doesn’t seem to be able to form easily. She’s always searching for the few who can see the world the way she does- as something equally beautiful as it is deadly, meant to be lived in, not just endured. She’s a powder keg of passions always kept under a tight lid, hidden away for safe keeping.

Still, she is difficult to anger, and it’s a cold anger when it happens. She knows that engaging in violence and revealing her training would likely break character entirely, and being discovered as a fraud wouldn’t end well for her. As a result, she’ll try to think her way out of any situation, instead.

Motivations/Goals

If asked what she wants more than anything else in the world, she’d probably say to be able to do what she wanted, not what she was told, or allowed, or expected to. She craves freedom in all its definitions, but nearly always denies it to herself out of fear or pragmatism. While playing the role of a young, noble heiress she feels the restraints of her gilded cage all too keenly. She must behave in the way one raised to the role would be expected to. As a result, she finds small ways to rebel that aren’t likely to be noticed. Her fierce and defiant nature, thus repressed, will see her doing seemingly pointless things like rearranging the furniture in hotel rooms, stealing small items she could easily afford, or finding ways to secretly get even with those who have behaved poorly.

Financial Status

Ostensibly wealthy, though not one gil of it was ever truly hers. Still, she feels no guilt in obtaining the Omori family’s accounts considering they would have otherwise been seized by the Garlean government following Lord Omori’s assassination.

She has been quietly seeking a way to invest ‘her’ money in a way that would  divorce it from her stolen inheritance, make it more truly hers, and greatly reduce the risk of losing everything should her false identity be uncovered.

Weapons

While she was raised to the blade and bow for most of her childhood, she hides her training and doesn’t carry a weapon openly, if at all. If cornered and forced to defend herself, she’d mostly likely attempt to disarm an opponent and steal theirs, or improvise.

Vices

Seemingly none, as she has striven to present herself as a woman of proper graces. However, she is prone to self-indulgence and spending far too much gil merely because she can, which she considers a vice in herself and tries to resist.

Likes

People who are intelligent, interesting, vibrantly passionate and alive. Watching people do things that require specialized skill, especially combat training or constructing something.

Constructive debate and interesting challenge. Trying/learning new things.

Music, dancing. She’s often wished she could play an instrument, but has never learned to.

Nature, gardens, fireflies, birds, waterfalls, the ocean/seaside. Traveling to anywhere with a spectacular view or vibrant culture. Learning about said cultures.

Exotic spiced foods or just about anything she hasn’t tasted before that doesn’t look absolutely disgusting. Tea. Fruits, chocolate, and spiced cider or tea. Have I mentioned tea?

Unusual crystals and/or gemstones. While she’s generally unfazed by wealth or status, she appears to be positively mesmerized by sparklies.

Dislikes

Politics, rumor mongering, cattiness, insults, and general poor behavior.

People who think getting drunk is the best kind of fun to be had.

Addictive drugs, and those who sell them.

Being forced to do anything, feeling not in control over her own life.

Overly objectifying unwanted attention, awkward social situations/obligations/expectations.

Being cold, biting insects.

Hobbies

Reading, especially the arcane.

Learning the history of different places and cultures.

Collecting small, easily transportable items (generally clothing or jewelry) in local styles from each new place she visits.

Pets: None, currently.  She once had a magpie as a pet when she was younger, and maintains a fondness for birds of all kinds.

RP HOOKS

She’s looking (quietly) for a way to launder, er... invest her money to gradually eliminate the need to rely on her stolen identity and foreign contacts for access to funds. Have an opportunity?

A trusted lady’s maid, retainer, or guard type to help her maintain appearances. 

It’s possible that someone from her past in Doma might recognize her, or perhaps have known the real Omori Kaya.

The woman she is impersonating is an ill-fit for her. She is fierce, independent, and rebellious... the exact opposite of the demure and soft character her stolen identity demands. But, her mother risked everything to secure her new identity, and she won’t cast it off unless forced to. Still, she isn’t perfect. Someone could catch her in a mistake, and become curious...

