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Asami
Additions to Appearance: She stands at a whopping 5'2 and 110 lbs.
Age: 230
Squad/Rank:
Tenth, Unseated
Biography:
Not much can be said on her past as she chooses to ignore the things she's been through, trauma blocking it out. Coming from district 80 of the Rukongai district, she's definitely struggled through life since she came to be here. Her teachers would think that the only way she survived most of the brutality in that district is due to her pretty face and they would be right. While her face did offer advantages, it didn't mean much to most men there so she had to be quick and cunning to earn a place there and not be treated like vermin. Happy to leave that life behind her, she did take on a very cold persona while attending classes, which if anyone remembered her, would call her Ice Queen even though she's got a fiery temper and is fairly scrappy. She got the nickname because some random guy tried to confess he was in love with her but she responded very bluntly and disinterested by telling him, 'Good for you' and then just walking off like he didn't just try and confess his love to her. So to get back at her for her cruelty toward his confession, she became known as Ice Queen. Survival is all she knows and continues to display that as she comes off as not very friendly or very blunt to others which she uses to hide how she really is from others. Which would be that she's a sweet girl that's a hopeless romantic that loves small and cute things. She tends to be very combative with men that she finds to be idiotic and mostly very quiet and reserved around women and men she respects.
Relationships: {Color determines how she feels toward them}
Nakajima Ageha: While they are fairly similar in personality, there is indeed a clash to happen between the two. However, Asami also has a respect for the girl and her strengths.
Yuto: There was a misunderstanding between the two when Asami tried to give advice to him and tried to be helpful but because she was known as the Ice Queen, it was taken wrong so there is a mutual animosity between the two as she does find him to be mostly incompetent.
Jinzo Iori: She really likes that he shares food with her even if he does frustrate her.
Kobe Abiko: She finds him to be too nice but appreciates that he still continues to ask to spar with her even if he doesn't always win. Finds him to be a bit less irritating than most.
Captain Bug {Umeki}: Even though he calls her a pup and finds him to be fairly creepy and bug like, she does really like his piercings and enjoyed that he didn't back down from talking to her when she was being blunt.
Aya, 3rd Seat of Squad 2: She's too chipper and felt like she was belittling her even though she was giving sound advice because Asami didn't want to brag about her talents.
Squad Interests:
Second, Fifth, and Third Division
~Zanpakuto~
Zanpakuto Name: Shadow Fox
Type: Kido, Illusion Type
Kaigo: "Hunt Shadow Fox"
Zanpakuto Appearance:
An open field of tall grass with a flower path leading to a hill with a peach blossom tree sat atop.
Shikai Skills:
1. When summoning her shikai, she gains four kitsune tails which allow her to quickly dash across the battlefield and increases her Kido ability. It is also used defensively as well when she is in combat or mostly immobile and not running around. It protects her backside for one attack before she would need to react to protect herself while her tails would disappear for taking the brunt of the attack.
*Duration: Instant, Cooldown for defensive ability is two posts*
2. "Feral Shadow Fox" - a Kido slash attack that does minimal damage, but affects someone with a random Illusion.
Fear: Enemy runs away
Love: A repeat of ability one (To increase duration or begin a new one)
Hurt: The Kido slash reiatsu drains into the opponent and begins burning them from the inside.
Betrayal: When a group is attacking and one person is hit with it, it will make them go to attack one of their comrades and just when they are about to strike the comrade, it wears off, wasting two opponents turns.
*Duration: 1 post, Cooldown: 3 posts*
3. "Shadow Fox Clone" - She summons 3 clones of illusion that perfectly mimic her actions. Any {Direct} attack made against her will instead be automatically be taken by one of the clones and it will dissipate.
*Duration: Until clones are gone, Cooldown: 5 Posts*
Kido:
[Good]
Bakudo #1 Sai
Bakudo #4 Hainawa
Bakudo #8 Seki
Bakudo #9 Geki
Bakudo #11 Kyomon
Hado #1 Sho
Hado #31 Shakkaho
Hado #33 Sokatsui
Zanjutsu:
[Average]
Hōzuri
Shitonegaeshi
Hakuda:
[Average]
Tessho {Loves this ability}
Hoho:
[Good]
Shunpo
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~Other~
Because she is a secret romantic, she does love imagining people together so she has a little notebook that she carries with her of things she notices of romantic things between others. That means that, yes, she is the fanfiction writer. XD
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~Basic~
Name:
Shion Kana
Appearance:
Standing at five foot nine (176 cm) and 157 pounds, Shion has no real distinguishing characteristics, physically. Not since her death, at least. She has many tiny scars on her body from training, though these are hard to see even when not covered by clothing.
Age:
Twenty-Two (22) years old
Squad/Rank:
Squad Ten / Unseated
Biography:
Personality:
Shion is, at least now, a highly motivated Shinigami. She has an unhealthy obsession with swords, though this serves her well as a Soul Reaper, and tends to oscillate between high and low moods, though rarely without warning or reason. She is usually stubborn unless in one of her lower moods, but her main trait that's notable to anyone she meets is her notable hero complex. She's not the type to create problems that she can solve, but she'll seek out trouble and situations where she can be useful to others at any given opportunity.
History:
Shion Kana was born in Japan, the victim of a rare illness that made her extremely weak physically, as well as weakening her immune system. Her family moved to America to find a specialized doctor, causing her to live her whole life rarely being anywhere other than her home or a medical facility. In spite of this she was quite a happy person who loved life and considered herself quite fortunate just to be alive. With very few options on how to pass the time she found herself spending most of her time reading, often including manga from the country of her birth. It was due to this that she grew a love for swords, despite not being physically able to use them even if she had gotten to own one, and heroism. She often fantasized about being a manga character, able to fight for others and defeat those who would bring harm to the world.
Unfortunately, even with advancements in medicine, she would never get a chance to achieve her dream. At only the age of sixteen, her family brought her back to Japan to visit her more distant relatives. She'd been there before for similar trips and she had mastery of the language, surely it would be fine to have another family trip. Unfortunately, disaster struck. Though her doctor had assured her and her family that things would be fine while she was there, they were incorrect. Shion caught a rather innocuous virus, and due to her frailty she passed away in her sleep. She remembers having fallen asleep in her bed between coughing fits and waking up with a strange chain on her chest. When she followed it to where it was connected she saw her own corpse and, after a surprisingly minor panic attack, realized that she was dead.
This revelation terrified her, the thought of leaving behind her family was heartbreaking, but this was somewhat offset by her realization that she could move. She was no longer held back by her body's weakness, and though it took a short while to get used to, she was thankful that she wouldn't have to spend her apparent afterlife in the same state as when she was living. Unbeknownst to her, Shion bore well above average Reiryoku, resulting in a higher level of Spiritual Pressure. This normally wouldn't be a bad thing, but in her case it attracted a Hollow shortly after her passing. The Hollow crashed through the building, miraculously not harming the other members of the Kana family in doing so, and tried to devour her.
The Hollow's attack broke her Chain of Fate and the monster nearly swallowed her whole, but with her no longer bound to her body and her newfound mobility she was able to escape through the hole the Hollow had created. She'd never really ran before, tripping and falling a few dozen yards from where her body lay, but just as the Hollow set upon her again, she was saved. A strange person in a black outfit appeared from nowhere and slew the monster with a single strike from their sword. Instantly, Shion was captivated. A real life, or not, in this case, shounen-esque hero!
The Shinigami, as the person revealed themself to be, noticed Shion's Spiritual Pressure and her clear interest in their profession. After all, she wouldn't shut up with questions about Shinigami and Hollows after she found out they exist. And so the Shinigami performed Konsō on her, as must be done for all Pluses, and she entered Soul Society. Since then she's worked harder than she was ever even able to while alive, all for the purposes of becoming a Shinigami herself. Six years later she had completed the Shin'ō Academy curriculum just barely well enough to graduate, lacking in Kido and Hakuda skills but overcompensating with Zanjutsu and to a lesser degree Hohō. Now that she's out of the Academy, she's ready to go to work as a Soul Reaper, starting with the required time in Squad Ten. She has yet to achieve Shikai, nor has she heard her Zanpakuto's voice even once.
Goals:
Her mains goals are threefold and in no order, as she wants all three equally. That does not mean they are all equally achievable, unfortunately.
1. Enjoy her afterlife to the fullest and become strong enough to do so.
2. Help everyone who needs help that she meets and seek out those in need.
3. Make the world, both of the Soul Society and the World of the Living, better and safer so that everyone can live freely and happily.
Squad Interests:
1. Seventh (7) - What better place to achieve her second and third goals than the Squad tasked with helping and protecting the residents of the Rukongai?
2. Twelfth (12) - Research in a world where most technology is sword-based people get magical swords and souls exist? Those concepts fascinate her, and this is a great place to help people and improve their lives both directly and indirectly.
3. Thirteenth (13) - Her reason is basically the same as her reasons for joining Seventh, just for the living instead of Soul Society.
Relationships:
None to speak of. Despite having to take the extended time in the Academy, she never really became close or contentious with anyone there. Despite this, she is looking for a rival, or rather multiple, who can even further motivate her. (Not that she's in need of more motivation, in fact she might have too much already...)
~Zanpakuto~
Zanpakuto Name:
Kireikage (Beautiful Shadow)
Type:
Kido, in spite of her inability to use regular Kido at any real level.
Kaigo:
"Flash by, Kireikage."
Zanpakuto Appearance:
Basic Appearance: Shion's zanpakuto is a rather standard katana. Though its edge is ever so slightly serrated, that is the only notable feature. The tsuka (grip) is a solid black with no wrap, seemingly made from a single material. It bears a square shaped tsuba (guard) that is a muted silver and completely blank. Its saya (scabbard) is a pure, unblemished white.
Shikai: When released, Kireikage creates ethereal afterimages of itself, one slightly in front of its blade and three at increasing intervals behind the blade. This causes a single slash to create a gory mess as the strike is multiplied five-fold. Because of this, blocking strikes from Kireikage is very difficult, as blocking or parrying the first blow will only cause the following blows to strike the same place, quickly draining the stamina of the target.
Zanpakuto Spirit: Kireikage is, in terms of personality and appearance, an anomaly that is difficult to understand. Though it has yet to speack to her, it seems to have Shion's best interests at heart, and wants to avoid needless things.
Inner World: Shion's Inner World is a rather empty place. It manifests as a grassy field under a starry sky where the stars are constantly moving their places and flickering in and out of view.
Shikai Skills:
None, as of yet.
Future Skills:
Kuroiro Sakkaku (Black Illusion): Alters the gap between the afterimages of her blade, causing the timing of each blow to change. [Five post duration : Four post cooldown]
Fuyasu Kuro (Augment Black): Creates further instances of the shikai's ability, increasing the number of afterimages by a multiple of two, up to eight increases. [Three post duration per set of two blades : Four post cooldown per set of two blades]
Imoshinai Utsushi (Invisible Facsimile): Removes two of the afterimages to form a translucent double-edged sword in her other hand. [Two post duration : Two post cooldown]
~Attributes~
Kido:
Novice, if it can even be called that. Think Renji but even worse, somehow. Probably couldn't even hit with the point-blank Shakkahō that he did. She can only really use one spell, and only because if she didn't at least learn to do it on command, she'd flunk, and because it helps with her training.
