Basic InformationName: Ryoma Sakuraba
Nicknames/Alias: Ry or Saku(captains older than he is tend call him this since he is the youngest among them)
Age: 57
Visual Age: 12
Gender: male
Division: 9
Rank: Captain
Looks: Has gray hair and keeps it in a pony-tail. Has a scar on his left cheek. His hair is parted down the middle. like in the picture.
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Background and PersonalityHistory: It all started 30 years ago right when Ryoma was promoted to vice-captain of the 9th squad. Lots of different shinigami were congratulating him for doing so well, for someone so young, but the one who was most proud was his Captain. Considering his captain knew that Ryoma was going to be his vice-captain from the beginning ever since he met him at the academy, which was right around the same time he was going to graduate in just 2 years. This is incredible for someone like Ryoma, considering the fact that he was accepted in the 9th squad at the age of 17 and not many shinigami can do that. Though the real battles came shortly after this his rank was 3rd seat to Ryoma he thought that he was doing really well but that was not it, it was cause that captain saw Ryoma had talent. A little later the captain requested to speak to Ryoma, during their little chat Ryoma started to think more about the squad after multiple things his captain had told him. Not long after Ryoma was talking to captain more often, because he felt he could trust him. His captain’s name was Kenji Hayabusa, Kenji was known as one of the strongest captain’s within the soul society. Though there was one in particular day when Kenji went to see the head Captain, and let him know that Ryoma Sakuraba is going to become his vice-captain very soon.
Several days later, Ryoma(vice-captain now) had started to search for someone, when his captain confronted Ryoma about this he then explains that he is looking for his older brother(Ryoma does not remember his name) that he was separated from a long time ago back when he was in the world of the living, right as Ryoma was dying in his brothers arms. His brother told him
“your name is, Ryoma Sakuraba, now don’t forget, ok”. So after that all he could remember was his name was “Ryoma Sakuraba” ever since he got to the soul society. His understood the pain that Ryoma had since Kenji’s best friend was killed by a hollow, and the bond he and Kenji shared it would seem like they were brothers. So tying to help Ryoma he told him this, Ryoma started to feel bad for Kenji but having the same problem just formed a stronger bond between them.
Not long after Ryoma was given his first big assignment from his captain, which was to kill a traitor among the shinigami his name was
“koyako denki”. Koyako is the former captain of squad 7 and some reason he wanted revenge on the head captain, till later Kenji explains to Ryoma the head captain was the one who sealed him away over a 1000 years ago. And the only thing standing in koyako’s way is Ryoma himself, while back at Kenji’s office the captain’s of squad 2, 6, and 10(head Captain) were discussing this matter. Each of them were against having Ryoma eliminate koyako, each of them under stood that Ryoma was strong but what bothered them was the fact that he was up against a captain. They thought that Kenji was making a mistake by sending his vice-captain to fight him; they were so busy telling him that
“Ryoma is not strong enough to fight a captain; even if he is the strongest vice-captain he is still young”. That is when Kenji replied
“you say he is not strong enough and yet you say his strongest among all the vice-captain”. “so have faith in him he is my vice-captain, I would not send him to a losing unless I knew he could win”. “That is why I know he will”. Then other captains started to think about what Kenji said then replied
“I hope your right, Kenji” then they left. Back at to Ryoma, just as he arrived at the Sokyoku Hill right as he got there he saw koyako was waiting for him. Koyako looks at Ryoma then says
“of all people to fight they send a boy to fight me, aghh”. He turns away for minute
“this is an insult how dare they do this to me!” he then looks back at Ryoma. He says
“judging from that badge on your sleeve you must be a vice-captain, are you not”. Ryoma replies
“I am, so what”, koyako responds
“I am impressed that you made vice-captain so young, but that is not going to help you beat me”. Koyako then draws his zanpakuto and points it toward Ryoma then says
“you will die today Shinigami!”, Ryoma then grips his zanpakuto and replies
“I am not dying any time soon, koyako”. Koyako then says
“tell me your name shinigami”, Ryoma responds
