Chōjirō Tadaoki Sasakibe

Chōjirō Sasakibe (Sasakibe Chōjirō) is the lieutenant of the 1st Division.

Character Outline
He wears a white jinbaori over his uniform and armguards. In the manga, Chōjirō is illustrated without pupils and is often assumed by fans to be blind. However, in the anime, he is animated with yellow or light brown eyes. Chōjirō's name was not revealed for quite some time after his initial appearance in the manga.

Zanpakuto
Gonryōmaru (Stern Spirit, Viz: Solemn Spirit):


 * Shikai: Its shikai command is "pierce" (ugate, Viz: "bite"). In its shikai, Gonryōmaru transforms into a rapier, fitting with Chōjirō's appearance. Its abilities remain unknown, as Ichigo Kurosaki quickly dispatches Chōjirō the single time Chōjirō releases his zanpakutō.