RAGE [Rampage Thread - DP]

[Adrastos]

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IC:

The White Desert sand was what the King of Beasts could never grow use to despite lingering in its vast lands for the years that have come by. It is where the strong wander, thrived in with the rules of engagement being nothing more than kill or be killed. Those that treaded over the grains knew this one and only rule, and took it upon themselves to ensure that they were the one who remained standing. It was not for the faint of heart nor the weaknesses of the mind or body. The strong survived and the weark perished. This was what suited the Adjuchas more than well enough despite the constant scene that remained never changing before him. Yet, as the rule remained stead fast so did those inhabitants that chose to display their strength as much as himself. The hostiles were ever present.

What stood before the ancient spirit who those that were much in his likeness. Spines of bone uncovered through the layers of black muscle, protruding an arch as they remained hunch in their stance. A single creature that stood as tall as the Tyrant Lizard, with a snout much emphasized than his own and stretched skin that mimicked that of a sail from neck to tail. A bellowed shriek was emitted through its resonating chambers leaving the Adjuchas to match it with a sharpen war cry. Both creatures sizing the other which called upon those that resembled their ancient ties. Shifting through the sands one of a plated head barreled through the white sands as though it were shoveling to meet the pair, sharing its own intent of claiming the territory for itself. Another cawed. Whipping from overhead what many of them did not bother to gaze upon with its shadow becoming all the more apparent. Sharpened wings with a set of twin tails that whipped at its rear, searching for an opening before striking.

There was no reason for a stand still.

Only strength thrived.

A loud thunderous shockwave surged out in all directions. Little did lessen the impact between Adjuchas' as they slammed into one another viving for a better grip onto the other. The Tri-horned Hollow jabbed at the pair, keeping its rear from being exposed. The Spined Hollow utilized its lengthy arms to protect itself by side swiping its talons against the plated head, looking to keeping both rivla Hollows in check. The Flyer swooped, lashing with its legs that clawed swiftly at the smallest openings before ascending back into the air. Adrastos on the other hand grew acustomed to close encounters, more so with those of variety of different strengths. The Tyrannosaurus snapped back at the Spined Hollow, making the motion of charging towards as he lured the Tri-Horn towards himself. It thrusted, comitting to the action as Adrastos raised his hind leg, and slammed its sole into the exposed back, nearly swinging it towards his front.

Another push was made, this time by the Spined, looking for the quickest means to end Adrastos. Talons were met by both sides, with one lunging to grip and other to swipe away. The Flyer charged from up above once more, seeing that the three Adjuchas were distracted with one another. Yet, without realizing that the ripples of reality were forming, the Tri-Horned Hollow torn into the ripple to open a Garganta. The impact made into Adrastos from the Flyer had the group tumble into the gaping maw of the portal, meeting a new scene altogether. Towering pillars of metal with glass lining the many floors that it had reflected the small group of Hollows. Vehicles that smashed head first into an unseen pile that only caused the fumbling group to lash out in all directions.

Buildings began to implode into themselves as craters sunk into from the second story into the ground. Sink holes abruptly formed within seconds of glancing from side to side of intersections. What was to be a peaceful day in the shopping districts of Karakura soon became a scene of unfolding disasters that dominoed into catastrophes. Adrastos' maw found the lengthy neck of the Spined Hollow, pushing the large body of bone and muscle into one of the towering buildings at the end of the block. An explosion of glass and metal beams was a result of the two beasts colliding into the towers side, leaving an empty arch of one of its corner foundation blocks. Flyer soared over head, finding its comfort in the new skies of the city before eyeing the insuing fight beneath itself with the Tri-Horned Hollow whipping its head against oncoming traffic.

The three other Hollows were unfamiliar with the city that Adrastos had come to many of times, in which due to their confusion he took the opportunity to best situate himself. A business man trembled on the exposed interior of the third floor, looking in utter shock at the sudden disappearance of the buildings corner. Edging itself into the ruined corner of the building, Spine adjusted its locked position to cut Adrastos across his shoulder with one of its dagger-like protrusions. The Adjuchas immediately retreated without wanting to remain close to a possible end to his life, eyeing the Human that stumbled from the sudden movement of the two Hollows. Adrastos' bone maw split open and snapped its blackened mouth around the bloody pulp that was once the business man.


Class 5 Human x1.

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DEFENSE!

Even after fighting so many of their brethren, the little knight was still not appreciative of their loud roars. Could you imagine, a monster screaming at your face just because they were hungry? So uncivilized. Caballero waited out for the inevitable attack that would follow the Adjuchas's attempt at intimidation, Filo in hand. This was clearly one that had just freshly evolved from the Menos Grande stage, and it still was in a hungering frenzy. An accomplishment, to be sure, and one that made it all the more dangerous. Still, the creature had made a grievous mistake as it sought to go to Karakura Town for an easy feed, presumably to stave off the dangers of regression into the furnace of tormented souls that was a Gillian. A solid plan, in theory, until it had unknowingly ran into Caballero's path.

Both this creature and its apparent partner, perhaps brothers in a past life, perhaps just partners in crime, had tried to get the jump on a group of Plus that were wandering around just a bit lost. Caballero had taken it upon themselves to jump into the fray and protect them, quickly using a single strike to decapitate the first unsuspecting Adjuchas. Its head had long since touched the ground by the time it realized what had just happened. This had sparked the rage of its partner, which in turn led to the roar that Caballero did not like one bit.

