HIGH PRIEST

THE ACT OF NAMING IS THE GREAT AND SOLEMN CONSOLATION OF MANKIND

[breathtakingdestinations]

Wat Phra Singh - Thailand (by Dennis Jarvis) 

[ichibe-hyosube]

hanabiira​ :

“Some might feel sad to know that someone else knows their own zanpakuto better than they do.” After all, the bond between zanpakuto and shinigami is supposed to be unique. Exclusive to the spirit and wielder in a way that no other shinigami could imagine. 

“What do you mean…? Do you not think we are connected well?” 

“Some ought to feel shame at their lack of progress.” If one could not appropriately commune with such an integral part of their being, their Zanpakuto spirit, than sadness, jealousy-- there were the least of their concerns. Godfather he might be, but a true bond was not one he could rival.

“Who’s to say~?” Hands were outstretched, eyes glistening as they looked to her own blade. “I can always ask her, of you’d like~?”

[ichibe-hyosube]

hanabiira‌ :

She can’t help but laugh, “it’s so strange, hearing that someone other than myself is acquainted with my zanpakuto spirit…how could you possibly be acquainted with them all, there’s so many!”

“There weren’t as many when I started. Even if I had only named one a day I’d have ample time to know them each. I’ll never forget a soul I impart a name to, no matter the passage of time. Some Zanapkuto I know better than their partners do, but I’ll never match the bond of a truly connected pair. I wonder if Hanabira feels that way now~”

[ichibe-hyosube]

WHAT PLANET ARE YOU?

JUPITER

You want to be bigger than life. There’s this crushing feeling in your chest of doubt, that it’s not going to matter when no one remembers you because you aren’t memorable, but you crave the feeling of being something, of being someone, anyone memorable enough for people to recognize. You want to be someone that gets stories told about them - used to dream about seeing your name up in lights. You practice too hard and you tire yourself out, and you never know when to stop because you’ve been told all your life that the system is fair and that if you work hard enough, you’ll get a shot. You know now that it isn’t like that, but you’re going to try, and you’re not gonna stop ‘till you drop dead. Otherwise, you dont know what to do with yourself. What else is there to do? You’ve got a dream, and that makes it all worth it, doesn’t it? Does it?

TAGGED BY: @nightbeat-cat​

[ichibe-hyosube]

hanabiira‌ :

“Oh! I see! But you do know if the bond had been made or not, correct?” She feels thankful that she does not have such an ill-tempered spirit to work with. Her and Hanabira get along swimmingly, despite the latter being much more capricious. Or so she thinks.

“So…you would know all about my zanpakuto without telling you anything?” That is rather incredible, frankly speaking. 

“I don’t know the instant the connection has been made, but it’s not so difficult to ask the spirit~ They’re so much more forthcoming than Shinigami, these days. I suppose they must remember me.” Such was the nature of the balance of souls that he rarely needed to name new, fledgling blades. Many spirits should remember his imprint. “Oh, you mean Hanabira-chan~? We’re acquainted, of course!”

[ichibe-hyosube]

hanabiira‌ :

“Does that mean you know if and when a particular Shikai or Bankai is achieved?” Technically he’d know if someone was keeping the knowledge of their powers a secret then also, right? “Wait, false names? How often does that happen?”  She only knew of one person who used a false name, but it was the weilder that did so not the spirit.

“Achieving the states of a Zanpakuto is merely an exchange of names, trust. I’m not intrinsically linked with those named, so I cant just know when that bond is forged. But I’ll certainly know if a fake name is given, or called~!” There were a few tricky spirits out there, and fewer still on the Shinigami’s end. “There are a handful in the Gotei 13 right now making a mockery of my names, but such is their choice I suppose.”

[hi-technique]

愛宕念仏寺 by 小川 Ogawasan

[ichibe-hyosube]

Muse’s Handwriting - choose what fits your muse’s handwriting. Both Print and Cursive as applies.

Tagged: @hirako5hinji​

[ichibe-hyosube]

TAGGING: All of @senboago​‘s muses

[ichibe-hyosube]

Muse’s Handwriting - choose what fits your muse’s handwriting. Both Print and Cursive as applies.

