}}The Zanpakutō Guild{{

OminousG · #1 01-18-2009, 03:25 PM

Yes aspiring shinigami, here is where you can fine tune your Zanpakutō. By no means are we the zan authority, but we specialize in adding reason and realism to your Bleach zanpakutō.

NOTE: This is not the same as stating that you want a zanpakutō like a character in the Bleach series or any other manga/anime. If that is what you desire, then click and navigate here. Post only in this thread in the event you would like to actually create a zan that is unique to you.

Additionally, some division requirements are that any zan's belonging to a member below a certain seat cannot have a shikai/bankai. If you are in a division, follow the rules of your division. If not in a division, then this does not apply.

We prefer the concept begin as yours. That way, it is most sure to be original. Even if you begin with just an idea, we'll get it going... but bottom line is you have to give it some thought yourself. Only you can forge your own. We just help the process.

Our bottom line is that the zan must fit within the bleach realm logically in regards to power, content, and concept. We prize those things along with special notice to originality. Doing this enables the guidelines we use, and helps us govern our own critiques. ANY ZAN excelling in every one of these four areas is unique, sound, and indisputably perfect by our standards.

If you would like our constructive criticism or influence, we will be glad to help. For further detail, see our tutorial, as well as the other information provided below. On occasion, it may take some time for a response. But art takes a while to conceive.

~ OminousG

Click below for insight on what we aim for.
This will help you understand our attitude towards the entire process.

Spoiler:

Anatomy of the Zanpakutō
created by Goroth

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How to Forge YOUR Zanpakutō
created by Sessou

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This guide-outline is merely here to help a creator how to make the best possible Zanpakutō for one's self. It's not THE authoritative guide, nor are Zansmiths THE authority in it's creation. But by using it, it should become possible to bring your Zan to life so to speak.

And while a Zansmith is not THE authority, one must remember that Zansmiths are also fans of the Bleach Series. This is key to understanding how a Zansmith thinks or feel about Zanpakutō, when critiquing your creation. The best critic of a Zanpakutō is a fanatic of the Bleach Series. You have several on this very site that fits that exact description. Nothing upsets a Zansmith more than a thrown together zan. Thrown together Zans will be heavily scrutinized by a Zansmith. But no matter what....

DO NOT TAKE OFFENSE TO WHAT A ZANSMITH HAS TO SAY ABOUT YOUR ZAN.

Like Priest Pai Mei (Gordon Liu) in Kill Bill, we simply do not tolerate slackers and only seek to get the best out of you, in the creation of a Zan. We can't make your zan perfect for you, only YOU can. We can show you exactly how, but then, it wouldn't be YOUR ZAN, it would be 'OUR ZAN '. And no Zan should ever have two owners. Make it yours, put your best into it.

In an attempt to streamline, the decision is made for this guide to be 'straight to the point', allowing for open interpretation for the creator, while being mindful of what should be reasonable for their zan. This allows the creator to keep an open mind, allowing for a free flowing imagination during the process.

It also helps prevent copycat zanpakutō. The worse thing that can be done is to copy off another Zan. In saying as much, read other Zans around the board to get a sense of what has been done already. This help prevent others from having a Zan exactly like yours and vice versa.

If you've followed the Bleach Series long enough, you've likely noticed the similarities between the Shinigami and their Zanpakutō. Some are 'Yin & Yang' or direct opposities (Hisagi and Kazeshini). Others are exactly like each other (Toshiro and Hyōrinmaru). But the bottom line is simple, the Shinigami and their Zanpakutō are tied by fate. The same goes for you and your Zan.

A zanpakutō is a manifestation of its owner's soul and every soul has a foundation, a meaning, a conviction for self. Because of this, perhaps the best way to develop a Zanpakutō is with a theme. Abilities are simply not enough. Sticks and stones have ability. The Zanpakutō has a reason behind it's creation. Find that reason with conviction. With a good theme comes ability, name, persona (of one's soul or Zan), and spiritual grounding (the inner world is where the Zanpakutō is at peace with self). All of these things come together within a theme to make a perfectly sound Zanpakutō, befitting of it's creator.

Anything that you prescribe for your Zan, will be tied to you and you only. The first impression is usually the lasting impression. Nobody wants a bad impression tied to them for cyber life.

While designing your Shikai, keep in mind that Bankai is the magnification of the shikai. Some increase the original ability, while others tend to follow the theme of the Zanpakutō. But the result is usually the same, a Zanpakutō exercising it's capability in the hands of someone capable of wielding it. Sticking with the theme of the Zanpakutō is a must when creating Bankai. Learn to understand the logic that exists with Bankai, Shikai and the overall theme of the Zanpakutō.

Some tend to think that size matters, and is proportionate to it's power. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Power actually lies in one's conviction for/of self. The limitation of Bankai is apparent with the one who wields it. Bankai is proof of the potential ability of a Zanpakutō, but it doesn't mean the one responsible for it, has the conviction to use it properly (Renji and Zabimaru), or even want full control of said power (Soifon and Suzumebachi).

Due to several reasons such as these described, not every Zanpakutō is capable of Bankai, and of those that are capable, some will never realize their full potential. This is best explained by Byakuya Kuchiki who said, in paraphrase, "It's simply not enough to learn Bankai. It takes many years to realize Bankai, and another 100 years worth of understanding it fully. And many more afterward to master it." The same rules apply to your Zanpakuto.

We hope that you find the process enjoyable, and as always, check back with us in the forums and don't be afraid to ask for help. That's why we're here.

