N A M E
Buru Riki (Bull's Strength)
A P P E A R A N C E
∙ Body Type:
Buru isn’t the kind of man that you’d look at and think… “Huh, I think I could take him.” Standing at a giant nine feet tall, and built with raw muscle. One could easily compare him to a huge body builder, that is however looking at his mere silhouette in the dark. When the shadow lifts from his figure the light reveals that he is nothing short of a demon. A monster with raw destructive and dark energy, an aura powerful enough to threaten life before he even speaks smolders like an ember…
Though his body screams power and rage, his flesh is completely washed of any color, and laced over his hardened hide are black tattoos soaked into his very soul. These tattoos represent the face paint applied unto a Samurai’s face before battle. Though his flesh alone isn’t completely drained of all color; his eyes have been washed of all color leaving his iris white with a black ring, rather than the pink that is normally the color left when an iris has no color; and lastly his hair is white.
Samurai typically grow their hair out since the day they are born and his age and experience shows.
Since Buru was alive during the sixth and seventh centuries his hair would be expected to hang hundreds of meters from his body, but instead, on the day he died his hair remained the same length… Though a demonic transformation enveloped this creature on the day of his death, his long hair flitters about like flame. Lifted about like fire through his excessive spiritual pressure which even when contained continues to bleed out through his head and shoulders.
Black eyes with piercing glowing white iris's peer out menacingly. Through the flame of hatred burns decades of experience, Buru has lived the lives of hundreds of warriors and within his gaze proves every single day of it.
∙ Apparel:
The tattered shinigami's attire have been adorn yet again as this war-forged creature desperately searches the world for the creature which will slay him and free him of his torment. A featureless mask covers his face with eye slits big enough only to peer out. The Mask itself is fused with what looks to be a half halmet which covers his ears and head leaving only his hair to flutter about. Laced with the mask and helmet is a series of complicated pieces of armor which seemingly fit over every muscle. The armor is done in a variety of dark colors. There is not a portion of his body that has not been covered by a plate of armor. The plates themselves are made out of a combination of natural and spiritual materials, all of which seem to harness the power of the creature within. Tubes and wires connected to needles within the armor continually drain the creatures spiritual pressure. Even with the suppressive uniform lesser creatures will have their breath pulled from their lungs if they stand nearby.
Z A N P A C T O
∙ [Kido Type] Shikai: Akki Yofun (Devil Rage)
Though his weapon is unlike many other weapons, his Zanpacto is permanently sealed into it’s Shikai form. This is do to his massive amount of spiritual pressure that is constantly pulsed from his body. Unlike a few other characters he has the inability to mask his Rietsu and on many occasions a simple flare in emotion will cause people to assume that he is preparing for combat. Though the curse of his massive amount of spiritual pressure also carries over to the way his weapon is styled. This oversized double bladed axe stands just as tall as he does, and weighs nearly a half ton. What really seperates this weapon from the rest of the Zanpacto is Buru is constantly spiritually connected to his weapon. Making it a Kido Classed weapon for this reason alone; though the reason is made obvious why this weapon wouldn’t be classed as a Melee weapon: like many other weapons it too becomes nearly weightless in Buru’s grasp, to anyone else the weapon would seem oversized and simply way to heavy to be used in combat.
What makes this weapon so much more fascinating is the fact that there is a Chain of Fate permanently attached to the hilt of the large double bladed axes. This chain acts more on it’s own rather than by Buru’s own command. Though it would only act to accomplish any tasks in Buru’s favor it shouldn’t be confused as an extension of Buru himself but rather, and extension of the weapon itself. This chain measures eight feet in length but can also extend itself at rapid speeds to grab a hold of his opponent. On many occasions though the chain is simply wrapped around Buru’s primary arm simply adding to the power of his swing.
∙ Bankai
"Rage"
Taking his weapon Buru thrusts his weapon through his chest and screams out Bankai, "Consumed by Rage".
