#bleach canon

[fractoluminescence]

When I scrolled by a retweet of another Q&A translation mentioning an underwear question I'll admit this was not what I thought the post it was potentially talking about would be like

[leggomyeggo12]

A cool detail I've noticed within Bleach is that the noble clan zanpakutos we know of so far each seem to embody a core trait of the zanpakuto itself (all two noble zanpakuto lmao)

#1 the Kuchiki clan zanpakuto: Muramasa

Despite being introduced within filler and the full extent of its canon version mentioned in passing during CFYOW's first book is unknown, considering they reference the zanpakuto rebellion several times throughout the rest of CFYOW it's safe to say Muramasa works about the same way it does in the anime as it would in the mainline.

For those who don't know, Muramasa's got a lot going on with him but his big thing is he can enter the inner worlds of soul reapers and manipulate their zanpakuto's spirits to his advantage. His shikai form can simply turn the swords against you but his bankai, Mukojochu Muramasa, can bring the spirits of other zanpakuto as well as himself into the real world. This is well, shown in the rebellion arc itself. It's also worth noting Muramasa is much more independent opposed to other zanpakuto. While this is because of his assumption his master abandoned him (in the anime at least.)

But this plays into my first statement on these two swords, Muramasa embodies the spirit of the zanpakuto. The only other time in the series we see zanpakuto get manipulated by an outside force is PePe Waccabrada's schrift, the love. But even then it was not on the degree of control which Muramasa has. Being able to control larger groups with one command, being able to draw them into the real world, ect.

#2 the Tsunayashiro clan zanpakuto: Enrakyoten

Enrakyoten, like Muramasa made its (canon) debut in CFYOW and is used primarily by Tokinada Tsunayashiro. This blade's ability is to copy the shikais of other zanpakuto that the wielder has seen in action. The strength of the shikais mimicked depends on the user's reiatsu which could be very good or very bad depending on who is using it. But either way, weak or strong using this blade comes at a price. It drains your life away as you use this sword.

So what do I think this blade represents all things considered? The asauchi, the original blank slate of a sword that eventually turns into every zanpakuto we have ever seen. It doesn't take much to draw similarities here with Enrakyoten by itself not being able to do much but once its user witnesses other zanpakuto it can copy them, become them. Just like how the asauchi imprints on its user and becomes anything just based off their soul alone.

And well, that's just about all we can comment on about the royals. We do not know the Shihoin zanpakuto, nor do we know the Shiba's, we don't even know who the last noble clan is. But considering what limited info we know of these two blades I hope we can say the other 3 follow suit on the theming.

man it'll be so funny if it turns out this is just a wild coincidence

[jellyribbons]

I will pass through even 100 million blades

[shapooda]

Mugetsu

[gallusrostromegalus]

Will They Yeet Rukia?

Inspired by this post, which @toast-star tagged as "RenRuki", which is absolutely correct, but I started thinking about everybody else.

The reason Yachiru can yeet Rukia but not Soi Fon is that Yachiru has to good sense to launch her from atop Kenpachi's shoulder. She believes height is a choice.

[holy-reference-in-a-username]

I know you’ve done Canon Tom meeting your Tom but how about the other Canons meeting your versions too? :]

edd has experience with copycats

matt has experience with himself

tord has... experience... from japanese cartoons...

[tyforestposts]

I am completely normal™ about them, your honor.

[roslynvb]

hello lovelies! A small rant, but someone needs to say something. If you actually like incest, pedophilia, or any of that in writing, or even at all, please please seek professional help. I cannot stress this enough. I can’t believe people don’t talk about this enough. I honestly don’t care if you use it to cope, write that for yourself PLEASE and stop putting it on the internet. Get therapy, or at least any kind of help PLEASE

[ruwilleatyou]

Happy birthday you cretin

[japhgura]

I headcanon occasionally having to maneuver a fellow sleep-drunken squad member out of harm's way is a rather common thing in the 9th.

At least for Maegawa and Minamoto. Who would've thought the reflexes subconsciously learned from the many printing days would come in handy in the 3rd too?

Aka #AEIWAM Gin and his 16-dimensions-at-once-vision encounter Cupboard-to-Hip-Prevention Maegawa

[fzketch]

Hyperfixation strikes again so I thought about sketching a super rough cute thing of these two.

[saltysatellite804]

What I feel like so many people forget about Aizen, is that loneliness is the key identity behind his character. Every single action Aizen has taken, from who he has chosen to be by his side, from those he chose to betray and personally hurt, to why he is so callous, doesn't give a fuck, all come back to this. It's why he is so angry inside, burning up like a time bomb while carefully keeping a lid tightly sealed on it. It is why he lost the battle with Ichigo. Why he lost his new power instead of further evolving (because Hōgyoku shows you your deepest wishes), but he had self-decieved himself so hard that even he was shocked by this. He has high pride, it would never let him assimilate among people, especially a cult-like organization. The idea of losing himself is reflected in Kaname's words about how it is evil to assimilate in an evil world. Fierce independence. And he is spiteful that no one can see him. Or they will only see an illusion (why else is his power, the identity of his Zanpakuto about illusion?). People who actually looked for him couldn't. It is no wonder he saw it all as supreme weakness. He is right there and is missed, practically a ghost who just craves to be seen as who he actually is, not some glorious idol, and not an evil wolf in the bushes. Also reflected in Starrk, the loneliest Espada who just wanted to find a place to belong.

Because everything is bullshit, he decided to use his immense power to change it. He decided to embrace that. Instead, he failed, and is left in the darkest pit.

Aizen did not fight Yhwach because he wanted to take the throne from him. Nor did he want to escape Muken. He didn't do it out of spite. The only reason he left his cell was to personally remind this new king that he would never bow to him. Everything else was secondary. He fought Yhwach because he did not want to live under his rule. He will never be content to live under any rule.

[zakuroarts]

[graciethegreat]

Happy Valentines!!! Except its a few days before the 14 to avoid procrastination 🥲

[gallusrostromegalus]

Kenpachi Realizes Nobody Else Actually Read The Employee Handbook And Decides To Get Inventive, A Story In A Ranking Chart

Yamamoto Thought He Was Punishing Everyone Including Zaraki By Making Him Actually Fill Out That Report, Was Not Ready For Zaraki To Deliver A Twelve Hundred Slide Powerpoint Category Seven Autism Infodump About It A Week Later, A Sequel

[ivorysodapop]

Fucked up Taichi Amagi AU you are so important to me