Professional Status With Edrad emitting a jet of fire from the opening on his left shoulder to push Ikkaku back with a burst of flame and Ikkaku skidding back through the air, Edrad mentally deduces that rather than enhancing Ikkaku's Kid, speed, or even defensive ability, Rymon Hzukimaru is simply a huge amount of energy with tremendous destructive power, though he observes that such an offense-focused weapon is vulnerable to damage upon seeing that the spade is missing a chunk of its blade. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. [9], Sometime later, Ikkaku, while walking around the 11th Division barracks, was greeted by Renji Abarai, a fresh transfer from the 5th Division. When Ikkaku refuses, an adamant Renji states there are not any other lieutenants who can use Bankai, and even if there were, he would be the only one qualified. The story eventually states that she was a pure-blooded Quincy and one of the strongest characters in Bleach. 5 Self-Limiting In Battle But Ikkaku cant get away with this as Kenpachi can. Shinigami [60] Along with the captains, he looks on as Ichigo breaks apart the last remaining pocket dimension with his Bankai. Ikkaku's bald scalp is very reflective while under the sun, causing the members of the 8th and 11th Divisions to mistake it for a full moon at one point, much to his chagrin. Does Aizen have a Bankai? Finish them off properly! His bankai is a massive tri-pieced sword which is used solely for attack. Ikkaku forces Edrad to use his Zanpakut. However, Edrad is shocked when the smoke clears to reveal a bloodied Ikkaku standing up and bracing himself against Edrad's fist with his back as he laments how unequal their power is and observes the others will not notice because of how busy they are. They weren't afraid of being Captain let alone thinking using their full power would cause that. [56] Ikkaku faces off against Moe, who surprises Ikkaku with the devastating power of his Fullbring-enhanced punches, which topple the trees around them. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. [63] As Ikkaku and other members of the 11th Division investigate District 64 of Rukongai, called Sabitsura, where people have been disappearing, Yumichika observes there is nobody left. However, they notice that Mayuri and Nemu have deliberately stayed behind and follow them through the gate when they reopen it at a separate location. Ikkaku emitting Reiatsu and Edrad wreathing his fist in flames as the two prepare to resume their battle. The two continued to battle, with Ikkaku trying to overwhelm Zaraki, though unable to wear him down, only succeeding in receiving wounds while Zaraki remained untouched by his blade. Ikkaku is violent, fight-loving, and rude, which has been noted by Tetsuzaemon Iba, among others. Telling Renji his name, he instructed him to remember it, for the next time they fight will be to the death. His bankai is a massive tri-pieced sword which is used solely for attack. Calling him an imbecile, Renji reveals the presence of himself and Ikkaku, Zaraki, Hitsugaya, and Byakuya, who are all observing the situation. The only reason they could convince him to fight was because he wanted to steal his research specimens. [107], Enhanced Endurance: Ikkaku has an incredibly high level of endurance, able to ignore most injuries without noticeably affecting his performance. Refusing, Ikkaku states he will only lay down his weapon when he is dead, and he will never walk away from a fight like a coward. As Mayuri leaves, Ikkaku, telling Zaraki about what direction Ichigo went and why he was there, describes him and how he told him who Zaraki is. Along with Yumichika, Ikkaku heads to Rukongai. Voices Ikkaku might have become a captain at this moment only if Kenpachi suddenly died. Bankai Because he wants to use it as a secret weapon against zaraki. Ikkaku is very self-conscious about his baldness, often insisting he is not bald, but that his head is "shaven", and will threaten anyone who points this out. Japanese In the manga, after slashing Edrad's face, Ikkaku tosses his Zanpakut from his right hand to his left hand; here, he instead swaps his Zanpakut and his scabbard between his hands multiple times. Happy he still lives, Poww asks him to show him what he has left. As Ikkaku notes this is a small price to pay for surviving that attack, Hitsugaya stabs him through the chest and slashes his back before attacking again, only for Yumichika to intercept the slash. Assuming it will also be easy to find an opening, Edrad slams his left hand into the ground where Ikkaku is standing, forcing the latter to leap high into the air. Affiliation Seeing Edrad has realized his Reiatsu is rising, Ikkaku states Hzukimaru is a "lazy bum" who needs to be awoken, either through battle or by his current movements. Ikkaku recovers in the 4th Division's barracks. Clearly becoming captain is a choice, even if there's vacancies among the Gotei 13. [67] After the fighting ends and the Wandenreich withdraw, Ikkaku, brought to the medical compound for treatment, is restrained after restlessly shouting his captain could not have died. Ikkaku has a sense of loyalty to Zaraki; refusing to take the position as captain of either the 3rd, 5th, or 9th Divisions, when Aizen and his cohorts defected from Soul Society, wishing to remain under Zaraki's command until he dies. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Ikkaku is defeated by Kenpachi Zaraki, and is told to become stronger. When Nemu agrees with his comrade, Ikkaku expresses his surprise that the quiet lieutenant has actually spoken up about her opinion. [41] Ikkaku is surprised at Luppi's release, which gives him eight tentacles to control. Volume 10, Chapter 85 Don't try to hype him. [34] After Ikkaku tells him this is his Bankai, Rymon Hzukimaru, the two, taking to the sky, continue their fight. Ikkaku told Renji they had finished training, and if he wished to learn any more, he would have to figure it out on his own, for Ikkaku did not want Renji to end up mimicking his style. Yachiru told him messing with Zaraki while he was in a good mood was a bad idea, but Ikkaku did not take the warning seriously. He uses misdirection in his attacks, and even though doing so allows for holes in his defense, he can make up for it with surprise attacks. When Yumichika asks him if it has not been night the entire time, Ikkaku states it was only cloudy and notes the shadows outside of the Seireitei are increasing before saying he has a bad feeling. still be standing is admirable. Ikkaku is a tall and muscular man. Yumichika AyasegawaKenpachi Zaraki When Yumichika claims she is a man, an angered Giselle summons Bambietta Basterbine's corpse and has her engulf Ikkaku and Yumichika in explosions before proclaiming they will kill all of the Shinigami together. Seireitei, Soul Society What is the true Bankai? [22] Later, he, almost beating up Keigo Asano, is stopped by Rangiku, who, slapping him on the head, tells him if he does not stop, she will tell on him to his lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi, prompting him to apologize. I doubt they would have been appointed as captains in other squads. After fully drawing his Zanpakut and pushing Ikkaku back by slashing with it, Edrad criticizes himself as disgraceful for having to draw his Zanpakut against a mere Shinigami, and as a grinning Ikkaku promises to make Edrad release its power next, a bewildered Keigo Asano watches the fight from nearby while sitting on the ground and wonders who the two of them are in complete confusion. Master Swordsman: Despite being ranked as the lieutenant of his division, his rank does not reflect his fighting abilities, which are of near-captain level. Ikkaku is considered the strongest of the 3rd seats thanks to his fighting skills and because he is the only non-captain level Soul Reaper (includeds vice-captains) to achieve the bankai level. [70] Soon afterward, Ikkaku, Yumichika, Hisagi, Renji, Rukia, and Byakuya confront the Sternritter gathered at Ichigo's location. [54] After Giriko Kutsuzawa tells Ichigo he will experience his Fullbring's power through them, Ikkaku says he is being too cocky. [23], While Ichigo talks to Rukia in his room, Ikkaku and the three others, popping out of a ceiling light, make their way into the room, much to Ichigo's displeasure. In the aftermath, blood sprays into the air while Ikkaku and Edrad separate from each other, with Edrad having been slashed across his face and Ikkaku expressing disappointment at not having cut his head off. When the smoke clears, Ikkaku, withstanding the blow, holds Edrad's fist upon his back. After being knocked away, Ikkaku, telling him he was lucky, for he was going for his head, spits out two teeth, telling the Arrancar channeling his Reiatsu into his hands has lost him two molars, and resigns to replace them later. When Ichigo asks Ikkaku if his captain is strong, Ikkaku states he will know if he sees him, and he will know his strength if he survives the meeting.[16]. Cutting through Volcanica, Ikkaku attacks from above. [9] As Ikkaku became mad Zaraki would just walk away without finishing him off, Zaraki, telling him he had no interest in weaklings who cannot fight, states he did not have any obligation to finish Ikkaku off. Zangetsu is the result of the fusion between the Hollow White Ichigo inherited from his mother and the Shinigami powers he inherited from his father. Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. As they both notice each set of footprints has one foot bare while the other has a sandal, Yumichika concludes a Hollow is not responsible for the disappearances, and Ikkaku orders them to continue searching for clues.[64]. As Mayuri ascends a building, Pernida attempts to crush him with two stone fists, causing an explosion. Fans have wanted to see an animated version of the final arc for years, and Kenpachi's Bankai is a major reason why. Also don't forget about Kenpachi wanting to fight the strong ones. Edrad mentally declares that he will crush Ikkaku before the latter can cut off his arm as he fires jets of flame from his shoulders and declares that he cannot lose in a contest of raw power. He won't even use a brute force bankai cause it would make him leave his squad and to someone like ikkaku using hidden shikai/bankai tricks is 100% worse than leaving his squad to be his own captain. [93], Ten years after the defeat of Yhwach, Ikkaku has replaced Yachiru as lieutenant. [3][4] Ten years after the defeat of Yhwach, as a lieutenant, Ikkaku now wears a lieutenant's badge on his left arm.[5]. Ikkaku is the de-facto VC anyways. Upon witnessing Pernida's true form as the left arm of the Soul King towering over him and Yumichika, a stunned Ikkaku wonders why it is so large before fleeing when Pernida begins to attack. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". What is needed to become a Captain? Position As the fights around Karakura Town rage on, Ikkaku challenges his Arrancar opponent to pull out his Zanpakut, but the Arrancar does not think it will . As Ikkaku puts all of his strength into one final attack, Edrad does the same, and both fighters collide in a large explosion. Summary: Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. [105] Several of his opponents have commented on the strength of his blows. Rymon Hzukimaru As Ikkaku apologizes, Moe Shishigawara attacks. When Ikkaku states there had been people when he had first got the report, meaning the disappearances are ongoing, Yumichika theorizes they left and went somewhere else, not wanting to stay in a place where people disappear, but Ikkaku, rebuffing this, tells him the SRDI would have known if they had simply moved. [68], After the Wandenreich invade the Seireitei for the second time, Ikkaku notes it is nighttime. [83] Later, when Yhwach absorbs Mimihagi and transforms into a swarm of black creatures that invade the Seireitei, Ikkaku, alongside Yumichika and Hisagi, activates his Shikai and begins fighting them off, but soon notes that there is no end to them. If Ikkaku fought seriously, he would have beaten both Edrad and Poww with less trouble. When Poww, wondering if Shinigami pray to a god, asks who he prays to, Ikkaku is perplexed by the concept too. Ikkaku Madarame battles Edrad Liones through the streets of Karakura Town. They wouldn't want him as captain anyways. 2003 he's not a vice captain. It is functional again but weaker. When Ichigo states he will take care of them, Ikkaku is surprised at this.[55]. First Appearance Renji Abarai asks Byakuya Kuchiki to not attend the lieutenants meeting. When Moe states he already gave his life to Shkur Tsukishima, Ikkaku, asking if Tsukishima is just as willing to die for Moe, calls him a fool, stating pointlessly throwing his life away for someone who does not respect him is the act of an attention-seeking brat. Bleach: Burchi (2004-2012): Season 3, Episode 11 - Renji, tamash no chikai! [46], When Aizen and his top three Espada invade the fake Karakura Town, Ikkaku, along with Yumichika Ayasegawa, Shhei Hisagi, and Izuru Kira, is tasked with protecting the four pillars which keep the real Karakura Town in Soul Society. His bankai is a massive tri-pieced sword which is used solely for attack. It just transforms into a spear and its special ability is to split into a 3 section staff. Ikkaku is surprised by Moe's brute strength. He uses a fighting style noted to be rough, but powerful, using complex movements which allow him to lunge with his sword from the left and defend with his sheath at the right, though he is ambidextrous and can switch between the two techniques. While trying to figure it out how Moe is able to do this despite his appearance, Ikkaku is caught off guard, and Moe, landing a direct blow on his shoulder, dislocates it. Nobuyuki Hiyama Ikkaku's skills are on par with the average Gotei 13 captain. They had an encounter with Kenpachi Zaraki and Yachiru Kusajishi before they entered Seireitei. There are 3 reasons that come to mind, He only uses his Bankai as an absolute last resort, His Bankai is difficult to