The little knight hopped to the side, then swung their blade in a display of controled power. Filo would cleave through the beast's defenses, leaving it one limb short and reeling in pain. This opening was quickly taken advantage of by the battle-tested knight, who tore at the beats's chest area to inflict fatal damage. As expected, the monster fell down with a whimper and a curse, saying out loud how it could not believe that it had been done in by nothing more than a bug, in its eyes. The tiny knight used their class 8 Tendón to rip and consume a chunk of both their fresh corpses, letting the rest fade away. There was no need for them to gorge on flesh like their kin; just one little chunk already added to their power, so the rest was nothing but gluttony. The act of consumption pushed their already limited hunger down into almost nothingness, so far down it wasn't even an itch, but a mere lingering thought in the back of their mind.

These were two were the first Hollow they had faced in their patrol that day, although the fact that they was an Adjuchas made it a bit more concerning. Usually, it was just Strays and the occasional Menos Grande. Adjuchas were a more dangerous breed, and they would need to keep their eyes open. It was not that common for those monsters to appear together due to how difficult it could be to reach that evolution stage in the first place, so perhaps it had just been a coincidence. The following hour of their daily patrol would consist on them moving through Karakura via air ground, taking a look to see if there was anyone who may need any help, or if the Shinigami had missed some Hollows--or were to slow in issuing help. A Stray attack would be beneath notice, with how spread thin the Reapers were. But that was what Caballero was there for, right? Still, all in all, quite the peaceful day, with them thwarting some of their brethren before they could cause any damage. Business as usual!

Until, all of a sudden, it wasn't.

Caballero was not close enough to the scene to see the fabric between dimensions open up, but they were certainly able to see and hear the catastrophes that followed, one building upon the other to cause even more destruction, like a macabre domino crowned by the blaring of alarms, the bloodcurdling screams, and the distinctive roars of what Caballero was sure were not visitors who just wanted to do some sightseeing. The tiny bean didn't exactly have a disaster scale, but if they had, then this ranked squarely on the top. Needless to say, they quickly changed directions to head to the Shopping District, where the chaos was unfurling. This was something that they were sure would warrant a respose from the Shinigami, as it was not 'discrete' like Colina's attack to that school had been. Thus, just in case anyone came to help, Caballero would need to make perfectly clear that they were there to help defend Karakura, not to try to attack anyone in the city! And of course, they could think of no better way to do so than to wear an appropriate uniform.

To call it a Shihakusho was technically correct, but the uniform had clearly been made to be a perfect fit for Caballero. That meant, of course, that their absolutely towering and in no way far below average height of 3 whole feet (3'1'' if you counted the horns, as they would always insist) had been taken into account for it. As a result, the robes looked almost like they were made to fit a chibi-like character, as if it was a disguise given to a child to wear during a carnival or a halloween party. Still, it was the real thing, and Caballero felt pretty comfortable moving around in it, certainly far more than in the rags they usually wore, found in rather questionable places around Karakura. Still, since that uniform was one of their little treasures, Caballero kept it safely tucked away in one of their preferred places to rest after a long day of patrolling, as they did not want any pesky Hollow or enemy to tear it with one of their attacks. Now, though, it was necessary to take it out for a test drive!

The little knight quickly rushed to the scene, passing by the spot to grab their Shihakusho and put it on. Of course, they were far too late to prevent any of the damage that had already been done to the city, but hopefully they would not be to keep whoever was responsible from causing any more destruction. As they got closer, Caballero spotted a group of Hollows, two of which were actually... fighting against one another? The little knight's battle instinct was honed enough to recognize the two beasts didn't exactly get along with one another, but what was worrisome was both the numbers and the power.

As Caballero's non-existent eyes fell onto Adrastos, they immediately realized that this creature was dangerous. Not only it was big; it was also strong. Tightening their grip on Filo, their desire to help took over, and so they flared their Reiatsu, hoping to intimidate the enemies into stopping via sheer Reiatsu Strength. While they were not directly attacking, their confrontation was causing major damage, and it needed to be stopped.

One could only hope they would not be biting off more than they could chew.

OOC:
Consumed this post: x2 Tier 2 Hollows (2x100TP)
Reiatsu: 4000-200[Class 4 Filo] = 3800
Filo clocks in at 700 Reiatsu Strength.
Caballero is using the 600 RS flex to try intimidating Adrastos and its crew so they'll stop destroying stuff via collateral damage.
Worn items: Shihakusho

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{Shihakusho}
Name: Shihakusho
Description: The uniform of the Shinigami, made from soft yet sturdy fabric the uniform begins with a set of pure white shitagi. The white undershirt is covered by a black shirt sleeve top called a kosode. Tying the tops down around the waist with a black hakama that reaches down to the ankles to be met with a pair of white tabi with tied on straw sandals. Although the uniform is rather plain it is ironically known throughout the worlds with the added bonus of being exceptionally comfortable.
Class: 8
Item Type: Armor
Item Power (IP): 25
Offense Type: N/A
Durability: 50
Bonuses: Shinigami can already survive exceptionally more damage than mortals, but with a constant onslaught of enemies every soldier is necessary. As such the Shihakusho has been given a new function, when a Shinigami should suffer a physical wound such as a cut or puncture the fabric of the uniform will stick itself over the wound, acting in the same regard as a bandage. This helps in preventing blood loss enabling the Shinigami to fight longer or survive much longer in order for aid to make it in time. +1 Bleeding Tolerance. It’s also very warm and helps in cold climates. + 1 Cold Tolerance.
Drawbacks: N/A
Cost: 2000

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{Filo}Technique Name: Filo [Edge]

Technique Class: 7-1, maximum class is equal to Caballero's, but they can use it at lower classes at will. Paid up to class 4.