The Lady Omori Kaya appears elegant, mysterious, ...and wealthy. Potential suitors aren’t unlikely. (Romance is an option, though she’ll be hard to pin down at first, for obvious reasons.)

She has a (stolen) soulstone in her possession, and has been working to unlock its secrets. 

Open to brainstorming other connections, past associations, or jumping into -your- existing plot!

OOC

I make my own schedule. I can be available pretty much any time from 8 am to 9pm CST. Sadly, I can rarely do late nights because I need to do that sleeping thing.

OOC communication is a priority for me.

I have been RPing for 20+ years. I am comfortable with both in game or Discord RP, and anything from short, quick posts to multi para. I do this because I enjoy writing!

I am not interested in random ERP outside of a long-term character interaction. I do love writing ships as long as there's strong chemistry between the characters, and both the character and the writer of said character are mature adults. However,I will not consider ships with alt or AU characters, as this is my one and only RP character. (No multi-shipping.)

I prefer a RP style that works with what is plausible within the scope of the lore. I'm open to creativity, as long as it makes sense. I prefer to stay away from void-heavy, AU, inserts from other universes, and anything involving cross-breeding with non-playable races/beings. (These are only my personal preferences, and everyone else is free to do whatever they like!)

Absolutely no: rape, harm to children, or graphic torture.

I do enjoy game content as well, and prefer company over doing so alone! I am currently sitting in my own personal FC house, but would consider joining a real FC if it makes sense for my character. 

Confession: I probably spend way too much time decorating virtual houses. 

[konohagakurekakashi]

[@KonohagakureKakashi Hatake Clan Headcanons]

Many heartfelt Arigato’s to @uchihaa-itachi for being a born Mythologist and helping me out with this. My Dango IOU tab will never be fulfilled in this lifetime.

[@KonohagakureKakashi Hatake Clan Headcanons]

Shirōki Hatake (1) is believed to be the first of his Clan (畑一族, Hatake Ichizoku). He was a tall, slender man with silver, wayward tuffs and sunken, coal hues. His skin was pale, despite the many hours spent underneath the glower of the sun and his features, more pretty than handsome (2). He had no particular talents, except for an affinity to the different types of earth and its animals; yet he still managed to attain the position of a Kenin to the region’s wealthy and influential Daimyō; administering his compound affairs and tending to the Feudal Lord’s various fields and paddies. It was whilst he was in service of the Daimyō that he learned the ways of Būshido (3) as the Daimyō’s senior Gōkenin, a Samurai referred to as Kaishū (4), took a keen interest in the Hatake’s quick wit, work ethic and his courtesy to the spirits of the lands he minded.

The Daimyō had no heirs, so when a sudden bout of disease took the Daimyō’s life and most of the servants', the Daimyō’s dwellings, title and all of his fields and paddies fell to the senior administrator of his estate (as was custom) Kaishū. The warrior ever honourable and humble—did not believe that he warranted such an inheritance, despite his many, many years of service to the late Daimyō and proceeded to gift the Hatake with the wild rice fields to the west, together with a straight-bladed tantō (5), whilst he continued to dwell within the Daimyō’s compound with its numerous views of the mountains.

The Hatake accepted both gifts (as it would be discredit to their years of friendship not to) took a young wife by the name of Shisō (6) and settled in Ta no Kūni, their home expanding with the amount of their children. It is not specifically stated when the Hatake started to mould Chakra and traded the way of Būshido for the way of the Shinobi, but there is a story that has been passed down from father to son over many a bowl of Takikomi—the tale of the Keubiko Kami (7) and how he came to be. It was said that after the birth of his first son, Shirōki Hatake ran afoul a group of bandits in the village where he often went to sell his sacks of rice, bringing to light their nature and intent to the villagers (the what and how seems to alter from story to story). The bandits enraged followed him to his dwelling, providing the Hatake with just enough time to send his wife and child into the woods signifying the border. The bandits gravely outnumbered the man and took turns to beat him until his silver strands were caked in dirt and blood, his deft features unrecognisable. The bandits tied the Hatake and popped him up onto a wooden pole to suffer a slow death, if not from his injuries then surely from the elements; whilst serving a dual purpose to remind people of what would happen should anyone interfere with their business (8).

