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Setting Overview: 150 Years After the Bleach Era
The narrative unfolds 150 years after the conclusion of Bleach, during a time when most former members of the Court Guard have perished in an attack following the defeat of Yhwch. Among the strongest souls to ever exist, Ichigo died in an attack on the Seireitei a mere few minutes after defeating Yhwch. A hollow of immeasureable power and with abilities the likes of which even Arrancar werent capable of tore the aready fragile and weakened Court Guard Squads to shreds. After killing several Captains and Lieutenants and maiming hundreds of Shinigami, the Hollow self-destructed, killing both Ichigo and Zaraki in an explosion that nearly destroyed the entire Seireitei. Very few of the original cast is left alive. The plot will revolve around the new and current Captain Commander, Kira, a young upstart from the Kuchiki family who has rapidly ascended the ranks, and his interactions with another shinigami, Ichisake Xelen, and the Alpha Renovacion.
Advancements in the Real World and the Spirit World
The real world has undergone remarkable advancements, and during his tenure as Commander, Kira has endeavored to modernize the Spirit World. Today, smartphones, video games, and even holographic technology are commonplace within the Seireitei and the surrounding Rukongai. Architectural styles have evolved from their ancient, traditional Japanese roots to a more contemporary military-oriented design that maximizes space while respecting the Seireitei's heritage. Assume the level of tehcnology is Soul Society is low sci-fi level, not quite flying cars, but even short-range teleportation is no longer off limits.
The Dangers of Hueco Mundo
Hueco Mundo has transformed into a perilous realm, witnessing a surge in Adjuchas-level Menos as well as witnessing multiple concurrent sightings of Vasto Lordes, which has disrupted the existing power dynamics. It has become routine for high-ranking officials within the Court Guard to travel to Hueco Mundo to help restore equilibrium, although their efforts appear to be faltering. In response, Kira has initiated a comprehensive extermination campaign targeting all Adjuchas-level Menos and any encountered Vasto Lorde to facilitate Hueco Mundo's recovery. Weekly purging operations are conducted, resulting in the emergence of some of the most formidable and battle-ready Captains and Lieutenants since the original Court Guard members, with Kira personally leading several of these missions. Arrancar are everywhere, and despite Ichigo's previous efforts in attempting to find any common ground with Hollows, Soul Society immediately forgot that sentiment after his death.
Controversial Reforms in the Court Guard
Kira has implemented some contentious changes within the Court Guard. Notably, he has permitted the existence of Visoreds, allowing them to retain their positions while encouraging safe training of their unique abilities and fostering camaraderie. Since his ascension, seven additional Visored have been identified, each with unique and peculiar origins, leading to speculation regarding Kira's influence in the creation of these Shinigami hybrids. Among the seated officers, there are whispers that Kira himself may be a Visored, which could explain his affinity for their kind.
Another significant reform mandates that Captains undergo extensive training, consuming a substantial portion of their time. Despite these rigorous demands, their responsibilities remain unchanged, resulting in considerable stress. As a consequence, many Captains delegate most of their paperwork to their Lieutenants. In response, Kira has approved the establishment of the Co-Lieutenant position, which lowers the strength requirements in exchange for significantly enhancing the division's paperwork handling capabilities.
As part of Kira's reforms to strengthen the Court Guards, he successfully proposed to Central 46 the increased use of Squad Zero captains' abilities. This initiative includes the infusion of spiritual pressure into meal preparation, providing significant buffs to those who recently ate. Additionally, Shinigami with broken zanpakuto in Bankai form can now undergo a reforging process, as long as they can endure it. Furthermore, after 15 years of possessing Bankai, Shinigami can seek an analysis of their zanpakuto's name from Ichibe, provided they meet his criteria; this request is only available to an individual once a year. Those critically injured at the captain level are allowed emergency access to the hot springs of Squad Zero. Exceptions can be made for Lieutenants
One of the biggest issues for the majority of Shinigami in the lower ranks is the allowance of Humans to be official members of the Court Guard. Atticus, the 12th Captain, is a unique exception to all of the rules and regulations the Court Guard might normally employ. Having figured out the existence of the Soul Society, of Zanpakuto and Shinigami, of Hollows and the cycle of souls, and even the existence of the Soul King through nothing but math, Kira was forced to admit that such an intelligence could not simply be left alone. When Atticus offered to help Soul Society, since it interested him far more than mundane life, Kira told him on the condition that he could protect himself from Hollows and even any Quincy that might come back. Atticus revealed himself to be a Fullbringer, earning Kira's respect and quickly becoming one of his most talked to Captains. With his position, Atticus has pulled several other Fullbringer Humans into his R&D Department to assist him, angering the noble families immensely.
