Hazama Shinroku Mitsukaze

Basic Information:

Name: Hazama Shinroku Mitsukaze
Alias: The Shogun Shinigami
True Age: 784
Age Appearance: 28
Gender: Male
Sexual orientation: Straight
Division: 7th Division
Rank: Captain
Appearance:
Hazama stands at 5'11 and has a large frame and the muscle to match.(due to hundreds of years of training)he has long black hair with one long green stripe running the full length that is tied back into a low pony tail, his eyes are a dark brown. His body and arms are covered in scars of varying sizes and lengths. Hazama's hands and knuckles are heavily calloused. He wears red samurai armor under his sleeveless Haori. When not in the armor he wears a tighter fitting Shihakushō, with the 7th Division Symbol on the back. Hazama wears his zanpakutou on his left hip with another sword, this other sword is a standard katana, that was his first sword once he got to Soul Society. It is broken just below the tip and the wraps are worn/tattered and gray. The blade has been reinforced with kidou seals to function like a sealed zanpakutou in being able withstand zanpakutou combat/sparring (sealed zanpakutou-Shikai or Bankai will break the blade) and combat with spiritual weapons and beings. The blade and the seals on it glow a green color. When Hazama manipulates his Reiatsu he has a Reiatsu Banner, his reiatsu takes on the appearance of fire (an intense heat emanates from him) and a visage of a dragon can be seen.

Personality:
Hazama believes that there is a time and place for everything, be it from waking in the morning to engaging in combat. Hazama is incredibly loyal and never turns his back on his friends and comrades, choosing to die by their side than run. Hazama though strict in his daily life, is rather laid back when it comes to recreation. Hazama's personality switches when engaged in combat, he has become more refined in combat and taking the Captain Position of 7th Division he fights with a calm ferocity, abandoning the recklessness of his old self. Hazama enjoys doing calligraphy and drinking tea.

Positive Qualities:

• Loyal

• Honorable

• Caring

Negative Qualities:

• Rigid

• Arrogant

• Self Sacrificing

Other Information:
Hazama refuses to use his actual Zanpakutou unless absolutely needed, choosing to rely on reinforced katana or Shunko. This mindset developed after mastering his Bankai.

Your Legacy:
Hazama was born into the Mitsukaze Family, his childhood was that of constant training as a retainer to Asano Takumi-no Kami. It was during this time that Hazama learned his martial arts and weapons training, though he trained for years and bore scars this was during a period of peace in Japan. In 1701, during the month of february his lord was tasked with entertaining an Imperial Ambassador and his party. Hazama's lord was not skilled in the matters of entertaining royal parties so lord Asano and another samurai by the name of Kamei-Sama sought out the man named Kozuke no-Suke who was well versed in entertaining royal guests. For many years afterwards Kosuke and Asano held these receptions, but after not recieving payment for his services, Kozuke humiliated Lord Asano and a fight broke out between them, with the only injury sustained was to Kozuke. Lord Asano was sentenced to commit seppuku, Hazama's whole life was brought to a sudden halt.

After his lords execution, a plan was placed into motion for all of the loyal retainers to return and avenge their lord. During this time Hazama wondered from job to job, always keeping himself skilled in combat waiting for the day to come. Hazama received word of the meeting for the loyal retainers to come together, this was the time hazama waited for his whole life to revenge his lord. It was January 19, 1702, the day of the meeting finally arrived and hazama set out with his armor and weapons, it was at a place outside of Edo. The plan was announced, then at 2:30 they set out to the Kozuke residence. The group was able to exact there revenge on the man that "killed" his lord. The 47 Ronin were sentenced to commit seppuku on January 24, 1702.

Hazama started his search for his "brothers" and lord, after 50 years of searching he decided to find work as a bodyguard, using his funds to fuel his search and his stomach. Hazama also began having nightmares of failing his lord and his drinking habit. Hazama worked for numerous employers over the next 262 years, each one of them suggested that he join the Shinigami academy and every time he declined.The last employer on his deathbed commanded Hazama to go and join the Shinigami, as the last dieing wish of an old man. After Hazama's employer died, he packed up his gear and head off to join the Academy. Hazama took the test twice and failed once, after that he went off to his new home.

