[Spirit Class 5] Momo Hinamori

○ Name: Momo Hinamori ○ Alias: - ○ Age: ??? ○ Gender: Female ○ Race: Shinigami ○ Affiliation: Formerly: Gotei 13, 5th Division Currently: Hinamori Family ○ Marital Status: Single ○ Nationality: Soul Society ○ Sexual Orientation: Straight ○ Special Skill: Drawing ○ Ideal Mate: Kind and Gentle ○ Height: 4'11 ○ Weight: 86 lbs ○ Hair Colour: Black ○ Eye Colour: Brown

Momo has been through so much that it’s hard to believe that she’s still in one piece, let alone managed to find some happiness again. She’s overcome the dependence that she’d once had on those around her and has found the inner strength needed to stand on her own two feet. The cheerfulness and upbeat girl that she’d once been has by all intents and purposes returned, with her able to smile and laugh once more. To those close to her, she’s incredibly loyal but unlike in the past, she’s more than ready to stand up to them if she disagrees with their actions and refuses out right to be walked over like a doormat. Momo has learned her lessons from the past and has matured considerably. A kind soul she remains but one with teeth when necessary.

Her fiery temper remains and when pushed, Momo is as bold as ever, easily able to intimidate another when the feeling takes her. There are certain topics which are considered off limits as far as she’s concerned and if they are breached then her response is generally to the point. If she doesn’t want to talk, the other person will know about it fast.

Momo’s confidence in herself has grown incredibly and while no longer a member of the Gotei, she still does what she can to help those in need and is willing to use her skills in order to deal out a good thrashing if necessary. In contrast, she’s also ready and able to lend a hand to those who seek her guidance, whether it be something Shinigami related or just life in general. After going through the wringer, so to speak, she feels that it’s her duty to aid those who may be experiencing something similar.



Toki Hinamori: Momo’s son and the most important figure in her life. She adores her only child and while his upbringing wasn’t always easy for her, not once has she ever thought of him as anything other than a blessing. As far as she’s concerned, he’s the only bright spot to have come from the entire Aizen incident and while she’s never told him this, raising and taking care of him was what stopped her from giving in completely during the moments where she was at her lowest. Momo takes great pride in the man that he’s become and while she wasn’t a fan of his choosing to join the Gotei, she respected his choice and does whatever she can to support him, as she always has.

Sosuke Aizen: Where once Momo viewed him as her idol and more, now he is the most disgusting bastard to have ever set foot in the Soul Society. She was his puppet, a walking marionette who did whatever he wanted without complaint or argument and once he was finished with her, he tried to dispose of her, both by the hands of others and by his own. It was only after his death that she began to heal and there were many dark days that followed. Yet, despite all the pain and torment, she eventually came out the other side, ready to start her new life, free from his influence forever.

Gotei 13/Gotei United: Momo has a rather strained relationship with the organisation she once called home. While she never admitted who the father of Toki was to anyone in the Gotei, rumours soon began to swirl and once they did, the reaction was unpleasant to say the least. She couldn’t seem to go anywhere without dirty looks and whisperings following her around, which only caused her distress to rise. Life was difficult enough without that and soon enough, she left all together, dedicating her life to raising her son. She lost a fair few friends by making that decision but in her mind, the Gotei just wasn’t somewhere she could live and work in peace anymore.

Ken Sawachika: The head of the Sawachika household and the man who helped Momo back on her feet after she left the Gotei. He was so generous and kind, both to her and Toki, helping her come to terms with her new life. When she first met him, she was little more than a depressed shadow but his outgoing nature eventually rubbed off on her, allowing her to come out of her shell again. She owes him a great debt and while he always just waves his hands whenever Momo mentions it, Momo still dearly hopes to repay him one day.



