Genpaku's Upgrade Thread

[GenpakuAdvisor]

Genpaku 'Patch' 2.1
+ = Added/Buff
- = Removed/Nerfed
+/- = Clarification
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+ Added Shunko Under Hakuda Techniques
- Added stipulations to Genpaku's use of Shunko

Shunko (Flash Cry)
Genpaku underwent training with Soi Fon after having discovered the existence of Shunko through stories and some research of his own. While he can use it proficiently, he has discovered a flaw in the technique inherent in himself. Energy has a flow, and different techniques alter this flow to be used. The flow of energy in Shunko runs opposed to Kyoumei; what this means is that the two techniques cannot be used in conjunction. As such, Genpaku’s power is actually lessened for him to use Shunko. He mainly uses it when Kyoumei would be unnecessary or overkill. His Shunko has no special properties, and manifests as a combination of lightning and wind.

+/- Added Shinkoru(Absorbtion) under Zanpaku-tous(Ability previously existed but was not clarified)

Shinkoru (Synchronize)

Shinkoru is an ability that Genpaku rediscovered through training and historical research. Namely, this ability refers to Genpaku’s ability to temporarily absorb one of his Zanpaku-tous, taking it within his body and using its abilities through his body. While this ability is powerful, it poses some serious risks. If too much strain is placed on Genpaku’s mind or he maintains the absorption for too long there is the possibility that he could fail to keep himself and the spirit separate, and thus fall into the same issue that Baishin did. To avoid this outcome, Genpaku has restricted himself to the absorption of his Zanpaku-tous in their Shikai forms only. Several abilities from his Zanpaku-tous take on different properties when absorbed, as listed below;

Fujin
Kazedanpen(Shredding Winds) & Kaitsudanpen(Shredding Pressure)
These abilities manifest around his person, effectively becoming a part of his aura. The power extends out only a few inches from his being, however; otherwise the abilities remain unchanged.

Ittaiheki(Burst Zone)
This ability receives an upgrade in the fact that it does not seal Fujin. Instead, what happens is that the aura of razor wind he received rushes outward, pushing enemies away. The aura reforms 1 post later.

Raiden
Hiraishin(Lightning Rod)
Whatever striking surface Genpaku is using is covered in electricity instead of his entire being. That is the only change.

+ Reduced the amount of time Genpaku is incapable of activating Kyoumei no Shinjou from 1 week to 3 days(real time)

+ Added Naiarashi

Naiarashi(Inner Storm)

When Genpaku learned Shunko he quickly discovered that it was incompatible with the then fledgling ability of Kyoumei. What this meant was that he would be incapable of using Shunko when he managed to perfect Kyoumei and thus gain his “full power.” With that knowledge, after he had learned Shunko he began research into developing his own technique that followed a similar idea that would work with Kyoumei. However, it would take hundreds of years and a specific event to spur the completion of his technique; the event was the annihilation of London, and the technique was this, Yoarashi.

Benefits and Techniques
Amplified Speed and Strength
Naiarashi focuses on converting energy reserved for Kidō and such techniques and converting it into physical capability. As such, while Naiarashi is active Genpaku’s physical strength and speed is doubled, bringing him far beyond what his maximum was believed to be and what it truly is; you could think of this ability as an “overboost” of what Genpaku’s truly capable of. As such there are serious consequences to the use of this technique, detailed below.

regeneration Properties
Genpaku has trained a surprising amount in the arts of restorative Kidō for a variety of reasons. It was once said that Genpaku had a knack for the school, and if he had not been so gifted in combat capabilities he may well have ended up as a permanent member of the 4th Division of the Gotei 13. This exemplifies that; while Naiarashi is active, Genpaku gains an ongoing regeneration property similar to High Speed regeneration. This is visually displayed by the wound glowing a soft green color similar to healing Kidō before closing up. There is of course a limit to how many wounds can be healed and the severity of said wounds.

