Natsume

Natsume (ナツメ), also known as Natsume the Southern Suzaku (南天朱雀棗, Nantensuzaku Natsume) is a character from Ninja Master's.

She is voiced by Mayumi Minoda.

Story
Natsume is a blond beauty who was abandoned at a young age with her sister. With no other guardian available to them, Natsume learned how to fight to defend them from the world's dangers. One day, both siblings experience a nightmare that foretold the birth of a profound evil. Finding the source to be in Japan, Natsume sets out to end the cause.

Personality
A tough and unforgiving woman. She acts more like a man in most situations, but still has distinct feminine traits.

Powers

 * Energy Blast - Using ninjutsu, she can project a blast of energy from her hand.

Fighting Style
Natsume is a close-ranged brawler who punishes enemies with hard hitting combos. She works best offensively while unarmed and becomes more defensive with her weapon out due to its range.

Music

 * En - Ninja Master's

Game Appearances

 * Ninja Master's

Etymology

 * The name Natsume (2) is written in katakana (ナツメ), which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji (棗, 夏芽, 夏目 or 夏眼), it could possibly mean:
 * 棗 - "jujube".
 * 夏芽 - "summer" (夏) (natsu) and "bud, sprout" (芽) (me).
 * 夏目 - "summer" (夏) (natsu) and "eye, ogle" (目) (me).
 * 夏眼 - "summer" (夏) (natsu) and "eye/eyeball" (眼) (me).