#Kurosuki Raiga

[phlebaswrites]

Making a Move (in the Opposite Direction)

Summary:

Crows are not a migratory species.

(But they'll move if they need to.)

Takes place in 1919 and 1920.

Rating: Mature Fandom: Naruto Relationship: Hoshigaki Kisame/Uchiha Itachi Word Count: approximately 10K (Complete and posts one chapter daily)

This story is for @dominaaurum​ and @kurakura0-0​ who introduced me to both Kagura and Shizuma. It's also for @denialcity​ who kindly gave me permission to use their idea about how a particular song becomes a love song that the whole Uchiha clan knows, as well as @misttiddies​, @dawen​ and @shinigami-mine​ who inspired the scene in chapter 12.

Itachi lays out the morning meal, keeping his anxiety to himself as much as he can.

His hands are steady as he places rice and fish at everyone's places, his back is straight and his movements graceful, but he knows that his fretting is still visible in the overly precise positioning of each dish.

Hinata-kun pats his wrist, a gentle reassurance, and he smiles at her ruefully. She can read him just as easily as he reads her, even without their dōjutsu, and they both know it, but he can't bring himself to act naturally today.

Read the rest on AO3.

[bh-52]

Is raising a kid with a Kekkei Genkai mandatory for the 7 Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?

[canonsinthehead]

(SPECIAL) Naruto Modern AU/Hollywood pt.8 - Keeping Up with Swordmen of the Mist pt.2

hey before diving into this post, the concept/idea comes from one of the prompts for #Kisame Week 2024 by @kisames-corner.

It's over but I like the prompt for Day 5 (Keeping up with Swordmen of the Mist) so i decided to do a part.2 with our favorite Kiri boys.

This a rundown of their episode on Killer Bee's Showtime.

It went down in history as one of the most watched episode of the show. Juuzo, Zabuza and Kisame were invited as special guests.

(if you knows, you knows)

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[succikko-draws]

babygirl Raiga for @misttiddies

[Image ID: a digital fanart of Raiga, he's posing seductively laying down on a patch of grass, a blade of grass in his smiling mouth. His two kiba blades are planted next to him. The background is a cloudy sky. /.End ID]

[thekingwhereitallends]

hi do you think think ameyuri ringo died before 1 NB Might Duy killed 4 of them ameyuri might’ve already died from that disease

Raiga becomes a holder of kiba and Raiga defects from Kiri, taking Kiba with him. I'm not sure when he defects

How old was ringo maybe 30 I don't know what do you think?

We don't know when Raiga got killed and the only reason people think he survived the battle against Duy is anime-only arc but the issue is that is not stated anywhere in databooks or any canon material. There is that.

Ameyuri might have died sometime before 1 BN or after it. How old was she? I doubt she was older than 30, perhaps died in early or mid 20s. It's been stated that she died young due to being mortally ill, don't know what "young" indicates.

So yeah, Ameyuri might have been alive and in the same squad that Mangetsu was.

[tgirlhawkins]

pronouns

Jinpachi: he/him Kushimaru: he/she Ameyuri, with wide eyes and a huge smile and her fists balled up: she/they/light/death/wave/e/sword mangetsu: he/him suigetsu: he/him juzo: asdfghjkl kisame: he/him zabuza, holding baby haku in his arms: he/him baby haku: he him as well :)

[naruto-general-opinions]

[fraidy-farfelle]

I just wanted to share this pic of Raiga 😍

[kushimarutentacles]

So Raiga is my favorite swordsman, then Kisame, then Kushimaru, and then zabuza and the Hozuki brothers.

I think that for the time before Raiga met Ranmaru when he felt empty inside, he tried everything to fill that void. Killed people in different ways, tried different hobbies, did drugs, drank, and had sex.

I think this is how we got Buntan. While I can’t imagine him r@ping someone, I can imagine him having a one night stand or visiting a brothel. Which would be why he didn’t know about Buntan. I can see him having sex with this lady, and being like “hmm this isn’t working. On to the next thing!”

I get the image of him being really awkward, too, adding to why Bun’s mom hates him. Picture it: Raiga’s in a bar, drunk, moping to another random drunk dude about how he feels like he’s dead inside. Dude says something like “well, get yourself a woman! A good shag will fix you right up!” And raiga’s like “no cap??” And the next day attempts to seduce the first woman he sees. She probably is either thinking he’s so awkward and strange he’s cute or recognizes that he’s got the swords and agrees to sleep with him bc she doesn’t want to get zapped or stabbed. Either way, they get to a room and he’s like “okay, I’m a guy and you’re a girl and we’re naked… now what?” And she rolls her eyes and is like “ugh fine I’ll do it” and then after she falls asleep post frickle frackle he’s lying awake, staring at the ceiling like “well that didn’t work.” And just leaves. I doubt the ninja schools have a good sex Ed program so it’s possible he wasn’t even thinking about a child being a consequence.

