Bakeneko Physiology

The power to use the abilities of a bakeneko. Variation of Yokai Physiology and Feline Physiology.

Also Called

 * Bakeneko Mimicry
 * Nekomata Physiology

Capabilities
User with this ability either is or can transform into an Bakeneko (changed cat), cat yōkai with supernatural abilities. All bakeneko (unless they are born from two bakeneko) start as normal cat that becomes a bakeneko in a number of ways: they may reach a certain age, be kept for a certain number of years, grow to a certain size, or be allowed to keep a long tail. While their true form is unusually large cat with forked or doubled tail and ability to walk upright, they are able to change their shape. They are also known for holding grudges and haunting the houses they dwell in.

Applications

 * Dream Walking
 * Feline Physiology
 * Camouflage
 * Claw Retraction
 * Climbing
 * Enhanced Agility
 * Enhanced Balance
 * Enhanced Bite
 * Enhanced Flexibility
 * Enhanced Jump
 * Enhanced Senses
 * Night Vision
 * Enhanced Speed
 * Enhanced Strength
 * Predator Instinct
 * Stealth Tactics
 * Spiritual Awareness
 * Enhanced Immunity
 * Flight
 * Ghost Lights
 * Human Disguise/Shapeshifting
 * Matter Ingestion
 * Necromancy
 * Reanimation
 * Poison Immunity

Variations

 * Prehensile Tail


 * Kasha: either demon touched or demonic bakeneko, known for stealing corpses before burial/cremation.
 * Maneki Neko (Beckoning Cat): bakeneko with Luck Bestowal and generally benevolent personality.
 * Nekomata: particularly malevolent and slightly more powerful bakeneko able to bring misfortune and gloom with them.

Associations

 * Curse Inducement
 * Life-Force Absorption
 * Magic
 * Nine Lives
 * Power Augmentation
 * Yokai Physiology

Known Users

 * Yoruichi Shihōin (Bleach)
 * Haineko (Bleach)
 * Felicia (Darkstalkers)
 * Koneko Tōjō (Highschool DxD)
 * Kuroka (Highschool DxD)
 * Kirara (InuYasha)
 * Matatabi (Naruto)
 * Yugito Nii (Naruto)
 * Himari Noihara (Omamori Himari)
 * Espeon (Pokémon)
 * Blair (Soul Eater)
 * Matamune (Shaman King)
 * Chen (Touhou Project)
 * Rin "Orin" Kaenbyō (Touhou Project)