Kuchiki Byakuya

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Kuchiki Byakuya is from the manga/anime series Bleach and is played by Thessaly.

Vital Statistics

Name: Kuchiki Byakuya

Nicknames: Bee, Mrs. Boring

Birthday: January 31

Age: Appears mid to late twenties.

Height: 180cm

Weight: 64kg

Family: Kuchiki Rukia, Roxas

Occupation: Instructor at the Kaidou Dojo.

Likes: Spicy food, nighttime walks, solitude

Dislikes: Most everything else.

Musical tastes: Calming, lyrical music, nothing loud or abrasive. Prefers instrumentals over vocals.

Theme Song: "Cassis" - Gazette

Wardrobe: Dark trousers & shirts, suits sometimes, never jeans or t-shirts. Always immaculate. Doesn't wear kenseikan or the scarf on campus, but keeps them safely in his room.

Current Residence: 305B, Vertigo Skyrise Dorms

Background and Personality

The 28th head of the noble Kuchiki clan, Byakuya is said to be one of the strongest members in the history of their line. Presently, he is the captain of the sixth division of the Gotei 13. Outwardly, he seems very ruthless, cold, and emotionless, keeping a stoic expression most of the time. He believes that life isn't meant to be amusing, and takes a serious approach to everything that comes before him. Truthfully, he is far from heartless; he simply is adept at concealing what he feels and suppressing natural reactions before they have time to show on his face. More recently, it's been shown that he does possess affection for others, he just has a backward way of showing it. Even those people who have known him a long time have trouble getting close, because before anyone can really get to know him, Byakuya tends to project a stony silence and distance himself from the world around him. He does have a vulnerability, especially after Hisana's death, but it's extremely well-hidden and deeply buried. It is possible he is simply guarding his heart closely from further hurt or loss, but generally it makes him seem like a total asshole. This, in turn, intimidates people away from wanting to be anywhere near him. One of the greatest turning points of his life has been the two promises he made, one to his late wife, Hisana, to protect her biological sister, Rukia, and one to his parents, to never again break the rules. These two vows quite happily existed in the same reality -- until Rukia violated the law of Soul Society. If it were not for Kurosaki Ichigo's interference, it is very likely Byakuya would have stood by and watched her be executed, all for the sake of law and harmony. For in his view, as he states during the battle with Ichigo -- if they don't uphold the rules, then who will? He was deeply conflicted about the situation and saw himself helpless to move one way or the other, not wanting to betray either the woman he had loved or the parents who had given him his position. Now that things seem to have settled once again, Byakuya continues to look after his sister on his own terms, which may seem inscrutable to some, but it's certain he is protective of her and although he doesn't get in her way, he also won't let her come to harm if he can prevent it. It seems that at least part of his indecision about which promise to honour, should it come to a point where they're in contest again, has been resolved, although it has yet to be tested. Whatever the case, she's just about the most important thing in his life.

Byakuya at Desai University

Despite there being a large number of other shinigami present at the university, Byakuya does not associate with them at all. The only one that he will have any sort of meaningful conversation with is Abarai Renji. He doesn't seem to care about what's going on in the city, if it doesn't directly affect him or his loved ones.

Relationships

Tseng - The person with whom he spends most of his time, outside classes and other obligations. The two have a mutual respect and understanding, and seem to be comfortable around each other to a great extent. The full details of their relationship are not publicly known.

Rufus Shinra - Companion. He and Rufus are very much alike, and as such have struck something of an accord. Rufus appointed him Vice-President of Shinra not long after their initial encounter, which says something about the depth of their involvement.

Roxas - Adopted son; when Roxas dies, he will be groomed to the position of shinigami and if he stays the course, heir to the Kuchiki name. Byakuya is very protective and even a tad possessive of Roxas, but it is clear that he is fond of the boy. He knows it is unlikely he will have any blood heirs, and thus has marked Roxas as a potential soul to enter into the noble ranks of his house.

Abarai Renji - Vice Captain. Their relationship is not as uneasy as it once was, but still maintains a level of uncertainty.

Cloud Strife - Friend. One of Byakuya's first acquaintances at Desai, they aren't exactly friendly, but that's par for the course. They tolerate each other and can speak freely.

Reno - Ignore at all costs.

Classes

Literature of the Worlds

Religious and Political Documentation

General Botany

Ceramics

Anthropology

Contact Information

Byakuya is available periodically on the network under the name kuchiki heir.

His journal can be found here: [1]