Korose, Kamishini no Yari
CharacterKorose, Kamishini no Yari is the killing move built into Kamishini no Yari, the released Bankai wielded by Gin Ichimaru. Rendered as 'Kill, God-Killing Spear,' it lets Gin destroy a chosen target from within by triggering the sword's cell-dissolving poison, no matter how far apart the two of them stand.
Overview
This is the most lethal trick hidden inside Kamishini no Yari, the Bankai belonging to Gin Ichimaru. Rather than relying on the weapon's famous reach or striking speed, it weaponizes the poison sealed within the blade, giving Gin a way to end a marked opponent at any moment of his choosing.
Mechanics
The truly dangerous property of Kamishini no Yari is that the blade briefly crumbles into dust each time it shoots out and draws back, carrying within it a poison that breaks living cells apart. As he retracts the weapon, Gin can leave a tiny fragment of it lodged inside a target. From then on he may finish them whenever he wishes, raising a hand toward the victim and speaking the technique's name to make their body dissolve from the inside out.
Notable Users
The technique belongs to Gin Ichimaru alone. According to Tite Kubo's supplementary notes, the sliver left behind is itself formed from poison, a secretion of the blade that returns to its natural form after a while. Kubo also stated that even Askin Nakk Le Vaar would perish from the toxin, provided he had never been exposed to Gin's spiritual pressure beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Korose, Kamishini no Yari mean?
Korose, Kamishini no Yari translates to "Kill, God-Killing Spear." It is the phrase Gin Ichimaru speaks to trigger the cell-dissolving poison hidden inside his Zanpakuto, Kamishini no Yari.
What is Kamishini no Yari, Gin Ichimaru's Bankai?
Kamishini no Yari is the Bankai of Gin Ichimaru, a spear-like blade that shoots out and retracts at incredible speed. Its hidden killing move, Korose, lets Gin dissolve a marked target's body from a distance by unleashing a poison sealed within the blade.
Who uses Kamishini no Yari?
Kamishini no Yari and its killing technique Korose belong solely to Gin Ichimaru. No other character in Bleach is shown wielding this Zanpakuto or its poison-based finishing move.
How does the Korose technique work?
Each time Kamishini no Yari extends and retracts, the blade briefly crumbles into a poison that dissolves living cells. Gin can leave a fragment of that poison lodged in a target, then finish them later by raising his hand and speaking Korose to make their body dissolve from within.
Can anyone survive the poison behind Korose?
According to Tite Kubo's supplementary notes, even the powerful Sternritter Askin Nakk Le Vaar would die from the poison behind Korose, provided he had not previously been exposed to Gin Ichimaru's spiritual pressure. This makes it one of the most dangerous techniques Gin possesses.
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