Bleach: A New Beginning

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Name: Aina Michiko

Race: Shinigami

Division: 4

Rank: Lieutenant

Nickname: Ai (Unless someone thinks of something else.)

Appearance: (See top)

Age: 136

Strengths: Aina is a very neutral person and will view a dispute from both sides and measure, fairly, how to resolve. This means on the battlefield, she will allow herself a moment to analyse who she is fighting in order to maximise any damage she causes on them. She attempts only to do this between attacks in order to not allow her guard down. She is stubborn - very stubborn. If there is someone who needs help or healing she will try her luck as far as it can go in order to bring them back. However if she herself is hurt, she will attempt to stay on the field as long as she can. This may cause disputes due to her hippocratic tendencies. She has a specialised fighting style that she'd conjured herself which honed her agility to a point to atone for the lack of brute force.

Weaknesses: Despite her successful fighting style she lacks greatly in brute force - barely enough strength to lift her zanpakuto. This limits her because: any full frontal attacks she may receive and must attempt to block will likely land a hit as she isn't strong enough to push the blade away from her, just enough to stop it hitting her badly. Most likely in these situations she'd gain space between herself and the enemy. Her analysing is both a blessing and a curse. Sometimes - when she is lost in thought, it leaves her open for attacking, meaning she will easily take a hit before she even realises it's there.

Place of Residence: Division 4 barracks.

Personality: Aina is a level-headed and analytic girl, she doesn't trust people when she meets them and often takes a while to warm up to. Despite her calm level-headedness, she remains stubborn and will try her hardest in order to get her way. Some people believe it is childish, though her excuse is that she cares. Because she takes so long to warm up to - it can be hard to be a friend to her, but if you persevere and manage to break through to her - she will be a loyal friend. Her heart is with the division, she looks up to Captain Jinnai dearly and will follow her even if it risks her very life and despite the Captain's obvious skill and ability to protect herself, she would gladly throw her own self into the line of fire of the enemy - should the captain ever need it.

History:

Aina in life.
In the world of the living - she was very different to how she is now. She was a happy go-lucky, puppy-loyal girl who devoted her life to her hobbies. Singing, drawing and working her hardest in order to achieve the most she could in life. However she didn't get much further from graduation until it happened. She'd just moved from home - to the bustling shore city of Kaine, a flat right at the edge of town - far from her part time job. She shared the flat with her closest friend - Bulsin. After about a month of the same routine, Aina invited Bulsin out to an enclosed beach so she could draw him on the rocks. He'd surprised her with a picnic and they ate lunch together on the beach, however this meal would be her last. Her dearest friend, drew a knife out of the picnic basket and hid it in his sleeve, he pulled her into a hug and plunged the knife into her back, piercing her heart and told her "I always knew you'd die in my arms." before she was gone.

But she wasn't gone... She remained on that beach, a spirit tied to the waves, to the sand, to the rocks of that beach standing over her body, undiscovered for a few weeks stuffed in a nook in the cliff - high enough so the sea didn't wash enough, not a deep enough nook so that her body didn't hang out sinisterly with the basket on top of her. She had to stay until it was removed - until justice was dealt. She had to stay! Her stubbornness developed here - her body was found by an old couple, with the same idea as the friends, a walk on the beach and a little picnic on the sand. Her flesh had begun to erode, which meant she was clearly dead. The couple immediately called the police.