- Seki. The only spell she can use without flubbing it halfway through casting, she uses it most often to train against.
Zanjutsu:
Good. Her strongest subject, despite not having Shikai.
- Hōzuri. Another technique she uses for training, she's gotten quite good at precise strikes by practicing with this.
Hakuda:
Novice. Again, whether she can even be classified as a novice is up for debate. She knows how to throw a punch and how to properly kick, but that's about the extent of what she can do with it.
Hoho:
Good. Nothing really to say beyond that.
- Shunpo. She's able to use it consecutively relatively well, though after a third Flash Step she tends to trip herself up somehow.
~Points~
Saved:
0
Invested:
0
~Other~
Shion tends to fight in unorthodox ways, purposefully making mistakes with her stance and footwork in order to throw off her opponent. Her favorite is to stand with her feet level and parallel to her shoulders, seemingly preventing the ability to fight well at all, though this is of course just a facade.
Name:
Shion Kana
Appearance:
Standing at five foot nine (176 cm) and 157 pounds, Shion has no real distinguishing characteristics, physically. Not since her death, at least. She has many tiny scars on her body from training, though these are hard to see even when not covered by clothing.
Age:
Twenty-Two (22) years old
Squad/Rank:
Squad Ten / Unseated
Biography:
Personality:
Shion is, at least now, a highly motivated Shinigami. She has an unhealthy obsession with swords, though this serves her well as a Soul Reaper, and tends to oscillate between high and low moods, though rarely without warning or reason. She is usually stubborn unless in one of her lower moods, but her main trait that's notable to anyone she meets is her notable hero complex. She's not the type to create problems that she can solve, but she'll seek out trouble and situations where she can be useful to others at any given opportunity.
History:
Shion Kana was born in Japan, the victim of a rare illness that made her extremely weak physically, as well as weakening her immune system. Her family moved to America to find a specialized doctor, causing her to live her whole life rarely being anywhere other than her home or a medical facility. In spite of this she was quite a happy person who loved life and considered herself quite fortunate just to be alive. With very few options on how to pass the time she found herself spending most of her time reading, often including manga from the country of her birth. It was due to this that she grew a love for swords, despite not being physically able to use them even if she had gotten to own one, and heroism. She often fantasized about being a manga character, able to fight for others and defeat those who would bring harm to the world.
Unfortunately, even with advancements in medicine, she would never get a chance to achieve her dream. At only the age of sixteen, her family brought her back to Japan to visit her more distant relatives. She'd been there before for similar trips and she had mastery of the language, surely it would be fine to have another family trip. Unfortunately, disaster struck. Though her doctor had assured her and her family that things would be fine while she was there, they were incorrect. Shion caught a rather innocuous virus, and due to her frailty she passed away in her sleep. She remembers having fallen asleep in her bed between coughing fits and waking up with a strange chain on her chest. When she followed it to where it was connected she saw her own corpse and, after a surprisingly minor panic attack, realized that she was dead.
This revelation terrified her, the thought of leaving behind her family was heartbreaking, but this was somewhat offset by her realization that she could move. She was no longer held back by her body's weakness, and though it took a short while to get used to, she was thankful that she wouldn't have to spend her apparent afterlife in the same state as when she was living. Unbeknownst to her, Shion bore well above average Reiryoku, resulting in a higher level of Spiritual Pressure. This normally wouldn't be a bad thing, but in her case it attracted a Hollow shortly after her passing. The Hollow crashed through the building, miraculously not harming the other members of the Kana family in doing so, and tried to devour her.
The Hollow's attack broke her Chain of Fate and the monster nearly swallowed her whole, but with her no longer bound to her body and her newfound mobility she was able to escape through the hole the Hollow had created. She'd never really ran before, tripping and falling a few dozen yards from where her body lay, but just as the Hollow set upon her again, she was saved. A strange person in a black outfit appeared from nowhere and slew the monster with a single strike from their sword. Instantly, Shion was captivated. A real life, or not, in this case, shounen-esque hero!
The Shinigami, as the person revealed themself to be, noticed Shion's Spiritual Pressure and her clear interest in their profession. After all, she wouldn't shut up with questions about Shinigami and Hollows after she found out they exist. And so the Shinigami performed Konsō on her, as must be done for all Pluses, and she entered Soul Society. Since then she's worked harder than she was ever even able to while alive, all for the purposes of becoming a Shinigami herself. Six years later she had completed the Shin'ō Academy curriculum just barely well enough to graduate, lacking in Kido and Hakuda skills but overcompensating with Zanjutsu and to a lesser degree Hohō. Now that she's out of the Academy, she's ready to go to work as a Soul Reaper, starting with the required time in Squad Ten. She has yet to achieve Shikai, nor has she heard her Zanpakuto's voice even once.
Goals:
Her mains goals are threefold and in no order, as she wants all three equally. That does not mean they are all equally achievable, unfortunately.
1. Enjoy her afterlife to the fullest and become strong enough to do so.
2. Help everyone who needs help that she meets and seek out those in need.
3. Make the world, both of the Soul Society and the World of the Living, better and safer so that everyone can live freely and happily.
Squad Interests:
1. Seventh (7) - What better place to achieve her second and third goals than the Squad tasked with helping and protecting the residents of the Rukongai?
2. Twelfth (12) - Research in a world where most technology is sword-based people get magical swords and souls exist? Those concepts fascinate her, and this is a great place to help people and improve their lives both directly and indirectly.
3. Thirteenth (13) - Her reason is basically the same as her reasons for joining Seventh, just for the living instead of Soul Society.
Relationships:
None to speak of. Despite having to take the extended time in the Academy, she never really became close or contentious with anyone there. Despite this, she is looking for a rival, or rather multiple, who can even further motivate her. (Not that she's in need of more motivation, in fact she might have too much already...)
~Zanpakuto~
Zanpakuto Name:
Kireikage (Beautiful Shadow)
Type:
Kido, in spite of her inability to use regular Kido at any real level.
Kaigo:
"Flash by, Kireikage."
Zanpakuto Appearance:
Basic Appearance: Shion's zanpakuto is a rather standard katana. Though its edge is ever so slightly serrated, that is the only notable feature. The tsuka (grip) is a solid black with no wrap, seemingly made from a single material. It bears a square shaped tsuba (guard) that is a muted silver and completely blank. Its saya (scabbard) is a pure, unblemished white.
Shikai: When released, Kireikage creates ethereal afterimages of itself, one slightly in front of its blade and three at increasing intervals behind the blade. This causes a single slash to create a gory mess as the strike is multiplied five-fold. Because of this, blocking strikes from Kireikage is very difficult, as blocking or parrying the first blow will only cause the following blows to strike the same place, quickly draining the stamina of the target.
Zanpakuto Spirit: Kireikage is, in terms of personality and appearance, an anomaly that is difficult to understand. Though it has yet to speack to her, it seems to have Shion's best interests at heart, and wants to avoid needless things.
Inner World: Shion's Inner World is a rather empty place. It manifests as a grassy field under a starry sky where the stars are constantly moving their places and flickering in and out of view.
Shikai Skills:
None, as of yet.
Future Skills:
Kuroiro Sakkaku (Black Illusion): Alters the gap between the afterimages of her blade, causing the timing of each blow to change. [Five post duration : Four post cooldown]
Fuyasu Kuro (Augment Black): Creates further instances of the shikai's ability, increasing the number of afterimages by a multiple of two, up to eight increases. [Three post duration per set of two blades : Four post cooldown per set of two blades]
Imoshinai Utsushi (Invisible Facsimile): Removes two of the afterimages to form a translucent double-edged sword in her other hand. [Two post duration : Two post cooldown]
~Attributes~
Kido:
Novice, if it can even be called that. Think Renji but even worse, somehow. Probably couldn't even hit with the point-blank Shakkahō that he did. She can only really use one spell, and only because if she didn't at least learn to do it on command, she'd flunk, and because it helps with her training.
- Seki. The only spell she can use without flubbing it halfway through casting, she uses it most often to train against.
Zanjutsu:
Good. Her strongest subject, despite not having Shikai.
- Hōzuri. Another technique she uses for training, she's gotten quite good at precise strikes by practicing with this.
Hakuda:
Novice. Again, whether she can even be classified as a novice is up for debate. She knows how to throw a punch and how to properly kick, but that's about the extent of what she can do with it.
Hoho:
Good. Nothing really to say beyond that.
- Shunpo. She's able to use it consecutively relatively well, though after a third Flash Step she tends to trip herself up somehow.
~Points~
Saved:
0
Invested:
0
~Other~
Shion tends to fight in unorthodox ways, purposefully making mistakes with her stance and footwork in order to throw off her opponent. Her favorite is to stand with her feet level and parallel to her shoulders, seemingly preventing the ability to fight well at all, though this is of course just a facade.
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Nakajima Ageha
Appearance:
Stands at 5'7". Lithe, athletic build, narrow bust. Long black hair, pale skin, and a baleful glare. Gives off harsh vibes as one would expect of a noble.
Age:
192
Squad/Rank:
Squad Ten/Unseated
Biography:
Born into the lower noble house of the Nakajima family, Ageha was raised from birth with severe expectations once her Reiatsu was sensed. The Nakajima clan had long sought glory of its own, as its heyday had long passed, with only middling Shinigami being admitted to the ranks of the Gotei from their family for generations. With this in mind, the family's latest scion was given harsh training in combat, politics, and administration practically since she could walk.
While Ageha met every expectation placed upon her, it wasn't without cost. Years of nothing but brutal instruction and relentless expectations with little in the way of proper familial support or affection rendered Ageha cold, spiteful, and hard. She entered Shin'o Academy with this mindset, making few friends, more than a few enemies, and excelling in Zanjutsu in particular.
Ageha graduated, pleasing her family. But unbeknowst to them, she'd long since decided to go her own way. The instant she left the Academy, all contact from her ceased. Restoring the glory of the Nakajima clan meant nothing to her. Not after what they had put her through. It had worked, to be certain. But that wasn't her problem. She'd find her own purpose. And she'd find it within the Gotei. There wasn't anywhere else for her to go, and frankly, she did enjoy actually utilizing the abilities she'd spent so long honing.
Squad Interests:
- Eleventh
- Second
- Ninth
Relationships:
- Yuto: Dumb muscle. Good for a spar, and he's refreshingly blunt, but that's about all he's useful for. That, and him being somehow worse than her at Kido makes Ageha feel better about herself.
- Kobe Abiko: Practically an infant, considering he's fresh in from the world of the living. It's for that reason alone that Ageha took pity on him and gave him some pointers when he seemed lost. At least he knows to make an effort.
- Asami: Annoying little bitch. Ageha can respect that she's good at what she does, but otherwise, the two are too similar in outward personality to do anything but clash against each other.
Zanpakuto
Zanpakuto Name:
Tetsu Moya (TL: Iron Haze)
Type:
Power
Kaigo:
"Rend and bite, Tetsu Moya."
Zanpakuto Appearance:
Shikai Skills:
- Hagane Owaru: Tetsu Moya's blade separates into multiple, allowing its wielder to split the large dadao into smaller blades. Can be utilized for such purposes as splitting into two blades for dual wielding, or separating into multiple knives for throwing purposes, among other uses.
Duration: Passive
Cooldown: Two turns - Reforge: Call any discarded segments of Tetsu Moya back to the primary blade, reforming the dadao in mere moments.