National Geographic's
Sword of the Samurai

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Master ZanSmiths of B.E.:
OminousG
pumpkin13
lurch
Goroth
Wrasvan
_NeaR_
Sessou
+ink
xbasara
Shadow Reaper
Thanatyr
zan77
Furret
Hisagi_Chan
.Banshee
Seraph
thikingofhearts

Honorable Translators:

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Keeper of "The Complete Archives"
Shadow Reaper
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Zanpakutō Hall of Fame
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zanpakutō listed in the Hall of Fame are considered perfect, original, & awesome.

pumpkin13 · #2 01-18-2009, 03:39 PM

Woot, nice. Pumpkin ready and waiting, and at your service, most indubitably ^_^.

djray · #3 01-19-2009, 12:07 AM

well i cant speak japanese but i think i could help come up w abilities

OminousG · #4 01-19-2009, 07:03 PM

^^ u got an zan of your own? or an example of your skills maybe?

Luna · #5 01-19-2009, 07:51 PM

Awesome--I was wondering about all the Zanpaktou sigs on here. Do you create personal descriptions from scratch or just supplement them?

OminousG · #6 01-19-2009, 08:13 PM

a little bit of both actually. We prefer the concept begin as yours. That way, it is most sure to be original. Even if you begin with just an idea, we'll get it going... but bottom line is you have to give it some thought yourself. Only you can forge your own. We just help the process.

that is very vague i know but this way it comes out better and your own creativity and thought process shines through.

Luna · #7 01-19-2009, 08:39 PM

Alright, I have no beef with that at all. I just haven't been all that observant of patterns in Zanpaktou names and abilities beyond basic themes.

I'm leaning towards a celestial concept--more mystical than brutal. Ice-based attacks would probably work well with that, but I'd rather not seem like I'm trying to replicate Rukia's zan. I have no real idea for a name at the moment, since I'm not particularly versed in Romaji. I suppose possible attacks could be solar storm, comet strike, or supernova. Those sound a bit lame though... Probably a white hilt with a 12-point star at the base of the blade for it's sealed state. I don't know about released or bankai forms though. I'd have to think about it more.

How's that sound for starters?

OminousG · #8 01-19-2009, 08:52 PM

very nice start i think. What fighting style would you use? sounds like Tai chi to me. i dunno.

remember, an unreleased zan is just a weapon. no abilities. no shape shifting.

as for the attacks... what would they be? how would they be executed? and there would need to be a marked difference between shikai and bankai (if you were considering it eventually)

as a side note: no zan can make you god.

Luna · #9 01-19-2009, 09:37 PM

I was referring to appearance when I started getting into released and bankai forms. I have no idea about fighting style--I suppose I'm not exactly sure what the styles are by name. Are you referring to snow/ice versus wind, etc?

djray · #10 01-20-2009, 10:42 AM

mm well i had a joke one and i called it kobayashi(like the hot dog eater) and its ability would be similar to glotoneria and i was still deciding between the zanpakuto spirit but im good at tossing around ideas

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#3 01-19-2009, 12:07 AM
djray Heart of Blades Vice-Captain Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: List Cell Age: 24 Posts: 1,963 Gender:	well i cant speak japanese but i think i could help come up w abilities

