Sōgyo no Kotowari (Zanpakutō spirit)

This article is about the manifested spirit of Jūshirō Ukitake's Zanpakutō. For his Zanpakutō and is abilities see Sōgyo no Kotowari

Sōgyo no Kotowari is the manifested spirit of Jūshirō Ukitake Zanpakuto that is seen during the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc.

Character Outline
Sōgyo no Kotowari's spirit takes the form of two young playful twin boys. They are identical with blue robes, gray pants, and black shoes. Reflecting their child-like appearance both boys are first seen laughing and playing before facing Yamamoto.

Synopsis
They first appears when several Zanpakuto spirits are in a cave waiting for Muramasa's return. They are later seen in Soul Society along with Minazuki and Katen Kyōkotsu as they approch the main office of the 1st Division. They are then confronted by Chojiro Sasakibe and apparently take Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto as their hostage. They are last seen along with the rest of the Zanpakuto spirits appearing before the Shinigami that have gathered at the Sōkyoku Hill.