Technique Type: Hollow [Custom]

Technique Cost: 50 +50 per class above 7

Description: This technique is affected by Focalizar. A realization of Caballero's intention to become a Shinigami. Caballero uses part of the Reiatsu that forms their body to create a long, sword-like spiritual weapon (85% of their height, so about 2.5ft as a Hollow, massive as a Gillian, 5.1ft as Vasto Lorde...). Since Caballero's 'body' is nothing but their condensed black Reiatsu given form, Filo uses Reiatsu Strength as its offensive stat when cutting something or clashing against other techniques.Caballero's ability using Filo can be upgraded and refined via their Saber Filo skill. Filo can be split into two separate swords and recombined at will, but nothing else besides those two forms. It can't stretch, it can't change shapes, it can't curve, nothing.

Enhanced effect after Focalizar: the created Filo gains the 50% OS property as if they were a "Focus" technique.

Drawbacks: Filo cannot be reassimilated to refresh Caballero's Reiatsu. Cannot be used without at least one skill point in Saber Filo.

[Adrastos]

The taste of metal and gravel quickly replaced the mulch of meat that was taken in by the Adjuchas. Not at all uncommon for the beast to engulf more than what he was orginally intended to gobble, so he did not expect to taste what the Human was flavored after. Not that he could remember what other objects did taste like with the centuries of being what he was. The brawl was ongoing with each of the beasts taking in their fair share of roaming physical bodies and souls. A buffet of sorts had opened to each of the Hollows in a way that they did not expect to occur, yet greedily accepted. While Humans such as these lacked the reiatsu to empower them in tremendous ways, what they did provide was the quantity to prevent their own reverting tendencies into lesser Hollows. This was acceptable by any standards, with Adrastos not being an exception.

Another Human had plummeted from one of the higher levels of the tower, succumbing to the imbalance that was slowly taking place. One of the foundation supports had been turned into rumble that caused the build to teeter with the two beasts wrestling against it. Spine whipped his torso back and forth, shoo'ing away the Tyrant Lizard a few feet back before engaging Adrastos once more. The Adjuchas' back pedaling rammed through the paralleled building behind himself that shattered as if made up of building blocks. Dust and glass spewed out into the air, hailing the fleeing Humans that were looking for shelter; a means of escaping the blooming carnage by unseen forces.

Although the creatures themselves were in the favor of harvesting, what resided truly in their minds was that of each other. The morsels that fled from the disaster sites were nothing more than that of fuel to encourage their own existences to evolve into the next step. A form that which was only to be rumored to those among their species. A goal that many reached for with out stretched hands. Only to be clipped by another, and become a part of them. To become what was rumored, Vasto Lordes, more power was required. And so they ate. Hoping to tip the scales in their favor even by just a mere fraction. To turn the tide their favor, and devour the lesser Adjuchas that they believe to be fighting. The mere thought of their goal being within their reach only made them salivate all the more.

Adrastos' body flailed back from a stumble, whipping his body back and forth as to lash out and keep Spine, and an intrusive Tri-Horn, from closing in. They withdrew some to find the beast rise with the trail of dust following his climb. Yet, even with the goal in sight what drew their attention was the sudden increase in spiritual energy. An aura that descended upon them with an ill intent to crush them, to disturb them from their expanding fighting spirit. Their own strength was different from among other Hollows. The majority choosing spiritual strength than that of physical. They were the few who were not blessed with such gifts, yet made it to where they were through sheer will. Unwaivering. Undaunted by the challenges that came their way, what they saw, what Adrastos saw that emitted this level of intimidationm was......

.... a challenge.

A small being, much smaller than what could be considered a Hollow stood tall among the fleeing sea of Humans. Adrastos seized, turning his gaze to meet that of the small being. Clumps of rubble fell from their position among the ruins, mowing down what stood in his way seemlessly onto the wide streets. The Hollows followed suit, recognizing the presence of another individual that enticed their instincts, being it fear or something else. Spine snapped its jaws, clicking the lower jaw before eyeing Caba. Flyer cawed from up above the two towers, clinging onto the side one of the buildings as it peered. Tri-horn bulldozed its way through what remained of the adjacent building, snapping an individual in half captured between its beak like snout. All eyes on Caba, and yet...





This environment. This battle.

... Is to the strong.

Tearing through the bone fragments that held their masks lipless maws together, the Adjuchas turned their attention at the newcomer with enraged vigor. Crying out in anger. Suggestions of fury that erupted from their excursion having been interrupted by another, now thrown upon him. The Adjuchas' charged. Tri-horn scarring the length of the shopping center as it charged. Spine hopping off its heels side to side in its gallop towards the small Hollow. Flyer taking to the skies once more, casting its shadow upon the advancing group. Adrastos' fangs seeping hot air that turned into steam left his jaws as he charged forward with the full intent of devouring.

