[center][color=#ffffff][h1]【[u][b][color=0072bc]Kyo Gensai[/color][/b][/u]】[/h1][/color] [hider=Picture][img]https://i.imgur.com/VMmVZAB.png[/img][/hider] 【[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3xgjrFY2K8&ab_channel=P%C3%A1ssaroTrov%C3%A3o-SonsAncestrais]Storm[/url]】 [h3][color=#ffffff][sub][i]~[/i][b][color=0072bc]"I wonder, will you be the next stepping stone? Or just more gravel between them?"[/color][/b][i]~[/i][/sub][/color][/h3][/center] [center][u][b][h2]【Personal Info】[/h2][/b][/u][/center][hider][indent]【[u][b]Name:[/b][/u] Kyo Gensai 【[u][i]Nicknames:[/i][/u] 【[u][b][i]Alias:[/i][/b][/u] "Dueling Wanderer" 【[u][b]Age:[/b][/u] 89 【[u][i]Age Appearance:[/i][/u] 21 【[u][b]Gender:[/b][/u] Male 【[u][b]Race:[/b][/u] Shinigami 【[u][i]Former Rank:[/i][/u] Ryoka 【[u][i]Former Division:[/i][/u] 11 【[u][i]Additional Appearance Info:[/i][/u] [hider=Image] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Ej2PxL1.png[/img][/hider] 【[u][b]Biography:[/b][/u] Kyo Gensai, coming from the inner areas of Rukongai was but a humble student at a dojo there. He was not remarkable in any physical sense, he was not disagreeable as a person nor was he particularly favored over others. He was simply another soul in Rukongai, blessed with living in one of the upper class areas. Such an existence for him though as time dragged on, did not suit him. Bored by the recreational swordsmanship of this comfy mid-upper class area of Rukongai, he one day just left, disappearing into the districts. No word of him would appear until many years later, there were whisperings of a particularly skilled swordsman wandering Rukongai, becoming known even as far as North Rukongai, a particularly dangerous area. At this time, he was known as the "Dueling Wanderer", as he challenged those who carried blades to a duel. Though there were few fatal results to such engagements, causing his reputation to be spread around but with no animosity, a more recent event where he had slain a group of much more determined and vindictive souls further in North Rukongai, who accepted no less than death. These activities would eventually get the attention of Shinigami. When they arrived to the site he was reported to have been, he simply challenged the leading Shinigami of that squad to a duel. He was unconcerned with why they were here, only that Shinigami were a cut above what he had been fighting all this time, and he knew he craved to test his technique even further. Of course he was no mindless murderer, he added a stipulation, that if they won he would go quietly, and if not... He would request they train him as a Shinigami, so that he may reach greater heights. Many in the group that were there to apprehend him felt it was not appropriate to accept his deal, they had no reason after all, but the Shinigami in charge accepted, and so they dueled. The result was unexpected, though Kyo was clearly outmatched in raw power and speed, his skill with a blade and his rapid learning of techniques served him well as he quickly put the match into a winning situation, stopping short of slaying the Shinigami. What would follow was the other accompanying Shinigami would attempt to gang up on him, but they were quickly trounced. In the middle of their scuffle, the captain of the 11th would arrive and set things right, with the result subduing Kyo. In the months following they had questioned him and did a background check on him, keeping him in detention while deciding what to do with him. After some time though, it was deliberated he would be trained as a Shinigami, and then placed in the 11th Division. Pretty much as soon as he was placed there he quickly made a name for himself, his peerless technique somehow after those months in detention were sharper... It turns out he had meditated on his encounter with the captain, and deliberated on new techniques he could possibly execute to get even closer. 【[u][b]Personality:[/b][/u] Those in the 11th called him a battle nut, and while the description isn't wrong, he pursues swordsmanship to a different degree beyond most Shinigami. One thing that remains from his wandering duel days though is the seeking out of strong and skilled opponents, to test his skill, and to hopefully see something new to push his skill even further. Of course this one-minded pursuit has for the moment led him to ignore other aspects. Many had thought him initially quite unreasonable, but that's far from the truth, he seems to be a pretty pleasant person, having rather good manners and signs of a proper upbringing. He is well studied in some of the arts, particularly calligraphy, and he can show consideration for others, though some can't tell if it is in jest or genuine. A lot of his positive qualities that are unexpected from someone who wishes to fight so much, are also undercut by some levels of selfishness, particularly when it comes to that. If he sees a chance to fight someone who might help him reach the next level of his pursuit