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North Korea: 'My violin and your prayers saved my life'
10 February 2016
Jung Yohan is a gifted musician from Pyongyang. He used to perform before Kim Jong-Il. "Now I use my violin to point to Christ," he says. This is his story:
Performing for Kim Jong-Il
"My grandfather was an elder in the underground church. Only later in my life did I realise he was actually a Christian. He brought me to my music lessons and secretly prayed for me. He would hug me and whisper in my ear: 'Go to heaven when you die.' It made me very uncomfortable and I just pushed him away. When I was older, he confessed to me that he was a Christian, but I didn't really care that much.
"Because of my musical talent, I was selected for the music school at the age of five and tested again when I was seven. I also became a child actor and performed in some movies.
"I was selected to perform at parties hosted by Kim Jong-Il, who would succeed his father as leader of the country in 1994. To be honest, he was a very warm figure when he met with us. He was very charismatic. He seemed to be so interested in music and always gave us compliments. But the parties lasted forever. Often we were only in bed by 2 or 3am.
"Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il were like gods to me. I later confessed to God that I had worshipped them. It makes me so sad that older citizens in North Korea still worship the leaders with their minds and hearts. But back then I was the same. My goal in life was to glorify Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il. I came very close to fulfilling that mission. I never even thought about escaping. Life was good. As an elite musician I was even allowed to travel to eastern Europe.
Discovering the truth
"About eight years ago, I was an exchange professor in eastern Europe. My experience there changed my life dramatically. One day, a foreign professor asked me: 'Why do you look so blue?' I told him I didn't know. To be honest, I wasn't that depressed. 'Go to church,' he said. 'It will make you feel better.'
"I replied: 'My grandfather used to be an elder in the church.' He responded: 'You see? This was arranged by God. Now go to church on Sunday.'
"I decided to follow his advice and took a cab on Sunday. He drove me to a small church with a cross on the rooftop. Before I entered the church, I suddenly became afraid. I realised this could easily be a trap. I waited until I head music coming from behind the doors, then I entered. I sat in the back. Because I spoke the language of that country, I could follow the service. What touched me most was the music. The melody, the lyrics... they made me weep.
"On Monday after I woke up, I asked myself: 'What happened? Why was I so emotional during that service?' I had no answers. I only knew I had to go back. I wanted to hear more about the man named Jesus. The preacher had said 'You will know the truth and the truth will set you free' (John 8:32).
"For some time, I had realised that I had been indoctrinated all my life. My grandfather had been a good man; the North Korean government was evil. They had said that Christians were bad people, but I didn't believe them. I so desperately wanted to know the truth. I wanted to know what my family believed. I kept secretly visiting the church and eventually decided to become a follower of Jesus.
"I was afraid that the North Korean government officials would soon find out about my conversion and I knew what could happen to Christians. I wanted to avoid the labour camps at all costs. I needed to escape to South Korea.
"I picked up only a few things from my apartment - so I would not arouse suspicion - and left. I contacted a broker who was able to help me, but he wanted a lot of money. The only thing of value I had was my violin. In order to save my life I had to sell it. My violin proved to be my ticket to freedom.
"If the instrument was the ticket, God was the guide. I'm so thankful for all the people who are praying for North Koreans like me, even though they don't know us. Throughout the dangerous journey across several countries, I completely relied on the Lord. In the end, I arrived safely in South Korea.
"After some time, I was able to save up enough money to buy a new violin. Now I am a deacon in a church and I perform my music everywhere. No longer do I live to make music for Kim Jong-Il. My violin and I glorify God. My dream is that one day I can return to North Korea and share the gospel through my music."
Stand with your persecuted church family in North Korea
While Jung Yohan now lives in South Korea, there are an estimated 300,000 Christians who remain in North Korea. Most of these believers keep their faith completely secret in order to avoid abduction, torture, and death at the hands of North Korean authorities - an estimated 70,000 believers are incarcerated in horrific labour camps.
North Korea has been number 1 on our World Watch List for 14 years in a row, making it the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. We pray that one day soon North Koreans will be free to worship Jesus, but until they do, we are determined to stand with them in prayer and action. Here are three things you can do:
- Pray. Jung Yohan's story shows how precious our prayers are to North Korean believers. Use the prayer points below. Perhaps you could ask your small group or church to spend some time praying for North Korea
- Give. Every £60 can provide swift, intensive training for a North Korean church leader, like Jung Yohan's grandfather, in a safe house in China.
- Become a partner church. Your church can partner with us as we support those who share our faith but not our freedom.
Listen to Jung Yohan perform Amazing Grace
When we asked Jung Yohan if he'd thought about composing a song about his life, he said: "It has already been written." He pulled out his mobile phone and looked himself up on YouTube. It was a video of him, playing Amazing Grace - watch it below:
Please pray:
- That many more North Koreans would have the opportunity to hear the gospel
- For courage and protection for North Korean Christians
- That one day soon Jung Yohan's dream will come true, and he will be free to share the gospel in North Korea.
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- Canadian church leader freed on health grounds
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- A trafficked woman's precious Thank You note
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Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in March 2016 and the two devices received huge amounts of praise for their design, powerful specs and great cameras. No smartphone is perfect though. There will always be a few specs in the rumours that never see the light of day, leaving some disappointed and wanting more.
Don't worry though, more is on its way. Here is what the rumours suggest could appear on the Galaxy S7's successor, the Galaxy S8. A larger device is expected to launch alongside it, known to leakers as the Galaxy S8 Plus. You can read all about that in our separate rumour round up. For now, here is everything we know about the smaller Galaxy S flagship.
- Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Galaxy S7: What's the rumoured difference?
Samsung Galaxy S8: Release date and price
- 29 March launch likely, not MWC
- On sale from mid-April
- Said to cost around €800
Previous release patterns would suggest the Samsung Galaxy S8 would launch at Mobile World Congress 2017, but as months have past, an MWC announcement is looking less and less likely for the next flagship smartphone. Instead, the show is expected to be the platform for the Tab S3 tablet, with perhaps a sneak preview of the S8 rather than a complete unveiling of the phone.
Meanwhile, it is thought Samsung will be hitting the Big Apple in April for the SGS8 launch. Slashleaks claimed the rumoured date is 18 April, but ET News has said it will be 15 April and there has also been more recent talk of 29 March, which has been reiterated by VentureBeat and ET News. SamMobile has said the launch date will be revealed at MWC.
In terms of availability, Ricciolo claimed the device will go on sale on week 17, which is 24 to 28 April, for £849. VentureBeat has said the S8 would cost €799 in Europe however and would go on sale on 21 April, which is slightly earlier than what Ricciolo claimed but the same date ET News has claimed too. A more recent report from SamMobile says the S8 will cost around $950 (£765) and will come in black, gold and orchid grey colours.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: What's the story so far?