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{ Stats}

Rank 2: 350% increase to Strength (100 Strength would be 450). Instinct is increased by 25% (100 Instinct would be 125). Berserker gains 2 free points in Pain Tolerance which doesn't count towards their SkP total. This cannot increase Pain Tolerance beyond it's normal cap.


Rank 2: Speed and Spiritual Stats are decreased by 60% (100 would be 40). Senses and Energy Sensory decreased by 50% (100 would be 50)


Strength - 400 *[350%] = [1400]
Speed - 300[/60%] = [120]
Spiritual Pressure - 200 [60%] = [80]
Reiatsu Strength - 150 [60%] = [60]
Light Aura - 20
Dark Aura - 80
Instinct - 200[*25%] = 250
Senses - 200[/50%] = 100
Energy sensory - 50[/50%] = 25
Healing Expertise - 0

SP Total = 1500/1700



1. Battle Skill - Intimidation - [3]
2. Battle Skill - Pain Tolerance - [3]
3. Mind Skill - Strength of Will - [3]
4. Mind Skill - Battle Focus - [2]
5. Body Skill - Poison Resistance - [2]
6. Mental Skill - Lack of Fear - [2]
7. Utility Skill - Charisma/Leadership - [1]
8. Battle Skill - Damage Recovery - [1]


SKP:15/15

Berserker SKP in Pain Tolerance 2/2

Side Note: 1 of 15 was added to Pain Tolerance.

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Right after they stopped flexing their Reiatsu Strength on the enemy, Caballero realized that they had made a huge miscalculation. Whatever these Hollows were doing, it was not a fight to the death, judging by the way they stopped and practically fell in line with one another the moment they felt the tiny Adjuchas's presence. While they had sought to draw their attention, they did not expect all the monsters to set eyes on them. It was quite the desperate situation, looking at it from that angle. How in the world were they going to be able to take down such powerful opponents by themselves? Normally, the Adjuchas they dealt with were weak. But these ones? These ones looked plenty strong, even with someone with as paltry Energy Sensory skills as Caballero had.

Thus, there was the little knight, in quite a pickle. They were grossly outnumbered, and pretty much outmatched as well--at least when it came to raw destructive power. But the tiny being had already been in battles against bigger, stronger opponents, be it Hollows or others, that could overpower them. They had mostly pulled through via skill and craftiness alone, so they would have to trust themselves, no matter how intimidating the dinosaur-like Hollows were. It did not mean much if they gave up without a fight, right?

And besides, the option to 'give up' didn't really exist in the first place. Right now, there were for extremely dangerous Adjuchas running rampant in Karakura Town. Hundreds, if not thousands of innocent lives would be lost in their rampage, if left unchecked. The Shinigami would take a while to respond, and in that time, they could cause far too much havoc in the world of the living. Plus, the possibility that they might mislabel the threat and send Shinigami ill-equipped to deal with this threat was also there. Such an anomaly, for a Hollow to be concerned about the general well-being. But that was what made Caballero different from their brethren, or so they told themselves.

The mere thought of all the death and destruction that would occur if they didn't take a stand all but made them sick. Flashes of the time Akando had mercilessly slaughtered the children they had saved from Colina crossed their mind, further cementing their role as a defender of Karakura Town. They would need to fight at their fullest abilities if they wanted to save anyone. As such, there was no point in leaving anything behind, left unused. No, this was a time for them to go all out and test whether the limit of their abilities would be enough to be of any actual use to protect their home.

If they didn't, then who would?

Caballero focused their Reiatsu again, but this time they did not do so outwardly, but inwardly. They felt their body's Reiatsu compressing to its utmost limit, greatly increasing its density. While Focalizar was a technique that healed and reformed their bizarre structure, it also did something else: it unlocked their ability to use their power at their utmost potential thanks to the leftover Reiatsu, extremely concentrated to increase its power.

By the time they were done, the gigantic dinosaur-like monsters were already on the move, ready to kill Caballero. Even their advance was doing terrifying damage to the city. The tricera-like Hollow completely ripped apart a shopping center as collateral. The spino-like attempted a zigzag in a likely attempt to confound Caballero and leave them without a proper escape route. Adrastos himself fumed at the mouth as he charged forward as well. The fourth one was not there, since it was a flying monstrosity, and instead it cast a shadow over them.

However, dangerous as these creatures were, Caballero took note of a very important detail. They were slow. Very slow. Unfortunately, Caballero's body would need a second to become stable again right after using Focalizar, meaning they could not immediately attack them. They could only hope them dodging wouldn't make the city suffer much more. Moving at just 300 Speed, Caballero would blur from Adrastos's eye (as well as his gang's, provided they too were just as strong, but just as fast as the tyrannosaurus) without the need to even use a step technique. Their very small size probably also made them far more different to fight than the rest of their brethren. If that was the case, Caballero would need to take advantage of it as much as possible.