“Ryoma Sakuraba, vice-captain of squad 9”. After Ryoma’s response koyako then asked
“is your Captain’s name Kenji Hayabusa?”, Ryoma replies
“yes he is, how do you know him!”. Koyako then started to grin and said
“then you must be strong then, since he trained you”, Koyako then shunpos behind Ryoma. Koyako then says
“I hope your captain taught you well, Ryoma”. Koyako started to release his zanpakuto
“send him to the shadows, ryukomaru!” wind then started to swirl around Koyako and took a different shape it looked like a blade with teeth sticking out on each side, and its color was silver(looks like zabimaru with fangs on each side). Koyako then was attacking Ryoma all sorts of different angles, but each of his attacks failed since Ryoma was able to block them. Koyako then thinks to himself
“why can’t I hit him, it like he is not trying”, and then for a second Koyako left him self open and Ryoma then swung his zanpakuto and made a large cut right from Koyako’s right shoulder to his left side. Koyako was then starting to see that Ryoma’s zanpakuto was already in its shikai form. Koyako halts him attack for a moment and says
“no wonder, you could not feel the impact, you using your shikai the whole time”. Koyako then takes a breath and says
“then I guess I have to take it up a notch!” Koyako’s Spiritual pressure started to build up to huge amounts. Koyako then stabbed the ground with his zanpakuto and said
“BAN-KAI!” then smoke started to appear around Koyako and moments later his zanpakuto’s shape changed it was one huge 6.5 ft blade in length. Not only that his shinigami outfit changed its color to white and Koyako looked a little fearsome towards Ryoma with his huge Spiritual pressure. Though that did not scare Ryoma then shunpoed and attacked Koyako with all sorts of swings, then Ryoma stepped back a little. Ryoma then started to think to himself
“I never thought that his power would be so great, shikai is not going to be enough to beat him”. Ryoma then took his stance and raised his zanpakuto in front of him and his Spiritual pressure was rising to a huge amount. Ryoma then said
“look closely this is my, BAN-KAI!” then a large black like monster claw appeared and headed straight towards Ryoma and placed it self on him and moments later it started to take form. Ryoma then said
“Sensuzume Tutsusaiga” Ryoma then stepped forward and looked a little different from before (my image of my bankai). After that Koyako said
“impossible, you can’t know bankai”, Koyako then looked at Ryoma’s zanpakuto and replied
“and that thing is your bankai absurd” but right after Koyako said that Ryoma already had his blade pointed at Koyako’s throat and Ryoma replied
“if my bankai is so absurd, then why was it so easy to catch you off guard then” Ryoma then pulled his blade away from Koyako’s neck. Koyako then asks
“why did you not kill me when you had your blade against my neck, well no matter”, Koyako then shunpos behind Ryoma and tried to cut but never could reach him. Ryoma then shunpoed all around Koyako at amazing speed, Koyako was getting very annoyed with Ryoma. Koyako said
“alright no more games” and Koyako raised his hand over his face, then pulled it down and a hollow mask was on his face. He then said
“this was the reason I was sealed away all these years because I gained a power that no shinigami should have even though I got this power to protect them”. Ryoma then felt a sky rocket in Koyako’s Spiritual pressure, towards Ryoma he felt like he was fighting a monster. Ryoma then said
“what you’re a vizard!?”, Ryoma was now starting to feel a little heavy from Koyako’s Spiritual pressure. Koyako shunpoed in front of Ryoma and raised his sword, Ryoma then shunpoed away though he could not go very far but just far enough to get some distance Ryoma then raised his sword above him then swung it downward and said
“Getsuga Gensho!” then the shape of a large crescent moon took form and headed straight for Koyako but he easily blocked Ryoma’s attack and sent away. This shocked Ryoma because that was his strongest attack that he knew of at the time. Moments later Koyako was beating Ryoma senseless and Ryoma was not strong enough to stop his attacks. Koyako then threw Ryoma toward the ground and just as Koyako was about to do the finishing blow, Kenji stepped in its path to protect Ryoma. Ryoma then looked in front of him a saw his captain protecting him, Ryoma then asked
“Captain why did you save me?” kenji responded saying
“because you’re my vice-captain and it is my job to protect you” Koyako pulls his zanpakuto out of kenji (kenji was pierced at the heart) kenji then fell to his knee’s just as he was going to fall back Ryoma got himself up a caught him before he fell. As tears started to fall down Ryoma’s face,