Samsung Galaxy S8: Design
- No flat models rumoured, with two curved instead
- No home button and minimal bezels rumoured
- Similar dimensions to S7 rumoured, despite screen size increase
Rumours claim Samsung will break from tradition and release two curved devices this time around rather than one flat, one edged, so we are expecting the S8 to offer a dual edge display like the S7 edge and Note 7. A leak from Phone Arena only talks about a dual edge curved display device, with no mention of a flat alternative, while a leak of front panels also suggests two curved handsets and both the Guardian and VentureBeat also support this claim.
In other news, it has been reported that a dedicated side-mounted button will make its way onto the Galaxy S8, which will launch Viv, the personal assistant developed by Siri founder Dag Kittlaus. Although the assistant has been confirmed by the company, the dedicated button hasn't as yet, even though VentureBeat has also suggested this button will appear and official cases have leaked with what looks like a cutout for this button.
Bloomberg has claimed Samsung will ditch the physical home button, suggesting the company will create an "all-screen front" for the Galaxy S8. A number of renders were created by Veniamin Geskin and shared on Twitter, showing what the S8 might look like based on rumours and the device pictured in the renders has no physical home button.
These renders were then followed by a leak on Weibo showing a physical device claimed to be a gold S8 and almost an exact match to the renders, as well as a number of case leaks which have been followed by further renders from SamMobile.
The Guardian report claims the new S8 devices won't even have a logo on the front however, with all the space used for a nearly bezel-less infinity display, which is something the VentureBeat report and image leak supports, as well as another Weibo leak that claims to show the S8 in the flesh and more recently, a Tweet from Ice Universe.
Based on the Guardian and VentureBeat reports, the fingerprint sensor has been moved to the rear of the S8 and the iris scanner from the Note 7 will also be on board. A report from CNET Korea also claims the fingerprint sensor will be situated on the rear, to the right of the camera lens, which is something the official case leak also appears to confirm and Ice Universe also confirms this. The CNET report also claimed a Samsung official said the screen will have "soft keys" within it for navigating, which the Ice Universe tweet also shows.
Two videos posted on Samsung Display's Korean YouTube channel further supported the idea of an all-screen device with slim bezels, as do the front panels leaked more recently.
In terms of measurements, the Bell claimed that despite the rumoured increase in screen size, the Galaxy S8 will have similar dimensions to the S7, suggesting a good screen to body ratio. This has also been supported by the Guardian report and a tweet from David Ruddock, who said the aspect ratio of the new flagships mean the S8 and S8 Plus will be "no wider at all than the S7 and S7 edge. Exact match".
The CNET Korea report suggests the dimensions of the Galaxy S8 itself, which it claims is 5.7-inches, will be 131.58 x 68.05mm, though this seems very small, especially given the S7 measures 142mm tall.
- Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus rumours
Samsung Galaxy S8: Display
- Size increase rumoured for S8 to 5.7-inches or 5.8-inches
- Screen to body ratio expected to improve
- Resolution rumoured to remain the same but technology improve
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is rumoured to increase its display size compared to the S7, as we mentioned briefly above. Some reports suggests 5.7-inch screen, while others say 5.8-inches. Serial leaker Evan Blass is adamant the S8 will have a 5.8-inch screen so that's where we are placing our bet for now.
As the S8's dimensions are reported to be staying in a similar field to its predecessor, the screen-to-body ratio on the new flagship will need to improve in order for this to be possible. Rumours suggest this could easily be the case for the new device though, after a Samsung Display spokesperson was quoted saying the company would roll out a full screen display with a ratio of more than 90 per cent this year and the Guardian report claimed the S8 will offer an infinity edge-to-edge display.
A Bloomberg report also supports this idea, with its claim of an all-screen front. The report claims the display will be wraparound and there will be a virtual home button buried into the lower section of the glass, which is something the VentureBeat report also suggests.
Resolution might also increase, though more recent reports suggest not. A 5.5-inch 4K AMOLED display offering a pixel density of 806ppi was apparently shown off by Samsung and a Phone Arena leak suggested the S8 would come in this size and resolution with the dual edge design, but both SamMobile and VentureBeat claim otherwise. These two sites both say the S8 will retain a 2K Super AMOLED display, with SamMobile claiming it will be better than the S7, and offer a noticeable improvement for virtual reality.
Samsung Galaxy S8: Camera
- New 1/2.3-inch sensor with f/1.4 aperture rumoured
- 8MP front camera rumoured with iris scanner
- 12MP rear sensor with visual search feature suggested
There has been a rumour to suggest the company is working on a new 1/2.3-inch sensor that will be combined with a f/1.4 aperture. This would deliver even better low-light capabilities than the current flagships but whether it will appear on the S8 is unclear. The rumours also claim Samsung's goal is to deliver a 1/1.7-inch sensor eventually, suggesting it has no intention of stopping improvements in the camera department.
Other claims have suggested the Galaxy S8 might appear with a dual rear camera, with two different sensors – one at 12-megapixels, one at 13-megapixels. This is something we have already seen on the LG G5, Huawei P9, and more recently, Apple's iPhone 7 Plus. The same tipster claimed the front camera will be 8-megapixels, which ET News has also suggested.
Contradicting these rumours however, is another leak from a different source claiming the Galaxy S8 will have a 30-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilisation, coupled with a 9-megapixel front-facing snapper. There has also been another claim suggesting the S8 will have the same Duo Pixel camera of the S7 and S7 edge, which is something that the VentureBeat report also suggests.
According to VentureBeat, the rear camera will be 12-megapixels with an f/1.7 aperture and a new visual search feature, while the front camera will have an 8-megapixel sensor, also with an f/1.7 aperture. The site also claimed the front camera will have iris scanning capabilities. This has been supported by a spec leak posted by Evan Blass for the S8 Plus, which we presume will have many of the same features as the smaller model.
ET News has also reported that the front-facing snapper of the Galaxy S8 could have auto-focus rather than fixed. It wouldn't be the first device to offer auto-focus on the front, with both the Sony Xperia M5 and the HTC Desire Eye both offering the feature, but it would be welcome.
- LG G6: What's the story so far?
Samsung Galaxy S8: Hardware
- Qualcomm SD835 chip rumoured with 4GB or 6GB RAM
- Retina and fingerprint scanners claimed
- 3000mAh battery expected
A faster, more powerful processor will certainly be on board the Galaxy S8, and possibly a jump in RAM. Ice Universe claims we will see 8GB of RAM, while another leak says can expect a 3.2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, supported by 6GB of RAM. A Phone Arena leak lists two processors – Exynos 8895 chip and the Snapdragon 835 – and 6GB and 8GB of RAM, suggesting there could be different versions for different regions again and it has also been claimed the S8 will be the first device to receive the SD835 chip.
VentureBeat supports the idea of two processors, but it claims the S8 will stick with 4GB of RAM with internal storage options starting from 64GB. It's likely Samsung will keep microSD support on board, though as claims suggest 64GB and 128GB models, it could be that the company still won't offer support for Marshmallow's Flex feature, allowing users to combine the phone's internal storage with the storage of the SD card.
