This youngster happens across the mysterious Cang Du during the chaos and activates his Bankai without hesitation after seeing firsthand that his usual icy attacks are ineffective against this strange foe. His Bankai is particularly memorable, turning the white-haired wonder into a winged, ice-wielding powerhouse with yet another set of overpowered techniques at his disposal. The youngest Captain in Gotei 13 history is the stern-faced Hitsugaya, head of the 10th Division (who ends up doing his subordinate's work too, on far too many occasions.) Hitsugaya's Bankai is as cold as his demeanor, as Hyōrinmaru has many ice-dragon components for this skilled child prodigy to utilize. Fortunately, Byakuya somehow survives the whole ordeal and is promptly sent to recover at Tenjiro Kirinji's revitalizing Hot Springs.

Byakuya throws caution to the wind by pulling out the big guns against the seemingly invincible Sternritter, hoping to find out more about their newfound foes during their battle. One of the most epic fights in the Thousand Year Blood War (so far) is between Byakuya and the terrifying Äs Nödt, who takes the concept of sadism to a whole other level. RELATED: Bleach: Every Captain Of The Gotei 13, Ranked By Likeability These pink petals transform into swarms of blades (of various forms and magnitudes, depending on the special skill used.)

One of the most well-known Zanpakuto around, Senbonzakura is a breathtaking site, with thousands of razor-sharp cherry blossom petals cascading through the air. The 6th Division Captain takes his leadership and law-enforcement role very seriously indeed, and thankfully, he has learned to apply a semblance of compassion to his conduct over the years.

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