Ishiguro Ayumu

[V1nc3nt (Senshi)]

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Name Ishiguro Ayumu (石黒 歩)

Gender Male

Age ~500 (Has lost exact count.)

Birthdate October 5th, 1485

Hair Dark red in color, being kept at an average length. Is thick and spiky.

Eye A light, azure blue color. Usually expressionless.

Height 6' 3"

Weight ~160 lbs (primarily muscle weight).

Description

Personality

Silent: The whole of Ayumu's personality towards others is a complete lack of one. He is silent and distant, never conversing unless completely necessary. His is a loner, someone who thinks that allies will either stab him in the back or get killed simply by being near him. He has good reason, too, as his is a life destined for destruction. By getting close to anyone, he would simply cause hardship for them, or get them involved in his bloody and chaotic affairs.

Merciless: In combat, Ayumu is swift and absolutely merciless. Don't stand in his way, for it will likely mean a bloody death. He will butcher anything that hinders his path, whether they be hollow or Shinigami. That isn't to say that he will go on random killing sprees, though. He allows the world to take its course as long as the world allows him to take his. And if they all died later in that course, what difference did it make?

Sunny Side?: Although Ayumu typically sticks to his darker side, which fits him very well, you never know when he might show a small sign of... compassion. It is without a doubt a lesser part of his personality, but it is very likely that it could develop into more than that. The brighter, more caring side of him may only need to be pushed in the right direction to overcome his darker personality traits. What that may be, neither Ayumu or anyone else truly knows. Companionship? Relief? Love? Only fate can tell, if it will tell at all.

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Tactical

Affiliation Seireitei

Squad Gobantai (5th)

Position Taichou

Education Rukongai Slums: It is here that Ayumu obtained the most basic and essential knowledge of life. Survival. Growing up here hardened him to his core, giving him more experience than his time in the Academy ever could.

Shinigami Academy: On an intellectual level, Ayumu obtained most of his knowledge from the Shinigami Academy in Seireitei. It is where he developed a decent vocabulary and learned of Kido, as well as fighting styles beyond the barbaric "brawling" that Ayumu grew up with.

Statistics

Zanjutsu (Swordsmanship) - 100
Kido - 0
Hakuda (Hand to Hand) - 0
Hoho (Agility) - 80 (+10 with Zanjutsu Mastery)

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Historical

Background

Ayumu was a slum child, poor and orphaned at a young age by a freak fire that killed both of his parents. People shunned him, calling him the bad omen that killed killed his parents, no matter the pure impossibility of it. And so he grew up alone, with no companionship whatsoever. However, this hardened him and gave him strength. It taught him that surviving was what mattered, not friends or money.

And so he spent the first 150 some-odd years of his life. He needed no food, he needed no companionship, he just needed the strength to go on. And he found that strength through motivation, and that motivation was the Seireitei. The massive white palace that towered over the center of the Rukongai, as if mocking the outside with its glory. He hated it, and yet he yearned for it above all else. That is where he would go, he would become a Shinigami above all others, and he would change this horrible place that he called him home. Whether it be improving it, or burning it down and replacing it.

It was the age 158 that Ayumu left for Seireitei, and began making his dreams come true. But doing so began with a feeling, a terrible feeling that grew and grew within Ayumu's stomach to the point of agony. He didn't know what it was, but some around him knew well enough. It was hunger, a "disease" cured only by food. But there was no food to be found within a place like the Rukongai, especially for one as poor as him. The people feared him, for if not cured, a person suffering from hunger would eventually turn into a hollow, and begin feasting on the souls of everyone in the Rukongai.

Ayumu didn't want this, but he supposed it would be a fitting end. Becoming a monster and feeding on those who shunned him, only to be hunted and slaughtered by the very Shinigami he had wished to join. And so he waited, to exhausted to move, as the hunger swept over him. It was fortunate, however, that a passing Shinigami had found him on the brink of death, bringing him to the Seireitei where he was fed and trained within the Shinigami Academy.

It is no surprise that Ayumu was called "prodigious" during his time in the academy. He easily out did his "richer" counter parts with raw strength and determination, and was an insanely fast learner. He was also called a "devil" for how brutal he was during his sparring matches, often continuing after a forfeit or if his opponent was down. But the academy wouldn't dare risk losing such raw talent by kicking Ayumu out for these things. They could see his potential, and indeed he would live up to their expectations in the coming years.