A bigger battery capacity is always welcomed, but even if the capacity itself isn't increased for the S8, we'd like to see software improvements to help with power management. Some rumours claim the Galaxy S8 will have a 4200mAh battery and there is also predicted to be fingerprint and retina scanners, as well as a built-in mini projector. VentureBeat says the S8 will have a 3000mAh battery however, which is the same as what a report from News1 Korea also claims.
In other reports, SamMobile has reported there will be a USB Type-C port on board for charging and audio and it's also been claimed the 3.5mm headphone jack will be ditched, like the iPhone 7, though the latter point has been contradicted by the Guardian, VentureBeat and Ice Universe.
That said, SamMobile leaked some Samsung-made in-ear wireless earbuds like Apple's AirPods, supporting the removal of the headphone jack. A report from Fone Arena also adds fuel to this fire, claiming the Galaxy S8 will offer dual speakers and they may be Harman branded, though the VentureBeat image leak, Weibo leak and Ice Universe images suggests dual-speakers won't be the case and a headphone jack will be present.
Samsung acquired Harman in November 2016 so the claim of Harman branded speakers, even if not dual, is a reasonable one, especially as both LG, HTC and Apple have made moves in audio in their recent handsets so it's an obvious area for Samsung to focus on to keep in line with competition.
- Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6: What's the rumoured difference?
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus: Software
- Viv personal assistant confirmed for S8
- Android Nougat base software expected
- Could connect to monitor for desktop view of Android
Samsung's Galaxy S7 both feature Android 6.0 Marshmallow, overlaid with the TouchWiz software. There are some handy features with TouchWiz, but we would still like to see some more refinement for the Galaxy S8.
Vanilla Android will probably never happen and that's ok, but it would be great to see the best of TouchWiz on top of a close to pure Android experience. HTC launched it's latest flagship with a refined version of Sense over Android and it works well, delivering a cleaner experience with less duplication. We'd love to see Samsung do this too for its next flagships.
As we mentioned, we can also expect to see Viv on the Galaxy S8. Details are thin on the ground as to what Viv will be able to do, other than provide answers and actions, but it has been confirmed by Samsung that it will appear on the new flagship. Sam Mobile has said the Bixby voice assistant, powered by Viv, will feature in all native apps on the S8. In other software news, the site also claimed the S8 would have an always-visible status bar and it has also been claimed that the handsets will be able to connect to a monitor for a desktop view of Android.
- What is Bixby? Everything you need to know about Samsung's assistant
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus: Conclusion
What will appear on the Samsung Galaxy S8? Who knows at the moment. We have a couple of months of waiting ahead of us but it would be interesting to see a change up in design, more improvements in camera capabilities and software refinements.
There is a good chance of a more powerful processor and more RAM, as well as the potential for a larger battery capacity too, as is normally the case with next-gen flagships.
We will be keeping a close eye on the rumours of the Samsung Galaxy S8 as and when they appear so keep checking back for updates.


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This beginners meditation course features a variety of meditation techniques including mantra, meditating with the breath and music, concentration and meditation on a object. Each class includes a discussion topic and a guided meditation exercise. The Meditation Society of Australia (http://meditation.org.au) has no religious, political or financial affiliations, it is a community organisation designed to help people meditate.
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Episode 35 of 51 episodes
The difference between meditation and hypnosis is very stark. They both use very similar entry techniques, to relax and calm the mind and become concentrated and peaceful. They are both very powerful self development tools, but that is where the similarity ends. In my experience of hypnosis the focus is on the subconscious, and in understanding and reprogramming past negative learned behaviours. We enter into very deep concentrative states where we are able to replace bad habits and negative thought patterns from the past with positive, inspiring thought models for the future. Often just becoming aware of a negative thought habit is enough to dismantle it. Hypnosis makes it apparent again that lots of what we have programmed into our subconscious can be extremely detrimental. It makes us recognise that just because we repeat a thought doesn't make it true, but that is exactly what our subconscious assumes. I have seen examples where people have recognised compulsive eating habits as a means of hiding oneself or subconsciously taking oneself out of the dating game so as to be free from being hurt in relationships. Or of smoking or drug addictions as a means of punishing oneself over some form of guilt or self-hate. There are so many scenarios where unless we explore our subconscious we keep burying these extremely negative behaviours. Hypnosis is an extremely powerful tool for dealing with the past, and by dealing positively with the past it can help create very positive futures. Affirmations can be a form of self-hypnosis where a word or a phrase is repeated over and over as a means of reprogramming our subconscious. They are the most powerful when one is focussed and concentrated but are effective even amidst the hustle and bustle of worries and anxieties. A simple affirmation, such as calm down, calm down can be very effective. More powerfully with silence and full concentration, I love and forgive myself might be an affirmation that very simply changes our world. In meditation the focus is on the heart and the soul and the present moment. We leave the past and future and put all of our attention on now. In the 'now' in meditation we feel expanded and connected with one another and every thing, in calm peace. It is the flow of love, the giving and receiving of love that lies at the heart of meditation. Meditation simply accepts the past and in that way releases itself from its talons. Whatever has happened, has happened. They are only thoughts and they do not control us. They are simply released if they are destructive and celebrated if positive. It does not usually attempt to reprogram past thought patterns or behaviours rather through the infusion of love in the meditator, it is felt that new, higher thought patterns naturally develop and old habits are released or transformed. In my view, meditation is the simplest and most effective method of spiritual development. Unlike prayer where we lay out what we believe we need and do all the talking, meditation hands over the process to our heart and soul, or in some cases to God, and says you do the talking and I will listen. Sometimes in hypnosis it is hard to be clear on what our primary focus should be, on what we need most and so we may be directing ourselves to issues that are not important for this moment. In meditation we realise that by listening and having faith in ourselves, we can be directed and guided the most effectively. Because hypnosis is grounded in the past it is only able to clear obstructions to our future. Meditation, however, being in the now, the only place we are actually transformed, can work to help us actually evolve now. In this way we simply release our destructive past and elevate the thought patterns, the creators of our future.
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NC NOW legislative update #6 includes damage from the Trump administration's new interpretation of Title IX, lawsuit updates, and bill tracking.
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In light of the Trump administration's new interpretation that Title IX does not allow transgender people to use the restroom consistent with their gender identity, the U. S. Supreme Court refused to hear the Virginia case concerning this issue. The case was sent back to the lower court for reconsideration in light of the Trump administration's new rule. This non-decision will have the effect of making transgender bathroom rights a state-by-state issue. The issues can still be challenged in federal court on constitutional grounds, but losing Title IX is a serious blow to framing a successful lawsuit. The constitutionality of the new interpretation of Title IX could be challenged, but no suit on these grounds has been filed. This refusal of the Supreme Court to rule in this case will impact both the North Carolina lawsuits and the effort to repeal HB2. For more details, see: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article136866748.html


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Education to our culture means learning and memorizing the things that the school or university is explaining. We have the students attend school from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. everyday because we dont want our students to get tired and loose their focus, but we want them to learn everyday and practice what they are studying. The teachers also are not aloud to assign work for them to do at home beacuse we don't feel the need to make them do whatever we say day and night. Although we do give them extra work just in case they need the practice or would like to do better in the class room, it is not for a grade. The people that attend school are those who want to attend, but it is madatory for children ages 4-16 to attend. The best part about school is that there is no pay for the kids that are required to go! The pay for the others to go is $200 per semester and that also pays for books, and lunch.
