Post by Ryuji Yoshida on Apr 23, 2007 20:01:28 GMT 10
Name: Yoshida Ryuji
Age: 184 (appears to be 23)
Appearance: Normally, Ryuji wears a traditional shinigami uniform with the exception of the white haori he wears atop with the symbol 'san' written on the back. This symbolizes that Ryuji is now the captain of the third division of the Gotei 13. He is of a slender build but toned. He has long, black hair with blue tips that extend 4 inches toward the crown of his head that extends down to his lower back and has a clean shaven face. His eyes are a mysterious blue colour that is rather mesmerizing to most.
Character Type: Shinigami/Soul Reaper/Death God
Zanpakuto: Ryuji's zanpakuto is named Tobisetsu. In it's sealed state, Tobisetsu looks just like a ordinary katana with a hilt that resembles an ancient symbol of wind. Tobisetsu has two white ribbons hanging from the hilt. It's initial release is triggered by the command 'Like the wind, Tobisetsu'.
Ryuji runs his hand down the blade of Tobisetsu as a sharp wind starts to blow. A white aura surrounds Ryuji's body as Tobisetsu beings to glow white. Tobisetsu continues to glow white while in it's released state but the white aura surrounding Ryuji fades after the release sequence. Now Tobisetsu is much faster, and is able to cut the air at high speeds allowing for a variety of wind based attacks.
In the shikai state of Tobisetsu, Ryuji can perform his signature move which is called kaze ken (wind blade). Manipulating the constant wind current that surrounds the blade of Tobisetsu, Ryuji can unleash a devasting wind attack in which is similar to a large blade. Kaze ken is capable of cutting through any material, however... while in shi kai state, this ability requires Ryuji to also use the wind current that surrounds Tobisetsu completely, leaving him defenseless for a moment's time.
A tornado suddenly releases and surrounds Ryuji's body. Deep within the tornado, only a white glow can be seen. Once this sequence is complete, Ryuji will be wearing a different outfit which is a a pair of black hakama pants and a loose white samurai shirt with the japanese character for wind printed in black on the back. At this point, Tobisetsu has actually turned into the air that surrounds Ryuji's body in which he is able to manipulate with his hands and thoughts. The wind currents that circle his body can be manipulated at a seconds notice as to cushion a hard landing from a high fall or even to deflect an opponents attacks.
Like most shinigami captains, Ryuji has mastered the ability of the flash step and using the released state of Tobisetsu, greatly amplifies Ryuji's speed. In the bankai state, he moves at incredible speeds that allow him to move unseen even to most with a trained eye.
His most powerful move can only be performed after his ban kai release. It is known as kaze akumu (wind nightmare). Initially, Ryuji can lock an opponent into a sphere that is formed by high circulating wind currents. While inside this prison of wind, cuts are issued to the occupant by stray wind currents that Ryuji controls with his hands. This technique is somewhat similar to that of a chinese torture method known as death by a thousand cuts in which a person is strung up and cut repeatedly with a scapel or small, sharp blade until the opponent loses enough blood to satisfy the requirement of death.
This technique is somewhat of a last resort for Captain Yoshida and is rarely ever seen.
History: Ryuji Yoshida started his shinigami path in the academy 20 years earlier. He graduated at the top of his class and was soon placed into the 2nd division under the tempestuous Captain Soifon. After learning much from his time in the 2nd division, he quickly moved up the ranks and became the third seat of the 2nd division. After the recent defection of Gin Ichimaru, Ryuji has taken his place as the captain of the third division. Changing the way the third division had been run up to this point, Ryuji is a much more patient captain than the rest and is well respected by those under him and his peers.
Personality: Ryuji is a calm, quiet person. He does not say much but is always there to help one of his fellow Shinigami. He is very loyal to his cause and his friends no matter the circumstances. He always fights to the end.
Age: 184 (appears to be 23)
Appearance: Normally, Ryuji wears a traditional shinigami uniform with the exception of the white haori he wears atop with the symbol 'san' written on the back. This symbolizes that Ryuji is now the captain of the third division of the Gotei 13. He is of a slender build but toned. He has long, black hair with blue tips that extend 4 inches toward the crown of his head that extends down to his lower back and has a clean shaven face. His eyes are a mysterious blue colour that is rather mesmerizing to most.
Character Type: Shinigami/Soul Reaper/Death God
Zanpakuto: Ryuji's zanpakuto is named Tobisetsu. In it's sealed state, Tobisetsu looks just like a ordinary katana with a hilt that resembles an ancient symbol of wind. Tobisetsu has two white ribbons hanging from the hilt. It's initial release is triggered by the command 'Like the wind, Tobisetsu'.
Shi-kai
Ryuji runs his hand down the blade of Tobisetsu as a sharp wind starts to blow. A white aura surrounds Ryuji's body as Tobisetsu beings to glow white. Tobisetsu continues to glow white while in it's released state but the white aura surrounding Ryuji fades after the release sequence. Now Tobisetsu is much faster, and is able to cut the air at high speeds allowing for a variety of wind based attacks.
In the shikai state of Tobisetsu, Ryuji can perform his signature move which is called kaze ken (wind blade). Manipulating the constant wind current that surrounds the blade of Tobisetsu, Ryuji can unleash a devasting wind attack in which is similar to a large blade. Kaze ken is capable of cutting through any material, however... while in shi kai state, this ability requires Ryuji to also use the wind current that surrounds Tobisetsu completely, leaving him defenseless for a moment's time.
Ban-kai
Vicious Tornado Tobisetsu
Vicious Tornado Tobisetsu
A tornado suddenly releases and surrounds Ryuji's body. Deep within the tornado, only a white glow can be seen. Once this sequence is complete, Ryuji will be wearing a different outfit which is a a pair of black hakama pants and a loose white samurai shirt with the japanese character for wind printed in black on the back. At this point, Tobisetsu has actually turned into the air that surrounds Ryuji's body in which he is able to manipulate with his hands and thoughts. The wind currents that circle his body can be manipulated at a seconds notice as to cushion a hard landing from a high fall or even to deflect an opponents attacks.
Like most shinigami captains, Ryuji has mastered the ability of the flash step and using the released state of Tobisetsu, greatly amplifies Ryuji's speed. In the bankai state, he moves at incredible speeds that allow him to move unseen even to most with a trained eye.
His most powerful move can only be performed after his ban kai release. It is known as kaze akumu (wind nightmare). Initially, Ryuji can lock an opponent into a sphere that is formed by high circulating wind currents. While inside this prison of wind, cuts are issued to the occupant by stray wind currents that Ryuji controls with his hands. This technique is somewhat similar to that of a chinese torture method known as death by a thousand cuts in which a person is strung up and cut repeatedly with a scapel or small, sharp blade until the opponent loses enough blood to satisfy the requirement of death.
This technique is somewhat of a last resort for Captain Yoshida and is rarely ever seen.
History: Ryuji Yoshida started his shinigami path in the academy 20 years earlier. He graduated at the top of his class and was soon placed into the 2nd division under the tempestuous Captain Soifon. After learning much from his time in the 2nd division, he quickly moved up the ranks and became the third seat of the 2nd division. After the recent defection of Gin Ichimaru, Ryuji has taken his place as the captain of the third division. Changing the way the third division had been run up to this point, Ryuji is a much more patient captain than the rest and is well respected by those under him and his peers.
Personality: Ryuji is a calm, quiet person. He does not say much but is always there to help one of his fellow Shinigami. He is very loyal to his cause and his friends no matter the circumstances. He always fights to the end.