The first thing that happens is that Buru's entire form becomes black like a shadow and smolders like an ember. The weapon shatters and large claws hook from his hands and feet, hidden within the shadow his teeth become even more predatorial. His entire body grows to just under twenty feet tall and his hulking form grows even more. Horns curl from the sides of his skull while a pair of demonic tails lash out savagely behind the creature. In short his bankai allows enables him to become even more of a savage creature enhancing his physical abilities. Though while in this form he cannot see normally. His vision is limited to a single target he is fighting and he cannot use any form of kido as his mind is clouded with rage. On top of that Buru is only able to see the ground and buildings. Anything stationary is easily seen though moving vehicles, people or area effects cannot be seen. On a whole Buru nearly triples his combat ability for a brief period of time and is partially blinded.
Anyone that has or will fight Buru Riki knows that he is a samurai at heart focussing only on the opponent at hand. Nothing else matters except for the execution of his foe.
A C C E S S O R I E S
∙ MODSOUL/MODIFIED-GIGAI (Ifu Banshou “Fear Sunset”):
Ifu is a dark depressing sort of individual. This Mod-Soul was one of the first test dummies for the program, and sadly, the tests and experimentations left this one personality-less. She can find the darkness in any situation despite how good the event is. Though she gradually warmed up to Buru, she still puts a distance between herself and the large Samurai Warrior. Though she does not care much for anything that makes most people feel good, she has an obsession with sweets especially chocolate. On occasion she can be found nibbling on bits of candy and has been commented on being a bottomless pit. Her appetite is amazing for her small figure.
Unlike many other Mod-Souls, she was placed inside a body that was alive, but permanently comatose. When the program was terminated she escaped with her body and gave herself a living identity and even went through a “missing persons” program where she was re-introduced into Earth and given her own status.
Buru, back before he was a captain or even a seated member of any squad, was sent out on a mission to find a Mod-Soul that went by the name of Ifu Banshou. Though it took several months to track her down he eventually found her. What Soul Society didn’t know about this runaway Mod-Soul was that she was so busy saving Humans from hollows that she barely had time to maintain her physical body. Slowly she was dying… Because Buru was younger, and less experienced he helped her out and even befriended her. Though at first she hated his guts and refused his help even as she had been knocked down and paralyzed.
Over time, like mentioned before, she warmed up to him, and the two worked together on earth in secrecy. They even traded places for a day, and found that their own lives where much easier… But in a pinch, when Buru enters Earth, the two have linked Soul Phones that constantly locate each other, making finding each other much easier. On any occasion Buru has permission to use her body to hide and to completely mask his own Rietsu signature, but as he takes her body, she is then placed inside of a Voodoo doll that she carries around. This making the two a perfect team…
Ifu's primary power as a Mod-Soul is to consume spiritual pressure. It was her creators primary goal to use her as a Kido Training instructor. As no matter how quickly or in what quantity she is able to absorb and consume any form of energy. Though there is a fault to her power, as stated before she was mean to consume any form of power. She can though the energy she consumes must be spent or it would discharge within and destroy her. So being a creature built only for defense when she found she had offensive abilities became "defective." In short, she can absorb any amount of energy but must be able to release the energy eventually or be annihilated.
∙ SOULPHONE:
Buru still has his Soul Phone from his days as a Shinigami. He can locate any hollows in the immediate area that are enough of a threat to kill or injure a human.
∙ MEMORY REPLACEMENT:
His device is simply a small ball that explodes once thrown upon the ground, it sends out a sonic wave that erases memories and replaces memories within a time whispered into the ball. Any person can use this, but Buru had this custom made for himself when he first became captain…
S K I L L S
∙ Shunpo “flash-step” – The ability to move from one location to the next in a matter of a half second, though it varies from one Shinigami to the next, Buru is by far one of the slower Shunpo users that have ever served Soul Society, but his leaps from one location to the next are hardly limited by distance. Added to this trait is his ability to make the “air” beneath him solid and function much like the ground. With enough concentration and focus he can jump around in the air like he where in an alleyway. His ability to manipulate the air around him is in theory related to his training as a diverse Fifth Division Captain having a unique way of putting his techniques to use most effectively for his own needs. Though he is not the fastest or most agile Shinigami, he has seemingly conquered his own fighting element and maximized his surroundings to his benefit.
