I'm not BALD! (WiP)

[Dai]

Name: Ikkaku Madarame
Age: About 25
Gender: Male
Personality:

In terms of his attitude, Ikkaku is a viewed as a stereotypical 11th Division member ¡ª violent, fight-loving, and rude; This has been noted by Tetsuzaemon Iba, among others. He loves fighting so much that he's unwilling to travel anywhere without a sword, resorting to carrying a wooden one when posing as a student at Ichigo Kurosaki's school. However, Ikkaku does have a sense of loyalty and responsibility unlike many of the lower-ranked 11th Division members and is fiercely loyal to his captain, to whom he wants to die under his command.

Ikkaku shares many personality traits with his division's captain, Kenpachi Zaraki; This explains why they seem to have so much respect for each another. Ikkaku considers fighting fun, just as his captain does, and tries to get as much "fun" as he can out of his opponents, so much so that he would take deadly risks to drag out the fight for as long as possible. He also shares Kenpachi's penchant for limiting his skills in order for fights to last longer (with the only difference being the fact that he chooses to do so by restricting the use of his Bankai whereas Kenpachi prefers the use of his power-sealing eyepatch given to him by the 12th Division). Like Kenpachi, Ikkaku is seen constantly smiling when engaging in a fight with a formidable opponent. And like all 11th Division members, he considers the only honorable battles to be those that are fought one-on-one and even the threat of death is not a reason to ignore this fact, believing that the winner is only to be determined when the other dies. He does consider surviving an otherwise lost battle good luck, as taught by his captain, and is also sensible enough to carry a blood-clotting ointment in the hilt of his Zanpakut¨­.

Ikkaku is one of the few Shinigami in Soul Society who is referred to by their given name instead of their family name, a rarity amongst them, but seemingly more common between members of the 11th Division. So far, only 10th Division Captain T¨­shir¨­ Hitsugaya and 11th Division Member Makiz¨­ Aramaki have called him "Madarame".

Ikkaku appears to be one of only two characters who are left-handed, the other being Ury¨± Ishida. However, he's also ambidextrous, like 8th Division Captain Shunsui Ky¨­raku and Lisa Yad¨­maru, as evidenced when he switches his Zanpakut¨­ in his right hand during his battle with Edrad Liones, along with using his sword's sheath as a secondary weapon in the bout.

Appearance:

Ikkaku is a bald man, and is in fact made fun of by a lot of people, especially 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi, who calls him either "cue ball" or "pachinko-head" (as a result of her fondness for giving people nicknames or when he questions her direction skills). He often insists that he's not bald and his head is "shaven" while it is painfully obvious that it isn't. As a result of the constant ridicule he gets, Ikkaku is very self-conscious about his baldness to the point where he will threaten anyone that points it out. Ikkaku's bald scalp is very reflective when seen under the sun, causing the members of the 8th and 11th Divisions to mistaken it as a full moon in one of the omake segments, much to his chagrin. He also has distinctive small red markings at the outer corner of his eyes. Unlike most Shinigami, Ikkaku doesn't wear tabi with his sandals on. The only other person who doesn't wear tabi is 8th Division Captain Shunsui Ky¨­raku. He wears the standard shinigami robes.

Zanpakuto Spirit:

H¨­zukimaru's spirit is that of a large man resembling an oni with dark brown skin and orange hair. He is shirtless and wears a white robe in the form of a skirt, revealing a tattoo on his shoulders in a design similar to the dragon symbol on Ikkaku's Bankai. He also appears to have red markings under his eyes, similar to Ikkaku's. H¨­zukimaru seems to be just as lazy as Ikkaku described: when first seen, he is the only one sleeping

Sealed Zanpakuto:

H¨­zukimaru (¹íµÆÍè, Demon Light): It appears like any regular zanpakut¨­ when sealed. Madarame does hide a small vial of healing ointment in the base of the hilt, though. H¨­zukimaru's crossguard is an oval, with what look like three small teardrops in relief on both the top and bottom end. H¨­zukimaru's sealed form enables Ikkaku to employ it in battle as a normal weapon, with its sheath being wielded in his other hand to serve as a secondary weapon.

Shikai Description:

Its Shikai command is "Grow" (ÑÓ¤Ó¤í, nobiro; "Extend" in the English version). H¨­zukimaru's Shikai is unusual in that Ikkaku slams H¨­zukimaru's hilt (and sometimes its pommel) into its sheath to activate it when saying the command phrase. Once activated, H¨­zukimaru takes on the form of what initially appears to be a naginata (spear) with a wax wood shaft. The pommel also has a red horsehair tassel. While able to deliver powerful blows, it is not very durable at it tends to break against particularly strong strikes.