The key here was the spined Hollow. His zig-zag trajectory covered a lot of space, and that meant that Caballero merely needed time their steps to match the beast's, only to feint and break to the opposite side at the very last second to get away from that pincer attack. As they advanced, they quickly created a weapon out of the black Reiatsu that formed their body: a jet-black blade with a shining-white engraving that read "Destruir Huecos" [Destroy Hollows]. Outside of that formation strike, the tiny bean held filo on a two-handed stance and became ready for the fight proper to start.

Part of them feared for the city, but on the other hand, part of them were excited, perhaps because of the Shihakusho they were wearing. Right now, holding a sword made out of their own soul, they truly felt like a part of the Gotei 13.


OOC:

Reiatsu: 4000 -150[Class 5 Focalizar] -250[Class 3 Filo] = 3600

Filo, empowered by a Focus stack, clocks in at 1050 Reiatsu Strength.

Focus stacks remaining: 4/5 (maximum = 3 from Focalizar +2 from Overall)

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{Focalizar}Technique Name: Focalizar [Focus]

Technique Class: Equal to Caballero's maximum class (7-1). Paid up to class 5

Technique Type: Hollow [Custom]

Technique Cost: 50 +50 per class above 7

Description: A technique based on the nature of the extremely dense Reiatsu that comprises Caballero's body. Through sheer strength of will, Caballero can compress this dense Reiatsu even more, repairing and rebuilding their body and giving them access to three uses of techniques named "Focus:" (which would be unusable otherwise) or enhanced effects on their normal ones, in any combination. Healing ability is directly proportional to the technique's class. When purging harmful effects, however, Caballero's Reiatsu Strength will be used in the clash to overcome said effect.

Drawbacks: No other offensive action can be taken in the same post Focus is used. Only three enhanced techniques can be used before Focus needs to be reused. Only certain custom Hollow techniques, as as well as the basic versions of Cero and Bala, can be enhanced via Focus; this must be explicitly stated in the technique description. Healing via Focus can only ever affect Caballero.

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{Filo}Technique Name: Filo [Edge]

Technique Class: 7-1, maximum class is equal to Caballero's, but they can use it at lower classes at will. Paid up to class 3.

Technique Type: Hollow [Custom]

Technique Cost: 50 +50 per class above 7

Description: This technique is affected by Focalizar. A realization of Caballero's intention to become a Shinigami. Caballero uses part of the Reiatsu that forms their body to create a long, sword-like spiritual weapon (85% of their height, so about 2.5ft as a Hollow, massive as a Gillian, 5.1ft as Vasto Lorde...). Since Caballero's 'body' is nothing but their condensed black Reiatsu given form, Filo uses Reiatsu Strength as its offensive stat when cutting something or clashing against other techniques.Caballero's ability using Filo can be upgraded and refined via their Saber Filo skill. Filo can be split into two separate swords and recombined at will, but nothing else besides those two forms. It can't stretch, it can't change shapes, it can't curve, nothing.

Enhanced effect after Focalizar: the created Filo gains the 50% OS property as if they were a "Focus" technique.

Drawbacks: Filo cannot be reassimilated to refresh Caballero's Reiatsu. Cannot be used without at least one skill point in Saber Filo.

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{Overall Ability}Caballero's physiology is extremely bizarre, even for Hollow standards. Their black body is entirely made out of extremely dense, concentrated Reiatsu. As such, it can be freely manipulated for offensive, defensive or utility purposes: gaining defensive prowess similar to Hierro, changing ones' limbs into writhing tendrils to grab things, or even combining it with step techniques to phase through the rival while damaging them through condensed spiritual pressure.

This means that their body's inner workings are vastly different as well. As mentioned before, Caballero lacks a skeleton, muscles, organs, oxygen or blood, since they're entirely made out of Reiatsu. Thus, custom techniques related to this overall ability are always powered by Reiatsu Strength, they don't breathe, are outright immune to bleeding out, and won't get nearly as slowed down by getting hit on what would normally be a vital spot. Surface area does matter, however: they would take more damage by getting hit on the chest than on a limb since there's more area to hit, for example. Of course, they still experience pain, and their fatigue comes at the expense of their Reiatsu.

Through the technique named Focalizar, always of class equal to Caballero's (up to Class 1), they can forcefully compress the Reiatsu making up their body even further, reforging it. This concentrated Reiatsu also grants Caballero access to either poweful "Focus: [Technique Name]" techniques, which gain a 50% boost, or enhanced variations of their other techniques, in any combination. Only custom techniques can have these enhanced variations, and they must be explicitly stated in the technique description.

Normally, up to three "Focus" techniques can be used before it needs to focus again, but each evolutionary stage as a Menos will increase Focus stack gain by 1 per use of Focalizar. For example, as a Stray, Focalizar will generate 3 Focus stacks upon use. As a Gillian, it's 4; as an Adjuchas, it's 5, and as Vasto Lorde, Caballero will generate 6 Focus stacks. They cannot carry no more than the number of maximum stacks generated by Focalizar at once, so it's best to spend them all before using it again.

However, this ability comes with several drawbacks.