Duration: Passive
Cooldown: One turn
Attributes
Kido: Novice
Bakudo: Sai, Hainawa, Seki
Hado: Sho, Byakurai, Shakkaho
Zanjutsu: Good
Hōzuri, Shitonegaeshi
Hakuda: Average
Tesshō
Hoho: Good
Shunpo
Points:
Saved: 0
Invested: 0
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Jinzo Iori
Artwork by Asada
Age: Gender:
286 Male
Height: Weight:
5'10" 180lbs
Hair Colour: Eye Colour:
Black Grey
Birthday: Race:
3rd July Soul
Rank:
10th Division Unseated
Squad Interests:
Nine | Six | Eight Three
Spiritual Energy Colour:
Green
Personality:
Jinzo Iori is a man with a clear idea of what he wants out of life; to eat and be merry. Granted, his preferred activity to obtain merriment is to be eating, but he also enjoys not doing all that much else. In fact, he'll often go out of his way to shirk certain responsibilities so that can find a quiet place to eat his favourite foods. In any given situation, Jinzo's first thought often involves his voracious appetite. It's a wonder to many just how he isn't the size of a building, given that he eats so much. Though he simply tells people who ask that he appreciates the wonders of food, however, the true reason involves his Reiatsu as well as his Zanpakuto and that isn't information he gives up freely.
As a Shinigami, Jinzo holds a deep-seated respect for Hikari Shinrai though not simply because he's the Captain-Commander, or even because he's frequently considered to be on par with the strongest Kenpachi ever. No. Jinzo greatly admires how he prefers to spend his time; being lazy and getting drunk. Though not quite the same as eating, the sentiment is the same and seeing that a man of similar disposition has managed to climb so high in order to live out his dream, Jinzo has found true motivation from his Commander-in-chief. It's through Hikari's example that Jinzo has committed himself to attaining a cushy mid-to-high ranking job in one of the more internally-based squads, like Squad Nine or Squad Six. His third choice, Squad Eight, is because he believes that the Reserve Squad wouldn't get called up all too much - leaving him plenty of free time to eat.
His penchant for food and being lazy has often been to his detriment, as you might imagine. This was the main reason for him being held back at the academy for an extra two years - an occurrence he doesn't seem too bothered by though. In fact he quite relishes being one of the oldest in his graduating year as he now views the majority of his classmates as his juniors and thus will often attempt to take charge of a given situation, only to delegate the hard work out amongst his peers. This move is usually met with a middling response. All in all, however, Jinzo is usually quite earnest in completing a task that he's failed at passing off to someone else. In his mind, if he's unable to get someone else to do it then it only makes sense to try to complete the job as quickly and efficiently as possible. That way, he can swiftly get back to doing what he loves the most; eating.
History:
Jinzo was born as a Soul in the 73rd district of West Rukongai. Like many residents who live in the larger numbered districts, Jinzo was exceptionally poor growing up and - unlike many of his fellow Souls around him - possessed an above-average level of Reiryoku that required him to eat. This phenomenon was almost unheard of for those not apart of the Gotei 13 - since food is needed to replenish spiritual power. In Jinzo's case, however, he seemed to be constantly emitting Reiatsu beyond his control. Whilst not in massive amounts, the permanence of his predicament meant that for most of his younger years, Jinzo would often have to scavenge for anything he could feasibly eat, lest he fall into a suspended state of consciousness from expelling all of his Reiryoku. This would be akin to dying, as he'd still continuously be emitting his spiritual pressure without being able to replenish it himself, though he wouldn't reincarnate to the Human World unless he was physically attacked and killed.
It was a long while before he learned he could apply to the Shin'ō Academy; a place where food was plentiful so he could eat his fill and - thus - not effectively die from his condition. His entrance exam was rather peculiar, as the normal examination required a Soul to produce some amount of Reiatsu, whereas Jinzo was already doing so constantly. There were several examiners and other members of the Gotei 13 who took special notice of his condition. Jinzo's time at the Academy was an extended one - it took him six years to graduate instead of the usual four. This was mostly due to his lax behavior and his main interest being food. It wasn't until he began to hear his Zanpakuto's voice for the first time after failing to graduate, that he began to take his training somewhat seriously - although his general indolence never truly went away.
After learning the nature of his Zanpakuto through Jinzen, Jinzo made a pact with his blade. Instead of fighting the spirit of his Zanpakuto in order to gain further abilities, he would promise to feed it Reiatsu of all different kinds whenever he could. And when he wasn't fighting, Gouyokuou would feast on his constantly emitting spiritual power as a means of greatly reducing the rate of expenditure. In the two years since hearing Gouyokuou for the first time, Jinzo has graduated from the Academy and has also managed to learn Shikai - a feat many of his instructors had thought impossible, due to his attention usually being elsewhere.
Relationships/Friendships/Rivalries/Siblings:
Gouyokuou - Jinzo's relationship with his Zanpakuto is a rather tentative one. Whilst the pact made between them seemed like a good deal initially, Jinzo has recently been neglecting his side of the deal in favour of simply eating more so that Gouyokuou can continually feast on his own Reiatsu, as opposed to the Reiatsu of any opponents he's supposed to face. The disharmony between them, however, isn't anywhere close to being a major issue just yet, but there are very clear teething issues between them. A more noticeable difference being that Jinzo prefers to end his fights as quickly and efficiently as possible, whereas Gouyokuou prefers fights that last longer so that he can savour the taste of the Reiatsu he drains. These are simply the normal issues a Shinigami will go through with their Zanpakuto.
"Ah! Is this where I'm supposed to talk about my fellow graduates? I see, I see. Hmm, now where to start, I wonder?"
Asami - "Of course, the Venerable Ice Queen! ~Brrr~ Just thinking about her is making me cold! Although, despite all that, she can be quite the firecracker at times! You definitely don't want to get on her bad side. Okaaay, okay, enough messing around! I think she's a massive softie at heart (still short though) but I think she's just afraid to show it. I don't really know that for sure however, but she doesn't immediately throw food back in my face whenever I offer to share it with her. So that's a plus, right? Wait, what food would she be? Oh that's easy: Mango & Chilli Sorbet!"
Shion - "I remember this one. She was pretty young when she joined the Academy - quite driven too! Pretty admirable for a fresh-spawn at the time. I don't recall her ever really interacting with too many people though. I think I did one time, although I only gave her an apple - but that was Gouyo's fault! He kept telling me to throw an apple at her head in order to start a fight, but I ended up just giving it to her instead because I felt bad. I regretted it immediately after, that was my last apple at the time - I could've starved! If she was a food? She'd be a Lamb Scotch Broth, for sure!"
Ageha - "She's like Asami, but with a big old stick up her ass! That's probably why she's so much taller! XD Don't tell her I said that though - she might just cut me down out of spite! She's scarily good with a blade and it's like she wants everyone to know it, which isn't the worst thing for an aspiring Shinigami I suppose. Oh! Don't tell Asami I compared them either, they don't get along - like at all. Hmm, now what kind of food would she be? Something composed but snobbish, with juuust a hint of defiance. It's gotta be Sushi, right?"
Jingorō - "Silent but deadly... except not really deadly, as it turns out? I dunno, the guy has some hang ups about killing or whatever. I wonder if that means he's a vegan too?! Dammit! Now I want some fried cauliflower! It's not quite fried chicken, but it's pretty damn close! I also need to not get distracted by food. Kinda impossible for me, I know. I don't really know what else to say though - the guy doesn't like killing but he's good at all the things you would use to kill. Make it make sense! We ~have~ to choose a vegan dish for this guy - Fried Tofu in Black Bean Sauce!"
Yuto - "Y'know I wasn't all that surprised to see this little runt again at the Academy! XD I used to get a bunch of younger kids together to steal food for me at some point back in the day. Then I heard about some other kid from a few districts over who basically copied my whole operation! He really was just a kid too, so kudos to him! Was I impressed? Ehh, maybe not impressed but game recognizes game, y'know? I've sparred with him a few times at the Academy, the kid's got heart but he's kinda lacking in-between the ears if you get my meaning. I couldn't pick a more simpler food for this dude; Fillet Steak (rare, of course) with fries and no sauce whatsoever! Madness - I know - but it makes complete sense, trust me!"
Kobe - "Ahh Kobe... Kobe, Kobe, Kobe! ...Which one is he again? Oh the ~other~ fresh-spawn! The one with the oversized- Yeah, that's the one. I remember him now, Kobe! Of course! I don't really know him, though, truth be told, but to me he seems like the type of guy who'd use the phrase 'No more Mr. Nice-guy!' for his Kaigo, you feel me? ...Was that too mean? That was too mean, wasn't it? Dammit, he's probably nice. Although he's ~definitely~ overcompensating for something with that big ol' sword of his. Or maaaybe, he just likes cutting shit with it! Which is fine - I've got nothing against that! hesforsureovercompensatingthough- Sorry, what's that, food? This one's easy: Liver & Kidney Pie"
Asami - "Of course, the Venerable Ice Queen! ~Brrr~ Just thinking about her is making me cold! Although, despite all that, she can be quite the firecracker at times! You definitely don't want to get on her bad side. Okaaay, okay, enough messing around! I think she's a massive softie at heart (still short though) but I think she's just afraid to show it. I don't really know that for sure however, but she doesn't immediately throw food back in my face whenever I offer to share it with her. So that's a plus, right? Wait, what food would she be? Oh that's easy: Mango & Chilli Sorbet!"
Shion - "I remember this one. She was pretty young when she joined the Academy - quite driven too! Pretty admirable for a fresh-spawn at the time. I don't recall her ever really interacting with too many people though. I think I did one time, although I only gave her an apple - but that was Gouyo's fault! He kept telling me to throw an apple at her head in order to start a fight, but I ended up just giving it to her instead because I felt bad. I regretted it immediately after, that was my last apple at the time - I could've starved! If she was a food? She'd be a Lamb Scotch Broth, for sure!"
Ageha - "She's like Asami, but with a big old stick up her ass! That's probably why she's so much taller! XD Don't tell her I said that though - she might just cut me down out of spite! She's scarily good with a blade and it's like she wants everyone to know it, which isn't the worst thing for an aspiring Shinigami I suppose. Oh! Don't tell Asami I compared them either, they don't get along - like at all. Hmm, now what kind of food would she be? Something composed but snobbish, with juuust a hint of defiance. It's gotta be Sushi, right?"
Jingorō - "Silent but deadly... except not really deadly, as it turns out? I dunno, the guy has some hang ups about killing or whatever. I wonder if that means he's a vegan too?! Dammit! Now I want some fried cauliflower! It's not quite fried chicken, but it's pretty damn close! I also need to not get distracted by food. Kinda impossible for me, I know. I don't really know what else to say though - the guy doesn't like killing but he's good at all the things you would use to kill. Make it make sense! We ~have~ to choose a vegan dish for this guy - Fried Tofu in Black Bean Sauce!"
Yuto - "Y'know I wasn't all that surprised to see this little runt again at the Academy! XD I used to get a bunch of younger kids together to steal food for me at some point back in the day. Then I heard about some other kid from a few districts over who basically copied my whole operation! He really was just a kid too, so kudos to him! Was I impressed? Ehh, maybe not impressed but game recognizes game, y'know? I've sparred with him a few times at the Academy, the kid's got heart but he's kinda lacking in-between the ears if you get my meaning. I couldn't pick a more simpler food for this dude; Fillet Steak (rare, of course) with fries and no sauce whatsoever! Madness - I know - but it makes complete sense, trust me!"
