Fate of the kurosaki siblings
By : lord darkness 69
Rated : fiction m
Chapter 3 : karins training ; info on the zanpacto
2 months later : Urahara shop underground training field
Karin's training was going very well , Ichigo and Rukia as her mentor she was getting good with kido spells and sword techniques . she was able to work on her reflexes and was able to move very quickly as compared to a normal human . it was Rukia turn to go against her and they engaged in battle , Karin launched a massive wave of reishi at her and it hit her enveloping her in a dense fog . but she could hear her mumbling something . Karin spoke in a low voice " what is she saying its kind of like a chant ."
"Ye lord! Mask of flesh and bone, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Truth and temperance, upon this sinless wall of dreams unleash but slightly the wrath of your claws."
Followed by the command hado#33 Sōkatsui ( Blue Fire, Crash Down) a burst of blue flame reishi was fired at Karin who to avoid getting hit charged a massive reishi wave and lauched it at the spell . the collision sending her flying into a wall but was able to avoid damage by casting Bakudō #37. Tsuriboshi. she grinned and spoke up that a cool attack you didn't teach me , what was that?'' Rukia began to explain . that was Hadō #33. Sōkatsui : Blue flames discharge from the palm , the practitioner aims the palm of their hand at their target and generates a torrent of blue energy before firing it at their target. The energy moves like a direct blast or a large wave of energy, depending on the amount of power which is placed into it. Depending on the user's proficiency with the technique, it can damage an opponent's Bankai. Kuchiki Clan members are well versed in this Hadō."
Karin got up and pointed her sword at her " come o nnow lets go and don't hold back ." Rukia unsheathed her and charged at Karin " wasn't planning on holding back . " in response to this Karin launched a Hadō #4. Byakurai (白雷, Pale Lightning) followed by a bakudo #30 Shitotsu Sansen
Karin panted "that should stop her for a while." Then she heard a command " dance sode no shirayuki "
Rukia appeared to have no major damage except for a few scratched and bruises . " sugi no mai, Hakuren ( Next Dance, White Ripple) punctures the ground in front of her four times, causing ice particles to flow up in front of her. Holding her sword out in front of her, she generates a large amount of ice and it hurls towards the direction of Karin she retaliates by sending a wave of reishi from her sword but couldn't block her attack causing her to get engulfed in the ice . Ichigo stepped in and freed his sister from the icy prison . Karin looked at her " whats bankai ?" Rukia looked at her in awe . she spoke up ' you mentioned something about bankai."
Both Rukia and Ichigo looked at each other . karin spoke up "oh come on if I unlock my Shinigami powers and fight by you guys the least you could do is tell me the details and a little info on the people."
"What's a bankai ?" Karin asked them again . Rukia stopped the training session " that's right we haven't told you how the Shinigami and their zanpacto work ." Rukia sat next to her " the world works onsouls correct , when a soul is born to the world they create a body to act as a vessels . when the body detoriates and dies out they become pluses and roam the living world , hollows attack these pluses as they are vulnerable , the shinigami have a certain set of duties they must fulfill to keep balance .
Karin nodded to indicate she understands , Rukia smiled and continued to speak " the duties of a Shinigami are as follows :
Konsō ( Soul Burial; or "Soul Funeral"): the process by which a Shinigami sends wandering Pluses in the Human World to Soul Society if they are good in life or Hell if their life was full of evil acts (such as murders, theft, etc.). Konsō is performed by using the hilt of the Shinigami's Zanpakutō, tapping the soul on their forehead and transporting them to the afterlife.
Hollow Cleansing: When a Shinigami slays a Hollow with their Zanpakutō, they cleanse their sins. Once this takes place, a Hollow will return to its former state as a Plus and is led into Soul Society. This is called sublimation. Souls that live in Soul Society are reborn again into the Human World. Not all Hollows are sent to the Soul Society. Since Zanpakutō are only capable of cleansing sins committed after becoming a Hollow, Hollows that committed serious crimes when they were still Human are sent to Hell when they are slain.
Soul Governance: Shinigami are responsible for governing the flow of spirits between the Human World and Soul Society. This is commonly carried out by balancing the total number of souls by moving and managing them in the Human world. All the soul-related jobs are under their authority.
Karin got up and stared at Rukia " is the zanpacto the only way you fight ? or is there more to your fighting style ? Rukia smiled seeing her asking so many questions and wanting to know more.
Rukia spoke up " no that's a part of the fighting style , we have 4 varities of techniques namely: -
Zankensoki ( Cut-Fist-Run-Spirit): Basic Shinigami fighting techniques. Zan refers to sword fighting techniques. Ken refers to unarmed fighting techniques. So refers to moving techniques. Ki refers to Kidō.[31]
Zanjutsu: Sword fighting techniques for the Zanpakutō. The most basic fighting technique.