• It is imperative for Caballero to spend SkP in Strength of Will to maintain it body shape, lest the Reiatsu overpower its own will and turn them into a puddle, unable to move or act at all. At least 1 spent point is required before advancing to Gillian, 2 before Adjuchas, and 3 before Vasto Lorde.
• Caballero's physiology renders them far more vulnerable to spiritually based attacks like Kido or Cero, which all hit their body at a boosted OS (+20%, 100 would be 120). Physical type releases would not be included here, but spiritual based ones would. Note that spiritual attacks must actually be spiritual. (A sword that uses RS because it's the highest OS isn't spiritual, but a sword made from fire is). This drawback would include clashes against offensive techniques that involve modification of Caballero's body, like Tendón (but wouldn't affect clashes against Caballero's Filo, or Cero/Bala, for example).
• Caballero's body is outside anyone's Healing Expertise stat. In battle, they can only ever heal via Focalizar, and nobody else could help in that regard, because it doesn't matter how much someone has studied the body; their physiology works completely different than anyone else's. It also means they are locked out of having Healing Expertise of their own.
• Since they lack the organs to do so, Caballero also can't speak, severely limiting communication during battle.
• Due to needing a minimum amount of Reiatsu to maintain themselves, Caballero suffers a 75% cut to RS and Strength when under 5% Reiatsu. They are completely unable to move or defend themselves at 0 Reiatsu.

[Shawn Rabuburēdo]

Shawn wasn't to busy at the moment, he just recently caught up on the paper work that needed to be done. So he sat there in his room/office thinking about what he would do with the small amount of free time he had. Unfortunately it wasn't some much time that he could search the Rukongai for his siblings, so he had to figure out something else to do. Then it hit him, he could check in on that little Hollow he gave a shihakusho to. He was aware the little bean spent it's time patrolling Karakura, which is strange that not to many other Shinigami seem to be aware of this Hollow's existence.



With his mind made up Shawn grabbed his Captain haori and pulled out his Zanpakuto. Unlike most other Zanpakuto's sealed form, the Captain of squad 13 is known by this point from his squad to have a Jian sword instead of a Kitana. Thanks to his old Sensei's teachings this is the sword he feels most comfortable with. Holding it so the blade is completely level, Shawn plunges it into the air in front of him. This action is quite common among the thirteenth squad, as this is what they must do to use the Senkaimon. The blade disappeared as he plunged it forward, before finally twisting it causing the air to form a door which starts opening.



Stepping through the Senkaimon, Shawn uses the Dangai to travel to the Human world, more specifically to Karakura. It took a little time to travel, but it was still pretty quick to arrive at his destination. Walking through another Senkaimon, the Captain was now starring at the bustling crowd of Karakura. Unfortunately there seem to be a commotion somewhere, as the Shinigami could hear many screams and the destruction of buildings with his heightened senses. Raising his head he just knew this wouldn't be good, and chances were the little Hollow was going to be there.



Sprinting with all his unreleased might it was painfully obvious to Shawn he was too slow to arrive in a good time. Gripping his Zanpakuto over his shoulder (as it was on his back instead of his hip) the Captain understood he must release into Shikai if he wanted to get there quickly. With his grip around the handle of his Zanpakuto he spoke the words that gave him the power to help those in need, "Reach Out, Kami no te." A sudden burst of spiritual energy would explode from the Shinigami, this energy dissipated almost as fast as it appeared. Suddenly he was now moving significantly faster than previous (50 speed to 200 speed). Not only has his speed increased, his Zanpakuto has also changed dramatically. Increasing in length, the blade gains ten extra inches, while also gaining holes going down the blade with a 2 Cm diameter, these holes are separated by 2 inches from each other.


Using the step technique drilled into all Shinigami, Shawn soon made it to the scene. Quite the scene it was, four large beasts were currently charging at a lone small figure who had on a shihakusho. "It seems I made it in the nick of time, In fact I'm very familiar with one of the beings in that group. Last time he escaped after the rampage through the Seireitei, this time WE can stop him and his friends before to much destruction befalls this place!" He would yell this to Cabalero as he currently stands on top of a building next to the small Hollow.



Time for me to make my presence known, Shawn would calmly think to himself. Lifting his hand towards the beast in the sky he'd shout with all his might, "Bakudo #4 Hainawa!" Upon finishing his words a large whiteish blue rope would launch from the Captains left index finger towards the flying beast in the sky. Let's see if that helps divide the workload for the both of us. I can keep an eye on the little fella while I fight, If he needs help I should be able to give it.

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{Reiatsu}Remaining: 2725/3000
Shunpo- 50

Shikai Release- 200

Bakudo # 4 Hainawa- 25

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{Stats Current}Strength - 25 Points


Speed - 200 Points


Spiritual Pressure - 300 Points 

Reiatsu Strength - 400 Points 


Instinct - 200 Points


Senses - 200 Points


Energy Sensory - 0 Points


Healing Expertise - 0 Points



Light Aura - 100 Points



Dark Aura - 0 Points





(Type: SSv1)

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{Durations} Shikai: 1/17

[Adrastos]

In the back of the Hollows mind the dream was ever constant. The pain that he felt when runned down into the crater. The taste of iron that trickeled down to his mouth. Fellow warriors that wore the similar black garbs that he too once wore. Their faces blurred by the years spent lingering in this form. A life altered by those who were once called comrades. Now, burning as it ever so did in the past, what image came in front of him as he charged witnessing the white clad donned on the small Hollow; simply hate. A burning passion that remained ever so diligent in his years spent as a Hollow that he could not release. It was ever constant within him that expelling it through words alone could never suffice. No. It was through action that he could do.