Shikai Abilities:

Ikkaku uses the command "Split" (ÁѤ±¤í, sakero; "Split apart" in the English dub) to separate his naginata into its true form which is a Sansetsukon (Three Sectional Staff), after which the sections can independently reconnect and separate again at will. This special abillity surprises one's opponents when they first attack. These chains are also able to extend a fair length, allowing Ikkaku to swing his weapon like a flail for mid-range attacks.

Bankai Description:

Ry¨±mon H¨­zukimaru (ýˆ¼y¹íµÆÍè, Dragon Crest Demon Light): It keeps the three-section theme but loses its naginata properties. Instead, it is merely three over-sized weapons connected by an equally large chain. To activate it during his battle with Edrad, Ikkaku slams the two broken pieces of his Shikai back into the spear-form and says Bankai. Ikkaku's two main weapons are a Chinese Monk's spade and a standard Guan dao. Both have a traditional horsehair tassel at the hilt and a long cylindrical weight for a pommel. The pommels are connected by a heavy chain to the center section, which resembles an axe-like blade with a parallel handle forged into the blunt end and a dragon crest on one side of the blade. Despite all three weapons being of near-ridiculous proportions, Ikkaku wields them easily. Ikkaku usually holds one blade in each hand and lets the central portion "float" behind him, though he will occasionally spin the entire configuration about using the center handle as a pivot.

Bankai Abilities:

Ikkaku's Bankai, like his Shikai, is quite unusual. Aside from the increase in power, his Bankai offers no special abilities and no special defense properties. It releases some reiatsu which starts to grow in strength. Ikkaku treats H¨­zukimaru alot different then others (as they just let theirs slumber and use it when they wanna do bankai). But if he forces it to awaken suddenly, cutting the enemy and not getting cut becomes alot harder to handle then it should be. Thus Ikkaku's Bankai gets increasingly more powerful as the fight drags on. After he performs his Bankai, the dragon crest will slowly fill in with crimson dye as Ikkaku's Spiritual Pressure rises. It fills faster when he spins H¨­zukimaru with the center handle. Ikkaku comments that his zanpakut¨­ is actually very lazy in battle (in stark contrast to Ikkaku himself) and needs to be woken up through causing or receiving injury; which would explain its ability to accumulate attacking power the longer the fight extends. When the crest is completely filled, H¨­zukimaru is at its full power. However, the force of unleashing so much power can leave his Zanpakut¨­'s edge brittle under excessive stress

Skill Level: Kidou: Beginner
Skill Level: Swordsmanship: Advanced
Skill Level: Shunpou: Intermediate
Skill Level: Hand-to-hand: Advanced
History/Background:

Ikkaku and Yumichika Ayasegawa are the first Shinigami to encounter Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba upon their intrusion into the Seireitei. Ikkaku does his Tsuki-Tsuki dance to give Ikkaku and Ganju time to exit their sand pit and becomes irate when they just stand there looking at him. Ichigo and Ganju get into an argument about possibly fighting which prompts Ganju to run off, while Yumichika chases after him, Ikkaku is left to fight Ichigo. After resolving why Ichigo didn't run off as well Ikkaku attacks but Ichigo dodges and attacks but Ikkaku blocks him with his scabbard. Ichigo breaks free and attacks from above as Ikkaku attacks from below resulting in small cuts near both their eyes, they then exchange names. Ichigo wipes the blood from his brow, to which Ikakku states that he doesn't understand as only a rookie would remove both hands from his sword. Ichigo explains that the blood is getting in his eyes and Ikkaku chides him telling him that he should find some way of stopping the bleeding so he wont have to do that, as he applies ointment in a small compartment in the hilt of his sword to his brow stopping the bleeding of his own wound. Ichigo calls him a cheater but Ikkaku states that in fact he is just smart. He tells Ichigo is weird to him as his actions are that of a rookie so he cant really tell that he is a warrior. But he notes that his reactions are very fast and his attacks are very strong, while his body movements are close to his own. Still unsure of what to make of him, Ikkaku asks Ichigo who is his teacher. Ichigo explains that he only taught him for ten days so he doesn't know if that a true teacher but his name is Kisuke Urahara. Ikkaku's becomes somewhat surprised and states that if he is Ichigo's teacher then it would be very rude of him to kill him so easily. Ikkaku then releases his shikai, much to Ichigo's surprise and rushes at him. Ikkaku strikes at Ichigo to which he dodges and blocks the attack, only to be followed by a flurry of attacks. Ichigo thinks he has the upper hand stating that it takes longer to attack with a spear, but Ikkaku warns him that he is wrong as he swings at Ichigos head before it is blocked. Ikkaku then surprises Ichigo as he says a second release command causing his shikai to split into a three-sectioned staff causing Ichigo to react before the spear head can hit him square the face, blocking with his forearm causing it a deep wound. Ikkaku then tells Ichigo that Hozukimaru isn't a spear but a Sansetsuken. Ikkaku details that Ichigo wont probably be able to use the arm to wield his sword any longer and is surprised with Ichigo uses the cloth at the end of his hilt to wrap his arm and then attack. Ikkaku moves just in time as Ichigo destroys the wall behind him with a single downward slash. Ichigo states that it seemed like Ikkaku finished talking but he doesn't know Ichigo's sword and the next time he will be the one who wont be able to hold his weapon.[9] Ikkaku goes on the offensive once again and attacks, the continue to battle with Ikkaku gaining the upper hand until Ichigo notes that he is getting use to fighting against his weapon. Ikkaku is noticeably surprised that Ichigo was able to to stop his Hozukimaru single-handedly. Ichigo then goes on the offensive and cuts Ikkaku's Hozukimaru in half, while dealing a deep wound to the center of his chest as well. Ikkaku laughs and tells Ichigo he should give up as he can still hold his sword, to which he takes the bladed end and spins it as he advances. Ichigo yells at him to put it away as he has already lost but Ikkaku refuses stating that the only way he will lay down his weapon is if he is dead and he will never walk away from a fight like a coward. The two collide resulting in Hozukimaru breaking further as a grievous wound is dealt to Ikkaku's arm. He notes that Ichigo was too strong as he falls to the ground unconscious.

