ART OF THUNDER

THE GRID WILL SCREAM MY NAME .

MAKOTO TAKAHASHI .

THE STORY SO FAR .

Makoto Takahashi is the Navy Thunder Ranger.Born to two loving parents in Blue Bay Harbour, California, he lived a life without want.
As he grew up, he was awarded with status and money being related to two of Blue Bay's greatest doctors but legacy began to creep into his peaceful life the older he got. . .
When he was a teenager, it was clear that his parents expected him to follow in their footsteps and study medicine, as it was the profession that both of his parents met in and was a vaunted position in the Takahashi household.
He studied hard but found that his parents attention began to steer away, praise becoming expectation and with higher goals to meet, he began to fall short.
His one escape to his declining home life was training, starting out with simple tournaments and sparring practices in Karate and Judo.
It was clear he showed promise as a capable fighter and slowly but surely, was offered a place amongst the Shinobi of the Thunder Academy; where he met his brother-in-arms, Jason.
Jason Young, fellow Thunder trainee, and Makoto became fast friends but being Shinobi was another thing he was beginning to fail at.
Slowly but surely, another rose from the ashes of his declining prowess.
Ichinose Akagi, shoulder tapped and nurtured to becoming the next Navy Thunder Ranger with Jason lining up for Crimson Thunder Ranger.The attack came quickly, just after Makoto's sixteenth birthday.
The Thunder Academy was aflame, students were thrown to the wind and forces of unprecedented power marched toward the Master of the Academy; Hunter Bradley.
Who better to step in their path than a Power Ranger?Sky of Wonder, Power of Thunder!The Morpher was worn by Akagi, ready to take the fight to the unknown enemy but the Grid failed to respond; you are not worthy.
No power, no strength.
Makoto's cowardice kept him alive, hiding within the nooks and crannies of the academy and once the battle was finished, he cradled his fallen friend.
They had laughed together, trained together, ate together and played together.
He knew Akagi was the best there was at everything, it was foolish to consider himself a rival to such a great person and now, that time was cut short.
As tears poured down his cheeks, Ichinose Akagi saw the Morpher glow and climb itself upon Makoto's arm."It's your duty now, you'll be the best.
Make sure the world is safe, keep us all safe, my friend."After the funeral, a sense of responsibility burrowed itself into his mind.
A suffocating and almighty grip, as if compelled by a deity, to rise truly.
No more half-assing, no more trying to live pipe-dreams.
Training alongside Jason to harness thunder and lightning, shinobi techniques and the power of the Grid; the new Thunder Rangers rumbled and crashed across Blue Bay's sky.[ I WILL HONOUR HIS MEMORY ]

Young adults, both at 19, Makoto and Jayce had been the Thunder Rangers for 3 years when their battles became intense.
The scale of threat began to change drastically and the Thunder Rangers were beginning to become overwhelmed with more and more dangerous foes.
Whilst trying to finish their high school education, it wasn't uncommon for the Rangers to team up with other organisations and factions to combat these newer, multiversal enemies.
Makoto's social life was filled with deceit, the burden of lying to his friends and loved ones began to weigh heavily upon him, which only furthered him into the life of a Ranger and his isolation.
He knew that Luna, the girl that he was dating, began to feel the strain on their relationship when he was always away and eventfully, it culminated in a break-up; despite knowing his identity as the Navy Thunder Ranger.[ Sometimes, whilst the world needs the Rangers, I need Makoto. ]It was a sentiment he understood but it wasn't one that he could grapple with, the duty he had been given simply was too heavy to abandon.[ How can I be happy when Ichinose gave me everything, his hopes and dreams?
I can't just abandon him. ]The adventures of the Rangers took them to magical places, from spirit realms to other planets but it was his life on Earth that was his losing battle; it was the slow defeat he could never shake.
Finally, his actions took him far past his limits.
A space-faring battle, warships exchanging missiles and blasts, he understood that by piloting the ThunderMegazord, he could sneak aboard the enemy cruiser and disable the weapons systems.
Dimly lit catwalks and only his own staggered breathing was his company as he delved deeper into the warship but resistance found him quickly.
An instant loss, a spirit of power that could manipulate cause and effect.
Cause, a punch so powerful that it would tear through his armour and burrow into his chest and the effect would be the Navy Ranger looking down at his own, still beating heart.
Fractions of seconds felt like an eternity as the electricity coursed through his body, life-flashing across his mind as he desperately tried to find a way to survive but with every beat, he knew it was hopeless.
As the blood that left his lips by the gallon began to fill his helmet, he could only muster the strength to grab the wrist of his killer.Alone amongst the stars, body clattering against the cold catwalk as his body twitched, still desperately trying to find a way to claw to life.That's when he heard the sound of waves crashing against sand.
The beach.
His perception of the Morphin Grid made manifest, a shoreline that stretched into endless lines.