After graduating from the academy Hazama joined 3rd Division, where he met Captain Aki as he walked through the division in the acidic rain and for the first time in years felt like he belonged. Since that first introduction Hazama went to Captain Aki for means of bettering himself and learning to lighten up. During his time under the good Captain Hazama learned how to face his deep fears, communicate with Zanpakutou, learn new skills, become a Vice Captain and achieve Bankai though it would take considerably more time for him to be able to use it effectively without passing out. Hazama would spend most of his free time wandering the Seireitei helping out other Divisions. After several years, the 7th division position opened up and Hazama decided to go after the position. After several attempts Hazama finally succeeded in getting the position.

Character Story:

{What's the story behind who you are, it doesnt have to be long, but don't make it too short either. We embrace creativity, and love a mystery. Though we would like to see your life as a shinigami, were only asking up to until your life in the academy. From there, your free to join Gotei thirteen.

Snapshots: What are the highlights of your character's history? Be sure to include where and when these happened! Keep the list in chronological order.}

RP Sample:



Powers & Abilities:

{To be able to use technique, Shikai and Bankai, knowledge and know how must be acquired in-game)

Zanpakutō:
Zanpakuto Spirit Description: Large humanoid figure dressed in shinigami robes and bound in chains, a cover is over his head a small rip where his right eye is reveals a red eye. He talks with a maniacal tone ranging from crazed gibberish to coherent conversation.
Zanpakuto Name: Ketsueki yokubō (Bloodlust)
Inner World: A series of fire lit hallways leading to a single cell, The door is made of a thick black iron with a single open slot allowing sight inside of the cell where the zanpakutou spirit resides.
Sealed Appearance: A Katana Style blade that is 3ft long with this 血液欲望 engraved on the blade, it has a plain gold tsuba with a red handle wrapped in white. The scabbard is white as well with a single red line running the full length on both sides.


Shikai
Name: Ketsueki yokubō
Shikai Release Phrase: Consume, Ketsueki yokubō
Released Appearance: The Zanpakutou doesn't change from sealed appearance but Hazama becomes bathed in Reddish-white flames.
Shikai Special Ability: Augment Type-Berserker State-in Berserker State Hazama's Physical Stats multiply by 2 and ALL damage done to Hazama is is transferred to four flames that "float" behind him while his zanpakutou is released (one flame disappears as damage is dealt to Hazama, after all flames are extinguished Hazama begins taking the damage) Hazama also loses all sense of friend or foe attacking who or whatever is around.


Bankai
Name: Ketsueki kyōki (Blood Madness)
Bankai Release Phrase: Consume with burning rage,Ketsueki kyōki
Released Appearance: The engraving on the blade glows red but otherwise the blade doesn't change, Hazama is bathed in black and white flames during Bankai.
Bankai Special Ability: Augment Type-Improved Berserker State-All of his physical stats are multiplied by 4, Hazama gains 6 Flames that are black. Hazama is bathed in black and white flames during Bankai.

Abilities

(Max 12, you can add/unlock as you progress, but to be able to use technique, you must acquire it in-game)

Name: Utsusemi
State: All
Terms of Usage:Trained
Description: Allows for movement at great speeds, usually creating an afterimage which can appear to take damage.
Downside: Fast/faster opponents can negate, excessive usage is taxing physically and energy wise on the practitioner

Name: Senka
State: All
Terms of Usage: Trained-PvE and limited PvP
Description:A Shunpo technique where one, moving to their opponent's back, directly attacks and seals one's "Saketsu" and "Hakusui" in two rapid strikes, effectively cutting them off from their spiritual energy flow.
Downside: Limited to one on one combat.

3.Name: Funinjō (inhumanity)
State: Shikai
Terms of Usage:Activated on Shikai/Passive
Description: This forces Hazama into Berserker State, Stats Increase times 2 and All damage done is transferred to the flames.
Downside: Unable to tell the difference between Friend or Foe and all damage received after the flames are extinguished is dealt directly to him.

