Universal Collapse [NDE PvP]

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Thread Title: Universal Collapse
Participants: Albin Landry vs. Ailene Haschiro (ROUND FOUR BAYBEE)
World: Human World
Death Setting: Permanent Injuries Enabled
Rating: R
Location: Karakura Park in the middle of the night.
Special Conditions: N/A.
Circumstances: After reminiscing on the past, Albin finds a familiar face within the park.

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A somber sigh sounding from the boy, Albin sat down on a park bench. Looking down toward his hands, and twiddling his thumbs, he took a few moments to himself just to collect his thoughts. Everything that had happened recently regarding Seiji had been getting to him a fair bit; what if he'd been there? What if he could've been there for his friend? Could there have been an attempt at some point to stop the jerk that blinded his friend? Truthfully, he couldn't've known. He hadn't gotten any leads to go off of from Seiji to figure out just who did it, so he was SoL'd for the time being.

Softly humming to himself, and pulling out his Soul Pager, he checked the area to see if there had been any spiritual spikes nearby. Though, as his eyes skittered across the screen, he seemed to find himself rather distracted all things considered; as though his mind had been on autopilot, and unable to really process everything that had been going on. Even despite the blips on the phone screen, he groaned and tucked the device back into his Shihakkusho. He'd have to check back later, when his mind wasn't so terribly fogged up.

Still a little shaken over everything, he stood up. Finding himself restless, he decided to go for a bit of a walk; hopefully that would help! He didn't need to report back to his Captain for another hour or so, meaning he had enough time to try to get himself out of this funk. Given he had a few missions he was going to be heading on soon, he needed to make sure his mind was fully free of any distractions. He couldn't afford to have a slip-up of really any kind on those excursions, else he'd end up endangering his squadmates. Or worse.

A slight headache quickly taking hold, the boy groaned once more as he gently gripped at his forehead. Seems the stress of everything was really starting to get to him. Gods, he thought to himself, am I really in this bad of shape right now? There's no way. Groaning softly once more, he looked around as best he could to try to find another bench, having wandered a bit too far from his original seat. Though, as he did, he found a rather peculiar sight.

On the ground in front of him, were five rather noticeable indentations in the ground; all of which coming together in order to form an almost star-like pattern before him. While certainly nothing more than potholes, he knew better. Quickly turning his head from side to side, Albin immediately realized where he was; what those potholes were from. He'd recognized the star pattern quite well, and almost immediately recognized the location as the same place he'd fought an old friend. Those potholes bore resemblance to the markings left from a Bakudo #75. Now, he could've been grossly overthinking things, given his headache and growing paranoia, but something told that he - and for that matter, Camila - had been here before.

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{Albin's Stats & Skills}
Type: Support

Strength: 350 [525]
Speed: 100 [100]
Spiritual Pressure: 400 [600]
Reiatsu Strength: 50 [25]
Instinct: 100 [100]
Senses: 100 [50]
Energy Sensory: [0]
Healing Expertise: [0]

Light Aura: 100
Dark Aura: 0

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Weapons - Kōsei Kādo: 2
Strength of Will: 2
Battle Analysis: 2
Pain Tolerance:2
Martial Arts - Hakuda: 2

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{Reiatsu Pool}
Normal Reiatsu Pool: 5,900/6,000
Hollow Reiatsu Pool: 100/6,000 - 1.667%
100 reiatsu converted into Hollow Reiatsu.

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{Fachada del Falso Rey (Façade of the False King)}Technique Name: Fachada del Falso Rey [Façade of the False King]

Class: 6, 3, 1 (Class 6 TTP cost. Learning grants all Classes, but scales with the user's Class.)

Technique Type: General Shinigami

Usable By: Hollow-Tainted Shinigami

Technique Element: Hollow

Technique Description and Effects: Albin's circumstances are nothing short of unique. An inner-hollow turned Shinigami isn't exactly something that happens very often within the ranks of the Seireitei. Though, it's because of these extraordinary circumstances, that Albin, and the exceptionally few in number that share a similar circumstance are able to take advantage of the latent Hollow reiatsu still permeating within their soul; untouched potential, simply waiting to be tapped into. Enter Fachada del Falso Rey.

Upon activation of Fachada del Falso Rey, the user is given the option to “Hollowfy” their own reiatsu, converting - but not spending - a minimum of 50 reiatsu into Hollow Reiatsu. This Hollow pool is denoted separately from their normal reiatsu pool, but kept track of together. Hollow Reiatsu cannot be spent on anything other than this technique, and normal reiatsu cannot be used to fuel this technique.

While the user has any Hollow Reiatsu still in their system, their entire reiatsu signature will show up as Hollow to anyone with ES. Depending on how much of their current Reiatsu pool is converted into Hollow Reiatsu, four different stages of hollowfication will occur.

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{Half-Mask}While at least 25% of the user’s current reiatsu is converted into Hollow reiatsu, the user manifests a “half-mask” of sorts. Very akin to a normal Hollow Mask, though far less elegant, a bonelike structure forms across the user’s face, design chosen upon taking the technique. While this half-mask stage is active, stamina consumption (not including from type drawbacks) is effectively halved, making continuous fighting much easier. Their perceptive capabilities are also increased, allowing them to perceive movement of Speeds equal to their fastest Step technique. Assuming they don’t have the instinct to react to this otherwise, they’ll still find themselves unable to do so, but this makes reading movements a bit easier.

Maintaining control in this Half-Mask state is dubious at Learned. While maintaining control isn’t unheard of, it’s not likely. Proficient and beyond allows the user to maintain full control over themselves while this stage is active.

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{Full-Mask}While at least 50% of the user’s current reiatsu is converted into Hollow reiatsu, this half-mask grows into a full. While Learned this mask will appear as though it’s effectively ever-growing and taking over the user’s face, while Proficient and beyond will appear as a flat, moveable mask akin to that of a normal Hollow Mask. The appearance of this mask is like that of a fuller version of their half-mask, as one would expect. While a full-mask is manifested, the user’s blood is quickly put under dominion of their hollow energies. When a wound is left on the user, the resulting blood from the injury immediately expands and calcifies upon leaving their body, resulting in a substance attached to them very much like the same bony material that makes up a hollow mask. Such substance defends from attacks equal to the user’s Offensive Stat, being a full-extension of both spiritual and physical capabilities. Much like most skin-defenses, these can be broken instantly and bypassed from final stages releases, and those with a higher OS than the user’s. This ability, much like other skin-defenses, is permanently at Class 3 at its highest point, despite the technique being equal in Class to the Class of the user. Calcifying their blood costs 75 Hollow Reiatsu to do, and calcifies at a speed equal to the user’s own. Given the circumstances, these calcifications could absolutely be used as a viable defense, all things considered.

Maintaining control in this Full-Mask state is incredibly unlikely at Learned, leaving the user in more of a “berserker state” instead of maintaining their autonomy. Proficient and beyond allows the user to maintain control in this state, and even opt into not calcifying their own blood.

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{Half-Hollow}While at least 75% of the user’s current reiatsu is converted into Hollow reiatsu, about half of the user’s body will be covered in the same white, chitinous material that makes up their mask and the calcification effects from the previous stage. Though, unlike being solid and unmoving like the previous stage, this chitinous material is more akin to skin, moving with the user as one would expect from a normal Hierro. Despite this, the defensive ability from before is still treated as Class 3 at its highest. As an extension of this ability, those in this Half-Hollow state are given the option to manipulate their own calcified blood as they see fit, moving it at their own speed and striking with their own OS. Most notably, this ability takes hold as a slew of worm-like shapes with nothing more than a mouth, acting as appendages and whatnot. Only half the normal amount of blood is lost in this circumstance, and the lost blood is calcified in order to form this worm-like appendage. Creating this worm costs 250 Hollow reiatsu, reduced by 50 for every point in Bleeding Tolerance the user has, and can travel as far as 20 feet on its own, plus an additional 15 feet for every Bleeding Tolerance Rank the user has.

Maintaining control over this state is impossible unless this technique is Mastered. Unless this technique is mastered, users in the Half-Hollow state will be reduced to a berserker-like state of mind, simply attacking friend and foe alike no matter the circumstances. Mastery makes this stage controllable to a degree; violent tendencies and urges will still remain.

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{Full-Hollow}When 100% of the user’s current reiatsu is converted into Hollow reiatsu, the user’s full body is coated in this Hierro coating, providing a full-body version of the partial defense from the previous stage, and the user reaches a level of “full-ascension”; to anybody looking toward them, they’re all but indistinguishable from an actual Vasto Lorde in physical appearance. It’s in this state that, on top of maintaining everything from the lower ranks, the user gains access to the ability to fire off Cero. This is Cero in its most basic form, functioning at Class 4 and costing 200 Hollow reiatsu, but relying on the user’s highest Spiritual stat instead of just RS, given it serves as a spiritual extension of their soul, instead of just a normal attack; much like the rest of the technique. Utilizing Spiritual Pressure increases this cost to 400 Hollow reiatsu.

Maintaining control over this state is impossible unless this technique is Mastered. Unless this technique is mastered, users in the Full-Hollow state will be reduced to a berserker-like state of mind, simply attacking friend and foe alike no matter the circumstances. Mastery makes this stage controllable to a degree; violent tendencies and urges will still remain.

How to use technique: Channel reiatsu into your palm, while positioning your palm in front of your face. Manifest a mask, reap the benefits, and pray you don't leave it active for too long.

Technique Drawbacks: While notably powerful, much like any standard Hollow mask, this technique comes with far more drawbacks than its counterpart. For one, the user is forced to convert 100 (50 at Proficient, 0 at Mastered) normal reiatsu into Hollow reiatsu every single post this technique remains active. This technique is treated as an extension of the user's release, given it originates from a core part of their soul, and as such cannot be used alongside effects that do not allow for a release to be used (i.e. Shunko). Moreover, if an individual learns this technique, they are permanently barred from ever learning Soulbind, Soul Resonance, or Soul Release; even if they forget this technique down the line. Those with the aforementioned techniques cannot learn Fachada del Falso Rey until they forget them. Types that bolster the user's release (Fighter v2, Soul Specialist, etc.) and types that do not have a release (Kenpachi and Technique Master) are unable to take this technique.