With the sudden disappearance of one foe another appeared with a sharp spike in reiatsu that the Hollow was all too familiar with. The presence itself was not known to him as to whom the individual was, but his fair share around their kind made it all the more reasonable. Grinding their feet to a halt the trio of ground loving Hollows tore the ground beneath them, luring their attention by another white clad that emerged from the air that they took in. A perfect visual of what Adrastos had always despised with all his being, thus taking on a form that would mirror such emotion. What the fellow Adjuchas could not perceive Adrastos did when narrowing his gaze at the man. Spike came around from the pairs right side, curving its body towards the outer perimeter of the building before throwing itself weight onto its back.

Raining down spikes was merely the understatement as the Hollows backside became perfectly visable when hurling itself towards the pair from above. A trio of rowed spines that lined down the Hollows backside were thrusted upon the pairs position, looking to impale the two with one of the series of spikes that made up the enlarged vertebrae. The Shinigami twirled the dancing array of light, whipping its concentrated contents up in the air towards a distant Flyer. Its wings thrusted, pounding into the open air to swirl itself clearly around the Bakudo and into a dive with developing spheres of crimson light piercing its sealed pair of mouths. A low pitched roar eminated from its glow, snapping the twin beaks open as ready to release the pair of Ceros, showing little to no concern over Spikes own safety. In fact, it did not care which such can be the said for all those that have invaded this realm.

While Adrastos remained back his gaze merely watched, entranced by the memory that the newly appeared Captain brought on. The nightmare that the beast could ever shake off, continuously haunting him with regret and anger. Such emotions that ran rampant in his mind that he did not feel Tri-horn grazing his right leg as it charged ahead. Cars were crushed beneath its stampeding weight, bellowing sharply to push into the array of raining Ceros from the air. Its confidence in its hardened skull was shown without hesitation, pushing inward into the building and aiding in its collapse. Only the screams of the Humans within the vicinity snapped the Adjuchas from his daze, returning the vivid image back into the darkness in which it came.

"Shini-gami....

SHINIGAMIIIIII!!!!!!

The Hollow cried out in the fit of rage that bunkered deep within. Its content letting loose to be expelled out into the World of the Living, uprooting the vehicles and Humans that remained within its perimeter. Air and wind came to halt, forced into an outward direction from the Hollow as its strength was demonstrated from but its own battle cry. Trees that bordered the streets were slung from their roots, the earth beneath the Hollow sunk inward creating a small crater, resulted by the shockwave that violently pushed outwards in all directions. Even as the Tri-horned Hollow charged forward its rear was exposed to Adrastos, tumbling the creature face first into the ground. The weakened foundation of the damaged tower caved into itself, shaken by the Hollows outburst as it leaned into its torn corner, and collapsed down onto the narrowed business street behind the Hollows.

Now the fight truly begun.


Note: Apologies as this was forgotten to be mentioned in the previous posts that the Hollow NPCs are Class 3.

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Caballero watched horrified as those damned monsters wrecked their beloved home, with absolutely no concern for any lives that they might be taking in the process. It was clear that these monsters were not banded together to wreck the city. No, all this destruction was merely collateral damage on whatever petty scuffle they had going on. Because of the infighting between the dinosaur-like Hollows, innocent lives were paying the price... and that could not stand. Every non-existent fiber in Caballero's Reiatsu body lashed out against the thought of letting Karakura continue being destroyed before their very eyes. They would not allow that destruction to go on with impunity: those creatures had to answer for their sins.

A white haori. Soul Society's response had been fast, after all: a Captain had arrived to help put an end to that threat. At the very least, the odds had shifted a little, since it would not be a four against one, but a four against two. Caballero listened at Shawn's words and nodded, glad to have an ally in that battle. At least now they could focus on a lesser number of targets, and concentrate their efforts. Intensity beat extensity, after all.

To that end, the tiny knight swung Filo to the side, the "DESTRUIR HUECOS" engraving gleaming a clear white along the flat of the jet-black blade. Then, the sound of a Cero filled the ambience, but just as it started, it suddenly devolved into something jarring, as it was being forcefully contained in Caballero's sword, lighting it ablaze with what looked like a black and white energy flame. The black and white light flickered all over, as Cero del Caballero fully coalesced, bringing Filo to the utmost limits of its destructive potential. The blade hummed violently with the distorted sound of the Cero that had already begun to eat away at the blade. It put a timer on Filo, but during said time, Caballero's weapon was at its strongest.

Caballero would flicker upside using Úlcera, allowing them to phase through Spine's backside. The purpose of this maneuver was to use the Valley of Screams to avoid the impaling. As the little knight emerged on the other side, hopefully with the creature's underbelly exposed, Caballero would then bring down Filo's rage on the beast, delivering an array of sword strikes after splitting the blade into its two halves. This would allow them to attack more quickly, and being quick was of the utmost importance now. The longer these fiends were alive, the more destruction they would cause without even being aware of it, as if they were stepping on ants.