The weeks following Aizen’s defeat were incredibly difficult for Momo, having to not only recover from her physical wounds but the mental ones too. It was a slow and gruelling process, one that she’d never want anyone to have to go through. Each day felt like one step forward and two steps back, with the dark haired woman spending most of her time in a daze. Yet, she managed to retain just enough resolve to keep going, hanging on to the sliver of hope that things would change for the better. Her physical wounds soon enough healed, thanks to the experts of both the healing and science divisions but her mind was a different story.

It took a shock of the greatest kind to stir her from the abyss, as one morning like any other, a nurse would enter her room to tell her that she was several months pregnant. For the first time in what felt like an age, she seemed to fully awaken, staring at the nurse as though she had two heads. Her? Pregnant? She was flabbergasted and as the realisation dawned upon her, the memories of the night where the child must have been conceived hit her like a bolt of lightning.

The child was his.

She had no idea how to feel and the girl turned as white as a sheet, much to the concern of the nurse. Momo couldn’t even think straight at that point, completely clueless about what to say or do. Had the child been a part of his plan too? A backup plan for if his horrible schemes failed? The Lieutenant hadn’t even come to terms with the traitor's death and now she was faced with bearing his child? Was it just another way for him to toy with her, as he had all along? It all seemed so cruel, so brutally cruel and it was at that moment where her illusion of him shattered, finally realising what every other Shinigami had long ago realised. He wasn’t the beloved Captain that she’d adored, he was a disgusting monster who was better off dead.

Yet, when she looked down at her surgically repaired body and placed a hand on her stomach, she felt those feelings seem to fade away for a moment, a soft smile crossing her features as her moments of panic faded. She was going to be a mother and regardless of the circumstances, Momo swore then and there to herself that she would live for her child, raising them with all the love and care that she could provide them. That promise was what caused the darkness around her heart to start to melt away, as her thoughts, for the first time since she’d been injured, turned towards the future.

Her progress was rapid from that point and the healers were stunned by the massive change in her mental state. Momo worked incredibly hard every day, performing every exercise and task that she was instructed to do in order to help her recovery. There was a fire inside her, one that had only ever been seen during her moments of rage.

What she didn’t know was that the news of her pregnancy soon began to spread throughout the Gotei, reaching the ears of both foot soldiers and seated members alike. Not once did Momo utter the name of the child’s father but the rumours continued to grow regardless. Once she was fit enough to leave the hospital, the Lieutenant found herself receiving unpleasant glances from all directions, whispers that cut more deeply than a blade. Many who’d once been her friends now viewed her with suspicion and the confidence that she'd fought so hard to build up began to waver again. Over time, she became more and more isolated, until one day she made the choice between her unborn child and the Gotei. Momo chose the former and walked away from the place that she’d called home for so long.

It was both frightening and liberating at the same time with the pregnant woman now free to dedicate herself to what was most important to her, however, the pain from what she felt was a second betrayal stopped her from becoming truly happy. Yet, she was determined to make the most of her new life and soon enough, fate seemed to finally give her a little nudge.

Ken Sawachika came into her life that day, one that she wouldn’t forget. A jovial and loud fellow, who took one look at Momo and instantly took a shine to her, offering her the hand of friendship that the girl sorely needed. He became a friend that she’d always be able to rely on and with his help, she was able to overcome her pain, bringing with it closure to the worst chapter of her life.

By the time that Momo was due, she was in a far better place and from the moment that she first held her newborn son in her arms, the dark haired woman knew that she’d made the right choice in leaving the Gotei. She wasn’t the perfect mother by any means and there was so much that she had to learn, as all mothers do but Momo put her heart and soul into raising her boy, who she named Toki. His birth brought the spark of life back inside Momo and from then on, she knew where she was meant to be.

That being said, life was by no means a cakewalk and Momo was fully aware that both she and her son could well be targeted by those still living in the past. So, she continued to hone her skills, delving into the art that brought her so much joy. Kido. She used it as a source of self expression, continually pushing the boundaries of what she was capable of in order to protect those dearest to her. Watching her work would become somewhat of a spectacle for those who lived nearby and as her powers continued to blossom and her creativity grew, she even began to take requests from her audience, creating spells on the fly. Her spells were awe inspiring and more than once she was asked for a lesson by those watching, which she always agreed to. Teaching brought her happiness and if she could bring laughter in the lives of others then why not?

Years passed and with her life finally having reached a happy place, Momo continued to thrive, as did her beloved son, who grew into a fine young man who she adored. Never too firm and always happy to help, she did her best to answer whatever questions he had for her. Well, almost anything, there was one topic that she refused to speak of no matter how many times she was asked, Momo never divulged the identity of Toki’s father. In fact, Momo didn’t think of him at all, a memory that she no longer desired to give any attention to. He could rot in hell for all she cared.

Momo decided against aiding the Gotei in any of the various conflicts that they involved themselves in, feeling that she no longer had any reason to do so. Even after so many years, there was still some bad blood on her end and she simply couldn’t bring herself to. She used her powers now to protect those who were important to her, not out of a sense of duty or blind faith. The trust that she had in them was no longer there. She was loyal to individuals, not organisations now.

Her son had different ideas though and one day he approached her with the intention of joining the organisation. Momo was somewhat unhappy about the decision and while she did briefly try to talk him out of it, she soon enough realised that it was what he wanted and that was more than enough for her. She wished him well and let him go, proud of who he’d become.

Content with how things are, Momo continues to make the most of the second chance that was given to her, free from the shackles of the past. She continues to be the best that she can be and god help anyone who tries to stand in her way.


○ Sketchbook: As in love with drawing now as she was in the past, Momo more often than not has a sketchbook on hand, along with drawing utensils, for when inspiration strikes her. She also uses it for when she's designing kido spells, finding it easier to envision them by sketching them first.


○ Incredible Willpower: Momo has suffered more than most, having to come to terms with the fact that her entire life was simply one of Aizen’s illusions. His betrayal and the war that followed left her mentally destroyed, forcing her to drag herself out of the hole of crippling depression that she found herself in, a task that was only made harder when news of her pregnancy became known. It was complete hell and the fact that she was able to find the courage to overcome her hero worship of Aizen, leave the Gotei and raise a healthy and happy child is a colossal accomplishment.

○ Insane Durability: In conjunction with her resolve, Momo has also taken a brutal amount of punishment in her time, having not only survived a blow meant to kill from Aizen himself but also a combination of attacks from Lieutenant and Captain levelled Shinigami, damaging most of her organs. Not only did she survive both but in the latter case she was still capable of speech briefly. The fact she was pregnant during this period and still able to give birth to a healthy baby boy only adds to her physical fortitude.


Kido Genius: Momo is incredibly gifted when it comes to kido, able to combine multiple spells together with the powers of her zanpakuto to devastating effect. She’s easily able to use the highest caliber of both bakudo and Hadō without any issue, skipping the incantation most of the time and hardly losing any of its power or effectiveness. After leaving the Gotei, she has continued to hone her skills, at times using kido as almost a form of therapy to take her mind off of her worries. At this stage, she’s even dabbled into spells of her own creation and for those who wish to challenge her, they will find themselves in hot water very quickly.

Hoho Aficionado: At the time of Aizen’s defeat, Momo was as skilled as the average Lieutenant but in the years since, she’s put a considerable amount of time into increasing her movement abilities, now that she’s doubled down on kido as her main form of combat. She’s become skilled enough to become a blur in the eyes of her opponents, able to manipulate her perception in the eyes of her enemy, giving her the time to unleash a mighty skill before they even know where she is.

Zanjutsu Adept: Momo is good enough with her Zanpakuto to have attained Shikai and is savvy enough to use it in conjunction with her kido but it’s not an area where she’s dedicated much time to. She’s come to realise that it’s not her strongest suit and focused more on other areas.

Hakuda Adept: Hand to hand combat isn’t Momo’s greatest strength although she’s competent enough to be able to hold her own. She’s strong enough to have risen to become a Lieutenant in the past.


○ Zanpakutô Name: Tobiume

○ Zanpakutô Spirit Summary: Tobiume takes on the form of a young girl with brown eyes and long brown hair, who is always wearing a white and pink kimono, along with a pair of sandals. A gentle soul, she has always been kind to Momo and in those moments where her master has felt well and truly lost, Tobiume has been there to console and encourage her. Their bond is one of affection and friendship, which has only become stronger as Momo has managed to overcome her world being torn to shreds.

○ Inner World: Tobiume's inner world is a lovely place, a beautiful glade of greenery with a gentle wind always blowing. The spirit herself can always be found sitting in an enormous plum tree in the centre of the glade, a soft smile on her face, awaiting Momo's arrival. That being said, when Momo is feeling particularly enraged, the tree sets alight, causing flaming plums to fall like blazing projectiles.

○ Zanpakutô Appearance: Tobiume's sealed form is that of a regular katana with a red handle, which has a flowery rectangular tsuba being its only real stand out feature.


○ Release Phrase: Snap, Tobiume

○ Shikai Appearance: When Momo releases her blade, it straightens and becomes double edged, while also gaining unusual prongs at various points. The amount of these prongs has increased over time, with the blade currently having five, making the weapon a rather curious one to see.

○ Shikai Abilities: Fireball: Tobiume's ability is for the wielder to be able to release fireballs which explode on impact, causing a large amount of damage to those caught in the blast.



General Skills

• Durability: Advanced
  
• General Speed: Adept
  
• Strength: Beginner
  
• Martial Skill: Adept
  

Shinigami Skills

• Hoho: Adept
  
• Kidō: Elite
  
• Zanjutsu: Adept
  
• Hakuda: Adept
  

Will Skills

• Willpower/Determination: Elite
  
• Mental Deduction: Adept
  
• Focus: Adept
  

Sitting on the grass under a large plum tree, the woman would busily sketch away, her eyes occasionally rising to watch the beautiful sunset before her. She’d been trying to get around to doing some drawing for ages but there just never seemed to be enough hours in the day. Today though, she’d made the time and she was certainly glad she did, for the scenery was absolutely stunning. It always was and the petite woman couldn’t help but smile as she went about her work. The youthful woman had always had a knack for drawing and she was still as giddy about the hobby as she was a century ago.

She was so busy with her work that it seemed as though she didn’t even notice the group of individuals who were approaching her, each coming from a different direction. They were a scruffy bunch, wielding weapons of all kinds, looks of pure anger and hatred across their features. The gang knew what they were doing and for all intents and purposes seemed to want nothing more than to hurt the dark haired girl. They stank as well and that was what first caught her attention.

The leader of the group deliberately blocked her light, causing the woman to sigh slightly and put her sketchbook down, looking up at him.

“You’re Momo Hinamori, right?” He said, brandishing his weapon or pipe in his case.

“That’s right. What do you want?” Momo replied, standing up to her full and rather insignificant height. “Could you make it quick please? You’re standing in my light.”

“The hell with your light! You attacked my son with your fucking magic!” He spat.

“You’ll find that he was bullying a group of young girls and all I did was restrain him.” Momo answered, her tolerant smile fading. “You should teach him better manners.”

“I’ll teach you something all right. Get her boys.” He answered, nodding to his fellows who closed in around her.

What Momo said in reply was spoken so softly that it was inaudible but a few moments later, a barrage of lightning chains would burst from her position, wrapping around each of the thugs and causing them to tumble to the ground. It was done so quickly that they had no time to react.

“The plum didn't fall far from the tree, did it?” The black haired girl then said, eyeing the leader with distaste. “Now, sit there for a while as I complete my drawing.”

With that, she’d take a seat again and resume her work, the gang members unable to do anything but struggle helplessly against her spell.