History Characters / ALeafOfTheTree

* BadassTeacher: Hoheto has the skill set to become a jonin-sensei, is a master of the Gentle Fist and knows multiple Fire and Earth Release jutsus.

* NotSoStoic: While normally he shows little emotion, there are times when his mood peaks through his stoicism. When Team 24 is announced, he can't quite hide his amusement from Suro's antics. He also can't hide his good mood when he's around Kurenai.

* CutenessProximity: Totagi, Suro and Ino love to spoil Baketsu with scratches, hugs and kisses.
* IGotBigger: The otter was originally the size of a medium dog. Over the course of the story, Baketsu grew to be the same size as Takeo, and is now reaching the size of Gama.

* TargetSpotter: Hige works in conjunction with Takeo as the spotter for the Lightning Rod Sensor. She is able to pinpoint enemy locations for Takeo and he calls down lightning on them from a distance.

* SmartPeoplePlayChess: Or rather shogi, which is his favorite pastime.

* SelfPunishmentOverFailure: Whenever Lee fails, he will atone by walking around the village on his hands fifty times! And if he can't do that he will do ten-thousand push-ups on his thumbs alone! And if he can't do that-

* TheResenter: Believes that all of Takeo's success should have been his and could have been if he was given a better team as well as the teachers Takeo had.

** Maybe I've been going about this the wrong way. Ah well, after crashing back to the ground, there's only one way to go. Time to re-evaluate some stuff.

* DoggedNiceGuy: Deconstructed. Naruto's constant attempts at getting a date with Sakura makes him more detestable to her rather than endearing.

* SternTeacher: Danzo is a taskmaster that expects nothing but the best from his students. Even though he's harsh, he does his best to teach practical lessons and shares the wisdom he has learned throughout his years.

* {{Ambadassador}}: He is willing to lead a delegation of peace in the hopes to form an alliance for Konoha, but he is more than willing to use assassination and force if need be. Don't forget, he is the Sandaime Hokage.

* NamedByTheAdaptation: Like her other two sibling, he is given the surname Sabaku.

* NamedByTheAdaptation: Like his other two sibling, he is given the surname Sabaku.

* NamedByTheAdaptation: Like his other two sibling, he is given the surname Sabaku.

* HundredPercentHeroismRating: By the time he comes back from the Ame delegation, everyone in Konoha either respects likes, or loves Takeo Chiba.

* ChildProdigy: During his time at the Academy, Takeo's teachers note about his success, saying he's an exceptional shinobi, a generational genius, and a prodigy. Before he was even a genin, he had already learned 3 Water Releases.

** He is not phased at all by the [[FishPeople mutated fish abominations]] that surround the outskirts of Otogakure. With Hige, he is able to find them before they can ambush him, and was unimpressed if they were meant to rely on shock value.
* DemolitionsExpert: Takeo is exceptional when it comes to Kayakujutsu, and is especially good at destroying structures. He came up with a plan to blow up an Ame bridge using explosive tags that had a Genjutsu-based trigger. We'd show you the aftermath, but there was nothing remaining.

* GoodIsNotSoft: Takeo is a pretty cordial guy that is always happy to help a friend. He also has no qualms about killing someone that means to hurt Konoha or its people.

* LoveTriangle: He is in one with Temari and Sakura, the two of which are both fighting for his affection. [[spoiler:[[{{Polyamory}} It's resolved when, after the two girls meet, they are just as into each other as they are into Takeo]].]]
* MadeOfIron: Takeo's most defining physical characteristic is his endurance. He is able to withstand punishment and get up for more

** Has consistently taken Dynamic Entry's and Lotus' from [[LightningBruiser Rock Lee]] and remain standing

* PowerCopying: While not as ridiculous as an Uchiha, several of Takeo's techniques have been developed from only observing said technique in action once, with him having immediately learned his first [[ShockAndAwe Raiton]] solely from having it performed on him. Takeo is such a quick study that he actually works incredibly well under Kakashi's hands-off tutelage, regularly thinking to himself that the man is a superb teacher, a claim that the students of Team 7 vehemently deny.

* RomanticWingman: Made Ironic by being fairly oblivious, see ObliviousToLove above

** He gets [[spoiler:Temari and Sakura]] to make out after he notices that both of them were into each other.

-->'''Shogi General''': +10 to shogi rolls and a +5 to tactics rolls

* ThisIsForEmphasisBitch: After Sakura gets taken out of the spar against Hanzo, his anger came out when he tracked Hanzo through the Cloying Bog.