“No, Captain don’t die please you can’t leave me!” as Ryoma was crying Kenji placed his hand on Ryoma and said
“Ryoma stop with the tears, ok. I knew some day this was going to happen, Ryoma there is something you should know you were already stronger then me ever since I saw your bankai I knew you had a power that went above bankai”. Ryoma then said
“a power above bankai, that’s not possible” kenji replies
“but there is Ryoma and you have it, it’s called Shunkō (Flash Cry). From a distance squad 10’s captain was watching the fight and wanted to see if what kenji said was true or not. At Kenji last moments he told Ryoma
“you are the one to take my place Ryoma as captain of the 9th squad” Ryoma replied
“no, I can’t I am not ready for that yet, there are so many things you haven’t taught me….” (Tears were running down Ryoma’s face a little more). Kenji then said
“Ryoma reason I told you were the one to take my place was because I knew you were ready, that is why” Kenji *chough* *chough* Ryoma Kenji coughed up some blood. Ryoma then grabbed Kenji’s zanpakuto and placed the edge of the blade on his left cheek and cut him self with it. Kenji asks
“why did you cut your self Ryoma?” Ryoma replies
“from now on while I have this scar on my face I will become the strongest captain in the ranks that I promise Kenji”. Kenji then says
“I know you will, ryo...m.a” Kenji at that moment died right in front of Ryoma. Koyako walks toward Ryoma and asks
“is finally dead?” Ryoma then set down his captain’s body behind him and stood up then turned his head and looked toward Koyako and at him with eyes full of hate. Tutsusaiga then appeared in front of Ryoma, no one else could see him except Ryoma, he then asked
“Ryoma I can feel it in your soul that you want enough power to kill the man in front of you. If you truly want my ultimate power then answer this, do you think you are ready for my ultimate form? (Time has frozen around Ryoma for a short time until Ryoma answers Tutsusaiga). Ryoma starts to think for a second and feel different about it and says
“no, I am not ready Tutsusaiga but just cause I say it does not mean I am not going to try!” Ryoma waits for Tutsusaiga’s response, he then says
“if truly feel that way” he then starts to grin
“you are worthy, Ryoma you may have my ultimate power” after that Koyako felt Ryoma’s power growing. Ryoma raised his zanpakuto above himself and said
“Shunkō!” started to rise even more and the winds around started to swirl and the shadows from his zanpakuto started to change. Though Ryoma did not look very different but there were black marks on his face and hands, Ryoma then said
“this is my ultimate power”. Koyako then attacked but be for he could make his move Ryoma had already landed a deep wound on Koyako’s chest. Koyako then asked
“how could you be stronger than me, its not possible!” Koyako shunpoed away to get some distance then said
“show this ultimate pow….” Before he could even finish Ryoma had already took his stance and lifted his zanpakuto up then swung it downward and said
“Getsuga Gensho!”(This is the hakai form of it times 10) in seconds Koyako was killed by the attack and Ryoma had won. Ryoma then walked by his captain and took off his captain coat and put it on and from that day forward Ryoma’s days as captain had begun. After the fight the 10th squad captain was glad Kenji was right about Ryoma.
(PS-so everyone knows ryoma’s was using bankai with Shunkō which is what made him so strong and what kenji referred to as a power above bankai, also ryoma's zanpakuto knew he had this power but needed ryoma to figure it out on his own.)
Personality: ryoma can be very compassionate to his squad and friends of his at times. but he takes his job very seriously and tends to do all of the squads paper work himself and not stress his vice-captain with it. Usually he also tends to take care of most jobs by himself so he would not worry about any of his squad members. when ever ryoma has been given a task he always has had success.
Strengths and weaknesses: Two of ryoma's Strengths happen to be his ability to draw out more of his Strength when he needs it most and another is being able to make the most use of his skills in more ways than one, like being able to manipulate his strongest attack.
Two weaknesses of his would happen to be his inability to kill a woman even if the are from two different races,though he slowly starts to gain his killer instinct which make it not as difficult to kill a female but he still struggles with it. Another would be his short temper towards others that cause him lots of trouble and makes it hard to think straight.