Fachada del Falso Rey follows a non-standard path for mastering this technique. Upon spending the TTP to learn the technique, an individual will always have this technique Learned, no matter what Class they are. In order to gain Proficiency, this technique must be used in five different threads, the user must be at minimum Class 3, and costs a Class 3 TTP cost to gain Proficiency. Mastery requires ten different threads total, requires the user to be at minimum Class 1, and costs a Class 1 TTP cost to Master. For Vizards or Hollow Wraiths that have undergone their Inner Hollow fight, this requirement to use this technique multiple times is waved.

Depending on the Class of the user, while transformations will take place, when a user is not at a certain Class they won't get certain benefits. Half-Mask requires Class 6 to gain the mechanical benefits of. Full-Mask requires Class 4 to gain the mechanical benefits of. Half-Hollow requires Class 2 to gain the mechanical benefits of. Full-Hollow requires Class 1 to gain the mechanical benefits of. While not at these requisite Classes, these transformations will still take place, and likely result in a loss of control, but will not grant the benefits of each stage.

When the user is struck, they’ll automatically lose 200 (100 with Proficient, 50 with Mastered) Hollow reiatsu with that hit as their hollow form is weakened, unless they calcify their blood through the Full-Mask benefit. If the user is reduced to 0 Hollow reiatsu - whether through overspending, or being struck one too many times - and they still have normal reiatsu remaining, they'll be rendered exceptionally exhausted, as all of the stamina that wasn't originally burned from the duration of this technique will catch up to them, and then some. More often than not, if this technique was maintained for a notable amount of time, this can very well cause someone to lose consciousness. At any point, the user can opt to purge any hollow reiatsu from their body, provided they have control over themselves, removing all Hollow reiatsu from their body, but giving them the stamina drop listed above.

If the user is reduced to 0 Hollow reiatsu, and is left with 0 normal reiatsu, the Hollow energies within the user's soul will overwhelm their body and tear them apart at the seams, killing the user in a DE thread, or requiring one/two recovery-focused Solo Trainings in the case of NDE/DP, respectively. These threads must be at least 40 paragraphs in length, and TP rewards for these threads are halved.

Made By: Albin Landry

Reserved?: Yes, though it can be taught to those in exceptional circumstances. Unreserved for full-Vizards & Hollow Wraiths, but Mastery must be gained while training with someone who has also Mastered the technique if Learned without a teacher.

[Ailene Haschiro]

Ailene could hear it well. Slight shifting in the seat across from her. Looking at her with wide eyes, the woman seemed rather excited. "So... what happened then?" Ailene chuckled, tapping her fingers on the table. "Oh well the job I took didn't really mesh well with me. The owner of the company was not flexible at all. My fellow workers just had no manners at all! They'd get into fights all the time. Sometimes they'd even pull me into it..." The Espada shook her head, bringing the cup of tea closer to her lips. Rēgīna sign was flipped to closed, but the lights were still brightly lighting the street just outside the shop. Ailene had decided to entertain one of her patrons. Getting into a conversation about how Ailene got to Kakura. 

The woman was spiritually aware. Ailene caught glimpses of it. Whenever she visited, she'd give spiritual phenomena a quick glance. Shinigami and Hollows that rarely walked outside the shop were the one that tipped her off the most. Naturally, Ailene was intrigued. They had talked for a couple of days now and she was curious about the owner of Rēgīna. So, Ailene regaled the tale of how she became an Espada and didn't find herself fitting in as much as she felt she could have. Ailene, however, twisted her own words somewhat. Speaking within the boundaries of some semblance of truth, Ailene tried to make her activities seem more... human. 

The woman pouted quietly. "Well, that doesn't seem like a pleasant experience at all!" Ailene nodded and chuckled once more. This girl seemed to be a genuinely kindhearted person. Naturally, Ailene was under the effects of Regresión Primigenia and as such she was currently masquerading as human. Part of Ailene wanted to let it all out. She wanted to tell someone the truth of who she really was. Twisting the own details of her story like this is something that she felt somewhat ashamed of. Regardless, she couldn't take the risk. Presenting herself as the Arrancar, an ascended Hollow who had to cannibalize and devour others to reach new stages of power, likely wouldn't go over too well. 

As such, Ailene decided to keep it simple. She likened Las Noches to a company. The Espada was her cohort and Kouhai stood above them as the owner of the company. "Well, I'm over it. I'm still loosely affiliated with them. I guess you could say I'm taking... vacation time." She'd giggled softly. It was clear in the tone of her voice that she was looking to terminate her relationship with them soon. She'd eventually look to discard the Espada and Las Noches to find her own path. She was already on the cusp of doing so. She had put in the work. The effort to unlock a stage beyond that of even her Resurrecciòn. An ability lost to the ages. The Saigo No Houmen. Ailene was still not entirely sure what it would do to her. All she knew is that eventually her powers as an Arrancar would become nothing, but dust. She could feel the power welling inside her, ready to be unleashed and yet... was there a right time to unleash such a power? Could it be random? Ailene wasn't sure. 

She had enough of her own worries. She could always ruminate on this later. For now! She was entertaining a guest. "Oh well. I linked up with a friend who offered to finance this building for me. Thus, my dreams for Rēgīna were born." The woman smiled and nodded. "Well, I'm certainly glad. The Business District seems to be rife with establishments that simply feel like they want to take your money! This place, however... it has a nice aura to it." For a moment, Ailene would simply blush and look away bashfully. "You flatter me too much." Turning her head, Ailene caught wind of the time. They had been talking for hours. Her eyes widened and she jolted upward in slight shock. "Oh dear! Please excuse me, Amber, but I should be closing up. I'm sorry to cut the conversation short." There was a small pout on the woman's lips, but she understood. Nodding her head, she rose from her seat and packed her bag, heading for the door after she finished. The small bell rung cheerfully as she waved. "Bye Ailene! See you tomorrow!" 

The Espada smiled warmly. She sat back into her seat and sighed briefly. She had already changed into her Espada robes a few hours ago. There was little need to remain in the kimono if she was merely entertaining a single person. Regardless, Ailene finished her tea, heading over to the sink and rinsing it off. Taking about an hour, she made the shop orderly again. Chairs rested just behind the tables; cups were laid out for tomorrow. She even cleaned the floor, wanting it to dry overnight. After finding herself satisfied, the Arrancar retired to her quarters. It would be the same process day in and day out. Gripping her Zanpakutō in her hand, she felt her Hollow reiatsu return to her again. The hollow hole stitched itself closed and the boney mask fragment form itself on her forehead. It was always a painful process, but she could endure it. 

Sighing for a moment, she proceeded to look into the mirror. Her Zanpakutō rested in a sheath, clinging to her robes. Her mask fragment was on full display, and she could feel the hollow hole resting in the pit of her stomach. Gently touching the mirror, she sighed. "Just a little longer Ailene... Soon. Soon You'll be rid of this accursed existence..." She need time to think. Time to clear her mind. Collecting everything in her satchel, the Arrancar got herself ready. Shutting off all the lights, she'd take her tea and close up Rēgīna for the night. Looking up, the natural full moon filled her with joy as she basked in its cold light. There was one place where she knew she could always clear her thoughts. Karakura Park.

Walking over there would always take a few minutes. Ailene was just a tad bit faster than the average person. She did not command incredible speed like that one Captain that she had fought a few months ago. Instead, she'd be walking over there at just above the speed of a regular human. Part of her preferred it this way. If she was to discard her powers and live a normal life one day, she should get used to it sooner rather than later. Thankfully, after a few minutes as she predicted, she'd find herself before the gates of the park. She had spent many a moment here. Most recently when she originally met Shio. It was a calming place to her. She briefly smiled before walking through the park. She'd be a solemn figure in the distance, occasionally illuminated by moonlight as she stepped out of the shadows casted by nearby trees. She'd not do anything to suppress her reiatsu. She had nothing to hide and didn't expect to run into anyone at this hour of night. Soon she would find how wrong she would be.

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{Ailene's Stats & Skills}
Stats while Sealed
Strength - 25
Speed - 75
Spiritual Pressure - 300 
Reiatsu Strength - 400 
Light Aura - 50
Dark Aura - 50
Instinct - 250
Senses - 25
Energy Sensory - 12
Healing Expertise - 100

Stats while Released
Strength - 100 
Speed - 300 
Spiritual Pressure - 900
Reiatsu Strength - 1200
Light Aura - 0
Dark Aura - 100
Instinct - 437
Senses - 100 
Energy Sensory - 50
Healing Expertise - 400

Total SP: [1900 Points]

[Analyzing] [3]
[Calm Mind] [3]
[Cero Mastery] [3]
[Battle Analysis] [3]
[Pain Tolerance] [3]
[Weapon: Natural Weapons] [3]

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As he continued to wander through the park, Albin continued to grip at his head. While sure, it wasn't anything too severe that he was experiencing, it was annoying enough to be drawing constant attention to it. He needed to shrug it off; move on, and hope that it would pass. Yeah, that was his best option. Continuing to walk through the park, and moving his arm down back to his side, he kept trekking forward, waiting to see what the night was going to offer him. Little did he know, he was going to meet up with an old friend.

Seeing a girl fully-clad in the so very identifiable Arrancar robes, the Shinigami felt his stomach churn upon recognizing her. "A-Ailene?" he asked aloud, somewhat concerned about just why this girl was here. Whether or not she heard him, he was going to make his way over regardless. The thought of the girl being here was something that truthfully scared the Shinigami. After everything that Camila and he had gone through, after all of the stress with Seireitei, and after all of the problems her leaving caused, he couldn't help but think that this Espada had a thing to do with that.

And, truthfully? It made him angry. Not the normal kinds of upset that Albin felt over general situations within Soul Society; general inconveniences and the like. No, this girl's presence actually, genuinely upset him. And, if nothing else, he was going to make that stance quite known. "Didn't expect to see you around," he said, a somewhat passive-aggressive tone of voice making itself quite present, "what on earth are you doing here?"

As his words finished, his reiatsu quickly began to flare about the area. His emotions weren't going to let him hold back, and this damned headache was only getting worse. Tightening his hands into fists, and preparing himself for conflict, Albin did what he could to try to keep himself from simmering over. Last thing he wanted was to have to deal with civilian casualty, given just how well that went last time he did with Rose. Sighing softly to himself, he decided to wait for Ailene's own response before speaking again.

