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They say from the ashes there is rebirth, but how could any meek mind truly understand such amenities. The sun rises only to fall, and then its pale counter part takes its place and even brings forth its court. These followers twinkle, shine, and bestow beauty surrounding the ominous majesty called the white moon. It can only puzzle the process of understanding that this is a woman no god of immense beauty, not just an object to worship. Truly there must be a difference between what a god and royalty is. For we all grovel before both to honor and succumb to its desires and birthing legacy. We are but in shame of ourselves and will never understand that even a gorgeous yet holy being must rest, and the sun will rise yet again. A bright temporary shining glory grows and envelops the land to wake the people to a gleaming morrow's morn. Yet the process continues as we kneel and pray with our faces in the dirt, never knowing that even the brightest of lights casts the darkest of shadows. The answer is clear as day and can be just as easy to shroud in smoke. There is no wrong or right answer, there is only the right question and the right state of mind when asking. A hero today, a villain by tomorrow. People are easily corruptible and abused by a system where they think that if they sacrifice enough they will gain plentiful. But in the end they wasted there pitiful lives to what we call royalty and gods, we are nothing more than stock for slaughter to nurture the lands. Yet there is wonderful symbolism and significance to all this madness. Deeply it is quite alluring quality to be so graciously disposed for a kingdom and its nobility. To be so close to the sun, you start to feel so righteous and beyond. The feeling consumes your being of an ascended composed state, warmth, peace of mind, purity, and justice. Everything starts to make absolute sense as you've arisen from the ashes to become anew to preserve the lands of the kingdom. You believe that it was given by fate and all past credence's washes away, the time is nigh to act upon this duty and make this world and kingdom a better sanctuary for all who live inside this utopia. Let us not focus upon the past but the present and eventually the future........."Hmmm, this book was probably written by some unusual sage of some sorts. Come on rebirth. Really." Said Yukobu slowly closing the old book, as a very disappointed frown while following it with a deep sigh as a gesture to point out the dislike of the content of the book. Lightly dropping the book in his bag he looked up to the simmering afternoon sky with a slight smile on his face, and gave out a chuckle under his breath. "You know got to give people credit for writting these kinds of things. To believe that some cur of an old sage wrote from a bias opinion. Welp...This book was written about 100 years ago with malice." Yukobu noted out loud as he puffed out a couple of smoke rings, shifting his face and head to the west, he could see fields of untouched grass and mountains. It was quite the breath taking sight. Though it made him ponder on an idea, what if he made a story about himself. Of course he would have to keep certain details out, because a lot of the stuff he does is confidential. As the idea grew inside his head he reached in his bag to pull out charcoal to write with and a empty journal. And thus he began to write about how he came to be.

Starting with Yukobu's family, his mother hailed from the Fire Kingdom. A hot blooded Woman with a fiery personality, and she could throw a tantrum like no other. Even so, her beauty was unparalleled among many which got her in many interesting conversations and brawls. Because that very beauty masked her from others viewing her as a fiery tempered monster in human form. Though she was only human just with an attitude problem. Her name was Tana Kegan and was fiercely known for her combat style and prowess for Fire Manipulation, but she was a real dancer among all mentioned. Her unique Fire techniques incorporated with her Dancing skills made her a shining star while fighting for the kingdoms military. And his father, well he was an interesting man, except he was a teacher of music and Wind/Air Manipulation in the Kingdom of Air. His name was Viento Haze a wise and very sociable man and fairly popular in politics as well. Viento might of just been a music and air elemental teacher, though many looked up to him for guidance. He treated all children he taught like it was his own and many came to listen to Viento's melodies ranging from Sonatas to symphonies and etc... How these two met was a phenomenon of sure coincidence. If you speak highly of fate this would be the moment to kowtow before such majesty. The two were very idolized in their kingdoms but both were unhappy but would never show face to it. When growing up believing that there is the one and only one out there for you, makes things complicated. And not in the sense of it being ludicrous, it just seems unethical to subject yourself to finding a person out of thousands that is solely perfect for you. But alas that is true love and fate talking with wild fantasies of grandeur, comfort, fortitude, and exhilaration combined into a small object we call our heart. So it's not all just smoke and mirrors with this about to be couple, their personalities were absolutely the opposite of one another. Tana being a queen of tempers, straight forward, hardheaded, hotheadedness, sassy, and aggressive. Compared to Vientos Calmly collective, careful, tender loving, intelligent, and docile personality. In certain aspects they fit like a crooked two piece puzzle that somehow worked.

