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Reijutsu (気技, literally "Spirit Technique") is the term referring to special powers, abilities, and techniques which allow the user to preform certain tasks and bestow upon particular effects, that they otherwise would be incapable of doing, through the use of reiatsu and/or reiryoku; among the Shinigami, it is most commonly referred to as Kidō. They vary greatly in purpose, which is directly proportional to the necessary ingredients and overall energy consumption required to initiate and utilize the Reijutsu. The person whom is revered to have mastered all forms of Reijutsu is known as Kamui (神威, "Might of the Gods"), the title of which is currently held by Madara Kawahiru.
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Types of Reijutsu[]
Commonplace[]
These typically refer to Reijutsu that are used commonly for battle purposes. However, among them, there can exist certain techniques that can be used for specific tasks, such as healing or protection.
Reiryoku-Based[]
Main article: Kidō
The use of Kidō.
These are Reijutsu that are fueled by reiryoku.
The most common form of such Reijutsu is known as Kidō (鬼道, "demon way" or "spirit way"; sometimes translated as Demon Arts; Viz "Soul Reaper's powers"), which is a form of Shinigami combat that is based on advanced spells that are produced with strong reiryoku and fall into two categories: Hadō for direct attacks, and Bakudō for battle support. It is one of the techniques in the Zankensoki, the group of Shinigami primary combat skills. Kidō spells are triggered by an incantation, though experienced users can trigger them without an incantation, though the effectiveness of the spell will be diminished. It has been said that its numerical and categorized system was invented by Taira Geshunin, a member of the Royal Guard.
Reiatsu-Based[]
These are Reijutsu that rely on the user's reiatsu to be manipulated in some way in order to execute the desired ability. They are commonly used by Arrancar, but there have been particular Shinigami that have created techniques that are fueled by their reiatsu force, such as the abilities found in Reiseī.
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| Cero (虚閃 (セロ), Sero; Spanish for "Zero", Japanese for "Hollow Flash") | It is a form of attack used by Hollows and Hollow-associated beings, generated from a heavily concentrated focal point on the user's body that compresses immense reiatsu and then allows it to explode in various shapes and forms; hence it's strange "phase-like" sound upon fire. The power, force, speed, and blast area of the Cero is dependent on the strength, spiritual power, and sometimes skill of the user (the stronger the user, the stronger the attack), and there are some Arrancar who have even come up with their own variation of Cero. The charging and firing time for Cero also varies greatly, from relatively charging fast to firing it to instantaneously fire one without much charging. Despite the damage it can cause at long range distances, Love Aikawa stated that the damage Cero cause as an explosion is more dangerous when used at close range. It appears to also have various advanced forms, such as Gran Rey Cero and Cero Oscuras. | Unknown | 
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| Bala (虚弾 (バラ), Bara; Spanish for "Bullet", Japanese for "Hollow Bullet") | It is an Arrancar-exclusive technique that hardens the user's reiatsu and releases it in a swift yet potent blast. | Unknown | 
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| Reihikari (魂の光, literally "Light of the Soul") | It is a powerful energy technique that derives its power from reiatsu that has mixed together with reiryoku, into a pure energy form, instead of being projected as spiritual pressure. | Seireitou Kawahiru | 
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Reishi-Based[]
Main article: Quincy Abilities
Initiating the creation of a Spirit Weapon.
While a far more obscure variety of Reijutsu, it is the primary foundation of a Quincy's powers. They are both beings who utilize reishi, which are spiritual particles, in the formation of their unique techniques; the most prominent being to create Spirit Weapons, which are weapons that Quincies create by gathering the reishi in the air around them. The only limit to a Quincy's ability to create and fire arrows is their own stamina and ability to absorb ambient spirit particles. They, however, typically require a Quincy Cross (滅却十字 (クインシー・クロス), kuinshī kurosu; lit. "Destruction Cross"), which is generally in the shape of a Quincy Zeichen that only those who have inherited Quincy abilities and techniques are allowed to possess.
Ritual[]
Creation/Birth[]
| Technique Name | Information | Inventor | Visual Depiction | |||
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| Unnamed "Life-Creation" Technique | This is a technique that refers to the ability to breathe life into spiritual energy exerted by one's soul and give it shape. | Sōzōshin | 
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| Unnamed Ōken Bestowment Technique | Through some unknown mean, the Spirit King is capable of granting those whom he chooses as members of the Royal Guard with the Ōken, a special tool that allows one to enter the Reiōkyū dimension whenever they wish. This unique Reijutsu literally turns the bones of those into the Ōken. It appears that Sōsuke Aizen was attempting to replicate this power through sacrificing the spiritual enriched zone as well as over a hundred thousand souls. | King of Souls | 
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| Hōōmei Tensei (驚異転生, "Pheonix Life Reincarnation") | It is a powerful Reijutsu used only by the Spirit King, that allows for one to actually "pull on" and/or "drag out" souls that reside within the Reitoro. However, for the soul to have any real use, it must be sent into a physical body in order for the soul to regain its mental, physical, and spiritual faculties, such as a Reigai. The Spirit King uses this technique in conjuction with his "life-creation" power to have souls from within the Reitoro fight on his behalf. A derivative of this technique was later developed by Kurama Kawahiru. | King of Souls | 
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Behind the Scenes[]
In the interest of properly defining the term, "Reijutsu", the authors of this page have decided to classify and categorize certain techniques and abilities displayed in Bleach into this page. Subsequently, the content of this page shall be subject to change when relevant canon information has been presented in the manga's future chapters.