翔 太 林
Fire Ant | The Prodigy | Burning FistS H O T A H A Y A S H I
◆ Shinigami ◆ Male ◆ 13 ◆ 5'3" ◆ 125lbs ◆ Third Division Lieutenant
◆ A P P E A R A N C ESharp features give Shota a more mature look than his age would suggest. His peach lips sit below a pointed nose which in turn is flanked by two plush cheeks. His sunken eyes glow a vibrant amber that matches the blonde hair atop his head that is often kept in a top-knot. His large ears protrude from the side of his head as they have seemingly matured sooner than the rest of his face.
His tiny five foot three stature places Shota as one of the smallest Shinigami in the Seireitei, however people have learned that it is not wise to make any quips about his height as his temperament could scare even the largest of men. Despite his size Shota has proven to be unnaturally strong, something which has propelled his love of hand to hand combat and a trait which often surprises those that underestimate the small lieutenant.
Shota wears the typical Shihakushō, tailored specifically for him. His lieutenants badge is placed firmly across his right arm brandishing the third division. Due to his small stature Shota likes to alter his uniform to make himself more recognizable. He does this by wearing a white Obi sash, the one typically used like a belt in which Shinigami hang their Zanpakuto from. The bright orange wrap of his sword is also recognizable, topped with the shape of a six-pointed star as it's guard. His spiritual pressure will glow the same bright orange and will often appear when Shota is frustrated by something or someone.
In his leisure time Shota enjoys wearing a charcoal grey kimono that he finds infinitely more comfortable than his uniform, he will often be seen wearing it whenever he isn't expected to preform the many duties that befall him due to his rank.
◆ P E R S O N A L I T YShota has been described as somewhat of a firebrand by his peers. His is quick to anger and will not hesitate to punch anyone whom irritates him. In spite of this Shota is actually quite a mature individual for his age, whilst one would expect a thirteen year old to bounce around and take things lightly, Shota has an unnerving understanding of his position and the power he wields. He has a very nihilistic sense of death and eternity, often rationalizing difficult situations with the notion that everyone will die eventually.
As a general trait Shota is a very curious being. He will often inspect things that don't belong to him and invade peoples personal spaces if he feels there is some secret to be found. This gives him quite a passion for fighting as he is always attempting to push his opponents to their maximum so as to uncover all of their abilities.
Additionally Shota isn't a forgiving person, the one attribute he hates above all else is arrogance. He has met several people throughout his short time as a Shinigami whom did not appreciate the insignificance of their own positions. When dealing with such opponents Shota tends to do away with his curiosity and will attempt to finish the fight sooner rather than later.
◆ H I S T O R YShota doesn't remember his life before the Soul society and his new beginnings in Rukongai, although it is obvious that he died as a child. He was assigned to district forty-seven and whilst he made an everlasting impact on its residents, his stay was not a long one. When he first arrived in the soul society Shota was arrogant. He believed that because he was in heaven he could have whatever he wanted, that he could command people to do his bidding. His temper was infamous in his early life, when people laughed or simply ignored his commands he would become infuriated and often throw stones or other such objects until he was heard.
It wasn't until he tried to command a particularly notorious criminal that Shota was humbled and earned his hatred of arrogance today. He was left beaten and badly bruised in an alleyway he had never seen before. Fortunately for him an old lady was passing by and helped the young Shota pick himself up. To this day any display of arrogance reminds Shots of his early days, of his impudence and the consequences of such, a time he would rather forget.
Shota was invited to stay with the old lady. She explained that she was the wife of a monk, that she lived in a temple when she was alive. Shota would request her stories almost nightly and through their often heated debates Shota grew intelligent. He didn't realize the significance when he asked his adopted grandmother to find him some food. All she could do is stare at him, a perplexed look across her face. It was explained that to crave food, to become hungry means that you have spiritual pressure, that the energy inside oneself needs replenishment. Shota joked that he must be powerful then because he was starving. Little did he know, he wasn't wrong.
It was on one particularly sunny day that Shota was wreaking havoc in his district. The only food stall in Rukongai refused to sell his wears to a child whom most likely had fake money, it was an accusation Shota did not like. As he was destroying the stall and rapidly eating all of its contents, the vendor sat huddled in a corner, he was approached by a Shinigami. Stories of a small child with the temperament of a bull had reached the Seireitei, a boy whom almost seemed to glow when angry and one whom would eat anything and everything in sight. It was on that day that he was inducted into the academy.
