I am a aiming for a Redmage based oc, not unlike Moroha and Tsukiyomi...
The word Miko translates as much to Witch as it does Priestess, which is what inspired a bit part of this.
Mika and becoming a Jinchuuriki is what inspired this as well.
Two years before canon
Master Naomi was frustrated as he lead his new student through his shrine. Reaching out, he realized the boy had little spiritual strength emanating from his soul, not really an issue since the power would increase like a muscle from training, however the boy possessed an exceptionally rare skill that was the reason he wanted to train him. Simply put, Naomi could not sense his intentions. He couldn't tell if the boy was good or evil, it was entirely impossible, but he would continue to try. The gift was not unheard of, but it was only really heard of for those with intense training. People like Nate could have this skill, without training but it was an exceptionally rare.
It was for this reason that he was hesitant in training the boy but also why he was willing to do. It was his hope to teach the boy to be good, to ensure that whatever path he was on he would not abuse his talents and potential.
"This place is beautiful Master Naomi!" The boy said, pleased.
"I am glad you think so. I have spent over seventy years here, and it's beauty never fails to amaze me."
The boy frowned. "I feel something, a dull warmth in the air, I felt it around you when you healed me. It is here too, like... well when you are around a campfire, only less intense but I can't feel it on my skin but deeper."
Naomi laughed. "Being touched by my spiritual power, you can likely now sense the radiance of others. The walls posses a barrier that allows for greater protection, special charms and all that."
The boy nodded, wide eyed and intrigued. "That sounds amazing. I know I am going to love this."
"Come, let us meet your sister disciples." And he led him to the a distant part of the courtyard where Botan and Momiji were practicing bojutsu. The girls turned, smiling radiantly. They were the same age as Nate, a mere thirteen, and they were proving to be excellent students. His last students, all three of them. "Girls, come meet your newest brother disciple."
"Yes, Master!" They moved towards him, smiling. "Hello!" Botan said, here blue hair soft as her kind heart.
Momiji beamed. "Nice to meet you! I am Momiji and this is my sister Botan!"
He bowed, the boy. "My name is Nate. I look forward to studying with you... Master, would I be learning this weapon or a bladed weapon like a Katana? If demons are real, since they are not where I am from, I need to be protected."
The man nodded. "Whatever weapon suits you. I have many, if a Katana is your tool so be it. Under my tutelage, as with the girls, you will learn a great many things. Meditation to gain focus and increase your power, combat with a weapon and your powers, enchantment and the usage of spells, potions and talismans to heal or hurt. History, advances magical research, and so on. At a minimum, you will be here for a year, more if you wish to gain true mastery." He sighed. "I am close to death, so I will train you wil I am gone... can you agree to that?"
"Yes sir."
"Then you training starts now. The mornings start with cleaning, then meditation for at least an hour. We break out fast, then train in our weapons, work on the usage of spiritual energy, calligraphy training, research and more meditation. Your days will be long and filled with toil, but I have faith in you. Now, let's go get you a weapon." Nate would end up choosing a Katana, with a purple hilt. "A powerful tool, with enough skill you can purify demons with a slash, and if they are too strong the power you channel through it will at leat protect you and the blade from the demons energy and slow down their healing. Now, we missed meditation, so let us start with kenjutsu training."
Chapter end, tell me what you think in the reviews.
This was a real joy to write.
Love, your Ninja Overlord,
Mika.