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| Tōru Yōshanai | |
| Race | Tsumikami |
| Birthday | August 3 |
| Age | 26 (Physical) 1500+ (Actual) |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 187.22 cm (6'2") |
| Weight | 80.87 kg (177.9 lb.) |
| Blood Type | B+ |
| Professional Status | |
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| Affiliation | Hikari Maebure |
| Previous Affiliation | Gotei 13 |
| Partner | Zetsubō Usuguraiboshi |
| Base of Operations | Hell |
| Personal Status | |
| Relatives | Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto† (Grandfather) Leiko Yamamoto† (Mother) Tamotsu Yōshanai† (Father) Cho Yōshanai† (Younger sister) |
| Karadawaru | |
| Meikai | Ikari |
| First Appearance | |
| Roleplay Debut | Chiaroscuro: Premonition |
| Voices | |
| Japanese Voice | Hiroyuki Yoshino |
"All I want is... to watch the world burn." |
Tōru Yōshanai (容赦ない徹, "Relentless Wayfarer") is an upper B-class Tsumikami, once a Shinigami Lieutenant of the Third Division of Gotei 13.
He is also known as "The Conflagration" (大火事, Daikaji).
Appearance[]
Tōru appears as a young, tall and well-built Asian male with ashen complexion. The features of his face are sharp and firm, with a squarish jaw and aquiline nose. He has spiky, upright dark red hair, with some strands hanging over his forehead. His eyes are unnaturally gleaming and piercing, their grey colour similar to that of ash or smoke.
His uniformly black attire consists of a loose undershirt, tight-fitting trousers and a pair of leather boots.
Personality[]
Tōru has inherited his grandfather's, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's hot temper, but unlike the usually composed Captain-Commander he is much more prone to become violent and explode with fury, just barely containing it most of the time. Belligerent and overtly insane, he is a ferocious fighter who revels in combat and likes to mock his opponents.
History[]
Tōru Yōshanai was the firstborn son of Tamotsu Yōshanai, a great Shinigami warrior, and Leiko Yamamoto, Shigekuni Yamamoto's daughter. Born in the age of bloody wars immediately preceding the formation of the Gotei 13, the young Tōru highly admired his father's prowess and tactical acumen. Even though they rarely spent time together because of the intermittent campaigns, each time Tamotsu returned home the family would gather at a bonfire at night and listen to his tales of grand battles and epic duels.
However, after one great victory too many Tamotsu was eventually slain in a battle. Leiko was never fond of war, even more so following the death of her husband, although just as her father she was an excellent combat instructor. As such, she was able to train Tōru who, while at first devastated by the loss, regained his resolve and wanted to become a worthy successor who would one day avenge his father. With the birth of his younger sister Cho shortly before Tamotsu's demise, Tōru had someone he wanted to protect in his stead as well.
Unfortunately, Tamotsu had made numerous enemies throughout his victory-ridden life, and his own death was not the least satisfying to his embittered foes. In spite of the high status of the family, they later decided to target his wife and children in order to fulfil their revenge on the great hero. Afraid of Leiko Yamamoto's power, they sent a number of assassins to eliminate her swiftly under the guise of night. The guards of the estate were quickly dispatched. Subsequently, the assassins gathered to kill Leiko in her sleep with a common effort. However, they still had to struggle, and the resultant noise awakened Cho Yōshanai, who had been sleeping in the same room. Alarmed, Tōru immediately grabbed his Asauchi and stormed into the bedroom, just in time to witness an assassin slice his little sister's throat.
Tōru acted immediately, overwhelmed by animalistic fury. He plunged at the assassins and started slaughtering them. Initially, the murderers tried to resist, although their efforts quickly proved futile. Thus, the few remaining ones began running away only for Tōru to pursue and eventually slay every single one of them. Once he was finished, he brought all the bodies to the main square of his family estate. Then, he set the heap of corpses of the assassins on fire and watched them burn in the company of his dead mother and sister.
Both the young Tōru and Shigekuni Yamamoto became aware that one of the Five Noble Houses had been responsible for this tragedy. However, Yamamoto was unwilling to seek vengeance since that could cause yet another bloody war to erupt. It was this decision that estranged Tōru and his grandfather. Regardless, Yōshanai pretended to overcome his hatred. He enlisted to the Shinō Academy in order to become a full-fledged Shinigami.