Climate is the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period of time. The climate that we live in is very inconsistent, but very beautiful. The clouds are always around, whether it's sunny or not. It usually rains at night time when everybody is in bed, but it is possible for it to rain during the day. Mostly everybody that lives or visits Lala land loves, or enjoys the climate we have. The rain and the sun mix so well together so it doesn't ever get too hot or too cold. Except in the winter, winter time is enjoyable because of the beautiful snow we get, but it's very cold and not many people like to go outside. It's almost the exact opposite for summer time, it's usually sunny and not too hot or too humid and many of our citezens love to go out and swim or go to the beach.
Food is any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth. The food that is provided for our culture is mostly salty food. The food we eat is usually from the sea and we use spices to make them taste even better than they originally are. Our culture loves the tastes of pepper and lemon. All of my friends use pepper and lemon on everything. The mostly liked food in our culture is fish tacos.
Creative Expression
For our creative expression we like to play many sports, such as baseball, softball, and soccer. Our culture loves the ourdoors and we enjoy playing sports for fun. The sports and activities keeps us busy and in great health. Usually we are always active, doing work at school or at a university, playing a sport, dancing to our favorite type of music, or painting a mural. In conclusion, our culture is very active, healthy, an most importantly, happy.


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The online retail market in the six ASEAN economies has the potential to grow 25 per cent annually through 2017, a study said today. "Presently, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam account for less than one per cent of global online retail, even though it has 3 to 4 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product and around 8 per cent of the population," said Geir Olsen, head of AT Kearney's Consumer Industries and Retail Practice in Asia Pacific and China and co-author of the study.
The online retail market in the six countries has the potential to grow 25 per cent annually through 2017, the study said. "We see considerable growth potential for the ASEAN e-commerce market, but only if it overcomes five significant barriers that stand in its way," he said of the study "Lifting the Barriers to E-Commerce in ASEAN".
Globally, only China is expected to experience similar growth rates in online retail. The London-based consultancy believes that there are distinct actions the region can take to surmount each barrier and pave the way for sustained growth: Increase broadband access; Support local offers; Reinforce online security; Promote e-payment; and Improve logistics and trade efficiency.
Online users are just 29 per cent of the ASEAN 6 population, compared to 46 per cent in China and more than 90 per cent in Japan. In Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, about or less than half of the population uses the Internet; only Singapore's access to fixed broadband compares to markets such as the United States. "Even though mobile broadband is quickly spreading, limited fixed broadband connectivity is an issue, largely due to its continued unaffordability in many ASEAN 6 countries," said Soon Ghee Chua, managing director of AT Kearney's Southeast Asia Unit and co-author of the study.
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The study pointed out that state aid would be essential for improving the region's access, especially in remote and poorer areas. "In order to encourage local companies to participate in the online-trend, access to finance needs to be improved, the integration of digital talent needs to be fostered and the awareness of e-commerce marketplaces needs to be promoted", said Olivier Gergele, Principal with AT Kearney's Consumer Industries and Retail Practice.
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* Crowd attacks people close to pro-government stadium rally
* Judicial intervention unlikely - minister
Gunshots were fired and an anti-government crowd attacked motorcyclists and vehicles near a stadium rally by supporters of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday, as tensions boiled over amid attempts to topple her from power.
Several people were wounded when shots were fired as chaos erupted in Bangkok's Ramkamhaeng area, where protesters armed with sticks attacked a bus and taxi and badly beat two people, police and Reuters witnesses said.
The U.S. embassy in Bangkok expressed concern about the rising political tension. It was unclear who had fired the shots and how many people were injured, Adul Saengsingkaew, national police commissioner-general, told Reuters.
With a Sunday deadline set by demonstrators for the ousting of the government, police called for military backup to protect parliament and Yingluck's office, Government House, where protesters tore down stone and razor wire barriers ahead of a planned move to occupy it.
Demonstrators have started to up the ante and briefly occupied the headquarters of the army on Friday, urging it to join them in a complex power struggle centred on the enduring political influence of Yingluck's billionaire brother, ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Those attacked by the crowd were accused of being "red shirts", ardently loyal supporters of Yingluck and Thaksin, who gathered in their thousands at the Rajamangala stadium to ward of any coup attempt against the government.
The tension heightens a nearly decade-long conflict that broadly pits Thailand's traditional establishment of top generals, royalists and the urban middle class against the mostly rural, northern supporters of Thaksin.
Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban told supporters late on Friday to surround the headquarters of the national and city police, along with Government House and even a zoo on Sunday.
"We need to break the law a little bit to achieve our goals," said Suthep, a deputy prime minister in the previous government, routed by Yingluck in a 2011 election.
Thaksin remains intensely polarising. He was removed in a 2006 military coup and convicted two years later of graft, on charges he calls politically motivated. He is closely entwined with the government from self-imposed exile, sometimes meeting with Yingluck's cabinet by webcam.
Yingluck's son was harassed by parents of other children at his school on Friday, according to Thai media. In an emotional plea, she urged them to leave her son alone.
"I beg, if you have children you'll understand the heart of a mother," she said during a televised news conference. "If you're angry, please make it all about me."
A crowd of about 2,000 people massed outside state-owned telecoms companies on Saturday and Suthep has urged his followers to move on the ministries of labour, foreign affairs, education and interior. It remains unclear whether he has the numbers to besiege multiple government offices.
National Security Chief Paradorn Pattanathabutr told Reuters Government House or the police headquarters would not be seized. Late on Saturday, an army spokesman said navy, air force and army personnel had been called in as backup guards.
Suthep has called for a "people's council", which would select "good people" to lead the country, effectively suspending Thailand's democratic system. Yingluck has rejected that step as unconstitutional and has repeatedly ruled out a snap election.
The protesters have accused the government of acting unlawfully, after senior members of the ruling Puea Thai Party refused to accept a Nov. 20 Constitutional Court ruling that rejected their proposal for a fully elected Senate, which would have boosted the party's electoral clout. Puea Thai says the judiciary has no right to intervene in the legislative branch.
The ruling casts a spotlight on Thailand's politicised courts, which annulled an election won by Thaksin in 2006 on a technicality and later dissolved his Thai Rak Thai Party for electoral fraud. Its next incarnation, the People's Power Party, suffered the same fate. Nearly 150 executives of both parties were banned for five years.
Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, a former prime minister, said Yingluck had "acted above the law" by rejecting the Constitutional Court ruling.
Chaturon Chaisang, education minister and a close ally of Thaksin, said those accusations lacked rationale.
"The government, the prime minister and the cabinet have said nothing about accepting or not accepting the Constitutional Court decision," Chaturon told Reuters, adding that any attempts to use the courts to try to topple the government were unlikely to succeed this time.
