Ongaku

Clan Information

Name: Ongaku

Origin: Otogakure no Sato

Kekkei Genkai: Chougen

Description:

Those born into Ongaku clan carry a bloodline known as Chougen, meaning "Tuning". This Kekkei Genkai strangely enough, has to do with hearing and the brains translation of sound waves. The bloodline is quite simple, with branching abilities. Chougen is not a Kekkei Genkai that requires activation, for it is active from the date of birth, to the day of death. This odd bloodline allows its beholders to identify a song or tune, and play it by ear on an instrument of their own, as if the wielder read them off a sheet of music or had known the music their whole life. Along with their advanced hearing is the unexplained immunity to sounds techniques of any kind, excluding those of solid force. This prevents Genjutsu focused around the hearing sense from taking any effect of anyone of this bloodline, as well as other sound techniques used against them. However, this is not all those with Chougen can do.

Over time, and advancing of their abilities, those of the Ongaku clan have taken their gift, and molded it into an instrument itself. As more and more descendants of the clan started taking part in defending their villages as dedicated ninja, they began to combine their bloodline with jutsu, creating even stronger techniques. With new use of their abilities, came recognition of the the purpose of their strange bloodline. The clan immediately started exploring further possibilities, and passing on the information and newfound techniques through generations. The types of techniques vary, but all focus around the sound of music.

History:

The Ongaku clan originated in Otogakure no Sato, and started with a band of musicians and childhood friends joined by their love for music. Legend has it, this band wasn't ordinary by any means, and their musical abilities were simply amazing. Any member of the band could play any song after hearing it just once, so there was no need for practice. It wasn't long before their performances attracted attention from all over the country, bringing them fame and fortune. As their popularity grew along with their abilities, even the members of the band began to notice their unusual talent, and the fact that music was much more to them than their audience. Torn apart by inner conflict among the band, they spread out within Otogakure no Sato and began living more comfortable and normal lives. However, music never left them, ever. They all continued playing their instruments in the company of their own home, and slowly began to comprehend their gifts.

As time progressed, their families grew, and the band begun talking amongst each other again, as friends. Each of their children possessed the same love for music, along with their born talent. They soon began to call their ability Chougen, or "Tuning". Word spread, and many interpreted the ability as a bloodline amongst the clan that called themselves the Ongaku. Shortly after, war broke out within Otogakure no Sato and surrounding villages. It was a battle of dominance, one with many losses, and the only reward being fear. Many of the Ongaku felt the need to protect their people, and the villagers therefore, involving themselves in the fight for peace.

The struggle lasted several years, and while many stood by and fought, many others sought peace elsewhere, leaving their country and origins behind. Those who continued to fight discovered ways to use their abilities to assist in battle, and slowly turned the tides of the war. As their knowledge grew, so did their strive for peace. A few years following, the war ended, and the people of Otogakure thanked the Ongaku clan for their dedication. The clan became well known once more, and their people began to spread out across the lands in search of further musical knowledge and secrets, and hope to mold a better future.

In current times, the Ongaku reside in many of the five great countries and surrounding smaller countries, expanding their knowledge in both music and the ninja way. The center piece of the Ongaku clan's learning system, and primary teaching within the clan is a technique known as Kakyoku no Chouin (Song of Sealing). With the Ongaku clan's special hearing, their brains are capable of interpreting notes into something much more; the memories of those willing to open their minds to fellow members. This is exactly how many of the Ongaku clan learn new songs and clan techniques, when deemed or believed worthy of receiving such knowledge.

Although knowledge can be passed on more efficiently and quickly, elders of the clan have made known their beliefs and ideas that this knowledge should only be shared when the receiver is capable of comprehending the full potential and consequence of the technique, or when they are deemed ready. Therefore, only certain techniques are to taught to certain ranks. This not only keeps the clan organized and balanced, but protects the clan's secrets. If younger and more helpless members of the clan were to be captured and put into interrogation, they would not have the full knowledge of all of the clan's secrets. With that said, only the highest of ranking within the Ongaku clan know the most precious of secrets and the full history and origin of the clan.

The clan elders, also known as "The Defenders", are the only ones to know everything and hold all of the clan's knowledge. To further protect the clan's secrets, they have advanced Kakyoku no Chouin (Song of Sealing) into a technique of the opposite effects, known as Kakyoku no Taikyo (Song of Recession). When those with superior knowledge within the Ongaku clan begin to approach death, commit an act of treason or crime against the clan, or simply lose the clan's trust, this technique is used to recede the individual's memories. This causes the individual to lose all memory of the knowledge, as if they had never known before, almost like the act of 'forgetting'.

Clan Techniques

Name: Kakyoku no Chouin (Song of Sealing)
Rank: D
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play the most common tune among the clan on their instrument. It is the most basic skill within the Ongaku clan, and the core of the clan's knowledge and history. This technique allows the user to open their mind to their fellow clan members with the bloodline, and share possessed knowledge by simple song.

Name: Kakyoku no Gyaku (Song of Reversal)
Rank: D
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play a random tune that sounds as if it is being played backward on their instrument, reversing the effects of other Ongaku clan jutsu, and possibly deflecting the attack back. It can also be used to mend one's spirit, calming those who might be in a berserk state, blinded by anger, or consumed by fear.

