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Gaia Username: Raine Shiba
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✣ ══════════════════════[ Personal Information ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Name: Byakuya Kuchiki
Race: Shinigami
Gender: Male
Birth Date: January 31
Age: "Ask me again and I shall allow Senbonzakura to answer for me."
Blood Type: O
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Appearance:
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 141 lbs
Eye Color: Slate Gray
Hair Color: Black
Tattoos or Scars: None
Anything Unusual: Sharp- elven features. Byakuya keeps kenseikan in his hair as a symbol of his noble status.
✣ ══════════════════════[ Spiritual Connections ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Kido: Byakuya has considerable knowledge of high level Kidō spells, casting several in quick succession, with no incantation and almost no effort, and still possessing formidable power. He has used spells up to level 90, and possesses advanced knowledge of Kidō application and consistency. He can use a low-level spell repeatedly in rapid succession and with devastating effects, as well as a counter to attacks.
Shunpo Level: Byakuya is arguably best known for his skill in Shunpo. Although having been taught by, but never beating "Goddess of Flash" Yoruichi Shihōin, he is still easily one of the most proficient users of this skill in all of Soul Society.
• Senka: A Shunpo technique where Byakuya, moving to his opponent's back, directly attacks and seals the opponent's "Saketsu" and "Hakusui" in two rapid strikes (effectively cutting them off from their spiritual energy flow). The technique is so fast, an opponent may not be able to tell whether they were attacked from the front or the back, and even an outside observer may find it impossible see the movements.
• Utsusemi: This ability of Byakuya's allows for movement at great speed, leaving an afterimage behind. It is a technique taught to Byakuya by Yoruichi Shihōin.
• Shunkō: An advanced technique which combines hand-to-hand combat with Kidō. This technique surrounds Byakuya's back and arms with pressurized Kidō. Apart from enhancing his arms and legs for combat, the technique allows him to instantly neutralize an opponent's movement. The Kidō itself can be controlled and fired at opponents from his body, which creates massive explosions. This technique has not yet been perfected- though Byakuya has spent tireless years attempting to master it. Again, he has yet to surpass a level like that of Yoruichi's.
Hakuda: Byakuya is very skilled in this field. Without using so much effort, he is able to take down multiple unarmed individuals with a series of swift gestures. It is also noted that Byakuya is also an extremely resilient fighter.
Zanpakuto Name: Senbonzakura
Zanpakuto Appearance:
Senbonzakura is a regular katana. It has a simple cross guard, with an open frame much like a four-pane window. It has a bronze guard, with lavender hilt-wrapping, and a white sheath.
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Shikai Incantation: "Scatter.... Senbonzakura"
Shikai Appearance:
Shikai Abilities:
• In its Shikai, Senbonzakura's blade separates into a thousand tiny, slender blade fragments, which fly away from the hilt, leaving only the sword's handle in Byakuya's hand. The release can be negated before it completes. If, however, the release completes itself, Senbonzakura is rendered near unstoppable. While the blades are supposedly too small to be seen normally, they reflect light in such a way as to resemble cherry blossom petals. By swinging Senbonzakura's hilt, Byakuya can control the blade fragments, allowing him to shred opponents at a distance and break through almost any defense. The blades can be used for defensive purposes, as they can protect Byakuya from an incoming sword swing. In order to protect Byakuya from his own attacks in both Shikai and Bankai, Senbonzakura possesses a 'Hurtless Area' where it does not cut anything within 85cm of Byakuya unless he himself allows the blades to enter the area. Additionally, Byakuya can use his hands to move the blades at a similar speed to someone using shunpo.
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Bankai Name: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi
Bankai Appearance:
Bankai Abilities: Byakuya's Bankai has several forms, achieved by arranging the blades in different patterns. Each form presents a different advantage, such as increasing offense at the expense of defense. This variety of techniques makes Senbonzakura Kageyoshi extremely versatile. These techniques are activated by saying the name of the technique, followed by the name of his Bankai, Senbonzakura Kageyoshi.
• Senkei: The true form of Senbonzakura. This unites the scattered petals into complete glowing swords, numbering in the thousands, which form four rows. These rows float just above each other, and circle around Byakuya and his opponent in a continuously moving, column-like array. It abandons defense in favor of a concentrated offense. Though visually menacing, this form is not meant for attack from all sides; rather, it concentrates his Bankai into fewer blades, thus increasing his attack power. While Byakuya can mentally control these swords, he commonly calls them to his hands for actual melee combat. When in his hand, they lose their glow, and take the form of his sealed Zanpakutō. While they seem solid in this state, the swords can just as easily dissipate back into the multitude of tiny blades they are made up of. It seems to take fewer blows from a Senkei blade to gravely injure an opponent than the multiple cuts needed from the unfocused Bankai. Senkei seals Byakuya in with his enemy, allowing neither combatant to move very far from each other, though the area is still large enough for maneuverability. The deadliest aspect of the Senkei form is that it allows for use of all the swords at the same attack level, making it a way to effectively defeat an enemy unaware of the danger of the situation. It is extremely rare for Byakuya to use this ability, doing so only when he has sworn to cut down the opponent with his very own hands. This technique requires Byakuya's blood to activate.
• Gōkei: This form increases the number of tiny blades immensely. It creates a spherical formation of innumerable blade fragments, which swirl around the opponent like a cloud before flying into them from every possible angle, leaving no blind spots and no possibility of escape. It proceeds to collapse in on itself, obliterating the opponent.
• Shūkei: Hakuteiken: This condenses each and every one of his blades into a single, potent sword, drastically increasing its cutting power. The spiritual energy and pressure released by this form is immense. The blade appears bright white, and its aura takes the form of a bird, earning it the name 'Hakuteiken'. Pure white wings form on Byakuya's back, as well as a halo-like circle, made of concentrated spiritual energy. This form's blade can create aggravated injuries in a single blow. The wings can be used for flight.
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Personality: As the 28th head of the Kuchiki clan, Byakuya acts in an aristocratic manner. He always seems serene and apathetic towards other people, even while actually deeply conflicted. He is notably calm, even in battle. He generally acts indifferent, bordering on arrogance, to most situations he is faced with, and rarely views his opponent as being worth his time. Byakuya is easily offended if his name is not used properly. Byakuya is very perceptive, fully aware of the limits of his abilities, and anything he states in comparison to an opponent is usually justified. When he was younger, he was quick to anger and very hot-headed, as noted by his grandfather. Byakuya strongly believes in law and order. As Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13 and head of one of the great noble families, he works hard for a peaceful society. He feels that if someone in his position does not follow the rules as a good example, no one else will. He believes that to maintain the order, all law-breakers must be punished, even if it goes against his own wishes. In spite of his icy and regal manner, Byakuya cares for and protects those important to him. After the events of the Aizen incident, he admits law isn't perfect, and becomes more lenient towards his adoptive sister, Rukia.
Personal Likes:
• The Seaweed Ambassador
• Japanese Cherry Blossoms
• Spicy Food
• Night-time Walks
• Bananas
• Calligraphy
• An established state of law and order
• His son, Baraku Kuchiki
Personal Dislikes:
• Sweets
• Chaos
• Thieves that take koi fish from the ponds of the Kuchiki Manor Gardens.
• Being referred to by the incorrect honorific
• Lack of honor or morals
History: (The entirety of Byakuya's history is far too lengthy to put here, I will LINK you to the page with his history, and explain his life from a certain point onwards.)
- During the time of the Winter War, Byakuya fought valiantly as a Captain. He led various different squads into the depth of battle- acting as an incredible tactical leader. His intellect and speed managed to aid him in battle. Additionally, Byakuya began to enhance his training by including Shunko practice. Due to an agreement with the Shihoin Clan Head, he was enabled the opportunity to learn this powerful attack. He used an extremely imperfect form of it towards the end of the Winter War- which almost rendered Byakuya's body paralyzed. Insisting upon perfecting the skill, Byakuya spent tireless hours working on it- as well as his other techniques.
At the conclusion of the Winter War (for multiple mysterious reasons), Shunsui Kyoraku retired from his position and Byakuya Kuchiki was elected to become the next Captain Commander of the Gotei 13. Though he did not have a choice in the matter, Byakuya was very reluctant at first. He still had yet to complete various techniques and he was already very busy with managing the Kuchiki Family household. He finally came to terms with his sense of duty, and accepted the position willingly. Much to Byakuya's dismay, Renji Abarai was to stay back in the Sixth Division- and was not eligible to become lieutenant of the 1st Division. In his place, Lieutenant Yukumi Shizuka became Byakuya's next partner. As a third seat, Shizuka had always impressed Byakuya with her sense of duty- so he was somewhat relieved to find that she had been chosen to succeed the position of 1st Division Lieutenant. To this day, Byakuya acts as the ideal role model for all Captains. There are very few that can say the Head of the Kuchiki Clan has ever done anything that they could not admire and wish to emulate.
Family: During the time when Byakuya was Captain of the Sixth Division, he made little mention of his son to others. While this may have seemed cold of a man to do, he meant it so that it would keep his son out of harm's way. He allowed his son to join the Shinigami Academy, and personally trained Baraku when time permitted. Byakuya was very strict, and often did not allow his son to leave the perimeter of the Kuchiki Manor. Naturally, Byakuya did not wish to lose his son the way he lost his wife.
After the time of the Winter War, Byakuya allowed Baraku more freedom- publicly announcing him to become the next heir of the Kuchiki Clan. Trusting in Baraku's abilities, Byakuya assured him multiple possible positions within the Gotei 13- all of which he still waits for Baraku's selection. Naturally, his desire for his son to take up position of Lieutenant or Captain of the Sixth Division was very obvious.
Family Line:
• Baraku Kuchiki (Son)
• Ginrei Kuchiki (Grandfather)
• Sojun Kuchiki (Father, Deceased)
• Hisana Kuchiki (Wife, Deceased)
• Rukia Kuchiki (Adopted Sister)
• Ichigo Kurosaki (Brother-In-Law)
• Hisana Kurosaki (Niece)
• Toru Kurosaki (Nephew)
• Koga Kuchiki (Uncle, Deceased)
Friends/Acquaintances:
• Other Captains of the Gotei 13, usually
• Other Heads of the Noble Clans aside from Yoruichi Shihoin
Rivals/Enemies:
• Anyone who poses as an immediate threat to the peaceful atmosphere of the Soul Society.
• Yoruichi Shihoin (playful rival)
Love Interest:
• Hisana Kuchiki (Deceased)
Affiliation: Gotei 13
Squad: 1
Rank: Captain-Commander
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((A lot of this is from the Wiki aside from additions that had to be made- so I could keep this as canon as possible))
