Togashi Hiramochi

"*Make no mistake. I am not going to silence you merely because you are a Quincy. I will do so simply because it is my duty as the Captain of the Tenth Division to carry out the mission which I was assigned. It makes no difference to me whether you are guilty or innocent. An order is an order and I will not defy my responsibilities.*"

**Togashi Hiramochi** (冨樫広町, *Hiramochi Togashi*) is the Captain of the 10th Division. He formerly served as the division's 12th Seat prior to his promotion. His lieutenant is Ryujin Suiiki.

## Appearance

Togashi is a tall, muscular Shinigami with hazel eyes and green hair that is fashioned into a manbun. He has a long face with pronounced cheekbones and a sharp jawline, along which he wears a beard.

In contrast to most other Shinigami, Togashi only wears half of his kosode, while the other half dangles around his waist, exposing one side of his torso.

## Personality

Despite his reputation as a slacker, Togashi seems to be a deep thinker. He often spends his time in a field of daffodils to gain a better understanding of the 10th Division's motif, believing that there is a far greater meaning to what the insignia represents than what is implied at the surface level. He has, however, exhibited a disregard for his work, mistakenly referring to himself as the seventeenth seat in conversation with Wakino Atsumori, showing how little he seems to care for formalities.

In the face of adversity, Togashi is extremely calm, so much so that he has earned great praise and recognition for just how levelheaded he can be; thus he is frequently sought out to lead missions by the Gotei 13.

Togashi has a great deal of pride in the 10th Division. He enjoys being among the most proactive Shinigami in the Seireitei and in most cases happens to be the first man on every job. He expressed intense disdain when Shinigami from other divisions were summoned to the 10th Division's barracks alongside him, going as far as to questioning their presence and even declaring that they were not needed.

## History

Togashi was born in the 80th district of West Rukongai, known as Akatani, where he spent much of his life. The district is characteristic for its deep red coloration, due to the large sum of blood that is shed there on a daily basis. Togashi is one of the very few to make it out of Akatani and him becoming a seated officer of the Gotei 13 is considered nothing short of a miracle.

## Plot

### Yellow Trumpet Arc

*Main article: Yellow Trumpet*

Togashi is laying in a field of daffodils, with one in his hand. As he studies the shape of the flower, he ponders upon what sort of symbolism it holds. He is soon discovered by Wakino Atsumori, whom he seemingly takes a liking to. As he attempts to strike up a conversation with her, Wakino dramatically retreats, claiming that Togashi was attempting to court her. Togashi sighs and loses any interest in pursuing her. He is then visited by Ryujin Suiiki, the Lieutenant of his division, albeit Togashi is unaware of Suiiki's recent promotion and assumes that he is a lower seated officer due to how young he looks.

Suddenly, Togashi receives an urgent call on his Denreishinki. After hanging up the call he requests Wakino and Suiiki to accompany him to their squad's barracks. Suiiki loses his calm, leading Togashi to reprimand him for showing so much emotion. Togashi proves to be the fastest out of the group as he is the first among them to reach their destination. Upon reaching the barracks, Togashi is agitated to see that Shinigami from other divisions have also been summoned. Nonetheless, he resolves to work alongside them. As Kamui Shihōin takes off in a hurry, leading to a cascade of Shinigami to run out after him, Togashi instead takes his time, understanding that Akatani, his former residence, is a long trip away.

Togashi is later seen catching up to Lieutenants Nakamoto Rakkī Shin Takara and Ryujin Suiiki, where he at last acknowledges the superior ranking of the latter. While they converse, Suiiki receives an urgent call from Sakata, stating that she is in danger after encountering a Gillian. Suiiki uses his Zanpakuto to teleport to Sakata, leaving Nakamoto and Togashi by themselves. As they are now completely alone, Nakamoto unveils his true intentions and attacks Togashi.

After Nakamoto releases his Zanpakuto, Togashi too releases his own. Nakamoto heaves his Zanpakuto at Togashi; Togashi responds by emitting a powerful repulsive force from his own which sends Nakamoto's Zanpakuto back at him. Nakamoto is unable to react in time and is pierced by his own Zanpakuto. As he lays dying on the ground, Togashi stands over him and laments that dying at the hands of one's own Zanpakuto is the greatest sign of felony. He then detests Nakamoto for betraying the Gotei 13 and considers him a fool for believing that he was truly just a 12th seat.

As Nakamoto dies, Togashi uses another repulsive force from his Zanpakuto to send his corpse into the ground, burying him. Suiiki arrives at this very moment; due to witnessing Togashi killing Nakamoto, his dear friend, Suiiki accuses Togashi of betraying the Gotei 13 and attacks him. Togashi becomes amused by Suiiki's rage and the two cross blades. Togashi once again refers to Suiiki as a child to provoke him further.

Eventually Sakata arrives and breaks up the fight, somehow knowing of Nakamoto's betrayal. Auburn Roseheart makes a sudden appearance while defecting from Akatani, leading Togashi to quickly latch onto Sakata and transport her to safety. Togashi later returns to see that Auburn had vanished, wondering if Suiiki had managed to defeat the Hollow by himself. The mission is later regared as a success.

