SHINIGAMI
Name: Ravana Ichiro (Real name is Fujimaru Ichiro, but he goes by Ravana)
Gender: Male
Age: Around 400-500, but he looks like a young man.
Squad: 9th
Position/Rank: Captain (Will be replacing Takahiro, making him Lieutenant again if Frost and Tsubine decide to allow it.)
Personality: Laid-back and easy to get along with, Ravana is a popular Captain among his squad. Although he is a nice person and easy to get along with, he takes his work as a Shinigami and a captain very seriously, and will often be the first one to volunteer for missions. Because of this and his speed, he is know for being the first person to the scene. He takes pride in this ability to respond quickly, and holds the rest of his squad in high regard. However, he also holds his squad to the same standards as he holds himself to. Many people have stated noticing a resemblance between him and Kisuke Urahara, which he receives kindly, as he respected Urahara when he was a captain and still respects him now. Ravana usually makes many friends (although at first they might not see as such) and is always willing to protect them.
When it comes to fighting, Ravana shows a more serious side. Because his fighting style focuses on speed, he is usually quiet during battles, as he is moving too fast to talk, or does not wish to reveal his location when using afterimages. Because of this, one might get a different image of his personality. Because he is very fast, he is usually the first one to the scene, and usually fights alone. Ravana prefers it this way, however, because he hates to see others hurt when he could have prevented it. Because of how he acts during battle, many other Shinigami view him as a great and capable fighter.
On his time off, Ravana likes to sleep in, trying to make up for any sleep he has "lost" doing his duties as a captain. Despite being a captain, he also likes to spend time with the members of his squad, getting to know them better; both their personality and strengths. When it comes to girls, Ravana is usually pretty shy, becoming more clumsy as he tries to "act cool" around them. This has made him the subject of jokes when it comes to being able to get a girl. Jokingly, even Ravana will admit to this himself.
Appearance: 
Zanpakutô Spirit:Name: Ryūjōmaru (竜条丸, Dragon Brander)
Personality: Ryūjōmaru is a very odd Spirit, as it is the embodyment of potential. While in Ravana's inner world, it takes on the form of a large, floating, and glowing sphere of energy. In this form, it has an ethereal voice that seemingly echoes from it. However, Ryūjōmaru can change itself to take on the appearance of Ravana himself to train him. When in this form, he shows Ravana his true potential.
Inner World: Ravana's inner world is a vast, rocky plane, looking much like the Earth when it was first created. The ground is flat and the rocks appear to be a brownish red in color. The skies are eternally cloudy, and they often let loose bolts of lightning. The lightning, however, never reaches the ground. It is only seen in the sky. His inner world is also based on potential; it being a metaphor to show that there are no obstacles in the way of his potential, only his own determination.
Sealed Zanpakutô : Ryūjōmaru has a dark blue hilt and sheath, as well as a rectangular bronze guard.Ravana wears his Zanpkauto on his waist, held by a white cloth.
Shikai:
Shikai Description: In it's Shikai, Ryūjōmaru takes the form of a blue gauntlet that rises up to his elbow with exquisite gold markings along it's length. There are two curved, parallel blades on the forearm of the gauntlet and a normal katana blade extending from the knuckle. Ryūjōmaru's main strength is it's speed, followed by strength. Although the two curved, parallel blades aid him in blocking attacks, Ryūjōmaru's weak-point is defense. Ryūjōmaru also has a slight electric element, able to shock opponents who are struck with the blade and fire bolts of electricity at his opponent.
Shikai Abilities:Enhanced Strength: In shikai, Ravana's strength is increased, allowing him to deliver stronger attacks.
Enhanced Speed: Because Ryūjōmaru's main ability is speed, Ravana's speed increases greatly in his shikai, allowing him to keep up even with some other shinigami when in bankai.
Ryū Tenzoshu: This ability greatly increases Ravana's speed, allowing him to move at speeds that exceed flash step. It also allows hi to create an afterimage of himself, both he and the afterimage hitting the opponent at the same time. The ability lasts for two posts (My attacking post and my next post for evading my opponents attack) and has a four post cool down time because of the strain of going so fast.
Electricity: Although not the main focus of Ryūjōmaru is speed, it also has a minor electric element. This element gives him two basic attacks. The first is being able to shock anyone he cuts with Ryūjōmaru, decreasing their speed and power for their next post. If the hit is sever enough, Ravana can even paralyze his opponent for one post. The second attack is to fire a bolt of electricity at his opponent from the tip of Ryūjōmaru. Although not his strongest attack, it is still powerful, and can damage and shock his opponent.
Shunkō: Because of the training he received under Yourichi, Ravana has been able to learn the Shunkō skill, combining hand-to-hand combat and kido. Although it is listed here in shikai, Ravana can use it even in his sealed state. Despite the moves attack potential, Ravana mainly uses it to neutralize his opponents movements. Because it is a weaker version and because of how Ravana uses it, it does not have the effect of destroying the sleeves and back of his Hamaka.
Release: "Flash, Ryūjōmaru!"
