Post by Ryuuichi on Jun 24, 2017 18:01:05 GMT -5
MAZINO, RYUUICHI
FIFTH DIVISION
[ AT A GLANCE ]
Age / Apparent Age: 213 / 21
Gender: Male
Height & Weight: 5'11" & 174 lbs
Hair & Eye Color: Black hair and golden/yellow eyes.
Positive Traits:
•Loyal
•Strong-Willed
•Idealist
•Carefree
Negative Traits:
•Naive
•Stubborn
•Over confident in his abilities.
Loyalties: The Gotei
Snapshots:
•Born - 1779
•Entered Northwest Indian War - 1795
•Entered First Barbarian War - 1801
•Died - 1803
•Arrived in Rukongai - 1805
•Entered Shinigami Academy - 1858
•Captured - 1893
•Graduated Academy - 1922
•Joined Fifth Division - 1923
[ ON THE SURFACE ]
Physical Description:
Ryuuichi has a stature of 5 feet and 11 inches. With his lean and athletic build he weighs around 170 pounds. Despite his appearance of being a bit tall and rather muscular, his weight is a bit lower than it should be which makes him actually faster than he normally would be seen as.
He has black choppy hair that seems to just rest on his head. The style is short and his bangs come down to cover his forehead and only barely reaching his eyes. He is decently toned with light skin. His eyes however are a bit unusual, being a bright yellow color. The most distinguishing feature on his face would be the large scar that goes diagonally from near his right eye, over his nose, and down to his left cheek.
The scar on his face isn't the only one though. If anybody gets the pleasure of seeing him topless, they'd see countless scars across his body. However none of them are as prominent as the one on his pretty face. The scars across his body are just small cuts that seemed to stay on his body and remain.
His attire is rather different from the basic Shinigami wear. Most Shinigami had their black and white robes, Ryuuichi however is a bit different. He wears completely black robes. At the waist it held together by a black cloth belt while the torso is left open still. Halfway up his torso under his robe is a black sash that hugs his body tightly. If anything, it seems he is wearing a type of Karate Gi. Over it is a type of jacket that is left open and goes down just below his waist. It usually freely blows in the wind since it isn't tied down by the cloth. The jacket is long sleeved and has a collar that rises up to the length of his neck. On the front are some plates of armor that hang over his chest, but still reveal a bit of skin inbetween the armor and the sash that covers his middle.
On his left shoulder is more plated armor while nothing is on the right side. On his arms are bracers that only cover the tops of his hands, which are connected to the jacket and tied at the wrists. Going with the black color scheme he wear black pants that are tucked into his black boots that rise up to just under his knees.
At times Ryuuichi can be seen to have a peaceful look, and at other times the menacing gaze of the devil. In combat he even seems to grin like a demon in battle. However most of the time he keeps himself composed and generally has an emotionless expression, giving the impression that he's a serious person. Despite the appearance, Ryuuichi is actually rather light hearted and a kind person.
Ryuuichi generally has good posture except when he's really trying to kick back and relax. He stands with good posture, he even sits in a traditional way. Sitting on the knees and toes with hands in his lap, back straight as a board.
Spiritual Description:
Ryuuichi has a rather subtle yet powerful presence. Usually it isn't noticed too much unless specifically targeted. Only then is his presence truly known. It isn't one that washes over the battlefield like an ocean, but instead one that is thick like syrup around him. Only those directly engaged in combat with him or those close enough to him would really be able to get an idea of just how powerful it is.
To describe how it feels would be fierce. It's fierce, dangerous, violent, yet calming. It brings a feeling such as the calm before the storm. It is still however more subtle in casual locations. His Reiatsu doesn't stand out much and is usually overlooked and he's seen as just somebody average, just another dude. However once his reiatsu is truly noticed, only then can his presence and power be fathomed. The only visual of his reiatsu would be a golden/yellow aura emanating from him as it travels upwards before dissipating above his head.
