Aesculapius

0. Character description

Name: 春野アスクレピオス - Haruno Asclepius (uh-sklee-pee-uhs)
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Male
Date of birth: March 28
Classification: Medical-nin

Appearance:
Asclepius Haruno stands at 148.5–150.1 cm (4 ft 10–11 like his twin sister) with confidence, his hand resting on his hip. A little smirk plays on his lips. His pale skin contrasts with his striking dark green eyes, which possess a hint of lightness that draws attention. His pink hair, styled to look somewhat similarly to Itachi Uchiha's, adds a unique flair to his appearance, framing his face in a way that highlights his determined expression. He wears a long-sleeved black shirt that fits snugly, paired with purple baggy pants that allow for ease of movement—ideal for a ninja. His black shoes are practical yet stylish.

Bio:

Asclepius was born seconds later than his twin sister, Sakura, making him the younger brother. Like Sakura, Asclepius had a healthy childhood and a good relationship with his mother, father, and sisters, living without any real tragedy. However, upon entering the academy, Asclepius was immediately noticed because he was a boy with pink hair. This made him a target for bullies. The kids mocked him for having no clan, made fun of his looks, and asked him why he even joined the academy if he would be of no use as a ninja.

Having not experienced bullying before, Asclepius was stubborn and forced himself not to cry in front of them. He took all their insults in silence, trying to make them believe they had no effect on him. But as soon as he got home, he cried hard to his parents, telling them everything that had happened.

His parents comforted him. His mother said, "Don't let anything they said get to you, sweetie. They're wrong. You don't need to come from a clan or a bloodline to be a powerful ninja." She felt bad for her child having to endure this, even though she herself had doubts about how powerful a child without a clan or bloodline could become but she still told him this to give him comfort. His father patted his back and told him, "Next time they try to belittle you, bud, ignore it. I'm not saying to do nothing, but force them to acknowledge your strength and intelligence. Show them that even with nothing but your parents and your sister backing you up, you have the strength to surpass all of them." He said this to him knowing how it felt to be targeted by bullies, especially since Asclepius and Sakura got their hair color from him.

Taking their words to heart, Asclepius studied hard from that day on. He paid close attention in class, and after school, he would go to the Konoha library to read about the history of the five great countries, guides on chakra control, survival techniques, taijutsu manuals, and ninjutsu scrolls. It was in the library that he discovered his passion for medical ninjutsu, immediately recognizing its importance to ninjas. Even if they weren't on the front lines, history had shown how crucial medic nins were and how many lives could have been saved if there had been more of them. He realized that this was how he would make his mark on the world and earn the respect he desired.