Suzumebachi (Zanpakutō spirit)

This article is about the manifested spirit of Soifon's Zanpakutō. For her Zanpakutō and its abilities see Suzumebachi

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

Character Outline
Suzumebachi's spirit is similar to a small fairy-like creature wearing gold and black armor along with a stinger weapon (the form of it is similar to Soifon's Shikai) covering her entire right arm (which how she wears it is similar to Soifon's Bankai). She also wears striped gold and black baggy pants, and has an armor similar to Loly's covering her chest. She appears to emit a slight golden glow. She is rather childish, in contrast to Soifon, who rarely displays any sign of childishness except when the subject is her former mentor Yoruichi Shihōin. She doesn't appear to like men, often calling them worthless.

Synopsis
She first appears when several Zanpakutō spirits are in a cave waiting for Muramasa's return, stating how men are useless. She, along with Tobiume, are the first to greet Muramasa as he returns, bringing a new member to their group, whom Suzumebachi comments looks kind of cool. She is last seen along with the rest of the Zanpakutō spirits appearing before the Shinigami that have gathered at the Sōkyoku Hill. She also appears when Byakuya enters the cave and is proving himself to Muramasa.

When the Zanpakutō launch an all out assault on the Shinigami, she interrupts the fight between Soifon and Tenken. She stabs Soifon in the back causing a Homonka to appear. Although Soifon acts quite serious toward her spirit, Suzumebachi goes on about how Soifon is boring and that she is happy wearing what she was when she materialized. Soifon then begins having doubts whether this was her real Zanpakutō spirit. Suzumebachi then says she'll prove it by stabbing again.

Trivia

 * She is one of two Zanpakutō spirits to have their shikai permanently released, the other one being Tenken.