[BitP:R] BleachITP Reborn OOC Thread 18: Peek-a-boo style PAWNCH!

[Kuroimaken]

Darkness and Shadows are very distinct if you cut around the lines cleanly

Glad that's not my job then. I was never really good with scissors.

*rimshot*

[KnightDisciple]

It's called intuition, Kazuma. You'd do well to recognize it exists, sometimes.

Flee, Kazuma! Flee now!

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I'm sleep deprived and sore all over, but let's do it!


Necromancia, Cuerva de Sangre: Emperatriz oscura de la sombra hambrienta (Dark Empress of the Starving Shadow)

Where there are cases where the reputation of an individual is higher than the actual capabilities of the person in question, others are far more mysterious and powerful then their reputation would suggest. While Cuerva never asked for high praise, fear or awe from the masses her very nature of lack pushes her to seek fulfillment in every aspect of existence. Once her curiosity for new knowledge ignites a distant soul memory of being starved of knowledge, she delved deeply. When the starvation of knowing oneself awakened a new part of her contemplations, Necromancia became the result of that self-realization journey. And in some aspects, she really is nearly a master of almost everything she explores with feverish pace, the constant hunger for success and the all-consuming curiosity tag-teamed her determination.

And like the shadow that exists wherever light may be found, Cuerva's contemplation of her Aspect of Death gave her insights and finally enlightenment on this theme of shadows, and like the prehistoric feathered dinosaurs that soared high in the skies, causing fear with their overcast shadows, Cuerva's mastery of Necromancia can be likened to the forgotten black phoenix that is born and reborn by the shadows, consuming all in its path.

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Fundamental - Clad in Shadows

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Cuerva's contemplation on the blackness of shadows and the semi-immaterial nature of soulstuff enhances her own understanding on her Avian nature. This discovery allows her to drape the very essence of shadowstuff on her body like birds have soft and light feathers on theirs. This Fundamental adds an additional layer of protection and defence into her Hierro as stated above. In addition to softening impact and dissipating energies to weaken attacks on her person, all the energy 'lost' in this attack is channeled to feed Cuerva directly. Clad in Shadows also allows Cuerva to touch and interact with shadows of living beings as well.

Lesser Spells

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Shadow Weapons: Cuerva can choose to line the cutting edge and piercing tips of her natural weapons or weapons that she holds with her reiryoku in order to sharpen them. The same shadowy substance also helps to reinforce the weapons with additional hardness, and the shadows retain their shape even if the weapon that it coats was destroyed. The shadows lose their form the moment Cuerva dismisses this spell. This spell represents the starvation of might.

Shadow Trapper: Cuerva can imbue her own shadow with her reiryoku, allowing it to turn dense and heavy as it takes on the qualities similar to sticky paper that traps insects and vermin. The strength of this spell is the equivalent of a level 25 Bakudo. The unique property of this spell is that depending on the light source, the shadow's variable size does not reduce the effectiveness of the trapping effect. This spell represents the starvation of prey.

Shadow Sight: Cuerva can see in darkness, shadowy illumination and pitch blackness as if it is as clear as daylight. This spell loses its effectiveness against supernaturally-conjured shadows, like a Shikai or Kido ability. This spell represents the starvation of knowledge.

Shadow Forms: Cuerva can shape objects from the stuff of shadows, these objects last as long as she desires but are as brittle or fragile as the material that the shadows attempt to imitate. The designs of these items can never consist of moving parts, nor can they be used as weapons. This spell represents the starvation of material goods.

Shadow Evocation: Cuerva can imitate any Kido spell in a very vague and instinctive manner borne from having fought and experienced the myriad spellcasting Shinigami that crossed paths and swords against her. She can imitate any Kido spell of any level at one-eight its unchanted power, with kido spells that are deemed to have more affinity with darkness, shadows or simply a lack of flashy lights at one-sixth of its unchanted power.

Iconic Spell - Shadow Essence: Murder of Crows: With a simple command, Cuerva transforms her Zanpakuto's blade into a mass of black and grey ravens bound in leather strap-bindings to form a blade-like appearance, wrapped around an extremely thin rapier-like blade as long as Cuerva's height. The handle resembles a rod made entirely of crows' beaks and the blade guard is a long thin pair of solid black wings that stretches out further than typical large blade guard proportions.

