Kengenijō

Kengenijō (権限委譲, empowerment) are a higher state that can be achieved by any being with spiritual power. After mastering control of one's, a spiritual being will commune with their Zanpakutō Spirit and harmonize with it. A small dose of this was scene within 's inner world where his Zanpakutō spirit, Zangetsu merged with his Inner Hollow. The effects of Kengenijō are not permanent and if used incorrectly can leave the user's body in great danger.

Overview
Achieved through sheer training and mastery of, a Kengenijō is unique in the fact that it manifests the Zanpakutō spirit into the real world by combining itself with its wielder. A common trait amongst Kengenijō is pale white skin, due to both beings reaching a "purified" state.

Powers and Abilities

 * Zanpakutō Materialization: Users of Kengenijō have shown to have the ability to materialize a copy of their sealed Zanpakutō for close-combat use. A strong enough Kengenijō is capable of materializing a copy of their Shikai or Bankai if it is sword-related.
 * Instant Regeneration: Regeneration is a common factor amongst Kengenijō, able to regenerate lost limbs within seconds. Excessive use of this regeneration ability will however, force the Zanpakutō Spirit back into the blade itself. This regeneration ability can be used on another, to weaker extent, through touch.
 * Fumidai (踏み台, stepping stones): As all spiritual pressure is put into melding together the two spirits, another form of movement is needed to move through the sky. By releasing bursts of spiritual pressure from their limbs, the user can fluidly move through the sky and create "platforms" to stand on.