Sōren Akuzora

"The sword...is something you can't let go of. Once you have killed that first person...it becomes an ecstasy. No matter how you hold it back...the sword will come back to you again. But...do not let it control your desire. The sword is not your master; you are the master of your sword."

- Sōren on the sword.

Sōren Akuzora (握空草連, Akuzora Sōren) is a and former  who was exiled from the  following his supposed death at the hands of an unnamed Shinigami. Sōren was the fourth Kenpachi. However, like those before him, he was an unstable and chaotic swordsman whose only purpose was to fell all by his blade. However, his near-death experience with his successor and narrow escape through the assistance of and, who had both predicted the outcome of the duel lead to a new paradigm within the man. Following this event, he took up residence in the and has since acted as an unofficial hunter of all  in the Rukongai, hence the reason for the Seireitei's almost perpetual peace from the said species.

Appearance
Sōren is a soul who has gracefully aged along with the years behind his belt. He bears a rather young appearance despite his age being on similar standings with the likes of and. Despite his rather striking features, what one would notice most about Sōren prior to any of this is the relaxation within his stance, as if he has fully accepted any consequences and challenges that will come his way regardless of the difficulty in facing them. Accordingly so, this visage is brought about through Sōren's physical stature, build and overall posture. Sōren maintains a relaxed disposition about him, showing off his height and to some extent, his musculature as well, leaving most in admiration. Furthermore...