Zanjutsu

is the fighting style for the Zanpakutō, (i.e. sword fighting). Its shameful for a Shinigami not to master at least this technique. Its the specialty of Captain Kenpachi Zaraki of the 11th Division.

Techniques

 * This basic technique allows for a precision cut of extreme force and speed, it can casually slice through large, multi-story high opponents protected by steel skin. The opponent can be killed with one swift slash so precise, that they aren't even aware of until after it has taken place.


 * a sword technique where a single sword attack cuts an opponent in half from the jaw down the length of the body until the target is bi-sectioned.


 * a technique where Hiyori comes down with her sword upon the head of a hollow with enough sport to cleanly cut down through the head and mask with ease.


 * a technique where multiple blade movements take place so fast that they can literally shred a target into pieces.

is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional samurai swordsmanship.


 * a two-handed sword technique that has the practitioner bring the sword down with enough force that it can cut an opponent in half right down the middle.