[CHAR] Kimetsu no Yaiba - Shingetsu

@OwO

Crane Pillar Estate

<sup>Located within the city, the crane estate is a modern building with western sensibilities. The estate itself could be considered as a single building and the resultant support that building requires. It consists of two stories with a large garden in the center. The building has many purposes, mostly relating to Saburou's position as the head of income, provisions, and accountability.

The top floor consists primarily of offices and Saburou's own sleeping quarters. The lower floor consists solely of storage and a single tailor and his large studio. For some demon slayers, it's the place in which they were measured and received their first uniform. For others, the tailor simply traveled to measure them. Despite being in the middle of the city, the estate could be considered by some as a fortress. Constructed out of stone and masonry, the building only has two entrances: a large staircase up to the second floor and the single entrance to the tailor's workshop.

Surrounding the building is a large garden filled with various plants. While wisteria decorates and grows off of the inner, decorative fencing, flowers and trees bloom and grow in the outside garden. On the outskirts of the estate is a much smaller building: a simple wooden shack for the groundskeeper and the disciples under him to live in. The building itself is protected from outside eyes by large stone walls.

Of course, the most iconic feature of the crane estate are, quite literally, two red-crowned cranes that trounce around the place with absolute impunity. In fact, they have even more rights around the estate than those he takes under his wing.</sup>

@Vocab

Spirit Pillar Estate

<sup>The Spirit Pillar Estate is located away from civilisation, situated at the base of a mountain and surrounded by a forest, designed to be a troublesome journey for most to reach. The actual grounds to the complex are large, isolated within a distant two layered wall, and separated from the gates by an open expanse of grass and field. At the center is a single story building, shaped like three rectangles, one horizontally facing the path, and the others vertical, flanking and obscuring from three sides a courtyard.

The most immediate section of the compound, led into by the path from the gate, acts as the living quarters for the scouts the Spirit Pillar employs as part of her job as information gatherer within the Corps, complete with all the necessities for an extended stay at the Estate. The rightmost building acts as storage for the training equipment, a minor medical center for in-house injuries, and staff quarters, while the left most houses the Spirit Pillars personal quarters, and the Spirit Estate's Information Hub, containing numerous reports sensitive documents regarding Demons, field operations, write-ups on various incidents, and investigations on potential traitors and Shingetsu members inside and outside of the Corps itself.

One immediately noticeable detail to the Spirit Pillar Estate is its sheer sparsity: the estate, and the grounds leading from the walls to the complex itself, have effectively no decoration or features. Closer to the center, in the courtyard surrounded by the buildings, there are a few decor choices - a pond, Wisteria blossoms - but for all intents and purposes, the compound remains bland. The benefit to this lies in the sheer openness of the fields surrounding the buildings, ensuring that anybody, Demon or otherwise, attempting to sneak their way into the Estate, has nowhere to hide from the prying eyes of the Demon Slayers within - leading to rumours that this was a design decision made by the Spirit Pillar herself.

In addition, the Estate has a severe rule heavily enforced by those that operate within. Nothing, and no one, is allowed to enter or leave the Estate, without the express permission of the Spirit Pillar herself.</sup>

@Yankee

Love Pillar Estate

<sup>A little ways away from civilization, but not exactly hidden, The Estate of the Love Pillar is a sprawling complex made up of several loosely connected Japanese-style buildings and surrounded by a high stone wall. The land itself was a generous gift from the Ubuyashiki, and the structures paid for by donations from families the Corps have saved as well as Maria herself. Upon entering the estate grounds, the first thing one would notice is a small building sitting much closer to the gate than the rest of the buildings, as well as a European-style church house standing just beside it. The smaller building is for receiving guests, and most don't make it past this point - because besides the few dormitories where clergy and members serving directly under the Love Pillar stay, the rest of the facility is dedicated to the healing, recovery, and rehabilitation of demon slayers.

Demon slaying was a dangerous job, injury and death were far from foreign to those taking up the cause. For physically wounded Corps members wishing to return to the fight, they were sent here to the Love Pillar's estate (simply called the Itoshi Estate by some) to recuperate. For those suffering from the horrors they'd experienced during battle, priests and trained civilian members of the Corps offered therapy. For the men and women unable to return to battle, there were dedicated people to help them reintegrate into civilian life - and this formerly small branch of the estate has grown much larger since the defeat of Kibutsuji Muzan.

Though the estate is primarily for use by Corps members, it is not unheard of for them to take in civilian patients as well, though those cases are rare. Wandering pedestrian eyes that may come upon the estate are herded off by members of the Catholic church, keeping a smokescreen that the estate is one large religious complex as not to draw the ire of any enemies of the Corps looking to destroy their healing facility. The church house is not just for show however, it is a full functioning holy grounds with an altar lamp and ambry. The church hosts weekly prayer on the traditional Day of Rest that welcomes both Corps members and civilians, though preachers stick firmly to Biblical teachings on those days in mixed company. Rosary dosed in wisteria are given away to those in need of them.

Maria's own living quarters are the furthest away from the gates: a modest home of a more modern Japanese look. There is a similar looking guest house for those of importance nearby but not connected to her home.

Significant members of the Love Pillar's squad also have a private dormitory away from the clergy and estate care takers. This dormitory is smaller overall and closer to the entrance for quick deployment should the need arise. These private dorms are for slayers only, unrelated to estate staff though these slayers do often volunteer their help. Even the chief doctor and head priest stay in the public dorms when on site.</sup>

^{@Aviaire
The Sea Pillar’s Estate is a series of small buildings located on a secluded area of the coast. One for Kikumi to live in, and several for her students and whoever else is unlucky enough to be there to sleep, eat or otherwise in. They are far enough from the sea that it doesn’t reach them at high tide, but close enough that the sound of the waves can keep her students awake at night. There are training rooms, but the beach is usually used to train on instead. The rooms are only really used due to special circumstances. There is a small medical area to take care of anyone who gets badly injured, or just can’t handle the training well. It’s nearly always full.}

[OwO]

Saburou

^{Kiyoura Saburou}

A g e : 22
G e n d e r : Male
B r i e f B i o : Born the son of a noodle maker, Saburou never thought himself as anything more than someone learning the family business. Despite his interest in art and other cultures, he remained steadfast in the future that had been laid out to him. Of course, like many other demon hunters, his story was not one of joy and ramen. One fateful night, a brutal attack occured. His parents were slain and the family business was burnt to the ground. A distant uncle of Saburou had taken him in, but this uncle was an odd fellow. He was a demon slayer and, wanting to preserve his family's technique, taught the young Saburou everything he knew. Of course, this meant that Saburou went through hell. Still, he diligently trained without a complaint. It was what he was told to do, after all. Years had passed and Saburou had taken his uncle's trade. Saburou was a demon slayer and a fairly good one at that. Scouted by one of the previous wind pillars, he had become a tsuguko and acted his role for years. When an unfortunate battle had slain the previous pillar—another spartan teacher that crushed him with tasks—Saburou ended up being next in line. Carved a path by everyone around him, Saburou ended up becoming a pillar simply because he couldn't say no.
P e r s o n a l i t y
[+] Thoughtful
[+] Understanding
[+] Worldly
[-] Pushover
[-] Aimless
[-] Awkward
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^{B r e a t h o f t h e C r a n e} : Originating from the breath of wind, the breath of the crane could be seen by some as an extension of wind techniques. True to its namesake, the technique specializes in fighting without stable ground; by using one's breath in order to maneuver their body and enhance their senses, those who wield the technique are able to fight on practically any surface. Because of this, the breath of the crane focuses primarily on techniques that do not require any footing.

❀ First Feather: Hawk and Sparrow ; Saburou rapidly leaps toward the enemy. Once in range, he leaps both upwards and backwards, stopping the initial momentum as he quickly slashes the enemy from above.
❀ Second Feather: Seabird's Hunt; By leaping with great speed alongside the ground, Saburou unleashes a quick slash along the opponent's legs.
❀ Third Feather: Diving Eagle; From above, Saburou unleashes a brutal flurry of slashes that uses the impact of each strike to remain airborne.
❀ Fourth Feather: Pheasant's Plumage; With a great swipe of his blade, Saburou launches a volley of wind blades that slash at distant foes.
❀ Fifth Feather: Outstretched Wings ; By using a second blade as leverage, Saburou slashes a target from two sides.
❀ Sixth Feather: Bird Call; As he's falling, Saburou spins himself into a cyclone, quickly slashing around him.
❀ Seventh Feather: Cuckoo; The only technique that requires two feet planted, Saburou swings his blade on an upwards arc, launching whatever it hits off the ground.
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^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Saburou primarily wields a nichirin blade in the form of a standard katana. While of simple construction, the blade's color makes it noteworthy. Rather than being a single color, the blade is iridescent. Changing from a bright teal to a subtle but rich purple depending on the angle, the blade resembles the neck of a pigeon. On his hip, he keeps a second nichirin blade, though it's never used. Broken early in his career as a demon slayer, the blade is almost identical to the first, save for the fact that it only has a third of the blade still attached to the hilt.

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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} : Two things stand out about Saburou: his sense of balance and his height. Standing at 6'7", he towers above almost everyone. Despite his size, he remains a man with great finesse. His sense of balance trumps everything else; he could leap across the ends of poles, walk on a tight rope, and anything in between. In fact, nobody in the demon slaying corps had ever seen him fall over, so long as there wasn't a sword in his gut. However, his greatest flaw isn't of his body. No, he's simply incapable of saying no to his allies.

[Zoey Boey]

Akira Hanako

With Weapons

^{Akira Hanako}

A g e : 16
G e n d e r : Female
B r i e f B i o : For the majority of her life, Akira Hanako was a dilligent, studious, upright child. Though she was very quiet and socially anxious, a small circle of friends 'took her in' and she enjoyed her education, even if she has always had a hard time expressing herself. Martial arts was always an interest of hers, if just for the beauty of it. Her life changed though, slowly turning towards the bitter. Feelings of inadequacy, restlessness, and resentfulness began creeping up from within. Akira began receding into herself, growing more socially disconnected from her friends and eventually her parents. She became flippant, dismissive, sometimes even angry. Her parents didn't know what to do, had they done something wrong?