It wasn't long before Ayumu graduated from the academy with flying colors. He joined the Gobantai, which was currently under the captaincy Sosuke Aizen. He was an asset to many missions, always coming back with little injury and a job well done, which usually involved an army of dead hollow in his wake. However, just because he was unharmed didn't mean his squad mates weren't. Often enough they would get caught in Ayumu's own flames, which Ayumu would disregard altogether. This evolved his title to "The Crimson Devil," after his blood-red hair and his insane fighting tactics. But he cared not. In fact, he liked the name. It would be the name he would carry as he rose to the top.

It seemed that fortune shined down upon him on the day of Aizen's betrayal, and the massive trail of death that followed. It left many spots and opportunities open for Ayumu and his generation. And it wasn't long after the "slaughter" of the old Gotei 13 that Ayumu stepped forward to claim the supposed "cursed seat" that Sosuke Aizen had left behind.

Allies Seireitei, Gotei 13

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Zanpakutō

Zanpakutō Spirit
Moetakuma is large, standing at 7' 6" tall. But, he does not necessarily seem "human". He has inverted legs, that seem to resemble a dragon's, and a serpent like tail. He is covered completely by dark gray armor that envelopes his entire body. He wears a helmet that looks like a dragon's head, and where his eyes should be, bright fire burns.

Name Moetakuma (Burning Devil); Konton no Shu, Moetakuma (Lord of Chaos, Burning Devil)

Element Fire

Appearance
Ayumu's sealed Zanpakuto is a bit odd in its shape compared to others. Both it's sheath and hilt are completely black, made of a bard material similar to obsidian. It has no guard, making it look like it's all one long piece of black stone when sheathed. The sheath and hilt in itself takes a very odd shape, looking like a serpentine dragon when put together. The head of the dragon is at the very dip of the tilt, where it comes to a slight curve, and the tail ends at the tip of the sheath. The blade in itself is very long, measuring at about 150cm total.

Shikai Release
Release Phrase: "Descend Into the Depths of Hell, Moetamuka!"

Moetakuma's real form is actually a lack of one. With the activation of his Shikai, his sword ignites and completely deteriorates. The fire spread across the entire area around Ayumu within a 20' radius, and burns at a height of up to 8'. The fire in itself is actually Ayumu's Zanpakuto.

Shikai Techniques

Moetakuma's abilities revolve around two special types of fire, Daiyamueagaru (Diamond Flame) and Kontonmueagaru (Chaotic Flame), which he can manipulate at will. Daiyamueagaru is a fire that has been compacted and hardened with Ayumu's Reiatsu. As an effect, it can become stronger (and sharper) than any steel. Kontonmueagaru is a fire used solely for burning and raw destruction. It has been implanted with Reiatsu to make it have much deadlier effects than standard fire, and is nearly impossible to put out by normal means. He can also mix these two fire types to make a special fire known as Kanzenmueagaru (Perfect Flame). This fire withholds the heavily destructive properties of Kontonmueagaru and can still be melded to take on unique shapes. This is most often used for making weapons. Naturally, after decades of training and conditioning with Moetakuma, Ayumu has built up an immunity to his own flames. However, this does not apply to all forms of heat and fire, simply the kind that is implanted with his own Reiatsu.

Name: Kanzenmueagaru - Manbuki (Perfect Flame - Ten-thousand Arms)
Type: Offensive
Range: Melee to Long
Description: This is Moetakuma's ability to take on the shape of weapons. The weapons themselves can vary in shape and size in an almost limitless range, given making exceeding large weapons costs a larger amount of Reiatsu. As mentioned above, these weapons are made of Kanzenmueagaru, a mixture of Ayumu's Diamond Fire and Chaotic Fire. As such, they are all harder and sharper than steel, and burn at a heavily destructive rate. A wound inflicted byone of these weapons will burn for a very long-lasting time, and is almost impossible to put out by normal means. Even high-level healing Kido (one rank above Ayumu's) will have difficulty regenerating the wound. Another asset in this ability is Ayumu's capability to control these weapons through levitation. He can make a number of them revolve around him, and then send them flying at an enemy. However, controlling an exceedingly large amount at one time can strain both Ayumu's Reiatsu and mental ability. He can summon these weapons from anywhere withing a 30' radius. Any weapon made with Kanzenmueagaru can explode at Ayumu's will in a burst of Kontonmueagaru, the explosions ranging from the amount of Reiatsu and the size of the weapon launched. For example, something like a knfe would have an explosive radius close to 10 meter radius, where as something like a full sword might be closer to 20. But naturally, bigger explosions equal bigger Reiatsu costs.

