Yasmin Kuronuno

Unnamed brother

Unnamed sister

**Yasmin Kuronuno** (黒布 ヤスミン, Kuronuno Yasumin) is the 3rd Seat of the 6th Division, serving under Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. She is also the commander of the Shinigami Law Enforcement.

## Appearance

Yasmin is a slender and youthful woman with olive-colored skin and brown eyes. Her short, dark brown hair is usually covered up by a black hijab that she wears over her Shinigami uniform. The hijab features gold trimming, both around the opening of the face and on the bottom, over the shoulders. She also wears gold jewelry around her wrists and ankles. Instead of wearing the standard Shinigami sandals with *tabi*, she wears leather dark brown sandals that cover the top of her feet. When she was a student at the Shin'ō Academy, she wore a white hijab over her head with red trimming, matching the color scheme of the standard uniform worn by the female students.

Seventeen months after Aizen's defeat, Yasmin's front bangs have grown slightly longer and she has a gold piercing on the side of her right nostril. She also wears fingerless gold tekkō which only cover the back of her hands. Ten years after Yhwach's defeat, Yasmin replaces her hijab with a dark cloak over her head, revealing more of her hair. She is also shown to be wearing a gold teardrop-shaped earring on each ear, as well as a gold choker around her neck.

## Personality

Yasmin is generally a calm and reserved individual. She appears to have a strong sense of loyalty to her captain, often in his presence whenever her assistance is needed. She often feels the need to step up for important assignments whenever either or both her superiors are absent. She also tends to look down on people who she deems undeserving of their positions and get irritated on occasion by others.

Yasmin holds complex feelings towards the 11th Division because of their violent and reckless nature, initially only showing respect towards them because her mother was the former lieutenant. She particularly has held a grudge against Kenpachi Zaraki since he became captain, due to the fact that her mother was forced to step down after he killed the former captain. On the day of Rukia Kuchiki's death sentence, she seized the opportunity to take revenge on Zaraki by attempting to kill his lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi, as payback for replacing her mother.

Despite her adherence to law and order, 7th Division 4th Seat Sayoku Tsujimoto notes that Yasmin more often lets her personal grudges guide her actions. However, she later comes to understand that nothing beneficial can come from seeking revenge, especially with actions that can not be reversed. Initially being taught this lesson by Sayoku, she often tries to pass it on to any opponent that she battles while giving them a chance to surrender. She and Sayoku seem to have a mutual respect for one another and are often in each other's company.

Like most women in the Gotei 13, Yasmin is a member of the Shinigami Women's Association, where she forces herself to tolerate Yachiru's childish behavior and various schemes. She also likes belly dancing and enjoys accessorizing in different kinds of jewelry. She prefers to drink jasmine tea and she does not like the taste of coffee. She also attends Captain-Commander Yamamoto's monthly tea sessions, as well as owning her own garden where she plants *Jasminum sambac*.

## History

Yasmin Kuronuno was born into a family of lesser nobility. When she was younger, she lived in Rukongai. She has a brother and a sister, whom she essentially supports alongside their father who runs a local store in the Rukongai. Her mother, "Eshaal Kuronuno", was not always home. Due to her duties as a Shinigami, Eshaal rarely got to see her family. Yasmin was the closest with her mother and often ran off from home to visit her at work once every two or three weeks. In an effort to both reconnect with her mother and help support their family, she decided to become a Shinigami herself. During her time at Shinigami Academy, she became close friends with fellow classmate, Hotaru Kanisawa. One day after finishing up an exam, Yasmin and Kanisawa walked by one of the dojos on the academy grounds, noticing three students were fighting each other. Yasmin noted that one of the students has two wooden swords, which prompted Kanisawa to identify him as Sayoku Tsujimoto. Kanisawa explained that Sayoku's class was a year behind theirs, but he was famous for being the most skilled dual-wielder in their grade and often assisted his instructor in teaching Zanjutsu to the rest of the class. When Kanisawa noted that Sayoku might end up joining the 11th Division after graduation, a pondering Yasmin simply nodded in response.

Two months after the start of their 6th year, Kanisawa and two of Yasmin's other classmates, Shūhei Hisagi and Aoga, were assigned to lead a field lesson on performing the Konsō with one of the freshman classes, with Yasmin wishing her luck before heading off to start an exam. The next day, having heard about the surprise Hollow attack that took place, Yasmin was completely devastated to find out that Kanisawa had been killed, with a wounded Hisagi sincerely apologizing to her. Following her friend's death, Yasmin met up with Sayoku after one of the latter's zanjutsu classes and asks that he train her. Though slightly surprised that a 6th year was asking him for training, he agreed to her request. Later, when Sayoku asked why she wanted to train with him, Yasmin stated that Sayoku was one of most proficient fighters in the school. However, when Sayoku restated the question, sensing vengeance in her eyes, Yasmin was at a loss for words. Sayoku explained to her the difference between justice and vengeance and why she should avoid taking the path of revenge. He then ended their training session, which prompted her to leave.

Yasmin later graduated and joined the 6th Division. At some point, she found out that Kenpachi Zaraki had become the new captain of 11th Division, having killed the previous captain. In addition, her mother was forced to step down when he made Yachiru Kusajishi his lieutenant. Because of the financial troubles this caused her family, Yasmin desired one day take revenge on Zaraki by killing Yachiru. She was later annoyed when she later found out that the 11th Division's 6th Seat, Renji Abarai, had gotten a letter which stated that he was being promoted to lieutenant of the 6th Division, as she claimed that someone from the most reckless squad in the military was not suited to be a lieutenant.

## Plot

### Soul Society Arc

Sayoku notes that she has the same vengeful eyes that she did back

Yasmin reveals that her mother was forced to step down after the previous captain was killed..........

Their fight ends with a draw. While they are resting from their fight, Yasmin asks Sayoku again why he is going against orders. When Sayoku reveals his real reason, Yasmin states that he hasn't changed much, prompting Sayoku to state that he does not follow orders that are wrong or unjust. Noting that her captain has been preoccupied with fighting Ichigo Kurosaki, Sayoku deduces that Yasmin hasn't been given any orders to stop the 11th Division, and that she was going specifically after Yachiru when she arrived. Sayoku guesses this has something to do with her mother being the former lieutenant of the 11th Division, which Yasmin confirms before talking about the issue she dealt with when Zaraki killed her mother's former captain. Noting she has the same vengeful eyes as before, Sayoku states that Yasmin has not changed either before he recalls telling her about the difference between justice and vengeance. After a small argument regarding their beliefs, they resume their fight. However, the match is interrupted by Isane’s report on Aizen, Tōsen, and Ichimaru’s betrayal.

A week after Aizen's escape, Yasmin walks over to the Fourth Division. She looks on in confusion as Ichigo and Orihime Inoue jump off from the window of the room her captain is in before walking in to check on Byakuya.

### Bount arc (anime only)

Yasmin asks Sayoku if he has heard the rumors about the rogue Shinigami Maki Ichinose. When Sayoku replies that he has, Yasmin asks how much he knows about Ichinose directly. Stating to her that he didn't known him very well, Yasmin claims that out of a sense of loyalty, Ichinose left the 11th Division after the former captain was killed. While expressing to her his uncertainty about the rumors, he states that if Ichinose has joined the Bounts, it must have been for a good reason.

Some time after 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya's strike force leaves to deal with the Bounts in the Human World, Yasmin decides to head to the Human World as well to help the other Shinigami fight them. While trying to locate the nearest Bount, however, she runs into Maki Ichinose and prepares to face off against the rogue Shinigami. Yasmin then addresses him and asks if he has really taken sides with the Bount, prompting Ichinose to state that he has. She then activates her Shikai to attack him before introducing herself. When Ichinose points out that she has the same last name as the 11th Division's former lieutenant, she confirms that the lieutenant in question was her mother. Recalling Sayoku's words, she asks Ichinose why he is with the Bount, prompting him to explain his motives. Yasmin talks about her own previous grudge against Captain Zaraki, explaining to Ichinose that what he is fighting for is revenge. She then tells him from her own personal experience that the one's desire for vengeance can often lead to one's own downfall. However, Ichinose refuses to listen and uses his Shikai to make himself invisible and escape. As Yasmin looks on, she states her trust that he will later come to understand why it is important to make an effort in putting the past aside.

After returning to Seireitei, Yasmin fends off some of the Shinigami possessed by the Bount Mabashi and his doll, Ritz. Later after Jin Kariya's defeat at the hands of Ichigo Kurosaki, Yasmin stands by him, Rukia, and Renji while reflecting upon Renji's appointment as lieutenant of the Sixth Division before Ichigo leaves.

