Terumī Clan

The Terumi Clan (照美一族) is one of the oldest clan in Kirigakure. Because of this is one of the most famous, enemies have a saying when approaching Kirigakure: "Beware of the shining beauty that hides in the mist for it is made of lava".

Background
The legend tells about a clan who was raised in an island, at the foot of a huge volcano. Generation after generation they learned the secrets of the molten rock till the day the volcano finally destroyed the island.

At that time, the clan had no choice but emigrate, and the land they chose is what know we call Kirigakure. Because the nearness it seemed to be the perfect place.

The clan shortly found itself fighting on Warring States Period along with Hozuki clan, Hatsuyo clan, Kuriarare clan, Yuki clan , Akebino clan and Suikazan clan.

Byakuren, the first Mizukage, recognized the abilities of Terumi clan and gladly received them as part of the new born village: Kirigakure. As a reward for their effort during the war, the clan gained land to settle in. Because of this, the members of the clan are mostly very loyal to Kirigakure and have fought for it ever since.

They are very proud of their abilities and strive to preserve them.

Clan Rules

 * Above all the thinks a Terumi must always protect Kirigakure and its interests.
 * Those members who do not master the lava release can not be ninjas.
 * The leader of the clan must have one child at least. The child must be Terumi pure blood, and will take the leadership of the clan when is ready.
 * The leader of the clan must be a ninja ranked Jounin.
 * A Terumi will never be rude or violent towards a Kirigakure’s citizen.

Appearance
Their most notable physical feature is their red hair. A pure blood Terumi has green eyes and red hair. The leader always wears a black cape in the clan's assembly.

Chakra
The most common chakra nature is Fire and Earth which are needed to master Lava Release. Some member develop a third nature being Water the most common and Wind and Lightening more uncommon.

They tend to possess precise chakra control, which is needed when using their Kekkei Genkai. In contrast, they rarely tend to develop physical traits such as speed or strength since the Lava Release allows them to fight at long range distance.

Kekkei Genkai
Their Kekkei Genkai allows them to control the many forms of Lava Release, which makes each user unique. While some can use molten rock in liquid state others master a more solid state such as rubber.

Clan Traditions

 * When a new life is born into the clan the parents craft a paper lantern and put it near the crib. It's supposed to protect and guide the baby through darkness.


 * Children start their training at the age of four. While they learn about basic Taijutsu, they are taught about the clan hierarchy and rules. Supervised sparing is common between same age kids.


 * Be present in the clan meetings is mandatory to those member who are Chunin or above, unless they are in a mission outside the village during the meeting. The meeting happens once a month and it’s meant to keep the leader informed about the shinobi activity of the members.


 * The counsellors must assist the leader in any topic they are requested and take care of the minors they are asked. It’s a common request to be present and supervise the kids sparing, especially when it’s the future leader who is being trained.


 * During a weeding is common to see both, the bride and the groom, wearing a crown of flowers. It's supposed to strengthen the bond between the now united couple. Marriage outside the clan is not prohibited but it is not well seen because those marriages rarely gives the clan a ninja capable of mastering Lava Release.


 * During funerals is mandatory to sing a traditional song. It's supposed to help the spirit of the deceased find the spirits of its ancestors.

Clan Nindō
If you want to shine like sun first you have to burn like it.

Trivia

 * Terumi clan is one of the oldest clans in Kirigakure.
 * Terumi (照美) means shiny beauty.
 * The Lava Release the members master is strong enough to melt metal.
 * Akemi, the 5th leader, was the only leader who was a woman.
 * No member has ever betray Kirigakure, despite appearances.
 * Every member of the clan live or had lived in Kirigakure.

Reference
This clan is based on Masashi Kishimoto character, Mei Terumi and was made by Misfitts.