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 Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:03 pm
 ✣✚╚═════════════════════════════════════════╝ ✚✣ Gaia Username: Raine Shiba ╔═════════════════════════════════════════╗ ✣ ══════════════════════[ Personal Information ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Name: Raine Shiba, Shiba-kun(-san,-sama, or -fukutaicho)
Race: Shinigami
Gender: Male
Birth Date: July 28
Age: 132
Blood Type: AB+
✣ ══════════════════════[ Appearance ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Appearance: THIS
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 156 lbs
Eye Color: Bright Turquoise
Hair Color: Raven-Black
Tattoos or Scars: The Shiba Clan tattoo printed on his upper right shoulder (shown in the name title).
Anything Unusual: The large eyelashes shared by other relatives within the Shiba Clan.
✣ ══════════════════════[ Spiritual Connections ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Kido: ---
Bakudo: Raine excels in this field. He is adept in generating defensive attacks that work to his own particular advantage. He utilizes them often in battle to throw off the enemy, but will not seek to use them constantly. The majority of his Bakudo spells are well casted and have a decent range. His skill level ranges up to Bakudo # 77, more than half of the amount of spells he is capable of doing for his Hado level.
Hado: Raine is terrible in this field. His desires seem to range more in constructive rather than destructive techniques, and therefore cannot cast a single Hado spell without wreaking more havoc than he initially desires. His spells are uncoordinated and not controlled, and spew forth in random directions without seeking out the enemy. Raine can only reach up to about the 33rd spell, and even then, with great difficulty in order to moderate the amount of his spiritual energy being fed into the attack simply to control the direction.
Special Shiba Firework Kido: Like his Aunt, Raine is capable of generating firework-like energy which is similarly kido- reiatsu based. He utilizes this in battle to his own advantage. His primary attack is the Shiba-Super Punch. He coats his arm in a layer of firework reiatsu, then thrusts his fist into the opponent, sending them rocketing backwards.
Shunpo Level: Raine knows Lieutenant-Level Shunpo (so it is relatively average), and his light zanpakuto can aid him only slightly in his speed.
Hakuda: Raine is not a prodigy in this field, he knows basic hand-to-hand, but nothing particularly spectacular or out of the ordinary aside from his Shiba Super Punch. His Captain, Ruka Kusabana, often constantly trains him in this field, though she often wins in hand-to-hand training sessions.
Zanjutsu: Phenomenal, Raine has been practicing since childhood to improve his techniques in sword combat. His utter and complete devotion, along with concentration and known techniques make him quite a proficient opponent during a sword fight. He spends at least two to three hours daily in the gardens practicing his forms.
Zanpakuto Name: Hisuihikari
• Raine's zanpakuto consists of two conjoined zanpakuto spirits. So he will either call one or the other, or both as Hisuihikari
Two names: Hisuitsuki or Hisuitaiyou
When merged: Hisuihikari (Jade Light)
Zanpakuto Appearance: The unreleased Zanpakuto is a simple katana with a handguard that appears very much like two eyes on either side of the blade. The grip is a sage green color, and the blade is somwhat of a beige-silver color. It radiates light even as it is unreleased, though it is a mere, faint glow.
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Shikai Incantation: "Blind them... Hisuihikari!"
Shikai Appearance:
Shikai Abilities:
• Bending Light (Photomancy) and Plamsa •
1: Hisuitsuki's attacks:. The three circular blades that hover around the sword are useful tools but only be used three times, as there are only three. Raine places his finger on the circular blade of his choice, and runs his finger along the side, causing it to spin, much like a top. The circular blade spins and gains more momentum, and in response, Raine slams the sword down against the ground, causing the circular disc blade to shoot forward as if they were a frisbee. This can slice easily through hollow flesh, but they can be deflected. They move extremely fast, bending the light around them. Raine only uses these discs for long range or for a last resort for attack, they are rarely used.
2: Hisuitaiyou's attacks: Raine, like his ability to bend light to his will, can control a large wave of green, plasma-like energy, whether in projectile form, arc form, or other methods of attack.