Kobe - "Ahh Kobe... Kobe, Kobe, Kobe! ...Which one is he again? Oh the ~other~ fresh-spawn! The one with the oversized- Yeah, that's the one. I remember him now, Kobe! Of course! I don't really know him, though, truth be told, but to me he seems like the type of guy who'd use the phrase 'No more Mr. Nice-guy!' for his Kaigo, you feel me? ...Was that too mean? That was too mean, wasn't it? Dammit, he's probably nice. Although he's ~definitely~ overcompensating for something with that big ol' sword of his. Or maaaybe, he just likes cutting shit with it! Which is fine - I've got nothing against that! hesforsureovercompensatingthough- Sorry, what's that, food? This one's easy: Liver & Kidney Pie"
Other:
- Jinzo wears an eyepatch over his right eye. It doesn't seem to affect his vision however and he never talks about why he needs to wear it. If asked, he will either pretend he didn't hear the question or change the subject.
- His top three favourite foods are: Rump Steak Chilli Miso Ramen, Fried Chicken and Double Pepperoni & Jalapeno Pizza with extra Cheese.
- Jinzo always has some kind of fruit or snack on him at all times. Usually an apple or a bag of grapes, sometimes mixed nuts or even occasionally biltong or pork scratchings.
- Jinzo was born with a rare condition known as Spiritual Exodus. Whilst its attributes mostly vary between each person, the main commonality between bearers of this condition is the permanent expulsion of Reiatsu from their being at all times. A Bearer can train their Reiatsu Control in order to reduce it to manageable levels and, in some small cases, even curtail it entirely. It is interesting to note that the expended Spiritual Power will attempt to enter other Spiritual Beings within a certain vicinity and thus begin to affect them according to the nature of the Bearer's own Reiatsu.
Kido & Other Techniques
Despite his Zanpakuto being a Kido-type, Jinzo hasn't learnt all that many Kido and other techniques aside from the very basics. Also, those that he has decided to learn are mostly related to some form of immobilization or restraint. This is purely to supplement his Shikai's ability at draining Reiatsu. In the long term, Jinzo hopes to learn powerful sealing Kido so that he is able to end a fight swiftly, which would enable him to return to his favourite pastime much faster.
#1 Sai
#4 Hainawa
#9 Geki
#4 Hainawa
#9 Geki
#31 Shakkaho
Shitonegaeshi
Shunpo
Gouyokuou | King of Greed | 強欲王
Type:
Kido-Type Zanpakuto
Release Command:
Kui-korosu! | Devour!
Sealed Appearance:
Shikai Passive Ability:
Shizukana Kyouen | Silent Feast | 静かな饗宴
When Jinzo activates his Zanpakuto’s Shikai, Gouyokuou slowly drains the reiatsu of any being within a 20m radius from Jinzo's position. The amount of reiatsu drained is relatively small but remains constant and requires those affected by it be able to sense it happening or figure out Gouyokuou's ability through other means. The drained reiatsu does not replenish Jinzo's own with this ability. As such, Jinzo prefers to utilize it offensively, rather than defensively, by using his mobility - in conjunction with his other abilities - to keep his opponents within its' radius in order to drain his enemies faster and end the battle. It is to be noted that the utilisation of Gouyokuou's other abilities will cause this passive ability to be unusable for varying periods of time, dependent on the ability used. If an ability is used whilst this passive is already on cooldown, the timer will reset to cooldown period of the latest ability. (Note: This ability also affects allies!)
Shikai Active Abilities:
Jinzo can activate this ability to dramatically increase the amount of reiatsu he can drain from his opponents for a limited amount of time but with the added benefit of replenishing his own simultaneously. Anyone that remains within a 20m radius of him after a short period of activation will have their spiritual power drained by what feels like three internal strikes. After which, Gouyokuou's passive ability will be stopped for a period of time.
Usage: 2 Posts (1st post charges, 2nd post drains)
Cooldown: 4 Posts
Passive Cooldown: 3 Posts
Usage: 2 Posts (1st post charges, 2nd post drains)
Cooldown: 4 Posts
Passive Cooldown: 3 Posts
Jinzo can activate this ability to defensively negate a single ability that can be classified as either a melee strike or a ranged projectile by draining the reiatsu from it completely. Abilities that have an area of effect cannot be negated with this. The drained reiatsu does not replenish Jinzo's own with this ability. Abilities with larger amounts of reiatsu will take longer for this ability to drain and will force Jinzo to remain stationary for its duration. After which, Gouyokuou's passive ability will be stopped for a period of time.
Usage: 1 Post
Cooldown: 4 Posts
Passive Cooldown: 1 Post
Usage: 1 Post
Cooldown: 4 Posts
Passive Cooldown: 1 Post
Jinzo can activate this ability to create a massive, invisible scythe that follows the movements of his own scythe with a slightly delayed response (2 seconds) for a period of time. This invisible scythe can cut through anything a normal blade would but can also be enhanced with higher amounts of reiatsu to cut through more durable materials. Whilst this technique remains invisible to Jinzo's enemies and allies alike, the scythe can be detected by those who are able to sense reiatsu to a decent level. Naturally, the higher the amount of reiatsu that has been injected into the technique, the easier it is to detect and avoid. Each strike from the invisible scythe will drain his opponent's reiatsu as well as replenish Jinzo's own by a relative amount, providing either Gouyokuou or the scythe make contact with Jinzo's opponent or their Zanpakuto. Gouyokuou's passive ability will be stopped for the entire duration of this ability and for a short time after.
Usage: 3 Posts
Cooldown: 6 Posts
Passive Cooldown: 4 Posts
Usage: 3 Posts
Cooldown: 6 Posts
Passive Cooldown: 4 Posts
Not Yet Achieved
Gouyoku Koutei | Greedy Emperor | 強欲皇帝
Bankai Special Ability:
甚 悟 郎 半 間
The Drowned Death | The Shinshoku | The Crashing Wave
J I N G O R Ō H A N M A
◆ Shinigami ◆ Male ◆ 233 Years old ◆ 6'1" ◆ 170lbs ◆ 10th Division Unseated
Squad Interests
Third - Fourth - Ninth
❖ A P P E A R A N C E
The sharp, pointed nose that sits in the center of Jingorō's face is off-put by the rounded cheeks that flank it. In similar contrast his jawline is long but faint, culminating in the cleft chin that hangs beneath his dull peach lips. Large ears are noticeable to either side of his head as he often strings his jet-black hair into a tight top-knot, although some hairs stray regardless. His eyes often seem a lifeless grey at a glance as only when he stares directly does the sea-green hue become noticeable.
Tall and lithe, Jingorō wears the typical long-sleeved Shihakushō, the black robes given to all Shinigami. He adds little in way of accessory, preferring to strictly adhere to tradition. The only thing setting him apart being the mint-green silk he uses to tie his hair.
Tucked into the white sash at his waist rest his Daishō. A Zanpakutō, a similar hue of mint rayon wrapping it's handle, sits highest with a notable swirled guard spreading outwards to eight points like a nautical compass and a Wakizashi sword purely present as ornament, as is tradition.
Tall and lithe, Jingorō wears the typical long-sleeved Shihakushō, the black robes given to all Shinigami. He adds little in way of accessory, preferring to strictly adhere to tradition. The only thing setting him apart being the mint-green silk he uses to tie his hair.
Tucked into the white sash at his waist rest his Daishō. A Zanpakutō, a similar hue of mint rayon wrapping it's handle, sits highest with a notable swirled guard spreading outwards to eight points like a nautical compass and a Wakizashi sword purely present as ornament, as is tradition.
❖ H I S T O R Y & P E R S O N A L I T Y
Born into one of the noble houses, Jingorō had been a playful boy of high spirits. Somewhat mollycoddled by his mother and largely ignored by his father he grew to be kind and soft of heart.
During the early unrest after the reunification of the Gotei 13 many flash points and riots affected Rukongai and it was on one such day that Jingorō's life changed. His mother was accidentally cut down during a conflict between Shinigami and dissidents of the Rukongai, seeing such a thing affected the young boy foundationally. He remembered that day as a sunny one, but the image burnt into his mind was of the heavy rain pummeling the thick mud around the pure white outline of his mother. Only later in life did it occur to him that it was his latent power that cause it to rain in that moment.
After the riots Jingorō was the charge of his father whom after the incident grew even more distant. As a son of a noble family he was destined to become a Shinigami although he never wanted to be. He was forced to grow up quickly, too quickly for someone of his age, and the inherent trauma and added pressure his father imparted upon him led to becoming a quiet and passive person.
His initial Shinigami training went poorly. The last thing Jingorō wanted was to be surrounded by death, he had come to hate it, but his father at least gave him one poignant lesson that has driven him to this day. If he became strong enough, there wouldn't be any need for him to kill no death needs to follow him. Once a Shinigami truly masters his soul, his powers and his Zanpakutō he doesn't have to resort to such permanent solutions. It was a lesson he took to heart and from that point forward Jingorō applied himself, vowing to become as strong as he could.
During the early unrest after the reunification of the Gotei 13 many flash points and riots affected Rukongai and it was on one such day that Jingorō's life changed. His mother was accidentally cut down during a conflict between Shinigami and dissidents of the Rukongai, seeing such a thing affected the young boy foundationally. He remembered that day as a sunny one, but the image burnt into his mind was of the heavy rain pummeling the thick mud around the pure white outline of his mother. Only later in life did it occur to him that it was his latent power that cause it to rain in that moment.
After the riots Jingorō was the charge of his father whom after the incident grew even more distant. As a son of a noble family he was destined to become a Shinigami although he never wanted to be. He was forced to grow up quickly, too quickly for someone of his age, and the inherent trauma and added pressure his father imparted upon him led to becoming a quiet and passive person.
His initial Shinigami training went poorly. The last thing Jingorō wanted was to be surrounded by death, he had come to hate it, but his father at least gave him one poignant lesson that has driven him to this day. If he became strong enough, there wouldn't be any need for him to kill no death needs to follow him. Once a Shinigami truly masters his soul, his powers and his Zanpakutō he doesn't have to resort to such permanent solutions. It was a lesson he took to heart and from that point forward Jingorō applied himself, vowing to become as strong as he could.
❖ R E L A T I O N S H I P S
Jingorō has almost always been a quiet and reserved person. He has poured himself into diligent training and has rarely had the time nor inclination to make friends or socialize. As a result he is often alone and reluctant to join in on festivities, apart from the official holidays and celebrations in the Seireitei.
P O I N T S & A T T R I B U T E S
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❖ P O W E R S & A B I L I T I E S
Jingorō has always fought with the intent to incapacitate rather than kill. His belief is that death is inherently impure and all involved are better served should conflicts end without lost life. As a result he has diligently trained in all four major disciplines of the Gotei 13, giving each an equal attention.
In battle Jingorō is often keen to use the environment and terrain to his advantage, manipulating opponents position to better defend himself and strike precisely. To compliment this he has a well developed integration of Bakudo spells into his combat style to aid his non-lethal preference.
In battle Jingorō is often keen to use the environment and terrain to his advantage, manipulating opponents position to better defend himself and strike precisely. To compliment this he has a well developed integration of Bakudo spells into his combat style to aid his non-lethal preference.