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{Reiatsu Pool}
Normal Reiatsu Pool: 5,800/6,000
Hollow Reiatsu Pool: 200/6,000 - 3.334%
100 reiatsu converted into Hollow Reiatsu.

[Ailene Haschiro]

Walking through the park was calming for Ailene. Perhaps it was the peace she felt while walking through it... maybe even just the memories that she had formed here. The first time she met Eclipse. Meeting and bonding with Shio. There were many other memories she had made in Karakura elsewhere, especially now with Rēgīna. Despite that, she couldn't help, but feel at peace with herself as she continued walking down the path. As she did, she'd have time to think about recent events. How she met a strange and mysterious elder. How he was once an Arrancar had used to the Saigo in what was seemingly a fight to the death. Such were the nature of fights for positions in the Espada after all.

Then there was her scene in the Menos Forest. She had finally accepted her Resurrecciòn. For once she called upon it in an effort to embrace the part of her existence that she had the most trouble with. Ailene was not a killer. She did not care for the Hollows' constant hunger. Yet in that moment. That moment of desperation, she found herself with no other choice. Not only that, but as they continued onward, slaughtering countless Hollows and devouring them she got more into it. This especially bothered her. Part of her was disgusted with herself and yet she knew the consequences. There was still a certain irony to it. She had to embrace the Hollow to eventually rid herself of that same reiatsu.

Above all else, one thing weighed heavily on her mind. She had finally attained a form past Resurrecciòn. A form that offered her the chance she had always searched for. A chance to start over. To be dealt a better hand by fate. She had the chance to get everything she dreamed of and yet... she felt so apprehensive. What would the Saigo No Houmen to her? She did not know. She only felt its power well within her, waiting to be unleashed at a mere thought. Once more she felt ashamed of herself. She finally had the power and was too ashamed or unsure to use it. It was just as she had discussed with Charlotte. Shaking her head, she would not be aware of the world around her. 

As Ailene became visible to Albin, the Espada would be drawn from her stupor upon hearing a voice. "A-Ailene?" The Arrancar quickly whipped her head around to its source. As she saw Abin, however, she would be confused. He was 6 ft tall, positively a giant. At least to Ailene. He appeared to be no older than twenty. In fact, he was quite handsome, lacking any true blemishes or conditions that would otherwise mar him. What left her the most perplexed though was that he knew Ailene's name. She had grown accustomed to others seeing her. Soon her confusion would become a slight shock. Finally noticing the Shihakusho, she narrowed her eyes. "A Shinigami? That much is clear. But... how does he know my name?" 

Ailene would turn, looking upon the man, tilting her head. Once more she would find herself at a disadvantage. "Didn't expect to see you around," It seemed that he knew her and yet Ailene was caught completely unaware. He obviously knew her as Ailene and not Kazuna so it couldn't be anyone of her past. Unfortunately, the situation would grow a little sourer. Ailene had always been good in her ability to pick out minute details. Something that would pass by the attention of others, she'd be able to focus on and analyze. That combined with her incredibly empathy made her a competent judge of character. She could at minimum, deduce one's emotional state quite quickly. "What on earth are you doing here?"

Albin's tone did not escape her. She listened carefully, hearing his inflection quite clearly. She could sense the anger. It was directed at her. She narrowed her eyes for a brief moment, clearing her throat. "You'll pardon my concern, but I believe you have me at a disadvantage. You clearly know who I am, but I don't know who you are. May I have your name?" Whether Albin she knew his name or not was really of no concern to her. It was not the point of the conversation. She merely wanted to see if he would listen to reason. There was obviously some misunderstanding, but for the first time, Ailene was caught at a disadvantage. She had no relation to this man. At least that she knew of.

Perhaps she'd receive an answer. Perhaps she wouldn't. She'd continue anyway after a lengthy pause to give him time to respond. "As for what I am doing here... well, I run an operation out of Karakura around her. A mere tea shop, Rēgīna. Perhaps you've heard of it. Well, I thought I would enjoy a nice relaxing stroll under the beautiful moonlight." Suddenly Ailene felt something. It was a sensation that she did not like given the circumstances. She could not make out how much or hell, even for what reason, but she sensed reiatsu upon the wind. Given their solitude, she suspected that it had come from Albin. Ailene bit her lip. "Ugh... I don't like where this is going already..."

Ailene would not take any offensive stance. She didn't need to. At least not yet. She needed to feel the situation out first. Besides, if she saw any sign of aggressive movement, she could possibly respond in kind. This was the absolutely last resort, however. While keeping her Resurrecciòn locked away, she was far weaker. At this point she must've seemed no stronger than an Unseated Officer. Perhaps a Fifith Seat at most. If this man was anything like that Captain she faced at the college, Ailene would be in big trouble. She could not remember her name off the top of her head, but that wasn't important. In a situation such as that, she'd have need of her Resurrecciòn, but... she wanted to avoid further bloodshed. She had made the single exception so she could gain the power she sought. Taking one more life, especially one that had nothing to do with that... it was too much! For now she'd keep a close eye. Following every movement that she could.

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"You'll pardon my concern, but I believe you have me at a disadvantage. You clearly know who I am, but I don't know who you are. May I have your name?" Seems she didn't know who he was. Truth be told, he couldn't've reasonably expected her to, all things considered. After all, they'd only "met" a few times. For her to put two and two together, now that he thought about it, would have been surprising. Nodding to himself, and simply sighing, Albin begrudgingly answered. "Albin Landry," he said, "Third of Squad Thirteen, n' old friend of a Miss Adaronde, if you've met her."

Looking around for a moment, and coming to the conclusion that there really weren't very many folks nearby, Albin allowed himself to take a slow breath in. Waiting for a second, and then following with an exhale, more of his reiatsu quickly began to coat the area. He couldn't quite put a finger on why, but he felt himself grow... almost angrier by the second; not unlike his original disposition back when he originally joined the Gotei 13. Before he had the opportunity to mellow out a bit, make friends, and live his own life.

"As for what I am doing here... well, I run an operation out of Karakura around her. A mere tea shop, Rēgīna. Perhaps you've heard of it. Well, I thought I would enjoy a nice relaxing stroll under the beautiful moonlight." Furrowing his brow, Albin did what he could to try to piece together what from her story made sense, and what didn't. She... She owned a tea shop? "So," he started, "you mean to tell me that you own some kind of tea joint? Just how on earth did that happen?"

Despite trying to play nice, Albin quickly realized that his ever-heightening emotional state wasn't going to let him keep still. He felt his blood practically begin to boil at the thought of Ailene residing in the Human World; meeting her in such an impactful place on his past. Gritting his teeth, he realized very quickly that he needed a reason to fight this woman, else he was going to suffer in the long term. He needed to take his anger out; to do what he could to get justice for Camila, after everything that had happened from her fight with Ailene.

Almost immediately picking apart what could be done, Albin took a few steps back, and slowly drew his blades. "Sorry to say, Ailene, but I don't have an option here to stand down." Given he wasn't on duty at the moment, such a statement was a bold-faced lie, and he was horrendous at lying. "When faced with a powerful Hollow, such as yourself, I need to fight in defense of Soul Society; of the Soul Cycle. So, I'll say it once more..."

Pointing both of his weapons to the sky, almost forming an "X" with the blades if it weren't for the fact that one was so much shorter than another, Albin began to shout. "Draw, Kōsei Kādo!" As he finished, and with a surging wave of reiatsu quickly emitting from his Zanpakuto, a small starry pattern 'blipped' into existence toward the center of his katana. Shortly thereafter, it began to swirl and expand, almost forming a miniature galaxy of sorts, ever growing and eventually eclipsing any view Ailene might've had of his weapons.

This starry pattern held its shape for a few seconds, spinning around its center, before condensing just as fast as it grew. As it got smaller, the center of this galaxy pattern moved itself down the larger of the two blades, resting neatly where the weapon's guard should've been. As this same pattern continued to spiral about in a circle, oscillating slowly, Albin's weapons had been changed. In one hand, a rapier rested, now lowering down to his side. In the other, a circular device that floated just above his palm, with upwards of eighty different cards rotating around the center, all placed almost directly next to one another.

"I am Albin Landry; Third-Seated in Squad Thirteen of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. Stand down, and we can make this process quick, Ailene." As the Shinigami allowed his rapier to float in place temporarily, he used his now-free hand to draw one of the cards floating beside him. Drawing a card, and then quickly throwing it toward the sky with one hand, he watched as the card itself wrapped itself in light, before almost "popping", sprinkling little bits of stardust overtop of Albin. As he took a deep breath, he pointed his blade toward Ailene as he coated himself in a similar aura, a protective bubble forming around him.

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{Release Information}Shikai Duration: 1/10.
Current Stance: Reversed.
Reversed Stance Shielding: 900 OS.
Active Card: The Chariot. Duration 1/3.
Stored Card: N/A.
Stored Alignments: Celestial Alignment, N/A, N/A. 0 Galactic Alignments.

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{Reiatsu Pool}
Normal Reiatsu Pool: 5,300/6,000
Hollow Reiatsu Pool: 300/5,300 - 5.660%
100 reiatsu converted into Hollow Reiatsu.
-400 for Shikai Release.

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{Overall Ability}
Kōsei Kādo as a release focuses around the concept of Tarot. From utilizing, invoking, and manifesting the Major Arcana, Albin is able to provide himself and allies with powerful boons to allow them to continue through a fight much easier than one would normally be able to do. Before getting into drawing cards, however, Kōsei Kādo does provide Albin with some fairly basic supportive abilities. By spending 100 reiatsu, Albin enters one of two "stances" of his choice; that of Upright Stance, and that of Reversed Stance. Depending on his stance, this ability will change slightly. Upright Stance allows for an injury to be healed every post for the next three posts, so long as that injury was caused by 75% of Albin's OS or less, with each injury being healed over the course of a full post. Reversed Stance, instead of healing over time, provides a shield of light for three posts, protecting the target with a durability equal to 150% of Albin's Spiritual OS.

