[ARC] Genji Nkosi

» Name: Genji Nkosi
» Alias: Mister Juju, The Samedi
» Age: 500, Appears 45
» Gender: Male

» Association: Shihoin Family - Retainer; Soul Society - Temporary Member

» Appearance Image:



» Personality: Genji is a.. peculiar character. At the core of his character he is incredibly superstitious and untrusting of the world around him, though having been raised in a religious household most things in his life are attributed to the spirits. Generally, he tries his best to go about his life being a morally good person as to stay on the good side of the spirits, but he is prone to violent outbursts and loud proclamations of his oftentimes wrong opinions. Outside of being annoying, he is a loyal person to a fault and take his duty very seriously. To Genji, he views being a Shinigami as a sort of divine purpose as a ferryman of souls, and thus dedicates his life towards his shinigami skills and powers. Those who talk ill of shinigami are scum in his eyes, especially those from the Rukongai. It especially irks him that he people he protects do not always appreciate him and does not hesitate to make that known.

His allegiance lies with the nobility and will almost always decide in favor of them. Having been trusted by a woman he holds in high regard, as a representative of the Shihoin he's calculated and cunning with a plan behind his decisions.


It's hard to say exactly where he's come from, but its a fact that Genji was not always a denizen of the soul society. Having lived quite a fulfilling life as a priest, his stay as a plus was short as he quickly volunteered to become a shinigami. Finding his idle hands frustrating, as a shinigami he soared through the academy at a regular pace and was assigned to the second division. His time in the Gotei wasn't one of any particular note but it was during that time he became good friend with a Shihoin. This friendship streamlined his career into the Omnitsukido and eventually his friend personally asked him to work for his family.

Thus, Genji is one of the oldest Shihoin retainers, having been working for the family prior to Yoruichi having even led the family. They have relied on him for various things and even consider him family, as to Chidori Shihoin even calling him "Uncle". He has been a vizard for a long time though it was keep under wraps, having been a secret known only to Yoruichi and Urahara. Eventually Yushiro become privy to the knowledge but kept it to himself, making Genji's demon a well known secret of the Shihoin.

Recently, Chidori Shihoin had asked her retainer to represent her in the Seireitei while she tended to her family.


» Competent: Genji has been a retainer for the Shihoin for multiple generations, having to extend his services to very different people. Underneath Yoruichi he was normally used as a spy, sulking in the shadows and being places he shouldn't have. Under Yushiro he was a warrior, using his weapon as a tool and becoming a dangerous blade for his boss. Underneath Chidori he has learned to manage, mange both Chidori's personality but also a handful of tasks. She asks him to do much for her, even manage the other retainers, so as a much older individual its hard to get anything past him as his experiences have sharpened his mind.

» Keen Eyed: Despite always having his sunglasses on, Genji has the perception of a hawk. Fast reflexes and pinpoint eyes means that most things don't make it past him. Having at one point been an enemy of the Onmitsukido and been familiar with their tactics, spotting out assassins and otherwise suspicious people has come as a second sense to him. It would be easier to just approach him than to sneak around.


» Ex-Assassin: Thankfully no longer his day job, but being a killer is something engrained deep in Genji's being. He's taken many lives with his hands and has passed judgment more times than he can count, all because he's had superiors tell him to do so. Regardless, since it was his job it was something he strived to do well and since having been made into a retainer upkeeping his abilities has been of his utmost importance. Comparatively, if the Omnitsukido was still around then Genji would be among the best. In fact, the Shihoin treasure his abilities so much that his portrait is on the wall of their estate, next to Midori Koizumi and other "legends".

» Kido Adept: While not a specialist, Genji is familiar with most kido. They aren't strong or overwhelmingly effective but most spells can be cast by him without fail and he can reference out most kido spells just by seeing them.


» Zanpakutō Name: Amandi and Soso

» Zanpakutō Spirit: Amandi and Soso, as a dual zanapakuto spirit has two unique appearance depending on which spirit is being described.

Amandi is a 12 legged giant tarantula. In it's base form Amandi measures at being 8 feet tall, though depending on when she appears she can make herself as big as a regular spider is she so desired. Black and hairy are the best way to describe the tarantula, but with close inspection of her hairs they seem to be as sharp as a blade. Inside of her eyes are floating and glowing purple dots that look like stars, and when she speaks the dots all align at a point like a pupil. Her legs do not bend with joints and rather curve in a crescent shape, and can furl or unfurl in length.

Soso is a one-eyed white raven of incredible size. With a wingspan of 24 inches, while still looking like a bird Soso looms and intimidates most creatures with it's size. Over the bird's left eye is an eyepatch of grey cloth that seems to be made of silk, though there's a very clear red spot of blood leaking through the patch. Soso moves suddenly, snapping with movements instead of normally going through motion.

