Name: kuchiki ginreiAge: unknown
Gender: Male
Division: 6th division
Looks: He has the appearance of an elderly man with slate gray eyes, a white
mustache, and long white hair. He wears the standard captain uniform
along with a white scarf made by the master weaver, Tsujishirō Kuroemon
III. The scarf is made from the silver-white, windflower light silk
(ginpaku kazahana no uzuginu) and is a family heirloom that is handed
down from generation to generation and is given to each Kuchiki family
head. The scarf alone, is worth enough to buy ten mansions in
Seireitei. He wears a short-sleeved captain's haori and fingerless
black gloves that cover the back of his hand and loop up to attach at
the base of his fingers. He, however, does not wear the aristocratic
hair piece (Kenseikan) that Byakuya does.
Rank:captain
Background and PersonalityHistory: Ginrei
was present several centuries ago during a rebellion that caused a
civil war in Soul Society. He kept his son-in-law Koga Kuchiki
as somewhat of a protege and grew concerned at his continued reliance
on his Zanpakutō's power. He was present when Kōga was praised for his
actions as helping to further the cause of the victory by
Captain-Commander Yamamoto.
He would later in his office ask Kōga why he would face the rebel
forces alone to which he was told that Kōga believed that he would be
able to handle the rebels with just his Zanpakutō and himself as
combatants. Upon hearing this, Ginrei told him that when one is granted
great power, the most important part of mastering it is his heart. Kōga
remains confused until Ginrei further explains that those who have
great power must know how to control their own power, and sometimes be
controlled by the power. In order to truly create such a relationship,
it is necessary to have a strong heart that keeps one from becoming
overconfident. He then told Kōga that he was well aware of how great
his power was, but he still lacked the heart to master it.
He later watched alongside Captain-Commander Yamamoto as Kōga
achieves another victory against the rebels. Afterwards in his office,
Kōga gives his status report, but Ginrei keeps his back to him and
doesn't respond. Later that day Ginrei is approached by his daughter
who tells him of her concern that Kōga is changing; Ginrei tells her
not to worry about him and that he is a smart man with power vastly
superior to his own and that he only needs to time to fully understand
that.
Sometime later, Kōga is given leadership over a special
contingent under the order of Captain-Commander Yamamoto. When he
presented the news to Ginrei, he expected his father-in-law to be
thrilled and proud for him, but Ginrei plainly tells him that he makes
sure to not dirty their family name. Ginrei goes on to tell him not to
misinterpret the Captain-Commander's intentions.
Not long after becoming the head of this new special force,
Kōga is set up by a faction on his side not wanting him to claim
victory in the civil war. When they proceeded to frame him and arrest
him, he stood to face them. Ginrei appeared and asked what had
transpired; the faction leaders told him what "supposedly" took place,
but Ginrei wasn't convinced. The testimony of one of the critically
injured victims sealed Kōga's fate. Kōga then tries to swear his
innocence, but to no avail. He prepared to fight, but Ginrei asked him
stand down and accept imprisonment for the time being. Later that
night, Ginrei approached an imprisoned Kōga telling him that a verdict
has been decided. Kōga was to be suspended from his Gotei 13 Seat for the next 100 years, and that his Zanpakutō, Muramasa,
is a threat to the peace of Soul Society, and thus its powers will be
nullified. When Kōga asks Ginrei if he actually believes them, Ginrei
states that he didn't believe any of the accusations against him, but
he has to understand what is happening. Ginrei states that those in
position of power have a problem with his Muramasa and its ability. He
further explains that they aren't afraid of Kōga himself, but of
Muramasa getting out of control. Kōga was confused at this issue, but
Ginrei explained that he told him before that a person with great power
must have a strong heart. Kōga had been too confident and reliant with
his Zanpakutō's powers, thus he has rushed into all his conflicts not
realizing the repercussions of his actions. Ginrei told him that
Captain-Commander Yamamoto was concerned he would lose control thus the
reason he gave him the position as "Captain of the Secret Contingent".