[ BEHIND THE EYES ]
Personality: Ryuuichi is a man who likes to see the brighter side of the world. He likes to try and believe it's peaceful even though it obviously isn't so. However, one can still dream right? Though no matter how optimistic he may be, he sees the world realistically when it means either life or death. It isn't, well let's be optimistic, we could go attack the group of hollows and continue on back to Sereitei. However, that isn't the case. The squad is injured and fatigued. The most realistic way back would definitely be to find a way around or try to draw the hollows out one by one to eliminate their numbers before ambushing.
For most situations, Ryuu is an idealist. He is one to follow his own beliefs until the very end, though still, in any situation where lives are on the line, he will look at the facts and find the most ideal and rational way to survive. Lives are nothing to play with. The way Ryuuichi sees things is rather logical. From his experiences things are usually one thing or another. If you're not a friendly, you're an enemy. If you're not strong, you're weak. If you're not alive, you're dead.
Surprisingly, Ryuuichi is both playful and serious. He gets in on jokes at times and even enjoys them, however he knows the time to be serious. He may show his playful side but deep down he can be rather serious and focus on his goals. Of course, his number one goal is to protect those he cares about. Though it's not like that's a unique goal, but that doesn't mean it's a bad one.
Ryuuichi is out and about plenty, always looking for any odd jobs or something to do. Though that only makes up part of his day. At times he likes to sit down and simply meditate, a lot of the time speaking with his Zanpakuto or just observing the scenery. Though half the times he's just sleeping. Ryuuichi does however not like being in large crowds like parties or anything of the sort. That doesn't mean he hates people though. If anything, one thing he hates the most is being alone.
Ryuu is the epitome of courageous. He's always willing to fight for what he believes in, whether verbally or physically, even if that means not fighting. He will always go life and limb to save somebody else despite the dangers that lie ahead. He is confident in his training that he has completed over the years and that it won't betray him when he needs it most.
Clever in combat, naive in speech. In combat Ryuuichi relies on his instincts and usually comes out on top. Only rarely does he have to make any sort of strategy, however it will only be a few moves ahead and he is always ready to improvise when needed. Outside of combat is a different story. Ryuuichi has decent above average intelligence, but despite that he is rather naive. A lot of things go over his head and this is likely due to him being at a young age. Despite his appearance at times, Ryuuichi is actually a rather polite person and doesnt try to be rude. Whenever he is rude, it is with good intentions and he has a reason for it. Though just like anybody else, people lose their temper and begin to act out of character at times.
Overall, Ryuuichi is a brave and kind guy who will go out on a limb for somebody he trusts, whether he has to put up his honor or even his life. He believes if he can save many other lives, then just sacrificing his is worth it. Ryuu is always leading the charge when it comes to protecting others.
Goals & Achievements:
Goals:
•Become a seated officer
•Become Lieutenant
•Become Captain
•Achieve Bankai
•Protect those close to him.
Achievements:
•Graduated Academy
• Achieved Shikai
[ GUARDIAN ANGEL ]
Zanpakutō Spirit:
Kumotta Arashi, Arashi for short, takes the form of an average height make with spiked up black hair with bright yellow eyes. The man has a powerful presence that is rather dark and fierce. The man doesn't have any prominent scars on him except for one which is a small cut on his upper lip vertically near the far left side of his lip. It's only a couple centimeters in length.
Just the way the man looks can even represent how Ryuuichi is on the inside. He's fierce, powerful, and seems to be full of energy. Just looking at the man he seems like he has limitless amounts of energy. To describe him, it would be electric. Despite looking so wild Arashi is rather wise and calm however he does have a quick temper. Despite the short fuse he calms down quickly
Arashi attempts to teach and guide Ryuuichi through many ways. One of the most common and often ways being through a simple spar. Often many times he would spar Ryuuichi and work on swordsmanship, technique, even working on one of Ryuuichi's weaknesses. That weakness would be how Ryuuichi is quick to jump into battle and rarely has a plan, the only times being when somebody else makes the plan for him. Ryuuichi acts on instinct and impulse instead of actual planning. Besides sparring there are other ways of guiding Ryuuichi by tests, games, and even straight up conversation.
Inner World:
Ryuuichi's inner world is that of a sky full of clouds overlooking a bright city. From the cloud he stands on, there are many others at different heights and different places. Instead of falling through the clouds, he and his Zanpakuto spirit can stand on them. As it is his inner world, it could be either day or night, storming or snowing. It all depends on Ryuuichi's emotions. Generally though it is a rather calm and peaceful day.
The reason this is his inner world is it represents how carefree he is. Just like a cloud, Ryuuichi goes with the flow and goes wherever the wind takes him. That's simply how he lives his life, a simple one at that. The only sounds heard would be the subtle gusts of wind as the sound of the city is unheard, not reaching the heights they are at.
Power:
Ryuuichi has the ability to control, manipulate, and create lightning. However instead of it just being normal looking lightning, his has a black color to it. He can use it freely to even mold it into different shapes or forms.
Zanpakutō:
When sealed, Ryuuichi's Zanpakuto takes the form of a straight katana with a rather simple design. The blade is a basic steel color while the hilt is black. The handguard is also black in the shape of a circle. The scabbard is a black color as well and has a thin black rope tied around it near the entrance as of where the blade would enter.
When Ryuuichi's Zanpakuto is released into the Shikai form the blade doesn't change much. The Zanpakuto is still a straight Katana but with a black, magnum colored blade. The only other change would be the hand guard that changes into a black square shape while the black hilt remains. The Scabbard remains the same as well, black with the thin black rope wrapped and tied around it near the entrance. The reason his sword retains mostly the same shape is because its simple. Just like Ryuuichi's lifestyle. He lives a simple life and his Zanpakuto's form is that of well. However despite the minimal change in shape, his power changes dramatically.
[ LEGACY CREATED ]
Origin:
Ryuuichi's story starts in 1779 at his birth as Jack Bourne. He was born due to.. high morale after the victory of the US breakaway from England. During his life span he grew up to a lot of change. The USA becoming what it is today, the start of it all. A lot has happened, new states, new land being taken, the government rising up, Bill of Rights, Constitution, a lot of what the USA revolves around today is just being made. In 1795 when Ryuuichi was 16 he took part in the final year of the Northwest Indian War that lasted from 1785-1795. Ryuuichi survived the event and returned a warrior and soldier. As time went on, in 1801 began the first Barbarian War that would last until 1805. Ryuuichi served as a General against the enemy for two years before his untimely death in 1803. He died a well recognized and decorated war hero. However soon enough his name was lost to all. That was when he awoke as Ryuuichi Mazino.
As Ryuuichi was born he lived yet another childhood and was eventually found for having exceptionally high spiritual pressure, reiatsu. Ryuuichi decided to not just let this talent go by and decided to train it. Normally he spent his time at home but more and more often he would go out to train. He didn't really understand how to train his abilities but he did know he could train his body physically. He decided he would attempt to enter the Shinigami Academy and of course he had to work for it. Soon enough he was found and accepted into the Academy.
Rise to Power:
When Ryuuichi finally got accepted he was taken into the Shinigami Academy to go through classes. Ryuuichi was young, naive, confident, and took it all for granted. However, Ryuuichi did continue to train behind the scenes. He trained his body more and more and practiced his sword swings constantly when he wasn't studying.
Eventually him and his class were taken out on a field test with two lieutenants within the Gotei. Everything was fine as there were merely low level hollows. However, suddenly a group of three arrancars showed up. They came and did their business, killing the lieutenants and the rest of his classmates. Ryuuichi however, they decided to keep for fun and took him with them. Was this because he had good spiritual pressure? Did they simply find him interesting? Who knew.For three months he was kept prisoner. For three months he was made a slave. For three months he was tortured. For three months he didn't eat or sleep. For three months he was beaten, abused, and used for entertainment. Only until after the three months of hell did help finally arrive, two captains and three lieutenants came and rescued him...
The smell reeked.. it was like a thousand bodies died and decayed. That was the smell in the air as Ryuuichi sat huddled in the corner of a cell smothered in dry blood; his blood. The floor used to be a a gray color but now it was just dark red. Whether it was just his blood, he wouldn't know, he didn't care. All he cared about was his own survival.
It had been three terrifying months of hell, and nobody had come for him yet. Maybe nobody cared. Maybe they forgot he existed. Maybe they erased his existence on purpose.. however all those thoughts came to an end as he looked up and the door was open. Standing in the doorway was a captain of the Gotei.
"If you can move it's time to leave. We have come for you."
Ryuuichi silently nodded. He hadn't spoke once during these three months, if anything he didn't even know if he could still speak.
"A... Alright..."
This sound was his voice. Something he hadn't heard in a long time.
A few moments after exiting the cell, it didn't take him long to recover his Zanpakuto. He wasn't about to let his saviors do all the work in dominating the hollows and arrancar from the place. Ryuuichi stormed out with the captain and saw the battlefield. It was only one captain and the three of the lieutenants fighting the many hollows and the arrancar. Of course the captain with him would have to help, and Ryuuichi knew he wouldn't be able to do much to the arrancar but he could at least help with the hollows.
As he fought, he struggled from his weakness. He was definitely being overpowered, but what exactly could he do? That was when he remembered. How was he able to stay sane these three months? There was a voice he spoke to.. what was its name.. then he remembered.
"Ahh... Kumotta Arashi..."
His blade felt different. In his hand was a black blade with a square hand guard. However that wasn't the only difference. He felt more powerful as well, and crackling around him was black lightning. It seemed this was the Shikai form of his Zanpakuto. Normally a Zanpakuto changed a lot, however his remained the same. It was just the way he liked it.
With this new power he began fighting much better against the hollow threat, actually being useful now. Before, if anything, he was just in the way but now he was slicing and dicing the hollows like butter. Suddenly a hollow came from behind him to strike him, but when he turned to counter, it was no hollow, but in its place an arrancar that quickly struck him across the face. His vision became tinted red from the blood plastered upon his face. This was the attack that made his most prominent scar.
When he awoke, he saw all white. A few moments later he figured it out to be the ceiling he was parallel to. Ryuuichi sat up groggily. His face was mostly bandaged and it was the same for the rest of his body. It seemed as if everything was bandaged. As he looked around further he noticed he was at the hospital of sereitei. He was home. However Ryuuichi felt a twang of regret. He looked down at the pearly white sheets and gripped them tightly in his fists. He regretted needing to be saved. He regretted not being able to help. He regretted taking everything for granted... he regretted being weak..
Ryuuichi began to work even harder than he ever did. He wasn't as naive and didn't take everything for granted anymore. He realized he had to put in work so nothing like before ever happened again. Ryuuichi continued on through the academy and though he wasn't a top 5 student or anything, he was above average. Ranked at exactly 10. His academics were above average, zanjutsu excellent, kidou was a bit below average. He was good at a few but besides that he wasn't as good as everybody else at it, which dropped his grade.
Call to Action:
Ryuuichi was accepted into the fifth division and he worked hard and did his job. Eventually he continued working his way up in the rankings after graduating. He did odd jobs, went to the world of the living, slayed hollows, performed rituals. He did exactly what a Shinigami had to do. Even though fairly young, day by day, month by month, year by year, Ryuu began to make a name for himself. Though small now, eventually he would be known by all. Ryuuichi made sure to continue working hard and always kept up with his training. He was currently an unseated officer and soon enough hoped to obtain a seat. However he knew it wouldn't be free and he strived to work harder. He knew the more powerful he got the better chances he had of protecting those close to him.
Ryuuichi and a couple others came across a group of hollows when out on a patrol and went to dispatch them. However they underestimated them and they were a bit stronger than they thought. One of the Shinigami with him got knocked down and was about to be finished off when Ryuuichi stepped in to parry away the strike and finish off the hollow. Ryuuichi wouldn't be let anybody with him die. Nobody would die while he was around and he would make sure of it. However Ryuuichi did begin to come aware of how much has has improved since that time while he was in the academy. He wouldn't stop here though, Ryuuichi strived for more. The hollows were dispatched easily from there on as everybody returned back to Seireitei. Ryuuichi continued to progress and gain strength, never stopping his advance and always working towards his goal.