* WouldHarmASenior: Just ask [[spoiler:[[PoisonousPerson Hanzo]] or [[ResurrectiveImmortality Kakuzu]]]].
* WouldHurtAChild: He casually kills two Ame genin teams, one in the Konoha Chunin Exams and the other at Gomanouchi Village. Justified in that they were enemy shinobi.

-->'''Suro''': Fuck it, we're not sparring again. I'm finding something else to beat you in.

* HopelessSuitor: Unfortunately for her,[[spoiler: Takeo is already in a relationship]].

* TheRival: To Sakura, as both were intelligent girls with an interest in the medical field in the Academy and both are [[spoiler:attracted to Takeo]]. She even bonds with Ino over their shared rivalry with Sakura.

* OfficialCouple: With Kurenai

'''"Free time, dude. Go out and smell the flowers every once in a while, yeah?"'''

* TheApprentice: To Tsunade of the Sannin

* DishingOutDirt: Studied Earth Release during her time in Jonin Bootcamp

-->'''Sakura''': "Five teeth knocked out. Two swallowed. Four broken ribs on the right, three on the left. Bruised most of the others. Some light abrasions on the back. Oh and a pretty severe concussion. All patched up, but he's been sent to the hospital and will be on the receiving end of a few days of mandatory bed rest."

* CanineCompanion: Akamaru

* SignificantNameShift: Sasuke used to call Takeo by his last name, "Chiba", whether he was talking or thinking internally. After their trip to Ame, he seems to recognize Takeo's strength and instead refers to him by his title, "Numanin".

* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Sasuke has a love for tomatoes. He says that the one redeeming trait of Ichiraku was that they don't hold back on tomatoes when he asks for a lot of them.

* OfficialCouple: With Sasuke

* PlayingWithFire: Studied Fire Release during her time in Jonin Bootcamp

* GenreRelaunch: In a drunken rant, Kurenai says that Takeo's success in Genjutsu will redeem its reputation in Konoha

* BigBrotherInstinct: Inverted, as Temari's the eldest sibling, but if any of his words about making sure his sister is happy and safe are an indication, he'll be there to make those who hurt her pay!

* DropTheHammer: Learned to wield a one-handed kanabo during her patrol duty that she handles as easily as a toothpick.

* TheApprentice: She is currently studying under Shizune.

* CantHoldHisLiquor: Even just a small drink can turn Lee into a crazed drunk who will beat your ass for fun.

* CantHoldHerLiquor: She turns out to be the biggest lightweight out of all of Takeo’s senseis when they all drink together at the Torn Silk, drunkenly arguing with Sugishi and constantly clinging onto Hoheto.

* BareYourMidriff: Her Fight Night gear has her don a sports bra and a pair of athletic shorts that exposes her abs.

* IHaveNoIdeaWhatImDoing: While teaching Nature Release to the Academy, he internally thinks that he has no idea how to teach anyone and constantly compares his efforts to his own sensei, [[HundredPercentAdorationRating Minato]].

--> '''Pain tolerance''': You feel pain, really, you do! You just kind of don't see what the big deal is everyone makes about it.

--> '''Takeo''': I have the potential to be skilled, to be strong, to be great even. I owe it to myself to push towards my limits. Not to give up, but to work hard, to learn, to strive towards the limits of what I can be. That way, no matter what happens in the future, I can be confident that I've done everything within my power to be the best I can be.

--> '''Takeo''': Got you, bitch!

--> '''[[NoIndoorVoice Suro]]''': YES! IN YOUR FACE LOSERS! SOMEBODY SEND A MESSENGER TO IWA THAT THEY HAD BETTER SURRENDER UNCONDITIONALLY RIGHT NOW BECAUSE WE’RE GOING TO KICK ALL OF THE ASS!

--> '''Suro''': Fuck it, we're not sparring again. I'm finding something else to beat you in.

--> '''Hoheto''': When I became a jonin-sensei, I thought I was making a commitment that would ideally last for years. Instead, after less than one-and-a-half, we are disbanding. Had I been told so at the time, I would have assumed the reason for dissolution to be a sad one. Never would I have expected that all three of my genin would make chunin in such short order, ready to move out and contribute to Konoha in new ways. The three of you fill me with pride. Know that I will remain available to you both as a teacher and as a friend, you need only seek me out.