Hado - Average Bakudo - Average
◆ #1 Sho ◆ #1 Sai
◆ #4 Byakurai ◆ #4 Hainawa
◆ #11 Tsuzuri Raiden ◆ #8 Seki
◆ #31 Shakkaho ◆ #9 Geki
◆ #32 Okasen ◆ #9 Horin
◆ #33 Sokatsui ◆ #11 Kyomon
◆ #12 Fushibi
Hakudo - Average Zanjutsu - Average Hoho - Average
◆ Tesshō ◆ Hōzuri ◆ Shunpo
◆ Super Harisen Slipper ◆ Shitonegaeshi
◆ #1 Sho ◆ #1 Sai
◆ #4 Byakurai ◆ #4 Hainawa
◆ #11 Tsuzuri Raiden ◆ #8 Seki
◆ #31 Shakkaho ◆ #9 Geki
◆ #32 Okasen ◆ #9 Horin
◆ #33 Sokatsui ◆ #11 Kyomon
◆ #12 Fushibi
Hakudo - Average Zanjutsu - Average Hoho - Average
◆ Tesshō ◆ Hōzuri ◆ Shunpo
◆ Super Harisen Slipper ◆ Shitonegaeshi
Z A N P A K U T Ō
◆ Water Type
❖ S P I R I T & I N N E R W O R L D
Jingorō's inner world takes the form of a tranquil bayou, moonbeams serving as the only illumination to an otherwise inky-black domain bordered by winding trees.
Following the clear path through wading water nestled among meandering roots sits a colossal toad upon an equally large lily-pad. During his early training Jingorō had to make do watching the toads gesticulations as it would not speak. Finding silence to be the better teacher, he would voice his questions in front of the Toad as if to a mirror.
As his powers awakened and Jingorō began to understand his Zanpakutō he discovered that the toad upon the lily-pad had never been his spirit. He had never questioned the depth of the bayou as it only ever reached his knees but many moons ago as he fought a hollow that had pushed him to the brink of death his mind retreated. Finding himself too weak to walk he fell through the surface allowing him to glare into the abyss he had not considered before. A few silvered beams probed the rocks beneath the toad and its giant lily-pad and gave light to his true soul.
A man, hanging in the twilight, feet chained to the bedrock as long wisps of hair veiled his face like thin seaweed. He could not see eyes and yet he felt seen. For someone with such a complicated relationship with death, Jingorō scorned that he had to get so close to his own. But it was here, in conversation with the drowned man, that he plumbed the depths of his soul.
Following the clear path through wading water nestled among meandering roots sits a colossal toad upon an equally large lily-pad. During his early training Jingorō had to make do watching the toads gesticulations as it would not speak. Finding silence to be the better teacher, he would voice his questions in front of the Toad as if to a mirror.
As his powers awakened and Jingorō began to understand his Zanpakutō he discovered that the toad upon the lily-pad had never been his spirit. He had never questioned the depth of the bayou as it only ever reached his knees but many moons ago as he fought a hollow that had pushed him to the brink of death his mind retreated. Finding himself too weak to walk he fell through the surface allowing him to glare into the abyss he had not considered before. A few silvered beams probed the rocks beneath the toad and its giant lily-pad and gave light to his true soul.
A man, hanging in the twilight, feet chained to the bedrock as long wisps of hair veiled his face like thin seaweed. He could not see eyes and yet he felt seen. For someone with such a complicated relationship with death, Jingorō scorned that he had to get so close to his own. But it was here, in conversation with the drowned man, that he plumbed the depths of his soul.
清 め る , 彼 岸 花
K I Y O M E R U , H I G A N B A N A
[Purify, Red Spider Lily]
❖ S H I K A I A P P E A R A N C E
Named after the flower of death used in Shinto funerals, the Shikai form Higanbana does not change much apart from two key features. A fuller, sometimes called a blood groove, completely perforates the blade, stretching the length of it's spine, ending at an unchanged eight-pointed star compass at it's hilt. And at the base of the handle drips a long silver chain often held in Jingorō's opposite hand that itself ends with a small but weighty twin-pronged hook.
❖ S H I K A I A B I L I T I E S
Using the command 'Nomu' (飲 - Drink), Higanbana's blade is able to absorb water from almost any source it touches. The water trapped inside bonds with Jingorō's reiatsu, purifying it and bringing it under his control. As the sword drinks more two things happen. Firstly it salivates, thirsting for more water, multiplying the amount trapped in its blade. The sword also gets progressively heavier though this does not hinder Jingorō as to him it is like lifting his own reiatsu, but to an opponent his attacks become like crashing waves.
At a certain point Higanbana will have absorbed so much that its slaver renders its water self-sustaining. When this happens it will constantly pour from the blades hollow spine like an overflowing faucet, making each strike pulverizing and drench the vicinity in pools of its purified water.
The major weakness of this Zanpakutō is of course that it requires a source of water to be nearby to be effective quickly. Over time as he swings Higanbana, it will rip the vapor out of the air itself and so it can very slowly gain power. Higanbana cannot pull the water from an opponents body as their reiatsu is so strongly bonded to the water inside their body Higanbana cannot displace it.
Passive Ability
清波 - Kiyoinami (Pure Wave) - With a swing of Higanbana a highly pressurised arc of water escapes the blade, capable of slicing rock or even metal. In rare cases Jingorō has used it as a shield, splitting and negating attacks moments before impact.
Duration - Instant ◆ Cooldown - 2 posts
水幽霊 - Mizuyūrei (Ghost Water) - By touching any source of Higanbana's purified water, Jingorō can command his bonded reiatsu to atomize the water creating a sudden dense mist or fog with which he can hide his intent or momentarily distract a foe.
Duration - 2 posts ◆ Cooldown - 4 posts
濡花 - Nurasu no Hana (Drowned Flower) - In a single savage moment Higanbana will expel all water within it's blade. Like a burst pipe yielding to the pressure, it will explode outwards causing horrific damage to anything, or anyone, run through.
Duration - Instant ◆ Cooldown - 6 posts
At a certain point Higanbana will have absorbed so much that its slaver renders its water self-sustaining. When this happens it will constantly pour from the blades hollow spine like an overflowing faucet, making each strike pulverizing and drench the vicinity in pools of its purified water.
The major weakness of this Zanpakutō is of course that it requires a source of water to be nearby to be effective quickly. Over time as he swings Higanbana, it will rip the vapor out of the air itself and so it can very slowly gain power. Higanbana cannot pull the water from an opponents body as their reiatsu is so strongly bonded to the water inside their body Higanbana cannot displace it.
Passive Ability
♆
清波 - Kiyoinami (Pure Wave) - With a swing of Higanbana a highly pressurised arc of water escapes the blade, capable of slicing rock or even metal. In rare cases Jingorō has used it as a shield, splitting and negating attacks moments before impact.
Duration - Instant ◆ Cooldown - 2 posts
水幽霊 - Mizuyūrei (Ghost Water) - By touching any source of Higanbana's purified water, Jingorō can command his bonded reiatsu to atomize the water creating a sudden dense mist or fog with which he can hide his intent or momentarily distract a foe.
Duration - 2 posts ◆ Cooldown - 4 posts
濡花 - Nurasu no Hana (Drowned Flower) - In a single savage moment Higanbana will expel all water within it's blade. Like a burst pipe yielding to the pressure, it will explode outwards causing horrific damage to anything, or anyone, run through.
Duration - Instant ◆ Cooldown - 6 posts
卍 解 , 彼 岸 花 め 葬 祭
B A N K A I , H I G A N B A N A N O S Ō S A I
[Final release, Funeral Procession of Red Spider Lily's]
❖ B A N K A I A P P E A R A N C E
❖ B A N K A I A B I L I T I E S
In Bankai Jingorō's Zanpakutō gets significantly different, as it's name is called a giant ghostly torii gate appears behind Jingorō with a colossal funeral bell between it's pillars. A single knell reverberates in the air as a ring of blossoming red spider lily's surround Jingorō and his opponent. Great cracks of thunder inviting the dark clouds to spawn above. A mist dissipates from behind Jingorō and clouds him for a moment.
As the gate and bell fade away, Jingorō is revealed to be wearing a pristine white Jōe, the garment worn by Shinto priests at ceremonies, and in his hands are grasped two Ōnusa, the wooden wands replete with paper streamers that are used in purification rituals.
Higanbana No Sōsai is, in essence, a funeral. Jingorō is loathed to use it as he inherently sees death as impure and his idealistic view of growing stronger is such that he wouldn't have to resort to killing. But in rare cases where he feels death is unavoidable he is prepared to offer his opponent a full and proper funeral so as to cleanse them of the impurity of death and allow their soul to move on.
As the gate and bell fade away, Jingorō is revealed to be wearing a pristine white Jōe, the garment worn by Shinto priests at ceremonies, and in his hands are grasped two Ōnusa, the wooden wands replete with paper streamers that are used in purification rituals.
Higanbana No Sōsai is, in essence, a funeral. Jingorō is loathed to use it as he inherently sees death as impure and his idealistic view of growing stronger is such that he wouldn't have to resort to killing. But in rare cases where he feels death is unavoidable he is prepared to offer his opponent a full and proper funeral so as to cleanse them of the impurity of death and allow their soul to move on.
❖ B A N K A I A B I L I T I E S
Both Jingorō and his opponent are locked inside the ring of flowers with almost all outside interference deflected or negated. Using the two Ōnusa as handles Jingorō can form pressurised water into blades of varying sizes and shapes with which to fight. Unlike his Shikai, the fact his Bankai invites the rain, there is always ample water for him to utilize. Higanbana no Sōsai retains all the abilities of it's Shikai state.
Jingorō's Shikai acts as the Misogi purification ritual and the release of Bankai serves as adoration, two of the six rites in Shinto funerals, the remaining four are completed in Bankai before Higanbana no Sōsai is able to kill any opponent. Three Norito prayers must be finished if he is to call the last rite.
神楽 - Kagura [First Rite, Dance] - Kagura is a ceremonial dance which takes the form of combat. With fluid movements Jingorō can seem to be dancing from afar and some have commented that when his blade swings the water chimes and the clashing swords echo like Taiko drums. Jingorō must engage his opponent and create a mortal dance of wills for Higanbana no Sōsai to accept this rite.
直会 - Norai [Second Rite, Feast] - As is common at funerals a feast must be observed. To invoke the second rite of Norai, Jingorō must be wounded. As Higanbana no Sōsai is only invoked against the most dangerous of opponents it is quite likely for Jingorō to take damage and by doing so he can invoke Norai. By using his Ōnusa to guide the purified water that fills their battlefield, he will drink from the rising pool. In doing so his body will be rejuvenated his reiatsu bolstered and his wounds healed. He may do this only once, but it must happen and once is all it takes for the second rite to be completed.
Duration - Instant ◆ Cooldown - One use per Bankai
飲み込む潮 - Nomikomushio [Third Rite, Consuming Tide] - As time passes the heavy rain Higanbana no Sōsai started will not subside. Slowly but surely within the ring of flowers a large pool will form and start to rise. It is in effect, a timer.
Representing the mourning for the deceased, Jingorō must extend the fight until it reaches at least above the knee. This means that even if Jingorō could defeat his opponent quicker he must wait for the third rite to be complete if he is to enact the funeral correctly.