The police investigation was short. They had solid evidence as, in the basket that he'd left on her body, was her sketchbook. Filled with little drawings of him and them and other people. The last drawing was an unfinished drawing on Bulsin on the rocks of the very same beach. The police attempted to arrest him but it was quite clear he was insane and was sent, instead to get mental help. Justice was dealt, surely, then why couldn't she leave? She had one more thing to do. She was freed from the beach and went to the mental hospital, her soul chain on it's last legs, if she wasn't collected soon she may turn into a hollow. She stood over the hospital bed of her dearest friend who stared sorrowfully out the window "Na-na.." he said, Aina bristled with both shock and anger, how dare he speak her name. She stormed over to the hospital bed
"I'm sorry."
She stopped, halted fast, as if someone had closed a door on her. The words rippled through her body like water, she stared, blankly at the boy who she'd loved so much, and hated so much more. She stared at him for a good long time, nothing good would come from visiting the past, she turned, left the hospital and came face to face with a soul reaper. Hand outstretched to her.
"It's not over yet. Aina. You have potential."

Aina after death.
She was attentive in training, she wanted the best she could be and no matter how hard she pushed herself, how much she tried she couldn't get strong enough. So it became clear to her that she had to find another way. So she began to train herself in endurance and in speed, instead. She quickly made up for what she lacked in strength in speed - and with her distinctive style that's founded mainly on speed she eventually became a proper soul reaper.

She was put in Division 4, which she didn't make sense of - however as time progressed it became clear that her compassion for others, despite not showing it, exceeds her will to live. She decided to just let it happen and in turn they'll train her. She quickly became an avid first aider - the techniques were much like school work and she liked learning things again. Her speed meant she'd often be on the battlefield and running around patching people up in the midst of battle. When she wasn't fighting in the battle herself.

Her analytic skills mostly developed while she was in Division 4. But in a long era of peace - she only used it to judge character in order to figure out who she'd want to talk to - she'd spend her days resting against a wooden beam of the Barracks and watching people go by - quietly. It's only months later when it occurred to her that she did the same in battle - though more judging their character in order to gauge what sort of attacks they're used to and what they're likely to do next - it was a very sudden realisation and caught her off guard which was when she acquired her first major looking scar. A claw mark from her hip up to the middle of her stomach.

Now with her ability to estimate attacks and her speed - she was easily one of the stronger soul reapers in Division 4 - which wasn't hard when she was the strongest of a group of supposedly weaker soul reapers. Though despite that it was well known among the Division that she wasn't about to go around fighting anyone who looked at her the wrong way - in fact the opposite. Her self sacrificial acts in battle were made known and that allowed her a sense of neutrality that she seemed content with.

Lieutenancy came with shock - she felt overly honoured and looked up to the captain all throughout her time in the Division. As a relatively new Lieutenant she has yet to entirely prove herself but in the battles since she was made lieutenant she has easily proven her drive for the position she was given.

---Skills---


Regular Members start with 11 points to distribute. Lieutenants start with 16. Captains start with 21.


Strength: 4

Speed: 12

Reflexes: 5

Finesse: 10

Stamina: 10

Reiryoku: 6,700


Kido: 5

Zanjutsu: 5

---Zanpakuto---

Name: Hikaru

Appearance:


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Shikai Chant: Shine like the sun - Hikaru!

Shikai Appearance:

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Shikai Abilities: When Hikaru is used against people - it harnesses light in order to empower it's blade - this can make it extremely hot and can burn people when she strikes - this light harnessing's main use is for healing and when not used to strike a foe - and held over an injury - the warm light of what feels like the sun will envelope the wound and depending on how little time they have: Cauterize it if it needs to be fast or close the wound (as if speeding up time in the area, so scars will still form)
When released it shines which is bad for stealth but in dark patrols she may use it to light paths.

She cannot yet use her Bankai - though she is training avidly - here's the Bankai information for reference for later.


Bankai Phrase: (She's training so she is not able to enable it in battle - though she knows the phrase and is using it to attempt to call on Hikaru in training.)
"Shine like the stars and burn like the sun - Luminate: Hikaru!"


Bankai Appearance:
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Her sword emits white light in a circle around her before separating into these small flames - Her sword remains like the Shikai
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Bankai Abilities: The flames act as an individual sword - They spin until they're like a saw blade
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And attack the foe at her command - like little assistants while she still attacks with her Shikai sword - the only difference with the blade is that it's hotter and more powerful. Some of these flames can be used to heal while she fights - but the person she wants to heal must be within range.



