-Name-
Kuro Kihaku
-Age-
Appears to be in his early twenties (is really 767)
-Description-
Kuro is around 5'9" in height. This shinigami is rather handsome and muscular, yet slim in body build. He has shoulder length jet black hair that is usually disheveled and messy. His eyes are a shade of deep crimson and are usually surrounded by dark circles from his lack of sleep. He wears the same black uniform kimono and hakama required by shinigami along with a long crimson haori with the inside being black. The tail of this haori is tattered and torn, a result of the many battles it has seen. A white sash remains wrapped around his waist, the two ends draping down from the middle of his waist. His zanpakuto is held loosely to the left side of his waist by the sash.
-Personality-
Kuro is a relaxed individual who likes to have fun, mostly by getting drunk with others. However, at times, he can be rather serious and strict, especially when he has a job to do. He is strong willed and rather stubborn about most things he considers important. He has a tactical mind that he uses to study his opponents during battle, always searching for a weakness that he can use against them. Kuro tends to switch back and forth between cold and insane during battle, making it hard for his opponent to predict his movements. Kuro is rather egotistical and believes himself worthy of being a king. This ego causes him to treat most people with little respect and can be cold to those who he doesn't deem useful. He can be rather manipulative toward others as well. He finds humor in things that others would find grotesque and loves turning people against each other so that he can sit back and watch them fight with a grin on his face. Kuro is also incredibly power hungry and is always searching for a way to grow stronger.
-Zanpakuto Name-
Boukyaku (Oblivion)
-Zanpakuto Spirit-
Boukyaku is a large man, being 6'5" in height. Boukyaku's skin is rather pale and grey. His eyes are pools of deep black. He has fangs like that of a beast or vampire. His hair is shoulder length and silver in color with the tips of his hair being black. He wears a completely black tailored suit trimmed with crimson fabric. Two large black wings spread from his back. Boukyaku usually wears a maniacal smile on his face and behaves coldly. He shares a love for battle with Kuro though he will refuse to help Kuro if he deems their opponent unworthy of fighting them. He is usually rather harsh and critical of Kuro and those around him.
-Zanpakuto-
In its sealed form, the sword is a long, thin bladed katana. The hilt is wrapped in braided red and black cloth with a long dark chain with a ring tip attached to the end which wraps itself around the hilt and scabbard while sheathed. The zanpakuto itself is rather elegant in appearance. The edge is razor sharp, allowing it to cut easily through most metals. At the base of the blade is the kanji symbol for sin.
-Shikai-
When Kuro releases his shikai, he whispers the phrase, "Reveal your madness, Boukyaku." As he speaks the kanji symbol for sin begins to glow red with heat and begins to spread across the length of the entire blade. A flame the bursts from the hilt and begins to coil around the zanpakuto's blade like a sinister crimson snake. Once the flame reaches the tip there is an explosion of light as the zanpakuto begins to transform. Once this transformation is complete the zanpakuto has taken the form of a large claymore that is about a foot in width and nearly five feet in length. The razor sharp edge of the blade curves into a sharp point. The hilt of the sword is wrapped in a blood red cloth. A long black chain is attached to hilt, appearing weightless as it coils through the air as if it were a snake. In its shikai state, Boukyaku possesses two forms of fire. The primary flame that is used is crimson in color and will burn anything until it is nothing but ash. The second form of fire it possesses is known as the phantom flame. This flame appears black and spreads quickly. However, it doesn't produce heat and doesn't cause its target any pain. A person could simply burn to death without feeling a thing if consumed by this fire.
-Shikai Abilities-
Gouka (Hell Fire) - With a slash of his blade, Kuro can release either a giant blast or a vast wave of incredibly powerful crimson fire that is hot enough to melt most materials. Rapidly repeating this attack can easily exhaust Kuro.
Rippuru (Ripple) - By simply tapping the ground with the tip of his blade, Kuro can release a black ripple of fire that spreads from this point in a diameter of several feet, consuming everything it makes contact with. However, this flame produces no heat and causes no pain to any flesh it makes contact with, despite the amount of damage it may cause. This flame will burn for several seconds before eventually dying.
Kontorōru (Control) - The chain attached to Boukyaku's hilt is able to extend to any length at Kuro's will. He is able to manipulate the chains movements, using it to bind his enemies or to use his zanpakuto with long range attacks. For this he simply throws his sword at his opponent and maneuvers it through the air with the chain.
-Bankai-
Hai no ō (Ash King) - Kuro is enveloped in a large sphere of light that suddenly bursts into flames. A large white coat slowly forms over his body. White bone-like armor forms on his forearms, shins, and left shoulder, each etched with an intricate black design that gives them an elegant appearance. His sword is replaced by a double-bladed scythe. The shaft is made of the same bone like metal as his armor. The two blades of the scythe are located on opposite ends of the shaft. One blade glows with a black ominous light while the other is crimson as if stained by blood. Two separate chains are attached to the shaft of the scythe, each wrapped tightly around both of Kuro's forearms. The shaft is able to be divided in half allowing the two scythe blades to be wielded separately. In this form Kuro's speed is drastically increased. He also gains the ability to control any flames he produces, allowing him to direct the flow of the flames with his hands.
