Training Session of the Physical and Spiritual

[Tsukuyomi Kawada]

(Training did CTP)

How long was this burning sensation going to continue. Tsukuyomi had been healed last week over the course of almost the entire week from a battle that he had lost against perhaps the most powerful entity that he had ever clashed against. It had been an Arrancar that had attacked someone in the Rukongai. Tsukuyomi had called for reinforcements yet couldn't allow the Arrancar to escape without at least trying to gather information. He had failed. He had done everything within his power to bring that damned man down yet he had been unsuccessful. He had been brought to the brink of death with virtually all of his body covered in acidic burns.

Now even after receiving healing for virtually an entire week the Vice Captain was still experiencing a painful burning throughout his legs. Such a nuisances made even walking to the next appointment a pain. His legs would likely never look quite the same as both now bore scars from the acid that the Arrancar had been able to create via his release. Today would hopefully be better as he went to congratulate the newly appointed Vice Captain of the Kido Corps. A very promising kido practitioner who without a doubt one day become a Captain. That was what Tsukuyomi had been told about the new Vice Captain by the name of Ranth. Tsukuyomi had set up an appointment between the new Vice Captain and himself last week prior to his battle against the Arrancar. He could only hope that this new peer would be helpful.

[Ranth]

Ranth was neck deep in paperwork in his office when a subtle knock roused him from his work, followed by the voice of Artorius Sidonis, his 3rd seat and former superior. "Sir, you're going to be late for your meeting with Vice Captain Kawada if you don't get a move on", Artorius said chuckled as he took in the sight of Ranth sitting at his desk piled high with various forms and other documents that required his review. Ranth's only response was to drop his pen and lean back in his chair with a groan as he ran a hand through his hair. "How many times do I have to tell you not to call me Sir?", he complained to the man who until a little over a month ago had been his direct superior. To this question, Artorius's grin only broadened and a gleam appeared in his eyes as he shot back, "just remind me sir how long did it take you to call me by my name instead of Sir?"

Ranth opened his mouth to retort, only to find that he didn't have a leg to stand on since Artorius had spent months trying to break Ranth of the habit of referring to him purely by honorifics. This was nothing less than his way of getting some much deserved payback and so all Ranth could do was sigh and massage his temples and chuckle helplessly. "Point taken and thanks for the reminder. I'll leave shortly... I don't suppose you feel like taking over for me while I'm gone?" he asked hopefully, but Artorius just barked a laugh and shook his head. "If I wanted to get stuck with paperwork then I wouldn't have nominated you for Vice captain", he winked before excusing himself and returning to his other duties. All jokes aside, Artorius did a lot to ease Ranth's workload so he couldn't begrudge the man for skipping out on some extra paperwork.

With one final sigh, Ranth rose from his chair and stretched his arms towards the ceiling and yawned before heading to his quarters to shower and change into a set of clean clothes that he hadn't been wearing for the past two days. While he prepared he thought back to the invitation that he'd received exactly one week prior from the Vice Captain of squad 11. Although Ranth had never met the man previously, he'd been in his position for quite some time and had a reputation for diligence and humility. There was also, of course, the fact that he was blind but that seemed to be something that did little to hold back the man from fulfilling the duties of his post and earning himself several accolades on the battle field.

In truth, there was much to idolise in someone like Lieutenant Kawada and also, Ranth hoped, a lot that he could learn from the man about how he could do justice to his new position as the Vice captain of the Kido Corps. The invitation had been for Ranth to visit the Squad 11 barracks and it wasn't long until Ranth found himself walking down the path that led to the main portion of the barracks approximately 15 minutes ahead of schedule. It was always better to be early than to be late after all and as he reached the main door, Ranth knocked three times and soon found the door opened by one of the unseated officers of the division. "Excuse me, my name is Ranth Amanite and I have an appointment with Lieutenant Kawada", Ranth introduced himself politely and was promptly ushered inside and told to wait in the lobby whilst the officer who had answered the door dashed off to inform his Vice Captain that his guest had arrived.

[Tsukuyomi Kawada]

The pain throughout his body especially in his legs was making training especially difficult. Tsukuyomi the Vice Captain of the Eleventh didn’t have all that much paper work compared to other Divisions. Instead what filled the hours of the Vice Captain was an almost constant training regiment with his subordinates. So many of them were simply minded, aggressive, nasty individuals that sought nothing more then blood. Many of them had been criminals in the past who became Shinigami in order to acquire more strength. Tsukuyomi over the last year since his appointment had worked to break them.

They had all seen him as a simple pretty boy noble who had been promoted simply by his status as a Kawada. Breaking them hadn’t been easy with how many of them happened to view him that way yet actually beating them wasn’t very hard. Despite having the duty of war the members of the Eleventh weren’t all that exceptional. They were only slightly better then the typical shinigami Tsukuyomi had fought alongside yet that pertained to other unranked shinigami as well. So really those of the Eleventh were literally only an eleven out of ten when it came to their skills.

When faced with a shinigami that had trained and developed as a swordsman though none of the unranked could accomplish anything. They all had always just believed they were the best. It had made them lazy and overconfident. More things for Tsukuyomi to break out of them. This was a military force and if nothing else he had been taught that in order for a force to have the best chance of success it required discipline. Tsukuyomi had been working whenever possible to build up the skill of his subordinates. Today was no different even though he was still recovering from the battle against that cursed Arrancar he couldn't show weakness.

As the newly appointed Vice Captain by the name of Ranth Amanite let the member who was stationed at the front of the barracks know he was here for the meeting with his own Vice Captain the large man would rush off to get Tsukuyomi. Only a small time would pass though before the man came back. "Follow me, Sir Kawada will meet with you in the training grounds." The man although moderately polite wasn't one to stand around and wait for permission which would be apparent as he turned and began to walk back to the training grounds.

When Ranth actually got to the training grounds he would see that there were dozens of small groups scattered across a massive tiled arena of sorts. Each group only had three to five members yet each group was practicing melee combat of some sort against one another. It would be clear from the first glance that slacking off was no longer acceptable in Division Eleven. There was one much larger group though that Ranth just so happened to being lead straight towards.

This group was comprised of easily over a dozen shinigami all of whom had arm bands with rankings attached telling Ranth that it looked like a Division leadership meeting of sorts. The group was all the seated officers together yet the sound of wood against wood could be hear loudly smacking against each other. "Sir, I bring forth Vice Captain Amanite. I'll return to my post." The man was quick to leave. Now would be the first time for Ranth to see Tsukuyomi as the group of seated officers broke apart allowing the Vice Captain to step through to meet their own Vice Captain.

