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Sasakibe Tadaoki Chojiro

INTRODUCTION

This has probably been the longest muse I’ve had, and revisiting and revising everything for him is taking a while.

I was fascinated by Sasakibe pretty much since he appeared; intrigued by how of all the lieutenants, we knew pretty much nothing about him, feeling that the lieutenant of the First Division had to be interesting in some way, right?

The lack of information also gave me a perfect opportunity to do whatever the hell I wanted.

I had so many questions about him. Why didn’t he fight in the biggest event in recent history? The Kido Squad could have certainly maintained the barrier. Yet, I couldn’t imagine Yamamoto condoning having someone weak as his second-in-command.

How I answered these questions varied. Like I said, Kubo’s world was one that held limitless potential for exploration. I wanted to try different things. I wanted to see how the world changed when you tweaked small details.

One of the ideas I repeatedly came back to was the idea of him being a Quincy. After all, a great deal of Kubo’s work had involved the idea of hybrids–what would happen if there was a Quincy/Soul Reaper hybrid? I did a lot with this idea. I toyed with it; I played with it, I adapted it to fit Kubo’s canon as it came out. It’s a concept I’m still fascinated with; still amazed that we never got a Quincy/Soul Reaper hybrid.

And this is the result of that work. Years upon years of writing, finally revisited and presented to a wider audience. I do hope you like what I’ve come up with, but if for some reason you’d prefer to write with canon Sasakibe, just let me know.

I also encourage you to take a look at the introduction / headcanon page for BLEACH in general!

Name: [REDACTED] Sasakibe Tadaoki Chojiro Age: 2239 Birthdate: November 4 Residence: First Division HQ, Seireitei Job: Lieutenant Gender: Cis Male Sexuality: Abstaining [Heterosexual] Height: 5’10” Weight: 146 lbs. Species: Human (Quincy/Soul Reaper)

APPEARANCE

An utterly mundane individual. Most people would say that Sasakibe is especially plain compared to some of the more elaborate individuals in Soul Society. He stands at about average height, with tan skin, and meticulously groomed gray hair and mustache. He wears a jinbaori over the standard shihakusho, along with a white turtleneck and armguards.

As a Quincy, Sasakibe wears a black suit that clings close to his form, with white robes on top of it. The robes have blue fur on the edges, and the top most layer drapes over his shoulders like a cloak, before tapering down into two strands that resemble the jinbaori he wears. The cloak is held together by two silver, circular clasps.

HISTORY

There are those that know history. Then there are those that have seen history.

The man now known as Lieutenant Sasakibe was born in a drastically different time, in a drastically different place, with drastically different people.

A holy people–wielding holy powers to defend humanity from the scum of Hell. This duty bestowed upon him was one he took seriously–to protect and defend was in his blood, and protect and defend he did.

Oaths sworn in blood to serve, to strike down with holy light the scourge of the world, the demons that yearned to prey upon people.

Young and naïve; perhaps–he did not understand why those strange entities, the SOUL REAPERS hated them so much. They had the same goal, after all–they wanted peace, they wanted to protect the world. Why did these people look down on them, shun them?

The decision to leave his people was not one he took lightly; but his duty, his vows drew him to a higher cause, to pursue peace even when it seemed impossible.

The idea was simple, as things so often were in youth. Find the Soul Reapers. Befriend them. And it would prove that their people were one and the same, that they need not quarrel.

So he studied them. He learned their culture, their ways–he learned what divided a Quincy from a Soul Reaper, and learned how to breach that divide, to be one of them. He learned their techniques and strengths. He learned the way of the blade, of the Kido, of the Shunpo.

He approached Eijisai-dono with a smile on his face, he rose to every challenge, he proved that blood aside, a Quincy was no different than a Soul Reaper–they could work together, they could live in peace.

And now, all he had to do was tell him.

…

He did not.

After all, when he returned home to his kingdom to find it in ash, destroyed by a demon wreathed in flames, how could he?

