[Spirit Class 6 | Hazard C] Tentō Zefā

Hazard Ranks

Power: C
Influence: C
Resources: C

Overall: C

» Name: Tentō Zefā
» Titles: 5th Seat of Squad 4, Member of Kido (Barrier / Healing) section[kinda established, [not established] Vanguard Unit- volunteer combat responders, Shino Academy (Staff aid, Volunteer), Shinigami Men's Association
» Alias/nickname(s): Nothing given

» Appearance Age: 30
» True Age: August 14, 1992
» Gender: Male
» Height: 6 feet 7 inches / 2.04216 meters
» Weight: 220 lbs

» Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
» Alignment: Neutral Good
» Marital Status: Single, attempting [Hanako]

» Hair Colour: Black
» Eye Colour: Brown
» Skin: Chestnut Brown
» Reiatsu color: Peanut-Brown

» Affiliation/Rank: Gotei United / 4th Division: Combat, 5th seat / Soul Society / Shinigami (Vizard)
» Voice: Tengen Uzui, Demon slayer VA: Ray Chase

» Appearance Description: Growing up in the deep south side of the USA, located in the inner city home of one of the most popular locations in the state. Tentō spent a good amount of his days outside. Playing basketball at the local basketball court, or attending one of the city's famous hangout locations in the tourist area with his friends while they listened to music. The various amounts of time outside and activity ensured that his physical body was in shape, slightly muscular from the physical activities and contact, but lean still, not bulky, yet still being 220 lbs.

The combination of that with his 6ft 7 inches height made him a handsome young man. He is of African American descent with a part of his heritage being Native Cherokee. All the time outside didn't not both his chestnut-brown skin through. His eyes are a deep brown, his black hair in the shape of low twists faded on the side. He kept his facial hair nice and neat, keeping it in the shape of an extended goatee that connected fully. Allowing it to be full, but low and outlined smoothly.

» Appearance Picture:



» Personality: Tentō is one would call an intelligent perverted gentleman. He was raised to be respectful to everyone he meets and to judge them by their character and actions, sadly that would not help with his eyes though. A sociable man that at times could be distant and shy if put in a situation he was not comfortable or confident in. He did give his all in those situations, or any task that was given to him though.

A jokester, an attitude that at times really helped some of his friends feel better when dealing with sad news, he always tried to support them in any way he could, be it giving advice, listening, or just letting them vent. He did it all genuinely with effort.

This excessive goofiness did hurt him at times though, for most people could not handle his laid back attitude most of the time, considering him not appreciative of life, or duty, or a purpose. However, he did, he just felt like there was no need to be stress and stiff about the day to day matters that went and came that he already had plans for or had experience. He only cared to really show his seriousness for the situations that called for it, and that rarely happened.

But that does not mean he doesn't care about something or has pride in himself, it means the exact opposite actually. His mental state is that he will do what he needs to but only give the most important things most of his attention.


» Likes:
+ Martial arts
+ Sports/ Competition
+ Tea
+ Reading
+ Writing
+ Working out
+ Relaxing
+ Jokes

» Dislikes:
- Arrogance
- Dishonesty
- Disloyalty
- Irresponsibility
- Lack of Respect (others and self)



» History:

Time in the living:

Tentō Zefā grew up like a normal kid, well, as normal as a kid could grow up in a single-parent home in a low-income community filled with drugs and gang violence. His father passed while Tentō was still an infant, leaving only his mother and two older sisters in his life. The temperature was hot and humid, rain falling almost daily as if to be a representation of the gloom within Tentō's family. The only small piece of peace the child could find was at times, the walks through his neighborhood where he cleaned up litter along the way, thinking, sometimes taking a longer path, and enjoying the peaceful scenery and sound within the nearby forestry. He took those moments as healing, and when he was older, close to the start of his teenage years, he took solace in interacting with the children that were younger than him as he watched the community he had grown to know to become more decayed and hallow steadier and steadier as the bodies accumulated from guns and drugs. The kindness and support between each person he interacted with was their own form of protest, and to Tentō, hope. He was critical of those he saw in the same situation as him and helped them be on their own path that would lead them away to the fate of those before them, but he could only do so much and they would have to desire it to, and thankfully, some did.

However, some didn't. And from the cost of seeing people betrayed, tossed aside, killed, Tentō had grown to know the deep meaning of caution and suspicion. The loss of family members stocked flames of rage, towards individuals and the environment that caused the event. Events that replayed over and over like a tape rewinding not just for Tentō and his family, but for everyone. A cycle that was a curse and motivation for him as he steadily grew from a child, to a boy, to a man. The various life lesson imprinted values that would be carried onto Tentō's soul. Grit, dedication, honesty, and humility. This many values and more would be with him in the way he stepped, he talked, and thought. He would treat everyone with initial respect, and based on those actions and things done to him from them, he would respond and adjust himself to them. But still, he considers all life equal to him, for life grows in the same cycle regardless of the person, and that everyone has had their own path and hardships that has shaped them.

Through these lessons of life he was given, and through his own effort, he was able to grow up fine. He went to school and university, found finds that he cherished and cared for. Found a career that he could enjoy doing, a product/industrial designer that focused on medical and community development and was about to be married to a women he loved deeply. He was much better than he was as a child, physically and emotionally, and fortunately, some of his friends from back home and children were able to find that end as well. Although some weren't. And from his knowledge that he was a "lucky" one, he gave back. Occasional travels back home would be spent visiting family and friends, relaxing and seeing how everyone was doing. The other half of the time he would spend volunteering in any way he could, be it helping clear up after disastrous, donating materials or items that were in need such as food or school material. Back home, he would also donate time as a volunteer for troubled youth, even though he was only 24 years old, he felt that he was making a genuine impact in some people's lives long term. And he was happy, he was now married.

And then, unfortunately, a pandemic happened. It crept into their lives quickly and silently. Towns were shut down, jobs lost, and people live's lost. Unfortunately, Tentō was one of the people who were sickened. Spending the last few months of his life in the hospital due to complications of a chronic condition he was diagnosed with as a teen, he died unable to see or goodbye to his newlywed wife.

Life after life:

Afterwords Tentō found himself in the afterlife, he assumed. He was not a religious person and so, everything was shocking to him. He was not sure where he was exactly, heaven or hell or somewhere else between. But he did know, that this was place was busy, filled with people, and strangely felt like regular life on earth. People were...well still people. Food and water was still needed for some reason, and he didn't see any demons or angels. He would spend some time confused wandering around until someone garbed in a robe discovered him. After some explanation, and food that came with the realization that he was starving, an unknown fact due to the shock factor. He was given some details about everything. Something about a Shinigami; someone who helps other souls move onto the Afterlife and fight something called a, "Hollow", things that killed/ate these souls and did not allow them to pass on. Given his core feeling of needing to serve and give back still within him, he didn't have much choice. And so, he decided to join the academy. He has grown over the few years that he has been here, but he is not entirely sure if he is ready or good enough to graduate yet and enter the Soul Society as a Shinigami though. Time would only tell.

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5 years later, time did tell. Thanks to being put ahead in his Zanjutsu class placed with the 5th years of the class as a 1st year. Tento's course time was shortened by a little bit of time, 2 years. During these years he met a special someone who would become a dear friend and mentor. Hanako Yamada. The Ice Queen of Shin'o Academy who seemed to just be an angry troubled soul through his interactions with her. With bumps and bruises made to start it off, Tento was able to melt the ice shell ever slightly to get a training and sparring partner with the skilled upper class student. At first with just picking each other as partners in class and training after in swordsmanship, hand to hand combat, and a little bit of Kido tutoring from Tento to Hanako. A friendship was somewhat born within the first few months. A sadness came from Tento on the day that his mentor graduated, but also felt joy for her moving on to another stage in life.

In addition. thanks to the intense training with Hanako (and a bit of angry caused by her in the first few sparring interactions) Tento's body discovered that he had an under layer of hollow powers. He was a Vizard. But he did not know this aspect of his identity or power and it seemed that it was not to a level yet that could draw notice. A mysterious Halloween break through was when things began to change. Strange occurrences happened, sounds, sights, people missing. Even marks of an attack. Hollows had snuck into the school! Working with the few students who stayed home due to having no family; Tento worked together and lead their groups to defend the school, rescue/treat the wounded, and defeat the groups of Hollows.

Although....they were never able to find out how the Hollows got in and why....

Pressing onward, him focus in his studies and her focused on her duty. Communication grew rare and then silent. But using Hanako's advice and lessons, the young Tento continued in his studies at the academy with full diligence. Lucky with his exposure, he was able to get a few times learning lessons under experienced and powerful individuals. An upperclassmen student that was close to graduating; Koyo Kuchiki, taught him a bit about Kido and even gave some very fundamental advice about learning one's Zanpatuko's name. Bonding and learning their abilities.

The art of Hoho under the late Captain Kobayashi. Gaining advice and tips to understand the complex start of the art method and how to expand forward in the future potentially. And the course to get there in a healthy manner. He was also blessed to gain further instruction in Zanjutsu with professor Henrex. Gaining a deeper style in the spirit of the sword, and the begining layers to start the development of his own personal style.

In time, his graduation came, and in an unexpected present. A person was there to greet him; a pseudo family as he had no kin in the after life. An old friend who was now the Lieutenant of the 4th Division; Hanako Yamada. With joy he found that his request to join the division was accepted, and after catching up with his mentor/friend, he got the chance to take a tour and learn a little bit about his new home as her as his guide. Eventually, he was tasked to his first mission, a scout and Hollow elimination mission in the world of the living alongside 3rd seated officer Laskt Matiche. Handling the mission by himself with the 3rd seat's observation.

His follow up mission was a chaotic and mind opening experience. Powerful beings were fighting, and to this day Tento still does not know who the fighters and reinforcements were. Only that they were universes away from him in power and had frightening exciting abilities and strength. doing his part only a foot solider. He stayed out of the way of people he would only hinder and slow; deciding to do his part in protecting and rescuing civilians from environmental damage and the effects of battle.

Now given the rank of the 15th seat of the 4th Combat Division. His story continues....

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» Natural Abilities:

Competent strength/hand to hand combat/Aptitude in Movement: During Tento's time alive, he spent it honing his body and mind by practicing the art of combat. In that time he chose to study Taewando, Brazilian Jin-jitsu and Muy Thai. And over the time of five years he had increased his skill to the point that he had earned the rank of 1st degree of black belt in all of them. Fierce and strong in his own right though, Tento was only scratching the surface of his potential in the martial arts at the time of is death. The care of his body and mind together allowed him to break Five 9 in' wooden boards with a single strike, the sharpness of his moves and power has only increased ten fold with his exposure to the after life and his spirit energy.

High awareness/perception: The time of five years doing material arts had given him a lot of exposure to hand to hand combat even more so with perception. The tension of the body, breathing, the slight hint from eye direction; all were used by Tento to learn when his opponent would attack, how, and when. It had gotten to the point that he could image the movement of them, and then break it.

Quick adaptability/critical thinking: Tento's experience practicing Taewando, Jin-jitsu and Muy Thai for over five years in the human world during his living time had done many things for him, one of which was training his body to respond to incoming strikes but as well as to quickly analysis the move done to him or trap he found himself in him. Now dead, he found that the experience had transferred with him, becoming a notable trait of his. During battle, he is able to keep himself calm and quickly think, acting like a hunter and an artist in his action, seeing, creating and deleting various openings and weaknesses of incoming attacks.

Iron will: Tento's time in the living world, fighting as a martial artist as well as the context of his upbringing made sure of one thing for him; he was a fighter. Be it was his stubbornness, hope for a better, or simply pride, the young male would not fall down to anything easily. If he wanted something badly, he would work for it, if he had to fight for something he would, tooth and nail. The competitions tested him over and over, and no matter the number of times he fell, he would get back up. WIth a stronger fire and fierceness than before. His body could push his body past the limits it told itself, but even more, his mind would not break. He would not waiver in his convention, he would not act with unsure actions, only with what he thought was best for him and his belief. Given this, his ability to get up when beaten to a bloody pulp has become one of his stand-out traits, as well as the resolve to lead and at times, give others the resolve to stand when they could not alone.

Vizard symptoms: An unknown part of Tento, even to himself. At times when the young man is filled with extreme rage or in a death situation, his will to live seems to do something to him. Right now it is subtle, but there is a seeding of something, different, with his spiritual signature. Dense and fierce, and when fighting to live it seems to push his power to another level from before, unfortunately, it will make him more violent towards whatever he is facing. Unbeknownst to him and the others, it is a hint of hollow energy.

Enhanced Endurance: Iron sharpens iron as the saying goes. This are is an unique and interesting aspect for Tento. Having not met his inner hollow yet, the physical boost of the Hollow wishing to fight and maintain its survival gives its host a boost to Tento's endurance. With Tento's natural earned toughness due to his past life, and the drilling done by Hanako over the tears before she graduated with Tento's continued discipline. The Soul reapers body is a little bit more durable than the average beings around his level of power. As well as a nice mental toughness.

Above Average Kido / adept Kido knowledge/learning- As naturally gifted with the sword as Tento was, the knowledge lover found that he had an interesting relationship with the demon arts; Kido. Not gifted or a genius in the way of creating Kido from thin air. Tento has found that he is able to learn spells and pick up concepts a little bit faster than others. Not an expert in any right, he is just lucky to have a solid grasp on the foundations of Kido with an equal amount of control due to his careful and dedicated repetition. Not as skilled in the art of true praticionors, he is able to be creative with his kido spells as well as mix and combine some of the mid to low level spells though.



» Racial Abilities:

Shinigami:

Vizard:

Note:

Saisenkō (切斬閧, Killing Stroke War Cry):

Tento has developed his own version of this technique. By circulating Kido through his body and bouncing it through his zanpatuko, he is capable of unleashing a building amount of energy till it burns. Acting as fuel that creates a fire. Coating his sword in an additional flame sword that can unleash heat around to dry up water and augmenting his strikes with fire based attacks and his Reiryoku. These flames seem to burn bright and intensely to match Tento's spirit; a calm campfire or an erupting volcano towards challenges.

Beyond the expected abilities or boosts one would expect in the ability to use fire to some degree, with Tento's bond with his zanptauko and growing control over his inner hollow, there is no felt or realistic boost to his capabilities. Instead, he has gained another tool under his belt to use his focus and battle iq to create opportunities in the middle of battle as well as creativity in conjunction with his other skills.

Sword styles:

» Zanpakutō Name: Shiōmaru (獅鷹丸, Lion Hawk)

[b]» Zanpakutō Spirit Appearance: The spirit of Tento is that of a lion with a hawk perched on its back. The lion wears a collar which is connected to the hawk's foot, binding them together. They talk as individuals but often state they prefer when they are one individual. The hawk sounds as a woman, whereas the lion sounds masculine.

In Bankai, the two undergo a visual change where they fuse to appear as a griffin. Content that they are whole and speaking in a strange tone that echoes the two individuals that they were prior. They are both deeply honorable, wise and experienced. Often challenging their master to improve and their way of life, through hardship does one find growth and through trial and error does one find pride in their own work.




» Zanpakutō Spirit Personality: Even in the hardest of times, even in the midst of chaos, Shiōmaru remains unflappable. Their measured words and steady gaze have a calming effect on Tento. Howewer they have high expectations of their partner as a warrior and such believes in discipline and high standards. It is not as if they cannot joke but often time their presence is an oasis of order, and they expects nothing less from their wielder. Given that, surprisingly, Shiōmaru has a wicked sense of humor. They slips witty remarks into chosen conversations and can be quite sarcastic or sassy at time. Catching Tento off guard eliciting laughter. Even sharing in his act of telling deliberate bad or corny jokes just for the amusement of seeing people's predicted reactions.

Beneath this stern exterior lies a heart that cares deeply. They remember all that is a part of Tento and more that is not of him. What he has told them and what they have only witnessed. Birthdays, deep memories, doubts and though. They offer encouragement during tough times, and is always there to listen. Truly Shiōmaru lives by a strict code of ethics. They value honesty, integrity, and fairness. And believes that Tento must be able to lead and act without them even if they will always be there for him.

Quirks:

Tea Obsession: Shiōmaru home, given the timely, can be shelved with a lining of antique teapots. Often they insist on brewing a fresh cup for Tento when they are spending time together.
Secret Poetry: Late at night, they writes haikus about constellations and ravages Tento's mind about the poems he may have written in the day.

[b]» Inner World: A temple deep in the mountains, lion dog statues adorn the sides of the pathway that leads to the inner den of the temple where the spirit is mostly found.

» Sealed Appearance: The sealed state of Tento's sword takes the form of a katana, its blade is more straight than one might expect and it lacks curvature. Its' tsuba is an oval shape with two stars engraved either side. The handle is wrapped in a light brown cloth, a color which the sheathe mirrors. Hanging off the handle is a small chain with a tuft of fur hanging from it.

» Sealed Zanpakutô Powers:[/b ]A small energy force can be felt around Tentō's body, it can be activated at will. The field has its own powers in that it energizes and refills vitality slightly, thus, it has the ability to feel the energy and health of people around Tento to a certain small degree.

Right now it cannot do it that far from his body, but, it can repel some small objects as they approach his body and allow his mind to be aware of stealthy attacks in order to aid in him responding. In addition to this in this state Tento can generate or manipulate energy within a small vicinity (5 meter circumference) while also having a level of energy attack resistance.

I. Shikai

[b]» Shikai Release Phrase: Soar. Shiōmaru.

» Shikai Release Actions: N/A

» Shikai Appearance:

The appearance of Shiōmaru changes, the blade transforms into a sickle which is attacked to a fan made out of feathers at the end of the chain.

» Shikai Abilities: There are a couple of layers to Shiōmaru's release, requiring its user to be adept at taking advantage of its attributes. Its ability is quite simple, the sickle is used as a flailing weapon by spinning it with the chain and launched to make attacks at the target while the fan is kept in the user's hand due to the true power of Shiōmaru being the fan itself.

By spinning the sickle in the air - whether to make attacks or just idly - it generates energy which is transferred through the chain, stored inside the fan to be released as powerful gusts of wind for various purposes. Tento can utilise this for simply sweeping attacks which release powerful winds in the direction that the fan is aimed at, whether defensively or offensively. It is highly effective at fighting against projectiles as a result.

He has a total of six feathers in the fan, gaining two extra for every rank of Zanjutsu he gains above Adept. Shiōmaru's true power is being able to sacrifice feathers to utilise techniques which he may develop through experience, an example of this which his zanpakuto spirit shows is Shishikyuu (Lion's Breath) whereby giving up a feather he can cause the sickle to create a temporary vacuum around itself by sucking out all the air briefly which can stagger opponents and immediately charge the fan to use a powerful gust of wind as he needs.

He could also pluck the feathers out and leave them in a spot, setting up traps to make the feathers explode in violent winds. The actual application of Tento's feathers are up to his own creativity and ingenuity.

Shikai Weaknesses:
Feathers: Once Tento uses all of his feathers, his shikai cannot generate attacks through the fan. It becomes what is essentially a melee-type zanpakuto where he is just using the sickle. The feathers take a day to recharge and so he must use them carefully.
Allies: The gusts of wind may inconvenience or hurt his allies if he is not careful.
Tight spaces: Tento has to play carefully in enclosed spaces since the sickle's range is limited, however it might be beneficial by limiting routes to escape his winds. This depends on his own versatility and growth.

Skills:

Shishikyuu (Lion's Breath): whereby giving up a feather he can cause the sickle to create a temporary vacuum around itself by sucking out all the air briefly which can stagger opponents.

獅子の風を映す | Shishi no kaze o utsusu (reflecting wind of the lion): by giving up a feather, he can create a power storm tornado of wind based on the location of where the feather was thrown, left or activated as a wind barrier covering a 10 meter range. At adept rank, this move can only be done once every 5 posts, in which the cool down deceases by one post per rank above adept that Tento is. Beyond adept rank, energy attacks and proper logical elemental attacks that are less than or equal to Tento's Zanjutsu may be redirected.

風の傷 | Kaze no Kizu (Wind Scar): To do this move, Tento much charge his attack he must swing Shiōmaru for 3 posts total. This move does not sacrifice a feather, but may not be used if all of Shiōmaru feather's are used. By swinging his fan or sickle, Tento can create a powerful wave of yellow flashing wind capable of changing the course of the wind and cleaning a low level hollow in one clean strike when applied at full force. The size of the wave is 10 meters in size and has a range of 10 meters.[/spoiler]




» Bankai Name: "Shiō Gomonzen" (獅鷹 御門前, Lion Hawk Before The Imperial Gate). [Locked]

» Bankai Release Phrase: "Bankai, Shiō Gomonzen" (獅鷹 御門前, Lion Hawk Before The Imperial Gate).

» Bankai Release Actions: [Player Choice].

» Bankai Appearance: Upon entering bankai, Tento gains a mantle which looks as a lion's mane which hangs down his back. From this mantle two large plumes of feathers sprout as wings and he gains a helmet which goes over his face in the form of a hawk's face. He has armour that goes down his arms which end in a taloned gauntlet over his right hand and a clawed lion's one over his left.

» Bankai Abilities:The power of his bankai expands on his shikai, there is no longer a limit to his feathers due to the sheer amount of them that he possesses in this form. By flapping the wings he can create violent storms and winds that destroy the surrounding environment, launch feathers to utilise as projectiles and initiate more nuanced abilities of his wind manipulation.

The lion's claw is designed to slash and rend wounds onto his targets whereas the talon's a bit more nuanced since it's intended to grab its opponent's head in its claws and eviscerate it by closing the talons around it.

Bankai Weaknesses

Allies: The gusts of wind may inconvenience or hurt his allies if he is not careful is still a concern that Tento must be careful of.

[Finer details pending approval]

» Inner Hollow Name: (What is the name of your Inner Hollow if it has one?) Unknown

» Inner Hollow Description: (What does your Inner Hollow look like? Please use a picture or 1 paragraph)

» Inner Hollow Personality: (What is your inner hollow's personality? Please use at least two paragraph's with 5 sentences)

» Inner Hollow Powers 1: (What powers does your inner hollow have? These are not your vizard's powers.)

» Hollow Mask Appearance:



» Vizard Powers: (What benefits does your character get from transforming into their mask state?)



» Inner Hollow Powers 2: (What powers does your inner hollow have? These are not your vizard's powers.)

» Hollow Mask Appearance:

» Vizard Powers: (What benefits does your character get from transforming into their mask state?)



» Equipment:

Konso- send souls to soul society

Can Purge Sinister Soul

Kikanshinki- memory substitution device

Gigai- artificial body

Gokon Tekkō V2- tool to force souls out of their body

Jigokuchō- hell butterfly, messenger and quide through the Senkaimon

Denreishinki v2- electronic inter-dimensional communications device used by Shinigami while on an assignment in the Human World.

Reiryoku And Reiatsu




(To Find Out about what these skills are for, please READ THIS THREAD before you try doing anything to it)

https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23167-vizard-race-specs
https://www.platinumhearts.net/t23137-shinigami-race-specs

General Skills

• Durability: Grand Master/ Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner/ Untrained
  
• General Speed: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / [Adept / Beginner / Untrained
  
• Strength: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained
  
• Martial Skill: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained

Will Skills

• Willpower: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained
  
• Mental Deduction: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained
  
• Focus: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained

Shinigami Skills

• Hoho: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained
  
• Kidō: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained
  
• Zanjutsu: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained
  
• Hakuda: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained

Vizard Skills

• Power Augmentation: Grand Master/ Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner/ Untrained
  
• Hollow Control: Grand Master / Master / Elite / Advanced / Adept / Beginner / Untrained

» Role Play Sample:

Tento was eager for this, he could tell just in a relaxed form that his Vice Captain had a bigger spiritual pressure than he had. That was pretty obvious though given that she was the second in command for their division; the fighting division no less. She had to have power and skill prowess to earn that title among other things. It was a gift to get this opportunity. To spar against this powerful warrior. Against a mentor. Against a friend. It was bubbling, excitement to see what Hanako had learned and improved on so far in her service to the soul society. Not just that, but what her zanpatuko could do as well!

His sword and body moved, a control pace as it dashed forward. Sword tilted in an angel to the right, his eyes tried to keep track on the shift of Hanako's body as she slipped away. It was slower than he knew she could move. Tamed and testing. And as Tento got close, he did not move his sword. It was an attempt to see how Hanako would respond in an approach. Often he remembered her bein' skillful and offensive, with that knowledge, he wished to seek if that habit had continued or would be a trickster. As someone as skilled as she was back then, improved skill, knowledge, with tricks up her sleeve would be a true challenge. As Hanako move her body away in an elegant slip to the side, sword raised in front of her Tento would slip and turn his torsos, pushing his sword forward in an attempt to clash his sword with hers. However, this attempt was a failure, the quick dance like steps backwards that she took made the poke fall short.

It did not surprise him that that move failed. And so he would press forward, sticking back as he tried to continue moving forward following Hanao's movement as if they were dancing and she was leading them. His arms were up, holding his sword like a probe. It jabbed over and over again. Teasin seeking strikes to feel her out. One aimed for the middle of her body, torso. Second down towards the left leg. Then another one, feinting before going towards the right shoulder. Tento did this while trying to respond to Hanako's shifts and deflects, each one gaining a little speed with each follow up attempt as more and more focus was given. It was done with care just like in his other spars. One trying to be somewhat like a combat simulation, but not enough trying to deal serious damage.

Tento did not have a shikai, all he had with the pieces of a larger puzzle. Flash steps, kido, and his sword. A true bare bones of the basics, but he knew them. Maybe was even pretty good at them. But how would that really fair to this level of a test? "Thanks. I know it will all come with time and effort. But sometimes I wonder if I am at a wall that I can't surpass ya know??", he said as he continued to follow her as she danced backwards. Body tense and sharp, shifting slightly in short movements trying to not waste energy in dodges. It was wasted though, for each one that Hanako was a feint that Tento took as a serious attempt. "I can only imagine how much of a shock that was. If it helps at least, you still look as enchantin' as ever", he said with a soft smirk. He then let out a few sighs, shifting his body to keep his movements active in avoidance of her probing strikes with her sword's tip. "It is a shame you're not that old. You could teach me so many more things".

Was it wise to be talking like this during a spar....probably not. But, Tento would be Tento after all.

"So what caused the headaches to start any way? That was a good result, but I wonder if something happened before that could help cause more memories to come back. Unless you have everything everything now??". His body stopped at her comment about her sister's beauty. The softer laughter of Kumomi made his eyes shift to her. He had to admit there as beauty there, but after a second Tento eyes came back to Hanako. A soft gaze at her hips before a his eyes sheepishly and quickly move back to watch her eyes. His next words would come very quietly. "If we're talking about the most......debatable ".

He raised his sword up and prepared to move once again. "Oooooh that is an interesting thought. What is it?", he asked feinting an overhead strike, before shifting the position and trying to do a light slash to the torso to the torso. He was focused but also a bit absent minded. He did not noticed the allure of her dropped guard and the fact that it could be a trick.

END OF THE VIZARD APPLICATION