FIFTH DIVISION
[ AT A GLANCE ]
Age / Apparent Age: 213 / 21
Gender: Male
Height & Weight: 5'11" & 174 lbs
Hair & Eye Color: Black hair and golden/yellow eyes.
Positive Traits:
•Loyal
•Strong-Willed
•Idealist
•Carefree
Negative Traits:
•Naive
•Stubborn
•Over confident in his abilities.
Loyalties: The Gotei
Snapshots:
•Born - 1779
•Entered Northwest Indian War - 1795
•Entered First Barbarian War - 1801
•Died - 1803
•Arrived in Rukongai - 1805
•Entered Shinigami Academy - 1858
•Captured - 1893
•Graduated Academy - 1922
•Joined Fifth Division - 1923
[ ON THE SURFACE ]
Physical Description:
Ryuuichi has a stature of 5 feet and 11 inches. With his lean and athletic build he weighs around 170 pounds. Despite his appearance of being a bit tall and rather muscular, his weight is a bit lower than it should be which makes him actually faster than he normally would be seen as.
He has black choppy hair that seems to just rest on his head. The style is short and his bangs come down to cover his forehead and only barely reaching his eyes. He is decently toned with light skin. His eyes however are a bit unusual, being a bright yellow color. The most distinguishing feature on his face would be the large scar that goes diagonally from near his right eye, over his nose, and down to his left cheek.
The scar on his face isn't the only one though. If anybody gets the pleasure of seeing him topless, they'd see countless scars across his body. However none of them are as prominent as the one on his pretty face. The scars across his body are just small cuts that seemed to stay on his body and remain.
His attire is rather different from the basic Shinigami wear. Most Shinigami had their black and white robes, Ryuuichi however is a bit different. He wears completely black robes. At the waist it held together by a black cloth belt while the torso is left open still. Halfway up his torso under his robe is a black sash that hugs his body tightly. If anything, it seems he is wearing a type of Karate Gi. Over it is a type of jacket that is left open and goes down just below his waist. It usually freely blows in the wind since it isn't tied down by the cloth. The jacket is long sleeved and has a collar that rises up to the length of his neck. On the front are some plates of armor that hang over his chest, but still reveal a bit of skin inbetween the armor and the sash that covers his middle.
On his left shoulder is more plated armor while nothing is on the right side. On his arms are bracers that only cover the tops of his hands, which are connected to the jacket and tied at the wrists. Going with the black color scheme he wear black pants that are tucked into his black boots that rise up to just under his knees.
At times Ryuuichi can be seen to have a peaceful look, and at other times the menacing gaze of the devil. In combat he even seems to grin like a demon in battle. However most of the time he keeps himself composed and generally has an emotionless expression, giving the impression that he's a serious person. Despite the appearance, Ryuuichi is actually rather light hearted and a kind person.
Ryuuichi generally has good posture except when he's really trying to kick back and relax. He stands with good posture, he even sits in a traditional way. Sitting on the knees and toes with hands in his lap, back straight as a board.
Spiritual Description:
Ryuuichi has a rather subtle yet powerful presence. Usually it isn't noticed too much unless specifically targeted. Only then is his presence truly known. It isn't one that washes over the battlefield like an ocean, but instead one that is thick like syrup around him. Only those directly engaged in combat with him or those close enough to him would really be able to get an idea of just how powerful it is.
To describe how it feels would be fierce. It's fierce, dangerous, violent, yet calming. It brings a feeling such as the calm before the storm. It is still however more subtle in casual locations. His Reiatsu doesn't stand out much and is usually overlooked and he's seen as just somebody average, just another dude. However once his reiatsu is truly noticed, only then can his presence and power be fathomed. The only visual of his reiatsu would be a golden/yellow aura emanating from him as it travels upwards before dissipating above his head.
