Shikai
Shikai Release Command: Nake (啼け, literally meaning Sing)
Shikai Appearance: Same as the sealed appearance.
Shikai: Sougyo no Tsukiyomi is quite a unique Zanpakutou in many ways. Unlike any other of her kind, she doesn't have a proper element nor theme. Just like her master, the abilities she possesses are all random and seem to be irrelevant. However only a few know the true nature of this Zanpakutou. Her theme is "not having a theme" and her character is acting uncharacteristically, thus combining different techniques in harmony.
Energy Manipulation:
The basic ability to control, manipulate and alter the qualities of energy and spiritual pressure. Ryouta can apply this ability in different manners. He is able amplify/concentrate the energy he possesses, increasing the quantity and amplifying its destructive power. The opposite can also be done, as he can reduce the intensity of incoming reiatsu-based attacks by altering their initial form, thus slowing them down and changing their trajectory while lessening their effects to an extent. He can turn the energy into tools, objects, weapons and other items of varying permanence. He can sense the presence of energy, no matter what type they are (kinetic, chemical, electric, magnetic, radiant, gravitational, thermal etc.), and possibly gain detailed understanding about the energy he is sensing, including the amount and size of it and whether it is hidden. Ryouta can generate different kinds of energies of his choosing, making it an offensive weapon in time of need. For example, he can form a devastating blow by releasing the highly condensed spiritual energy at the tip of the blade, magnifying the slash attack. As a defense, he can create a repulsive force around him and deflect incoming attacks. He can use energy to enhance his movements or even fly, by emitting a burst of energy into the ground that sends them flying into the air.
Tengai Shinsei (天碍震星, literally meaning "Heaven Concealed"):
After the activation, the blade of Sougyo no Tsukiyomi's overall weight (~1.5 kgs) gets amplified by 100 and gets much heavier, to anything but the wielder himself. This technique is actually simpler than the others however the usage of it makes it at least as dangerous as the others if not more. Kise can make normal or weak looking swings that are in fact stronger than those of muscle tanks' with ease and overpower his enemy, without having any problems with carrying his sword. By using it to attack he can increase his offensive power and doing the opposite, blocking, allows him to increase his defensive power. The technique can be activated on long or short terms: It can be used just for a moment or during the whole fight, depending on Kise's decision. Tengai Shinsei can be used with the other techniques. Using Yarisazame while having Tengai Shinsei active will make the spawned blades weigh more. Using it along with Hotarubi will result in increasing the weight of the blade fragments.
Yarisazame (槍紗雨, literally meaning "Gossamer Rain of Spears"):
The power to create multiple blades from the sword. Kise can use it in a simple fashion, like just swinging his sword and sending multiple blades flying towards his target. Though since he can also control the size and length of these blades, there are two main ways he uses it. If he wants to use longer blades, Kise plants the sword to the ground causing many blades to erupt and skewer the enemy from below. The amount and location where they erupt are both indefinite as they both depend on the user’s will. These blades can also be erupted next to each other, in front of or behind Kise and function as a great protective wall/shield. If he wants to use more of these blades, Kise points Sougyo no Tsukiyomi to the air, and moves his sword around himself in a semi-circle as a trail appears in the air from the sword's path. This trail turns into hundreds of blades which rain down upon Kise's opponents, causing massive damage to whatever they hit. The same can be done in a horizontal way as well, where Kise simply moves the sword around himself and sends the blades flying towards his target, without pointing the sword to the air or making the blades rain down.
Hotarubi (蛍火, literally meaning "Firefly Light"):
Kise's blade separates into tiny, slender greenish flame fragments, which fly away from the hilt, leaving only the sword's hilt in Kise's hand. By swinging the hilt, Kise can control the fragments. These fragments all possess enough cutting power as by swinging the hilt, Kise can control the fragments, allowing him to shred opponents at a distance. They can be used for defensive purposes too, as they can form in a certain area right next to each other and protect Kise from an incoming sword swing.
Shikai Appearance: Same as the sealed appearance.