Adell, the one who had recruited him into [Oversoul] gathered his remains and ensured they made it back to earth, given to Jayce to handle.
The running story was that Makoto had decidedly ran away from Blue Bay, that he got on his bike and rode off into the sunset but the truth was, they buried him in the mountain side.
Those within the life gathered and mourned the loss of their beloved friend, whilst his parents remained none-the-wiser to the truth.
Their sweet baby was never coming home. . . or so, that was the plan.
Days to weeks and weeks to months, life began to move on but clouds began to gather on the horizon.
Dirt began to shift, hands clawing towards the surface, the screams of Makoto Takahashi rippled through the night sky; returned.
His work was not done and prior battles opened up a unique opportunity to rejoin the living as a herald of destruction; a living omen.
The pledge of the demon.Rage coursed through his being, irritable and uncompromising, his fractured relationships became destroyed with his manic and destructive behaviour.
A sword had accompanied him, whispering him venomous intentions and he abided.
No enemy could stand in his way, he required no allies and dismissed the ways of the Shinobi for a brutal style of battle.
He was no better than the monsters he slaughtered.
Jayce with all his power, finally stood against Makoto and succeeded the path of the Crimson Thunder Ranger truly; breaking the Blade of Pandemonium and ridding Makoto of his poisoned soul.Finally, they were a team again; brothers again. . .
But the people he hurt along the way? No more, too broken to repair what once was.[ Alone again, just my brother and I. ]

The present day.
Makoto Takahashi is 25 years old, he's been a Ranger for nearly a decade now.
Even now, he still works closely with Jayce as the Thunder Rangers but now more than ever, he feels the strain of his lifestyle.
After high school, Makoto attempted to go through med-school but with his obligation, he missed far too many classes and failed.
His parents berate him as a failure, questioning him 'how are you going to save lives if you aren't a doctor like us?'.
Cleverly did he invest his money in Blue Bay's hospital and other businesses, which grants wonderful dividends, he worries little about the future and has committed himself to the Ranger life full-time with an open heart.
No longer is he weighed down by the thought of legacy but instead stands on his own two feet, under his own merits and ideas of heroism.
Understandably, he struggles with the overwhelming feeling of disappointment from the two that loved and cared for him growing up.
Makoto's life as a Ranger is one of investigation and deduction, taking a pro-active response to trouble in Blue Bay whilst he trusts Jayce to handle any threats that may slip past him undetected and with his re-joining to Oversoul, he stands ready to take on the newer and upcoming threats of today's era. . .
But his hardest battle is yet to come.
Shoulder-tapped in passing conversation, Makoto knows that he will eventually take over from Hunter at the Thunder Academy as the Master and Teacher but who will take his place?[ Who will be my successor? ]A veteran in the field, he uses his experience and knowledge to help guide newer Rangers towards a brighter future whilst using it as an opportunity to practice his teaching skills.Remember, my enemies, where there is lightning. . .
THERE IS THUNDER .

THE POWER OF THUNDER -
ABILTIIES, TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT .

Makoto, first and foremost, is a human who has been enhanced by the Morphin' Grid.
His list of supernatural abilities are below:- SUPERHUMAN DURABILITY.
- SUPERHUMAN ENDURANCE.
- SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH.
- LIGHTNING SPEED.
- ENHANCED SENSORY PERCEPTION.
- LIGHTNING REACTION TIME.
- INDOMITABLE WILL POWER.
- MASTER TACTICIAN.These powers increase tenfold once transformed into the Navy Thunder Ranger.

Aside from his benefits to being connected to the Grid, Makoto is a Master Shinobi trained in the Art of Thunder.Below are a list of techniques:- ABSOLUTE MASTERY OF ELECTRICITY.
- PARTIAL WEATHER CONTROL.
- NINJUTSU, WHICH INCLUDES TECHNIQUES SUCH AS: CLONING, SUBSTITUTION, SUMMONING AND TRANSFORMATION.
- GENJUTSU, WHICH INCLUDES TECHNIQUES SUCH AS: HYPNOTISM AND ILLUSION CONTROL/GENERATION.
- PARTIAL CONTROL OVER SHADOWS AND DARKNESS.