Throughout his academy years Tōru proved able to conceal his growing mental instability. His determination to exact vengeance let him pass all tests and successfully complete his training all the while being deemed "promising" by his tutors. Soon, he was personally selected by Zetsubō Usuguraiboshi to become his second-in-command and thus the first Lieutenant of the Third Division of the newly-founded Gotei 13 over 1200 years ago.
Both Shinigami were broken sociopaths produced by the age of wars, crimes and disorder. Thus, together they orchestrated the infamous event known as the Black Autumn that saw thousands of Souls and numerous Shinigami, several Captains amongst them, dead. Tōru was eventually able to have his revenge, slaying every single member of the Noble House responsible for the deaths of his family. However, the violent uprising was ultimately stopped by Shigekuni Yamamoto, who personally slew Zetsubō and Tōru in combat[1][2][3].
Both Shinigami were brought to Hell upon their deaths. Even though initially separated, they regained a degree of freedom thanks to their considerable prowess. In the end Tōru retook the position of Zetsubō's second-in-command, only this time they came to lead a group of fellow Sinners. Throughout the course of a millenium the two managed to recruit many more or less powerful damned Souls to their cause. Ultimately, they were able to stage an invasion on the Soul Society with the help of a mysterious Tsumikami named Hikari Maebure.
Plot[]
Bleach: Dark and Light[]
The Chiaroscuro Arc[]
Premonition[]
Tōru is present in the 6th South Rukongai District, alongside Zetsubō Usuguraiboshi and his other two Togabito generals, when a group of lesser Sinners ambushes and slaughters a fairly large Ninth Division patrol. He observes when Third Seat Officer Yemon Himura and Lieutenant Norio Nishimura trample the Sinners in retaliation. Tinieblas comments that Himura has got guts, whilst Anders Schäfer prepares to strike him down. However, Tōru announces that the officer is his only to step forward to challenge him.
Yemon charges at Yōshanai in a state of frenzy. The Togabito effortlessly blocks his Shikai with his palm, then uses the other one to kill the Shinigami with a single Tesshō strike. Furious, Nishimura activates his own Shikai. He proceeds to launch several wind blasts of Renkūdan, although Yōshanai simply swats them with his bare hand. Tōru draws his blade as the Lieutenant pounces at him. Their weapons clash, allowing Norio to discern it is indeed a Zanpakutō. Right afterward Yōshani pushes him back and follows up with a swift Agitowari slash, cutting both the Zanpakutō and its wielder. Then, as he is about to finish him off, Zetsubō appears beside him to stop him.
Tōru obediently refrains from dealing the death blow and listens as Usuguraiboshi instructs the heavily injured Lieutenant to warn the Gotei 13[4].
Annihilation[]
In accordance with the warning, the Togabito arrive in the 15th East Rukongai district late at night. Tōru's first action is to cheerfully greet his grandfather, who has come to confront the Sinners in the company of Captains Fudo Shōdo, Takeo Danko and Kenpachi Kūfuku with their respective Divisions. Yamamoto is somewhat surprised by the meeting, although his attention is quickly drawn by Zetsubō. The two converse in a hostile manner before they confront each other, releasing their Bankai and disappearing from the battlefield. Subsequently, Yōshanai proclaims happily that everyone should take their pick.
Then, he takes off his exterior Togabito attire and introduces himself to Takeo Danko, the Captain whose Third Seat Officer he has killed. Initially unaware of this fact, he voices his surprise when he finds that out after Danko introduces himself as well. He encourages the Captain to avenge the subordinate, to which the Shinigami responds with an abrupt attack. They engage in a brief yet intense sword fight. Then, Tōru exclaims, clearly elated by his opponent's prowess, and resumes the fight[1].
