Jinpishugi

**Jinpishugi** (神秘主義, *Mystic*) is one of the many professions a Soul is able to become. Founded by one of the original Captains of the Gotei 13, Ansoku Shihōin, it served under the Second Division's jurisdiction. Now it operates under the command of Etsuji, being classified as its own military force that has allied itself with the Gotei 13.

## Overview

Jinpishugi focuses its efforts on unlocking the secrets of the Soul via their **Reido** (霊道, *Way of the Soul*). Unlike most profession for Souls, Jinpishugi hold more of an affinity for spiritual arts, be it for communication with fragments of departed Souls, channeling of a Zanpakutō Spirit, sealing, or otherwise. They also seem to taught the very basics of Kaidō, primarily in Reiatsu fixture.

When founded by Ansoku, the Jinpishugi's purpose was to further elevate the bond a Shinigami and their Zanpakuto Spirit hold in the form of fusion, known by the Jinpishugi as **Tamashī no Keiyaku** (魂の契約, *Soul Bonding*). After achieving this, Ansoku decided to expand on the teachings of Jinpishugi by furthering his studies in the matter of a being's spirit. This lead him in creating the Art of Reido, along with creating tools that would assist a Jinpishugi in their endeavors.

The duties of a Jinpishugi lie mainly in extraction of unfavorable spiritual ailments, such as Hollowfication, something that became more present after Ansoku's disappearance. Though the process of eliminating Hollowfication isn't perfect, as Hollowfication seems to have mutated into a far greater threat as time continues, the Jinpishugi have been able to at least decelerate the process and maintain a person's impulses in a neutral stasis.

Though any Soul is able to be part of the Jinpishugi, compatibility plays a major part in a Jinpishugi's duties, especially when it comes to manners of their Zanpakuto Spirit. This compatibility is found via the usage of one of the Jinpishugi's tools, the **Entaraet**.

### Ranks

The Jinpishugi have several ranks that serve as an indicator on how far they are with their training, being given a specifically-colored Magatama, with the exclusion of the Pharaoh that receives the coveted **Cenotaph**, a Magatama of a higher order that also represents the current Pharaoh. The original Cenotaph belonged with Ansoku, but due to his corpse's disappearance, it was lost with him, so a second had to be made. Unfortunately, this Cenotaph pales in comparison to the original. Though there are some Jinpishugi that do not hold a certain ranking, they could be considered on the equivalent of a title depending on their mastery.

* **Pharaoh** is the leader of the Jinpishugi without question. They hold the highest authority within the group, knowing all of the Jinpishugi's techniques and tricks in full. Their Reiryoku is normally on the level of **Immense Spiritual Power**.

* **Sokoto Grand Vizier** is a select group of Jinpishugi that act as the Pharaoh's right hands. They are essentially a council that hold the Jinpishugi's best interest at hearts and will take over when the Pharaoh is unavailable. There are always five Sokoto Grand Viziers at a time. If one is unable to perform their duties, they will be substituted in with a Grand Vizier. Their Reiryoku is normally on the level of **Great Spiritual Power**.

* **Grand Vizier** is a title given to the teachers of the Jinpishugi, often having undergone through various tests to achieve this status. In the event that a Sokoto Grand Vizier is unable to perform their duties, a trusted member of the Grand Viziers will be promoted to a higher status. It would normally take centuries for a Jinpishugi to achieve this status. Aside from teaching duties, they also act as the recruiters for the Jinpishugi. Their Reiryoku is normally on the level of **High Spiritual Power**.

* **Vizier** is the lowest title given to those that are part of the Jinpishugi. These are essentially the trainees of the profession, and will often be paired up with other Viziers to be taught under a Grand Vizier. If need be, they will be called into battle in times of war or otherwise, regardless of their current level in teaching. Their Reiryoku is normally between the levels of **Average or Basic Spiritual Power**. There are instances where Viziers barely can qualify for even the Basic level.

### Reido

**Reido** (霊道, *Way of the Soul*) is an important type of style for the Jinpishugi, using their Reiryoku to achieve such feats, where it can also double as a combat style that only does spiritual damage. Reido often uses tools for its usage, with the only exceptions being the Pharaoh and a scarce few Sokoto Grand Viziers that have bonded with the tools of a Jinpishugi, allowing for them to use the abilities at-will.

* **Entaraet Kaitei** is an ability limited to only the Pharaoh upon receiving their Cenotaph and infusing their Reiryoku into it. This allows for the Pharaoh to judge the level of a being's compatibility with the Jinpishugi's teachings simply by placing their hand on the being's head.

* **Reiryoku Infusion** is a basic ability of a Jinpishugi. They are able to infuse their Reiryoku into objects. They have also shown the ability to remotely control said objects, but that is a more advanced form of technique. While this is a basic ability, this does require great control over one's Reiryoku.

* **Inner World Entrance** is an ability granted to talented Jinpishugi. By placing the end of the swirl of the Magatama, or in the Pharaoh's case the key portion of their Cenotaph, on the being's head, a Jinpishugi is able to enter the Inner World, Soul and body. However, it is easier to enter an Inner World than exiting, as it would require a higher understanding of this technique. The Jinpishugi also runs the risk of having themselves be trapped in the Inner World if their Reiryoku is weaker than the being's own.

* **Hotep** is an ability a Jinpishugi is able to perform. When a Soul undergoes reincarnation, they may leave behind a fragment of their Soul behind. A Jinpishugi may channel the spirit of the fragment itself, allowing for an aspect of the former being to take over their body temporarily. This technique can be used to essentially converse with the further departed, bringing closure to others if need be. However, despite being fragments, they can still be powerful enough to permanently override a Jinpishugi's Soul and body, especially malicious ones. Though the fragment may retain some of its abilities from when it was alive, it will primarily gain the abilities of its vessel.