Many of the seated officers were giving smug, arrogant looks towards the newly appointed shinigami in charge of the Kido Corps. Most of Division Eleven didn't favor Kido, looking down upon it as cowardly or feminine as nothing is more manly than killing another with one's own bare hands or simply their zanpakuto. "Stop!" Tsukuyomi shouted as the wooden practice sword in his left danced across the twin held by the Fifth seat stopping only once it was placed against his throat seeming to move with the grace of a striking viper. "Show respect to the rank if nothing else. Go while we speak. Instruct the others while improving yourself. Remember if you really seek the might to defeat me than hold on to your determination."

Well this was definitely outside of the norm from most of the other Divisions. From what Tsukuyomi had been saying it would seem his seated officers wanted to surpass him. Division Eleven may be the Division dedicated to War yet this was still incredibly aggressive. "Welcome Amanite. Congratulations on being promoted and welcome to the barracks of Division Eleven." Tsukuyomi hadn't ever seen Ranth just as the now peer had never seen him. It reality the two were very opposed in appearance. Ranth possessed short white hair and attire that was almost like snow yet Tsukuyomi brandished the typical Shinigami attire along with his long black ponytail.

[Ranth]

Ranth followed patiently behind the large officer who beckoned him deeper into the Squad 11 barracks. Although Ranth was intimate with the layout of his own division's barracks and he had come to know a lot more than most outsiders about the Squad 7 barracks, the Squad 11 barracks was entirely different to both of them in terms of aesthetics and layout and Ranth couldn't help but wonder if every barracks had been constructed to the taste of the original Captain's or if they were renovated over time to suit the newer Captain's as the seat of power changed hands. Perhaps he would be expected to renovate the Kido Corps once he became Captain...

Ranth shooed away the intrusive thought as he was led through a practise yard where dozens of officers were going about their daily training regimes. It was all very orderly and neat as the officers were divided into neatly arranged groups who each focused on a different exercise- whether that be sword swings, pushups, sparring or any number of other disciplined exercises. Ranth's eyes swept over them and he couldn't help but feel respect for whoever had instilled such discipline with them. His attention was soon diverted from the training that was taking place as his guide suddenly stopped before a group of seated officers who seemed to have gathered to watch a fight judging from the sounds that Ranth could hear from within the crowd.

Upon hearing his guide announce Ranth's presence, it wasn't difficult for Ranth to put two and two together and as the crowd parted, sure enough Ranth found himself observing the Vice Captain himself as he dueled with wooden swords against one of his seated officers. As his guide excused himself, Ranth thanks him before making his way through the path in the crowd. Of course, Ranth noticed the attitude that emanated from the assembled officers- it was impossible not to- but a faint and friendly smile remained on his face as he came to a stop several feet from the edge of the ring and the match came to an abrupt end as Lieutenant Kawada expertly bypassed his opponents guard and stopped just short of the other mans throat.

Ranth was surprised to hear the officers reprimanded so publicly for their ill-concealed disdain for his presence, but his smile became a little wry as he realised that it was the rank that deserved a minimum level of respect, rather than Ranth himself. That certainly did fit in with what little he'd heard of Squad 11's Vice Captain. Ever disciplined and a stickler for the rules... at least as they applied within a military setting. Nonetheless, Ranth bowed respectfully to the other man given that he was senior to the position by no small margin before responding to his greeting. "Thank you, Lieutenant Kawada. I hope to do the position proud and I was honored to receive your invitation", he said respectfully as the other officers departed. Then he added a question, "if I may be so bold as to inquire, did you invite me here just to congratulate me on my promotion, or was there something else you wanted from me?"

[Tsukuyomi Kawada]

The first meeting between the two opposite Division's Vice Captain was certainly getting off to a strange or unconventional start. Tsukuyomi as one to respect the rank of others knowing the difficulties that came with obtaining and holding on to such a rank returned the bow that was given to him by Vice Captain Amanite. "I'm sure that you'll bring the utmost honor to the ranks of the Kido Corps. I've heard nothing, but praise about you Lieutenant Amanite."

Tsukuyomi was quick to adjust the grip on the wooden practice sword that he had been using to spar against the seated officers only to quickly throw the blade across the training yard with a surprising amount of force for his small frame. Amanite would easily see that the sword traveled the entire distance stopping only once it landed inside of a contained on the side of the cement wall that lined the edges of the training yard. "As for your invitation. My believe that you'll be a great peer is the cause. I believe that you'll usher in a new golden age of the Kido Corps. As the acting leader of the Eleventh Division I want to assure that our two Division of the Gotei can work effeciently together."

[Ranth]

Ranth couldn't help but laugh to cover his embarrassment upon hearing his fellow Vice Captain's earnest praise. Although he'd made great strides in his abilities and even his self confidence in the year since he'd graduated from the academy there was still so much more to learn and countless obstacles that remained to be overcome. Still, it felt good to receive acknowledgment from someone as well known and respected as the Vice Captain and de facto leader of Squad 11. "You honour me with your praise and I hope I can live up to your expectations", Ranth bowed his head before casting a glance towards the seated members of the division who had begun to perform their own training and his gaze became thoughtful.

"I believe that a united Soul Society is the most powerful Soul Society, but I've noticed that there tends to be a certain level of... animosity between some of the squads. For example, my own division has an unfortunate habit of looking down on Squad 5 as a lesser version of our own and although I'm taking steps to correct this perception... it's not easy to change the hearts and mind of the people", he sighed. "Similarly, it's no secret that squad 11 carries the stereotype for looking down on anyone who relies on Kido rather than their bodies in battle", he shrugged casually to indicate that he took no offense in his observation.

"So perhaps if the Vice Captain of the Kido Corps could demonstrate that he was more than a magician with a few flashy tricks by sparring with the Vice Captain of the 11th Division then we could take the first steps towards breaking down such prejudices", he remarked casually with a nod of hsi head towards the sparring area that Tsukuyomi had been using with his subordinates when Ranth had first arrived. "What do you say? Feeling up to a light sparring match?"

[Tsukuyomi Kawada]

If nothing else it really was refreshing that a Shinigami that had earned the rank of Vice Captain was . . . well easy going from what he had gathered so far. Normally meetings were so official that Tsukuyomi despite living by the rule book himself dreaded being involved. He wasn't particularly social, but even he had to admit that a good laugh and pleasant discussion could turn an entire day around.

Ranth had a lot to say after his good laugh bringing up the animosity, prejudgment and ill will between certain Divisions of the Gotei. He was absolutely correct. Most of Division Eleven prior to his appointment as the Vice Captain despised anyone who utilized not only kido, but any sort of spiritual ability in combat. Now two years later some of them had changed their minds after fighting alongside his zanpakuto, but the ignorant prejudiced was still alive.