Incarnation Appearance:

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Nice CS, cant wait to see what it looks like finished.
 
Alrighty, i will post once i get back from my check-up at the hospital :3.

Also, great to have ya back now Gavin! I missed yuuuuu. screws those essays TT_TT.
 
Eh, I still have one more essay to do but I can't work on it on my chromebook since I don't have my textbook pdf. So I spent the morning doing Rp replies since I'm behind. I'll be able to do a few more tonight though after I finish the last essay. But I got the post up and that's what's important.
 
This I very interesting, I've just finished reading latest chap of bleach and I have been looking for a bleach roleplay, can I join it?
 
You sure can
 
Hell yea you can dude!

On a side note i am slightly saddened that this has gotten much more attention than my Naruto RP which has been active for a long time now and is much more stable than this one...
 
That's probably because Trollkubo hasn't gone to Naruto levels off the deep end.
 
Yea, i cant refute that logic... But mine doesnt have any of the bullshit canon, just set in the same world starting at the beginning with your characters deciding its history.

But i guess i should probably stop shamelessly advertising it now >_>
 
Well, bullshit canon keeps people away for sure. I'd only show up to make fun of the series.
 
Are we waiting on me to post again now?
 
I guess so unless anyone else comes along.
 
K, i'll post the mission beginning post once i'm done with this Pretend Your Xyzzy match with my cousin >_>
 
I hate to bother you all, but I wanted to ask permission, to reserve the Commander-in-Chief spot for the Onmitsukido? If not, I definitely understand. Thanks for your time ^o^
 
Admittedly there was a guy who asked for that on the previous page but he has had a week to put his sheet up. I think reservations only hold so long, though. So after pointing out that that is there, just make the sheet.
 
@Monsiuer Sarcastique yea, i would do what Nevvy said, as the person who had previously reserved it has taken far too long to make his sheet.
 
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Name: Sun Shao
Race: Special Human
Division: Onmitsukido
Rank: Commander-in-Chief
Nickname: The Blind Strategist
Appearance: Sun Shao stands at 6'2"and weighs 76kg (approx 167lbs). His skin is fair and he doesn't seem to do well for long in the sun. Shao has had his division uniform tailored especially to his tastes, with a black mandarin coat in place of the typical Shinigami hakama. The captain's haori also has a swallow tail design further differing his appearance from that of his peers. At most times, the Commander-in-Chief wears his hair in a long, neat braid.
Reiatsu Color: Silver with white outlines
Age: 33

Strengths: Shao is the quiet, thoughtful type, putting the benefit of others, over his own benefit as an individual. It is this attitude, combined with undeniable skill and determination, that has given Shao the momentum to propel himself into the upper echelons of the elite. What makes Sun Shao successful as history's youngest commander of the Onmitsukido, is not just his brilliant strategy, but also his uncanny ability to read people's hearts. After losing his eyesight at the age of five, young Sun Shao gained the ability to "see" the souls of others. The color, radiance and form of a soul, allowed him to read the subtle emotions, hidden beneath the facade of those with malicious intentions. Given that his position is the spiritual equivalent of an internal affairs office, this has helped Shao substantially within the past eight years, to solidify and consolidate the power of the Gotei 13. His understanding of the people around him, allow him to coordinate well with each division, forming strategic measures that play well to their strengths and weaknesses. Above all, the Commander-in-Chief firmly believes in the old adage, "United we Stand, Divided we Fall."