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{Shikai Overall Ability}
It's through Kōsei Kādo that Albin has the ability to draw tarot cards, and make use of them in the midst of a fight. Once per post, at no cost to him, Albin can draw one singular tarot card, randomly determined by a dice roll, range 1-6, and applying an effect based on the cards listed below, following numerical ascending order. Depending on what said roll is, he'll draw one of six different cards, each providing a small effect when used. When drawn, a card lasts until it is used via his Overall Ability, shuffled back into his deck via Reinterpretation, or activated through Invocation. Activating a card via his Overall Ability cost no reiatsu to do, but do incur a cost of 100 reiatsu for every post the effect remains active for, up to a maximum of 3 posts. Cards can still be drawn while maintaining an effect, but said drawn cards cannot be used through the Overall Ability without first deactivating the currently active effect.

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{Cards & Effects}
Strength: Strength stands for inner power, determination, and well, strength. When drawn and used, this manifests as a boost to the Class of a technique the beneficiary decides to make use of. Once per post, the beneficiary can increase the Class of one technique they use by 1, up to a maximum of Class 1. When used, Strength grants Albin a Solar Alignment.

The Hanged Man: The Hanged Man stands for resistance, stalling, and indecision. When drawn and used, this manifests as a cut to the Class of a technique used against the beneficiary. Once per post, the beneficiary can decrease the Class of one technique striking against them, or that they actively clash with by 1 Class, down to a minimum of Class 6. When used, The Hanged Man grants Albin a Lunar Alignment.

The Tower: The Tower stands for sudden change, upheaval, and awakening. When drawn and used, this manifests as a sudden increase to the speed at which the beneficiary can comfortably move at. While under the effects of The Tower, the speed at which the beneficiary can comfortably move at is increased by 100 points, up from 300, stacking with other effects or types that do the same. When used, The Tower grants Albin a Celestial Alignment.

Temperance: Temperance stands for balance, patience, and purpose. When drawn and used, this manifests as a burst of physical durability to the beneficiary. While under the effects of Temperance (for the duration of the Overall Ability), the beneficiary is granted one rank in a Defensive Skill of Albin's choice. Valid choices include, but are not limited to, Strength of Will, Pain Tolerance, Bleeding Tolerance, Poison Resist, and Damage Recovery. When used, Temperance grants Albin a Solar Alignment.

The Star: The Star stands for Hope, Faith, and Spirituality. When drawn and used, this manifests as a blessing of spiritual energy, granting the beneficiary cheaper costs for the duration. While under the effects of The Star, the beneficiary is granted a reiatsu cost reduction of 20% to one technique per post, applying to any and every reiatsu cost or tax the beneficiary might experience. When used, The Star grants Albin a Lunar Alignment.

The Chariot: The Chariot stands for Control, Willpower, and Determination. When drawn and used, this manifests as a blessing of physical energy, granting the beneficiary a second wind. While under the effects of The Chariot, the beneficiary loses Stamina 20% slower than normal. Once per card draw, The Chariot is also capable of restoring one post of Stamina to types with Stamina drawbacks. When used, The Chariot grants Albin a Celestial Alignment.

1-6

[Ailene Haschiro]

"Albin Landry," Ailene nodded briefly. It seemed that he was reasonable enough to give his name, but Ailene noticed something about his voice. The inflection was off. It was as if it pained the Shinigami to give Ailene his name. Despite Ailene being satisfied, Albin gave a further designation. "Third of Squad Thirteen, n' old friend of a Miss Adaronde, if you've met her." She could not help, but blink for a moment. She had heard of the Thirteenth. Some time ago while appearing in the business district, she came across the Captain of the Thirteenth. She quickly clicked her tongue before snapping her finger. "Ludwig! Yes, that's it." There was, however, another matter to be addressed. "Adaronde..? Wait.. wasn't that Camila's last name?" She nodded to herself, trying to piece everything to piece together all that she could.

Before she could get very far, she'd continue the back and forth with Albin, answering his question. The primary reason she was even here. Rēgīna. As Ailene talked about her tea shop, there was a certain sense of pride. Not only that, but she talked about it as if it was completely innocent. After all, it was! Upon finishing her story, she looked at Albin to see if he'd have any response. Perhaps he hadn't visited before? Perhaps could invite him to a cup of tea and talk this out? Per- "So," Her thoughts were quickly interrupted. "You mean to tell me that you own some kind of tea joint? Just how on earth did that happen?" Ailene's eyes narrowed. She already did not like his tone of voice, but this was becoming bad.

Once more, she cleared her throat. "Well... if you must know. I have recently found myself... wanting. A friend of mine helped me..." For the moment she decided to stay vague. She was weary of publicly claiming Orobas as a friend. Especially after finding out that Soul Society was at threat of being laid to waste by a recent invasion. Ailene knew Orobas well. She had picked up on their mannerisms. For as much as she liked them, she knew that they were a megalomaniac. They thrived in drama. She was sure beyond a shadow of a doubt that they had shown themselves as Orobas. An idea suddenly popped into mind. Perhaps one of their aliases would be good to use. 

As the pause lengthened, Ailene filtered through her memories with Orobas. The first name they had ever used with her... "My friend, Maximiliano, helped fund my effort and well... here I am. Serving tea, listening to gossip and hoping to turn people's frowns upside-down." She chuckled nervously as she revealed her intentions for being. It was not some plot by Las Noches. It was not some scheme that Ailene came up with. No. It was just as innocent as the girl wanting to serve tea to the people of Karakura. To lift the spirits of others. Surely Albin could understand that right? Surely he could see her as harmless. Maybe he co- Ailene's thoughts paused as he drew his blade. "Sorry to say, Ailene, but I don't have an option here to stand down."

If Ailene weren't so good at hiding her shock, her mouth would be agape. She would be in utter awe. There was no provocation. Her mood began to deteriorate. Her disposition would be less sunny. Her posture became tighter. More upright. Her hand was lightly twitching. Her heart was pounding. She was angry. It likely wouldn't register to the less perceptive as it was still subtle, but it would begin to grow. Ailene would not even pick apart the Shinigami's words. She could not tell in the moment that this was a lie. Yet it seemed that Albin had reason to provoke her even more. "When faced with a powerful Hollow, such as yourself, I need to fight in defense of Soul Society; of the Soul Cycle. So, I'll say it once more..."

As he held his blades to the sky, Ailene felt a surge of reiatsu. Her senses still weren't refined enough to pick up on the specifics, but it was broad enough to feel it erupted from Albin. "Draw, Kōsei Kādo!" Ailene had heard plenty of release phrases in her day. Enough to realize that when such a phrase was used, it was difficult to dissuade or avoid combat. One had committed themselves to the task at hand, deeming their threat notable enough to require new abilities. In any other situation with any other Espada, they may have been flattered if not found it smart of their opponent to use their release right away. Ailene, however, would not find herself in this same mindset.

Not unlike her own Resurrecciòn, Albin's covered himself in an orb. Unlike Ailene's purple surge of reiatsu, this one would be far more beautiful. Constellations became visible. Other galaxies could be seen within the shroud. For just one moment, Ailene's emotions would be tempered. She'd return to her normal self for a single moment, feeling the soothing starlight wash over her. Then, it began to shrin and Albin would become visible once more. Her anger ignited once more, and she looked upon Albin. A spectacular orb rested above his palm while in the other hand he wielded a rapier. Had her own rage not consumed her, Ailene likely would have been able to appreciate the display. 

"I am Albin Landry; Third-Seated in Squad Thirteen of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. Stand down, and we can make this process quick, Ailene." As the sparkles of stardust sprinkled over him and a wave of stardust surged across his body, Ailene kept a close eye on him. She sighed, rubbing her temples. A presence became known to her, peering at Ailene. Of course, the Shinigami couldn't see this presence. It was only able to be felt by Ailene. "See Ailene. We will never be seen as anything other than what we are. He's a Shinigami. We are a Hollow. We could likely stablize the Soul Cycle ourselves and they would still hate us. They still judge us to be hunted and murdered." She'd look at Albin. "We could always kill him. It'd be easy! He's only a Third Seat. We are Espada!"

Ailene shook her head. She turned to the apparition beside her, speaking softly. "There has to be another way. I refuse to believe that we need to resort to killing again. Especially after the slaughter we left in our wake in the Menos Forest." She'd sigh. "Just.. let me try something else." The apparition growled for a moment, looking at Ailene and then at Albin once more, before fading away. Ailene turned to the Third Seat. "Some time ago, I met your Captain. Ludwig. Him and I were at odds just as you and I are now. We were able to see past our differences. Why can't we abandon this senseless violence. There is no honor to be earned in this. No enemy to slay. I may be a Hollow, yes, but I'm willing to see this through peacefully. Are you?" Her voice was begrudging. She was still incensed, but she knew better than to press a fight she didn't need to get involved in. The next few moments would be crucial, governing how Ailene would have to proceed.

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"Some time ago, I met your Captain. Ludwig. Him and I were at odds just as you and I are now. We were able to see past our differences. Why can't we abandon this senseless violence. There is no honor to be earned in this. No enemy to slay. I may be a Hollow, yes, but I'm willing to see this through peacefully. Are you?" Threatening to burst a vein in Albin's own forehead, he gripped ever tighter around his blade. If talking him down was her goal, then she was working to do the exact opposite, coincidentally enough.

As such, he was going to speak out against her words. "I'm sorry," he spoke, his words like knives, "'No honor to be earned', huh? Then, tell me this, Haschiro; was there honor to be earned in damning a Shinigami? Was there honor to be earned in guiding a naïve, emotionally unfit girl to he own fucking end?" As he spoke, his voice quickly turned into shouts of not only anger, but of sorrow. As they did, his reiatsu continued to spike rather intensely, the residual hollow reiatsu continuing to plague the area around him.

Once again causing his blade to float to the side, Albin drew another card with his free hand, and released it into the air in front of him. As he did, instead of bursting into another light-show, the card simply floated nearby, slowly orbiting around him as he stood there. Picking his blade back up once more, Albin pointed the weapon toward Ailene and continued to glare in her direction. He wasn't having any of this.

"I've asked you once to stand down..." he said, his voice trailing off. As he finished speaking, he went to take a singular step forward, before completely vanishing. Reappearing a fraction of a second later, and in front of Ailene, Albin found himself perched rather low in a crouch. Through the use of Shunpo, he'd cleared any distance that was initially between the two of them, and immediately went to press the attack as best he possibly could.

