Konohagakure is by no means a two-bit hackney school that steals your money while at
the same time claiming to give you the skills you need to break out into the world. It's a place
with class, where if you can't cut it, they told you so and sent you on your way. Being granted
entrance is considered a miracle, but that's because the rest of the world expects nothing but the
best from it.
It sports a huge campus; most of its extensive grounds housing stages, dorms, prop sheds,
and several areas specially converted for outdoor shoots. There are also a few side schools
located there too, training future photographers and makeup artists and a few other professions.
To be the main man, the headmaster, is a feat unto itself. It means you've got the face,
the skills, and the brains to be the greatest. Only four other schools have the same standing, and
rumor has it that their headmasters, along with Konoha's, rule the shadows of the modeling
world. Any model or aspiring actor that gets on the wrong side of any of these people could find
themselves suddenly blacklisted; or suddenly be replaced by someone in higher demand, even if
it was just a cheap toothpaste commercial. So was the extent of their power.
That is why a headmaster is called a Kage.
It's said that when Konoha was still in its fledgling years, when it was just beginning to
gain status, one of the prop sheds caught on fire. The original headmaster forced everyone to
stay away, and stood by as it burned to the ground well into the night. A young photographer
captured it in an emotional picture.
There he stood, surrounded by darkness, the only light coming from a raging fire before
him. His clothes were a bit rustled, caught forever in the grasp of a ghostly breeze. It was
impressive to say the least.
Since then, the headmasters of Konohagakure have always been called "Hokage". The
Fire Shadow.
The students themselves are arranged into modeling cells when they pass basic training.
Three students to a cell, a single portfolio, and they do their shoots together. The only guidance
they get is from a single mentor they get assigned to, until they reach the next level and work
individually.
From the hundreds of students that have passed through its halls, only six students have
achieved ultimate fame, gaining status and recognition well above those of their mega-famous
peers.
Surprisingly the six came from only two different cells.
The first famous three were in the same cell. Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade. Maybe
it was a given that their cell was destined for great things, seeing as Tsunade is the granddaughter
of the famous first Hokage, or it could be that because they are such different people that irony
would have them be some of the best.
Orochimaru, the most elegant of the first three, always had that wispy look that made him
seem ethereal. He was in high demand until it was discovered that he was so obsessed with
looking youthful that he resorted to anything, from plastic surgery to Botox to "miracle salves",
to keep his timeless grace. Currently he lives in seclusion, once in a while trying to rekindle his
career.
Jiraiya, the rugged, manly-man of the first three, was the wild child and loudmouth. But
unlike Orochimaru, who tended to get pissy if his fruit cocktail wasn't prepared just-so, Jiraiya
was easy going and a whole lot more fun to be around. Eventually he let his lecherous side take
over, and currently spends his days alternately drawing and writing perverted comics, and getting
kicked out of various bath houses. He refuses to return to modeling, but has been seen
demonstrating in Mountain Climbing Monthly.
The princess of the first three, Tsunade, was a child bred to be a model. Both her parents
were models, as were her grandparents. Aside from Jiraiya, she was very lively in front of a
camera, and seeing as she has an incredible body, she did very, very well. So well, in fact, that
she became the current Hokage, although she has an extensive gambling problem.
The problem with modeling is that is a very hit-or-miss trade. Proven more so because
there is more than a generation between the first three and the second three.
The second three is very much like the first, with a few different quirks.
Uchiha Sasuke, like Orochimaru, is the tender and willowy member of the second three.
Soft-spoken and pale-skinned, Sasuke also has the timeless look. Unlike Orochimaru, he never
created scenes or had fits. His black eyes were good for glaring, and he did so extremely well.
The top of his class, his first portfolio picture was extremely simple. Just him, wearing black, in
front of a blood-red screen. The contrast of colours were very expressive and eye catching. His
one major flaw is that he's very stiff on screen, so the only live camera work he's done has been
for jewelry adds and commercials that require a sophisticated man that just stands there looking
pretty.