The Hatake suffered a great deal, not knowing if his wife and child made it to the Land of Woods—body broken and crows pecking at the blisters on his skin. Eventually, the spirits he always revered took pity on him, calling forth heavy clouds to block out the sun and cool droplets of rain to wash away the blood and soak his arid crops. A white flash of lightning (9) was their last succour, the flare burning through his bonds, causing the Hatake to fall into the mud, yet he did not move as he became buried in it; the wet earth cool on his scorched skin. Days passed, weeks, months; perhaps even years until the layers of earth cracked and parted as a pale hand pushed its way through. The spirits had endowed him with divinity, for gone was the wounds he incurred. He felt stronger, faster and his senses all but heightened (10). The white lightening that freed him from his perch seemed to have found its way into his core, coiling outward through his whole body. Moreover he found that his lands did not fall into disrepair, but expanded—the fields filled with bodies resembling him or Shisō in some way or another, be it the varying shades of silver hair or the sunken grey hues (11). Shirōki took it upon himself to tell them his story and to provide them with the skills necessary to defend their lands from threats, like he was unable to and when he deemed them fully equipped, he set out to the Graveyard Mountains; returning only during the Harvest Festivals (12) to make sure they still honoured the spirits and his teachings. If the tale held any truth was up for debate, but none could confute that it made for a pleasant bedtime story for tired, little pups; much like the tale of the ‘God Tree’ (13) Fire Country residents told to their young ones.

However the clan came about their skills, it was clear that they could already use Chakra during the Warring States Era. The Hatake was still denizen in Ta no Kūni (Land of Rice Paddies now modern day Land of Sound) and were a part of the other, minor (yet loyal) clans that sought to keep Ta no Kūni and its traditions from being swallowed up by the might of Hi no Kūni (The Land of Fire) which housed other, more powerful clans. In order to keep themselves and their resident Feudal Lord (Still the family of Kaishū) secure, they would need to be smart; as the small, tight-knit clan never had impressive Chakra reserves or a Bloodline Limit. The then clan head, Hatake Kunio (14) organized a spy network, consisting primarily of his own clan members, who would infiltrate different regions, representing different income groups; from farmers and peddlers to the attendants in the Daimyō’s court. More often than naught, a Hatake spy would align him/herself with another clan (mostly civilian) and spend most of their years with said clan, maintaining their silence and intel transfers throughout their lives.

Unless a clansman or clanswoman was operating directly under the daimyō of Ta no Kūni, they would not wear their clan symbol, due to the nine-pointed diamond’s resemblance to a target. As previously mentioned the Hatake has always been one of the smaller clans, fondly referring to themselves as ‘pack’ as opposed to kinfolk- thus marking their members did more harm rather than good. Apart from the clan sigil acting as a bull’s eye for enemy clans it also discouraged neutral parties (blacksmiths, farmers and so forth) from interacting with or supplying them for fear of retaliation and deprived them of a civilian’s plausible deniability, which was what Hatake Kumio-sama’s espionage network solely relied upon.