#4 01-19-2009, 07:03 PM
OminousG The Don Mega™ Counsel Members Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Villa del ±th Posts: 5,659 Gender: Blog Entries: 1	^^ u got an zan of your own? or an example of your skills maybe? __________________ ± Jūichibantai Taichō OminousG ± Founder of The Master ZanSmith Clan & The Zanpakutō Guild Spoiler: My Zanpakutō: 端ささやき - Hana Sasayaki - Edge Whisper Zanpakutō fighting style: 忍術 - Ninjutsu Inner World: Spoiler: A perpetual full moon night with an under developed terrain; spotted with flowered trees and sparse shrubbery. There is a constant casual breeze felt at all times, always rising and falling. As if by mirage, a 7-story pagoda vaporizes into view at the will of my zanpakutō. It is his dojo. In this world undisturbed is no sound, save the wind and his whisperings. Sasayaki Enshi's TRUE FORM Spoiler: the book contains his secret art form and is written in his language. Before I learned his name, Hana Sasayaki rendered hallucinations of his realm and shadowed figure. At first terrified, I mistook his figure as Death himself seeking combat. To stand in his presence took my very breath and his gaze made movement arduous. While training, randomly he'd draw me into my inner world. At the point we parried in combat, my breath waned as his faint whispers fell upon my ears. This we did for a time until I strengthened and was able to make out his words... Hana Sasayaki. Communication in its early stages was only achieved with a careful ear. Hana Sasayaki finds the lack of light tranquil... nonetheless, incandescent shadow is his most comfortable environment. By moonlight, he reads and scribes his secret art form in a book engraved with his shuriken. Unreleased: Spoiler: 端ささやき六尺棒 & 車剣 - Hana Sasayaki Rokushakubō & Rokukurumaken (Edge Whisper Six Shaku Staff w/ Six Shuriken) Fighting style: 棒術 & 手裏剣術 - Bōjutsu & Shurikenjutsu (staff & throwing technique) length: 6 ft (1.82 m) thickness: 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) weight: 12.5 lbs Each metal link and shuriken is encased with black Sekkiseki stone, the purest & rarest of this stone ever to be found. Notice: It is the nature of black Sekkiseki stone to drain reiatsu. My spirit pressure is only concealed by this; as it was chiseled & reiatsu blasted by my own reiatsu during my reclusive training deep within the Sekkiseki mines as I called upon it for the first time). Still under investigation by The Shinigami Research Institute of Technology... it is yet to be determined if it is to be officially labeled as strength or kidō based. However, it is clear that Hana Sasayaki is one of the rarest of zanpakutō, and appears to be equally balanced by both power and ability. Unlike any other zanpakuto ever documented in record before, it is made entirely of tamahagane. Though the encasing in its rare stone provides some rigidity, the interlocking links allow for a generous amount of flexibility. Note: The shuriken bag is worn concealed within my belt. Shikai Form I Spoiler: Release command: 慈悲無し、妥協無し、端ささやき (Jihi nashi, dakyou nashi, Hana Sasayaki) (There is no mercy, There is no compromise, Edge Whisper) (Yes, at the base of the blade is: *端ささやき (Hana Sasayaki - Edge Whisper)* Fighting style: 体術, 手裏剣術 - Wushu Taijutsu & Shurikenjutsu (close quarter & throwing technique) In shikai's first form, opposite of tradition, Hana Sasayaki takes the form of a katana along with its 車剣 - Rokurumaken (round shuriken). Notwithstanding, it is worn in the traditional tachi of the ninjutsu, having its saya placed on my back, wrapped intricately into my Wushu Gi (custom sleeveless ninja uniform). My zanpakutō's substance is the absence of light and sound. This gives me a shadow step that could go almost undetected by captain level. Truly, in broad daylight, you may sense me, but you more than likely won't see me until its nigh too late. Notice: Hana Sasayaki's blade has taken on the color and reiatsu draining characteristics of the black Sekkiseki stone. Added bonus is the technique: 1.)*来る端のささやき (Kuru, hana no sasayaki - It comes, whisper of the edge...)* Which is largly due to my increased speed; this is actually zanjutsu crossbred with shunpo technique. Its speed is so absolute, that it is quite often unseen by slower opponents, and this renders the attack almost completely silent. To an opponent approaching my speed level, this would give my zanpakutō the ability to appear as 10 vaporous swords trailing in one swipe. (If my opponent is even fast enough to see that...) Its motivation is to eliminate the threat immediately; whether by maiming or fatality. Though the sound mimics the faintest whisper when swiped through the air, any interference in its path of motion from another reiatsu weapon causes a violet spark at the instant the weapons contact. Instantaneously, during this very brief moment, Hana Sasayaki samples reiatsu from the opponent's zanpakutō. While this is not draining to the opponent's zan, it allows me to quantify the battle. Only brief contact is advised. (When cut, the opponent finds Hana Sasayaki not only draws blood; but is also stifling, making it more and more difficult to breath.) Shikai Form II Spoiler: Release command: 無敵で静粛なる恐怖の影、端ささやき! (Muteki de seishuku naru kyoufu no kage, Hana Sasayaki) (Shadow of the invincible, silent fear, Edge Whisper) 段平 Danbira (Japanese broadsword) & 車剣 - Rokurumaken (round shuriken) 24" black Sekkiseki blade 4" wide at largest point Futasujibi (dual ridged shinogi) 12" black Sekkiseki tsuka Fighting style: 体術, 手裏剣術 - Wushu Taijutsu & Shurikenjutsu My close quarter combat "Wushu Taijutsu" though resembling, is much different from "recognized" kungfu. Heavily accented by effortless ninjutsu movements, this is truly a self interpreted, customized style. Current reiatsu level now triples in preparation for the next stage. Notice: I have included its intermediate appearance so you observe that Hana Sasayaki does not loose its reiatsu draining black Sekkisekki blade. In this form, as you see, the blade has materialized into vapor; yet it still cuts as if completely whole. Accompanied by increased reach, it has the fluidity of a free floating vapor. I am able to attack at will from every side so long as its vapor is visible. Even when an opponent has the ability to move the air and/or create wind, Hana Sasayaki still drains as it is suffocating to the opponent's reiatsu when breathed in through the air. Currently I have a total of 3 techniques: 1.)