* **Chūshutsu** is an advanced technique that allows for a Jinpishugi to forcibly extract spiritual beings, energy, or otherwise, from a being. Even if one has the understandings of the technique, truly inexperienced Jinpishugi that use this technique will run the risk of killing the being they are extracting this from. Sometimes the technique will require for the Jinpishugi to go within the Inner World, as outside extraction is impossible. In this situation, however, their Magatama will not allow for them to leave the afflicted Inner World until their task is complete, often resulting in having to subdue whatever the issue within the Inner World is.

* **Tamashī no Keiyaku** is the treasured technique of a Jinpishugi that comes in the form of a fusion. It is a highly advanced form that requires an exceptionally trained Jinpishugi, along with having a bond with their Zanpakuto Spirit that transcends standards, regardless if they know their Zanpakuto's Shikai or Bankai. If this technique is performed without even one of these requirements, even if the technique was proven successful in action, a Jinpishugi will go on a rampage, as they have corrupted themselves, their Inner World and their Zanpakuto Spirit. For these instances, there is no known cure for this corruption, and it will often run the risk of an irreversible Hollowfication of a level that transcends Jinpishugi knowledge. If Hollowfication does not occur in this instance, then the Jinpishugi's Soul will shatter, permanently removing them from the cycle of reincarnation. The fusion allows for a Jinpishugi to gain the abilities of their Zanpakuto Spirit, essentially becoming the spirit. This technique also allows for a Jinpishugi to sprout extra limbs, along with an extra head that would be the Zanpakuto Spirit's own. A Jinpishugi can convert their own limbs to the material their Zanpakuto may have, including Shikai and Bankai if applicable, along with the weapon type itself. This fusion is not permanent, and can cause a strain on the user and the Zanpakuto Spirit, so the time of the transformation is usually around five minutes. A Pharaoh can hold this form for longer due to their capabilities, but only Ansoku has been able to within the entire history of the Jinpishugi to hold the state without any restrictions.

* **Reido** is also the name of the style of spiritual fighting the Jinpishugi use. Though it is not necessary for a Jinpishugi to hold a magatama to learn these techniques, at least not in full, it has been shown that resonance with a magatama further empowers a person's Reido. Reido primarily follows the flow of the opponent's Reiryoku, as opposed to the opponent's movements, or the user's own movements. There are times, however, when an opponent may have a Reiryoku that is in perfect alignment with their actions, so these tend to be more difficult for Jinpishugi to deal with. In the matters of an unaligned Reiryoku, a user of Reido would essentially be considered the surgeon of the Reiatsu. Various techniques would rely on a Reido combatant to *pluck* the Reiryoku of the enemy, removing the maliciousness and severity of it. Other examples are within the area of manipulating the enemy's Reiryoku to cause misalignment. Reido techniques cannot cause physical harm on an enemy, as they are **only** for spiritual usage, regardless if they were to make physical contact with an opponent.

### Tools

* **Cenotaph** is a Pharaoh's most important tool. It is essentially a higher form of a Jinpishugi's Magatama, holding various abilities that are bestowed upon its wielder, such as entering a being's Inner World and extracting the Zanpakuto Spirit and locking it in the Cenotaph. If a Pharaoh is chosen but they are incompatible with the Cenotaph, they will lose the right for promotion. To be compatible with a Cenotaph, the Pharaoh must instill their Reiryoku into it. If the Cenotaph rejects their Reiryoku, it could mean they are either unworthy, or the Cenotaph already holds a wielder. Once a Pharaoh's Reiryoku is instilled into a Cenotaph, it essentially links its wielder's Soul into it, allowing for the Cenotaph to know of its wielder's lifespan, where if the lifespan is gone, the connection is severed. The Cenotaph owned by Ansoku displayed abilities on a higher level than the Cenotaph used by present-day Pharaohs.
* **Entaraet** is a tool in the shape of an orb used by the Jinpishugi to determine the compatibility with their teachings, while also acting as a device for students to train with. It judges the very soul of the being that places their hand on it via projection of their soul. Sokoto Grand Viziers and Grand Viziers each are given one by the Pharaoh upon their promotion if they lacked one before.
* **Magatama** is the most important tool to Jinpishugis, with the exception of the Pharaoh who has a Cenotaph. Ansoku related this tool as important to a Jinpishugi as a Zanpakuto is to a Shinigami. This tool acts as a medium between a Jinpishugi and the majority abilities it can perform. Upon first contact, a Vizier is expected to instill their Reiryoku into the object and form a soul linkage with it. Unlike a Cenotaph, it will not reject its wielder, and even a berserk-like Reiryoku can still be recognized by the Magatama. They come in various colors, mostly depending on the rank of a Jinpishugi. Certain Magatama are created with a singular purpose by the Jinpishugi, not requiring for Reiryoku infusion and will have a greater overall effect of the ability it has been entrusted with.
* **Asauchi** is a tool created by the Fifth Division that is given to Viziers of the Jinpishugi. Truly trained Jinpishugi can undergo **Tamashī no Keiyaku** without going into a rampage.

EntaraetCenotaphA Vizier's Magatama

## Trivia

* Jinpishugi follows an Egyptian, Islamic and Japanese naming scheme.
* The Jinpishugi is highly inspired by the Ace Attorney Kurain Channeling Technique, along with their traditions.