The network or ‘Gen'ya no Ban'nin’ (15) as it was whispered within the Daimyō’s winding corridors, proved to be highly successful. Their agents were timely - and very crafty and was able to move, undetected and undeterred from the Daimyō’s residence, the compounds of his court and clans to various villages via deep, dark tunnels that snaked their way underneath the various rice paddies and fields the Hatake was known to cultivate (16). Not all of these tunnels lead to a strategic destination. Some passageways lead to dead-ends; others were heavily rigged with traps and would cave-in should a non-pack member find their way into its depths, whilst some sloped down into black pits. Thus only a Hatake with their heightened senses and know-how would be able to navigate the warrens successfully. The Hatake clan with their animism beliefs also formed strong bonds with canines (or Ninken) who was said to have their own supply of special Chakra (17). With their heightened senses and abilities, the Ninken worked well in tandem with the clan to assist and make up for the Hatake’s own limited reserves. They assisted with day to day tasks in the fields, served as an added pair of eyes and ears and were back-up in any confrontational situation. Most importantly, since they were able to blend in well in both the villages, cities and countryside, the Hatake trusted them with dispatching their reports, the intel giving the Daimyō’s stronghold enough time to fortify itself from incoming invasions/assassinations.

Tragedy however, came in the form of an unfortunate run-in at the Fire Daimyō’s court, where a member of the main branch was found out due to a Yamanaka’s mind technique. Chaos ensued and a few precious details were spilt, before the Hatake prisoner managed to kill himself by biting off his own tongue. The chain of events lead to the Hatake’s trade being compromised, as bounty-posters were placed all over Hi no Kūni advising of the clan’s signature hair and their sunken, hoary hues.--The clan’s hesitance to wear a sigil now moot. (*The incident, along with a few others, served as the necessary incentive for the Fire Daimyō to consider the Senju-Uchiha alliance.)

What was once Ta no Kūni’s greatest weapon was now a blemish. Thankfully, around this time, the Warring States Era was coming to a close, with Konohagakure no Sato emerging as the first shinobi village. Most shinobi clans, who had seen only dwindling populations and life expectancies, considered this a kami-sent and turned to the Feudal Lords of their own lands to consider similar courses of action. In Ta no Kūni it was a different story. They had never been a rich country to begin with, relying mainly on agriculture and the production of Sake; but with their precious spy network compromised, injunctions were taken against them by their regular traders. Thus their doors were blown open and their dwindling stores lay bare. The imperial house pointed fingers at everyone but itself the moment the other Daimyōs incited a bit of pressure, including the one clan that had sworn their loyalty to the imperial house since the days of ‘the Sickness’ and them alone. Needless to say the Hatake did not take it well. Most were enraged that the Daimyō would undermine everything they had done, whilst some were of the opinion that maybe that was just it - their services, everything they had done for the country, was why it had fallen the way it had.

Most of the other minor clans were incapable of espionage and would rely on brute guerrilla warfare; creating a heavy dependency on the ‘Gen'ya no Ban'nin’. Regardless, it was too late for regrets. The lack of resources caused civil unrest and pit shinobi clan against shinobi clan. Ironically, the Warring States Era has ended, but in Ta no Kūni, it felt like it had begun anew - the Daimyō was eventually assassinated and the then Hatake clan head, Hatake Kabocha (18) (firstborn son of Kumio) ended up going down the seppūku route because of his failure to protect the figurehead. The ensuing chaos, along with the cracks that already existed within the clan did not allow them to choose another leader.

Instead, the Hatake was forced to level their compound and collapse the majority of their caverns over night, afore fleeing into Yūgakure. The Hatake served a nomadic existence for a time thereafter, relying on hunter/gatherer practices which were a far cry from their traditional compulsions to sow seeds and take root. The constant wandering started to wear down the younger clan members, many opting to remain in the small civilian settlements the clan would sometimes meander through to restock on supplies. In a bid not to lose anymore pack, having already been bereaved of family members via seppūku (9), breaking away or being killed in the numerous Clan skirmished in Ta no Kūni; the clan finally relented and made their way to the one place they were attempting to avoid at all costs- Hi no Kūni. It was the largest of the Elemental Nations with the most fertile soil. The clan half-heartedly settled on the north bank of Black River, their crops small and for subsistence at first, consisting mainly of root vegetables like Daikon and Lotus. Word of their venture into Fire Country spread and before the first saplings could push through the soil, they were visited by a squadron of Konohagakure Shinobi—but not to career them from the Land as the Hatake initially thought, rather to make them an offering and a simple one at that: soil within the village in exchange for their loyalty and all of the skills that the clan possessed. It would seem the Fire Daimyō was rather insisted that all Shinobi be held accountable under one village (as per his agreement with the Senju/Uchiha). Further roving was no longer an option for the descendants of Hatake Shirōki, nor could they return to Ta no Kūni where only the Fuma Clan (20) remained and a new Fuedal Lord had taken seat—Consequently the Hatake became Shinobi of the Hidden Leaf and served the village as best they could.