"I agree completely, which is why I want to work towards allying our Divisions. We're complete opposites in regards to combat.If we as the acting leaders of our Divisions can inspire our subordinates to accept the worth of each other. We could potentially usher in an era of grandeur that neither Division has ever seen. Physical might alongside spiritual prowess." Tsukuyomi could hear the sounds of foot work ceasing as his subordinates ease-dropped on the conversation.

Ranth would have an easy time seeing the expression across Tsukuyomi's face as he turned his attention around. A look of utmost authority through a gaze of absolute rage directed at everyone who dared to intrude upon a conversation of Vice Captains. Mentally he was bookmarking who was going to be running half of the Seireiet over the two days. It seems that still many of them would only responde to an iron fist and Tsukuyomi had accepted that role.

Tsukuyomi turned back when Ranth made the suggestion that both of them should spar together in order to show the Division Eleven member that he is more than just a book worm that can cast spells. "That's a great idea. I've got one better though. Come back tomorrow with however many members of the Kido Corps you can spare for a little field trip. I'll have bleachers set up around the training yard so that both our subordinates can see that the other side has value. Together we can show both sides that cooperation is key."

[Ranth]

Ranth nodded in response to his fellow Vice Captain's proposal. It was clear that the man had given the matter a great deal of thought and as a result was thinking on a grander scale than Ranth had and he could only view the Vice Captain of the 11th Division with greater admiration for that fact. "Very well, I will return tomorrow morning with 20 of my seated officers". With any luck, this event can serve as the first step towards building a greater sense of camaraderie between not only our squads, but Soul Society as a whole"[/color], Ranth remarked before saying his goodbyes and departing the 11th Division in order to return home and make preparations.

* * * The next morning * * *

At precisely ten o'clock, Ranth Amanite arrived at the front gates of the 11th division with a party of no less than 20 of his seated officers accompanying him. He had strategically chosen a mix of the most open minded among his squad mates and those who were the most vocal in speaking out against other squads. he had done this in the hope that through this little showcase that perhaps they would start to become more moderate in their views. One could only hope at least. Ranth was met at the gates by one of the resident officers and they were swiftly led around to the training grounds where, as promised, a rather impressive temporary arena had been constructed for the promised sparring match between the two Vice Captains.

"Good morning Lieutenant Kawada, I'm impressed with your preparations", Ranth greeted Tsukuyomi once he located him. Behind him, the members of the Kido Corps that he had brought with him were being guided into the spectator stands by one of the local officers and Ranth grinned. "Are you ready to make history?" After all, if they were successful in their aims then they could well end up being responsible for the stating point of the true unification of not only the entire Gotei 13, but the two auxillary squads that existed beyond the jurisdiction of the Captain Commander himself. Whilst it made sense to have two such squads that reported to a different chain of command, it did run the very real risk of creating friction between the two sets of squads... and that was exactly what had happened over the centuries, to varying degrees depending on who exactly who held the captaincy seats at any given time.

[Tsukuyomi Kawada]

He couldn’t have hoped for a better temperament than what he was receiving from Amanite, who was easy to agree with and willing to hold off on his own suggestion in favor of a more influencing version. He was definitely one of the easier Vice Captains to converse alongside now though time would tell whether he was true to his words while being strong enough to show Division Eleven that spell casters were dangerous enemies, but grand allies.

The Next Morning

It wasn’t long before Amanite accompanied by enough seated officers that in would need to count with every digit. It was a good sized gathering, but he had been expecting slightly more as only bringing the seated officers while important and from a leadership position was acceptable. Tsukuyomi couldn’t help the feeling that more of the Kido Corps could be influenced. It mattered little unlike the Eleventh the Kido Corps . . . Likely served some purpose. Tsukuyomi thinking this over realized he didn’t really know what the purpose for the Corps was beyond perhaps studying and experimenting Kido. Perhaps they were liked the Eleventh and didn’t serve any day to day duty.

When they arrived in the training ground they would see the bleached on the left side of the training grounds full from one side to the other. The front was filled with the twenty seated officers of Eleven which showed various degrees in interest. Some were starring intently not hiding their distrust, dislike and judgement at the Corps. Others were speaking with division members who had questions and one simply was asleep. Today was going to definitely be one to remember for everyone here. Walking forward Tsukuyomi vowed his head slightly showing respect and greetings to Amanite. “Welcome back and greets Officers of the Kido Corps, if you’ll take a seat on the right the exhibition match.”

Tsukuyomi would begin to lead Amanite to the large circular ring that would serve as the battle ground between them. It was approximately fifty feet in every direction from the center so it wasn’t a huge space which known to the Vice Captain would most likely be a disadvantage to himself. From what he had heard Amanite was a capable speed caster with fairly potent reiatsu. As always speed would be his biggest advantage based on what he knew so far.

“Only together will we manage to alter how history has been since he beginning. Let’s start this new chapter in Soul Society.” Standing with his back to his own subordinates likely with Amanite standing him off at the other side of the ring. Grabbing onto the hilt of the katana strapped to his left hip Tsukuyomi declared the match to begin. “Descend from the Abyss onto the Battlefield Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto.” The katana warped transforming into the beautiful shining silver crescent blade of Division Elevenths Vice Captain. Amanite along with everyone else would notice his zanpakuto’s physical form wasn’t the only thing to change as he released his Shikai.

Three white orbs of reiatsu rotated around the Tsukuyomi level with his waist. His forehead now adorned a bright shining moon mark with a full moon in the center and then a upturned crescent beneath. One thing was more than likely a surprise to the Kido Corps. The Vice Captain of the Eleventh possessed a spiritual zanpakuto. Wasting no time Tsukuyomi swung Mikoto horizontally outward causing two additional white orbs to rush from the curve of the blade directly at Amanite at a speed of 500 with corresponding force. How would Amanite react to the Shikai and the duel white moons rushing towards him?

Shikai: 1/7

Remaining Reiatsu: 5550/6000
Shikai: (-300)
New Moons: (2x) (-150)

Strength: 75 (56)
Speed: 315 (473)
Spiritual Pressure: 400 (600)
Reiatsu Strength: 40(30)
Light Aura: 50 Points
Dark Aura: 50 Points
Instinct: 200
Senses: 150
Energy Sensory: 0
Healing Expertise: 0

Movement: (2)
Calm Mind: (2)
Acrobatics: (2)
Battle Focus: (2)
Lack Of Fear: (2)
Battle Analysis: (2)
Weapon*Swords: (2)

[Ranth]

"The best time to make a change is 10 years ago... the second best time is now", Ranth inclined his head in response to Tsukuyomi's remark about their responsibility to Soul Society and its future. He was truly relieved to have found the Vice Captain of the squad reputed to be the most blood thirsty to be perhaps the most level headed Shinigami he'd encountered so far. It was clear that he embodied his reputation for being honorable and straightforward. Two traits that perhaps Soul Society was lacking in the positions where it mattered the most.