Makoto carries many pieces of equipment as the Navy Ranger, which are listed below:- MORPHER.- THUNDER RANGER ARMOUR.- IKAZUCHIMARU, ASSUMABLE STAFF: It can be extended into Spear Mode for melee combat, folded into Cross Mode to be thrown as a shuriken, or opened into Circle Moon Mode, which generates an energy shield within the center.- STAG BREAKER: A handheld claw-stun gun weapon modelled after a Stag Beetle's mandible, it can be opened to form a short double-ended dagger as well as it's traditional pincer usage.
The Stag Breaker can also be attached to the Ikazuchimaru to serve as the blade of the Ikazuchi Breaker.- KIRAIMARU(!): The Kiraimaru is a double-ended naginata which can slice through any object. Its power comes with a price: although the Kiraimaru is supposed to be used to fight enemies, It now damages the loved ones of the person who wields it.- THUNDER BREAKER(!): A combined cannon from both Navy and Crimson's special weapons, able to fire a blast of pure destructive force; often used for finishing blows.

- MARKED WITH (!) ARE STORYLINE SPECIFIC WEAPONS OR HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED TO BE CARRIED ON HIS PERSON, PRIOR TO USE.

BLACK LION RANGER.

After assimilating the BLADE OF PANDEMONIUM, Makoto was granted a new suit of power from the Morphin' Grid; the Black Lion suit.
Summoned with a transformation call 'RISING TIDE, SIN OF PRIDE'.

Whereas the Navy Thunder suit specialises in its reconnaissance and stealth abilities, the Black Lion suit is designed for direct combat in mind.
When wearing the Suit, he is granted the following benefits:- MASTERY OF LIGHT AND HARD LIGHT GENERATION.
- HEAT GENERATION (UP TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SUN).
- CONTROL OVER FIRE AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS.
- NEAR-INDESTRUCTIBILITY.
- NEAR-LIMITLESS STAMINA.
- ABLE TO USE MORE POTENT NINJUTSU.However powerful the suit may be, unlike his Thunder form, the Lion Ranger does have its drawbacks:- LIMITED TRANSFORMATION TIME.
- UNABLE TO USE OTHER EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED TO THE NAVY RANGER.
- IF BROKEN/EXHAUSTED, HE IS DEMORPHED COMPLETELY; LEAVING HIM IN HIS BASE HUMAN FORM AND UNABLE TO TRANSFORM FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME.Naturally, he can couple his Ninjutsu with the Lion Ranger form as his shinobi training is unrelated to the Grid itself but overuse of techniques shortens the time-limit on his transformed state.

Aside from his abilities and techniques, Makoto is also an extremely capable combatant with his weapons and fists.
Here are a list of his styles:- MASTERY OF KARATE.
- MASTERY OF JIUJITSU.
- MASTERY OF JUDO.
- MASTERY OF KICKBOXING.
- MASTERY OF BOXING.
- ADEPT AT BAJIQUAN.
- MASTERY OF WEAPONS (MELEE AND RANGED.)His preferred fighting style leans heavily into his Judo and Jiujitsu background as a grappler.

TECHNIQUES.

Using his Ranger abilities and Shinobi abilities hand in hand allows him to perform certain techniques and finishers.
Here are some below:

- HOUSE OF THUNDER.
Utilising his genjutsu abilities, Makoto can summon a castle to trap his opponents within. The inside of the castle is a stretch of identical hallways and sliding doors, often coupled with his clones to create an endless stream of opponents to overwhelm even the toughest of foes.

- AZURE THUNDERCLAP.
His moniker for the Navy Thunder Ranger, the Azure Thunderclap is a move that is designed to obliterate any foe in the style of a bunker-buster attack.
Using his speed to launch himself straight into the air, he crashes back down to earth to impact his target with a mighty explosion.
> Generally, he holds back in terms of strength to minimise the destruction of his surroundings.

- HISSATSU, RAIKIRI.One of Makoto's most powerful moves, primarily held onto as a finisher in his Navy form.
Using all of his power and sacrificing all of his stamina, Makoto approaches the speed of light and becomes pure energy before his target.
Prior to impact, Makoto slows just enough to form back into the corporeal space to strike one final blow, bringing with him a shockwave of light and fury.

- HEAVENLY FLARE.
Using his Lion Ranger form, Makoto gathers all of his strength into his right fist and superheats it to the temperature of the sun.
Throwing a strong, crossing straight punch, all of that energy is released forward to vaporise anything in its way.

Hey.
I'm Kida, I write for Makoto here.
A little 'about me' section.
I like writing and riding motorcycles, that's pretty much my whole thing.
26 Years old, I like long walks on the beach. (I don't really know what else to put.)
Makoto has been a character I've written for quite some time so it felt appropriate to actually nail down a lot of his story and hype up what happens next to hopefully your newest favourite power ranger.Writing Rules.
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THE GRID WILL SCREAM MY NAME .

MAKOTO TAKAHASHI .

THE STORY SO FAR .

THE POWER OF THUNDER - ABILTIIES, TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT .

BLACK LION RANGER.

TECHNIQUES.

THE POWER OF THUNDER -
ABILTIIES, TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT .