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too_lazy
11-21-2007, 12:17 AM
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Drawn by my sexuh bubbuh.<3

Name: Saika Rakushun (Surname, First)

最佳 楽俊 - lit. Extremely Beautiful, Easy Genius


Nickname(s): Raku, Raku no Roku, Roku, Shun, Hentai, Ecchi, Punk, Oyabun, Captain Calamity, Onikamite

Age: 473 (Appears in his mid 20s)

Birthday: September 7th


Division: 9th Division: Research and Development

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Rank: Captain


Persona:
An asshole with a heart of silver (nobody's perfect). Saika Rakushun bears a facade born from nearly half a millennium. In public and/or around those that he does not know causes him to be a nearly stone-faced robot with an equally cold exterior, lacking most signs of emotion and retains a level head or relatively calm appearance.

It seems as if the only person Rakushun cares for is himself considering he is brutally arrogant; his ego and self-confidence bloats to such a degree that sometimes that is all he talks about if given the chance. In fact Saika loves the attention he gets and perhaps that's the main reason he boasts so much at times.

The horned man has a tendency to ignore proper tact around strangers, even going so far as to be an unsympathetic and an amoral person that knows nothing of basic human mentality. He is widely respected through fear by most of his subordinates due to his harsh punishments, strict requirements, and expectations of proper obedience and behavior.

This goes hand in hand with the fact that Raku is a well-known and notorious lecher, pervert, and womanizer- though he usually finds his limits, and pushes them to their utmost extreme. Oftentimes the man's head is in the gutter despite being being the Captain of the 9th: Research and Development.

Though the majority of this is a false shell. Saika does indeed have a great range of emotions, facial expressions, and life within... he just does not want others to see it and get close. He dares not desire to form bonds or relationships with the majority of people he encounters everyday and would rather allow them to see the callous and rude individual than for what he really is.

Truth be told he is easygoing- to the point of laziness and indifference. There are few things which can offset the normally nonchalant mood of Rakushun. Work, for example, causes him to be either completely dedicated- or a lazy, bored, procrastinator.

He has a slightly askew sense of humor and tends to push it at times.

The Captain likes to tip hard workers- a display that he does admire his fellow working man and rewards them accordingly. Rakushun indeed cares for his subordinates but would rather abide by his harsh love instead. Truthfully he cares for most individuals though would rather not let any of them know until he wanted it as such.

He fears the loss of others and the loss of existence.

Hobbies: Womanizing, Tinkering, Sleeping, Drawing Manga

Personal Treasure: His collection of fine alcohols from the world of the living, a Wedding Band from a previous life.

Favorite Food: Pretzels; Beef Jerky; Sushi; Ramen; Anything that requires little effort preparing

Likes: Women; Napping; Manga; Reading; Messing with People/Things; Exploring

Dislikes: Anyone smarter, more skilled, or prettier than him; Prolonged physical activity; When things break; Stupidity; Boringness; Things more complicated than they should be; Schedules


Physical Stature:


Height: 5’11

Weight: 183 lbs.

Blood Type: Type AB (Universal Acceptor)


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Saika with his hair grown out. Check out the chin stubble, haha. Awesome portrayal by none other than bub.

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Rakushun as envisioned by the skill of SingNagareBoshi. Beautiful work on the clothing and detail.

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Lounging, shirtless, bishie Raku in his legendary (and costly) Pimp Room. Sexy drawing by kunoichi. ***Refer to collab with Moira Murray***

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Yet another brilliant piece by kunoichi of Rakushun, Louhi, and Leon.

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A masterpiece of Saika done by the talented Anchy.

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A somewhat confused Saika which is a rarity, with longer hair in a top knot. Beautiful rendition by Steph.

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A realistic approach done by the talent of Veralidaine.

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A rare shot of Saika in his gigai. Pic taken from Amatsuki.

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Crayon sketch done by me, done in Macaroni Grill -.-V

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Artwork courtesy of mah lurvely xi-bunso.

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A very large pic of Raku, with equally large horns, by Mak. Thx

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A caricature of Saika by Mak. =DDDDDDDD

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A character from Gintama photoshopped by my bubbah. <3

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Raku with no horns. Credit goes to unknown oekaki artist.

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Saika hornier then normal. ;] Credit goes to unknown oekaki artist.

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Raku and his friend, Captain of the 11th, Leon. Drawn by Beth of course.


Rakushun's crown of disheveled black hair is streaked with random silver strips and falls to about nose length; though his ebon tresses almost always cover his right eye which was scarred by his previous life and Hollow Poisoning. That eye is totally black, as if the ocular cavity was scooped out and replaced by utter darkness. His other eye is a dark emerald green, which is usually half open (revealing either a disinterested or sleepy look).

A fairly tan complexion covers a strongly built musculature, however the research head is more defined than he is bulky. It's almost blemish free save for a few random scars from near countless battles during his life in Rukongai and tenure in the 7th Division. Saika is also ambidextrous and taught himself to pick things up with his toes (though he usually wears boots). Despite his claims of being "damn fine", he is of fairly average looks.

In a freak accident with his subordinate Atsuma Sanada, Rakushun has gained a pair of horns protruding from his forehead. Pure bone marrow underneath the fleshy extensions, his horns have now given him a reputation of being devilish and evil to those that don't know him. Also unexpectedly, his horns have been known to grow in relation to his libido...

Skipping out on traditional Shinigami clothing the Captain prefers to wear a gray-bodied, white sleeved "Haori", with its collar, sleeves, and tails furred. Shoulder plates cover the sides of his arms, and the rest of the sleeves are lined with extraneous buckles. Inside the Haori contains dozens of pockets for the stuffing. Shirtless underneath Raku covers his stomach, forearms, and hands in cloth, and wears black almost tight trousers, also adorned with extraneous buckles and chains, including a hole in the knee. A studded belt hangs chains around his sides. Lastly his boots are literally steel toed and black.


Zanpakutou: Sokugin ("Quicksilver")

Having the general shape of a simple black lacquered tonfa, the longer end hides the blade. Its handles are wrapped in gray cloth; Rakushun likes to wrap the strips of bandages around his wrist to avoid losing the weapon in combat. However, upon closer inspection, the dual handles can be used as a smoking pipe- which Saika may use on special occassions. Sokugin is normally tucked behind his back, in a special holster tailored to his pants.

See Shi Kai and Ban Kai releases below.


Biography:
Saika was born in Soul Society, but that is not where his true origin lies. Raku's body is really a reincarnated form of a previous Captain of the Gotei, Jinsoku. This was caused due to the Lost Soul Project: a sister device of the Soul Data Project: a series of experiments conducted in a time before the Age of Masaru. The late Captain of the Tenth, Jinsoku, had barely survived the Age of Turmoil and in between then and before the Mask War Jin had acquired Hollow Poisoning from an S-Rank Hollow.

This, in conjunction with the 10th Division Captain's birthright of the Lost Soul Project caused his being to become entirely unstable. Jinsoku passed away shortly before the Mask War had ended. However the aspect of the Lost Soul Project was that those created from the project had initially split off the test subjects from the original experiments, and due to their unstable bonds of their souls, could in turn split even further. Rakushun was that being- the next soul produced from Jinsoku 27 years in The Calm.

Born and raised in Western Rukongai's District 60, a bustling and rather dangerous District, Raku therein learned to survive. Although this District wasn't the deadliest like Zaraki, it more so concerned street smarts along with instinct to grow. Grow he did, as Saika's natural inherent talents from Jinsoku eventually enabled him to wrestle control of a neighborhood when he was roughly 100 years old, becoming a sort of Leader- or "Oyabun".

More or less Saika became a sort of private police for that neighborhood, protecting his friends and family there (though he would turn the other cheek in more clandestine operations- which were part of living). For about a century life had treated him fairly at this point; few had died yet under his protection, he was treated as a local hero, and many came to aid in his cause- thus expanding his territory.

However many rival gangs and upstarts were there to constantly challenge and encroach in his relatively peaceful area. One by one Raku beat these gang lords until he had gained almost half of District 60 under his control. He even gained the title "Raku No Roku", translating to "Raku of the 6", or 60, for short. The stories spread of an unbeatable phantom, a "Lost King" whose skills rivaled Shinigami; Saika was a notorious leader that lurked within those depths and fought for the safety of his District.

Within 20 years Shinigami to investigate these outrageous rumors and quell a District from becoming completely independent from the Gotei 13. Agent after agent did come back, each one telling a different tale of this "Oyabun" and his prowess. Several years later countless unseated officers were forced back to Seireitei. Simply put, they now wanted to turn this potential danger into an ally and sent in several seated officers to apprehend Saika.

After striking a deal that he be allowed to remain in constant contact with his District and be allowed to have a station there once graduated from the Academy, did Rakushun accept- although technically he was their prisoner, they still didn't want to lose a valuable asset... and this was truly an empty promise.

Seven years later and with Jinsoku's skills flowing through him Raku had passed with exceptional marks in most subjects (though not the best, mostly due to his laziness), and the promising graduate was offered an Officer position in the Keigun immediately, to solidly maintain a wary eye on the upstart of the past while keeping their enemy close.

Either way Saika would have to serve one term or another in an effort to "repay" his debt to the Gotei. Despite the tantalizing proposition this barred him from ever returning back to his District, for the Keigun only monitored internal affairs of the Gotei and this ploy was also made to keep the former "Oyabun of the 60th District under their full control.

Thus he declined, becoming a Shinigami and awarded with a Zanpakutou. Denied his station in his District, the newly recruited Shinigami/Slave was installed within the 7th Division: a Division that housed only prisoners of the Gotei, and their contract was fulfilled by offering servitude in exchange for shortening their sentences to eventually gain freedom.

After finding out that he was their prisoner and nothing more than a tool, Rakushun's persona became colder and empty. What was once the caring Oyabun, Raku No Roku, was now Saika Rakushun, unseated officer of the Seventh Division, an expendable weapon sent on suicide missions that no normal Shinigami would even be allowed to undertake.

Luckily for his past self Saika had the skill to survive countless missions where normal Shinigami failed. However he became estranged from his former self and knowing his purpose, he too cared little for his life. About half a century later in what was he thought his last and final mission that would either gain his freedom or surely take his life Shun gained his Shi Kai.

In the aftermath of that brutal and harrowing battle he discovered that his Zanpakutou housed the spirit of his former self, Jinsoku. The old hero from the Ages of Masaru and Turmoil kept his memories intact and explained to Rakushun of their interweaving story.

With his newfound freedom in the palm of his hands Rakushun now had a true purpose: to join the 9th Division, Research and Development, and study the old records of the Soul Data Project/ Lost Soul Project and expand upon them. After a century he had risen to seated officer status; he absorbed information quickly so that he could find out more of his past. During that time period he regained the remains of his personality and built himself to be (somewhat) dedicated.

Recklessly one night after drinking Raku had inadvertently challenged a 'stranger' to a fight. After a literally death-defying battle that had escalated far above the standards of a drunken brawl, little did he realize what he had done: defeated his own Captain, the Captain of the 9th. And as it so happened did he become the unexpected Captain of the 9th overnight, gaining notice to his already impressive past, and without Ban Kai to boot.

Skipping forward to the present, Rakushun is one of the least likely people one would expect as a Captain, but he attends to his duties well (and also learning Ban kai). Having paid off his debt to the Gotei by creating and expanding on Developmental Technology, the man still occasionally visits his home District to make sure nothing has gone wrong in his absence.


STATS

Reiatsu: 46,488
Sokugin – ~55,786~
Kyourangai, Sokugin – ~65,083~ (17 Turns///*110%*)
Zanjutsu: 16,455
Hakuda: 17,000
Hohou: 1,000 -20 Step-
Kidou: 12,033 [27] -21,058-
Hadou #28, Banshiissei – 1.4x Bakudou used [1]
Bakudou #35, Daishouaku - 300 Kidou + Special [2]
Bakudou #61, Rikujoukourou – 900 Kidou [3]
Bakudou #65, Radiant Run - 1350 Kidou [3]
Bakudou #67, Step of Shadows - 1350 Kidou [3]
Bakudou #68, Kagreyuu Kizouhin – 1500 Kidou [3]
Bakudou #74, Gravity Ring - 2400 Kidou [4]
Bakudou #76, Kyoumon (Mirror Door) – 3400 Kidou [4]
Bakudou #81, Dankuu - (5000 Kidou to learn) 2x Hadou used [4]
Connection: 34,065
Items:
[U] - Haizou Tetsu
[U] - Kokuyougan
9th Div Pack
- Athena
- Prometheus
- Hephaestus
- Hecate

too_lazy
11-29-2007, 12:19 AM
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Sokugin
速銀
Quicksilver


Release Phrase: “Your breath shines silver. The air you color hardens, and turns to steel. Smoke, Sokugin!”

Or more simply, it can be shortened to “Smoke, Sokugin.”


Form Change:

Upon activation, the Zanpakutou bursts into a bright plume of silvery smoke that swirls and surrounds Saika, seeming to emanating from his pores until reaching its maximum size of 30 feet in diameter. Slowly but surely the shining haze drifts upward and roofs over both Rakushun and his opponent.


Ability: [ Giniki no Kou ] - “Silver Breath of Steel”

Saika may bend the shape of the silver smoke, thus creating a suitable form for whatever situation may arise. However, this is only limited to crude and simple shapes (i.e. A blade, an arm), and its size is limited by how much Reiatsu is infused to create the shape- 1 point of Reiatsu is equal to 1 pound of molded smoke.

With a conscious thought, the silver smoke crafted may instantly harden to the true density of its form, a Zanpakutou. Control of shaping and direction is lost immediately as gravity and physics take its hold on the wrought steel. Any objects solidified can retain their density indefinitely, or return back to its original state.

too_lazy
12-02-2007, 05:31 AM
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Sokugin
速銀
Quicksilver

卍解


Kyourangai, Sokugin “Beyond Raging Waves,
or Beyond Madness,
or Margin of Wickedness, Quicksilver”

***Meaning dependent upon Saika's mood.***



Form Change:

A vast expanse of silver mist bursts into the air. Portions of smoke solidifies into armor, creating a jagged and plated body-covering form. The armor is primarily black with silver cracks lining it, akin to how a stream of magma courses from the face of a volcano. http://danbooru.donmai.us/data/sample/sample-d83417192b60a1e511a1dfa59eeb2847.jpg


Ability: [ Gingumo no Kouten ] “Silver Cloud of Steel Heaven”

The silvery smoke released by Saika increases dramatically in size, traversing the distance of roughly a football field. He is still able to bend the shape of the smoke and gather it as he wishes can create more intricate shapes (i.e. a wall of blades, thorny vines, dozens of arms), but nothing overly complex (a person). 1 point of Reiatsu is equal to 20 pounds of the smoke when shaped and molded. Due to the strength of the Ban Kai, any additional smoke created in the midst of battle, not including the silver smoke, may be manipulated.


Attack: [ Juukakise ] - “Heavy Weapons Torrent”

Similar to the ability, Juukakise instead focuses on larger and heavier weapons to create from Sokugin. 1 point of Reiatsu is equal to 10 pounds of the smoke when shaped and molded. Therefore 100 Reiatsu could create 1 ton of a gargantuan weapon, which Saika is allowed to lift and swing with impunity. Too large a weapon and it becomes ungainly, however, Raku has been known to wield swords the length of commercial trucks...


Attack: [ Ginenkama ] - “Silver Smoke Demon”

Reiatsu leaks constantly, whether by foe or ally, and is stored within the massive cloud of silver smoke. The steel cloud then absorbs the naturally emitted Reiatsu- 1% of the enemy/enemies- being recycled and subsumed back to Rakushun to rise his Kidou threshold. 1% of Saika's Reiatsu is the maximum limit per round.


Attack: [ Mugen Unkai ] - “Infinite Sea of Clouds”
Perchance Rakushun deplete the wealthy reservoir of steel smoke, a mere cost of 3% of his Reiatsu can instantly summon another stadium sized cloud to appear.

too_lazy
01-16-2008, 07:14 PM
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Feats


[ Joushou, Kuukan Ga Subete Wo Kuiarasu ] - “Invincible, The Void Devours All”

The Void is an indomitable source of power and Saika Rakushun has developed it to become nearly unwavering in the face of negative forces and status effects. Once activated, Joushou will block off all negative status effects, penalties, and manipulations. As an additional effect, the magnitude of an opponent's Reiatsu cannot negatively affect Rakushun.

Much like a part of the body's natural defense mechanism, Joushou is considered 'passive'. Simply put, against any debuff/ negative status effect, Rakushun's Reiatsu is calculated as being 2 times greater in relation of his opponent's skill. Against opponent's Kai/Release abilities, Raku's Reiatsu is calculated as being 1.5 times greater in relation.


[ Tokachiishi Dokuke Ikidumaru ] - “ To be Breathtaken/Stifled by Obisdian Maliciousness/Poison Air/Poisonous Nature”
The culmination of Saika Rakushun's knowledge, curses, and blessings. Hollow poisoning runs deeply within his spiritual body, but is kept focused upon its point of origin- the Captain's dead right eye. By running the poison of a fabled S-Rank Hollow into his Iron Lungs, the maleficent substance is converted into a gaseous form and is then exhaled through the mouth and/or nostrils.

Its appearance is similar to smoke, but darker in hue and more of a charcoal color than a faint gray; although the miasma can easily be masked by simply exhaling cigarette smoke or through the Zanpakutou release ability of the research head. When utilizing this ability and the silver breath of Sokugin, the poisonous air runs jagged ebony streaks akin to foreboding lightning in a thundercloud. The gas has no true discernible scent, and its range encompasses Saika for three rounds at a radius of 10 meters.

Once inhaled by the opponent, the poisoning immediately takes route within the spiritual body. Less refined than the actual deadly substance within Saika, it seals off and inhibits a specific region of the reiryoku and reiatsu flow of the victim- thus leading to a complete inability to utilize a particular skill. Whether it be a Hollow ability, Feat, or Division Tech, the adversary that inhaled the gas cannot use said skill for a maximum of three rounds.

This comes at a price for the research head as well. Since he has let the poisoning take course within his own body, he also suffers the loss of an “equal” ability- an “eye for an eye” in a cruel twist of irony- along with the loss of spiritual pressure the opponent would have normally burnt in using their now lost talent. If it is a passive ability no less than 1,000 Reiatsu is drained.

However Raku must first witness his adversary's ability first before he can seal it off and in conjunction with his Third Eye Division Technique, can ascertain and contain the skill that was once used against him. Cannot work on opponents twice as strong as Saika in Reiatsu. Can be used a maximum of three times in a single fight. Those that have attained United Front with Saika may receive immunity to the poison cloud.

[ Parameters ]
- 10 meter radius of dark hued smoke
- Allies that have attained United Front with Rakushun can receive immunity
- Opponent's ability must be witnessed first
- Cannot work against opponents 2x stronger in Reiatsu
- Passive abilities locked automatically cost 1,000 Reiatsu to Rakushun
- Opponent's ability locked lasts for 3 rounds; Rakushun's ability locked lasts 3 rounds
- Can be used a maximum of three times in one fight
- Trade offs for abilities (1:1 ratio) 1 Feat (Any Race) : 1 Feat of Rakushun's + original cost
1 Division/Caste/Quincy Bloodline Tech : 1 Division Tech of Rakushun's + original cost


[ Kinzokugenso Hitomane Sokkoku Musan ] - “Metallic Mimicry Instantly Vanishing”
Saika's body fades into mist, and ultimately nothingness. Dispersing from the silver breath of Sokugin is a nearly flawless clone of Rakushun, and the transition between these two moments is almost instantaneous. The replica is meant to divert and contain an enemy's attack as it is destroyed, allowing the true Raku to emerge from the silvery clouds of his Kai unscathed from an attack. Shifting his entire form, let alone creating a mimicry of himself with his Zanpakutou is an enormous strain; his body succumbs to a brief fit of nausea or uneasiness- though it is usually enough to safely move away from whatever affront he encounters for recuperation. The cost is 7% of his Reiatsu and can only be used a maximum of 4 times in battle.


Trained Feat - [ Kidou Ikichi Kazou ] - “Demon Arts Threshold Increase”
As the name implies the character undertaking this Feat will have their Kidou threshold increased due to their talents over the Demon Arts. Instead of the cap being at 150% of the Kidou stat, the threshold is now raised to 175%.

Requirements – Eishouhaki (1,000 Kidou) and the ability to completely bypass the incantation of a mid-level Kidou at 100% power, which must be shown in training collab to learn.

too_lazy
02-06-2008, 01:41 PM
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Items

Unique Item
[ Haizou Tetsu ] - “Iron Lungs”

Utilizing the vast amounts of spiritual technology and arcane science, Saika Rakushun has modified a part of his body to his own benefit. The body, even after death,functions as if it were living- and biology in turn functions similarly to a machine. With the aid of the Void and this knowledge (and some helpful surgeons at the Fourth Division), Raku has converted a weakness into a strength.

Saika's lungs have been changed into dual chambers of metal, the same as an asauchi. Within both contraptions are a couple compartments, aside from normal use, for different tasks. One area stores oxygen, with enough air to last for two hours if need be. The other portion is able to convert some of the air he breathes into smoke needed for his Zanpakutou release stages.

For the smoke to be transformed it requires Reiatsu; the cost necessary is 500 Reiatsu for each use. The maximum amount of smoke he can billow out is roughly 2 feet in diameter. One round of rest is required before more smoke can be produced again.



[ Kokuyougan ] - “Obsidian”

[ Item Physical description ]

An ocular device implanted within the “dead” right eye of Rakushun Saika.

[ Item abilities ]

To make up for his blind eye infected with Hollow Poisoning, Saika has installed a device that lets him “see” with the now useless appendage. More or less the device acts like a sonar, sending out low-pitched sound waves inaudible to the normal ear within a 30 foot radius to relay information back to the brain- forming a crude image back to be processed into the mind. Its cost is 1% per round in use, due to the poisoning affecting his Reiatsu to properly run the device. Raku cannot keep Obsidian running for more than 3 turns and needs 1 round of rest if he keeps the device on for that long. While in use, black smoke lightly mists out of the socket.

[ Acquisition of item ]

Since the beginning of his afterlife Rakushun had been born with a blind right eye, as if it had been consumed and left hollow with darkness. Although throughout the years he has grown used to seeing with only one eye, to make up for his potential weakness he created a device to compensate. After finding out about his true past and reincarnation of the former Captain Jinsoku, he learned that this was caused to his previous life's altercation with a Hollow and how its poisoning ravaged his system and lingered on even in the next life. Saika named the machine after the famed S-Rank Hollow of yore that plagued his life as well- Obisidian.


9th Division Pack of Items:
- Athena
- Prometheus
- Hephaestus
- Hecate


[ Athena ] – A drastic upgrade to the normal Shinigami cellphone; replicates the Earth version of a Blackberry, made with the concept of 'Knowledge is Power'. Contains the radical Hollow Early Detection System, or HEDS for short. HEDS detects a Hollow's presence before the departments in SS, and also senses plane disturbances faster than conventional Shinigami equipment. Can roughly (though almost accurately) translate size of energy presence and number in invaders.

Houses data with a live feed to the 9th Division's Database and can be used to pull up information. May also be used to run diagnostics and comes with a full GPS-like map of SS and Earth (instead of sattelites, spiritual based ley lines are used instead), a photo recognition system for researching unknown devices in the ninth’s database.

Includes a device that is able to take and store material samples and scan for all known compounds it is made of. Is voice activated and responds only to the particular 9th Division Member's biosignatures/touch. “Don't leave home without it.”


[ Prometheus ] – Made specifically for the 9th Division's fieldwork and are the upgrades of normal Shinigami glasses, though they are really lenses and can be integrated into a Shinigami's normal glasses if need be. Prometheus records real time data for researching purposes and also has a specialized setting for night vision (mainly to record in the dark) .

Also useful when battling with hollows; it documents hollow abilties for later analysis for weaknesses and information. May also establish a live feed with Athena, so that the user may simply pull up information to see on their own glasses, and is also voice activated and will not work under any other Shinigami, only responding to the biosignatures of the user.


[ Hephaestus ] – The Shinigami version of a Swiss Army Knife, made for the technologically dependent members of the 9th. Although simple in design, its function is completely unique and complex. More or less appearing to be just a handle to a normal tool (about the size of a boxcutter), the technology within houses a sort of shifting mechanism to easily change between tools. By simply turning a dial on the handle, a Shinigami can pull up tools ranging from a knife, a hammer edge, screwdrivers, wire strippers, tweezers/pliers, reamer/puncher, scissors, corkscrew, can/bottle opener, and other small necessities. Only responds to the biosignatures of the user.


[ Hecate ] – Named after the Greek Godess of paths and traveling, she was associated with the ways to Hades. Hecate is similar to a phone/remote control; however what the user punches into the machine performs a very special task. This item allows the 9th Division member to hack into and literally change the Gotei-wide Shinigami system of travel known as Charon's Road for their own purposes; in other words this lets the 9th Division member moveable access to almost anywhere within Seireitei/Soul Society. Only responds to the biosignatures of the user.

In battle Hecate may be used to escape and traveling back to the original site of battle cannot be done. Immediate and subsequent uses are impossible, as the machine requires about half an hour to be used once again (rerouting the traveling system, ensuring the user doesn't end up landing upon/within something).

too_lazy
02-19-2008, 12:32 PM
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Kidou List



Hadou



"]Banshiissei - Hadou #28, 1.4 times the Bakudou used.

Description:
A Bakudou removal spell. The user chants the spell and concentrates. This focuses a greater amount of energy out of the user to push away and nullify a Bakudou spell. Since there are many different types of bakudou, there is no set rate.

It takes about 3-10 seconds depending on how much the spell has formed and how powerful it is (the more powerful bakudou taking at least 10 or more seconds to break). So, the effects are not instant and any damage that occurs from the spell itself stays.

When the bakudou is released however, a bright flash is released, allowing the user to escape. However, the flash only lasts for a few seconds itself. Incantation: The captured begs for freedom, selling their souls for a chance to escape. The cornered man forcing his last hand. Hadou #28, Banshiissei.



"]Big Bang - Hadou #30, 300 Kidou

Description:
Big Bang is used when the user of the kidou forms a small ball of energy no bigger than the size of a baby’s fist within their palm. When completely formed, the kidou looks like a miniature sun, but it has no heat to it and it doesn’t harm the user. Until it is used, it simply floats off an inch from the user’s palm. However, the indiscrete size and small chant belay the kidou’s true power.

When launched at a target [most people take the habit of launching the kidou with a flick of the thumb], the kidou will explode with the power of a half a pound of dynamite. Its overall power is not only able to punch holes in walls, if used by an expert it can be powerful enough to level small cabins and so fast that most of the time it won’t be seen coming.

Because of this, the kidou is not only useful for combat situation but for missions where an untraceable diversion is needed. Incantation: Break the dragon’s jaw, little firestar. Hadou #30, Big Bang.


"]Kancho - Hadou #36, 420 Kidou

Description:
The spell's high cost comes from its lack of gesture required to cast. At the end of the chant, a spire of earth shoots diagonally up from behind the opponent. This spire is infused with the kidou energy, and has a maximum extending range of 10 feet before the spell's effects stop. The caster can manipulate the length however they wish.Incantation: "Adults cry as the children reap what they deem theirs. Crimson blood to tired reflexes, I summon thy infantilism. Hadou #36, Kancho."


"]Jiraigen - Hadou #50, 950 Kidou

Description:
The user sends their spiritual energy out in a series of 10 waves. The waves spread around the opponent and each of the waves becomes a small sphere. The spheres are about 1 foot in diameter and they surround the target randomly in a 10ft radius. The balls don’t do anything at first, however, if the target trips one of the orbs or if the user sets them off, they will all explode in a chain reaction.Incantation: Untied from a crimson ribbon, the scent of rain, cry of children. In each of these hearts, place your hopes for the future. Hadou #50, Jiraigen.


"]Hyouheki (Ice Wall) - Hadou #55, 1150 Kidou

Description:
The user reels back on arm then shoots it forward. The gather energy lashes out, splitting the earth apart as it charges towards the target. Large chunks of ice (about five feet on average with a total distance of about 10m and a width of 4 feet) shoot out, freezing and shredding anything that gets in their way. If something is directly caught in the path of the attack it can even before trapped in the ice itself.Incantation: The coldest memory of childhood emerges from a sparkling rift. Sting, rattle, shatter. Divide the land with a bitter mountain. Hadou #61, Hyouheki.


"]Kageyakedo - Hadou #64, 1600 Kidou

Description:
Upon casting this Kidou, all the shadows in the area immediately condense under the target area, creating a shadow pentagram on the ground. From the shadow pentagram, waves of dark energy flow up from the ground, lashing at anything under the area of influence. Taking a direct hit from this attack causes serious burns from the energies that flow within the attack. If the target is struck by the waves of dark energy, whatever part of their flesh which was struck is left jet black, the burn marks left from the acidic properties of the kidou. The more shadows within the area, the more powerful the attack becomes.Incantation: “Corrupter of souls, demon of the night. Five points of darkness joined, the embers die. Hadou #64, Kageyakedo."



Bakudou



"]Red Eye - Bakudou #5, 35 Kidou

Description:
Shrouds an area in low-visibility darkness within a 15 ft. radius, starting from the user.

The user locks his/her fingers together and, as the incantation finishes, spreads them widely around his/her area, bursting out several wavelengths of Kidou and Reiatsu that shade the air particles about the area pitch-black. Useful especially for those who favor the darkness and adapt well to low-visibility. Effective for one to two minutes.

When the user becomes skilled (reaches 2000 kidou) They then have the ability to double Break of Dusk's range. Incantation: Blacken the night deeper, o watcher of life. Veil, hide, cast away your foolish pride. Bakudou #12, Break of Dusk.


"]Spectrum – Bakudou #19, 120 Kidou

Description:
The user releases a bright flash from their hands, a flash that temporarily blinds their opponent. However, the blinding effect only works for 3 seconds. Afterwards, the victim(s) of the spell will find their eyes seeing their environs in a color of the user’s choice (black and white, however, will just make the targets vision really dark or really bright but still with 50% of their seeing ability).

While this may not seem all that powerful, the purpose of Spectrum is to prevent opponents from seeing an attack of a certain color that coloring being whatever the user picks. Because of the incantation, the attacks colored the same as the chosen spectrum will appear as invisible to the inflicted target. This spell lasts for 2 of the user’s turns before it is released.Incantation: “Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet. Black to white, the world to the unknown. Bakudou #19, Spectrum.”


"]Clay - Bakudou #21, 200 Kidou

Description:
The ground below the target grows soft, turning to mud. The mud crawls up the targets legs, binding them in place as if it were very thick glue. The mud continues to flow until it completely covers the legs (which takes about 20 seconds total), it then keeps the target locked in place until they break free. Incantation: Noble stone, unmovable force. Bend to my will and aid me. Take this stray lamb back under guidance and bestow upon them all truths. Bakudou #21, Clay


"]Tangent - Bakudou #32, 320 Kidou

Description:
One of the fastest working barrier spells around, it is a speedy and relatively easy going counter. Chanting the short incantation, an instantaneous burst of energy flares in front of the user, lasting only for a split second. Only capable of blocking strikes at the user’s own strength or lower, it is still very useful. If any physical contact with the Tangent barrier is made, the opponent will be knocked off his/her feet, sent flying backwards roughly 20 feet, though not hurt. All the combined effects of this spell happens in less than a second from the completion of the incantation, making it light but hard to evade.Incantation: “Aggressive and agile, Bakudou #32, Tangent!”


"]Surveillance Clone - Bakudou #40, 600 Kidou

Description:
Creates four identical copies of the user. These clones possess no discretionary Reiatsu. These copies all have the same senses as the caster, including buffs and debuffs active at the time of casting. Melee and energy attacks will destroy one of these clones in a single hit, and the clones naturally expire after ten minutes. All sensory data experienced by a clone are transmitted to the caster when a given clone expires, as if the caster had experienced it themselves.Incantation:“New eyes, observe my enemy, record his iniquities, judge his fate. Bakudou #40, Surveillance Clone!”


"]Control Doll - Bakudou #49, 600 Kidou + cost of Bakudou used (if any)

Description:
A technique that includes two different variations that can be used at any time. The first ability is simple. Using their own energy, the wielder has the ability to form a doll that looks just like them. The doll can looks, talks, and even smells like the user of the spell. This makes it extremely hard to tell the difference between the user and the doll. The doll itself lasts for about 10 minutes and can be used for anything from a decoy to an espionage tool. However, the doll lacks zanpakutou and kidou abilities, so it cannot stand combat too long since it’s sp is only 10% that of the caster’s. One surprise the doll has is that it can have a binding spell imprinted on its body. The user can cast a binding spell on their control doll which will be absorbed by the doll so that when it is destroyed, the spell will automatically activate on the attacker.Incantation: Finesse of a God, Hand of a puppeteer. Give me power over all that lives and breathes. Grant me the will to make and break the dreams to which I see fit. Bakudou #42, Control Doll.


2x Hadou used [x4]"] Dankuu (Rejection Void) – Bakudou #81, (5,000 Kidou to learn) 2x Hadou used

Description:
This spell, when used, conjures a wall of pure energy that has the ability to block Hadou attacks numbering 89 or below. However, it drains the user as the spell must over power the other, thus using more kidou energy by principle.Incantation: Protect me, oh heavenly wall. Bind the forces of the way of destruction and throw them to the ground. Bakudou #81, Dankuu!

too_lazy
05-21-2008, 12:09 AM
Dante Espiritu
"Ichiji Ookami (The First Wolf)"


Age: ???


Persona: Careless used to sums up Dante as a whole; the man didn't find many things interesting and would personally just live a life unfettered. Unfortunately, one cannot simply continue on this way of living when given such a prominent stature and role, along with his past. He feigns indifference to almost everything regardless and pretends to have one of the most forgetful minds. It seems to go hand in hand with his nonchalance towards things. Nowadays he seems rather distant to most people save for a few close contacts within the Army of Masks, and attempts to play off a "loner" type personality. Otherwise he is a rather easygoing and jovial person deep down, if he ever shows his guard amongst others.

Hobby: Relaxing, Napping.

Personal Treasure: Sekai, his "uniform"

Favorite Food: ??? He might forget to eat for long periods of time.

Likes: Nothing in particular stands out to him- on the outside.

Dislikes: Doesn't seem fazed by many things- on the outside.


Physical Stature:

Height: 5'9

Weight: 174 lbs.

Blood Type: Type B

Dante is a gaunt man, rather lean and scruffy. Despite his indifference to strength or anything of the like, his body is surprisingly well toned and defined in terms of musculature. His skin is tan, a deep bronze due to his heritage of Spanish and Filipino. Medium length hair settles in unruly spikes adorning his crown; in the front and bangs his tresses are silver, whereas the back is pure jet-black. Sky blue eyes reflect the atmosphere he constantly finds himself gazing at. Despite his nonchalance in physical appearance, he seems to favor a modified version of a school uniform, adorned with multiple pads and the like.


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Rough sketch of Dante with his mask, drawn by my bub. <3

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Drawings of Dante done by me.

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Colored face of Dante, drawn by Beth.


Zanpakutou: Sekai ("World"). Sekai is a shikomizue, or a cane sword. The handle and scabbard give the appearance of pure wood, or a simple cane or staff. There is no handguard due to the craftwork of the blade. Sekai's being, or manifestation is known as being as careless as Dante.


Zanpakutou Shi Kai: ???


Zanpakutou Ban Kai: ???


Biography: Born half and half of Spanish and Filipino. A Vizard in the Army of Masks, underneath the Jormungand Caste. Has repeatedly denied promotions in rank for unknown reasons and has been seated as an Archon for countless centuries. True strength is unknown... there are rumors spread in the Army that Dante was one of the few survivors from the Mask War, and that his power is sealed as a result.

That rumor is quite true; after the atrocities of the war Dante had limited his own power in a pacifistic response. Back then he was primarily used as a lone exterminator or assassin due to his Masked form- the man known as the "First Wolf" was notorious for his berserker-like rampages when Masked. Now he suppresses his inner Hollow and tries to eke out a peaceful existence.