He quickly rose to prominence among his peers, outshining the other initiates in almost every aspect. As the Shinigami began to mumble and whisper to one another Shota got the impression that he was quite different than the rest. His temperament was a problem, so said the teachers, but he was to graduate early. A place was found for him in the third division, yet another beginning. Shota has been on the fast track through his time in the soul society, fortunately he is the type of person able to keep up with such change, but he is still a child, and he hopes he has found his home. At least, for a while.
◆ R E L A T I O N S H I P SShota is a reletively new addition to the Gotei 13. He came through the academy in little over a year and was immediately afforded a seated position in squad three. He didn't have time to make many friends before he started to rise through the ranks in the division either. He currently sits as the Lieutenant and has yet to learn about his captain in any great detail.
◆ P O W E R SHakuda - Master
Zanjutsu - Expert
Kido - Expert
Hoho - Expert
火 葬 , 貪 る 憤 怒
K A S Ō , M U S A B O R U F U N D O
[Cremate, Devouring Rage] ◆ Z A N P A K U T O S P I R I TMusaboru Fundo is a gigantic colossus of fire and metal. He can dwarf anyone, let alone Shotas minute frame. His mouth is filled with white-hot teeth and his four arms spread across the ground to help support his mass. His Zanpakuto talks in a booming, intimidating voice often lowering his head as if he is about to attack.
Shota however shows no reaction to this, he will merely stand by as he looks his Zanpakuto spirit dead in the eye. Intimidation has never worked on Shota, least of all from his own spirit.
Musaboru Fundo is a spirit of immense power and is waiting for the day Shota matures and is able to wield his true power. He has come to the realization that he is yet to master his Zanpakutos Shikai state, not only is his body not yet mature enough to wield his spirits true power. He believes it has hidden techniques that he is yet to discover. ◆ I N N E R W O R L DThe world in which Musaboru Fundo exists is portrayed as a cavernous outcrop. Forced into the small space, the climate inside the cave is stifling. It is here, underneath a ceiling of sharp jagged rocks, that Shota often comes face to face with his roaring spirit.
There is a small chimney-like hole in the roof of the cave, a hole that reveals a bright surface that Shota has always wondered about. He has only been able to guess that once his powers come to full fruition will his spirit be able to free itself from the cave and the surface will be revealed to Shota.
◆ S H I K A I A P P E A R A N C ETo release his Zanpakuto Shota sheaths it and stands still. Calling its name a shock-wave explodes from his body and continues to emanate as he is consumed in a cloud of dust, when he reemerges he is holding his released Zanpakuto.
Musaboru Fundo takes the form of a pair of Cestus. A pair of giant bronze fists that hang by his sides as he moves around. With these Shota is able to utilize his mastery of Hakuda and becomes a formidable hand to hand combatant. His punches increase in power to such a degree that he is able to catapult opponents into the distance when he strikes. He is not very fast in his Shikai but he more than makes up for it with his devious tactics, opting to throw debris and disguise his approach when he attacks. ◆ S H I K A I A B I L I T I E SThe open mouths on his Cestus can shoot out Reiatsu that will violently and very rapidly vibrate any matter it comes into contact with, this causes whatever he punches to quickly glow a bright yellow before being completely incinerated or melted (depending on what he punches). In its Shikai state Shota has three 'modes' of attack.
払拭の一撃 - Banishing Stroke - Fusshoku no ichigeki
The simplest state of his Shikai. Banishing stroke is simply Musaboru Fundos passive ability of being able to rapidly heat and incinerate anything Shota punches. As he punches the spaces in between his Cestus will burst with fire as his reiatsu shoots forward and violently vibrates anything between six to seven feet in front of him. Any solid object will glow a pure white for a split second before being reduced to ash or simply being erased altogether.
不死の炎 - Undying Flames - Fushinohonō
This mode of Musaboru Fundo allows Shota to vibrate the air itself using his reiatsu as a fuel source. This means he can produce fire instantaneously from seemingly nothing. Using this technique Shota can shoot vast spires of fire in any direction melting anything it hits. However this state of his Zanpakuto is very taxing on Shota due to his young age and he cannot use it for very long, if he pushes himself he can extend its duration but he will most likely loose consciousness afterwards.
降る星 - Falling Star - Furu Hoshi
Seen as his most dangerous technique, Shota is only capable of using it once. As he activates it two small flames burn to life centered in the middle of his Cestus. The two flames are packed with an immense amount of reiatsu and will audibly screech as they are compacted into their minute size. When Shota punches something the compacted flame will be let loose sprouting forth a fiery beam that will instantly erase anything it hits due to its energy level. He can use this punch with both fists before he is forced to retract the ability. Shota is able to aim these beams as they will continue to fire for a few seconds.