BleachITP Reborn: Discussion & Setup Thread 4

[tgva8889]

Oooh. That could work.

I assume this is in response to me.

Prison Division + Patrol Division?

[horngeek]

Yeah, it is. Interesting contrast, actually.

[Draken]

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>.>

Doesn't have to be a Captain, you know...

Well. There is... No there actualy isn't. nothingclever removed Edward Callahan from the registry. Why? I was about to make a sex joke! It totally cut my groove!

I guess I could make a joke about Ruwa, her snake tail and promiscuity but I was all set for the two-gender joke and now I can't do it.

Damnit.

[tgva8889]

I feel this could bear repeating, and copying into the new thread. Better we work out any complaints/ideas now than way down the road.

Seriously. While I am fairly confident I have a plan for things, I am taking ideas or suggestions, still.

Well, besides coming up with a different reason that the group was founded...

Who do they assassinate, specifically? Mortals? Shinigami? Both? Whoever they get paid to?

Yeah, it is. Interesting contrast, actually.

We're gonna be like bestest buds in this RP!

[strawberryman]

Anyway. In light of some recent changes to our world, it occurs to me I also need to update S.W.O.R.D's writeup. Just so we don't have more clashes;

I'd like people's feedback/input on the new writeup for S.W.O.R.D.

So everyone can be happy.

For reference, the old writeup. The faction itself will be in my sig from now on.

I feel this could bear repeating, and copying into the new thread. Better we work out any complaints/ideas now than way down the road.

Seriously. While I am fairly confident I have a plan for things, I am taking ideas or suggestions, still.

Figures, made this just as the page turned. >_>

@tgva: Anyone who knows too much, anyone who gets in their way. Assassinations probably are rarer than abductions; those at least, allow for some research out of the poor sap.

[horngeek]

Well. There is... No there actualy isn't. nothingclever removed Edward Callahan from the registry. Why? I was about to make a sex joke! It totally cut my groove!

I guess I could make a joke about Ruwa, her snake tail and promiscuity but I was all set for the two-gender joke and now I can't do it.

Damnit.

If you go further on this, I'll start asking if Donovan can be the lucky guy.

[Terry576]

Dammit. Now I wish Karite was more of a secretary character so I could have a bit of comedy with the emo VC for the prison.

"Let's compare notes!"

"Life is meaningless, why would you write down your life?"

"..It's my job?"

"Your words pain my soul."

Not to bring this up again, but Callos had the idea I had going for Karite the Vizard. It's more about your inner conflict, because 'control' can change at any moment according to Shiroshaki. Hell, control swaps between him and Ichigo quite a bit.

[nothingclever]

And my view of Quincies tells me that being skilled as a Quincy does not translate to being skilled with a normal bow. For one, I don't think the energy bow provides the same sort of physical resistance as a normal bow does. Another thing is that we've seen that a skilled enough Quincy (Ryuken) can fire arrows without using both hands, so that means they can fire arrows as if they weren't using a bow but some kind of gun. Uryu's new bow and its ability to fire over 1000 shots at once also says to me that Quincy bows are not like normal bows, since I don't think any being can fire that many shots with physical motions from a single bow in the time Uryu does.

She could still take Kyuudo/Archery as a club activity because improving her ability to concentrate and aim at a target accurately with a regular bow may have some carry over to how she manages energy, concentrates in battle and uses her supernatural one. It's possible Kina and Kasanip's character could both be club members and give your character another connection to someone since Sayaka uses a bow along with her talismans.

[tgva8889]

@tgva: Anyone who knows too much, anyone who gets in their way. Assassinations probably are rarer than abductions; those at least, allow for some research out of the poor sap.

If a Shinigami fits that, I find it unlikely that SWORD would go unnoticed by Gotei 13. Just something to consider.

@nothingclever: I was considering having Kina be a part of that club, since she has pretty good aim. But I don't think I would have her actually use a physical bow. For one, it would require her to carry it around which would just become a hassle IC. The other is that I want her to have a sense of powerlessness early on.

[strawberryman]

If a Shinigami fits that, I find it unlikely that SWORD would go unnoticed by Gotei 13. Just something to consider.