Tagged: @hirako5hinji​

[ichibe-hyosube]

hirako5hinji‌ :

               “ …Only recent events, huh? I would’a assume that the principle of a weak foundation endangerin’ the stability of an entire system would be a clear cut concept for the higher ups ‘ta understand…but unfortunately that hadn’t turned out ‘ta be the case. ” 

          Central 46 was one outstanding example. Time and time again, rather than pursuing a matter down to the very root of its cause, they seemed only willing to persecute a problem at its very surface, often leaving the rest to fester into a larger, worst situation; treating only the symptom of a disease, and not eradicating the actual issue itself. It was…incredibly frustrating, at times. 

          Turning on his heels, Shinji proceeded to lead the way towards the various barracks of the Gotei, his lips twitching wryly at the barrel chested Royal Guard Captain’s punny reply. 

               “ …Instrumentals are not my forte - I’m more a jazz man myself. Not sure if Rose is over at the Third right now, but let’s pop by and check the situation out. Hopefully, he’d be composed enough ‘ta receive yer venerable person. Outta curiosity, were you a member of any of the Gotei divisions before? ”

“Not all principles are applicable to all scenarios. Aizen rank amok not so long ago, but there was no need for our interference. The Gotei 13 certainly displayed an abundance of weakness in that misstep, and still we refrained from involvement. Can you guess why~?”

“Excellent use of language, my boy~!” Several hearty slaps found their mark on the square of his back, encouraging such exceptional puns. A man of wit and culture was Hirako Shinji! “When I was around the Gotei 13 wasn’t even a concept. There are few left who could spin a yarn for you, but the likes of the late Captain Commander and his ilk were quite different~”

Palm brought to his own forehead in sudden realization, he amends the thought. “But of course, the new Captain Commander must have been around long enough to know at least a little of what transpired in those days~ Before the Shinigami forgot their purpose.”

[inefekt69]

Yasaka Shrine - Kyoto, Japan

[ichibe-hyosube]

fleshpurifies‌ :

“Do you mean to tell me The Monk Who Calls The Real Name did not even pick his own? Perhaps we ought to call that ‘clownish’, since you seem to be so fond of the word.”

“Oh no, this will be terribly embarrassing for you-- the Soul King named me. No greater honor could be bestowed. I can’t think of anyone bold enough to name themselves.. ah, except clowns~!”

[ichibe-hyosube]

fleshpurifies‌ :

“Certainly your own name is at the top of the list!”

“Only a clown would believe I named myself, Yachiru-chan~”

[ichibe-hyosube]

fleshpurifies‌ :

“Careful. You almost sound envious of my dedication. Or perhaps you’re merely upset I named myself, instead of allowing you the esteemed honor?”

“Oh, I wouldn’t worry about that~! I’ve named more than my fair share of rotten things~!”

[ichibe-hyosube]

fleshpurifies‌ :

“Is it not enough to commit one or two lifetimes to something? I realize in your advanced age, such a passage of time might seem insignificant, but I assure you it’s no small feat.”

“That might be enough time, if one were to actually commit. Instead of donning their mask, switching costumes, and starting anew~”

[ichibe-hyosube]

asobishinshin‌ :

‘ i make a point, not to regret anything i do. because regret is a burden that only grows with time and i could do without that. as for ichigo-kun, well. i’ll deal with that problem when the time comes. although i’m pretty sure it won’t be coming anytime soon. mostly because i know him better than you do. ‘

“Of course you’d believe that, Genryūsai was too soft on you~! If he’d done a better job at hammering in some lesser known truths, you’d see Kurosaki in the same manner we in the Zero Division do. An anomaly, an inconsistency. An unknown variable. Yhwach was the first, this lad ought to be the last~”

[ichibe-hyosube]

fleshpurifies‌ :

“That sort of problem seems to be more up your alley. — Such eccentricity in your footwear!”

“It must seem eccentric, to some, to commit to any one thing for more than a minute~”