Sonumi Ōshima

Sonumi Ōshima (大島 歎海, Ōshima Sonumi) was a missing-nin of Kirigakure and the apprentice of Kabuto Yakushi, who cultivated her natural talent as a medical-nin.

Background
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Personality
At first glance, Sonumi seems like she is not cut out for the shinobi lifestyle. She is small and unassuming. She focuses on the use of medical jutsu. She smiles too much. She laughs at things that most people don't quite understand. She is attentive to everyone that she meets and always offers her politeness. One minute she doubts an ally, and the next minute she believes an enemy without question. But Sonumi is guarded. Her mind is always at work, and while it might not move along the same lines of logic that others use, she's actually quite brilliant. She is alert, though it sometimes appears that she's spacing out. Her environment is always carefully noted. She sees possibilities that others wouldn't consider. She comprehends difficult situations quickly and quietly. Her logic is unusual, but it's normally very sound. To her, possibilities are paramount; the realism of the moment is only of passing concern.

Sonumi is usually very good at reading people. She has a talent for seeing past facades and false bravado to the real heart and soul of a person, and she can usually tell when someone is lying to her. Sonumi has always been an receptive person, easily understanding of the problems of others. Sonumi has demonstrated that she is perceptive when it comes to people's mental and emotional state, as she is able to tell what kind of driving force is pushing someone. It is hard for her think in black and white terms; everything strikes her as a shade of gray. For instance, what she usually sees when encountered with an enemy is another person with feelings and goals and dreams, just like herself. While many shinobi might consider such empathy a weakness, Sonumi uses it to evaluate her enemies and predict their actions. She can empathize honestly with those that are hurting, whether it be physically or psychologically. She is always thoughtful of others and their feelings and regards them as importantly as other factors when making deductions or decisions. She respects the beliefs of others, and she will rarely preach or chide. While she might verbally agree with someone just to keep the peace, however, she will do it her way in the end. Unbeknownst to most people, she is a silently stubborn person.

Sonumi's sense of humor is a bit unusual, to say the least. For some reason, she thinks it is funny to say things that come across as sounding amazingly stupid to those who don't know her well. Given how widely she smiles when she decides to start kidding around, even her closest friends don't always know if she's joking or not. The best indicator is to watch for the peculiar laugh that she almost always includes when she's kidding. Sonumi is the first to smile at a stranger when everyone else is frowning. She is content to be around people when they laugh. Her sense of timing is important. She knows exactly when it's time to be serious, and she loathes inappropriate comments at inappropriate times. But when things seem dark, one only need look to Sonumi's gentle humor to attempt to brighten the mood.

Most of Sonumi's life was spent in solitude. She was a somewhat extroverted girl when she was a child, but she was often picked on by other children. Because of this, Sonumi kept quiet and downplayed her intelligence in order to keep from standing out. She didn't have friends; the only positive contact she shared was with her sister, who was a part of Kiri's Cypher Division and was often gone on missions before her death. Sonumi's imagination was an escape from the loneliness that she was prone to feeling. In her mind, she would paint vivid landscapes and outlandish scenarios. She always picked things that warmed her heart, living within a peaceful fantasy whenever she needed to just get away from things for a little while. As she has grown older and learned that she can find happiness just in being with others, her daydreams have decreased a great deal. But if you see her gaze become distant, she's probably deeply involved in a world of her own. She retreats to this place when she cannot handle what she is facing. Likewise, there will always be times that she finds herself lonely, and she will spend a quiet moment in her home confiding to the portrait she keeps of her sister. She is desperately afraid of being left alone once again, which is a big part of why she's so determined to give her all to being a medic-nin. Of course, Sonumi knows that life is uncertain. The people you love might be gone tomorrow. Even she might die in a way no one could predict. So she seeks to live a rich and full life. There are a million experiences that she has never had a chance to savor, so she wants to try everything she possibly can, and every moment that her heart is beating is dear to her. You will never hear Sonumi say that she is bored; even when all is calm and quiet, she observes and savors what she sees.

Sonumi doesn't wear her heart on her sleeve. Most don't realize this, because she is so open and friendly with people. But her deepest, most private feelings are rarely shared with anybody. If she is hurting, she keeps it bottled up inside. Sonumi feels she should be the one to deal with her own problems, and doesn't think she should rely on others for this. It's not healthy for her, because those emotions continue to build, leaving her frustrated and weary, until she finally breaks down and her emotions pour out without explanation. She is somewhat guarded about letting others into her world and does not trust easily. She has no reservations about delivering honest and sincere compliments, though. and despite her flaws, her good intentions and her big heart tend to quickly endear her to others. People tend to forget sometimes that Sonumi is sensitive due to her medical capabilities, her independent nature, and her ability to bounce back from hurt or harm so easily. She does not dwell on the past and is quick to forgive, which also contributes to the impression that she is someone who is unshakable. Her feelings are tender and easily injured although she never allows for this to show outwardly. Though she is capable of wearing the calm and collected mask when others rely on her for emotional support, the violence that comes with conflict never fails to affect her on a personal level. If she needs to, she will cry. But it will never stop her from doing what she needs to do, or keep her from moving forward.

Appearance
Sonumi is rather average in overall appearance. She is able to blend into crowds easily due to her dark hair and fair skin. Sonumi usually keeps her hair pinned up and away from her face when she is in giving medical attention, but she loosely braids her locks when out of uniform. Her face is ovular, her nose is small, and her eyes are medium-sized and distant looking. She tends not to apply makeup, although she may occasionally wear it when she feels so inclined. Sonumi is small in stature, but she is endowed with a curvaceous figure. She often attempts to hide her insecurity beneath many layers of clothing. She is uncomfortable in her own skin and rarely wears anything that may draw attention to her body.

Sonumi's somewhat defensive body language speaks volumes about her reserved disposition. However, she always tries to appear friendly and interested when she is engaged by someone. She is also very polite and bases most of her actions on response rather than initiation. She tends to keep to herself and often busies herself with a book or a pen and paper in her leisure time. It is easy to tell when she is inviting company or is lost in thought by her body language. In the company of others, she nearly always wears her quiet mask, her lips gently curved to remain pleasant. However, her neutrality is betrayed when her eyes are intensely focused on the person she is engaging. It is still difficult to read her emotions under normal circumstances.

Her clothing usually consists of layering the essentials. She wears whatever is most comfortable or efficient and tends not to worry about her outfits so long as they cover her body well. However, she does make a conscious effort to dress nicely on some days, usually on a whim, and not to impress others. She prefers not to wear any jewelry, with the exception of a copper ring on a thin chain around her neck, which is hidden under her garments. Her voice is smooth and reassuring, and she always uses the proper honorifics. She suffers a slight lisp, but this is not readily apparent unless she speaks too quickly.

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Trivia

 * Sonumi's name contains the characters for 'grief' and 'sea'.
 * She enjoys tea ceremony.

Reference
Sonumi's faceclaim is Renzu from Mushi-Shi.