Life in Kirigakure no Sato
It all started with a change encounter with the Mizukage, Abyss. The first Mizukage had, inadvertently, saved Shadow's mission. He was on the verge of uncovering the location of a major tomb, when he was attacked. Shadow, and his escorts, were made to retreat. At that point, he had found shelter in an obscure spot, escaping the curse. Shadow had no way to reign in the power, and thus Abyss came into play.
Quite inadvertently, Abyss neutralized the power in an obscure manner. To this day, Shadow is unable to figure out how it was done.With the deed accomplished, Shadowfire was able to complete his mission, and move on to the next one. Out of desire to see the man who saved the mission, Shadowfire visited the great village of Kirigakure. Here, he found an oddly comforting place. The hospitable people accepted him as one of their own shortly after, and Shadow joined the village. Here he found peace, and so he raised a home.
Gathering friends quickly, Shadow was proven to be a charismatic youngling... or so he thought. Arrogance was a major part of who he was, and it wasn't until much later that he realized the folly of his attitude. Things just were... or at least, that's how he saw it. He was invincible... so what did he care? Nonetheless, Shadow was a prominent part of Kirigakure for a while. Starting simply as a Jounin, he climbed through the ranks, until he reached the Second in Command seat of the ANBU Black Ops. Xiarawst, the commander, trusted Shadowfire, and because of this, Shadow became his underling. That was, until Godaime Mizukage Ranketsu took over. For a while, not much changed. Shadow dashed here and there, doing missions and what-not. Shadow simply existed for the purpose of helping the clan, and his home. He did not garner so many friends, but those he did he cherished greatly. This was also the time for which he married Morganne Atena. Together, they shared happy memories, and forged an incredible bond. That was, until Shadow made a mistake. He accepted a mission, and was out of Kirigakure for months on end. When he was home, he barely had time to say hi to his wife, and thus their relationship grew strained.
They soon divorced.
This was devastating to Shadowfire. After loosing his wife, he spiraled a bit into depression. However, his village needed him, and so he moved on, to the best of his abilities. Shadow was then inducted into the Subordinate Council, a group of elite members made for the assistance of the Mizukage. Shadow rejoiced this accomplishment, and took to his role with vigor. it wasn't long after that, that the war between Kumogakure and Kirigakure began.
Quite inadvertently, Abyss neutralized the power in an obscure manner. To this day, Shadow is unable to figure out how it was done.With the deed accomplished, Shadowfire was able to complete his mission, and move on to the next one. Out of desire to see the man who saved the mission, Shadowfire visited the great village of Kirigakure. Here, he found an oddly comforting place. The hospitable people accepted him as one of their own shortly after, and Shadow joined the village. Here he found peace, and so he raised a home.
Gathering friends quickly, Shadow was proven to be a charismatic youngling... or so he thought. Arrogance was a major part of who he was, and it wasn't until much later that he realized the folly of his attitude. Things just were... or at least, that's how he saw it. He was invincible... so what did he care? Nonetheless, Shadow was a prominent part of Kirigakure for a while. Starting simply as a Jounin, he climbed through the ranks, until he reached the Second in Command seat of the ANBU Black Ops. Xiarawst, the commander, trusted Shadowfire, and because of this, Shadow became his underling. That was, until Godaime Mizukage Ranketsu took over. For a while, not much changed. Shadow dashed here and there, doing missions and what-not. Shadow simply existed for the purpose of helping the clan, and his home. He did not garner so many friends, but those he did he cherished greatly. This was also the time for which he married Morganne Atena. Together, they shared happy memories, and forged an incredible bond. That was, until Shadow made a mistake. He accepted a mission, and was out of Kirigakure for months on end. When he was home, he barely had time to say hi to his wife, and thus their relationship grew strained.
They soon divorced.
This was devastating to Shadowfire. After loosing his wife, he spiraled a bit into depression. However, his village needed him, and so he moved on, to the best of his abilities. Shadow was then inducted into the Subordinate Council, a group of elite members made for the assistance of the Mizukage. Shadow rejoiced this accomplishment, and took to his role with vigor. it wasn't long after that, that the war between Kumogakure and Kirigakure began.