Akira, seemingly desperate for purpose, became obsessed with Demons and Demon Slaying Corp. She was tired of this life, of her parents, of her boring regular school. She wanted more out of life, and she started working on her martial artistry. Total Concentration Breathing, particularly the Breath of the Wind. Free, chaotic, uninhibited. The wind can go wherever it wants, with no cares in the world. All Akira wanted to do was fly away from her boring life, after all. Eventually that was what she did. No longer caring to burden her parents with her increasingly hostile nature, the 14 year old decided to abandon her childhood home and take to the streets to fend for herself. Akira is quite adept at Total Concentration Breathing despite being a self-trained amateur, and thus when she went looking for trouble she usually came out the other side quite handily. She learned to be strong, independant, quick on her feet. She realized though, that she was lonely and ultimately purposeless, despite being free. So she travelled to the Demon Slaying Corp, the almost forgotten obession of her youth, to finally maybe be good for something. At that place Akira finally believed she found the purpose she was looking for- annihilating demon scum. Fighting was all she was good at anyway.
P e r s o n a l i t y
[+] Determined
[+] Free-Thinking
[+] Compassionate
[-] Stubborn
[-] Reckless
[-] Hostile
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^{B r e a t h o f W i n d} : Akira channels the power of Wind in her breathing style, increasing the cutting power of her blades and allowing herself more freedom of movement.
❀ 1stForm Dust Whirlwind Cutter : Akira holds one of her blades forward, the other in a reverse grip. Dashing forward, she becomes a spinning clock wise cyclone of blades in a radius one foot longer than the actual length of her blades.
❀ 2nd Form Rising Updraft : Akira holds both of her blades in a reverse grip. With a single counter clock wise spin and a jump, Akira can jump up to twenty feet and glide safely to the ground.
❀ 3rd Form Cross Slash Hurricane : Holding both of her blades forward, Akira slashes in a X shape infront of her, creating a devastating pair of air blades that have a ten foot range and launch Akira ten feet backwards. It is less effective when done from neutral- it's regular effectiveness comes after Akira has used one of her other techniques, converted her spinning momentum into the Cross Slash Hurricane.
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^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Akira wields two wakizashi blades. Based off of her dual wooden batons she used to use in her youth. The entire weapon is about a foot and a half long, with the steel itself being 12 inches long. There are two tassels attatched to the bottom of her pommels, being green in color. This is the color of wind, and represents her reckless and carefree nature. She often acts on her own accord and is usually a loner because of this. Her persona, like the wind, can be harsh and biting. Fleeting, indecisive most times, singularly focused and destructive at other times. However, when the wind lets it's guard down and relaxed, it can be warm and inviting, or cool and refreshing. But don't tell Akira that last part. All she cares about is the liberating and dangerous nature of the wind.

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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} :

Spatial Awareness:

Akira ran away from home when her disagreements with her mother became too great for them to live peaceably. Homeless for a while, Akira didn't keep her head very low. She got into street fights often, and though she puts on the front that they attacked her first, or they disrespected her, usually it was some poor bastard was getting picked on, mugged, or otherwise attacked, and Akira intervened. Over the course of the year she lived by herself, she learned to constantly watch her back and look over her shoulder incase someone is coming up from behind. In her fights, she was often outnumbered, and the enemy often tried to get behind her for an advantage. She picked up this skill over the course of her many street scraps.

Akira possesses an advanced ability to sense what is directly behind her. This allows her greater spatial awareness, allowing her to not solely rely on her otherwise mundane eyesight and hearing. This is why her fighting style so often allows her turning her back completely to her opponent- since she can detect their movements perfectly anyway. It is still less effective than eye sight, but it allows her to be a bit more wild and free with her fighting style than she would other wise. Spatial Awareness means Akira incorporates spinning and ther unorthodox moves into her fight style- since the opponent can't take advantage of her temporary blindless to them like they would normally be able too.

[Demous]

Sayuri Takashi

^{Sayuri Takashi}

A g e : 18
G e n d e r : Female
B r i e f B i o : Sayuri was born as the middle child of a noble family and had everything she’d want or need handed on a silver platter, but she never once cared for it even as a child. She was taught how to be a proper lady from a young age but quickly grew bored wanting to learn swordsmanship and how to fight. She would even often run away to watch the Imperial Army or other warriors train. Once when out she found a group of kids her age with similar desires and quickly made friends with them. Over the years they all became close and trained together with Sayuri being a quick learner taking to it very quickly. During that time her closest friend in the group went missing and was never found. One night the group was attacked by a demon. While they were fighting back and running a Demon Slayer came to rescue them. The Demon injured the Slayer making him incapable of fighting so she grabbed his blade and slew the weakened demon. Despite the Slayer showing up and her show of strength she’d lost all but one of her friends in the attack. Afterwards she left to train and join the Demon Slayers Corps.
P e r s o n a l i t y
[+] Laid Back
[+] Charismatic
[+] Friendly
[-] Detached
[-] Secretive
[-] Single Minded
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^{Breath of the Dragon} : This is a Breathing technique that gives an incredible boost to the users speed and strength and be able to use it flexibly but nearly abandons defense. This makes the user a devastating force on the battlefield but also makes them a glass canon when struck by a strong blow. The breathing has it’s roots in Thunder breathing taking it’s speed but adding a flexibility that isn’t inherent to it.
❀ First Form – Flashing Fang : Sayuri lunges forward with a flurry of stabs with both of her swords.
❀ Second Form – Fallen Scale : Sayuri drops from the air or leaps towards the enemy and strikes with both swords simultaneously with a spinning slash
❀ Third Form – Piercing Tail : Sayuri takes both of her blades into one of her hands and dashes forward with a fierce twisting thrust designed to pierce the sturdiest of defenses or a small opening.
❀ Forth Form – Bloody Wing : Sayuri dashes forward with incredible speed and slashes horizontally with both swords in a fierce decapitating strike.
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^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Sayuri wields a pair of Katana of equal length. Each of the swords blades have a dark red cutting edge and a black back, neither has a cross guard and the hilts have no wrappings. When sheathed the swords could easily be mistaken for bokken made with a reddish wood. The color of the blade hints at a fierce bloodlust and darkness belied by her carefree and cheerful personality.
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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} : Superhuman Eyesight: Sayuri has extremely strong and sharp eyesight being able to see at a greater distance then almost anyone and for tracking and observing opponents in battle. She uses this to both track demons at a distance and pinpointing weaknesses in an opponents defenses to deliver her devastating strikes where they’ll be most effective.

Uncommonly Tall: She stands at 6’2” being much taller than most other people.

Anywhere Sleeper: Sayuri has the uncanny ability to fall asleep in almost any position and circumstances and so long as she has had a sufficient or decent length of time will awaken well rested and with few aches.

[Aviaire]

Kikumi Mori

^{Kikumi Mori | 森菊美}

A g e : 20
G e n d e r : Female
B r i e f B i o : Kikumi grew up as one of the many children of a fairly wealthy family. The middle child of five, and the only girl, from birth, it was clear she would not be the heir to anything. Still, she lived a comfortable childhood, with little ambition and watching from the sidelines as her brothers were pitted against each other, wondering what they desired so greatly. She had no need for swordsmanship nor power. Then, inevitably, to break down the wonderland she has been brought up in, came the attack. The Mori family hadn't ended so badly affected, compared to what could have happened at the very least. Of Kikumi's siblings, three were dead, but her eldest brother and parents were still intact. The only thing that saved them was the blade of a stranger, who had appeared too late to prevent the tragedy but left to early for Kikumi to ask for his name. She regarded the event with a morbid interest, a wrench thrown into her life that had spiralled it off course.

"It was demons," people said. They were called ridiculous, but though she did not know the whole story of what had happened that night, Kikumi found this perfectly reasonable. After much deliberation, she left her comfortable home in search of the man who had saved her life. Hell in the form of months of wandering in an unfamiliar world, researching the horrors she had been put through, progressing into a deep desire to slay the creatures called demons. Upon the discovery of those called demon slayers, she proceeded to throw herself on the doorstep of anyone who would listen, anyone who could teach her.

Kikumi found someone eventually, who taught her, and did well, though perhaps it was her own newfound drive to succeed that bolstered her progress so much. Soon, she had transitioned from a girl whose existence was blissful yet meaningless to a gifted demon slayer, who was so small and delicate, yet like her breathing style, fought viciously, as if every battle was her last. Not to mention the ever-growing list of demons she had slain. So it was not too much of a surprise to her when she was chosen as a tsuguko by the former Water Pillar. Despite this, she strove for higher greatness, which she received upon the retirement of the Pillar, at which point she had been selected to inherit the position. She did so with pride, yet she still works hard to hone her skills to perfection. She never did find her saviour, but perhaps one day, she will.
P e r s o n a l i t y
[+] Tenacious
[+] Driven
[+] Courageous
[-] Reserved
[-] Self-assured
[-] Perfectionist
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^{B r e a t h o f t h e S e a} : Derivative of the Breath of Water. Though similar, rather than simply embracing the flow of the liquid itself, this style encompasses the behaviour and nature of the sea itself. Elegant at times, but ultimately violent, erratic, and relentless. The Breath of the Sea is almost entirely offensive, utilising sudden movements and flurries of attacks, unrestrained as the waves wearing away at the base of a cliff. The Breath of the Sea is designed to complement a fighting style similar to its namesake while also allowing for greater agility and an escape.

❀ First Form : Thrashing Waves - A flurry of attacks, usually in one direction. Imprecise, but unpredictable and numerous. At best, they will pierce and cut most in their way, but unless Kikumi puts in significant force, will not be going through anyone anytime soon.

❀ Second Form : Tidal Pool - In order to use this form, Kikumi must be in the air. The path of her descent becomes a spiral, narrower at the bottom than at the top, and the speed increases. By holding her sword with her inner or outer hand, this form can be used in two different ways. However, she is right-handed, so she is at a disadvantage if she chooses to use her left hand, and cannot change direction mid-fall.