(I know someone who was part of the Amish community that when she was 15 a boy convinced her that women couldn’t get pregnant their first time and she got pregnant and was tossed out of the community. So I think it’s a situation where he knew where babies come from but didn’t connect all the dots.)

Anyway, this man found an ailing child and, while having no experience in child care, was like “well shit I can’t NOT take you with me, can I?” And they figured out a dynamic that worked. I was a special Ed teaching assistant. Caring for children (and adults) with mobility disabilities is difficult. You add that Raiga didn’t have any classes like I did on how to care for someone like that, and it’s impressive to me that he successfully managed to not only keep Ranmaru alive, but he was THRIVING and loving life! Being a parent brought Raiga deep fulfillment, so I know DAMN WELL that if he knew Buntan existed at all, let alone that her mother at the very least mentally abused her by telling her she was worthless etc, he would have grabbed her up SO FAST and been like “look, a boy and a girl, I have a matching set!”

And as everyone knows, caring for children is expensive. Raiga figured that out pretty quickly I think. He knew he needed money, a stable place to live, and that usual Anbu level ninja work was extremely dangerous. It’s probably the only work he knew, and bc he was raised to be a murdering machine, he doesn’t think “oh well I could be a cashier at a ramen shop” like a normal person. He saw the opportunity to take over the gold mine and took it. It not only gave him the means to care for Ranmaru properly, he could safely keep him on his back at all times, and do his funerals.

I think if Tsunade would have come to the mine herself, she could’ve been like “okay, if you come the Konoha, work for me and stop the funerals, we’ll let you and Ranmaru stay together in the village.” And everything would have been fine.

TLDR: LIGHTNING MAN MAKE BRAIN GO BRRR

this is gonna be a long response so under the cut it goes!

i can't believe i've never CONCEIVED of sad drunk/druggie raiga. mix a sad boy with hallucinogens, oh noooo

i am very onboard with him not knowing the first thing about sex (him knowing it happens naked HKSNCBVNKJNGKJF that's such a good image)

IMO kiri did have sex ed, like people knew about sex and pregnancy because replacing the population was a BIG DEAL, but even so completely ignorant raiga is important to me. maybe it doesn't make sense but raiga's mind is a mess in so many ways.

imagining raiga trying TO SEDUCE A WOMAN IS SO FUNNY HDKFNGJHN he checks out a book from the library and learns about pickup lines. hey girl, nice eyes, he says. the girl just stares and he stares back because he figures she's got to say something at some point, he did the thing!

his relationship with ranmaru was a trainwreck but he did take care of that boy!!! he cooked food for him, which it didn't seem like people were doing beforehand! (it's amazing ranmaru survived long enough for raiga to pick him up--the villagers who were just like here's some cold potatoes and carrots young lad! ough the iron deficiency) so i love the thought of the mom, instead of keeping her a secret, gave buntan to raiga to raise bc she didn't care to. i feel like he would have been forced to be too responsible to go around holding funerals.

"he could safely keep him on his back at all times" you're making me think about how weird it must have been for people to see him before and after ranmaru--hey buddy? you uh. you got a little something on your back there. do you think you need to go to the doctor?

i couldn't imagine konoha taking in a rouge nin at that point, because the protocol for rogue nin was pretty hard set, but i love the thought of them being around more >W<

and for the record, here's how I think Buntan's conception happened: her mom was a prostitute around Katabami, and Raiga's little clanmates were going to her brothel all the time so he decided to check it out. he only went once and cried afterwards, sex was so unpleasant for both him and the lady. she already hated him for being the leader of all these obnoxious men who keep coming around, but when she got wind of the funerals she was horrified. and then she found out she was pregnant and it was a no-win situation whoever the father was, but then the baby came out with the double-ringed blue eyes and it was such an oh no. she drank, she kept everything about raiga a secret other than that he was worthless because she was afraid if bun knew anything more she would really turn out like him. unfortunately this opened the door for shizuma to bamboozle her with talks about what a hero her dad secretly was and how she's carrying on his legacy. it was a trick! it was bait! run, buntan!!

