AZURE JIRO
Master of Power & Defense
Master of Power & Defense
Born in a remote mountain village, Azure Jiro was the son of the legendary ninja master Takeshi. From an early age, he displayed exceptional speed and agility that surpassed even the most experienced warriors in his clan. At the age of six, he began his formal training in the ancient arts of ninjutsu, quickly mastering techniques that took others years to perfect.
Completed the Trial of Shadows, becoming the youngest ninja in clan history to achieve this honor. Mastered the technique of invisibility through speed.
Successfully defended his village against the rival Crimson Clan, earning the title "Azure Protector" and receiving his signature blue garments.
Left his village to perfect his skills, traveling across distant lands and learning from various martial arts masters. Developed his unique "Flash Step" technique.
Azure Jiro seeks to restore balance to the world by collecting the five elemental scrolls before they fall into the wrong hands. His speed-based techniques make him the ideal warrior for this mission, as he can traverse vast distances in the blink of an eye.
Former rival turned reluctant ally. Their contrasting styles of speed versus power create a formidable team when they work together.
Master Kenzo Takahashi was the sensei of Jiro and Hanzo, making them their pupils. He also forged a friendship and brotherhood beyond their initial rivalry. Kenzo instilled in them the values of honor and perseverance, guiding them through their challenges.
Exceptional striking force with lightning-fast punches
Unmatched velocity, can appear to be in multiple places at once
Mastery of various martial arts styles, prioritizing damage output and allowing for versatile combat strategies
Moves silently, can blend with shadows and remain undetected
Relies on evasion rather than blocking, but can withstand significant damage
Jiro moves so quickly he creates afterimages, confusing enemies and allowing for multiple simultaneous attacks.
Teleport-like movement across the battlefield, allowing Jiro to cover great distances instantly and strike from unexpected angles.
Jiro enters a state of heightened awareness where time appears to slow down, allowing for precise counters and perfect evasion.
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Relies on speed and precision. Excels at hit-and-run tactics and can strike multiple times before enemies can react. Prefers to avoid direct confrontation.
Focuses on raw power and endurance. Can withstand significant damage and excels at close-quarters combat. Prefers to overpower opponents with devastating strikes.
When paired together, Azure Jiro and Crimson Hanzo can execute powerful combination attacks that leverage their complementary abilities.
Jiro creates a speed vortex while Hanzo charges it with his power, creating a devastating area attack that damages all enemies in a wide radius.
Hanzo's power creates a shield around Jiro, allowing him to move at maximum speed without taking damage, becoming an unstoppable force on the battlefield.
With over 25 years in digital and 18+ at Microsoft, he is a Principal Product Manager, leading AI User Experiences and innovation at Microsoft Studio42.
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