Minamoto Kuchiki

**Minamoto Kuchiki** (朽木源氏, *Kuchiki Minamoto*) is a Shinigami and Captain of the Third Division in the Gotei 13. He was previously affiliated with the Kido Corps before their merging with the Fifth Division, and operated with a high level of autonomy and authority. In this capacity he investigated spiritual matters, though much of his operations within Soul Society revolved around individuals. It was no secret that every Shinigami he encountered would later end up rapidly developing their abilities and several of which were promoted to Captain. In recognition for his own power and efforts, and following what was declaration of war against Soul Society Captain Commander Tsunayoshi Nishikawa promoted minamoto in an official capacity to lead the Third Division.

## Personality

Minamoto is a man who refuses to surrender his mystery. He is truly enigmatic, and his motivations are never truly understood, unless he wants you to know them. Even as an initiate in the Kido Corps he had this nature about him. Minamoto's insatiable curiosity pulled him into countless troubles and problems.

Rather than report them or work with his fellow initiates to resolve them, Minamoto would fix them all on his own. He would never tell others about the difficulties or trials he faced. Soon it became evident that whenever there was a problem, he would appear and after a short time, the trouble would disappear. This cultivated a mystery about him that resembled something like a magical quality. His very name and appearance became synonmous with trouble and at the same time, a problem that would eventually be resolved. He gained much respect and was elevated beyond his peers very quickly in the Kido Corps for this.

This is contrasted by his surprising humility, never boasting about his accomplishments, rather he seems to prefer to use whatever prestige, power or position he's in to elevate those around him. If he has taken an interest in you, it is almost inevitable that you will gain some benefit from the association. For many he grants power, others he bestows favors, and to the vast majority, a simple if general improvement or their own lives.

In person is rather polite, well spoken and sophisticated, all traits indicative of his noble heritage. He does however have a penchant for forgoing all formalities when dealing with others, dropping suffix's altogther as he did when he met Kurome Kuchiki.

## Synopsis

* ORDER is the FIRST to DIE
* SPELLBOUND
* A PLACE called HOME
* WAKE to DREAM

## Powers and Abilities

**Great Spiritual Power**: As a scion of the Noble Kuchiki Clan, Minamoto possess considerable spiritual might. In what he referred to as a "game" against Kurome Kuchiki a fellow member of the clan who possessed spiritual strength rivaling that of a Lieutenant, Minamoto demonstrated power that was on par with her own. In the midst of that conflict when confronting an empowered Kido spell that had been augmented with powerful winds and fire, Minamoto released his reiatsu in such a controlled way as to stutter and momentarily stall the movements of said spell. He would later cast multiple chains of mid to high level Kido spells without showing any signs of fatigue or exhaustion.

**Expert Swordsmanship Specialist:** In his brief battle with Sakata, Minamoto showed hints of his swordsmanship prowess, crossing swords with the woman before attempting to bifurcate her with the sword skill *Agitowari*. He would later demonstrate an unheard of fighting style prefaced as ***Demon Sword Evocation: Heaven Chant*** and would proceed to imbue demon magic into his Zanpakuto. Such a feat of kido prowess combined with swordsmanship has largely been unheard of and it remains unclear as to how far this technique goes. Regardless he wielded the full might of a full chanted *Raikoho* within his sword and released the technique point-blank on Sakata as they crossed blades for the final time.

**Kidō Master**:

**Shunpo Expert**: Minamoto possesses considerable speed, more than that he has quite the knowledge and understanding of Shunpo techniques. While searching for Mamori with Lt. Akaoni, and Kirumi Secho, he revealed a three-step method to Kirumi to increase her speed and implied that if she were to use this technique she would be able to catch up to Lt. Akaoni who had already gotten a head start.

**Hakuda Practitioner:**

### Zanpakutō

**Kanzadatō** (神座打倒, lit. "*Overthrow of the Exiled God's Seat*"): appears as a standard katana, though its color is that of a deep cerulean. The hilt has a bronze core and is shaped in a hexagonal form with an overlapping red fuschia border. Kanzadatō is a rather capricious spirit who possess the rare ability to freely manifest into the world, though she appears as an intangible spirit. She rarely does so in front of others and prefers to do so only when Minamoto is by himself. She claims its because she does not like to "share". Minamoto has often questioned when she first appeared as he recalls visions of a woman bearing her semblance long before he acquired a Zanpakuto. She says that she has always been by his side, even going as far as to say that he is her other "half", and that the Zanpakuto merely serves as the medium by which she interacts with him.

