Tarō Kinzoku

Tarō Kinzoku (金属太郎, Metal Eldest Son) is a Shinigami and the Captain of the Third Division.

Powers and Abilities
Eventually, he has become a true master-level sword-fighter, and only the likes of Captain-Commander and the Kenpachi are more adept specialists in this regard. He is almost unparalleled in terms of offence and has excellent defences as well. His preferred fighting style is kendō.

Great Strength: Tarō is also characterised by his incredible physical strength. He utilises it to overpower his opponents with devastating two-handed strikes of his Zanpakutō.

Enhanced Stamina: Furthermore, Kinzoku is capable of fighting for extended periods of time without signs of fatigue.





He uses it effectively to bolster his swordsmanship skills. It is of light blue colour.

Zanpakutō
Hyaku-baiken (百倍剣, "Hundredfold Sword"): Whilst sealed it is a nodachi with a square tsuba and a dark grey hilt.
 * Shikai: Its release command is "Cleave" (れる, "Wareru"). Tarō slashes diagonally with a two-handed grip. Upon activation the Zanpakutō splits into two swords identical to its sealed form.
 * Bankai: Hitori Guntai Sen-baiken ("One-Man Army Thousandfold Sword"):