All of which leads us to the last rite. As is noted in it's Shikai form, Higanbana is unable to consume the water inside anothers body. This is because the Reiatsu within their body is already bonded to that water and Higanbana cannot consume another Reiatsu other than it's own. Higanbana No Sōsai in reality is a ritual with which to break that bond so it's water may be consumed.
Much like condensation pooling water vapor onto cold surfaces, Higanbana No Sōsai interacts with a Reiatsus purity. As death is inherently impure every time a being kills another their Reiatsu is dimmed by it, corrupted. Using it's purified water Jingorō's Bankai can strip the impure Reiatsu expelled by opponents as they fight with him. Purifying them to the point Higanbana No Sōsai can drink from their body.
Doing so keeps Jingorō's own reiatsu pure. He avoids killing and in the rare cases he fights someone with whom death is the only option Higanbana No Sōsai is his method of maintaining his own purity. During the Bankai the opponent does not feel their Reiatsu being stripped, they do not grow weaker or less powerful it is a simple matter of moving where the Reiatsu bonded to their water is. This is another cause for the water level rising and further explains the inner workings of Norai. As his Bankai pulls the Reiatsu from his opponents body it pools together with his own it creates a purified Reiatsu-water he may drink from.
Once the three rites have been completed and Higanbana No Sōsai's procession has been observed, the water will glow with Jingorō's mint green Reiatsu. Clapping his hands and bowing the final adoration takes place. The ghostly Torii gate returns and one final knell of it's haunting bell takes place before several pressurised spears shoot from the water, piercing the limbs and holding the soon to be deceased in place.
Jingorō extends his hand and Higanbana's Shikai form will rise from the small whirlpool forming at his feet, it's chain wrapping around and up his arm. Lunging forward with a blast of water, Jingorō will run his opponent through before uttering his command. Nomu. Higanbana No Sōsai will desiccate a persons body so vociferously that it will begin to crumble away almost as if cremated, such is the practice in Shinto funerals.
Passive Ability
蛸入道 - Tako Nyūdō - (Octopus Priest) - When the pool of water Jingorō and his combatant stand in rises to an acceptable level he can invoke Tako Nyūdō. In doing so Higanbana No Sōsai can spawn several tentacle-like pillars of water with pressurised tips, much like Jingorō does with his two Ōnusa handles. These arms are independent of himself and so his combativeness multiplies in this form.
Passive Ability once invoked
迷い船 の 海入道不純 - Mayoibune no Uminyūdōfujun [Wandering ship of the Impure Sea Priest] - This is an ability of Higanbana No Sōsai that has never been revealed to the Gōtei. When pressed on it's existence, Jingorō is known to have answered 'Sometimes the funeral goes wrong'.
In the event Jingorō kills someone before the funerary rites have been completed, the death will be like a stain on Higanbana No Sōsai's Reiatsu. It is incapable of removing this corrupted Reiatsu and stores it deep within his inner world. He is capable of accessing and using this power, although he has vowed never to do so. If he ever were to Higanbana No Sōsai will summon shades of its victims appearing as dead, drowned versions of whom Jingorō has killed wearing white funerary robes. He is incapable of controlling these Ghosts as they endeavor to claw and pull people down into the water, drowning them.
Doing so would add to Jingorō's corrupted Reiatsu and so it is possible that even one release of this forbidden ability could completely corrupt his soul, given enough people are killed by it. And he has been told in no uncertain terms, that if he were to become completely corrupted by this impure Reiatsu, he would not survive it either.
Duration - As long as Bankai is active ◆ Cooldown - One use ever
Jingorō's Shikai acts as the Misogi purification ritual and the release of Bankai serves as adoration, two of the six rites in Shinto funerals, the remaining four are completed in Bankai before Higanbana no Sōsai is able to kill any opponent. Three Norito prayers must be finished if he is to call the last rite.
神楽 - Kagura [First Rite, Dance] - Kagura is a ceremonial dance which takes the form of combat. With fluid movements Jingorō can seem to be dancing from afar and some have commented that when his blade swings the water chimes and the clashing swords echo like Taiko drums. Jingorō must engage his opponent and create a mortal dance of wills for Higanbana no Sōsai to accept this rite.
直会 - Norai [Second Rite, Feast] - As is common at funerals a feast must be observed. To invoke the second rite of Norai, Jingorō must be wounded. As Higanbana no Sōsai is only invoked against the most dangerous of opponents it is quite likely for Jingorō to take damage and by doing so he can invoke Norai. By using his Ōnusa to guide the purified water that fills their battlefield, he will drink from the rising pool. In doing so his body will be rejuvenated his reiatsu bolstered and his wounds healed. He may do this only once, but it must happen and once is all it takes for the second rite to be completed.
Duration - Instant ◆ Cooldown - One use per Bankai
飲み込む潮 - Nomikomushio [Third Rite, Consuming Tide] - As time passes the heavy rain Higanbana no Sōsai started will not subside. Slowly but surely within the ring of flowers a large pool will form and start to rise. It is in effect, a timer.
Representing the mourning for the deceased, Jingorō must extend the fight until it reaches at least above the knee. This means that even if Jingorō could defeat his opponent quicker he must wait for the third rite to be complete if he is to enact the funeral correctly.
All of which leads us to the last rite. As is noted in it's Shikai form, Higanbana is unable to consume the water inside anothers body. This is because the Reiatsu within their body is already bonded to that water and Higanbana cannot consume another Reiatsu other than it's own. Higanbana No Sōsai in reality is a ritual with which to break that bond so it's water may be consumed.
Much like condensation pooling water vapor onto cold surfaces, Higanbana No Sōsai interacts with a Reiatsus purity. As death is inherently impure every time a being kills another their Reiatsu is dimmed by it, corrupted. Using it's purified water Jingorō's Bankai can strip the impure Reiatsu expelled by opponents as they fight with him. Purifying them to the point Higanbana No Sōsai can drink from their body.
Doing so keeps Jingorō's own reiatsu pure. He avoids killing and in the rare cases he fights someone with whom death is the only option Higanbana No Sōsai is his method of maintaining his own purity. During the Bankai the opponent does not feel their Reiatsu being stripped, they do not grow weaker or less powerful it is a simple matter of moving where the Reiatsu bonded to their water is. This is another cause for the water level rising and further explains the inner workings of Norai. As his Bankai pulls the Reiatsu from his opponents body it pools together with his own it creates a purified Reiatsu-water he may drink from.
Once the three rites have been completed and Higanbana No Sōsai's procession has been observed, the water will glow with Jingorō's mint green Reiatsu. Clapping his hands and bowing the final adoration takes place. The ghostly Torii gate returns and one final knell of it's haunting bell takes place before several pressurised spears shoot from the water, piercing the limbs and holding the soon to be deceased in place.
Jingorō extends his hand and Higanbana's Shikai form will rise from the small whirlpool forming at his feet, it's chain wrapping around and up his arm. Lunging forward with a blast of water, Jingorō will run his opponent through before uttering his command. Nomu. Higanbana No Sōsai will desiccate a persons body so vociferously that it will begin to crumble away almost as if cremated, such is the practice in Shinto funerals.
Passive Ability
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蛸入道 - Tako Nyūdō - (Octopus Priest) - When the pool of water Jingorō and his combatant stand in rises to an acceptable level he can invoke Tako Nyūdō. In doing so Higanbana No Sōsai can spawn several tentacle-like pillars of water with pressurised tips, much like Jingorō does with his two Ōnusa handles. These arms are independent of himself and so his combativeness multiplies in this form.
Passive Ability once invoked
迷い船 の 海入道不純 - Mayoibune no Uminyūdōfujun [Wandering ship of the Impure Sea Priest] - This is an ability of Higanbana No Sōsai that has never been revealed to the Gōtei. When pressed on it's existence, Jingorō is known to have answered 'Sometimes the funeral goes wrong'.
In the event Jingorō kills someone before the funerary rites have been completed, the death will be like a stain on Higanbana No Sōsai's Reiatsu. It is incapable of removing this corrupted Reiatsu and stores it deep within his inner world. He is capable of accessing and using this power, although he has vowed never to do so. If he ever were to Higanbana No Sōsai will summon shades of its victims appearing as dead, drowned versions of whom Jingorō has killed wearing white funerary robes. He is incapable of controlling these Ghosts as they endeavor to claw and pull people down into the water, drowning them.
Doing so would add to Jingorō's corrupted Reiatsu and so it is possible that even one release of this forbidden ability could completely corrupt his soul, given enough people are killed by it. And he has been told in no uncertain terms, that if he were to become completely corrupted by this impure Reiatsu, he would not survive it either.
Duration - As long as Bankai is active ◆ Cooldown - One use ever
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~Basic~
Name: Yuto
Appearance:
Yuto stands at around 5'9", has black hair and his skin tones falls on the tanned side. His most prominent characteristic is the scar that divides his face and the smaller scars that cover his body.
Age:
180
Squad/Rank:
Unseated
Biography:
Personality: Aggravating and careless with a hint of recklessness, when it is not about a fight or menial work he can be seen lazying around in some random corner.
History: A previous resident of the 75 District of Rokungai, Yuto's first memories are of a maddening need to survive, satisfy the hunger, and become free of the dangers inherent to the district he lived in. It was during this particular stage of his life that he learned many of the lessons that would mark him later as a shinigami, none of them good, but all of them useful to survive.
Through sheer chance he did manage to join the academy where he was trained on all the proficiencies of a shinigami and despite possessing a complete lack of talent in Kido and the capacity to perceive spiritual energy he more than made up in impressive strength and unarmed combat, getting remarks from his teachers that it was purely thanks to these attributes that he graduated.
Sadly his dreams of a cushy life were dashed the moment he entered the 10th Division, where he along with others had to start from the lowest point a Shinigami could enter. It didn't help that during an errand to the 11th Division some seniors tried to push him around, which led to him reacting as was natural for him and eventually suffering one of his fastest defeats on the ring, earning him the nickname ‘Runt’ -and weirdly enough, getting him a recommendation to join- the 11th Squad. Like many other new members of the 10th Squad, he is treated not only like a common soldier but as a busybody for his seniors. Unexpectedly he has found himself fond of mindless physical labor.
Goals: A cushy life and good fights.
Squad Interests:
Relationships:
-Nakajima Ageha (Sparring Buddy): The one person he knows will try to kill him if they both are in the arena. It's great.
-Asami (Enemy?): The girl who has bluntly expressed her dislike of him, the feeling is mutual.
-Jinzo Iori (Clever guy): If it wasn't for this guy he wouldn't have learned what protection rackets were. Huge respect.
-Kobe Abiko (Slugmatch partner): This was the tall guy who keep asking to spar with everyone, has heavy fists. It is also great.
~Zanpakuto~
Zanpakuto Name:
Aka
Type:
Power
Kaigo:
"Accumulate and explode, Aka"
Zanpakuto Appearance:
Shikai Skills:
~Attributes~
Kido [Novice (Abyssmal)]:
[None]
Zanjutsu [Average]:
[Hōzuri]
Hakuda [Good (Very Good)]:
[Tesshō]
Hoho [Average]:
[Shunpo]
~Points~
Saved: [0]
Invested: [0]
~Other~
Name: Yuto
Appearance:
Yuto stands at around 5'9", has black hair and his skin tones falls on the tanned side. His most prominent characteristic is the scar that divides his face and the smaller scars that cover his body.
