Takeshi Yamazaki [0-3+, SHINIGAMI]

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Family Information: The Yamazaki clan are profound swordsman whom fought during the war with the Quincy back in the days that have long past. Almost all of them were slain, including by most information the families leaders. It's hard to say if any of the clan whom had the eyes of hawks live any further. They were known to practice delicate and precise swordsmanship and able to cleave mountains in half with a swing. The details of the family were not hidden away as they taught all who had the nerve to come forward and attempt to understand the tricky forms the school provided. This was of course but the entry level stuff that most people could learn. The family prided itself on practicing the belief that sword play was the greatest weapon. Wounding an enemy without trying was a function they tried often to preach to the members whom would listen. Takeshi was considered their best fighter, perhaps the reason he is the lone member alive.

The clan in current day is down to a single member, the massacre at the hands of the Vandenreich's attacks during the war left them with no one. It is believed this happened due to the position of Takeshi as a Captain. However it's unknown if that's the case or if it's simply a fabrication of the truth. Takeshi is the pride of the Yamazaki and the last swordsman to be taught the Yamazaki style of swordplay. What he decides to do with it will indeed bring or destroy the family. His style of fighting is a dead art that few people are capable of performing, this has made him one of the more feared fighters in the world. Combining his families teaching with his Zanpakutō he's become a fearsome warrior. Though he's been missing for ages and hasn't bothered showing his face to anyone. He stepped down and left his position as a Captain, those who knew him left with opinions of uncertainty about his position on things. Takeshi was the warrior of the Gotei 13, fighting any battles he was asked with honor and pride.

Name: Takeshi Yamazaki
Alias: The Warrior of the Gotei.
Age: Unknown - Believed to be the third oldest of the first generation
Height: Six feet and five inches
Weight: One Hundred and Ninety Five Pounds
Physical Description: He is a tall man with a rather slender build, but upon inspect he is extremely muscular. His body appears to of built muscles only warriors would be seen with. This has allowed him to build upon a good figure, his eyes much like that of his clan are those of a Hawks. This has allowed him to use the power his clan is proud of to the fullest degree. Though the last member he's able to use his power actively where ever he pleases and has a great deal of view capable with them. His tall figure is something that he was born with allowing him a great deal more reach than what people realize. His figure and way of carrying himself have made him a frightening personality even among the former Captains. It's believed while he may not of been the strongest among them as Unohana earned her rights to that title. Takeshi was extremely powerful in his own right and had a way of carrying himself even back than which demanded respect. Most couldn't avoid acknowledging his prowess at seeing the truth and uncovering the facts behind things. Takeshi was brilliant as a Captain and some believe the greatest of the First Generation for his sense of Justice and Honor. His appearance showed this as he wore the Haroi fo the Captain of Squad 9 with great pride. He now days wears a Black Haori with purple sleeves and simply pants. His Zanpakutō is strapped to his back by a special strap. This vanishes when the weapon is drawn, the blade doesn't have a sheath like most zanpakutos. The strange shape and structure of his blade would make most think it's tricky to wield and perhaps heavy. However the weapon is light but more into the strange Zanpakutō he wields later, he has a mustache of sorts on his face and a beard making him look like someone of a different country. Perhaps of Spanish origins or some such thing. However his skin is pale and this destroys whatever illusion of such nationality that anyone had of him. Takeshi has wears a gray pair of jeans and black boots. Upon his neck is a necklace that has a knife on, this weapon's purpose is mostly for those he doesn't feel like fighting. Using the smaller weapon does have advantages, it's however no where near as strong as the Zanpakutō on his back. It's purpose is entirely for fighting weaker enemies he deems unworthy to be slain by the blade of a warrior. The weapon is strong enough to absorb impact from highly powerful Quincy and even at one point he blocked a Captain's attack with the weapon. Showing the weapon to be capable of a great deal of power, however as stated previously, more later on.



Honorable: Takeshi is a warrior, a man capable of doing things only one way. He doesn't believe in deceit or using dirty tricks when fighting as he will come up front. Some believe it's due to the Zanpakutō he carries, Takeshi specializes at fighting extremely powerful enemies and several of them at once. His powerful nature and way of carrying his Yamazaki clan's honor he does it well. Carrying on the name of a people that don't exist anymore has made him a very interesting person to discuss the future with. Takeshi is an extremely precise and honorable person to speak with. He won't speak ill of another or say something behind someone's back. He will bring it to their face without a second thought. This nature made him hard to handle at times as a Captain, but his honorable nature was something that Ukitake and Shunsui both commented on being a likable trait about him. All Captains of the 9th Division who came after him carry on his honor to a degree.

