Nagamasa Azai

Azai Nagamasa (浅井 長政, Nagamasa Azai) was the former  of the  with his,. Despite the feelings of sympathy accrued from his death, most if not all of his former colleagues would suggest that he had the biggest heart of them all. He was the most passionate warrior at the time; willing to put everything on the line for his duty and adhering to the law of. After being put through his own, unique set of trials and tribulations involving renown figures of history such as, and  he had stood as an exemplary character deserving of Captaincy.

It wasn't until a series of incidents that ultimately led to his downfall that he began to be looked upon as he truly was, a desperate and lonely individual: the death of his loved one, facing his own demons in, all the while dealing with the threats knocking on Seireitei's doorstep. All this coupled together over the course of a decade led to a honorable death while facing a, or so it seemed; the figure actually staging his death and living on under the scenes. To this day he is held with a tremendous sense of pride, regarding him highly and mourning the fact that such a talented warrior fell in such a manner. Nonetheless, he has pulled many strings and helped set the stage for the, supporting and cooperating with the to do so. Soul Society still believes him to be dead, but he lives on; Azai residing in the in obscurity to all but the most intelligent and influential. Though he fears his return, he still fights to ensure the safety of those he left behind. Among the many regrets he has, not one gnaws at him more than the fact that he couldn't say goodbye to those he left behind.

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