3: Hisuihikari's attacks: Both zanpakuto spirits attacks together, granting Raine the ability to use both attacks mentioned above simultaneously. Raine can also generate blinding light when the two have merged.
4: Light Manipulation: Raine's zanpakuto has a general sense of light manipulation, bending the color spectrum and altering reflections to generate optical illusions that cannot cause physical harm or do not have any physical manifestions. He can use this light manipulation to several different advantages.
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Bankai Name: Kamihisuirin (Divine Jade Ring)
Bankai Appearance:
• Raine's zanapakuto is simply a white glowing blade, and leaves behind a trail of varying shifting color behind him as he moves, for it is generating multiple color variations and light.
• From this point, the lighting of wherever they are gradually rises until it reaches the point where it is blinding, rendering it impossible for the opponent to see. Raine's eyes turn pitch black, enabling him to see within the light. Four massive columns, about the size of a skyscraper each, composed entirely of pure plasma form around Raine and his opponent, spinning around them to form a perfect circle. Raine's zanpakuto blade is coated entirely in the same green-plasma energy.
>>> Raine hardly uses his bankai do to its large scale and well... the mess he has to clean up afterwards...
Bankai Abilities:
1: Plasma Wave: The massive pillars of green plasma form together to create a massive wave of plasma in which Raine controls by swinging his blade. It moves like water, very flexible and fluid and can cover large masses. The plasma itself gives the opponent a burning sensation upon touch, and can slowly begin to drain reaitsu through the skin if one stays in it for too long. It is very caustic.
2: Light Dash-Cut: Raine will normally use light and invisibility to his advantage. He will dash very quickly using shunpo and his light, appearing on several sides around the opponent. Once he is complete, a sudden array of white streaks cut across the opponent. Raine moves at a mock light speed in this attack so his cuts even take a while to even slice the opponent. The opponent but has a few seconds to react before being sliced. He can do the same with light arcs, instead of slashes. The cuts are normally very long, though fairly shallow, though Raine is sure enough to cut the most vital parts of the body of his opponent.
3: Internal Collapse: Raine holds out his zanpakuto, drawing green reiatsu into himself as slowly, the large pillars of plasma compress together, sucking into one tiny sphere, about the size of a tennis ball. This ball is so compressed that it seems to be quivering with power, the pressure within it is enough to crush a city, and it is spewing rays of light left and right. The ball will phase into the opponent (If allowed via consent IM, PM, or OOC Chat) and it will sit around their heart, normally giving the opponent a very uncomfortable feeling. A small dome of soft green plasma will encircle the opponent, in which he touches light with his finger.
With that, Raine will command "Expand..." From that point, the ball within the opponent explodes outwards, (Raine will clear away from that distance) and a massive explosion will result, canceling the blinding light until Raine reactivates it. Normally this would blow a large hole or cavity into the opponent's chest, or it will in some cases eliminate the entire torso of the opponent itself. For opponents with massive reiatsu, they can block the worse damage but will not leave unscathed, internal bleeding is promised.
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Personality: Raine bears a powerfully vibrant personality, honed with the merits of optimism. He blooms during the day, often going about and finishing his required tasks before going about socializing with friends. His gregarious nature makes him well-liked among others, and his passion for his squad makes him often respected. Despite this, he can be occasionally foolish, finding humor in playing practical jokes on others (Mostly his Captain- Ruka Kusabana). He has a certain flair about himself, as he often wears fanciful garments and his hair will occasionally be held back with rather expensive looking hairpins, but within the core of his being, he is down to earth and respecting of others. He expresses his intellect in his leisure activities, when he goes around either reading, writing articles for the Sereitei Monthly, or painting natural scenes, and is currently training in calligraphy. Aside from this, he is very passionate about his zanjutsu training, spending long hours constantly improving his stances and techniques. He bears his father's (Kaien) philosophy of the heart. He believes that one's "heart" is determined based on the prospects of fighting and protecting. He is a firm believer in the reasons for fighting: the fight to protect life, and the fight to protect honor. Interestingly enough, he will willingly go to any party or event, even though he expresses a strong dislike in alcohol and prefers tea under most circumstances.