End Note: This piece is mostly based off of Mythologies, History and personal Headcanons. If you don’t agree with it, fine. You are more than welcome to write your own. ^^

Piece Notes: (1) Shirōki- The First Hatake: Name meaning ‘White Sake presented as an offering to the gods’. A play on the rice-farming for sake thing, as well as the Keubiko Myth.

(2) I mean, have you seen Sakumo and Kakashi’s faces?! I bet grandmas want to pinch their cheeks all the time.

(3) Būshido-The Samurai code of Honour

(4) Kaishū-Samurai and Gōkenin (Stewart) of the Daimyō later inherits his lands and title. I got the name from Katsu Kaishū who was a famous Gōkenin Samurai from 1823-1899.

(5) The Tantō is the White Light Chakra Sabre that will be passed down from Hatake head to his heir and is the short sword that Sakumo and later Kakashi uses.

(6) Shisō- The Hatake Matriarch: Name meaning Basil. You’ll note that most Hatake names refer to farming and produce. It’s a clan thing.

(7) The Keubiko Deity is a Shinto god of Knowledge and Agriculture-He takes the form of a Scarecrow (I thought it appropriate since ‘Kakashi’ means scarecrow. It is also a Headcanon of mine that the Keubiko is the main deity of the Hatake Clan. Also influenced by one of the  Hatake Agricultural Adventures written by ‘the17thMuse’ in which the Hatake are grown in a flower pot. It's so adorable and a must read.

(8) Note that Ta no Kūni (The Land of Rice Paddies/Fields) was stated to be a land overrun with gangs and Yakuza Groups.

(9) A reference to the White Chakra of Konoha’s White Fang. It’s a Headcanon that it’s a clan trait.

(10) Kakashi is said to have a heightened sense of smell, this is a reference to that. It’s a Headcanon that the Hatake Clan have above average senses.

(11) Considering the fact that Kakashi is basically a carbon copy of his father, it’s a Headcanon that the unruly, silver hair and sunken eyes are the assertive Hatake genes. All members of the Hatake Clan therefore have and will have some shade of silver/grey tuffs and those gaunt, droopy orbs. Note that Shirōki had black eyes however, like Sakumo. Kakashi’s grey eyes were a trait inherited from Shisō.

(12) Yet another reference to the Keubiko Myth. Interestingly enough the Harvest Festival takes place on 15 September-Which is Kakashi’s Birthday.

(13) This refers to the tale of Kaguya and her two sons

(14) Kunio: Hatake Clan Head who came up with the Spy Network-Name meaning ‘country man’.

(15) Gen'ya no Ban'nin’ what the Hatake Spy Network was called. The Hatake Network is based on the Oniwaban established by Tokugawa Yoshimune.

(16) The tunnels under the rice fields are based on the idea of the Chu Chi tunnels

(17) It’s a Headcanon that apart from the Tantō; the Ninken summoning contract is another Hatake heirloom. Hatake once believed that it was another gift from Keubiko (apart from his knowledge).

(18) Kabocha: Hatake Clan Head during the ‘Fire Daimyō incident’, name meaning ‘winter squash’ -for obvious reasons.

(19) Seppūku: Ritual Suicide

(20) Fuma Clan: Is still the only clan in the Land of Sound in direct service of the Daimyō since Otogakure botched after the ‘death’ of Orochimaru.