Ai Shimizu

Ai Shimizu is a proud member of the Swordsmen of the Mist, and an even more proud former teammate of the current Mizukage, Kono Keiji. Known for her firey temper, and inability to take things seriously most of the time, her presence in the village is equally feared as it is respected.

Background
Ai was always a bit different from the rest of her family. It was obvious from a very young age that she got her father's temperament with her mother's drive for understanding - without any of the patience either of them displayed. As soon as she was old enough to think for herself, she declared that she would be the 'Greatest Shinobi Mist had ever seen', and that was the end of the discussion.

In his retirement, Ai's father, Tsuneo Shimizu, taught his middle child everything he could about being a shinobi, in the hope that she would survive the terror of the Bloody Mist in order to come out on top. As proud as he was of her dedication to becoming a shinobi, everyone knew that Ai would have a hard time rising through the ranks. It didn't help that she showed virtually no affinity for Water, which most of her family shared an affinity for, but instead the unpredictable and unfamiliar Fire nature.

At 10, Ai did what her family hoped she would, but fear she wouldn't - she graduated from the Academy. In another life, she would have been a fairly competent, if mostly normal, Shinobi of the Mist. This, however, is not that life. her Jonin mentor was someone her own age - Kono Keiji. A boy her own age, yet there he was leading her team. It was upon their first meeting that Ai found out what it meant to be a truly powerful Shinobi, and found her true motivation. She wanted to be the best, to make Keiji notice her and be proud of her skill.

Personality
Ai is lighthearted and fun loving. She's a ball of energy, and doesn't do well with sitting still. Boredom is her worst enemy, and she will make sure everyone knows when she feels boredom approaching. Because of this, it is incredibly easy to motivate her into action. If she's found lazing about, there's sure to be some plot going through her mind...or she's trying to give herself a convenient alibi. This isn't to say she doesn't take things seriously, however, as she knows full well the power of a well-designed mask.

Ai has a bit of a skewed sense of right and wrong, balanced only by her unwavering loyalty to the Mizukage. She has a very fluid morality scale, and will do just about anything if Keiji instructs her to. It is often that only the threat of Keiji's disapproval that will stay her hand, and force her to stand down from a conflict. Because of this, when she is questioning how she should approach a situation, she can often be found asking herself "What would Eon do?" or, more accurately, "What would Keiji want Eon to do?". Between those two lines of questioning, she often makes decisions that can surprise others, seeming far more competent than most would expect from her.

Appearance
Ai takes pride in the way she looks only so far as to make sure she's always presentable for Keiji. It isn't that she necessarily wants to look good for him, but rather she always has to look her best so that he isn't ashamed to be associated with her. Even so, her clothes are comfortable, and allow for a decent range of movement. She often wears blacks and reds, partially to stand out from the rest of the villagers, but also because it emphasizes her affinity to fire that she's so proud of. She often keeps her black hair cut to shoulder length, long enough that it can be pulled back but not so long that it becomes unruly.

Ninjutsu
Ai's ninjutsu skills are powerful, yet lack a lot of the refinement you'd see in most Shinobi. Despite being able to use Wind techniques, much of her skill comes from the more chaotic and unpredictable Typhoon chakra. With the addition of Fire, used in the most explosive manner she can think of, she's often a bringer of chaos and destruction to the battlefield. She foregoes the more technique-focused jutsu in favor of flashy shows of force and destruction - which she is highly skilled at.

Shibuki
Ai is the wielder of a sword by the name of Shibuki, affectionally referred to as the Blastsword. A sword of her own creation, the weapon was built upon the base of a standard katana. Combined with the standard sword capabilities is a large scroll attachment, unrolling to display numerous explosive tags available for removal and use. By utilizing this sword, Ai delivers explosions to her enemies, as well as structures around the battlefield. It is her prized possession, and she doesn't hesitate to show it off at every available moment.

Sealing
While Ai does not often seem to use Sealing in her every day combat, she has a high proficiency in creating seals that can perform different functions, as well as sealing objects and jutsu into scrolls. Most notably is her fondness for creating explosion tags, which was an inspiration for her sword as well. Through the use of her different Ninjutsu abilities, Ai can seal different jutsu into a tag, to be released at a later point in combat upon activating the chakra trigger.