Age:
180
Squad/Rank:
Unseated
Biography:
Personality: Aggravating and careless with a hint of recklessness, when it is not about a fight or menial work he can be seen lazying around in some random corner.
History: A previous resident of the 75 District of Rokungai, Yuto's first memories are of a maddening need to survive, satisfy the hunger, and become free of the dangers inherent to the district he lived in. It was during this particular stage of his life that he learned many of the lessons that would mark him later as a shinigami, none of them good, but all of them useful to survive.
Through sheer chance he did manage to join the academy where he was trained on all the proficiencies of a shinigami and despite possessing a complete lack of talent in Kido and the capacity to perceive spiritual energy he more than made up in impressive strength and unarmed combat, getting remarks from his teachers that it was purely thanks to these attributes that he graduated.
Sadly his dreams of a cushy life were dashed the moment he entered the 10th Division, where he along with others had to start from the lowest point a Shinigami could enter. It didn't help that during an errand to the 11th Division some seniors tried to push him around, which led to him reacting as was natural for him and eventually suffering one of his fastest defeats on the ring, earning him the nickname ‘Runt’ -and weirdly enough, getting him a recommendation to join- the 11th Squad. Like many other new members of the 10th Squad, he is treated not only like a common soldier but as a busybody for his seniors. Unexpectedly he has found himself fond of mindless physical labor.
Goals: A cushy life and good fights.
Squad Interests:
- Eleventh division
- Eighth Division
- Tenth Division
Relationships:
-Nakajima Ageha (Sparring Buddy): The one person he knows will try to kill him if they both are in the arena. It's great.
-Asami (Enemy?): The girl who has bluntly expressed her dislike of him, the feeling is mutual.
-Jinzo Iori (Clever guy): If it wasn't for this guy he wouldn't have learned what protection rackets were. Huge respect.
-Kobe Abiko (Slugmatch partner): This was the tall guy who keep asking to spar with everyone, has heavy fists. It is also great.
~Zanpakuto~
Zanpakuto Name:
Aka
Type:
Power
Kaigo:
"Accumulate and explode, Aka"
Zanpakuto Appearance:
A simple Katana with a red handle accompanied by a black sheath
The same simple Katana with a red handle, the sheathe now sports a red cord wrap near the top
The spirit is a man with red hair and a white mask clothed in black and red robes who seems constantly on edge
A ruined District ablaze with the distant sounds of fighting never growing quiet
Shikai Skills:
- Aka no Yukue: every time Aka is sheathed it starts to passively accumulate reiatsu within the sheath, which then allows the next attack to be launched at increased strength and speed. Every post it fills 20% of its total capacity, every time the reiatsu is used it rests for 1 post before start gathering again, the boosting effect is based on Yuto base capabilities
Techniques- [Guren Shou: An emergency technique, rather than waiting for energy to accumulate Yuto instead forces Reiatsu into the Sheath, filling it halfway, enough to realize one of the other two techniques or to launch an attack with increased strength and speed, however using it deactivates Aka no Yukue for some time -1 extra post- before it starts accumulating energy again.] (cooldown of 5 posts]
- [Shukari: Yuto releases all accumulated energy in a single slash of red sharpened reiatsu.] (Cooldown of 3 posts)
- [Hi no Tobari: Yuto reabsorbs the energy accumulated, gaining a shield of red reiatsu that lasts a couple of seconds] (Cooldown of 2 posts)
~Attributes~
Kido [Novice (Abyssmal)]:
[None]
Zanjutsu [Average]:
[Hōzuri]
Hakuda [Good (Very Good)]:
[Tesshō]
Hoho [Average]:
[Shunpo]
~Points~
Saved: [0]
Invested: [0]
~Other~
- Yuto has one of the worst, spirit energy perceptions around, unless the source is particularly strong his effective range is a single room.
- Yuto is also very physically strong.
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~Basic~
Name: Kobe Abiko
Kobe is 6'2" and 180lbs. He has always been rather strong, tough, muscular, and slender. Yet, never enough to not be jealous of those who are truly gifted with physique. He has always only ever been slightly above average. Though he is clean shaven most weeks, he occasionally lets enough stubble grow over the course of a few days to be considered a beard. It is black and scruffy much like his hair.
Age: 28
Squad/Rank: [Squad Ten/Unseated]
Biography: Kobe died on earth at age 24, only very recently. As a matter of fact, it was by a hollow during a very recent string of unusual attacks. Not that he knew that, being a human at the time. He simply remembers a strange explosion, the bank crumbling around him, and thinking just before he died that was just his luck. He'd tried to live in a considerate manner to others. Tried to work a steady job, pay rent, find love. All the things a young man was supposed to do. Before he could see any of those things to fruition, he'd been shat on. In fact, all he'd ever really liked to do in life had been martial arts. He'd done judo throughout middle school and highschool, and picked up MMA as an adult. It was just a hobby, but one he was good at. Right when he'd been thinking about pursuing it seriously, he died of course.
This left him with a lot of unresolved resentment. When he'd been reborn in the soul society, he stomped around the first district demanding to see God, or whoever the fuck else was in charge of this whole cycle of death and rebirth. Of course, he was granted no access to anyone of the sort. Mainly because the people of the soul society were unsure if such a being existed themselves. Besides, he had worked up an appetite with all the yelling. Thankfully he had attracted the attention of a Shinagami on patrol, whom obliged him with lunch. The soul reaper noticed right away how unusual it would be for a new soul to grow hungry.
He suggested Kobe apply to the academy. Kobe shrugged his shoulders and said "why not," which brought him to graduation. He summoned his zanpakuto, and unlocked his shikai, all while showing slightly above average potential. He received no honors or special promotions, but a bit of encouragement from any reapers who happened to be sitting in to observe new recruits. It was enough to motivate him through to the end. Truly, he feels a fire in his heart now at the thought of hunting hollow. Maybe he's been granted a second chance to be a warrior. Or at least, someone slightly important.
Still, there is an air of melancholy that seems to hang over Kobe wherever he goes. He made friends during his academy days and is generally remembered as a likable fellow. Yet, solemn on most occasions. Until growing angry, that is. It seems that the dead end of his life has followed Kobe's mood into the afterlife. He always felt he was never special enough to excel, and yet too talented for those around him to not expect something from him. In the deepest pits of his heart, he longs for something. What, he's never been sure. Recognition? A purpose? Perhaps simple victory would be enough.
~Zanpakuto~
Zanpakuto Name: Great Teacher Mononoke
Type: Power
Kaigo: "kind sage, please help us to dispell suffering and grant peace,"
Zanpakuto Appearance:
An Odachi with a standard single edge. It's extra length denote's Kobe's slightly above average well of spirit energy. It has an oily black sheathe, matching hand guard, and red kanji carved into it's blade. The kanji reads "May you pass on quietly," it's handle is wrapped in bright red string.
While in this form, Kobe has mastered the technique for enhancing the slicing power of the blade using spirit energy. Outside of melee combat it is the only spiritual technique he has truly mastered. This does not have much of an effect on barriers or other magical defenses summoned via kido, but enhances the physical slashing mechanism of the sword. Meaning much less force is needed to deliver deep cuts to an opponent, turning small cuts into gashes and lacerations. This technique does not project spirit energy past the blade, but only enhances it's cutting power on contact.
In addition, Kobe has trained a specific fighting style for using the Odachi. By practicing the same six cutting paths thoroughly, he has perfected these exact motions. Along these six specific direction, he can cut as close to perfectly as is humanly possible. This means he is not quite as good at improvising shots from awkward angles, but when in his most practiced stance facing a single opponent in front of himself, he cuts beautifully. Perfectly. It is a style of fighting specialized for dueling, and is made doubly deadly by the extended range of an Odachi. This fighting style has earned him the nickname of "the sage of six cuts," for the way he has diligently practiced it.
The wrapping on the handle of this long spear is also red, matching Kobe's manner of dress. It is seven feet long, with a very long and slender blade. The blade's shape excels in penetration of armor, and slipping in between gaps in an opponent's guard. The ropes on the back end of the spear trailing off are used in a strange manner by the Shinagami. When an opponent is just out of range, Kobe will sometimes throw the spear at his opponent and retract it back to him with the rope. This makes the object's full range a comfortable 12 feet.
Mononoke is smaller in stature and mass than Kobe by a fair bit. Maybe thirty pounds give or take. He has boyish, soft features but looks to be about Kobe's same age. What is similar about the two is their voices. mononoke shares a sing-song tone with Kobe. Somewhat high, and sweet.
Shikai Skills:
Nimble Fury: Kobe's Shikai has the ability to project spirit energy out it's tip in an incredibly focused point. This creates a massive amount of penetrating force with each thrust. Not only can this be devastating to heavily armored opponents, it creates a "spell slicing," effect. This means it penetrates all but the most absolute of defensive spiritual techniques. This is the bane of all fighters who rely on guard abilities.
This ability taxes a large portion of spirit energy and can only be used 4 times in a usual battle. Use of a fifth time causes the Zanpakuto to revert back to it's base form for 5 turns.
Use: 1 turn
Cooldown: 2 turns
Enlightened Spirit: Mononoke becomes capable of levitation, and obey's the command of Kobe's thoughts. It can move at the same speed that Kobe can swing it, and sprint. It is also strong enough for Kobe to stand on it, or hang from it while levitating. This cannot be active at the same time as Nimble Fury.
Use: 3 turns
Cooldown: 4 turns
~Basic~
Name: Kobe Abiko
Age: 28
Squad/Rank: [Squad Ten/Unseated]
Biography: Kobe died on earth at age 24, only very recently. As a matter of fact, it was by a hollow during a very recent string of unusual attacks. Not that he knew that, being a human at the time. He simply remembers a strange explosion, the bank crumbling around him, and thinking just before he died that was just his luck. He'd tried to live in a considerate manner to others. Tried to work a steady job, pay rent, find love. All the things a young man was supposed to do. Before he could see any of those things to fruition, he'd been shat on. In fact, all he'd ever really liked to do in life had been martial arts. He'd done judo throughout middle school and highschool, and picked up MMA as an adult. It was just a hobby, but one he was good at. Right when he'd been thinking about pursuing it seriously, he died of course.
This left him with a lot of unresolved resentment. When he'd been reborn in the soul society, he stomped around the first district demanding to see God, or whoever the fuck else was in charge of this whole cycle of death and rebirth. Of course, he was granted no access to anyone of the sort. Mainly because the people of the soul society were unsure if such a being existed themselves. Besides, he had worked up an appetite with all the yelling. Thankfully he had attracted the attention of a Shinagami on patrol, whom obliged him with lunch. The soul reaper noticed right away how unusual it would be for a new soul to grow hungry.
He suggested Kobe apply to the academy. Kobe shrugged his shoulders and said "why not," which brought him to graduation. He summoned his zanpakuto, and unlocked his shikai, all while showing slightly above average potential. He received no honors or special promotions, but a bit of encouragement from any reapers who happened to be sitting in to observe new recruits. It was enough to motivate him through to the end. Truly, he feels a fire in his heart now at the thought of hunting hollow. Maybe he's been granted a second chance to be a warrior. Or at least, someone slightly important.