* MakingASplash: Specializes in Water Release and is learning all of Takeo’s known Water Releases.

--> '''Hige''': You know I don't like to be called granny dear, I don't put in all this effort to look young just to be called old!

--> '''Kotai''': You're getting fat, boy.

--> If ever there was proof that this boy is destined for the most average of background desk jobs…

--> “I didn’t really like the way you were showing off too much…” Sakura trails off for a moment, before continuing more bashfully, “[[NoSell But you just ignoring his punches was pretty hot]].”

--> '''Sakura''': I'm sick of both of you just assuming I'll go along with whatever either of you wants! I want to spar in private, I want both of you to go and find something else to occupy your time with and I want you to accept that I'm just as much of a ninja as the two of you are!

--> It’s on, bitch.
--> Takeo’s '''girlfriend''', Sakura Haruno

--> This is what you all get for making me come out rather than letting me sleep damn you all.

--> Takeo! MY ETERNAL RIVAL! HOW COULD YOU STEAL THE BEAUTIFUL CHERRY BLOSSOM BEFORE OUR LOVE COULD BLOOM!? CONGRATULATIONS WITH YOUR RELATIONSHIP! I MUST OVERCOME YOU AND SHOW MY WORTH! YOU MAKE A LOVELY COUPLE!

--> '''Sakura''': “Five teeth knocked out. Two swallowed. Four broken ribs on the right, three on the left. Bruised most of the others. Some light abrasions on the back. Oh and a pretty severe concussion. All patched up, but he’s been sent to the hospital and will be on the receiving end of a few days of mandatory bed rest.”

--> '''Naruto''': Everyone's counting on me to stop them and to keep Konoha safe and to help us win, but what if I can't? I'm not even really any good at being a ninja! Not like Sasuke or Takeo or Neji or Bushy Brows or Sakura-chan! (Talented, but Trained)

* OnceDoneNeverForgotten: His loss to Suro by means of ‘there’s something behind you’ has Dave mention that the other members of Team 7 will never let him live that down.

-->'''Kakashi''': [[ShellShockedVeteran He's just like me]]. [[FallenHero Just like Itachi]]. Konoha's next little prodigy.

--> '''Kakashi''': Terribly sorry, I think there’s an old lady about to fall and break a hip a few blocks over, I’ll have to go and offer my assistance.

--> '''Hiruzen''': Kurenai, Takeo? Well done.

--> '''Temari''': I will not walk away from any fight defeated. I will walk out victorious, or I will be carried out!

* HundredPercentHeroismRating: By the time he comes back from the Ame delegation, everyone in Konoha either likes, loves, or respects Takeo Chiba.

* TheApprentice: He was Sugishi’s full-time apprentice for a time, even traveling with her to the Ame border as he learned from her and continued missions.
* AsleepForDays: Takeo sleeps for just under 2 days after taking a soldier pill to fight against the Ame defectors. Afterward, he is back and able to fight again.

-->'''Takeo''': When the mission allows for it, I agree [that leaving no witnesses helps maintain anonymity]. But when simply exterminating all witnesses isn't an option, I'm [[CallBack rather fond of a good disguise myself]].

* FromZeroToHero: He was initially written off as a first generation ninja meant to fill the ranks. Nobody expected him to rise up and become [[TheAce the elite shinobi]] he is now.

* IGotBigger: After reuniting with Sugishi after the treaty-signing with Ame, Takeo notes he's now almost eye-level to his sensei.

* LoveTriangle: He is in one with Temari and Sakura, the two of which are both fighting for his affections. [[spoiler:[[{{Polyamory}} It’s resolved when, after the two girls meet, they are just as into each other as they are into Takeo]].]]

* ObliviousToLove: Takeo has a hard time telling when others are into him. When Ino sent him a glamorous picture of herself to Takeo while he was away at the Ame border, he thought that it was a nice photo and hoped to get pictures of his other friends. He was also unaware of Temari or Umeni’s feelings until they made them known. He also can’t figure out that [[spoiler:Totagi]] is crushing on him, even as Suro and Kugi kept dropping hints right in front of him. This only makes his [[RomanticWingman Romantic Wingman]] tendencies more ironic, being able to sense and help others with love but never truly figuring out those who love him back. Needing to have a strong willed or direct approach to finally get Takeo to notice of you. Reflected in that [[spoiler: Totagi]] and Umeni never really got a chance, as the former kept constantly toeing the line and waiting, never truly going in for the kill. And the other was constantly anxious and self-doubting. Compared to both Sakura and Temari, who seized the opportunity by the throat.