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The powers of Cuerva's Necromancia-enhanced Zanpakuto are as follows:

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Self-Protection: The beak-like composition of the handle is not for show. When Asesinato de Cuervos is in the hands of anyone other than Cuerva, the crow beaks encrusting the entire sword handle begins to peck and bite at the impudent hand that attempts to wield it.

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Hungry and Feeding: The entire Zanpakuto constantly drains reishi particles touching it and draws in reishi particles as well in a 2cm thick outline around the entire weapon. This allows block-able Kido or similar energetic attacks to eventually de-power and be drained away by Asesinato de Cuervos if the wielder is able to bear and hold back said attack. This absorption only works within that 1cm radius from the weapon, thus even if stabbed into an opponent, absorption would not work on the entire body, only particles entering that 'event horizon' space. All absorbed reishi particles is converted to reiryoku which in turn feeds Cuerva.

Melee Attack: Despite the appearance of the trapped mass of feathers and beaks forming the blade, the actual cutting power of the Zanpakuto comes from the razor-sharp feathers, beaks and talons that saturate the blade's surface area. The more injuries inflicted by the weapon, and by virtue of feeding via Hungry and Feeding, the ravens grow increasingly agitated, creating pulsation and rumblings along the blade. The screeching that erupts from the blade are not so loud as to disrupt speech or hearing, but is persistently annoying. Cuerva revels in the sound that the Zanpakuto makes, likening it to a symphony.

Raven Swarm: This ability may be activated if Cuerva allows the leather straps and buckles binding the mass of ravens to snap and break, or simply swing the weapon with enough force to eject the trapped ravens.

Each raven is only about the size of a child's palm, and despite its appearance and sound, are actually small Garganta apertures. Functioning like Kuchiki Byakuya's Senbonzakura, these ravens are mentally controlled and will tear and rip apart anything it touches, taking more time on tougher material. Any material they eat is directly sent to Cuerva's Deglucion Garganta for digestion.

Furthermore, instead of always releasing the full load, Cuerva can also fire small bursts of ravens at her foes, swinging the weapon hard enough that some ravens dislodge from the blade and speed straight towards the target. Any ravens destroyed is simply regenerated from the thin rapier-like long blade which the ravens were gathered around to form the shape of a blade.

If desired, the entire blade may erupt into a roiling mass of ravens, instead of leaving behind a long thin blade with an oversized blade guard.

Greater & Horrific level: The any scalable effects are increased proportionately.

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Greater Shadow Weapons: Cuerva can form weapons from shadowstuff and manipulate them with her own shadows.

Greater Shadow Trapper: Cuerva can use this spell even when flying, allowing her to hover above an enemy while casting her trapping shadow over them.

Greater Shadow Sight: Cuerva can use shadows as a scrying pool-like tool. Allowing her to look at places, objects and people from the vantage point of any significant patch of shadows within a 1 mile radius. Greater focus and concentration can push the distance by another half mile more.

Greater Shadow Forms: Objects with moving parts can now be created, but are fragile and do not last long. These objects cannot leave Cuerva's hands or body if wearable or it will dissolve back into nothingness.

Greater Shadow Evocation: Cuerva's imitations take on a more substantial power, reinforced by her higher level of power release. She can now imitate any Kido spell of any level at one-sixth its unchanted power, with kido spells that are deemed to have more affinity with darkness, shadows or simply a lack of flashy lights at a quarter of its unchanted power.

Imbue with Starvation: Cuerva can imbue a target with a measure of her reiryoku. By forming up to a maximum amount of five obsidian feathers around the target's skin, usually large areas like the chest, stomach or the back, the seal takes the form of a 5-pointed geometrical shape. Each of these feathers can hold a very large amount of Cuerva's reiryoku. This seal can be used as a boon or a bane, at Cuerva's will, with effects determined during casting and can be unique at each casting. This spell represents the starvation of control.

Horrific Spells

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Horrific Shadow Weapons: Cuerva can meld the shadows of her foes into weapons to stab at them. This attack can be blocked and evaded normally but persists for up to the maximum time of one week. These shadows are as easy to break as ordinary shadows (which means it cannot be broken), but measures that remove shadows can stave off this effect until the duration runs out.

Horrific Shadow Trapper: Cuerva's own shadow is no longer necessary to entrap targets, but rather with a sweep of her hand and a projection of reiatsu, up to twenty targets find their own shadows either rooted to the ground, or wrapped around their own bodies in an attempt to bind them tightly. The effect is the equivalent of a level 60 Bakudo.

Horrific Shadow Sight: Cuerva's range is limited to roughtly a metropolis-wide area of effect. In addition, she may reach across and travel from shadow to shadow nearly instantly, allowing her to even dive into her own shadow to travel about.

Horrific Shadow Evocation: All Kido spells can be imitated at one quarter of its unchanted power, with spells associated with darkness, shadows or a lack of flashy lights at half of its unchanted power.

Horrific Imbue with Starvation: The seal may erupt into a cascade of inky shadows that envelop the target until it forms into a 8ft tall egg-like structure. The target with the seal will receive a horrific transformation. Hollows below Menos grade in this egg become Avian Hollows, while mortals without awakened reiryoku turn into Hollows. Mortals with spiritual powers turn into a Hollow-hybrid. This spell cannot interact with Shinigami or Hollows of Menos or higher grade, they are simply ripped apart and consumed.

Consume Essence: Cuerva in her Segunda Etapa form is a sight to behold and a veritable black hole for spiritual energy. This Horrific spell lets Cuerva directly consume the shadow of her victims, leaving behind a shadow of Cuerva's making that functions exactly as a typical shadow. Only extremely perceptive or spiritually awakened targets get even a subtle chance at noticing that their shadows are consumed. As the days go by, within a month, the targets eventually fade away ceasing to exist as Cuerva literally consumes their essence slowly. During this time Cuerva may initiative telepathic communication at her will and she often uses this spell to inflict tasks and missions in order to 'return' their shadow, which is within her ability to do so. Targets consumed may be summoned back as a shadowy phantasm (see Alucard's familiars for those of you familiar with Hellsing). This spell represents the starvation of existence.

Let's see...I'll break this down:

Fundamental: Not bad. Just different enough from Vicente's Hierro in Segunda Etapa I'm not too concerned.

Shadow Weapons/Trapper/Sight/Forms/Evocation: Pretty straightforward. Evocation has a solid weakness to it. I would say Horrific Shadow Weapons ought only to last a day or two, though.

Imbue with Starvation: The Horrific version should allow some level of resistance from sufficiently powerful targets (Captains, Espada, other characters possessing similar levels of power), such that they aren't just insta-killed. I say this because the ability seems to require little effort on her part.

Consume Essence: This one I'm less of a fan of. It's well more powerful than Talon's "capstone", and requires (comparatively) little investment. Talon's requires her death. This is basically "and you die, and you die, and you die...". Again, the lack of ability to fight against this effect is worrisome. Yes, you give the "out" clause of her returning the shadow, but that's only on her whim.

Finally, the Shadow Essence: Murder of Crows: This one, I actually think works fine. After all, she has to be in her unreleased state to use it. It seems like an "alternative" to Resurreccion, and likely has an energy investment that at least approaches her release.

[Frozen_Feet]

For trivia, the inspiration and direct precedent for Hannibal's last move was the scene towards the end of this video, where Captain Crazy throws aside Duke Spoon the Evil's Cero. (8:13)

[Kayne650]

All right, I think that we're inching nearer to day 22 in Soul Society, so I have a proposition regarding what I want to happen for Daisuke.

1) Kuroi, Nick, and I just say that they trained some that night, and we can put in details later. I don't think that we really need to clutter up the SS thread because we can just discuss tactics here. So, in the interest of saving time, I suggest that we just go ahead and skip that.

2) I'm also going to go ahead and start the execution. If that should wait until the end of the Kido Corps arc, I can do that, but I'd really rather do it now, for a number of reasons. Especially if we're going to Hueco Mundo to chase after "Takeshi". There's some rather important character development that I want to get done for Daisuke before we start that. Any objections?

[Nicklance]

For trivia, the inspiration and direct precedent for Hannibal's last move was the scene towards the end of this video, where Captain Crazy throws aside Duke Spoon the Evil's Cero. (8:13)

I fail to comprehend the meaning of spoon.

[Kayne650]

I believe that Frozen is referring to that really stupid hood-thing that Nnoitra has behind his head.

[Nicklance]

All right, I think that we're inching nearer to day 22 in Soul Society, so I have a proposition regarding what I want to happen for Daisuke.

1) Kuroi, Nick, and I just say that they trained some that night, and we can put in details later. I don't think that we really need to clutter up the SS thread because we can just discuss tactics here. So, in the interest of saving time, I suggest that we just go ahead and skip that.

I don't mind it, but I prefer we handwave it entirely and just show the 'results' of the training when we square off for real.

2) I'm also going to go ahead and start the execution. If that should wait until the end of the Kido Corps arc, I can do that, but I'd really rather do it now, for a number of reasons. Especially if we're going to Hueco Mundo to chase after "Takeshi". There's some rather important character development that I want to get done for Daisuke before we start that. Any objections?

Would you need 10th Division escorts for said death row prisoner?

[Kayne650]

I don't mind it, but I prefer we handwave it entirely and just show the 'results' of the training when we square off for real.

That works just fine for me. Thanks for the cooperation.

Would you need 10th Division escorts for said death row prisoner?

Actually, I will. My first move in that was going to be a Hell Butterfly to Taiki, asking for Suzume and a complement of 10th division guards to support the 3rd division. There is no way that he is going to allow his first execution to be a failure.

I may go ahead and do that now, actually. I'll probably wait until tomorrow, but I can go ahead and start the next day.

[tgva8889]

You mean to Taro, the acting Captain of 10th? In any case she'll have a fully armed escort, containing both trained prison guards and trained 10th field officers.

[Kayne650]

Ah, a fair point. Unfortunately, I don't believe that Daisuke is aware of that, unless Taiki made a public announcement about temporarily stepping down.

[tgva8889]

It would have been made publicly aware to officers. He probably would have (by regulations) had to submit some kind of report to the Commander-General to take a leave of absence, or at least told him what he was doing. Taiki isn't inconsiderate enough to not let anyone know what was going on.

[Kayne650]

I didn't mean to imply that he was inconsiderate or thoughtless, I just wasn't sure what the usual disclosure policies were on such matters. But yeah, then Taro will be getting a Hell Butterfly tomorrow (both in-game and IRL!).

[tgva8889]

There's probably an auto-communication transfer that transfers any official communications dealing with 10th business from Taiki to the proper person (in this case Taro). I think? It makes sense that Daisuke would send something to "the desk of 10th Division's Captain" even if he actually knows it's Taiki and sends it directly to him.

[maximus25]

Yay third division stuff.

[Nicklance]

Yay third division stuff.

Yup, go get your character involved in the escort duty.

[Steilos]

So, I got bored and decided to write up some Necromancia for Apolinar, just in case I decide to use it.

Necromancia, Apolinar Rodriguez: Maestro y comandante de la estrellándose, olas de orgullo (Master and Commander of the Crashing Waves of Pride)

Apolinar Rodriguez is a man of his word and his appearance: a pride-crazed psychopath who will murder you if you insult him. This isn't all that there is to him, though... he also, as a drowned man, carried an aura of the sea with him. His invincible belief in his own invincibility combined with his white-hot outrage at having his image challenged fuses with the thunderous wrath of the sea to produce a brutally powerful set of Necromancia spells that focus on smashing those unlucky enough to cross his path into a watery grave.

Problem is, Apolinar isn't too good at self reflection - his own Aspect being somewhat of a barrier to learning Aspect related techniques such as Necromancia. Apolinar, however, thinks he can rise above such concerns if he has to. But is that in itself prideful thinking?

Fundamental - Unfathomable Deeps

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Apolinar has spent so long marinated in brine that he practically is the sea, gaining utterly unimpeded movement whilst under the waves due to his reiatsu taking on many of its qualities. For all intents and purposes, he treats it exactly the same as air for travel. In addition, he also takes some of this aura out of the ocean with him, bringing a certain shortness of breath and heaviness of the lungs to all who actually use those organs. Of course, this being a fundamental effect it's pretty easily resisted, requiring merely the target to be seated to avoid any encumbrance from this aura. Releases intensify this effect, to the point that only Captains can fight off its effects entirely when he is in Segunda Etapa.

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Lesser Crushing Pressure
Apolinar calls down the weight of 5 fathoms of seawater onto the unfortunate's head, forcing them to work extra hard to get up in the air, attack or even move. Of course, 5 fathoms of seawater might not actually be that much for a strong opponent.

Lesser Scorn Shield
Apolinar can form a barrier of seawater around himself. When struck, this barrier wraps itself around the blade of the unfortunate attacker and attempts to crush the life out of them. It's possible to destroy the barrier utterly with a strong enough swing, and can be resisted by a Vice-Captain easily. It also does not work on spiritual projectiles such as Kido, Bala or Cero.

Raging Storm
A large wave of seawater blasts out from Apolinar towards the unfortunate that has angered him. It moves the same speed as his Cero but has around 20 times the surface area, making it quite a bit harder to dodge. Of course, spreading power out like that reduces the force of the attack somewhat.

Lesser Narcis Tsunami
This rather elaborately named attack is simply the conversion of his Cero into a 360 degree shockwave along the ground. It retains the same power and speed and has adjustable height - up to 5ft high - as well as multiple uses in a single 'cast.' It goes without saying that this requires more power than an ordinary Cero, and is pretty much the strongest attack that an unreleased Apolinar can offer.

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Greater Crushing Pressure
There is now 10 fathoms of seawater crushing down upon the poor sod that angered Apolinar enough for him to release. It's around about a Bakudo 60 in restraining power. It should be noted that this spell is perfectly capable of killing those who cannot withstand the pressure.

Greater Scorn Shield
Apolinar's defense of his pride causes him to erect a far more durable barrier, capable of choking out all but a captain under the immense pressure, should they try and strike Apolinar directly. It still retains the same vulnerability to ranged attacks, however.

Aegis Slam
Apolinar smashes into the target full tilt, using a jet of seawater to quadruple the impact of the charge. While performing the attack, a shield of seawater forms around his front, meaning standing and shooting with any Kido weaker than 60 is a bad move. The shield does not cover his sides, representing the fool who believes his flank to be insiginficant, too focused on displaying his power to the world to watch his back. It also means that a Shinigami skilled with Shunpo can simply sidestep, then nuke.

Greater Narcis Tsunami
This technique becomes a modification of Glorious Fusilade after Ressureccion. The waves become significantly more powerful, gaining strength and pushback and rising up to 10 feet in the air, blasting away those who would dare stand against the mighty General, leaving him alone standing amongst the fallen bodies of his enemies - as it should be.

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Horrific Scorn Shield
If by some impossible chance (from his point of view) Apolinar is pushed to Segunda Etapa, congratulations: You've made him seriously pissed off. Attacking him directly when he erects this nigh-indestructible barrier is tantamount to suicide, as when the trendrils reach out to grab you, there is absolutely no escape. You will be crushed to pulp if you stay in there. The only hope of getting out is to make Apolinar let you go somehow, as the grinding pressure of the wrathful sea is simply unbreakable by all but the most powerful one or two individuals.

Or you could just attack from afar with any Kido stronger than 40.

Horrific Narcis Tsunami
Apolinar's sheer outrage explodes outwards in a dome of unimaginable force, blasting away all those who were stupid enough to challenge Apolinar's supremacy. This monstrosity hits like a Forbidden Kido, but expends all of Apolinar's rage and power, forcing a reseal in most cases.

Purgatorio
Apolinar reaches out with his chains and grabs the unfortunate victim, before holding them close and looking them dead in the eyes. Almost immediately, the vicitim's mind is transported to a raging sea, fighting for breath as unnatural cold seeps away at their life force. Apolinar's voice rings omnipresent throughout the area, mocking the victim ceaselessly.

This is the ultimate expression of everything Apolinar, his boot crushing the life out of you as he pronounces your life meaningless, writing your name in the mud of history. His desire for absolute control and supremacy grips your very soul and tries to crush it into an obedient slave, forcing you to heel under overwhelming pressure.

Those with a will of iron can resist this treatment, but if they do not find a way out they will die of the unholy cold of Apolinar's dire ocean. Those who succumb become a obedient slave under Apolinar's direct mental control. Can they be rescued? It is uncertain...

[tgva8889]

Did we skip to the next day in the Mortal World?

[nothingclever]

Not collectively. I just figured I'd skip to the next day if you didn't have anything left for Kina to say to Sayaka. If you do I'll edit my post. Stein and the other teacher are probably still around just a while after school. Izumi and Rex I guess are the same. Ren and Kazari are at night. Valeria is at 7a.m. the next day.

[tgva8889]

I was just confused. I mean, Kina doesn't really have a reason to be ahead of or behind Ken in terms of getting to school.

[nothingclever]

Well how would you prefer they meet? They could have met at a point they designated as their spot to meet up at each day. Would you like that?

We never figured out where Kina, Sayaka and Ken live in relation to each other.

[tgva8889]

No, this way is fine, by my statement I meant "There's no reason what's happening can't be happening, I was just unsure if that was something that we'd decided on as a group or that was just happening."

[nothingclever]

It's just something I improvised alone since I wanted to have Ken say a little more to Sayaka and Kina before they met at the cafe with the others.

[Vulkan]

Hey can I come back to this as my Arrancar character?

[Kuroimaken]

Who was he again?

[Vulkan]

She was a Fraccion named Mimus.

Had some interaction with other characters 1, ended and the other the guy just disappeared on me

[Nicklance]

Right. Well...just jump into the game then.

[Draken]

Eh. Here I was sure she was just a numero under the Octava (not a fraccion).

[Kuroimaken]

Right, so I've been thinking of a few ideas for Rouga's Necromancia.

Rouga's Necromancia: Hitotsujin Guntai Jidouryoku Yuutsu (Melancholic Leadership of One Man's Army)

Because Rouga is about as "Spanish" as chow mein.

I'm having trouble classifying them, so I'd appreciate any help. Suggestions are also welcome - I'm coming up a little empty on the whole One-Man Army concept.

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Jidouryoku Futan/Burden of Leadership: Rouga's Reiatsu permeates the air with an aura of authority that is difficult to deny. It tends to affect those around him mentally first, giving them the impression that regardless of height, weight, or length, next to Rouga everyone seems far too small. In combat, this translates as a sudden and VERY striking feeling of exceeding weight. This feeling is proportional to the effort expended - in other words, the faster you go, the heavier you feel, to the point that your speed seemingly does not increase at all. The main use of this ability is to bring speedster types down to Rouga's speed. It has no effect on energy attacks, because Kidou, Cero and Bala have no FEELINGS. This effect increases with subsequent releases as well as proximity, and though it can be resisted by using one's Reiatsu, it's oppressive enough that even upper-seated officers might find it difficult to so much as stand on its higher "settings". Strangely, this power can also be used in "reverse", reducing the feelings of fatigue and making the target feel weightless compared to his previous state (though whether this helps them or not is up to the target's profile). This latter application, however, cannot be used on Rouga himself.

Saitaegatai Meirei/Supreme Irresistible Order: Oh hey, it's Geass. (No, but seriously...) ...Seriously, guys, just look up Greater Geas/Quest on D&D and translate it into a Hollow Power. BUT, for those not familiar with either Code Geass or D&D, here's how it works: Rouga looks into someone's eyes, dictates an order, and that someone obeys said order. Resisting is most definitely possible, requires the target to fight it off with their own Reiryoku, yadda yadda yadda... The important points are: YES, this power CAN force someone to do something they would normally not do AT ALL (up to and including suicide, but obviously, the more ludicrous the order, the comparatively easier it is to resist); NO, it cannot implant a "contingency" order (i.e. "act normally until you meet the Commander-General then blow up this homemade bomb"), though the order CAN be ongoing (i.e. "find your Captain and kill him"), in which case the victim has the entire duration of the order to resist, thus making long-term orders much less useful; NO, there are no visual cues to this power, though a sudden surge of Reiatsu CAN be felt. Again, the effects of this power increase with each release. This power consumes considerable Reiatsu, so it's not something Rouga can do repeatedly hundreds of times in a row, for example. Alternatively, the power can be used on all individuals within a given area, but its strength lessens. The only two ways to stop the effect are to dissipate Rouga's Reiatsu on the victim(s) (which can be done by the victim him/herself in the process of resisting or by others) or mortally wound/kill Rouga himself. (Rouga can also dispel it himself, but why would he do that?)

Tomerarenai Ikishi/Unstoppable Living Death: Instead of increasing his Hierro consciously, Rouga gives it a sudden "boost" by injecting it with a substantial dose of Reiatsu. This makes him practically impervious to all but the most ludicrous degrees of damage for a while (think of it as a bunch of temporary HP you have to knock off his barrier before his barrier even starts working). Unfortunately, it also forces his Hierro into a static state, so while using this, he can't use his Hierro aura as usual.

Gensou Koroshi/Illusion Killer: A leader's eye sees through everything. Rouga focuses his Reiatsu on his eyes, allowing him to overcome and see through illusions, smokescreens and many forms of feinting. While using this power, Rouga cannot use Saitaegatai Meirei or Fumu Niramu.

Fumu Niramu/Fear of Oblivion's Glare: It's just the good old fear gaze, folks. Uses most of the same parameters as Saitaegatai Meirei, except it can't force anyone to do anything except perhaps lose control of their bodily functions. The weakest targets die of fright. The only important detail is that it consumes significantly LESS Reiryoku than Saitaegatai Meirei, so it can be used more often.

[Vulkan]

Right. Well...just jump into the game then.

Would be rude if I were to do so unannounced, right?

[Kuroimaken]

Technically, you never really left, your character just faded into the background. So it's no hassle.