Likable: Despite his way and honorable nature, he was very likable among the Captains of the first generation. Known for being good friends with Ukitake and Shunsui. As well as on good terms with all the other Captains, he was liked most anyone whom spoke with him. His forward and very honorable way of doing things made him a specially liked by the Head Captain Yamamoto. His respect of the Eastern customs and knowledge on the subject of what a warrior should hold dear stood out. Among the Captains some argued he was the most liked as he served during the war and only left afterwards. Shunsui and Ukitake both stated it may of been due to the loss he suffered. Losing one's entire family was a hard blow thus his leaving was allowed so he could grieve. Such a large loss of life had never been targeted at a single clan and the worst of it was that they weren't wrong. He wasn't sure what to think of it but being among one of more likable people has made his road easy to travel sometimes, but also harder.

Intimidating: The air about while being a likable person to his peers. He is intimidating to those who dare raise weapons against him, that honorable personality doesn't allow people to walk away without a fight. His immense spiritual pressure said to be enough to crush those who stood in his path and even destroy large amount of land beneath him was part of it. But he carried himself as a warrior and could intimidate when he needed to do so. As a Captain of the 9th he had to carry the sword of Justice for the Gotei 13. Something he took pride in, most Captains also carry the custom that he left on. The sword of Justice, he decided that role was to be the best one they could possibly have. His name is etched in the history of the Gotei 13 as one of the more intimating people one could deal with. Ukitake once said their was a man who could be liked in his passive state, but when fighting began a new face emerged.

Perceptive: He is considered one of the most perceptive Captains of his age, able to read into things extremely well. His sense of justice and eyes to see it were extremely sharp. Takeshi had little trouble catching criminals in the open able to tell by looking at a person most of the time what they planned. Takeshi's perception was one of the reasons the 9th was placed into his hands. He could tell when things were wrong by a glance and would do what he could to fix the situation, if he was able to do so. This however did sometimes lead to problems as his honorable nature would sometimes make him do things. Takeshi didn't believe in lying or taking in the fruits of such pointless things. He would be upfront with even criminals and tell them he knew they were up to no good. This truth was something that few others could see. Honesty and honor were an odd mix for a Captain who came to the world the way he did. Swordsman like him were meant to be killers, yet he refused to acknowledge that as the truth.

Respectful: He plays by the rules most of the times and abides the laws due to his honorable nature. He holds respect for few people in his life and has only lost a single fight as he didn't prepare correctly. This was impart due to him not understanding the skill that Yachiru had but he has shown a great deal of respect for warriors who defeat him. Believing in small part that it allows him to become a greater warrior, respecting one's enemy is a rare practice. The Quincy war had left him conflicted as he normally would respect them. However they wiped out his entire clan without leaving but a single person alive other than himself. Though one thing was clear the Quincy did pay for this action, he destroyed over a thousand of their race for the crime the did to his clan. Takeshi has a great deal of blood on his hands, some believe he left due to the fact his honor had been tainted or something of that nature.

Determined Student: Unlike others who believe the role of Captain is the end of one's academic and studying of the Martial Arts. Takeshi believes with age one must study even harder to better use the powers they are given. For the price of age is learning more than you know as a youth, his wisdom and very sound thinking were part of the reason why he earned Yachiru's respect. His honorable nature and way he put his squad before himself every time made him a key choice for those who would follow him. His Lieutenant at the time was an extremely skilled young man who believed his Captain to be the very foundation of what it meant to be a Captain. While he's not perfect by any means as seen when he lost his entire clan to the slaughter by the Quincy. His honor was put aside for a moment to slaughter one thousand Quincy in return for the toll they did to his family. However he did learn from his mistakes and grow into a better person for it. Takeshi has always learned from his mistakes becoming a better Captain for it.



Honorable People: He enjoys those who share the belief of honor and exercise the use of it. Takeshi has always had a very stern honor that few others would have. Despite it he kept his code of honor very high and does enjoy running into people who follow the same role of honor. Others may not fully grasp the concept of a warrior fighting for the sake of their honor and the honor of friends. Takeshi believes firmly that honor is the judging factor of a person, even those who don't understand him respect him. Takeshi enjoys conversations about a warriors honor and respecting the power they have. Honor and respect are the key elements he likes about a person. He won't detach himself or accept less from a person. For he can push himself this far they can do the same. People are as different as the all embracing sky that covers the world.