By now, all of the spectators from both of their squads were seated and waiting eagerly to witness the duel that was soon to come. Some wanted to learn from watching two highly trained combatants spar, whilst others were making wagers on the outcome and others still just wanted to see their squad triumph over the other. When Tsukuyomi placed a hand on his Zanpakuto and signaled that imminent commencement of the match, all conversation ceased and the arena was almost completely silent save for the faint whistling of the wind and the occasional bird call and Ranth placed a hand on his own Zanpakuto in response to his opponents opening gesture. In truth, he knew very little about his opponents fighting style, but one was generally safe to assume that 99% of the members of the 11th division would favour physical combat- they did have a reputation for being brawlers after all.

What Ranth hadn't been expecting however was for Tsukuyomi to set the pace of their match by unleashing his Shikai from the word go. From Ranth's relatively limited experience interacting with other Vice Captains, it seemed to be something of a point of pride that they save their releases for as long as possible. Even when he'd trained with Senshi in his early days after graduation she'd all but told him that releases were a last resort and he'd been left with the impression that it was... well... almost rude to release without warming up.

However, Ranth's opinion on the matter had changed once he'd actually acquired his own Shikai and come to learn the benefits that it could provide him in battle. Perhaps the same thing couldn't be said for all releases, but Ranth felt that the battlefield advantage that Zenzeiken provided him made it illogical not to use it. But the other, more important development was the strange affliction that he'd contracted around the same time that he'd first unlocked his Shikai. This affliction made drawn out battles extremely disadvantageous for him and that meant that the fighting style that the 'warm up' style of fighting that many of his comrades preferred simply wasn't one that Ranth could subscribe to. When he fought, if he wanted to win then he simply couldn't afford to mess around and that was all there was to it.

"If that's how you want to play it, that's fine with me", Ranth remarked as he drew his own Zanpakuto in a mirror image of Tsukuyomi. To his surprise, when Tsukuyomi released his Shikai it appeared to manifest itself as a spiritual based release rather than one dedicated to brute force. But of course, there was only one way to find out if that was true and that was to face to head on. Watching the three white orbs that had appeared alongside the release of Tsukuyomi's weapon, Ranth thought he could detect the ambient reiatsu in the world around them being disturbed slightly by the orbs. Such an observation was only made possible by his highly tuned senses, but it made him curious as to exactly what function those sphere served.

He didn't have to wait very long to get his first glimpse of how they operated though, as Tsukuyomi swung his weapon and created an additional two spheres which appeared identical to the three that continued to circle him and sent the pair of spheres towards Ranth with considerable speed. Wasting no time, the moment Tsukuyomi began to swing his sword Ranth was already calling out the release phrase of his own Zanpakuto, "Pay Tribute, Zenzeiken!" Immediately, Ranth's Zanpakuto was engulfed in a brilliant white light which gave it the momentary appearance that it was made from molten metal before a sound not unlike breaking glass filled the area and Ranth's zanpakuto literally seemed to shatter and explode outwards in a brilliant shower of sparks which faded almost immediately.

However, a faint shimmering effect now permeated the air within 50 meters of Ranth in all directions. The shimmering was subtle, almost like a heat mirage but far more subtle. Attempting to look directly at the shimmer would make it quite difficult to see whereas it was a little more noticeable out of the corner of ones eye. Other than this faint shimmering effect, Tsukoyumi wouldn't feel anything out of the ordinary right away. What he might notice however was that if he he tried to pinpoint Ranth only by his reiatsi signature then it would feel as though Ranth was everywhere around him at once. Given that Tsukuyomi was functionally blind, that would mean he'd need to rely on his other senses or techniques in order to detect Ranth's exact location.

As the twin moons came entered the domain of Ranth's release, each one would pulse once as a portion of the reiatsu that had been used to create them was siphoned out and stored within the countless fragments of Ranth's Zanpakuto which now permeated the battlefield, but this did nothing to weaken them and Ranth could sense that it wouldn't exactly be pleasant if he was to take a hit from either of them head on. Thus, moments before they reached his location, Ranth's appearance flickered and vanished as he used Shunpo to bypass them and close in on Tsukuymi's position.

With each of the three orbs that were orbiting him moving at the same speed as the ones that he'd launched at Ranth, he knew that it was a dangerous gambit to try and get close. However, he was also willing to bet that the last thing that Tsukuyomi would expect from the Vice Captain of the Kido Corps was for him to try and punch him in the face. Which is why that was exactly what Ranth aimed to do as he appeared directly in front of Tsukuyomi, his fist drawn back as he then threw a punch with his right hand straight at the man's chest. In truth, he deliberately avoided aiming for his opponents face in case he landed a clean hit, in which case there was the risk of breaking the man's nose or dislocating his jaw- he had no way of knowing how well Tsukuyomi could take a hit after all.

If the punch landed, then Tsukuyomi would get a taste of Ranth's strength without suffering any major harm as he'd pull the punch to be in line with a friendly spar. If he retaliated or countered tough, then Ranth would reset their positions by mentally casting Hado #53: Area Thrust to push away both Tsukuyomi and the moons that he controlled.

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{Battle Notes}
Shikai: 1/7
Genius: 1/6 - 1/13

Zenzeiken Effects:
1. Ranth's kido are treated as being 1 class lower than normal when cast (minimum of class 8)
2. Tsukuyomi's techniques cost 50% more to use while within 50 meters of Ranth's position and the extra amount will be stored by Ranth's Shikai
3. If Ranth's punch lands, Tsukuyomi will receive one stack of [Absolute Contract]

Reiatsu Remaining: 6,650 /7000
Siphoned Reiatsu: 75 (Tsukuyomi)
Shikai (-300)
Shunpo (-50)

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{Stats}
Strength- 300
Speed- 230 (160)
RS- 400 (1000)
SpPr- 300 (700)
Sense- 100
Instinct- 100
ES- 270 (575)
HE- 100 (70)
LA - 60
DA - 40

SKILLS

Kido: 4
Battle Analysis: 2
Mental Incantation: 2
Strength of Will: 2
Hakuda: 3
Pain Tolerance: 2
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[Tsukuyomi Kawada]

From everything that he had seen so far Tsukuyomi had not been expecting Ranth to draw his zanapkuto. The Division that he led, the manner in which he stood even his confidence all told him that he was a caster above all else. Little did Ranth know that Tsukuyomi as a member of Division Eleven was an accomplished melee combatant however should he face down anyone serious, his shikai was essential. He couldn't risk burning the spectators nor breaking his zanpakuto so Mikoto was the only choice.

