Izuru Kira - 3rd Squad Lieutenant

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Third Squad

Lieutenant

5' 8"

123 lbs.

Izuru has blue eyes; and, shoulder-length, blond hair that is combed into three points, with two in the back of his head, and a third combed to cover his left eye. He also wears the standard Shinigami robes, and the third division's lieutenant armband on his left arm. When he was a student at the Shinigami Academy, his hair was shorter, and shaggier, with his bangs hanging just above his left eye; and, he wore the standard blue uniform for the males. After Aizen's defeat, Kira's hair is shorter. He maintains the bang of hair over his left eye, with it reaching just below his eye.

Writing Haiku
Order
Solitude

Traitors
Dried Persimmon
Loud noises

Indifferent
Anti-social
Gloomy

Loyal to friends and orders
Determined
Remorseless to enemies

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Explosive Bands

name: Wabisuke (The Wretched One)

sealed form: Wabisuke is very simple and plain in design. Its normal form is indistinguishable from a plain katana. The cross guard is a normal rectangular one, with only an omega design on the top and bottom half.

spirit: Wabisuke's spirit takes the form of an emaciated, shirtless man. He carries a large metal ball on his left shoulder and Izuru's Shikai in his right hand. His pants resemble those of a Shinigami's Shihakushō, but tied with chains instead of an obi. He is always seen with his head bowed down, letting his hair completely cover his face. The spirit also has a large stone tablet chained to his body that seems to weigh him down, as well as stones attached to his ankles; this is reflective of Wabisuke's abilities of doubling the weight of those struck by his blade.

He seems to communicate by shaking the chain attached to his metal ball. So far Ruri'iro Kujaku is the only person shown to understand what Wabisuke is "saying" in this manner. Despite this, he is later shown speaking normally when ambushing his former master. He often calls others "gloomy" whenever they respond in a negative way, while Haineko remarks that he's not one to talk.

inner world: Izuru's inner world takes the shape of something akin to Central 46's judging chambers. Wabisuke is usually seen on the judge's podium with his head on his hand. The chamber is light by toches hanging from the ceiling around the room, causing a few shadows to appear.

release command: Omote o Agero (Raise Your Head)
description: When activated, the blade loses its curve and straightens, and where a normal katana would end, Wabisuke's blade makes two 90 degree angles, forming three sides of a square, reminiscent of a hook. Even more interestingly, the cutting edge of the blade is on the inside of the angles, not the outside

n this form, Wabisuke doubles the weight of any object it strikes. The ability can affect both inanimate objects and living beings, and is cumulative. For example, the first strike on an opponent wielding a 10 lb sword doubles the opposing sword's weight to 20 lbs. If Izuru strikes the sword a second time, the weight of the sword doubles to 40 lbs. Izuru can continue doubling the weight of his opponent's sword indefinitely. After about eight or nine strikes, most opponents would be unable to lift their swords and are brought down to their knees by the weight of their own weapon. Though the potential of this ability is limitless; a small number of strikes to an opponent's blade is usually all that is needed to render them immobile. Its ability makes it look like he is forcing his opponents to bow their heads in apology for a past decision since it brings his opponents to their knees before him. With them immobile, the hook end of his blade can now show its gruesome function: Izuru can decapitate a fallen opponent by holding the square hook beneath his opponent's neck and lifting, like a reverse guillotine.

type: Doubling the weight of anything it strikes.

techniques:N/A

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Born into a family of lesser nobility, Izuru Kira has been on his own, due to his parents dying when he was young. He visited his parent's grave on the day he entered Shin'ō Academy, where he met fellow student Renji Abarai who fell out of a tree and onto his parent's burial marker. Rukia Kuchiki, a friend of Renji's, scolded him for sleeping in a tree. Izuru was placed into a special accelerated program when he first entered the academy, students Momo Hinamori and Renji Abarai were with him. Izuru excelled over the rest of his class in Kidō training, however he was sub-par when compared to Renji in swordsmanship. After having met several times beforehand, Izuru and Renji struck up a friendship underneath a tree. On the same day, Captain of the 5th Division, Sōsuke Aizen alongside his lieutenant, Gin Ichimaru, arrived at the Academy to inspect the new students.

After two months, the class would be performing a Konsō training session in the World of the Living. The session was to be led by a student in his 6th year, Shūhei Hisagi, alongside his two classmates, Kanisawa and Aoga. The lower classmen made a fuss as to why Hisagi was leading the mission, causing Izuru to explain to Renji why he was picked to lead the mission. It was during this conversation, that Izuru noted to Renji that he probably had more talent as their year's top student then Hisagi. The students were promptly spilt into three man teams, Izuru being placed with Renji and Momo.