The protests are the biggest since red-shirted Thaksin supporters paralysed Bangkok in April-May 2010 in a period of unrest that ended with a military crackdown in which 91 people, mostly Thaksin supporters, were killed.
Friday's peaceful invasion of the army headquarters illustrates how the protesters see the military as a potential ally because of its attempts to intervene against governments led or backed by Thaksin over the last decade.
Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha, however, told protesters not to drag the military into politics.


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"I believe in change; the mysterious power that it holds, those who cannot change and adopt with them become a relic of the past and are forgotten but those who do, and constantly improve themselves become legends."
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Migaku Isei Hazumi
Dynamic Artist of Gotei 13 (護廷十三隊の持続的作家, Goteijūsantai no Jizokuteki Sakka)
110 (Untold Tales Arc)
|Blood Type
Shin'ō Academy Graduate
|Hair Color
Eerie Black
|Eye Color
Purple (Medium)
|Skin Tone
5'11⅔ ft.
180 lbs lbs.
|Previous Affiliation
3rd Seat of 8th Division
|Previous Occupation
|Marital Status
Shuichi Nakatomi (Grandfather)
Dōtekihō no Sōkusaba
Not Yet Achieved
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Shitsukentō Fusen
- "Royal paladin of amelioration."
- —The Doctor
Hazumi Isei Migaku (磨く威勢勢み, Migaku Isei Hazumi) or Hazumi Isei Migaku Nakatomi (勢み威勢磨く中臣, Hazumi Isei Migaku Nakatomi) is one of the last surviving members of the Nakatomi Clan, one of the four great noble clans in Soul Society. Hazumi is a prudent and intrepid Shinigami and is the member and 3rd Seat Officer of the 8th Division; working under his pseudo-mentor and close friend, Yoake Hatsu. He is known for his diligence and noble sense of honor, the latter is said to be on par with the Captain of 7th Divsion; a division that is specifically known for their sense of responsibility and honor.
Driven by a supranormal appetite for self-improvement and inquisitiveness towards the Shinigami Arts, Hazumi is a rather courteous but sedulous Shinigami who spends most of his time either training, carrying out his missions or traveling; constantly looking for new things to learn, discover or remastering or rather polishing is already existing skills. Known as the Dynamic Artist of Gotei 13 (護廷十三隊の持続的作家, Goteijūsantai no Jizokuteki Sakka), Hazumi is an aspiring poet, painter and sculpture. As the 5th Seat of the Division, he was also a member of the Food Regulation Committee (食物規制委員会, Shokumotsu Kisei Inkai) and was also an assistant chef at some point in his life.
He is also the partner of Yoake Hatsu; the lieutenant of 8th Division, with the duo forming a strange friendship during their time at the Shin'ō Academy. Hazumi refers to himself as the "brains" and Yoake as the "muscle" of the partnership. Their rapport and skill made them one of the most effective teams in the 8th Division.
Appearance Edit
Hazumi is an opulent, laudable and offbeat sight even by the unique standards of Seireitei and the entirety of Soul Society, with his long black hair that's been clumsily tied into a pony tail, an idiosyncratic, expensive purple kosode, pleated ash gray hakama, a light gray shitagi and silver tabi; as he refuses to wear a standard Shihakushō. Unlike the other members of the Noble Clans, Hazumi's Kosode does not bear the symbol of his clan (Nakatomi clan). His kaku-obi particularly ghost white in color with faint silver outlines. He wears a rather cheap blue Kimono over his outfit; which he drapes across his shoulders. All of these actually make him standout among the members of Gotei 13; particularly, the 8th Division. Staying true to his alma matter and roots, as a practitioner of Tenshinryū Hyōho Battōjutsu, he keeps both of his soul-cutting swords sheathed and resting in his "belt" allowing for quick-draw; should the need arise.
Hazumi is a fairly tall individual; at least above average among males in Gotei 13, with a slightly tanned skin and medium purple eyes. He has an average sized forehead; that is often covered by his unkempt long hair, an angular jawline, a straight nose with a turned-up tip, a well formed mouth with full lips and slightly protruding chin; that give him an attractive look. He has a lean, flat-muscled and athletic disposition with long and well developed, muscular limbs; that are suited for combat. His physique is similar to that of a professional sprinter if anything, which might be the reason behind his foot speed and agility. His lips along with his eye-lashes give him a sort of feminine appearance, hence causing people to remark him as a "pretty boy type". Though rarely, he can be sometimes seen donning a jet black kimono and a midnight blue heko obi with onyx wrist warmers.
As a student of Shin'ō Academy, he wore typical academy uniform that consisted of a blue shitagi, white kosode with navy stripes, light blue hakama with socks and sandles. He also had noticeably shorter hair and would often bear a heartwarming smile on his face; which is now replaced with a closed lipped smile. During his early years in the Gotei 13, as the 13th Seat officer of 8th Division, he did wear typical Shinigami Shihakushō but with leather arm-guards and a pair of dark jika-tabi to compliment his changing personality. It is also during this time, he started sporting his trademark pony tail. His sealed Zanpakutō also looked different compared to what they look now; with them originally being a pair of Katanas that possessed hilts that were shaped like the swastika symbol. At one point, he did also wear tricorne hat as a part of his gimmick.
Personality & Traits Edit
- "Peace and order are necessary for the growth of any child; they are like sunlight and water to a plant, only plenty overtime will allow for the plant to grow bud(s) that would eventually blossom into an exquisite and deft flower. Chaos and madness would only result in the creation of more truculent, erratic thorns such as the traitor."
- —Hazumi about order and chaos.
Hazumi was originally very compassionate, honorable, dutiful, sincere and academic. He was seen as the "ideal heir" of the Nakatomi Clan and was admired by man, even as a mere child. Hazumi's defining traits were his wanderlust and observant nature; which still remain with him, till this very day. However, after his father Yūdai was killed in action, his mother naturally became estranged and pushed him away; only to commit suicide several months later, leaving him orphaned. As an orphan in Rukongai in the district 7, Kyōkihari (狂気針, Kyōkihari; lit. "Madness Stinger"); a district known for it's red-light area and cheap alcohol, he was mistreated by the locals and even abused; coming very close to be sold as a slave, until he was saved by a former prostitute known as Sayuri Migaku. These events caused his personality to change and he prey to depression, to the point where he almost had a nervous breakdown; with him later on admitting that Sayuri was his "saving grace" or else, he would have died ages ago.
With time, he recovered from his depression and became a very free-spirited person. However, he was consumed by anguish after Sayuri's mysterious death due to the Nakatomi Curse and was later on officially adopted by his grandfather, Shuichi; due to others treating him as an untouchable entity, and him being aware of the curse. To cope up with Sayuri's death, Hazumi became more reckless and somewhat self-absorbed. Despite his grandfather's warning, Hazumi even as a part of the noble clans, chooses to talk to and even befriend ordinary people. As someone who dislikes the noble clans and their orthodox rules, Hazumi is known to have conflicts with his grandfather on every other day due to their strong personalities that are polar opposites of each other and varying ideals. It is due to his respect for his late father and mentor, he assimilated both of their last names into his name, thus resulting him in having a rather long name which he claims to be his "gimmick".