### Shūsuke Amagai arc (anime only)

Byakuya and Renji something, something, something..........

### Fake Karakura Town Arc

When Aizen and his top three Espada arrive at the Fake Karakura Town, she, along with seven other Shinigami, are each left to protect one of the four pillars that keep the Real Karakura Town in Soul Society. She is partnered up with 11th Division 3rd seat, Ikkaku Madarame, with Yasmin noting how bothersome it is to be partnered up with someone from the combat division and how loud Ikkaku is. Ikkaku then tells her to mind her own business, claiming that it's going to get noisy anyway with everyone fighting. When he tells her not to get all "high and mighty" just because she's the daughter of the 11th Division's former lieutenant, Yasmin simply gets annoyed at him, but realizes that there's no point in acting on these feelings during a war. After slaying some Hollows sent to destroy their pillar, she begins a battle against one of Aizen's Special Unit members, "Zuri Falcroy".

Yasmin then proceeds to explain why her zanpakutō is named "Sunakyū".

After the fight begins between Shūhei Hisagi and Ayon, Yasmin arrives just in time to save Jungo Yukimura from the monster's cero and cuts the cero in half. She then tells June to heal up the other Shinigami. While Ayon is about unravel from Hisagi's chains, Yasmin and Tetsuzaemon Iba are joined by Sayoku, who suggests that the two of them attack from the high ground while he acts as a decoy. After some convincing, Iba and Yasmin both reluctantly agree as the three of them prepare to join the fight. After Sayoku attacks Ayon, Yasmin follows with her own attack on the monster, using her Shikai's sand manipulation to injure his left leg. However, it does not appear to faze him as Ayon delivers a powerful punch to her in the chest. Yasmin later wakes up to see her injuries being healed by June, who informs her that roughly 60% of the bones in her body have been broken from her last attack.

### Gotei 13 Invading Army arc (anime only)

When Ichigo arrives in the Soul Society, Yasmin and other senior Shinigami arrest him as a material witness relating to the time gap in the Dangai. Later, Yasmin appears with other members of the Gotei 13 in the Human World as they escape the Dangai and fend off Kagerōza Inaba. After Inaba's retreat, Yasmin joins other members of the Gotei 13 as they hold a meeting in Ichigo's room. Sometime afterwards, Yasmin participates in another meeting in Ichigo's room, where she listens to Lieutenant Nanao Ise reporting on the situation in Soul Society. When Izuru asks what kind of countermeasures they can come up with, given the current situation with Nozomi, Yasmin guesses that they'll have to fight the enemy forces themselves until Nozomi can unlock her power before expressing some disbelief that she'll be able to unlock it in time. Later, Yasmin, Sayoku, and Takanami arrive to the battle between the lieutenants and the Reigai captains. Yasmin goes to assist lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda against Reigai-Byakuya. She is soon backed up by lieutenants Rukia and Renji after Ōmaeda falls out of the sky. She then activates her Shikai's ability and uses it against the Reigai, who immediately counters it with his own. Despite their best efforts, the Reigai quickly overwhelms them and they are forced back to join their allies. Seeing how bad the situation is, it is decided they rely on Nozomi's newly acquired Shikai and its ability to absorb and redirect Reiatsu, which Yasmin reluctantly agrees to. They launch their attacks on Nozomi, who then directs the accumulated energy on the Reigai, defeating all except Reigai-Byakuya, who retaliates with a blast of his own that knocks out everyone except for Ichigo and Nozomi. Yamamoto then makes his arrival and defeats the last Reigai.

As the Reigai of Kyōraku and Ukitake arrive, an unconscious Yasmin, along with the other injured Shinigami, are taken to June and Orihime to be healed. With the arrival of Captain Unohana, Yasmin and the others are taken to the Shinigami's temporary base where she treats them. However, she states that their condition is severe. She later recovers and returns to Soul Society with the other healed Shinigami to fight the Reigai with the captains and prepares to face off against her own Reigai counterpart. Despite this assistance, the Reigai still pressure the Shinigami. Captain Byakuya Kuchiki then realizes the truth behind the Reigai's battle style: they value self-preservation the most and won't attack first in fear of being outnumbered.