∙ Bushido Fighting Style “Way of the Warrior”:
- Aikido “Way of Harmonious Spirit”: A non-weapon hand-to-hand combat style learned during his time in Seventh Division when Daven Moto successfully ran only a single squad. The practice was taken up when Buru was just beginning his career as a squad member. Within a single week he was promoted to Seventh Seat through a seating competition. Though he was a large and aggressive warrior, he still did not hold true to his Bushido training, to kill his opponents. He still believed that he could destroy all of his opponents without killing them. So this was when he took up Aikido; where the art itself teaches how to used the opponents force against them, without seriously injuring them. More or less this practice uses the opponents own attacks against them, but quickly and effectively pins or subdues them.
- Battojutsu: Later on, when Buru just became the captain of Fifth division was when he seriously started to contemplate his duty as a Samurai Warrior, with research he trained himself with help from his Lieutenant Nagi, and his former Captain Moto. This practice stresses that drawing the blade and attacking should happen simultaneously. As soon as a Samurai touches the hilt of his sword his eyes tack every striking point that would quickly drop his opponent. With help from Onalim, the former captain of Fourth Squad, he was able to locate and identify every artery worth cutting within the living body… As a side note, this discipline also teaches the Warrior how to clean the blade of all blood before re-sheathing it.
- Kendo “Way of the Sword”: Used more for piecing together his thoughts, Buru has trained for hundreds of years in the art of Kendo. This discipline works similar to Yoga and Meditation, allowing Buru to both mold his attack-motions, and carve his body to flow freely with his attacks and his spirit. When fighting Buru’s ultimate goal is to be at peace within the battlefield. Kendo helps him achieve this goal and calm his (normally) easy to anger spirit.
- Jujutsu “Art of Softness”: Though Aikido trained him how to subdue an opponent unarmed without killing them; Jujutsu trained him how to bring an armored opponent down which was wearing armor or protecting equipment. It stresses pins, joint locks, throws and similar to Aikido, using the force of the opponents strikes against him. Though this was acquired after he became captain of fifth division, and further taught by Daven Moto he gained the ability to kill opponents with his bare hands; and again, he went to Onalim to learn all of the pressure points and vulnerable joints within the living body.
∙ Samurai Tactics:
To be blunt, Buru is a Samurai, or at least was. Thus forcing his mind to still be molded by the ancient Japanese disciplines of Bushido, but on top of the fighting technique is his innate way of picking up nearly any weapon and if he at least seen another person using it effectively he can mirror their fighting style and put his own edge on the weapon. Within a few mere minutes he can successfully “seemingly” master a weapon, though there are some that he struggles with (i.e. ranged weapons). Though before his years as a Shinigami, during his life his disciplines as a Samurai Warrior where engraved into his very soul. He can use a large list of weapons: Tanto (daggers), Wakizashi (short-swords), Katana (long-swords), Spears (throwing or anti-Calvary), Ranged Weapons (cross-bows, bows, rifles, cannons).
A B I L I T I E S
VIZARD “Mask”:
∙ Obtaining the Inner-Hollow – Though time and time again Shinigami have acquired Hollow’s illegally attempting to gain more power. In Buru’s case, that is not the reason why he became a Vizard. Before there was training to completely kill the Inner-Hollow Buru was forced to live with his curse; because when he initially died he nearly became a hollow before a Shinigami saved his Soul. Since then, he had lived with the hollow and thought of it as nothing more than his Zanpacto’s spirit. Unfortunately the spirit was waiting for him to gain enough strength to unleash it’s fiery. Once Buru obtained enough power it struck, and without mercy. At first Buru was able to completely suppress it, but over time his mind became weakened and depressed, until the day he was completely locked away within the back of his mind. The inner hollow was in charge…
With the help of Aizen, Hogosha was able to gain his own body, and referred to himself as Diablo. Sadly his tyranny ended with a cute, fun loving Arrancar that simply hated his very existence. Though she planned to combine the two, and destroy both Buru and Hogosha together in one lethal attack, Buru’s mind became dominant the moment his body was revived with his soul. Quickly he rendered Ishi Riki unconscious and ran off to re-master his body. The completely surprised Hogosha was forced into the back of his mind for only a short time. Again Hogosha attempted to defeat Buru but this time Buru knew all of his games and tricks. This fight was more challenging, but sadly for Buru, the fight would never end in his favor. So he sought out the help from an unlikely ally. During the time skip the two trained vigorously, nearly killing Buru, but his will was greater than his body. Pushing him past his own limits and thus… defeating and conquering Hogosha for the last time.
When the mask forms, it covers his entire skull and hovers over his shoulders like a giant pyramid. There is no eye socket within his mask revealing the state of his tortured inner hollow and the torture he is constantly put through with the “trapped” feeling of his type of hollow…
∙ Powers & Abilities – When the mask is activated all of his physical attributes are doubled. The mask itself also temporarily doubles the strength of his Rietsu, making him a signal flare when activating his mask. This trait is just one of the curses this mask applies to Buru when activating the mask. Though the massive amount of leaking Rietsu lasts only for a short while, it has potential to even reach the scanners in Soul Society and Las Noches. The added attributes allows this man the ability to lace Cero into his Hado spells, making them even more lethal…
∙ Kido “Demon Way”:
Buru was the Captain of fifth Division before the current Captain Nagiko, he had lead an extremely (arguably) successful division; and during his time as a Captain his squad became the most accomplished squad, having the most squad member requests within the short amount of time he was Captain. Before he gave his rank away to Nagiko and became MIA/Defect he had mastered all of the known Kido during that time. Sadly his list of Kido is greatly outdated…
BAKUDO “Way of Binding”:
- #1. Sai “Restrain”: This kido simply locks an opponent’s arms behind their back.
- #4. Hainawa “Crawling Rope”: This spell tangles an opponent’s arms with an energy rope that knots itself tightly.
- #8. Seki “Repulse”: Creates a temporary shield that paralyzes any object or person that strikes it.
- #9. Geki “Strike”: The opponent is quickly engulfed in a red light, within seconds the opponent or object is completely paralyzed for a “limited” amount of time.
- #26. Kyakko “Curving Light”: By bending light around the caster, the user of this spell becomes invisible for a “limited” amount of time.
- #30. Shitotsu Sansen “Beak-Stab Triple Beam”: Three beams of energy spears shoot through a target, pinning them against a flat surface (wall or ground), and the beams are fired in a “perfect” triangle.
- #37. Tsuriboshi “Suspending Star”: Works similarly to a safety net, catching falling objects by creating a star shaped net that attaches itself to the nearest objects or walls.
- #39. Enkosen “Arc Shield”: By condensing Reiatsu in front of the caster, this spell blocks the opponent’s attacks.
- #58. Kakashitsuijaku “Summoning of the Tracking Sparrows”: By using the Longitude and Latitude of the surrounding area, the caster must draw a circle and then break it down similar to a pie, in each “slice” of the pie a person’s Kanji name must be written out, by doing this the user can track and communicate with them.
- #61. Rikujorkoro “Six Rods Prison of Light”: Six energy rods are summoned around the target and slam into their torso holding them in place.
- # 62. Hyapporankan “Hundred Steps Fence”: Hundreds of small pin like rods spray over an opponent and pins them harmlessly in place. Every inch of their body is pinned to a flat surface (wall or ground).
- # 63. Sajo Sabaku “Locking Bondage Stripes”: No individual should be able to break free from this binding spell, much like the first Bakudo spell, this is much more powerful.
- #73. Tozansho: This spell creates a pyramid-shaped protective barrier around the caster.
