Jūshirō Ukitake [Approved, 0-5]

BASIC INFORMATION
Upfront Details about this character

Name: Jūshirō Ukitake
Gender: Male
Age: Uknown
Appearance:

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PERSONALITY
Who are they on the inside?

Personality:
Ukitake's favorite food is Ohagi. In his free time he feeds the carp in the lake of Ugendō's garden and also trims the bonsai there, despite lacking the artistic sense necessary for the latter. He also writes a novel series in the Seireitei Communication titled "Rejection of the Twin Fishes!" (Sōgyō no Okotowari!),
in which the lead character, Sōgyo, fights evil and saves innocent
villagers. Sōgyo's catchphrase is "I refuse that!" (そいつはお断りだ！, Soitsu ha Okotowari da!) and is hugely popular among the children in Seireitei. The serial is frequently on hiatus but when it is in the magazine, it ranks in the top three features.

Ukitake is well-respected and highly honorable, and always treats
those around him with respect, even those who are weaker or not as
highly ranked as he is. As a result, he can be easily approached by
other members of Soul Society
who seek favors or advice from the captain. Due to his high moral code,
Ukitake will never let any harm come to either his underlings or those
who attempt to protect them. He refuses to give up when he believes something is wrong and will break a rule to do what is right. He is also quite perceptive, as seen when he analyzes the various disturbances caused in Soul Society,
and has the ability to correctly judge people's character, as noted by
Yamamoto, and knows when they are lonely. He observes that, before
meeting Ichigo Kurosaki
and his friends, Rukia often had trouble opening up about certain
things and was very lonely, but sees a difference in her when she spends
time training with Orihime.

In various Bleach omake chapters, Ukitake is fond of giving
people strange or unwanted gifts for no apparent reason, particularly Tōshirō Hitsugaya because of their similar sounding names and hair color.

Due to his long-standing position with the Gotei 13, Ukitake is
one of the most proficient combatants in Soul Society and always
maintains a level of honor and integrity when engaging in battle, much
like his best friend Shunsui. He refuses to fight in the presence of a
child or even with a child, even if that child is a Arrancar.
He always maintains a semblance of respect for his opponent and is
polite in combat situations. He also has a high measure of mercy, never
taking the chance to kill Lilynette, but rather actually try to teach
her how to be a better fighter, even though she was an enemy.
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BACKGROUND
What is there past like?

History/Background: Jūshirō is the eldest son from the low-class aristocratic Ukitake
family. He has five brothers and two sisters, whom he essentially
supports by himself. He, along with Shunsui Kyōraku, was one of the first graduates of Captain Yamamoto's Shinō Academy and they were the first graduates to become captains. Furthermore, he was personally trained by Yamamoto. He and Kyōraku are the oldest captains amongst the Gotei 13, with the exception of Retsu Unohana
and Yamamoto himself. It is stated that the four of them have been
Captains of the Gotei 13 for at least 100 years as of 110 years ago
before the current time.
Approximately 110 years ago, Ukitake was first seen arriving at the 1st Division Headquarters with Captain Shunsui Kyōraku and Lieutenant Lisa Yadōmaru of the 8th Division. He first asked about the whereabouts of the 12th Division captain. As Shunsui and Captains Love Aikawa and Shinji Hirako
started a conversation about the status of the Gotei 13, he reminded
Shunsui not to forget Captain Unohana as one of the captains from 100
years ago.

He was again seen waiting for the promotion ceremony to begin at the 1st Division Headquarters along with the rest of the assembled captains. He witnessed the arrival of the newly-appointed captain of the 12th Division, Kisuke Urahara.

The following day, he tried to persuade a then-reluctant Kaien Shiba into becoming his lieutenant. The two conversed about the current happenings in Soul Society, including a young Gin Ichimaru,
who happened to be a child prodigy surpassing the previous record set
by Kaien himself. Kaien shrugged off any attempt Jūshirō makes at him
being any type of prodigy. While visiting the Shiba residence, Jūshirō
was shown to be quite popular with the servants, with Kaien noting that
Jūshirō was still very charming and that he had a smile that made his
servants blush. Jūshirō dismisses the compliment as he tries to remain
humble about his notable quality.

9 years later, Ukitake was present at a emergency meeting called
by Captain-Commander Yamamoto, where he decided to create a
investigation team to locate the missing 9th Division squad members. When he gave out orders, Yamamoto ordered him to guard the Seireitei.Jūshirō was seemingly stunned by Kyōraku sending Lisa to investigate
the disappearance of the 9th Division captain and lieutenant.
Jūshirō, due to his illness, was rarely able to fulfill his role as
captain on a regular basis, instead having Kaien fill the role under his
guidance.