The Quincy had disappeared, along with his home and family.

Where else did he have to go?

And so, he stayed by Shigekuni Yamamoto's side. He's there when Seireitei is established; he's there when Central 46 is established, he's there when Soul Reapers join together to fight off the demon spawn of Hell and reenforces the chain; and he's there when the Quincy reappear, hellbent on taking over the World of the Living and the Soul Society.

And he made a choice.

King or not, he would not condone the warmongering ways of Yhwach. If that was what it meant to be a Quincy, then he would be one no longer.

And so he strikes Yhwach from behind, giving Yamamoto just enough time to turn the tide of battle. Yhwach defeated, the remaining Quincy disappear, and Sasakibe remained beside Shigekuni Yamamoto.

He's there when Yamamoto describes the Quincy as the scum of earth that need to be wiped out. He's there when the Gotei 13 is founded, he's there when the Quincy resurge again and refuse to listen to reason, and he's there when Soul Society gives the order to eliminate them.

He's there to witness the rise of Ichigo, he's there to witness the betrayal of Aizen Sosuke. He's there for the loss of Ichigo's powers, and he's there for the defeat of Aizen.

Maybe there are some things that he regrets. Maybe there are some things that weighs on him. But in a life as long as his own, that's inevitable. But in general, he's happy with who he is, with what he's done.

Even if he has some secrets.

PERSONALITY

Loyal and with a strong moral compass, Sasakibe is a man who prefers to act rather than speak. It’s not about the glory or the conquest, it’s about doing the right thing and most of his time is spent in the background, making sure things run smoothly and taking care of problems before they become a problem.

His reputation is beyond his concern; though he’s well aware that people think him any number of unsavory things–demur, a pushover, a weakling. In fact, it’s quite amusing when people finally realize that he’s anything but; that his silence does not mean cowardice, that he’s one of the few who will tell Yamamoto off and one of the even fewer who can get away with it.

Sasakibe is a master of finesse, of being unnoticed, of knowing how to manipulate the system to get away with certain things; of covering his tracks and disappearing without a trace, avoiding notice unless he wants to be noticed–and also knowing his limits, what lines not to cross, and when certain actions are appropriate.

The previously mentioned interaction with Yamamoto is a clear example–Sasakibe absolutely will bicker and disagree with him, but in private because he understands how important Yamamoto’s pride and the image of unity and strength is.

Although Sasakibe does have a sense of pride, both as a Quincy and as a warrior, he puts the fate of the world first, and he has no qualms fighting dirty or fleeing to live another day, especially in his older age.

Chivalrous and polite, Sasakibe does everything he can do be what he considers a good person. He does not like to fight and would prefer any alternatives if possible, but he knows how to fight and he knows how to kill.

META

You can probably guess that I was upset with Sasakibe’s death but probably not why you think. Really, I’m upset with how it was handled, and how we only got to learn about him after the fact, and how he was supposedly actually really powerful but we never actually got to see any of that.

His battle with Ichigo is a clear example–certainly, I can come up with some sort of justification (he was caught off guard, he didn’t actually want to fight, he was weakened from recently switching his abilities) but no matter what I do, it’ll feel forced because it really doesn’t make sense without seeing more of the character.

Although I do have a means of ‘explaining’ his death, I personally understand that it feels cheap and overpowered. So if you’d like to talk alternatives, just let me know.

I’ll probably default to this verse, i.e., his Quincy verse because I find it endlessly more fascinating, but again, if you want me to strictly stick to canon just give me a heads up!

POWERS & ABILITIES & EQUIPMENT

As both a Quincy and a Soul Reaper, Sasakibe has access to a wide range and abilities, with the caveat that he has to either be in his Soul Reaper state or his Quincy state and cannot use both powers at the same time.

