Gawain Tori

Gawain Tori (卿トリ, Tori Kyō) is a of the 8th Division in the Gotei 13, under Captain Erika Fujibayashi. He is also one of the three Falcon Brothers, being the middle brother.

Synopsis

 * Main Article - Bleach (Kenji Hiroshi).

Quincy Emergence arc

 * Quincy Invasion Saga

Powers and Abilities


Keen Intellect: Gawain was quickly fit to identify that Adolf was controlling Shinigami of the 8th Division, showing both intelligence and observational skills.

Enhanced Durability: Gawain was capable of surviving an arrow fired by Nagito, the "Snipe" of the Engelhaft Gewitter, whose arrows can demolish entire city streets. However the impact knocked him unconscious.

Zanpakutō
Karasu (烏, Raven). Gawain's Zanpakutō is sealed in the form of an  which he wears secures at his waist.


 * : Gawain release his Zanpakutō with the phrase "Scatter the Winds" (散布風, Sanpufū).


 * Shikai Special Ability: Gawain's Karasu allows him to release large quantities of feathers which are capable of absorbing the spiritual power of targets, including reishi. He can then use this stolen power to sharpen the feathers for potent omnidirectional assaults against his enemies.


 * : Not Achieved.

Behind the Scenes

 * Gawain is based on the assassins from Assassin's Creed. His first name, Gawain, is of English origin and means "Battle Hawk" while his last name, Tori, is Japanese for "Avian", which is derived from the Latin word "Aves", which pertains in some way to birds.