Board Thread:Fanon Canon - Gotei 13 Applications/@comment-24384232-20141123205322

2nd Division Captain & Onmitsukido Application

 * Name of Character? Shihouin Kurama


 * Race of Character?


 * What is their level of skill and power? Kurama is a powerful shinigami possessing strength and proficiency in all four forms of shinigami combat. As a Shihouin and former agent of the Onmitsukido he has masterful skill in both Hakuda and Hoho. Proud, and arrogant, he has expanded his repitoire of skills to include a mastery of illusions within Kido, combining these strengths along with a plethora of court skills and subterfuge to be an extremely deadly combatant. Whether as a noble, a member of Soul Society's court or in his capacity as a Captain he has skills, and abilities that make a formidable match regardless of the battlefield.


 * How would you describe their fighting style? Kurama's battle style depends entirely on the opposition he is facing. He largely relies on his illusions and kido to deal with most adversaries as he believes them not worth his time. This is his most often used method of combat and it is sufficient to deal with most threats. Should an opponent prove to be more skilled he then engages them in melee combat. Where his illusions were potent and powerful enough to take down most opponents his Hakuda is on an entirely different level. Having mastered the onmitsukido fighting style and even the legendary Muukuuken, his hakuda alone is capable of defeating virtually any opponent he faces. Against those who somehow overcome even that, he then brings about his strongest skill-- namely his speed. Whereas most Captains have excellent mastery of Shunpo, Kurama is the only one to have achieved a level where even that is considered his slowest. His step mastery of Shunpo enables him to perform impossible reality defying feats that when coupled with his Hakuda and illusory power, he is one of Soul Society's most powerful Captains.


 * Why do you believe they would be allowed to have this spot? For Kurama it is never about being allowed the honor of being a Captain. It was something he coveted and so he took it. His mastery over the court and battle prowess made him a prime candidate to begin with, and that is not counting the political manuevering he did to ensure that he would be elected. Had anyone else been considered he would have found whatever dirty secret buried in their past to slander, and weaken their position all the while gaining favor with those with the power to see his ambition through.


 * How did they acquire this position? Unlike other Captains who were often elected or came recommended by their peers, Kurama had politely inquired to what remained of the nobility, secured his loyalties in the Onmitsukido and pulled in various favors from those with the influence to see him elected. Not that it was necessary after the Gotei 13's forces were so heavily decimated in the Quincy Blood War. Had not lifted a finger he likely would have been chosen for his skill and ability, but Kurama rarely leaves things to chance and even more disdains having achieved a position without blackmailing someone.  