* PatrioticFervor: Takeo is a true believer in the Will of Fire and has a love for Konoha and being a shinobi for his village. To put it in perspective, he had a bigger issue over removing his forehead protector, the physical symbol of his service to Konoha, than he did with flooding a mine full of civilians.
* PowerCopying: While not as ridiculous as an Uchiha, several of Takeo's techniques have been developed from only observing said technique in action once, with him having immediately learnt his first [[ShockAndAwe Raiton]] solely from having it performed on him. Takeo is such a quick study that he actually works incredibly well under Kakashi's hands-off tutelage, regularly thinking to himself that the man is a superb teacher, a claim that the students of Team 7 vehemently deny.
* PreciousPhoto: More like a precious gallery. The competition between Sakura and Temari for Takeo’s affection has left the man with a selection to choose from.

* RedIsHeroic: Has dark red hair and has a good heart.

* WorthyOpponent: To Hanzo the Salamander. He commends Takeo after he wins their spar, saying that he will never forget him. Hanzo finishes this by naming him Numanin, a title made into a trait after having completed a feat worthy of an S-Rank Ninja.

* WouldHurtAChild: He casually kills two Ame genin teams, one in the Chunin Exams and the other at Gomanouchi village. Justified in that they were enemy shinobi.

--> “I didn’t really like the way you were showing off too much…” Sakura trails off for a moment, before continuing more bashfully, “But you just ignoring his punches was pretty hot.”

* TookALevelInBadass: After a loss against Takeo, Sakura took to training personally with Kakashi, growing stronger earlier than she did in canon.

* AmusingInjuries: Suffers quite the beatdown from Takeo, resulting in a huge list of injuries that Sakura lists off. It helps that their medics are well practiced.

* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Before their match, he tells Takeo he was better than both him and Suro at taijutsu, calling her “brown bitch”.

* AdaptationalAngstUpgrade: The pressure of being Konoha's jinchuriiki and having [[TechnicalPacifist to kill others to protect his friends and home]] have caused Naruto's mood to dampen significantly.

* SuperpoweredEvilSide: When he uses his Jinchuuriki abilities, Naruto becomes more violent and aggressive. His bootcamp training and guidance from Utakata has given him more control over the fox.

* TheFatalist: Was a firm believer that no one could escape their destiny, and that it was impossible to fight one's fate. Later inverted, after a fight and some conversations with Takeo, Neji accepts that one's fate is whatever they make of it.

* ElementalPunch: This is a goal for Neji. He is seeking to combine Fire release into his mastery of the Gentle Fist to create a new style: the Gentle Fire Fist. [[spoiler: He perfects the Gentle Fire Fist and shows it during the assault on Otogakure.]]

* HiddenDepths: She reveals herself to have musical talent and knows how to play the Hotchiku. With it, she plays quiet and soft songs, rather than something bombastic or bawdy, that are greatly enjoyed.

'''Yes! Yes Yes Yes! VINDICAAAATIOOOOOOOOOOON!'''

* INeedToGoIronMyDog: When Naomi starts flirting with him after he helps in killing the Ame defectors, Kakashi gives this response.

* ALessonInDefeat: Danzo gives a lecture to Takeo about the need to accept defeat as part of their leadership lessons. He takes his student to a hospital and shows him the wounded shinobi. Danzo says that while he hates seeing any under his command wounded if need be he will make whatever sacrifices necessary. He then teaches that not every victory is worth the price and the losses can prove to be not worth the result. Overall, Danzo’s lesson to Takeo was that sometimes sacrifice doesn’t outweigh victory and that failure is acceptable in certain circumstances.

* UsedToBeASweetKid: Danzo notes that he was once a plucky and altruistic genin once, but the shinobi lifestyle has made him into a jaded and cynical old man.

* NoSenseOfHumor: He didn’t understand why Kankuro was joking about Temari and Takeo marrying, and only played along because he didn’t know what else to do.

* TheGadfly: He enjoys harassing people, especially Takeo. When the two meet again in Suna for the Chunin Exams, Kankuro gets a huge laugh over him when he jokingly denies him a blessing to marry Temari.