Throwing his body upward, and aiming to pierce directly upward with his rapier, Albin's goal was to strike the blade through the girl's jaw as efficiently as he could manage to do. While his speed wasn't anything to write home about, he certainly had quite the backing in terms of physical strength; something that would likely prove quite painful if he managed to find his mark on the girl. Only time would tell if his strike was successful, however. Whether it was or not, though, Albin's next course of action was to pull his arm back and take a step back.

Creating some distance between the two of them, and pulling his arm back, Albin thrust his sword into the air in front of him, forcing the card he'd drawn earlier to glow with a green hue. As he continued to point his blade toward Ailene, the card continued to glow, before eventually - seemingly from nowhere - launching a chunk of rock straight for the girl at 800 speed. As the chunk of solid rock fired straight toward the girl, the card dissolved in pale fire, before reshaping back in Albin's deck. He was curious to see just how she was going to fight back against him. Just what could she do in her sealed state?

"...don't expect me to hold back, Ailene. I'm not just fighting for my own sake, here."

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{Release Information}Shikai Duration: 2/10.
Current Stance: Reversed.
Reversed Stance Shielding: 900 OS.
Active Card: The Chariot. Duration 2/3.
Stored Card: N/A.
Stored Alignments: Celestial Alignment, N/A, N/A. 0 Galactic Alignments.

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{Reiatsu Pool}
Normal Reiatsu Pool: 4,950/6,000
Hollow Reiatsu Pool: 400/5,350 - 7.477%
100 reiatsu converted into Hollow Reiatsu.
-100 for maintaining active Tarot.
-50 for Shunpo.
-200 for Invocation with The Hanged Man.

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{Invocation}
There comes a time where a simple tarot reading isn't quite enough to win a fight. In those situations, Albin may channel his reiatsu through his tarot, in order to invoke effects through those Tarot; hence the name of the effect. These Invocations are Albin's sole offensive ability, and manifest however he'd like them to in that specific situation. Whether as a simple bolt effect, or appearing as an animal of sorts, the appearance is up to him. That said, these Invocations always follow these same rules; if only moving in a straight line, an Invocation can move at 800 Speed. If it has the option to change its path, it will always move at 600. Depending on the Tarot used for this Invocation, said invocation will have a different elemental affinity, and utilize a different Stat of Albin's. Invocation costs 200 Reiatsu to use, and lasts until the Invocation connects with a foe or for three posts; whichever is shorter. Cinematically, these Invocations can last indefinitely.

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{Tarot Affinities}
Strength: Fire-Aligned, and uses Spiritual OS.
The Hanged Man: Earth-Aligned, and uses Physical OS.
The Tower: Water-Aligned, and uses Spiritual OS.
Temperance: Wind-Aligned, and uses Physical OS.
The Star: Lightning-Aligned, and uses Spiritual OS.
The Chariot: Ice-Aligned, and uses Physical OS.

1-6

[Ailene Haschiro]

Ailene was practically pleading with the Shinigami before her. She cited Ludwig's name, hoping that it would allow Albin to see reason. Even his Captain and her were able to find a peaceful way out of conflict. She tried to appeal to the Shinigami fixation on honor. After all, her experiences with Kimiko would be rather telling. Shinigami did want they needed to preserve the peace. At least that's what they said. Ailene would prey on this notion right now, trying to find a way out of this. She truly believed that they could work something out. Unfortunately for her, she was appealing to the wrong Shinigami at the moment. She was surprised to sense that the tension in their actually grew!

"I'm sorry," Already she could hear vitriol in Albin's voice. She immediately looked unsettled. "'No honor to be earned', huh? Then, tell me this, Haschiro; was there honor to be earned in damning a Shinigami? Was there honor to be earned in guiding a naïve, emotionally unfit girl to he own fucking end?" His voice bellowed like the inferno of a roaring furnace. It was clear that he was upset, but what was Ailene supposed to do? Should she merely submit herself to this Shinigami. Someone she didn't even know. Someone who would seemingly attack her without provocation. No! Ailene would not stand for this. She was sick of hearing this same argument again. 

His reiatsu continued to surge outward. She focused her eyes on him. Her sensory abilities were limited. She could not tell exactly how much or for what purpose it was surging outward. All she knew is that he was preparing for something. That was more experience though. As if to confirm her statement, Ailene saw Albin point his rapier at the Arrancar. His words continued to seep with poison. "I've asked you once to stand down..." Ailene briefly turned her head and clicked her tongue. "Tch.." She muttered to herself for a moment. "Just what is with this guy..." She understood that Albin was blaming her for... something. Perhaps for what happened to Camila? The Arrancar was told by the rogue Shinigami that she had defected. That was her own choice though! Ailene didn't intend to guide her.

Her gaze returns to Albin as she saw movement out of the corner of her eye. Suddenly, the Shinigami vanished. Ailene narrowed her eyes. She had trained herself to remain calm under her pressure. It would not fail her now. She knew this technique well. A Shunpo. A movement skill that was analogous to the Arrancar Sonido. She quickly skimmed her eyes around, but suddenly Albin would appear before her. Crouched, but before her. For a moment, Ailene jolted in shock. As the Shinigami rose for his attack, Ailene's instinct roared out to her. This was dangerous! Just as the rapier was about to pierce through her jaw, Ailene utilized a Sonido. She'd disappear, the sound of static radiating from her movements. She'd try to create distance, moving backward at a speed of nearly 1000. 

As she slid to a halt, Ailene gently gripped her jaw. "He didn't land his mark and yet.." The position of his rapier confirmed it to Ailene. This was more than a grudge. The Shinigami had no qualms over maiming her or at least severely injuring her. As Albin took a step back, widening the gap slightly more, the Shinigami pointed his blade at Ailene again as suddenly, a chunk of stone began flying towards her. She could see the boulder and it was racing towards her at incredible speed. As it did, Albin spoke more of his intentions. "...don't expect me to hold back, Ailene. I'm not just fighting for my own sake, here." She did not have time to draw her Zanpakutō. Instead, she focused reiatsu into her hand. Channeling it and molding it, she channeled another layer of reiatsu through her hand and arm.

The second layer of reiatsu allowed Ailene to move her arm upward at an incredible speed of 975 utilizing Sonido Gaara. Just before making her hand shoot upward, Ailene allowed her reiatsu that collected within it to shoot outward. As she finished the Sonido Gaara, the boulder would have suddenly split up the middle, the two lumps of stone soaring past her. At this point, Albin would likely also be able to see what she had done. As her hand pointed upward due the motion, a beam of energy clung to her arm. A 5 ft long indigo beam of energy that resembled a Cero. It was extremely focused and sharpened, glowing vibrantly with the familiar hum. It was as if she created a blade made of a Cero.

This Cero, one of many variations available to Arrancar, was known as Cero Hoja. Or Zero Blade. Whichever you prefer. As she allowed the reiatsu to settle, dispersing the blade of energy, she thought to herself, "Thanks for showing me this one... Lagos." The Arrancar relaxed her form, peering at the Shinigami. There was an anger present in her eyes. Her attempts to soothe the flame of war had fallen on deaf ears. She tried to reason with him. What had Albin done in return? He had accused her. Dismissed her passions. He had attacked her! Now he claimed to not be fighting for his own sake?! The Arrancar tried to calm her breathing, but she feared that nothing could stop her from lashing out herself.

She growled somewhat. "Spare me the righteous attitude. I've had it with you damn Shinigami always persecuting. I thought we could end this peacefully, but it seems you have no interest in that!" Suddenly, Ailene unleashed her reiatsu outward. However, the reiatsu would suddenly become thick and heavy. To Albin, it seemed as though gravity itself would increase, making it more difficult to move. More severely, it could potentially force him to his knees. Thankfully nobody else was nearby else they would certainly be nothing more than a splat. It didn't matter to Ailene though. She was sick and tired of this. Whether Albin succumbed to the gravitational pressure or not was irrelevant. Ailene would use it to send a message. Allowing her reiatsu to fade, ending the pressure, Ailene focused it in a different way.

She began to shroud herself in reiatsu and then as she took a step, vanish. This was no mere Sonido, however. To Albin, the Arrancar would have appeared to fade into nothingness. If he could sense her reiatsu, he would no longer be able to. This was the Sin Sonido. Another skill that Ailene picked up from Lagos. Allowing her to shroud herself reiatsu and actually blend in with the ambient reiatsu. While it was slower, it was nearly silent. In fact, Ailene would leave a sound upon stopping that was so indiscernible, it required incredible senses to pick up on. Looking to end up behind Albin, moving at a speed of 750 thanks to the Sin Sonido, Aliene allowed reiatsu to surge through her arm. Suddenly, she'd bring it down upon Albin, looking to strike him in the back. If he was struck with it, this strike would feel much heavier. Albin surely was physically durable, but would he find himself injured by this reinforced blow? That was yet to be seen.

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{Reiatsu Pool}
Current Reiatsu: 1775/3000

Sonido - 100
Sonido Gaara - 150
Cero Hoja - 600
Sin Sonido - 150
Combat Cutback - 225

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{Sonido}Technique Name: [Sonido (Lit. Sound Step)]

Class: [4] - 7-1.

Technique Type: [Hollow Technique] - Kidou, Quincy Technique, Bount Technique, Human Technique, Hollow Technique, Other

Technique Element: [None] - If any

Technique Description and Effects: [What does your technique do? How strong is it? What is it's range of abilities? List these things below.]

A powerful technique, Sonido is a step that increases movement speed for a single step. Essentially, it magnifies the speed of just that one step, by 13 times. Each step for Sonido costs 100 Reiatsu. Additionally, this technique does not take up a technique slot.

How to use technique: [How do you use this technique? List below.]

Just use it and drain the Reiatsu.

Drawback: [What are the disadvantages and drawbacks of your technique? Don't forget that the drawback must be equal in strength to the technique. List everything related to the drawback below.]

Reiatsu cost.