Of course he always could employ the use of Unum on his back, but the forged blade likely wouldn't stand up against Amanite. Tsukuyomi had heard through the grape vines that he was an incredibly powerful shinigami when it came to his reiatsu. He was the new shiny star of Soul Society. It was strange. When he had entered into the academy he had heard that prodigy's often only appeared once in several decades yet over the last century. People were saying it was like the Shinigami were excelling further beyond any imagination.

He would just have to do what he could against Amanite to see truly if he was going to be a real benefit to Soul Society in the wars that would always continue. The union of Division Eleven and the Kido Corps regardless would be astronomical for both Divisions, but what each of them gained from this was still up in the air. Sending out the two fresh white moons that shined in the light was the standard first move once Mikoto had been released. Seeing Amanite release his own shikai in response though that hadn't been in his calculations and now his strategy would likely need to be tweaked.

The display that he saw as Amanite's shikai was released was incredibly familiar. Almost to familiar to the point where Tsukuyomi caught himself believing that for a moment Amanite's shikai may be just to much to handle if it was anything like his former Captains. Judging the release and Amanite simply based on what occurred during the awakening of the zanpakuto though. He couldn't break down so easily. The area around everyone now though gave off a different feel. Tsukuyomi wasn't one to sense reiatsu, but his other senses he had developed enough to aid him and right now his vision told him that Amanite's zanpakuto was doing something passively to the area.

Amanite wasn't the type to challenge his moons with might though it seemed as he accelerated his movement speed via Shunpo. To anyone with his level of speed or even a decent amount greater it would appear as if Ranth had vanished. Yet something that his opponent was likely to learn was that Tsukuyomi excelled in the aspect of speed more so than almost anything else. In the eyes of the Vice Captain of Eleven he could view the blurred motion of Amanite as he approached.

Wasting no time himself Tsukuyomi was off shifting the grip on Mikoto as he stepped forward. To onlookers for a brief instant the two leaders of their Divisions would vanish only for Ranth to arrive and see Tsukuyomi gone. A moment later he'd feel the sharp tickle of Mikoto pressed against his throat. The curved zanpakuto was being held reverse grip while Tsukuyomi now stood behind Amanite parallel his right hand back. "I realize we hold no hostility to one another, this is still a demonstration of our might as individuals. If we wish to show each others Divisions enough to gain the respect of all I don't believe holding back significantly is advisable. I mean no disrespect Amanite, but please show us all the might of the Kido Corps."

Tsukuyomi wasn't sure if Amanite could get away or cast some sort of kido, but if he attempted to push Tsukuyomi away all he'd accomplish would be his own death as Mikoto would slice through his flesh easier than butter. After he was finished speaking though Tsukuyomi released his throat stepping forwards several paces only to show Amanite respect. This wasn't a death match, he had experienced far to many of them lately as it was, no this was a display of might that would hopefully benefit everyone. Tsukuyomi raised Mikoto to quickly bring her back down causing all three moons in front and both between them to collide on Amanite with their full force of 500.

Shikai: 2/7

Remaining Reiatsu: 5475/6000
Shunpo: (-75)

[Ranth]

Ranth held his hands up in mock surrender as he found Tsukuyomi's blade at his throat. It was true that his comrade made a valid point- the whole purpose of this exhibition match was for them to demonstrate what they were capable of and holding back went directly against that principle. The problem that Ranth faced... a problem he'd struggled to come to terms with ever since he'd become a Vice Captain was that his best was simply too dangerous. His power had grown exponentially ever since he'd returned from his ordeal with Rin Minamimoto and he'd quickly found that he needed to restrain himself in even the simplest of training regimes with his squad mates lest he cause unreasonable amounts of collateral damage.

Of course, Ranth couldn't exactly sit down with his opponent to discuss his concerns for Tsukuyomi's well being if he stopped holding back. Instead, he had to make a snap decision. Continuej holding back and risk offending Tsukuyomi and undermining the very thing that wished to create... or step out of the shadows and demonstrate exactly what the Vice Captain of the Kido Corps was capable of- consequences be damned. The problem was that Ranth was, at his core, a gentle soul and didn't necessarily enjoy the spotlight that would be cast upon him if he did anything to stand out from his peers. But then again, Rin and even his own 3rd seat were always telling him he needed to be more assertive... was this the time to finally give it a try?

"Very well Lieutenant", Ranth sighed as Tsukuyomi retreated several steps to reset the fight. "I'll be taking this seriously from here on out, so please defend yourself appropriately", he added as he turned to face his opponent. There was no boast in his words, nor would Tsukuyomi see excitement in Ranth's expression. What he would see though was concern- not for his own well being but for that of the Squad 11 Vice Captain. Casting a quick eye about the arena, Ranth reassured himself that there were members of squad 4 present, so as long as nobody was outright killed then any injuries could be seen to immediately. He would just have to place his trust in Soul Society's healers.

No sooner had Ranth steeled himself for what was to come next than he spotted Tsukuyomi waving his sword and the spheres of light that Tsukuyomi commanded rushed towards him in response. Drawing in a deep breath, Ranth forced his internal restraints to drop as his reiatsu coursed through his body and everyone within the vicinity regardless of their ES feel an immense pressure radiating from the white haired lieutenant as his whole body coursed with his own power and then... he ignited it.

The immediate result of this ignition was a sound akin to a thunder clap and a great outpouring of wind that burst from Ranth's body and swirled around him with sufficient force that it could be felt by every member of the audience, whilst anyone foolish enough to stand within arms reach of Ranth would find that the winds were so strong that they would actually cause physical damage, cutting and whipping into anything that entered their domain. Tsukuyomi may not have had the greatest capacity for sensing the reiatsu of others, but even he would immediately recognise that Ranth's reiatsu strength had undergone a qualitative change.

None of that stopped the three orbiting moons from rushing towards him however and even as Ranth continued to stand in the midst of his own personal maelstrom, the spheres converged on him... only for him to make an almost casual pushing gesture with one hand as the air rippled around him as an omni-directional wave of force erupted from his body and collided with all three of the spheres with such force that they simply blinked out of existence, utterly overwhelmed by the strength of the shock wave. Some people among the crowd would recognise that Ranth had just used the Kido spell known as Area Thrust, though the level of control on display here was incredible as Ranth had actually prevented the spell from pushing downwards, which would have propelled him into the air. Instead, he'd managed to perfectly shape the force so that it this well known drawback was completely negated.

