Gokon Tekkō
ItemThe Gokon Tekkō is a specialized glove that lets a Shinigami separate a spirit from the living body it inhabits. Pressing the device against a person forces their soul out, making it a core tool for the reapers as they carry out their work in the world of the living.
Overview
Fitted snugly over the hand, the Gokon Tekkō is a red glove reaching to the wrist, its fingers cut short so they cover only the first joint. Emblazoned across the back is the mark of a skull wreathed in blue fire. Its Japanese name carries the meaning of the Soul Apprehension Gauntlet.
Function
A Shinigami wearing the glove can eject a spirit from its body simply by shoving against the target with a physical motion. The vacated body goes limp and unresponsive, staying that way until the soul finds its way back, yet it suffers no lasting harm from the separation. To onlookers who take the still form for someone unconscious or dead, the sight can still cause alarm.
Notable Users
Rukia Kuchiki demonstrates the tool early on by driving Ichigo Kurosaki out of his body with it. Kisuke Urahara has fashioned a variant, reworking the tip of his sealed Zanpakutō to carry the same flaming-skull function; his version can additionally force Modified Souls out of the hosts they occupy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gokon Tekkō in Bleach?
The Gokon Tekkō is a specialized glove that lets a Shinigami separate a spirit from the living body it inhabits. Pressing the device against a person forces their soul out, making it a core tool for the reapers.
What does Gokon Tekkō mean in English?
The Japanese name of the Gokon Tekkō carries the meaning of the Soul Apprehension Gauntlet.
How does the Gokon Tekkō work?
A Shinigami wearing the Gokon Tekkō can eject a spirit from its body simply by shoving against the target with a physical motion. The vacated body goes limp until the soul returns, yet it suffers no lasting harm.
What does the Gokon Tekkō look like?
The Gokon Tekkō is a red glove reaching to the wrist, its fingers cut short so they cover only the first joint, with the mark of a skull wreathed in blue fire emblazoned across the back.
Who uses the Gokon Tekkō in Bleach?
Rukia Kuchiki demonstrates the Gokon Tekkō early on by driving Ichigo Kurosaki out of his body. Kisuke Urahara has fashioned a variant on his sealed Zanpakutō that can also force Modified Souls out of the hosts they occupy.
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