Good Fights: Like most warriors he enjoys a good match. If it be one on one or himself against six to seven people at a time. But he enjoys fights where honorable foes cross blades. His most enjoyable fight of his life was fighting against Kenpachi Yachiru during her time. He has marked it as the best fight of his life as she held the greatest power next to the old man that he could seek a challenge with. Takeshi didn't walk away a winner in all his bouts as a Captain but he did enjoy them and take from them what he could. This has helped him evolve and grow as a person in the long. His enjoyment of good fights are still very alive in his blood. Takeshi is likely to go straight for a strong person and warn someone weak if they get in his way they will simply die from the fight. Takeshi isn't the type to sugar coat things for anyone even his enemies. Takeshi has enjoyed many good bouts but nothing has compared to the fight against Yachiru and nothing perhaps ever will.

Friends: Takeshi treasures his friends for his cold and very odd nature pushes people away. But he was able to make friends with the Gotei 13's first generation Captains and known for his very kind nature towards his friends. Willing to help them so long as his honor didn't get caught into it. One thing was for certain, he doesn't judge between honor and friendship very well. If forced to pick he will decide based on the friends actions and if honor can be found within them. His value of friendship transcends the races and could even be an Arrancar if the creature is someone he can trust. The only race he would have extremely hard time befriending the Quincy after all they destroyed the only family he'd known. However once again his liking of friends is something that is strange considering he doesn't care for people. Takeshi is a strange warrior man who does enjoy the company of good friends or beautiful woman when the time comes.

Being Alone:While he enjoys the companion of friends he enjoys being alone more. It allows him the process of thinking and becoming something more. His growth and development that came from time spent in the caves around his Clans home. Being alone allowed him to grow and change as the world needed for him to be. Becoming a man from a boy, but much more came from it than that. His contradiction lays in the fact that he doesn't trust people anymore yet treasures his friend. Ever since a friend betrayed him he's become a complex and difficult person to get close too. Most believe it was due to the first and only friend who was a Quincy. The woman who betrayed his trust and slaughtered his entire clan of her own accord. This left a scar on the heart of a normally kind man making him prefer to be alone. They say an eye for an eye leaves the world blind and he took more than an eye from her. He killed one thousand of her people for her crime and left their blood to stain the entire streets of the war zone.

Warriors: He absolute adores those with the mindset warriors have. Though he's gone away form the fighting for now and seemed to of taken a back seat to the events the world is in. Stepping aside now is perhaps his way of moving on and getting away from such things, but as it stands Takeshi is considered one of the stronger Captains of the era he came from due to his love of warriors. The 9th Division was a haven to the warrior spirit and those whom embodied it in the days of old did well. This allowed them to complete the process of being great warriors and it furthered his love for them. However his honor and warrior loving nature made him fall for a Quincy Female's ploy which resulted in his clan's demise. This left a hole that was extremely hard to deal with his heart. His love warriors is still present, he shall never lead as he doesn't desire such pointless things. He swore upon his honor to never take a mantle of leadership again.



Quincy: He has a natural hatred for Quincy after what they did to his clan in the war. Some believe this hatred is something if not the only time he's ever gone against his honor and sought revenge for something. For the Quincy didn't spare a single child the entire clan was destroyed by them. They put the heads of the children and family he held dearly on fencing as a warning at one of the battle grounds. Jyuushiro and Shunsui tried their best to talk to him but he walked out on that battlefield and killed one thousand Quincy. Taking almost their entire race down to a size by himself, if he'd not found his reason. He would of wiped them out entirely, however given the state of mind he was in. It was sad he'd left blood so far into his hand from his rage that the Quincy nicknamed him the Black Death for how many he took without mercy. In times of war they made a choice and paid the price for the actions they decided upon.

Crowds: He dislikes crowds and often prefers to be alone this has made him an odd Captain. While most would expect him to dislike Weaklings or people whom lack the conviction and strength to follow through for what they had called a future. This has made him perhaps dislike crowds even more, his dislike for them is clear. Which as a Captain was strange, he was considered quite the eccentric though not to the circumstances that his colleagues have taken it to. Takeshi's dislike of crowds stems somewhat from his home environment the family he grew up with was small in the lands. They didn't have possess a large number of people around them allowing plenty of room to spread ones arms. Perhaps this is simply something one can call his odd dislike, but next to the hatred of Quincy it is quite the minor thing. Disliking Quincy to the point that he wouldn't save one if it begged for it is pretty bad. However their are circumstances where he will put up with crowds though he dislikes the feeling of it.

