Tenchuuren

The  (天柱連, Heavenly Pillar), informally referred to as the Shinigami Drop Pod and the Rod and sarcastically known as the Soul King's Spear, was a method of transportation utilized by members of the Zero Division to deploy their number into various locations within the Spiritual Realm.

Design Details
The was typically the size of a building, possibly even towering over 's famous Gates. Many had remarked its appearance was quite similar to the Ruyi Jingu Bang, a mythical and magical weapon originally used by Sun Wukong. The entire interior of the was stated to be quite spacious for its relative length and size, able to easily fit five individuals, with possible room for more. One Royal Guard even remarked that the inside of the was placed in a separate dimension, as a means to allow more space.

Doctrine
The had been in use ever since the Soul King had taken custody over the Zero Division, developed specifically for their personal use.

Capacity
Each could be considered the equivalent of a Gotei 13 Barracks, mainly because it contained the necessary supplies and rations for survival and could be used as living quarters for the Guardsmen.