For a moment, all was still before Ranth continued raising the hand that he'd made the pushing gesture with until he was pointing directly at Tsukuyomi. The audience looked on with baited breath as they wondered what Kido Ranth would use next and how tsukuyomi would deal with it. Many of them were so focused on it that they failed to notice the faint change in the air around them as the countless particles of Ranth's release seemed to... sharpen. Nothing would change for the audience members and, for now, nothing would change for Tsukuyomi either. but if he- or anyone for that matter- began to move faster than Ranth's base speed they would find that changed very quickly, as the particles that made up his release were in fact tiny fragments of his Zanpakuto and although they were generally harmless... they could pose a significant threat to careless speedsters.

In the next moment, Ranth's attack finally came- but contrary to the expectation of the audience, the attack didn't come from Ranth's outstretched hand, but rather from 10 feet above Tsukuyomi in the form of a sudden rush of force that quite literally came out of thing air. Once again, it was the technique known as Area Thrust and it erupted directly behind Tsukuyomi with an omni-directional shockwave that- if successful- would knock the man to the ground with no small amount of force. It was a decidedly non-lethal maneuver against an opponent of Tsukuyomi's caliber, but that wasn't to say that it wouldn't hurt a hell of a lot if he wans't able to mitigate the damage somehow.

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{Battle Notes}

Heaven's Gate -> 600 Reiatsu Spent
Area Thrust x2 -> 200 Reiatsu Spent
Yuuen Kyouhen [Grand Assassination] 50 Reiatsu Spent
Ruler's Private Property -> 300

Shikai: 2/7
Genius: 2/6 - 2/13
Heaven's Gate: 1/7

Zenzeiken Effects:
1. Ranth's kido are treated as being 1 class lower than normal when cast (minimum of class 8)
2. Tsukuyomi's techniques cost 50% more to use while within 50 meters of Ranth's position and the extra amount will be stored by Ranth's Shikai

Reiatsu Remaining: 5,500 /7000
Siphoned Reiatsu: 100 (Tsukuyomi)

New Stats:

Strength- 300
Speed- 230 (160)
RS- 400 (1000) -> 3000
Sppr- 300 (700)
Senses- 100
Instinct- 100
ES- 270 (575)
HE- 100 (70)

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{Techniques used}

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{Heaven's Gate (Mastered)}
Technique Name: Heaven's Gate

Class: [1]

Technique Type: [Hybrid]

Usable By: [Shinigami and Vizards]

Technique Element: [Fire/ Water/ Wind/ Lightning (See below for details)]

Technique Description and Effects (Explain appearance, powers, and effect):

This technique was created by Ranth Amanite in order to compensate his lack of weapon mastery as well as lack of an actual weapon during his releases. Thus he sought a way to combine his prowess in Kido with his expertise in Hakuda to create the technique known as Heaven's Gate. Not all Kido practitioners share Ranth's particular fighting style and so this hybrid of Kido and Hakuda won't suit everyone, but for those who do it will serve as an integral part of their arsenal.

Heaven's Gate combines the technique and efficiency of Hakuda with the explosive and destructive power of Kido to create a technique that offers a power that neither could achieve alone. If you were to think of a person's reiatsu as a raw material that can be refined into either Hado, Bakudo or Healing, Heaven's Gate takes this raw material and forcibly ignites it within the users body. The immediate result of this is that the users body becomes engulfed in a torrential aura that consists of a single primal element, the specifics of which depend on the innate properties of that users reiatsu, which in turn is a reflection of who they are as a person (each user chooses an element when they learn the technique and it cannot be changed under any circumstances). For instance, one person might be attuned to ice, while another with fire and yet another with wind. This aura can inflict damage upon anything who come into contact with it in a similar fashion to how cutback works, except using RS instead of SpPr and extends roughly 1 foot from the users body.

By flooding their entire being with reiatsu and igniting it, the user will find that every fibre of their being feeds off this new energy source to function from their reflexes and eyesight to their ability to contract their muscles and process external and internal stimuli. The more potent the users Reiatsu Strength, the more marked the improvement in these various faculties as the person's Reiatsu strength triples. The users Reiatsu Strength then becomes the primary OS for all checks regardless of what any subsequent technique of their own or their opponents may state. Furthermore, the added benefit of having enormous amounts of ignited reiatsu flowing through ones body is that all kido techniques that are used require no incantation and the signs that would normally accompany the preparation for the techniques are absent, meanining anyone with Energy Sensory of 200 or less will be unable to predict the technique being used until it's actually been released. Finally, all kido spells used whilst in this form will have the elemental affinity of their Heaven's Gate aura added to the existing affinity of the kido technique in question. In exchange, healing techniques cannot be used due to the unstable nature of the ignited reiatsu being incompatible with the gentle, structured nature of healing techniques.

How to use technique (How is it activated?):
In order to use this technique, the user must channel an enormous amount of reiatsu throughout every fibre of their being, requiring acute self awareness and control of their own inner energy and then ignite all of it at once with precisely the same intensity throughout. Success will result in the telltale elemental aura and radical increase in power, whilst failure could result in anything from serious injury to death.

Technique Drawbacks (Limitations, repercussions for use, etc)
Heaven's Gate is a technique that pushes the body well past its normal limits on multiple fronts and the most obvious side effect of this is that the users body takes damage merely from maintaining the form (elaborated upon above), with the potential for that damage to become even greater if the user pushes their body too far beyond it's normal limits. Mastering the technique does reduce the overall severity of these drawbacks, however even someone who has completely perfected the technique cannot use this technique flippantly, for the drawbacks are severe and against a powerful enemy, almost certainly fatal.