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{Sonido Gaara}Technique Name: [Sonido Garra]

Class: [4]

Technique Type: [Arrancar Technique]

Technique Element: [None]

Technique Description and Effects:

The Shinigami have a technique called Shunpo Karin, which increases the speed of one of their limbs for one movement with an enhanced Shunpo. In other words, they get a 10x speed boost for one arm or leg movement. Oftentimes, Arrancar took unnecessary damage against sword strikes from that technique. To counter it, they created something new.

Sonido Garra is a partial Sonido technique which enhances a single limb's movement for one single movement with a Sonido. In other words, for one movement, either a leg or arm can use Sonido to speed up. 13x is the speed boost associated with Sonido Garra.

How to use technique:

Activate the technique. Unlike Sonido, which costs 100 reiatsu to activate, Sonido Garra costs 150 reiatsu every time one wishes to use it. It can only be used once per post.

Technique Drawbacks

Reiatsu cost. Continued uses also cause strain to the user's arm. Usable by Arrancar only.

Made By: [Kuroi Naito]

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{Cero Hoja - 400 OS}Technique Name: [Cero Hoja]

Class: [2]

Technique Type: [Hollow Technique]

Technique Element: [None]

Technique Description and Effects: [Cero Hoja is very dangerous technique. This creates a Blade made of Cero Energy, meaning reiatsu that has been converted into a Cero. As a result, this can be used similarly to an energy blade. While it isn't as strong as the steel of a zanpakuto, it can cut through non zanpakuto weapons, such as shurikens, or metal staffs.]

How to use technique: [The user creates a cero, then manipulates the composition of the cero using a high degree of focus and concentration to stretch the destruction energy around their hand or weapon, thus changing it into cutting blade-like energy.]

Drawback: [To activate, it costs the normal 600. Additionally, 50 reiatsu per post is required to keep this technique active.]

Made by: [Kazamaru]

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{Sin Sonido}Technique Name: Sin Sonido

Class: 4

Technique Type: Hollow/Arrancar

Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Effects:
Sin Sonido is the next stage of Sonido evolution, which was developed by Marcelius after countless examination of spirtual particles resisting the flow of spiritual beings through Hueco Mundo's dense atmosphere. Using the principles of Reiatsu-infused movements, introduced by Sonido, this technique uses a larger supply of Reiatsu to enhance every aspect of it's predecessor. Not only does the Reiatsu used allow for faster travel, but it also reduces all drag and impedance of spiritual particle resistance. Where Sonido filled the muscles with energy needed to heighten the user's speed, Sin Sonido additionally coats the user in Reiatsu. With this internal and external building of Reiatsu, the user will figuratively meld with the world around them as they burst with sudden speed. The density of the surrounding particles is of no consequence, as this technique was designed for Hueco Mundo's tremendously dense environment. The same density that forced Arrancar to improve Sonido's design over the Shinigami Shunpo has further enhanced this technique to a higher quality. In atmospheres with less density in spiritual particles, the task is all the simpler to accomplish and control.

The result is a reduced spiritual resistances means less of a footprint. It is possible for masters of Sin Sonido to travel so suddenly and so flawlessly, that they simply materialize at their intended destination. Even wild animals cannot interpret such a flawless transition. After all, this is a Predator's tool. Sin Sonido has also prove more difficult to react against, this is a forced psychological effect due to the techniques bizarre, traceless nature. Truly, this is a most fearsome technique... but is only recommended for practitioners of considerable skill. Once a soul can learn to use it with maturity, a Sonido without sound can prove a most deadly addition to an arsenal.

Sin Sonido increases the user's speed by x10. Observers with Senses beneath 400 cannot hear the beginning or completion of this technique. Observers with Senses of 400 or greater can detect the signature Sonido noise. Observers with Instincts beneath 200 cannot track the movement or arrival of this technique, though they may still prepare counters. Observers with Instincts of 200 and above are unaffected.

How to use technique: Using Sin Sonido is exactly the same as using Sonido.

Technique Drawbacks

The user of this technique must have Sonido mastered. Sin Sonido moves slower than typical Sonido, to avoid unnecessary noise Sin Sonido also costs more Reiatsu than typical Sonido to accommodate the atmospheric blending.

Cost: 150 Reiatsu

Made By: Marcelius Despres

Reserved: No

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{Combat Cutback - 325 OS}Technique Name: Combat Cutback

Class: 4

Technique Type: Reiatsu

Usable By (Technique is available to which races?): Anyone with 300+ SpPr

Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Affects: Persons with high spiritual pressure are known for their large reiatsu pools, but they also tend to be known for their weaker reiatsu strength, which means they have a ton of reiatsu, but not that much to actually use it on. This techniques entire purpose is to take that sheer volume of reiatsu and turn it into a viable, dangerous weapon.

The user builds up a pool of reiatsu internally, increasing the internal pressure, before channeling it towards a set of limbs, such as the hands or feet, discharging it as a weapon. By doing this the user can harness their reiatsu into physical striking power, allowing them to match a physically stronger opponent blow for blow, or possibly even beat them. Upon initial use the user pays 75 reiatsu per 100 strength, maxing out at their spiritual pressure, but afterwards the per post upkeep drops to 25 per 100. The amount of force generated can be changed once per post, going down merely drops the upkeep, but going up, the user must pay the initial upkeep as well as an additional 75 reiatsu for every 100 strength they add to the technique.


How to use technique (How is it activated?): Building up internal reiatsu before focusing it on a set of limbs such as hand hands or feet (or other applicable appendage like a tail). Before mastery of this technique only a single limb, such as one hand or foot, may be selected at a given moment, after master is obtained both may be used at once.

Technique Drawbacks (Limitations, repercussions for use, etc): Besides a fairly large initial cost and a moderate per post upkeep this technique only has one major drawback; reiatsu burns. When using this technique the user is forcing a large amount of reiatsu to be funneled through a relatively small area, so extended use can be dangerous. 1st degree burns begin to form after about 3 posts, 2nd degree after 5, 3rd after 7, and finally after 9 posts the chosen limb becomes borderline useless and the technique can no longer be used in that area. Healing, specifically of the burns, will reset the timer of this technique.

Made By: Yetsuna

Reserved? (Yes/No) (Can others use your technique, or just your character?): No

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As the young Shinigami vanished from sight, and found himself reappearing from underneath Ailene, his actions did not change. Going in for the strike against the Arrancar, he poised to throw his blade through her jaw and only further upward, looking to end the fight before it even began. Though, it appeared as though this Arrancar was going to be a much more difficult combatant than that, all things considered. Regardless; he wasn't going to let up. Quite the opposite; pressing the attack seemed to be his best option here.

As intended actions continued to carry themselves out, and as the attack he'd fired against Ailene began to fly toward her, he was fairly surprised to see that she wasn't going to move out of the way. No, instead, she challenged the attack, and split it open, directly down the middle. As the two halves of the boulder continued to fly onward, crashing into the ground and deteriorating into residual reiatsu, Albin scoffed. Seems she was a fairly able combatant in her Sealed state, after all. Either that, or he needed to seriously improve.

"Spare me the righteous attitude. I've had it with you damn Shinigami always persecuting. I thought we could end this peacefully, but it seems you have no interest in that!" As the air around him grew ever heavier, Albin gripped his blade ever tighter, and began to immediately pump reiatsu throughout his entire body to fortify his stature. Grinding his teeth together, and continuing to glare down his opponent, Albin knew immediately what was going on.

Ailene had been exerting her own spiritual pressure on the world around her. Something he'd never seen her specifically do before, but something he knew existed simply out of virtue of the Captain of Squad 3. The thought that Ailene was capable of something like this, though? It simultaneously fueled Albin's anger, while leaving him with a sense of dread. He knew immediately that this was not going to be an easy fight. As such? It seemed calling upon Kosei Kādo was going to be a necessity.

As he layered his own body with reiatsu in order to keep himself standing, Albin continued to do more of the same - though, this extra reiatsu was instead used to bring about a manifestation of his Zanpakuto spirit into the world around them, and to coat his blade in raw reiatsu, further the speed of his blows. Overlaying his own body, and appearing as a translucent entity, Kosei's humanoid appearance took hold. Even those with minimal sensory capabilities would be able to make him out, his shape almost shrouding Albin in a suit of draconic armor.

Without speaking so much as a singular word, Albin watched as Ailene seemed to practically vanish from sight. Seemed she was going for a surprise attack; looking to catch him off-guard. Though, it didn't take a genius to figure out just what she was going to be trying for. Either she was going for a strike above him, or behind him. Ninety percent of combatants - including himself, from time to time - almost exclusively went for those blows. He had no reason to believe Ailene was going to be any different. As such, Kosei was going to be the first to take swift action against her.

Kosei's projection immediately made haste, spinning to the right and turning fully-around to intercept the girl's blow. Upon the full-turn, the projection launched his own copy of their blade toward Ailene's arm, looking to pierce directly between her radius and ulna. From there, utilizing their own Strength in order to throw her arm out of the way if the maneuver landed successfully, Kosei looked to grab hold of the girl's pierced limb.

Regardless of whether or not her attack was thrown out of the way, Albin prepared to launch a blow himself directly against the girl, acting much more offensively as opposed to Kosei's own defensive movements. Turning to his left, opposite of his Zanpakuto Spirit, Albin looked to throw his blade directly toward the girl's neck, launching his blade at a speed of 3,000 via an Ichi-stimmed Shunpo Karin in an attempt to slash across the girl's throat. If it wasn't increasingly apparent at this point, he was very much out for blood.

Whether or not his attack landed, he'd keep his guard up, Kosei withdrawing their blade from her arm, and returned to an overlaying position. Taking a deep breath, Albin spoke in turn, responding toward Ailene's own comments. "This isn't a 'Shinigami' matter, Ailene," he spoke, a slight reverberation taking hold over his voice, "This runs much, MUCH deeper than that!" As his words finished, a bonelike structure slowly began to materialize and almost "crawl" across the left side of Albin's face. In tune, Albin's left sclera turned a deep shade of gray, followed in tune with the hollow-esque golden tone his iris quickly shifted to. If the Espada were capable of remembering the times she'd spent with Camila, the fragmented mask was the exact same; the same half-masquerade appearance to it being entirely identical.