Renovacion
Renovacion is the name given to the soul that forms when a Hollow's soul comes into direct contact with the spirit residing within a Zanpakuto. This interaction can take place through various methods, including outside the mindscape; however, such an approach typically requires an extended period of direct engagement. The most common method for a Hollow to form a Renovacion is to ingest the steel or parts from a zanpakuto or a recently deceased Shinigami. Renovacion are significantly more powerful than Arrancar, even when the former originates from an Adjuchas-level Hollow or a Gillian, while the latter is derived from a Vasto Lorde. They exemplify the perfect fusion of a Hollow and a Shinigami, possessing extensive powers from both entities. It was theorized that their existence could only occur naturally should a balance in souls between Hueco Mundo and the Living World become too great, existing as a sort of emergency balance.
Yukai
Yukai is the tier above Bankai in the hierarchy of Zanpakuto releases. It embodies the ideal union between the spirit of the Zanpakuto and the Shinigami who wields it. This release is both unwieldy and unstable, far more powerful and destructive than even unleashed Visored Hollows. For a short time, the spirit particles that make up the spirit of the zanpakuto and the shinigami's very soul are merged into one unique being, with the identity of both, and incredible power. Unlike the counterfeit Zanpakuto of the Arrancar, Renovacion possess the potential to attain this release, but it may be a natural progression in their evolution rather than a skill they must learn explicitly.
Kira achieved this form for the first time in the history of the Seireitei when he delivered what would have been a fatal blow to his Zanpakuto within his mindscape, some 35 years after the events of Bleach. In a profound act of surrender, his Zanpakuto merged with him, propelling him into this state. Once this had happened, Kira learned what it was that he had achieved and worked tirelessly to understand it. Since that pivotal moment, he has been able to grasp the additional requirements for Yukai's mastery:
One must know the true name of their Zanpakuto.
One must be fully attuned to and aware of its abilities.
One must be capable of delivering a killing blow in combat against their own Zanpakuto spirit.
Only one other fact about Yukai has been discovered by Kira and the few captains capable of reaching this form; The union of beings is a magnetic force that seeks to overwhelm the natural resistance of the spirits. This means that occasionally, in proportion to its strength, a Yukai will trigger itself in a forceful and often painful experience. Due to his excessive strength and reiatsu, Kira's Yukai forces itself on him once a year, nearly down to the minute.
The narrative unfolds 150 years after the conclusion of Bleach, during a time when most former members of the Court Guard have perished in an attack following the defeat of Yhwch. Among the strongest souls to ever exist, Ichigo died in an attack on the Seireitei a mere few minutes after defeating Yhwch. A hollow of immeasureable power and with abilities the likes of which even Arrancar werent capable of tore the aready fragile and weakened Court Guard Squads to shreds. After killing several Captains and Lieutenants and maiming hundreds of Shinigami, the Hollow self-destructed, killing both Ichigo and Zaraki in an explosion that nearly destroyed the entire Seireitei. Very few of the original cast is left alive. The plot will revolve around the new and current Captain Commander, Kira, a young upstart from the Kuchiki family who has rapidly ascended the ranks, and his interactions with another shinigami, Ichisake Xelen, and the Alpha Renovacion.