Ikkaku wakes up and wanders why he is still alive as he is greeted by Ichigo. He asks him what he still doing there to which Ichigo states no reason he then tells Ikkaku that he just found out Zanpakuto return to its sealed form when its owner is unconscious. When Ikkaku realizes Ichigo has his Zanpakuto he yells at him to give it back. Ichigo tells him he had no intention of keeping it, he just borrowed some of the ointment, noting that he used it all between the two of them. Ikkaku is surprised that Ichigo helped him and becomes irate at the thought of having been saved by his own enemy. Ichigo then asks him where he can find Rukia Kuchiki, though initially unsure of why Ichigo would want to know upon hearing that he has come to save her Ikkaku begins to laugh. He tells him that there is no way that 5 people and a cat can save her from the Gotei 13. Though he eventually tells him where she is being held, he then warns him that if he is the strongest in his group he should watch out for his captain Kenpachi Zaraki who will surely be looking for him. When Ichigo asks Ikkaku if his captain is strong, Ikkaku further states he'll know if he sees him and in fact he'll know his strength if he survives the meeting.[11]

While recovering from his injures at the 4th Division's headquarters he is given a unsanctioned interrogation by Mayuri Kurotsuchi to whom he tells no details of his fight. Disturbed that Ikkaku has nothing to offer as far as information he states that he will need to be punished for his behavior. Though Mayuri is promptly stopped by Zaraki who asks him since when does he have authority over the members of other divisions. Mayuri quickly leaves and Ikkaku tells Zaraki about what direction Ichigo went and why he was there. He provides a description and how he told him who Zaraki is, he details that his strength is great and remarks that he will most likely keep getting stronger.

When the 11th Division decides to help Orihime Inoue, they are meet in resistance by the Captains of the 7th and 9th Division, along with their respective lieutenants. Ikkaku and Yumachika intercede wishing to fight against the lieutenants as they figure that they are not to good enough to take on Zaraki. Ikkaku is called out to fight by Tetsuzaemon Iba, who details that it has been some time since they last saw each other and how sharper his insulting loud mouth has gotten. Ikkaku retorts that he is one to talk making note that Iba left the 11th Division because he couldn't become lieutenant, the two leave to fight elsewhere.[13]

Later Ikkaku and Iba are seen resting after their battle drinking with each other. Ikkaku makes a comment about a lighting strike and Iba scolds him for being ignorant as it was no lighting strike but Kido and it wouldn't have reached them as it was a targeted attack. Iba then states that Ikkaku has not improved one bit as he still knows nothing of Kido. Ikkaku tells Iba he was never interested in Kido anyway and states that unlike him his mother didn't make him a do it all type of guy. Iba explains that he wasn't always so good, but instead of focusing on one thing being well rounded means a better chance at a promotion to lieutenant. They then fight again after engaging in a small argument about Iba always drinking too much of Ikkaku's booze.

Ikkaku shortly hears the message from lieutenant Kotetsu about the traitorous actions of 5th Division captain Aizen.

