Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-13237238-20130724132657/@comment-13237238-20140118130659

PrinceVertigo wrote: My Zanpakuto is one of the few Plant-type releases in the Soul Society. While sealed, my sword, Uchū Saku (宇宙咲く ; lit. Cosmic Blooms), takes the form of a somewhat long katana, the blade extending at just under sixty-three centimeters. The hilt is a dark forest green, and the scabbard of the blade is a deep violet, the color of blossoms. The blade's gaurd is similar in shape to a leaf, comeplete with small, vein-like designs.

The blade's shikai release phrase is "A garden among the deserts", which causes the blade to send out wispy threads of emerald green reiatsu, threads that tend to burrow into the ground, though this doesn't seem to serve any purpose. After the threads dissapate, the resulting form taken by Uchū Saku resembles a leaf blade, with long vine-like lines of runes trailing up the blade and handle.

The first ability granted by Uchū Saku is Uchūshushi kakusan (宇宙種子拡散 ; lit. Cosmic Seed Spreading). With a downward thrust of the sword, a series of hard brown seeds are launched. These seeds serve as the precursor to the rest of Uchū Saku's following abilities, in addition to acting as a blunt projectile for any unlucky targets.

The second ability, Uchū seimei no ki (宇宙生命の木 ; lit. Tree of Cosmic Life) calls upon already planted seeds from Unchushushi kakusan, and gives them the energy to grow. The seeds will burst from their hiding places and rapidly grow into a large birch-like tree, forming a birch forest in a matter of seven minutes. All those who are perceived as enemies in my heart will be assaulted by the trees should they venture in, and any attempts to harm the tree result in another one growing in the dead one's spot. Even in the most harsh enviroments, these tree will continue to grow.

The third ability, Uchū no hōga supiritto (宇宙の萌芽スピリット ; lit. Cosmic Spirit Sprout), causes the seeds to fly away from their hiding places, forming a circle around me, growing until a plant-based pod forms around me, protecting me from harm. Unfortunately, the shield also prevents me from directly attacking.

The fourth and final ability, Uchū shadō jueki (宇宙シャドウ樹液 ; lit. Cosmic Shadow Sap), fires blasts of bright green sap at the target. Should it hit an inanimate non-plant object, it will crumble away at varying speeds, if it hits a plant, the target will flourish. Once it makes contact with an animate object, the blast hardens like a cast around the affected area, immobilizing them partially.

My Bankai, Ōru hahaoya no uchū saku (オール母親の宇宙咲く ; lit. Cosmic Blooms of the All-Mother). By thrusting the blade into my chest cavity, the green, wispy threads from my shikai release come back, this time burrowing into my flesh, weaving into my body. After a brief moment of minor pain, my body has changed. My skin takes on a green tint, and my Shihakushō has been replaced with a dapper cloak and slim green outfit, all made from a mixture of plant matter and spiritual energy. In addition to the previously mentioned shikai abilities, Ōru hahaoya no uchū saku can now affect all plant life rather than just the seeds of my own power.

The spirit of my Zanpakuto takes the form of a woman with long blonde hair. She wears a red strapless leather suit with red detached sleeves, a hairclip with two red roses and green leaves, black boots with high heels that are flower-shaped at the top, a red flower-shaped mask, and a green and white petal-shaped cape. She also has a yellow vine-shaped whip that wraps her arms and forms an "X" on her chest. Her leather suit has a long arrow-shaped cut on the front.

Her attitude is very kind and motherly, somewhat fitting the name of my Bankai.

Wow! I gotta say, this one may be my favourite. I love the "All those who are perceived as enemies in my heart will be assaulted by the trees should they venture in" ability. Really great and well thought out :)