Tenkai Bushinji

Tenkai Bushinji is the current Captain Commander and Captain of the 13th Division in the Gotei 13. His temporary Lieutenant is 3rd Seat Tsunkai Bushinji.



Appearance
Tenkai is of above average height standing at five eleven (5'11). He weighs one hundred and ninety three pounds (193 Lbs). He has jet black hair that has been allowed to grow long as it is close to his waist. He generally wears his hair in a high ponytail that drapes down the middle of his back. Only when he goes to sleep and is bathing will his hair ever be out of his typical ponytail. His eyebrows are black similar to his hair and are somewhat bushy. They aren't unsightly, but are thicker then the average person. They have a slight curve to them as well giving him a fiercer facial expression. His eyes are, like his hair and eyebrows, a black as well and add further to his fierce appearance. They are somewhat oval and turned giving a point at the top left and bottom right of his eyes, similar to that of a hawks.

His nose is average in every sense of the word, it is just slightly slimmer towards the tip instead of a bulbous appearance like most which decreases the size of his nostrils. His ears are typical to that of any other individual other then slightly shrunken earlobes. The earlobes dont quite have that full circular bottom only have a small half circle below where the skin connects. He has no facial hair as he prefers to keep himself clean shaven. He has a very defined jawline that comes down into a pronounced chin. His body is very defined with his skin and muscles taut. There is no extra space where fat could exist on his athletic physique. He isn't overly muscular making him look like a mindless brute, but he is clearly strong and defined.

His shoulders give a definite V shape across their slope and up to his neck. A defined crease between his pectoralis muscles giving further form to his body. Upon his left pectoral there is however a long scar that reaches down to his upper right abdomen which was acquired in battle many years ago. His arms hang down to just above his knees being about an inch and a half away from the kneecaps. His hands are large and strong and heavily caloused upon the finger pads and palm from constant use of his zanpaktou. His fingers are of average length and proportionate to his hands and have a strong grip. His abdomen his chiseled out giving way to a six pack set of abs that are as strong as steel. Finally his legs make up a good portion of his height and are as equally defined as the rest of his body. Made up of finely toned thighs and calves giving the final touches to his strong body.

Personality
Tenkai is a person that has great strength of character. He has learned greatly from his responsibilities and hardships from when he was alive as well as his time as a shinigami. He has learned to carry his own personal burdens with a calm and quiet strength without asking others for help. He hates being unable to handle things off of his own steam unless it is truly something that would be impossible to do himself. He hates people showing weakness in themselves as well. If someone gives up on something too easily or gives up before even trying at all its liable to irritate him. But, in quite the opposite mindset he is sensitive to the plights of others. Where as weakness in physical trials irritates him, weakness in mental or emotional trials cause a more sensitive response from him. It is especially true if the individual in distress happens to be a squad mate or a close friend of his. This stems from his strong sense of self as he is typically a loner.

The few friends and confidants he has are incredibly close to him. Those whom he has allowed to become close to him are like family to him and he treats them as such. He is happy to help them with anything they may need as long as it doesn't conflict with his sense of justice or ideals. If they are threatened it could easily incite him to anger especially if their life is in danger. He has a horrible temper as well though it is rather slow to light. It takes a great deal of nagging, physical or mental abuse, or anything akin to that to light his fuse and even then his steel will may keep it from doing so. Though, when the fuse is lit it burns up quickly and his rage bursts from out of his personality. He has a sharp tongue that he typically uses when one has incited him to anger, and in extreme cases, he may attack. If one incites him to such rage that he physically attempts to attack, usually by the threatening of a friends life, he strikes to kill.

When angered, his normal calm and pleasurable demeanor goes out the window resulting in what is almost a raging beast. His thoughts are not quite cohesive and battle strategy is much more crude. His basic thought pattern degrades to simply destroying his opponent by any means necessary with the entirety of his strength. However, along with a horrible temper when incited he also has an incredibly strong sense of justice. He doesn't particularly see in black and white but he does have an idealism as to what is right and wrong. Even if something is ordered and done out of protocol Tenkai will not fulfill it if he truly thinks it wrong. His ideals are very much like that of Jyuushiro Ukitake and Shunsui Kyoraku in comparison. He will do as he is told but if it conflicts with what he truly believes to be just he will fight the decision even if it means punishment.

History
Human: Tenkai had been born in Japan during a time of war known as Sengoku Jidai. He had lived in Owari province with his two grandparents since his parents had been murdered by marauding soldiers. His days were filled with large amounts of manual labor whether it was collecting wood or tending the fields. The spare time that he had he used up practicing his skills in swordsmanship, archery, and tactics in both warfare and domestic affairs. Tenkai was determined to ask to join with the Oda clans newest leader, Nobunaga Oda. He had heard many tales of his power and how quickly his influence was spreading through central japan. Though war had taken his parents he wished to join so he could try to bring an end to all of the fighting and help Nobunaga unite the land under his clan. When Tenkai had become eighteen he left his grandparents and set off to Nagoya castle where Nobunaga and his main force were currently stationed. When he arrived he pleaded for an audience with Nobunaga to be enlisted into his army. Tenkai finally received his audience with Nobunaga after coming back for a third time.

Due to Tenkai's conviction and spirit as well as his prowess in combat and tactics. He was admitted as an officer in charge of a small unit of men meant to guard one of the western borders areas of the territory. Though not the duty that he had ideally wanted he accepted this gracious offer from Nobunaga and did his job faithfully. For several months Tenkai defended the border though he was only engaged in combat twice. Finally through all of his hard work he was rewarded with a chance to join Nobunaga's main army as they were going to move on to strike the Asakura. Tenkai had been promoted and was placed in charge of several other minor officers and a much larger group of soldiers. During the battle of Kanegasaki Tenkai had led his unit in the initial charge against the Asakura and was slowly pushing them back. Through an unexpected turn of events though the Azai had decided to side with the Asakura instead of maintaining a neutral stand. The Azai flanked Tenkai's unit and began to decimate his men and officers. Tenkai had ordered a retreat while he and a choice few of his men and officers held the enemy off to save the majority of the remaining men. Though he fought bravely Tenkai was killed during the battle and his soul was soon after sent to Soul Society. Now a soul Tenkai has entered the shinigami academy hoping to become a warrior once more.

Academy Student: When his training began at the academy he quickly found himself as the typical individual amongst a group of the same. When he went in he thought himself strong, easily able to pass any test or hardship life through at him. But all of his training meant nothing in this new world. Sure he could wield a blade, ride a horse, shoot a bow. But these new 'mystical' powers that the shinigami used were different and he couldn't quite grasp them. But he would have to learn to do so if he wished to get anywhere. However as he continued to learn and progress he found himself excelling at a great pace. Even managing to acquire his shikai while still studying within the academy. His feats within the school were certainly spread around as his teachers kept a close eye on him. These talents would get him through the academy in a mere three years as opposed to the normal six or seven students typically had to go through. He was no prodigy but he was certainly beyond the normal standard.

It was during his time at the academy that yet another out of the ordinary event would occur to the young Tenkai. It was his third year, and what would turn out to be his last year at the academy. Being in the advanced class there was the dummy hollow test. The students gathered up in front of the senkaimon prepared for the academies travel to the world of the living. They formed up into their small groups of three and were moved out one group at a time. They would be accompanied by five students that were in their final year at the academy. They arrived safely in the world of the living in the restricted area they would use to combat the dummy hollows. Each of the groups was given a brief set of instructions and were sent on their way. Everything was routine, they pursued their hollows, slayed them as instructed, and finished with a job well done. However with Tenkai's more, adventurous nature, he wasn't quite fulfilled.

When his group headed back off to the meeting point he saw fit to go further into the town they were in and wander outside the restricted area. He moved through undetected and wandered off himself into the woods nearby the town they had been brought too. He didn't particularly know what he was looking for, if anything for that matter, but he just wanted to explore. It was his first time to the World of the Living since he had died and he wanted to get as much out of it as he could. He wasn't particularly scared of running into one of those real hollows either. From what he had heard they were supposed to be these frightening beasts, but most graduated shinigami with a modicum of skill were capable of slaying one. That being the case he didn't think it would be an issue. He had in secret been honing his own skills with his zanpaktou as well. He had managed to acquire the most basic form of his Shikai that he could attain. He simply knew his zanpaktou's name, nothing more. But that was far from what most shinigami themselves accomplished.

Wandering about in the wooded area he heard something moving nearby. He assumed it was just one of the various animals that made the wooded areas their indigenous domain. However, whatever this creature was, it was much larger and much more dangerous. It seemed to be circling around him strangely enough as it knew he was there. He didn't know why it was doing so but decided to proceed with caution. Once he had noticed that this mysterious presence had made its way behind him, that was when the action started. The beast lunged out from behind him poised to strike. Being as aware as he was he quickly rolled forward in a somewhat clumsy fashion causing him to tumble several times before rising to his feet. He was strong, but not exactly the most coordinated person. Quickly drawing his zanpaktou he turned around looking behind him to see what had attacked. This creature, it was the first thing that he had ever seen that truly inspired fear in Tenkai.

It was a hollow, and it was a large one at that. The beast stood only several feet below the tops of the trees making it roughly eleven or twelve feet tall. It was humanoid in shape but had a strange face covered in what appeared to be a white mask. It stood on all four similar to that of a primate as well. It had arms that were just about as long as its legs as well as being incredibly large. Physically it looked like it could tear Tenkai in half with little to no effort. He had gotten more then he bargained for and now he had to deal with the consequences. He moved careful and somewhat clumsily as fear radiated through his body. It hampered his movements and reactions having to second guess every movement, every thought. This was brand new to him and he didn't know how to react. Observing for a moment his thoughts were bolted out once more as the hollow lunged at him. It sprang forward and reached one massive arm out attempting to grab him. He wasn't about to have himself become the prey of a hollow. Shaking away the fear that slowed him for a moment he jumped to his right out of the way of the massive arm.

Turning the blade of his zanpaktou so it was facing upwards, Tenkai slashed vertically across at the hollows arm cutting it near the center of its forearm. The blade cut deep and sliced cleanly through the flesh flinging blood about as the wound released the crimson fluid of life. Grabbing hold of its arm the hollow roared in pain not expecting a simple academy student to wound it so. Seeing this as an advantage Tenkai decided to press the attack and rushed out at the beast. He flew across in front of it and slashed horizontally at the beasts legs as he glided past. Once more he felt his blade slice through flesh as he wounded the hollow twice with a deep gash in each thigh. The beast roared once more, however this time not in pain but instead in anger. His constant attacks had enraged the hollow and it was done messing around. Pouncing forward despite its leg wounds it smashed both of its fists down with great force aiming for Tenkai. Its right hand misseds its target but the left, and wounded hand, made contact with Tenkai's back around his left shoulder blade. He heard a crack and felt something pop out of place as his body was slammed to the ground.

A shallow imprint of his body was now in the ground as he slowly began to get up in his confusion. His head swimming he tried to prop himself up on his arms and rise to his feet but found it impossible. The strike to his shoulder blade had popped his arm out of the socket and broken both the shoulder blade and his collar bone. His left arm was practically useless as it was. Gritting his teeth in anger he rolled himself over onto his back and slowly backed his way up from the hollows. It was watching him, not moving or attacking, just watching him. It most likely thought of him like cat toying around with a bird as its prey. Continuing to inch his way back, pushing with his legs, he felt a great deal of things inside of him. Pain of course was one of them, anger, and also a great amount of fear. He had never been wounded like this before, and especially not before such a real threat. He didn't want to die here, but it looked like it was increasingly possible. But not until he had exhausted his last breath would he resign himself to that horrible fate. Bringing his zanpaktou up and pointing it at the beast his reiatsu began to rise fluctuating rapidly.

"Unari, Oni Kokouo" Those were the words spoken by Tenkai as he released the first form of ones zanpaktou, the shikai. His zanpaktou erupted into flame turning into an inferno of fire and steel. His reiatsu similarly turned into a controlled inferno but was still more then impressive for a simple academy student. Looking up at the beast his eyes glowed a dark crimson as the fires of his soul burned within him. He would finish this in one fell swoop cleansing the beast of its dark soul. Springing forward Tenkai maneuvered swiftly as his left arm dangled freely behind him. Pushing off the ground he used all of his strength to hoist himself up into the air two or so feet above the hollow. Then, descending on the vile beast he brought his zanpaktou up with his right arm and slashed with all his strength. A loud crack and the sound of tearing flesh was the result as Tenkai ripped clean through the beasts mask and head. Almost immediately after finishing the attack the hollow began to dissipate into a blackish mist as its soul was purified and sent to the soul society.

Having saved his life and fighting, and defeating his first hollow, he felt accomplished. Moving forward slowly he made his way out of the woods and to the border of the restricted area he had started in. His Shikai had become sealed as his own energy reserves were used and the immense amount of pain he was in was causing his vision to blur in and out. A dozen yards out in front of him he could see the throngs of students wandering around with the senior students at their lead. They were apparently looking for him since he had 'gone missing'. Moving towards the group he tried to yell out but his voice failed him. He did the next best thing he could do and raised his right arm up and waved it with his zanpaktou still in his hand. One of the senior students quickly noticed him and directed the others towards his location. Seeing his 'rescue party' coming towards him Tenkai was more then happy to let himself fall to the ground and into a well deserved rest.

It was several months later now that Tenkai had found himself graduating from the academy. His already displayed skills and his antics in the world of the living had gotten him quite the reputation. That, coupled with the The keen eyes of the teachers made it more then easy to acquire recommendations after graduation. All of these factors combined, Tenkai had landed himself a spot in the 5th Division as an unseated officer. Such a thing rarely occurred for a fresh graduate from the academy but he was not normal. However his procuring of a higher then typical rank earned him the disdain of many in his squad. Others grew jealous of him and even angry that he had made his way through the ranks so easily. His superiors found themselves wishing to take their anger out on him in the form of difficult missions that would get a low ranking shinigami like himself killed. It was on one of these various missions in the future that Tenkai would separate himself from the average man once more.

Officer: Tenkai's time as an unseated officer was certainly more exciting then most were. Every available chance his superiors, primarily his Lieutenant, was sending him to the world of the living. He would be there for weeks at a time watching over towns and clearing out hollows. There was of course the random konso as just as there were hollows, there were also wandering souls in the area for them to feast on. However, as much as he had longed for the excitement and fulfillment of being a shinigami, this was not what he had asked for. He disliked the fact that he couldn't work alongside his fellow squad mates just because he was young or inexperienced. Why did people have to be so petty and squable over things such as rank. Ones character was what was truly important in the scheme of things. What they did, not what they were rewarded for. But Tenkai fulfilled his job faithfully to train and lessen the disdain his fellow squad members had for him. The various trips back and forth from the Seireitei and the World of the Living. There was minimal time for him to rest between trips as well, only have at most a week of off time for basic duties. Unfortunately the disdain stayed, and the missions continued to roll in. However one day, a mission that Tenkai was sent on would be a savior of sorts. It was incredibly dangerous which was why they most likely selected him for it, but he was determined to see it through.

What was seen as a suicide mission would actually turn out to be the opportunity of a life time for Tenkai. He had been sent to the world of the living by his Lieutenant due to the lack of a Captain. His mission was to investigate the disappearance of various other shinigami in the world of the living. He was being sent to district #2307, an area notorious for hollow activity. That, combined with the fact that four shinigami had already gone missing, made this a dangerous mission. Arriving in town Tenkai could already tell something was amiss. There wasn't much movement around the streets, the town was practically deserted. Whatever had gotten to the shinigami had apparently also gotten to a large portion of the townsfolk in the area. He would have to be on guard while he patrolled the town for whatever he was looking for. However he wouldn't be aware he was already being stalked. Taking a right at the corner of a street he was suddenly attacked from behind. A large hollow, at least twice his size pounced on his back pinning him to the ground. His first reaction was to try to get out from its grasp but it proved fruitless. The only thing he could manage to do was turn his head and get a look at whatever the monster was. It was a hideous looking beast with the head of a snake that dripped venom at each hiss. It's body was also snake like but had powerful clawed arms and legs with large wings accentuating its back.

Tenkai knew if he didn't do something in a few seconds he would end up dead so he would have to act quickly. Moving his left hand as best he could he fired a byakurai up into the creatures forearm causing it to retract its powerful grip. With a lot more leverage at his disposal Tenkai managed to roll out to his left side and get away from the beasts grip. At least, for a moment. The hollow was quick to snatch Tenkai up in it's claw and bring him to the skies above. It would then lower itself towards one of the buildings and release him flinging the young shinigami into one of the various buildings hurting him quite a bit. Falling a good twenty five feet to the ground he landed hard on his side breaking his left arm. But at least now he could stand and get a good idea of where he was and regain his composure. Drawing his zanpaktou he caught glimpse of the creature descending upon him. Quickly dodging to the side as the beast past he slashed upwards as quickly as he could and caught the hollow along his side and up its right wing. The creature's aerial stability destroyed it fell to the ground below after losing its balance and collided with a street light ripping it from the ground.

It was his opportunity to finish the beast off while he had the chance. Calling out to his zanpaktou, Oni Kokouo he brought himself upon the beast and slew it with the flowing flames that emanated from the blade. Purifying the beasts soul its evil spirit was vanquished from the world of the living and sent to the soul society cleansed of its sins. Now that his battle was over and the mystery of the missing shinigami had been solved he could go back to his barracks and rest. Upon his return he had proved himself a powerful and worthy member of the Gotei 13 and much of the disdain others had for him had faded. Once he had recovered he would be rewarded for his solving of a four month long case. With his current level of skill and his impressive service record he would rise to the rank of Lieutenant and be assigned to the 7th Division.

Lieutenant: For thirty seven years Tenkai would serve faithfully in the 7th Division as its Lieutenant assigning duties to others and taking on difficult missions when need be. He himself fulfilled his duties to their fullest as well. He was charged with commanding his squad in absence of a Captain. He wielded the full authority that their leader would normally have standing in as the Defacto Captain of the squad. He loved the 7th Division as well, treating them as family. They had heard tale of his missions in the 5th Division and the dangers he had braved to get where he was. There was none of the disdain that he had been given in his prior squad which he appreciated. He did also manage to meet an individual that would become an incredibly close friend to him as well. The man was currently the 8th Seat Officer of the squad, Kichiro Hideaki Nishimura. This man was dedicated to his duties as a shinigami and was one of the most humble people he had ever met.

The two became quick friends having the same outlooks on life and ideals. He saw in Kichiro a lot of himself and the trials he had gone through when he was a lower ranked officer. The man was another of great talent and had risen through the ranks quickly. He was in fact due for a promotion sometime soon as well with all of the work he had been putting away. But he, like Tenkai, had not originally been a part of the 7th Division before being relocated. He had been a member of the 3rd Division, and much like himself had earned the disdain of several of his superiors. He had graduated from the academy and managed to achieve a higher rank then even Tenkai himself. The friendship he had made between himself and Kichiro, someone who had gone through the same things he had, it made his time there enjoyable. But in time, things began to get bland even with the new friendships he had made and the new trials he had to face.

He wasn't content with where he was and he figured it was time to try to move through the ranks once more. Over the long time he served in the 7th Division he had trained himself day in and day out and had acquired his bankai. It took him a total of eighteen years to acquire his bankai and another nine more to master it. It was certainly a great deal of time but only perhaps a third of what most individuals took to attain and train their own if not longer. It was his dedication to the shinigami and his need to fulfill his duties that drove him to become stronger and strive for greatness.

Vandenreich Invasion Arc
Tenkai makes his first appearance within the office of his barracks. Lounging casually as he did day in and day out he was alerted by a knock upon his door. Giving the mystery individual permission to enter he recognized them as Tomiko Morasuchi, 6th Seat of his squad. She carried important paperwork with her from the Captain Commander himself. The secret of his bankai had apparently been let out of the bag and he had been 'asked' to take the Captain's Proficiency Exam. Expressing his disdain over the impending promotion his thoughts took a back seat to the invading force of quincies. Putting his promotion on the back burner Tenkai headed out to Soukyoku Hill to assist those who were engaged in combat.

Arriving at Soukyoku Hill, Tenkai's first course of action was releasing his shikai to combat the quincy threat. Several other Captain's had already responded to the attacks and were in the midst of combat upon his arrival. Joining forces with Toshiro Orahara, Uchiro Kamashi, Jinjako Hiroji, and Blakdeath, Tenkai engaged the Vandenreich alongside his fellow shinigami. Making quick work of a group of Soldat he found himself face to face with one an officer of the Vandenreich, a Sternritter. His opponent went by the letter X, his epithet being 'The Potential'. The two battled back and forth for a period of time in which they seized the tide of battle repeatedly from one another. The battle would finally be decided by Tenkai, using his zanpaktou's absorption abilities and Ketatamashii Haretsu technique, that sent the Sternritter to an early grave.

With combat wrapping up upon Soukyoku Hill and all but a few Soldat remaining, Tenkai turned his attention elsewhere. In the nearby northern districts of Rukongai he could sense the Reiatsu of a old time friend, Sansuka Setsune. Realizing the Captain was outmatched by two Sternritter, Tenkai made quick time heading to the side of his childhood comrade. Bursting through the woods of the outer Rukongai Tenkai released his zanpaktou once more unleashing a torrent of flames upon his targeted Sternritter. Tenkai, now at his friends side, reminisces briefly before the two jump into battle. His opponent would be another Sternritter who went by the letter Z, his epithet 'The Zero'. A much easier battle was ahead of him as his opponent was found to be easily emotionally compromised. Using this to his advantage, Tenkai prodded at the Sternritter with comments of his comrade X's death. The enraged Sternritter was easy to out maneuver and overpower with their senses all but gone.

Growing tired of the battle Tenkai decided it was time to bring things to a close. Releasing his bankai for only a single moment and unleashing his Jigoku Kasai Muretsu technique, Z was completely erased from existence by the power of his flames. Sealing away his bankai quickly and sheathing his zanpaktou he awaited the end of Sansuka's battle. With things dying down Tenkai decided that the pair should move on to Eastern Rukongai and clear the enemies from those districts. Though exhausted, he was prepared to continue battling until all invaders were cleared from the Soul Society. Making quick time with Sansuka in his company, Tenkai arrived only minutes before his comrade. Engaging a group of Soldat that had attacked an occupied village, Tenkai made quick work of them. Releasing his shikai he eradicated dozens of Soldat before Sansuka arrived at his side once again eliminating the remaining soldiers.

With things appearing to be clear, it wasn't until Tenkai looked up did he notice the menacing figure standing over them. The individual before them was one of great power and authority. It was Gervas Reier, Commander of the Invasion Force and Second In Command of the Vandenreich. Knowing full well that Gervas was leagues beyond himself, Tenkai still leapt headfirst into battle attempting to eliminate the enemy commander. Quickly finding himself overwhelmed even with the power of his shikai, absorption abilities, and Nenshou Dageki, Tenkai became desperate. It wasn't until the intervening of Sansuka once again did the tide of battle slowly shift. Though the pair was still on the losing end the joint assault afforded Tenkai the opportunity to land a blow. Attempting to strike down Gervas with his Ketatamashii Haretsu, Tenkai was astounded when he found himself to have missed. More then that, he now felt the rapier of his opponent buried deep within his abdomen.

Though injured and certainly beaten, Tenkai was not one to give up easily. While still impaled upon his opponents blade he struck out with one of the twin blades he held unleashing his attack upon an unsuspecting Gervas. The result was the complete amputation of his opponents hand and mutilation of the surrounding area. However, despite the grievous injuries his opponent fought on as if not injured at all. Startled by this, Tenkai fell to the ground from Gervas's rapier landing hard upon his back. Picking himself up as quickly as he could he soon found himself at the enemy commanders mercy. Receiving a critical injury across his torso in the form of a large gash Tenkai fell to the ground utterly defeated. However, this was only a rouse in the form of Utsusemi. The real Tenkai now stood behind the powerful Quincy driving both of his blades deep into Gervas's body. Releasing the flames of his zanpaktou at their full force he allowed them to cook his opponent from the inside out, burning him alive.

Even this though proved ineffective as Gervas removed himself from Tenkai's twin zanpaktou and slashed him earnestly this time dealing the Vice Captain a large wound across his chest. Falling to the ground Tenkai called for Sansuka to attack. The Captain, who had now released his bankai, unleashed a powerful attack which rocked the entirety of Eastern Rukongai and appeared to have decimated their powerful opponent. With their battle finally over and the Eastern Rukongai safe, Tenkai allowed himself to be helped by his comrade as they made their way to the 4th Division Medbay. Upon arrival Tenkai was quickly treated for his injuries due to their severity. Being his typical rowdy self though he created several problems for treatment being stifled by his granddaughter, Yumiko Unohana. Falling asleep on the gurney, Tenkai found himself in exceptional health upon awakening in a resting room. Leaving as soon as he possibly could he was met by his granddaughter yet again. This time however she simply wished to return his zanpaktou, Oni Kokouo, to him.

Taking the blade from his granddaughter he bid her farewell while also expressing his desire to meet with her father, his son, Tsunkai Bushinji. The activities for the day were not yet over as he was approached by Captain Commander Orahara upon leaving the medical bay. He had come to speak with Tenkai about his promotion to the rank of Captain. Though he had already voiced his wish to challenge the Tenth Division Captain, Himuro Shiba, for his position, the Captain Commander denied him. He recognized his simple plot as the scapegoat it was and refused to allow him the challenge. With this being the case, Tenkai was then openly offered the position of Captain to any squad he desired. Seeing no other options, Tenkai decided to take the Captaincy of the Thirteenth Division, in memory of the late Captain, and his father figure, Jyuushiro Ukitake. With matters concluding, Tenkai was left with his now fellow Captain, Sansuka, as he headed towards his new home and barracks.

Upheaval and Reunion
Weeks had passed by and Tenkai trained diligently increasing his abilities vastly over the passing time. He believed it necessary to expand his realm of abilities now that he formally held the rank of Captain. Taking his new role seriously he had seeked the tutelage of his old kidou instructor, Takahashi, to help him improve his skills. After two weeks of training Tenkai emerged more talented, and more powerful, from the training. Despite the volume of power he had gained he still felt uneasy about his previous battle against the Vandenreich Commander. The battle had gone too smoothly for him to put it to rest. Receiving a summons from his friend and fellow Captain, Sansuka Setsune, Tenkai would learn his long time friend shared the same worries. The two met and consulted on this matter coming to the same conclusion, Gervas' had not perished during the battle. But there was no real way to guarantee that this was a fact or just their joint paranoia. They would need to gather information first and the only way to do that was with a dedicated body of investigators to dig up this information with.

Calling a meeting at his manor, Tenkai met with various members of his clan as well as Sansuka once more. It was at this meeting that the death of two members of his clan were brought to his attention. His brother, Hayashi Bushinji, a former Lieutenant of the Gotei Thirteen as well as Advisor and Head Retainer of the clan, and his son Tsunkai Bushinji, Third Seat of the 13th Division and Heir to the clan. This news disturbed Tenkai deeply and shook his resolve more then he thought possible. However, this afforded him the information he needed as the deceased pair had been investigating unusual activity in the southern districts of Rukongai. It was revealed by Hayashi's wife, Ume, that they had gone to the seventy second district to investigate. It was there that Gervas' and his troops would undoubtedly be. Giving a meeting point to Sansuka, the two were to meet in one hours time to wipe out the threat that they had thought dead. However, Tenkai had someone else to meet with before this task could be accomplished. With the upheaval of his clan and so many valuable members having perished, he knew a certain individual would show themselves after four hundred years.

Heading to an old grove in the Rukongai that he frequented as a child, Tenkai met with his father, Tenryuu Bushinji. The old man was now a member of Division Zero and the first Captain ever appointed to the Tenth Division. He was one of the most powerful and decorated Shinigami in existence and he had come to aid Tenkai and his family in their time of need. Both of them knowing such a thing was against the conduct of Division Zero they prepared themselves for the task ahead. Going to the meeting point at the appointed time they would prepare to engage in a battle more dangerous then anything ever before.

Gervas' Return
-To be filled later-

Powers and Abilities
Master Swordsman: Having specialized in the art of Zanjutsu all his life and preferring to engage in combat with his zanpaktou, Tenkai has mastered the use of his zanpaktou to a startling degree. With the release of his zanpaktou providing him with two blades as well his fighting style is decidedly more complex and intricate then those who fight with only a single blade speaking volumes of his ability.


 * Kendo: Formal art of training known as Kenjutsu. Having been trained at the Shinoreijutsuin and having hundreds of years of combat experience, Tenkai is well learned in the art of Kendo and many of the techniques which are incorporated into it.


 * Ryodan: A simple cutting technique used by incorporating both hands into the slash. Due to his shikai manifesting in dual zanpaktou Tenkai does not indulge in this technique often.


 * Senmaioroshi: Slashing with one's zanpaktou at incredibly high speeds the user effectively cuts their opponents to ribbons leaving little trace of their body.


 * Suikawari: A two-handed, overhead slash which cleanly and precisely cleaves an opponent's head in twain. Due to his shikai manifesting in dual zanpaktou Tenkai does not indulge in this technique often.


 * Agitowari: A sword technique where a single sword attack cuts an opponent in half from the jaw down the length of the body until the target is bi-sectioned.


 * Hitosume: Nadegiri: A precision cut of extreme force and speed. The opponent can be killed with one swift slash so precise, they are not even aware of it until after it has taken place. A personal favorite of Tenkai's.

Kidou Expert: Though a Captain, Tenkai never indulged in the art of kidou. Though actually being quite talented in its use and application, he prefers a blade in his hand over using the art of kidou. He does however have a somewhat advanced knowledge of hadou spells.

Shunpou Master: With his zanpaktou as his primary, and usually only, method of combat it is natural Tenkai would attempt to advance his speed and agility to great level as well. Having mastered the art of shunpou to an astounding degree, Tenkai could be placed amongst the most talented of users.


 * Utsusemi: High movement speed technique created by the ancient Shihoin Clan. The technique allows one to move at such speeds that afterimages are left in their wake.

Hakuda Master: While preferring to use his blade in combat Tenkai is not above dirtying his actual hands every once in a while. Having extensively trained himself in hand to hand combat, Tenkai is well learned in Hakuda and has a large repertoire of techniques at his disposal.


 * Tessho: An open palm strike that uses extreme force upon the targets cranium. Using this technique the application is capable of striking hard enough to completely smash a hollow's mask and obliterate their skull.


 * Kazagaruma:  A Hakuda technique where one throws their body up into the air and makes a shearing movement with the legs to get one leg in front of the other without holding on to the ground. The move can either be done backwards or sideways. When completed, the applicant can deliver a devastatingly powerful downward kick.


 * Sandobaggu Bito:  A technique where the applicant delivers multiple strikes at an extremely fast rate, causing aggravated damage to a target. The repeated application of force is enough to not only shatter a Menos Grande's mask but also mutilate or destroy their body.


 * Ikkotsu: A single, devastatingly powerful punch, that is capable of ripping through a targets body and even completely obliterating a portion of said target upon impact.

Immense Spiritual Power: Having been a ranked member of the Gotei Thirteen, coupled with centuries of combat experience, Tenkai's reiatsu is incredibly powerful. Being the current Captain Commander, and the strongest shinigami currently in the Gotei Thirteen, his reiatsu is without comparison.


 * Masterful Reiatsu Control: Due to the manifestation of his Reiatsu being that of an inferno while his zanpaktou is released Tenkai had been forced to learn to control his reiatsu to a startling degree. Doing so has afforded him the ability to control his reiatsu with great precision and use it to greater effect in combat against his opponents.

Immense Strength: Due to being mostly a power fighter, Tenkai has trained his physique to intimidating degrees. He is more then capable of holding his own in a raw battle of strength against opponents who even possess greater amounts of Reiryoku or Reiatsu then himself.

Immense Endurance: Tenkai has shown himself to have incredibly endurance while engaging in combat. Being capable of fighting three Captain Classed opponents back to back without tiring speaks volumes of his ability to endure the rigors of combat.

Immense Durability: Along with his high levels of endurance, Tenkai has also shown the ability to be able to absorb large amounts of damage. Despite being wounded in previous battles, and receiving greivous injuries during his battle with Gervas, Tenkai was capable of continuing the battle while ignoring his rather substantial injuries.

Highly Perceptive Combatant: In the heat of battle Tenkai is more then capable of analyzing and acclimating to changes in the battlefield or his opponent. This was made evident in his battle against 'The Zero' when he realized his opponent was emotionally unstable and easily roused to anger.

Master Strategist & Tactician: With his many years serving as a senior officer, Tenkai is quite capable of creating strategems and anticipating his opponents movements before they make them. Using his natural intellect and honed instincts, Tenkai is capable of adapting to any and all situations and formulating a plan to suit that particular stratum. This was evident upon his realizing Gervas was too powerful of an opponent to defeat on his own which resulted in the formulating of a plan between himself and Captain Sansuka Setsune culminating in the Vandenreich Commander's defeat.

Zanpaktou
Oni Kokouo (Demon King): An old and ancient zanpaktou said to possess the spirit of the powerful demon king. It boasts a massive attack power that is said to rival even that of Ryuujin Jakka, the zanpaktou once possessed by Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto. In it's sealed form Oni Kokouo resembles that of a simple katana with a crimson red handle and circular hand guard.

Shikai: It's release command is Roar (Unari). The release of the zanpaktou comes with a massive release of spiritual pressure that can be felt great distances away. In it's released form Oni Kokouo transforms into a pair of katana that are identical to one another. The blade increases in length by several inches while the rest of the katana's retain their original form.

Shikai Special Ability: When released, Oni Kokouo's blade is engulfed in white hot flames. The aura of the weapon is capable of incinerating everything and anything that Tenkai waves the sword at. The results of this action is the complete destruction of the object leaving nothings but ashes. While released, on top of Oni Kokouo's own massive Reiatsu, Tenkai's own Reiatsu is transformed into a blazing firestorm. Only the most powerful of opponents are capable of resisting the intense heat created by Oni Kokouo's release.

In addition to the powerful flames, Oni Kokouo is also capable of absorbing fire based techniques as well as the flames that have spread to the surrounding area. On top of that, due to being a fire type zanpaktou Oni Kokouo has a natural affinity with air and wind. While fighting out in the open air, Oni Kokouo's attack power increases exponentially as the oxygen in the atmosphere feeds the flames. Those who used wind based techniques will also find themselves at the mercy of Oni Kokouo's absorption abilities.


 * Yuuen Nami (Grand Wave): The Yuuen Nami functions very simply. It is a wave type attack that is fired upon gathering flames into the blade. Once the necessary flames have been gathered they are fired by slashing the blade similar to a getsuga tenshou. The flames do their normal fire damage upon contact but also explode violently upon making contact with the opponent dealing further damage. The flames badly burn the skin making it difficult to heal the wounds as well as use the damaged limbs further.


 * Ketatamashii Haretsu (Piercing Explosion): A simple stabbing technique with added effects. The flames that engulf the blade gather and solidify around the blade, primarily the tip. Once prepared, when the zanpaktou makes physical contact with the opponent whether its their flesh or blocking with zanpaktou, the flames will erupt outwards in a powerful explosion. The explosion obviously adds increased damaging effects to the attack but can also cause severe burns. These burns cause wounds to heal much slower even with healing kidou as well as damage the areas in question making them difficult to use further in combat.


 * Nenshou Dageki (Burning Strike): The technique in essence augments the users ability to inflict damage on their opponent. It increases the density of the flames around the blade allowing it to increase the actual damage as well as burn effects upon strike. The increased burning effect allows to singe the flesh negating the bodies natural regenerative processes beyond what a normal wound would inflict. Depending on how long the technique is active there are various effects that inflict the user as well.

Bankai: Kagayakashii Oni Kokouo (Glorious Demon King): In it's Bankai form, the blade takes on no drastic alterations in appearance. The only noticable changes are the continued growth of the blades by several inches and the actual coloring of the blades turning from the standard color to jet black.

Bankai Special Ability: In contrast to the Shikai of Oni Kokouo, it's Bankai condenses the massive storm of flames to the blades and immediate vacinity of Tenkai's body. The flames are capable of erasing anything they touch out of existence as they possess the same heat as that of the sun. Due to this intense heat the use of the Bankai also causes all moisture in the atmosphere to evaporate with this effect extending for miles beyond the location of Tenkai. Over a significant period of time the effects of Oni Kokouo's Bankai can be incredibly determental to the eco structure of the Soul Society resulting in irreversable damage. This intense heat also tends to cripple the abilities of those who wield Water or Ice type zanpaktou resulting sometimes in the loss of even their releases and abilities.

Along with the power of its flames, Oni Kokouo's absorption ability also increases several times over. Being able to incorporate more powerful abilities and larger quantities of flames into its absorption it multiplies the zanpaktou's already overbearing destructive power several times over. The same abilities to fighting in the open air as well as absorption of wind based techniques also amplifies and applies to the Bankai release.


 * Nishi: Zanjitsu Gokui (Remnant Sun Prison Garb): This technique, though a passive one, is one of Tenkai's most powerful. Upon activating his bankai he is engulfed in a flaming cloak that possesses heat close to that of the suns core. It is next to impossible to breach this shield without severely injuring oneself or using force that is capable of overwhelming even Oni Kokouo's massive destructive power.


 * Jigoku Kasai Kuretsu (Hellfire Crack): The technique is similar to Ketatamashii Haretsu in preparation. The flames condense further within the blade moving themselves primarily to the edge of the blade. Then, swinging the blade downwards with great force into the ground a large fissure opens up stretching for a maximum of fifteen meters. From out of the fissure flames erupt up burning and greatly harming any that are caught in its wake or in the general vicinity of the technique. The flames burn with the heat of the sun and those who are caught in its direct range have next to no chance of surviving the heat.


 * Fenikkusu Shougeki (Phoenix Crasher): This particular technique is the strongest in Tenkai's arsenal. It is capable of causing immense amounts of damage but has large drawbacks as well. Gathering every ounce of reiryoku Tenkai has remaining he condenses it all into and around his body creating a thick and compact inferno around him further intensifying the naturally condensed flames of his bankai. Then moving up high into the air whether by just jumping or shunpou Tenkai comes crashing down on his target from up above and upon contact releases the gathered flames in a blast that burns as hot as a star going supernova.