Senjumaru Shutara

Bleach

"Fourth Officer of the Zero Division, Divine General of the North, Master Weaver"
Senjumaru Shutara

About

Senjumaru Shutara is a member of the Royal Guard, holding the title "Great Weave Guard." As the Fourth Officer of the Zero Division and the Divine General of the North, she plays a crucial role in protecting the Soul King and maintaining the balance of souls. Senjumaru is renowned for her mastery of weaving and textile manipulation, which she uses both defensively and offensively.

Her unique abilities and inventions, such as the Ōken Clothing, have significantly contributed to Soul Society's defenses. Senjumaru's power and skill make her a formidable force against even the strongest enemies, as demonstrated in her battles against the Wandenreich's elite Sternritter.

Personality & Appearance

Front view of Senjumaru with her artificial limbs.

 

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Senjumaru is playful yet focused, capable of both taunting enemies and threatening allies to complete her mission. She uses the archaic pronoun "warawa" when referring to herself, adding to her unique character.

Physically, Senjumaru appears to be a slender, youthful woman with fair skin and long black hair. Her most distinctive feature is the six long, golden, skeletal artificial arms attached to her back, which she uses in place of her physical hands. She wears the standard Shinigami uniform with additional white robes and extremely thick-soled okobo sandals.

Powers & Abilities

Senjumaru activates her Bankai.

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Senjumaru possesses a range of powerful abilities:

  • Immeasurable Spiritual Power: As a Royal Guard member
  • Master Weaver: Unparalleled skill in creating and manipulating textiles
  • Shunpo Expert: Highly skilled in flash step techniques
  • Ōken: Ability to travel to and from the Soul King Palace

Zanpakutō

  • Shikai: Shigarami - Takes the form of a sewing needle
  • Bankai: Shatatsu Karagara Shigarami no Tsuji - Creates a massive loom that can manipulate space and fate

Trivia

  • The "Shutara Scale" is mentioned by members of the 12th Division, implying her influence extends beyond the Royal Guard.
  • Her Bankai's effects seem to foreshadow the fates of the Schutzstaffel members.
  • In the second-best bout poll, her fight with Nianzol Weizol ranked 83rd.
  • Her name "Senjumaru" means "Thousand Hands," referring to her incredible speed and skill in weaving.

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