Subject: Kiyohisa Yoshishige Sat May 30, 2015 11:21 am
"(生と死の執行) - Seitoshi no Shikkō - Enforcer of Life and Death"
|{Kiyohisa Yoshishige}| | |_________________________________| |Race: Soul |_________________________________| |Birthplace: Western Rukongai District |_________________________________| |Birthday: June 20th |_________________________________| |Age: 1,000+ |_________________________________| |Gender: Male |_________________________________| |Height: 6"1 |_________________________________| |Weight: 185lbs |_________________________________| |Blood Type: O |_________________________________| |{Professional Status} |_________________________________| |Affiliation: Royal Guards |_________________________________| |Previous Affiliation: Gotei 13 |_________________________________| |Division: Squad 0 |_________________________________| |Previous Division: Squad 12 |_________________________________| |Profession: Member of the Royal Guards |_________________________________| |Previous Profession: Squad 12 Captain |_________________________________| |Partner: None |_________________________________| |Previous Partner: Lt. Kenshi Torro |_________________________________| |Base of Operations: Soul King's Palace |_________________________________| |{Personal Status} |_________________________________| |Relatives: N/A |_________________________________| |Education: Shinigami Academy |_________________________________| |{Zanpakuto} |_________________________________| |Shikai: Susanoo | Hageshi Myojo |_________________________________| |Bankai: Susanoo Kageumi | Hageshi Myojo Omitayokami |_________________________________| |{First Appearance} |_________________________________| |Roleplay Debut: After Timeskip |_________________________________| |Series Debut: 1,000+ Years Ago |_________________________________|
General Background
Kyohisa was born in Western Rukongai and his parents had left him when he was but a child. He was eventually brought into the Yoshishige Noble Family and raised there. When he was old enough, he had joined the Shinigami Academy and quickly after two years had finished the course and graduated. Kyohisa first joined Squad 2 as a lowly subordinate, but after a year he realized that he wasn't fit for the Onmitsukido so he had requested to be brought to Squad 12. Eventually, he rose through the ranks and went from Lieutenant to the Captain of Squad 12. At the same time, he had become the new Head of the Yoshishige Clan. As many many years pass, his experiments have helped him increase his power especially in Kido and eventually too became Head of the Kido Corps. He was regarded as one of the most successful Captains among them at that time. Later on, he faked his own death to resign from the Gotei 13 after he received a formal invitation to the Royal Guards for his achievements in creating an Artificial Body that was alike creating a new species/person itself. By imbuing a portion of his soul and spiritual energy, he was able to create the entity many know today as "Kyouzuke Kuramoto". A feature of the Artificial Body was that he could monitor it's progress and accept it's current condition back into his body if he so wished. He conducted multiple experiments with the Body, nicknamed "AAB" throughout his many years in Squad 12, but kept it under very high secrecy so that no one would know.
The ''Kyouzuke Kuramoto'' would achieve large feats too, such as becoming Captain of Squad 11 after defeating Kenpachi Zaraki and also was a large help throughout the span of many years in destroying the treacherous Captain of Squad 12 who planned to overtake the Gotei 13 and kill the Soul King. The Artificial Body would eventually evaporate as Kyouzuke's soul died, but as the soul became that of a Human, the host of it was the same artificial body which gave it higher capabilities than a Human. Kiyohisa kept watch as it kept developing into a powerhouse nearly as strong as himself through many centuries of Royal Guard Training. "Kyouzuke Kuramoto" currently resides with the Vizard Groups.
Aside from that, another reason was due to the two Zanpakuto that Kiyohisa managed to carry with two different properties of matter and effects. The Soul King had witnessed the true power of the Zanpakutos and realized that it would be a large assistance in regulating soul activity and be a large help in protecting him. As of this day, Kiyohisa serves the Soul King and was just recently given orders to return to the Human Realm to devise a plan to summon and destroy the entity Sargeas who poses a threat to not only the Soul King but every single world that are victim to his tyranny. While already strong himself, he plans to take the partial soul of his that he imbued into the artificial body back into his own again so he could be strong enough to face against Sargeas and end his evil plans once and for all.
Appearance As a man of noble heritage, Kyohisa possess striking characteristics that embody the regal yet exotic features of the Yoshishige clan. The lighter skin reflects off this tall man whose body is seemingly hidden beneath his bellowing kosode and Captain’s haori. He shares the similar black colored hair of many common men, wild and untamed it frames his head like the mane of a lion. Beneath it lies a pair of cold unyielding blue eyes, not unlike that of a sapphire gem found under the ocean. Atypical of most Shinigami, is that Kyohisa wears a distinct set of vambraces and greaves. Every-time one comments as to their purpose he often invents some epic tale, espousing that they were forged from the fire's of the once proud Sōkyoku, by the master bladesmith Ōetsu Nimaiya himself. Whatever the tale spun, their craftsmanship is undeniably masterful.
When he moves it’s as if he's floating, his feet barely if at all touch the ground, but the movements are sinuous like liquid, there is a unique flow to them, deliberate, casual but cautious as though waiting to tense and spring into action if danger presents itself. His form, lithe yet powerful, agile, perhaps even indestructible; forged by the anvil of training, tempered by the heat of combat, he is a man of action, purpose. Shadows seem to dance with every step he takes, eerie and silent as the dead of night itself. Even at the brightest hour, his form seems to fade into the very darkness around it, as though welcoming its shadowy embrace. Obscured by his haori hints of two sword hilts can be seen, but just as quickly as it comes into the light, it disappears into darkness, as though it never existed.
As a former Captain of Soul Society, he exudes an aura of command, and authority, accentuating his already impressive charisma, yet there is an undercurrent of something darker, dangerous, but oddly alluring in its capacity. As the insignia of his haori flashes in the light, the prickling sensation turns to fear, for realization dawns on those who understand its significance; a primal instinct long since buried beneath the veil of intellect rises to the surface demanding flight lest there be destruction. He is a messenger of death, a being knowledgeable in countless ways by which to snuff a life and end an existence within a single breath. But as he greets you, the palpable fear that gripped your heart, the sinking feeling of approaching death vanishes the instant he smiles bemusedly, offering a polite greeting in its wake. Those feelings are replaced by an aura of calm, a sense of relaxation that washes over your body with its subtle touch. Dread is replaced by awe, anxiety by admiration, even comfort. When he speaks a voice resonates with an impossibly smooth tone, yet deeper than what most Shinigami should be capable of reaching, but welcoming nonetheless.
He introduces himself by name, followed by pleasant conversation but before you realize what is afoot, every secret you've kept buried up till now has somehow spilled into his listening ears. Things that would destroy your honor, your family, even yourself are revealed to the world, and it is only then you realize the trap. But he pays your words no heed, simply nodding appropriately and continuing the conversation as though nothing had ever happened. Shortly after you excuse yourself, hurrying along to your home, unaware of the shadows that dance beyond your senses and then darkness. As the last vestiges of consciousness leave you, a white haori flutters at the edge of your vision, accompanied by a familiar voice, and then nothing.
Personality
There are many mysteries surrounding the enigma that is Kyohisa Yoshishige. He arose seemingly from nowhere within the Yoshishige Clan, wrested control and lordship from its previous heir and possess power and prestige that is perplexing yet frightening. He is both ally and enemy to those within the Gotei 13, and to those outside it. His disposition has been the subject of many a debate, though none are truly able to understand him nor his actions. He is sophisticated and charming, easily dancing his words to make him appear sincere, and welcoming.
In person he is generally polite, if mockingly so, and has a habit of deliberately inserting tid-bits of information about the person only they would know into his conversations simply to put them on edge. Most of the time, they are often deep and meaningful, offering great insight into a person or are used to express his own thoughts and opinions on the person or subject in a roundabout fashion. Whether by nature, or the dozens of alias's he's adopted over the centuries he considers himself as a bit of a free spirit; unbounded and prone to seemingly random shifts in his personality. He can appear serious when light-hearted, relaxed and courteous while furious, even both at the same time, but actually feel completely apathetic towards the situation.
When only a glance can tell him the thoughts of a person and a moment of concentration reveals their memories like an open book it can be very difficult to treat any individual with any degree of seriousness. He's found that people live in their own delusion, a reality only they perceive despite what is happening right before them. Thus he has no qualms about misleading others nor exploiting the very lies they tell themselves. Its for this reason that he finds it all too easy to adopt aliases, and is such a natural spy. He lives to manipulate others and find himself morbidly amused with the act. So he beguiles those around him with a practiced ease, weaving the strings of influence like a master puppeteer.
Sometimes though, the master is fond of cutting the string, and watching it dangle helpless before him. Yet in the same hand he may shed genuine concern and worry over one of his many thralls. To become embroiled into the lives of those he manipulates one must invest a part of himself to make the illusion even somewhat true. So however rare it may be, Kyohisa may find himself showing genuine concern and worry for those he has enthralled. He uses this persona to draw himself closer to the people around him, who often wonder what is beneath the cold and emotionless exterior.
To find that he possess such emotion only seems to endear him. It is the perfect trap. There is one thing about him that regardless of whim remains constant. He is completely and utterly fearless. This stems not from the bravado, or even the arrogance and security of his own station. To Kiyohisa, there is nothing to be feared, only understood, experienced, touched and felt. In such cases he usually finds himself in wonder at experiencing something so raw, so new, and in any case thoroughly enjoys it while it lasts.
So it is very unusual that Kiyohisa had declared his loyalty to Soul Society and the Gotei 13. Having spent a lifetime in the Gotei 13, Kiyohisa has seen the darkest aspects of his society and those of the Human World for centuries. The Shinigami who have worked them with him are wary and rightly so given his earnest attitude in executing his duties as a Shinigami.
He appears to care a great deal about his comrades and subordinates, often leaving them gifts or throwing welcoming parties for successful missions. However he has on occasion been rather devious and malicious in his actions, for seemingly no discernible reason at all. But then again, others simply can't read minds with the ease that he can. There is a running bet as to whether this is to demonstrate that he is capable of his own ruthlessness and is very well able to betray any one of them at a moments notice...or not. It can be very difficult to tell either way when it concerns Kiyohisa.
For a man gifted with cunning, and a talent for manipulation, Kyohisa strangely does not lie about the kind of person he is. He warns others that they should not trust him or anything he says, yet his actions only seem to draw them nearer. He is apparently a man of his word, assuming any can get it out of him, but even if he does, whether it ends in their favor is up in the air. Yet he has forged deep and powerful relationships fellow nobles and Shinigami of all stations. Are they real and true, or merely a facade, a stepping stone towards whatever goal he has in mind? None are sure where his true motivations lie, for everything he does is a contradiction. Many are unsure of whose side he's even on, yet they all seem to overlook the most obvious answer ---his own. Kiyohisa spares no mercy for those who incur his wrath, and those whom earn his ire will find him relentless and utterly without mercy in how he administers justice. He is not so naive as to see the world in black and white, but rather ascribes to his own sense of good and justice. In his eyes those who knowingly commit such wrongs should be punished, because the world itself is unjust. Without consequences for those who commit misdeeds, can there truly ever be justice? He will not make enemies just for the sake of fighting however, and will generally make no attempts to fight unless he is forced to. In this way, Kiyohisa can be particularly zealous in his pursuit, and against his enemies demonstrate a coldness that is terrifying to behold. However, if one were to truly become a sworn enemy, then the true horror comes when one accounts for his propensity for cruelty towards his enemies. It is simply not enough to break them physically, no there is a deep psychological need for Kiyohisa to completely crush their lives, and reputation till naught is left but the ashes of their former life. He will stop at nothing to see them destroyed, and it is this darkness, this sadistic satisfaction at seeing the corrupt so desolated that is worrisome. For all of his goodness and compassion, Kiyohisa is a man who stands at the edge of the abyss, and he exercises great caution lest he step into it and become that which he has hunted for so long.
Powers and Abilities:
High Intellect: If there is anything to fear from Kiyohisa, it is his immense intellect and vast library of knowledge and secrets. Kiyohisa is a shrewd man, with a highly perceptive eye and remarkable intuition. He possesses a genius that is rarely matched, and it is prevalent through his mastery of the four forms of Shinigami combat. While others were content simply to achieve the power, speed and technique of the known forms, Kiyohisa was interested in developing his own, creating a variety of techniques and abilities to suit his needs. But among the traits that define his intellect, his ability to discern even the most closely guarded of secrets is where his true prowess lies. Kiyohisa is infamous for knowing many of the secrets that lie within the walls of Soul Society. From the clan heads themselves, to even the lowly servants, there is nothing beneath his notice. It was once believed that his network of contacts extended as far into the Zaraki district of Rukongai. Kiyohisa by nature is a very inquisitive man, whose curiosity has led him to develop a highly developed analytically eye. He is capable of discerning virtually all known fighting styles, ancient, incredible deductive reasoning in understanding unknown powers, magic and technology.
Master Manipulator: One of Kiyohisa's chief exploits have and always will be his ability to manipulate the hearts and minds of others around him. Coupled with his immense intellect, and understanding the ways of the court, he has developed considerable experience in discerning the ambitions and motives of those around him. Even in his childhood he displayed an uncanny and keen sense of awareness of others, spending much of his youth cultivating a mask of mediocrity, fooling virtually everyone around him. By appearing weak to his peers, he enabled for himself countless opportunities to observe unnoticed, subtlety pushing and prodding those around with innocent inquiries, or favors to further his own agenda. It was nearly half a century later did anyone begin to realize the ploy, and even then, if one were to judge the results, the supposed revelation of that knowledge may have been all part of his plan. He is a master at reading those around him, and is particularly ruthless in exploiting their weaknesses; using their doubt and fear as powerful weapons of coercion. He has developed a fearsome reputation few would dare openly cross. Many are initially wary of Kiyohisa, yet despite such obstacles, he still manages to manipulate those around him, who ought to know better. His reputation is both a blessing and a curse, as many are unwilling to trust him, and expect him to betray them at a moment’s notice. Yet if there is knowledge one desires, a secret that one wishes to unveil, you go to him. In a world where words cut as deeply as any sword, he is either an invaluable ally, or deadly adversary.
Master Orator: Kiyohisa is an exceedingly skilled master of the spoken word, able to maneuver himself in favorable situations and coerce even the most resilient minds to comply with his desires. As evident in his speech, Kiyohisa is very polite, and soft-spoken, speaking in a very eloquent manner, often using suffixes such as ~dono or ~sama to whomever he is addressing, even his opponents. Even after the spread of his infamy, causing many to remain cautious of the man, he is still able to get within their comfort zone, calling him a staunch ally, and valuable friend. Despite the absurdity of the claim, Kiyohisa's words are his power, they are enchanting as they are potent, slipping through the carefully placed defenses within the minds of others, and subtlety coaxing them into showing him varying degree's of favor. Even when his machinations end disastrously, his ability to calm the situation and establish dominance with but a few words is just a testament of his skill. Even to those he has blackmailed and coerced in the past, they remain allies, if only tentatively, though whether this is due to his words or the unspoken promise of swift and lethal retribution remains to be seen. The fact that he is such a skilled orator is very much a surprise to those who know him personally. He retains his soft-spoken voice, but his speech is blunt and insulting.
Master Strategist & Tactician: Without knowledge of strategy and tactics, his schemes would fall apart before they ever began, and his words would be hollow and without meaning. To be proficient in one or the other, the wielder must first have at his grasp understanding of the ways of war, for without that, his skills are founded on nothing more than a deck of cards. Kiyohisa's expertise in the ways of strategy is as vast and expansive as the limits of his imagination, he is a brilliant strategist, capable of devising plans and contingencies as necessary. He was personally tasked with leading numerous incursions into Hueco Mundo to quell potential Hollow attacks and other missions that would also involve taking back specimen for research and gathering supplies for very dangerous experiments. His stratagem is nearly legendary in his ability to utilize his abilities and those under his command to the absolute best, ensuring overwhelming victory against his adversary's.
Master Scientist & Inventor: Kyohisa possesses a phenomenal grasp of the physical and spiritual sciences and their applications. His single-mindedness in his studies and pursuit of truth and the exploration of the world around him have bestowed upon him a mind capable amazing innovative works. He has always been a tinkerer, building with whatever tools he had hand, as a child it was one of few hobbies that gave him any measure of peace. There is something pure in the act of creation, a sense of wonder and empowerment that was otherwise lacking in his life. As he achieved new intellectual and innovative heights, so too do the inventions he created. Eventually such dedicatation was transformed, and personified in one of his most unique abilities. For all the good he has done, the evil he has fought, these are merely obligations, representative of his sense of duty and fellowship. At the end of the day, when all is said and done, he is to relax, to lose himself and let the burdens on his shoulders drop, he builds, he invents, he creates. That aspect, that characteristic is what has driven him since he was young, what has defined the very nature of his most powerful ability, and that is the power to create spiritual armaments.