Soul Inversion: Through deep meditation and heavy training, Sasakibe has the ability to halt and reverse the flow of reiatsu through his body, allowing him to switch between the abilities of the Soul Reapers and the Quincies. In addition, it means that he’s not only able to suppress his spiritual pressure, but halt it entirely, making him nearly undetectable by conventional means.

Reishi / Reiatsu manipulation: Sasakibe’s masterful control over reishi as a Quincy applies just as well to his mastry of reiatsu as a Soul Reaper, giving him very precise control of his powers and/or the surrounding area.

Spiritual Sense: Similarly, he has very keen senses and can detect even minor changes in a person’s reiatsu, usually able to determine the cause from a distance.

Blut: An ability inherent in the blood, Sasakibe’s blut vene is most usually active, even to a lesser extent while he’s in his Soul Reaper state. It likely played a part in his ability to withstand fighting alongside Yamamoto’s bankai in the past.

Quincy Cross / Zanpakuto: The items are one and the same, shifting state to match Sasakibe’s own.

Letzt Stil -- Gottesumarmung: One of the Quincy’s ultimate abilities, similar to the Soul Reaper’s bankai. Letzt Stil does not have the drawback of sealing the power of a deceased Quincy like it does for still living ones. Sasakibe gained the ability prior to his defection from Yhwach, and his ability to already access it played a major part in his ability to conquer bankai so quickly. Vollständig was developed long after he defected and he has no interest in learning the technique, and isn’t even sure if both can be learned.

Gottesumarmung takes the shape of a large cage, not unlike the dome of lightning generated by Kiko Gonryo Rikyu. The cage is several inches thick and is made of dense holy energy. A purely defensive form, most entities are disintegrated if they try to cross it without Sasakibe's permission. Though he can leave it to continue fighting, having it active is detrimental to his offensive abilities.

Gonryomaru: The shikai from of Sasakibe’s zanpakuto, Gonyromaru takes the form of a rapier capable of harnessing lightning.

Kiko Gonryo Rikyu: The bankai form of Sasakibe’s zanpakuto. Though the zanpakuto itself remains the same, its power is vastly amplified, influencing the weather itself and summoning a massive dome of lightning over Sasakibe.

Hirenkyaku / Shunpo: Sasakibe is capable of using either high-speed movement technique depending on which state he’s in.

Kirchenlied / Kido: Sasakibe is capable of using both forms of spells, and actually neither set are locked to their respective group, so he can use either at any time. They do tend to be more powerful when used in the respective state, however. He has a vast knowledge of the spells and their incantations, and can control and execute them to drastic effect.

Swordsmanship: Sasakibe is capable of fighting with both his zanpakuto or the Seele Schneider, though he prefers indirectly reflecting attacks and keeping a distance rather than fighting up close. In addition, Sasakibe always keeps a Seele Schneider on hand, just in case he needs to combat a demon and switching powers isn’t feasible. Luckily, few people in Soul Society recognize the tool.

Hakuda: Sasakibe is not a fan of fighting hand-to-hand, but was forced to learn the art by Yamamoto nonetheless, in order to be recognized as a master of all Soul Reaper arts. It’s not a skill he trains regularly.

Archery: Like any Quincy, Sasakibe is well versed in archery. His particular brand of Heilig Pfeil tend to hit fast and hard with a long recharge rate, much like the lightning of his zanpakuto. It is not well versed for combating multiple enemies.

Gyokofukusei [凝固複製]: An advanced Quincy technique that constructs an identical duplicate of a given object out of reishi. Sasakibe used this technique to flee from the battle with Driscoll while convincing Soul Society and the Wandenreich of his death.

Ginto and other artifacts: Sasakibe has a small collection of other Quincy objects, tucked away with the rest of his western collection. He generally has no reason to pull them out, but has it on hand in case of emergency.

Medallion: Depending on the exact timeline of events, Sasakibe recovers the medallion used to steal his bankai. Being a Quincy himself, however, Mayuri’s solution would also kill him, so it’s a work in progress figuring out how to actually regain the use of his bankai.

