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Sankotsu no Jufu

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Sankotsu no Jufu, the Three-Bone Talismans, are sealing charms used by Yoruichi Shihōin. Three inscribed papers, each tied to a beast's fang, horn, or beak, raise a double barrier that pins a target in place and freezes their present condition.

Use: Stabilizing and sealing wounded individuals
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Overview

This tool of Yoruichi Shihōin relies on a trio of labeled paper talismans, each evoking a part of a beast alongside a natural upheaval. The first, Chizeimon or the Earth Biting Gate, channels fangs that sink into the ground and loose flame. The second, Kōzanmon or the Mountain Opening Gate, carries the might of horns that bore through mountains and shake the earth. The third, Tesshimon or the Iron Beak Gate, holds the force of a beak that splits the sky and calls down rain.

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Function

Laid on the ground around a person and paired with an angular figure drawn on the floor, the three talismans throw up a golden rectangular barrier on the outside and a gray cylindrical one within, locking whoever is inside into their exact position and state. Yoruichi turns this on Mimihagi after it steadies the mortally wounded Soul King, judging that the seal would let Mimihagi take the Soul King's place for good. The barriers are fragile, though, since they need unbroken concentration to hold. When a Heilig Pfeil struck Yoruichi in the back and broke her focus, the inner shell shattered, and Yhwach destroyed the outer one once she had been pulled away from the spot.

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Notable Users

Yoruichi Shihōin is the sole user of the talismans, calling on them at a decisive moment involving the Soul King.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sankotsu no Jufu in Bleach?

Sankotsu no Jufu, the Three-Bone Talismans, are sealing charms used by Yoruichi Shihōin. Three inscribed papers raise a double barrier that pins a target in place and freezes their present condition.

Who uses Sankotsu no Jufu?

Yoruichi Shihōin is the sole user of Sankotsu no Jufu, calling on the talismans at a decisive moment involving the Soul King.

What are the three talismans of Sankotsu no Jufu?

The three talismans of Sankotsu no Jufu are Chizeimon, the Earth Biting Gate that channels fangs sinking into the ground and looses flame; Kōzanmon, the Mountain Opening Gate that carries the might of horns; and Tesshimon, the Iron Beak Gate that holds the force of a beak splitting the sky.

How does Sankotsu no Jufu work?

Laid on the ground around a person and paired with an angular figure drawn on the floor, the three talismans throw up a golden rectangular barrier on the outside and a gray cylindrical one within, locking whoever is inside into their exact position and state. The barriers are fragile, however, since they need unbroken concentration to hold.

Why did Yoruichi use Sankotsu no Jufu on Mimihagi?

Yoruichi turned Sankotsu no Jufu on Mimihagi after it steadied the mortally wounded Soul King, judging that the seal would let Mimihagi take the Soul King's place for good. The seal failed when a Heilig Pfeil struck Yoruichi and broke her focus, shattering the inner shell.

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