Immense Spiritual Energy: As a former Captain and now a Royal Guard, Kiyohisa possesses a considerable amount of spiritual energy. Kiyohisa possesses an exceedingly powerful Reiatsu, capable of making other Captain level Shinigami shake and tremble, even freeze as they are unable to move an inch. The releases of his spiritual energy, has the tendency to destroy the area around him, such as the ground directly beneath him. He is quite skilled in hiding his spiritual presence because he feels it is a necessity to hide from others. He has shown an ability to use his spiritual pressure as a weapon as he capable of blasting back most normal enemies with a simple palm thrust, without physically touching them. It is the gathering of spiritual energy that his Zanpakuto Susanoo has absorbed for the past 900 years from those that he fights and kills.
Kidō Master: Kiyohisa vast knowledge of Kidō is so great that he can perform them without calling out a name, while retaining its great potential power, whereas most users require a name to do so, if not a full incantation. He is also able to produce immensely powerful barriers to protect him from all but the strongest of dangers. He is capable of using level 90 Hadō with no incantation. Kiyohisa has shown the knowledge of how to break barriers set up by the spiritually superior beings that even captains are incapable of naturally breaking. He is also shown himself capable of making high-level seals undetected until the trap is sprung.
Enhanced Endurance: He is capable of fighting for long periods of time even when outnumbered with no visible signs of exhaustion through intense training throughout the many centuries.
Enhanced Durability: Kiyohisa can take severe physical punishment, although he prefers to evade attacks with his speed.
Immense Strength: Kiyohisa is capable of incredible feats of strength. He is more than capable of fighting evenly against powerful warriors and various other shinigami. His strength was so great that he was able to smash a Gillian's mask without much effort, and was able to send Captain level caliber opponents flying as they parried his attacks.
Hoho Mastery:
Hoho Master: As Head of the Yoshishige Clan, Kiyohisa is not only expected to uphold mastery of Shunpo, but to define it. His skill is considered the best in all Soul Society, perhaps even surpassing some of the fastest in all history of Soul Society. Whether such a claim is true or not is irrelevant, Kiyohisa has mastered all of the strengths and weaknesses of Hohō, possessing incredible speed and agility befitting someone of immense skill invited to the Royal Guard above even the Gotei 13.
Immense Speed & Agility: Liquid movement, no other analogy exists to describe the way Kyohisa moves. It is a movement that flows from one form to the next, changing its cadence appropriately to the rhythms of his opponents, slipping through their attacks with masterful ease. There is nothing extraordinary about his movements, truly they are simple in design, lacking the flashy appeal most acrobats and Hoho masters would have one believe to be true speed and agility. But in their simplicity lies the heart of it all, there is such comfort, such casual ease by which he dances around the whirling blades, claws and demon magic hurled on the battlefield. There is no sense of urgency, almost as if he can read another's movements long before they are made, intuitively responding to their attacks with a well-placed step, or subtle shift in his frame to dodge within a hairs breath of an intended attack. So swift and subtle are his movements one would think he were an illusion; impossible to physically grasp. Only one word can describe the sheer complexity of his method; experience. There is in incalculable level of experience in his movements, as though he knows that anything more would be a waste, one cannot dodge too prudently, nor too hastily for there is yet another battle to face. His form blurs and melds into a haze that is all but impossible to track, there is nothing, be it a physical or magical that he cannot evade, such is his skill, the very realm of movement is his domain, and he is its king.
Kamui Shinjisoku (神威真事速, lit. "Majestic Stride of the Gods"): Since times ancient stretching past thousands of years long before the dawn of man, or the rise of Soul Society, the lone Soul Reapers have always known Shunpo. To them it is not a technique but a rite of passage. When the kits, young and small initiate their first leap it is a cause for celebration. From there they are trained, and learn to harness this innate skill. To the experts of Shunpo, mastery of Shunpo is not just a measure of speed, but in stillness, quiet. It is only when one can leap off of a leaf floating in a stream without disturbing it, does on reach true mastery. Yet to the amazement of his peers and clansmen, Kiyohisa has achieved finesse and skill that reaches far beyond even that. At its most basic; Shunpo's prowess lies in its wielders control, without it, his own steps would be no more different then the bastardized version they have taught the other Shinigami. His Shunpo however has evolved into a power all of its own, becoming more than just a pure measure of speed but a quasi-magical step method. Evident by its name, his Shunpo has roots in magic relating to illusions, and shadows. It is a type of movement in which he becomes a mirage on the canvas of reality, a flickering phantom whose existence is as transient as the illusion it leaves behind.
Kamui Hitowo Izari (神威人を躄, lit. "Before His Majesty You Crawl"): The achievement of this level of speed is widely reserved for the truest masters of Shunpo. As one of the most proficient masters of Shunpo, Kiyohisa has achieved such skill with it, that he has internalized Shunpo, allowing him to use it almost naturally. In the eyes of Kiyohisa, those who delude themselves into thinking they have achieved true speed, are but crawling on their hands and knees before his majesty. He often comments at how troublesome it is, as he must consciously restrict himself from using Shunpo in his everyday affairs. The fact that this technique represents Kiyohisa at his slowest, yet it alone is the level where virtually every practitioner aspires to reach is a testament to the true extent of his speed based abilities. While moving at this level of speed, Kiyohisa embodies the perfect flash step specimen; virtually undetectable in his movement, his steps are completely and utterly silent. So swift is his speed that his body appears to naturally bend light around it, obscuring his form as though he had cast the infamous spell Kyokkō making it all but impossible to track him through sight or detecting his reiatsu. He is able to flawlessly create speed clones that are so life-like that they are impossible to discern from the original. To the onlooker there is no distinction between Kiyohisa and his afterimages, as his speed is so flawless that even in the midst of battle he is freely able to speak from any of his speed clones with no break in his verbal cadence. Abilities that would ordinarily reveal his location, instead show that he inhabits all the spaces where his speed clones reside. This aspect of the first step method is simply put a mastery of the Utsusemi (空蝉, lit. "Cicada") technique, and his ability to use it at will. As a testament to his skill, Kiyohisa generally requires only one step to achieve virtually any distance he desires, though given his propensity for extravagance the truth remains illusive as ever.
