::6th Squad - Captain::
::Shinigami::
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Name: Byakuya Kuchiki
Age: Over 110 years
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Bio: Byakuya Kuchiki is the 28th head of the noble Kuchiki clan, one of the four great noble families in Soul Society. As such, Byakuya acts in an aristocratic manner — he seems always serene and apathetic towards other people, even when he is actually deeply conflicted. He is also extremely calm, even in battle, and is very seldom surprised by even the most drastic of actions. Byakuya is a very perceptive man and is fully aware of the limits of his abilities and usually anything he states in comparison to an opponent is justified. Byakuya strongly believes in law and order. As the head of one of the great noble families and as a Captain in the Gotei 13, he always works hard for a peaceful society. He feels that if someone in his position does not follow the rules as a good example, then no one will follow them. He believes that to maintain the order, all law-breakers must be punished, even if that goes against his own wishes. In spite of his icy and regal manner, Byakuya cares for and protects those important to him. He used to be teased, usually it seems to his annoyance, but still regularly played tag with the older Yoruichi Shihōin using Flash Steps, though he never was able to beat her, a score that upholds to the current time.
Around 55 years ago, Byakuya married Hisana, who was then a commoner from Rukongai; therefore he broke the rules by accepting her into the noble Kuchiki family. Shortly before her death, Hisana asked Byakuya to find and adopt her biological sister, Rukia, whom she had abandoned as a baby. She also made him promise that he would not tell Rukia about her real family, for she believed that by abandoning Rukia when she was younger she was not worthy to be called her sister. One year later, Rukia entered the Shinigami Academy; shortly after, Byakuya found her and immediately adopted her into the Kuchiki clan. By adopting her Byakuya respected his late wife's final wish, but had broken the rules of his clan again. He later swore upon his parents' graves that he would never break the rules again, no matter what. As a result, he, though entirely apathetic on the surface, is actually deeply conflicted with the matter of Rukia's execution: should he intervene, it would require breaking the promise to his parents and the rules again, but should he do nothing he would fail to fulfill the last promise he made to his dying wife to protect Rukia as his own sister.
Division: Squad 6
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Zanpaktou Details
Zanpaktou: Senbonzakura
Release Command: "Scatter, Senbonzakura"
Shikai: Senbonzakura's blade separates into a thousand slender tiny blade fragments, which then fly away from the hilt, leaving only the sword's handle in Byakuya's hand(s). The release can be negated before it completes, such as when Yoruichi Shihōin wrapped the blade in cloth during Byakuya's short battle with Ichigo. However, if the release completes itself, then Senbozakura is rendered near-unstoppable as a result. While the blades are supposedly too small to see normally, they reflect light in such a way as to appear as cherry blossom petals. By swinging Senbonzakura's hilt Byakuya can control the blade fragments at will, allowing him to shred opponents at a distance and break through almost any defense.
Bankai: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi (is essentially a much larger version of Senbonzakura's Shikai. To activate it, Byakuya needs to drop his sword straight down. The sword phases through and then dissipates into the ground and two rows of giant blades (with the back edges facing each other) rise up from the ground behind Byakuya (or around him and his opponent). These then scatter into an infinite number of tiny blades. The number of blades is great enough that Byakuya can use them for defense as well as offense. He commonly forms them into large masses of blades to crush opponents. Like with his Shikai, its attack is triggered with the phrase Scatter.While Byakuya can control the blades with his mind alone, using his hands allows him to do so more effectively, making the blades move (almost) twice as fast.)
Senbonzakura Kageyoshi: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, aside from the ability to freely manipulate the petals, has three special abilities which are listed below...
Senkei: The first which unites the scattered petals into complete swords that form four rows around Byakuya and his opponent in a column-like array. While Byakuya can control these swords as he does his regular blades, he usually attacks with just one in hand. Byakuya claims that the purpose of the Senkei is not to attack from all sides but rather to concentrate his power into fewer blades. Lacking the flexibility of endless blades Kuchiki loses the defensive aspect of Senbonzakura but gains explosive attack power. It seems to take fewer blows from a Senkei blade to exhaust Ichigo than the multiple cuts from the unfocused Bankai. The Senkei also seems to cage himself with his enemy, allowing neither combatant to move very far from each other. After immobilizing an opponent, he can call in the other blades to hit them while they're trapped. It is extremely rare for him to use this ability, doing so only when he has sworn to cut down the opponent with his very own hands. Ichigo was the second being to ever witness the ability. Senkai can be used as a powerful shield, blocking several Cero blasts from Menos-class Hollows at once.
Gōkei: This creates a spherical formation of over 100 million tiny blade fragments which swirl around the opponent as like a cloud, which then collapses into them from every possible angle, leaving no blind spots and no possibility to escape. The resulting shockwave generated by the aftermath of the attack is so powerful that Byakuya himself has to Flash Step away from Gokei's blast area (he is normally immune to the cutting effects of his own Bankai, evident by the fact that he could wield the swords generated by its Senkei formation with bare hands without him getting cut himself)
Shūkei: This condenses each and every single one of his blades into a single, potent sword, drastically increasing its cutting power. Though Ichigo was heavily wounded when he preformed the attack. The blade appears bright white and its aura takes the form of a bird, earning it the name Hakuteiken. Byakuya also grows pure white wings and a halo-like circle in the back, both made of spiritual power. It is unknown whether these wings are merely an aesthetic effect or if they can be used to fly.