These were Yukobu's parents and it all started with a simple strange meeting between the two. Viento decided he would journey to the Fire Kingdom to provide and gather music to the kingdom as good tidings from the Air Kingdom, but not from being commanded to. Viento believed open borders could be beneficial as it would bring more development and deepen the bonds between the two kingdoms. He believed in unity and a utopia for those and would preach it to people in the Kingdom of Air, and now he would do the same for the kingdom of Fire. Meanwhile Tana was a member of the military force she had a couple of tastes of battle, but she much more enjoyed dancing in taverns with her fellow soldiers. Though she always dreamed of having family but never could find a guy who could tolerate her behavior, and if men did confess love for her it would only take about four minutes before they start running out the door in fear of her temper. Tana was a handful above all else to be around, having only few friends other than some soldiers who had guts. It was about around this time they actually met when Viento approached the tavern Tana had been in by sheer luck, by the way Viento was dressed people immediately assumed he wasn't from this kingdom. And they were correct. Silence grew and eyes lingered on him as he talked to bartender if it would be okay for him to play his instrument for entertainment for the tavern. Of course he didn't ask for money to do it, Viento simply just wanted to enlighten the people of the tavern with music that would preach his wisdom. Pulling off his lute from his back he slowly strummed the strings after he made his way to the stage. Then he inaugurated the melody started off slow of course, which didn't really suit the atmosphere of the tavern, but after a minute had passed. The rhythm beat sped up faster, faster, and faster he played the sonata until it became like a wild wind dancing around a fire. Tana couldn't help but move to such a heated melodic measure of notes, there were no words spoken throughout the time he was strumming and sliding his fingers. The melody alone preached everything needing said. It was art, it was beauty, it was magic. And Tana could not stop herself from dancing. Finally Viento stopped playing while laying his lute down and put his hands together to pray, and thanked everyone who enjoyed his performance. Many were in awe to such a tune, some succumbed to tears of joy. But Tana. Tana had never felt so alive after such pleasuring performance by Viento. For probably the 3rd time she decided to approach a man that was not her comrade, but ever so slowly as Tana was unsure what she was feeling. Viento noticed her getting closer but wondered why. She drew even closer to him and uttered words that completely flabbergasted the soldiers, Tana thanked and acknowledged him for his musical technique and influence. Jaws went dropping in the tavern. Not even a word besides one of the soldiers falling over in confusion. Viento looked at her flaming crimson eyes, and was astonished. Not only could she dance like a butterfly in a field of flowers but it was like being drawn in by a succubus persuasion. A mighty flamed sparked between the two, the atmosphere was being held in place by fate itself binding them. Until one of Tana's friends blurted something really displeasing to her, which fell short into a temper breakdown for Tana. Embarrassing her entirely, it wasn't moments later she chased that very friend out of the tavern. Viento didn't know what to make out of the situation and just flew with it. And that was how Tana and Viento met that very day.
Time had passed since then and things were very different since. For one it was only about a week later they met again and fell in love. Though Viento wasn't really planning to find love in another kingdom, but the hands of fate held in a immaculate way. And for Tana she couldn't be more happier. It seemed Viento was the man she was truly looking for, someone who could ease her temper with unconditional love. To look past her anger and find that she was a diamond in the rough. Months had past and Viento had to return to the Air Kingdom for business and to tell the adviser all that he had learned and experienced in the Fire kingdom. Though all was good news for two Kingdoms and a surprise for both Tana and Viento. For Tana was pregnant with the offspring of her and Viento. Of course he didn't know since he had to return to his duties. Tana wanted to make it a surprise for Viento once he returned. Another few months had passed as Tana begun to worry if Viento would return, her just thinking him leaving her alone made her cringe and angry. Yet it wasn't to long before she received a letter from a carrier that her beloved would return in a few weeks. Too her excitement she almost got to carried away and set her house on fire. Those few weeks past and Viento had returned and to his surprise a pregnant Tana awaited him, with tears of joy he embraced her. Still time shall flow once again to the birth of the offspring of the two love birds. They said when little Yukobu was born the winds shifted two different times, from where Viento, that is a sign of a honest and true fortune. Tana was at a loss of words seeing her small child's face, for he had her eyes and his fathers nose. As Viento held the child he could feel warmth and could tell that he would be very kind, intelligent, gifted, and loving kid. And only fate knew if it were true.