Kōga explains that he had been framed, but Ginrei notes that it was
Kōga's own overconfidence that caused his current predicament. Ginrei
then told the upset Kōga to calm himself as there was still time before
the sentence was to be carried out and must be patient. Ginrei leaves
to find a way to fix the situation before it could get worse.
Ginrei prepares to seal Koga.
Much to Ginrei's dismay, Kōga broke out of jail and killed the men
responsible for his framing. Ginrei later found him and tried to pursue
Kōga to pay for his crimes, but instead, Kōga had a mental breakdown,
causing him to view all in Soul Society as people jealous of his power
and enemies that must be killed. After Kōga's assault on Soul Society
reached crisis levels, Ginrei worked with Yamamoto to finally seal Kōga
away. Much of the victory was thanks to Kōga's disharmony with his
Zanpakutō, making Kōga unable to access Muramasa's power.
Years later, when Byakuya succeeded him as head of the Kuchiki
clan, Ginrei also revealed to Byakuya the secret truth of Kōga, passing
on
the duty to Byakuya to finish off Kōga should he ever
escape.Approximately 110 years ago, Ginrei, as Captain of the 6th
Division,
was present at the promotion ceremony with the other captains as the
newly-appointed 12th Division Captain Kisuke Urahara arrives to the meeting.
Later Ginrei arrived at the Kuchiki estate and watched his grandson, Byakuya
train. He congratulated Byakuya on his skill at swordsmanship. Byakuya
was surprised to see his grandfather, noting that he had come to stay
at the estate rather than the Sixth Division barracks. He then told
Byakuya that someone had come to visit and play with him. At first
Byakuya
was confused as to who it was until he saw that it is Yoruichi Shihoin,
Captain of the 2nd Division and Commander of the Onmitsukido.
With Ginrei being the Head of the Kuchiki Family and Yoruichi being the
Head of the Shihōin Family, they were well-connected and Yoruichi has
been somewhat a playmate to the reluctant Byakuya. Ginrei watched as
the two argued and entered into a competitive game of tag, using
Shunpo. He appeared to be exasperated by Byakuya's rash and hot-headed
nature, mentioning that he would be a great leader if he could learn to
control himself.
Nine years later, Ginrei was present at an emergency meeting
called by Captain-Commander Yamamoto. When Yamamoto decided to create
an
investigation team to locate the missing 9th division squad members, he
ordered Ginrei to guard Seireitei alongside 13th Division Captain
Jushiro Ukitake and 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyoraku.
Personality: Ginrei acts in an aristocratic manner — he seems always serene and
apathetic
towards other people. He is also extremely calm, and is noticeably
quiet, rarely speaking unless to make his intentions known or
make a point. He is noted at being extremely patient and not given to
rash actions and disdains it as a flaw in others. He believes that
power must be respected and mastered and that those incapable of
knowing their own heart are not capable of mastery of their own power.
Ginrei is a very perceptive man and is fully aware of the limits of his
abilities and can see the skill or potential in others and what they
must do to attain that fullness of that potential.
Ginrei strongly believes in law and order. As the head of one of the
great noble families and as a captain in the Gotei 13, he always works
hard for a peaceful society. He would sooner work within the confines
of the system than engage in actions that would disrupt the balance of
law, even if he believes that something is unjust or wrong.
Techniques (Optional, but good to have)Name: Flash step expert, Kidō expert
Description:
Stats: high
Strength:high
Speed:high
Accuracy:high
Stamina:high
Zanpaktou Information:The name of Ginrei's Zanpakutō is unknown, but its appearance is
greatly similar to Byakuya's Senbonzakura, with a rectangular guard and
white hilt.
Zanpaktou Name: Not Yet Revealed
Zanpakutou Appearence:Not Yet Revealed
Shikai Appearence:Not Yet Revealed
Shikai Ability: Not Yet Revealed
Bankai Appearence:Not Yet Revealed
Bankai Ability:Not Yet Revealed
Zanpaktou Release Phrase:Not Yet Revealed
Kido :Advanced.
Kido/Ginto: Advanced.
Zanjutsu/Marksmanship:Advanced.
Hakuda:Advanced.
Hoho:Advanced.
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