JULY 9, 2014.
Post by Niccolò Vespucci on Jan 9, 2014 10:02:27 GMT -5
[font face="verdana"][b]GREAT SPIRITUAL POWER:[/b] Nico's spiritual pressure, due to his nature as a Vasto Lorde before discarding his mask, is at a level unattainable all but the strongest of souls. His Reiatsu clings to his body like armour, bathing him and everything around in a blinding red light when released. The sheer enormity of his power is enough to crush weaker beings without noticing, and even moderately powerful beings are brought to a complete standstill in his presence. Those subject to its full onslaught will find themselves slower in both mind and body; unable to comprehend such vast spiritual power, unable to keep up with the blinding speed of Nico's movements.
[b]MASTERFUL SPIRITUAL CONTROL:[/b] Nico's control over his spiritual abilities ranks amongst the best, the control and finesse needed to utilise his abilities to their fullest required this of him. As a result, Nico is capable of maximising the efficiency of his techniques, using the minimum amount of energy required for any action. In addition to this, he is constantly aware of his own levels of energy, allowing him to make appropriate actions in combat.
[b]PERFECTED PERCEPTION:[/b] Nico's style of fighting requires him to have absolute knowledge of the battlefield for it to be effective. Centuries of training and exercising his ability to observe the world around him has lead to Nico possessing near-omniscience. This omniscience grants Nico the ability to pinpoint the location of any being in his current dimension, should he choose to, simply by sensing their Reiatsu. Even suppressed Reiatsu is not hidden from his all-seeing gaze. In addition to this he has the ability to see the full 360* around himself and can determine the exact nature, quantity and quality of Reiatsu of any given person, item or ability in an instant. His perception is not fooled by illusions, only affected by the highest quality of abilities that affect his perception, and even that is to a minor degree. A trait unique to Nico is his ability to enhance his already god-like perception, increasing his reaction speed dramatically as the world around him slows, allowing him to make better judgements in the heat of battle.
[b]EXPERT AGILITY:[/b] Nico's pride is his speed, and in that regard he is unmatched by any being in existence. Centuries of travelling the wastes of Hueco Mundo have pushed his stepping abilities beyond what most are capable of, and while his neglect of Sonido training has lead to a degradation of his practical skills, Nico still possesses intimate knowledge of the mechanics of the technique. His reflexes are average for a being of his spiritual power, given the weakening of his physical body after his slumber.
[b]EXPERT WEAPON USE:[/b] Nico's skill with his blade allows him to compete all but the deadliest swordsmen on even grounds, capable of manipulating his Zanpakuto with speed and finesse unheard of for such a heavy and cumbersome weapon. While Nico doesn't use his sword in the traditional manner that most swordsmen are accustomed to, he can hold his own if necessary. He tends to attempt to overwhelm his opponents with his unnatural speed, relentlessly attacking with rapid thrusts and slices, relying on the large surface area of his blade to deflect incoming attacks. This style has been known to shatter blades his Zanpakuto collides with due to its incredible weight and the impossible speed it is swung at.
[b]HAND-TO-HAND PRACTITIONER:[/b] Nico's centuries as a Hollow made learning the basics of unarmed combat a necessity, as the only weapons he possessed were his body and mind. While Nico is capable of engaging in fisticuffs without completely embarrassing himself, he has no desire to pursue this particular branch of combat as he has found no need to resort to hand-to-hand combat for centuries. While physically capable of performing great feats of strength, he possesses little to know technique, relying solely upon his raw strength if forced into unarmed combat. Nico fights dirty, not hesitating to kick a fool in the nuts or make use of his trusty pocket sand.
[b]HIERRO PRACTITIONER:[/b] Nico’s Hierro, due to his nature as a Vasto Lorde, is incredibly tough in comparison to a regular Arrancar’s skin. He is capable of being thrown through buildings without harm, catching bladed weaponry bare handed and other feats of superhuman durability. However, as Nico tends not to get hit in combat, his Hierro is not as durable as it could possibly be. While able to take a serious beating, he is not a juggernaut like many Arrancar of his power.
[b]ENHANCED STRENGTH:[/b] Like the majority of Vasto Lorde-tier Arrancars before him, Nico exchanged his High-Speed Regeneration for immense physical power. While he may not look like a body builder, Nico possesses extraordinary physical strength, capable of tossing around buildings like toys and breaking bones like twigs. Only the most durable of defences can stand against his powerful blows, the extreme density of his Zanpakuto combined with his raw physical power capable of snapping other blades beneath it with ease.[/font] 