*来る、端のささやき (Kuru, hana no sasayaki - It comes, whisper of the edge.)* 2.)*話せ、端ささやき (Hanase, Hana Sasayaki - Speak, Edge Whisper)* Spoiler: This command spells the end as Hana Sasayaki actually whispers audibly and can be literally heard on the battlefield saying: *"総全滅" (Kaijin - Total Annihilation).* This causes all vapors to lift the opponent's body, binding them near motionless as they seem to be engulfed in dark violet (almost black) vaporous fire. While all Hana Sasayaki's vapors are gathered in one place, the opponent struggles not to be stiffled by Hana Sasayaki's absorbance of their reiatsu. This technique enables me to perform Kaijin - Total Annihilation, a 177 count mid-air hit & hold combo that cuts, punches, kicks, and throws my signature "" shuriken. (I know what you're thinking, but remember, Hana Sasayaki is an all around zanpakutō having both power & kidou. Notwithstanding, it is also a vapor as well; capable of being suspended in mid-air.) (These characteristics give me the gift of airborne combat before Bankai is even initiated). This move uninterrupted spans about 15 seconds. Each calculated move is part of a disciplined equation in attempt to disrupt and disorient the opponent's ki channels (reiastu flow), all the while releasing my own which causes violet lightning to spit the sky during the length of the attack. (this pic of the sky during Kaijin - Total Annihilation shows the potential when executed in bankai) The ending blow is a most powerful roundhouse kick to the earth that I can substitute whispering (usually taunting in the opponents ear...) BANKAI. 3.)ばんじんで闇が動く、暗錯覚(Banjin de yami ga ugoku, Kuragari Sakkaku) (Darkness moves on the face of the deep, Dark Hallucination) Spoiler: This attack actually is a precursor for Bankai and is optimal when followed by Hana Sasayaki's final release. It causes the opponent to enter 暗錯覚 - Kuragari Sakkaku (Darkness Hallucination), a mental illusion which enables me to attack their mind's will... literally. This delusional monochrome dimension is a dark dessert without a moon. Yet, it is not without light.... this "perceived" light is actually a deception within itself... the ground is glowing and has the same characteristics as the black Sekkiseki stone feverishly zapping reiatsu with every step. By brute force mentally, it allows me to create a state of extreme mental confusion; and is completely invisible and undetected by any onlooker outside of the battle. Truly to the beholder, the fight would seem to progress without consequence to this technique, save the possible mental detachment the opponent may have during its execution. An unaccustomed or unaware opponent would find this quite perplexing and confounding to mid-combat progression. Stemming from mental management of reiatsu control; any injuries accepted as real during the struggle blacking out under the spell of Edge Whisper's Kuragari Sakkaku, result in actual physical wounds in reality... and you must defend yourself appropriately. BANKAI 致命的なささやく呼吸 - Sasayaki Enshi (Suffocating Whisper of Death) Spoiler: I still retain my Rokurumaken shuriken and all techniques, intensified in bankai as afore mentioned, but with added characteristics: Reiatsu roars up a crushing 8x as I release a sizable amount of my spirit's pressure and the entire surrounding area (1/4 mile radius) is blacked out into total darkness. The only light is the vapor from Sasayaki Enshi. Which once appeared black, now in darkness shows as violet smoke, painting a huge silhouette of his face. Behold the FINAL LEVEL, *致命的なささやく呼吸(Sasayaki Enshi - Suffocating Whisper of Death.)* Bankai pushes the envelope as my form smokes as well. Through Sasayaki Enshi's abilities I am now able to materialize into vapor mid-fight at any given time I choose. This is usually during shadow step, and may be implemented as an evasive maneuver if attacks are unavoidable and seen prior to contact. (logically speaking, the condition is that there is a way of escape, otherwise, vaporization is useless) 牽引アウト其の残滓之生命 (Kenin Auto Sono Zanshi no Seimei - Draw out the dregs of life...) Spoiler: Now hooded, I shroud my face in shadow. Chanting in the lowest whisper, I condense Hana Sasayaki's vapor through hand moves from the obscure ninjutsu arts: "無言中其の影, 其の声わ敵わない御座る拝聞牽引アウト其の残滓之生命" ("Mugon Naka Sono Kage, Sono Koe wa Kanawanai Gozaru Haibun... Kenin Auto Sono Zanshi no Seimei") ("Silence in the shadows, The voice that cannot be heard... draw out the dregs of life.") I manipulate the vapors to enter the oxygen pathways of my opponent's body. (the ears, mouth, nose, & eyes). Although for this attack it doesn't cut, Hana Sasayaki has always drained reiatsu and breath. It still does now, depleting the life force of the opponent. Causing the respiratory tract to begin to fail, the heart struggles not succumb to arrest. The lungs begin to rupture at worst to the point of hemorrhage. Slowly, as life departs the opponent, the last sense that leaves is ability to hear. At which Sasayaki Enshi reverberates from within, whispering departure saying: 生命ざりたった蒸気サヨナラ (Seimei Zari Tatta Jouki, Sayonara..." - "life is but a vapor, goodbye..." Any disturbance while performing this nullifies its effect further. Someone of ample level could definitely combat it, but their condition thereafter would be questionable. VIZARD MASK Spoiler: Sasayaki Enshi's Vizard Mask exposes the blackness of my soul yet it completely harnesses Sasayaki's vapors. All of Enshi's techniques and abilities are amplified by being augmented by hollowfication. Both Cero and Bala techniques have been added, in addition to my hollow's own creative interpretation of Sasayaki's martial style.