Haruno Sakura was the pink-haired, giggly lip-gloss wearing female member of the
second three. As a child, she was of the girl-next-door variety, with a large forehead that was
very kissable. Her first portfolio pic was steeped in tradition. It was taken outdoors, in the
cherry tree grove that was planted such purposes. She was wearing a kimono and a shy smile,
while petals flew around her. That innocense was short lived, however. Her great body
developed, and soon she was hounded after for more "mature" jobs. Problem was, she accepted
those jobs. Now she lives in a shell of her former self, wondering what happened to her
credibility.
Now, Uzumaki Naruto, of the second three, is said to be the most successful out of the
greatest six. It's said (and entirely proven) that he was very, very close to failing from the school.
However, one morning he convinced a failing photography student to sneak into a traveling
carnival and take his picture in the house of mirrors. Lighting was created by punching a hole
through the tent roof, and Naruto stood directly under the single beam. The mirrors around him
were situated in a perfect position to reflect dozens of Narutos, but not show the photographer.
Now Naruto is one of those sunny faces that tend to smile so hard that his smirk covers his entire
face, but in that photo he wore one of those mischievous smirks that are entirely contagious. One
Naruto is eye-catching enough, but a whole army of them grinning at you is a sight to behold.
So impressed was the school board that he was allowed to pass and was put in the same
cell as Sasuke and Sakura, and the photographer, a boy name Nara Shikamaru, was given picture
of the year award and allowed to continue sleeping his days away at the school.
The thing about Naruto is, that even though he was extremely in demand as a kid, he
continued having a great career, and even expanded into other territories. For the last five years
he was the beloved main character in a live-action children's show about a bumbling detective
who of course, solved mysteries. The character's name was Q. B. Fox, and with Naruto's
childish demeanor and foxy qualities (and tendency to be clumsy), he played his role well. So
well, in fact, that the show enjoyed blockbuster ratings. Children loved the show, and the high
quality story lines intrigued adults as well. That is, until Naruto abruptly called it quits a month
ago.
the same time claiming to give you the skills you need to break out into the world. It's a place
with class, where if you can't cut it, they told you so and sent you on your way. Being granted
entrance is considered a miracle, but that's because the rest of the world expects nothing but the
best from it.
It sports a huge campus; most of its extensive grounds housing stages, dorms, prop sheds,
and several areas specially converted for outdoor shoots. There are also a few side schools
located there too, training future photographers and makeup artists and a few other professions.
To be the main man, the headmaster, is a feat unto itself. It means you've got the face,
the skills, and the brains to be the greatest. Only four other schools have the same standing, and
rumor has it that their headmasters, along with Konoha's, rule the shadows of the modeling
world. Any model or aspiring actor that gets on the wrong side of any of these people could find
themselves suddenly blacklisted; or suddenly be replaced by someone in higher demand, even if
it was just a cheap toothpaste commercial. So was the extent of their power.
That is why a headmaster is called a Kage.
It's said that when Konoha was still in its fledgling years, when it was just beginning to
gain status, one of the prop sheds caught on fire. The original headmaster forced everyone to
stay away, and stood by as it burned to the ground well into the night. A young photographer
captured it in an emotional picture.
There he stood, surrounded by darkness, the only light coming from a raging fire before
him. His clothes were a bit rustled, caught forever in the grasp of a ghostly breeze. It was
impressive to say the least.
Since then, the headmasters of Konohagakure have always been called "Hokage". The
Fire Shadow.
The students themselves are arranged into modeling cells when they pass basic training.
Three students to a cell, a single portfolio, and they do their shoots together. The only guidance
they get is from a single mentor they get assigned to, until they reach the next level and work
individually.
From the hundreds of students that have passed through its halls, only six students have
achieved ultimate fame, gaining status and recognition well above those of their mega-famous
peers.
Surprisingly the six came from only two different cells.