Again years had passed and little Yokubu had grown to be a very intriguing kid at the age of 6. Although he was never as strong or had stamina like the other children, but Yokubu made it up in speed, quick wits and earnest judgement. He had natural talent controlling Fire, but it wasn't long before many surpassed him leaving him in the dust at the age of 8. Tana had no clue why his talent had stunted, and Viento was always busy with duties to the Air Kingdom, rarely did he come to visit. Eventually Yokubu was bullied and teased frequently about how he was a failure among the Fire kingdom. Taunts did not upset him though, all thanks to his fathers genes being well collected and docile. It did eventually get out of hand. It was then decided if teasing Yokubu wasn't enough they would make him eat dirt and see if he would continue. Later in an afternoon those bullies pulled him aside to a rough part of town, it smelt of smoke, coal and melting metals. Naturally Fire Manipulators can survive a decent measure of heat and smoke but not smoke that is heavy in byproduct. So the degenerates believed if he was a real Fire Manipulator he would have to be thrown into a smelting kiln and survive the heat. Luckily the one they decided to throw him in was empty, or was at the moment. Vigorously they started chucking coals in the large kiln with Yukobu within it. Eventually they lit the outside of it, with no regard of the fact it could kill Yukobu. As it began to burn the heat intensified and the coal started to steam and release dangerous levels of methane. Eventually Yokubu had begun filling noxious from the gas being released after an hour of sitting in the kiln with minor burns. Finally the kids let him out and asked him to partake in one more trial before they will ever accept him. The cruel kids dragged him into a broken down house and asked him to stay there until they say otherwise. It wasn't about a few minutes later the bullies lit the house on fire, with Yokubu stuck inside too weak to escape. Just sitting there he did not utter a word but pondered why would anyone go to this length to prove someone a failure. He couldn't wrap his mind around the concept of people pushing the peaceful or tormented around for a useless point. Smoke eventually was the only thing he could see, surround by a thick deadly fog of ash, tar, soot, and the warmth of fire. Yokubu paid no heed to it, he continued to enslave his mind to figuring out that other kids don't care what happens to him. What would his mother think of him just sitting in death slowly losing consciousness. She might throw a famous tantrum and lecture him again. But why was this the only thing that came to his mind, was he fine dying like this. Finally coming to a conclusion and under his breath and said "No way, there is no reason for me to die like some failure of a dog. Why do I have to train for and with garbage, who do I owe all this to." Yokubu said as he was gathering and picking up the pieces of his scattered thoughts and heart. "I don't owe any allegiance to these scum, I don't have to prove my worth in order to be who I am. I sit and listen and do what i'm told just to have a curtain fall in front of me. But it should be me who creates and decides who, what and where the curtain should fall on." Said Yokubu finally gaining his strength back in his voice and body. With a cringed look on his face, it only took a fraction of a second to close and then open his eyes revealing his burning crimson eyes, bearing true dedication, but not a lick of revenge or hate for what happened to him. No, he directed his feelings towards a higher purpose. If he remembered correctly his father use to say ~We don't harness our power for revenge but enlightenment~ Yokubu was halted in that very instant, as those words echoed it was like time stood still. He felt warmth in those words and thought about his Mom and his Father. He clutched his throat with his hand coughing from too much smoke and swore before what ever god was listening to his cry. That if he continued to sit without hate, malice, spite or seek revenge for those few who put him here, and wait in the smoke and flame around him without dying. Until the old burning house collapses on him. They would have to grant him the power too match his resolve. A power to help him achieve his goal to bring this cruelty and self appointed authority, and righteousness to an end. For Yokubu seeks not just power but enlightenment and with such power he will open or shut the eyes of the masses from corruption. And so Yokubu sat there in the burning house in mediation form praying to whatever god will grant the deal. Enduring the pain in his chest while keeping his mind empty. He continued to pray for minutes to hours, completely inert but continuously praying. For the first time he will put his life on the line knowing that it might be all for nothing, but his death. Though wouldn't that prove the gods being truly just heartless or just afraid of his strong resolve. All mattered not, only prayers and waiting while enduring the scorching pain within his body, as it withers away from the inside and out. To become ash and be born anew like all who decide to look towards and basque in the suns rays.

5 hours had passed and the burned house was reduced to rubble while Yokubu unbroken continued to meditate and pray. Though the boy was unaware at the moment, but the kids from earlier had actually gone and asked for help and admitted their prank went too far. So it wasn't too long before the guards and his mom had arrived, only to be in shock of the sight of Yokubu covered in ash and burns. His clothes were completely incinerated and yet he did not even move, it was like nobody existed around him. Finally Tana came rushing over to pick up her son up who looked lifeless and yet he continued to pray, until she tightly embraced him. Ash slowly shook its way loose from the pile which was collected on his shoulders and head. Tana tried dusting off Yukobu's hair which had been stained ashen by smoke and soot. Burns covered his body, but he couldn't even tell anyway. Haltingly Yukobu opened his eyes showing his corpse like con flagrant crimson eyes. Tana held the boy in her arms swaying back and forth, trying to comfort her son. It seemed Yukobu would take a while to recover mentally and physically. As lifeless as he was he weakly pronounced a few words. "The...D..De....al..Is...Se...Set" The odd thing about it was when he muttered each word smoke was emitted from his mouth. It seemed that it may have been the gods that protected him, or it was the possibility Yukobu had the strength all along. In those brief seconds of consciousness he then passed out. Word was eventually spread around by guards, children, and mostly commoners that a young child of a military soldier had survived a terrible prank/accident, and found being born anew from the ashes. People would say "Oh did you hear? A boy son of Tana, a military soldier was burnt alive in a forgotten house, no one knows why. But there he waited being bathed by fire and smoke, meditating and praying to the gods. Though many people don't believe it but I saw it with my very eyes, he was born anew. His hair became ashen and his eyes burned of crimson fire, and his skin turned pale white like white smoke." But that was just the beginning of Yukobu popularity through the edge of the Fire Kingdom walls. After taking a while to recover he began schooling again. Being so far behind in studies and combat it seemed like he would be easy to neglect again. But were they ever so wrong, may it be the power gifted from the heavens or just his innate power finally surfacing he arose through the ranks. His newly found ability to control an entirely new element being the combination of his parents, he could control and manipulate smoke. Thus given his new name *The Ashen Flame*Redundant in every way, Yukobu never cared much for nicknames.