Their duel continues. Yōshanai skilfully defends from the precision strikes repeatedly dealt by Takeo and counters with furious swings of his blade. He mocks the Captain who nonetheless remains composed. The amount of spiritual energy emitted into the air on the battlefield causes Tōru's blade to glow with absorbed power. Eventually, he exclaims that he cannot hold it any longer. Thus, he states that the "warm-up" is over only to release his Shikai, Atatamaru. Danko immediately responds by activating his own, Genkaiten. Tōru attacks abruptly with a wave of torrid air, although the Captain dodges and strikes himself. Yōshanai narrowly blocks the thrust which lifts him into the air, but subsequently exploits the momentum to spin around his axis and unleash another torrent of hot air that blasts the surprised Takeo.
The sword-fight intensifies gradually, with both combatants exchanging fast slashes, jabs, sallies, blocks and parries. At some point Danko's blade bounces off Tōru's only to plunge toward the Sinner's face. However, Yōshanai leaps to the side with merely a long cut on his cheek. He swiftly transitions to a counter strike that leaves a vertical cut wound on Takeo's chest. The Captain jumps back and casts Bakudō #4, Hainawa, wrapping the rope of light around Tōru's left arm and torso. Then, he follows up with Hadō #11, Tsuzuri Raiden, which travels along the Bakudō and electrocutes Yōshanai. The Sinner launches an abrupt wave of heat, which the Captain dodges. All of a sudden, Tōru intercepts him with a Hakuda strike that sends the Shinigami crashing through a nearby building[5].
Captain Fudo Shōdo, who has been fighting with Anders Schäfer relatively nearby, activates his Bankai. The release of his vast spiritual power prompts Tōru to disengage and comment upon it. Subsequently, he turns to Takeo to ask him about his own Bankai, since according to him the Ninth Division Captain has not been putting up too much of a fight so far. Takeo promptly unleashes the Bankai, Sekai Shadanki, which causes Yōshanai to become excited. He exclaims to Tinieblas that the time has come, after which he tells Danko that the only reason he was never promoted to a Captain's rank was because he had killed thousands of people. He says that he has been looking for this as he releases his own Bankai, Kajiarashi.
Once the transformation is over, Tōru claims that it is no problem that Takeo has never been to Hell, for Tōru has brought it with him. Suddenly, the Captain attacks with the focussed beam of Raikiri, whilst Yōshanai responds with Fushichō no Tsubasa, a powerful wave of scorching flames. The two techniques clash violently[6].
Complication[]
Aggravation[]
Retribution[]
Bleach: Equilibrium[]
The Balance of Souls Arc[]
Relapse[]
Deterioration[]
Ruination[]
Powers and Abilities[]
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Master Swordsman: Tōru is a masterful wielder of the sword. His preferred style of fighting beside his special abilities, he couples significant aptitude and arduous training to become a truly dangerous warrior. He specialises in kōseidō, which consists mostly of strong, sweeping slashes often performed in the midst of semi-acrobatic maneouvres. This fast-paced form is heavily focussed on incessant, oppressive offence that works best when engaging a single powerful enemy. As a testament to his skill, Yōshanai swiftly defeated Norio Nishimura, an expert swordsman Lieutenant of Gotei 13 with a single slash of his Zanpakutō, so fast the latter did not notice only until the attack had taken place[4]. Furthermore, Tōru was able to hold his own against one of the Soul Society's best swordsmen, Captain Tarō Kinzoku, for an extended period of time[7].
Hakuda Expert: Furthermore, he is very proficient in unarmed combat, being able to counter and defeat a Shikai-wielding Third Seat Officer with his bare hands, or to unexpectedly strike a Captain proficient in that very art. He is prone to include unarmed combat maneouvres even in the middle of intense sword fights. They mesh well together with his frantic fighting style, which allows him to perform abrupt stunts that are difficult to predict and defend from.