Storm-Center Armor
Naiarashi has a visual aspect to it. When Genpaku activates Naiarashi he is first outlined in the emerald and lightning reiatsu of his Kyoumei state before it begins to swirl tightly about him, as well materializing . This motion has no effect on Genpaku’s movements; instead, this reiatsu serves two specific purposes. Firstly, Genpaku’s reiatsu is actually drawn in instead of being allowed to extend out over the area like it normally would. This means that he is actually harder to detect at longer distances, though that is not the primary reason for this drawing in. Because the reiatsu is condensed, its area of effect is diminished but its effect is condensed around the area Genpaku is in. This energy will press down and attempt to crush, slow, or otherwise hinder opponent caught in its effect. The close one gets to Genpaku, the greater this effect is. Of course, he has no control over who this affects, so if allies get to close they become subject to this just the same. The second effect, the true focus of this ability, is the fact that his reiatsu surrounds him like armor and wards off magic, energy, and non-physical techniques and powers. The amount of effect this will have depends greatly on the opponent’s strength, the type of technique being subject to it, and so forth. This ability also does not distinguish friendly and hostile spells, so all abilities are subject to this.

Storm Clones
The final ability of Naiarashi is a highly advanced version of speed clones. All speed users have the potential to create speed clones, but those clones are just illusions of the user while they speed about. Storm clones are more than that; Genpaku invests a large amount of Reiatsu with the use of this ability, and the result is the creation of ‘physical’ clones. These clones are capable of maintaining their form for just long enough to launch a single attack. These clones replicate whatever form Genpaku is in; if he has accessed a higher stage of Kyoumei like say Kyoumei no Shinjou, then the clones are materialized in the same state and are capable of using attacks from that state. Of course the higher state of power Genpaku is in the more taxing the use of this capability is. The number of clones he is capable of making is also depending on what state of Kyoumei he is in, the state of his Zanpaku-tous, how damaged he is, how much energy he has used, and so forth. Regardless of state, he is only ever capable of creating a maximum of a dozen clones, and is only capable of using this ability a maximum of 6 times in a thread with a 2 post limit between uses. These number can change depending on how much power Genpaku has and the states of his various abilities.

The Other Side: Drawbacks
As with any power, there are drawbacks to its use.

Kidō Restriction
Naiarashi redirects the energy normally used for Kidō to power its incredible effects. It does so to such a degree that Genpaku is incapable of using Kidō while Naiarashi is active, as well as abilities that require he to be using Kidō such as maintaining a barrier or Kidō, or his own Hekisho(Burst Palm) technique. The drain on his Kidō energy reserves is so great that Genpaku remains incapable of using Kidō for 2 days after the use of this ability, plus possible additional time up to another 3 days.

Energy Consumption
This technique uses up a great deal of energy, and even someone like Genpaku who has a tremendous amount of energy cannot remain in this state for an too long with the risk of injury increasing. The initial consumption of the Kidō related Reiatsu allowed Genpaku to function in this state for roughly 5 posts with no major drawbacks other than the restrictions to Kidō remaining in place. Beyond that, he begins to drain his energy reserves; if he spends too long in this state he is completely capable of depleting his energy reserves, at which point he risks unconsciousness or death. These possibilities become more likely depending on how many states of other powers Genpaku is in. If Genpaku were in Kyoumei no Reikon(Resonance of the Soul) or Zekkou Kyoumei(Perfect Resonance) and exceeded the 5 post limit, he would have only a short time before he completely drained all his reiatsu reserves and risked unconsciousness or death.

Immense Physical Strain
Though the amplification of Genpaku’s physical capabilities is a good thing in terms of combat, the fact that Naiarashi pushes him beyond what his physical maximum is supposed to be means that Genpaku puts a tremendous amount of strain on his body. He is completely capable of moving faster than he can reliable keep up with, meaning that while moving at maximum speed he can fail to stop and crash into objects or buildings. Beyond that, the amount of power behind his movements can results in internal tearing of his muscles and further damage that could take days to heal even with medical attention.

Power Sealing
The use of so much energy does not go without its toll as well on Genpaku. After having sealed this ability back away, Genpaku is incapable of activating Shunko, Kyoumei(any stage) or Naiarashi for 2 days in addition to any restrictions on re-release present from the other abilities themselves.

[Dai'Dat Bishie]

Looks good to me. Upgrade approved. Same tier; 0-2+