❀ Third Form : Rippling Surface - A dance-like move in which Kikumi leaps from point to point, never touching the ground for more than a second. Each descent is marked by a swift downwards slice, then by Kikumi making contact with the ground. At present, she can make four consecutive jumps at most, though five if she moves in one direction (for example, if every jump is to the right of the previous one).

❀ Fourth Form : Tide In | Tide Out - A simple horizontal slash, followed by a quick leap to the side, backwards, or a combination of the two. On occasion, Kikumi will use her enemy as a springboard, to push them backwards or to the ground, as well as making her jump more powerful.

❀ Fifth Form : Tsunami - A great jump into the air, much higher than should be possible, followed by a quick descent. Kikumi angles herself downwards, looking at her target. The place where she will land is slightly in front of them, and once she is in range, she begins with a horizontal slash, usually across the neck, though she may target other areas too. From there, she can roll in the air, ending up with her feet to the opponent, where she can then kick them hard, sending her and them in opposite directions. Alternatively, she can follow up with a powerful vertical slash, which can cut through all but the bulkiest of opponents.

❀ Sixth Form : Maelstrom - One of the simplest, yet most difficult of moves. Remaining in one place, the swordsman spins continuously, keeping their blade at a constant height. Anything that comes in contact with the blade is cut. This form comes with a whole slew of vulnerabilities if it is not performed perfectly or if the spin is too slow. Kikumi herself is not completely capable of maintaining more than a single rotation.
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^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Kikumi's katana is a delicate lavender colour. The more neutral mid-ground between the sorrowful blue and the passionate red, this gentle hue represents grace and elegance, as well as ambition, which fits her particularly well. Oddly enough, also associated with the colour is nostalgia. The sword is mostly regular otherwise, bearing a flower-like golden guard. It is the first sword she ever received, and she hopes to make it the last too.
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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} :
❀ Clear Sight : Other than having 20-20 vision, Kikumi has excellent eyesight and attention to detail. No matter whether it's noticing an opponent's vulnerabilities to ruining magic tricks for other people, she can do it. Perhaps it stems from her perfectionism, or maybe she is just more attentive than most, but either way, it is an asset to her.

❀ Odd Attachment : Kikumi is always seen wearing a hairpin of cherry blossom flowers. Even in battle, despite how delicate those sorts of things can be. Still, it is perfectly intact. People say that she sleeps in it too (she will neither confirm nor deny these rumours).

Sea Estate NPCs

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	Ryōta Tsurugi | 剣亮大 age: 24 ❀ gender: M ❀ breath: Thunder "That man. That useless, useless man." While he doesn't have a job at the estate, it doesn't seem like Tsurugi is ever at the estate to train either. He appears, stays for a bit, then vanishes for days or weeks. He's quite well known for just wandering around aimlessly, and attracting the scorn of the Sea Pillar for distracting her students. Somehow he never gets told off for doing nothing. Perhaps he has just wasted so much time at the estate that she has given up on asking him to be productive. Though his brother is at the estate too, they don't spend much time together. He is quite friendly and happy to help anyone who needs him, but there is a hidden layer of arrogance in him somewhere that comes out from time to time. When asked what he was there for, Kikumi gave no response.
	Yūki Tsurugi | 剣勇生 age: 15 ❀ gender: M ❀ breath: Thunder "A child. But if I were to reject him, he would find someone worse to look after him, so I do what I can." There is a saying at the Sea Pillar estate: "Mori-san has no favourites because she hates all of us equally." This is a lie. She does have a favourite, and it is Yūki Tsurugi. The younger brother of Ryōta, he excels at the art of demon slaying, and manages to keep up with everything that Kikumi throws at him. Despite this, she adamantly refuses to make him her Tsuguko and makes sure he is rarely alone on missions. Tsurugi is a little shy and awkward in conversation, but it is clear that he puts his all into his training and tries his best at everything he does. This effort rarely pays off. He is awful at pretty much everything except demon slaying.
	Emi Sakao | 坂尾英美 age: 27 ❀ gender: F ❀ breath: Water "A wonderful woman. She does enjoy her gossip, though..." When Kikumi cannot trust Tatsuo Isao to handle something, she passes that task down to Sakao. She isn't the greatest at demon slaying, but is an incredibly intelligent woman. Plus, with her own (most likely better) separate reputation to Kikumi, there are some things that Sakao is just more suited to doing. If Kikumi decides to leave for anything over a day, a very regular occurrence, she will hold down the estate in her absence. Hidden behind her bubbly personality, Sakao is a massive gossip. To confide in her is to confide in the entire female population of the estate. Yet, she has a way with words that still gets people to spill their secrets to her. Times like these are the ones where Kikumi's knack for saying as little as possible comes in handy.

[ERode]

The Mountain that Suplexes

_{7’1 | 202 kg | Dark Brown Hair | Blue Eyes}

Gerard Godson

A g e : 21
G e n d e r : Male
B r i e f B i o : Gerard was an orphan, his parents unknown to him and the only family he knew being of the church-run orphanage he lived in. As a child, he always grew faster than his brothers and sisters, an ever-hungry boy who grew prodigiously in size and strength. By the time he was ten, he was taller than the adolescents who had hit their own stride in sudden growth. By the time he was thirteen, he was as tall as a tree and as broad as an ox. God has blessed him with a constitution like no other, and the officials of the Church noticed that fairly quickly.

Europe, indeed, was in need of men like Gerard, strong of body and faith. Bloodsucking monsters lurked in the shadows of civilization, undying beasts who could only be cleansed by the radiance of the sun. Vampires, they were, pitiful lambs transformed into wolves by the blood of the Progenitor from the Far East, Moosan Key-Busgy. Rather than with sun-soaked steel, the members of the Clergy tasked with the funeral rites of a Vampire wielded stakes and hammers, chains and prayers, restraining the monstrous until dawn’s light turned them to ash. It was a gruesome work, but it was one that Gerard was well-suited for. With his god-given might, he would wrestle down these vampires for hours on end, continually breaking their bodies to ensure they could not fully resist, before hoisting them up towards the diamond-bright sunrise that rose at the end of each battle.

This continued eight years.

The vampire plight within Europe stalled, what foul creatures that remained staying elusive. As the necessity of God’s Men diminished, Gerard volunteered to head off to the Far East, to strike at the heart of evil. With correspondence set up with a local sister in that Oriental island-nation, he set off, in search for mercy and salvation for those cursed by the blood of the wicked.

P e r s o n a l i t y
[+]Friendly
[+]Forgiving
[+]Faithful
[-]Simple-Minded
[-]Immature
[-]Naïve
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^{S t y l e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Through fervent faith, God’s Men can unlock the physical limiters placed upon their bodies, granting them physical prowess on par with the vampires they must contend with. Constant physical conditioning ups the amount of absolute strength they gain, and while immunity to pain and an unshakeable focus are both granted through this self-hypnosis ability as well: many have fought on even after sustaining mortal injuries. With stake and hammer or weighted chain, this style of combat focuses more on turning battles into one of attrition, as there is no way for them to instantly destroy a demon. Gerard, in particular, specializes in unarmed combat and is a wrestler in his core. He grapples, he dropkicks, he suplexes. Like Hercules, like Beowulf, when the chips are down, he goes man-to-man like an absolute madman.

Unlike Breathing Techniques, Jacob’s Limbs don’t truly require any specific movements to be utilized…but Gerard, once his blood starts pumping, still likes to call out random attack names. Below are his favorites.
✟ Form 1 : ULTIMATE DIVE BOMBER – The principle of sudden acceleration is contraction and expansion, and Gerard leverages it in his primary gap-closer move. By bunching himself into a ball and hardening every muscle in his body, he gains an instance of extreme durability, before uncoiling and bursting out with the force of a cannonball, tackling the fool that does not manage to dodge.

✟ Form 2 : GULLOTINE OF GOD – Using the same ‘explosive’ set up as ULTIMATE DIVE BOMBER, GULLOTINE OF GOD launches Gerard into the air instead, before he does a front flip and delivers a crushing axe kick. If he already starts in mid-air, he can kick off an object and accelerate his descent, further empowering this move.

✟ Form 3 : FORTY YEARS WANDERING – Once he’s got their back, it’s all over. With his body of chiselled marble, Gerard hoists his unfortunate target by the waist and suplexes them into the ground. Not once, not twice, but endlessly, slamming them over and over again at an increasing pace, until they’re literally wheeling around the area, creating more demon-head-shaped holes in the ground. His personal best for this technique has been four hours and twenty two minutes, but there are more skilled God’s Men who can do so for nine hours.
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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} : Though his physique is certainly overpowering, genetics alone giving him a hell of an advantage, Gerard’s truly unique ability comes from his sense of touch. He can feel the air twist around his body, and when he makes contact with another individual, he can extrapolate every other part of their body from that point of contact. It is said that once Gerard gets a hand on you, one can never break free, and that’s certainly true to an extent. By reading the twitches of your muscles, the flow of your blood beneath your skin, their skeletal structure and so many other factors, he can predict what his opponent will do before they do it, and thus counter them perfectly. With enough analysis, he can even disrupt the flow of their movements while they’re in motion, simply by applying additional pressure with whatever hand he has on them.

Less amazing but probably just as important is that he can give really good massages due to his sense of touch. Knots are found instantly, and even the hardest body melts down underneath his big, warm hands.