Personal Likes:
• Anything that will stimulate his mind
• Calligraphy
• Zanjutsu Training
• Painting and Sketching
• Writing (Often his thoughts or of recent events, occasionally fictional material)
• Meditation within the gardens
• Mostly spicy or sweet foods, anything exotic or with a strong flavor that will captivate his interest. He bears a strong like for cooked pork in any delicacy, and is a large fan of sweets.
• Aside from water, Raine only seems to ever drink tea or fruit mixtures of some sort. He barely expresses interest in any other beverage. He strongly dislikes alcohol, unless at a party, but does take a minimal liking to Human World bar drinks (not Sake).
• Raine adores the hot springs, and is willing to go there when he so desires or when his schedule allows him to.
Personal Dislikes:
• Any consumption of alcoholic beverages within the Soul Society during work hours.
• Peas, used anywhere or included in anything. They completely disgust him.
• Coffee, for it's bitter taste completely opposes his love for sweets or spicy type foods.
• Anything bland or lacking in flavor.
• Napping (Raine finds this to be a complete and utter waste of time.)
• Anything that requires minimal mind usage. He likes a good challenge. If nothing is challenging to him, he will move on elsewhere and seek something of interest to him.
• Anything considered evil or barbaric. He is a fan of misleading, deception, and trickery when necessary, but never brutally smashing down an opponent into a bloody pulp.
History: Born as a member of the Shiba Noble Family, Raine quickly took up the tradition of becoming a shinigami like his deceased father, Kaien Shiba (His mother being Miyako). He never really knew his parents, as they both died shortly after his birth, but it is apparent he loved them dearly. He grew up with Kukaku and Ganju. As a child, he was trained in sword fighting and several different combat and leisure arts, such as sword training, hand-to-hand combat, and several lessons on painting. When he was considered "old enough" he trained in the Academy in Soul Soceity, an excellent student in most areas except kidou, which he required much work to sustain his overwhelming attacks. At around this time, Kukaku began training Raine in the basics of using his firework reiatsu (which was specific to the Shiba Clan). This was in an effort to somewhat hone his Hado abilities. Much later, after he perfected most of his skills, gaining special training on shunpo. He was first introduced to his spirit within, his zanpakuto... Hisuitsuki and Hisuitaiyou. At first he started off in the 13th Division, working as a regular-class Shinigami. While here, Raine worked under Rukia Kuchiki and Jushiro Ukitake's guidance. He learned about his father's philosophies, and Raine began to adapt his beliefs to resemble his father's own (basically continuing the legacy). For about a decade- Raine continued working for the Thirteenth Division.
Raine was then moved over to 9th when he expressed interest in working for the Sereitei Communications Monthly. He received high praise from Ukitake, who was apparently friends with the Captain of the Ninth Division, Ruka Kusabana. This praise and recommendation paved the road to Raine's success. Improving greatly with flying colors, he upranked quickly and became the lieutenant of the 9th division. During his time there, Raine had become a very skilled fighter, especially when wielding his zanpakuto. He specialized in Zanjutsu primarily and ranged his attack specialties in fireworks and sword abilities. He worked diligently to restore the Noble title of the Shiba Clan, and spent tireless hours attempting to perfect techniques, often neglecting his paperwork- to his Captain's annoyance. Additionally, Raine spent a good amount of his time networking. He felt that in order to bring back the Shiba Clan's Noble status- he needed to know as many individuals (influential or commoner) within the Soul Society as he possibly could. At this point today, Raine has already established a solid relationship with his Captain and the members of the squad.
