The Lost Shinigami - Matsumoto [Complete]

The Lost Shinigami

1,200

Late 30's.

Squad 7.

Captain

Soul Caliber - Misturugi

5'10

210lbs

Captain Matsumoto is a gruff man. He has long dark hair, which he often keeps tied back, or in a topknot. He is extremely muscular, giving him somewhat of a stock build. Is body is covered in scars. The most prominent one is in his left shoulder, which where he once was pierced by a powerful Kido spell. He often likes to chew on long blades of grass and its not uncommon for him to be out of uniform when he's out in the field, investigating the Rukongai.

- Quiet days.
- Haikus
- Calligraphy

- Arrogant people.
- The Seireitei
- Central 46

- Aloof when it comes to matters of the Gotei 13.
- Is always away from his barracks.
- Hides his true nature as a Visored.

- Earnestly cares about the people of the Rukongai.
- Has a strong sense of justice.
- Does not kill needlessly.

Not that I can think of.

None

name: Urufureijingu (lit. Raging Wolf.)

sealed form: A katana with a blue wrapped hilt and simple guard.

spirit: An old man with a rice hat wearing rags. He leans on a gnarled cane and is not very talkative, nor does he love to fight. Instead he challenges Matsumoto with riddles and puzzles, to keep his mind keen.

inner world: A bamboo thicket at night, often times it is raining or misty there.

release command: Deflect

description: In his Shikai form, Matsumoto's Zanpakuto itself does not change. The power of his Shikai lies in the scabbard, which switches from a dull black to a bright silver with crimson markings that look like the teeth of a wolf.

type: Mixed Power

techniques:
For: Shikai
Name: Shīsushīrudo (lit. Sheath Shield)
Type: Defensive
Cost: Low Reiryoku
Range: Close
Description: The power of Matsumoto's Shikai lies within his scabbard. That being said, upon releasing his Shikai his scabbard becomes extremely durable and is surrounded by a near-inivisble cylindrical barrier of Reiryoku (almost impossible to sunder unless someone's attack is nearly triple his Reiryoku level.) He can use this sheath shield in battle block and parry attacks that come his way, effectively giving him a strong line of defense.

For: Shikai
Name: Shinku Kiba (lit. Crimson Fang)
Type: Attack
Cost: Mid-High Reiryoku
Range: Mid to Long
Description: To perform Shinku Kiba, Matsumoto must place his sword into the scabbard. While in the scabbard it becomes charged with Reiryoku. When he draws it, and slashes at the air, it unleashes a crescent shaped wave of bright red Reiryoku that will deal moderate damage to an opponent when it explodes on impact. However, the longer he lets it "charge" in the scabbard the more powerful, the longer range, and the faster the attack gets (each turn it doubles in strength, maxing out at power on the 3rd turn.) However, doing so is very tiring for him.

note that you cannot start off with bankai unless the character is AV-3 or higher.

name: Asen Wa Urufureijingu (lit. Ascended Raging Wolf)

description: In his Shikai, the power lies within his scabbard. However, during Bankai the scabbard becomes a set of armor on his body, the same sort that the samurai of the fuedal age of Japan wore. This armor has a unique purpose that will be outlined in his techniques.

type: Mixed Power

stat upgrades:

+2 Hankou
+2 Bukijuu
+4 Hoho

techniques:

For: Bankai
Name: Saigo No Shinku Kiba (lit. Final Crimson Fang)
Type: Attack
Cost: Moderate Reiryoku
Range: Long
Description: Upon releasing his Bankai state, Matsumoto's body becomes encased in a samurai style armor, reinforcing him. This armor formerly served as his scabbard, which vanishes during the state. If he sheathes his sword before releasing his Bankai, he will be able to use the Saigo No Shinku Kiba when he emerges from his transformation. It is by far his most devastating attack. His blade develops a crimson hue and as soon as he swings it at a target, it will unleash a Shinku Kiba that is six times the size of an ordinary one and as stronger than one that is fully charged in Shikai. The destructive power of this attack is unmatched, but after using it once, he can no longer use it again (until the very next day at the least.)

For: Bankai
Name: Ikari No Yoroi (lit. Rage Armor)
Type: Other
Cost: None
Range: None
Description: It would be under the first impression that the armor Matsumoto's Bankai provides him would be for protection. The truth is, the armor itself doesn't truly protect him (any damage it takes reduces his Reiryoku and strong enough attacks will shear right through it and wound him.) As he takes hits, the armor will develop bright red cracks and with each consecutive blow they will spread. When it finally breaks (after about four or five heavy hits,) the the true power of his Bankai is released, his blade's edge shimmers with bright red Reiryoku. Each of his swings carries with it immense force, making it so his sword can shear most physical objects and objects constructed out of reshi (even Zanpakutos of those three ranks lowre than him) as if it were a hot knife sliding through butter. This makes taking one of his attacks very dangerous and potentially deadly. Lasts for 3 turns before fading (he will then revert to Shikai and cannot summon his Bankai for the rest of combat.)

note that you cannot start off with hollowfication mastered. It can be mastered at EL-2 or higher.

