Tapeworm Hollow

The Tapeworm Hollow is a Hollow that has an unusual ability to possess Human bodies like a parasite and drain their soul.

Appearance
The Tapeworm Hollow has a body resembling that of a skeletal worm. Its mask resembles a skull, and has a row of grinning teeth beneath its eyes. The Hollow appears to have a face on the other side of its head, something most Hollows don't have. The face appears to have red eyes that pop out, both have a spiral pattern inside, and an opening that worm-like creatures come out of.

In its first appearance, the Tapeworm Hollow possessed a tall man with blue hair. The man's hair was somewhat curled, and combed to the side. He has blue eyes and wears red earrings. The man also wore a white coat. Along with his elegant coat, he wore matching white pants.

Personality
The Tapeworm Hollow showed great signs of hunger. Unlike ordinary Hollows, the Tapeworm Hollow can possess its target and suck out its nutrients. As stated by Rukia, it had already done so six times in Karakura Town, though in seperate locations. Like most Hollows, the Tapeworm Hollow had shown signs of insanity when it came to hunger.

When he first appeared, after hearing Haruko talking to herself about dying, he didn't hesitate in his attempt to kill her, which was a sign of hunger for spiritual power. In his battle with Kon, he nearly ate Kon's Mod Soul pill.

Plot
When Haruko starts talking to herself about wanting to die, the Tapeworm Hollow overhears this. A tall man with blue hair appears before Haruko, and claims that he can grant her the wish of death. Haruko begins to feel the Hollow's reiatsu, as the man's body was simply a host for the Hollow to feed on. When disposed of, the Tapeworm-like Hollow appears in its true form, trying to possess her. Kon was able to temporarily fend off the Hollow, allowing it to find Haruko's husband, Ken.

Whilst Ken was being used as the Hollow's host, he finds Haruko, and manages to kiss her. Upon kissing, the Hollow was able to penetrate Haruko's body. A strange reiatsu was released, causing Kon to react. Kon rushes to Haruko's rescue, and begins fighting the Hollow. Many strange attacks were inflicted on Kon, such as the Hollow's ability to extend its claws and arms. Kon was able to remove the Hollow from within Haruko, but, as a result, his Soul Candy was removed from Ichigo's body. The Hollow discovers that Kon was a Mod Soul, and approaches him. Ichigo was able to make a timely rescue, and purify the Hollow with a Getsuga Tenshō.

Powers and Abilities
Enhanced Agility: In its battle with Kon, it was able to backflip multiple times after being kicked by Kon; though this was done whilst it was possessing Haruko's body.

Possession: The Hollow is able to possess Humans with considerable spiritual power, and leech off their soul. This makes the Hollow stronger, though the process takes time.

Extendable Claws: The Hollow has shown the ability to extend its claws, allowing it to attack from a long distance.

Extendable Arms: The Hollow has also shown the ability to extend its arms in order to grab its opponents, saving the trouble of having to walk up to them.

Enhanced Strength: While possessing Haruko's body, the Hollow has shown considerable strength; as it was able to effortlessly lift Kon off the ground.