Zanpaktou: Senbonzakura
Release Command: "Scatter, Senbonzakura"
Shikai: Senbonzakura's blade separates into a thousand slender tiny blade fragments, which then fly away from the hilt, leaving only the sword's handle in Byakuya's hand(s). The release can be negated before it completes, such as when Yoruichi Shihōin wrapped the blade in cloth during Byakuya's short battle with Ichigo. However, if the release completes itself, then Senbozakura is rendered near-unstoppable as a result. While the blades are supposedly too small to see normally, they reflect light in such a way as to appear as cherry blossom petals. By swinging Senbonzakura's hilt Byakuya can control the blade fragments at will, allowing him to shred opponents at a distance and break through almost any defense.
Bankai: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi (is essentially a much larger version of Senbonzakura's Shikai. To activate it, Byakuya needs to drop his sword straight down. The sword phases through and then dissipates into the ground and two rows of giant blades (with the back edges facing each other) rise up from the ground behind Byakuya (or around him and his opponent). These then scatter into an infinite number of tiny blades. The number of blades is great enough that Byakuya can use them for defense as well as offense. He commonly forms them into large masses of blades to crush opponents. Like with his Shikai, its attack is triggered with the phrase Scatter.While Byakuya can control the blades with his mind alone, using his hands allows him to do so more effectively, making the blades move (almost) twice as fast.)
Senbonzakura Kageyoshi: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, aside from the ability to freely manipulate the petals, has three special abilities which are listed below...
Senkei: The first which unites the scattered petals into complete swords that form four rows around Byakuya and his opponent in a column-like array. While Byakuya can control these swords as he does his regular blades, he usually attacks with just one in hand. Byakuya claims that the purpose of the Senkei is not to attack from all sides but rather to concentrate his power into fewer blades. Lacking the flexibility of endless blades Kuchiki loses the defensive aspect of Senbonzakura but gains explosive attack power. It seems to take fewer blows from a Senkei blade to exhaust Ichigo than the multiple cuts from the unfocused Bankai. The Senkei also seems to cage himself with his enemy, allowing neither combatant to move very far from each other. After immobilizing an opponent, he can call in the other blades to hit them while they're trapped. It is extremely rare for him to use this ability, doing so only when he has sworn to cut down the opponent with his very own hands. Ichigo was the second being to ever witness the ability. Senkai can be used as a powerful shield, blocking several Cero blasts from Menos-class Hollows at once.
Gōkei: This creates a spherical formation of over 100 million tiny blade fragments which swirl around the opponent as like a cloud, which then collapses into them from every possible angle, leaving no blind spots and no possibility to escape. The resulting shockwave generated by the aftermath of the attack is so powerful that Byakuya himself has to Flash Step away from Gokei's blast area (he is normally immune to the cutting effects of his own Bankai, evident by the fact that he could wield the swords generated by its Senkei formation with bare hands without him getting cut himself)
Shūkei: This condenses each and every single one of his blades into a single, potent sword, drastically increasing its cutting power. Though Ichigo was heavily wounded when he preformed the attack. The blade appears bright white and its aura takes the form of a bird, earning it the name Hakuteiken. Byakuya also grows pure white wings and a halo-like circle in the back, both made of spiritual power. It is unknown whether these wings are merely an aesthetic effect or if they can be used to fly.
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Combat Potentials
Fighting Style: Incredibly balanced and masterful in all areas of shinigami combat, Byakuya Kuchiki is a fighter who can excel in any level of battle. Despite not being quite as physically imposing as other Captains, his spells, training, and Zanpaktou make him one of the most difficult enemies to defeat in Soul Society.
Affinities: Strong affinity for all 4 areas of shinigami combat, though the lowest must be Hakuda due to his slightly weaker (by comparison to his other areas) physical strength.
Fighting Style: Incredibly balanced and masterful in all areas of shinigami combat, Byakuya Kuchiki is a fighter who can excel in any level of battle. Despite not being quite as physically imposing as other Captains, his spells, training, and Zanpaktou make him one of the most difficult enemies to defeat in Soul Society.
Affinities: Strong affinity for all 4 areas of shinigami combat, though the lowest must be Hakuda due to his slightly weaker (by comparison to his other areas) physical strength.
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Combat Ratings
Spiritual Pressure: 510
Hoho: 135
Kido: 125
Hakuda: 115
Zanjutsu: 135
Spiritual Pressure: 510
Hoho: 135
Kido: 125
Hakuda: 115
Zanjutsu: 135
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Techniques Learned:
All Kido #1-90
Shunpo
Mirror Gate
White Prostration
Senka (Unique)
Utsesemi (Unique)
Hanki
All Kido #1-90
Shunpo
Mirror Gate
White Prostration
Senka (Unique)
Utsesemi (Unique)
Hanki
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Items Owned:
Kuchiki Clan Scarf
Kuchiki Clan Headpiece
Kuchiki Clan Scarf
Kuchiki Clan Headpiece