Later, the resurrected Ōko Yushima begins his endgame, using his **Renzan: Hajō Kūri** technique to begin destroying the Soul Society. Before the Shinigami can act, the Reigai step forward, saying that they will stop their fellow Mod Soul's chaotic plan as their goal has always been to protect the Soul Society in their own way. The Reigai then destroy the technique at the cost of their own lives.

### The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc

After the Wandenreich retreat following their first invasion, Yasmin.............

During the interlude between Wandenreich's first and second invasions of the Seireitei, Yasmin went to visit Kanisawa's grave, where he met up with Aoga, who was doing the same. She left before Hisagi arrived there.

(Yasmin catches up to Takanami and June while the two of them are fighting "Mario Cardoro". With the help with her comrades, Yasmin manages to find an opening in Mario's defenses and utilizes the improvements of her Shikai to defeat the Quincy.)

## Equipment

* **Ōken Clothing**: After training with the Royal Guard, Yasmin dons special clothing in order to safely return to the Seireitei. These clothes are made from the bones and hair of the members of the Royal Guard, and they possess incredible defensive power, allowing Yasmin to withstand the friction that results from breaking through the 72 barriers between Soul Society and the Soul King Palace without suffering any damage; Yhwach notes that no Shinigami could hope to wear greater garb. These clothes take the form of a white cloak over her head, a black visor covering her eyes, and a double-breasted white cape worn over her *shihakushō*. They are destroyed when "Mario Cardoro" uses his **Cinnamon Strike** to blast her.

## Powers & Abilities

**Expert Swordsman**: Yasmin is shown to be highly proficient in the wielding of her Zanpakutō and its special ability. She is also capable of fighting on par with master dual-wielder, Sayoku Tsujimoto, and Arrancar such as "Zuri Falcroy".

**Shunpo Expert**: Yasmin is proficient enough in Shunpo to be as fast as the average lieutenant. She possesses enough skill to keep up with her captain, who is one of the most proficient Shunpo users in all of Soul Society.

**Expert Tactician**: She is highly conscious of her strengths and weaknesses, finding various ways to improvise in combat, as well as showing awareness of what abilities she needs to improve on. She was able to find an opening in "Mario Cardoro's" defenses and ultimately defeat the Quincy (while fighting alongside Takanami Aomaru and Jungo Yukimura).

**Kidō Practitioner**: While she mainly prefers using her swordsmanship skills in battle, Yasmin has displayed some level of proficiency in Kidō. Defensively, she has used Bakudō #30, while she has used Hadō #11 offensively, both without incantations.

**High Spiritual Power**: Despite being a 3rd seated officer of the Gotei 13, Yasmin boasts a high level of spiritual energy on par with lieutenant-level Shinigami.  Her Reiatsu is green.

**Enhanced Endurance**: Yasmin possesses a high level of resilience and stamina, evidenced by her ability to withstand the intense heat of "Zuri Falcroy's" flames, and take heavy damage from Ayon, despite the severe injuries.

**Enhanced Durability**: Yasmin has shown herself to possess a high level of durability. She has taken a direct punch from Ayon, resulting in roughly 60% of the bones in her body being broken, and survived.

## Zanpakutō:

**Sunakyū** (砂球, Sand Sphere): **Sunakyū**'s sword is a normal katana in its sealed form with a gold tsuba and a brown handle.

* **Shikai**: Yasmin's zanpakutō is activated by the command **"Abandon"** (見捨てる, *misuteru*). When activated, **Sunakyū** transforms into a black, heavily curved Arabian scimitar with a gold edge and a slight curve on the end. While the handle stays the same as it was in her sword's sealed form, the tsuba has a pointed slope in the middle. Two swirls extend from this slope on either side, with one inverted. A small curve also appears at the end of the handle.

***Shikai Special Ability***: While normally used as a melee-type weapon for direct combat, **Sunakyū** possesses the ability to generate sandstorms in battle. Yasmin does not have to use this ability until after an opponent has attacked. Because dust is typically created by an opponent's attack when their sword hits the ground, the user of **Sunakyū** has the ability to absorb any of the dust created to the sword and increase the size of the dust to create the sandstorms, which the user can then throw at the opponent with a push of the sword.

(add that the total time that Sunakyuu is activated was initially limited for 1 hr, but is later improved so it can last up to 5 or 6 hrs. & it can change its size, speed, and cutting effectiveness. Also, change "special ability" info)

* **Bankai**: Not Yet Achieved

## Trivia

(Her eyes switched from brown to silver at the start of TYBW)