Miyoko Kato

Miyoko Kato (美代子佳人) was the former Lieutenant of the 10th Division in the Gotei 13, who hailed from Nanashi's World. She was the wife of and is the mother of Kentaro Shiba.

History

 * Main article -- Nanashi's World.

Synopsis

 * Main Article - Bleach (Kenji Hiroshi).

Part III

 * Main article -- & Bleach: War of the Worlds.

Part IV

 * Main article -- Bleach: Cataclysm.

War on Two Fronts arc

 * Restored Heart
 * War Upon the Sands
 * In Wars Wake

Powers and abilities


Kidō Expertise: Miyoko's skill in Kidō extends to Bakudō and Kaidō; the former, especially, is particularly powerful. She can perform Bakudō spells by calling only the name and still retain a good deal of strength, though higher-tiered spells seem to tier her out quickly. She was left noticeably winded after casting Bakudō #79. without incantation. As a practitioner of ancient Keidō, which is viewed as the precursor to modern Kidō, Miyoko utilizes elements of this old form in her spells; it is for this reason she does not practice Hadō, instead performing the elemental effects of Keidō.

Zanjutsu: Miyoko's skill in swordsmanship is evident. Although preferring the use of Kidō in battle she possessed the necessary level of skill to temporarily cross blades with her fellow Lieutenants.

Hakuda Expertise: Miyoko demonstrated a lithe and highly acrobatic form of Hakuda that incorporated powerful kicks coupled with an off-the-ground approach. Her true aptitude lay in hand-to-hand combat; Miyoko was a practitioner of the ancient Keidō form, having mastered all four branch-styles.

Hohō Expertise: Miyoko's Hakuda style employed an off-the-ground approach, requiring Miyoko to be in constant motion. Her skill in high-speed movement was thus notably high, even amongst her fellow Lieutenants.