Sometime after Aizen's defection from Soul Society 6th Division lieutenant Renji Abarai approaches Ikkaku to ask him to take the vacant captain's position of the 5th Division. Ikkaku firmly refuses but Renji is insistent making note that there aren't any other lieutenants who can use bankai and even if there was he would be the only one qualified. He affirms that Ikkaku could have any vacant spot and he should be the next captain. Ikkaku then reminds Renji that he told him long ago when he trained him to fight that he had no intention of telling anyone besides him and Yumichika that he is capable of bankai. If it got out then he would have others telling him the same thing. Ikkaku explains that he has no intention on becoming a captain as that would mean that he could no longer fight under captain Zaraki. He further explains that just as Renji's desire is to surpass captain Byakuya Kuchiki then his is to fight and die under the command of captain Kenpachi Zaraki. He asks Renji if he understands he wont ask him again

Ikkaku along with Yumichika Ayasegawa, Rangiku Matsumoto, Renji Abarai and Rukia Kuchiki are part of the advanced force led by captain T¨­shir¨­ Hitsugaya to defend Karakura Town against the threat of the Arrancar. To aid in their mission they dress as student's at Ichigo Kurosaki's school. He later almost beats up Keigo Asano but is stopped by Rangiku who slaps him in the head and warns him that if he doesn't stop she will tell on him to his lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi, to which he immediately apologizes.

While Ichigo speaks to Rukia in his room, Ikkaku and the 3 others pop out of a ceiling light and make there way into the room much to Ichigo's displeasure. Kon becomes enamored with Rangiku's bosom and goes running toward her but she knocks him away, prompting Ikkaku to ask Ichgio if the reaction is some kind of trend in his world, to which Ichigo states no its just the way Kon is. When asked where they will stay as Ichigo explains that they cannot all stay at his house, Ikakku leaves stating that him and Yumichika will find a place to stay somewhere. Ikkaku is later seen atop a building with Yumichika having a conversation about how its impossible for them to have such well made rice balls with artistic wrapping without something more going on as its too much for one person to make so many of them.

When the 6th Espada, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez leads an attack on the living world, Ikakku is seen with Yumichika ready for action to face the oncoming enemies. Ikkaku is left to fight one of his Fracci¨®n, Edrad Liones. Edrad makes the comment after Di Roy is defeated that whoever fought him was lucky as though he looked like an Arrancar he didn't deserve the rank. He was a complete failure. The Edrad then motions to Ikkaku and tells him that he has no luck at all as he has to fight him. Ikkaku is attacked and goes flying through a nearby building. He then takes notice of a scared and confused Keigo Asano, who is wondering what is going on. He then asks Asano if he can stay with him, noting that if he takes care of the Arrancar it will save his life and therefore they would be helping each other out. After Asano says yes Ikkaku then asks the Arrancar what his name is, to which he is told Arrancar Trece but then Edrad stops himself stating that what would be the point of telling him anymore all that he needs to know is that he is the one who will tear him apart. Ikkaku is put off by this a tells the Arrancar about the concept of the "Last Curiosity". He tells Edrad his name and rank.

As the two fight Edrad tells him if thats all he can do with a zanpakut¨­ then it would better serve as a waist ornament as blades wont cut the Hierro of an Arrancar. Ikkaku attacks causing Edrad to move his own zanpakut¨­ to block the attack. Edrad tries to goad him stating that a Shinigami who refuses to release his zanpakut¨­ is a shame, but Ikkaku simply retorts that he is the one who needs to release.

The continue to fight and Edrad is, however, easily overpowered by Ikkaku's unique style of fighting using both his Zanpakut¨­ and sheath. Analyzing his fighting style, Edrad realizes the attacks of his blade come from his right hand, while the left defends using the zapakut¨­'s sheath, and he thinks he now has the upper hand. Unfortunately for him, Ikkaku is ambidextrous, causing Edrad to be left vulnerable as he switches the sheath and slashes Edrad's face, breaking the remains of his mask in two. Ikkaku tells him that he was lucky as he was going for his head. Ikkaku then spits out two teeth telling Edrad that channeling his reiatsu into his hands has lost him two molars but resigns to replacing them later. Ikkaku then explains that in 5 or 6 more attacks Edrad will need to release his Zanpakut¨­. Edrad plainly states that releasing or not wont make a bit of difference in the fight no matter who it is that does it first. Mocking Ikkaku for boasting of his own prowess when he should be cowering in fear at the opponent he will surely loose to. Edrad then takes out his Zanpakut¨­ and releases (not knowing that Arrancar release their zanpakut¨­ in an entirely different manner to those of Shinigami). When Ikkaku asks him what is that Edrad explains that it is an Arrancar's Zanpakut¨­ release as he transforms into a hulking form. He then finally announces himself as Arrancar Trece Edrad Liones.

RP Sample:

[Rebel Raven]

Ikkaku is already taken.