[Yankee]

♥♥ Sister Maria ♥♥

Itoshi Maria | 愛志 マリーア

A g e : 31 Don't ask a lady their age or weight, okay? ♥
G e n d e r : Female
B r i e f B i o : Maria's father Sento fell in love with her mother Carolina and chased after her for years, even converting to her religion. A Catholic church in a small Japanese town is where they were married, and where Maria spent the majority of her childhood.
When Christian missionaries first came to Japan preaching of overcoming demons, they had no idea just how literal their words would become. After discovering the demons were not only real but incredibly deadly, and realizing their usual method of prayer and incantations did little to stop them, the church sought out the Demon Slayer Corps. Information sharing lead to the church's first true "demon slaying" sub-sect. For church branches outside of Japan that might run into one or two stray demons that had made it off the island, they were told of the power of sunlight. For the Japanese branches of the church, sending a few members to officially join the Demon Slayer Corps was much more effective.
Maria was scouted at a young age by an elderly church matron to have the potential to master a breathing style and aid in the Corps' cause. While her parents were devoted church members, they were at first against letting their little girl get involved in something so dangerous... but Maria herself was enamored with the idea. To her, it was like she would become a knight or heroine to protect people. After some convincing, the Itoshi parents let Maria permanently stay with the old woman and train, coming to visit her once a month to check up. The old woman's name was Kiyoko, and the breath she taught to Maria was one of love. Love thy lord, love they neighbor, love thyself. The breathing style came naturally to her - the swordsmanship she had to work on. Through constant effort, she became proficient with a sword, and came to prefer an iaido style of battling.
At sixteen years old, and having trained in the breath and the blade for more than half of her life at that point, Maria learned that Kiyoko had be killed in action while hunting a demon. Maria did not weep or cry out for vengeance, because Kiyoko had sworn an oath and knew that this would one day be her fate - just as she had sworn Maria to the same fate. To kill demons, until every last one of them was gone from the face of the Earth, or until she fell dead.
At twenty-four years old, Maria had mastered her breathing style and had already invented a form of her own. She was powerful, and she told others she owed all her power to her devotion to the Lord, having become a full-fledged Sister at this point. She was devout in her faith and her work as a full-fledged member of the Demon Slayer Corps.
At twenty-six, after a harrowing battle in which she nearly lost her life and which another new form for her breathing style had been created, Maria defeated a lower moon demon. After recovering, she set her sights on taking down more, and even stronger demons too - now confident in the knowledge that she could do it.
Now at thirty-one, Maria is the strongest practitioner of her particular breathing style alive, and is a force to be reckoned with. She splits her time between hunting missions, the Corps HQ, and nearby churches. Her allies seem to either admire her or dislike her. "She can quiet a crying newborn in one hand while mercilessly decapitating a demon with the other" was once said of her. She enjoys looking after youths, and she can act a bit motherly at times - to either people's delight or ire. Recently, the Vatican sent a representative to Japan for a liaison with those already stationed there. Maria was the Sister assigned to receive the rep: Gerard Godson. It has been a few weeks since his arrival, and Maria has acted as a glorified chaperone for him since.
Her views on humans and demons are simple; humans are the Lord's children and deserve love. When they fall prey to sin they can be forgiven through repentance. Demons cannot be forgiven because they cannot fall prey to sin, for they are sin incarnate and must be destroyed. Her mission has not changed since she was young: eradicate all demons, with extreme prejudice.
P e r s o n a l i t y
[+] Compassionate
[+] Patient
[+] Supportive
[-] Unrelenting
[-] Stern
[-] Doesn't mince words
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_{B r e a t h i n g S t y l e}

^{B r e a t h o f L o v e} : Once said that it was only able to be preformed by those of a certain body type, the Breath of Flames-based branched Breath of Love has evolved into a versatile breathing style. It's forms utilize both speed and power, not excelling in either one, to best adapt to situations as needed. It is a flowing, ever-growing style, as whimsical as it's namesake.

♥ First Form: The Shivers of First Love - A quick forward dash with a series of light and quick slashes, used mostly for confusing and distracting opponents.
♥ Second Form: The Anguish of Lost Love - A powerful diagonal slash from a lower angle to a higher one. Strong enough to cut clean through a demon's hide. Loses some of it's power when Maria uses it with her iai art.
♥ Third Form: The Burn of Passionate Love - A form drawing the most inspiration from the parent Breath of Flames, it is a circular slash used for deflecting attacks.
♥ Fourth Form: The Bite of Unrequited Love - A sharp, accurate thrust attack. Unable to decapitate demons, but a pierce from this form through the heart is enough to slow one down considerably.
♥ Fifth Form: The Pain of Self-Love - A leaping attack that can be used with horizontal or vertical slashes, backward or forward. It isn't very powerful and is used mostly for safely re-positioning.
♥ Sixth Form: The Beauty of Enduring Love - One of the forms Maria developed. A lightning quick draw attack aiming for the opponent's neck, often leading to swift death. Her preferred form.
♥ Seventh Form: The Trust Fall of Agape Love - One of the forms Maria developed. A counter-attack that involves sheathing the blade, closing one's eyes, and relying on sense, instinct, and faith the redraw the blade and slash the opponent before the user is slashed themselves.

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_{N i c h i r i n B l a d e}

^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : A katana of standard length and weight, the sword's hamon is wavy and uniform. The only discernible way to tell it was a Nichirin blade at all was it's color - a deep, dark red. The red blade could appear almost black at certain angles, and at others it would shimmer brilliantly. Red could symbolize many things - anger, hatred, passion, force - but to Maria, it could only be one thing: a love to reflect her breath and her faith. In addition to the blade itself, it's hilt is wrapped with a special Nichirin Rosary that Maria had specially commissioned. The rosary isn't meant for fighting, but in a pinch it is tough enough to bind a demon.
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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} : Maria doesn't have any enhanced senses or body oddities, she relies on her skill while battling. However, after devoting her life to the art of demon slaying, and perhaps in conjunction with her strong religious nature, she can sense if a demon is nearby - and if it is a particularly strong one that isn't explicitly hiding it's nature, she may even be able to tell exactly who it is.

Oh, and she's really good at telling when people are lying. This isn't a supernatural skill, she is just good at it. It comes with the territory of hearing others out all the time, she supposes.

Love Pillar Estate NPCs

Fukutomi Aiko
Age: 24
Role: Breathing Expert & Rehab
Breath: Love
Personality: Quiet but stubborn.
Info: Former tsuguko of the Love Pillar. A debilitating injury to her leg left her unable to continue her work as a demon slayer. Whatever happened during this mission is a secret known only to her, but it left her on the verge of committing harakiri - though she was convinced not to. She helps new recruits learn to master the Breath of Love when Sister Maria is not available, and encourages and trains those healing in the physical therapy ward. Tends to avoid strangers.

Nakamura Kaworu
Age: 21
Role: First Responder & Trainer
Breath: Love
Personality: Cautious but clingy.
Info: One of the Love Pillar's most talented pupils behind Sakai Jun. The second son of a distinguished doctor. Originally recruited as a talented nurse, he discovered he was also a talented swordsmen. He is often dispatched to the field with large teams to act as a first aid specialist. He helps train new recruits in both swordsmanship and first aid. Good friends with Nori.

Ebisu Nori
Age: 20
Role: Church & Grounds Security
Breath: Flames
Personality: Friendly and determined.
Info: One of the Love Pillar's most talented pupils behind Sakai Jun. He is tasked specifically with the coordination and protection of the church and clergy on the estate. His charges often ask him to help with errands and he finds it hard to refuse. In his off time he tends to patrol the estate anyway. Takes his job and role in the Corps seriously. Will happily spar with anyone. Good friends with Kaworu.

[addamas]

Nobu Kiyori

^{Nobu Kiyori}

A g e : 17 when turned into a demon
G e n d e r : Female
B r i e f B i o :

backstory

Once upon a time, Kiyori was human. She grew up in a rural village with the tranquil feeling you only get in a close-knit community. As usual in the times, Her family was quite big, and she enjoyed the company of many brothers and sisters, as well as grandparents. The Nobu family as it was called, was one that was peered upon with respect, as many great warriors hailed from their lineage. So too, had the girl been blessed with a bright future as she was scouted early in her life by a member of the elusive Demon slayer corps. A tall imposing man; the Pillar of Water he called himself, had asked to take Kiyori under his wing to train her as his Tsuguko, and Kiyori and her parents were all too glad to comply.

The next few years were rigorous and fruitful, as they had turned the young Kiyori from a seed of potential into a blossoming warrior of the blade. By the time she turned 16 she had taken many demons out of the picture, developing a breathing style that she could call her own, and she and her Pillar had grown quite close to each other; close enough to go on missions together. But then came a mission too much for her. They faced a twelve demons moon, and though they fought valiantly, both were killed in action.

The next time Kiyori opened her eyes, she laid alone in a pool of blood, her memories blurry, and a sudden urge for blood; she had become a demon. Ashamed by her nature, Kiyori hid herself in the local cemetery’s well before the sun could rise.

For three days she stayed in that well, Growing hungrier every passing moment. Every time she heard a voice from above, she could feel herself slipping into a frenzy, but she didn’t want to admit to it; killing humans was wrong. Whenever Kiyori imagined herself feasting on a person, her heart twisted and turned until she lost her appetite completely. But when driven to the edge, any creature would eventually revert to its most basic instincts, and the ravaging hunger for flesh could not be dispelled forever.

On the fourth day, as the sun had set, the demon girl finally caved into her demon nature. Lucky for her, the gravekeeper left a corpse behind so she wouldn’t need to kill.

After that day had passed, Kiyori realised she could abstain from murder by living of the ones who had left this world. For many years, she hid in the well, and whenever the hunger would return, a corpse would go missing in the cemetery, although the citizens could never figure out where they had gone.

It was at this point that Kiyori awakened to her Blood Demon Art. She would station herself on top of the roofs of unsuspecting victims, releasing her mist through the chimney to make them fall unconscious. This allowed her to enter the house on her own terms, and she quickly learned how to drink the blood of her victims without killing a single one, always making sure her targets were healthy and fit.

But that was a big mistake, as the people quickly realised how many of them had similar wounds; it didn’t take long after that for the Demon slayer corps to show its face.