- "Knowledge, cognition, tactics are really handy and they obviously can have a tremendous impact in your life; such as, letting you breathe this very moment and letting you live your life even though you have been in several "sticky situations", but they're not all there's to life. It is human understanding, care and love that really makes life worth living. As long as you have a loved one or even an acquaintance, you'll always have something... someone to protect. The point is, I'll always be a soldier and I'll always have something to fight to fight for."
- —Hazumi about where he stands.
- "Please refrain from patronizing me, that will be highly appreciated or. I'll have to do what Yaoke does best; break your face."
- —Hazumi
- Yoake Hatsu (Lieutenant) :
- "Yoake is one of those rare people who will ask you 'how you are' and actually wait to hear out your answer but that's not her only admirable trait. She can tell you things that you don't want to tell yourself. She's my friend and I will always be there for her; both when she needs me and when she needs to be left alone."
- —Hazumi about Yoake
- Ren Watatsumi (Captain) :
- Shuichi Nakatomi (Leader) :
- Risōkyō Nakatomi (Member) :
- Shūha Hankyō (Lieutenant) :
- Ryūsei Furuhokkō (Captain) :
- Jinsui Sabidome (Captain) :
- Setsutoi Shagekisen (Former-Captain) :
- Garyū Kokubiten (Lieutenant) :
- Tenabe Kensai (6th Seat) :
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Untold Tales ArcEdit
Yoake and Yōkikae ArcEdit
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Shitsukentō Fusen (失見当付箋, Disorientation Tag):
Tsukaisute Gigai (使い捨義骸, Disposable Faux Body): Tsukaisute Gigai is a special dispensable Gigai that is used by Hazumi and Shuichi. The Gigai is stored inside a ring that is worn by the user, known as the Hadasoroi Kiokusōchi (記憶装置, Skin Suit Storage Device) that has a spring-loaded opening. It is used to compress and conceal the portable Gigai. By thumbing a small stud on the side, the top of the ring opened, releasing the Gigai and restoring it to it's full size; allowing Hazumi to enter it. This unique portable Gigai is made in such a way that Hazumi or Shuichi can freely exit it, at will, without needing to use the Gikongan. Upon leaving, the Gigai would turn into a specific element and then dissolve into nothingness. For Hazumi, his Gigai turns into bluish-green flames while in Shuichi's case it turns into muddy water.
Reiatsu-kensei Udewa (霊圧牽制腕輪, Spiritual Pressure Constraint Bracelet):
Powers & Abilities Edit
Anomalous Wunderkind: One of Hazumi's staggering characteristics is his natural intellect and talent; that is often refereed to as "astounding". He was one of the most gifted students to ever enter the academy and was able to graduate within a period of 14 months with the highest possible grades in his written test and third highest in his Shinigami aptitude physical test; graduating along with his senior Yoake, and joining Gotei 13 shortly after. It is because of his skill and potential, he was offered the position of the 3rd seat and Lieutenant in both 7th and 9th Division, respectively. Despite this, he joined the 8th Division as their 5th seat, only to be promoted to the 3rd Seat within two months. It is his genius and natural skill that allowed him to master Kidō, unlock and understand his Shikai abilities and give most lieutenants a run for their money. According to the 8th Division Captain, Ren Watatsumi, Hazumi will most likely surpass her in less than two centuries.
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- Rapid Adaptability: Hazumi's natural abilities are shown to be constantly "evolving" and his combat skills improve even amidst a battle, as he is known to adopt to his opponent's fighting style quickly and explore new ways of countering them. Even with a little training, he seems to be capable of grasping advanced techniques and can use them with similar efficiency if not greater than an average lieutenant level combatant. He can gather and assimilate any kind of knowledge and understand it fully and master it within a short span of time, thus making him a dangerous and potentially one of the best fighters. Hazumi relies mostly on his quick thinking (threat assessment, deduction/analysis and strategy formation) and intuition which makes him highly unpredictable in combat; something even Shuichi Nakatomi admitted to be true. As Shūha Hankyō, the lieutenant of the 5th Divsion puts it, "Hazumi can adopt to and compensate for almost any situation; regardless of the strength or number of the opponent(s) or the environment he is in."
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Kidō Master: Hazumi is a renowned, Kidō aficionado who specializes in Hadō and Chiyudō; with some training in introductory Bakudō spells, that he has refined somewhat over time. As seen, his proficiency with the most basic Hadō spell, Shō (衝, Thrust) allowed him to blast away a lieutenant level combatant instead of just pushing them a few feet away; as it normally would. He is also known for his Kaizō Kidō; that includes a range of assorted modified spells. He can also fire an fusillade of Haien (廃炎, Abolishing Flames) without incantation; although it puts quite the strain on his reiryoku reserves. His mastery is further observed when he uses Tenran (闐嵐, Orchid Sky) with his left hand and Shakkahō (赤火砲, Red Fire Cannon) with his right; simultaneously, to create what can be only described as a Gōdō Hadō (合同破道, Amalgamation Way of Destruction). Even though it's not his area of specialization, Hazumi can at least perform a level 62 Bakudō spell (Hyapporankan) in conjunction with a level 30 spell (Shitotsu Sansen) to render his opponent completely incapacitated. However, he does admit that he has not mastered Bakudō spell 72 and onward. Seeing as he is the person who taught Yoake all the Hadō and Bakudō spells till level 30, it is safe to say that he has completely mastered them and can use them to their fullest extent. Even while injured, he can almost instanteneously cast a relatively powerful spell as seen in his fight with a mind-controlled Yoake as he was able to perform Hadō #28 Wakusuihō' (沸く水砲, Boiling Water Cannon) to blast Yoake with the concentrated mass of hot water with enough force to send her flying; causing her to eventually crash into a nearby building. It was even commented by the 8th Division Captain, Ren Watatsumi that Hazumi has "an uncanny aptitude for Kidō". His usage of Chiyudō can easily rival that of the 4th Division Lieutenant, as he shows the ability to heal multiple people once by using a modified version of Shōsen Hirate (神秘的なパーム, Mystical Palm) that involves of him sending out his "healing reiatsu" to his allies in his vicinity and forcing it to envelop their bodies which subsequently heals them; though, the more the number of people he's healing, the longer it takes for a particular individual to heal completely. He mostly uses Kidō tactically to draw out an enemy or analyze their abilities, though he is seen to use high level Kidō in rapid succession to simply overwhelm and destroy the enemy; if he deems so fit. He also has some proficiency in the lost art of Midō; that he was taught by his grandfather, Shuichi. It is also due to his mastery over kidō and control over his spiritual power that it takes him less than half the Reiryoku (compared to other practitioners) to perform most, if not all of the spells.
