As Yhwach declares Soul Society on the brink of collapse, Kenpachi is saved from further punishment by the arrival of the Captain-Commander. Ikkaku tells an excited and curious Kenpachi that the Ryoka's name is Ichigo and what he looks like. [110] After the Wandenreich invade Seireitei, Kenpachi is told by Rangiku Matsumoto the enemy has the ability to steal Bankai. Kenpachi explains his Zanpakutō has no name and, having never had a seal on it, is currently in its true form. Despite his tendency to be brutal, Kenpachi usually stops a fight if his opponent is too injured to fight back, claiming he is not interested in fighting "weaklings who can't fight anymore", and he does not feel obligated to deal a death blow to anyone who cannot fight any longer. Male 202 cm (6'7½")[2] [6] The eyepatch is black with a grey outline. These bells can only be heard by enemies whose Reiatsu is concentrated to the point where it can actually defeat Kenpachi. Kenpachi attends a captain meeting, where he is informed about the Wandenreich's infiltration, and is ordered to prepare for war alongside other captains. [104], Having defeated Giriko, Kenpachi looks around to see if anyone else is done with their match yet. [105] When Kenpachi greets Ikkaku as the dimension he was in disappears, Ikkaku is surprised Kenpachi is out of his dimension so early, only for him to say Ikkaku is late. A noticeable trait in his appearance is his long thin scar running down the left side of his face, which he gained before finding his future lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi. After Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends arrive in Soul Society, Zaraki begins to hunt for the strongest fighter in their group before finding Ichigo. She generally wears it in front, braided into a large braid which reaches far down her torso, past her waistline. Before he can do anything, Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, arriving, causes his Zanpakutō to self-destruct. [103], As Yukio brings each of the duels into different chat rooms, Kenpachi asks Byakuya to wait and trade with him, since his opponent, Shūkurō Tsukishima, looks stronger, but he cannot. Yammy, screaming in pain, holding his injured hand, notices Kenpachi on his arm, which he runs up to strike at his head. While residing in District 80, Ke… For the manifested spirit see Nozarashi (Zanpakutō spirit), Nozarashi (野晒, Weather-Beaten One; Viz "Weather Beaten"):[200] Kenpachi was able to imprint onto his Zanpakutō while still an untrained child. [20] Likewise, he shows far more concern for Yachiru than previously; when he discovers she is missing, Kenpachi frantically orders his men to begin looking for her.[21]. [43] When Ichigo, increasing his power, greatly impresses Kenpachi, Ichigo, explaining he can do so by borrowing Zangetsu's power and fighting side by side with him, states he will never lose to someone like him, who only fights by himself. Stating he had considered the captain to be one of their five special war potentials, he concludes he has overestimated Kenpachi, proclaiming him to be weak. Disappointed by Kenpachi's Bankai, Gerard attempts to punch him, who responds by biting down on Gerard's knuckle and rip the whole arm off. This was demonstrated when he was subdued by Kaname Tōsen's Bankai, leaving him with only his blade and sense of touch, which prompted him to let Tōsen strike him simply so he could catch his opponent. Hitsugaya attempts to intervene, but Kenpachi smashes him to the ground below and tells him to stay out of this, with Byakuya agreeing, prompting Hitsugaya to point out how Kenpachi considers Gerard enough of a threat to have already taken off his eyepatch. Unnamed Kenpachi, deflecting Ichigo's next attack, stabs his sword into a nearby building. Unohana, noticing this, asks him what happened, as it looked like he lost consciousness for a moment. He is the eleventh Shinigami to hold the position and the name Kenpachi, branding him as the strongest Shinigami in martial combat. [51] Later, Yumichika tells Kenpachi the result of his battle. Yoruichi and Suì-Fēng, negating Inaba's Shunkō with Hanki, create an opening for Hitsugaya and Kenpachi to cut Inaba down. When Nnoitra asks Kenpachi his name, both men give their name and rank. He realizes he was previously only reacting to her sword, but is now doing so reflexively. Death Battles Category, How to Create Your Own What-If Death Battles, General Death Battle TN and Template Blog, Demonstrates impressive hand to hand combat ability, Exerts his spiritual energy in one strike. Simply bringing those in would greatly change this fight. The Reigai destroy the technique at the cost of their own lives.[102]. When Gonryōmaru asks him where has he been all this time, Yachiru reveals they were late because they got lost on their way back from fighting Hollows in Rukongai. When the other Shinigami arrive, Kenpachi proceeds to attack alongside them. [86], When Byakuya states he just blew everyone away, Kenpachi plainly tells him he has no intention of fighting any of them anyway. The Yachiru who is the pink hair gir… Kenpachi, beginning to laugh, becoming extremely excited, says now the fight is just getting started, noting they should drag out the fight. Releasing the true form of Nozarashi, Kenpachi destroys the meteorite, causing chunks to rain down around him as he stands with his Shikai.[129]. Is she dead? [140], After expressing surprise that Mayuri finds Pernida creepy, Kenpachi notices his arm being warped even further and immediately rips it off to prevent the rest of his body from being damaged, prompting Mayuri to commend him for doing so. Death Battle even states for anime characters to be mostly using the source material. He enjoys doing so because it is easy for him to set his hair to his preferred style. He, explaining his Fullbring as a contract with the gods of time, states the simpler the clause of this contract, the stronger he becomes. When Nnoitra asks how it feels to see an Espada release their Zanpakutō for the first time, all he gets in response to his question is a smile from Kenpachi, who tells him he has nice Reiatsu, and it is like the Reiatsu itself is sharpening his blade. [28], Kenpachi and Gin Ichimaru both tease Byakuya Kuchiki about his sister Rukia Kuchiki being sentenced to death, saying he is depressed, as a noble family would not stand to have a criminal as a member. When Byakuya asks why he had taken such a risk, Kenpachi states if he had not, he would not take the fight seriously. He no longer has the bells in his hair. He reluctantly decides to use Kendō, though he admits it has been quite some time since he has used it. When Byakuya states he did not know Kenpachi, at his level, could actually kill people, Kenpachi tells him to try him, and before the two can engage in combat, Gin, stopping Kenpachi, ties him up and drags him away. [156], Kenpachi's Battle Data, clockwise. Kenpachi's slash wounds, inflicted by Ichigo, weren't as severe in the anime compared to the manga. Captain of the 11th Division His adoptive daughter is Yachiru Kusajishi. Nnoitra, cutting Kenpachi on his left shoulder, laughs, telling him his Hierro is unsurpassed by any current and former Espada. |RP|Single| View the complete Dota 2 profile for Kenpachi Zaraki on Dotabuff Later, they were present at the battle of the division against a caterpillar Hollow. [49], When Tōsen releases his Bankai, Kenpachi learns he cannot see, hear, and sense spirit energy. As he tries to discern who among the three is the strongest, he finally realizes it is Ichigo. 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