- #75. Gochutekkan “Quintet of One Kan Iron Pillars”: Five massive pillars are summoned above the target, slamming and pinning them to the ground.
- #77. Tenteikura “Heavenly Rickshaw in Silken Air”: The caster must first draw the kanji names of the members they wish to communicate with, by doing this the user and those around him can speak freely with those they have decided to communicate with.
- #81. Denku “Splitting Void”: Considered a Forbidden Spell, Buru learned it in secrecy like many other fifth squad captains curious to know all of the spells. This spell has potential to block all spells up to level eighty-nine. A perfect rectangle forms around the caster for a “limited” amount of time.
- #99. Kin (part one) “Seal”: Binds the targets arms behind their back with “iron shafts”.
- #99. Bankin (part two) “Great Seal”: The target is enveloped in a spiritual fabric which then in turn summons several metal blades that stab into the target. With the last portion of this spell, the user is then completely crushed under a metal cube.
HADO “Way of Destruction”:
- #1. Sho “Thrust”: Sends out a spiritual punch, the user being able to amplify the blast/effectiveness of the attack.
- #4. Byakurai “Pale Lightning”: Shoots a blast of concentrated lightning.
- #11. Tsuzuri Raiden “Reading Lightning”: The caster can cast a current of Electricity through any object and can direct the path of the attack.
- #31. Shakkaho “Shot of Red Fire”: The caster fires a ball of red destructive energy at a target.
- #33. Shokatsui “Blue Fire, Crash Down”: Much like Shakkaho, this attack shoot a larger and more powerful blast.
- #54. Haien “Abolishing Flames”: If the casters attack makes contact with the target, the target is completely incinerated. There is no known object to survive such an attack.
- #58. Tenran “Orchid Sky”: The caster fires a tornado-like blast towards the target.
- #63. Raikoho “Thunder Roar Cannon”: Similar to Shakkaho and Shokatsui, this Kido fires a yell and even more powerful blast of destructive energy.
- #88. Hiryugekizokushintenraiho “Flying Dragon-Striking Heaven-Shaking Thunder Cannon”: Much like Raikoho and other similar spells, this attack fires a concentrated blast, but on contact creates a gargantuan explosion of raw and pure destruction.
- #90. Kurohitsugi “Black Coffin”: The caster is completely boxed within a black coffin like box and then spears are instantly shoved through the box and the target from head to toe.
OTHER KIDO:
- Jikanteishi “Temporal Stasis”: A forbidden spell, and never actually performed by Buru himself, but the caster creates a time halt in a designated area.
- Kukanten’I “Spetial Displacement”: A forbidden spell, and never actually performed by Buru himself, but the caster creates an area that can be teleported from one area to another in a blink of an eye, even Kido can be teleported to another location.
- Keikatsu: A healing technique that even members outside of fourth squad and perform, it is the equivalent of a first aid kit out on the battlefield.
- Hanki “Reverse Demon”: This Kido counters an opponent’s strike perfectly with an equal opposing force of energy.
- Kyomon “Mirror Door”: Creates an invisible barrier in front of the caster. The wall is difficult to break from the outside but is extremely easy to break from the opposing side.
P E R S O N A L I T Y
∙ Insane – Above all else, Buru could be described with a single word: "Insane". The reason is simple, because of the lost honor from his inner demon, the alliance with a demon like woman named Feiy, and then joining the ranks willingly under Aizen's semi-command. Buru has lost a sense of honor, killing any that his master claims worthy of death even though he dislikes killing those with the potential to grow. His body is ravaged with scars from his past, and it has callused his mind... making him numb to emotion.
∙ Educated – Though he is extremely well versed in the art of combat, Buru also has an overwhelming curiosity to learn about anything that sparks his interest. Normally he tends to stick to ancient Japanese Literature, he is found investigating through resources that revolve around psychology/human mind/human relations. Though he is trained to kill on command, he has recently become curious about the theories of other individual; curious to know why others fight. For the time being, he finds few people worthy enough to call them warrior. Normally he simply refers to Shinigami, and Arrancar alike as “warrior wanna-be’s.” or “green horns.”