Near the end of the training session, a sudden hollow attack surprised the students, and ended with Kanisawa's death. Aoga attempted to fight the hollow to avenge his comrade's eath, but was killed. Hisagi ordered the other students to fall back and run, while he held off the hollow. As the were fleeing, Momo stopped to question why they were running away, to which Izuru and Renji attempted to explain why. Despite their protests, she returned to defend Hisagi from the hollow, Izuru and Renji having followed her to help. While fighting, Izuru asked for Hisagi's forgiveness for defying his orders. Momo defeated the hollow by using Hado #31 Shakkahō, but the victory was short lived, as multiple more hollows were upon them. They were saved by the sudden arrival of Captain Aizen and his lieutenant, who defeated the hollows with ease, causing the three of them to watch in awe.

Izuru, Renji, and Momo were all sent to the 5th division upon graduation, however, Izuru transferred to the 3rd division when Gin Ichimaru became its captain. It is noted by Hisagi that Izuru spent some time in the 4th division, the fact that Izuru carries medical implements like shinten, which is exclusive to 4th division members.

Sometime between his transferal to 3rd Squad, and Ichigo Kurosaki's attack on Seireitei, Izuru was made lieutenant of 3rd Squad.

During Ichigo Kurosaki's arrival in Seireitei, Izuru was among a group of shinigami watching him pierce the shield of Seireitei. He was briefed on the injuries of the Gotei 13 during a lieutenant's meeting by Yasochika Iemura.

Izuru and Momo watched over their friend Renji in a secure location after Renji's defeat at the hands of Ichigo. Izuru was to call for the 4th Squad's help upon request from Momo, though when attempts to, Byakuya Kuchiki, 6th Squad Captain, arrives, saying their is no need, and that Renji is to be imprisoned. Byakuya explains that because Renji was alone when he fought, then there was no reason for him to lose, telling Momo who had been arguing for Renji's defense, that he didn't want excuses. Izuru quickly apologizes to Byakuya, on behest of Momo, who reluctantly does the same. Izuru leaves Momo to her thoughts when his Captain, Gin Ichimaru, suddenly appears. As he leaves, he promises to Momo that he'll contact 4th Squad.

Izuru is later forced into a fight with Momo, who attempted to attack Gin Ichimaru, whom she believed to be behind the sudden murder of Aizen. When he deflects Momo's attack, she vhemently asks him why, to which he responds that as 3rd Squad lieutenant, he can't allow anyone to point a sword at his captain. Izuru is forced to release his Shikai when Momo releases her's and attacks him with its ability, prompting him to scold her. They are both restrained and imprisoned on orders of 10th Squad captain, Toshiro Hitsugaya, who countered their attacks.

Izuru is distraught while imprisoned, angry at himself for attacking Momo, one of his close friends. He is later freed from prison by Gin, whom walk through Seireitei. Hitsugaya finds the two and confronts Gin, whom he suspects was behind Izuru's break out, and attempts to attack him so Momo doesn't have to. He is interrupted by Momo, who confronts him. Gin and Hitsugaya both warn Izuru, that he should leave the area, less he be dragged into their fight. It is here, that Izuru first witnesses Hitsugaya release his Shikai, and is shocked by its power.

Izuru is sent to the Central 46 Compound by orders of his captain, and is quickly confronted by Hitsugaya and his lieutenant, Rangiku Matsumoto. Izuru flees from the two, who quickly follow him and question him about the massacre of Central 46. He quickly explains that he had just arrived, and asked Hitsugaya if chasing him was the best course of action. When Hitsugaya's confusion answers for Kira, he quickly explains that Momo had left his barracks, and tells him that she had followed him and Matsumoto to Central 46. Hitsugaya quickly realizes the implications, and has Rangiku stay behind to confront Izuru. Matsumoto tries to reason with Izuru, but her pleas fall on deaf ears, as Izuru releases his Shikai.

