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*** Ryumon Hozukimaru takes a while to reach its full destructive power because it is "[[LazyBum lazy]]", so Ikkaku either has to spend a while fighting an opponent as Hozukimaru "wakes up" or go out of his way to rouse it on the spot.

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*** Ryumon Hozukimaru [[GatheringSteam takes a while to reach its full destructive power power]] because it is "[[LazyBum lazy]]", so Ikkaku either has to spend a while fighting an opponent as Hozukimaru "wakes up" or go out of his way to rouse it on the spot.



*** Though Renji can use Bankai, Zabimaru only gave him half of its name as Renji was too weak at the time to use its full power. After he [[TookALevelInBadass takes several levels in badass]] by the time of the final arc, Ichibei deems that Renji is finally ready to learn the true name of his Bankai.

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*** Though Renji can use Bankai, Zabimaru only gave him half of its name as Renji was too weak at the time to use its full power. After he [[TookALevelInBadass takes several levels in badass]] by the time of the final arc, Ichibei [[IKnowYourTrueName Ichibei]] deems that Renji is finally ready to learn the true name of his Bankai.

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* ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'': Shinigami all have an Empathic Weapon that is born from their own souls and imprinted onto an Asauchi, which is a blank slate with limitless potential. As the Shinigami bonds with the Asauchi, the Asauchi takes on the form of the Shinigami's soul power in the form of a Zanpakutou. Only the most talented Shinigami can realise this process to such a degree that the Empathic Weapon fully awakens into a TalkingWeapon. If the sword breaks in battle, it can heal itself afterwards if given enough time. However, if the sword breaks while in [[SuperMode bankai]], the weapon can never be restored to its original form. The only exception is believed to be Komamura's. At one point, the villainous Pepe Waccabrada points out that since Zanpakutou are sentient, they are vulnerable to his Love ability. He makes Byakuya's sword Senbonzakura fall in love with him, to the point it jumps out of Byakuya's hand and attacks its owner.

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* ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'': Shinigami all have an Empathic Weapon that is born from their own souls and imprinted onto an Asauchi, which is a blank slate with limitless potential. As the Shinigami bonds with the Asauchi, the Asauchi it takes on the form of the Shinigami's soul power in the form of a Zanpakutou. Zanpakuto. Only the most talented Shinigami can realise this process to such a degree that the Empathic Weapon Zanpakuto fully awakens into a TalkingWeapon. TalkingWeapon.
** A Zanpakuto's spirit can both aid or hinder its master depending on its mood. It can even refuse to grant a Shinigami its full power if it feels that they are not ready or worthy of using it.
*** Ryumon Hozukimaru takes a while to reach its full destructive power because it is "[[LazyBum lazy]]", so Ikkaku either has to spend a while fighting an opponent as Hozukimaru "wakes up" or go out of his way to rouse it on the spot.
*** Yumichika deliberately calls his Zanpakuto "Fuji Kujaku", a name it hates, which causes it to not use its true form. When Yumichika [[IAmNotLeftHanded finally deigns to call it "Ruri'iro Kujaku"]], [[CurbStompBattle his fights tend to end quickly]].
*** Katen Kyokotsu is a moody Zanpakuto, and whenever Kyoraku tries to rely on her power in battle he is forced to play whatever "game" she feels like playing at the time.
*** The spirit of [[spoiler:Kenpachi]]'s Zanpakuto refused to even let him know she ''existed'' because [[WillfullyWeak he was unconsciously suppressing his full power]]. Once his mental blocks are released, she is more than happy to introduce herself for the first time.
*** [[spoiler:Zangetsu [[PowerLimiter suppressed Ichigo's true power]] in order to protect him, as he was aware that [[ChronicHeroSyndrome Ichigo would end up fighting stronger opponents otherwise]] and potentially get himself killed. He stopped doing this over time as he found himself supporting Ichigo instead, and eventually grants him access to his full power in the final arc after stating [[SoProudOfYou how proud he is of Ichigo]].]]
*** Though Renji can use Bankai, Zabimaru only gave him half of its name as Renji was too weak at the time to use its full power. After he [[TookALevelInBadass takes several levels in badass]] by the time of the final arc, Ichibei deems that Renji is finally ready to learn the true name of his Bankai.
*** Yoruichi never uses her Zanpakuto because [[BareFistedMonk she prefers to fight with her bare hands]]. Her Zanpakuto's spirit is ''not'' happy about this, and Yoruichi notes she has to appease it every single day to stay on its good graces.
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If the sword breaks in battle, it can heal itself afterwards if given enough time. However, if the sword breaks while in [[SuperMode bankai]], Bankai]], the weapon can never be restored to its original form. form, as Bankai is the true essence of a Shinigami's Zanpakuto. The only exception is believed to be Komamura's. Komamura's, as he shares such a powerful link with his Bankai that damage done to one reflects on the other, and conversely his Bankai is restored as Komamura's injuries are healed.
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At one point, the villainous Pepe Waccabrada points out that since Zanpakutou are sentient, they are vulnerable to his Love [[MoreThanMindControl Love]] ability. He makes Byakuya's sword Senbonzakura fall in love with him, to the point it jumps out of Byakuya's hand and attacks its owner.

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