Dishonor: His honor is the core of his being when that is taken he is absolutely pissed. Nothing matters more to him than honor and seeing it disregarded does upset him, but not when another does so. It's when he himself puts aside his honor that upsets him the most. Takeshi has always shown himself to be an extremely honorable man who doesn't let things get to him. But upon the death of his family he lost it and didn't forgive himself. Takeshi is a prideful man who cannot let his honor be taken through actions such as those left him the way he is. Takeshi has transformed into a creature all his own lacking in some qualities that most would see. He often wonders if his honor is still something he has despite being broken after the war of the Quincy. As the first generation of the 9th Division he was ashamed of his actions and left. Death before Dishonor was the saying that he would often have his men say and he didn't die for his Dishonor.

Irelia Von Vasileyvich: The witch who played on his soft kind honor at the time. He despises her and would kill her on sight honor or no honor. She destroyed the illusion for him that he was in a good place. His life had forever been changed by the females actions. Using her charm and pretending to be his friend just to kill his family. She broke his will which was something that had long since been destroyed. Takeshi is a man who hasn't recovered from the betrayal, his oath to not join or become a leader again remains in effect. He will never accept the role of a leader again while his honor remains tainted. Some believe he did what was needed to avenge his family. But he fought weak enemies without restraint and slaughtered them all, this dishonor is something he cannot forgive himself of. Takeshi is a complex man but it all goes back to Irelia and the crime she committed as he let his honor and eyes believe that she did care about him.



Shunsui Kyoraku: One of his close friends that he became a Captain during the same time with. His skill and respect for Shunsui were present always despite the mans odd way of living his life. He couldn't very well make himself dislike his colleagues that he worked with. Takeshi enjoyed his life around this point to the fullest.. And didn't expect anything would ever go wrong for him, this was however wrong. He never expected that he would be somewhere else in the world instead of Captain of the 9th. Takeshi still holds respect for Shunsui and his friends not willing to come out of his isolation though to fight against Sosuke Aizen during that time or any of the others. His self hate for the crime he did is larger than what most would realize, he did such a deed and never forgave himself for it. While some of his colleagues understood Shunsui himself often stated he knew what it must of been like.

Ceon Clixx-Kimura: Another good friend which he spent time with, he hasn't had contact with him or the others since that night. It's unknown really to him what Ceon thought of his actions. He killed weaklings and didn't hold back when it came time to battle their forces slaughtering so many of them mercilessly. It's hard to say where his power lies in this stand still of his soul. But it's believed mostly that he cherished his friendship with Ceon dearly. Partly why he did what he did alone without telling them is so they didn't end up like him. A man who lost his way and honor is something very dangerous and someday he'd face it. Takeshi isn't a broken record of a man who without hope, he is simply a man who's dream was destroyed in the process of it all. He was the catalyst that his clan's death was upon. In some ways it was his own fault and he knows that Ceon and the others wouldn't hold it against him for trying to reach out. But mistakes were made and facing them troubles him.

Jyushiro Ukitake: A friend and confidant that he told his secrets to as well his plans. Takeshi hasn't spoken to Jyushiro in a long time, stepping this far away from the world has left him friendless some would believe. His friendship with Jyushiro and the others is still strong but his belief in his honor and himself has fallen quite far. His friendship with Jyushiro was also on an honorable level, so their relationship is most likely damaged by the rage he showed when his people were killed. However Takeshi fears facing his friends to a degree for he did unspeakable things. He made even Yachiru look at him different, he didn't know how to feel for once he murdered people who couldn't stand to him and fight against the strength he had. This had allowed him to become a monster all his own. Jyushrio perhaps hated him now for killing innocent and weak people, Takeshi felt anguish at causing his friends pain while trying to walk a path of honor.

Kenpachi Yachiru: She is an important figure in the life of Takeshi, his first loss was to her. His honor was still intact though, the two fought for seven days taking the very highest level of combat to new levels. They were warriors, murderers, and yes even friends. His determination was set on fighting her till the end, Yachiru evenly fought with him and as a friend they were indeed closer than most would realize. Losing to her was a factor he'd never considered but she beat him and earned his respect for eternity and eternal faith. This moment was one he accepted as it didn't matter much to him who led the 11th. Fighting Yachiru was a matter of honor and he settled it. He could never read her, but he expects she doesn't care much about what happened between him and the Quincy. She'd most likely scold him for losing his cool the way he did and killing so many of them without her. But Yachiru was a woman of many faces he'd heard she was moved to Squad Four after the incident.

