The Warrior

The Warrior (侍, Samurai) is a nameless individual who, at one point and time, proved to be the greatest threat the had ever seen. The tales speak of a man with golden hair who led his army of monsters through the streets of the Rukongai, pillaging, burning and raping without any ounce of remorse. During the, the Warrior was finally captured by the infamous swordsman known as the.

The Warrior was among the first dangers the Soul Society had faced to not be put to death; instead being sealed within a underground prison known as Mugen (which would later serve as the seat of the Central 46 Compound). His 10,000 years of imprisonment were long and empty. Due to his unique powers, the Warrior did not age within his prison, and was forced to endure the full powers of time itself until he broke. The psychotic warlord that was the Warrior was no more, leaving only a regretful man seeking atonement in his place. The Warrior stripped himself of his name and took on a false title, one that could inspire him to find that sense of atonement that he so very much desired.

On the eve of his 10,000th day of imprisonment, the Warrior was brought before a Council of Judges who claimed to rule the Soul Society. Having been cut off from the world for 10,000 years, the Warrior simply agreed and plead for his freedom. He proved his change, and begged for a chance to atone for his sins. The Judges took a chance with him, and offered him freedom on one chance - he would have to serve them loyally as their personal Warrior. The Judges explained how while they had political strength, they were weaker then the likes of the Gotei 13 and Royal Guard (both of which were foreign concepts to the Warrior) and how they needed a sword of their own should the need arise.

So the Warrior was born - a broken man seeking penance for his crimes, a penance which could only be achieved through more bloodshed.