Name: Kakyoku no Kai (Song of Release)
Rank: C
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play a calm and peaceful tune on their instrument that can release the effects of Genjutsu and some techniques used by clans other than the Ongaku clan, as long as they are of matching rank. It is basically a variant of the basic Kai technique with a slightly wider range, target wise and effect wise. This jutsu effects any target within hearing distance, as long as the user is singing or playing.

Name: Kakyoku no Hyoushi (Song of Binding)
Rank: C
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play a fast and high pitched tune on their instrument, binding in place any target within hearing distance, as long as the user is singing or playing. The target can break free if touched or acted upon by another moving object, or if they possess enough concentration and will to break free on their own.

Name: Kakyoku no Nemuri (Song of Slumber)
Rank: C
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play a tune on their instrument that resembles a lullaby, and allows the caster to place those within hearing distance into an unconscious state, as long as the user is singing or playing the tune of trance. The target can avoid the spell if they possess enough focus to wake on their own, which requires them to be very self controlled and one with both their body and mind.

Name: Kakyoku no Ketatamashii (Song of Piercing)
Rank: B
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play a shriek and high pitched tune on their instrument. The extremely loud and unidentified notes played are so high pitched, the temporarily deafen those nearby. This not only startles those effected with the obvious fact that they can't hear, but makes communication more difficult among multiple enemies, giving the user and allies the upper hand. The effects are continuous, and do not require the user to play the song for the effects to progress, but wear off quite quickly, only lasting about fifteen minutes.

Name: Kakyoku no Gen (Song of Illusion)
Rank: B
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play a short yet complicated tune on their instrument, allowing the caster to place those within hearing distance into the illusion that the user is creating clones of themself. The target will soon begin to hallucinate and see multiple, making them believe that the user was simply distracting them while creating clones. The multiples are obviously not really there, but the effected target is not aware. This decreases the chance that an attack used by the opponent will actually hit the user, because the hallucinations also make it difficult to figure out which is the real user. The effects are continuous, and do not require the user to play the song for the effects to progress. However, the target can avoid the spell through a focused Kai, if they ever come to realize the true technique.

Name: Kakyoku no Sakuran (Song of Derangement)
Rank: A
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play a shriek and high pitched tune on their instrument. This technique is a combination of both Kakyoku no Gen (Song of Illusion) and Kakyoku no Ketatamashii (Song of Piercing) with an added touch, meaning it temporarily deafens those nearby and makes the target hallucinate. Along with these effects, those targeted experience extreme dizziness and nausea. This not only startles those effected with the obvious fact that they can't hear and feel absolutely disoriented, but makes communication more difficult among a team of enemies, and causes every effected target to see multiples of the user. The multiples are obviously not really there, but the effected target is not aware. This decreases the chance that an attack used by the opponent will actually hit the user, because the illusions and hallucinations also make it difficult to figure out which is the real user. The effects are continuous, and do not require the user to play the song for the effects to progress. However, the target can avoid the illusion through a focused Kai, if they ever come to realize the true technique, and all effects wear off after about twenty minutes.

Name: Kakyoku no Munashii (Song of Void)
Rank: A
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play a very hallow and low pitched tune on their instrument, allowing the caster to place themselves and allies within hearing distance into a trance. This trance makes those effected almost lifeless, emotionless, and basically mindless. The advantages are that those effected will no longer be blinded by emotion, or forethought, and take on a new tolerance for pain. With the lack of normal lively human nature and emotions, they feel almost nothing. However, huge disadvantages follow. The loss of consideration can keep them from thoroughly thinking things through before acting. Not to mention that just because the technique temporarily keeps those effected from feeling both emotions and pain, it doesn't keep from the aftermath of when the technique is released. When the effects are no longer in play, any pain or emotion that would have previously been felt, comes in a rush upon the target, draining and exhausting them quite quickly. The only true purpose of this technique is to temporarily increase endurance to an inhuman state, so that those effected may tolerate what they normally couldn't. The effects are continuous, and do not require the user to play the song for the effects to progress. After several simultaneous attacks directed at the body, the effects with begin to wear off. The target can also release the effects of the spell at any time through a focused Kai, or another release technique.

Name: Kakyoku no Taikyo(Song of Recession)
Rank: S
Type: Secret Clan Technique
Element: -
Using the Ongaku clan's well known musical abilities, the user will sing or play a complicated tune that sounds as if it is being played backward on their instrument. The clan elders, also known as "The Defenders", are the only ones to know everything and hold all of the clan's knowledge. To further protect the clan's secrets, they have advanced Kakyoku no Chouin (Song of Sealing) into a technique of the opposite effects, Kakyoku no Taikyo (Song of Recession). When those with superior knowledge within the Ongaku clan begin to approach death, commit an act of treason or crime against the clan, or simply lose the clan's trust, this technique is used to recede the individual's memories. This causes the individual to lose all memory of the knowledge, as if they had never known before, almost like the act of 'forgetting'. This is not its only purpose however, and it has a continuous effect, not requiring the user to play the song for the effects to progress.