[ BEHIND THE EYES ]
Personality: Ryuuichi is a man who likes to see the brighter side of the world. He likes to try and believe it's peaceful even though it obviously isn't so. However, one can still dream right? Though no matter how optimistic he may be, he sees the world realistically when it means either life or death. It isn't, well let's be optimistic, we could go attack the group of hollows and continue on back to Sereitei. However, that isn't the case. The squad is injured and fatigued. The most realistic way back would definitely be to find a way around or try to draw the hollows out one by one to eliminate their numbers before ambushing.
For most situations, Ryuu is an idealist. He is one to follow his own beliefs until the very end, though still, in any situation where lives are on the line, he will look at the facts and find the most ideal and rational way to survive. Lives are nothing to play with. The way Ryuuichi sees things is rather logical. From his experiences things are usually one thing or another. If you're not a friendly, you're an enemy. If you're not strong, you're weak. If you're not alive, you're dead.
Surprisingly, Ryuuichi is both playful and serious. He gets in on jokes at times and even enjoys them, however he knows the time to be serious. He may show his playful side but deep down he can be rather serious and focus on his goals. Of course, his number one goal is to protect those he cares about. Though it's not like that's a unique goal, but that doesn't mean it's a bad one.
Ryuuichi is out and about plenty, always looking for any odd jobs or something to do. Though that only makes up part of his day. At times he likes to sit down and simply meditate, a lot of the time speaking with his Zanpakuto or just observing the scenery. Though half the times he's just sleeping. Ryuuichi does however not like being in large crowds like parties or anything of the sort. That doesn't mean he hates people though. If anything, one thing he hates the most is being alone.
Ryuu is the epitome of courageous. He's always willing to fight for what he believes in, whether verbally or physically, even if that means not fighting. He will always go life and limb to save somebody else despite the dangers that lie ahead. He is confident in his training that he has completed over the years and that it won't betray him when he needs it most.
Clever in combat, naive in speech. In combat Ryuuichi relies on his instincts and usually comes out on top. Only rarely does he have to make any sort of strategy, however it will only be a few moves ahead and he is always ready to improvise when needed. Outside of combat is a different story. Ryuuichi has decent above average intelligence, but despite that he is rather naive. A lot of things go over his head and this is likely due to him being at a young age. Despite his appearance at times, Ryuuichi is actually a rather polite person and doesnt try to be rude. Whenever he is rude, it is with good intentions and he has a reason for it. Though just like anybody else, people lose their temper and begin to act out of character at times.
Overall, Ryuuichi is a brave and kind guy who will go out on a limb for somebody he trusts, whether he has to put up his honor or even his life. He believes if he can save many other lives, then just sacrificing his is worth it. Ryuu is always leading the charge when it comes to protecting others.
Goals & Achievements:
Goals:
•Become a seated officer
•Become Lieutenant
•Become Captain
•Achieve Bankai
•Protect those close to him.
Achievements:
•Graduated Academy
• Achieved Shikai
[ GUARDIAN ANGEL ]
Zanpakutō Spirit:
Kumotta Arashi, Arashi for short, takes the form of an average height make with spiked up black hair with bright yellow eyes. The man has a powerful presence that is rather dark and fierce. The man doesn't have any prominent scars on him except for one which is a small cut on his upper lip vertically near the far left side of his lip. It's only a couple centimeters in length.
Just the way the man looks can even represent how Ryuuichi is on the inside. He's fierce, powerful, and seems to be full of energy. Just looking at the man he seems like he has limitless amounts of energy. To describe him, it would be electric. Despite looking so wild Arashi is rather wise and calm however he does have a quick temper. Despite the short fuse he calms down quickly
Arashi attempts to teach and guide Ryuuichi through many ways. One of the most common and often ways being through a simple spar. Often many times he would spar Ryuuichi and work on swordsmanship, technique, even working on one of Ryuuichi's weaknesses. That weakness would be how Ryuuichi is quick to jump into battle and rarely has a plan, the only times being when somebody else makes the plan for him. Ryuuichi acts on instinct and impulse instead of actual planning. Besides sparring there are other ways of guiding Ryuuichi by tests, games, and even straight up conversation.