## Powers & Abilities

**Great Spiritual Power**: As a Captain in the Gotei 13, Togashi has considerable spiritual power. Even as the twelfth seat, Wakino Atsumori noted that Togashi boasts a high amount of spiritual energy, at least being comparable to Ryujin Suiiki in this regard, who is a Shinigami of Lieutenant level. This is later proven true when Togashi effortlessly kills Nakamoto Rakkī Shin Takara, another Lieutenant, implying that he may be hiding the extent of his true power.

**Expert Strategist & Tactician**: Despite his lowly rank, Togashi is a more than capable leader. He was shown to be contacted before anyone else in the 10th Division when emergencies arise, indicating that the Gotei 13, Central 46, and similar powers maintain a high level of respect for his judgement. He also has a knack for remaining calm even in the most dire of circumstances, which is why many other Shinigami turn to him for leadership and guidance while on missions.

**Master Mentor**: Togashi is an extremely capable teacher. He is responsible for mentoring two Shinigami who have become captains of their own divisions in Takamaru Yasuhira and Murakami Hayashi, respectively, both of whom hail Togashi in great respect for his capabilities.

**Master Swordsman**: Togashi excels in swordsmanship and employs it as his primary means of combat. His prowess in swordsmanship was first seen when he overwhelmed a Lieutenant in Nakamoto Rakkī Shin Takara while only being a 12th Seat himself. As a Captain, Togashi could hold his own against Rajput Salem for some time.

**Shunpo Master**: Togashi excels in Shunpo and is regarded as the fastest Shinigami in all of the 10th Division. He was the first member from his group to arrive to the barracks upon being summoned, with fellow 10th Division members Ryujin Suiiki and Wakino Atsumori trailing behind him.

### Zanpakutō

**Rikuten** (離苦点, *Aspect of Separation*): In its sealed form, Rikuten resembles a nakagami. The hilt and sheath are red, while the handle is green.

* **Shikai**: The release command is "**Tilt**" (傾げる, *Kashigeru*). In its Shikai state, Rikuten broadens considerably, while also growing longer. The pommel becomes a large ring that allows Rikuten to rotate around Togashi's hand without him actually gripping any part of the Zanpakutō, despite its massive size.
	+ **Shikai Special Ability**: Rikuten's Shikai is capable of manipulating gravity. After contacting something with its blade, Rikuten is able to directly alter the gravity of the object or person in question. Crossing blades with Ryujin Suiiki allowed Togashi to increase the gravitational force surrounding the Lieutenant's Zanpakutō to the point that it became too heavy for him to employ in combat. Rikuten can also emit its gravitational forces over distances to attract and repel matter.
		- **Oshi** (押し, *Push*): Rikuten emits a powerful repulsive force, repelling away anything in its path. The force generated by Rikuten was powerful enough to completely repel Nakamoto Rakkī Shin Takara's Zanpakutō after it was thrown in its Shikai state, leading to the death of the Lieutenant.
			* **Oshi: Umeru** (押し埋める, *Push: Burial*): A variation of the standard *Oshi*, this technique uses its repulsive force to push a person into the ground, burying them. It was first used to bury Lieutenant Nakamoto's corpse.
* **Bankai**: **Rikuten: Butsugai Musaboru** (離苦点 貪る物外, *Aspect of Separation: Devouring Distorted World*): Togashi turns his sword upside down as a massive aura engulfs him. The sky turns black and glittering stars take the place of the clouds. The ground turns white, giving the impression of being on the moon.

**Bankai Special Ability**: Togashi's Bankai has several forms, accomplished by manipulating the gravitational force around him.

* **Mugen Madoromi** (無限微睡, *Infinite Slumber*): This form generates a tremendous downwards force of gravity, pulling everything, be it a person or object, towards the ground. In this realm, everything is a thousand times heavier than ordinary. Togashi states that it is impossible for someone else to even move their eyes due to the incredible pressure. However, those who are in contact with his Zanpakutō are immune to its effects.

## Appearances

* Yellow Trumpet
* Unlawful Force
* BATTLE WITHIN
* Top of the Morning
* PRELUDE TO EXTINCTION
* There Is No Honor in Creed

## Major Battles

* Togashi Hiramochi vs. Nakamoto Rakkī Shin Takara
* Togashi Hiramochi vs. Ryujin Suiiki

## Trivia

* Togashi Hiramochi was created on November 12th, 2021.

## Quotes

* To (Nakamoto Rakkī Shin Takara) "*It is said that to be struck down by your own Zanpakuto is the greatest sign of felony. Do you understand what that means, Nakamoto? In the end even your own Zanpakuto was unwilling to stand by your side.*"
* To (Nakamoto Rakkī Shin Takara) "*Those who go against the teachings of the Soul Society will be adequately punished! A Zanpakuto is a symbol of our law! Those who have abandoned our principles have no business holding one in their hands!*"
* To (Ryujin Suiiki) "*Hey, kid! That's enough! You're right. Some of our very best were sent out on that mission. But getting mad like this won't get us anywhere now will it?*"

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Yellow Trumpet
2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 Why Now
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Shadow in the Moon
4. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `WITHIN`
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Gone in the Wind
6. ↑ Togashi Lieutenant Level
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 PRELUDE TO EXTINCTION
8. ↑ Reunions