The Zugaikotsu Hyakkazensho

[Nakanishi Shiro]

Under The Uniform Law all characters must wear a similar or matching uniform. Small variations here or there based on user preference are acceptable. Also standard is a wooden 'badge' of sorts displaying number, rank, etc. and one's Furui-Akuma Katana. The blade can be worn in any reasonable manner. This uniform has come to be known as a 'Gunsotsu-Seifuku'.

-Gunsotsu-Seifuku-

Said uniform tends to consist of a variety of add-ons or tailored modifications, the following is a list of the most common garments worn.

-Black Kosode
-Black Kimono
-Black Andon Bakama Hakama
-Black Unamori Hakama
-White Nagajuban
-White Obi
-White Hakama-Himo
-Black Jika-Tabi
-White Tabi
-Geta
-Zori
-Waraji

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Rank and Uniformity

The 'elite ronin' are fighters among the ranks of the 99 Zugaikotsu Ronin who's power and rank is higher then that of a lieutenant. These elite ronin are exclusive to certain member groups (Meaning you cannot become one until you are in that member group.), here is which ones they are, how to become one, and any other important information.

Captain (#1-7)
Captain rank the most powerful group of characters in combat that is attainable. Thusly, they are the hardest to become. As a converse, the captains all have pre-selected themes.

• Fire
  
• Water
  
• Earth
  
• Wind
  
• Forest
  
• Lightning
  
• Beast
  

The Speakers (#8-11)
The speakers are the second most powerful group of warriors in the 99 Zugaikotsu Ronin. They are deeply connected to one another and prefer to fight together. As a counter-point to their power, they have pre-selected themes.

• Might
  
• Endurance
  
• Agility
  
• Intellect
  

Squad 7 (#64-68, 70-1)
Not exactly a rank, but still considered elite ronin. They are the most deadly of the eleven squads and the fourth most fearsome force the 99 Zugaikotsu Ronin. Although the member group is not staff, they are still 'VIPs'. To limit their power, their themes are also pre-selected.

• Wrath
  
• Greed
  
• Sloth
  
• Gluttony
  
• Envy
  
• Lust
  
• Pride
  

The Lieutenants (#12-21)
The least powerful of the elite ronin (Still ranked number five of all 99 Zugaikotsu Ronin.) are the personal attendants to the captains. They are still very powerful and a force to behold, but not quite as powerful as some of their higher ranked counterparts. They often hold command of the squad if the captain is unable or unwilling to command.

With all elite ronin ranks, you must first get into the member group before you make a character. Send a message to the admin detailing why you should be promoted and if your history on the site is agreeable, you will possibly be promoted.

(Note: Squad 7 does not require a request, if the admin likes you, you might be lucky enough to be allowed VIP rank.)

[Nakanishi Shiro]

The sole weapon of the Zugaikotsu Ronin. The Furui-Akuma Katana are blades forged by the greatest blacksmithing families, using bone fragments from the remains of the Taishita-Akuma in the western mountains in their construction. Thin fragments of bone were placed on the flat of the blade and then integrated into it during the folding of the metal. Bone fragments were also used in the construction of the hilt, but how, varied between families. The special qualities of the bone gave the swords unbelievable power and made them nearly indestructible. Matching the quality of the blades, the sheaths were crafted with outstanding quality. The core of the scabbard is made from bone, with the inside and outside of the bone covered in a thin layer of metal. From there, the aesthetics of the sheath varied greatly. While any special capabilities held by the sheath have not yet been discovered, it is known that the Furui-Akuma sheaths are impervious to any attempts at damaging them. The Furui-Akuma Katana bestowed upon their users incredible power, equivalent to that of the average athletic human, doubled. The katana also gave their users abilities that have come to be known as 'gikou'. Early on in the history of the Furui-Akuma Katana, gikou were known. However, other abilities where soon discovered. These traits came to be known as transformations or forms of the Furui-Akuma Katana. The second form of the katana became known as the 'Joushou-Seiryoku Katana.' This second form of the katana changed the weapon to a multitude of shapes and sizes, possibly changing the weapon from a simple katana to something completely different. The Joushou-Seiryoku Katana also tripled the strength, endurance, and agility of athletic humans. The strength of the original gikou had also been doubled. The final form of the weapon had become known as the 'Tenrai-Seiitsu Katana'. There is not much known about this form other then strength quadruple that of the average person and even stronger gikou are granted to the user. However, the second and third forms of the weapon can only be held as long as the user's SoulBalance can be maintained at reasonable levels.

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Outside of combat, the ronin's powers manifest in a weak sort of affinity or control over their power. A ronin specializing in water would be able to affect the flow of water to a minor degree or how the water molecules are effected by temperature, altitude, etc. While the abilities regarding the ronin's non-gikou powers may seem insignificant, often the ronin train their powers in the hopes that one day they will gain stronger control over them. Rarely are the manifested powers particularly useful, although ronin of a more clever disposition may find useful ways to use their power. Typically passive powers that can be directly linked to the body such as being able to deliver a small static shock through the hands or the surface of the skin is much easier to use then say, shifting the wind current with your mind. Such mental uses are often very difficult and often not worth the effort exerted to use the power.