The first famous three were in the same cell. Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade. Maybe
it was a given that their cell was destined for great things, seeing as Tsunade is the granddaughter
of the famous first Hokage, or it could be that because they are such different people that irony
would have them be some of the best.
Orochimaru, the most elegant of the first three, always had that wispy look that made him
seem ethereal. He was in high demand until it was discovered that he was so obsessed with
looking youthful that he resorted to anything, from plastic surgery to Botox to "miracle salves",
to keep his timeless grace. Currently he lives in seclusion, once in a while trying to rekindle his
career.
Jiraiya, the rugged, manly-man of the first three, was the wild child and loudmouth. But
unlike Orochimaru, who tended to get pissy if his fruit cocktail wasn't prepared just-so, Jiraiya
was easy going and a whole lot more fun to be around. Eventually he let his lecherous side take
over, and currently spends his days alternately drawing and writing perverted comics, and getting
kicked out of various bath houses. He refuses to return to modeling, but has been seen
demonstrating in Mountain Climbing Monthly.
The princess of the first three, Tsunade, was a child bred to be a model. Both her parents
were models, as were her grandparents. Aside from Jiraiya, she was very lively in front of a
camera, and seeing as she has an incredible body, she did very, very well. So well, in fact, that
she became the current Hokage, although she has an extensive gambling problem.
The problem with modeling is that is a very hit-or-miss trade. Proven more so because
there is more than a generation between the first three and the second three.
The second three is very much like the first, with a few different quirks.
Uchiha Sasuke, like Orochimaru, is the tender and willowy member of the second three.
Soft-spoken and pale-skinned, Sasuke also has the timeless look. Unlike Orochimaru, he never
created scenes or had fits. His black eyes were good for glaring, and he did so extremely well.
The top of his class, his first portfolio picture was extremely simple. Just him, wearing black, in
front of a blood-red screen. The contrast of colours were very expressive and eye catching. His
one major flaw is that he's very stiff on screen, so the only live camera work he's done has been
for jewelry adds and commercials that require a sophisticated man that just stands there looking
pretty.
Haruno Sakura was the pink-haired, giggly lip-gloss wearing female member of the
second three. As a child, she was of the girl-next-door variety, with a large forehead that was
very kissable. Her first portfolio pic was steeped in tradition. It was taken outdoors, in the
cherry tree grove that was planted such purposes. She was wearing a kimono and a shy smile,
while petals flew around her. That innocense was short lived, however. Her great body
developed, and soon she was hounded after for more "mature" jobs. Problem was, she accepted
those jobs. Now she lives in a shell of her former self, wondering what happened to her
credibility.
Now, Uzumaki Naruto, of the second three, is said to be the most successful out of the
greatest six. It's said (and entirely proven) that he was very, very close to failing from the school.
However, one morning he convinced a failing photography student to sneak into a traveling
carnival and take his picture in the house of mirrors. Lighting was created by punching a hole
through the tent roof, and Naruto stood directly under the single beam. The mirrors around him
were situated in a perfect position to reflect dozens of Narutos, but not show the photographer.
Now Naruto is one of those sunny faces that tend to smile so hard that his smirk covers his entire
face, but in that photo he wore one of those mischievous smirks that are entirely contagious. One
Naruto is eye-catching enough, but a whole army of them grinning at you is a sight to behold.
So impressed was the school board that he was allowed to pass and was put in the same
cell as Sasuke and Sakura, and the photographer, a boy name Nara Shikamaru, was given picture
of the year award and allowed to continue sleeping his days away at the school.
The thing about Naruto is, that even though he was extremely in demand as a kid, he
continued having a great career, and even expanded into other territories. For the last five years
he was the beloved main character in a live-action children's show about a bumbling detective
who of course, solved mysteries. The character's name was Q. B. Fox, and with Naruto's
childish demeanor and foxy qualities (and tendency to be clumsy), he played his role well. So
well, in fact, that the show enjoyed blockbuster ratings. Children loved the show, and the high
quality story lines intrigued adults as well. That is, until Naruto abruptly called it quits a month
ago.