* BerserkButton: Doesn’t appreciate anyone messing with his sister.

** He tears through the Ame hospital, killing the enemy shinobi without hesitation. He only takes care to not step on anything too squishy.

* SensingYouAreOutmatched: [[She stands back as TheMedic during the assault on Otogakure for Takeo, Neji and Sasuke, knowing that they are better suited for attacking the enemy shinobi and mutants.]]

* UnknownRival: As he was making his threats to Takeo about putting him into the ground, Takeo had moved on. It got to the point where when he was reintroduced after the Chunin Exams, Takeo admits he pretty much forgot about his Academy bully.

* FeelNoPain: To determine Takeo’s pain threshold, Dave rolled for it out of 100. The result was '''94'''.

--> '''You can Body Flicker without getting teary-eyed!'''

* RazorWind: Takeo’s third Nature Release is Wind, and was personally offered training from Danzo to learn his own personal "Hiden", The Vacuum Release. Takeo, of course, accepted.

* RomanticWingman: Made Ironic by being fairly oblivious, see trope [[ObliviousToLove above.]]

* WouldHarmASenior: Just ask [[spoiler:Hanzo or Kakuzu]].

* HopelessSuitor: Unfortunately for her,[[spoiler: Takeo]] is already in a relationship.

* ElementalPunch: This is a goal for Neji. He is seeking to combine Fire release into his mastery of the Gentle Fist to create a new style: the Gentle Fire Fist.

* DemolitionsExpert: Finds a natural talent in Kayakujutsu during his time in BootCamp.

* ALessonInDefeat: Danzo gives a lecture to Takeo about the need to accept defeat as part of their leadership lessons. He takes his student to a hospital and shows him the wounded shinobi. Danzo says that while he hates seeing any under his command wounded if need be he will make whatever sacrifices necessary. He then teaches that not every victory is worth the price and the losses can prove to be not worth the result. Overall, Danzo’s lesson to Takeo was that sometimes sacrifice doesn’t outweigh victory and that failure is acceptable in certain circumstances.

* AmazonianBeauty: After some [[TookALevelInBadass intense physical training]], Sakura gained an impressive physique, complete with abs. Whenever she shows off,[[AmazonChaser Takeo]] can’t help but admire her.

--> '''"Water Release: Cloying Bog!"'''

** He continued bantering with Temari as his back was cut open.
** With Chakra Pelt active, Takeo is able to stand and take hit after hit from Sutsu during Fight Night and not even budge.

--> '''"Don’t care about your bootcamp shit, kicking your ass when I get back!"'''

--> '''"Don't you dare get hurt when I'm not around to fix you up!"'''

--> '''"Normally, a student ends up indebted to their sensei. In our case, it feels as though that goes both ways."'''

--> '''"Baketsu Yi, is me!"'''

--> '''"Bah, stop trying to hit me and HIT ME!"'''

--> '''"What's this? Oh dearie you're far too thin!"'''

--> '''"So you're the little snot my wife's so fond of, huh?"'''

--> '''"Free time, dude. Go out and smell the flowers every once in a while, yeah?"'''

--> '''"Time to show you what I can do! Watch closely!"'''

--> '''"Now I'll show you what I can do."'''

'''So you've been improving as well. Beating you will make a good milestone.'''

--> '''"We're not stopping until even the rain is red, you got that?"'''

'''If you ever realize that serious attachments only lead to pain and suffering, I'll make sure to repay the favor.'''

* MasterOfIllusion: Has a talent for Genjutsu, thanks in part to his Sharingan implant.

-->'''"If only our villages weren't so far away from each other."'''

-->'''"Have you continued to grow? I am not who I was half a year ago, it would be disappointing if you were."'''

-->'''"See, my sister is sad now and you play a part in that. That's not good. That's not good at all."'''

* IfYouEverDoAnythingToHurtHer: Is always implied by him about Temari and Takeo's relationship. [[spoiler:Far more intensified after learning of the Polyamory]]

--> '''Suro''': YES! IN YOUR FACE LOSERS! SOMEBODY SEND A MESSENGER TO IWA THAT THEY HAD BETTER SURRENDER UNCONDITIONALLY RIGHT NOW BECAUSE WE’RE GOING TO KICK ALL OF THE ASS!