* **Shikai**: Its release command is, "**Great Protector Recite the Dharani, Great Dispeller Turn Asunder Malignant Evil**" (偉大な守護者が陀羅尼を暗唱し、偉大な払拭が悪を襲う, *idaina gādian ga darani o anshō shi, idaina fusshoku ga aku o osou*): Minamoto raises Kanzadatō above his head and intones the release command. Oceanic water and waves appear to surround the blade, though their manifestation appears like that of a painting rather than actual water itself. These waves flow freely from the sword pooling upward into the sky before dissipating.

* ***Shikai Special Ability:*** Kanzadatō is a unique Water-Type elemental Zanpakuto, in that its special abilities lie in the inherent properties of the water which are constantly being released from the blade. The water has two powerful enchantments infused within its waters. The first and most noticable ability is it that is capable of turning aside all "evils" that come into contact with the water. Its second and less well known ability is the ability to dispel all evils that come into contact with the water.
	+ **Shingon no Hogo** (真言の保護, lit. "*Mantra of Protection*"): Whatever is struck by the flowing waves has its current trajectory and course deflected aside in any direction away from Minamoto of his choosing. The change of direction caused by this ability happens instantly, and momentum is carried in whatever new direction Minamoto decides. This is a power that excels at defense and misdirection, as this water continues to be released it can fill an area turning a field into his own territory. The water flowing from the blade can also be manipulated at Minamoto's will by swinging the Zanpakuto, allowing him to release tidal waves that enact the effect of *Shingon no Hogo*.
	+ **Shingon no Tsuihō** (真言の追放, lit. "*Mantra of Dispelling*"): The secondary effect of Kanzadato's waters is that they possess a healing quality that enables them to heal physical injuries, soothe mind and dispel foreign influences. When used in the capacity of healing, it is able to heal wounds in a similar process to **Kaidō** (回道, *Turn Way*). The healing is quite fast, and the ratio of reiryoku to healing is noted to be rather efficient in comparison to most spells. This also allows Kanzadato to act as a purifying force capable of neutralizing the effects of poisons, toxins, and other such ailments as well as mind-influencing effects or any other abilities that continually bring harm or misfortune on a person after initial contact. This power is also uniquely suited against magical effects or more esoteric abilities cast on or currently affecting individuals.

* **Bankai:** **Byakusangai Kanzadatō Mikkyō** (白傘蓋神座打倒密教, lit. "*Sitātapatrā Who Overthrows the Seat of the Exiled God Diamond Route*"): Not Yet Revealed.

## Relationships

Minamoto is a very private person. Few if any truly know the man beneath the mantle, and he prefers to keep it that way. That being said, he is rather notorious for his propsensity in getting involved in the affairs of others. As is his want, Minamoto is man who shows up whenever there is trouble, and endeavors to solve it. He's a shrewd man with keen insight and an ability to read people, which is what makes him so good at helping others. This is how Minamoto cultivates his relationships, he does not base them on a sense of shared interest or enjoyment of each others company, but in competently helping them reach their potential.

#### Kurome Kuchiki

It is implied by Kurome that she and Minamoto share a history, though to what extent remains unclear. She clearly views him as someone she greatly respects given her desire to demonstrate her ability when requested to do so. Likewise Minamoto favors Kurome as one might... a sister perhaps. He hid the initial beginnings of their battle which later proved to been initial as the barrier he erected collapsed causing quite the stir in the Kuchiki compound drawing forth its members to investigate the disturbance. In the midst of battle whether intentional or not he orchestrated to have Kurome's Kido prowess on full display to dispel any lingering doubts as to her capabilities to their peers, but also to herself. When Kurome proved her worth, Minamoto explained that he wanted the Kuchiki Clan to recognize her and her efforts as he had always done so. This effort and his self purported pride in herself and her abilities indicates that Minamoto cares for and is willing to go to extreme lengths to help one he consideres family.

## Trivia

* Minamoto Kuchiki was first made on November 24th, 2021.
* Minamoto is the first Kido Master this author has made. Likewise he is the first character for this author to have achieved Bankai.
* Minamoto's avatar is based on Giyu Tomioka from the series Demon Slayer.
* Minamoto has several theme songs depending on the situation:
	+ According to the author Minamoto's Battle Theme is Side Birdy from the Birdy the Mighty OST.
	+ The song Thunderbolt Fantasy is according to the author his theme song and "rising spirit" theme.

### Spirit Points

* 1 Spirit Point Spent on **Kido #50-78** (2d8d9a79d9).
* 3 Spirit Points Spent on **Kido 79+** (1d44c48811).
* 4 Spirit Points Spent on **Bankai** (a78a68732).
* 4 Spirit Points Spent on **Captain Promotion** (c4d5e23f20).