Tora Yamamura

"The aspect of a leader's perfection." - Achrones150

'''Tora Yamamura is a fictional character of Bleach. He is the current male head of the Yamamura Royal Family, father of Sachi and Kyashi Yamamura, and husband of Mitsuki Yamamura. He is also the brother of Shinji Yamamura, as well as brother-in-law of Asuza Yamamura.

Appearance
Despite his status, like his relatives Tora tends to wear common clothing. He wears a white T-shirt that's covered by a light blue jacket which he tends to leave unzipped. He also wears blue pants and black shoes. A black necklace is often seen around his neck with an unknown object attached to it. He has long, dirty-blonde hair and brown eyes, along with slightly tanned skin.

Personality
Serene, dispassionate, and relatively calm, Tora has the mind of a perfectionist; he strives to reach his limits, hesitant of making mistakes in mostly anything. Unlike his wife Mitsuki, who is more easy-going and childish, he is more serious and strict, unwilling to accept what he considers offending and foolish behavior. He constantly pushes the idea of perfection onto his daughters, in order for them to set an example for future generations. Yet, at the same time, he simply wishes for them to do their best, as he stated to his wife: "Tell them what they do, and they'll surprise us with their ingenuity."

Despite his seemingly harsh complexion he carries, Tora occassionally shows a kinder and understanding side to his person. During their training, he will sometimes speak in an encouraging manner, and help them in times of emotional support when needed. He is often tensed by both Mitsuki and his brother Shinji, but only responds with bouts of embarrassment and exasperation.

Background
Tora lived under the tutelage of his father and the encouraging care of his mother. Being part of an aristocratic family, he was heavily relied on by his father to be a promising successor to carry on the Yamamura name. However, unlike his son, he tended to use unorthodox fighting and training methods, often leading Tora into situations of embarrassment and stupor. Afterwards, he would be laughed at by his brother Shinji for his performance. Tora himself was disappointed in himself, and was nearly discouraged from his training.

At one time, Shinji had just finished up training when he saw Tora in a mildly depressive state. When going over to chat with him, Tora initially showed resentment towards him, which eventually turned into a brief argument. Before it got out of hand, however, Shinji was able to persuade Tora that his inaction would not help him get stronger. He left Tora to think and consider. Sure enough, Shinji's words had hit the spot - the next day, and the days after, Tora put more effort and thinking into his father's tutelage, and soon, he was able to best the tests that were bestowed upon him. His strength, skill, and intelligence had finally and drastically increased over his brother's, and he was ultimately rewarded the title of Head of the Yamamura Family after his father's death.