Time alas kept turning and it wasn't long before almost the entire kingdom knew the story of *The Ashen Flame* for Yukobu was around 15 years of age before he was accepted to begin knighthood. But the entire idea of being locked down was against his ideals, over the years he continued to aspire towards his dream. Yet there was nothing more to learn in Fire Kingdom unless he became a knight, its just the fact of being ordered to face an enemy to slaughter or be slaughtered. Yukobu had no fear of death, but only if it was in vain. The answers he truly seeks are with his father in the Air Kingdom. To be honest with himself he was sick of being in the Fire Kingdom, even if it was his birth place. Yukobu sought out enlightenment which he could not find within these walls. It was decided he would leave to seek out his father, of course saying goodbye to friends and his mother. Sadly this is his only way of testing his mettle. And without further adieu he headed out for the Air Kingdom. A long journey with many wonders and sights along the way, with very interesting creatures and cultivated fields of grain. And the wind blew across the land creating a waves over the tall grasses. It only took about a few weeks of on foot travel to finally arrive at the Air Kingdom, yet the journey held many surprises for the young teen. A plethora of new simple influencing methods on each forked road taken. An array of observations compiling of troupes and musicians Yukobu had passed and made small conversation to. Learning points of view, and every day life of run away couples and traveling merchants to tow. Feeling blessed for this fraction of time he had spent just making his way to the Air Kingdom, he had already became quite studious and frequently aware. All while making sure he ascertained everything. Yukobu reaching out to the province of Air, they had granted him passage. Thus revealing his father to him. The actuality of the situation was slightly tense and confusing to the teen, as he rarely got to see his father Viento. Warmth, sadness, love was tediously overwhelming to Yukobu's heart. It did not stop what was destined to come. Viento advanced to his sons being and wrapped his fatherly arms around him and welcomed him to a peace of mind.
It was only about maybe a few days past, Viento had to show his son off to her heinous. Yukobu did not dissuade the idea of meeting the queen or any of the royalty in the Air Kingdom, he was just a little unsure. All the teen hoped was that they didn't call him by his title from the Fire kingdom *The Ashen Flame*. Towards the point of interest he'd rather just be called Yuko for now on, to start over with a clean slate of mind. And it wasn't long before Viento had noted the adviser he wished to speak with her majesty, and introduce his pride and joy to her. For Yoku's father had big plans for him. No, for this Kingdom with the addition of his sons potential. The queen had arrived and brought her court as she then summoned Viento to ask again what all this was about. All emerged into silence as everyone sat down to listen to Yuko's fathers tale of how is son came to be, and his unfortunate experience. However the court already knew of Viento's relationship with a woman from the Fire province, but they did not know the couple had a son. This news spawned an overwhelming power to quell all voices, as Viento signaled the adviser to let Yuko in. The boy slowly made his way towards his father, whispers and stares could be felt piercing the back of his head like arrows. Yuko's unusual ashen hair with his crimson eyes to boot were constantly being noted. Viento elaborated why his sons appearance was so and that it was his pure resolve that had saved him from his prior incident. Everything was just too much to take in for the young teen. Suddenly the warmth of a hand was rested upon the boys shoulder. Viento made his fatherly impression then and there, easing his sons stress with a smile. With words never thought to come out of his fathers mouth, understanding his values and knowing his place. Viento mentioned that Yoku has mental fortitude like no other and resolve of a man willing to throw his life away in order to protect the masses. And to the point, Viento then revealed his intentions for his son and for what might be best for the Air Kingdom and Yuko. "I've seen many monks, priests and sages speak of utopia for us and our surrounding nations. And I speak from experience from preaching our belief in peace for all. We've seen war around borders and all we can do is persuade we mean no harm to them. But we need a way to figure out how and what these other Kingdoms want before they can act on ill judgement. People have nobility running amok for revenge with a power hungry new generation at there feet. What will we do when we must succumb to demands of throwing down our lives and having other kingdoms come toppling down on us. I speak from my heart and the knowledge gained from my past and present. And thus I want to place my only son to be our Spy, for this royal court and her heinous." Silence matured into a astonished state, even the queen herself was extremely surprised by such words uttered from Viento. Though she was not as jaw dropped as Yuko, staring at his father wide eyed. It was probably 5 minutes of being in an abyss of no sounds, until the court agreed and soon the queen. Everything felt like fate was taking a hold of Yuko and squeezing him, it was like the word of the gods. Yet there was still time for the teen to give his answer if he wanted to be a spy. Surprisingly enough he instantly accepted all conditions of being a spy and immediately would start honing his abilities with his father and others. Was this truly what Yuko wanted, or was fate toying with him again.