Kamui No Kage Hokou (神威の影歩行,, lit. "In the Shadow of His Majesty You Walk"): In the realms of speed, Kiyohisa has achieved a nigh unprecedented level where even a single step can take him where he pleases. He has achieved supreme silence, mastered the art of remaining undetected in his movement and is one of the fastest Shinigami in all of Soul Society. Yet it is but one of many levels of speed he is capable of. Rarely is he required to take his speed to this level against an opponent, and if he does, he expresses a mixture of profound joy and gratitude towards the opponent, commending them for allowing him the opportunity to indulge himself. While moving at Kamui no Kage Hokou there is the distinct distorted warble noise as he moves, as though space itself strains to contain his speed. The speed of Kamui no Kage Houkou is characterized by the warping of space itself as he moves through the world. This phenomena manifests as the world quite literally contracts, with space itself shrinking along with the perceptions of those in the area becoming distorted as though the world was curving inward. This contraction of both space and perception is the true power of this level of skill, for even if they tried to run, in actuality, they would be walking. Dodging his attacks becomes nearly impossible for to even move the necessary amount to evade a single attack by a hairs breath would require movement that would require them to traverse several meters worth of distance. Everything is skewed, from space to their very perception of it, that those who manage to excite Kiyohisa to enter this stage find themselves helpless before his assault, they might as well be standing still.
Kamui no Joukei Hashirikakeru (神威の情景走り掛ける, lit. "Before the Gaze of his Majesty You Run"): Exceeding the principles of bounded reality, this step seemingly borrows concepts from demon magic to achieve its speed. For most the ability to traverse distance is accomplished by either folding or bending space; shortening the distance between themselves. Kiyohisa however uses a step that folds time. In the second step, Kiyohisa initiates speeds capable of warping space itself, bending the distances of reality and distorting ones perception of the world itself. Such a feat is considered the height of speed, an achievement that would exalt him as a legend for eons. Yet it is merely the second step in four. That which differentiates this level of speed between the first and second step is that this level is capable of bending the flow of time. It uses advanced spiritual theory regarding time manipulation combined with the movements of Utsusemi and Speed Clones to temporally displace himself from the time stream. Kiyohisa likens it to hiding within a mote of time and using that to ride the current. The effect is nothing short of extraordinary. In addition, to all the effects of the second step when he moves, due to his temporal displacement, Kiyohisa is capable of phasing through physical objects for its duration. Because his movement exists but yet doesnt within the span of a moment, eyes cannot track him and magical means of detection simply fail to find him. His moves do not disturb the physical world making this technique one of the greatest speed tools for assassination. Even against abilities that alter time, he retains the ability to act, albeit at speeds comparable to his second step. To an observer, the event of his movement seemingly never existed, when he reappears, it is as if he had always occupied his current location.
Kamui Banshou Tomari (神威の万象止まり, lit. "Before His Majesty, All Things Are Still"): Existence is but an empty canvas in which creation is painted on. A blank world of white illumination from which all things are born. It is the everlasting void, it is the birthplace of all that exists, has exist or will, and it is this realm where Kiyohisa finds himself upon reaching his maximum speed. On using the fourth and final step of his Hoho, Kiyohisa is able to shed the fragility of reality entirely. Kamui Banshou Tomari serves as an extension of the third step method. Rather than hiding within a mote of time, Kiyohisa is capable of expanding that moment, like driving a wedge into time itself, not necessarily stopping its flow but splitting the stream and walking within the void that exists in-between. Kiyohisa refers to this place as the Hakusuki (白透き, lit. "White Space" or "Blank Interlude"). A world consumed by brilliant luminous white light, and the pinnacle of speed, buried in the flow of time itself. Compared to the third step method, Kiyohisa does not move from one point to another, he exists within that moment for however long he remains moving. In essence he can use this step method simply to move forward in time, by expanding several moments in time altogether. To an observer he for all intents and purposes vanishes from existence, only to reappear a moment later. Fighting at this speed is virtually impossible, for it is the pinnacle of speed where all things in nature dissolve. Due to the nature of this step method, Kiyohisa can actually intercept those using methods of trans-location such as teleportation or one moving at this same level of speed. Combat in this realm can extend for minutes, days, even hours while only a single moment passes in the real world.
Kido Techniques:
Bakudo: All Bakudo Spells, including:
1. Sai (塞, Restrain) Locks a target's arms in place behind their back.
Incantation: Unknown
4. Hainawa (這縄, Crawling Rope) An energy rope entangles the target's arms.
Incantation: Unknown
8. Seki (斥, Repulse) Creates a round shield that seems to temporarily paralyze and repel whatever strikes it.
Incantation: Unknown
9. Geki (撃, Strike) Engulfs the target in red light, completely paralyzing them.[10]
Incantation: "Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanini!! Look upon yourself with horror and then claw out your own throat!" ("自壊せよロンダニーニの黒犬!! 一読し・焼き払い・自ら喉を掻き切るがいい!")
9. Hōrin (崩輪, Disintegrating Circle) Causes an orange hued tendril with spiraling yellow patterns to erupt from the users hand and attempt to trap a target. the end of it remains in the hands of the user allowing them to control the path of the tendril before and after capture. The Kidō is able to connect with another one of itself if both have captured a target and bind them together.[11]
Incantation: "Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanini!! Look upon yourself with horror and tear out your own throat!" ("自壊せよロンダニーニの黒犬!! 一読し・焼き払い・自ら喉を掻き切るがいい!")
