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Nichihare Kurayama | |
Name | Nichihare Kurayama |
Kanji | 暗闇日晴 |
Romaji | Kurayama Nichihare |
Characteristics | |
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Race | Shinigami |
Birthday | September 18 |
Age | 29 |
Gender | Male |
Height | 6'1 |
Weight | 175 lbs |
Blood Type | O |
Professional Status | |
Affiliation | Kidō Corps |
Previous Affiliation | Fifth Division |
Occupation | Kidō Corps Commander |
Previous Occupation | Vice Kidō Chief |
Team | Kidō Corps |
Previous Team | Fifth Division |
Partner | Kaito Kawahiru |
Previous Partner | Szayel Du Riktushavank |
Base of Operations | Seireitei |
Personal Status | |
Marital Status | Single |
Relatives | Kikyo Kurayama (sister) |
Education | Shinō Academy |
Status | Active |
Zanpakutō | |
Shikai | Sūnao Migara |
Bankai | Not Yet Revealed |
Nichihare Kurayama (暗闇日晴, Kurayama Nichihare; literally "clear sun in a darkening sky") is the current Kidō Corps Commander of the Kidō Corps division. He had originally worked under the Fifth Division, fighting alongside the Captains against Kamui during the Summer War. Nichihare's assistant is Kaito Kawahiru.
Appearance
Nichihare has long silver hair, covering his left eye, and brown eyes. His facial expression is mostly neutral and serious, as he only speaks or shows emotions when absolutely necessary. He wears his Zanpakutō on his back in a similar way how Soifon carries hers. In a pouch beneath his haori, he always carries a book with him, that he starts reading whenever he gets bored, even in the middle of a battle.
Before his promotion to Commander, Nichihare wore simple clothes, and was mostly dressed in neutral colors such as brown and gray. During his time as Kidō captain, he wore the standard Shinigami robes with an ornate dark blue robe with a large upturned collar and the symbol of the Kidō Corps on it. He also carried a shakujō. He also wears a necklace with a sort of bell attached to it, reason being unknown. This causes his Hohō techniques and other rapid movements to be accompanied by the sound of a bell.
Personality
Nichihare's commonly noted as a very easy-going and laid-back person, always liking to take things slowly and not engaging in any fight unless absolutely necessary. He enjoys the small things of life, and likes to do things such as watching the water flow of rivers and looking at sunsets. As a Commander, he cares deeply about his division, and will always think about the lives of his people before making any act. This often contradicts to the goals of the former captain-commander Magatsuhi Sakyōnosuke Yōjirō, who always strives for a better future for the Soul Society, no matter what the consequences are. His rather peaceful nature also contradicts to Magatsuhi's sadistic and cruel attitude. Nichihare only speaks when the situation asks for it, and not because he wants to communicate with others. He mostly dons a cold expression, but has shown deep compassion and care for his friends and loved ones beneath. He also likes reading, grabbing any chance to do so, even during the midst of battle.
History
Synopsis
Powers & Abilities
Immense Spiritual Power: Being a captain, Nichihare posses an enormous amount of reiatsu. His reiatsu amount has even been noted by the captain-commander Magatsuhi Sakyōnosuke Yōjirō as "impressive", and he has been forbidden from releasing all of it in the Seireitei, as it would probably destroy a large part, if not all, from it. His reiatsu color is gray, which compensates with his attitude, and it has been noted by many as "overbearing".
Master Hand-to-Hand Combat: Nichihare has shown particular skill in hand-to-hand combat, being able to fend off several Espadalevel enemies only with hand-to-hand combat. It seems he has developed a rather unique fighting style, which is used by hitting pressure points on the body with "quick jabs". Doing so paralyzes the muscles and weakens the joints and bones of the body, which cause them to break faster and make the opponent more vulnerable in battle.
Master Swordsmanship Specialist: Although commonly not drawing his blade because he wants it's abilities to be a surprise when he encounters a very strong opponent, Nichihare has been noted as one of the top-swordmasters on the Soul Society. He does not seem to incorporate much defensive moves in his swordfighting, mostly resorting to quickly dodging his opponent's attack and then counterattacking. He has shown the ability to combine his tremendous agility in battle with his zanjutsu, resulting in his attacks coming sometimes from seemingly impossible angles. he has shown he ability to fight two of his fellow captains at once, with Shukukon still being sealed.
- Number One: Nadegiri (撫で斬り, "Clean Sweep" or "Killing Several with One Sword Sweep"): This basic technique allows for a precision cut of extreme force and speed, it can casually slice through large, multi-story high opponents protected by steel skin. The opponent can be killed with one swift slash so precise, that they aren't even aware of until after it has taken place.
