Kurohoshi- Matches the other guardians in height and muscle mass, being of a darker skin color, with a Mohawk hairstyle. Kurohoshi wears a white mask on his face, also garbed in typical Shinigami clothing. Kurohoshi however wears red fur across his back and shoulders. Kurohoshi wields a large battle axe, though it possesses no elemental qualities. Kurohoshi instead protects the gates with raw power and strength, frightening to those not up to the task of dealing with such a giant. As a gate guardian tasked with guarding the Seireite, Kurohoshipossess a rather uncanny ability that allows him to sniff out intruders that are not Shinigami from quite a distance away. This prevents unwelcome guests from easily entering the Seireitei without proper clearance. Kurohoshi is the guardian of the South Squadron and the Black Ridge Gate.