wield and puts tremendous stress on himself and Hzukimaru, His Bankai was too badly broken in his previous battle to release again. How much can you make if you own your own salon? Most opponents did not have swords, so he frequently fought barehanded. Blood is not dripping off of Ikkaku after he withstands Edrad's downward punch. Meanwhile, Edrad uses Palma Plancha and his own Zanpakut to match Ikkaku's strikes with both his Zanpakut and its scabbard while internally observing that Ikkaku is genuinely skilled despite his rough fighting style and overconfident demeanor. Intervening, Ikkaku and Yumichika wish to fight against the lieutenants, for they think they are not good enough to take on Zaraki. [6] At the same time, this desire also makes him rather careless and stubborn. Suddenly, Yumichika arrives and reminds Ikkaku that he needs to attend the Jogimen Reibaku tonight like all the other lieutenants do, leading Ikkaku to send Ichika home early and make preparations to depart for the Human World.[95]. Impressed by his new student's eagerness to excel. Privacy Policy. As the two captains argue with one another and Hanatar panics about being left behind, Ikkaku suggests to an impatient Yumichika that they should run on ahead of their superior.[85]. When Renji asked Ikkaku to train him, the two battled. [39] Along with the others, he is alerted by the arrival of an invasion force led by Grimmjow's replacement, Luppi Antenor. From a writing perspective, what do you think Kubo's reasoning was for not including it later in the story? Gotei 13, Soul Society Why was ikkaku is so weak? as Giselle reveals that she killed Bambietta to turn her into a zombie, Mayuri Kurotsuchi arrives to take over the fight. The Bankai's name was never fully revealed, but it causes his skin to. not wanting to be bothered by people asking why dont you become captain. Noting Ikkaku's stubbornness has cost them in battle, Iba . During his fight against Edrad, despite taking great injuries, he still fought on, used his Bankai, and ultimately defeated the Arrancar. [24] When asked where they will stay, for Ichigo says they cannot all stay at his house, Ikkaku, leaving, states he and Yumichika will find a place to stay somewhere. Even the threat of death is not a reason to ignore this fact, for he believes the winner is only determined when the other dies. [61] Having fulfilled their mission, Ikkaku and the captains prepare to return to Soul Society.[62]. Yet when the chips are down, all three of them delivered. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Before Poww can finish him off, Captain Sajin Komamura punches Poww as Iba stops more of the real town from appearing. For that reason alone he became a Soul Reaper along with his childhood friend, Yumichicka. Yumichika Ayasegawa explains Ikkaku's status to Keigo Asano. How do you find the probability of union of two events if two events have no elements in common? Its also got the durability of wood. [80], Later, Ikkaku is brought to Urahara's laboratory and healed by Jshir Ukitake. Pernida says that it does not understand what Mayuri is saying, and Ikkaku says that they don't understand either, but Nemu says that she does. How do you know if a website is outdated? When Ikkaku asks him why he came here, Hisagi states he got lost before revealing the Wandenreich spread high-density Reishi all over the Seireitei in order to prevent the Shinigami from finding them. Analyzing his fighting style, the Arrancar realizes the attacks of his blade come from his right hand, while the left defends using the Zanpakut's sheath. How can I make my iPhone ringtones louder? However, Edrad is startled to sense that the Reiatsu of Rymon Hzukimaru is increasing, and as he comments on Edrad finally noticing this, Ikkaku explains that Hzukimaru is lazy to the point of usually being asleep when he performs Bankai, such that the only way to wake its full power is to exchange blows with an enemy, with its dragon crest slowly turning red as it starts to wake and indicating that Rymon Hzukimaru is at maximum power when it is completely filled. The two leave to fight elsewhere. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Lieutenant of the 11th Division After Zaraki agrees to leave the search for his lieutenant to the rest of the 11th Division, Urahara gives Shinji a sphere to charge with his Reiatsu.