Ennetsu Jigoku
CharacterEnnetsu Jigoku is a fire technique of Ryūjin Jakka, the Zanpakutō of Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto. It rings the battlefield with towering pillars of flame that close into an inferno meant to consume the enemy, scorching an area far larger than all of Karakura Town.
Overview
Ennetsu Jigoku, a name pointing to the scorching flames of Buddhist hell, is one of the devastating techniques Yamamoto performs with his sword Ryūjin Jakka. It is designed as a trap of fire, sealing a target inside a spreading blaze from which there is no escape. Its reach is enormous, able to burn a stretch of land well beyond the size of Karakura Town.
Mechanics
A thread of liquid fire runs down the length of the blade's edge and into the ground, where it branches into intricate circular patterns and rears up as a ring of colossal flame pillars around the area. As those pillars merge, the fire between them grows into a single inferno intended to close on the enemy and burn him away. The blaze is indiscriminate enough to consume everyone within reach, Yamamoto included, and he can either unleash it on the spot or lay it down in advance to set it off at a chosen moment.
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Notable Users
The technique is exclusive to Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and his flame Zanpakutō, Ryūjin Jakka.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ennetsu Jigoku in Bleach?
Ennetsu Jigoku, a name pointing to the scorching flames of Buddhist hell, is one of the devastating fire techniques Captain-Commander Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto performs with his Zanpakuto, Ryujin Jakka.
Who uses Ennetsu Jigoku?
Ennetsu Jigoku is exclusive to Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto and his flame Zanpakuto, Ryujin Jakka.
How does Ennetsu Jigoku work?
A thread of liquid fire runs from the blade's edge into the ground, branching into patterns that rear up as a ring of colossal flame pillars, which merge into a single inferno meant to close on the enemy and burn them away.
Is Ennetsu Jigoku dangerous to Yamamoto himself?
Yes, Ennetsu Jigoku's blaze is indiscriminate enough to consume everyone within reach, including Yamamoto, who can choose to unleash it on the spot or set it to trigger later.
When does Ennetsu Jigoku first appear in Bleach?
Ennetsu Jigoku first appears in chapter 393 of the manga and episode 294 of the anime.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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