A pillar named Tamagawa had been sent to investigate the anomalous situation, rightly suspecting demon involvement. Through unknown means, Tamagawa quickly located Kiyori as she was preparing to enter a settlement for nourishment. He commended the demon girl for staying hidden so long and abstaining from murdering anyone and took pity on the demon for having to live like she did, but also knew the risks involved. As such he didn’t take long to draw his sword to announce his request for a fight. Kiyori agreed to the request, and was quickly defeated. The fight was bloody and it left her famished, yet as she sat beaten on the ground, Tamagawa threw away his sword, asking her to eat him.

Kiyori almost gave in to her hunger, but before she could completely lose herself, she managed to throw a bag of wisteria at him and the moment she smelled it, all her senses returned as her appetite faded away.

The pillar gave Kiyori a choice: Stay and live here in fear of humanity, or come with him to become his student. Her history would stay hidden, and a cover would be created that said Kiyori had become a demon right in front of Tamagawa, who wished to see if they could shape a demon if taken immediately after being born, like an experiment. Of course, as she had eaten quite a few people, she would pretend to be a more weak and fresh demon, as proposed to the experienced blood demon art user.

Nowadays, Kiyori spends her days training under Tamagawa, showing a surprising amount of talent; most certainly a feat she inherited from her life as a human. And although she has not learned any breathing techniques, her nature as a demon offers her a platitude of different skills to use in battle, which will come in handy as she wishes to complete the Final Selection soon.

P e r s o n a l i t y
[+]Compassionate
[+]Tough skinned
[+]Gentle
[-]Cynical
[-]distant
[-]Sly
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_{D e m o n A b i l i t i e s}

^{D e s c r i p t i o n} :
❀ Enhanced strength : Kiyori’s naturally enhanced physical strength allows her to easily fight against demons, though she is trained with a blade, her brute strength is often enough to overpower opponents. her strong limbs also allow her to move at increased speeds.
❀ Regeneration : Kiyori possesses a tremendous regeneration ability that is able to restore severed limbs within seconds. The true nature of this ability is solidifying her blood from her severed body parts that she could manipulate at will.
❀ Bloodlust : When Kiyori is faced with incredible danger, provoked enough, or very hungry, she enters a state of extreme anger. At the cost of mental capacity, she gains incredible strength and speed. her blood demon art is also released frantically in this state, creating a whirlwind of mist around her. When the danger passes, or the hell belly is filled, her bloodlust will slowly fade away, returning her to her original self.
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_{B l o o d D e m o n A r t}

M a r o o n M i s t : When Kiyori’s blood leaves her body, she can instantly vaporize it to create a cloud of red mist to surround herself in a 10 meter radius that she can control to a certain extent.

The mist itself is a very thick shade of red, which is completely opaque; as the mist is an extension of her body, Kiyori can also sense anything that is located within the mist with great accuracy.

The mist itself is poisonous to breathe, and once inhaled it causes an array of effects. Almost immediately after inhalation, the infected will become nauseous and experience a loss of balance, followed by hallucinations that reflect the infected's state of mind; and finally the infected will lose consciousness until the mist leaves their body. the mist loses its potency as it leaves the direct vicinity of the demon, until it completely dissipates at around the 10 meter range.

Alternatively, by controlling the shape and density of the mist, she can regain the effectiveness of the poison at the cost of not covering a wider area, as the shape can be dodged fairly easily; mist doesn’t move very fast after all.

❀ Twisted Snake Venom :Kiyori twists her red mist around itself until it takes the shape of a large slithering snake that can surf the wind at very fast speeds; this form is often utilised to chase fast moving targets.
❀ Bulwark Orb :Kiyori condenses her red mist into a sphere like form that surrounds her entire body. Although she cannot see through the mist, anything breaching the mist will be felt by her, allowing her to dodge any attack quite easily; it is a very defensive form.
❀ Blood Moon Typhoon :By releasing an incredible amount of blood and focusing all of her concentration into controlling the mist, Kiyori rotates the cloud in a circular shape at incredible speeds. This takes a small time to start up, after which the mist will have taken the form of a large toxic tornado that can blow away ungrounded targets. Although this attack is very powerful, it leaves Kiyori vulnerable as she has to expend a large amount of her blood to create the tornado.

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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} : -

[SilverPaw]

Jun Sakai

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^{Sakai Jun}

A g e : 18
G e n d e r : Female
B r i e f B i o : Jun was born to a family of entertainers, who weaved dancing and fire-eating into their performances. Though she had two older brothers (Haruto and Hiroto, twins) and an older sister (Kayo, the oldest), Jun was the only one in her family with such distinct red hair, while her siblings and parents had a more copper brown with muted shades of red streaks mixed in. Jun learned the importance of this at perhaps 8 years old, but before this, she was a simple, happy-go-lucky, rambunctious child. She rough-housed with her twin brothers often, actually enjoying the relatively violent activity, and it was her oldest sisters alongside her mother (Kaede) who had to diligently corral them into learning at a desk when that was necessary. Sometime before reaching ten years, Jun's father (Yukio) explained to her that she'd managed to inherit the thoroughly red hair that was common to a family that the Sakais had branched off from. Jun was curious about the main family, understanding (at her age) that they were some sort of heroic protectors who fought off evil for them all. Expressing interest, her parents arranged for her to meet one of the members of the main family (Intarou), who soon became her mentor, teacher, and guardian. It was he who extensively trained Jun to become a swordswoman, preparing her for her eventual future as a demon slayer. Jun's contact with her parents and siblings gradually lessened, and to this day, she communicates to them mainly by letters (bi-monthly or so) with the very rare visit mixed in. Though her training focused on physical conditioning, demon slaying technique (esp. practicing her breathing technique) and know-how, it covered some general education as well. While her closest family (parents and siblings) has so far not had the misfortune of encountering a demon, Jun has nonetheless faced the grim reality of what demons do to humans often since deciding to stay and train at the main family quarters. She has lost some comrades in-training and has heard enough stories about the utter villainy of demons that she's personally invested in the demon-slaying mission. Jun became an official member of the Demon Slaying Corps at 16, and has since then been fully dedicated to helping destroy all the remaining demons.
P e r s o n a l i t y
[+] Spirited
[+] Dutiful
[+] Hardworking
[-] Arrogant
[-] Competitive
[-] Brusque
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_{B r e a t h i n g S t y l e}

^{B r e a t h o f F l a m e s} : Jun utilizes a forceful yet subtly adaptable swordsmanship, which emphasizes devastating intensity and tenacious vigor. This style focuses on an overpowering yet flexible offense, and offers decent maneuverability, though a somewhat lackluster defense. The Fire breathing technique enhances the user's power, toughness, and endurance, enabling Jun to dish out a heavy offense over a prolonged period and allowing her to take a thorough thrashing with only a minuscule lowering of her functionalities, though the more she pushes her endurance, the greater the risk may be upon cessation of the Focused breathing. Experienced users (which Jun doesn't qualify as yet) are fully capable of using the style to subvert the enemy's force and use it against them, which allows for even greater offensive potential and offers masters of the technique exceptional control over the fight.

❀ 1st Form: Sparking Draw. An extremely quick draw of the sword from its sheath in a horizontal or vertical slash. The technique can be performed either from a standstill (i. e. from a standing or crouching position) or at a run. Accompanied by a breathing technique that increases the user's focus, this opening move can be performed with such speed and force, that the range of the resulting slash is increased by 50 centimeters. This is a move designed to be easily followed up by any other move the user may feel would be prudent to perform.

❀ 2nd Form: Rising Wurms. A vertical or diagonal slash performed from the ground up, gouging the surface underneath as well as slashing viciously at the enemy. Two slashes of this type can be executed swiftly one after the other while standing still, making an X shape. Multiple ones can be performed if moving. Each slash can be easily chained into a deflection, guard, or another slash. The user focuses their breath in a way that increases their power, making them capable of ravaging their enemy with deep, jagged cuts.

❀ 3rd Form: Shooting Star. Jun jumps up in a spin, slashing once in a 360° while on the way up. Her breathing will greatly increase all physical capabilities for the duration, enabling a high jump. Once reaching the peak of her jump, Jun will reorient towards the enemy and start falling down. On the way down, Jun will forcefully slash toward the enemy (or enemies) multiple times in a way that slows her descent and ravages a large area around her fall.

❀ 4th Form: Wave of Blazing Flames. The sword is spun in a wide circle, deflecting enemy attacks. Though this is primarily a defensive move, it can certainly cut an enemy if they get within the blade's reach.

❀ 5th Form: Hell Stinger. The sword is thrust forward in one or more quick, strong attacks which can easily pierce a target as far as 30 centimeters away from the tip of the blade. The attack can be varied by thrusting with the blade in various directions, and while each thrust can be made in a different direction, the attack is the most effective with one thrust or with multiple thrusts in the same direction. After the Sparking Draw (1st Form), this is Jun's second fastest attack.

❀ 6th Form: Comet. Jun charges forward, slashing her sword all the while, gathering momentum and force, and ends the attack in a final crashing slash or thrust at the enemy. The breathing accompanying this style increases her toughness, enabling her to ignore and force through most incoming attacks until reaching her enemy and crushing them with her momentum, which is channeled through her blade.

❀ 7th Form: Flight of Embers. Jun's breathing is slowed down, and a near-tranquil mental state is achieved. The only technique in her repertoire that winds her down. Jun's endurance and pain tolerance are increased, and she becomes more clear-minded. She then weaves her body through the battle-field, as if in a dance, evading and deflecting enemy attacks while seeking weak-points to exploit. This form is especially useful against a horde of enemies or if overwhelmed by an exceptionally stronger enemy. However, Jun has only recently learned this form, and requires a few minutes to acquire the correct breathing and mental-state. Nonetheless, this is the form she can stay in the longest, as it is designed to conserve energy and give the body a chance to recover.
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_{N i c h i r i n B l a d e}

^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Jun possesses a katana with a serrated edge, which while not affecting its cutting or piercing potency, will turn what would otherwise be clean cuts into ugly wide gashes, causing a throbbing pain to the enemy that not only ravages them physically but devastates them mentally as well. It is reported that some demons dying to Jun's sword had thrashed pitifully at the end of their life, wailing shrilly that they were being burned. The katana's blade is crimson, shining like a ruby in the light yet dulled to an ominous Blood Moon colour during the night, the coloration represents vivaciousness, energy, and a strong will to live, but also a temperamental nature, violence, and spite. The ore used to forge it is extremely durable, so the sword can be exposed to extensive force without much worry for it breaking. The sheath, hilt, and guard of the sword all are black in colour.
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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} :
Danger sense. Years of training and a decent amount of experience has sharpened Jun's senses to the point where she can sense even very minor displacements of air up to three (3) meters around her, enabling a faster-than-usual response to an attack. Beyond that, she may get the shivers if a danger is in the same area, though this latter intuition is still on the unreliable side.

