Zev Raregroove

Zev is a powerful shapeshifting spirit from places unknown. Zev's duties are to his friends first, and after them, his priority is eliminating demons and malicious spirits, like Hollows. He tends to be rough and outspoken, but is truly good at heart. Zev tends to take few things seriously -- However, anyone would be a fool to underestimate him, as he has a habit of finding ways to make the impossible possible. He is quite possibly the only person that can be considered Blackout's equal, as the two of them have fought over 100 times, and the two are currently drawing at 25 victories and defeats and 50 draws each, discounting unfinished battles.

Unlike Blackout, Zev dislikes killing without a purpose, especially living beings, and unless fighting demons, he will almost always avoid using lethal force, only aiming to incapacitate his enemies, especially if he can win a battle without killing his opponent. He believes that killing without a good cause is nothing but slaughter, and that a war built on sacrifices and harming innocents is hollow. However, if the enemy puts his friends in danger, then Zev will not hesitate to go for the kill.

Zev is a powerful mage in his own right, capable of using several powerful spells in quick succession without tiring, can easily use spells normally considered taboo because of the danger they pose to the user, and he's also able of quickly formulating new spells to fit his current needs. He also has many abilities revolving around water, but he's more effective than even Malygos's Water Elemental Form for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is his ability Hirviendo (Spanish for 'Boiling'). With this technique, Zev causes an incredibly powerful heat to emanate from the tip of his weapon. This heat is so great, it can turn any water coming towards Zev (Including ice) into pure steam. However, Zev can also choose to turn ice into boiling water for his own use.

Zev's weapon of choice is a shapeshifting katana which, in its normal form, can easily cut through even steel, but not a material that has been strengthened by magic. This katana is his zanpakuto, like the one he made for Ynot; its Shikai release command is 'Rankle the seas and the heavens', and its name is Nejibana (Japanese name for the Spiranthes flower). Before releasing, Zev will usually spin his katana counterclockwise three times. On the third time, with a burst of water, the Shikai form will be accessed. In Shikai form, Nejibana becomes a cross between a trident and a Chinese ji halberd; the middle prong is like a normal trident's, but on the sides are a pair of outward-facing blades that are straight from the bottom upward, but at the upper end, they widen and curve outward. Just below the trident head is a horsehair tassel of a dark blue. Also, at the opposite end of the weapon's shaft, there is a small ornament shaped like a conch shell with small spikes. At Zev's mental command, both ends of the Shikai cause massive amounts of water to jet out, filling the area more and more until Zev wills it to stop. Zev can also shoot jets of superheated steam and icy attacks, but he prefers to use water. This water is completely under Zev's control, and he can simply cause the waves to crush his enemies from afar if there are too many to take on one at a time. Zev's fighting style using his Shikai has been compared to a dance -- He uses his right hand to rotate his weapon, while his left hand manipulates the waves. If the enemy does not remain vigilant of their surroundings while fighting Zev, then they could easily become crushed between his attacks with his Shikai and the waves. Also, Zev has the tattoo of a stylized spade on his left hand -- However, this tattoo is merely an illusion, hiding the real mark: A serpent bent into a circle, biting the tip of its own tail, with a six-pointed star inside of the circle formed by its body and two wings spreading from the top. The Orobouros. Sealed in his left arm is a powerful weapon built especially for exorcising demons, Hollows, and creatures called Devil Machines. When activated, it covers his arm in a white armor, and depending on how well he synchronizes with it and how powerful his emotions are, his arm can change shape in various ways.

Another thing Zev is known for besides his power is his constant companion, Prudence Franklin, an anthropomorphic hedgehog (NOT like Sonic) with bright yellow fur. The two are practically inseparable, and make a very fashionable and easily recognizable combination. However, either would be quick to anger if the other is put in danger, and Prudence can be just as dangerous as Zev if she's provoked. On Prudence's planet, she lived in the second-most violent area, Area 79, "Kusajishi", of the Northern City. Her parents had been killed, and after being struck by lightning a year earlier, she had become an object of ridicule for her bright yellow fur. The crime rate in Area 79 was constantly rising, and one day, Prudence was cornered by four men who intended to kill her. However, suddenly, a mysterious man took each of the man down with a single slash. From his clothes, Prudence could recognize he had been in even worse conditions for a very long time, if not all his life -- It turned out this man was Zev, and that, after leaving his mini-dimension, he had arrived at Area 80, "Zaraki", of the Northern City -- The most violent area of the planet, even moreso than Prudence's. Zev had appeared to Prudence from even deeper in the darkness, and demolished the chaotic world around her. Ever since that day, Prudence has been like a little sister to Zev. They're rarely seen apart, and they make a deadly combination in battle.

Zev was once a spirit of high ranking, ruling his own mini-dimension. He was known for his power, because when he got excited, depressed or angry, 'unnatural disasters' were prone to happening. He was also once part of the Gotei Thirteen, a group of spiritual beings known as Shinigami dedicated to protecting the living and the dead from demons and malignant spirits; the Gotei Thirteen is split into thirteen Divisions, with each Division being lead by a Captain, and just below the Captain the Lieutenant. Zev was Lieutenant of the Thirteenth Division, and was a bit of a prodigy -- He was able to complete the six year Shinigami Academy course to become a member of the Gotei Thirteen in only two years, cementing his place as one of the Gotei Thirteen's most ingenious fighters, even though Zev will always say that he's no genius. His powers decreased somewhat when he entered the Bionicle Dimension, but he is still not to be taken lightly, and his powers are constantly growing with his training. He was within Impel Down, believed to be given a life sentence on the Level Five Freezing Prison, but was actually in the secret 'Hall of Love' he had established, Level Five Point Five.

