- Zanpakuto -
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Shikai -
Gyokaku, Buraindosasori (Catch, Blind Scorpion) (Boo-ra-een-dow-sass-ori)
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 Hideyoshi'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 Irako 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 Hideyoshi 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) -
The agent works by inhibiting the production of an enzyme in the nerves, resulting in constant activity, a ‘storm’ in the nervous system that quickly overwhelms the body.
A highly lethal anticoagulant, broadifacoum works by reducing the amount of Vitamin K in the blood. Since Vitamin K is needed in the clotting process, eventually the body becomes subject to massive internal hemorrhaging, blood leaking from the smallest vessels.
- Bankai -
- Chishiken (Fatal Sting) -
This is Buraindosasori's Cout-de-gras and has an utterly terrifying effect which Hideyoshi likes to explain as it takes hold: "Our brains come equipped with a self-preservation mechanism that stops us doing stupid things that we know will harm us. This is because of electrochemical signals in the brain sent by neurotransmitters among other things. The toxin Buraindosasori secretes however blocks specific neurotransmitters, in a specific order, which flips your brains preservation switch.
Some poisons have the ability to cause hallucinations, some asphyxiation and I've even heard of ones that completely paralyze the victim. Buraindosasori though, simply put, makes you want to kill yourself."