Another really interesting theory to me is one made i think by forgivememadre, that raiga was in an unhappy arranged marriage in kiri!!! AGHH i conceptualize him as literally having lightning god ancestry, bc i love kiri nin being descended from spirits and other creatures, and kiri wanting to continue that lineage makes sense to me. ough.

he makes my brain go brrr too. he has a permanent apartment in there -w-

[wranrihallon]

Naruto Sexuality + Gender Headcanons

Seven Ninja Swordsmen

Ameyuri Ringo is a homoflexible ciswoman who goes by she/him pronouns

Chojuro is a straight cisman who goes by he/him pronouns

Fuguki Suikazan is a straight cisman who goes by he/him pronouns

Jinin Akebino is a heteroromantic, asexual cisman who goes by he/him pronouns

Jinpachi Munashi is a straight cisman who goes by he/him pronouns

Juzo Biwa is an arretaromantic, heterosexual cisman who goes by he/him pronouns

Kushimaru Kuriarare is a gay cisman who goes by he/him pronouns

Mangetsu Hozuki is an aroace cisman who goes by he/him pronouns

Raiga Kurosuki is a pansexual cisman who goes by he/him pronouns

Zabuza Momochi is a heteroflexible cisman who goes by he/him pronouns

[bh-52]

[canonsinthehead]

Naruto Modern AU/Hollywood pt.2 - Kiri & The All-Star Team

There is a silent hierarchy among all countries and the terrible assumption that bigger countries are better than smaller ones. The large presence and funds of various territories, like the country of fire, wind, earth, and lightning, overwhelms and overshadows small nations, especially in sports where each country dominates certain disciplines.

The land of fire (Konoha): badminton, soccer, gymnastics, and martial arts

The land of lightning (Kumo): Tennis, basketball, and athleticism

The land of earth (Iwa): cross country, marathon, weightlifting, and cycling

But in the last decade, the land of water emerged in the sports scene. It was coming out of years of political conflict that left the country in shambles with record levels of poverty, putting them at the bottom of the economic ladder. Not only was it a smaller nation, but a lot of its endeavors and way of life were unknown to the rest of the world because of the long-lasting reign of violence that controlled the country for decades.

Well, Kiri has been perceived as "these islands far away" with the highest crime rate in the world for the longest but Its newly found peace brought interesting things; industrialization,  a new economy open to the world, the exportation of its products, but specifically the creation of various social classes. This was not the case before, since it was, the government/military vs the rest of the population in poverty.

This modernized economy brought the country a new middle class and other social statuses. It recently started experiencing the concept of celebrities like the rest of the world and most are athletes.

Being surrounded by large bodies of water, any form of water activity has always been intuitive to them. To the point where many accuse them of having a "genetic advantage". Athletes from Kiri/Country of Water can now join world competitions and are killing the game in the water department and making a serious name for their country. They are undefeatable in all forms of swimming kayaking, boat racing, surfing, diving, synchronized/artistic swimming, water polo, etc. Now most of the competitions for these sports are held there.

Kiri is getting recognized overseas for many things, but recently certain people have attained celebrity status for unconventional reasons building a solid international fan base

Mei Terumi, the female president, for her breathtaking beauty

Haku is the new sensation in figure skating. A discipline Kiri started to dominate recently but the young man’s high level of skills made him reach first place in all competitions. His likeability, pure heart, and pretty looks opened many doors for him, he often features in variety shows and commercials. He is also a good friend of the #1 YouTuber/streamer and boxer Naruto Uzumaki and often appears on his channel

Ever since basketball was invented, Kumogakure dominated the sport, but in the past year, the mysterious national basketball team of Kiri has made a name for themselves.

Overnight, a team of 195 cm tall men came out of nowhere and climbed up the world ranking to second place. The team’s name is the Swordsman of the Mist and the current coach is Gengetsu Hozuki It may not seem like it, but many of the members have interesting inheritances and backgrounds.

Kisame Hoshigaki: leader and tallest. Surprisingly decent from a prestigious clan from Kiri. Kisame is an academic genius, who has a diploma in biology from the most prestigious universities in the country of Water but decided to use the basketball scholarship he received instead.

His son Shizuma Hoshigaki is a part-time social media influencer. He is problematic in his own way, but not enough to be canceled yet. Shizuma is not worried because he is a trust fund kid but wishes to outshine his father as a professional swimmer. The jokes write themselves since he barely practices the sport but is among the greatest and fastest the world has to offer (his shark DNA, I guess). He is dating Raiga’s daughter Buntan, and her father is really salty about it

Zabuza Momochi: nobody knows about his background. He is the most muscular. Him and Kisame get the most brand deals and promotions. Zabuza is also one of Haku’s coaches. He took him under his wing under unknown circumstances. He is the first to recognize the boy’s unique talent and aiding him in his journey as an athlete regardless of their differences. Zabuza always had a sweet spot for Haku and considered him like a son. So, he is often absent to prioritize the figure skater’s training.

Kisame knows Zabuza well, they are lifelong friends. The leader lets him get away with missing practices (even if it drives their coach insane). His best friend is a man of a few words, and above all works extremely hard and exercises double their training schedule in his own free time.