Edit: Renamed 7th form (the description is the same).

[Temporary]

Breath of the Spirits Pillar - Yuu Fushigi

N a m e : Yuu Fushigi (風死技_フシギ 幽_ユウ Fushigi Yuu)
A g e : 23
G e n d e r : Female
B r i e f B i o : The Fushigi line for nearly a thousand years has been comprised of highly skilled Demon Slayers, trained extensively in the family art of the Breath of The Spirits. Fushigi Yuu was born second behind a brother, Fushigi Yō, to the former Spirit Pillar for the Demon Slayer Corps, Fushigi Rei, and Fushigi Minako, the daughter of a rice farmer in a village Rei cleansed of Demonic presences, where the two fell smitten. As the oldest of the two siblings, Yō was focused on as a priority, while Yuu was allowed to watch and train alongside, in part to keep her entertained, in part to act as a sparring partner, and in some degree as a backup, should the Tsuguko in the form of Yō be deceased before taking on the mantle as Pillar. Both took to the style naturally, much like their ancestors before them had done, until they had developed enough to survive through the Final Selection - Rei first, and shorty after, Yuu. Years later, during the assault on Kibutsuji Muzan, The Spirit Pillar and his Tsuguko joined the fight and were wiped out by one of the Upper Moons. Left with a mother ragged with grief and ailing health, Yuu was left to take up the remaining title of Spirit Pillar. For a time she worked tirelessly, out of a personal sense of duty, until she finally felt at a level that would do her family proud. Due to her breath enhanced speed, Yuu is typically the first on the scene of battle, and is thus commonly employed by the Corps as a scout, to confirm threats, eliminate Demons prior to escalated action, or prevent further damage to civilisation and life until reinforcements can arrive.
P e r s o n a l i t y
[+] Driven
[+] Empathetic
[+] Protective
[-] Controlling
[-] Harsh Spoken
[-] Quick to Anger
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_{B r e a t h i n g S t y l e}

^{B r e a t h o f t h e. S p i r i t s} : Derived from the Breath of Mist, and by extension the Breath of Wind. The style specialises in silence and speed, obscuring a swordsman's moves and intentions until the very last moment of the strike. Like an ephemeral spectre atop a lake, it is a swift, sudden, almost gentle series of techniques, and those that practice it glide across the field of battle light as air. Though the techniques themselves lack some of the power compared to other styles, the Breath of The Spirits makes up for it with fast, deft strikes from an enemies blind-spot, and brutally efficient manoeuvres.

❀ First Form: Phantom Arc - With great speed, the user performs two slashes. The first acts as a feint, drawing the enemies attention and diverting their guard, while the second decapitates them.

❀ First Form: Phantom Arc Hundred Arms - A subset of the First Form, which increases the number of slashes made to disorient the enemy. Theoretically, the wielder could perform as many strikes as their body allows, but each one incrementally places increasingly more strain until the user collapses in exhaustion. Though Yuu tends to stick with the initial two strikes, against Demons with multiple limbs or enhanced eyesight she can safely reach up to ten rapid strikes, before the toll begins to dampen her combative abilities.

❀ Second Form: Transient Shade - Heavily reminiscent of Iaidō Techniques, the user vanishes into an enemies blind-spot, sheathes their sword, and continually rotates around them, remaining outside their view whilst unleashing numerous strikes to their arms, legs, torso, and finally, neck.

❀ Third Form: Mourning Waltz - A focusing technique which dedicates one's breath to the augmentation of their speed, simultaneously decreasing the amount of time their feet remain planted on a surface, allowing them to easily traverse difficult terrain, scale heights, and even run on water.

❀ Third Form: Lamenting Waltz - A slightly altered version of the Mourning Waltz, Yuu converts her speed from an offensive to defensive application, granting extreme flexibility and agility as she twists and dodges at odd, unnatural angles. Like light dancing in fog, enemies attack the position she used to hold, opening themselves up to strikes from unexpected angles.

❀ Fourth Form: Twilight Drizzle - Yuu unleashes a horizontal slash that severs the foes torso or legs, and leaps into the air above them, before forcefully twisting her body midair and performing a guillotine like dive, decapitating the enemy.

❀ Fifth Form: Melodious Spectral Breeze - A fast and graceful strike that seems to curve unnaturally around defences, accomplished by the swift and dexterous switching of hands and reversing of grips, taking the form of a slash or a thrust - whichever becomes more convenient for the user at the time. Combined with Yuu's natural speed and silence, the technique can be used to instantly cover distance and slay an unaware demon.

❀ Sixth Form: Luminous Midnight - Yuu swings her sword dozens of times, with little strength, but an incredible amount of speed. Although this can be used to carve up large objects, its standard application is the deflection of either equally fast blows, or ranged weaponry. True to its namesake, the light reflected from the Nichirin Blade during this technique becomes reminiscent of moonlight scattered across a gently rippling pond.

❀ Seventh Form: Pale Ephemera - A custom technique devised by Yuu that operates best in highly vertical areas, such as forests or towns and cities. Combined with the Third Form: Mourning Waltz, Yuu ascends out of visual range, performs a diving strike from the foes blind-spot, and repeats the technique as many times as needed until either the demon is beheaded, or her body gives out from the strain. Due to its simplistic nature, the energy consumption and subsequently endured strain is much less than might be expected for such a technique, and can thus be used a number of times rapidly.
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^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Yuu wields a Nichirin Blade, forged into a standard katana. The hilt is reddish-gold wood, wrapped with white fabric that leads up to circular guard resembling a wheel with eight spokes, three of which have been splintered off. the blade itself is a vaguely reflective, almost ethereal white, with a pale grey, wisp-like winding design that trails along the hamon of the sword like smoke, and becomes more easily visible in the absence of light.
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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} :

Silent Presence: Honed in conjunction with her Spirit Breathing Techniques over the course of her whole life, Yuu has successfully developed to a point where her presence becomes near enough voided to the senses of those around her. Her footsteps make practically no sound, and without prior knowledge Demons and Demon Slayers alike would fail to recognise her existence at all. This skill extends upwards to her emotions, masking thoughts and intentions until she outright makes them known.

Spirit Estate NPCs

hellohellohellohellohell	S P I R I T E S T A T E N P C S
	Kyokusou Kankuro | 亟滄 感黒 Age: 21 ❀ Gender: M ❀ Breath: Depths The First Wolf of the Spirit Pillar's scouts. Despite originally being a student of the Breath of Water, Fushigi Yuu brought him in begrudgingly, and together they created a new Breath Style, combing Water and Spirit to create the Breath of the Depths. He is an excellent Demon Slayer, abnormally wielding a spear rather than a sword, which has thrown off many an opponent over his service, resulting in their deaths. As First Wolf his responsibilities are wide, even more so than Fushigi Yuu's own students - responsibilities which he embraces in stride. Kankuro still bears some emotional issues from his past before becoming a Wolf, between trust issues and unavoidable apathy, however he tries his best at everything thrown at him, with the hope of repaying the debt the owes to the Spirit Pillar.
	Kyouchou Kanami | 梟怗 歌愞美 Age: 16 ❀ Gender: F ❀ Breath: Feathers The First Hummingbird of the Spirit Pillar's scouts. Kanami is a quiet girl, introverted and unbearably awkward, even with a number of her fellow scouts. Despite that, she is a remarkable member of Fushigi Yuu's group, blessed with near enough unparalleled skill in infiltration and stealth. If not for the Spirit Pillar herself, Kanami would likely take the spot of quietest member of the scouts, and possibly the entire Corps. Paired with her Breath of Feathers, she wields Nichirin Daggers, relying on her sheer number of attacks to disable and finish off Demon opponents, though she herself rarely engages in fights, thanks to her weaker physicality. Among the scouts she is comfortable with few, though she remains ever grateful to the Spirit Pillar for her allowing the opportunity to prove herself among such esteemed and skilled fighters.

[Jacky]

Tatsuo Isao

Tatsuo Isao

A g e : 23

G e n d e r : Male

B r i e f B i o :
Tatsuo dislikes bringing up his past, seeing it more as an annoyance than painful. But if forced to he will reveal his life as a street rat, living on the streets without any parents and mostly relying on a group of older kids to help him along the harsh days of his childhood. He mostly kept to himself though, never growing attached with anyone. Throughout his childhood Tatsuo was forced to learn to defend himself, taking up swordsmanship and taking on bodyguard jobs around the age of 14. Within his line of work he defended plenty of underground criminals, fought several thugs or hired swords and even helped in a few drug smuggling operations. It took sometime took get used to his line of work, but he soon came to enjoy it. Especially the fighting. It seemed to be a natural talent for him and the money wasn’t to bad either. On his 15th birthday Tatsuo took on another smuggling job thinking it’ll be a simple run. Unfortunately a few demons proved him wrong. It was a slaughter and Tatsuo barely escaped with his life, but before he managed to flee he saw a single Demon Slayer charge into the slaughter and take on the demons with confidence. Seeing the stranger take on such powerful monsters lit a fire within Tatsuo, a passion to grow stronger and never be forced to run away again.