21. Sekienton (赤煙遁, Red Smoke Escape) Creates a blast upon activation and is used like a ninja's smoke bomb.[12]
Incantation: Unknown
26. Kyokko (曲光, Curved Light) Hides the target from sight, by bending light. The spell has the ability to totally hide the presence and reiatsu of the user or specified object.[13]
Incantation: Unknown
30. Shitotsu Sansen (嘴突三閃, Beak-Piercing Triple Beam) Forming a golden triangle with one's finger, it shoots three beams of light that pin the target to one place on a surface, slamming into his or her body in three places in a shape of an equilateral triangle.[14][15]
Incantation: Unknown
37. Tsuriboshi (吊星, Suspending Star) Creates a star-shaped cushion of Spiritual Energy, which anchors it to nearby objects with "ropes" of spirit particles. It can stop falling objects, acting like a safety net.[16]
Incantation: Unknown
39. Enkosen (円閘扇, Arc Shield) Summons a shield of condensed reiatsu to block opponents' attacks.[17]
Incantation: Unknown
58. Kakushitsuijaku (摑趾追雀, Summoning of the Tracking Sparrows) Tracks and locates any spiritual force the user focuses on. To activate it, the user must draw a circle on the ground, cut into four parts with a specific character in each. The incantation animates the circle, causing various numbers to appear within until the specific set is found. The number set seems to be a variation on longitude and latitude.[18]
Incantation: "Heart of the south, eye of the north, finger of the west, foot of the east, arrive with the wind and depart with the rain." ("南の心臓 北の瞳 西の指先 東の踵 風持ちて 集い雨払いて散れ")
61. Rikujōkōrō (六杖光牢, Six Rods Prison of Light) Summons six thin, wide beams of light that slam into a target's midsection, holding them in place. The target is then unable to move any part of their body including the parts that were not struck by the beams.
Incantation: "Carriage of Thunder. Bridge of a spinning wheel. With light, divide this into six!" ("雷鳴の馬車 糸車の間隙 光もて此を六に別つ!")
62. Hyapporankan (百歩欄干, Hundred Steps Fence) A rod formed of energy is thrown towards the target before it disintegrates into numerous short rods which are used to pin the target to the surroundings and render them immobile.
Incantation: Unknown
63. Sajo Sabaku (鎖条鎖縛, Locking Bondage Stripes) Similar to Bakudō No. 4, but stronger, this spell binds the arms of a target.
Incantation: Unknown
73. Tozanshō (倒山晶, Inverse Mountain Crystal) Creates an inverted pyramid-shaped barrier around the caster.
Incantation: Unknown
75. Gochūtekkan (五柱鉄貫, Quintet of 1 kan Iron Pillars) Summons five incredibly tall and thick pillars which are connected to each other by chains to pin a target to the ground.
Incantation: "Walls of iron sand, a priestly pagoda, glowing ironclad fireflies. Standing upright, silent to the end." ("鉄砂の壁、僧形の塔、灼鉄熒熒、湛然として終に音無し
77. Tenteikūra (天挺空羅, Heavenly Rickshaws in Silken Air) Transmits messages mentally to anyone within an area of the caster's choosing. In addition to reciting the spell, the user must draw specific markings on their arms, which are animated by the spell to convey the messages. The messages can be spoken either by the caster or by another within the vicinity of the caster.
Incantation: "Black and white net. Twenty-two bridges, sixty-six crowns and belts. Footprints, distant thunder, sharp peak, engulfing land, hidden in the night, sea of clouds, blue line. Form a circle and fly though the heavens." ("黒白の羅！二十二の橋梁 六十六の冠帯 足跡・遠雷・尖峰・回地・夜伏・雲海・蒼い隊列 太円に満ちて天を挺れはし)
79. Kuyō Shibari (九曜縛, Nine Sunlight Traps) Creates eight black holes that emit spiritual energy in the personal space surrounding the target, with a ninth black hole manifesting in the center of the targets chest.
Incantation: Unknown
81. Danku (斷空, Splitting Void) Creates an energy barrier in the form of a rectangular wall. According to Byakuya, it is capable of stopping destructive spells up to #89. This is seen also when Aizen uses it to block Tessai's Hadō #88.
Incantation: Unknown; although Tessai hinted that it has an incantation when he fights Aizen.
99, Part 1. Kin (禁, Seal) Ties the target's arms on the back in addition to wrapping the spiritual fabric around the entire body, and continues to pin the target with spiritual fabric stacked to the ground around the target with several iron shafts in an "X" shape. This technique can be used to a lesser degree, as Tessai used it on Ichigo to not pin him down on the ground, but simply bind his arms to his back with the spiritual fabric and iron shafts.
Incantation: Unknown; although Shinji Hirako hinted that there is an incantation.
99, Part 2. Bankin (卍禁, Great Seal) This spell covers the target from head to toe with spiritual fabric (First Song), stabs them with numerous metal bolts (Second Song), and then smashes them with an immense metal cube (Final Song). The full power of the seal is still unknown as Ichigo broke the first two seals before the metal cube landed on him during his Shattered Shaft training.
Incantation: First Song: Halting Fabric (初曲・止繃, Shokyoku: Shiryū). Second Song: Hundred Linked Bolts (弐曲・百連閂, Nikyoku: Hyakurensan). Final Song: Great Seal of 10,000 Forbiddings (終曲・卍禁太封, Shūkyoku: Bankin Taihō).
