Tomoko Manamari

Tomoko Manamari (知子万余り, Manamari Tomoko) is an ancient female currently residing in  as the Librarian (司書, Shisho) of the. She has held this position since the foundation of the, but its and her existence is a well-preserved secret, so much that most of the s of the don't even know about it. Tomoko has been around since the foundation of and the Gotei 13 and was known as a ruthless warrior during these times, though it is unclear whether she was an ally of an enemy of the latter at the time. She also held some sort of connection to during these times and was renown as Ghost Tragedy (霊悲劇, Reiheigeki; Literally "Tragedy of the Spirit") for her cruelty during battle. Ever since taking up her position as librarian, however, Tomoko has abandoned this side for her and now considers herself no longer a warrior.

Powers & Abilities
Tomoko currently considers herself "not a fighter, but a reader" and hasn't engaged in active battle for many years. Even during conflicts that threatened the destruction of Soul Society or the Seireitei, as was the case with the rise of and, she knowingly chose to remain inactive. Even so, it has been stated multiple times she was a dreadfully powerfully figure in the past, even by persons of great power themselves such as.

Zanpakutō
The name of Tomoko's zanpakutō remains unknown. She has stated she has stored it somewhere hidden for many years now, claiming its abilities are both "impractical" and "unpleasant".