Name: Daiyamueagaru - Moeteirushoogai (Diamond Flame - Burning Barrier)
Type: Defensive
Range: Medium (~50 yards)
Description: This is Ayumu's ability to mold Daiyamueagaru into a barrier that can shield him from attacks. The size and strength is limited only to the amount of Reiatsu Ayumu exerts into. It can be anything from the size of a buckler to a full-scale wall, but naturally, making something like a wall will exert Ayumu's Reiatsu fairly quickly. The same applies to how much damage it can take, as well. As long as the power of the attacker isn't exceedingly stronger than Ayumu's own (more than 1 level), the barrier can block something as strong as a Cero. However, blocking something such as a Cero would take much more energy than something like a Bala. Once a barrier is cast, Ayumu can make that barrier hold for as long as he wants as long as he stays within a 100 meter radius of it. But if the barrier is attacked, it will gradually diminish Ayumu's Reiatsu, regardless of his own current position.

Name: Kontonmueagaru - Tsunami (Chaotic Flame - Tsunami)
Type: Offensive
Range: Long, Wide Area of Effect
Description: Ayumu can use Moetakuma's Kontonmueagaru to form massive waves which can crash down upon his opponents. The range and width of the wave is limited only to the amount of Reiatsu Ayumu exerts into the attack. So, it can be anywhere from 10 Ayumu wide to 100 meters wide, given the fact that making too many large waves will exhaust Ayumu quite quickly. All of the destructive effects caused by Kontonmueagaru (as explained above) apply to the wave.

Bankai Release
While few, Moetakuma's appearance goes through some key changes with the release of Bankai. The originally red flames turn completely black, seeming to suck in the light around them, and on Ayumu's back two massive pairs of demonic wing for, made out of the same black fire. The wing-span stretches at a massive 12', and are made out of Kanzenmueagaru, making them an adamant shield in themselves.

Bankai Techniques

For the most part, Konton no Shu, Moetakuma withholds all of the abilities of its Shikai state only amplified and with a few new tricks thrown in. The black flames can forge weapons twice the size of those that Shikai could make, and for half of the cost. The explosions that the flames cause are also many times more powerful, and the flames of Kontonmueagaru can burn for twice as long before being extinguished. Also, the strength of Daiyamueagaru multiplies, becoming capable of blocking attacks much more powerful than his Shikai could.

Name: Kanzenmueagaru - Jigoku no Dorei (Perfect Flame - Minions of Hell)
Type: Offensive
Range: Varies
Description: With this ability, Moetakuma gives his Kanzenmueagaru sentience. He molds the fire into the shape on an animal or other creature, then gives in the ability to act on its own upon Ayumu direct order. Ayumu can give orders to these beings non-verbally, having a permanent telepathic link to his minions at all times. The form that they can take varies in every shape and size. It can take the form of anything from a pack of wolves to a giant that towers over buildings. However, Ayumu can typically only control certain amounts of beings based on their size. So, while he might be able to control a pack of 20 wolves, he can only control one giant. And naturally, making larger creatures requires more energy to be exerted. Just like weapons of Manbuki, Ayumu can detonate these creatures at any point, with the blast radius and strength varying upon the size of the detonating creature.

Name: Daiyamueagaru - Oniryuuyoroi (Diamond Flame: Demon-Dragon Armor)
Type: Defensive
Range: Self-Effecting
Description: Using the flames of Daiyamueagaru, Ayumu can surround himself, forming a pitch black armor that covers his entire body. The armor gives him a very demonic appearance, making him grow both a tail from his waist and large horns on his head. This armor, being made out of Daiyamueagaru, is insanely adamant. It is even more capable of taking damage than a standard barrier, being coupled with Bankai, making it perfectly capable of taking powerful attacks from things such as Cero and letting Ayumu come out unharmed.

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Kidō

Kidō Techniques

Ayumu: "..."

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Titles

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[Necesse Letum]

Since your Application for Captaincy has been accepted, all I have to say is

Accepted.