Name of Character: Bradley Kirezen
Link to Profile: Character AppAlive or Dead: Alive
Location: Changes: Appearance: Kirezen's appearance has changed much since his time with the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, an obvious observation would be the lack modified haori, which Kirezen had kept in his vow to recreate the Soul Society. Instead of it's normal white with the symbol of what Squad he served on the back, it is now flipped inside out, the inside which was from his previous life remains untouched. The flipped side which is now visible is changed, it's threading now colored black, with a dark red Kanji for flame in the position his Squad number would have been. This is a significant design to show what group he now rules as well as his new status, as the Shogun of the Flame, a silly title a friend and former subordinate now, partner had given him. He couldn't very well tease him too much for the classic Japanese style in which he'd decided to reform what survivors he could find, when it had ended up working and flourishing.
Kirezen's dress had not changed much either, still wearing the traditional Shihakusho though with some modifications by Kirezen. He no longer wears white underneath of it, nor does he wear the white socks with the brown sandals, now opting for silent but comfortable black boots, with leather covered with rubber bottoms. He now also wore taped wrappings along both his arms and knees to his ankles, in case he ever needs to go to hand to hand combat. Though his style of clothing had not changed very much other then to become slightly more stealthy, Kirezen's physical appearance has changed noticeably.
Kirezen's face now adorns a large scar running from the the middle of his forehead down over his right eye and to his cheek. Though the scar does not harm his sight, it serves as a reminder that there will always be someone more powerful then himself, and he should work continuously to become stronger. His body itself had become somewhat larger as well, having continued to push his body since the moment the worlds collapsed and became one, he'd never stopped working. This resulted in a bulkier appearance though not overly so, this made his body become stronger and tougher over the course of his training.
Personality: It wouldn't be correct to say that Kirezen's personality has changed over the last twenty-four years, but it would also be far from true to say that he is the same person. Though the statement in itself is a confusing contradiction it reflects the man in which it's about, Kirezen. Though many things have effected the former Captain in his Journey to find something in the last Twenty-four years, it is what happened immediately after the invasion which changed him the most. It was not long after the battle with latent Reiatsu from the dead, and the vulnerability of everyone who had not died, that several Hollows had come to attack and feed. Though severely injured, Kirezen was alive and had been cut off by a rather large Hollow as he was making his way to a near by forest.
Long story short, the Hollow ended up infecting Kirezen attempting to take over his weakened body this had resulted in the combining of the two souls. Kirezen had just become part of a small club which he would later discover were called the Visored, the combination of a Soul Reaper and Hollow. The stress on his mind had resulted in occasional outbursts of anger when he loses control of his emotions. Making it more common for Kirezen to have strange mood swings to go from perfectly content one moment to an angered state.
Over the years, Kirezen has managed to cut down the sporadic timing of his outbursts and has attempted to mellow the changes out somewhat. Though completely controlling the outbursts at the moment seem to be out of Kirezen's grasp. Other then the odd outbursts Kirezen now goes through he's become much more confident in his powers during a fight, and acts more on his instincts then had ever thought to do before. Kirezen guesses that it's one of the few good contributions from having a Hollow inside him, but it also makes him more vicious in a fight when he is pushed to his limits.
When using his Mask, Kirezen becomes an almost completely different person, his thoughts are on nothing but blood shed, of his enemies. Despite the fighting amongst himself and his Hollow, whenever they are presented with an enemy all the anger from both are put upon the enemy who dares to try and end the two of them. While his mask is on, Kirezen has no remorse, feels no mercy towards his enemies, and will not hold back. The only except of this extreme change in demeanor is when Kirezen is sparing or training with allies while using his mask, even then, he is more aggressive then normal.
Cross gave permission, for a Hollow Half, (making me a Visored). Zoran is a witness and can be called on to corroborate if you need it.
A Vizards Hollow Half
Inner Hollow Appearance: Name: None.
Appearance: Kirezen's Hollow half is similar to him in nearly every physical aspect, including the outfits in which each wears. This is likely due to the ties that each has to the other, so a change in outfit by Kirezen results in a very similar change in his Hollow, to an extent. The Hollow form of Kirezen though the exact same in appearance is also the opposite, though this may sound confusing, how can one be the same and it's opposite? This is a more simple thing then it sounds. Though they do look identical the subtle differences are also what make them total opposites. Kirezen wears his Ryujin on his left side for he is right handed, mainly, and his Hollow wears Ryujin on his right, for he is left handed.
