Senjumaru's Bankai has generated an intense level of excitement after the thrilling conclusion of the Bleach TYBW part 2 finale. In the episode entitled "Black," the Fourth Seat Officer astounded viewers with her incredible power, effortlessly defeating Yhwach's forces with her enigmatic Bankai and emerging triumphant.
However, the finale also revealed a poignant sacrifice by the other three Squad Zero members, who willingly gave up their lives to enable Senjumaru to obtain her Bankai. Fans are eager to understand the reasoning behind their actions, and the episode will shed light on this matter.
This article delves into the reason behind Squad Zero's unexpected act and explains how it connects to Senjumaru's Bankai.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Bleach manga.
Bleach TYBW part 2 finale: The Squad Zero killed themselves to break the blood oath pact and release Senjumaru's Bankai
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In the finale of Bleach TYBW part 2, it was unveiled that the Zero Squad members possessed immensely powerful abilities, capable of devastating all realms with even the smallest display of their true strength. As a result, they were forced to join their lives together and seal away their original Zanpakutos.
Senjumaru's explanation in the Bleach TYBW part 2 finale further disclosed that each Squad Zero member was bound by a blood oath pact. This pact dictated that only one member of the Squad Zero could fully unleash their power, but at the cost of the lives of the other three members.
The blood oath pact was violated, resulting in Oetsu Nimaiya, Tenjiro Kirinji, and Kirio Hikifune valiantly sacrificing their lives and breaking the blood oath seal. Their purpose was to enable Senjumaru to reclaim her true power. It is worth mentioning that Squad Zero unanimously chose Senjumaru as the ideal candidate to combat the Schutzstaffel due to her possession of numerous hands.
About Senjumaru's Bankai
The Squad Zero members were well aware of the immense danger that could arise if a single member unleashed their true strength. Prior to their ultimate sacrifice to break the blood oath pact, they felt it necessary to warn Shutara against pushing herself too far. As a result of their selfless act, the Great Weave Guard was granted access to her true sword, leading to the activation of her Bankai.Expand Tweet
With a single command, Senjumaru's Bankai, known as Shatatsu Karagara Shigaraminotsuji, sent shudders throughout all dimensions, including the World of the Living. Her power reached unimaginable heights as she effortlessly overwhelmed Yhwach's forces. With the activation of her Bankai, Senjumaru Shutara enveloped her surroundings, an entire era, by weaving formidable fabrics on her colossal loom.
The enclosed space radiated with shimmering light, forming segregated chambers of fabric tailored for Yhwach's various factions. Though Senjumaru's fabric Bankai appeared to be an illusion, it was undeniably real. What's more, her Bankai transcended the confines of elemental limitations, granting her the effortless manipulation of fire and ice.
Senjumaru Shutara's Bankai (Image via Pierrot)
Her Bankai skillfully constructed a chamber of mirrored fabrics, reflecting Lille Barro's X-Axis abilities. In a similar fashion, she crafted a separate room adorned with countless blades, which impaled Askin and ensnared him. Senjumaru then unfurled her third strand, unleashing a tempest of black sand that engulfed and overwhelmed Pernida.
Gerald Valkyre also met his demise, frozen in place by the fourth strand. As for Jugram, she unfurled the fifth hank, an unstoppable force that reduced its adversaries to ash. Lastly, Uryu also fell victim to her ethereal fabrics, as they siphoned away his life essence.
Senjumaru, as seen in Bleach TYBW part 2 finale (Image via Pierrot), was able to tap into her full potential once the blood oath pact was broken. Notably, it appeared that Ichibei Hyosube was not bound by this pact. Despite being a member of Squad Zero, there remains a possibility that he operates under different constraints, which Tite Kubo has yet to reveal. Nevertheless, the grand finale of Bleach TYBW part 2 unveiled the true magnitude of Squad Zero's abilities.
Explaining the status of the dead Squad Zero members
A still from Bleach TYBW part 2 finale (Image via Pierrot)
The fans' curiosity is piqued by the fact that Oetsu, Kirinji, and Kirio, despite their sacrifice to sever the blood pact in the thrilling conclusion of Bleach TYBW part 2, have not met their final demise.
As per the Bleach manga, the esteemed members of Squad Zero possess immortality, granting them the possibility of resurrection. Nevertheless, it is essential to note that the power to revive a fallen Squad Zero member lies solely within the realm of Ichibe Hyosube.
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