Bankai: Kokyū Ryūjōmaru (虎糾竜条丸, Tiger-Seeking Dragon Brander)
Bankai Description: In bankai, a white tigers head envelopes his right shoulder and both of his hands are covered in gloves, seemingly made of white tiger fur. His blade is now completely composed of a blue energy that he can extend at will. From just above waist down there is a white cape-like sash with a gold trim and he has boots made of the same material as his gloves replacing his sandals. Two slivers of blue energy, the same as his blade, float just above his left arm and a disc surrounded by the blue energy floats above his right shoulder. Kokyū Ryūjōmaru increases Ravana's speed immensely, allowing him to move at speeds that exceed flash step and create multiple afterimages of himself. The electric element is also enhanced, doing more damage and stunning his opponent for longer.
Bankai Abilities: Enhanced Ryū Tenzoshu: While in his bankai, the Ryū Tenzoshu ability is permanent and does not need to be activated, as it is activated as soon as he enters his bankai. In bankai, this ability enables him to move even faster, and create multiple afterimages. Unlike in shikai, this ability does not have a post limit.
Kokyū Zesshō (虎糾絶衝, Tiger-Seeking Finishing Thrust): One of Kokyū Ryūjōmaru's strongest attacks, it's blade increases to an immense size, enabling him to hit opponents even at medium range with one swipe. The slash is also ten times as strong as his normal attacks, and is a perfect move to finish battles when both the user and opponent are worn out. The ability can be used up to 3 times consecutively before it has to cool down for 3 posts. If not used consecutively, there is no cool down period.
Tora Tsume (トラの爪 , Tiger Claw): By charging energy into the two slivers of energy floating just above his left arm, Ravana can fire off a large blade of blue energy. After charging the energy, he does so by thrusting the two slivers of energy forward. The energy blade is very powerful, and can cut through buildings and other obstacles. This ability can be used every 3 turns.
Disk: By charging energy into the disc floating above his right shoulder, Ravana can fire it at his opponent. Although not as powerful as Tora Tsume, the disc has homing abilities, allowing it to follow its target and change its direction. The disc will return to its original position after it hits its target.
Enhanced Electricity: In bankai, Kokyū Ryūjōmaru can shock any opponent that is hit by the blue energy, weather it be the blade itself or any attack composed of the blue energy. It can now lower his opponents speed and power even more, and it lasts until the opponents second turn after they are hit. Once again, if the hit is severe enough, the opponent will be paralyzed for their next post. Ravana can also fire a stronger bolt of electricity from his left hand at his opponent. If hit by the bolt, the opponent may be shocked for their next post. Ravana can also bounce the bolt off of any inanimate surfaces 3 times.
Hakko Chonninaru (White Tiger Finish): Ravana's strongest attack, by charging up the blue energy that makes up his blade, he can materialize it in front of his opponents in the shape of a giant tigers head, mouth open. Once summoned, the tiger's head lets out a deafening roar before shooting forward and biting down on his opponent with explosive force. Once doing so, it automatically explodes on his opponent and the blue energy materializes back into his blade. This attack can be used every 3-5 turns, depending on Ravana's condition, but is usually used as his finishing attack.
History/Background: Born in the Rukongai, Ravana's past is defined more by what he did, rather than where he lived. While growing up, Ravana was quite mature for his age, at least in some areas. Never knowing any parents, Ravana had to fend for himself. This, however, did not make Ravana a loner, as he was often looking out for the younger children of the Rukongai, sometimes even going without food for their sakes. In his own eyes, Ravana never saw his own life as being rough, so he has not become some hard ass who thinks they're all that because of what they went through. Other than looking after others, Ravana spent his time training.
For some reason he could not define, Ravana had known that he wanted to be a shinigami for as long as he could remember. Because of this, he constantly trained himself for that goal. When the time finally came around, Ravana took the Shinigami Academy Entrance exam, and was lucky enough to be accepted. Once in, Ravana's determination was only increased, as he worked hard to be his strongest. Despite this drive Ravana was not antisocial, and made many friends during his days at the academy. He was one of the few students that other students would go to for help, and he was glad to give it.
When the time came around, Ravana was ready to graduate, and was even one of the top in his class. To him, the graduation exam seemed easy, and after little difficulty, he passed it with flying colors. Because of this, Ravana was instantly accepted into squad 8, and even received a ranked position. During his early years in the squad, Ravana would always work hard to complete missions, earning the respect of his higher-up's along the way. However, all along the way, Ravana soon began to realize that he wanted to be more than just a solder, but a captain. Even back in the Rukongai, Ravana had this goal, weather or not he fully realized it. With this drive, Ravana pushed himself to work even harder.
After many years of proving himself in missions and important battles, when it came time to replace the captain of squad 8, Ravana was the natural selection. For his selection, he had to face Hitsugaya and Kenpachi both to prove that he had what it took to become a captain. Although it took everything he had, he managed to pass the test, and officially became the captain of squad 8. Because of his hard work and dedication, many of his fellow squad members accepted him as captain, and for a while, everything was good.
Soon, however, things would change. Soon, The Gotie 13 would ask Haruko Yuudeshi, the former captain of squad 8 to return to her position as captain, and because of this, Ravana was moved to captain of squad 9. Ravana held no grudge at this, as he respected the former captain, and was just glad to be able to stay captain, especially with his luck.
Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:59 am by Aivee
Subject: Ravana Ichiro (Done) 