A better way to put it, is not only are they alike, but they are mirrors of each other, and that doesn't just go for their style of sword handling. Hollow Kirezen is ghostly pale, a complete opposite of Kirezen's bronze tan, though it's more likely a representation of his Hollow side, then just being a reflection. Hollow Kirezen's eyes are an odd shade of yellow, almost golden, which often reflect light and glow when Reiatsu is being channeled through his being. His skin tone is not the only thing reflected in opposite however, when in Shikai form, instead of Kirezen's normal Shining Silver blade color, Hollow Kirezen's is pitch black with no sign of glowing at all, and is instead dull almost void.
Just as in his Shikai form, Hollow Kirezen's Bankai is also completely mirroring that of Kirezen's Bankai, the armor in which he is covered in, is completely white. The white bone like armor that surrounds the Hollow Kirezen is eerily similar to a higher level Hollow's body, an example would be the way a Vasto Lorde looks. Their entire body is covered in another layer of thick tight bone like skin that serves as armor and usually reflects some type of creature, but doesn't mean it has to.
However, where as the Hollow within Kirezen has adapted to his body as a higher level Hollow, he is given the appearance of his host. This is not reflected in his voice however, which had not changed much from the time of which when he was an actual Hollow. The only difference being the slight echo of Kirezen's voice in the tone of Hollow Kirezen's speech, which is noticeable when you pay attention.
Personality: Hollow Kirezen, is very much unlike his host in how he acts, he is not nearly as reserved, and is much more instinctual in how he feels about everything. If there is something he wants to do, or to have, he will go after it immediately, especially when it comes to feeding on souls and fighting. Although he is a partially influenced by Kirezen it's not near enough to effect the over powering instincts that the Hollow has, its blood lust being uncontainable. In fact the only instant in which Hollow Kirezen cares about Kirezen is when him, or his body is in dire condition, on the verge of death.
Though it's in those conditions, when Kirezen is emotionally stressed while on the brink of death, if he is not in control of his emotions, his Hollow can and will take over. When he is taken over, it is extremely hard to fight back and regain control of his body, but not impossible unless he is extremely weakened to the point he has nothing left to fight with. Despite these constant struggles between the two beings, Kirezen does have one advantage over the Hollow, and that is a part of his Soul, his Zanpakuto.
Ryujin, Kirezen's Zanpakuto, also a part of Kirezen's soul, is ever watchful for his Hollow half, which is now a part of Ryujin. Whenever the Kirezen ventures to his Inner World, whoever he is greeted by, is who is in control of his Inner World. Should it be his Hollow half, then he is distressed and in a situation where he needs to find himself or he'd be in danger of losing himself to the Hollow. When his Zanpakuto Spirit is the one he finds, then he is currently still in control of his body and soul, and able to confine his Hollow to only when he needs him.
Mask Appearance: - Spoiler:
Mask Duration: Sealed: 45
Shikai: 20(+3 from tier release boost)=23
Bankai: 10
Mask Techniques:
Technique Name: Cero
Technique Description:
As a standard energy blast, it consists of firing a powerful blast of concentrated spiritual energy at the target. While in most cases it is fired from the mouth, some Arrancar and Visored are capable of firing Cero from their hands, fingers and other parts of their bodies. This often requires the user to under take a specific pose, or pointing towards a particular direction fully readying the attack.
The power, force, speed, and blast area of the Cero is dependent on the strength, spiritual power, and sometimes skill of the user (i.e., the stronger the user, the stronger the attack), and there are some Arrancar who have even come up with their own variation of Cero. The charging and firing time for Cero also varies greatly, from relatively charging fast to firing it to instantaneously fire one without much charging.
Charge Time: Instant for half the power. Half a Post for full power.
Cool-Down: Instant 1 post. Charged 2 posts.
Technique Effect Chart:
Opponent is Two+ Tiers Lower: When hit, nearly obliterated, extremely damaged.
Opponent is One Tier Lower: When hit, can cause terrible injury.
Opponent is Equal Tier: When hit, still can cause bad damage but is able to cancel out with a technique of equal power.
Opponent is One Tier Higher: When hit, causes some damage but can be deflected or blocked.
Opponent is Two+ Tiers Higher: When hit, doesn't do much other then stinging burns, and bruises.