At the most basic level of mastery (Learned), using this technique will leave the user in a condition that would generally require hospitalisation. Virtually no part of the users body would be left without significant damage purely from the extreme stress this technique places upon them. Generally speaking, when the technique ends so does the fight because if the user didn't win, they're now completely at the mercy of their opponent (User loses consciousness when the technique ends and remains unconscious for at least 3 posts). Furthermore, whenever the user performs an action where any OS check is replaced by RS, that would normally refer to a physical stat, the user must pay 50 reiatsu for every 100 points of difference between the two. If they cannot, then they suffer severe physical drawbacks (broken bones, torn muscles etc). This cost must be paid if possible. (3 post duration)

At intermediate mastery (Proficient), the potential to carry on with a fight afterwards actually exists as the severity of the torn muscles and ligaments and fractured bones are less severe although the aftermath of the technique is still too much for the body to remain standing for. (Lose consciousness for at least 3 posts). Furthermore, whenever the user performs an action where any OS check is replaced by RS that would normally refer to a physical stat, the user must pay 50 reiatsu for every 150 points of difference between the two. If they cannot, then they suffer severe physical drawbacks (broken bones, torn muscles etc). This cost must be paid if possible. (5 post duration)

Fully mastering the technique (Mastered) is a double edged sword. On the one hand, increased control means that the technique inflicts less passive damage to its user due to greater ability to control the flow within themselves. On the other hand, since it can be maintained for longer, it means that the total accumulated damage can still easily be equal to or greater than what can occur at lower mastery levels (all stats reduced by 75% for 3 posts) Furthermore, whenever the user performs an action where any OS check is replaced by RS that would normally refer to a physical stat, the user must pay 50 reiatsu for every 200 points of difference between the two. If they cannot, then they suffer severe physical drawbacks (broken bones, torn muscles etc). This cost must be paid if possible. (7 post duration)

In order to even attempt to learn this technique, a dedicated training thread is required along with a minimum of [700] Reiatsu Strength is as well as Kido Mastery 4 and Hakuda Mastery 3. Lastly, the duration of this technique is limited to 3 posts per level of mastery of the technique (for a maximum of 9 posts at full mastery) Heaven's Gate cannot be fully mastered without possessing a 4 in both Kido and Hakuda.

[spoiler{Area Thrust}
Technique Name: [Hado #53: Surasorutoiera (Area Thrust)]

Class: 4

Technique Type: Kido

Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Effects:

Surasutoeria is much like an advanced form of Hado # 1, Sho. However, instead of being a directional thrust in the direction indicated, it is an area thrust, pushing away from all directions out from the user. When learned, this Hado pushes objects away at a speed equal to the user’s reiatsu strength. When it is mastered, the speed is double that of the user’s reiatsu strength.

How to use technique:

The user need only state the name and push outwards with their hands.

Technique Drawbacks

Because this Hado pushes things in all directions, the user will be forced upwards by the opposite force of the Hado hitting the ground beneath them and being reflected back. It isn’t possible to avoid this because the reiatsu strength needed to push the entirety of the world would be in the millions. Also, if an object has a greater reiatsu strength or a greater strength than that of the user's reiatsu strength then the object will not be affected.

Incantation and Effect:

Increases reiatsu strength of the push by 25%. (I.E. Reiatsu strength worth 100 is worth 125 instead.) ("Gods of Balance, Gods of Change, I summon thee. Under my feet do I place your tenants and in my hands to I place your might. With thy power do I smite my enemies!")

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{Yuuen Kyouhen [Grand Assassination]}

There is an age old saying that goes 'the unseen blade is the deadliest'. In Ranth's case, this saying doesn't apply literally, so much as metaphorically by allowing him to strike at an enemy using reiatsu based attacks in ways that no level of mastery could ordinarily achieve.

Ranth achieves this by moving the origin point of any reiatsu based technique he casts to originate from almost anywhere within the bounds of his release. In order to facilitate this ability, Ranth must pay half of what it cost him to use the technique he's using this ability in conjunction with (rounded up) in order to choose an origin point that is to his liking. It is important to note that these 'origin points' are very difficult to detect due to the fact that Ranth's release already saturates the entire area with his reiatsu and these origin points can only appear within this area of effect.

In Shikai, he can only use this ability in conjunction with up to three technique at a time (each instance must be paid for individually). In addition, upon paying the cost for a technique and choosing an origin point, Ranth can choose to delay the actual 'firing' of the technique by 1 post. (e.g. Ranth pays for the technique and places an origin point behind him. His opponent posts and then in Ranth's next post, the previously paid for technique fires from its origin point).

In Bankai, Ranth no longer requires direct line of sight in order to choose his origin point. So long as he can accurately visualise the origin point (such as from memory, illustration or even a sufficiently detailed verbal description), then he can 'fire blind' so to speak. In addition, he can now use this ability in conjunction with as many times as he wishes at a time(each instance must be paid for individually). In addition, upon paying the cost for a technique and choosing an origin point, Ranth can choose to delay the actual 'firing' of the technique by up to 3 posts.

The drawback of this technique is that it requires a lot of concentration, making it extremely difficult to use whilst actively fighting an opponent. In Shikai, this technique can be shut down by blocking or otherwise hampering Ranth's eyesight whilst in Bankai the same limitation can apply unless he's in familiar terrain or has time to 'map out' the battlefield in detail prior to using the technique.

Although the origin points themselves are disguised by Ranth's release AoE, any opponent with at least 200 ES or 300 Instincts will notice the technique as soon it's been fired. Possessing 400 ES or 500 Instincts will enable someone to identify the origin point before the technique launches.

Finally, the origin point of any technique Ranth chooses to manipulate must be at least 5 meters away from his target, which means techniques that would require direct contact with a target to function are generally incompatible with this technique unless Ranth is already in direct contact with the target, in which case he can choose an origin point anywhere on the person's body (for physical contact techniques only).

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{Naidokin [Ruler's Private Property]}

There are few things more annoying than an opponent who is faster than you, so Ranth's answer to such foes is simple. By spending 300 reiatsu he is able to crystalise the tiny pieces of his Zanpakuto that saturate his surroundings to create what is essentially an inconceivable number of tiny blades. These blades are actually harmless to anyone passing through them unless one specific criteria is met. If a person or object is moving faster than a particular threshold then they will suffer damage proportionate to how fast they're moving through his space. Using Ranth's own base speed as a baseline, for every 100 speed greater than his that something moves (including Ranth himself and any allies who may be present) they will suffer moderate cuts to their body. For every 100 speed beyond that, the wounds become deeper and greater in quantity with no limit other than the top speed a person can achieve. One activated, Ranth can maintain the effect at a cost of 50 reiatsu per post.

The drawback of this technique is that Ranth and his allies are also affected by it and if he wants to toggle it on and off he has to pay the activation cost to turn it back on each time. He's also unable to only enable the effect in some areas and not in others- it's an all or nothing ability. In addition, when this effect is activated, the faint silver sparkling effect that Ranth's release normally possesses becomes more pronounced. Finally, the blades will not be able to cut anyone or anything with a superior OS than Ranth's own reiatsu Strength, whilst owned weapons are subject to the appropriate durability checks. An owned item is anything that is created or carried between threads by an opponent.

[Tsukuyomi Kawada]

Pushing him to take the exhibition match seriously wasn’t something that Tsukuyomi care for very much as he could tell that Amanite was powerful already yet this day was not meant for either of them. This wasn’t a simple sparring session between peers to benefit only themselves. This was for the hopeful betterment of both their respectful Divisions. Should the mages and warriors of Soul Society actually develop respect for one another, enemies be damned. He gave him enough time to center himself. He caught the movement of Amanite’s eyes tracing it. “Just how much power are you hiding?” Tsukuyomi had to think over this carefully should Amanite possess power beyond his control this could do far more harm than good for both of them and their Divisions. It was to late to back down now though meaning he could only hope Amanite had true control over his kido and reiatsu.

No longer holding back everyone in the vicinity including Tsukuyomi heard the sound of the world itself accepting Amanite’s power in a clap of applause. This was a rarity that told Tsukuyomi he wouldn’t have the option of holding back otherwise this would simply be to fast. Still there was a major problem that limited Tsukuyomi. He may be a hypocrite after what he had told Amanite only to not be able to unleash his own full power. He couldn’t call upon Honshitsu. Her abilities was to wide spread, the risk to great that he could harm the spectators. It also never helped that his zanpakuto hated one another and in the time had forcibly sealed themselves when he attempted to use them in tandem. Even more so than Honshitsu was his inner strength that he could never bare in Soul Society. It had been happening more frequently as of late, but it would only take so many slip ups before his execution was written in stone.

Taking the initiative all the same Tsukuyomi sent in the first three of the new moons. Gathering information on Amanite’s tactics and abilities wasn’t going to be a possibility more than likely. The first display of his true strength was enough with a simple kido to eviscerate the new moons that were suited to face down reiatsu such as kido. Although he couldn’t sense reiatsu in the slightest he could feel the pressure of Amanite’s strength while now being provided the proof that Mikoto’s more basic ability would be more useless than an edge-less blade. He would have to keep moving though if he had any sort of chance. Based on the strength of his reiatsu if he even was hit once there was a good chance he wouldn’t be getting back up. Strangely though Amanite wasn’t moving. At all did he not need to aim his kido? What was the purpose of his zanpakuto?

He didn’t have to wait long as Amanite did in fact start to move his hand now pointing to Tsukuyomi. This was the only chance he was going to have. He had to strike now just as Amanite cast his kido. What was he going to do though? He had already given up his chance to end this immediately. Amanite likely wasn’t one to give him that chance again which meant he’d have to surprise him. Getting up close was what everyone was expecting. It was time to see if Mikoto could overcome this monster of a mage. No kido has been cast yet Tsukuyomi felt a shiver crawl up his spine almost receiving a warning that he was in danger, but wasn’t that obvious. He knew a bit about kido even though he never had any luck attempting to cast any himself. A look of realization spread across Tsukuyomi’s features as he recalled his former Captain giving him advice. “Some possess the ability to cast techniques from different spots. Don’t always assume it needs to come from their body.” SHIT!

As if on cue Tsukuyomi felt the impact of Amanite’s kido as he stepped to the side hoping that whatever was being cast would have been a projectile. Loosening his grip on Mikoto the silver crescent blade bite the sand ground as Tsukuyomi was sent tumbling across the ground knocking up a small cloud behind him. It would take a few moments for him to stop on the other side of the arena. His back was throbbing immediately. “At least I can still stand.” He thought knowing his limitations after a moment. This was a problem though and he would have to make his move immediately before he was hit by another kido from apparently any direction. Wasting no time Tsukuyomi pulled Mikoto back the blade freeing itself from the sand.

Amanite would definitely take notice of the simple fact that if he didn't move he was going to be cut from behind as Mikoto and Tsukuyomi were now on opposite sides of him. Tsukuyomi expected that much from Amanite, but would he be quick enough to handle everything else. The moment Mikoto got within five feet of Amanite Tsukuyomi tapping the chain wrapped around his wrist with his index finger as if pressing a key on a computer set his assault into motion. An instant repeat produced two of the white moons that Amanite had already seen, but gliding his left hand down the chain while grabbing and twisting it slightly with his right caused the two new moons to immediately change color.

Amanite would feel the influence of the moon immediately as his clothing along with his skin began to receive cuts from nothing in sight. Obviously it was being caused by the moon that had changed to a bright green color that reflected the light of the world in a pretty sense. As for what the moon did though. Anything within the influenced area would receive multiple cuts every moment that the moon was close enough. At the moment Ranth was within the range of the Harvest Moon so unless he possessed a sort of armor or defense the Vice Captain within the first moment would already sustain damage akin to being cut from multiple directions. Knowing Amanite's ability with kido even slightly Tsukuyomi controlling the moons, was circling Amanite constantly regulating the speed from 400 down to instantly 10 causing any sort of projectile to likely miss. As for the other moon every time that Amanite visible took sight of the Harvest the white moon would slam into him. The speed or force wasn't a problem at the moment with Tsukuyomi constantly alternating them, but the spin of the moon would cause a large amount of pain comparable to being put against a moving tire on a race car. He was still waiting for the moment that Amanite cast that kido once again.


Shikai: 3/7

Remaining Reiatsu: 5125/6000
New Moon: (2x) {-150}
Harvest Moon: {-200}

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{Harvest Moon}
Bokujō Monogatari (Harvest Moon)
Effects: When this technique is activated, Tsukiyomi selects a moon that he currently controls. The surface of the moon glistens, turning a beautiful green color. The moon begins to rotate, slowly at first, then growing faster and faster, and even when Tsukiyomi doesn’t command it to move, it rotates rapidly and flies around in small circles. This moon becomes a Harvest Moon, and remains that way until another technique changes it. Harvest Moons have a speed of 450.

Harvest Moons possess very similar properties to normal moons, but instead of possessing a gravitational attraction, they possess an aura that extends off of them, same range as gravity normally would extend from the moon, and instead of attracting reiatsu techniques, it applies a rapidly cutting effect to any object that enters the area. Objects are sliced from all directions within the aura, with an offensive strength equal to Tsukiyomi’s.


Drawbacks: Harvest Moons cost 200 reiatsu to create, and he can only have 3 of them at once. Harvest Moons have a durability of 75% of Tsukiyomi’s offensive stat, meaning that they are less durable than his average moon. Additionally, they don’t cut reiatsu, meaning that they are rather vulnerable to reiatsu based attacks. Things that have a defensive tech of superior strength to the Moons are more or less immune to them, since they won’t be able to slice deeply. Tsukiyomi can’t use this technique more than once a post

[Col Arana]

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