#5 01-19-2009, 07:51 PM
Luna Captain Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the realm between dreaming and waking Age: 25 Posts: 3,183 Gender:	Awesome--I was wondering about all the Zanpaktou sigs on here. Do you create personal descriptions from scratch or just supplement them?

#6 01-19-2009, 08:13 PM
OminousG The Don Mega™ Counsel Members Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Villa del ±th Posts: 5,659 Gender: Blog Entries: 1	a little bit of both actually. We prefer the concept begin as yours. That way, it is most sure to be original. Even if you begin with just an idea, we'll get it going... but bottom line is you have to give it some thought yourself. Only you can forge your own. We just help the process. that is very vague i know but this way it comes out better and your own creativity and thought process shines through. __________________ ± Jūichibantai Taichō OminousG ± Founder of The Master ZanSmith Clan & The Zanpakutō Guild Spoiler: My Zanpakutō: 端ささやき - Hana Sasayaki - Edge Whisper Zanpakutō fighting style: 忍術 - Ninjutsu Inner World: Spoiler: A perpetual full moon night with an under developed terrain; spotted with flowered trees and sparse shrubbery. There is a constant casual breeze felt at all times, always rising and falling. As if by mirage, a 7-story pagoda vaporizes into view at the will of my zanpakutō. It is his dojo. In this world undisturbed is no sound, save the wind and his whisperings. Sasayaki Enshi's TRUE FORM Spoiler: the book contains his secret art form and is written in his language. Before I learned his name, Hana Sasayaki rendered hallucinations of his realm and shadowed figure. At first terrified, I mistook his figure as Death himself seeking combat. To stand in his presence took my very breath and his gaze made movement arduous. While training, randomly he'd draw me into my inner world. At the point we parried in combat, my breath waned as his faint whispers fell upon my ears. This we did for a time until I strengthened and was able to make out his words... Hana Sasayaki. Communication in its early stages was only achieved with a careful ear. Hana Sasayaki finds the lack of light tranquil... nonetheless, incandescent shadow is his most comfortable environment. By moonlight, he reads and scribes his secret art form in a book engraved with his shuriken. Unreleased: Spoiler: 端ささやき六尺棒 & 車剣 - Hana Sasayaki Rokushakubō & Rokukurumaken (Edge Whisper Six Shaku Staff w/ Six Shuriken) Fighting style: 棒術 & 手裏剣術 - Bōjutsu & Shurikenjutsu (staff & throwing technique) length: 6 ft (1.82 m) thickness: 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) weight: 12.5 lbs Each metal link and shuriken is encased with black Sekkiseki stone, the purest & rarest of this stone ever to be found. Notice: It is the nature of black Sekkiseki stone to drain reiatsu. My spirit pressure is only concealed by this; as it was chiseled & reiatsu blasted by my own reiatsu during my reclusive training deep within the Sekkiseki mines as I called upon it for the first time). Still under investigation by The Shinigami Research Institute of Technology... it is yet to be determined if it is to be officially labeled as strength or kidō based. However, it is clear that Hana Sasayaki is one of the rarest of zanpakutō, and appears to be equally balanced by both power and ability. Unlike any other zanpakuto ever documented in record before, it is made entirely of tamahagane. Though the encasing in its rare stone provides some rigidity, the interlocking links allow for a generous amount of flexibility. Note: The shuriken bag is worn concealed within my belt. Shikai Form I Spoiler: Release command: 慈悲無し、妥協無し、端ささやき (Jihi nashi, dakyou nashi, Hana Sasayaki) (There is no mercy, There is no compromise, Edge Whisper) (Yes, at the base of the blade is: *端ささやき (Hana Sasayaki - Edge Whisper)* Fighting style: 体術, 手裏剣術 - Wushu Taijutsu & Shurikenjutsu (close quarter & throwing technique) In shikai's first form, opposite of tradition, Hana Sasayaki takes the form of a katana along with its 車剣 - Rokurumaken (round shuriken). Notwithstanding, it is worn in the traditional tachi of the ninjutsu, having its saya placed on my back, wrapped intricately into my Wushu Gi (custom sleeveless ninja uniform). My zanpakutō's substance is the absence of light and sound. This gives me a shadow step that could go almost undetected by captain level. Truly, in broad daylight, you may sense me, but you more than likely won't see me until its nigh too late. Notice: Hana Sasayaki's blade has taken on the color and reiatsu draining characteristics of the black Sekkiseki stone. Added bonus is the technique: 1.)*来る端のささやき (Kuru, hana no sasayaki - It comes, whisper of the edge...)* Which is largly due to my increased speed; this is actually zanjutsu crossbred with shunpo technique. Its speed is so absolute, that it is quite often unseen by slower opponents, and this renders the attack almost completely silent. To an opponent approaching my speed level, this would give my zanpakutō the ability to appear as 10 vaporous swords trailing in one swipe. (If my opponent is even fast enough to see that...) Its motivation is to eliminate the threat immediately; whether by maiming or fatality. Though the sound mimics the faintest whisper when swiped through the air, any interference in its path of motion from another reiatsu weapon causes a violet spark at the instant the weapons contact. Instantaneously, during this very brief moment, Hana Sasayaki samples reiatsu from the opponent's zanpakutō. While this is not draining to the opponent's zan, it allows me to quantify the battle. Only brief contact is advised. (When cut, the opponent finds Hana Sasayaki not only draws blood; but is also stifling, making it more and more difficult to breath.) Shikai Form II Spoiler: Release command: 無敵で静粛なる恐怖の影、端ささやき! (Muteki de seishuku naru kyoufu no kage, Hana Sasayaki) (Shadow of the invincible, silent fear, Edge Whisper) 段平 Danbira (Japanese broadsword) & 車剣 - Rokurumaken (round shuriken) 24" black Sekkiseki blade 4" wide at largest point Futasujibi (dual ridged shinogi) 12" black Sekkiseki tsuka Fighting style: 体術, 手裏剣術 - Wushu Taijutsu & Shurikenjutsu My close quarter combat "Wushu Taijutsu" though resembling, is much different from "recognized" kungfu. Heavily accented by effortless ninjutsu movements, this is truly a self interpreted, customized style. Current reiatsu level now triples in preparation for the next stage. Notice: I have included its intermediate appearance so you observe that Hana Sasayaki does not loose its reiatsu draining black Sekkisekki blade. In this form, as you see, the blade has materialized into vapor; yet it still cuts as if completely whole. Accompanied by increased reach, it has the fluidity of a free floating vapor. I am able to attack at will from every side so long as its vapor is visible. Even when an opponent has the ability to move the air and/or create wind, Hana Sasayaki still drains as it is suffocating to the opponent's reiatsu when breathed in through the air. Currently I have a total of 3 techniques: 1.)