name: The Faceless One

appearance: Stark white hair, a smooth mask with no face and black robes, with the same build as Matsumoto.

personality: Matsumoto's Inner Hollow is erratic in behavior, and quite aggressive, which is the exact opposite of Matsumoto himself. He thinks himself as a gift to the world, and wishes to balance the world by slaying as many as he possibly can. Matsumoto hates his Inner Hollow with a passion and despite having control over him. It does not bring him pleasure to don his mask, because of the more aggressive side he develops when its on, due to the Inner Hollow's influence.

hollow mask: Matsumoto's mask is smooth white, with no markings or protrusions, other than angular slits for the eye holes.


stat upgrades:
+2 Reiryoku
+2 Hoho

Mastumoto was born with the name Kogo Shion during the Heian period of Japan. He lived an ueventful life as a rice farmer, raises four children, two of whom who died in battle. He was known for making beautiful pottery and having a great singing voice, and was loved by all in his village. Dying at the age of sixty, he left behind his beautiful life and his soul was transported to Soul Society. Upon entering Soul Society he lost all his memories, as with most spirits. There he found himself intrigued by the newly established Shinigami and joined the academy.

His talents in the academy were well noticed. He was extremely proficient in the martial arts, and was a skilled Zanpakuto wielder and swordsman. He became rivals with a fellow student, Aremetsu Kendi and the two defeated each other in contests, each trying to prove they were superior. However, Matsumoto was far more humble than his rival, who was a bully and a braggart. This angered him greatly, but he did not act upon it, instead choosing to prove himself during sparring matches and in lessons.

Aremetsu did all he could to try and draw out Matsumoto, to get him to face him in battle outside of the restraints of the classroom. Matsumoto feared the consequences of this, so he avoided it, stating that he didn't have to beat Aremestu “twice,” to prove himself. However, one fateful day, Aremetsu attacked him in the hallway. Matsumoto defended himself, but found himself freight with rage, and cut down Aremetsu, taking his life. This was witnessed by many, some didn't blame Matsumoto, but he was subject to the laws of the Seireitei. Fearing that he would be imprisoned by Central 46, Matsmumoto decided to run away.

Evading capture for many years, he lived on the run in the Rukongai, never staying in one place too long. Many Shinigami were sent after him, and he always managed to slip away. The few times he did get into a skirmish with his captors, he always disabled them, without killing. He became known as The Lost Shinigami.

These battles helped forge him as a warrior. He learned the name of his Zanpakuto, and after three hundred years, learned to manifest it's spirit in the living world, subduing it and achieving Bankai. Despite his mastery, he did not reveal this powers unless he was in the most dire circumstances, coming to love his freedom and cherishing all else. He took upon himself to become a sort of vigilante, The Lost Shinigami become an urban legend among those who called the many districts home. Where there was trouble, or evil, he always seemed to appear, saving the day.

This infamy did more for him than he imagined. People were constantly saying that they saw him, or that he did some great feat, throwing the Shinigami that tracked him even further off his trail. And, after a long while, he was forgotten about and left alone.

However, upon one fateful night, around a hundred years ago, he was wandering in the forest when he witnessed upon a strange event where people began to disappear, leaving behind nothing more than their robes. Curious, he began investigating it, but became infected. This infection caused him to vomit up strange white Reishi and his Hollowification began.

This part of his life is largely a blur, but he is able to recollect small fragments of it. The Hollowification turned him into a faceless monster that lurked in the dark of the forest, causing him to attack and kill travelers, before slinking away. Some days he had more control, others had had almost none, slaughtering without mercy. The Faceless One grew into its own legend, and many Shinigami were sent to hunt him, but he always fled before they could slay him.

He struggled against his Inner Hollow, battling day in and day out for control over his being. It was a fight that he doesn't even remember how he won, but one fateful day, twenty years ago, he ceased being The Faceless One. The mask cracked and fell to the ground, and he resumed consciousness.

Reunited with himself, he spent many years tracing his footsteps, trying to figure out what evil he committed as a Hollow. During this time he practice donning his mask, in secret, to further master control, so that The Faceless One would never take control again.

After the feud with the Arrancar and Lord Aizen, he heard that the Gotei 13 suffered many casualties and losses, and decided to return to the Seireitei. He feared that he would be arrested and put on trial, but after the crimes he committed as The Faceless One, he no longer believed he deserved his freedom, thinking of himself as a monster.

Before being brought to Central 46, he was summoned by the Head-Captain, who was surprised that he still lived. The Head-Captain still remembered the events, the killing of Aremetsu, and told Matsumoto that he knew it was not intentional. Instead of turning him over to Central 46, he decided to give him a second chance, stating that someone who could evade the Gotei 13 for hundreds of years, without killing a single Shinigami, was loyal enough.

So far, the Head-Captain is the only Shinigami to witness his Bankai, and the reason he now has a Captain's seat in the Gotei 13. The Lost Shinigami, is no longer lost.

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EL-2

HAN: 20
REI: 20
HAK: 12
SEI: 11
BUK: 20
HOH: 15
Points Earned: 0
Total points: 98

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