Caballero attempted to attack Spine with righteous anger, as if the humans' rage against the monsters had coalesced into their small shape. They needed to reduce the amount of damage those creatures could cause at once, and that meant killing them one by one. Removing one of them from the battlefield would save that many more lives, since they would not be able to spread as much destruction. That had to be their main focus now. However, while they were busy trying to exploit that opening, the tell-tale red glow of a Cero illuminated the area, contrasting with their own Cero del Caballero.

Looking at their own shadow cast upon the beast, Caballero knew it was coming from above. The tiny little creature would make a tendril out their body with Tendón, ready to clash against the incoming projectile as a sort of shield. Things that were so big, they had found, were often physically, but not spiritually strong. Even with the class difference, Caballero's Reiatsu Strength was far superior to that of those monsters. When the Cero rained down on Caballero, Tendón shot forth as well to counter the Cero blast, which would impact against the creature's manipulated Reiatsu body.

When Adrastos roared, however, the Hollow charging towards them was sent flying by it as well, making it stumble forward and dive towards Caballero like a sort of ragdoll to hit the ground face first. The little Adjuchas would've stifled a gasp, had they had an actual voice to do so. If anything, Tri-Horn's body shielded that area from the shockwave by taking the full brunt of the impact, but that also meant Caballero needed to deal with the monster as well. Their decided course of action was to backhop at 300 speed to put enough distance between themselves and the gigantic monster, and they would only go on the offensive the moment the tricera-like Hollow hit the ground.

Caballero would take the chance to try to plunge Filo in as deeply as they could onto the beast, then run along its left side, hoping to split open that side of the creature and render it unable for battle. If left to their devices, Caballero would ideally go from head to tail, with Filo opening up the monster's hide like a ziploc bag.

OOC:
Reiatsu: 3600 -300[Class 3 Cero del Caballero] -75[Úlcera] -100[Class 6 Tendón]
Filo (Cero del Caballero): 2100 Reiatsu Strength, but will crumble in 3 posts.
Assuming the other Class 3 NPCs are Berserkers, based on Discord, so using Class 6 Tendón to clash against that Cero.
Also I forgot to put my stats, since I jumped here before Caba reached Class 2, I'll be using my class 3 stats of course!

Stat	SP	Type
Strength	75	45
Speed	400	400
Reiatsu Strength	400	700
Spiritual Pressure	400	400
Senses	100	100
Instinct	125	125
Energy Sensory	0	0
Healing Expertise	0	0
Light Aura	100
Dark Aura	0

• Saber Filo: 2
• Strength of Will: 2
• Pain Tolerance: 2
• Learning: 1
• Lack of fear: 1
• Battle Focus: 1

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{Tendon}Tendón (Tendon)

Technique Class: Class 8-1 (paid up to class 6)

Technique Type: Hollow [Custom]

Technique Cost: 50 per Class above 7 (0 at Class 8, 350 at 1)

Description: The most basic application of Caballero's Reiatsu body, and the first technique that Caballero ever learned. Tendón manipulates the shape of any of Caballero's limbs, changing it to a set of tendrils that can reach far away from the tiny Hollow. At class 8, this technique is mostly used for moving around by grappling onto different spots: branches, ledges, crevices, so on and so forth. It can also grab things, but has no real restraining power (it's used for utility and for cinematic/narrative purposes).

At Class 7 and above, this becomes an actual offensive technique: the lower classes (7-4) will see blunt tendrils with which Caballero can slap people around, while at classes 3-1, the tendrils will become incredibly sharp and tough, being able to stab and slash at a distance. Tendón can be used to restrain a foe at any class above 8, and may deal crushing damage in this case. When used offensively, this technique uses Reiatsu Strength, since Caballero's 'body' nothing but condensed black Reiatsu.

Tendon has a range of up to 15 feet at class 8, and each class upgrade sees an increase of 5 extra feet. Maximum is 50 feet at Class 1 (roughly 15 meters).

Drawbacks: Caballero uses its actual body for this technique, so it is possible to damage him directly by winning an OS clash against Tendón.

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{Cero del Caballero} Cero del Caballero [Knight's Cero]

Technique Class: 4-1. Paid up to class 3

Technique Type: Custom Hollow Technique, Cero.

Cost: 200 +100 per class above 4

Description: This technique is affected by Focalizar. Caballero's "civilized" application of Cero, instead of charging a destructive energy blast and firing it to nuke a small area, they coat the sword with it thanks to Filo being created out of Caballero's body. This layers the Cero's Reiatsu Strength on top of the weapon's and gives it a very distinguishable, flickering red glow, as if it had been set ablaze. Filo also hums with the signature Cero charge sound as well. Cero del Caballero can still be shot forward, in which case it does not create a huge explosion or area damage; instead, it is blade-thin and pierces through the foe in a stab-like manner. This makes it less destructive, but allows for more accurate attacks to vital points without causing wanton destruction.

Focalizar effect: Gains the extra 50% OS of a Focus technique. Its glow also turns from red into a mixture of swirling black and white.

Drawbacks: Can only be layered on top of a pre-existing Filo. Requires at least 2 SkP in Saber Filo to use correctly. Limited attack surface when fired. Due to the excess energy coursing through Filo and spiritually-based attacks affecting Caballero's physiology, the weapon dissolves 3 posts after cast, or immediately if Cero del Caballero is fired. Highly telegraphed due to the swords glow and the sound they give off.

Reserved?: Yes