of strength, he will take every opportunity to do that even at the detriment of others. Less predictably, he may sometimes refuse to fight someone too weak, because it'd be no different from morning practice in a dojo alone, so he says. [indent][indent][indent][indent][u][b][h3]【Notable Traits】[/h3][/b][/u][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][hider] [indent]【[b][i]Likes/Dislikes[/i][/b]】 [indent][color=#00FF00]✔[/color] Strong and skilled people [color=#00FF00]✔[/color] Sushi [color=#00FF00]✔[/color] Calligraphy [color=#00FF00]✔[/color] Swordsmanship [color=#FF0000]✘[/color] Cowards [color=#FF0000]✘[/color] Pickled seaweed [color=#FF0000]✘[/color] Paperwork [color=#FF0000]✘[/color] Politics[/indent][/indent] [indent]【[b][i]Defining Traits[/i][/b]】 [indent][indent][i]Positive[/i][/indent] [color=#00FF00]▲[/color] Eager to fight the strong [color=#00FF00]▲[/color] Incredible observation and learning [color=#00FF00]▲[/color] Shows some consideration for his allies [color=#00FF00]▲[/color] Recognizes the value of life [indent][i]Neutral[/i][/indent] [color=#828282]☯[/color] High potential, possibly a rare prodigy [color=#828282]☯[/color] Battle seeker [color=#828282]☯[/color] Not much of a team player, has his own priorities. [color=#828282]☯[/color] Distant yet pleasant attitude [indent][i]Negative[/i][/indent] [color=#FF0000]▼[/color] Selfish attitude towards combat. [color=#FF0000]▼[/color] May resort to violence with disagreements [color=#FF0000]▼[/color] Doesn't think things through as much as he should [color=#FF0000]▼[/color] Can appear standoffish despite his smile [/indent][/indent] [/hider][indent][indent][indent][indent][u][b][h3]【Relationships】[/h3][/b][/u][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][hider] [indent][indent][i][b]NAME: Friend/Rival/Acquaintance/Superior Officer/Nemesis etc[/b][/i] [indent]Summary of Relationship. When they met, how long they've known one another, how they feel about them and why.[/indent] [i][b]NAME: Friend/Rival/Acquaintance/Superior Officer/Nemesis/Lover/Spouse etc[/b][/i] [indent]Summary of Relationship. When they met, how long they've known one another, how they feel about them and why.[/indent] [i][b]NAME: Friend/Rival/Acquaintance/Superior Officer/Nemesis etc[/b][/i] [indent]Summary of Relationship. When they met, how long they've known one another, how they feel about them and why.[/indent] [/indent][/indent][/hider][/indent][/hider] [center][u][b][h2]【Capabilities】[/h2][/b][/u][/center] [hider=] [indent][indent][indent][indent][u][b][h3]【General Aptitude】[/h3][/b][/u][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][hider][indent][sub][h3][u][b]Fighting Style:[/b][/u][/h3][/sub] One could describe him as a peerless swordsman, relying solely on his technique and sense for battle. Despite his instinct-driven way of fighting, he displays exceptional and graceful technique, and is particularly a master of Iaijutsu. [indent][sub][u][b][h3]Attributes[/h3][/b][/u][/sub] [u][b]Reiryoku[i][/i]:[/b][/u] 0 (95) [indent][indent][i][u][b]Reiatsu:[/b][/u][/i] 150 (2) [/indent][/indent] [u][b]Strength:[/b][/u] 50 - Impressive [u][b]Resilience:[/b][/u] 15 - Unremarkable [u][b]Mobility:[/b][/u] 15 - Unremarkable [u][b]Spirit:[/b][/u] 15 - Unremarkable [sub][u][b][h3]Skills[/h3][/b][/u][/sub] [u][b]Proficiency:[/b][/u] 0 (285) [u][b]Zanjutsu:[/b][/u] (149 - Adept) [u][b]Hakuda:[/b][/u] (30 - Layman [u][b]Kido:[/b][/u] (7 - Untrained) [u][b]Hoho:[/b][/u] (49 - Layman) [u][b]Perception:[/b][/u] (49 - Layman)[/indent][/indent][/hider] [indent][indent][indent][indent][u][b][h3]【Specialization】[/h3][/b][/u][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent] [hider=][indent][indent][indent][i][b]Specialty:[/b] Lethality (Zanjutsu/Hakuda Practitioner | Impressive Strength)[/i] [indent]An offensive Specialization for Hakuda and/or Zanjutsu, Lethality gives the Specialist advantage in specific situations. If they are on the attack in a situation, their Zanjutsu/Hakuda is treated as being one Proficiency Tier higher than normal. Notably, once an individual possessing this specialty reaches legend, they may also acquire the Preservation specialty for Zanjutsu and/or Hakuda.[/indent][/indent] [/indent][/indent][/hider] [indent][indent][indent][indent][u][b][h3]【Artes】[/h3][/b][/u][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][hider] [u][b]Shouei[i](Zanjutsu Adept | Hoho Layman[/i]:[/b][/u] Fading Shadow. A technique where the user will fade back and away from an attack, before suddenly returning and attacking inside of the opening created from the missed strike. Though this is a sword technique, knowledge of footwork is still required. This technique is especially useful for Kyo when he is preparing an Iaijutsu strike. - Allows the next Zanjutsu-based Arte that is performed to clash against the target's Hoho or Mobility. [u][b]Juumonji[i](Zanjutsu Adept)[/i]:[/b][/u] Cross. An Iaijutsu technique where the user cuts twice upon drawing in