» Sealed Zanpakutō Appearance: There is no sealed appearance as Amandi and Soso are in a permanent state of Shikai.


» Shikai Release Phrase: Trap and murder, Amandi Soso.

» Shikai Appearance: Amandi in shikai takes the appearance of a shotel, a curved sword in the shape of a semi-circle. There isn't much in terms of design or unique markings on Amandi, preferring to be sleek and unfettered by useless decorations.

Soso in shikai takes the appearance of a knife, though the blade of Soso is more akin to a jagged shard of metal rather than anything smithed. Where there would be a handle there is a spool of roped wrapped around it adorned with various beads.

» Shikai Abilities:

Amandi, Spinner of Vengeance: As a shotel, Amandi is not a weapon in which cutting would be ideal. Due to her curved size slashes won't line up straight, so instead she lays her traps.

Following the movement of Amandi, lines are left assuming that she has come in contact with an object. Dragging blade against either person or object would leave a black mark in the wake. By itself this black mark does nothing if placed on a person.

Soso, Avenger of Anger: As a knife Soso is meant for stabbing, though through it's crude form it cuts just as well. By itself, the Scavenger can keep its own against other weapons but it's through its pair with Amandi that Soso truly shines.

When Soso comes across a mark of Amandi they make them explode. Marks which are connected extend the range of the explosion, with the explosion being strong enough to leave 2nd degree burns on victims. Unless standing on top of another person, explosions are not big enough to effect more than one person.


» Bankai Name: Makab Soso Amandi

» Bankai Release Action: The back of Soso has to be slammed into the bottom of the hilt of Amandi.

» Bankai Appearance: Amandi in Bankai forgoes her slicker design and gains a serrated edge on the back half of the shotel, along with the blade itself becoming thicker and heavier. If spun around, Amandi serves as a hand axe as opposed to a sword.

Soso takes a drastic change in bankai. Now taking the form of a whip, at the end are two separate braids that have claws at the bottom. Most of the whip is singular save for the last foot and a half, which makes the exact measure of the whip close to 15 feet long. The rope of the whip is white and frayed, being made of a material very similar to hair.

» Bankai Abilities:

Amandi, Spinner of Anger: Amandi's anger is something that cannot be contained to her physical form, causing her to lash out at anything and everything around her. In an area around the weapon that is Amandi she continues to deal damage. For example, Amandi is swung downwards at the shoulder of a dummy. There would be damage on the shoulder but also cuts that could be found around the neck, head, and upper torso. The aura is small, roughly 1 foot, but it allows near misses to land if nothing is blocking the weapon.



Soso, Avenger of Vengeance: As a whip, Soso takes a more supportive role to their wielder as opposed to the offensive. Wrapped around the forearm normally, Soso can be thrown forward to close gaps and generally be used as a whip normally would. Genji has a great control over the claws at the end to the point that he can grab with the quite easily, as if they were extensions of his own hands.




» Inner Hollow Name: Papa Omak, Demon of Dance

» Inner Hollow: Papa Omak takes the appearance of a long, spindly humanoid with charcoal black skin. He is skinny and slender, with the pitch of his skin so dark that light is absorbed and makes it hard to determine features of him. There is no hair on his head and on his face is always a smile that spans from ear to ear.

» Hollow Mask Appearance:

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» Vizard Powers:

Bad Juju: While the mask is active, two things happen to Genji. First he becomes enraged, lashing out wildly at all moving this around him. This effect persists as long as the mask is on and causes him to become a problem for both friend and foe.

The second thing the mask does is ignite his weapons, causing them to become engulfed in flames. These flame can catch other things in the vicinity on fire and cause them to burn, even cauterizing wounds. The explosion of his Shikai become closer to dynamite going off, becoming strong enough to destroy limbs.


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General Attributes
» Durability: SS/S/A/B/C/D/E
» Speed: SS/S/A/B/C/D/E
» Strength: SS/S/A/B/C/D/E
» Soul: SS/S/A/B/C/D/E

Will Skills
» Willpower: Elite/Advanced/Adept/Beginner/Untrained
» Deduction: Elite/Advanced/Adept/Beginner/Untrained
» Focus: Elite/Advanced/Adept/Beginner/Untrained[/list]

Shinigami Skills
» Hoho: Elite/Advanced/Adept/Beginner/Untrained
» Kidō: Elite/Advanced/Adept/Beginner/Untrained
» Zanjutsu: Elite/Advanced/Adept/Beginner/Untrained
» Hakuda: Elite/Advanced/Adept/Beginner/Untrained

Vizard Skills
» Power Augmentation Elite/Advanced/Adept/Beginner/Untrained
» Hollow Control: Elite/Advanced/Adept/Beginner/Untrained


» Character Intent: Arc Character for the Soul Society Arc going on right now. Genji as a retainer will take part for a limited time as a liaison for Chidori Shihoin, the head of the Shihoin clan.