- Number Two: Yūgenkiru (幽玄斬る, "Unseen Killing" or "To Murder with an Unseen Blade"): This secondary technique allows to rapidly draw one's blade, attack the opponent and re-sheath it. The technique is so fast that it appears that the user hasn't moved at all. Just like with the first technique, the opponent is mostly not aware of the attack until after it has taken place.
Kidō Practitioner: Nichare has shown to have average skill in Kidō, being able to cast a #33 Hado spell without the incantation and still having it sufficient damage to blow away several Hollows. Nichihare states that he dislikes using kidō in battle, as it requires "to much training".
Flash Step Master: Considered to be one of the most proficient Hohō masters ever in all of the Soul Society, Nichihare is highly skilled in the use of Shunpo, a high speed movement ability. His skill in Flash steps has been said to be equal to that of Yoruichi Shihoin, who held the tile "Flash Goddess" and was called the most proficient Hohō master ever. He moves so fast that opponents commonly do not know his movements until after he has made them and is skilled enough in his movements to evade at high speeds even when being attacked from behind.
- Utsusemi (空蝉; Cicada, referencing their molting): Way of Onmitsu, 3rd of the Shihou. It allows for a movement at great speed, leaving at least one tangible after-image behind. Though Nichihare's mastery of utsusemi allows for him to form several after-images.
Zanpakutō
Sūnao Migara (されて方, "unswaying one") is the name of Nichihare's Zanpakutō. During moments of leisure, the Zanpakutō is kept in the shape of a shakujō. Nichihare is capable of releasing this seal, and awaken the sealed form of Sūnao Migara. In this form, it resembles a chokutō, and he wears it on his back in a similar way how Soifon carries hers when in times of waar. The hilt is black, with the crossguard resembling a pentagram.
- Shikai: Nichihare points his sword in front of him, and declares the release command. Shukukon's Shikai is released by the command "Divide" (割く, Saku). In it's shikai, Shukukon grows longer, becoming a japanese nōdachi, with a red hilt sporting a triangular motif, and the blade itself turning into a silvery color. The guard becomes a square with two small notches facing each other, remiscent of crescent moons. The sheath of the blade dissolves, returning when Nichihare re-seals his blade.
- Shikai Special Ability: Shukukon's Shikai ability is Gaining Total Control (制圧, Seiatsu). It controls the signals that the body sends to the brain, allowing Nichihare to change the target's reliability on their own body, making fighting a very hard, if not impossible case. This is caused by an undetectable, invisible gas given off by the sword upon it's release, which enters the target's body through the skin. This ability causes the opponents reflexes to drastically slow down, as well as the control over their limbs. Shukukon can make his opponent move his leg, for example, if he would try to move his arm, or let him not move at all. This ability grows stronger over time, as more gas enters the opponent's body, and Nichihare can eventually make the opponent feel pain without any source, let them move out of their own free will or even control subconscious functions of the body, such as the beating of the heart and the workings of other vital organs. He states, that if one would remain within his range for more then half an hour, he loses total control over his body, and is thus doomed to subdue to Nichihare's commands. The gas, however, instantly disappears once Nichihare re-seals his blade, giving the opponent the control back over their body. So far, no other escape then sealing the Zanpakutō has been seen to escape the blade's effects.
- Sanshi Suimei (山紫水明, Outstanding Natural Beauty); This is an ability of Shukukon which may be used once the target has inhaled enough of Shukukon's gas. It enforces a shutdown in the opponent's brain, paralyzing them and rendering them helpless. This caused by a high, shrieking sound Shukukon will give of, which will react with the gas to stop all electric signals in the body. The opponent will then collapse in a coma-like state, as their brain will temporarily stop working. It is later revealed this works similar like a high-level Kidō spell, and can thus be broken or negated in the same way.
- Tenbatsu (天罰, Justice of Heaven); The only known "direct" offensive ability of Shukukon, this changes the structure of the gas in such a way that it becomes highly corrosive, being able to melt through solid metal with ease. Only Nichihare is immune to this gas, which makes it dangerous to use when his allies are are around. Another disadvantage to this technique that the normally invisible gas now turns red, and spreads around Nichihare in a flame-like matter. This makes it easier for opponents to avoid and outrun the gas, but does give Nichihare a vulnerable defense against short-range attacks, as his opponent has to enter the area of deadly gas in order to attack Nichihare. This is commonly his last attack before he enters bankai, and he only does so when the opponent has hurt, not only himself but also his beloved ones awfully bad.
- Bankai: Not Yet Revealed
Quotes
- "I never really thought about what might happen if one day, I wouldn't return from the battlefield. But I guess, people who think about that, don't really have much trust in their fighting skills."
Behind the Scenes
This character was originally designed by WaterKai, and I thank him for this article. However, several modifications have went into making this character suitable for the position of Kidō Corps leader.