Hado: All Hado Spells, including:
1. Shō (衝, Thrust) Pushes the target away from the caster.[35]
Incantation: Unknown
4. Byakurai (白雷, Pale Lightning) The user fires a concentrated, powerful lightning bolt from their finger.[36]
Incantation: Unknown
11. Tsuzuri Raiden (製本電, Bound Lightning) Electric current flows through any object the user touches and is able to lead electricity, damaging any target that is in contact with the object the current runs through.[37]
Incantation: Unknown
31. Shakkahō (赤火砲, Red Fire Cannon) Fires a ball of red energy at a target.[38]
Incantation: "Ye lord! Mask of blood and flesh, all creation, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Inferno and pandemonium, the sea barrier surges, march on to the south!" ("君臨者よ！血雨の仮面·万象·羽ばたき·ヒトの名を冠す者よ！焦熱と争乱、海隔て逆巻き南へと歩を進めよ！")[38]
32. Ōkasen (黄火閃, Yellow Fire Flash) Fires a wide arc of yellow energy at a target.[39]
Incantation: Unknown
33. Sōkatsui (蒼火墜, Blue Fire, Crash Down) Fires a burst of blue spiritual energy at a target in a similar manner to #31, but over a wider area and with more power.[40]
Incantation: "Ye lord! Mask of flesh and bone, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Truth and temperance, upon this sinless wall of dreams unleash but slightly the wrath of your claws." ("君臨者よ！血肉の仮面·万象·羽ばたき·ヒトの名を冠する者よ！真理と節制、罪知らぬ夢の壁に僅かに爪を立てよ！")[41]
54. Haien (廃炎, Abolishing Flames) Fires a blast of purple spiritual energy that will incinerate a target completely when it makes contact.[42]
Incantation: Unknown
58. Tenran (闐嵐, Orchid Sky) A widening tornado-like blast is fired towards the target.[43]
Incantation: Unknown
63. Raikōhō (雷吼炮, Thunder Roar Sear) Fires a massive wave of yellow energy at a target.[44]
Incantation: "Sprinkled on the bones of the beast! Sharp tower, red crystal, steel ring. Move and become the wind, stop and become the calm. The sound of warring spears fills the empty castle!" ("散在する獣の骨！尖塔・紅晶・鋼鉄の車輪 動けば風 止まれば空 槍打つ音色が虚城に満ちる！")
73.[45] Sōren Sōkatsui (双蓮蒼火墜, Twin Lotus Blue Fire, Crash Down) Essentially a doubled version of #33, this spell fires two shots of blue fire with greater potency than the single-shot variety.[46]
Incantation: "Ye lord! Mask of blood and flesh, all creation, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! On the wall of blue flame, inscribe a twin lotus. In the abyss of conflagration, wait at the far heavens." ("君臨者よ！血肉の仮面・万象・羽ばたき・ヒトの名を冠す者よ！蒼火の壁に双蓮を刻む 大火の淵を遠天にて待つ")
88. Hiryugekizokushintenraiho (飛竜撃賊震天雷砲, Flying Dragon-Striking Heaven-Shaking Thunder Cannon) Fires a gigantic electricity blast of spiritual energy resulting in a truly enormous explosion.[47][48] Its full strength is however unknown since Aizen used Splitting Void before it could hit him.
Incantation: Unknown
90. Kurohitsugi (黒棺, Black Coffin) Envelops the target with a powerful torrent of gravity that takes the form of a box of black energy, covered in several spear-like protrusions. The spears then pierce the box, lacerating the one inside from head to toe.[49]
Incantation: "Seeping crest of turbidity, arrogant vessel of lunacy. Boil forth and deny, grow numb and flicker, disrupting sleep. Crawling queen of iron, eternally self-destructing doll of mud. Unite, repulse. Fill with soil and know your own powerlessness."[50]
91. Senjū Kōten Taihō (千手皎天汰炮, Thousand-Hand Bright Heaven Culling-Sear) Summons several spears of light that are all fired towards the same focal point where the intended target resides. The culminating explosion is exceedingly devastating.[51]
Incantation: "Limit of the thousands hands, respectful hands, unable to touch the darkness. Shooting hands unable to reflect the blue sky. The road that basks in light, the wind that ignited the embers, time that gathers when both are together, there is no need to be hesitant, obey my orders. Light bullets, eight bodies, nine items, book of heaven, diseased treasure, great wheel, grey fortress tower. Aim far away, scatter brightly and cleanly when fired"
96. Ittō Kasō (一刀火葬, Single Blade Cremation) A forbidden spell[52] used by Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto. It is a spell that causes a huge pillar of fire to erupt from the ground in the shape of a katana's tip.[53] It is a forbidden technique that can only be activated by using one's own body as a catalyst. Aizen calls it the spell of sacrifice.[54]
Incantation: Unknown
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Hageshi Myojo ("Violent Morning Star")
Sealed: Standard katana. The tsuba is shaped like two arrows arranged tail-to-tail, with two flame motifs along either side. The hilt wrap is a bright scarlet red, as is the sheath. Worn on the left hip with the blade facing up. Release Command: "Burn away the sky!"
Generally, Hageshii Myōjō's shikai must be activated by running the blade along some surface to create friction. This will in turn create sparks and flame which momentarily run down the length of the blade before subsiding. The Shinigami wears a black glove of high-friction fabric on his left hand for such purposes, usually activating the shikai with one quick stroke along the back of the blade from tsuba to tip. Friction can also be obtained through contact with most building materials, another sword, etc.
Shikai: Visually, Hageshii Myōjō does not really change much. The only noticeable difference is in the flames on the tsuba, which now seem to glow faintly as though recently branded. Hageshii Myōjō in its shikai state has the ability of Tenkū no Nenshō, or "Heavenly Combustion." The blade acts similarly to a strike-anywhere match; contact and friction with most surfaces will create sparks. Hageshii Myōjō, and its Shinigami, can manipulate the concentration of oxygen in the air anywhere within a 500 yard radius (though accuracy decreases over this range), raising the density to a level at which it becomes a volatile and flammable oxidizer. This ability can be used to create narrow pathways of oxygen through which Hageshii Tenkū no nenshō and its Shinigami can direct the ensuing flame that blossoms from the spark. The flames and explosions created can range from small and precise to large and devastating.