Juuzo Biwa: He is the third star player along with Kisame and Zabuza (The Killer Trio). He has no sense of personal space. Ironically, he is the wealthiest because he owns a successful brand of luxury cars coveted by the new high class. He is genuinely funny, and the variety show's favorite.

Raiga: Loudest laugh. Lost a lot of money due to his jewelry addiction. He smokes a pack with the blood of his enemies. The mother of his child is still getting child support payments, and he is bitter, even if they’re legally separated.

Because of His herratic behaviour and anger issues, he is kinda of a self-made outcast. The other members can cooporate as co-workers and teamates but nothing beyond that (Raiga has is own circle of friends). Since Raiga is so unhinged, no matter their coach's efforts, him and Zabuza do not get along.

Hassaku Onomichi: professional dunker. He befriended a lot of Kumo basketball players. He often gets caught up in beefs with anyone.

The popularity of the basketball team has offered them fans all across the world for their incredible talent, pleasant chemistry, unique sense of humor, and good looks to the point where tabloids from Konoha have launched a misinformation campaign to stain their image and effort to defend their basketball teams after getting constantly crushed by those "foreigners".

The last match of the International Basketball League’s series opposing The Swordmen of the Mist from Kiri against The Lightnings from Kumo was the most anticipated and heated match ever organized. Taking place in Konoha, it made record engagement and attendance. For the first time in history, Kumo lost the finale to first timers. The news traveled all across the world and, certified Kiri’s team's celebrity status since they won.

With their success, many shady investors like Gato started to take interest in basketball as a means of proposing Kiri overseas and for other shady dealings. The weight of all those rumors pushed many fans who knew Gato’s involvement in Haku’s career to beg him to change his manager/owner ASAP.

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[ao3dorian-gay]

first sentence pattern game!!!

rules: post the first sentence of your last ten posted fics to see if there's a pattern.

thank you @thehollowone16 for tagging me!! very fun & honestly pretty informative to look at pieces of my writing this way. I kind of want to go back and workshop these now lol

open heart, closed eyes: "Kakashi was a super special elite jōnin, and that is the issue that really caused all of this."

vir sulevanan: "The Templars were invading."

that thing inside: "ON A ROAD TO SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, some years ago, there is a tall group of Cree boys on a bus."

wolf & hound: "When the rush of green first hit him, Fenris had expected death."

let the hearth warm you: "The red barbarian fell out of the sky like a meteor, crashing deep into the mountains on the borderlands of the Land of Earth."

stories don't repeat (they rhyme): "When Hatake Kakashi was eight years old, already a bloodied jōnin, he stood and watched as Kurosuki Raiga put his father down with his own swords."

life & death by water: "Even after she had remembered her past life, Mi Qingwan could have lived in happy ignorance to the world she'd been reborn to." breaking the rules to get to ten by including some of my nonposted current WIPs;,:

[actually named wip] the sunday night seal club: "Tenten had been close to tears leaving the hospital’s classroom when she’d noticed the older boy in the hall vanishing information into a card."

[unnamed nart/a:tla crossover wip]: "It was a two-week journey from their village to the capital city of Agna Qel’a, and they were too far into the tundra to make the full journey by boat."

[edo tensei/time travel wip]: " “Alas, poor Shisui,” Kabuto smirked, examining the damaged sockets on the skull fragment. “I found you.”

pattern I noticed: i tend to start by introducing the main character(s) by name and describing the setting, though not all the time. I don't use dialogue much (this is a general issue for me; the fics I wrote in high school were almost too dialogue heavy, and now I basically forget to write it in at all). There's also a kind of general vibe of starting in a bad spot? in all of these save the 3rd one I'm starting with a description of an issue, a death, or a negative experience. this might be why it's hard for me to dig fics out of the angst holes I put them in.

tagging: @entelechies, if you're interested! would be curious to see, but of course no pressure !!

[yourfaveisworsethanaworm]

raiga kurosuki from naruto is worse than a worm!

[tgirlhawkins]

a kiri dad relationship in which either the adopter or the adoptee is from kiri, and they protect each other/work to achieve a goal usually in a way that's a little bit fucked up.

these relationships are so prevalent that i couldn't even get all of them in here, ryogi is technically an adoptee in a kiri dad relationship but i don't care to find out the name of his adopter and no one would vote for him anyway because he Sucked.

anyway, vote for how much you like specifically the dad in this poll, i'll make one for the kiri kids later and ryogi can be in that one

[mistawolfie]

So apparently Buntan is related to Raiga (judging from their last names both being Kurosuki) and I’m not exactly sure what I want to do with this information but I think Buntan is hella cute