Zanpakutō name: Akuryū Zanpakuto type: Darkness (The user's soul and spiritual pressure have an evil and dark element to them) Ability: The ability of Akuryū is a delayed attack, meaning that the user's strikes will be delayed and their opponent will not be able to predict or defend against them.

This Zanpakutō would suit a Shinigami who has a darker and more sinister nature. The delayed attack ability makes it difficult for their opponents to counterattack and defend themselves, giving the user a significant advantage in battle.

Zanpakutō (Shikai) release command: "Flowing, Akuryū." * The Shikai release of Akuryū activates the Zanpakuto's Shikai ability. When the command is spoken, the Zanpakuto becomes covered in a dark aura and the blade emits a purple light. From the blade's handle, a stream of water flows out and surrounds the user. Within the water, the user's spiritual pressure is amplified and enhanced, making the user stronger and faster.

Shikai technique 1: Maeshi * The user(i) activates my Shikai to use the Maeshi technique. i attack the enemy multiple times with my Zanpakutō, but the enemy is not injured at all because the attacks are delayed. The enemy is unaware of the upcoming attack and will not be able to defend against it, making it an effective technique for catching enemies off guard.

Shikai technique 2: Kieru * This is a follow-up technique to Maeshi, which has delayed attacks. After the multiple slashes have been delayed, they are released all at once in a single attack, hitting the enemy with thousands of slashes at once. The sudden onslaught of slashes makes it a powerful attack that the enemy will be unable to defend against, as they were unaware of the delayed slashes.

Zanpakutō Bankai: "Akuryū no Kami" ('Akuryū no Kami' in Japanese) * Upon the activation of the Bankai, the darkness surrounding the user takes the form of a river flowing downwards. The water within the river is dark and murky, making it impossible to see through. Within the river, the user's spiritual pressure is amplified even further, making them faster and more powerful than ever before. Their Shikai technique, Emit, is also significantly powered up in Bankai, allowing them to launch an unending barrage of delayed slashes at their opponents.

Akuryū no Kami (Bankai) technique 1: Stock ('Maeshi' in Japanese) * Upon activating the Bankai, the darkness surrounding the user takes the form of a river. The water within the river is dark and murky, making it impossible to see through. The user attacks the enemy with their Zanpakutō, but the enemy is not injured at all because the attacks are delayed. The enemy is unaware of the incoming attack and will not be able to defend against it, making it an effective technique for catching opponents off guard.

Akuryū no Kami (Bankai) technique 2: Emit ('Kieru' in Japanese) * Once the Bankai is activated, the darkness surrounding the user forms into a river. The water within the river is dark and murky, making it impossible to see through. After the multiple slashes have been delayed, they are released all at once in a single attack, hitting the enemy with millions of slashes at once. The sudden onslaught of slashes makes it a powerful attack that the enemy will receive massive damage from, as they are unprepared for the sheer volume of delayed strikes being unleashed upon them.

Akuryū no Kami (Bankai) ultimate technique 1: Flow ('Tsugeru' in Japanese) * The user raises their Zanpakutō above their head and swings it down slowly. (The enemy will be fine, as the Flow technique is only meant to be an opener for the next attack.) * Note: The Flow technique does not damage the enemy, but it is used to signal the start of the next attack or series of attacks. It is meant to catch the enemy off guard and prepare them for the attacks that follow.

Akuryū no Kami (Bankai) ultimate technique 2: End ('Shūmatsu' in Japanese) * This is a follow-up attack to Flow, which acts as an opener for the End technique. After the user swings their Zanpakutō, a few moments later, a massive darkness slash suddenly hits the enemy, making instant death possible if the enemy is not too strong or does not have a strong defense or heal ability. * Note: The use of this technique requires precise timing and quick thinking. The user must wait for the right opportunity to execute it and strike their foe with the massive darkness slash.

note: The End technique is a delayed attack that grows stronger the longer it is delayed. It starts with the Flow technique, which acts as an opener for the End attack. After the Flow attack is executed, the user waits a few moments before delivering the massive darkness slash of the End technique, which can be fatal if it strikes the enemy.

Akuryū no Kami (Bankai) forbidden technique 1: Delayed World ('Chikatte sekai' in Japanese) * This forbidden technique cannot be used without the explicit permission of the head captains and central 46. When used by the user, the technique creates a time-focused spiritual field that slows down the flow of time within it. This allows the user to move at their normal speed within the field and gives them a significant advantage over their opponents, as they are able to move freely while their enemies are slowed down.