Weaknesses: Oft times, Sun Shao falls prey to nepotism, allowing his judgement to be clouded by personal attachment. While he is usually able to see through the deceit of others, Shao is very trusting of those he calls comrades. Even if the signs of a betrayal are there, he will stubbornly believe in them until proven wrong. In this regard, he is quite different from the Captain Commander who appointed him to his current position. While at times, their views do conflict, Sun Shao realizes that the Captain Commander possesses the right amount of pragmatism to balance his altruism. Aside from flaws of personality, Sun Shao is not very healthy, and thus cannot endure prolonged combat. Suffering from a complete atrioventricular canal defect (CAVC), severely affects Shao's time in active combat, as the oxygen rich blood from the lungs, does not mix properly with the the oxygen poor blood from the rest of his body. Labored breathing and heart pains are the initial signs of over exertion, though pushing himself even further, can lead to his death through suffocation, as his body attempts to eat away at oxygen that it does not have. In regards to stamina, his lack of endurance is utterly laughable. During meetings, someone usually has to help Shao get up the stairs. Even watching people exercise has a tendency to make Shao feel tired. This alone has caused people to question if he really is the commander of the Onmitsukido. Sun Shao is also especially susceptible to illusionary techniques and the abilities of Quincy.

Place of Residence: Soul Society

Personality: Sun Shao is a very calm and composed individual, to the point where others may feel that he is aloof; disconnected from the situation at hand. However, Shao is very aptly described by the phrase, "Still waters run deep." Amidst his quiet exterior, lies an individual who is constantly thinking of the well-being of his fellows, coming up with emergency measures in order to prevent tragedies such as the one faced a decade previous. As a result, the silence that lingers around Shao, can sometimes be a bit...awkward for others. But recently, thanks to the constructive criticism of his peers, Shao is beginning to speak more openly. Despite the fact that Sun Shao is a quiet individual, he does have a certain charisma about him, that has always drawn others to him. Instead of words, the patriarch of the Sun clan prefers to express himself through action. In some respects, this can make him very similar to the Captain Commander at times, especially when lives are on the line. A dominant presence, that rarely ever asserts itself, is also a very accurate description for this martial arts master. When the lives of others are at risk, Sun Shao is able to accurately assess the situation, forming the most appropriate countermeasure in order to save as many lives as possible. In times of crisis, Shao is able to think rationally, moving and communicating with the members of his division as if they were his own limbs. Such efficiency has helped to lend credence to his position as the first Human Commander-in-Chief of the Onmitsukido.

History: Sun Shao hails from the prominent Sun clan; an elite family that holds a tight rein on many substantial financial institutions throughout the globe. They are a family that is directly descended from the legendary strategist, Sun Wu (Sun Tzu). To know the story of Sun Shao, one must know the story of the previous patriarch of the Sun family. Thirty-three years ago, the Sun Clan's power was at its peak, however, their current patriarch had a weak constitution and was fated to die young. Even with all of the advanced medical treatments that were available to them, they could do nothing but watch as he withered away. However, this young man did not fear the inevitable end that awaited him, but rather, embraced each moment he was given. Thankfully, his life was not entirely filled with sorrow. Even in his poor condition, fate was kind enough to bestow upon him a lover, to be at his side as his health was in decline. This woman, Yue Ji, had been an irreplaceable friend, though eventually, she became much more than that. Near the end of his life, Yue Ji found that she was pregnant with the young master's child. Over joyed at the revelation, the clan head only wished that he could live just a bit longer, to see the birth of his child. But even though his will was strong, his body was weak. Just a few weeks before Yue Ji was to give birth, the young master finally died of his illness.