Sometime later, when a then-unknown Hollow killed a squad being lead by Kaien's wife, Miyako Shiba, Kaien became enraged and wanted revenge. Despite this, Jūshirō tried to reason with him that nothing was known of this new Hollow.
Kaien did not relent, so Jūshirō gave him the only information they did
have, the lair of the creature. The following night, Jūshirō, Kaien,
and Rukia Kuchiki
traveled to the Hollow's lair, and when they arrived, Kaien asked for
permission to fight the creature alone, which Jūshirō allowed. Kaien
fought the creature evenly until it used its unique technique and
destroyed his Zanpakutō.
However Kaien continued to fight the creature with his bare hands.
Eventually, the battle started to turn against Kaien, causing Rukia to
try and assist him. Jūshirō stopped Rukia from assisting, explaining
that Kaien was fighting for his honor. The Hollow's abilities allowed it
to possess Kaien and Jūshirō began to fight it, but his illness got in
the way and allowed the Hollow to attack Rukia. But at that moment, to
both Jūshirō and Rukia's horror, Kaien took control and impaled himself
upon Rukia's sword, thanking the captain for understanding the value of
his honor and that of his wife's.

The 13th Division has never been the same following Kaien's
death, being without its well-loved lieutenant and Jūshirō having to
rely on Kiyone Kotetsu and Sentarō Kotsubaki, which usually ends in a
comical disaster.

He is first seen in person when he is told of Aizen's apparent death by
one of the messengers of Soul Society, being rather shocked when told.
He later appears visiting the Shrine of Pertinence, where he stops Byakuya Kuchiki from killing Ganju Shiba and questions his actions, only to be told that special wartime orders have been issued. He later prevents Ganju and Hanatarō Yamada from getting killed for their crimes by having them locked up.After hearing of the execution date being moved up, Jūshirō tries to
convince Byakuya to do something, but the noble seemed uncaring that his
sister is dying sooner rather than later, and in the stress of the
situation Jūshirō shortly succumbs to his illness.
Jūshirō decides to help save Rukia and tries to request a hearing with
Central 46 (off screen) but upon being turned down, sets out to help
using other means.

His new plan sets around unsealing the Shihōin Shield, an artifact
belonging to the Shihōin clan that is in his possession for unexplained
reasons. Using this device, he arrives at the execution site, almost too late and along with Shunsui Kyōraku they destroy the Sōkyoku. The two are then faced by Yamamoto, until Kyōraku grabs him and both of them run away, together with Kyōraku's lieutenant Nanao Ise. They are however caught up by Yamamoto who, after almost choking Nanao with his spiritual pressure, releases his Zanpakutō.
Ukitake notes on on how long it has been since he last saw that battle
stance and on the urges from Yamamoto both of them releases their
Zanpakutō in order to fight on equal ground with their former teacher,
resulting in a large explosion as they clash.
The battle is however short lived and is suddenly stopped when the 4th Division lieutenant Isane Kotetsu reveals to all of Soul Society that Sōsuke Aizen is a traitor, something Ukitake appears quite shocked to hear.
When Aizen is captured, he seems genuinely put out that the former
Captain has become 'this corrupt' and voices his opinion on the matter
while Aizen is escaping with Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tōsen. Aizen only responds by saying that Ukitake is arrogant, revealing his plan to sit on the throne of heaven.

As thanks for helping save Rukia, Ukitake later gives Ichigo
Kurosaki a badge that permits him to legally hunt Hollows in his home
town and allows him to transform into his Shinigami state, officially making him a Substitute Shinigami.
Ukitake is present when Yamamoto calls him and all the captains for an emergency meeting.
While speaking to Hitsugaya, Yamamoto explains that Ukitake had been
investigating the Great Spirits Library when he discovered a document
unrelated to the Hōgyoku that Aizen had accessed. This document had been
about the Ōken - the key of the royal family.
He later observes Rukia and Orihime training at the Thirteenth Division's training ground. He is approached by Shūhei Hisagi, who gives Ukitake a copy of the Seireitei Communication and wonders at Ukitake approving of Orihime and Rukia's friendship given that Orihime is a human. Ukitake discusses Rukia's friendship with Orihime.
Ukitake says that friendship is a great thing no matter what and
further notes that Orihime and her friends aren't normal and may well
become Shinigami once they come to Soul Society at the end of their
life. Ukitake then asks Hisagi about his role leading the Ninth Division. Hisagi states that he did not know how much work a captain had to do as Kaname Tōsen
was the kind of captain that never let his subordinates feel his
burden. Ukitake invites Hisagi to join him for a bit but Hisagi
declines. As Hisagi walks away Ukitake notes that too short a time has
passed for hearts to heal.
Ukitake later hears that Arrancar are attacking the Human World and tells Rukia to go to the Senkaimon
to help out the other Shinigami in the Human World. Orihime attempts to
go with her as well but Rukia states that without a hell butterfly she
would just be sent to the waste dimension. However, Ukitake goes over to
where they are and tells her that instructions were sent to secure the
walls of the waste dimension and that she can pass through freely in a
little while. He tells her that he understands that she's in a rush to
get there but in times like these it's good to be patient. Rukia tells
Orihime that she will go ahead and wait for her and leaves.When Orihime is brought to Hueco Mundo, Ukitake addresses Hitsugaya's
advance squad letting them know that he was the last person to see her
before she entered the Senkaimon. He informs them of how she's vanished
and could be dead before he is interrupted by Ichigo and Yamamoto.

