Wadō Ichimonji
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Wadō Ichimonji is Naota Harahura's Zanpakutō.
There is no form to the unreleased blade. As Naota is an oddity among shinigami. He can call upon his shikai from his spirit, and materialize it in the real world.
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Spirit Description
The spirit of the blade is in fact a woman, but this woman has no form. Instead she is of an all white shade, no hair, no features of any normal human besides those that mark her as a female. She hides this form under the veil of an ambiguous black cloak of the same like to Fuerza's
Being only a mirror of her Hollow self. Wadō Ichimonji's personality is odd, she's often quiet and when she does have words to say they are scolding and harsh words, but wise. She's the complete opposite of Fuerza who speaks sweet nothings into Naota's ear. She believes in a firm hand in raising the man's soul.
Shikai
Release Command: Hikaeme, Wadō Ichimonji (Humble)
Naota places his left hand over his heart when he feels compelled to call forth his shikai and utters the release phrase. He then thrusts his arm away from his chest and golden streak of energy follows it out where a white orb of grapefruit size is now settled in his left hand.
The shikai is a small grapefruit-sized orb with kanji engraved in it, though still retaining a pure whiteness. The kanji read "Life", "Royalty" and "Joust". Oddly the orb is somehow gravitating to Naota's left hand, so it is not easily dropped in combat.
Shikai Abilities
Ouken to Kyousha
This ability comprises the sole offensive capabilities of this shikai. Outokyou consumes a portion of Naota's reiatsu and utilizes it as a physical melee weapon by projecting it from the orb in the shape of a 7 foot golden lance. It effectively becomes a reaitsu blade joust with the same properties as the actual weapon. He can wield them like a normal joust or as an extension of his arm. The rate at which the reiatsu weapon forms is practically instantaneous. Its form is not to only a 7 foot long lance but anywhere from a 3 foot lance to its maximum of 7 feet. Touching this reiatsu weapon results in severe burns dished out by its violent nature. The aura of the spiritual weapons is a royal gold and it is partially see-through, making for a beautiful technique.
Note: The joust can expand to 2 feet thick in diameter and up to 7 feet long. Becoming a powerful tool in combat.
Outokyou: Giga Doriru Burēka
This is a simple technique that transforms the joust into a drill. Simple drill like patterns of white reiatsu appear along the joust and with the attack command it begins to rapidly spin at extreme revolutions. This spinning acts as a multiplier to the strength of the weapon, allowing Naota to pierce through stronger attacks and through defenses easier than with the normal joust. The revolving weapon creates a small vortex, but not strong enough to pull in any thing of substantial size. It simply flutters hair, leaves and paper; all lightweight objects.
Jinsei: Life
This manifestation of Wadō Ichimonji's shikai is something slightly unexpected. If Naota uses the orb to touch anything with. He can leave behind a simple white kanji. This kanji acts as a distinct marker much like a bulls-eye. When activated the orb pulls Naota to the kanji with his drill protracted. The pull of this ability is low-tier shunpo and rather fast. As long as the enemy is within a 120 degree view from when the technique is activated (even if sight of the target is lost the marker still stands), Naota will be pulled to the target as if attracted to it like a magnet.
Note: Only one marker can be placed at a time and Naota must physically touch his target to place the small kanji onto a surface.
Strengths
The strength of this shikai comes in the form of raw combat strength. With powerful weapon comprised of reiatsu at one's fingertips, Naota is able to fend for himselfin situations and counter with a lightweight tool of reiatsu. And the ability to extend a weapon at will can eliminate the need to thrust in given situations. The added ability of drilling through an object adds another dimension to the strength of the Outokyou. As for the Jinsei ability, it allows for Naota to rush opponents like a true jouster with speed and a pinpoint accuracy. But first not without going through the trouble of acquiring a precise aim through marking his opponent. The added effects of speed add to the velocity of the attack making for a powerful shredding tool. A scary technique, both disorienting to Naota and deadly to his target.
Weaknesses
A not so apparent weakness of this particular shikai is that when joust is created then Wadō Ichimonji's ability burns Naota's extra reiatsu to create the form of the weapon, and with each size adjustment reiatsu is lost as well. A tiring process.
Also utilizing Jinsei in combat takes a toll on Naota as it drains him spiritually and bodily. The way in which this ability operates is a mystery and its effects are dizzying after multiple uses for the young man. Its a risky move to abuse too much.