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Zanpaktou InformationZanpakuto Name: Ukemi Kouryou(Passive Water Dragon/Hail Storm)
Spirit Description: http://pictures.linkmesh.com/dragons/imagenes/ice_dragons.jpgTrue form:https://2img.net/h/i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc171/lainekaoro/Himura_Kenshin.jpgSpirit Persona: Spirit Persona: Ukemi is a kind but lazy spirit. He never thinks to try to betray Ryoma or full him. He’s not a hateful or spiteful spirit either. And his name is proof of that. He holds great power prefers to stay out of most fights and almost always chooses which ones he participates in. When he does fight however it’s almost never at full power. For some reason he detest fighting unless its against a worthy opponent and for a good reason. So in a way you can call him a stubborn spirit.
Inner World: Ukemi’s inner world is a huge vast ocean. It resembles the Artic Ocean, Icebergs line the horizon. Sometimes it’s calm and others it’s like a roaring storm. The way the ocean appears and acts is always dependent on the reason at which Ryoma has to come to the world. When Ryoma goes to the world he is always standing on the surface of the frozen water. In order to meet Ukemi though he must venture beneath the surface into the water. He is able to breath in the frigid water as if he were breathing air. Under the surface it is slightly dimmer in light but is much more scenic than the view above. There is sea vegetation all around but there’s no sign of life. In there darkest depths of the ocean there is a cave that can only be found when Ryoma becomes lost. When he does find the cave he moves through it until he reaches a small opening. Inside the opening there is a door. When Ryoma continues through the door he ends up in a small clearing surrounded by tall trees. The clearing is a perfect circle and in the middle there is a lake. Ukemi resides in the lake. Ryoma might have to wait by the edge of the lake for what might seem like hours or days in the world before Ukemi actually emerges.
Sealed Zanpakuto Appearance: it looks like a reverse blade sword
http://www.swordsoftheeast.com/ProductIm....verse-blade.jpgZanpakuto Release Command: The Oceans were calm, now they are Violent, and the Waves now Clash like Steel on Steel, Awaken!
Shikai Zanpakuto Appearance: http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs29/f/2008/1....y_ice_sabre.jpgShikai Zanpakuto Abilities: Tenrai Mizu(Divine Water): This is the ability that allows Ukemi to control water. This technique allows Ukemi to manipulate the water in the air around the area. Ukemi quickly pulls the moisture in the air towards the tip of his Zanpakuto. He then either stabs or slashes towards his opponent releasing the water. When he stabs it towards his opponent it’ll erupt from the tip forming a giant claw that rips and tears at his opponent.
Touketsu Hasu(Frozen Lotus): This ability would be useless without Tenrai Mizu. It goes by the effect of Tenrai Mizu first. It will pull the water to the tip of the Zanpakuto. Then when Ryoma performs whichever action he chooses the affect will be basically the same with the exception of the water from before becoming Ice.
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Bankai Release: Tenjoukai Ryuujin(Celestial World Dragon god)
Bankai Appearance: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Taezh4ULlfw/SO....higo_bankai.jpg(like ichigo's bankai, ryoma's is almost the same, since ryoma's zanpakuto color is different from ichigo. the color for ryoma's blade is red for the cutting edge, a black for the dull edge. and his outfit is like ichigo's as well, except ryoma's is the color of a dark gray. and at the end of his zanpakuto's hilt there is a black chain with red feather.not only that ryoma outfit is not as baggy/loose/large so he could move faster and have a faster reaction to different attacks. )
Bankai Zanpakuto Abilities:Ryoma can hold his bankai for atleast 15 post(Counting both user and opponents post) until he reaches his limit. He has to wait atleast 5 of his own post until he can once again resume bankai state.
Juurensha(Hail Bullets): Ryoma turns the water around him into Ice and slashes towards his opponent. He then slashes towards his opponent sending over a dozen Ice bullets towards his opponent. They’re about the size of a small marble but deals lots of damage.
Kouryou(Hail Storm): Ryoma creates a hard rain around a 20 yard area. It’ll will just be a hard rain for one turn then the air will become cold and freezing. The rain becomes hard chunks of Ice that fall over the area causing damage to all around it even the user if he doesn‘t move. This move is active for 3 of the users post.