[82]. Wan't this phenomenon explained with Renji's as well, his Bankai had less segments/became shorter due to damage it accumulated. Because if people knew he had Bankai, they would pressure him into becoming a Captain, which Ikkaku doesn't want because he wants to stay in the 11th Division under Zaraki. Ikkaku realizes Ichigo sealed his wounds. Ikkaku stabs Bambietta, but she merely grabs his face, only for Yumichika to appear and cut her arm off. [30], As they continue to fight, the Arrancar is overpowered by Ikkaku's unique style of fighting using both his Zanpakut and sheath. JavaScript is disabled. Telling Ikkaku this happened because he wants to hide his strength, Iba states he does not care if Ikkaku dies because he wants to hide his strength, but he should not disobey orders to do so. Yumichika reprimands him for speaking in such a way, asserting that if they got involved, their captain would probably get mad at them for doing something wrong. He has poor defense because of this. Katen Kyokotsu: Karamatsu Shinju is the fully released form of a Bankai whose power manifests as making imaginary actions, such as games or stories, real. Ikkaku is blasted with powerful flames by Edrad. Keigo questioning if Yumichika requesting funeral preparations for Ikkaku means that he believes the latter is going to die. Kenpachi's only qualification was killing the former captain, constantly trying to fight other captains. In response, 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa recontextualizes Ikkaku's position of 3rd Seat as making him the second most powerful man in the most feared division of the Gotei 13. When prompted by Nemu, Ikkaku covers his ears to prevent the deafness that is caused by Mayuri's Fear Factor 4, which he uses to save Zaraki from Pernida's attack.[87]. 3rd Seat of the 11th Division As Moe lands several seemingly critical hits on Ikkaku, he continues to fight as if unaffected. When Zaraki asks Ikkaku how he came out of his dimension, Ikkaku tells him after he lectured his opponent for a bit, the latter took off. [84], When much of the Gotei 13 goes through the gate in order to reach the Soul King Palace, Ikkaku is left behind with his captain, Yumichika and Hanatar when they went to relieve themselves. [33], When Edrad lifts up his fist, Ikkaku states there was never a difference in their power. To aid in their mission, they dress as students at Ichigo's school. After Mayuri lost to Ishida, when he heard about Aizen being a traitor, he said "I'm not interested". Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. He hid his bankai because he guessed that they'd try to promote him to a Captain position if they knew that he had bankai. Seventeen months after Aizen's defeat, Ikkaku sports a gold-plated shoulder plate on his right arm with the kanji for dragon () printed on it. As Yumichika chases after him, Ikkaku is left to fight Ichigo. Ikkaku Madarame/Voiced by. [14] As they continue to battle, Ichigo notes he is getting used to fighting against his weapon. When Iba, saying Komamura's Bankai is amazing, notes the difference between the captain's Bankai and his is like night and day, a shocked Ikkaku looks on as Iba, asking him if he did not think he would notice, promises not to tell his captain. When Ikkaku states the Arrancar will need to release his Zanpakut in 5 or 6 more attacks, the Arrancar, mocking Ikkaku for boasting of his own prowess when he should be cowering in fear at the opponent he will surely lose to, releases his Zanpakut, introducing himself as Edrad Liones. That's how you show respect to the enemy who started this battle. Weight Shunpo Practitioner: Ikkaku uses Shunpo frequently, though he only uses it to keep up with stronger opponents so he can fight more. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Poww retorts that this shouldn't be a problem, for their god and king knows full well he is no match for him. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Asking Keigo if he can stay with him, Ikkaku notes if he takes care of the Arrancar, it will save his life, and therefore they would be helping each other out. As Ikkaku, dodging, asks his attacker who he is, Yukio uses his Fullbring to bring him and Moe into a chat room. Base of Operations Scolding Ikkaku, he tells him his job was to protect the pillar, and yet it was destroyed. And they're both made of metal. While Moe brags about his accomplishment, Ikkaku, flexing his muscles, pops his shoulder back into place.[57]. [48], Unlike the three others, who are successful in defending their pillars, Ikkaku is defeated in his fight against Poww, who destroys the pillar he was guarding. Scolding Ikkaku, he tells him his job was to protect the pillar, and yet it was destroyed. Stating he was having fun, Zaraki decided to finish Ikkaku with one strike, resulting in Ikkaku losing the fight. I'm wondering why Ikkaku (who had one of the coolest Bankai in my personal opinion) was never shown releasing it again after battling Edrad Liones. Even Renji asked him to fill the vacant position left by ex-Captain Aizen. After tossing the teeth away and deciding to have 12th Division 3rd Seat Akon make him some new ones, Ikkaku vows to keep hitting Edrad and figuring out his moves until the latter is forced to release his Zanpakut. 