*来る、端のささやき (Kuru, hana no sasayaki - It comes, whisper of the edge.)* 2.)*話せ、端ささやき (Hanase, Hana Sasayaki - Speak, Edge Whisper)* Spoiler: This command spells the end as Hana Sasayaki actually whispers audibly and can be literally heard on the battlefield saying: *"総全滅" (Kaijin - Total Annihilation).* This causes all vapors to lift the opponent's body, binding them near motionless as they seem to be engulfed in dark violet (almost black) vaporous fire. While all Hana Sasayaki's vapors are gathered in one place, the opponent struggles not to be stiffled by Hana Sasayaki's absorbance of their reiatsu. This technique enables me to perform Kaijin - Total Annihilation, a 177 count mid-air hit & hold combo that cuts, punches, kicks, and throws my signature "" shuriken. (I know what you're thinking, but remember, Hana Sasayaki is an all around zanpakutō having both power & kidou. Notwithstanding, it is also a vapor as well; capable of being suspended in mid-air.) (These characteristics give me the gift of airborne combat before Bankai is even initiated). This move uninterrupted spans about 15 seconds. Each calculated move is part of a disciplined equation in attempt to disrupt and disorient the opponent's ki channels (reiastu flow), all the while releasing my own which causes violet lightning to spit the sky during the length of the attack. (this pic of the sky during Kaijin - Total Annihilation shows the potential when executed in bankai) The ending blow is a most powerful roundhouse kick to the earth that I can substitute whispering (usually taunting in the opponents ear...) BANKAI. 3.)ばんじんで闇が動く、暗錯覚(Banjin de yami ga ugoku, Kuragari Sakkaku) (Darkness moves on the face of the deep, Dark Hallucination) Spoiler: This attack actually is a precursor for Bankai and is optimal when followed by Hana Sasayaki's final release. It causes the opponent to enter 暗錯覚 - Kuragari Sakkaku (Darkness Hallucination), a mental illusion which enables me to attack their mind's will... literally. This delusional monochrome dimension is a dark dessert without a moon. Yet, it is not without light.... this "perceived" light is actually a deception within itself... the ground is glowing and has the same characteristics as the black Sekkiseki stone feverishly zapping reiatsu with every step. By brute force mentally, it allows me to create a state of extreme mental confusion; and is completely invisible and undetected by any onlooker outside of the battle. Truly to the beholder, the fight would seem to progress without consequence to this technique, save the possible mental detachment the opponent may have during its execution. An unaccustomed or unaware opponent would find this quite perplexing and confounding to mid-combat progression. Stemming from mental management of reiatsu control; any injuries accepted as real during the struggle blacking out under the spell of Edge Whisper's Kuragari Sakkaku, result in actual physical wounds in reality... and you must defend yourself appropriately. BANKAI 致命的なささやく呼吸 - Sasayaki Enshi (Suffocating Whisper of Death) Spoiler: I still retain my Rokurumaken shuriken and all techniques, intensified in bankai as afore mentioned, but with added characteristics: Reiatsu roars up a crushing 8x as I release a sizable amount of my spirit's pressure and the entire surrounding area (1/4 mile radius) is blacked out into total darkness. The only light is the vapor from Sasayaki Enshi. Which once appeared black, now in darkness shows as violet smoke, painting a huge silhouette of his face. Behold the FINAL LEVEL, *致命的なささやく呼吸(Sasayaki Enshi - Suffocating Whisper of Death.)* Bankai pushes the envelope as my form smokes as well. Through Sasayaki Enshi's abilities I am now able to materialize into vapor mid-fight at any given time I choose. This is usually during shadow step, and may be implemented as an evasive maneuver if attacks are unavoidable and seen prior to contact. (logically speaking, the condition is that there is a way of escape, otherwise, vaporization is useless) 牽引アウト其の残滓之生命 (Kenin Auto Sono Zanshi no Seimei - Draw out the dregs of life...) Spoiler: Now hooded, I shroud my face in shadow. Chanting in the lowest whisper, I condense Hana Sasayaki's vapor through hand moves from the obscure ninjutsu arts: "無言中其の影, 其の声わ敵わない御座る拝聞牽引アウト其の残滓之生命" ("Mugon Naka Sono Kage, Sono Koe wa Kanawanai Gozaru Haibun... Kenin Auto Sono Zanshi no Seimei") ("Silence in the shadows, The voice that cannot be heard... draw out the dregs of life.") I manipulate the vapors to enter the oxygen pathways of my opponent's body. (the ears, mouth, nose, & eyes). Although for this attack it doesn't cut, Hana Sasayaki has always drained reiatsu and breath. It still does now, depleting the life force of the opponent. Causing the respiratory tract to begin to fail, the heart struggles not succumb to arrest. The lungs begin to rupture at worst to the point of hemorrhage. Slowly, as life departs the opponent, the last sense that leaves is ability to hear. At which Sasayaki Enshi reverberates from within, whispering departure saying: 生命ざりたった蒸気サヨナラ (Seimei Zari Tatta Jouki, Sayonara..." - "life is but a vapor, goodbye..." Any disturbance while performing this nullifies its effect further. Someone of ample level could definitely combat it, but their condition thereafter would be questionable. VIZARD MASK Spoiler: Sasayaki Enshi's Vizard Mask exposes the blackness of my soul yet it completely harnesses Sasayaki's vapors. All of Enshi's techniques and abilities are amplified by being augmented by hollowfication. Both Cero and Bala techniques have been added, in addition to my hollow's own creative interpretation of Sasayaki's martial style.