Technique Name: Mask Dispersal
Technique Description:
Whenever Kirezen's exceeds the amount of time he can use his Hollow mask, during the dispersal of the mask, an explosion wave of energy goes off in front of him. The energy for the explosion is saved Reiatsu which Kirezen continuously builds up over time for the cautious chance that Kirezen is placed in a situation where he is overly exerted and has to either attempt a last ditch effort for a kill or escape. This is a distinct ability that Kirezen can control whether it goes off or not, and only chooses to when his enemy is before him. The wave itself is only a one shot, and can only be used once in a fight, without significant time to recharge the reserved energy. The attack erupts from the dissipating pieces of the mask, and go off in an instant as a surprise attack or distraction. The wave, going off from the remains of the mask is a large Gren Ray Cero like attack, (about 35-45% of the power. Recommended by Cross.)
Technique Effect Chart:
Opponent is Two+ Tiers Lower: Completely annihilates anyone in this level of power if contact is made.
Opponent is One Tier Lower: Extreme wounds are caused and bleeding is a definite if hit.
Opponent is Equal Tier: Guaranteed moderate damage even if blocked, resulting in broken bones if ready. If not harmful to severe damage is likely.
Opponent is One Tier Higher: Definite Moderate damage if hit.
Opponent is Two+ Tiers Higher: If blocked light damage, and distracted, and not possibility for moderate damage.
Technique Name: Masked Amplified Attacks
Technique Description: All of Kirezen's attacks are moderately improved due to the added power of his Hollow mask and are influenced by Hollow powers. Effects all techniques. Improves all attacks by 1.5x.
Technique Effect Chart:
Opponent is Two+ Tiers Lower: N/A
Opponent is One Tier Lower: N/A
Opponent is Equal Tier: N/A
Opponent is One Tier Higher: N/A
Opponent is Two+ Tiers Higher: N/A
Becoming A Visored:- Spoiler:
The destruction of the Soul Society was complete many if not all of the divisions were near complete decimation, whoever was alive was likely scattered and had no idea what to do. The man, Dhaos as he called himself had tossed him around like he was nothing, even in his Bankai form. It was embarrassing for Kirezen to be so easily tossed around, he was a Captain of Squad Eleven the most fierce Squad in the entire Soul Society. Yet the man he was fighting, had so easily tossed him aside, Kirezen had no idea there could be beings with such raw strength, silently, Kirezen didn’t even believe the man was fighting near his full strength. The idea of that, only continued to tear down the man’s confidence and his concentration, he’d only survived due to the man no longer deeming him worthy of killing. He’d even told Kirezen if he wanted revenge to survive the end and get strong enough to at least become worthy of a slow painful death. Before Kirezen could even ask what the end was, Dhaos was gone, and it seemed the stability of the Soul Society soon followed, as rumbling quickly began to tear through the Seireitei.
After the rumbling stopped Kirezen found himself alone half dead in the remains of Squad 1 Barracks, but even that small amount of peace had not lasted long, before Kirezen could even formulate a plan to leave he felt several Hollows coming towards him. While most of them were low level scavengers thinking a half dead Soul Reaper wouldn’t be a problem, he thought he felt one much more powerful. Unsure however, Kirezen was pulled out of his thoughts by the attacking Hollows, to which he fended himself easily tearing through the weaker ones. Unfortunately Kirezen was right and a stronger Hollow was also coming, and before he’d discovered him, he was laid out by a large hand sending him flying into a near by wall. Painfully pushing himself up to his feet he looked up to see a large Adjuucha, the middle level Hollows of the Menos, each had about the strength of a Lieutenant or weaker Captain.
All Kirezen could think about was the man if you could even call him that, who had so easily defeated him like he was nothing, gripping his blade in anger, the Captain stared down the Hollow in front of him. Re-invigorated somewhat from the swirling anger, he was ready to fight. Even while severely injured, Kirezen showed he was not going to be taken down by an Adjuucha and had kept the beast at bay, even slicing an arm off. The hollow was now, far too weak to defeat the Soul Reaper Captain, and Kirezen had reached his limit in Bankai, releasing the form he stayed in his mastered Shikai state, still strong enough to defeat the Hollow. What Kirezen had not been aware of though nor could he have possibly any idea of a Hollow with the power to do so, was that it had been waiting and biding his time hoping for him to revert from the Bankai state.