∙Philosophy – Though Buru rarely talks about his own personal beliefs he is a follower of Buddhism, Zen, Confucianism, and Shinto. With these combined aspects puts Buru’s easy to anger soul to rest. It becomes obvious to know that this man would crave inner peace, because of his inner hollow and the conflicts of the world he is surrounded by. Though he could be classified as a troubled/angry person, he does strive to achieve everlasting happiness by serving one lord. His ultimate goal is to make his Master happy, and if his master is happy, then his mind can be at rest. But unfortunately, his master is just as an angry person as he is. His quest for everlasting happiness seems to have no end.
∙ Virtues:
- Rectitude – Buru strives to do what he believe is right, and that is serving his master until his dying breath. Though he lived out most of his career as a Shinigami with no real master, he gained a few of his own opinions on a couple different matters, but since his re-introduction he lives to serve the person that helped save his life for the last time. By claiming his master with such a high respect has given him serenity. He now has a reason to fight and survive a reason to be proud of his abilities.
- Courage – He is by far either one of the stupidest or bravest men to have existed within Soul Society. His will is un moveable, his name alone suggests the strength of his will power.
- Benevolence – Though he would attack a person if commanded too, if his mission was to assassinate a single person within a group, he would kill no person except that person even if confronted in combat. He finds little reason to kill those that are either young, old, female, or seem to be fearful of death. On top of that, he avoids killing anybody if he can help it, but in an instant his blade will cut through even the youngest child if his master so wills it.
- Respect – Above all else, he respects his master completely and fully, never once questioning her words or intentions. If his master wanted him to perform Suicide simply because she had no more use for him he would right then and there. After finding a place so that his corps can die without disturbing the peace of his master. Second above all else, he respects himself. How could a person respect another if they don’t respect themselves? He lives to serve his master, and would do anything to please her.
- Honesty – Though there is a fine line between honesty and honor, Buru pushes to be honest in all of his actions. In any action he starts, he will not stop until the action has been completely finalized. This way, any action he starts is completely honest from start to finish. Even if it isn’t, he mans up and makes sure that any mistake is obvious and boldly pushes forward.
- Honor – When speaking of honor, Buru does not only represent himself but his master as well. So whenever he performs any task he constantly has it in the back of his mind that he is only an extension of his master’s will. By honoring his master he honors himself…
- Loyalty – As stated many times before, Buru would die for his master without thought…
- Wisdom – A Samurai must never stop learning, doing so would be to accept death. Without his master’s will for him to be dead, he must constantly attempt to achieve even greater knowledge of his surroundings, himself, and the people involved in his life.
B I O G R A P H Y / H I S T O R Y
(NOTE: All details have been continually described in the above explications and details.)
After the fall of Aizen, and his own replacement from the Arrancar ranks Buru wandered the Forest of Heuco Mundo fighting and slaying countless hollows. This was not an attempt to find retribution for his fall from the Soul Society or the betrayal of his friends or wife Onalim. Years had passed while in the darkness of the forest and his soul began to darken itself. Until finally his mind was filled with nothing but rage. Though this rage was being constantly filled he was slowly harnessing his blind fiery. Eventually his rage became so intense that he became withdrawn. Another year had passed with this new found serenity and after some time meditating on this new find he sought after several different corporations hidden within Soul Society and on the World of the Living. With the aid of these varying groups Buru was able to have his spiritual pressure condensed within the metallic suit. A few months passed using his combat abilities to trade off his debts and eventually freed himself of those corporations. Now he wanders both the world of the living and heuco mundo destroying anything that might have the ability to kill him.
P O W E R S
∙ Kido List (See Above)
∙ Zanpacto: Shikai, Bankai (See Above)
∙ Fighting Style: Samurai Warrior, Bushido (See Above)
∙ Shinigami Disciplines: Shunpo, Air-Walk, Hand-to-Hand, Swordsman, Kido
∙ Vizard (See Above)
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