"If you use me properly, there is nobody you can't cut." |
This article is about the manifested spirit of Kenpachi Zaraki's Zanpakutō. For his Zanpakutō and its abilities, see Nozarashi.
Nozarashi (野晒) is the manifested spirit of Kenpachi Zaraki's Zanpakutō. For a large part of her existence, she physically manifested herself as Yachiru Kusajishi, a Shinigami who acted as Zaraki's lieutenant.
Appearance
It is unknown what Nozarashi naturally looks like. Her physical manifestation, which is what her Bankai spirit looks like, is that of a very small, young girl with pink hair, dark pink eyes and a perpetual blush on her cheeks.
Personality
Not much is known about Nozarashi's personality. During Ichigo Kurosaki's fight against Kenpachi Zaraki, Zangetsu mentioned that he could hear Nozarashi screaming her name towards an ignorant Zaraki.
Plot
Soul Society arc
During Kenpachi Zaraki's fight against Ichigo Kurosaki, Zangetsu mentioned that he could hear Nozarashi screaming towards an ignorant Zaraki.[2] After Kenpachi is defeated by Ichigo, he finally attempts to listen to Nozarashi, but is unable to before passing out.[3]
The Thousand-Year Blood War arc
Nozarashi finally manages to communicate with her master.
After Kenpachi's duel with Retsu Unohana has concluded, Kenpachi hears a voice calling out to him, and as he turns, he realizes the voice came from his Zanpakutō.[4]
When Kenpachi is lying on the ground after fighting Gerard Valkyrie, Nozarashi appears to him, manifesting herself as his former lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi. Nozarashi tells him that if he uses her properly, he can beat anyone. She touches his hand and Reiatsu starts emanating from it. Nozarashi tells Kenpachi that this is the power everyone calls Bankai. He then activates his Bankai[5] and attacks Gerard, but during the course of the ensuing battle, his arm is torn. Nozarashi notes that she released too much power at once. She apologizes to him, noting that his body is not able to handle so much power.[6]
Trivia
Klub Outside Trivia
- According to Q&A #151 by Tite Kubo on his fansite "Klub Outside", Yachiru Kusajishi is the Bankai manifestation of Nozarashi, of whom the true Spirit resembles an adult woman. Yachiru's relationship with Nozarashi is comparable to Tensa Zangetsu and Zangetsu's relationship.
Quotes
- (To Kenpachi Zaraki) "I who have been by your side longer than anyone, closer than any other, always watching over you. It is a pleasure to meet you, Kenpachi Zaraki. My name is..."[7]