Noticing the Hollow’s wide smile Kirezen had taken a intimidating step forward readying another attack, “What are you smiling about, you’re about to be history!?” Kirezen’s angry voice had not effected the Hollow however as it had only continued to smile before taking a step forward as well. Kirezen was readying an attack raising his arms into the air preparing a final strike before the Hollow in front of him had, melted? Frozen in shock Kirezen watched the goo with confusion until it had suddenly darted forward entering a cut in his arm, “What…what is this, devilry?” Kirezen had no idea how to react and despite his anger he had no choice but to wait until something happened.
It was then that Kirezen had felt his body fighting against him, attempting to move without his thought to do so, and it was then that Kirezen had figured it out, the Hollow’s ability was taking over bodies. Angrily Kirezen continued to fight against it not allowing his body to become someone else’s play thing, the strain on his mind and body was getting more and more difficult. Then it occurred to Kirezen that there was a way he could still fight the Hollow, using the last of his Reiatsu and will power to return control to him, he quickly sat on the ground cross legged with his Zanpakuto on his lap.
Entering the Jinsen state, he felt his body become lifeless and immovable by not just him but the Hollow as well, opening his eyes Kirezen found himself now in the mountainous area of Inner World. At first Kirezen had been happy to see the beautiful range before he’d been greeted by himself? Looking dead ahead he’d what appeared to be a ghostly version of himself with black lips and golden eyes, without even having to ask he could feel the Hollow, knowing it was the one who had invaded his body. Just as Kirezen had began reaching for his blade he noticed the hollowed version of himself begin to walk forward and of all things began to speak.
“Well aren’t you special?” The pale Kirezen had continued walking forward shrugging his shoulders and shaking his head, “No one had ever been able to fight against my control before, let alone try and meditate their body.” The hollow’s subtle hints at having fought and controlled other Soul Reapers before had angered the Captain, but he couldn’t help but feel a little of his confidence return. “So it appears that because you lucked your way into finding a way to subdue me, has actually trapped me here, inside your soul.” Though it hadn’t sounded that way it looked like the Hollow was actually pleased with the situation as it turned out. “You see you’re pretty strong, and I can see why you’re a Captain, and it seems to me that only a Soul Reaper of massive power would be worthy enough for me to inhabit.”
Kirezen was shocked with the amount of knowledge the Hollow had seemed to now have, “How did you? “ before Kirezen could even finish his sentence he was interrupted by the sighing of his Pale counterpart. “Ugh, being part of your soul, has given me all your memories and knowledge, but kept my own from your little Soul Reaper brain.” The way he’d been speaking as though it were obvious knowledge had annoyed Kirezen and he gripped his sword tighter. “You need to learn to relax big guy.” The hollow had continued to taunt and tease at Kirezen knowing that they were both far too exhausted to continue the fight. “So the way I’m looking at it, is I’m taking over this body, it may not be now, or even twenty years from now, but eventually you’ll slip.” Kirezen’s eyes had gone wide, at the proclamation, he didn’t know if there was anyway to get rid of him without also damaging his own soul, and he wasn’t about to risk it.
“I’ll die before I let that happen” Kirezen’s eyes flashed in anger, he wasn’t about to let a Hollow have free reign with a body he’d held for the last three hundred years. It seemed to be in vain though as the Hollow only scoffed, “If that happens then you’ll basically be handing me your body on a silver platter.” It was at this point that Ryujin had finally made her appearance, just as Kirezen was going to call the hollow out, “He speaks the truth, Kirezen should you die, in a way that you lose consciousness you’ll lose your body, for good.”
Ryujin sighed as being the other half of Kirezen’s soul, and fully aware of both Kirezen and the Hollow’s actions she took another look over the pair. “Kirezen you have more important things to worry about at the moment, and that’s getting out of the Seireitei alive.” Before Kirezen could object, he was thrown out of the Inner world by Ryujin, who was now left alone with the Hollow, “You say you want his body for your own, but in order for you to succeed you must make it so he can continue surviving.” Ryujin continued speaking still standing on her tree limb looking down at the Hollow, “You’ve seen his past and present, you see the danger he faces constantly, so if you’re going to continue living in here as well, you better be ready to help.” Rolling his eyes the hollow had barely nodded at he began to dissipate and flow into the Ninjato that was strapped to Ryujin’s back.