He then appears during the Arrancar battle. He is shocked by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's initial, swift actions, wondering if such harshness was necessary.When the pillars are successfully defended, it appears he is ready to fight Lilynette Gingerbuck and Coyote Starrk
alongside Kyōraku. He appears surprised by Starrk's request to "pretend
to fight" and thought Shunsui was going to comply due to his amusement
and usual laid-back attitude. This shows that even he is shocked by
Shunsui despite them being friends for centuries.
Ukitake then takes to meditating atop one of the buildings of the town,
where he was questioned by Lilynette on why he isn't fighting as well.
Ukitake tells her two on one wouldn't be fair, Lilynette tells him that
it doesn't matter and Starrk is strong and Kyōraku is as good as dead.
Ukitake, with a smile, assures her that Kyōraku is strong too and that
her concern is appreciated, and he'll pray that his friend wins.Ukitake then tells her as she is just a child, she has no place in the
battle, which enrages Lilynette to the point where she screams at him
and says Arrancar don't have ages. Ukitake explains that he can't fight
since she looks like a little girl to him. He further tells her if she
tries to fight him, he will force her to leave, and that she should "go home and play with a ball."

Lilynette feels Ukitake is patronizing her and proceeds to pull her
Zanpakutō out of its resting place, which is one of the horns on her
helmet-like mask. She then tells him she will fight him. Ukitake appears
somewhat annoyed at this. Ukitake is then seen blocking Lilynette's attacks with his Zanpakutō while looking fairly unamused at her futile attempts. She then blasts him with a Cero,
which has no effect on him. He then comments on how he has seen many
Cero blasts in his time, and hers is immature at best and not even on
par with a Menos. He then tells her to just go home, as he doesn't wish
to fight her any longer.
Ukitake is later shown continuing his battle with Lilynette. It is
revealed that he was able to steal her Zanpakutō. He continually avoids
her comical assaults, all the while chiding her for not putting her
heart into her attacks.

When Starrk finally calls back Lilynette, so as to release his
true form, Kyōraku, sensing that the true battle is about to begin,
throws his kimono to Ukitake and informing him that they were now
"fighting for keeps". Ukitake then watches in shock as the Primera
releases his true power and Shunsui Kyōraku releases his own Zanpakutō.
After watching the battle unfold between Shunsui and Starrk, Ukitake
releases his Shikai and jumps in front of Shunsui. He uses a huge energy
blast to negate Starrk's Cero Metralleta. Starrk side steps the blast
and wonders if it was a Cero.

Shunsui begins to speak but Ukitake cuts him off explaining that
he shouldn't complain because the Arrancar are double teaming him and
his coming to his aid is only fair. Ukitake then comments that besides
that Shunsui doesn't seem to want to use his Bankai. Shunsui assures him
that he will eventually. Ukitake however retorts that it would be best
to not reveal his Bankai in front of everyone.

Ukitake continues by saying that in any case his powers are
better suited for this sort of fight. Starrk interrupts by asking
Ukitake how did he fire a Cero. Ukitake plainly says "who knows, maybe
he'll figure it out if he does it again." Determined to figure out
Ukitake's power Starrk fires again much to Lilynette's protest that it's
most likely a trap. No sooner does he fire a large Cero, that moments
later, comes right back at him, to which Starrk dodges. He fires again
and notices the same result. He uses Sonído to get closer to Ukitake and
then explains what he has learned of his ability. Ukitake is surprised
that he figured it out after only three attacks. Starrk then expresses
that he is glad that Ukitake's power isn't to reflect any and all
attacks back at his opponent. Starrk surmises that if Ukitake has to
absorb the attack first, there has to be a limit to what can be
absorbed. He then tells Ukitake that he doesn't think he'll be able to
absorb the attack if he fires 1,000 shots at once.

