Gonryōmaru (Zanpakutō spirit)

This article is about the manifested spirit of Chōjirō Sasakibe's Zanpakutō. For his Zanpakutō and its abilities, see Gonryōmaru.

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

Character Outline
Gonryōmaru's spirit takes the form of a man dressed as a traveler, or ronin, from Japan's Meiji era. He carries a large, box-like pack on his back, and has a long pike in his hand.

Synopsis
He first appears when several Zanpakutō spirits are in a cave waiting for Muramasa's return. Gonryōmaru is last seen along with the rest of the Zanpakutō spirits appearing before the Shinigami who have gathered on Sōkyoku Hill. It is later seen teaming up with Kazeshini to fight Rukia and Renji. It uses its special powers on the pair, before focusing it's attention on Rukia, incapacitating her with a blow from his weapon. As he is about to finish off Rukia, he is incapacitated by Byakuya who use Kido 61 on him. Gonryōmaru is later seen at 6th division barracks along with the other zanpakuto spirits. They are then surrounded by the Omnitsukido. He uses his powers to escape but is stopped by Soifon. He and Tenken challenge the 2nd division captain to combat.

Trivia

 * Curiously, Gonryōmaru's appearance is very eastern-like, while his owner prefers western culture.
 * Chōjirō Sasakibe has never been seen using Gonryōmaru's abilities, though its spirit uses the abilities in episodes 231 and 242.
 * Judging from Gonryōmaru's attack, it seems to be lightning based Zanpakutō.