Still, there is an air of melancholy that seems to hang over Kobe wherever he goes. He made friends during his academy days and is generally remembered as a likable fellow. Yet, solemn on most occasions. Until growing angry, that is. It seems that the dead end of his life has followed Kobe's mood into the afterlife. He always felt he was never special enough to excel, and yet too talented for those around him to not expect something from him. In the deepest pits of his heart, he longs for something. What, he's never been sure. Recognition? A purpose? Perhaps simple victory would be enough.
.squad 6 might be a good fit, seeing as my character's abilities are specialized mostly in breaking through defensive tactics. Apprehending other Shinagami seems like it would go hand in hand with this.
If not that, then maybe squad 3. Information and gathering would fit Kobe because of his even temperament and balance between speed, strength, and skill. He's not too much of a meathead to fuck up a delicate operation, he's just smart enough to notice details that might be important, but more specialized for combat than your average lightweight scout.
And the last choice, squad eleven. Frontlines, considering as I said Kobe should be good at taking on opponents more powerful than himself with skillful use of his extended range and slightly above average power. Given the right tactics and squad mates, he could fill the roll of skilled support or damage dealer. He would probably be slightly below average in spiritual pressure compared to the usual lineup on this squad, however, which would be a fun narrative.
If not that, then maybe squad 3. Information and gathering would fit Kobe because of his even temperament and balance between speed, strength, and skill. He's not too much of a meathead to fuck up a delicate operation, he's just smart enough to notice details that might be important, but more specialized for combat than your average lightweight scout.
And the last choice, squad eleven. Frontlines, considering as I said Kobe should be good at taking on opponents more powerful than himself with skillful use of his extended range and slightly above average power. Given the right tactics and squad mates, he could fill the roll of skilled support or damage dealer. He would probably be slightly below average in spiritual pressure compared to the usual lineup on this squad, however, which would be a fun narrative.
~Zanpakuto~
Zanpakuto Name: Great Teacher Mononoke
Type: Power
Kaigo: "kind sage, please help us to dispell suffering and grant peace,"
Zanpakuto Appearance:
An Odachi with a standard single edge. It's extra length denote's Kobe's slightly above average well of spirit energy. It has an oily black sheathe, matching hand guard, and red kanji carved into it's blade. The kanji reads "May you pass on quietly," it's handle is wrapped in bright red string.
While in this form, Kobe has mastered the technique for enhancing the slicing power of the blade using spirit energy. Outside of melee combat it is the only spiritual technique he has truly mastered. This does not have much of an effect on barriers or other magical defenses summoned via kido, but enhances the physical slashing mechanism of the sword. Meaning much less force is needed to deliver deep cuts to an opponent, turning small cuts into gashes and lacerations. This technique does not project spirit energy past the blade, but only enhances it's cutting power on contact.
In addition, Kobe has trained a specific fighting style for using the Odachi. By practicing the same six cutting paths thoroughly, he has perfected these exact motions. Along these six specific direction, he can cut as close to perfectly as is humanly possible. This means he is not quite as good at improvising shots from awkward angles, but when in his most practiced stance facing a single opponent in front of himself, he cuts beautifully. Perfectly. It is a style of fighting specialized for dueling, and is made doubly deadly by the extended range of an Odachi. This fighting style has earned him the nickname of "the sage of six cuts," for the way he has diligently practiced it.
The wrapping on the handle of this long spear is also red, matching Kobe's manner of dress. It is seven feet long, with a very long and slender blade. The blade's shape excels in penetration of armor, and slipping in between gaps in an opponent's guard. The ropes on the back end of the spear trailing off are used in a strange manner by the Shinagami. When an opponent is just out of range, Kobe will sometimes throw the spear at his opponent and retract it back to him with the rope. This makes the object's full range a comfortable 12 feet.
When Kobe's Bankai is released, his spiritual pressure is let out completely unabated and can feel like an opponent many times his power level. This is done not by increasing his total well of energy, but by simply releasing all restrictions on that pool of energy. This means as he swings his giant Kanabo, he does so with the force of a much larger or more gifted opponent. In addition, when given a full force swing Kobe can project a massive shock wave of energy which covers a large area in front of him but quickly disipates. (A wall of force approximately twenty feet by ten feet high, projected ten feet in front of him)
When the blast of spiritual pressure comes in contact with an offensive attack of equal or lesser power, it consumes and disrupts it's effect. It is no longer as effective vs defensive techniques like the shikai, though against weaker shields it can still shatter them. Because of this wild release of energy, Kobe's Bankai is one of the briefest showings of brute force out of any technique in the Shinagami world.
When the blast of spiritual pressure comes in contact with an offensive attack of equal or lesser power, it consumes and disrupts it's effect. It is no longer as effective vs defensive techniques like the shikai, though against weaker shields it can still shatter them. Because of this wild release of energy, Kobe's Bankai is one of the briefest showings of brute force out of any technique in the Shinagami world.
Shikai Skills:
Nimble Fury: Kobe's Shikai has the ability to project spirit energy out it's tip in an incredibly focused point. This creates a massive amount of penetrating force with each thrust. Not only can this be devastating to heavily armored opponents, it creates a "spell slicing," effect. This means it penetrates all but the most absolute of defensive spiritual techniques. This is the bane of all fighters who rely on guard abilities.
This ability taxes a large portion of spirit energy and can only be used 4 times in a usual battle. Use of a fifth time causes the Zanpakuto to revert back to it's base form for 5 turns.
Use: 1 turn
Cooldown: 2 turns
Enlightened Spirit: Mononoke becomes capable of levitation, and obey's the command of Kobe's thoughts. It can move at the same speed that Kobe can swing it, and sprint. It is also strong enough for Kobe to stand on it, or hang from it while levitating. This cannot be active at the same time as Nimble Fury.
Use: 3 turns
Cooldown: 4 turns
Zanjutsu (main focus)
Hoho (secondary)
Hoho (secondary)
~Basic~
Name: Tatsui Enatsu
Appearance:
5'9, 160lbs, two scars, one on his right hand and the other on the left side of his chest.
Age:
180
Squad/Rank:
Squad Ten/Unseated
Biography:
Tatsui had a hard life growing up, his parents died while he was young, and he had only his older sister with him. He and his older sister Ayumi were left on the streets, and they lived in District 80. It meant living there was a challenge, to say the least. But, the two would work together to survive and would become close. Despite operating as thieves and being good at it. Both of them were fighters who would often spar with each other to help the other become stronger, though his sister would often protect him if a run went south. Which would push him to be better so he could repay the favor and be the one to protect someone. But after a major score and the two would find themselves with enough Kans to move to a different district, and while it would sustain them for a time. They knew it would not last forever, so while the Kans were still plentiful and in an attempt to stop being thieves and criminals. Ayumi decided to become a Shinigami for the income and would apply and enroll at Shin'ō Academy. While the income did stabilize their situation once Ayumi became a full-fledged Shinigami. Tatsui would hear of his sister's accomplishments and promotions and be inspired by his sister. Tatsui would also apply and become a Shinigami. However, during his training, his sister would disappear. Tatsui was dismayed at the news and after becoming a Shinigami and being assigned to Squad Ten, he is trying to find out any information about what happened to his sister and to find her.
Squad Interests:
Eleventh, Third and Eighth Division
Relationships:
Ayumi Enatsu - Sister - Tatsui is very close to his sister and after her disappearance. He is seeking any information about what happened to her and where to find her.
~Zanpakuto~
Zanpakuto Name:
Ishi
Type:
Elemental(Wind)
Kaigo:
Stand defiant Ishi
Zanpakuto Appearance:
Shikai Skills:
Wind Wall - Tatsui is able to summon a wall of wind that is able to stop incoming attacks and protect the people behind due to its high winds.
Duration - 1 posts, Cooldown - 4 posts
Faster - Tatsui is able to make himself faster so he can both run faster and fight faster.
Duration - 2 posts, Cooldown - 4 posts
Wind Spears - An ability where Tatsui creates five spears made of wind and launches them at a target at a time.
Duration - 1 posts, Cooldown - 5 posts
Whirlwind - A ability that summons a large Whirlwind that is able to trap targets in it and then throw them out once it goes away, hurting them in the process.
Duration - 2 posts, Cooldown - 5 posts
~Attributes~
Kido:
[Average]
Sai
Hainawa
Seki
Geki
Horin
Kyomon
Fushibi
Zanjutsu:
[Average]
Hōzuri
Shitonegaeshi
Hakuda:
[Good]
Tesshō
Super Harisen Slipper
Hoho:
[Good]
Shunpo
~Points~
Saved: 0
Invested: 0
~Other~
While he may not show it, Tatsui is a fan of mangas and has a large collection of them at his house.
Name: Tatsui Enatsu
Appearance:
5'9, 160lbs, two scars, one on his right hand and the other on the left side of his chest.
Age:
180
Squad/Rank:
Squad Ten/Unseated
Biography:
Tatsui had a hard life growing up, his parents died while he was young, and he had only his older sister with him. He and his older sister Ayumi were left on the streets, and they lived in District 80. It meant living there was a challenge, to say the least. But, the two would work together to survive and would become close. Despite operating as thieves and being good at it. Both of them were fighters who would often spar with each other to help the other become stronger, though his sister would often protect him if a run went south. Which would push him to be better so he could repay the favor and be the one to protect someone. But after a major score and the two would find themselves with enough Kans to move to a different district, and while it would sustain them for a time. They knew it would not last forever, so while the Kans were still plentiful and in an attempt to stop being thieves and criminals. Ayumi decided to become a Shinigami for the income and would apply and enroll at Shin'ō Academy. While the income did stabilize their situation once Ayumi became a full-fledged Shinigami. Tatsui would hear of his sister's accomplishments and promotions and be inspired by his sister. Tatsui would also apply and become a Shinigami. However, during his training, his sister would disappear. Tatsui was dismayed at the news and after becoming a Shinigami and being assigned to Squad Ten, he is trying to find out any information about what happened to his sister and to find her.
Squad Interests:
Eleventh, Third and Eighth Division
Relationships:
Ayumi Enatsu - Sister - Tatsui is very close to his sister and after her disappearance. He is seeking any information about what happened to her and where to find her.
~Zanpakuto~
Zanpakuto Name:
Ishi
Type:
Elemental(Wind)
Kaigo:
Stand defiant Ishi
Zanpakuto Appearance:
Shikai Skills:
Wind Wall - Tatsui is able to summon a wall of wind that is able to stop incoming attacks and protect the people behind due to its high winds.
Duration - 1 posts, Cooldown - 4 posts
Faster - Tatsui is able to make himself faster so he can both run faster and fight faster.
Duration - 2 posts, Cooldown - 4 posts
Wind Spears - An ability where Tatsui creates five spears made of wind and launches them at a target at a time.
Duration - 1 posts, Cooldown - 5 posts
Whirlwind - A ability that summons a large Whirlwind that is able to trap targets in it and then throw them out once it goes away, hurting them in the process.
Duration - 2 posts, Cooldown - 5 posts
~Attributes~
Kido:
[Average]
Sai
Hainawa
Seki
Geki
Horin
Kyomon
Fushibi
Zanjutsu:
[Average]
Hōzuri
Shitonegaeshi
Hakuda:
[Good]
Tesshō
Super Harisen Slipper
Hoho:
[Good]
Shunpo
~Points~
Saved: 0
Invested: 0
~Other~
While he may not show it, Tatsui is a fan of mangas and has a large collection of them at his house.
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