Before Starrk can fire, Shunsui appears behind him and tries to cut of
his head, but Starrk dodges and fires a large Cero which Shunsui also
dodges. Then seemingly out of nowhere a Garganta begins to open,
surprising the three combatants. Ukitake asks Shunsui if it's someone
new. Shunsui responds by asking if Ukitake thinks it's someone who could
back up the top three Espada, as he hopes it isn't. When the Garganta
is fully open, Wonderweiss Margela walks through. Ukitake and Shunsui both question who he is while Starrk, just as surprised to see him being accompanied by a huge hollow,
simply says his name. While Ukitake's attention is on Fūrā, Wonderweiss
attacks him from behind, impaling him in the back and out through his
chest with his hand. Seeing this, Shunsui goes to attack the Arrancar,
but is quickly shot at point blank range in the back by a Cero from
Starrk. They are both seen falling out of the sky to the city below.

Sometime after the events around Aizen and Ender, with the death of Yamamoto still fresh, Ukitake was called into the 0 Division to lend his skills to a higher plane of protection. His two confidents recieved the unique right to enter the area owned by the 0 Division, but only while together with him, so that he is able to keep his illness in check.

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ZANPUKTO
What is this characters power?

Zanpakutô Spirit Name: Sōgyo no Kotowari
Appearance:

Inner World: (What is your Zanpukto's inner world like?)

Sealed Zanpakutô Apperance : Ukitake's Zanpakutō resembles an average katana with a rectangular bronze cross guard and dark red handle.


PhatomTech:
Obviously not.


Release: "All Waves, Rise now and Become my Shield, Lightning, Strike now and Become my Blade" (波悉く我が盾となれ雷悉く我が刃となれ, nami kotogotoku waga tate to nare, ikazuchi kotogotoku waga yaiba to nare)

Shikai Description:
Once he completes the incantation, he grasps the single blade with two
hands. The blade then transforms slowly and begins to form two blades,
as the blades peel apart, a large red rope-like chain at the base of the
hilt lengthens and silver metal square charms attached to the chain
begin to fall until all five present themselves. The blade is now
somewhat thinner than the normal Zanpakutō and the cross guard now
extends up the blade for about 15 cm. Up 25 cm from where the cross
guard is, there is a 45 degree cut on the inside of the blade where a
second blade is jutting back down and parallel to the main blade. With
the edge of the blade facing inward instead of outward, the blade looks
very artistic and rather difficult to handle, only further proving just
how skilled a swordsman Ukitake must be to have mastered such a uniquely
designed weapon.

Shikai Abilities: Sōgyo no Kotowari is able to absorb an opponent's energy attacks through
the left sword and directs the attack through the connecting rope where
the five charms on the rope strengthens and accelerates the attack
faster than it was originally fired and reverses its original course
firing the same attack from the right sword, making it much more
difficult for the opponent to dodge. The entire process happens so fast
that the attack looks as if it originally came from Sōgyo no Kotowari.


Bankai Description: Not yet revealed

Bankai Abilities: Not yet revealed

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RP SAMPLE
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Roleplay Sample: It had really come down to yet another brawl. But what else were they supposed to do? On opposing ends in a conflict like this, there was no other solution. Fight. Always to fight. It was not by choice that either of these men faced each other in combat once more, but neither of them would go easy because of that. To do so would be an insult to any warrior, and to themselves as well.
After having pushed the smaller Arrancar back - or rather, the smaller sentient Zanpakutō - Ukitake truely readied himself for battle, with his swordarm raised and the blade pointing at his enemy. His face showed the seriousness a warrior in battle should have, and each small movement held dignified pride and skill in it. After the assault of his smaller half, Starrk seemed more intent on attacking him now directly - this was how it should be. The elder Shinigami had no intention of fighting Lilynette, no matter the case.
And once again, it would be Ukitake's skill with his sword that saved him from an assault. Starrk was fast, and the Sonido towards him was almost over before it even began. The downward slash was greeted by a flash of silver, as the sword of Ukitake, the cutting edge twisted upwards, deflected the blow - as sparks showed up, the long-haired man dodged slightly to the left, the stab rupturing some of his black and white attire. The horizontal slash that followed was once again met with his own sword - a crash that would break any normal katana. Thankfully, the Zanpakutō carried by both of them were a lot more resilient than any human crafted weapon.
Still, these close calls showed that Starrk was not to be underestimated with his blade. As the Arrancar tried to gain distance, Ukitake went on the offensive for the first time - jumping after stark, holding his blade at the side, besides his own head, a quick thrust followed, aimed at the gut of his enemy. After this quick jab, the elder Shinigami drew his blade back a bit only to execute a downward-slash himself, grabbing his Zanpakutō with both hands for this one attack.

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SKILL SHEET
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General Skills

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

Racial Skills

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

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• Willpower/Determination: Advanced
  
• Mental Deduction: Master
  
• Pain Endurance: Advanced
  
• Focus: Advanced