Shisuikyō
ItemShisuikyō is a spirit-draining mirror from the game Bleach: The 3rd Phantom. Wielded by the noblewoman Konoka Suzunami, it can siphon the Reiryoku of any being, yet it bleeds its own user dry in the process.
Overview
The Shisuikyō, translated as Burning Water Mirror, is a treasured device carried by Konoka Suzunami, elder sister of former 5th Division captain Seigen Suzunami. It appears in the video game Bleach: The 3rd Phantom, and its use hinges on Konoka's unusual pattern of Reiatsu, a signature few could match.
Function
The mirror drains the Reiryoku of whatever it is turned against, but the flow runs both ways, steadily sapping the spiritual energy of the one holding it as well. Pushed too far, it can wring its user dry to a dangerous degree. When Arturo Plateado assaulted Soul Society, Konoka trained the Shisuikyō on him to strip away his powers. The effort cost her life, and the backlash ripped open an anomaly that swallowed her brother Seigen, the twins Fujimaru and Matsuri Kudō, and Arturo himself. The mirror later fell into the hands of Sōsuke Aizen, who paired it with the captured Seigen to control the Spirit Cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shisuikyo in Bleach?
The Shisuikyo, translated as Burning Water Mirror, is a spirit-draining mirror from the video game Bleach: The 3rd Phantom. It is a treasured device carried by the noblewoman Konoka Suzunami.
How does the Shisuikyo work?
The Shisuikyo drains the Reiryoku of whatever it is turned against, but the flow runs both ways, steadily sapping the spiritual energy of the one holding it. Pushed too far, it can wring its user dry to a dangerous degree.
Who can wield the Shisuikyo?
Konoka Suzunami is the mirror's rightful bearer, able to use it thanks to her unusual pattern of Reiatsu, a signature few could match. Sosuke Aizen later seized it during his assault on the Seireitei.
What happened when Konoka used the Shisuikyo?
Konoka trained the Shisuikyo on Arturo Plateado to strip away his powers, but the effort cost her life. The backlash ripped open an anomaly that swallowed her brother Seigen, the twins Fujimaru and Matsuri Kudo, and Arturo himself.
What did Aizen do with the Shisuikyo?
After seizing the Shisuikyo, Sosuke Aizen paired it with the captured Seigen Suzunami to control the Spirit Cycle.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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