Fuketsu Koshima
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Fuketsu Koshima (Blackstripes) is Joe Cummings' Zanpakutō.
In its unreleased form the blade looks like a fairly basic Zanpakutō. Along the hilt there runs a black circle, similar to that of Koshima’s tail. The blunt edge of his sword has an indented groove that runs along it.
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Spirit Description
Fuketsu Koshima looks like a fairly common raccoon, and has a pair of black stripes running along his tail. Other than that Koshima is always dressed in a tuxedo. This is especially worn and always covered in dirt. The white has turned a shade of stale gray, the tie has several paw-marks on and the pants are somewhat torn. Like the little fellah is wearing a custom made tux, that has been worn out and rolled around in the dirt with. The thing to note about this little critter is the odd personality.
There is nothing Koshima loves more than being dirty and dirtying other things. His sole purpose for assisting Joe is not because of some odd sense of honour or a strong sense of mutual respect, but a promise. Koshima wants to see the entire world covered in soot, ash, dirt and debris. The rugged little raccoon is impatient, rude and hates it when things do not go his way. Much like Joe, Koshima has something of a mean streak and enjoys seeing other people get hurt.
Shikai
Release Command: Kegasu! Fuketsu Koshima! (Defile, Blackstripes)
Koshima's undergoes a minor physical change and remains a fairly simple katana, with a few noticeable changes. The sword’s tip vanishes and it becomes completely flat. The colour of the blade becomes a bit darker, reaching a colour reminiscent of gray. Black stripes surround the blade, making it completely resemble a raccoon’s tail. Furthermore a tiny hole opens up at the bottom of the hilt.
Shikai Abilities
Baien (Dirty Soot)
This is Koshima’s only move at the moment, which is the ability to blow a great cloud of soot at the opponent. Not only is this great for disorienting them and such, but it’s highly flammable. Hence why Koshima’s top is flat, allowing Joe to tap it against any flat surface and create a spark. Any spark ignited near the soot will cause it to catch fire. The soot can either fall from the groove along the blade, and Joe’s reiatsu will cause it blow up into a cloud from the tip of his katana. The soot can also pour from the tiny hole at the bottom of his hilt, for stealthy soot-ation!
Kiketsusei Susu (Volatile soot)
If any Hadou makes contact with the soot, it will explode. This is a passive trait, and Joe has no control over it. Any destructive blast that comes in contact with the soot will detonate, as will the actual soot. For now this only affects hadou used by someone of his level.
Strengths
The Soot not only works as a powerful explosive, but also serves to disorient the opponent. This can make it easier for Joe to escape potentially fatal situations, as the soot buys him a couple of seconds.
Weaknesses
Aside from disorienting his opponent the weapon does not any kind of defensive measures. Joe is still his same old weak self when wielding his released Zanpakutō. His weapon also works better at mid range, rather than long range. Those with projectile themed shikai will often fare better at a distance.