Shikai: Sougyo no Tsukiyomi is quite a unique Zanpakutou in many ways. Unlike any other of her kind, she doesn't have a proper element nor theme. Just like her master, the abilities she possesses are all random and seem to be irrelevant. However only a few know the true nature of this Zanpakutou. Her theme is "not having a theme" and her character is acting uncharacteristically, thus combining different techniques in harmony.
Energy Manipulation:
The basic ability to control, manipulate and alter the qualities of energy and spiritual pressure. Ryouta can apply this ability in different manners. He is able amplify/concentrate the energy he possesses, increasing the quantity and amplifying its destructive power. The opposite can also be done, as he can reduce the intensity of incoming reiatsu-based attacks by altering their initial form, thus slowing them down and changing their trajectory while lessening their effects to an extent. He can turn the energy into tools, objects, weapons and other items of varying permanence. He can sense the presence of energy, no matter what type they are (kinetic, chemical, electric, magnetic, radiant, gravitational, thermal etc.), and possibly gain detailed understanding about the energy he is sensing, including the amount and size of it and whether it is hidden. Ryouta can generate different kinds of energies of his choosing, making it an offensive weapon in time of need. For example, he can form a devastating blow by releasing the highly condensed spiritual energy at the tip of the blade, magnifying the slash attack. As a defense, he can create a repulsive force around him and deflect incoming attacks. He can use energy to enhance his movements or even fly, by emitting a burst of energy into the ground that sends them flying into the air.
Tengai Shinsei (天碍震星, literally meaning "Heaven Concealed"):
After the activation, the blade of Sougyo no Tsukiyomi's overall weight (~1.5 kgs) gets amplified by 100 and gets much heavier, to anything but the wielder himself. This technique is actually simpler than the others however the usage of it makes it at least as dangerous as the others if not more. Kise can make normal or weak looking swings that are in fact stronger than those of muscle tanks' with ease and overpower his enemy, without having any problems with carrying his sword. By using it to attack he can increase his offensive power and doing the opposite, blocking, allows him to increase his defensive power. The technique can be activated on long or short terms: It can be used just for a moment or during the whole fight, depending on Kise's decision. Tengai Shinsei can be used with the other techniques. Using Yarisazame while having Tengai Shinsei active will make the spawned blades weigh more. Using it along with Hotarubi will result in increasing the weight of the blade fragments.
Yarisazame (槍紗雨, literally meaning "Gossamer Rain of Spears"):
The power to create multiple blades from the sword. Kise can use it in a simple fashion, like just swinging his sword and sending multiple blades flying towards his target. Though since he can also control the size and length of these blades, there are two main ways he uses it. If he wants to use longer blades, Kise plants the sword to the ground causing many blades to erupt and skewer the enemy from below. The amount and location where they erupt are both indefinite as they both depend on the user’s will. These blades can also be erupted next to each other, in front of or behind Kise and function as a great protective wall/shield. If he wants to use more of these blades, Kise points Sougyo no Tsukiyomi to the air, and moves his sword around himself in a semi-circle as a trail appears in the air from the sword's path. This trail turns into hundreds of blades which rain down upon Kise's opponents, causing massive damage to whatever they hit. The same can be done in a horizontal way as well, where Kise simply moves the sword around himself and sends the blades flying towards his target, without pointing the sword to the air or making the blades rain down.
Hotarubi (蛍火, literally meaning "Firefly Light"):
Kise's blade separates into tiny, slender greenish flame fragments, which fly away from the hilt, leaving only the sword's hilt in Kise's hand. By swinging the hilt, Kise can control the fragments. These fragments all possess enough cutting power as by swinging the hilt, Kise can control the fragments, allowing him to shred opponents at a distance. They can be used for defensive purposes too, as they can form in a certain area right next to each other and protect Kise from an incoming sword swing.
- Hidaruma (火達磨, meaning "Fiery Doll"): After Kise's command the fragments reveal their true nature. Each single one of them explodes and together they create a tremendously large and devastating explosion. Kise can also send them all flying into his target(s) all at once, allowing him to harm opponents at a distance and break through defenses.