Family Line: Refer to THIS
• Miyako Shiba (Mother [nee. Maruyama], Deceased)
• Kaien Shiba (Father, Deceased)
• Kukaku Shiba (Aunt)
• Ganju Shiba (Uncle)
• Taichi Maruyama (Uncle)
• Miyuki Maruyama (Aunt)
• Ringo Maruyama (Cousin)
• Isshin Kurosaki (Grand Uncle [nee. Shiba])
• Masaki Kurosaki (Grand Aunt, Deceased)
• Ichigo Kurosaki (Cousin-Uncle)
• Karin Kurosaki (Cousin-Aunt)
• Yuzu Kurosaki (Cousin-Aunt)
• Hisana Kurosaki (Second-Cousin)
• Rukia Kurosaki (Cousin-Aunt-In-Law [nee. Kuchiki])
• Byakuya Kuchiki (Cousin-Unce-In-Law)
Friends/Acquaintances:
• Ruka Kusabana
• Hisana Kurosaki
• Numerous others
Rivals/Enemies:
• Ringo Maruyama
Love Interest:
• None mentioned yet
Affiliation: The Gotei 13
Squad: Ninth Division
Rank: Lieutenant
~✣✚✣~
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:33 pm
I guess I approve of Raine. XD
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:30 am
Somber Ash I guess I approve of Raine. XD Yay~! One down!
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:38 am
I approve of the Shiba boy. -.- XD
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TwiDawnLight Vice Captain
High-functioning Bibliophile
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:40 pm
 ✣✚╚═════════════════════════════════════════╝ ✚✣ Gaia Username: Raine Shiba ╔═════════════════════════════════════════╗ ✣ ══════════════════════[ 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
✣ ══════════════════════[ Appearance ]═══════════════════════ ✣
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.
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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.
✣ ══════════════════════[ Shikai {Optional} ]═══════════════════════ ✣
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.
✣ ══════════════════════[ Background Information ]═══════════════════════ ✣
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
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 Line:
• 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
~✣✚✣~
((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))
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:20 pm
I approve of Byakuya, Shizuka needs someone to Tsundere on - according to Twi anyway.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:57 pm
I also wholeheartedly approve of Byakuya~! Love the picture, by the way. ^^
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Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:11 am
OriSODEhime I also wholeheartedly approve of Byakuya~! Love the picture, by the way. ^^ Thanks~!
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Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:14 am
✣✚╚═════════════════════════════════════════╝ ✚✣ Gaia Username: Raine Shiba ╔═════════════════════════════════════════╗ ✣ ══════════════════════[ Personal Information ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Name: Hikaru Yamada
Race: Shinigami
Gender: Male
Birth Date: February 14
Age: 190 (Many assume that Hikaru is much younger than this- he appears 11-12 years old)
Blood Type: O
✣ ══════════════════════[ Appearance ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Appearance:
Height: 4"9'
Weight: 89 lbs
Eye Color: Bright Blue
Hair Color: Silvery-Blonde
Tattoos or Scars: None
Anything Unusual: Hikaru always has some version of pink on his person.
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Kido: Hikaru does not specialize in kido. He focuses primarily on sword combat.
Healing Abilities: Though Hikaru is not capable of generating healing kido (or at least he is unsure of how to do it), he is highly proficient in medical treatment. He understands injuries, and knows what remedies and/or operations need to be done in order to restore the individual back to good health. He uses medical equipment in order to heal others.
Shunpo Level: Hikaru is known for his high speed running ability, so he rarely ever has to resort to shunpo. He is able to use lieutenant-level shunpo however. Combining both his unnatural speed and Lieutenant level shunpo does not improve his speed. Instead, it allows him to become more agile and nimble- maneuvering with ease. Either way, he cannot best shunpo like that of a Captain's.
Hakuda: None
Zanpakuto Name: Kumatsume (Bearclaw)
Zanpakuto Appearance: In its sealed form, Kumatsume is a simple pink katana that is designed to suit a child-size body. Attached to the very top of the hilt are two pink tassels that have, attached to them, multiple bear charms and colorful beads. The actual tsuba (handguard) is in the shape of a bear head (a circle with two circles above for 'ears').
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Shikai Incantation: "Protect us... Kumatsume!"
Shikai Appearance: Hikaru's child-sized katana bursts outwards with a pink reiatsu, molding and forming into a colossal sized club, about the size of twice his body size... The enormous club, bursting with spiritual energy, is then brought down on any of his enemies. The club is octagonal in shape and tapered from top to bottom.