Then he somehow escaped, fought Blackout, nearly got killed, and he hasn't appeared since.

No, wait, he's in another dimension, fighting Malygos! How do we keep track of this guy?

Hold on, now he's fighting a weird insect.....thingy that can't finish a sentence without pausing in the middle!

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Signature Techniques:

With Zanpakuto:

Proyectil Azul (Blue Projectile): Gathers a large aura of blue spiritual energy, before launching it like a missile at the enemy.

Cascada (Waterfall): Gathers large amounts of water above the enemy, before causing it to surge downward, crushing anything beneath it with monstrous force.

La Gota (The Drop): Gathers a large, dense amount of water around Shikai's tip in the form of a shark tooth, before shooting it at the enemy. This attack has enough force to demolish wooden houses in a single hit.

La Arroya (The Stream): Launches a quick, sharp lance of water at the enemy, with enough strength to pierce concrete and accurate enough to hit a target only a foot wide from five hundred yards.

Rio Gigante (River Giant): After gathering sufficient water, launches a giant surge of water forward. Hard to control, but at optimum power, has enough strength to flatten an entire block of wooden houses.

Rio Diablos (River Devils): The same technique as before, but instead with three water surges instead of one. The surges can be launched one at a time, or all at once, and each surge retains its full power.

Rio Dios : Launches an incredible five surges, either one at a time or all at once. If all of these surges were launched at once, at one target, even Blackout wouldn't have much hope of surviving without a quick but powerful barrier or a fast dodge. Also, if all the surges hit at one place, they don't disperse; they gather together into one giant river, with enough force to blast through two brick walls and still carry enough power to kill a Toa on impact.

Ice Block Partisan: A large amount of white mist swirls around the Shikai's tip. Suddenly, three to six spears of ice are shot out at the enemy, with enough strength to pierce a foot into solid rock.

Ice Block Mortar: The same mist effect as before gathers, but this time larger and swirling faster. Suddenly, a sphere slightly smaller than a basket ball is shot outward, arcing overhead towards the enemy. On impact with the ground, an explosion of mist surges outward that can freeze any organic matter; however, the mist is shortlived, only lasting about thirty-five seconds before the area's heat dissolves it; the mist lasts longer in colder conditions, and shorter in hotter condition.

Senka (Hail Flower): With a quick stab, the enemy is frozen inside a giant lotus-shaped block of ice. However, this doesn't kill the enemy, only freezes them -- They will still be alive if they are carefully thawed, but if the ice is shattered, the enemy will usually be shattered along with it.

Hyoten (Frozen Sky): Siphons heat out of the atmosphere, causing snowclouds to form. Then, the user can cause blizzards and hail of cruel intensity for about fifteen minutes.

Frost That Rouses the Sleeping: Is initiated by spinning the Shikai in front of the user rapidly. Blue spiritual energy begins crackling, before suddenly launching a barrage of icy chunks.

Icicle Snipe: Forms a large icicle, hovering it in front of the Shikai's tip with the sharp end facing the enemy, before shooting it at the enemy with immense force and a rapid rotation.

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Unique Skills:

Zanpakuto Blacksmith: Zev is one of the few beings in the Universe with the skills required to forge a Zanpakuto. For a natural Shinigami, a Zanpakuto is a naturally created extension of their spirit, given the form of a blade. However, Zev has the ability to create Zanpakuto, with actual spirits. Usually, even he won't know what the spirit will be or what the Shikai will be like until its chosen user activates it.

Zanpakuto Spirit Materialization: One of Zev's abilities is the power to materialize a Zanpakuto's true inner spirit, not just a Shikai or Bankai manifestation. This is normally used so that the Zanpakuto's wielder can train personally with their spirit for Shikai and Bankai. However, there is a significant danger -- Not all Zanpakuto spirits are friendly, and while they won't try to kill their wielders for the most part, they may try to attack nearby allies.

Zanpakuto Spirit Reassignment: By using an ancient, unorthodox magic, Zev is able to dissolve a Zanpakuto's spirit, before reconstructing it into a new form, connected to the former by things such as species and elemental affinity. He actually has a catalogue of options based on similar species and elemental alignments.

Rune: Zev's magic mainly revolves around materializing runes to cause effects or to combine them to form spells. He's able to imitate Kido with this magic, and he invented most of the runes and spells. However, if one tries to use this magic and says the wrong rune in a combination, then they put themselves in danger of the spell violently blowing up in their face or having a very different effect from what they intended.

Truant: While many spiritual beings require long meditation to charge up spiritual energy, Zev uses a different method -- By doing a lot of eating and sleeping, Zev is able to charge up more spiritual energy at a faster rate. Also, while most Shinigami lose their spiritual energy by a leaking effect over time, like a faulty circuit, Zev's ability to consume stray spirit energy allows him to simply draw back in the energy he loses, making his abilities more efficient. Also, in the middle of battle, Zev has the ability to put himself into hibernation to heal his wounds, recharge energy and completely dissolve any toxins or alien elements from his body; this technique, however, puts him completely at the enemy's mercy, which is why he never uses it if he's fighting alone.

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Quotes:

''- [Said after defeating demons] "Amen." - "You can laugh at me...You can insult me...You can even pour drinks on me. I'll laugh all that off. But if you lay one finger on my friends...I'll kill you."''

- ''"Pru! Pru~! Pru~u~u! You can stop dropping the cherry petals now! Lovely Pru-chan! Lovely, lovely Pru-chan! Lovely, lovely, lo -- AAAAAGGGHHH!!" *Entire basket of petals is dropped on him*''

- "I'm Zev Raregroove, and you're not."

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Alternate Universes

 * In an alternate universe, Zev was likely hunted down and killed along with Ynot when Sasuken was forced by Malygos to act as a spy and expose the location of his base.