With a new found ambition burning in his chest Tatsuo watched the Demon Slayer fight the demons, watching with a glimmer of excitement in eyes as he witnessed the power and skill of a Demon Slayer. Once the battle was over Tatsuo emerged from his hiding spot and approached the Demon Slayer. An older woman with only one eye, around her late 30's from what he could remember, noticed him and looked upon him with a cautious eye. Without a second thought Tatsuo demanded she take him on as her apprentice. To his annoyance she replied with a laugh towards his blunt request and was prepared to wave him off, but out of desperation Tatsuo fell to his hands and knees before bowing his head to the ground and repeating his request with more urgency, stating that he never wanted to run from the demons again. A long silence remained over the two before the Demon Slayer gave a heavy sigh and told him to follow her as long as he didn't get in her way. With an excited pep in his step Tatsuo followed his new master who would soon introduce herself as Riku Asahi and began his training. For a few years he traveled along side her, watching her slay demons and going through rigorous training in their off time. At the age of 18 Riku decided it would be more beneficial to his training if they had a change of scenery. So after much preparation they left for the mountains, setting up on the outskirts of a small village at the bottom of the mountains and going up to train during the day.

For two years Tatsuo and his master trained within the mountains, improving his swordsman skills and honing his coming Breathing Style. It was the hardest work Tatsuo ever experienced, but those two years were honestly the best of his life. Improving his skills and learning from his beloved master will always be his most cherished memories. One day after perfecting his new breathing style, Breath of the Mountains, Tatsuo and his master made their way back to the village to celebrate his achievement. As they returned though they were welcomed by several demons rampaging through the village and slaughtering the people without mercy. Instantly the two fought the hoard of demons and just as the battle seemed in their favor Tatsuo made a tragic mistake by lowering his guard, giving a sneaky demon the perfect chance to strike a killing blow. To his shock though his beloved master saved him from the demons attack at the cost of receiving a fatal injury before using the rest of her strength to cut it down. In her final moments Riku told Tatsuo of a place he could continue his training and become an official Demon Slayer, Mt. Fukikasane. With her final breath she wished him luck and passed away in his arms.

Though devastated in the death of his beloved master, Tatsuo buried the dead around him and gave one final prayer before setting off. It took him weeks until he reached Mt. Fukikasane. There he informed the others of his masters death and insisted they let him enlist. They were a bit hesitant to let in such a novice, but they soon accepted him into their ranks and gave him the title of Demon Slayer. From then on Tatsuo trained with determination and slowly began to make himself at home. Before he knew it he was taking on jobs and cutting down demons. For years he carried on his duties with pride in his work and striving to become a pillar, a way to honor his fallen masters legacy and memory. He still has a ways to go, but everyday his ambition grows to achieve his goal.

P e r s o n a l i t y

[+]Improviser
[+]Strong willed
[+]Ambitious

[-]Lazy
[-]Irritable
[-]Power hungry

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^{S t y l e D e s c r i p t i o n} :
Breath of the Mountains:
Breath of the Mountains will utilize Tatsuo’s strength at its full potential and will make him perfect for the frontlines in battle. Through steady and controlled breathing Tatsuo can enhance his defensive and offensive capabilities while sacrificing his speed and agility. It is also essential for this style to work by remaining on the earth with a firm stance, digging his feet in and refusing to give a single inch to his enemies as if he's an unmovable mountain. Even though his defense and attack will be greatly improved once using this skill, Tatsuo will have to commonly switch between the two with different forms of breathing that can sometimes leave him open to attacks. The same goes for his different types of stance that can aid in his attacking and defensive capabilities. There are times where his old masters teachings will kick in and sometimes he will switch to more agile and speedy attacks in case his more upfront tactics aren't working. Many have called his style to be a flawed, or reckless one, but in the end though it is worth it and always ends with effective results.

❀ Earth Shattering:
A simple, yet effective attack, Tatsuo will firmly plant his feet onto the ground and slash downwards with all of his might. Once in range he will use every bit of his strength to send down a heavy slash through his opponents and crash into the earth, shattering the ground below them and sending out a shockwave capable of repelling or stunning nearby enemies, creating a perfect chance to strike. This form can be a risky one, leaving himself open for attacks in case an enemy is able to get past his attack. If successful it can be a very helpful attack if outnumbered and surrounded.

❀ Stone Cutter:
One of Tatsuo’s more stronger attacks. With a firm stance and controlled breathing Tatsuo will grip his sword with both hand and fall into a firm defensive stance as he slowly builds up his strength. As the power behind his attack grows he will parry against enemies attacks with a solid defense until he finds the perfect opportunity to strike. With a deep breath Tatsuo will dig in, lower his stance and deliver a devastating slash capable of cutting through his target along with whatever enemies are within range.

❀ Mountains Gust:
A more agile and coordinated attack he learned from his master, Tatsuo will sheathe his blade and focus his energy into his speed to get within close range of his opponents while keeping his breathing at a stable level. His ability to dodge attacks will increase, but will leave him more open to attacks if his enemy is able to keep up. Once in range Tatsuo will swiftly unsheathe his blade, take in a deep breath and deliver a flurry of quick slashes that can reach out towards several enemies before finishing with a heavy vertical strike. His final strike will send out a gust of wind that’ll send his opponents flying. It isn't Tatsuo's most preferred attack, but it helps in case he needs to quickly dispatch his enemies.

❀ Crimson Peak:
The most unstable and dangerous form Tatsuo has used, Crimson Peak will send Tatsuo on a murderous rampage, making him more like a cornered animal than human. With no concern for his surroundings he will attack anything near him, slashing wildly and throwing any care of safety or fear from his mind. His guard will be lowered as a reckless tactic to lure in his opponents and strike. His breathing will be quick and constant, every slash from his blade earning a quick exhale before inhaling quickly to keep up with his wild attacks. Without thinking Tatsuo will throw himself in dangerous situations as long as it means he'll gain the upper hand in a fight. There have been times where he has put his allies in danger when using this form and he’s been forbidden to use this form, but in tight situations Tatsuo will throw it all out the window and do whatever it takes to win.

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^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Tatsuo’s pride and joy is a sturdy katana that has always been at his side since he became a Demon Slayer. Along its sharpened edge is a dark red tint that is often mistaken for dried blood while the rest of the blade is a simple black. An aura of anger, frustration and hatred runs through the blade along with hope and ambition. His hilt is a dull silver while his grip is a rustic brown.

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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} :

Criminal ties: :
Tatsuo may be a Demon Slayer now, his new line of work an important one and something he prides himself on, but even now he still has many connections within the underground criminal groups. Within his free time he will sometimes slink away and do some business with some old employers. He’ll pull a few strings with old partners to help with a few issues and in return he’ll receive a bit of information that can be useful somehow in his line of work.

Combat expert: :
With the amount of combat experience under his belt Tatsuo’s instincts in battle are at their best, knowing plenty of tricks for sticky situations and can quickly read the type of situation he is faced with.

[Sho Minazuki]

Kuuto Kirizanten

Kuuto Kirizanten 　「霧斬天　空土」

A g e: 1 9
G e n d e r: Male
B r i e f B i o:
Kuuto was born in a noble class and a demon slaying family, yet strangely the luxuries of such a life were scarcely known to him. For as long as he knew, he was taught to cultivate a calm mind, to which has become habit. Training hard each day, living with his master. He for most of his life has chosen his words carefully, so when he was finally allowed to roam freely, his strange sense of humor would occasionally rise to the surface. He joined the Demon Slayer corps at the age of 14, and has made very few friends, but among those he has made were demons, or at least before they became demons. People he has met throughout training have become demons, but among them one stood out, a young boy no older than he, like many others he too had aspirations, but during his demonhood he held some humanity, trying to starve himself in a cave, but eventually he would lose control over his urges and roam out of there. Kuuto's blade was hesitant up until this moment, killing him quickly, and peacefully. Was it better to kill him sooner while he could call himself a man? Or was sparing him like this the right call? The pure blade of the sky was now clouded in his judgement.

From henceforth, his blade sought greater heights, perhaps seeking an answer to his question. For the later of his teen years he honed his breath style. The potency of his techniques had grown greatly, each step he takes is in his quest to find the answer to his question. Were demons worthy of impartial judgement, or should they be slain mercilessly? Yet each encounter would not give him a solid answer. It was very easy to see all demons as evil, yet his eyes saw something else, yet he could not put his finger on it.

His search had led him to create a name for himself. The Eyes of Judgement. As he honed his skills in his quest, his eyes became able to take the measure of a person from a glance. Yet, as he obtained this skill, his question felt even further away from a conclusion. In this rise of power, a Pillar took notice of his skill, the current Storm Pillar, to be exact. It was far from right to reject his offer, he was unsure if this path would lead him to his answer... But upon learning that the Pillars will encounter powerful demons known as the Twelve Kizuki, his interest was piqued. Would these powerful demons show him the truth he sought?

And so he trains as the Tsuguko to the Storm Pillar. His skill was already far beyond what people would start taking in Tsuguko for, so there was little he needed to do to actually train, it was more learning of the world beyond that of a normal demon slayer. For the time being, he awaits his chance to encounter a Kizuki.

P e r s o n a l i t y
[+] Calm-minded
[+] Focused
[+] Unexpected light-hearted side
[-] Unreadable himself
[-] Cold expression usually with eyes that seem to judge
[-] Can space out occasionally and miss information
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S t y l e D e s c r i p t i o n : The Breath of the Sky is a derivative of the Breath of Thunder. The sky is boundless, unending, and inescapable. It changes with the weather, it can be clear and empty, or be a bulwark that cannot be perceived. While one can predict the weather by watching the sky, nothing can stop it. The Breath of the Sky unleashes powerful moves one after the other that are difficult to defend against. It's main drawback is that it's taxing, and as many are stanced, if the user is airborne then there are few options open to them. The Breath of the Sky requires two feet grounded to the earth, and a blade that shall reach the heavens themselves. Users of this style aim to end engagements very quickly, as they have the tools to do so.

❀ First Form - Empty Sky Horizon 【虚空際】(Kokuusai) : This is an Iaijutsu form. The user does a single high speed slash so quick that it appears as if they did not draw their sword. A perfect slice can cut through a small hill or rock formation. A true master can control exactly what this move cuts. The most deadly aspect is this attack's range, where the final test is to cut the clouds in the sky.