Years had passed again and Yuko was the age of 20, he had really matured into a fine young man with impressive insight. The man had unique strategical mind and learned to harness his smoke element, while gaining influence over the usage of his innate 3 abilities he had received after that fateful incident. He was almost ready though. Just not quite there yet. In the meantime he had made another name for himself, most called him *The White Dragon* For multiple reason being wisdom, agility, quick wit, and the fact hes constantly smoking something in his hand crafted smoke pipe. Many adore his personality which in fact has lightened up, he seems to be more like his father every year. And its easy to spot some fragments of his mother in him when he becomes dedicated to training and work. Overall like many have mentioned, he has become a well refined young man. Some think all he does is train for enlightenment. But those some are wrong, he uses the time to learn and play music with his father, to ease the soul of himself and others. Yuko has become exceedingly good with the lute just like Viento. Even the queen and court have listened to Yuko and Viento play together. In addition to all that has been accomplished this to was considered training to the young man. Yet time flows once again, a few years have passed. Five years to be exact and now Yuko was truly ready to start his life as a spy to keep peace for all provinces. And to seek out where such potent corruption is spreading from, as it may such be the generation of rulers ascertaining power for war. Yuko's last task was to cultivate in enlightenment for two years by roaming the many provinces, to strengthen his mind and soul before he could return to the Air Kingdom. But before he could leave. There was on last thing his father had to give him. A message from his mother which held a necklace with a isgnia of fire on it, to help him traverse certain provinces without causing commotion. Which is still a iffy thing. Even with proof doing questionable things will make him stand out or even start a war. So Yuko's task was to drift between regions and form his own opinion of the realms status. A dangerous yet fruitful venture into the unknown, what may lye ahead not even the gods would know. But fate shall guide him on the path to the wisdom Yuko seeks.

Yuko is a very interesting human born into reason and purpose, given that his complexity is much more suited for extreme politics and persuasion. Yet he drives a path of enlightenment and to seek wisdom to develop answers to questions that have no right or wrong choice. Instead his years of meditation, suffering, love, prayer, and music have given Yuko his unique mind. That combination follows his deep love of life among the common folk and the Air Kingdom and of course his parents. Yuko is a very strong willed, kind talkative man. He loves thinking about multiple possibilities that could change the flow of conversations and peoples hearts. When he talks people tend to listen to every word he speaks, even if it is just a silly hypothetical question, which in return tends to puzzle or upset some people. But that's his crude way of telling a joke. Not to touch upon the fact he loves to laugh and create festive moods for all. Being calm and collected is one thing, but when he is defending the honor of common folk he tends to get profusely sassy. Though Yuko has tendencies to slack off to smoke in peace and take in the scenery. But if you believe hes just being lazy. You apparently don't know Yuko at all, over the years meditation has become second nature to him. So if you catch him lounging on a hill propping his head up with his arm. He is surely in a state of reflection and deliberation to find answers based off of all information gathered. So you might be thinking Yuko is boring. Not so fast! Yuko's biggest flaw is his inquisitiveness, if he over hears anything that sounds like trouble he will be there to figure it out. Which is his number one plot cruiser. He has great musical talent with his lute and it would seem he tends to attract those with troubled hearts when he plays, and thus who seek the enjoyment of dancing. Love you say! Well it so happens Yuko does have a soft spot for women who enjoy the thrill and magic of music and dancing, just like his parents. And of course he has decent control over his composure. So its extremely hard to make Yuko foolish, frantic, and angry, although sad is an entirely different story. There is still one thing that lurks in the young man, for even the brightest lights may cast a shadow. That shadow being a fragment of hate, rage, and the belief that all is for naught. It would be the residual of fear being, what if the answer he finds to all questions is nothing but destruction of everything. A complete rebirth from the ashes of desperate relief of the world. In the end Yuko would never commit murder or just flat out kill someone out of chaotic will.

Smoke Control: The main power that gives Yukobu his flare in fights, being a hybrid between Fire and Wind manipulations he had been granted the innate ability to control Byproduct/etc.... of the two once emitted after the cycle of the 3 prior abilities. Allowing him to produce, manipulate, and maneuver smoke. Though most of his techniques are too complex to control, specially ones that are infused and enhanced to a degree past lvl 10 combined. On one exception if the technique is only and only pure or just enhanced smoke, he can control Enhanced Lvl10 techniques. Yukobu can manipulate the density of normal smoke he as emitted which allows for basic range or close quarter type attacks. (This relies on if he has enough resources to produce smoke, otherwise he cannot attack. Depending on the situation if basic smoke techniques are still lingering on the field, he can use this method instead of producing more smoke for combat.)