Rhythm Beat Speed: 150
Ichi Choice and Duration: Speed - 1/5
Go: Tenka Duration: 1/5

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{Release Information}Shikai Duration: 3/10.
Current Stance: Reversed.
Reversed Stance Shielding: 900 OS.
Active Card: The Chariot. Duration 3/3.
Stored Card: N/A.
Stored Alignments: Celestial Alignment, N/A, N/A. 0 Galactic Alignments.

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{Reiatsu Pool}
Normal Reiatsu Pool: 3,350/6,000
Hollow Reiatsu Pool: 1,300/4,850 - 26.804%
800 reiatsu converted into Hollow Reiatsu.
-100 for Maintaining The Chariot.
-200 for Go & Go: Tenka Activation.
-150 for Ichi Activation.
-50 for Defensive Maneuver via Go: Tenka.
-100 for Shunpo Karin.

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{Go (Five)}
Technique Name: Go (Five)

Class: 5

Technique Type: Other

Usable By: Shinigami, Vizard

Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Effects: Go, also called "Addition", is the fifth of the Numbers. This technique allows the Zanpakuto Spirit to interact with the physical world as an attack of sorts. This technique creates a ghostly aura around the Zanpakuto, much like Ichi. Unlike Ichi, this aura is more solid, more 'real' so to speak. This technique lasts for one strike, one swing of the Zanpakuto, or simply one motion of the blade. Effectively, this technique allows the user and Zanpakuto Spirit to strike an additional time. The user of this technique can choose whether it be as soon as they attack, utilizing two attacks at once, a second before, or a second behind their original attack.

The real power, and versatility, of this technique comes from the fact that whatever effect is on the Zanpakuto, or user, at the time is copied on to the strike. (I.E, the Zanpakuto is coated with an ice-effect, the Zanpakuto the Spirit uses will also be coated with ice.). As this is a blade made of Reiatsu, it naturally bypasses the Cutback Effect.

Synergizes well with Ichi and Ni.

How to use technique: Communicate with Spirit, work in tandem with it.

Technique Drawbacks: Class Five Reiatsu cost. Depending on the Spirit, the relationship they have with their wielder, and their nature, the spirit in question may not choose to lend aid to the wielder. Small amounts of Physical and spiritual fatigue if they do help. Depends heavily on the user's own skill and sword technique to make useful. Must be within the range of the original slash or attack, I.E, you can't teleport the slash behind someone if you have no possible way of getting over there with your original strike. Shunpo does not count.

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{Go: Tenka (Five: Addition)}
Technique Name: Go: Tenka (Five: Addition)

Class: 5

Technique Type: Other.

Usable By: Shinigami, Vizard.

Technique Element: None.

Technique Description and Effects:

Go: Tenka serves as the fifth of seven advanced “numbers” techniques developed by Albin Landry, designed around the teachings of Taien Hadohou. Each technique is designed around use alongside the original, hence the “Addition” portion of the name. Go: Tenka was developed in order to give the user more defensive options in the midst of combat without having to change up their fighting style.

Upon activating Go: Tenka, the aura surrounding the user’s blade from Go will continue to persist for the next five posts, instead of expiring after one action, and will maintain the same timing chosen from Go for the full duration. During this duration, though, the user’s Zanpakuto Spirit will actively seek to defend the user. While the option to mimic the user’s actions is there, the Zanpakuto Spirit is also capable of making their own actions while mimicking the user.

Actions the Zanpakuto Spirit can take on their own are defensive in nature, and will actively look to protect the user. When acting on their own, outside of the previously restrictive timing, the Zanpakuto Spirit must only take actions to defend the user; retaliation attacks or otherwise active offensively will still be limited to mimicry of the user. These defensive, actions, however, cost 50 reiatsu every time they're used in addition to the activation cost of Go: Tenka.

How to use technique: Commune with the Zanpakuto Spirit and ask for additional defense.

Technique Drawbacks:

Class five reiatsu cost. Unlike the standard technique, utilization of this technique requires harmony between the user and Zanpakuto Spirit; if a Zanpakuto Spirit would not be always willing to perform this maneuver, this technique cannot be learned. Physical and spiritual fatigue will follow when the Zanpakuto Spirit assists. Autonomous movements the Zanpakuto Spirit takes cannot place them more than one second away from the user at any time; if an action would take them more than one second to realign with the user, it cannot be taken. Requires Go to be Mastered and active to use.

Made By: Albin Landry.

Reserved?: Yes.

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{Ichi (One)}
Technique Name: Ichi (One)

Class: 4

Technique Type: Other.

Usable By: Shinigami.

Technique Element: None.

Technique Description and Effects:

Aptly named, Ichi, also known as "Strike", is the first of the Numbers technique line. Working with their Zanpakuto Spirit, the Shinigami manifests an aura around their Zanpakuto, a ghostly, translucent aura that flickers and fades in and out. This lasts for five posts, and grants the Zanpakuto a special power for the duration of the technique. For the duration of the technique, either the striking speed doubles, or the striking strength doubles.

Additionally, while using this technique, the user is able to perceive their Spirit holding the Zanpakuto with the user, as a faded out image. No one else can perceive their Spirit, unless they have the required Energy Sensory to normally see one. Essentially, the Spirit wields the blade along with the technique user.

How to use technique: Communicate with Spirit, work in tandem with it.

Technique Drawbacks:

Class Four Reiatsu cost. Depending on the Spirit, the relationship they have with their wielder, and their nature, the spirit in question may not choose to lend aid to the wielder. Physical and spiritual fatigue if they do help. Damage to the users arms, due to either the increased speed or increased strength, in the form of strained or sprained muscles, as well as possible overextending. Mastery of this technique lessens the damage done, as well as overextending, due to the user knowing how much strength/speed they have and are able to handle.

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{Rhythm Beat}
Technique Name: Rhythm Beat

Class: 6

Technique Type: Hakuda

Usable By: Shinigami, Beast-Clan, Escudo

Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Effects: A stance-type technique, this one requires the user to slip into a state of automatic combat. Automatic combat is a mental state in which the user continues at the exact same pacing of their previous blows, creating a rhythmic pattern that allows them to fight without focusing on it. During this, the user becomes accustomed to their own movements, flowing into the same speed and rhythm of attacks until it's no longer required to think about it. That's when this technique truly begins to shine; upon that point, the user can speed up or slow down that rhythm suddenly, creating a pattern of attacks that suddenly alters in speed. Slowing in speed takes no effort, merely the conscious decision to hold back a blow, but speeding up is another story.

When speeding up, the user must do so gradually; as they become accustomed to their movements at a set pace beyond their normal limit, they can slowly push themselves further and further. With each post of consecutive rhythmic attacks, the user can adapt and push their muscles so that they move an additional 50 speed faster with their consistent attacks. This can be continued up until the maximum of the 3x limit on speed boosts. However, if speed is dropped at all, it caps at the speed dropped to or the user's maximum speed, whichever is higher, and can only regain 50 speed per post. Example, if the user has 300 Speed, after one post they can have 350, and after two their attacks come at 400 speed. However, if they drop down to 300 for a slowed move to surprise a foe, they cannot just go back up to 400 speed, and instead have to work up at 50 per post again. If they dropped down to 200, however, they could immediately make the next blow 300, as that is their natural cap.

How to use technique: Begin striking in a consistent, consecutive rhythm of blows, adapting to it over time and adjusting speed as able.

Technique Drawbacks: Stamina. Aside from that, the biggest drawback to this technique is its predictability; the user does have to build up a rhythm of strikes, and because they are fighting almost off-handedly, even if they have control over how they strike, there is a pattern in the motions that can be countered by an analytical foe. Note that this counts as a long-term buff if used for more than two posts (i.e. after the first post of increased speed); otherwise, it is counted as a short-term buff. Requires at least a 1 in Martial Arts: Hakuda.

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{Shunpo Karin}
Technique Name: Shunpo Karin

Class: 5

Technique Type: Kidō

Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Effects: The famous "partial Shunpo" technique. This allows the user to initiate a single movement at Shunpo speed with one limb. This cannot be used without initiating the forward momentum. The user will need to move their arm the way they normally would before this technique can be activated. Momentum for this technique cannot be controlled. This means once the user initiates this technique, they cannot stop their limb from the movement.

How to use technique: Stated above.

Drawbacks: Also stated above. Higher Reiatsu cost than normal Shunpo. Limit is once per post. More taxing on stamina than regular Shunpo.

[Ailene Haschiro]

Utilizing her Sonido to draw nearer, Ailene was prepared to deliver a powerful blow to her opponent. She'd allow her reiatsu to flow throughout her arm, bolstering its strength. This technique simply known as Combat Cutback would allow Ailene to use her reiatsu to artificially increase the power of her strikes. It was one of a few techniques that she had learned to be able to combat physically superior foes. In this case, Albin had merely shown two of his tricks. His rapier and some boulder that he could shoot out. There was also the matter of the sheen of sparkles that covered him at the moment, but Ailene would try to figure that out soon. For now, she'd just have to do what she can against him.

Unfortunately, Ailene would find that her strategy had one singular detriment. She knew next to nothing about the capabilities of her opponent. In the moment that her hand was about to make contact with Albin, she felt movements stop. A sharp pain suddenly erupted from her hand. Spreading through her entire hand, she looked down. Her hand had gotten pierced by a spectral Zanpakutō. Not only that, but Ailene also felt her arm be grabbed. Suffice to say she could handle a lot of pain, but she had experienced little that compared to the feeling of her hand being pierced. She groaned, gritting her teeth, able to suppress her gasps of pain and shock. 

As hard as she tried, her arm was pinned by what appeared to be akin to a draconian arm. Her movements would be straining and nothing she did allowed her to get her limb free. Suddenly, there was another feeling of pain. A blur that shot across her neck with unrivaled speed, feeling it violently shred against her Hierro, piercing it. This was the pain that ultimately broke Ailene. She'd scream loudly, allowing her voice to go raw. She instinctually gripped her neck, blood rushing past her closed fingers. She'd waste no time. Her Hierro had already proven mostly useless against Albin at the moment. There was no point in allowing failing armor to protect her. 