Shikai Abilities:
• Hikaru has the option to select between a Defensive Shikai or Offensive Shikai. He cannot alternate between the two during the course of his Shikai Release. To change, he'd have to seal his zanpakuto again, and release it once more. This forces Hikaru to have to make the decision as to which weapon he will need more and at what time. Additionally, this will explain why Hikaru often waits until he can determine whether he needs to focus on Defense or Offense in a fight.
• Offensive: Kumatsume channels all of Hikaru's reiatsu in such a way that it collects energy in preparation to deliver a considerable amount of damage. When Hikaru smashes it against an opponent, the shell of the club breaks open and bursts with reiatsu- creating something of a sonic boom with each attack. Hikaru's attacks are purely reckless and power-based.
• Defensive: Hikaru's second release is the ability for the club to separate and mold into two very large bronze bear-claw looking arm plates in which he combines his strength with explosive power to create a very strong shield. When Hikaru plants the two enormous arm plates into the ground, it creates a shield that can deflect most projectiles, even that of a cero's, though it may heavily damage the plating.
✣ ══════════════════════[ Bankai {Optional} ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Bankai Name: Not Yet Achieved
Bankai Appearance: Not Yet Achieved
Bankai Abilities: Not Yet Achieved✣ ══════════════════════[ Background Information ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Personality: At first glance, one might assume that Hikaru Yamada is a completely innocent child. In reality, he possesses enough power to match up evenly to the famous (or infamous) Zaraki Kenpachi. Hikaru is extremely childish. His interests often lie in silly things like brightly colored toys or various candies. To those who do not tolerate foolishness, Hikaru often comes off as overbearing and annoying. To those who admire children and have a sensitive side to themselves, he usually comes off as purely adorable. He is optimistic, over-joyed, easily entertained, and usually giggling about something completely silly.
On his exterior, his childish appearance and bright bubbly personality masks the complexity of his thoughts. Hikaru is mature enough to understand and know what is happening- however he simply chooses to disregard it. While he is gullible like a child, it is not to the extent where he cannot understand death or a negative situation. Hikaru knows how to identify a troubling situation, but often overreacts. In the presence of a Hollow, he often cowers, refers to it as a 'scary monster'- and attempts to swing it away with his zanpakuto. Hikaru's personality is his biggest downfall, because he does not allow himself to completely understand his zanpakuto. He knows it 'kills the monsters' and is fun to carry around- however he does not recognize the fullest extent of his own power. His childish disposition is all as a result of his older brother's sudden disappearance. Umehara was Hikaru's secret role model, so once Umehara disappeared from the picture, Hikaru secured himself with his childish personality.
Getting Hikaru mad, as many Eleventh Division members can definitely agree to, is one of the worst possible mistakes one can make. Many doubt this, until they manage to piss him off.
Personal Likes:
• Sweets
• The color pink
• Toys
• Childish past-times
• Bothering Hisana Kurosaki ("Booby-sama" as he calls her) and Byakuya Kuchiki
• Stealing gems from assorted households (namely the Kuchiki Manor) and turning them into bracelets to give as gifts.
Personal Dislikes:
• "Scary Monsters" or Hollows
• Vegetables
• Paperwork (Hikaru will end up hiding the stack of paperwork under a carpet or something)
• Tea, Coffee, or Alcohol
History: Hikaru was the second-born child to the Yamada family (to Seinosuke and his wife). As an infant, he was well respected among family members and regarded to as the ideal successor. While Umehara was not as sociable and outgoing, Hikaru was gregarious and open- easily making friends with those who came across him. After growing up, following Umehara as a role model, Hikary immediately entered the Shinigami Academy. During his time there, Hikaru faced great difficulties controlling the vast amount of spiritual pressure contained within his being. He failed miserably at most Kido tests, yet passed exceptionally in all of his combat exams. Hikaru depended purely on brute force, obliterating his opponents by continuously smashing them down. By the time he graduated from the Academy, Umehara had been exiled from the Soul Society. Hikaru fell into a short period of depression, assuming his older brother to be dead. Because of this, his zanpakuto comforted Hikaru by revealing it's Shikai.