Nah, they'd probably utilize Hollow Bait, or laser guided amnesia before kidnapping a shinigami. Give me a bit more credit than that.

[nothingclever]

@nothingclever: I was considering having Kina be a part of that club, since she has pretty good aim. But I don't think I would have her actually use a physical bow. For one, it would require her to carry it around which would just become a hassle IC. The other is that I want her to have a sense of powerlessness early on.

Yeah, I wasn't actually recommending she use a mundane bow in combat, just the club thing.

Figures, made this just as the page turned. >_>

I've made your original post part of this thread's first just in case you didn't notice.

[tgva8889]

Nah, they'd probably utilize Hollow Bait, or laser guided amnesia before kidnapping a shinigami. Give me a bit more credit than that.

Whether or not the Shinigami in question remembers, Gotei probably has surveillance on their own guys. I find it hard to believe they wouldn't notice if one of their guys on patrol went missing, off the radar, or even just far off their scheduled route.

[horngeek]

Nah, they'd probably utilize Hollow Bait, or laser guided amnesia before kidnapping a shinigami. Give me a bit more credit than that.

How would they handle a Captain starting to figure it out?

Note: I'm not actually going to do this, this is just a mental exercise for you.

[Kuroimaken]

But we don't know that that was the reason for their complaints.

It could have been as simple as: we don't adopt people at all. Or that she wasn't a noble.

...but, anyway: does anyone want their character to be involved with Natsuko?

I realize Kazuma doesn't seem the most likely to get involved, but I think it could be interesting to establish a link to SOMEONE early on.

If you'd have him as a Go or Shogi opponent, he'd be most honored. *bows in a manner too graceful for his own character*

[Terry576]

Nah, they'd probably utilize Hollow Bait, or laser guided amnesia before kidnapping a shinigami. Give me a bit more credit than that.

13th would flip. Karite would be out in a flash, and so would Natsuoko (onvious spelling error is obvious spelling error). Seeing as they both reeeaally care about the squad.

Sides that, Hollow Bait? Nice try. 13th analyzes where Hollows are continuously popping up, so Hollow Bait would be an instant Captain and Vice Captain thing, as well as a Strike Team.

[horngeek]

Especially as 'man down' is one of the reasons to call for a Strike Team.

[Draken]

If you go further on this, I'll start asking if Donovan can be the lucky guy.

The poor man has Eirine and Ava on his platter, give him a rest.

"We shall go on to the end, we shall bind them in Japan, we shall bind them on the seas and oceans, we shall constrain with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall bind our stalkers, whatever the cost may be, we shall bind them on the beaches, we shall bind them on the landing grounds, we shall bind them in the fields and in the streets, we shall bind them in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, we should fail to subjugate and bind, then our attempts shall be redoubled, for there will be no Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, to carry on the kinks and the wickedness, and should we prevail, that none come the rescue and the liberation of our charges."

Jammerlichurchill.

[nothingclever]

13th would flip. Karite would be out in a flash, and so would Natsuoko (onvious spelling error is obvious spelling error). Seeing as they both reeeaally care about the squad.

Pfffft. S.W.O.R.D. would just get their talking pug to bail them out somehow.

[Tackyhillbillu]

It isn't like that is out of the ordinary. Ude's pretty disconnected, but you start hurting his squad, and he'll get angry fast.

[horngeek]

What is Natsuoko a reference to?

Also, Draken, have ten internets for that.

[Tackyhillbillu]

The poor man has Eirine and Ava on his platter, give him a rest.

"We shall go on to the end, we shall bind them in Japan, we shall bind them on the seas and oceans, we shall constrain with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall bind our stalkers, whatever the cost may be, we shall bind them on the beaches, we shall bind them on the landing grounds, we shall bind them in the fields and in the streets, we shall bind them in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, we should fail to subjugate and bind, then our attempts shall be redoubled, for there will be no Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, to carry on the kinks and the wickedness, and should we prevail, that none come the rescue and the liberation of our charges."

Jammerlichurchill.

"Jiiiiiii."

Nods.

[tgva8889]

It isn't like that is out of the ordinary. Ude's pretty disconnected, but you start hurting his squad, and he'll get angry fast.

Maybe Taiki's a bit heartless, but he wouldn't step in for his squad members unless they were in danger of dying and he felt they had learned a lesson about their strength.

If you trespass on his squad's property, however, expect no warning.

[Terry576]

Natsuoko was my failed Natsuko spelling.

You're right tgva! Taiki is heartless!

[Tackyhillbillu]

Hango

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Name: Hango
Gender: Male
Height: 6'7
Weight: 222
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Age: 142
Reitatsu/Speech Color: Purple

Appearance:

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Hango is a massive, hulking figure. Not fat, but well muscled and powerful. His brown hair is cut short, and usually well done. He’s good looking, but in a comforting kind of way. His appearance is that of a man who you can tell anything to, a rock in the storm. He tends to have a slightly hunched posture, giving him the look of Atlas, bearing the burdens of the World.

He wears the robes of a Buddhist Monk, made of grey Fabric, though the humble fabric has been subbed out for something a little more comfortable, apparently. He carries a traditional Buddhist Staff, wooden shaft and a Bronze Head.

Personality:

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Hango looks like the gentle monk, bearer of the world’s woes. That… isn’t entirely wrong. His role, as he envisions himself, is as the devoted of the Rosary. The Boss is the leader, but Hango is the Spiritual advisor, helping the younger Samsara find their place in a world that doesn’t want them to exist. He tells them of the plans, and helps them discover who they are.

But Hango is just as capable of being vicious as he is kind. He is a complete and total believer in the Big Boss’ plan. The Valley of Screams must be destroyed, so their souls can move on. And he is willing to do anything to make sure that happens. Hango is completely capable of killing, if he views it as necessary. Regretful, but that is that.

Backstory:

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Hango was one of the first Samsara summoned by the Rosary. His memories are a jumbled mess. He cannot tell if they are all from the same person, or are truly just random. But either way, the fact is that many of them center on Monastery’s shrines and such. Those memories took on such great significance for him that he crafted himself in the role of a Monk. In, around, watching and listening, giving guidance and receiving it. The fact he took from this was he was to be the Preacher for the Rosary. He guides the Samsara on their spiritual path, to greater enlightenment.

In the beginning, he considered contesting Big Boss for the position of leadership. But he put that ambition aside. The role the Rosary laid out for him was different then that. He could help the others find the path, but it wasn’t his purpose to order others to walk it.

Abilities:

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Hango is a Samsara, and as such, he has the standard powers associated with such.

Blank Manipulation: Every member of the Samsara is capable of utilizing Blanks for various purposes. They may duplicate Kido (if their memories contain such information), create weapons or simple items, duplicate flashstep or sonido (again based purely on their memories), or fly. Samsara may also heal with the power of the Blanks, capable of restoring even lost limbs if given proper time and concentration.

He also has an additional talent. The Staff he carries is not what it seems. He shapes them out of Blanks granting them several abilities. The staff is almost as indestructible as a Zanpaktou, and despite its apparently blunt look, cuts like it was a blade. His skill with the weapon is impressive. Beyond that, the weapons have ability. By stabbing them into the ground, he can create fields. These Fields steal Spiritual Energy from anyone inside them.

3rd time.

[strawberryman]

Whether or not the Shinigami in question remembers, Gotei probably has surveillance on their own guys. I find it hard to believe they wouldn't notice if one of their guys on patrol went missing, off the radar, or even just far off their scheduled route.

While they might be justified in being a little suspicious at a random hollow attack, this of course assumes that a Shinigami could figure out what was going on. SWORD likely has police on the payroll. So a situation not unlike the one Tyler proposed with them using the police to get at individuals is not impossible. Plus, attitude goes a long way. Just look how easy it was for Nero to at least keep Luther on a lower guard in the last game: he got the 13th Squad's previous camp coordinates (or, more importantly, the spiritual signature of the 3rd seat, Chie), he was brought along for the pursuit mission for Yumi and the angels... and he all but made it too easy to kill Luther.