Abilities:
These are developed entailment's of being a "Smoke Manipulator".

Inhale/Emit: These are basic reflections of each other, to Inhale mass amounts of oxygen/Byproduct/Natural Elements. And then to Emit byproduct or the controlled element. Inhale is very unique and not as simple as one might think, it comes with the ability to absorb energies with wind manipulation which would be specific elements, and matter if its in a form which can fit in the circumference of his mouth. Gasses and small airborne particles are a breeze to inhale, although liquid is a over all counter if it possess elements that counter his.(He can also Inhale fire attacks if he is not at the stage of molding an attack.) Emitting any property once molding process is done, is then put through either a instant release or a slow seeping fog. If the out put exceeds (lvl14 combined) it will be a channel which requires time to stabilize and prepare enough force to launch. (Just to explain exactly what Byproduct is when i'm referring to it. I'm using it has its definition explained as a "secondary result, unintended but inevitably produced in doing or producing something else." The substance of Smoke are byproducts of burned properties being whatever that is set a flame. Knowing this and implementing it in a situation it possibly turn out to be if it was a natural element. Now when referring to "Natural Elements" Were talking about unprocessed material/substance, like already mentioned unrefined. Which could be varying from Natural Gases, Natural resources. I believe I need not explain how practicable it is to breath in oxygen. (Smokers Immunity/Smokers Exception will make it more intelligible, if anyone is not quite sure how all this is possible for Yukobu.)
Do be careful of some Byproducts, Air is weak to Poison that may give you some problems.

Mold: This is the process of using both Fire/Wind Manipulation to control density and burn or store excess levels of oxygen /Byproduct/Natural Elements for usage like a furnace. Or shaping properties for emitting it. Molding isn't just limited inside the body, with great control and energy he can breath life into smoke creations.

Infuse/Enhance: Infusing Byproduct or Oxygen gives it mutation and transformation, giving it special qualities like creating pure oxygen or producing highly combustible gasses. Or it will be a dense smoke with specific special properties.(But for certain Mutation or Transformations of properties he needs a enzyme for the catalyst which could range from anything he inhaled.) Enhancing Byproduct or Oxygen which will strengthen and heighten the potency of Natural Elements/Smoke/Flame once fully inhaled and produced, while also acting as a power increase once its put back into molding form. When elements are being constantly Infused/Enhance and put back into molding process it achieves a level starting at 1, and each time it goes through the cycle of molding it will increase in power. However there are separate levels between Infusing and Enhancing through molding process. Both forms start at 1 are either increased at the same time or indifferently, resulting in (Infused lvl3) (Enhanced lvl 6). So Ultimately the Power gauge is put at 20 which is extremely dangerous for the user, for it becomes highly unstable depending on the mutation/transformation of the substance compared to the Enhanced level.


Combat Techniques:

Smoke Maze: Simple yet effective technique mass producing byproduct of fire, creating smoke. Does nothing but blind and confuse the target, but if you stay in it too long you will suffer smoke induced side effects that can be lethal. (lvl1 Infuse/lvl1 Enhanced, the greater the number, the thicker and wider the range of the smoke maze becomes. Can be blown away with shock waves of force, or can be used against Yukobu as cover if they can hold their breath long enough to counter attack.)

Clear Smoke: Another Simple Technique which is used to blow away status effects that Yukobu Haze put on the battlefield, the gust of wind is basic but it can pack a serious wallop if its emitted with extreme force. (Enhance lvl1)"Effect full but Poison may still be able to take effect."

Skull Cloud: This is an extremely toxic Byproduct of molded elements, its high in soot, ash and tar product and is meant to disable foes as minor noxious explosion once it impacts. Its area of effect is not as big as Smoke Maze, but its potency of byproduct is lethal and will stick to skin because of the tar and ash ratio in the smoke. Its really not meant for damage but more for tracking, for the odor is something out of this world. (Infused lvl3 Enhanced lvl2)

Smokers Companion: Not much of a technique but still quite useful. Yukobu Haze is a heavy smoker so its only logical that a pipe would be his to go companion. By having a smoking pipe with any herb or tobacco in it he can cut the time spent it takes to cultivate/mold certain elements from what he Inhales. Of course there is a time frame which he will run out of Herb/Tobacco to smoke, then he will have to rely on gathering Natural Elements/Oxygen/Byproduct which takes the average time to mold. (Smoking lasts 3-5 posts depending, and gathering the said 3 types from Inhaling uses a system called CCP under *Its Not Good To Smoke*, in the passives below. The ratio of time cut is presented in CCP with the equation of addition resulting "+In Lvl 1/+En Lvl .5"). So the key to winning any fights with Yukobu Haze is not to bide time, you must either rid him of his pipe immediately and force him to defend with less CCP type attack. In other words "Keep him on his toes".