As the fight begins, Izuru asks if she knew of his shikai's special ability, to which she replies that she doesn't and that no one probably does. Izuru quickly explains that only Renji and Momo know, and that she knows as well. Later on in the fight, Rangiku slowly realizes that her zanpakuto is too heavy for her, prompting Izuru to explain that for every hit, his zanpakuto doubles the weight of any object it strikes. His ability is rendered useless by Rangiku's shikai, which causes her zanpakuto to dissolve into ash. When the fight is over, the two are informed by Isane through a communication bakudo, that they had been betrays. As Rangiku runs off, Izuru remembers that they had promised they wouldn't hurt Momo. A week after the betrayal, Izuru approaches Rangiku at the 10th Squad barracks to apologize. As they get drunk, they talk about how they don't need Gin, and that the past events were forgiven.

Izuru is along with Yumichika Ayasegawa, Hisagi, and Ikkaku Madarame protecting the 4 pillars of the Fake Karakura town when Aizen and the top 3 espada attack. Izuru is forced into a battle with one of Baraggan Louisenbairn's fraccion, Abirama Redder.

Izuru becomes enraged when Abirama goads him about Gin Ichimaru's defection, calling him weak, causing Izuru to prematurely attack him. Abirama released immediately after Izuru began his assualt, becoming a humanoid-bird hybrid, whose feathers were exteremly sharp and quick. Izuru attempts to use Hado #58: Tenran against Abirama, though the spell is easily countered by Abirama. Izuru attempted to hide within a building, however Abirama quickly started to attack the building itself to bring him out. During the battle, Izuru was able to get close enough and use his zanpakuto on Abirama, causing him to crash through the building. When questioned by Abirama, Izuru explained his zanpakuto's special ability, which Abirama called underhanded. Izuru quickly explains that the war is depressing, and that there's nothing exciting about it, which is contrasted by Abirama, who views war as fun and honorable. Izuru explains that his zanpakuto represents squad 3's philosphy the most, and explains his shape. He promptly used his zanpakuto to behead Abirama.

While walking away from Abirama's corpse, he asks that the arrancar doesn't forgive him. He then encountered Yumichika, who had become crazed because of Ikkakku losing his battle, which forced Izuru to use Shinten to render him unconcious
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Izuru is forced to use his healing techniques, when Momo and Rangiku are both injured. Hisagi, who had saved Momo from Ayon, tells him to do so as a former 4th squad member. Izuru is reluctant, but concedes once he sees their injuries. He quickly raises Bakudo #73: Tozansho and attempts to heal Rangiku, who was injured more seriously. His healing was nearly interrupted by Ayon, who had defeated Hisagi and Iba, but was saved by the timely arrival of the Captain-Commander. He is ordered to keep the barrier strong, as the fight was far from over. He heals the injured lieutenants, watching the battles against the Espada behind his barrier, which is also guarded by 7th squad captain, Sajin Komamura. When Wonderweiss Margela frees the ex-captains, He begs Komamura to join the fight, which he feels is lost. However, just as he feels there is no hope, the Visored arrive.

Hitsugaya manages to stab Aizen after the captains outsmart him, however, Momo quickly gets up and attacks the captains, cutting two of them down. Momo reveals herslef as Aizen, explaining to the others that they had been under his complete hypnosis the entire time.

Izuru is seen on the ground, watching Ichigo Kurosaki and Gin Ichimaru fight. Izuru spots Rangiku running towards the fight, which Izuru attempts to stop, only getting injured further. He screams after her, as Rangiku was only healed enough to sustain her life.

Kira seemed bored as he patrolled the streets of the human world. He’d been on patrol for what seemed like years, looking out for any lingering arrancar threats to the living. Sighing, he continued moving from rooftop to rooftop, not noticing any particular reiatsu signituares. Just as he was about to call it a night and return to Seireitei, he felt it. It was brief and sudden, but he had felt a significant amount of reiatsu, far beyond what any normal human was capable of producing. He quickly moved to the reiatsu, hoping to get there before it vanished or moved.


Panting slightly as he arrives at the scene, he quickly notices that he wasn’t discovered. Taking spot on a rooftop, he looks down onto the streets, trying to identify the source. He quickly notices a man moving down the streets. He seems rather calm, moving about with not a care. He had flaxen blond hair, which fell low on his head. His eyes were obscured from Kira’s view, though he also held a zanpakuto at his waist. He was an arrancar. He wore long white robes, with what appearaed to be fingerless black gloves on his hands. Kira was indecisive, on whether to call for help or to confront the man directly. He wasn’t alone with his thoughts for long, as he was quickly forced to dodge an incoming cero. He took position on the street, a fair amount of feet separating him and the man. The man turned, revealing his eyes to be a serpentine yellow color. He had a smirk befitting that of a snake, and it only seemed to grow as he began to speak.


