Kōsa Namikaze/Takeshi Asakura

Takeshi Asakura ( 竹子タケシ朝倉アサクラ, Asakura Takeshi)

Spiritual Atmosphere

 * Subjugation ( 制覇セイハ, Seiha; Japanese for "System of Conquer")


 * Initially, Subjugation was established around the idea of conquest — reflecting the Asakura's tyrannical nature.


 * Under Construction...


 * Inherently, this method of reality alteration is no different than the system of Hakuda introduced by Saku Hashira; Takeshi releases his spiritual energy in a pure form, effectively bleeding it into his surroundings. Though, rather than "correct" the distortion (i.e. a Hollow's influence) through a spurious "healing" method, Takeshi's variation is designed to "overwrite" it.


 * In further relating the two ideas, Takeshi first proposed Subjugation as "a means to further define oneself" through harmonization. Though, in relation to the Sōzōshin, it is possible to act as a catalyst; anchoring their existence, and therefore projecting themselves onto reality. This projection infringes Takeshi's will onto the surrounding matter. Ironically, this domineering application effectively mirrors the tyrannical, enslaving nature of the Asakura Clan.


 * Incidentally, Takeshi's method of alteration is likened to vector manipulation; he enslaves the matter around him, adjusting one of two properties — position and momentum. Inherently, all forms of matter can be described as either having or being vectors. As such, with a considerable degree of concentration, Takeshi can prevent harmful vectors from bypassing a certain point. Though, make no mistake; this is far from an "absolute defense" ( 絶対ゼッタイ防御ボーギョ, Zettai Bōgyo).


 * In fact, Takeshi's control over vectors is limited; harmful vectors get slower the closer they get to him. This effectively gives off the illusion that he has "stopped" the attack. Though, such is only true for things that he can directly perceive. As such, a common countermeasure is striking far faster than he can react — hitting him regardless of the boundary he's erected.


 * Taking the idea of Subjugation even further, Takeshi can reign in surrounding matter by sheer force of will. This results in the creation of a personal space (i.e. a dominion); a space consisting of the Hakudaka's "martial spirit" ( 武気ブキ, Buki), projected outward as one (or several) of the . Additionally, this personalized space is comprised of layers — all of which differentiate in size from one another. Normally, the size of a Hakudaka's personal space reflects their level of focus and discipline.