Kekayaken
An ancient deity that is worshiped by the most skilled ninja. It is a dark secret, which only those who are of high standing know of it and its followers. Years ago, it was killed, its body parts were split up and hidden among the world. Founders and leaders of a group known only as the 'Society', has found most of the deity. The elite ninja under their command have been given these parts as a sign of standing, and honor, and that they are fully-fledged ninja, known as Kagunin. Its legacy lives on through them. As long as a single Kagunin remains in the world, so does the Kekayaken.
Kagunin
A highly trained ninja who excels at stealth, assassination, and reconaissance missions. They are skilled in genjustu, taijutsu, ninjutsu, and medical jutsu. Weapon-wise, they are skilled in throwing weapons and any type of sword or blade-like weapon. This includes kunai, shuriken, and katanas. Every Kagunin has had one part of the Kekayaken placed into or onto their bodies as a rite of passage and as a symbol that they are a full-fledged Kagunin. They are able to take on an apprentice after working within the Society for a minimum of three years. After two years with the Society, any Kagunin may become a sensei and begin to train an apprentice.
The Society
Formed when the Kekayaken was first discovered, it is a group of elite ninja known as Kagunin. Its leader is its founder, Harlan. Currently, there are twelve members within the group, with one as an apprentice. The Society handles the worst jobs, such as assassination, reconnaisance, and spying missions. Most missions, except for a select few, pass through the leader of all Kagunin, and then the Society's founder. Any news regarding Genin, Chunin, or Jounin, passes through their hands as well.
Parts of the Kekayaken That Now Reside In the Kagunin
Ears, eyes(2), lungs(2), heart, ribs(6), hands(2), arms(2) legs(2), ankles(2)
(If this seems too confusing, you're pretty well doomed and should stop reading here...)