“My my... what have we here? A shinigami all alone... such an inviting target. I always like to know the name of those I kill. Tell me, shinigami, what is your name?” His voice sounded slick. Something similar to oil spreading over rocks. Steeling his nerves, Kira looked the man dead in the eyes.


“I am Izuru Kira, Lieutenant of Third Squad. Why are you here arrancar?” Kira tried to sound somewhat intimidating, though he thought it came out as just normal speech. The arrancar seemed bored, as he began popping a few of his joints, preparing for the fight to come.


“Do I honestly need a reason to be here? Now then, let’s begin...” He drew his sword, and made to rush towards Kira. As he started, he stopped about a quarter of the way, seemingly having came to a revelation.


“I almost forgot to introduce myself. How rude of me... I am Velsa Shikage, and I am also your murderer!” With those words, he suddenly rushed Kira again, his face twisted with manic glee. Kira was hard pressed, and quickly brought up Wabisuke to block his strike. Sparks flew as he struggled against the arrancar’s sword, with it getting dangerously close to Kira’s chest. Kira quickly moved out of the way, trying to put some distance between himself and Velsa. It proved somewhat futile, as Velsa pointed his hand towards Kira, charging a cero very quickly and sending it in his direction. Kira knew it would be almost impossible to dodge, so he quickly brought his hand up, and uttered a small incantation.

“Bakudo 39: Enkosen!” The shield formed in front of Kira, blocking the cero. The two powers struggled for a moment before the cero faded. Kira quickly dispersed the kido, only to find Velsa upon him again, attempting to slash at his waist. Kira blocked him again with Wabisuke, having a little more of an edge, causing the struggle of blades to be evenly matched. Kira slowly but steadily forced the arrancar back, causing his eyes to widen slightly. Velsa growled slightly, and released a few bala in Kira’s direction. Kira deftly avoided the bala, one of them clipping his shihakusho and tearing his sleeve slightly. The arrancar’s ego seemed to grow at the slight damage he caused to Kira.


“You’re outmatched shinigami. You should just let me kill you already...” Kira grew slightly aggravated at the arrancar’s attitude, showing it by a frown etching it’s way onto his face. He quickly dodged another few bala from the arrancar. He took a deep breath, before looking towards the arrancar.


“You seem rather impressed with this minor cut on my robe. This fight has been evenly matched for the most part, and I haven’t even used my trump card yet.” Velsa’s eyes widened slightly, his voice growing slightly despondent. He quickly took his sword and charged Kira, intent on cutting the shinigami down for his brethren. Kira blocked the blow with ease, the arrancar’s attacks having grown steadily sloppier over the course of the fight. He stepped back several feet from the arrancar, holding his zanpakuto in a vertical fashion.


“Raise your head... Wabisuke.” Kira’s blade distorted and curved, forming a hook on the end of his sword with 90 degree curves. The arrancar growled slightly, not believing that Kira had grown any more powerful.


“So you changed the shape of your sword! It won’t save you from death!” Velsa quickly charged Kira, not expecting this time to be any different. He gasped slightly, as when he made contact with Kira’s sword, his blade grew in weight, nearly causing him to drop it. He moved back, trying to avoid Kira and discern the cause of his blade’s weight increase, adamantly refusing that Kira had caused it. Kira charged, delivering a mass series of strikes to the arrancar’s sword. The arrancar fell to his knees, trying to lift his blade to strike down Kira.

“How?! How did this happen?!” His voice was frantic, a change from the slick and cocky tone it had held before the fight. Kira leveled a glare at the arrancar, and began to explain.


“Wabisuke possesses the unique ability to double the weight of anything it hits. Your sword probably weighed about 10 kilograms. I hit your blade with Wabisuke approximately 8 times, meaning your sword now weighs about 2560 kilograms, weighing about the same as a small car.” Kira moved behind Velsa, holding Wabisuke in a reverse grip. He placed the arrancar’s head in the hook of Wabisuke.

“You were rather interesting... arrancar. Arrogant in the beginning, yet frantic at the end.” Kira averted his eyes from the arrancar as he pulled on Wabisuke, beheading the arrancar completely. Kira sighed, before deactivating his Shikai. He silently sent Hado 54 towards the remains of the arrancar, incinerating them completely. He opened a senkaimon, and headed back to Seireitei, ready to make his report to the Captain-Commander.

AD-0

HAN:8
REI: 11
HAK: 9
SEI: 13
BUK: 10
HOH: 9
Points Earned: 0
Total points: 60

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