By both Byakuya Kuchiki and Jugram Haschwalth's observations, Bankai which result in 'small blades' are considered odd - both Ichigo Kurosaki and Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's Bankai were considered odd for Bankai due to this reason.Broken Bankai that are not finished evolving can seemingly be fixed by completing them, such as in the case of Renji Abarai and Ichigo Kurosaki. A few Bankai are an exception to this rule, such as Sajin Komamura and Tōshiro Hitsugaya's Bankai. Even if one cosmetically fixes their Bankai, the resulting power loss can never be amended. Breaking: A broken Bankai can never be naturally returned to its former state.WeaknessesĮvery Bankai has a weakness specific to itself, but there are other weaknesses inherent to Bankai in general: A Bankai's form and power will only disappear if a Shinigami wills it or if they are on the verge of death. They also typically increase their wielder's strength from anywhere between five and ten times their base level. īankai typically create a large effect, though this is not always the case, such as Ichigo Kurosaki's Tensa Zangetsu. Recently obtained Bankai can continue to evolve as their Shinigami grows until the Zanpakutō is completely mastered. The spirit learns Bankai at the same moment as its Shinigami wielder, but it can withhold power from its Shinigami if it deems them to be unworthy. Kenpachi Zaraki is a notable exception to the first rule - rather than subjugate the spirit of Nozarashi, she gave him access to Bankai in a moment of dire need. Afterwards, they must complete additional training to fully master their Bankai before it is useable in combat. To achieve Bankai, a Shinigami must typically train upward of ten years to both subjugate and materialize their Zanpakutō spirit in the real world. While Shikai is obtained by harmonizing and conversing with the Zanpakutō, Bankai is achieved through externalizing and then subjugating it. The Bankai is said to possess five to ten times the fighting power of Shikai. It is also a demonstration that the Shinigami and their Zanpakutō are of one mind and spirit. It is said to be an expression of a Shinigami's truest self. Bankai is the second and final evolved stage of the Zanpakutō.

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