Pulse: Sends out a wave of flame laced with reiatsu. If charged in the sheathe, can be fired at supersonic speed, but takes a while to charge up, leaving the users defenses open. Powered up significantly when used in Bankai. Blood Blaze Fountain: Blade thrusted into the ground, causing a fountain of flame to burst from the ground in a desired location, searing anything caught in the wake. When used in Bankai the user can create up to 3 fountains in close proximity.
Bankai: Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami ("Great Sun God of the Violent Morning Star")
Bankai Release: On the syllable of "Ban-" Hageshii Myōjō is brought up in front of the Shinigami, parallel to the ground, with the tip pointing to the left and the blade facing straight up. The Shinigami's left (gloved) palm rests on the flat edge of the blade, near the tsuba. Between syllables the Shinigami snaps and rolls his right hand forward, such that the blade of the sword is now facing out and the Shinigami's left palm is now resting on the back of the blade. On the syllable of "-Kai!" the sword is swiftly pulled to the right as the left hand is simultaneously swept to the left; raking the Shinigami's left hand across the back of the blade. The sword is consumed in sparks and fire; literally consumed. It dissolves into flame following the movement of the hand (with the handle burning up near the end of the movement).
Bankai Stage 1: Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami: Taiyōhebi ("Great Sun God of the Violent Morning Star: Serpent of the Sun") Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami's first stage is a summoning-type zanpakutō; the flames created by activating Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami coalesce into the semi-solid form of large dragon. Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami has both a mind of its own and can be controlled by its Shinigami either through spoken word, gesture, or thought. The dragon is able to reform and shift its body constantly, turning its fiery form into flamethrowers, shields, or walls as needed. It can also attack physically, raking opponents with fiery claws or pounding them with its near molten tail. Being a summoned creature the Shinigami himself does not tend to change much beyond an increased sense of perception and awareness, as the dragon is able to link the knowledge of its surroundings with the Shinigami.
Amaterasu no Ken ("Sword of Amaterasu", Lit. "Sword of She Who Shines in Heaven") Not strictly a stage, Amaterasu no Ken is an ability which allows the Shinigami to reform the flames of Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami into glowing red/orange blades, formed from extremely dense flame and reiatsu. These blades allow the Shinigami to engage in melee combat while Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami: Taiyōhebi is active. The blades do not burn the Shinigami, but will set fire and burn any appropriate item which contacts them. Additionally, the blades can be broken down back into flames at any time, which can be used both offensively and defensively. Multiple blades can be forged at once; the current limit is six at a time.
Chōshinsei ("Supernova") Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami: Taiyōhebi can be detonated, creating a great fiery explosion with the destructive power to level a town. Afterwards, Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami is almost useless and must be reformed, which takes time. However, the flames left over from this attack can still be used to activate the bankai's second stage (though at a noticeably reduced strength).
Bankai Stage 2: Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami: Taiyōyoroinenshō ("Great Sun God of the Violent Morning Star: Burning Armor of the Sun") The flames of Hageshii Myōjō-ōmitaiyōkami coalesce and form around the body of the Shinigami, wreathing him in a suit of red reiatsu and flame. Additionally, the Shinigami gains wings capable of sustaining him in true flight. While in this form the Shinigami gains massive increases to speed and power. He is able to create and manipulate the swords of flame and reiatsu as seen in the bankai's earlier stage (though to a greater extent; upwards of a dozen blades can be created), and he can wield and manipulate bursts and blasts of fire. The armor offers additional protection, both in the form of absorbing blows and, due to its great heat which forms a sort of shield around the Shinigami, to absorb some energy projectiles or burn those who stray too close.
Susanoo
Sealed Form: A normal looking katana with a somewhat ornate hilt, The guard and pommel are gold and three thin, white ribbons flow from the bottom of the pommel. The grip is also white.
Shikai: Susanoo - Named after the Shinto God of Storms. Materialisation: Looks like a middle aged man from feudal Japan with long black flowing hair, dressed in a flowing white garb, carrying an ancient double edge japanese sword. He is very quick to anger.
Release: Unleash, Sword of the Heavens, Susanoo! Abilities: Lightning and wind begin to swirl around the blade. With every swing lightning and wind come out of the blade. It's strength and trajectory are random and difficult to control.
Bankai: Susano Kageumi Release: Unleash your Judgement, Sword of the Gathering Clouds of the Heavens, Susanoo!
Upon release a storm starts rolling in and what looks like clouds start swirling inside the blade -- almost as if the blade is reflecting the storm clouds rolling in -- and the lightning and the wind disappear from the blade. The storm starts to roll in faster with every clash of Kiyohisa blade, its power intensifying along side it. Lightning based kidou gets progressively stronger as the storm intensifies.
As lightning crashes down from the sky Kiyohisa can use Susanoo almost like a lightning rod to absorb the bolt. Kiyohisa can then direct or "shoot" it at his target. At any moment Kiyohisa can call "Arashi Yaburu." (Storm Break) In the instant Kiyohisa calls those words the clouds part and the storm disappears, but the storm raging inside Kiyohisa blade continues. All of the storms power is transfered into his blade. For one swing of his blade all of the power is released into his foe. Wind and lightning and thunder and rain come raging out in an instant - once released my Susanoo returns to his sealed state. It's an all or nothing gambit - knowing how much power to store for the killing blow, and being able to survive long enough are key.
A unique ability of Susanoo is that it drains the spiritual energy from particles that it comes into contact with. It can act as a storable energy unit and can be used to upgrade every aspect of Kiyohisa that he so chooses. Lightning bolts from the clouds that strike the target also take the spiritual energy from it and give it to the wielder. If a victim is killed from the blade, their entire resource of energy are given to Kiyohisa. The spiritual energy stored can be released in a beam or projectile. Another ability that it has is the ability to manipulate the particles around and thus Kiyohisa can also manipulate his body into light particles and become invisible, or move at the speed of light himself. It is draining yet effective.