-History-
Kuro had lived in the Rukon districts for nearly a century before he made the decision to become a shinigami. As a child he had grown up orphaned and alone. He eventually found a group of friends that consisted of other orphans that worked together to survive. It was because of his rough childhood that he eventually decided to become a shinigami with hopes that he could make a difference. During his time at the academy he learned that one of his childhood friends had died as a result of a hollow attack. As a result from this news, he soon became rather cold and distant toward the rest of the world. Even with this tragedy he graduated at the top of his class, praised by his teachers as being a prodigy.
Not long after he graduated did he find himself in seventh squad. There he trained to obtain his shikai and improve his other skills. Though he had no skill in kido, he compensated with his speed and strength. After several yeas in squad seven he eventually earned a promotion that would make him the captain of squad eleven. Even after reaching the highest rank in the Sereitei, he continued to train and grow stronger. He also expected the same determination from his subordinates. He soon became known as a tough, yet fair, captain. Though, after years of training and fighting for the Sereitei, he stepped down from his position as captain and pursued a more peaceful life. However, if he found that he was needed once again he would be willing to return to lend his strength to the Sereitei once more.
-Kido-
Bakudo
1. Sai (塞, Restrain) Locks a target's arms in place behind their back.
4. Hainawa (這縄, Crawling Rope) An energy rope entangles the target's arms.
8. Seki (斥, Repulse) Creates a round shield that seems to temporarily paralyze and repel whatever strikes it.
9. Geki (撃, Strike) Engulfs the target in red light, completely paralyzing them.
21. Sekienton (赤煙遁, Red Smoke Escape) Creates a blast upon activation and is used like a ninja's smoke bomb.
26. Kyakko (曲光, Curving Light) Hides the target from sight, presumably by bending light.
30. Shitotsu Sansen (嘴突三閃, Beak-Stab Triple Beam) Forming a golden triangle with one's finger, it shoots three beams of light that pin the target to one place on a surface, slamming into his or her body in three places in a shape of a perfect triangle.
37. Tsuriboshi (吊星, Suspending Star) Creates a star-shaped cushion of Spiritual Energy, which anchors it to nearby objects with "ropes" of spirit particles. It can stop falling objects, acting like a safety net.
39. Enkosen (円閘扇, Arc Shield) Summons a shield of condensed reiatsu to block opponents' attacks.
61. Rikujōkōrō (六杖光牢, Six Rods Prison of Light) Summons six thin, wide beams of light that slam into a target's midsection, holding them in place. The target is then unable to move any part of their body including the parts that were not struck by the beams.
62. Hyapporankan (百歩欄干, Hundred Steps Fence) A rod formed of energy is thrown towards the target before it disintegrates into numerous short rods which are used to pin the target to the surroundings and render them immobile.
63. Sajo Sabaku (鎖条鎖縛, Locking Bondage Stripes) Binds the arms of a target.
75. Gochūtekkan (五柱鉄貫, Quintet of 1 kan Iron Pillars) Summons five incredibly tall and thick pillars which are connected to each other by chains to pin a target to the ground.
81. Danku (斷空, Splitting Void) Creates an energy barrier in the form of a rectangular wall. According to Byakuya, it is capable of stopping destructive spells up to #89
Hado
1. Shō (衝, Thrust) Pushes the target away from the caster.
4. Byakurai (白雷, Pale Lightning) The user fires a concentrated, powerful lightning bolt from their finger.
11. Tsuzuri Raiden (製本雷, Bound Lightning) Electric current flows through any object the user touches and is able to lead electricity, damaging any target that is in contact with the object the current runs through.
31. Shakkahō (赤火砲, Shot of Red Fire) Fires a ball of red energy at a target.
33. Sōkatsui (蒼火墜, Blue Fire, Crash Down) Fires a burst of blue spiritual energy at a target in a similar manner to #31, but over a wider area and with more power.
54. Haien (廃炎, Abolishing Flames) Fires a blast of purple spiritual energy that will incinerate a target completely when it makes contact.
58. Tenran (闐嵐, Orchid Sky) A widening tornado-like blast is fired towards the target.
63. Raikōhō (雷吼炮, Thunder Roar Cannon) Fires a massive wave of yellow energy at a target.
73. Sōren Sōkatsui (双蓮蒼火墜, Twin Lotus Blue Fire, Crash Down) Essentially a doubled version of #33 (labeled as #73 in anime), this spell fires two shots of blue fire with greater potency than the single-shot variety.
88. Hiryugekizokushintenraiho (飛竜撃賊震天雷砲, Flying Dragon-Striking Heaven-Shaking Thunder Cannon) Fires a gigantic electricity blast of spiritual energy resulting in an truly enormous explosion.
90. Kurohitsugi (黒棺, Black Coffin) Forms a box of black energy around a target, which is then pierced by dozens of energy "spears", lacerating the one inside from head to toe. Its appearance and function is reminiscent of a common magician's trick, as well as certain torture devices used during the Spanish Inquisition.
-Other Abilities-
Shunpo (Flash Step) - A form of high speed movement utilized by a user's reiatsu (compressed spiritual energy).
Utsusemi - Creates an afterimage used as a diversion or substitution.