Shunpo Master: He is as fast as could be expected from a Captain-level combatant, capable of dodging a quick point-blank strike[1]. Although, his remarkable speed is useful not only for evasive manoeuvres, but also allows him to pursue his enemies should they try to gain distance between themselves and Yōshanai's blade. While extremely fast and nimble, Tōru lacks the knowledge of the advanced Hohō techniques. Rather than a result of his inability to learn them, he is merely not concerned with abilities that could let him escape or kill the enemy swiftly, for he thoroughly enjoys intense, protracted combat. Kidō Practitioner: Yōshanai exhibits basic knowledge in the field of spellcasting. While generally disinterested with Kidō, he might use low-level spells for the sake of taking his opponent by surprise. However, he is far from a skilled user of the art, and as such he does not rely upon the spells for anything else than a momentary distraction. | |
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Immense Strength: Yōshanai is able to casually stop the strike of a Shikai relying on brute strength with only his bare hand, or effortlessly bifurcate a Lieutenant's Shikai with only his sealed sword[4]. His increased physical strength contributes substantially to his brutal fighting style. Immense Durability: Tōru is a robust individual, and can take strong direct hits with relatively few signs of damage. In addition, he possesses innate resistance to fire and extreme heat. As such, he may largely ignore weak attacks so that he can keep up his own onslaught virtually unimpeded. Whilst a charged lightning bolt launched by Balancer Marshal Naoko Murakami succeeded to deal severe damage to his body, he remained in fighting condition despite the fact he had taken no effort to defend himself whatsoever[3]. Staggering Endurance: Despite barely blocking a strong Bankai technique and being crashed into a building as a result, he was able to counter-strike mere moments afterward[9]. He is capable of fighting viciously for extended periods of time with little to no signs of fatigue. Furthermore, his ability to ignore pain is staggering. For instance, even though Naoko Murakami managed to score a direct hit that inflicted grevious damage to his body, Tōru simply continued his absent-minded monologue as if nothing had happened[3]. Healing Factor: Yōshanai boasts the impressive regenerative ability inherent to all Tsumikami. As such, any light-to-moderate wounds sustained during combat are readily healed, and even severe damage will regenerate at a significantly increased rate[3]. The ability has its limits, though, for internal organs are far more difficult to restore. Consequently, for all intents and purposes any damage done to them is almost as crippling as it would be to anyone else. Immense Spiritual Power: As a descendant of Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto who has unlocked his Bankai at a young age, Tōru boasts a tremendous amount of spiritual energy at his disposal. Even though he used to serve as a mere Lieutenant during his time in Gotei 13, his power easily outclasses that of an average Captain, particularly now that he is a Tsumikami. When exerted, his Reiatsu exudes extreme heat and takes the form of a wild, undulating aura of red devil colour.
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Ikari (怒り, "Wrath"): Yōshanai's Karawadaru retains the form of his old sealed Zanpakutō, appearing as a tachi with a circular tsuba with serrated edge and a scarlet hilt.
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Statistics
| Offence |
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100/100 | |||
| Defence |
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90/100 | |||
| Stamina |
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80/100 | |||
| Agility |
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100/100 | |||
| Intelligence |
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70/100 | |||
| Skill |
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80/100 | |||
| Total |
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520/600 |
Former Powers and Abilities[]
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Atatamaru (暖まる, "Incalescence"): Whilst sealed, the Zanpakutō appears as a tachi with a circular tsuba with serrated edge and a scarlet hilt.
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Trivia[]
- Tōru's battle theme, as chosen by his creator, is Blue Gender OST - Bluff.
- Tōru is a pyromaniac psychopath.
Appearances[]
Bleach: Dark and Light[]
The Chiaroscuro Arc[]
- Chiaroscuro: Premonition
- Chiaroscuro: Annihilation
- Chiaroscuro: Complication
- Chiaroscuro: Aggravation
- Chiaroscuro: Retribution
Bleach: Equilibrium[]
The Balance of Souls Arc[]
Battles[]
| Participants | Chapter(s) | Result |
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| Tōru Yōshanai vs. Yemon Himura | Chiaroscuro: Premonition | Win |
| Tōru Yōshanai vs. Norio Nishimura | Chiaroscuro: Premonition | Win |
| Tōru Yōshanai vs. Takeo Danko | Chiaroscuro: Annihilation | Win |
| Tōru Yōshanai vs. Tarō Kinzoku (& Kana Enodoriko) | Chiaroscuro: Complication, Aggravation, Retribution | Loss |
| Tōru Yōshanai vs. Naoko Murakami vs. Amala Kshatriya | Balance of Souls: Relapse, Deterioration, Ruination | Win |
References[]
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