Uminomokuzu(Water Grave): This is one of Ryoma’s ultimate attacks. He pulls massive amounts of water out of the air around him. The water can stretch over a mile. It forms a raging sea around the user. Ryoma can use the sea to engulf and strike at it’s opponent. This is quite similar to how Byakuya Kuchiki’s bankai works. When the sea devours it’s opponent or when Ryoma thinks he has his opponent where he wants him he uses the technique Hyoukai. This can be used for 2 of the users post.
Hyoukai(Frozen Sea/ Icy Waters): During Uminomokuzu when Ryoma decides to use this technique he will stab his bankai down into the water. The sea will freeze capturing anyone still in it in a thick case of Ice. Ryoma can then choose to leave it or shatter it.
Techniques Name: Kuro Getsuga
State: shikai or bankai
Description: use's not as much reiatsu as "Getsuga Gensho", and is the weaker version so it can be used more often. When used it looks like the shape of a medium sized crescent moon. (There is nothing else to say) but it moves 4 times faster than getsuga Gensho.
Duration and/or cooldown: must wait 1 post to use again
Name: Getsuga Gensho
State: shikai
Description: the stronger version of "Dark Getsuga" use's more reiatsu and does more damage but can't be used as often. When used it looks like the shape of a large crescent moon. (It is similar to ichigo's "Getsuga Tensho", but more destructive.)
cooldown: must wait 4 post to use again
Name: Shadow Clone
State: shikai or bankai
Description: this skill allows ryoma to be his shadow to a physical form to help him in many ways. like be at 2 place at once, though his shadow has only half the level of power as ryoma. Ryoma uses this skill mainly if he feels he needs some help for any reason. The another thing about ryoma’s shadow clone is he can only make one since he only has one shadow. Cause of this ryoma can have his shadow in physical as long a he chooses. but if the shadow use too much of its energy it will return to its master. the user must then wait till he himself is ready to summon his shadow again.
Duration and/or cooldown: can use for 9 posts/ must wait 11 posts to use again
Name: Hakai Getsuga Gensho
State: Bankai
Description: contains 5-10 times the destructive power of the getsuga gensho
Cooldown: must wait 12 posts to use again
Ability Name: Shunkō
Ability Type: kido/non-kido
Description: An advanced technique that combines hand-to-hand combat and Kidō energy to explosively increase a Shinigami's offensive capabilities. A high-pressured Kidō surges throughout the user's body, enhancing their arms and legs for battle. The Kidō itself can also be controlled and fired at opponents from the body.
Role-play Sample: -ryoma was coming back from one of his mission's the head captain had sent him on, though it was night fall when he returned. on his way to 1st squad barracks, he felt spirit energy of an espada. which was strange since not once in history has a hollow ever come to the soul society alone, he expected more to come soon. considering this he quickly summoned his shadow and asked him to report this to the head captain immediately. ryoma then griped his zanpakuto and prepared to fight the enemy standing in front of him. he then asked the hollow in front of him-
who are and why are you here?
if you don't answer me, I'll cut you down where stand!-ryoma continues to stand there waiting for the espada to respond to his questions. ryoma started to get impatient and slowly started pulling out his zanpakuto. as ryoma was drawing his zanpakuto the man standing in front of him started to speak-
are you the 9th squad captain known as, Ryoma Sakuraba?i am, how do you know about me?-the espada then rolls up his sleeve's and revealed he was the 5th espada. ryoma was a little shocked at first since it has been awhile since someone was after him for what ever reason. seconds after that ryoma had drawn his zanpakuto and pointed the blade towards the espada-
i hope you know who your fighting against espada!don't waste our breath, your going to die today any way....-right as ryoma had drawn his weapon the espada already had is in his hand. ryoma then started to wonder when did he draw his sword. not long after ryoma and the nameless espada were clashing swords with one another. due to the huge spirit energy fluctuations shinigami started to come out and watch the fight even the captain's were there. then the espada looked around to see who was watching then looked back toward ryoma while the were clashing swords-
i see that most of the shinigami have to witness your death!------------------------------------------
Kido/Ginto: Intermediate.
Zanjutsu/Marksmanship: Advanced.
Hakuda: Advanced.
Hoho: Advanced.
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