Talk:Ganju Shiba

Zanpakuto
If Ganju has what we assume is a zanpakuto, then, should he not be classified as a shinigami, despite his initial dislike? One eye 04:27, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

I would say no. It's possible to have a zanpakuto and not be a shinigami. For one, Kaien could have taught him and Kukaku how it's done. Two, Kenpachi is using his when he first fights Ikkaku. (Chapter 206, when Ikkaku is fighting Edrad and is reminiscing about said fight.)

That said, it may not be a zanpakuto at all, just a sword. TomServo101 10:48, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

I believe KT stated that Ganju was using Kaien's broken zanpakuto. I believe you have to manifest a zanpakuto to be a shinigami. Kenpachi did manifest his own zanpakuto. He just doesn't know the name but he found the power inside him. At least that's how I read Matsumoto's explanation of what makes a shinigami to Hitsugaya (chapter -15). Both Ganju and Kukaku are demon art experts. No proof either of them have a zanpakuto. So for now, he's just a soul with spirit powers. Tinni 11:57, 16 August 2009 (UTC)