Advancements in the Real World and the Spirit World
The real world has undergone remarkable advancements, and during his tenure as Commander, Kira has endeavored to modernize the Spirit World. Today, smartphones, video games, and even holographic technology are commonplace within the Seireitei and the surrounding Rukongai. Architectural styles have evolved from their ancient, traditional Japanese roots to a more contemporary military-oriented design that maximizes space while respecting the Seireitei's heritage. Assume the level of tehcnology is Soul Society is low sci-fi level, not quite flying cars, but even short-range teleportation is no longer off limits.
The Dangers of Hueco Mundo
Hueco Mundo has transformed into a perilous realm, witnessing a surge in Adjuchas-level Menos as well as witnessing multiple concurrent sightings of Vasto Lordes, which has disrupted the existing power dynamics. It has become routine for high-ranking officials within the Court Guard to travel to Hueco Mundo to help restore equilibrium, although their efforts appear to be faltering. In response, Kira has initiated a comprehensive extermination campaign targeting all Adjuchas-level Menos and any encountered Vasto Lorde to facilitate Hueco Mundo's recovery. Weekly purging operations are conducted, resulting in the emergence of some of the most formidable and battle-ready Captains and Lieutenants since the original Court Guard members, with Kira personally leading several of these missions. Arrancar are everywhere, and despite Ichigo's previous efforts in attempting to find any common ground with Hollows, Soul Society immediately forgot that sentiment after his death.
Controversial Reforms in the Court Guard
Kira has implemented some contentious changes within the Court Guard. Notably, he has permitted the existence of Visoreds, allowing them to retain their positions while encouraging safe training of their unique abilities and fostering camaraderie. Since his ascension, seven additional Visored have been identified, each with unique and peculiar origins, leading to speculation regarding Kira's influence in the creation of these Shinigami hybrids. Among the seated officers, there are whispers that Kira himself may be a Visored, which could explain his affinity for their kind.
Another significant reform mandates that Captains undergo extensive training, consuming a substantial portion of their time. Despite these rigorous demands, their responsibilities remain unchanged, resulting in considerable stress. As a consequence, many Captains delegate most of their paperwork to their Lieutenants. In response, Kira has approved the establishment of the Co-Lieutenant position, which lowers the strength requirements in exchange for significantly enhancing the division's paperwork handling capabilities.
As part of Kira's reforms to strengthen the Court Guards, he successfully proposed to Central 46 the increased use of Squad Zero captains' abilities. This initiative includes the infusion of spiritual pressure into meal preparation, providing significant buffs to those who recently ate. Additionally, Shinigami with broken zanpakuto in Bankai form can now undergo a reforging process, as long as they can endure it. Furthermore, after 15 years of possessing Bankai, Shinigami can seek an analysis of their zanpakuto's name from Ichibe, provided they meet his criteria; this request is only available to an individual once a year. Those critically injured at the captain level are allowed emergency access to the hot springs of Squad Zero. Exceptions can be made for Lieutenants
One of the biggest issues for the majority of Shinigami in the lower ranks is the allowance of Humans to be official members of the Court Guard. Atticus, the 12th Captain, is a unique exception to all of the rules and regulations the Court Guard might normally employ. Having figured out the existence of the Soul Society, of Zanpakuto and Shinigami, of Hollows and the cycle of souls, and even the existence of the Soul King through nothing but math, Kira was forced to admit that such an intelligence could not simply be left alone. When Atticus offered to help Soul Society, since it interested him far more than mundane life, Kira told him on the condition that he could protect himself from Hollows and even any Quincy that might come back. Atticus revealed himself to be a Fullbringer, earning Kira's respect and quickly becoming one of his most talked to Captains. With his position, Atticus has pulled several other Fullbringer Humans into his R&D Department to assist him, angering the noble families immensely.
Renovacion
Renovacion is the name given to the soul that forms when a Hollow's soul comes into direct contact with the spirit residing within a Zanpakuto. This interaction can take place through various methods, including outside the mindscape; however, such an approach typically requires an extended period of direct engagement. The most common method for a Hollow to form a Renovacion is to ingest the steel or parts from a zanpakuto or a recently deceased Shinigami. Renovacion are significantly more powerful than Arrancar, even when the former originates from an Adjuchas-level Hollow or a Gillian, while the latter is derived from a Vasto Lorde. They exemplify the perfect fusion of a Hollow and a Shinigami, possessing extensive powers from both entities. It was theorized that their existence could only occur naturally should a balance in souls between Hueco Mundo and the Living World become too great, existing as a sort of emergency balance.
