Minazuki (Zanpakutō spirit)

This article is about the manifested spirit of Retsu Unohana's Zanpakutō. For her Zanpakutō and its abilities, see Minazuki,

is the manifested spirit of Retsu Unohana's Zanpakutō that is seen during the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc.

Character Outline
Minazuki's spirit takes the form of a slim humanoid figure covered in bandages and wearing a hood. Due to its bandages, it is unknown whether it is male or female.

Synopsis
Minazuki first appears when several Zanpakutō spirits are in a cave waiting for Muramasa's return. It is later seen in Soul Society, along with Sōgyo no Kotowari and Katen Kyōkotsu, as they approach the main office of the 1st Division. They are then confronted by Chōjirō Sasakibe and apparently take Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai as their hostage. Minazuki is last seen along with the rest of the Zanpakutō spirits appearing before the Shinigami that have gathered at the Sōkyoku Hill.

Trivia

 * The last scene in the ending credits shows all the silhouettes of Zanpakutō spirits that then change into silhouettes of their respective Shikai. Minazuki is seen on the left and seemingly changes into its sealed form.