#7 01-19-2009, 08:39 PM
Luna Captain Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the realm between dreaming and waking Age: 25 Posts: 3,183 Gender:	Alright, I have no beef with that at all. I just haven't been all that observant of patterns in Zanpaktou names and abilities beyond basic themes. I'm leaning towards a celestial concept--more mystical than brutal. Ice-based attacks would probably work well with that, but I'd rather not seem like I'm trying to replicate Rukia's zan. I have no real idea for a name at the moment, since I'm not particularly versed in Romaji. I suppose possible attacks could be solar storm, comet strike, or supernova. Those sound a bit lame though... Probably a white hilt with a 12-point star at the base of the blade for it's sealed state. I don't know about released or bankai forms though. I'd have to think about it more. How's that sound for starters?

#8 01-19-2009, 08:52 PM
OminousG The Don Mega™ Counsel Members Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Villa del ±th Posts: 5,659 Gender: Blog Entries: 1	very nice start i think. What fighting style would you use? sounds like Tai chi to me. i dunno. remember, an unreleased zan is just a weapon. no abilities. no shape shifting. as for the attacks... what would they be? how would they be executed? and there would need to be a marked difference between shikai and bankai (if you were considering it eventually) as a side note: no zan can make you god. __________________ ± Jūichibantai Taichō OminousG ± Founder of The Master ZanSmith Clan & The Zanpakutō Guild Spoiler: My Zanpakutō: 端ささやき - Hana Sasayaki - Edge Whisper Zanpakutō fighting style: 忍術 - Ninjutsu Inner World: Spoiler: A perpetual full moon night with an under developed terrain; spotted with flowered trees and sparse shrubbery. There is a constant casual breeze felt at all times, always rising and falling. As if by mirage, a 7-story pagoda vaporizes into view at the will of my zanpakutō. It is his dojo. In this world undisturbed is no sound, save the wind and his whisperings. Sasayaki Enshi's TRUE FORM Spoiler: the book contains his secret art form and is written in his language. Before I learned his name, Hana Sasayaki rendered hallucinations of his realm and shadowed figure. At first terrified, I mistook his figure as Death himself seeking combat. To stand in his presence took my very breath and his gaze made movement arduous. While training, randomly he'd draw me into my inner world. At the point we parried in combat, my breath waned as his faint whispers fell upon my ears. This we did for a time until I strengthened and was able to make out his words... Hana Sasayaki. Communication in its early stages was only achieved with a careful ear. Hana Sasayaki finds the lack of light tranquil... nonetheless, incandescent shadow is his most comfortable environment. By moonlight, he reads and scribes his secret art form in a book engraved with his shuriken. Unreleased: Spoiler: 端ささやき六尺棒 & 車剣 - Hana Sasayaki Rokushakubō & Rokukurumaken (Edge Whisper Six Shaku Staff w/ Six Shuriken) Fighting style: 棒術 & 手裏剣術 - Bōjutsu & Shurikenjutsu (staff & throwing technique) length: 6 ft (1.82 m) thickness: 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) weight: 12.5 lbs Each metal link and shuriken is encased with black Sekkiseki stone, the purest & rarest of this stone ever to be found. Notice: It is the nature of black Sekkiseki stone to drain reiatsu. My spirit pressure is only concealed by this; as it was chiseled & reiatsu blasted by my own reiatsu during my reclusive training deep within the Sekkiseki mines as I called upon it for the first time). Still under investigation by The Shinigami Research Institute of Technology... it is yet to be determined if it is to be officially labeled as strength or kidō based. However, it is clear that Hana Sasayaki is one of the rarest of zanpakutō, and appears to be equally balanced by both power and ability. Unlike any other zanpakuto ever documented in record before, it is made entirely of tamahagane. Though the encasing in its rare stone provides some rigidity, the interlocking links allow for a generous amount of flexibility. Note: The shuriken bag is worn concealed within my belt. Shikai Form I Spoiler: Release command: 慈悲無し、妥協無し、端ささやき (Jihi nashi, dakyou nashi, Hana Sasayaki) (There is no mercy, There is no compromise, Edge Whisper) (Yes, at the base of the blade is: *端ささやき (Hana Sasayaki - Edge Whisper)* Fighting style: 体術, 手裏剣術 - Wushu Taijutsu & Shurikenjutsu (close quarter & throwing technique) In shikai's first form, opposite of tradition, Hana Sasayaki takes the form of a katana along with its 車剣 - Rokurumaken (round shuriken). Notwithstanding, it is worn in the traditional tachi of the ninjutsu, having its saya placed on my back, wrapped intricately into my Wushu Gi (custom sleeveless ninja uniform). My zanpakutō's substance is the absence of light and sound. This gives me a shadow step that could go almost undetected by captain level. Truly, in broad daylight, you may sense me, but you more than likely won't see me until its nigh too late. Notice: Hana Sasayaki's blade has taken on the color and reiatsu draining characteristics of the black Sekkiseki stone. Added bonus is the technique: 1.)*来る端のささやき (Kuru, hana no sasayaki - It comes, whisper of the edge...)* Which is largly due to my increased speed; this is actually zanjutsu crossbred with shunpo technique. Its speed is so absolute, that it is quite often unseen by slower opponents, and this renders the attack almost completely silent. To an opponent approaching my speed level, this would give my zanpakutō the ability to appear as 10 vaporous swords trailing in one swipe. (If my opponent is even fast enough to see that...) Its motivation is to eliminate the threat immediately; whether by maiming or fatality. Though the sound mimics the faintest whisper when swiped through the air, any interference in its path of motion from another reiatsu weapon causes a violet spark at the instant the weapons contact. Instantaneously, during this very brief moment, Hana Sasayaki samples reiatsu from the opponent's zanpakutō. While this is not draining to the opponent's zan, it allows me to quantify the battle. Only brief contact is advised. (When cut, the opponent finds Hana Sasayaki not only draws blood; but is also stifling, making it more and more difficult to breath.) Shikai Form II Spoiler: Release command: 無敵で静粛なる恐怖の影、端ささやき! (Muteki de seishuku naru kyoufu no kage, Hana Sasayaki) (Shadow of the invincible, silent fear, Edge Whisper) 段平 Danbira (Japanese broadsword) & 車剣 - Rokurumaken (round shuriken) 24" black Sekkiseki blade 4" wide at largest point Futasujibi (dual ridged shinogi) 12" black Sekkiseki tsuka Fighting style: 体術, 手裏剣術 - Wushu Taijutsu & Shurikenjutsu My close quarter combat "Wushu Taijutsu" though resembling, is much different from "recognized" kungfu. Heavily accented by effortless ninjutsu movements, this is truly a self interpreted, customized style. Current reiatsu level now triples in preparation for the next stage. Notice: I have included its intermediate appearance so you observe that Hana Sasayaki does not loose its reiatsu draining black Sekkisekki blade. In this form, as you see, the blade has materialized into vapor; yet it still cuts as if completely whole. Accompanied by increased reach, it has the fluidity of a free floating vapor. I am able to attack at will from every side so long as its vapor is visible. Even when an opponent has the ability to move the air and/or create wind, Hana Sasayaki still drains as it is suffocating to the opponent's reiatsu when breathed in through the air. Currently I have a total of 3 techniques: 1.)