From here, the story of Sun Shao truly begins. The greedy members of the main family, were worried about the security of the Sun clan. They worried about the fate of their prestigious line, now that their patriarch was gone. They worried that the next clan head may not be as malleable as the last. Thus, a sinister plot was hatched by an elite few. The child within Yue Ji, was an empty vessel, was it not? Currently, there was no "soul" inhabiting the growing child within Yue Ji. So, the Sun Clan decided to preform the unthinkable. What if you could take the best traits of each generation, and put that all into one child? Then, while the child was still young and impressionable, mold them to your will. That was the foul scheme that the Sun had concocted. A profane offense against their ancestors was committed, as they summoned forth the spirits of the deceased. Their immortal souls, were quite literally torn asunder and rendered into "qualities." Traits that each possessed were forcibly combined, mercilessly torn apart, then put back together again into a single artificial soul. That same night, Yue Ji was drugged so that the ritual to bind the soul to the child within her could be completed. The ritual went by without incident and the members involved took that to mean that it had been a successs. A few weeks later, Yue Ji gave birth to a baby boy, who she named Sun Shao, after the boy's father. Perhaps it had been the strong spiritual energy of the boy within her, but moments after Shao was born, his mother had lost all vitality and passed on. She should have been able to join his father in the afterlife, but the Sun Clan had denied them even that. The soul of his own father had been rendered into nothing more than a "trait" for the young master.

Perhaps it had been Karma, but as time passed, the plans of the Sun Clan had been foiled by the very child that they had planned to manipulate. The body that the artificial soul had been forced into, ironically enough, was extremely weak. It was like trying to force the entirety of the ocean, into a drinking glass. That was what they had done. The power of the souls they placed within the child's physical body, was too great for the vessel they'd chosen. The child's eyes went blind as his condition deteriorated, but in return, he began to truly "see." Eventually, Sun Shao learned of the treachery of those around him, learned of his abominable origins and how his very existence was a grave offense to his ancestors. He had power, but no direction. Considering that his life had damned the immortal souls of those who came before him, he felt he could not be so selfish as to wish for death. Even with his weak body, he resolved himself to live. Seeking a purpose, Sun Shao wished to put his powers to good use. At the age of 16, Sun Shao began to work with the Soul Society, cooperating with them as a liaison in the human world. Since the Sun clan had considerable influence, his presence helped operations remain undetected by the general public. Though physically weak, his will was undeniable as he completely reformed the morally bankrupt Sun Clan, into the pillar of solidarity that it has now become. As time continued to pass, his work with Soul Society became even more extensive, to the point where he had almost went to join in combating the threat that wiped out the previous era of the Gotei 13. However, at the time, Sun Shao had been cautioned by Tae Wang to stay behind. Out of respect for his senior, he did just that and thanks to those words of caution, Sun Shao is still alive today. After the incident occurred, Shao was one of the few people suitable for an elite position and took up the mantle of the Commander of the Onmitsukido.
---Skills---

Strength: 3
Speed: 3
Reflexes: 13
Finesse: 12
Stamina: 2
Reiryoku: 9999
Special Human Skill: 15

---Powers---
Golden Gaze (Jinjing) - This is the term that Sun Shao uses to refer to his particular eye condition. While for all intents and purposes, Shao is "blind," this doesn't mean that he is incapable of "sight." What his eyes are able to perceive is the nature of one's soul. At any time, the shape of one's spiritual form changes based on their mood, their thoughts and intentions. This ability has proven invaluable, in not just the spirit world, but in the physical as well. Being able to read through the fake smiles and facades of an enemy is a skill that cannot be measured in monetary terms. However, the Golden Gaze is more of an side-effect that his real spiritual power has on his body, rather than the end all, be all of his abilities.