Multilingual: Sasakibe is fluent in many languages and conversational in many others, including English, Old High German, German, and French.

WEAKNESSES

Hollow poisoning: As a Quincy by blood, even if he's currently using the powers of the Shinigami, hollows are poisonous to him and could prove fatal. He does his best to avoid combat with them.

Close combat: Sasakibe is not an individual whose strengths are in close combat, and his first response if you try to get close will be to try to get away. Most of his techniques and abilities are best suited to a distance. (That being said, he can hit harder than you might expect thanks to Blut.)

#|| sasakibe | ichi buntai fukutaichou.#|| sasakibe | headcanon | taciturn noncombatant.#|| sasakibe | verse | quincy.#|| shared | headcanon | bleach.

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badmusejail · 2 years

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Hello! This is a multimuse blog with a small variety of characters! You’ll find some more familiar characters like Giovanni (Pokémon), Ozai (The Last Airbender) and Gaster (Undertale) alongside a couple of original muses!

There’s not much that bothers me, but here’s my rules page! The actual muse page can be found here and muse summaries below! Take a look at this interaction guide too!

I don’t like sending memes to start the first meeting between muses. You’re welcome to do so if that suits you, but more than likely, I will personally wait for a starter call or plotting call. If you’re a new mutual, it’s nothing against you! Please see my starter call or send me a message to get something rolling!

I go by Jessica, Roz or Donut, I’m 26, she/her and live in EST!

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🟢1️⃣ W.D. Gaster, Undertale: Once the Royal Scientist of the Underground, now nothing more than a mystery in the wind. …That is, if he ever existed in the first place. (Falling into a device intended to rip magical energy into particles will do that to you.)

🟨2️⃣ Iroh, The Last Airbender: A firebender that learned the error of his ways and wants to see the world flourish in peace. 🟢1️⃣ Ozai, The Last Airbender: A firebender that wants to see the world in flames–with himself at the helm, of course.

🟨 1️⃣ Sasakibe Tadaoki Chojiro, Bleach: The lieutenant of the First Division. He’s absolutely dead and absolutely not a Quincy in disguise. 🟨 1️⃣ Futsuku Keohima, Bleach: The Head Judge of the Central 46. He was the one who gave the Vizards their death sentence, and cycled out of the council after such a massive case. He ended up taking the position once more after Aizen murdered the current council. 🟨 1️⃣ Geoferd Alder, Bleach: A Quincy living in Shutzstadt, Germany.

🟢 1️⃣ Giovanni Marianelle, Pokemon: Once a beloved hero and Elite Four to his region, now the leader of the insidious Team Rocket. How does one fall so terribly? 🟨 1️⃣ Gaevano Marianelle, Pokemon: Giovanni’s ancestor and the first one to bear the family curse. He may or may not still be alive. 🟢1️⃣ Quentin Beck, Marvel Cinematic Universe: A Quentin Beck hailing from a universe in which he was truly a hero and the Elementals really did destroy his reality. 🟢2️⃣ Major Beck, Marvel Cinematic Universe: Technically an AU of Quentin Beck, but a version that’s closer to the story he gave in the movie rather than a blend of movie canon and fake canon.

🟢2️⃣ Weird Octopus, Fandomless OC: Originally an AU of W.D. Gaster but has no real relation. A small octopus mermaid that exists only to cause chaos. 🟨1️⃣ Gemuse Heinzmann, Fandomless OC: In a world where everyone is born with magic of some sort, this man was lucky enough to get the ability to manipulate ketchup. He’s a spy for an agency that specializes in magical intelligence. 🟢1️⃣ Giothornéc Vannikthull the Vengeance, Fandomless OC: Originally an AU of Giovanni but has no real relation. A sentient, powerful, shapeshifting weapon that was specially crafted to defeat a demon lord, but deemed too powerful and sealed away. Also an idiot.

#|| OOC | out of character.#pokemon rp #atla rp #undertale rp #marvel rp #bleach rp

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