- Kaizō Kidō (改造鬼道, Restructured Demon Art): He is notorious for the usage of Kaizō Kidō, such as— Furan Byakurai (腐爛白雷, Decompose Pale Lightning) and Gokō Ōkasen (後光の黄火閃, Halo of Yellow Flash Fire). Unlike Byakurai, Furan Byakurai shoots out a concentrated purple beam that is much more faster than ordinary Byakurai and has an additional property; this added "trait" is responsible for rapidly decaying the victim's flesh after the beam has pierced them, thus resulting in unregulated necrosis, while Gokō Ōkasen creates a giant arc that shoots out bright yellow spirit construct that takes the form of three circular hollow rings or rather halos which can be which homes onto the enemy's reiatsu and binds them before begging to tighten around their body and cutting their body with it's vibrating, high frequency edge; before finally exploding around the opponent, extirpating them. He is also seen using his superior reiatsu control to increase the size of his "scalpel" formed by Kiseki no Hōhō (奇跡の方法, Miracle Method) and has shown to use it as an effective weapon, as seen, he used it to one shot a Bount with almost no effort. He can also change the nature of these scalpels to deliver rather powerful haemotoxin directly inside one's body with a single strike. One of his trademark Kaizō Kidō would be the Tenpen Hainawa: Kaginawa (転変這縄・鉤縄, Change Slithering Rope: Grappling Hook) that transforms Hainawa from a reishi rope to stop enemy moment to a chain of crackling red energy that can be used as a multipurpose grappling hook; either to grapple to certain surfaces, pull people near him or disarm people.
- Kidō: Umisei (鬼道・生み正, Demon Art: Original Creation): He can create his own Kidō that possess their own unique nature and are quite versatile both in and outside combat. He can use the Byōgentai Chūshutsu (病原体抽出, Pathogen Extraction) to precisely remove particular pathogens from the patients body; in order to cure them of their illness, however, this is a delicate procedure and takes a long amount of time. He has also used his knowledge of Kidō to create his signature Bakudō spell known as Mahike (気, Paralysis Touch), where he simply snaps his fingers and touches his victim with his index finger causing them to experience a sharp pain that pulsates throughout their body as slowly their entire nervous system becomes numb and unresponsive; essentially leaving them incapacitated. He also resorts to using his signature Hadō known as Nijō Suihari (二乗水針, Self-Multiplying Water Needle) that allows him to form a giant spear like needle made of water from a nearby water source that when hurled at the enemy rapidly multiplies into several hundreds of water needles that bombard and pierce the enemy; shredding them into pieces. He can also use his original Hadō, Denminagare (電身流れ, Electric Body Current) in combination with Hadō #10 Izumi (泉, Fountain) to wash away and electrocute his enemy simultaneously. Using Denminagare, Hazumi is able to release a strong electric discharge from every part of his body that can be used to shock and push back his opponent(s) once they come in contact with it. The electric discharge has enough heat energy to leave the victim who comes in direct contact with Hazumi's body with second-degree burns; an additional effect of this spell is that the victim's body misinterprets the electric discharge as electrical signals from the nerves, making their muscles contract, thus causing their body to become involuntarily stiff and unmovable for a few seconds. His most used original Kidō would be Me no Tenshin (目の天心, Eye of Providence) that allows him to share his vision/visual perception and eyesight with others and vice-versa, granting them an advantage while tracking someone or simply granting them the closest thing to 360 degree vision by linking two or more people's vision. Perhaps, his greatest achievement in the field of Kidō is Tamamajitsu (弾間実, Bullet Time Reality) that allows him to create and project a field inside which he can slow down time to various degrees, thus giving him the ability to slow down and dampen enemy attacks and movement; making escape nearly impossible. This unique Kidō due to it's nature causes the victim to perceive Hazumi as if he was moving at incredible speed, so far so, that they cannot keep up with him.
- Midō (身道, Way of Body): Hazumi can at least use four Midō spells as demonstrated by him in his fight against Ren and later on against a mind-controlled Yoake. While their rarity and level of difficulty remains unknown, both of his opponents were relatively surprised by the feats he could accomplish with these spells. His most used Midō is his signature Midō —Bukimihoshō (不気味保証, Ominous Assurance), that causes a form of black goo to ooze out of his pores and encapsulate his body, creating a jet black layer of "skin" over areas of his body, upon solidification. The parts covered with this hardened black material become extremely hard, elastic and dense; allowing him to take on attacks head on, that would normally prove to be fatal. The tensile strength of the hardened area is said to be at least four times greater than that of Sapphire. This "black armor" can also be used to cover his entire body; though, that drains his spiritual power faster. As stated by Hazumi, the Bukimihoshō "skin" is one of the best fire-retardants there is; meaning that this armor will automatically extinguish any fire that he comes in contact with as soon as the source [of the fire] is removed. He can also use this offensively to increase the raw force behind his physical attacks, as the armor hardens and augments whatever part of the body it's covering. The other two spells that he commonly uses are— #2Sokudo (速度, Velocity) and #3 Ryoku (力, Power) to emulate supernatural speed and strength, respectively. Using these spells, he can temporarily increase his physical speed and strength by a factor of three, for a limited amount of time. As Hazumi remarks these are "fairly linear spells" and do not require as much mastery over Kidō to learn. Hazumi can either use these separately or at once, to quickly overwhelm an enemy after he has either injured them or worn them out. He is quite proficient with the two basic Midō spells, as he can further increase his strength or speed; surpassing the normal three times increase limit, though he can only focus on aspect at once, in case he is further augmenting these stat boosts. He was also able to use the #6 Chōgokan (超五感, Five Hyper Senses) that enhances his vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch by 6 times; giving him a superhuman sensory system.
- Chūsori Kidō (宙反り起動, Space Arch Activation): An unclassified Kidō spell that is used by both Hazumi and Ren to open a rift between space time, i.e, a portal. Hazumi after chanting the incantations slams his hand into the ground summoning a giant portal, which can support the reiatsu of at least two Captains; while Ren does the same on her side, to form the receiving end of the portal. These portals can be used to travel between two different locations of the casters.
Shinigami PowersEdit
Great Spiritual Power: Hazumi naturally boasts a very high level of spiritual power that easily dwarfs the reiryoku of most seated officers; obviously not including Lieutenants and Captains. Even back in Shinōreijutsuin, as a new member, he was able to easily fend off his bullies by releasing and exerting his spiritual power in the form of reiatsu. When Ryūsei, the then lieutenant of 5th Division, met Hazumi for the first time, he was surprised to see him possess just over twice the normal average spiritual power that is normally possessed by a low ranking seated and non seated members of the Gotei 13. By the time Hazumi joined the 8th Division as their 5th Seat Officer, he had the spiritual energy that was roughly on par with a mid-tier Lieutenant class combatant. His reiryoku would continue to grow throughout to the point where he possessed equal spiritual power to a high-tier experienced lieutenant such as Shūha Hankyō. It is due to his relatively huge spiritual energy, Hazumi is an exception and thus must be subjected to a Gentei Reīn (限定霊印, Soul-Limiting Symbol) every time he enters the human world. His reiryoku is tantamount to Yoake Hatsu's maximum reiryoku whilst the latter is in his Shikai. After Yoake completed her Bankai training, her reiatsu almost doubled; thus surpassing Hazumi's own. However, after training with Ren for three months, he was able to easily outclass Yoake's level of spiritual power to the point where he had to wear Reiatsu-kensei Udewa (霊圧牽制腕輪, Spiritual Pressure Constraint Bracelet) to suppress 45% of his reiatsu. Even in his suppressed state, his reiryoku was roughly 1.5 times greater than before. His reiatsu color is amethyst. Upon releasing the full force of his spiritual power, he was able to intimidate the likes of Eratsuchi Jusōno and cause damage to his surroundings with nothing but the might of his reiatsu alone.
