Snopy Saika [APPROVED 2-1]

BASIC INFORMATION
Upfront Details about this character

Name: Snopy Saika
Gender: Male
Age: 101
Appearance Description:

Snopy has a very lean appearance, weighing about 117lbs and standing at 5 feet and 10 inches. Considering the height and weight factor, he is rather skinny and lacks any noticable muscle definition. It is unknown why his weight is the way it is, either way it doesn't make him the most menacing person. He has blonde hair that extends down to the bottom of the neck. Considering his nationality is Japanese, one would wonder as to where such a hair color came from. However, his skin is colored normally for his Nationality.

His eye color tends to catch many people off guard as well. He appears to have obtained heterochromia iridium in some way. Though normally caused by some kind of inflammation or irritation, the nature of this is rather different. He was actually born with silver eyes, and lived his entire living life with that. However, shortly after death he was struck by some surge of energy, and his eyes changed. His left eye is a bright pink color, while his right is a deep purple color. One gene test he took in the Gotei even confirmed that it was somehow hardcoded into his genetics to have multi-colored eyes. No one knows how his genetics changed, especially since it isn't a genetic condition.

When it comes to attire it is fairly simple. He has Shinigami robes that are fairly standard, save for one detail. He has the left sleeve torn off, and if he gets a new one, he proceeds to tear it off. It is an odd quirk he has, as he started when Kanna Aikotsuki blew the sleeve off with a Kidō spell. He says he keeps it like that to be unique, but considering his relationship with Kanna there may be more of a subconscious reason behind it. However, he is usually found wearing casual attire, even on some missions. He wears a T-shirt, shorts, and sandals much of the time. To top it off he has a pair of sunglasses he uses to cover his eyes. The main reason being he just enjoys wearing them, as he feels no shame in his eye colors. The colors of said cloths vary, as he has no real preference.
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PERSONALITY
Who are they on the inside?

Personality:

Snopy's personality is a very strange thing. He literally has the power to change his outward personality at a whim. The switch is so perfect when he does so, there are no little slip-ups to show it isn't his actual personality. This could literally translate into just about anything his heart desires. The problem is, his heart generally doesn't desire it. He only uses this capability to mess with people, and only rarely on his enemies does he switch up to a colder side. He has in the past used a cold side that literally scared his own allies into tears, which leaned him away from using it unless deemed necessary. Since his death, he has so far only deemed it necessary once. Once in 80 years is a rare thing.
His actual personality, which is the side shown to the world, is generally laid-back and kind. When he speaks he always does so in a very casual manner, and he is always calm. He never raises his voice unless his emotions get to him, which in itself is a rare occurance that only select things can trigger, or he deems it necessary to push a situation in the right direction. Such a situation would be seen when his Zanpakutō Spirits are arguing with each other, and yelling at them is the only way to get them to quiet down. Only things of that nature, never will his voice rise against an enemy unless certain strings of the heart are tugged.

Ever since he died the events of his existence lead to a forming of a new personality. His past self was a little cocky and arrogant, and took things too lightly from time to time. The events of his life, that would push most people to the edge and screw them up to hell, had the opposite effect. His death and subsequent struggle for survival opened his eyes. No longer would he be such an arrogant kid. In fact, it humbled him to the point of denying the obvious at times. It also made him the calm man he is today, not hot headed like his old self. He also gained a newfound respect for anything he obtained in life, and for life in general.

His hot headedness gave way to a new, eternally calm, attitude. There is only one thing guranteed to make him angry, and that is seriously hurting someone he cares about. It doesn't matter if it is a close friend, or a family member, it will make Snopy mad to no end. In actuallity, he only becomes that way with serious wounds, non-fatal wounds and he will be able to keep his calm usually. On occasion seeing a child murdered or someone killing their own ally upset him, but it isn't real anger. He is just too collected at this point to rage at anything but the risk of losing a loved one.

Snopy also tends to make a lot of jokes. Fitting into his casual style, he likes to joke and laugh about a lot. He doesn't make jokes to be funny per say, just to keep the mood light and pleasant. He occasionally has an odd sense of humor, but it usually fits in with the situation so no one else questions the jokes he makes usually. He laughs at irony in a situation (which he is ever eager to point out, and almost always notices), at peoples reactions, and sometimes at situations in general. This doesn't mean he laughs at inappropriate times, it is just who he is.