Granted, I'm kind of BSing right now because I am sadly drawing blanks, but I am better at thinking of options in the middle of a plot. If anything, as evidenced by using Hollow Bait, SWORD tries to pin the blame on other disasters when necessary, and they try to use confusion and obfuscation to mask their identities when they personally send Agents on assassinations.

They may also try to get in Shinigami's good books beforehand so they might not cause so much suspicion.

How would they handle a Captain starting to figure it out?

Note: I'm not actually going to do this, this is just a mental exercise for you.

Well, they'd first try their best to not get the suspicion of a Captain.

However, cover-ups and pinning the blame on other sources as above would be their first go-to. Creating other pressing disasters to deal with and possibly "prove" their "loyalty" would be the second. And if all else fails, well. Give the offender to them, say he was the cause and they're so ashamed, and see how far it goes.

[Rebonack]

After a bit of consideration 'n reading over the various concepts of the Hollow life-cycle that have been getting kicked around on here I think that Ray will probably be most workable as a Adjuchas. Though given the nature of his Diffusion ability his power is more or less directly related to the amount of spirit particles that he's nommed. Since more mass means he can potentially achieve greater spiritual density.

Or something.

Usually Adjuchas eventually level off in power if Grim's pals are to be believed. Ray, on the other hand, has the potential for more or less infinite linear growth as opposed to the crazy exponential growth you see in Hollows like the Espada. Gives a decent excuse for some degree of power growth as the game goes on without resorting to de-masking.

Though I really doubt it would really come into play for quite some time. As it stands I suspect that Ray could give a seated officer a run for his/her money at his maximum power cap. At least that's more or less the impression I have of fairly standard Adjuchas power level.

Thoughts? Objections?

[nothingclever]

Hango

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Name: Hango
Gender: Male
Height: 6'7
Weight: 222
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Age: 142
Reitatsu/Speech Color: Purple

Appearance:

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Hango is a massive, hulking figure. Not fat, but well muscled and powerful. His brown hair is cut short, and usually well done. He’s good looking, but in a comforting kind of way. His appearance is that of a man who you can tell anything to, a rock in the storm. He tends to have a slightly hunched posture, giving him the look of Atlas, bearing the burdens of the World.

He wears the robes of a Buddhist Monk, made of grey Fabric, though the humble fabric has been subbed out for something a little more comfortable, apparently. He carries a traditional Buddhist Staff, wooden shaft and a Bronze Head.

Personality:

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Hango looks like the gentle monk, bearer of the world’s woes. That… isn’t entirely wrong. His role, as he envisions himself, is as the devoted of the Rosary. The Boss is the leader, but Hango is the Spiritual advisor, helping the younger Samsara find their place in a world that doesn’t want them to exist. He tells them of the plans, and helps them discover who they are.

But Hango is just as capable of being vicious as he is kind. He is a complete and total believer in the Big Boss’ plan. The Valley of Screams must be destroyed, so their souls can move on. And he is willing to do anything to make sure that happens. Hango is completely capable of killing, if he views it as necessary. Regretful, but that is that.

Backstory:

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Hango was one of the first Samsara summoned by the Rosary. His memories are a jumbled mess. He cannot tell if they are all from the same person, or are truly just random. But either way, the fact is that many of them center on Monastery’s shrines and such. Those memories took on such great significance for him that he crafted himself in the role of a Monk. In, around, watching and listening, giving guidance and receiving it. The fact he took from this was he was to be the Preacher for the Rosary. He guides the Samsara on their spiritual path, to greater enlightenment.

In the beginning, he considered contesting Big Boss for the position of leadership. But he put that ambition aside. The role the Rosary laid out for him was different then that. He could help the others find the path, but it wasn’t his purpose to order others to walk it.

Abilities:

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Hango is a Samsara, and as such, he has the standard powers associated with such.

Blank Manipulation: Every member of the Samsara is capable of utilizing Blanks for various purposes. They may duplicate Kido (if their memories contain such information), create weapons or simple items, duplicate flashstep or sonido (again based purely on their memories), or fly. Samsara may also heal with the power of the Blanks, capable of restoring even lost limbs if given proper time and concentration.

