Tentōken
ItemThe Tentōken is a brown flight mantle bearing the Shihōin crest that lets its wearer hover on nothing but a trickle of spirit energy. Requiring no training whatsoever, it improves on the clan's earlier gliding wand by freeing both of the user's hands.
Overview
This piece takes the form of a brown cloak fastened at the collar by a wide drawstring, with a large brooch stamped with the Shihōin Clan crest holding it together. It counts among the Shihōin family's flight implements, a mantle designed to lift its wearer off the ground.
Function
Feeding a measure of spirit power into the garment allows the wearer to fly, and like its predecessor it demands no particular skill or prior practice from whoever puts it on. The Shihōin also keep an earlier flight aid, a wand that works as a one-handed hang-glider, but the mantle clearly outclasses it: it grants the ability to hover in place and, crucially, leaves both hands free rather than tying one up.
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Notable Users
The mantle is Yoruichi Shihōin's, one of the treasures at her disposal. Confident that Ichigo Kurosaki possessed the instinct to grasp Bankai on his own, she handed him the Tentōken to aid his push to rescue Rukia, giving the young Shinigami the means to take to the air.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tentoken in Bleach?
The Tentoken is a brown flight mantle bearing the Shihoin crest that lets its wearer hover on nothing but a trickle of spirit energy. It takes the form of a brown cloak fastened at the collar by a wide drawstring, with a large brooch stamped with the Shihoin Clan crest holding it together.
What does the Tentoken do?
Feeding a measure of spirit power into the Tentoken allows the wearer to fly and even hover in place. It counts among the Shihoin family's flight implements, a mantle designed to lift its wearer off the ground.
Who owns the Tentoken?
The Tentoken is Yoruichi Shihoin's, one of the treasures at her disposal. Confident that Ichigo Kurosaki possessed the instinct to grasp Bankai on his own, she handed him the mantle to aid his push to rescue Rukia.
How is the Tentoken different from the Shihoin gliding wand?
The Shihoin also keep an earlier flight aid, a wand that works as a one-handed hang-glider, but the Tentoken clearly outclasses it. The mantle grants the ability to hover in place and, crucially, leaves both of the user's hands free rather than tying one up.
Does using the Tentoken require training?
No, the Tentoken demands no particular skill or prior practice from whoever puts it on. Like its predecessor, it simply requires the wearer to feed spirit power into the garment in order to take to the air.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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