It has been noted by many around him, as well as having people constantly attempt to pount the idea into Snopy's head (to no avail), that Snopy has a genius intellect. His intelligence is simply ludicrous. His brain is capable of taking in information, processing it, and coming out with some extremelly well thought out solutions in no time flat. Almost nothing gets past him, and any form of deception must be done in the utmost of care, as Snopy will find out quickly if one does not watch themselves. He also has amazing deductive skills, being able to take in small amounts of info and come out with reasonings that are close to the truth, if not the truth. If someone uses an illusion, or any form of trick in battle, it will likely be seen through instantly, as he is not one to fall for cheap tricks. Still, despite all of this Snopy refuses to acknowledge himself as a genius. It just won't happen. He is flattered when someone he really cares about says it, but he will still brush it off.

To top it off he also has an immense capacity for perception. His senses had always been acute, and upon becoming a Shinigami they became further augmented. His eyesight allows him to see far distances and isn't impaired by lack of light as much as others. That is just an example, as all senses except taste are amplified to some degree. This makes his intelligence stand out even more, as little escapes him. Of course it isn't perfect, nothing is, but it is a large step ahead of most people.

To top everything off, life has pushed his willpower to maximum capacity. Being forced to use every ounce of will to talk or escape some sticky situation in Rukongai has pushed his ability to push himself far. After everything he want through as a powerless Rukongai citizen, he developed a "never say die" attitude. When protecting someone he loves, his own life, or a cause he truly believes in, he will fight harder and harder the more pressure is put on him. The enemy is tough, he tries harder. If he is about to lose, he tries harder. He is aware that sometimes retreat is the best option, but he knows how to fight til his last breath if it ever came down to it.

All in all, Snopy is truly a caring individual. He tends to be kind to all he meets, even engaging in friendly chit-chat with enemies of his from time to time. When he sees someone in trouble, it is in his nature to help out. When someone is hurt, he tends to help heal them. When someone is upset, he tries to comfort him. Although at times he may be a tiny bit awkward, he always does what he can to be a friendly person. He isn't nice to a fault, he never trusts people upon the first meeting, but he is quick to determine if someone is being truthful or attempting to deceive him. As such, if someone truly has good intentions, they will be treated well. He also puts extreme value in time spent with friends and family. Around his sister and Kanna, he can be consider somewhat playful even. He is just an all around caring guy.

Even in combat his attitude is still laid-back. He is perfectly willing to give enemies a chance to not fight and go home peacefully, though they rarely listen. He generally has a calm tone in battle. Sometimes he acts rather bored, half-hearted, or as if he didn't want to exert the effort when he speaks. Still, he never underestimates opponents and his fighting is always at its A game. He doesn't want to die again due to some careless mistake. He feels especially strong about this since he now is beginning to become close to the people around him. Sometimes in battle Snopy will get serious, or downright cold and uncaring sounding. it all depends on the situation. In many battles he is as laid back as ever.

When it comes to love and relationships, it is his one weak point. It isn't that he is bad at them, technically he was only ever in one and is still in that very one. His feelings and a few unforgiving situations caused him to say things at an awkward time, and sometimes say or do the wrong thing. However, when he says he cares he never lies and he will fight to prove his feelings is need be. Despite a few fights, he felt he had weathered out the worst of it, and now is a bit closer with Kanna in terms of affection. Though awkward at it, he is extremely loving in relationships.

Likes: Sake (small amounts though), relaxing, sparring, reading, spending time with those he cares about, humor, etc.

Dislikes: Cruel heartless people, idiots, venomous insects (regular sized, giant ones don't bother him oddly), and anyone who hurts or threatens the people close to him.

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BACKGROUND
What is there past like?

History/Background: Many years ago Snopy was a human who was part of an organization much like the Gotei 13. The faction was a group of spiritually powerful humans who fought hollow. It was centered in an area infested with hollow so there was almost always work to do. Snopy was the Captain of the 4th Division, which specialized in ranged combat. As such, Snopy developed a keen eye and learned to perceive the details of his surroundings. It was at this time that Snopy was similar in strength to a Captain of the Gotei 13.

One day while Snopy was on patrol he noticed an increase in hollow activity, followed by disappearing faction members. He reported his findings to the faction head and began to make closer observations. Out on the field he noticed an increase in humanoid hollow (as opposed to animal-like hollow). Then, a few weeks later, he took a group of Captains and Sub-Captains out on an investigation mission.

For awhile there was nothing out of the ordinary. Then a large group of hollow appeared, as if from nowhere, and swarmed the group. Being some of the best of the best, they fought back valiantly for quite some time. However as they began to tire, Snopy began to notice them taking on strange symptoms. Suddenly, the group began to vomit and hollow masks began to form.