He also has an additional talent. The Staff he carries is not what it seems. He shapes them out of Blanks granting them several abilities. The staff is almost as indestructible as a Zanpaktou, and despite its apparently blunt look, cuts like it was a blade. His skill with the weapon is impressive. Beyond that, the weapons have ability. By stabbing them into the ground, he can create fields. These Fields steal Spiritual Energy from anyone inside them.

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Well I hesitated on responding before because I don't have or plan on making a Samsara character but I think your character is fine if that means anything to you. I suggest describing the dimensions and appearance of the fields. Can you get stuck in them? What resistance is there if any when passing through them?

[Edge]

Yet another craaazy idea I had. The spoilered section of his history is entirely contingent on Draken's approval.

Andante Enferme, Rogue Arrancar Mercenary

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Speech, Reiatsu and Cero Colour: #331111
Aspect of Death: Disease

Physical Description
Andante cuts a tall figure, leanly muscled with a build that suggest frequent exercise. The right hand side of his face is covered with his mask fragment, featureless save for four circular eye openings with small dull red orbs nestling within them. His left iris is coloured the same dull red. His hair is longish, black and slicked back out of his face. He wears a Las Noches Arrancar uniform, ragged and torn with age, the jacket slashed open down the front, revealing his Hollow hole, located to left and below his heart. On the right side of his chest is a circular burn scar roughly two inches across.

Personality
Andante is driven by his Aspect of Death. He moves to a new group, uses and is used by them, and moves on. His presence typically makes a group worse off, but once he leaves, they will often find themselves stronger than ever. He constantly tests others near him, distracting and undermining them mentally, socially, and sometimes physically. Those so targeted either learn to deal with it, becoming better at their tasks, or don't, and constantly fail whilst so targeted.

Outside of this, Andante is serious and focused, not taking kindly to anything interrupting his own activities.

History

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A long time ago, before the war between Seireitei and Las Noches began in earnest, Andante served as the Primera Espada. However, his unique personality was deemed troublesome, and after one too many acts the Ghost King deemed treasonous, Andante was 're-educated'. Yet his driving personality quirk resurfaced within a short period of time. Several times the Ghost King 're-educated' Andante, but each time the personality quirk returned.

Eventually, Andante was deemed more trouble than he was worth. Von Geister sealed roughly 80% of the Arrancar's power, told him the means to undo it, then wiped his mind one last time before throwing him loose into the Mortal World.

Andante Enferme is an Arrancar Soul Society has known of for a long time, but they are still unsure of what to make of him. Quite simply, he is for hire.

Anyone that can pay his fees, can procure his capable services. He tends to produce the best results when working on his own, but employers often find those he works alongside either coming out more skilled than they went in. More often, they simply come back drained and stressed.

Abilities

Combat Abilities: Andante's technical swordsmanship is excellent, and his strength, speed and sonido are at least on par with a Vice-Captain's. His skill with cero and bala are just as competent. His hierro is noticeable against equally powerful opponents, and even against more powerful ones.

Viral Regeneration: Andante possesses the ability to regrow lost limbs and organs, but not at combat-notable speeds. His rate of healing is standard for a spiritual being, but increases when he 'uses' someone whilst healing, typically by abusing hospitality or free-loading on a host. However, this only improves his regeneration to the point where it knocks days or weeks off recovery times.

Zanpakutou: Dolencia Negro (Black Disease)
Whilst sealed, Dolencia Negro takes the shape of a katana, the hilt bound in black cloth.

Resurrección: Saquear, Dolencia Negra - Ravage, Black Disease

Resurrección Appearance: Strange tendrils, predominantly black but with some strands the colour of his reiatsu, sprout from the guard of Andante's sword. The tendrils spread over the entirety of his body, where they form into a second skin that essentially grafts the sword into Andante's fist. Plates of dull silver then grow from the second skin, forming an elaborate suit of armour and lengthening the blade of Andante's sword to roughly equal to that of a nodachi, and the fingers of his left hand extend into short blades. His left forearm and elbow sweep back into a large, crescent blade.

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Resurrección Abilities

Cero Pestilento - Pestilential Zero: This cero variant functions at half the strength of Andante's usual ceros, but also infects the target with a virus that attacks their hakusui, slowly temporarily draining the opponent's reiryoku over time until the virus is healed. The virus can drain most spiritually unaware mortals within seconds, but entities with even a modicum of spiritual power will take several hours to be drained utterly. Bodily fluid to bodily fluid contact can transfer the virus to another victim.

Hoja Pestilenta - Pestilential Blade: The edge of Andante's sword in Resurrección carries a permutation of the influenza virus. Each release creates a completely new mutation of the disease never before seen, with no natural immunities currently available. Those wounded by Andante's sword will feel the first symptoms of the disease within a few seconds, but the virus progresses at its normal rate thereafter.

I feel his Resurrección needs something a little more awe-inspiring, but he may well be powerful enough as-is. The spoilered section of his history is entirely negotiable, and I understand entirely if it needs axing.

[Kuroimaken]

Hango

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Name: Hango
Gender: Male
Height: 6'7
Weight: 222
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Age: 142
Reitatsu/Speech Color: Purple

Appearance:

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Hango is a massive, hulking figure. Not fat, but well muscled and powerful. His brown hair is cut short, and usually well done. He’s good looking, but in a comforting kind of way. His appearance is that of a man who you can tell anything to, a rock in the storm. He tends to have a slightly hunched posture, giving him the look of Atlas, bearing the burdens of the World.

He wears the robes of a Buddhist Monk, made of grey Fabric, though the humble fabric has been subbed out for something a little more comfortable, apparently. He carries a traditional Buddhist Staff, wooden shaft and a Bronze Head.

Personality:

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Hango looks like the gentle monk, bearer of the world’s woes. That… isn’t entirely wrong. His role, as he envisions himself, is as the devoted of the Rosary. The Boss is the leader, but Hango is the Spiritual advisor, helping the younger Samsara find their place in a world that doesn’t want them to exist. He tells them of the plans, and helps them discover who they are.

But Hango is just as capable of being vicious as he is kind. He is a complete and total believer in the Big Boss’ plan. The Valley of Screams must be destroyed, so their souls can move on. And he is willing to do anything to make sure that happens. Hango is completely capable of killing, if he views it as necessary. Regretful, but that is that.

Backstory:

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Hango was one of the first Samsara summoned by the Rosary. His memories are a jumbled mess. He cannot tell if they are all from the same person, or are truly just random. But either way, the fact is that many of them center on Monastery’s shrines and such. Those memories took on such great significance for him that he crafted himself in the role of a Monk. In, around, watching and listening, giving guidance and receiving it. The fact he took from this was he was to be the Preacher for the Rosary. He guides the Samsara on their spiritual path, to greater enlightenment.

In the beginning, he considered contesting Big Boss for the position of leadership. But he put that ambition aside. The role the Rosary laid out for him was different then that. He could help the others find the path, but it wasn’t his purpose to order others to walk it.

Abilities:

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Hango is a Samsara, and as such, he has the standard powers associated with such.

Blank Manipulation: Every member of the Samsara is capable of utilizing Blanks for various purposes. They may duplicate Kido (if their memories contain such information), create weapons or simple items, duplicate flashstep or sonido (again based purely on their memories), or fly. Samsara may also heal with the power of the Blanks, capable of restoring even lost limbs if given proper time and concentration.

He also has an additional talent. The Staff he carries is not what it seems. He shapes them out of Blanks granting them several abilities. The staff is almost as indestructible as a Zanpaktou, and despite its apparently blunt look, cuts like it was a blade. His skill with the weapon is impressive. Beyond that, the weapons have ability. By stabbing them into the ground, he can create fields. These Fields steal Spiritual Energy from anyone inside them.

3rd time.

He actually feels cooler as a buddhist priest, really. The badass priest aura is quite there.

[Tackyhillbillu]

I didn't define its maximum size. Not to large. Enough to cover a battlefield. Not as large as city block.

They aren't visisble, and nothing prevents you from walking in and out of them. You can see the Staffs though, and there has to be LOS to the other staffs.