Shinigami Physiology:
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Zanpakutō Edit
Dōtekihō no Sōkusaba (双草葉の動的法, Sōkusaba no Dōtekihō; lit. "Dynamic Law of Twin Grass Blades"): Hazumi's Zanpakutō in it's sealed form, exists as a pair of two-handed Jian(s) of equal lengths of around 27 inches or 68.5 cm. The hilt of the swords disc shaped and are burnt umber in color. The handles are each wrapped in a blue ribbon-like cloth and his Jians' for some reason have the same golden triangular gripping pattern on their handle as a normal Katana; further, due to being adapted for two handed usage, each of these soul-cutting swords have a longer than usual handles. He usually keeps them sheathed through his kaku-obi on his left side. These Shuangshou Jians are remarkably durable and sharp even in their sealed state; enough to directly clash against Shuichi Nakatomi's Shikai, "Aokame Hishigu" without taking any visible damage, though Hazumi was pushed back.
- Shikai: It's Shikai command is "Exert, Augment and Negate" (努力増強兼打消す, Doryoku, Zōkyou ken Uchikesu)
Shikai Special Ability: TBA~
- Yoseitenkō (余勢転向, Yoseitenkō; lit. "Impetus Shift"):
- Fudōhō (不動砲, Fudōhō; lit. "Motionless Ordnance"):
- Meimei Shisatsu (冥々刺殺, Meimei Shisatsu; lit. "Divine Stab"):
- Ryūko Hazumi Shūgeki (竜虎弾み襲撃, Ryūko Hazumi Shūgeki; lit. "Dragon Impulse Raid"):
- Ikioi Idō (勢い異動, Ikio Idō; lit. "Power Change"):
- Kaisoku Sakujo (快速削除, ; lit. "Celerity Elimination"):
- Appaku Bakuha (圧迫爆破, Appaku; lit. "Coercion Blast"):
- Zōfukukizu (増幅する傷, Zōfukukizu; lit. "Amplified Crack"):
- Bankai: Not Yet Achieved.
- Hazumi has ever rarely revealed his true last name.
- This might be due to him secretly hating the clan.
- Hazumi's reiatsu color is "Amethyst".
- This denotes a certain level of transparency despite nobility; signifying that Hazumi is merely diplomatic in nature but not deceitful.
- Hazumi's Zanpakutō has two main attributes; each being governed by one of his Uchigatanas and these two attributes each produce three techniques, giving him a rather large variety of moves to strategically use.


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Katsu (Japanese: 喝; Cantonese: hot3 (help·info), Pinyin: hè, Wade-Giles: ho) is a type of shout that is used in Chán and Zen Buddhism to give expression to one's own enlightened state (Japanese: satori) and/or to induce another person to move beyond rationality and logic and, potentially, achieve an initial enlightenment experience.[1] The shout is also sometimes used in the East Asian martial arts for a variety of purposes; in this context, katsu is very similar to the shout kiai.[2]
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The most celebrated and frequent practitioner of the katsu was the Chinese master Línjì Yìxuán (?–866), and many examples of his use of the shout can be found in the Línjì-lù (臨済錄; Japanese: Rinzai-roku), or Record of Linji, which is a collection of Linji's actions and lectures:
|A monk asked, "What is the basic meaning of Buddhism?" The Master gave a shout.[11] The monk bowed low. The Master said, "This fine monk is the kind who's worth talking to!"[12]
Linji had learned the use of the katsu—as well as other somewhat antinomian methods such as striking disciples with a stick or a fly whisk[13]—from his own master, Huángbò Xīyùn, who had learned it from Bǎizhàng Huáihǎi, who had learned it from one of the preeminent Chan masters of Tang dynasty China, Mǎzǔ Dàoyī (709–788).[14] Linji greatly developed and used the katsu technique, and in one of his lectures—often termed as "Linji's Four Shouts"[15]—he distinguished four different categories of katsu:
|The Master said to a monk, "At times my shout is like the precious sword of the Diamond King. At times my shout is like a golden-haired lion crouching on the ground. At times my shout is like the search pole and the shadow grass. At times my shout doesn't work like a shout at all. Do you understand?" The monk started to answer, whereupon the Master gave a shout.[16]
The school of Chan that largely emerged from Linji's methods was, after the Japanese pronunciation of Linji's name, the Rinzai school, which flourished in Japan—with strong samurai support—beginning in the 13th century. The Rinzai school continued the practice of the katsu, as can be seen through the examples of the death poems of certain Rinzai priests:
- Katsu!
- On the death bed—Katsu!
- Let he who has eyes see!
- Katsu! Katsu! Katsu!
- And once again, Katsu!
- Katsu![17]
- —Yōsō Sōi (養叟宗頤, 1379–1458)
- For over sixty years
- I often cried Katsu! to no avail.
- And now, while dying,
- Once more to cry Katsu!
- Won't change a thing.[18]
- —Kokei Sōchin (古溪宗陳, 1515–1597)
The use of the katsu shout continues in both Chinese and Japanese Rinzai monasteries,[19] and indeed has become something of a standardized practice in many different situations therein.[20]
- ↑ Dōgen 190
- ↑ Dublin University Shotokan Karate Club
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ Character Search Results
- ↑ Japanese Kanji Dictionary
- ↑ Kanji Search - Search %E5%96%9D results
- ↑ http://www-personal.umich.edu/~wbaxter/pdf/d041-060.pdf
- ↑ Watson xiv
- ↑ 台文/華文線頂辭典
- ↑ Thanissaro 96
- ↑ Here, the phrase translated as "gave a shout" is a reference to Linji's shouting the katsu.
- ↑ Watson, 9
- ↑ Ibid. 15
- ↑ Dumoulin 2005, 180
- ↑ Watson, 99
- ↑ Ibid., 98–99
- ↑ Hoffmann 128
- ↑ Ibid. 107
- ↑ Dumoulin 1979, 62
- ↑ Payne, 24
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- Dumoulin, Heinrich. Zen Buddhism: A History. Volume 1: India and China. Tr. Heisig, James W. and Knitter, Paul. Bloomington, Indiana: World Wisdom, 2005.
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- Payne, Richard K.; ed. Discourse and Ideology in Medieval Japanese Buddhism. New York: Routledge, 2006. ISBN 0-415-35917-1.
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