4.Name: Shi no Kaze (Death Wind)
State: Shikai
Terms of Usage:Activated by Command(saying the name) Charges for one post, used in one post and recharges in 3 posts
Description: by pouring reiatsu into his zanpakutou, Hazama can release the stored energy in a single swing cutting through everything in its path.
Downside: The ability requires a large amount of Reiatsu and after using it Hazama is becomes disoriented for one post. This can be blocked by kidou or a shikai level zanpakutou/shikai equivalent.

5.Name: Kaibutsu (Monstrosity)
State: Bankai
Terms of Usage: Activated on Bankai Release/Passive
Description: This forces Hazama into an Improved Berserker State, All of his physical stats are increased multiplied by 4 and like in Funinjō damage is transferred to the his flames. Hazama is bathed in black and white flames during Bankai.
Downside: Unable to tell the difference between Friend or Foe and ALL but lethal damage received while this is active manifests on Hazama after release is over.

6.Name: Shi no arashi (Death Storm)
State: Bankai
Terms of Usage: Activated by Command (Saying the name), Charges in 1 post, used in 3 and recharges in 4 post
Description: An improved version of Shi no Kaze, Hazama pours a large amount of Reiatsu continuously into his blade and releases it in 3 swings of his Zanpakutou, cutting through everything in its path.
Downside: The ability requires a large amount of Reiatsu and after using it Hazama is becomes disoriented for one post. This can be blocked by high level kidou or a Bankai level zanpakutou/Bankai equivalent.

7.Name: 47 Blades
State: Bankai
Terms of Usage: This Ability is limited to one use per THREAD and lasts for 5 posts, after the 5th post his release ends and his downside take effect.
Description: This is Hazama's Final Bankai Ability and as such is his current strongest ability in terms of Zanpakutou Releases. Hazama regains control of himself and compresses his Berserker state into his blade, losing his invulnerability but gains a 5 times increase to Reiatsu, Zanjutsu, Physical Speed.
Downside: This Ability utilizes all of Hazama's Reiatsu and as such after using it, he can not use any abilities that would use Reiatsu and it cuts his physical abilities in half till he has had time to rest and recover

8.Name: Shunko
State: All
Terms of Usage: This can not be used in Shikai or Bankai
Description: Shunko is the highest form of Hakuda technique, it is an ultra powerful technique in which one drives kido into one's arms and legs
Downside: Can be canceled by another Shunko user using Hanki, Faster opponents can avoid the attacks.

9.Name: Firestorm
State: Shunko-unable to be used in Shikai/Bankai
Terms of Usage: Hazama must be using Shunko and if its the first time he uses it in a topic there is no initial charge time. Its used in the same post and lasts for one post(allowing the target to respond) and recharges for 4 posts.
Description: Hazama compresses the fiery kido from his Shunko and forcibly expels it outward like a bomb causing damage in a 10ft radius around him.
Downside: The ability is limited to close range and forces Hazama out of Shunko and he can not enter back into Shunko for 4 posts.

10.Name: Spirit Tracking
State: Regular-Cannot be used in Shikai/Bankai
Terms of Usage:(Is the technique activated, or can you do it without any special terms or conditions)
Description: (Describe what your technique can and cant do)
Downside: (What is the downside to the technique)

11.Name: LOCKED
State: (Shikai, Bankai, Regular Or All)
Terms of Usage:(Is the technique activated, or can you do it without any special terms or conditions)
Description: (Describe what your technique can and cant do)
Downside: (What is the downside to the technique)

12.Name: LOCKED
State: (Shikai, Bankai, Regular Or All)
Terms of Usage:(Is the technique activated, or can you do it without any special terms or conditions)
Description: (Describe what your technique can and cant do)
Downside: (What is the downside to the technique)

I'm going to have to re-evaluate some of your abilities more carefully maybe when i get time. So far my main problem is your shikai and bankai. I don't think we can allow stat increase by however many times because that just means being super overpowered. And not taking any damage while in this state is a little too overpowered as well. I understand you will receieve those damages once you've sealed your sword but still during battle it might be heavily one sided.