Hakuda: An unarmed fighting technique that makes use of one's own body in a fight.
Hohō: The name for all high-speed fighting movements based on the art of Shunpo.
Kidō: Advanced spells that require strong spiritual power: Hadō and Bakudō .
Karin looks at Ichigo " whats my brothers job in the soul society ? is he even useful?'
This made Ichigo a bit mad and Rukia just laughed " your brother is a substitute Shinigami ."
Karin " oh so he is not an official one . geez Ichigo work harder to get a promotion.''
Rukia tried not to laugh and continued " Then there's the substitute Shinigami like your brother . A Substitute Shinigami (Shinigami Daikō) is someone who became Shinigami by obtaining another Shinigami's power, or by going through a much harder and riskier process to transform him/herself into one. Obtaining another Shinigami's power is done by thrusting his/her Zanpakutō into the person's chest who wants to obtain the power. However, the percentage of success is low. In the case of success, the person normally obtains around half of the Shinigami's power, and only temporarily at that. The transferal of a Shinigami's powers to a Human is forbidden by the Soul Society.
In the case of the individual borrowing the power being a Human, several difficulties arise, illustrated by the example of Ichigo. In order to be able to fight as a Shinigami, he must leave his body and get into soul state, which can only be by use of a Gokon Tekkō or Soul Candy. In the former case, his body needs to be taken care of until he finishes his job and re-enters it."
" Okay I think I get it . But what about the zanpacto ?"
Rukia looks at her " A Zanpakutō (soul-Cutter Sword; or "Soul Slayer") is the main weapon of the Shinigami, the Arrancar, and the Visored. The Shinigami art of wielding a Zanpakutō is called Zanjutsu ( swordsmanship).
The Zanpakutō of low-ranking Shinigami are called Asauchi and do not have names, but the Zanpakutō of high-ranking Shinigami do have names. In its sealed state, a Zanpakutō has the form of a Japanese sword. Such weapons are unique swords generated from their owner's souls. Its shape differs depending on its owner.
Zanpakutō are the trademark weapons of the Shinigami. Capable of cutting spiritual bodies, they are among the few weapons which can be used to combat Hollows. Each Shinigami carries a Zanpakutō, and each Zanpakutō is unique: the swords are reflections of a Shinigami's power and soul, and sentient beings unto themselves. The Zanpakutō's name is the name of the living spirit which empowers the sword and lends its strength to the Shinigami who wields it. These beings can vary greatly in appearance, and have their own distinct personalities, which are similar to their owner's.
A Zanpakutō's shape and abilities are based on their Shinigami's soul. Once a Shinigami learns his/her Zanpakutō's name, they can communicate with one another and grow stronger together. Zanpakutō are born with their Shinigami, and they die along with their Shinigami. Shinigami use them in battle as a reflection of their heart. When released, they can display a vibrant power. They are one with the Shinigami, and they share a Shinigami's conviction.
The only known exception to how a Zanpakutō is unique to the Shinigami carrying it is the Shinken Hakkyōken, in which it is a Zanpakutō passed down from one generation to another of the Ise Clan. Because they are bound to this blade, it is impossible for members of the family to create their own unique Zanpakutō.
Inside each Zanpakutō is an incarnation which manifests itself upon the Zanpakutō's transformation. The first step is to acquaint oneself with this incarnation.
Zanpakutō that have merged with a hollow also gain the ability to protect their Shinigami through various means. Zangetsu for example was able to manifest a hollow mask to protect Ichigo from major injuries when he was dominated by the Manifestation of Ichigo's Quincy's powers. After becoming the dominate spirit, he was able to take possession to Ichigo's body whenever he was on the brink of death. Depending upon the Shinigami's ability to communicate with and control their Zanpakutō's spirit, a Zanpakutō can manifest itself in two additional forms and revert to a sealed state. These two forms, known as Shikai and Bankai, are akin to upgrades for the Zanpakutō, giving it abilities far beyond those of its simple use as a sword. Shinigami usually carry their Zanpakutō in its sealed state, and activate the released forms as necessary.
A Zanpakutō can change size and shape depending on the spiritual strength of the owner.
All Zanpakutō have two levels of release. The first one is Shikai and the second one is Bankai. One must be able to perform both of them to become a captain.[52] The power and forms of Shikai and Bankai are dependent on the Zanpakutō, and vary according to the wielder's strength and training.