Irelia von Vasileyvich: The woman who many claim destroyed the fabric of the being that would be Takeshi. The man was strong and had feelings for her. He would of fought for her and defended her from the Quincy kind she called kin. But in the end it is due to her that his family has a single member left alive. However she vanished without a trace when she came to the blood stained carnage of the thousand of her people who had been slain. While he blames himself for everything has happened, Takeshi holds her accountable for whatever fate may bring. His extremely powerful will and focus allow him to focus intently on her to destroy her. However despite that his honor and hatred of his weakness all those years ago remains. While Irelia knows that her own actions caused the outcome, of carnage that Takeshi unleashed upon her people. Irelia and he shall remain enemies who have not settled the difference for years. Takeshi's next move is unknown and shall be hard to guess for those that try.


Fight with Unohana: The sun had rose slowly this day as the two titans crossed blades, the sound of metla echoed out for miles. The pressure and intense warriors fighting it out without a single ounce of hesitation. Swordplay only the Gods could of dreamed of being displayed. As the two greats crossed weapons again and again. The wind blew as the clouds over head went through the Seireitei. This spar was going on not for one but seven days now. The battle had worn on Takeshi's very being. Unohana was indeed a monster, her strength wasn't something one could call false. He could sense others looking on as he went and met he blade again, crossing swords with her once more, His will not allowing him to falter for anything. Her skill to murder was absolutely incredible and perhaps even more so was not being able to read her. Unohana wasn't someone one could read just by looking. She was a trap door that just fell into endless darkness, he could feel the weight on his muscles as he raised his sword. Takeshi and she would cross blades for several more hours before Unohana would take the victory. From this bloody battle between two the greatest swordsman the Gotei 13 would ever see, a victor was decided. Takeshi fought bravely and put his very will on the line as he battled. Fighting her without quit, some believe he would of died sooner or later. Takeshi had however gained more than Unohana had from this, becoming a greater warrior fighting her this way allowed him to grow. To grow into a warrior unlike anything that had been seen thus far. Takeshi learned his lesson well from fighting Unohana and perfected his families sword style shortly after this amazing battle that happened between them. The Battle of Seven Days defined his life and allowed him to grow into his own. Becoming a fierce Captain among the other Thirteen who held the position of Captain.

Discovering his Clan's Slaughter: The skies morbid tone of crimson plus bodies as far as the eye could see. Men, woman, and children slaughtered and slowly fading away. Disappearing by Quincy arrows, the death toll was high and as this event played out. Takeshi's trust and willingness to put faith in others was damaged heavily. The dark and somber feeling as he cried and punched the ground over and over, feeling his knuckles coat with blood. Takeshi had begun to accept the cruel reality that his crimes were great. Everything here was his fault, his families death was on his blade. The weak and innocent were murdered and he was to blame. This was one thing he couldn't take and would not accept, Takeshi would have vengeance for them. Even if he had to become a killer in the process, his honor was cast aside for one moment. For a singular moment, he would never forgive himself for what came next. But Takeshi couldn't allow this insult to go unanswered and the Quincy would pay. Whatever befell him would never equal up to the pain and punishment he would deliver on himself. Takeshi perhaps was the worst for judging himself harshly for what he did. But if one wasn't honest with one's self they would never reach the plateau of their will. This wasn't something one could take, this scene would of driven stronger men mad with grief and caused perhaps a slaughter. Takeshi acted in a way that even Unohana said was expected, seeing the scene of his families children and those who could not fight. Seeing the massacre of them at the hands of the enemy of the Gotei 13 was too much. Takeshi did snap at this point and go on a killing spree known as the Quincy Massacre that perhaps handed out a death on their people of untold numbers, but some believe a thousand were slain by his blade that day. Takeshi however has never forgiven himself for slaughtering the people he did either, this has left him with a stain on his honor that shall not ever leave.

• Durability: Advanced
  
• General Speed:Master
  
• Strength: Master
  
• Weapon Skill: Beginner
  

• Hoho: Advanced
  
• Kidō: Beginner
  
• Zanjutsu:Master
  
• Hakuda: Master