As the Third Seat tore the blade from her hand, Ailene allowed her Hierro to dissipate. From there she'd focus upon both her hand and bleeding neck. The pain felt like a sizzling burn that slowly grew with time. Among the Espada, she was one of a few with a rare ability. High Speed Regeneration. Her metabolism was so advanced that it could easily heal wounds like this, but she had to act now lest she bled out. Her flesh slowly stitched itself back together, her carotid artery mending itself. The spray of blood stopped as her hand also repaired itself, the sword wound swiftly disappearing. Letting her hand drop, the Arrancar looked up at Albin's form.

The Third Seat had certainly made his point. Ailene had wanted to choose the path of least resistance, but Albin had forced her hand. Even as he talked, Ailene's blood boiled. "This isn't a 'Shinigami' matter, Ailene," Once more she felt it. A burst of reiatsu though now that she was so much closer. Now that he was released. She could sense it far better. "This... this a Hollow's reiatsu?!" Her eyes widened as Albin continued. "This runs much, MUCH deeper than that!" Whatever Albin truly was, Ailene did not know. In truth, she did not care. She just wanted to enjoy a nice and relaxing stroll around Karakura. This town had become her home. 

Despite her efforts to try and show that she could be better than the average Arrancar. Despite her efforts to demonstrate how different she was. None of it mattered. Everyone who knew her would not be able to see past her appearance. It infuriated her. Albin's words did not matter to her. She had made up her mind on what the truth was. He was a Shinigami. She was a Hollow. One was going to be slaughtered and the other would live. The only way to end that cycle... was for her to reject everything she had been given. Her hollow reiatsu. Her former life. However... this situation was different. Albin had shown his true colors. He attacked her unprovoked. Even now, remnants of a white mask crept along the face of the Third Seat. 

Ailene disappeared from sight, shifting upwards into the air as she stood upon a platform of reiatsu that formed beneath her feet. Still kneeling, the Espada gripped her Zanpakutō and pulled it from its sheath. She held it tightly, her hand pressed against the white gleaming blade of the sword. She breathed out quietly muttering to herself. "I've been deemed a Hollow. I'll show you a Hollow.." Her inner voice called out to the Zanpakutō. "I'm sick and tired of this. I'm letting you out of my own free will. Just don't kill him. He's mine..." She felt the satisfaction that radiated out from the other soul. Opening her eyes, she'd look upon Albin and yell,

"Spread And Contamina, Ausbruch!"

After finishing, the Zanpakutō in her hand began to wither, blown into countless pieces of scattered reiatsu in the wind. Swirls of purple and black arose from her form. They'd circle around her before rising up into the sky, shrouding her body as blasts of spiritual pressure rose from the column of reiatsu. Within this shroud, away from sight, Ailene's form changed. She grew about half a foot, her skin turned black, and her form would change more akin to a draconian humanoid. Wings draped her shoulders, purple fur just visible enough to make it look like a mantle. Her skin formed into hardened scales and a tail grew from her coccyx. Nails and teeth grew, becoming talons and a maw with razor sharp teeth. From within the veil, the Espada smeared the blood that clung to her hand from the previous neck injury onto her palm. Finally, the column of reiatsu would fade and Ailene would be visible in her majestic Resurrecciòn. 

The Arrancar rose to her feet, feeling her supernatural agility return to her. At the same time, her reiatsu would become far more potent. She looked down at Albin from atop her Air Ground and hopped off landing upon the ground and reestablishing her far more potent Hierro once more. Those like Albin who had seen her Resurrecciòn before likely imagined her large wyvern-like appearance and would likely be surprised to find that she has notably shrunk. She looked at Albin, licking the blood off of her talons as a purple mist arose from her. As she spoke, her voice would sound far sultrier than Ailene's. "So. You're Albin right? Nice little mask you have there. Reminds me of our own~" She'd grin, her words radiating a darkness with them as she grinned, giggling. She was a truly twisted creature and Albin would be able to tell immediately. "I hope you last longer than the others who've had the pleasure of meeting me. I hate it when my playthings break~" Once more, a sinister hint to her voice.

Suddenly, accelerating to a speed of 300, the Espada approached, building reiatsu within her legs. Just before finding herself a few feet away from Albin, the Arrancar allowed it to disperse, erupting outward. Suddenly everything changed. A wind pressure erupted out from Ailene not unlike Shunpo Eichi and a shrill sound radiated out from her, both racing towards the Third Seat. To Albin, this sound would only be disruptive, but it was loud. If the wind pressure knocked him backward, Ailene would utilize increased speed of 4500 to appear a bit behind where Albin was being launched to. Alternatively, if Albin moved, she'd attempt to use her speed to match the Shinigami, trying to keep pace with him. In either situation, Ailene allowed the reiatsu to mingle with the blood in her hand, curling it into a fist. Punching the air in front of her, she allowed the reiatsu to thin out and launch towards her opponent. 

A Bala suddenly ejected from the hand of the Arrancar, rocketing forth towards Albin. This was no ordinary Bala though. Jet black and howling through the air, it threatened to hit Albin with incredible force. If it connected, it would not just crash into him like a regular projectile. No. It would splash across him with a potent burning reiatsu. This technique was known as Bala Obscuras. A technique only available to an Espada in their Resurrecciòn. Unlike a regular Bala, this could tear holes through people and blow limbs off, leaving severe burns. Ailene had tuned its reiatsu slightly though. It would not tear through the Third Seat even if it did hit with full force, but it would certainly splash across his body and deliver the burns. This other soul was ruthless, but it loved to play with its food. 

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{Reiatsu Pool & Soul Specialist}
Total Reiatsu: 850/3000
Reiatsu after Resurrecciòn: -550/3000

Hierro Deactivation - 400
Sonido - 100
Advanced Air Ground - 25
Resurrecciòn - 400
Sonido Grande - 600
Bala Obscuras - 400
Hierro Reeactivation - 400

RS: 400 -> 1200
Speed: 75 -> 300

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{Ailene Yersinia - 185}
Sonido Grande +60
Bala Obscuras +40
Hierro +40
Primera Etapa Overall +45

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{Hierro}Technique Name: [Hierro (Harden)]

Class: [3]

Technique Type: [Hollow Technique]

Technique Element: [Metal]

Technique Description and Effects:

Hierro is an Arrancar technique in which the user's reiatsu condenses, creating a steel-hard skin strong enough to block a Zanpakuto. This also allows them to fight some of the sword-wielding Shinigami barehanded. This technique guards against reiatsu based and melee techniques. If the user has 150+ reiatsu strength superiority to the enemy, then the user is totally undamaged by all attacks from the enemy. This means an Arrancar is essentially invincible based on Hierro for some time. At 75-149 reiatsu strength advantage, damage is very minor, but present. A large slash could be a tiny cut. At less than 75 advantage, there is resistance to damage from the Hierro. Small resistance.

How to use technique:

Always active. Doesn't use reiatsu to keep active, uses reiatsu strength for strength. Permanently active as soon as it is learned.

Technique Drawbacks

Must deactivate this to use High Speed Regeneration. Reiatsu is lost upon deactivation, reiatsu equivalent to the technique class, which is 3. 400 is lost upon deactivation. 400 is then also lost upon reactivation in the same thread. Final stage release bypasses Hierro automatically by default. (Bankai, Fullbring Stage 2, etc.) Vizard Bankai does NOT bypass Hierro. Vizards, even if they have not yet become full Vizards, must use their mask to bypass Hierro. Those facing Hierro can gradually adjust to it per combat hit against the enemy, though within a certain post limit. Let's say Person A has Hierro, and is fighting Person B. If Person B hits Person A twice with attacks, then after 8 posts of their combat have elapsed, then Person A's Hierro counts at 80% of its strength (100 Reiatsu strength would be 80). After 12 posts of combat, if Person A has been hit at least four total times, then Person B can now treat Hierro as if it is simply 60% strength (100 Reiatsu Strength would be 60). After 16 posts of combat, if at least six hits have been landed, Hierro stops working against Person B.

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{Sonido Grande}Technique Name: [Sonido Grande]

Class: [2]

Technique Type: [Hollow Technique]

Technique Element: [None]

Technique Description and Effects:

This is a stronger Sonido. It moves with higher speed, meaning 15x the speed of the user. Its true power, however, lies in sound. The sound is massive and disorienting, like a sonic boom. It causes pain of varying degrees according to the foe's sensory stat. At 50 senses, the pain is strong and disruptive. This is increased by each 50 of senses. At 100 senses, this is agony to hear. 200, you're in sensory hell, and will feel actual disorientation for one post. Senses at 300 or above, you're rolling on the ground in agony. This pain can't be countered by pain tolerance, either, since it's actual physiological disruption. If the foe's senses are above 200, they're reduced by 50 when exposed to this. The massive wind force from this move also blasts people away, and can cause lacerations depending on the speed.

How to use technique:

Step.

Drawback:

The user will feel very winded from this. It can only be used once every three of the user's posts. It costs six times a normal Sonido. Clothes are gonna get torn apart by this due to the sheer speed, and held objects will be lost with a strength less than 400. Legs are gonna suffer some cuts from the speed. Use it twice in a row, and skin starts shearing off, taking away Hierro. Thrice, and the leg bones shatter.

Made by: [Rey Diablo]

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{Bala Obscuras - 1200 OS}Technique Name: [Bala Oscuras] (Black Bullet)

Class: [3]

Technique Type: [Hollow Technique]

Technique Element: [None]

Technique Description and Effects: [The Espada-only version of the bala. The Bala Oscuras (Dark Bullet) version turns the bala into a jet black and fires it with tremendous velocity and power. This can only be used while in Release Stages. It packs the nearly punch of half a Gran Rey Cero. Unlike regular Bala, which merely puts holes in adversaries, and occasionally blows limbs off, this one will blast holes easily twice the size of the actual blast, and splash burns across the enemy as well. On top of that, it is capable of completely disintegrating limbs, rather than just blowing them off, meaning that reattachment is impossible.]

How to use technique: [Same as regular Bala]

Drawback: [Unlike Cero Oscuras, this technique requires there be the user's blood on their hand, rather similar to the conditions for Gran Rey Cero. This will also slowly burn the hand with each use. Consecutive uses will add second and third degree burns to the hand that uses it. After too many uses, around 6 or 7, that hand will not be able to use any more reiatsu based techniques, unless it is healed. High speed regeneration cannot heal the damage caused by this technique.]

Made by: [Kazamaru]

[Kyomei Kuchiki]

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