*来る、端のささやき (Kuru, hana no sasayaki - It comes, whisper of the edge.)* 2.)*話せ、端ささやき (Hanase, Hana Sasayaki - Speak, Edge Whisper)* Spoiler: This command spells the end as Hana Sasayaki actually whispers audibly and can be literally heard on the battlefield saying: *"総全滅" (Kaijin - Total Annihilation).* This causes all vapors to lift the opponent's body, binding them near motionless as they seem to be engulfed in dark violet (almost black) vaporous fire. While all Hana Sasayaki's vapors are gathered in one place, the opponent struggles not to be stiffled by Hana Sasayaki's absorbance of their reiatsu. This technique enables me to perform Kaijin - Total Annihilation, a 177 count mid-air hit & hold combo that cuts, punches, kicks, and throws my signature "" shuriken. (I know what you're thinking, but remember, Hana Sasayaki is an all around zanpakutō having both power & kidou. Notwithstanding, it is also a vapor as well; capable of being suspended in mid-air.) (These characteristics give me the gift of airborne combat before Bankai is even initiated). This move uninterrupted spans about 15 seconds. Each calculated move is part of a disciplined equation in attempt to disrupt and disorient the opponent's ki channels (reiastu flow), all the while releasing my own which causes violet lightning to spit the sky during the length of the attack. (this pic of the sky during Kaijin - Total Annihilation shows the potential when executed in bankai) The ending blow is a most powerful roundhouse kick to the earth that I can substitute whispering (usually taunting in the opponents ear...) BANKAI. 3.)ばんじんで闇が動く、暗錯覚(Banjin de yami ga ugoku, Kuragari Sakkaku) (Darkness moves on the face of the deep, Dark Hallucination) Spoiler: This attack actually is a precursor for Bankai and is optimal when followed by Hana Sasayaki's final release. It causes the opponent to enter 暗錯覚 - Kuragari Sakkaku (Darkness Hallucination), a mental illusion which enables me to attack their mind's will... literally. This delusional monochrome dimension is a dark dessert without a moon. Yet, it is not without light.... this "perceived" light is actually a deception within itself... the ground is glowing and has the same characteristics as the black Sekkiseki stone feverishly zapping reiatsu with every step. By brute force mentally, it allows me to create a state of extreme mental confusion; and is completely invisible and undetected by any onlooker outside of the battle. Truly to the beholder, the fight would seem to progress without consequence to this technique, save the possible mental detachment the opponent may have during its execution. An unaccustomed or unaware opponent would find this quite perplexing and confounding to mid-combat progression. Stemming from mental management of reiatsu control; any injuries accepted as real during the struggle blacking out under the spell of Edge Whisper's Kuragari Sakkaku, result in actual physical wounds in reality... and you must defend yourself appropriately. BANKAI 致命的なささやく呼吸 - Sasayaki Enshi (Suffocating Whisper of Death) Spoiler: I still retain my Rokurumaken shuriken and all techniques, intensified in bankai as afore mentioned, but with added characteristics: Reiatsu roars up a crushing 8x as I release a sizable amount of my spirit's pressure and the entire surrounding area (1/4 mile radius) is blacked out into total darkness. The only light is the vapor from Sasayaki Enshi. Which once appeared black, now in darkness shows as violet smoke, painting a huge silhouette of his face. Behold the FINAL LEVEL, *致命的なささやく呼吸(Sasayaki Enshi - Suffocating Whisper of Death.)* Bankai pushes the envelope as my form smokes as well. Through Sasayaki Enshi's abilities I am now able to materialize into vapor mid-fight at any given time I choose. This is usually during shadow step, and may be implemented as an evasive maneuver if attacks are unavoidable and seen prior to contact. (logically speaking, the condition is that there is a way of escape, otherwise, vaporization is useless) 牽引アウト其の残滓之生命 (Kenin Auto Sono Zanshi no Seimei - Draw out the dregs of life...) Spoiler: Now hooded, I shroud my face in shadow. Chanting in the lowest whisper, I condense Hana Sasayaki's vapor through hand moves from the obscure ninjutsu arts: "無言中其の影, 其の声わ敵わない御座る拝聞牽引アウト其の残滓之生命" ("Mugon Naka Sono Kage, Sono Koe wa Kanawanai Gozaru Haibun... Kenin Auto Sono Zanshi no Seimei") ("Silence in the shadows, The voice that cannot be heard... draw out the dregs of life.") I manipulate the vapors to enter the oxygen pathways of my opponent's body. (the ears, mouth, nose, & eyes). Although for this attack it doesn't cut, Hana Sasayaki has always drained reiatsu and breath. It still does now, depleting the life force of the opponent. Causing the respiratory tract to begin to fail, the heart struggles not succumb to arrest. The lungs begin to rupture at worst to the point of hemorrhage. Slowly, as life departs the opponent, the last sense that leaves is ability to hear. At which Sasayaki Enshi reverberates from within, whispering departure saying: 生命ざりたった蒸気サヨナラ (Seimei Zari Tatta Jouki, Sayonara..." - "life is but a vapor, goodbye..." Any disturbance while performing this nullifies its effect further. Someone of ample level could definitely combat it, but their condition thereafter would be questionable. VIZARD MASK Spoiler: Sasayaki Enshi's Vizard Mask exposes the blackness of my soul yet it completely harnesses Sasayaki's vapors. All of Enshi's techniques and abilities are amplified by being augmented by hollowfication. Both Cero and Bala techniques have been added, in addition to my hollow's own creative interpretation of Sasayaki's martial style.

#9 01-19-2009, 09:37 PM
Luna Captain Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the realm between dreaming and waking Age: 25 Posts: 3,183 Gender:	I was referring to appearance when I started getting into released and bankai forms. I have no idea about fighting style--I suppose I'm not exactly sure what the styles are by name. Are you referring to snow/ice versus wind, etc?

#10 01-20-2009, 10:42 AM
djray Heart of Blades Vice-Captain Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: List Cell Age: 24 Posts: 1,963 Gender:	mm well i had a joke one and i called it kobayashi(like the hot dog eater) and its ability would be similar to glotoneria and i was still deciding between the zanpakuto spirit but im good at tossing around ideas Spoiler: