Tachibana Ume

[smear:FF9F00]Name[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Tachibana Ume [橘 梅]

[smear:FF9F00]Gender[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Feminine

[smear:FF9F00]Age[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ One-thousand, five-hundred and twenty-five.

[smear:FF9F00]Reiatsu Color[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Periwinkle

[smear:FF9F00]Reiatsu Aura[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Detachment - a feeling of obliviousness and remoteness to a situation.

[smear:FF9F00]Faction[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Shinigami

[smear:FF9F00]Rank[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Fifth Division, Sixth Seat

[smear:FF9F00]Appearance[/smear:CCCCFF]

☼ Five-one and three-quarters of an inch tall.
☼ One-hundred and twenty-five pounds.
☼ Long, straightly-flowing, dark-purple hair; often loosely tied up to rid her face and eyesight of any obscurity.
☼ Pumpkin-colored eyes, which twinkle and tend to gleam that orange hue.
☼ Lithely muscular, average-length torso, average-length legs and arms; overall proportionate mesomorph. Semi-large bust size, probably due to the underlying muscles, but not muscular enough to look 'grotesque'. She would look more like that of an acrobat, dancer or 'sports' player.
☼ Seemingly-flawless alabaster skin, though she tends to sunburn if she spends long amounts of time underneath its harmful rays. Otherwise, what little scarring she has often goes unnoticed, or obscured to the public; and she does try to keep her skin moist, smooth and soft!
☼ Sleeveless, Shinobi Shōzoku-styled Shihakusho, with an underlying black sleeveless shitagi, which happens to ascend up to cover the lower portion of her face -- nose down. Her haori is barely such; shortened in length, sleeveless as well, resembling a crop-top jacket with a hood. Everything else attire-wise appears to be ordinary, with the exception of her sealed zanpakutou's state.

[smear:FF9F00]Personality[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Ume's physical appearance and demeanor probably cause those who don't outright know her to think she is somewhat a tomboy; which without her mother's presence to help raise her -- since she died a long time ago -- Ume is definitely a tomboy. Also, some might first consider her glance and demeanor as stern and cold. In fact, the young-looking woman is aloof and nonchalant, often detached and lost from the situation; at least, appearing to be. While she may seem antisocial, when approached, the woman can be engaging, polite and kind; however, if there is an imminent threat, she shows seriousness and that harshness her first glance gives off. She is pretty quiet, besides talking when approached, or if she is seeking answers.
☼ She is a woman serving the people; enjoying to spend time dabbling and wandering aimlessly throughout the Rukongai, as well as the Seireitei. Ume, though, can be very lazy. She dislikes paperwork, often tossing it to her Fukutaichou to handle. She enjoys playing games and sports, reading, drawing and painting, sleeping and laying around. Despite the laziness, Ume is addicted to the throes of Kung Fu and fighting; acting like an addiction to the woman. She tries to enter a fight with a clear and peaceful mind, though there is slight anxiety and anger at times, especially when she finds someone bullying another. She will proudly stick up for the weaker population, those in need and the innocent, for the safety and protection of the people. She is there to serve them, after all.
☼ Many times, Ume will show her respect for another by leaving her custom haori behind, and wearing common clothes, then traversing the Rukongai and land; which also helps with gathering intel. She can be easily annoyed, especially when there's repetitive action involved -- like her Fukutaichou and his obsessive need to tan, or when solutions and answers are difficult for her to comprehend. All in all, she is passive until pushed into aggression, and sometimes creates unorthodox methods to combat a situation or lesson. Strangely, she also enjoys dancing, adding her styles of combat into the sway of her lithe frame, but doesn't bring that out of the privacy and comfort of her 'home'; since it probably looks strange in the eyes of others. In combat, she is very watchful; as if attempting to read and judge the opponent's movements. She can also display her intelligence within or out of a fight.
☼ Likes: Dancing, Fighting, Reading [Likes Romance Novels], Sleeping, Training, Drinking [Occasionally], Games/Sports, Passionate/Inspiring Music/Beat of Battle Drums, Painting/Drawing, Teaching Martial Arts, Hibachi.
☼ Dislikes: Bullying, Spicy Foods, Most Insects [Exceptions: Bees/Wasps, Ladybugs, Mantises, Spiders, Snails/Slugs, Worms, Butterflies/Caterpillars, Scorpions, Fireflies, Dragonflies], Annoyances, Paperwork, Girly Things, Confusing/Difficult Riddles, General Dislike of Arrancar/Hollow, Coffee, Abuse of any sort [Drugs, physical, animal, etc.], Spot-light, Red Meats, Criminals/Crime.

[smear:FF9F00]History[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Born on September 21^st, 475 n.w., to father Masato and mother Mei of the Tachibana family.
☼ The dissent and tension between the two sections of Shinigami brought a bitter result, causing an argument that turned violent and killed her mother, a mere passerby and casualty, sometime in the year 500 n.w.
☼ Without a mother's touch and guidance, Ume grew tomboyish with her upbringing - 500-Present n.w.
☼ Masato 'forced' her to take martial arts class at such a young age, to better protect herself in the event of some altercation - 600 n.w.
☼ Masato taught her morals and respect for others, causing her fighting skills to be solely upon protection and defense; this made her have a strong dislike for bullies or harming those without purpose - 625 n.w.
☼ In her spare time, Ume and Masato would listen to music, play games, read, and even attend 'concerts' of sorts that involved dancing, fighting or music. This led to her yearning of wanting to dance, but her tomboyish ways would mix it with martial arts. She also learned to appreciate drums and percussion, but never aspired to learn how to play - 650 n.w.
☼ Her father, of the first immune generation, obviously supported Ume in her ascension as a Shinigami, even if he didn't necessarily want to be a part of the organization himself; this led to her joining the first 'Academy', where her prowess in physical combat shone - 700 n.w.
☼ A member of the rising Shinigami faction, Ume had become acquainted with Tanaka, Malik; whom must have realized her desire to protect those in need -- probably during a fateful altercation between Ume and an irrational Shinigami bullying another weaker comrade - 800 n.w.
☼ Her father, whom settled down in the Rukongai, often had visits from his daughter, who had matured -- at least physically -- into a woman. Seeing his grief for the loss of her mother, Ume hesitantly suggested that he move on and find happiness once again in his life - 950 n.w.
☼ Ume was the first of the Shinigami to be deemed the 5th Division Captain; having won Malik's trust and favor, while becoming slightly acquainted with the rest -- probably just on a name basis. This was to help protect the people, like she had aspired to do, roughly in the n.w. 1,000.
☼ Celebrations were in order, which led to the discovery of her liking to consume alcohol -- but not on a daily basis - n.w. 1,000.
☼ Masato had remarried and settled down with a new wife, to which Ume occasionally visits. They have no children, so the wife is more than happy to accept her as a step-daughter - 1,250 n.w.
☼ Throughout her time of Captaincy, Ume has taught, protected, and even sought solitude at times, enjoying the things her father and her used to do. She has also grown fond of romance novels - 1,000-2,000 n.w.
☼ Ume, an expert with martial arts, effectively learned how to switch styles and read movements to better herself in her techniques - 1,500 n.w.
☼ Still holding the position, Ume trains daily, so that she can continue to grow and learn more about her capabilities. She has ruled her division with an open mind, relaxed fist; even lazy, some would say - 2,000 n.w.

☼ To sum it up, Ume's life has consisted of training to advance and improve her technique, as well as uphold her abilities. Also, she makes plenty of time to do the other things she enjoys, especially visits to see her father in Rukongai. Ume has reached a position to further help the people, communicate with the Rukongai Citizens and protect them from the threats of the Wasteland. She has her father to thank for helping her in the beginning down this path of life. To this very day, Ume resumes her routines and habits, while looking out for the dangers that lurk with every hollow and unlawful citizen.

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[smear:CCCCFF]Inventory[/smear:300130]
181 RP
755 Gold
Iridescent Orb [x1]
Bandages [1 roll]
Salve Kit [1 pot]
Caltrops [10 pieces]

[smear:300130]Stat Tiers[/smear:CCCCFF]

☼ [smear:FF9F00]Speed[/smear:CCCCFF] - Poor [1/2]
☼ [smear:FF9F00]Reiatsu[/smear:CCCCFF] - Poor [1/2]
☼ [smear:FF9F00]Stamina[/smear:CCCCFF] - Good [3/3]
☼ [smear:FF9F00]Strength[/smear:CCCCFF] - Excellent [4/4]

[smear:CCCCFF]Skill Tiers[/smear:300130]

☼ [smear:FF9F00]Footwork[/smear:CCCCFF] - Poor [1/2]
☼ [smear:FF9F00]Reiatsu[/smear:CCCCFF] - Poor [1/2]
☼ [smear:FF9F00]Weaponry[/smear:CCCCFF] - Poor [1/3]
☼ [smear:FF9F00]Hand to Hand[/smear:CCCCFF] - Excellent [4/4]

[smear:FF9F00]Division Skill[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Reiatsu Reinforcements- As defending a location and inhabitants is much easier when their surroundings aren't collapsing, members of the Fifth Division are trained to user their reiatsu to survey a structure by placing their hand upon it and seeking out damage. When the damage is found, they can channel their reiatsu through the material directly to the area in question where it forms 'blocks' that support the structure for a short time while preparations for actual repair can be done.

[smear:FF9F00]Free Skill[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ 'Martial Arts' Finesse- Years and years of practice, combined with an in depth knowledge of combat, have provided Ume the ability to combine styles and effectively switch upon the situation, as well as easily pick up and learn another's style. Basically, she uses specific styles to help combat the situation.

[smear:300130]Abilities[/smear:CCCCFF]
Hanki

[smear:CCCCFF]Zanpakutō[/smear:300130]

[smear:FF9F00]Zanpakutō Name[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Akiresu [アキレス]

[smear:FF9F00]Spirit[/smear:CCCCFF]

[©2011-2012 *Abz-J-Harding, titled, ":Kakashi:Silver:"; colored the original picture found here]

☼ An aloof, relaxed man who appears to be in his twenties; described by spiky silvery-grey hair, plum colored eyes, and an overall lazy aura surrounding him. He's relatively tall, fully erect around six feet and packed with a lean, muscular physique -- despite the tired, or sloth-like sense about him. Surprisingly, Akiresu tends to scatter and disperse at times, usually when the 'session' is complete, or to slightly frustrate Ume when she needs to solve a riddle and doesn't quite understand. He has scarred, pale skin, where his left eye has a long scar that divides the ocular vertically. He's dressed similar to a shinobi. His personality doesn't deviate from his looks. Akiresu is kind, patient and calm, but feigns a sense of detachment -- obliviousness and coolness, if you will. Still, he's loyal to his Shinigami partner, but has unceremonious and unorthodox methods at helping her obtain what she needs. Lastly, he has a slight perverted side; often asking for any romance books to read.

[smear:FF9F00]Inner World[/smear:CCCCFF]

[©2007-2012 ~fxEVo, titled, "Temple of the Sun"; the original picture found here]

☼ Described as a mountainous terrain of epic size and proportion, splattered with earthy colors and ranges of red and yellow hues; with every color in between. The landscape is quite beautiful, which an occasional autumn breeze strolls through, giving the area a tranquil, serene vibe. To add to the enormous surroundings, the world has a moderate dojo and training arena, allowing for practice of any sort and occasion. Next to the dojo and Japanese styled 'home', lies a zen garden, filled with sand raked in circles, flora of every shape, size, coloration, and a glorious looking pond with an adjoining waterfall. All in all, the place resembles a place of harmony, relaxation and peace; with a vividly painted skyline seemingly appearing like a sunset.

[smear:FF9F00]Sealed[/smear:CCCCFF]
☼ Akiresu's sealed resembles two daggers, with the blades being an average shade of grey. The hilt is black in color, made of a comfortable material for Ume to grip. The blade's length is about 11.5", while the hilt is 5.5", making them around the average size of any daggers. There's a guard, which shields her hands from harm. The sheath surrounds the blade.