Ryodan
CharacterRyodan, meaning Bisection, is a Zanjutsu sword technique that aims to split an opponent cleanly in two with a single, overwhelming overhead blow. It is best remembered as the strike Kenpachi Zaraki used to punch straight through the toughest Hierro among all the Espada.
Overview
Ryodan, written to mean Bisection, is a swordsmanship technique classed under Zanjutsu. It concentrates a fighter's full weight into one downward cut meant to cleave a foe severed down the middle.
Mechanics
The practitioner grips the sword in both hands and drives it straight down with enough force to cleave a target in half along the center. In Kenpachi Zaraki's hands the strike carried enough raw power to break through the Resurreccion-hardened Hierro of Nnoitra Gilga, whose defense was the toughest of any Espada, and leave him critically wounded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryodan in Bleach?
Ryodan, meaning Bisection, is a Zanjutsu sword technique that concentrates a fighter's full weight into one downward cut meant to cleave a foe severed down the middle.
Who uses Ryodan?
Kenpachi Zaraki is the recorded user of Ryodan, unleashing it against Nnoitra Gilga during their battle in Hueco Mundo.
How powerful is Ryodan?
In Kenpachi Zaraki's hands, Ryodan carried enough raw power to break through the Resurreccion-hardened Hierro of Nnoitra Gilga, whose defense was the toughest of any Espada, and leave him critically wounded.
How is Ryodan performed?
To perform Ryodan, the practitioner grips the sword in both hands and drives it straight down with enough force to cleave a target in half along the center.
When did Kenpachi Zaraki use Ryodan?
Kenpachi Zaraki unleashed Ryodan during his battle with Nnoitra Gilga in Hueco Mundo.
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- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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