Then out of the shadows another Captain of the Faction showed up. Snopy, who was mysteriously resisting the effects entirely, engaged the man he know knew was the culprit. He continued to fight, despite several injuries he sustained during the battle with the hollow. However once the loss of blood kicked in he began to falter, and it was then that he was stabbed from behind by a mysterious assassin. As his vision faded, he swore that the traitor would get what was coming to him.

After his death he wandered as a soul for awhile. His Reiatsu had been reduced to nothing due to blows to the spiritual organs. After years of wandering, he eventually was passed on by a wandering Shinigami. Soon he found himself in Rukongai. He wandered, doing odd jobs to make the money required for food. He only retained a small bit of his former power, but the past was always in the back of his mind. He swore that one day he would stop the traitor. But first he would need to rebuild his spiritual powers.

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ZANPUKTO
What is this characters power?

Reiatsu Color: Pink/Purple depending on the part of the Zan with the strongest influence at the time. (if sealed it will generally be random which is channeled)

Zanpakutô Spirit Name: Tsuin megami reijingu (Raging Twin Goddesses)

Zanpakutô Spirit Appearance:
The perky half

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The calm half

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Zanpakutô Spirit Personality:
The hyperactive half: She is always in a good mood and easily excited. It is almost impossible to see her without a smile on her face. She is kind at heart, but she has her quirks. The most notable attribute of hers is how easily excited she gets. When a battle is beginning she gets herself pumped up, and wants to go all out. She will talk to Snopy mid battle too, though she controls herself enough not to distract him at a critical moment. She loves action and can easily be described as trigger happy. Her belief on use of energy is to unleash it in powerful bursts, in powerful energy attacks.

The calm half: She is always serious. Though she understands humor, she isn’t capable of it herself, unless one counted her making fun of Snopy or her other half. She has a calm and collected personality, and, like Snopy, is almost impossible to anger. When it comes to battle, she simply wishes to just get the job done, as efficiently as possible. She shows much more concern for safety than her counterpart, and as such has a very different view. She believes in using energy to constantly augment part of one’s power, slowly and efficiently, rather than launching a gigantic blast of energy that could easily miss.


The two halves constantly fight with each other. They both think they are right and scoff at the ways of the other. They in the end, are capable of getting along seeing as they both care for Snopy and his welfare. However, with the constant arguing there is an effect on their powers. The main power of the Zanpakutō is lost while they are fighting amongst themselves. If Snopy was able to get them to work together more often, then...

Inner World: Snopy’s inner world is divided into a few segments. The main two segments are cut half down the middle. On the west side there is a pink hue in the sky. This side is more controlled by the more serious half of his Zanpakutō. On the East side there is a purple hue, representing the more hyperactive (and trigger-happy) half. The reason for this is simply the fact that the two halves of the Zanpakutō don’t get along. As a whole, Snopy’s inner world resembles the wilderness. There are patches of forest, rivers, occasionally lakes, even marshes if one was to search hard enough. Snopy’s inner world is vast, as there is quite a bit of wilderness to be explored.

Though the wilderness transitions smoothly from one side to the next, it is not so with the weather. In the sky, the colors do not fade as they approach, they simply collide, a line where the color suddenly shifts. On the ground this is also evident. On the calmer side, weather appears to generally be calm, the breeze is gentle, and the rivers flow smoothly. However, the moment they cross that invisible line, to the more active side, it becomes the opposite. The wind is often quite powerful, the weather is somewhat unpredictable, and the river instantly begins to flow violently.

To top it off, to the north, there is an area that seems much different. The sky is much darker, the lighting itself is less, and there is a strange dark feel about it. Both halves of the Zanpakutō agree that something sinister is brewing, but that any attempt to stop it would likely be futile. As such, they avoid the area and advise Snopy to do the same. (that area is where the yet to reveal itself inner hollow is going to be).



Sealed Zanpakutô Apperance: The Zanpakutō's blade is the size of a regular katana and is a deep black. The hand guard is like that of a regular katana. The handle is black with pink colored cloth around it. The second blade is the same, but with purple cloth on the handle.