Inner World:
Ryuuichi's inner world is that of a sky full of clouds overlooking a bright city. From the cloud he stands on, there are many others at different heights and different places. Instead of falling through the clouds, he and his Zanpakuto spirit can stand on them. As it is his inner world, it could be either day or night, storming or snowing. It all depends on Ryuuichi's emotions. Generally though it is a rather calm and peaceful day.
The reason this is his inner world is it represents how carefree he is. Just like a cloud, Ryuuichi goes with the flow and goes wherever the wind takes him. That's simply how he lives his life, a simple one at that. The only sounds heard would be the subtle gusts of wind as the sound of the city is unheard, not reaching the heights they are at.
Power:
Ryuuichi has the ability to control, manipulate, and create lightning. However instead of it just being normal looking lightning, his has a black color to it. He can use it freely to even mold it into different shapes or forms.
Zanpakutō:
When sealed, Ryuuichi's Zanpakuto takes the form of a straight katana with a rather simple design. The blade is a basic steel color while the hilt is black. The handguard is also black in the shape of a circle. The scabbard is a black color as well and has a thin black rope tied around it near the entrance as of where the blade would enter.
When Ryuuichi's Zanpakuto is released into the Shikai form the blade doesn't change much. The Zanpakuto is still a straight Katana but with a black, magnum colored blade. The only other change would be the hand guard that changes into a black square shape while the black hilt remains. The Scabbard remains the same as well, black with the thin black rope wrapped and tied around it near the entrance. The reason his sword retains mostly the same shape is because its simple. Just like Ryuuichi's lifestyle. He lives a simple life and his Zanpakuto's form is that of well. However despite the minimal change in shape, his power changes dramatically.
[ LEGACY CREATED ]
Origin:
Ryuuichi's story starts in 1779 at his birth as Jack Bourne. He was born due to.. high morale after the victory of the US breakaway from England. During his life span he grew up to a lot of change. The USA becoming what it is today, the start of it all. A lot has happened, new states, new land being taken, the government rising up, Bill of Rights, Constitution, a lot of what the USA revolves around today is just being made. In 1795 when Ryuuichi was 16 he took part in the final year of the Northwest Indian War that lasted from 1785-1795. Ryuuichi survived the event and returned a warrior and soldier. As time went on, in 1801 began the first Barbarian War that would last until 1805. Ryuuichi served as a General against the enemy for two years before his untimely death in 1803. He died a well recognized and decorated war hero. However soon enough his name was lost to all. That was when he awoke as Ryuuichi Mazino.
As Ryuuichi was born he lived yet another childhood and was eventually found for having exceptionally high spiritual pressure, reiatsu. Ryuuichi decided to not just let this talent go by and decided to train it. Normally he spent his time at home but more and more often he would go out to train. He didn't really understand how to train his abilities but he did know he could train his body physically. He decided he would attempt to enter the Shinigami Academy and of course he had to work for it. Soon enough he was found and accepted into the Academy.
Rise to Power:
When Ryuuichi finally got accepted he was taken into the Shinigami Academy to go through classes. Ryuuichi was young, naive, confident, and took it all for granted. However, Ryuuichi did continue to train behind the scenes. He trained his body more and more and practiced his sword swings constantly when he wasn't studying.
Eventually him and his class were taken out on a field test with two lieutenants within the Gotei. Everything was fine as there were merely low level hollows. However, suddenly a group of three arrancars showed up. They came and did their business, killing the lieutenants and the rest of his classmates. Ryuuichi however, they decided to keep for fun and took him with them. Was this because he had good spiritual pressure? Did they simply find him interesting? Who knew.For three months he was kept prisoner. For three months he was made a slave. For three months he was tortured. For three months he didn't eat or sleep. For three months he was beaten, abused, and used for entertainment. Only until after the three months of hell did help finally arrive, two captains and three lieutenants came and rescued him...
The smell reeked.. it was like a thousand bodies died and decayed. That was the smell in the air as Ryuuichi sat huddled in the corner of a cell smothered in dry blood; his blood. The floor used to be a a gray color but now it was just dark red. Whether it was just his blood, he wouldn't know, he didn't care. All he cared about was his own survival.
