Chōjirō Tadaoki Sasakibe

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 (similar to Kaname Tōsen under his visor/bandana) 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. He appears along with his captain against the battle with the Arrancar. It's been revealed that having seen English society whilst on missions in the real world has had a big impact on himself, as he has a habit of making tea with his own personally grown tea leaves. (sometimes with drastic results, such as blowing up a tower by trying to turn on a machine.)

Soul Society Arc
Chōjirō is seen with his captain Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai every where he goes, but is initially seen with Rukia's execution on Sogyoku Hill.

He is directly ordered by Yamamoto along with Isane Kotetsu and Marechiyo Ōmaeda to stop Renji Abarai after he runs off with Rukia Kuchiki after she is handed off from a rescuing Ichigo Kurosaki. After Ichigo gets in their way, he joins them in releasing, but he is defeated bare-handed by the Ryoka, not held back like Isane yet not with his weapon crushed like Ōmaeda.

Arrancar Arc
Sasakibe is seen twice in this arc: first behind Yamamoto after calling an assembly with the apparance of the Grand Fisher Arrancar in Karakura town, then again assisting his captain in restraining Momo Hinamori after she goes off course on saving Sōsuke Aizen in a conversation with Tōshirō Hitsugaya.

Shūsuke Amagai Arc
Near the beginning of the arc, shortly after Shūsuke Amagai is appointed captain of the third division, he is seen talking with Yamamoto about the need to fill the vacant captain positions. He is seen briefly when trying to stop Renji Abarai from going into the captain-commander's room, however Renji just walks past him.

Fake Karakura Town Arc
He is seen beside his captain, but he has yet to do anything.

Zanpakutō
''':


 * Shikai: Its shikai command is '''. 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.


 * Bankai: Not Yet Achieved