76 kg (168 lbs. In 11th squad only. After Keigo says yes, Ikkaku asks the Arrancar what his name is. Episode 26 For the manifested spirit that appears in the anime-only Zanpakut Unknown Tales arc see Hzukimaru (Zanpakut spirit). He loves fighting so much, he is unwilling to travel anywhere without a sword, resorting to carrying a wooden one when posing as a student at Karakura High School. Ikkaku considers the only honorable battles to be those fought one-on-one. When Renji asked him if he had Bankai and why he did not use it, Ikkaku, stating he had his reasons, alluded he was chasing someone as well. He never cares about the mission, he only fights for sport. While a large, wide tornado crackling with Reiatsu forms around Ikkaku and Edrad, several nearby windows are shattered and multiple phone lines are cut, forcing Keigo to scramble back when one sparking with electricity lands on the ground near him as he expresses astonishment at this development and a smiling Yumichika notes Ikkaku has decided to use it. When Ikkaku comments on a lightning strike, Iba, scolding him for being ignorant, states it was not a lighting strike, but Kid, and it would not have reached them, for it was a targeted attack. According to Yumichika Ayasegawa, Ikkaku was the 2nd strongest man in the 11th Division when he was the 3rd Seat. The only reason they could convince him to fight was because he wanted to steal his research specimens. [43] Yelling as Yumichika and Rangiku are ensnared, Ikkaku is caught by one of Luppi's many tentacles. The Freezing White Blade, Zaraki Division's Secret Story! As Ikkaku tries to get up, he is told by the Arrancar to give up gracefully, for there is no need for him to be beaten into nothing. [58] As Ikkaku begins to leave, his leg is grabbed by Moe, who refuses to give up. Look at Mayuri, Shunsui, and Kenpachi. Race Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. Descending to the ground, Edrad advises Ikkaku to give up since knowing when to quit can be a virtue for a warrior and warns Ikkaku to not get blown to pieces, but Ikkaku simply grins at him, prompting a disappointed Edrad to slam his fist down onto Ikkaku in a huge pillar of flame. When Edrad throws another flaming punch, Ikkaku slashes his guandao upward and slashes cleanly through Edrad's outstretched fist, leaving the latter shocked that Ikkaku managed to cut him prior to looking up to see Ikkaku dropping down on him with the monk's spade pointed downward. After laughing at the notion of 5 people and a cat saving Rukia, Ikkaku, telling him where she is being held, tells him if he is the strongest in his group, he should watch out for his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, who will surely be looking for him. Being pig-headed doesn't make a huge difference. Fearing he will be forcibly promoted to another division if others learn of his Banaki, he refused to use it against the Arrancar Choe Neng Poww, to which he lost badly. When he notes he has to win, even if it means running away or sneaking up from behind, Ikkaku states it is something a coward would do, and he is no coward, which prompts Iba to tell him to get stronger and win, even at the cost of his life. Ikkaku withstands Edrad's punch despite his injuries. [44] The Arrancar is defeated by Hitsugaya before he harms any of his captives. Renji reveals they all, including Ikkaku, gave some of their Reiatsu to the sword, which was created by Urahara to allow Ichigo to regain his old powers once Rukia stabbed him with it. [78] When the Arrancar begin attacking the zombified Shinigami, Ikkaku tells them to wait, only for Mayuri to state how those who go against the Seireitei must die before pointing out how those are Genrysai Shigekuni Yamamoto's words.[79]. When he affirms Ikkaku could have any vacant spot and should be the next captain, Ikkaku reminds Renji he already told him he has no intention of telling anyone besides him and Yumichika he is capable of Bankai, for if it got out, he would have others telling him the same thing. He said Ikkaku should live and come back to kill him. High Spiritual Power: As a lieutenant and former 3rd seat of the Gotei 13, Ikkaku boasts a high level of spiritual power. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. And all the rest from his division would've tried to have their share. [91] Soon afterward, Ikkaku and Yumichika are shocked to see Zaraki standing before them, having left his container.