It had been three terrifying months of hell, and nobody had come for him yet. Maybe nobody cared. Maybe they forgot he existed. Maybe they erased his existence on purpose.. however all those thoughts came to an end as he looked up and the door was open. Standing in the doorway was a captain of the Gotei.
"If you can move it's time to leave. We have come for you."
Ryuuichi silently nodded. He hadn't spoke once during these three months, if anything he didn't even know if he could still speak.
"A... Alright..."
This sound was his voice. Something he hadn't heard in a long time.
A few moments after exiting the cell, it didn't take him long to recover his Zanpakuto. He wasn't about to let his saviors do all the work in dominating the hollows and arrancar from the place. Ryuuichi stormed out with the captain and saw the battlefield. It was only one captain and the three of the lieutenants fighting the many hollows and the arrancar. Of course the captain with him would have to help, and Ryuuichi knew he wouldn't be able to do much to the arrancar but he could at least help with the hollows.
As he fought, he struggled from his weakness. He was definitely being overpowered, but what exactly could he do? That was when he remembered. How was he able to stay sane these three months? There was a voice he spoke to.. what was its name.. then he remembered.
"Ahh... Kumotta Arashi..."
His blade felt different. In his hand was a black blade with a square hand guard. However that wasn't the only difference. He felt more powerful as well, and crackling around him was black lightning. It seemed this was the Shikai form of his Zanpakuto. Normally a Zanpakuto changed a lot, however his remained the same. It was just the way he liked it.
With this new power he began fighting much better against the hollow threat, actually being useful now. Before, if anything, he was just in the way but now he was slicing and dicing the hollows like butter. Suddenly a hollow came from behind him to strike him, but when he turned to counter, it was no hollow, but in its place an arrancar that quickly struck him across the face. His vision became tinted red from the blood plastered upon his face. This was the attack that made his most prominent scar.
When he awoke, he saw all white. A few moments later he figured it out to be the ceiling he was parallel to. Ryuuichi sat up groggily. His face was mostly bandaged and it was the same for the rest of his body. It seemed as if everything was bandaged. As he looked around further he noticed he was at the hospital of sereitei. He was home. However Ryuuichi felt a twang of regret. He looked down at the pearly white sheets and gripped them tightly in his fists. He regretted needing to be saved. He regretted not being able to help. He regretted taking everything for granted... he regretted being weak..
Ryuuichi began to work even harder than he ever did. He wasn't as naive and didn't take everything for granted anymore. He realized he had to put in work so nothing like before ever happened again. Ryuuichi continued on through the academy and though he wasn't a top 5 student or anything, he was above average. Ranked at exactly 10. His academics were above average, zanjutsu excellent, kidou was a bit below average. He was good at a few but besides that he wasn't as good as everybody else at it, which dropped his grade.
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Ryuuichi was accepted into the fifth division and he worked hard and did his job. Eventually he continued working his way up in the rankings after graduating. He did odd jobs, went to the world of the living, slayed hollows, performed rituals. He did exactly what a Shinigami had to do. Even though fairly young, day by day, month by month, year by year, Ryuu began to make a name for himself. Though small now, eventually he would be known by all. Ryuuichi made sure to continue working hard and always kept up with his training. He was currently an unseated officer and soon enough hoped to obtain a seat. However he knew it wouldn't be free and he strived to work harder. He knew the more powerful he got the better chances he had of protecting those close to him.
Ryuuichi and a couple others came across a group of hollows when out on a patrol and went to dispatch them. However they underestimated them and they were a bit stronger than they thought. One of the Shinigami with him got knocked down and was about to be finished off when Ryuuichi stepped in to parry away the strike and finish off the hollow. Ryuuichi wouldn't be let anybody with him die. Nobody would die while he was around and he would make sure of it. However Ryuuichi did begin to come aware of how much has has improved since that time while he was in the academy. He wouldn't stop here though, Ryuuichi strived for more. The hollows were dispatched easily from there on as everybody returned back to Seireitei. Ryuuichi continued to progress and gain strength, never stopping his advance and always working towards his goal.
