Akaoni Ouga

**Akaoni Ouga** (あかおに 追う雅, *Ouga Akaoni*) is a Shinigami who is the current lieutenant of the 9th Division.

## Appearance

Akaoni is a towering man known for his muscular frame and intimidating size. Little is known about his actual appearance due to the unique mask he wears. Its designed after the mask of the hollow who attacked and destroyed his temple a century to the current time. White with massive horns pointing upwards and unique characters painted in red ink. Each corner of Akaoni's mask is pulled back into a ferocious grin.

## Personality

As a former member of a temple dedicated to swordsmanship, Akaoni carries himself with an honorable aura. He is respectful to those around him and will partake in conversation even when he seeks solitude. He is also extremely helpful towards those around him while showing genuine care and concern. For example, he gave Kirumi Secho advice during her mission while even offering to cover her while she practiced her Shunpo.

He exemplifies the Ninth Division focus of chivalry, honorable behavior and undying loyalty. Which Kensei Mugurumi noted as one of the reasons he chose Akaoni as the Mugurumi Commando Unit captain. When Akaoni first joined the Gotei 13, Captain Mugurumi noted that he carried himself in a more abrasive and rough demeanor. Which lead to others treating him as such and some believing he'd choose to join the Eleventh Division. However, during his growth as a shinigami, Akaoni started to open up and truly love his underlings. Discovering that his standoffishness came from a fear of losing them as he lost his fellow temple students. As a younger swordsman, Akaoni displayed pride in his ability and often acted on his own instinct

## History

Akaoni was born in a distant Rukongai district but was raised in a secluded temple for currently unknown reasons until a hollow attacked. Resulting in the utter destruction of the temple and annihilation of the inhabitants.  He was found by Tsunayoshi Nishikawa who initially wanted him to join the Eleventh Division. Akaoni rejected it and chose instead to join the Ninth Division.

## Powers & Abilities

**Master Swordsman**: Akaoni is a prominent and extremely skilled swordsman. Noted for his ability to defeat several Eleventh Division shinigami who outranked him. Tsunoyoshi Nishikawa initially requested he join the Eleventh Division. as did Central 46 who wanted Akaoni to tame the rowdy squad. Akaoni specializes in a special quickdraw form of swordsmanship that utilizes swift, percise, strikes from his sheath. He is extremely patient with his swordsmanship as he remains in *iai-goshi* or *tachi-ai*, readied stances with his hand around his blade's hilt, even while manuavering through the battlefield. Akaoni prefers to only draw his weapon when delivering killing blows or striking with a purpose of defeat. Thus he is known to attack using his sword's sheathe and its kashira, favoring defeating opponents without death.

* **Shitonegaeshi** (褥返し, *Cushion Return*): A technique which Akaoni uses with his hilt or sheathe. It allows him to subdue an opponent using the blunt parts of his weapon and then immobilize them with intimidation. Its noted that Akaoni's sudden movement when performing the technique results in a silent yet explosive burst. And that his intimadating aura has caused targets to see a blade before them.
* **Shihanbun Kaku: Dabi Onibi** (四つ切り居合い抜き 火葬鬼火, *"Quarter Quickdraw: Cremation Oni Fire"*): A technique where Akaoni draws his blade partially but with an explosive pull. Slamming the kashira of his katana against his target. The result is a blast of pure force that rips forward. Violently piercing through his target.

**Enhanced Speed**:

**Supernatural Strength:** Akaoni possesses extraordinary physical power. He is able to defeat opponents with blunt parts of his weapon through raw strength alone.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 A PLACE called HOME: Akaoni is introduced on the day of his promotion to Lieutenant.
2. ↑ A PLACE called HOME: Akaoni interacts with Minamoto while comforting Kirumi.
3. ↑ Follow Me, 剣王子#: Kensei has a conversation with Akaoni about his demeanor.
4. ↑ A Friendly Wager: Akaoni is introduced on the day of his promotion to Lieutenant.
5. ↑ A Friendly Wager: Akaoni's past reveals the initial desire for him to join the Eleventh Division
6. ↑ Wayward Spirits: Akaoni dashes through several hundred hollows without drawing his blade, only to strike and sheath his weapon immediately after.
7. ↑ Stained Floors: Akaoni uses Shitonegaeshi to subdue an Eleventh Division shinigami.