Sealed Zanpakutô Abilities:
Increased Perception: Snopy’s time from being a marksman when alive tuned a small portion of his spiritual energy to his various senses. The energy empowers his eyes a bit, allowing him to see a little further and clearer. It empowers his hearing so he can hear even the most minute sounds, even someone stepping across soft ground. His sense of touch is increased, allowing him to feel slight vibrations in his feet and through the air (though this also increases pain felt by just a little bit). His sense of smell is increased a bit so if he picks up a smell, he can tell what direction it came from. Due to its uselessness in combat, his sense of taste is unaffected.

Release: Let the energy flow, Tsuin Megami Reijingu

Shikai Description: One of the blades does not change in appearance, it simply gets about 4 inches longer. This is the Katana with the Pink at the hilt. The other however, morphs itself into a small black pistol. All across the gun are almost veins, lines running along all parts of the gun. These “veins” will glow a deep purple before fading back into its regular color. This glow and fade almost gives it a futuristic look. The shape of the pistol is similar in design to Coyote Starrk’s (until I find a pic of a different one I like to describe shape).

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Energy Augmented Sword: The sword Snopy uses in Shikai is constantly covered in a layer of energy. This is due to the sword being the manifestation of his Zanpakutō’s controlled side, which believes in constant augmentation. Due to Snopy's only recent acquisition of Shikai it is rather weak at the moment. This causes the blade to have a layer of energy that improves its ability to cut slighty. This means that the blade can tear into the flesh a bit more easily and even helps for penetrating protective layers of energy (like aiding in breaking through part of a hierro for instance), though again only a bit. At the same time, Snopy’s lower left arm is also covered by a thin layer of energy, lessening the damage done to that arm, if only slightly (this will never extend past his left arm).

Shikai Pistol: The pistol can fire off blasts of energy out of it, ranging from small to large depending on the power put into it. The pistol is a manifestation of the Zanpakutō’s excitable side that believes in using this kind of force. Once again Snopy's only recent acquisition of Shikai leaves its capabilities rather low, only able to make up to medium sized blasts that are moderately damaging.

Kidō Augmentation: In Shikai Snopy gets a small (perhaps tiny is a better word) boost to his Kidō ability. It isn't much and is barely noticeable, but it is there. This may be due to the fact he is naturally skilled at Kidō so his Zanpakutō shows it, or maybe simply the fact that it is an energy type Zanpakutō. Either way, Kidō in Shikai pack a little more of a punch.

Energy Manipulation: Very little is known about this power as of yet. It was only briefly seen and mentioned when his Zanpakutō used a small form of it. Any attempts to emulate it by Snopy have been met with failure. So far all that has been seen is a small bit of energy condensed in his Zanpakutō Spirit's hand and messed around with a bit. It is possible that the ability requires the two halves of his Zanpakutō to be working together, seeing as it only worked for a brief period where they weren't fighting. However, all is currently speculation as no other information was discovered. *This power is meant to be learned later, not just as he gets Shikai, hence me mentioning it but not truly giving it to him. Though him gaining an simplistic version of it isn't far off


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RP SAMPLE
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Roleplay Sample: Snopy sighed as he walked into the residence. It had been a long day and all he wanted to do was relax. He looked up and closed his eyes. It was raining rather hard now and he always enjoyed the feeling of rain hitting his skin. To him it was like his stress was melting away. Hiiiiii Snopy!

Before he could react he found himself tumbling down to the ground. Sitting on top of him was Kiyomi. He was rather used to this, she did this often. Its good to see you too Kiyomi. She had a huge smile on her face as she sat on him. Her long black hair was already soaked by the rain and some came down over her face. His voice had a very straight tone to it. Well you don't sound happy to see me. She wasn't wrong, but the only reason was because her knee was jammed into his rib. Maybe if your knee wasn't in my ribs I would be happier. Snopy felt better when she took the pressure off of his rib cage. He had taken worse blows in battle, but ti still wasn't pleasant. Hee hee, sorry about that.

As he got back up be brushed himself off. It didn't help much, as now his outfit was covered him wet mud. Yet for whatever reason he lacked the ability to get mad at her. He looked up and saw she still had that smile on her face. Without meaning to he began to blush. Though before she noticed Snopy felt a strange Reiatsu approach.

It was certainly that of a Shinigami, but he couldn't place what was so odd about it. He put his hand near the handle of his Zanpakutō for safety. He saw Kiyomi do the same upon seeing him. He sighed as he waited for the figure to approach. I just can't catch a break can I?

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SKILL SHEET
This characters strengths

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General Skills

• Durability: Adept
  
• General Speed: Advanced
  
• Strength: Adept
  
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Shinigami Skills

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

Will Skills

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

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