Wabisuke (Zanpakutō spirit)

This article is about the manifested spirit of Izuru Kira's Zanpakutō. For his Zanpakutō and its abilities, see Wabisuke.

is the manifested spirit of Izuru Kira's Zanpakutō that is seen during the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc.

Character Outline
Wabisuke's spirit takes the form of an emaciated, shirtless man. He carries a large metal ball on his left shoulder and a blade that resembles Izuru's Shikai in his right hand. His pants resemble those of a Shinigami's shihakushō but tied with chains instead of an obi. He is always seen with his head bowed down, letting his hair completely cover his face. The spirit also has a large stone tablet chained to his body that seems to weigh him down; this is reflective of Wabisuke's abilities of doubling the weight of those struck by his blade. He seems to communicate by shaking the chain attached to his metal ball. So far Ruri'iro Kujaku is the only person shown to understands what Wabisuke is "saying" in this way.

Synopsis
He first appears when several Zanpakutō spirits are in a cave waiting for Muramasa's return. He is then seen along with the rest of the Zanpakutō spirits appearing before the Shinigami that have gathered at the Sōkyoku Hill. Later, after Muramasa returns, he agrees to assist in capturing Ichigo Kurosaki.

Trivia

 * Wabisuke was voted the 4th most popular Zanpakutō in a recent Bleach Poll.
 * In episode 237 of the anime, Wabisuke and Kira are featured in the end credits at 22:58 right after Ukitake & Sōgyo no Kotowari. In episode 238, Kira and Wabisuke are not featured.