Mao Dun


 * "Devious fox outlined in sunrise" - Kai no Kimi

Mao Dun (矛盾, Máo Dùn) is a very enigmatic member of Eijiru whose past and origin are said to lie within Yāolù, although only Sōsaku Yawarakai knows the specifics. He rarely speaks to anyone but the latter, making him even among Eijiru a strange figure. Nevertheless, Mao harbors immense power, and is normally only sent out by Sōsaku for "special occasions", including the hardest of tasks.

It should be noted that Mao is one of the few to follow Sōsaku out of free will and without a desire for personal gain, wanting to watch the world burn just as much as the azure-haired mastermind.

Appearance
Mao is trademarked by his extremely fragile appearance, including very sharp cheekbones and slanting eyes, giving him a fox-like appearance. Similar to his master, he caries around a faint smile on his features that he rarely abandons, although it is not as mocking or daring in nature as the latter's. His skin is also very pale, due his extensive layers of clothing shielding most of it from the sun. His brown hair is tied up in a ponytail, stretching past his shoulders, with various spiky bangs escaping around his face.

Mao always wear very formal chinese clothing named xuanduan, which is colored a deep blue and dons an orange-golden lining, in Yāolù representing royal lineage although this is likely a facade. Below, he wears yellow sashinuki hakama, which are gathered at the ankles producing a "ballooning" effect. The entirety is kept up by a brown/black obi.

Powers & Abilities
He fights in consummate form; with just a flick of wrist and the barest hint of athletecism. The economy of movements stands in stark contrast with the blood, sweat and toil of other warriors. The sudden pauses within his assaults are probably intended to display an inhuman discipline, intensity and nerve all under a gesture of grace.

Kidō Disintegration: One of Mao's most prominently displayed powers, and one which proves a gigantic bane for most shinigami is his immunity to kidō. It's unknown what exact mechanics lie behind the power, but every kidō spell, no matter what category, power or form, is immediately broken down into reishi particles once it makes contact with Mao's body, rendering said attack fruitless. This includes illusions that are woven in such manners, but not zanpakutō abilities unless they involve kidō applications.

Behind the Scenes
Mao's name separately means "spear-shield", but when connected means "paradox".