❀ Second Form - Daybreak Flash 【東雲一閃】(Shinonome Issen) : This is an Iaijutsu form. A quick draw slash that angles the glint of the sword to blind opponents momentarily before cutting them down. That aspect works only with Kuuto's sword.

❀ Third Form - Nightfall Shroud 【薄暮陰】(Hakuboin) : The user will walk towards the target. If they are attacked, they will fade away, before appearing at a blink and slicing through the attacker. This move takes advantage of confusion to deliver it's blows.

❀ Fourth Form - Cloudy Sky Sprint 【曇空疾走】(Donkuu Shissou) : This is a form that does not require a sword to execute, but having a sword lets the user attack. Cloudy Sky Sprint is a high speed sprint where the user appears to be disappearing briefly at seemingly random moments, allowing the user to hide their movements or attacks as they approach.

❀ Fifth Form - Pure Sky that Slays Evil 【清浄空悪滅】(Seijoukuu Akumetsu) : A counter-attack from a drawn stance. Holding the sword in front to block an attack. As soon as an attack is blocked, it will be riposted and the attacker will immediately be struck down by several slashes in a single moment. This move is reserved for demons of abhorrent nature that deserve no more than the most brutal retaliation.

❀ Sixth Form - Snow Wind Assault 【雪風強襲】(Yukikaze Kyoushuu) : From a sheathed stance, as soon as the user is attacked they will dash through the opponent, a single high-speed slash will be executed, taking advantage of any opening in the enemy's attack.

❀ Seventh Form - Judgement Cut 【判断切り】(Handangiri) : A sheathed attack that does a series of slashes upon one target from a long range. So fast it appears as if the user had not drawn their blade.

❀ Eighth Form - Soft Breeze and Clear Sky 【軟風晴天】(Nanpuu Seiten) : The user will waltz past the target, and simply in a soft breeze that can be felt even indoors, the target will be slain. A merciful end for demons. There are only 7 base forms in the Sky Form, this one was created after he witnessed a Water Breath user execute their Fifth form.

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N i c h i r i n B l a d e

B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n : The blade appears a shining, brilliant white. So bright that once drawn, even in minimal light it will glint brilliantly. Once drawn it does not actually shine so much, and glows dully in the shadows. As described when it first formed it's colour, it was like it absorbs and stores light.
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O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s :

• Known for his sharp eyes that see through even the dark. He has currently honed it to the point of being able to perceive one's true nature, but not necessarily intentions. He can measure a person as good or bad, or somewhere in-between from a glance.
• Has excellent spatial awareness within his sword's reach as a result of training and understanding distance, as part of his breath style's training.
• His hearing is enhanced when his eyes are closed, but this is a conscious effort. Many of his draw techniques are done with his eyes closed. This is another result of training, when learning the counter-attack forms.

[Cu Chulainn]

"I told ya to stop callin' me YoYo!"

^{Yonemura Yoshirou}

A g e : 27
G e n d e r : Male
B r i e f B i o : An invincible warrior strong enough to be named Hashira, The Fortune Pillar Yonemura Yoshirou was once a small-time Yakuza enforcer prized for his immense strength. Looking to come clean and retire from his criminal roots with his fiancee, Yoshirou's life was almost that of a crime romance comedy... until he found his wife-to-be ripped to shreds and being eaten alive by a man he once called his brother. After hours of beating his former partner's face in looking for answers only to be met by fangs and claws, Yoshirou's screams of rage and anguish were soon addressed by a portly hermit and his massive hammer, who crushed his cannibal compatriot's head with that same oversized weapon.

Introducing himself as Kaishi, the hammer-wielding man explained the existence of demons and even offered to train Yoshirou in a way that could allow him to not only fight demons, but kill them, stating that Yoshirou's body was miraculously compatible with his own fighting style. Wishing to find the man responsible for the deaths of his wife and best friend, Yoshirou agreed, and soon joined Kaishi in hermitage on his path to joining the Demon Slayer Corps. It didn't take Yoshirou long to climb the ranks once he completed his training, soon becoming a Pillar himself after a prolonged battle with one of the Twelve Demon Moons. Eventually, the final battle against Muzan ended in victory with the progenitor of the demons finally being slain. With his goal completed and his thirst for revenge sated, Yoshirou could not help but feel lost. During these tumultuous times, all Yoshirou wished to do now was retire once again. However...
P e r s o n a l i t y
[+]Brave
[+]Frugal
[+]Vigilant
[-]Foul-Mouthed
[-]Stubborn
[-]Audacious
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^{B r e a t h o f F o r t u n e} : A style derived from the Breath of Stone that utilizes the hefty weight of its wielder along with a similarly massive weapon, the Breath of Fortune focuses more on its parent style's heavy smashing attacks. Based on the concept of a "mallet that grants wishes", wealth and longevity are brought to the wielder and those they wish to protect while evil spirits and misfortune are repelled with each of its heavy attacks. While this breath style was originally cultivated for overweight users in mind, Yoshirou's unique circulation control allows him to match their weight with his own beastly strength. Each form is based off one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, and as such its variety in attacks are large.

¥ First Form - Boneless Fisherman: Yoshirou slams his tetsubo horizontally into his opponent, combining his and his weapon's weights together. It has enough force to break multiple bones with a single strike, and can crush or even launch the heads off of most demons with ease. Yoshirou likens this form to "playing baseball," and it serves as his main method of separating a demon's head from its body.

¥ Second Form - Great Blackness: Yoshirou swings his tetsubo in a manner that would overwhelm the senses of his target. With a swing aimed to the face, their vision is obscured by the length of the tetsubo while their sense of smell- and even taste if their tongue happened to be out during the attack- is flooded by the weapon's strong Wisteria scent. The coins tied to the bottom end of the bat also ring loudly, swung in such a way to hinder their ears. A debilitating attack through the use of a forced sensory overload, only the target's sense of touch wouldn't be affected. However, Yoshirou believes that sole limitation doesn't matter since his opponent would be stunned purely out of shock from the pain of being smacked in the face by such a gigantic weapon if they aren't already dead.

¥ Third Form - War God's Punishment: Slamming the tip of his tetsubo forward and into the ground, Yoshirou launches himself forward with a mighty leap, spinning like a wheel before bringing down his weapon onto his opponent's skull. The force of this earth-shaking attack could be compared to that of an entire building crumbling down on its target. While it is a perfectly suitable offensive technique, its true intention is to intercept an oncoming attack with the "judgement of the heavens."

¥ Fourth Form - Foreseen Flow of Sound: Limiting the movement of their body momentarily, the wielder heightens their senses towards the earth. In Yoshirou's case, his hearing is enhanced further. By tapping the metallic portions of his tetsubo on the ground in a controlled matter, Yoshirou is able to create a mental map of his location similar to that of a radar of about a couple hundred meters. By squatting down while utilizing this form, Yoshirou is able to increase the radius by over half a kilometer.

¥ Fifth Form - Elder Pole Star: Shifting his weight into one arm, Yoshirou lunges his tetsubo forward with that sole arm in order to increase his natural range. The most precise attack of this style, it has the force to tear off a lesser demon's head from its body, or otherwise launch his opponent away. While Boneless Fisherman is compared to the sport of baseball, Yoshirou equates this form to "one-armed eight ball."

¥ Sixth Form - Abundant Auspicious Assault: Shortened as "AAA", Yoshirou delivers a flurry of diagonal slams with his tetsubo, increasing in intensity the more times he attacks. While the original cultivator developed this form as a means of delivering a single powerful mallet attack, Yoshirou modified it to be used with a lighter weapon along with his immense stamina to increase the form's overall attack power.

¥ Seventh Form - Endless Cycle of Longevity: Yoshirou spins his tetsubou around his body in an intricate circular pattern, deflecting attacks and increasing his own focus through the form's usage of repetitive motion. The wielder's arms move in a complete figure-eight motion while performing this technique, "increasing one's providence."

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^{B l a d e D e s c r i p t i o n} : Rather than a blade, Yoshirou wields a menacingly large tetsubo. It is a mighty war club made of red oak wood that was once wrapped in Wisteria vines and reinforced with the same sort of sun-soaked metal that make up the unique blades of the Demon Slayers. The Nichirin ore that makes up the various spikes of the weapon are gold in color, representing wealth and prosperity as apparent by Yoshirou's mastery over the Breath of Fortune, but also points towards his unbending courage and vigor. Tied to the bottom of the tetsubo's handle is a charm consisting of seven gold coins which ring loudly when the weapon is swung. Such a charm was given to Yoshirou by his master after the completion of his training.
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^{O t h e r U n i q u e T r a i t s} : Yoshirou has a few notable traits about himself that make him stand out from even other Demon Slayers. For one, his hearing is keen enough to where he's able to hear and distinguish one's general movements from just a few meters away, and can even listen in on certain conversations so long as he focuses on one; a talent that aided Yoshirou both in debt collecting and rooting out demons, although he can only distinguish certain things- such as a person's specific footsteps or the breathing patterns of certain styles- within a moderately shorter distance. However, Yoshirou's true talent comes from the particular nature of his body in conjunction with his unyielding will.

Likened to that of an ogre, Yoshirou's strength and endurance is far above that of a normal human as he is capable of beating down most demons until the sun would rise with his bare hands and even besting a Demon Moon in a nightlong battle of attrition. Because of his naturally "perfected" breathing along with his monstrous lungs, Yoshirou was already capable of increasing and controlling the oxygen circulating through his body long before being taught proper breath techniques. Yoshirou's master believes that he was blessed with the providence of a divine vessel or even the lungs of a dragon, but Yoshirou prefers to attribute this more to his "indomitable fighting spirit." This is further supplemented by Yoshirou's use of repetitive action, where he thinks of the names of those who owe him money as well as the amount they owe.

It could also be said that Yoshirou's accounting skills are "top-notch" due to his time spent handling money in the Yakuza, going so far as to manage the finances of his more extravagant allies.