Forum:Kenpachi Zaraki

This thread is dedicated to the discussion of all things related to 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki. Please keep all talk about Zaraki here as any new topics will be merged into this one. If the topic you wish to discuss is not listed here, feel free to add it. --Yyp 16:56, November 4, 2009 (UTC)

Zaraki and his Zanpakuto
Zaraki has improved the relationship with his Zanpakuto somewhat due to his battle with Ichigo. Aside from the failed attempt to communicate with it, he is starting to treat it with some degree of respect, both in terms of how he talks about it, and also in his embracing it with two hands for the infamous kendo. I never really saw this moment as being about just hitting Nnoitra harder and beating him with a (somewhat bizarre power-up), but rather as being about Zaraki showing the sword some respect - and it responded big time. --Yyp 16:56, November 4, 2009 (UTC)

I'm going to have to disagree with it. He did try talking to his zanpakuto after Ichigo somehow beat him, but that's it. I think he used his sword in two hands because it let him hit Nnoitra harder. I didn't see any evidence that he was thinking of anything else at the time. PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) 17:27, November 7, 2009 (UTC)

Actually Yyp is right during his fight with Nnoitra all the Espada did was put down his blade and say how it couldnt cut him but Kenpachi was more then adamant to prove him wrong and when he finally does cut Nnoitra he asks that he be allowed to thank him with his zanpkauto and actually referred to it as "he" meaning he had some interaction with it to know its gender. He has gained more respect for his zanpakuto because it means him getting stronger whether or not he fully understands what that interaction is supposed to be remains to be seen. Salubri 17:35, November 7, 2009 (UTC)

@PSH aka Kimera 757, I am not saying that there was no effect from Zaraki using two hands. Obviously two handed swings ought to be stronger. But I am saying that that is only a part of the power that was unleashed against Nnoitra, and that Zaraki using his Zanpakuto properly was a big factor there. --Yyp 20:33, November 7, 2009 (UTC)

An idea about his Shikai/Bankai
Hai Im new here but i've had a thought for a few days and where else better to put it!

It's about Kenpachi (Ill refer him as Ken ^^) Ok so we know Ken doesnt know his Zanpaktou's name and kind of forcibly achieved his Shikai.

But what im going to get to is What if in a Few years or loads. Ken learned Bankai, and what if it was very similar to that of Ichigo's Bankai.

Like Compressed. He's known for his mass amounts of Reitsu (Dont know how to spell it :(. )

Yes he wouldn't be as fast as Ichii But what im getting at How powerful would he be.

Seeing as he's strong enough in his Normal eye patch removal form :S

Woah that would be cool to see, maybe his sword will get enhanced and repaired,  i thought of when he used kendo,  all that strenght focused can do big damageDaigo623 22:05, November 21, 2009 (UTC)

When Zaraki Became a Captain
This topic has been the subject of an earlier thread. Please feel free to review the contents of that thread, and continue the debate here. --Yyp 16:56, November 4, 2009 (UTC)

Zaraki disappearance
By thinking about it, I am wondering why and where Zaraki & Yachiru usually disappeared during some arcs.
 * Does it mean that Zaraki is absent from his division because he trains to find his sword's name and develop his bankai (as well as Y) or some holes are created in the scenario, allowing TK to prepare some arc to show their past stories that would fit in Bleach timeline.
 * As seen in Hueco Mondo, Zaraki didn't use any bankai. In some episodes, he's shown to use his almost full power (eye's patch) only when it's necessary.
 * That could mean that he doesn't know his zanpakuto's name yet ...Or he already knows it but still didn't want to use it and preferred to show his Kendo ability instead.

In the past it was said that he knew nothing or less about his sword, but in the present nothing indicated that he is in the same situation. Perhaps nothing changed or everything changed already, but it is only speculated thoughtsBaronofash 11:02, September 20, 2009 (UTC)

How did Ichigo beat him?
Probably a topic that's been discussed a zillion times before, but since all conversations on Zaraki are stuck here...

How did Ichigo beat him, when Zaraki seems to be more powerful (not counting the stats chart) than other captains?

It seemed Ichigo just drew upon the power of his shikai, obviously something Zaraki can't do, but Zaraki has withstood bankai attacks before (eg from Kommamura and, in the most recent anime arc, Senbonzakura) while still wearing his eyepatch. It's a little weird that a captain-strength shinigami using only shikai could beat Zaraki. PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) 17:30, November 7, 2009 (UTC)

Ichigo's sword is incredibly powerful, and Ichigo's reaitsu is incredibly powerful, when he can control it. It just worked out that Ichigo was at full power and so could take on Zaraki yet Tousen and Komamura didn't have enough raw power to hurt him. With Zaraki tricks don't really work, you just have to hit him really hard until he falls over, like Ichigo did and Nnoitra nearly did. BollyW 21:09, November 7, 2009 (UTC)

Actually, Ichigo did never beat Kenpachi, the fight was clearly a draw, it's just zhat Kenpachi has take it a a loss.--Suzumushi 21:25, November 7, 2009 (UTC)

A draw is still suspicious; Kenpachi was more powerful than Ichigo at the time. PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) 03:50, November 23, 2009 (UTC)

The fight was a draw. Kenpachi stated that Ichigo "Won" because his (Zarakis) sword broke which in the Bleach world is a clear sign of defeat. Yoruichi stated that it was amazing that Ichigo fought with Zaraki and it came to a draw.Hollowmajinbuu1 04:23, November 23, 2009 (UTC)

Kenpachi Bankai
We all know that Kenpachi does not have Bankai yet. But what If he does and it turned out to be a Kido type. what would happen to his barrack and will he use his sword even if its a Kido type?

Kenpachi will be lucky if he gets shikai anytime soon. BUT...if by some miracle he develops a bankai and its a kido type that runs counter to the traditions of the 11th Division? Well...who the hell is gonna tell Kenpachi he is a wuss and needs to get out of the division right now? The man never cared about tradition much before. If he actually develops a bankai that attracts shinigami willing to duel him to toss him out of the 11th...bonus! More fighting! More opponents to beat! The end result is that the traditions of the 11th will be more likely to change than that anyone will unseat Kenpachi. Great Cthulhu 05:50, November 29, 2009 (UTC)

Just putting two scents here, He has Shikai but he forcibly Achieved it because of his massive amounts of Reistu(Probs didnt spell that right.) Silenty 12:04, 29 November 2009

-- You are right. Great Cthulhu 16:54, November 29, 2009 (UTC)

He has already achieved shikai, but he still cannot use his shikai's ability(ies) since he doesn't know the name and the release command. Am I right?--WinterFox 05:11, December 1, 2009 (UTC)

-- Thats what it seemed like to me. Zaraki has his constant release zanpakuto but is ignorant of how to operate its shikai. Sort of like Ichigo before he mastered his. I always assumed that the power Zaraki demonstrates when he slashes his blade is simply tricks of raw spirit pressure. Great Cthulhu 02:32, December 1, 2009 (UTC)

by the way, just like to add that i like the idea of Zaraki's zanpakuto being a kido-type. :D--WinterFox 05:11, December 1, 2009 (UTC)