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~ "Kill with a borrowed sword" ~

- Name -
Genji Nakanō

- Appearance -

- Age -
362

- Race -
Shinigami

- Rank -
Captain of Squad 3

- Spiritual Pressure Color -
Golden Yellow

- History -
Genji has been a member of Squad three for decades. He was an unseated member when the infamous Gin Ichimaru was the captain, an idol to Genji. Looking up to him like a peasant does to his king Genji focused himself to follow in Gin's footsteps, he soon learnt that would be impossible for the then young upstart. Genji was never able to strip away his humanity and become the true monster he admired, when the truth was revealed and the lies that had been told were uncovered Genji had an internal struggle. He loved his captain and he truly believed it was mutual, as much of an enigma Gin was Genji never thought him to be the man he saw now.

It was from this point that Genji fell quiet, only speaking when he had to and keeping himself to himself. Genji knew there was a part of himself that hard dark intent but after seeing the path it would lead to he strongly averted from it. Seeing the effects that the great betrayal had on other members of squad three Genji started to realize his role, he was the one who would return this squad to honor. It was like someone had flipped a switch inside his head, maturity that Genji had never previously shown and a devilish determination to better himself he quickly gained notoriety with his squad mates. Taking a tough and abrasive approach to helping others he very much believed in pushing others down until they learnt to get up by themselves, strengthening their mentality.

Now, decades later Genji had risen through the ranks unlike anyone in the squad before. On the verge of captaincy he was held in good stead by many of his fellow captains. And by the decree of *New Captain Commander* he was anointed as the head of Squad three after the death of Ōtoribashi Rōjūrō.

- Personality -
Genji has a deceptive appearance, his soft features and warm eyes often fool others into the notion that he is a warm and loving man. This is not the case. Much like the previous Captain of Squad three, Genji is a master of psychological warfare and is a very talented liar, willing to do almost anything to gain the upper hand.
In contrast to this, it would be wrong to think he holds no feelings at all. He does not show it, if at all, but he most definitely cares for the members of his squad.
Genji is quite reserved for the most part, only speaking up when he adds his opinion or is asked for it. He is often prone to small sarcastic remarks but each time he does so he is reminded of the captain he once knew and will retreat into himself in an attempt to stamp out the memory of his disgrace.

- Shinigami Skills -
Incredibly fast
Versatile with sword
Likes to use the environment
Dislikes head-on confrontation

- Zanpakuto -
Buraindosasori (Blind Scorpion), Genji's Zanpakuto takes the form of a regular Katana in it's sealed state. A white wrapping around it's hilt and a crashing wave molded onto a perfectly circular Tsuba (Guard).

The spirit of Buraindosasori as seen below takes the form of a man in yellow clothing. his skin slowly gets bloodier from his elbow down to his fingertips and he has a devilishly deep tone to his voice. His hair is jet-black and his eyes a deep red. Genji is known for his ruthlessness but he sometimes warns people that they know nothing until they attract Buraindosasori's attention.

- Shikai -
Gyokaku, Buraindosasori
(Catch, Blind Scorpion)

Slowly moving his hand across the length of Buraindosasori begins it's release, extremely loud tower bells can be heard by all in the vicinity of his reiatsu before Genji's Zanpakuto shifts from it's bright white form into a new shape. Now appearing to be a small single handed sickle with a curved blade flowing into a light wood handle.

Buraindosasori is a unique Zanpakuto in as much that it's primarily a poison type Zanpakuto. The poison which is known to be an incredibly thin layer of liquid that cotes the blades edges is secreted over time by the swords metal itself, allowing it to replenish and to deliver higher doses the more strikes are landed. The potent toxin has three stages in its Shikai state and each can be attained in succession by striking the opponent more.

- Kanken (First Sting) -
Kanken is the worrying but ultimately harmless first stage of the toxic effects, a single strike would be enough. The victim will find that they begin to ever so slightly slur their speech and when the increase in adrenaline begins, as it does in battle, they could start to see double. This does no harm to the opponents but it benefits Genji's greatly, with the quick nature of Buraindosasori's attacks they will inevitably struggle to cope thus resulting in more attacks landed. It has also been known that if the victim allows the poison to settle for too long it can prevent speech all together.

- Nibanken (Second Sting) -
The second stage of Buraindosasori's poison is much more potent, brought about once the victim has suffered multiple strikes. Weakness of limbs and at times excruciating muscle cramps are the prominent feature of Nibanken whilst slower reactions have also been a noted effect. This is an more severe attack on the victims body allowing Genji to abuse their weakened state and attack quickly and precisely. Making battle a very arduous and exhausting task it can sometimes distract and even prevent the victim from fighting back as, in bad cases, the toxin will take effect more prominently when the afflicted exerts a large amount effort or strength. The harder the opponent works the quicker the poison will travel in the bloodstream. Whilst it takes a long time this does mean the victim can excel the poison himself through action rather than Genji having to land more strikes. The stronger and larger the victim, the worse the effects will be.

- Sanbanken (Third Sting) -
This is Buraindosasori's 'Cout-de-gras' whilst in Shikai form. It can only be used once the victim has been cut many times and is most likely close to defeat already. The toxin Genji's Zanpakuto secretes starts to spread itself around the body the first moment someone is cut but only once a generous amount is in their system can it's true effects take hold. The agent works by inhibiting the production of an enzyme in the nerves that regulate signals to the brain, resulting in constant activity, a ‘storm’ in the nervous system that quickly overwhelms the body and mind. By appearance the victim will convulse and often spasm, in severe cases muscular cramps so strong they can break bone.
Genji can tell once the toxin has reached this stage in his opponents as their wounds clot faster and a sticky sap like substance can ooze from the cuts. With the simple motion of pointing his Zanpakuto at his opponent and muttering a phrase of command he can induce said effects.

- Bankai -
Bankai, Karappohaka no Buraindosasori (Final release, Blind scorpion of empty graves)

- Chishiken (Fatal Sting) -
As Genji has learnt, our brains come equipped with a self-preservation mechanism that stops us from preforming actions that we know will harm us or avoiding situations in which we shall come to harm. This is because of electrochemical signals in the brain sent by neurotransmitters among other things. The toxin Buraindosasori secretes whilst in Bankai state is a concentrated strain of it's former Shikai. Blocking specific neurotransmitters, in a specific order, Buraindosasori's aim is to flip your brains preservation switch and re-order the electrochemical signals.
Some poisons have the ability to cause hallucinations, some asphyxiation. Buraindosasori's Shikai itself causes convulsions. It's Bankai though, simply put, makes you want to kill yourself.
Each cut the person has sustained send signals to the brain telling the victim that they are threatened by the wound, that it could result in death. The reaction a normal person would have is to retreat, however under the effects of the suicide-inducing neurotoxin the most common result is that they start to try and physically cut out their own wounds, obviously resulting in more severe wounds until they have effectively committed suicide through their own attempted self preservation.

- Theme song -

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