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Enrakyōten (艶羅鏡典, "Law of the Bewitching Lucid Mirror") is the Ancestral Zanpakutō entrusted to the Tsunayashiro Clan of Soul Society.[1]

Overview[]

According to Shunsui Kyōraku, the sword is the family treasure of the Tsunayashiro Clan and was meant to watch over the history of Soul Society. It was briefly wielded by Tokinada Tsunayashiro, but following his death, the fate of the sword is unknown.

Powers & Abilities[]

Partial Release: It is possible for Enrakyōten to be partially released by sealing it with a false name. When it was wielded by Tokinada Tsunayashiro, he had sealed it under the name 'Kuten Kyōkoku' (九天鏡谷, "Nine Heavens Mirror Valley"); a name chosen due to resembling the name of Katen Kyōkotsu, which Tokinada did intentionally to mock Shunsui Kyōraku.[2] The command release for its false seal was "Venerate" (奉れ, Tatematsure; Viz "Offer").

  • Attack Reflection: When it is called by a false name, the power of Enrakyōten is halved, and only allows for what appears to be the total reflection of an opponent's attacks. In a sense, it acts like a mirror and deflects any attack that comes into contact with it; comparable with the ability of Sōgyo no Kotowari.[2]

True Release: In order to release the true form of Enrakyōten, the release command "Sip from the four seas, the heavenly shores entwine. Equally duplicate ten thousands, and sharpen." (四海啜りて天涯纏い、万象等しく写し削らん, Shikai susurite tengai matoi, banshō hitoshiku utsushi kezuran; Viz "Sip the world and wear the horizon. Duplicate and curtail... All of creation equally") must be spoken followed by its name.[1] Upon being released, a bright flash of light envelops the vicinity of the wielder. When in its true form, the blade of the Zanpakutō does not possess a visible form, and is said to emit a sinister reiatsu.

  • Zanpakutō Mimicry: Enrakyōten's true power is to freely imitate the powers of any Zanpakutō the wielder has either observed or possesses knowledge of through indirect mediums.[1] For example, Tokinada utilized the abilities of Kenpachi Kuruyashiki, despite the latter having died centuries before. The sword, therefore, serves as a representation of the Tsunayashiro Family and their role as the keepers of history within the Soul Society.

Limitations[]

  • Weakened ability effectiveness: When Tokinada wielded the Zanpakutō, the flames of Enrakyōten's imitation of Ryūjin Jakka were said to pale in comparison to that of Yamamoto's actual Zanpakutō. Similarly, the conditions for Kyōka Suigetsu were different for Tokinada than it was for Sōsuke Aizen, due to the fact that Aizen was vastly more powerful than Tokinada himself.[1]
  • Shinigami-only imitation: It appears that Enrakyōten is only capable of imitating purely-Shinigami Zanpakutō powers. For instance, when Tokinada attempted to imitate Zangetsu, the Zanpakutō of Ichigo Kurosaki which was born from a Hollow, he could only imitate its shape and the sword itself was brittle enough that it could be easily shattered.[1]
  • Curse: Like the other ancestral Zanpakutō held by the Five Great Noble Houses, Enrakyōten is also a cursed sword which shaves away pieces of the user's soul each time they use it until they relinquish the sword or die.[1] Therefore, it can only be wielded by an individual with the commitment to wield the sword despite the cost to their soul.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Bleach light novel; Can't Fear Your Own World III
  2. 2.0 2.1 Bleach light novel; Can't Fear Your Own World II

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