A Zanpakutō will return to its sealed state when its wielder is knocked unconscious.[55]
Shikai
Shikai (始解, Initial Release) is the second (or first upgraded) form available to a Zanpakutō. To activate it, the Shinigami needs to learn the name of their Zanpakutō. This is not as easy as simply picking a name, for the living spirit of the Zanpakutō already has its own name. The Shinigami must be able to communicate and harmonize with their Zanpakutō effectively, which requires being able to speak to the spirit within its world.[56]
The blade changes shape and gains special abilities by chanting a Kaigo (解号, Release Call), or release incantation.[57] Using the Kaigo, followed by the name of the Zanpakutō, activates Shikai. It is crucial to memorize each phrase, for every Zanpakutō has a different incantation.
The commands vary between users and range from a simple imperative verb to a short poem. They often relate to the Zanpakutō's signature ability or hint at the nature of its spirit. This step may be bypassed by expert Shinigami who have learned how to use their Bankai.
Achievement of the Shikai is a mark of control of a Zanpakutō, and it is a requirement for advancement within the Shinigami ranks, for most seated officers are capable of Shikai. It is required in order to achieve the rank of lieutenant, for it is a requirement which most captains look for.
Bankai
Bankai (卍解, Final Release) is the second and final upgraded form of a Zanpakutō. Prior to Ichibē Hyōsube giving this form its name, it was known as a Shinuchi (真打, True Hit), and when a Shinigami achieved it, they would possess an "Evolved Zanpakutō" (進化した斬魄刀, Shinkashita Zanpakutō).[60] To achieve Bankai, one must be able to materialize and subjugate their Zanpakutō spirit. Materialization means the opposite of getting dragged into the Zanpakutō's inner world: the wielder needs to summon the Zanpakutō's spirit into the physical world. It usually takes 10 years or more to achieve, plus the experience needed to master it. Despite the Zanpakutō spirit being subjugated for their Shinigami to learn Bankai, the Zanpakutō also becomes stronger and learns Bankai at precisely the moment their Shinigami learns it. Even though Bankai is the final stage of a Zanpakutō, it does not mean the Shinigami's growth ends there. A Bankai, especially one recently obtained, can evolve even further as its Shinigami gets stronger.
The power and forms of Shikai and Bankai are dependent on the Zanpakutō, and vary according to the wielder's strength and training. But in general, one's power can grow 5 to 10 times greater by attaining it.[64] Only the strongest Shinigami can use it, and it is the ultimate technique of a Zanpakutō. Even the four noble families, whose members are always exceptionally talented, only have one member capable of Bankai every few generations. Those who achieve Bankai always have remarkable roles in the history of Soul Society.[65]
Ichigo and Kisuke Urahara are the only known individuals who have attained Bankai through a far shorter, yet much more dangerous method. Using a special device created by Urahara, which forcibly materializes a Zanpakutō spirit (thus bypassing a large portion of the training), they attained their Bankai within three days instead of the normal ten or more years. After successfully testing the device and achieving Bankai, Urahara stated training by using this method for more than three consecutive days could prove to be fatal, which is why he was forced to achieve his own Bankai within three days."
Ichigo stepped in " but there ae severe drawback to this.
Training Requirement: The biggest flaw of Bankai lies in the overwhelming power it releases. Its power and form are often far beyond those of a normal weapon, which is why one needs to train at least 10 years with Bankai in order for one to become capable of using it completely and effectively. No Bankai should be used in battle before this period of time has been reached.
Breaking & Fixing: While a broken Shikai will eventually regenerate, a broken Bankai can never be returned to its former state. The only known exceptions to this are Sajin Komamura's and Tōshirō Hitsugaya's Bankai: Komamura and his Bankai share a bond so strong that when one is injured, the other reflects the damage, but the Bankai is healed when the captain is healed.[68] In contrast, Hitsugaya's Bankai is made up entirely of ice, and can be regenerated indefinitely as long as there is water in the air.[69] The only known way to fix a Bankai is to by having it reforged by the creator of the Zanpakutō, Ōetsu Nimaiya. Orihime Sōten Kisshun is shown the capacity to reject the damage inflicted upon a broken Bankai, thus repairing it.
Witholding Power: A Bankai's form and strength is determinant on how much the spirit recognizes its wielder. If the Zanpakutō does not fully recognize its wielder, then it may not give its Bankai's true name. The result is the Bankai not being in its true form and therefore weaker.
Possible Sign on Death: A Bankai normally only disappears with its user's permission. However, if a Bankai disappears without the permission of its user, it could mean that the user will soon die if not treated immediately.
" Karin looked at Ichigo " do you have a bankai ?"
" yes I do ."
Karin looked him in the eyes " then show me ."
Ichigo sighed and took out both his zangetsu's together and yelled ' BANKAI.'
TO BE CONTINUED