Hikaru joined the Fourth Division immediately after leaving the Shinigami Academy. It made little sense to others why he chose to do so, for his powers focused purely on smashing things to bits- which would probably be more useful in Squad Eleven. It seemed, however, that Hikaru was extremely helpful around the barracks (aside from doing paperwork, which he often dumped in other squad rooms). Though Hikaru was very childish and seemingly naive, he still was as useful as any other Squad Member. He often attended Unohana's ikebana classes, and frequently went on outings with Yachiru Kusajishi (often creating a massive problem for other Captains). Hikaru was also among the few of the Squad 4 members that was not bullied (and was actually, to some degree, respected) by members of the Eleventh Division. This was due to the fact that the day three members of the Eleventh Division attempted to mess with Hikaru, they were dealt with mercilessly, and now cower in fear at the mere mention of his name. He was promoted to 10th seat, and worked within Hanataro Yamada's (his uncle) relief team. Around the time of Ichigo's Soul Society invasion Hikaru was among those who believed heavily in Rukia's release from captivity. He did not take any active part in rescuing her like his uncle did, however.
For the extent of the year, Hikaru remained in his position- performing his usual daily routines and improving his skills and abilities. Several years later, at the time of the Winter War, Hikaru had been promoted to Fifth Seat of the Fourth Division. Helping Isane Kotetsu get over her mourning of her Captain's death- the entirety of the Fourth Division played an active role in medically treating casualties in the battle. Hikaru, t'ill this day, still serves the Fourth Division- but is eligible to receive another promotion. With the talk of the creation of a new squad, he was nominated to represent the Fourth Division as one of the new Division's seated members.
Family Line:
• Umehara Yamada (Older Brother)
• Seinosuke Yamada (Father)
• Hanataro Yamado (Uncle)
Friends/Acquaintances:
• Those who are within the same squad as he.
• Hisana Kurosaki and Byakuya Kuchiki (or so he assumes)
• Ruka Kusabana
Rivals/Enemies:
• None
Love Interest:
• Candy... Or stuffed animals
Affiliation: Gotei 14
Squad: [Currently] 4th; [Later] Alternate Squad 0
Rank: [Currently] Fifth Seat [Later] Third Seat
~✣✚✣~
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Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:28 pm
I (reluctantly) approve of Hikaru~!
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TwiDawnLight Vice Captain
High-functioning Bibliophile
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Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:35 pm
I (happily) approve of the adorable Hikaru!
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Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:47 pm
I (neutrally?) approve of Hikaru.
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Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:37 pm
I (readily) approve of Hikaru... What's that? He's me? Oh.... right.... Shucks!
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:15 am
✣✚╚═════════════════════════════════════════╝ ✚✣ Gaia Username: Raine Shiba ╔═════════════════════════════════════════╗ ✣ ══════════════════════[ Personal Information ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Name: Kira 'ℛingo' ℳaruyama
Race: Shinigami
Gender: Male
Birth Date: August 5
Age: 19
Blood Type: B
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Appearance:
Before Joining a Squad: After Joining a Squad:
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 153 lbs
Eye Color: Jade Green
Hair Color: Crimson Red
Tattoos or Scars: None.
Anything Unusual: The eyepatch that Ringo occasionally wears over his right eye.
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Kido: None, Ringo has never practiced Kido.
Shunpo Level: Lieutenant- level Shunpo.
Hakuda: Ringo is actually very efficient in Hakuda. His style is very unique and elaborate in that it is almost on par with someone within the Second Division. Ringo progressed by learning how to fight with all seven of his blades at once, requiring vigorous training. He needs to constantly be moving in order to operate each blade while the other is performing some function. His attacks consist of various kicks, thrusts, and punches. He was taught to calculate the opponent's next movements, and to fight at close range.
Zanpakuto Name: Kage no Tsuki (Shadow of the Moon)
Zanpakuto Appearance:
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Shikai Incantation: "Break Free... Kage no Tsuki..."
Shikai Appearance: Ringo's Zanpakuto separates into seven individual blades, in which he throws all seven into the air. They either remain fixed within the air or he will catch them in a certain pose to begin his attack sequence. At this exact point, a circle of shadow appears beneath Ringo.
Shikai Abilities: His abilities focus on remaining unseen, like the shadowed portion of the moon.
• Stinging Dance of the Shadow: Possessing a unique fighting style, Ringo holds his seven blades in between the joints of his arms (left armpit, both elbows), right leg, stomach, the right side of his neck, and in his mouth. As strange as it appears, Ringo is very skilled with this, spinning around like a buzz saw and overwhelming his opponent with all of the varying swings, giving him great versatility, which makes it difficult to predict his movement. When he finds an opening, Ringo can impale his opponent with most of his swords quickly and simultaneously. He can also use these blades as mid-range projectiles when propelled by small traces of shadow.
• Shadow Blade Weave: Ringo can summon strands of shadow from underneath him or anywhere where his shadow is produced to grab hold of his seven blades. At this point, the shadow can then be controlled to swing around like tentacles with the blades, moving in synchronization with Ringo's moves entirely. This increases Ringo's range of attack.
• Lunar Eclipse | Shadow Submerge: Ringo sinks into the shadow itself and appears closer to an opponent that has any trace of shadow nearby. He can also stretch shadow, though it is difficult, to the point where it coats a larger area of a wall or floor. ( This is used as last resort since it significantly drains reiatsu.)
• Blade Teleportation Technique: This is natural to Ringo's abilities, in which he can send his blades through shadow itself and allow them to emerge at any given point with shadow to then attack the opponent. His shadows basically act as portals. His usual method is sending his blade through his own shadow, then allowing the blade to emerge from the opponent's shadow- stabbing them from behind.
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Bankai Name: Not Yet Achieved
Bankai Appearance: Not Yet Achieved
Bankai Abilities: Not Yet Achieved ✣ ══════════════════════[ Background Information ]═══════════════════════ ✣
Personality: Ringo comes off as very apathetic and unwelcoming. At first glance, his lips are usually pressed into a serious expression, and his eyes seem unfocused and disinterested. This is due in part to the fact that Ringo is almost never truly in touch with the world. He is constantly thinking about other things, whether it be his duties to the Soul Society or the duties of his family. Ringo is very over protective of his family (especially of his sister), and will go through great lengths to ensure their safety.
Ringo is a very solitary person. He is independent, and dislikes having to ask favors from others. In battle, Ringo tends to become very cocky and reckless. While he will start off pacing his attacks, he will eventually lose his patience and begin to become more reckless once he sees an available opportunity. This often leads to his downfall. Also, unless he is in close-ranged hand-to-hand combat, Ringo is not very capable of determining the movements of others. Because of this, Ringo is an offensive fighter and rarely depends on defense at all. His goal "hit 'em before they can lay a hand on me".
Personal Likes:
• Apples
• Silence and Solitude
• Evening walks alone
• Listening to music with no one else around, allowing him time for reflection
• Other assorted fruits except melons (watermelon, melon, etc.)
Personal Dislikes:
• Artificial or Baked Sweets
• Noisy, crowded places
• Rap music
• Anything that is loud and not very rhythmic
History: Ringo was born (officially named Kira) in Tokyo Japan to avidly traveling parents Taichi and Miyuki Maruyama. As an infant, Ringo knew nothing of the Soul Society. He grew up in the modern day Japan, believing only that to be his reality. He gained the nickname 'Ringo' for the deep red color of his hair (which resembled an apple) and his love of apples. For five years, they resided in a relatively cramped apartment wedged into the busiest part of the city. Only about a year or so after his own birth, his younger sister was born. As they grew, the two of them were relatively close. Ringo would frequently stand up for Terumi even when it wasn't necessary at all. He saw himself as her guardian. At around the age of five, Ringo moved to Karakura with his family when Taichi had to relocate for a job promotion. They moved into a much larger, far more comfortable home, and the Maruyama siblings' lives became generally happier. As Ringo grew to the age of ten, he certainly noticed that he was quite different from other boys his age. For some reason, he could see people that did not exist to others, and could hear the roars and cries of distant animals- all of which Ringo assumed lived in the forest. Whenever he made any mention of them to his parents, they disregarded it and reassured Ringo that he had a vivid imagination.
When Ringo turned thirteen, the family (over the summer) decided to take a trip to England. They planned a vacation that would enable them to stay there for at least two weeks. Then, it happened- Terumi Maruyama completely disappeared one day in a shopping center. Taichi and Miyuki went frantic. Ensuring every existing police patrol unit was dispatched to find their daughter, the parents searched tirelessly- to no avail. The trip that was once designed to be a two week trip was extended to two months. Terumi Maruyama was assumed dead. Depressed, the family returned to Karakura. Ringo became far more aggressive in school, often starting fights with the other kids who dared to bring up the topic of his sister. On one particular occasion, Ringo almost faced expulsion, only for his parents to convince the principal to allow him another chance. Taichi and Miyuki Maruyama were comforting to Ringo, but they did not satisfy Ringo's longing to see his sister once again.
At the age of fourteen, Ringo met someone who completely changed his life. 'You're like me... but you don't know you are.' A strange man in a black kosode and hakama said, plopping down before him. The man introduced himself as Akio, of the Gotei 14. Ringo was utterly confused. No one else saw this man dressed in traditional robes and a sword. Akio claimed to be on patrol duty for his Squadron, the Ninth Division, and was often seen going about the city. Since he was always present, Ringo would always talk to Akio on his way to school each day. The two quickly became friends. Knowing of Ringo's strong desire to protect, Akio promised Ringo he would train him. Ringo's life made a considerable flip in an abandoned warehouse. Here, Akio proved to Ringo that he was, in fact, a Shinigami. Jamming his palm into Ringo's forehead with a certain glove, Akio managed to rip apart Ringo's body from his soul. Ringo stood there- amazed, standing in his own sleeveless kosode and hakama. Training commenced.
Akio taught Ringo several advanced Hakuda techniques, never bothering to touch upon Kido. Ringo learned, and over the years became very experienced in this particular fighting style. Only a few nights later, Ringo experienced the dream where he was exposed to his zanpakuto for the first time. It was a ghostly geisha, dressed in white finery, with black lipstick and eyes. She claimed to be the Shadow of the Moon and, respectively, Ringo's zanpakuto. Zanpakuto training then began. By the age of 18, Akio had fully trained Ringo in everything that he knew- but still stressed the importance of experience and constant training. Ringo had fought various Hollow, and continues to do so on behalf of the Gotei 14. After one year, Ringo had already gotten involved with college, but still often patrols Karakura- unaware of the fact that the Gotei 14 have held an eye on him ever since Akio first met him.
Family Line: Family Line: Refer to THIS
• Terumi Maruyama (Sister)
• Taichi Maruyama (Father)
• Miyuki Maruyama (Mother)
• Raine Shiba (Cousin)
• Miyako Shiba (Aunt [nee. Maruyama], Deceased)
• Kaien Shiba (Uncle-In-Law, Deceased)
• Kukaku Shiba (Aunt-In-Law)
• Ganju Shiba (Uncle-In-Law)
• Isshin Kurosaki (Grand Uncle-In-Law [nee. Shiba])
• Masaki Kurosaki (Grand Aunt-In-Law, Deceased)
• Ichigo Kurosaki (Cousin-Uncle-Twice Removed)
• Karin Kurosaki (Cousin-Aunt Twice Removed)
• Yuzu Kurosaki (Cousin-Aunt Twice Removed)
• Hisana Kurosaki (Second-Cousin Once Removed)
• Rukia Kurosaki (Cousin-Aunt-In-Law Twice Removed [nee. Kuchiki])
• Byakuya Kuchiki (Cousin-Unce-In-Law Twice Removed)
Friends/Acquaintances:
• Hisana Kurosaki (In the future)
• Akio-sama [Deceased]
• Raine Shiba (Reluctantly)
• The Visored
Rivals/Enemies:
• Raine Shiba (Playful Rival)
Love Interest:
• Hisana Kurosaki
Affiliation: The Gotei 14
Squad: None
Rank: Substitute Shinigami
~✣✚✣~
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