Combustible Smoke: This is one of Yukobu's most dangerously lethal techniques which can be implemented into any other technique. Potency of pure oxygen is ridiculously unstable as its destructive possibilities and magnitude. While it is a very strong technique it takes quite a bit of time as he has to mold pure oxygen within himself and contain it separately from other byproduct he inhales, otherwise Yukobu would explode. Although by being able to mold outside his body he can implement it into smoke creations until it explodes from a spark or impact. It can also be just normally released like a flamethrower which would take less time to mold and emit, but not as strong of an impact as a combustible smoke explosion.(Oxygen Flamethrower uses In Lvl3/En Lvl2.) (Infused lvl6/Enhanced lvl5. This ability is hard to see coming and is a nearly transparent white smoke, you must pay close attention when he launches a Combustible smoke explosion. Keeping Yukobu on the move will cause disruption upon emitting the attack.)

Smoke Clone Gang: This technique pushes his molding ability and infusing properties to fairly high level and takes a good while to create properly. Smoke Clones can range from any type of byproduct of smoke and can also be combustible, but not entirely compatible being explosive. They can specially be made up of extremely hot byproduct that can leave severe burns if they brush up next to you, depending on the Enhanced level their speed will differ. Summons only 2 clones (Infused lvl5-7 Enhanced lvl 5-7. There is a huge flaw to this ability as awesome as it is, since the clones must be stabilized to maintain form. dispersing the smoke causes strain for Yukobu. Decent if not above average level force that would cause area of effect would blow them away.)

Dragons Smoke Canon: The strongest technique Yukobu knows and still has trouble pulling off. And this is no smoke and mirror trick. This requires the Inhalant of methane from coal which is a limited resource to Yukobu. Once inhaled the process of molding must halt to stabilize high amounts methane requiring many procedures of Infusing/Enhancing thus taking a insanely high level of CPP to perfect without it blowing up prematurely. The balance between the two must be exactly (Infuse lvl 10 Enhance lvl 10. As much as he would love to pull this off every so often, it takes too long to stabilize properly and if Yukobu is disrupted could be his own death.) The damage of this technique is so catastrophic it is wise for him to never even attempt it. Once the process of molding is finished, a fairly unstable mirage like methane cloud, which is almost transparent will take the shape of a cannon ball, with a layer of pure oxygen and intensely dense white smoke surrounding it. The second layer will be holding the methane with said pure oxygen, which will be used to ignite the methane on impact of the targeted area. The dense white smoke around the compound is used to withhold the high levels of pure oxygen, this process is to keep friction or external oddities activating a premature explosion during the launch of emit. Once "Dragon Smoke Canon" is finished, Yukobu will disperse Smoke Aura resulting in a force flux for two reasons. One would be to decrease the instability of the attack if "Smoke Aura" is active. And the second reason being it would reduce air resistance around him for a few seconds while helping to increase the speed of emitting the attack. Once fired Yukobu will shift his feet to provide more support, and will do a sequence of hand movements then initiate "Dragon Smoke Canon" from his mouth at a terrifying velocity. (This attack not only uses his entire CPP gauge but disables his smoke aura, leaving him unable to produce attacks or put up defense. It also induces major fatigue and a high chance of his death. Once "Dragon Smoke Canon" is used, Yukobu is unable to continue fighting for the rest of the day, period.)

Enhanced Speed: This Technique is pretty bland but being as fragile as he is, Yukobu makes up in speed and moderate reflexes using Wind manipulation to reduce air resistance. (Yukobu's goal is to take control of the battlefield so he will no doubt stay in the area his Smoke Maze will cover. Smell and Sight are useless so the best way to fight, is try and force him out of his Smoke unless you have great reflexes and hearing or can manipulate shadow, wind or some form of shock wave.)

Out Of My Sight: This Technique is absolute wildfire, using smoke manipulation and heavy tar infused smoke Yukobu can make a wall or a cloud of slow moving doom. Its a truly painful experience to be a part of, having a giant floating burning tar cloud in your vicinity. Once the cloud is finished Yukobu will emit a very strong gust to push it in a certain direction, and anything caught in it will become covered in sticky hot tar while also being aflame. Slowly burning through skin and muscle.(Infused lvl 8 Enhanced lvl 4. Its slow moving until it is moved by Yukobu's emit, best way to combatant this is either run out of range, or the use of Water/Fire abilities.)