such an instantaneous motion, that the strike appears to be simultaneous. - Due to the speed of the strikes, this maneuver clashes with a Zanjutsu or Strength stat one tier above what the user actually possesses. [u][b]Asagiri Zanshou[i](Zanjutsu Adept)[/i]:[/b][/u] Afterglow of the Morning Mist. An Iaijutsu technique that is two-part. The initial drawing strike, before sheathing. Upon the click of the blade re-entering the sheath, the strike that he had made earlier erupts into an additional deadlier strike. Something about this technique is unfathomable, as if Kyo has begun to see something that other swordsmen could not. - With the adversary's attention focused on the first strike, the second strike is empowered, allowing it to ignore a single tier of the clashing stat--increasing the chance of it successfully landing a blow. [indent]Description[/indent] [u][b]Technique Name[i](Prerequisite)[/i]:[/b][/u] [indent]Description[/indent][/hider][/hider][center][u][b][h2]【Zanpakuto】[/h2][/b][/u][/center] [hider=][center][i][b]Sealed State[/b][/i] [img]LINK[/img][h3][color=#ffffff][sub][i]~[/i][b]"..."[/b][i]~[/i][/sub][/color][/h3][/center] [indent][i][u]Additional Description:[/u][/i] [u][b]Attunement(1):[/b][/u] Phase One - Unattuned [u][b]Deviation:[/b][/u] N/A [i][u]Inner World & Spirit:[/u][/i] [indent]A clear sky over a land of perfect, still water as far as the eye can see until meeting at a dim sunset in the horizon, reflecting against the surface. Perfectly reflective water that mirrors all who stand within it. The image of this world is that of two mirrors, both heaven and earth, and that the unity of both body and mind is the key to power. This reflects the personality of both zanpakuto and shinigami. The spirit exclusively takes the form of it's user, with a blue tinge in the eyes. Though because it's form fades in and out of view, sometimes only visible within the water, or reflected in the sky, it can also be inferred that the spirit is the entire inner world too.[/indent] [u][b]Zanpakuto Personality:[/b][/u] Keikai is a rather cryptic zanpakuto, something the somewhat more blunt and direct Kyo dislikes, but luckily for him, Keikai is also a lot more patient than it's wielder. It likes to speak in riddles, half words and half realities, like a quiz. It's voice is often that of a female, but at times it is a stern man. One cannot help when seeing the interaction of Keikai and Kyo that the zanpakuto is seeking to bring out his full potential as a warrior. His blade is already sharp, and so it is his mind that must be sharpened within this world. [/indent] [center][i][b]Shikai[/b][/i] [img]LINK[/img][h3][color=#ffffff][sub][i]~[/i][b]"Utsuse, Keikai."[/b][i]~[/i][/sub][/color][/h3][/center] [hider=Abilities] [u][b]Ability:[/b][/u] The Zanpakuto, Keikai meaning Mirror Boundary, has only one and very simple ability. It creates a phantom and perfect ethereal copy of it's wielder, having the same levels of skill, speed, and resilience. It's only tricky gimmick is it's ability to appear within 30 feet of it's user spontaneously, almost teleporting around. Otherwise, fighting this Shikai is like fighting two of the same person. As with all Shikai releases, Kyo's doubles his Reiatsu modifier. [hider=Mechanics][list][*]The duplicate generated by Keikai's ability has a durability equal to Kyo's Resilience and Spirit combined. Any attack, or consecutive set of attacks, that cumulatively reach this stat threshold can destroy the duplicate, rendering it useless for 2 posts. [*]This does not apply to normal clashes wherein the Echo blocks, deflects, or otherwise interacts with the world. Notably, Keikai's Echo has the same Attribute and Skill values as Kyo himself. [*]When clashing with something, should the Echo lose the clash by a full Tier or more, it will be destroyed, causing it to go on cooldown for half its typical duration..[/list][/hider] [b][u]Techniques[/u][/b] [i][u]Nijuushun:[/u][/i] Doppelganger, this technique is the basic usage of this Shikai, where the reflection will imitate attacks at perfect timing and stance. [i][u]Continous Assault:[/u][/i] In between ordinary openings of his attacks, the reflection will insert an attack to cover it. A rather simple application, but this enables a continuous and constant assault of increasing speed to overwhelm opponents whose defenses may be too great. [i][u]Redirection:[/u][/i] A subtle technique where the reflection will appear briefly to raise it's blade and block an attack. It's manifestation though will be so faint that it will not stop the attack, but rather, push it off course. Typically in this tiny opening, Kyo will strike. [i][u]Phantom Blade:[/u][/i] A much more subtle technique formulated to gain the edge in direct engagements. This technique partially forms the reflection on his own position enabling him to use the partial manifestation to deflect attacks or follow up his own immediately and take advantage of any minute openings. [/hider][/hider]