Tensō Jūrin
CharacterTensō Jūrin is one of Hyōrinmaru's core powers, letting Tōshirō Hitsugaya bend the weather around him by commanding the moisture in the air. Counted among the sword's strongest gifts, it works in both of his released states, though its young master hesitates to unleash it at full scale.
Appearance
The ability shows itself as sudden mastery over the sky, with Hitsugaya seizing the water suspended throughout the nearby air and turning the local weather to his will. It ranks among the most basic gifts carried by his sword Hyōrinmaru, yet also among the most devastating, and he can call on it whether his blade rests in Shikai or in Bankai.
Abilities
By governing the surrounding moisture, the technique hands its wielder sweeping control of the elements in his immediate area. Hitsugaya himself concedes that this facet of his strength has not fully matured, and he is wary of drawing on it once his Bankai is active, fearing he might lose his grip and endanger everyone standing near him rather than only his target.
History
The power rarely surfaces as a defined game mechanic, though several titles nod to it. In Bleach: Blade Battlers 2nd, activating his Bankai freezes the arena into ice. In Bleach: Rebirth of Souls it becomes a Hitsugaya-exclusive gauge of up to three levels that strengthens his strikes with extra hits and damage, filling as his ice attacks connect and draining over time, with no weather or terrain effect attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tensō Jūrin in Bleach?
Tensō Jūrin is one of Hyōrinmaru's core powers, allowing Tōshirō Hitsugaya to bend the weather around him by commanding the moisture suspended in the surrounding air.
Who uses Tensō Jūrin?
Tensō Jūrin is wielded by Tōshirō Hitsugaya through his Zanpakutō Hyōrinmaru, and it is counted among the sword's strongest gifts.
Can Hitsugaya use Tensō Jūrin in both Shikai and Bankai?
Yes, Tensō Jūrin works in both of Hitsugaya's released states, whether his blade rests in Shikai or in Bankai.
Why is Hitsugaya reluctant to use Tensō Jūrin at full power?
Hitsugaya concedes that Tensō Jūrin has not fully matured and is wary of drawing on it once his Bankai is active, fearing he might lose his grip and endanger everyone standing near him rather than only his target.
What does Tensō Jūrin mean in English?
Tensō Jūrin translates as Subjugation of the Heavens, and it is rendered as Weather Subjugation in the Viz release.
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