Byakuya Kuchiki

Byakuya has slate gray eyes and long black hair, Byakuya wears hairpieces at the back of his head, but it is noted that these hairpieces are not kenseikan. In addition to the standard captain shihakushō, he wears a variation of the captain haori, featuring a high collar with light gold edges and small, light gold tassels attached to the corners. He wears fingerless white tekkō which only cover the back of his hands.

As the 28th Head of the Kuchiki Clan, Byakuya acts in an aristocratic manner. He always seems serene and apathetic towards other people, even while actually deeply conflicted. He is notably calm, even in battle. He generally acts indifferent, bordering on arrogance, to most situations he is faced with, and rarely views his opponent as being worth his time. Byakuya is easily offended if his name is not used properly. Byakuya is very perceptive, fully aware of the limits of his abilities, and anything he states in comparison to an opponent is usually justified.

Byakuya strongly believes in law and order. As a captain of the Gotei 13 and head of one of the great noble families, he works hard for a peaceful society. He feels that if someone in his position does not follow the rules as a good example, no one else will. He believes that to maintain the order, all lawbreakers must be punished, even if it goes against his own wishes. Byakuya feels that "part of a captain's responsibilities is to make sure that the lieutenant's responsibilities are taken care of".

Byakuya is popular among the female Shinigami of Soul Society and was voted number one in the "captain we desire to release a photo book for" poll taken by the Shinigami Women's Association. He likes Japanese cherry blossoms, night-time walks, spicy food, and bananas, but does not like sweets. Byakuya excels in calligraphy.

Byakuya is a highly skilled master of swordsmanship, possessing flawless precision and performing lethal attacks with little to no effort. Byakuya is arguably best known for his great mastery in Shunpo. Having been taught by, but never beating "Goddess of Flash" Yoruichi Shihōin, he is easily one of the most proficient users of this skill in all of Soul Society. Byakuya has incredible skill and power in Kidō. He can cast several high-level spells in quick succession, with no incantation or effort, and still possessing formidable strength, even up to level 81. He has advanced knowledge of Kidō application and consistency. He can use a low-level spell repeatedly in rapid succession and with devastating effects, as well as a counter to attacks. Byakuya is a highly perceptive fighter, almost immediately determining an opponent's attack patterns and weaknesses. He is a crafty tactician, effectively using Kidō to confuse his opponents. He can discern the motives and abilities of his opponents, and effectively uses his knowledge to end the battle in his favor. Byakuya can exert an immense amount of Spiritual Pressure, which, in addition to his already admirable combat skills and finesse, makes him one of the most formidable captains. While not having the most imposing appearance compared to other Shinigami, Byakuya is an extremely resilient fighter. Byakuya has enhanced durability.

Senbonzakura is Byakuya's Zanpakutō. Shikai is triggered by the command "Scatter." In its Shikai, Senbonzakura's blade separates into a thousand tiny, slender blade fragments, which fly away from the hilt, leaving only the sword's handle in Byakuya's hand; they reflect light in such a way as to resemble cherry blossom petals. Byakuya's Bankai (Senbonzakura Kageyoshi) is a much larger version of Senbonzakura's Shikai.

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