Celestial Subjugation (Tianchao Wangguo) - Celestial Subjugation is the technique that Sun Shao has created in order to best make use of his abilities as the product of an artificial soul ritual. Being comprised of the souls of each generation of Sun clan patriarchs dating back to the great Sun Wu, Sun Shao has an incomprehensible amount of knowledge that makes him spiritually older than any of his peers. This ability is the culmination of all that knowledge. Once Sun Shao is able to properly grasp the nature of his opponent; who they are as an individual, Sun Shao is able to align the nature of his qi to those of his enemy to create resonant waves of energy, that nullify the other person's abilities. This is only possible because of the fact that dozens of souls were forcibly merged into one, each still retaining their affinities to certain elements. This aggregation of souls is what makes Sun Shao's abilities so unique. The various resonant energies that dwell within Sun Shao, allow him to cancel and to a limited extent, imitate others abilities. Abilities such as Shunpo or Hierro cannot be negated as the energy is still internalized. Shao can only negate energy that has been externalized. Illusions work well against Shao, as it masks the true nature of a soul, rendering him truly blind. While his skills may sound all powerful, one must put into account that Shao's stamina severely limits his combat potential. The weight of his reiatsu is actually detrimental to his own well being, as he begins to summon forth the combined power of the aggregate souls within him.
The Celestial Subjugation skill, heavily relies on the understanding of his opponent. However, there are times that even when he understands the origin of a skill or ability, he is unable to negate or imitate it. To be more specific, if an individual is resolved and fights with a dying will from the beginning, even the smallest of attacks cannot be negated or copied, only redirected. Similarly to Illusions and techniques of the Quincy, the attacks of a person resolved to die, contain reishi. As the fundamental building blocks of the spiritual world, Sun Shao is unable to affect objects or abilities that contain reishi. Therefore it would be impossible for Shao to physically negate the existence of a shinigami, or a hollow. Only skills utilizing reiryoku can be actively negated and imitated. The moment a person fights with resolve, they unconsciously mold their reishi, the proof of their existence, into their techniques. Even trace amounts of reishi cannot be negated, therefore Sun Shao has difficulty fighting against Quincy and Illusionists. This is a testament to the fact that the individuality of each person can be neither copied, nor denied. You may be able to emulate certain parts of an individual's personality, but you can only ever be yourself. That is the essence of The Celestial Subjugation skill.

Five Phases Eight Trigrams Palm (Wu Xing Baguazhang) - A martial art that utilizes his Celestial Subjugation in an offensive fashion. It is a unique martial art, created entirely by Sun Shao. Due to the excessive strain on his body, Shao is unable to use hakudo and created this style for the express purpose of replacing it in active combat. The premise of this style, is not to apply force, but to redirect it. There are a total of thirteen forms with ten techniques associated with each form. All thirteen forms and 130 techniques can be combined in any number of ways to create a nigh impenetrable defensive fighting style. It is the pinnacle of the soft, internal martial styles focusing on passive aggression and redirection, in contrast to the hard, external styles that emphasize brute strength and unrelenting force. Utilizing this style, Shao is able to align his qi with that of his opponents and either absorb or redirect their attack accordingly. Coupled with vast knowledge of and the ability to see meridians, Shao is able to redirect, obstruct or free the flow of qi in others. However, this martial art is as much a way of life as it is a fighting style. One must strive to use their strength to bring order and justice, not chaos and tyranny. To know the difference between the virtue of strength and the strength of virtue, is essential in mastering this defensive art. In order to bring out the true strength of Wu Xing Baguazhang, one must enter a state of wu wei of complete calm and effortlessness. The perfect state of zen. It is the ideal sought after by all martial artists, to empty the mind and allow the universe to flow through you.


(Kinda took some time, but I hope this is alright. I used an ability from an old character of mine and kinda just meshed it into this universe. Hope it works out. I will edit anything you deem necessary. Thanks for taking the time to read this btw)
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Alright, originally when i saw his abilities and powers i was on the edge of not accepting him, but i re-read his past and added in the draw-backs and i've deemed him more than acceptable! Meaning, in short order, he's accepted and i'm more than glad to allow you to RP him ;). Besides, now Rin has someone that she can become best friends with! :D.

Feel free to post! I'm editing the OP and adding in your character as you read this ;).

Also, i'm glad that we finally have a Special Human :D. Though his past is somewhat said and pulls at my heartstrings and makes me want to hug the hell out of him...


On a side-note i'm fairly surprised that no-one lives in Karakura town, though i think that's more suited to regular members of the 13th division >_>.
 
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