Yukai
Yukai is the tier above Bankai in the hierarchy of Zanpakuto releases. It embodies the ideal union between the spirit of the Zanpakuto and the Shinigami who wields it. This release is both unwieldy and unstable, far more powerful and destructive than even unleashed Visored Hollows. For a short time, the spirit particles that make up the spirit of the zanpakuto and the shinigami's very soul are merged into one unique being, with the identity of both, and incredible power. Unlike the counterfeit Zanpakuto of the Arrancar, Renovacion possess the potential to attain this release, but it may be a natural progression in their evolution rather than a skill they must learn explicitly.
Kira achieved this form for the first time in the history of the Seireitei when he delivered what would have been a fatal blow to his Zanpakuto within his mindscape, some 35 years after the events of Bleach. In a profound act of surrender, his Zanpakuto merged with him, propelling him into this state. Once this had happened, Kira learned what it was that he had achieved and worked tirelessly to understand it. Since that pivotal moment, he has been able to grasp the additional requirements for Yukai's mastery:
One must know the true name of their Zanpakuto.
One must be fully attuned to and aware of its abilities.
One must be capable of delivering a killing blow in combat against their own Zanpakuto spirit.
Only one other fact about Yukai has been discovered by Kira and the few captains capable of reaching this form; The union of beings is a magnetic force that seeks to overwhelm the natural resistance of the spirits. This means that occasionally, in proportion to its strength, a Yukai will trigger itself in a forceful and often painful experience. Due to his excessive strength and reiatsu, Kira's Yukai forces itself on him once a year, nearly down to the minute.
That being said, the plot goes like this: At the end of the story of Bleach, a Hollow appears and completely devastates the cast of the series. The Hollow is a failed natural Renovacion, who's soul-suicide in the middle of the fight is so destructive that it decimates the vast majority of the Seireitei itself. A young upstart in the Kuchiki family, Kira, quickly rises through the ranks of Squad 2, eventually becoming Captain. Shunsui, hating the amount of responsibility imparted to him by Central 46, and seeing Kira as an equal in intelligence and strength at the time, proposes for him to take his place. Its takes several years, but Kira learning a new release state of Zanpakuto's seems to cement him in the minds of 46 as a good candidate. Four months after he learned Yukai, he was the new Captain Commander. During that time he changed a lot about how the Court Guard operates, hoping to prevent any sort of catastrophe as large as that day ever again. We come in to the story 153 years after the day Yhwch died, and at this point Hueco Mundo is nearly overflowing with extremely powerful and hostile Hollows. Rukongai has been attacked on several occasions, and Kira has mandated weekly cullings of Hollows, that he will sometimes attend. The plot itself will revolve around three key characters, Kira Kuchiki, the Alpha Renovacion, and Ichisake Xelen the 11th Squad Lieutenant for reasons that will eventually be revealed.
Ill be controlling nearly eight characters throughout the RP, juggling between whats necessary and the changes that are bound to happen during the story. Characters created for this story can be on one of two sides to begin with, however those line will blur at some point. You can either be with the Court Guard Squads, needing to be a shinigami, artificial soul, or human fullbringer, or you can be on the side of the Renovacion, needing to be some kind of Hollow. Its very heavily advised that if the character is to ever participate in direct combat (fighting an opponent on purpose or to stall them, not getting caught up accidentally), that they be at the least a Lieutenant level of strength, however dont be afraid to make powerful characters as Kira has worked to drastically increase the combat capabilities of the Court Guard. This will be a high-power story.
Ive worked on this for a very long time, and theres a lot of details of the story missing her but even if whats here isnt your cup of tea, Id appreciate any feedback youd be willing to give and thank you for reading all the way down here!