White Dragons Jaws: This technique is purely and solely the use of maxing out enhance capabilities, in addition of "Smoke Control". Pushing the molding processes density changing properties. Yukobu will create and emit a superior white smoke from his mouth, which will increase in size as smoke profusely seeps out of his mouth. All while the white smoke will start to lather itself on the ground like spilled fluffy milk. Eventually the area surrounding him and the battlefield will look of white clouds at your feet. As beautiful as it looks, it became his second most powerful technique. Yukobu will then show a couple of hand signs of prayer and stomp the ground, shifting the cloud like smoke to fabricate itself into a huge white smoke dragon. He will then use Smoke Control to guide it to attack his opponents, using its massive dense smokey presence to crush and capture his enemies.This technique requires a whopping (En Lvl 10) to generate, and leaves Yukobu open to close combat or really fast attacks.


Passives:
( This is to elaborate on a few little perks of being a Smoke Controller)


Smokers Immunity/Smokers Exception: Yukobu having Fire/Air powers he was able basically create a furnace in his body, thus allowing to create different levels of smoke. For anyone else the Byproduct of burning elements/oxygen/Natural Gasses would be toxic as it eventually dispersed through the blood stream. However Yukobu's abilities allow him to filter the said 3 properties into a molding process instead of being absorbed into his body. For he cannot mold certain poisons if they are not natural or already burned, on the exception of burned natural 3 properties. Poisons are more effective if it is directly injected in his blood stream. Poisons that are Inhaled take awhile to affect Yukobu and can or will slow down the process of molding properties.(CPP gain will drop by "-1.0 for both In/En") Being a hybrid between Fire/Air he has created a unique power of Smoke/Smoke Control, while also having an innate ability to harness and create his 3 abilities. Yukobu is about moderate if not below in controlling singular powers, therefore he sticks with Smoke related techniques and his abilities to overcome his opponents on the battlefield. Unfortunately he can't produce smoke without inhaling properties of Natural Elements, Natural Gasses/Specific Energies/Oxygen, or the following except all ready burned. Because of this he can actually breath in hazardous areas as long as its not a concoction of unknown gasses, meaning if it were man made poisons or extremely complex hazardous matter. So bottom line Yukobu needs these properties to create attacks.

Dragons Dream: This particular passive allows the use of Herbs/Coal/Tobacco as a premature method to skip a majority of the process of Inhaling certain properties to use for techniques. While smoking any of the following, he can further change the consistency/Potency of his attacks. All while following the Passive of "Smokers Immunity/Smokers Exception". Basically he can create more than just byproduct but hallucinogenic/paralytic/Relaxant incense to his smoke clouds, as long as it is a natural property.(This passive only works with "Smokers Companion")

It's Not Good To Smoke: Ok so all the Techniques might be pretty iffy or possibly under powered, or maybe even overpowered. Let me give you the run down first before judging them completely. "Infuse/Enhance" use a level system to gauge power and potency of the ability, while also not really elaborating on how long the techniques take to Que for an attack. So this leveling system uses a *Charge Per Post* or CPP mechanic in order to give rpers a chance to react to what is going on or might happen, in a certain amount of time. Depending on the shown CPP, many things could escalate in a fight and possibly fabricate a whole lot of fun for others. Okay, so naturally Yukobu will probably start a fight with (Infuse lvl4/Enhance lvl4) a low yet modest start. From there he could use any technique from the list that has the exact number or lower. Upon usage the numbers will either both drop back to 1, or be subtract by the number of (Infuse lvl?/Enhance lvl?). Basic math (In lvl 5/En lvl 4) - (In Lvl 3/En Lvl 2) = (In Lvl 2/En Lvl 2) Easy basic and makes the world a better place. So we know the math, what does this have anything to do with CPP mechanic. Well each post Yukobu will gain (In Lvl 1.5/En Lvl 1.5) per post. Why did I chose 1.5 out of any number? Because its fair from both aspects. You see if Yukobu can't fight, the battle would just be inertly one sided and boring. I like to see my opponents actually pay attention and take advantage of my weaknesses, instead of trying to powerhouse every rp session. And vice versa of course. We make our characters unique to exploit or strengths and fall to our weaknesses. It just makes sense and everyone can be happy and have a fun time. Sometimes you just can't beat someone in a fight, specially if they did a great job of explaining how the situation is in there favor, and how their ability, power, well defined, polished, decisiveness quashed his own. Its not all about winning, and I can entirely vouch for that.

Smoke Aura: Another simple passive which derives from his Fire Manipulation through his mom. Most fire users have pretty outrageous durability when it comes to taking hits during a fight, but it seems Yukobu is bit on the tender side. So in order for him not to get 2 hit ko'ed he passively gains a defensive aura, like a silhouette of white smoke. This effect can be initiated in or out of combat with a smoke technique or just plain smoking. This passive can push enemies back once then the smoke aura vanishes for the remainder of 6 posts. The reason it can push back enemies, would be the use of Smoke Control.