Agitowari
CharacterAgitowari, whose name means jaw splitting, is a brutal Zanjutsu technique built to settle a fight in one motion. The swordsman drives a single cut from the opponent's jaw straight down the body, cleaving the target cleanly in two.
Overview
Agitowari, written with characters that mean jaw splitting, is a Zanjutsu sword technique known among the Shinigami. It relies on one decisive slash rather than a drawn out exchange.
Mechanics
The user brings the blade down in a single continuous strike that opens the target from the jaw and travels the full length of the body, bisecting them entirely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agitowari in Bleach?
Agitowari, meaning jaw splitting, is a Zanjutsu sword technique used by Shinigami to end a fight in a single decisive strike.
How does Agitowari work?
The user of Agitowari drives one continuous cut from the opponent's jaw down through the length of their body, splitting them cleanly in two.
Who uses Agitowari in Bleach?
Isshin Kurosaki is the known practitioner of Agitowari, using it to cut down the Hollow Grand Fisher.
What does the name Agitowari mean?
Agitowari is written with kanji meaning jaw splitting, describing the technique's single slash from the jaw down the body.
What kind of technique is Agitowari?
Agitowari is classified as a Zanjutsu technique, meaning it is a swordsmanship skill rather than a Kido spell or a Zanpakuto special ability.
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