Soul-Cutter Sword
Bleach: This Captain Is an UchihaBiodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Scarlet Eye (original: 斩魄刀) |
| Alias(es) | Dark Owl (former wielder Moritora Shiba/Saitō Immortal's designation) |
| Species/Race | Zanpakutō (Soul-Cutter Sword Spirit) |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Uchiha Yato, Gotei 13 |
| Occupation/Role | Soul-Cutter Sword / Partner |
| Status | Active |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Asauchi (Blank Blade) | Ch. 7, 8 | Pierces Uchiha Yato's chest in the Horiuchi family's dungeon, bonding with his soul and Reiatsu to manifest. |
| First-Stage Shikai | Ch. 9, 11 | Awakens with Uchiha Yato, granting the user ordinary Sharingan eye abilities (1 to 3 tomoe) and transforming into the Uchiha Gunbai to execute "Uchiha Deflection." |
| Third-Stage Shikai | Ch. 60, 67 | Unlocks Kamui in both eyes (offensive space-twisting left eye, defensive phase-shifting right eye) and the ability to forge a "Bleach-style Transcription Seal." |
| Fourth-Stage Shikai | Ch. 89 | Unlocks Tsukuyomi and Kotoamatsukami, bringing the total active Mangekyo techniques to eight and preparing the sword for Complete Shikai. |
Background / History
- Originally forged as an Asauchi by Ōetsu Nimaiya in the Phoenix Palace, it was part of the second batch of forty swords escorted to the Soul King Palace and later distributed at Shin'ō Academy 13.
- It was first bestowed upon Moritora Shiba of the Shiba Clan, who died during practical combat training two months after entering the academy 13.
- Prior to Moritora, the multi-stage release type blade was famously wielded by Saitō Immortal, captain of the First-Generation Gotei 13 Sixth Division 41 73.
- The sword was acquired by Uchiha Yato, who bonded with it when it pierced his chest in the Horiuchi family dungeon, receiving the name "Scarlet Eye" 8 9.
- It accompanies Yato through his trials at Shin'ō Academy, missions in Hueco Mundo, and service in the Gotei 13 13 21 36.
Appearance
Scarlet Eye manifests in her inner world and externally as a young woman clad in red armor 5 21. In her physical sword form, she features:
- A slight blade curvature of 0.85 13.
- A hilt wrapped in dark crimson silk 13.
- A chestnut-shaped pommel set slightly toward the rear 13.
- An archaic, somber hexagonal guard 13.
Personality
- Deeply devoted, loyal, and bonded to her wielder, Uchiha Yato, staying by his side from his days in Rukongai 8 19.
- Playful yet fierce, acting as a mentor, teacher, and tactical sounding board during Yato's training 19 22.
- Displays a possessive and jealous streak regarding other Soul-Cutter Swords and inner manifestations 19 101.
Abilities & Skills
Shikai Transformation & Combat Enhancement
Functions as a rare Multi-Stage Release-type Soul-Cutter Sword, granting exponential growth and multiple tiers of power as the wielder's mastery deepens 32 89.
Direct physical synchronization grants heightened physical stats, spatial defense, and lethal close-quarters combat capabilities 9 60.
Uchiha Gunbai Transformation: Transforms into a black-and-white, gourd-shaped fan capable of absorbing non-physical assaults and reflecting them back as wind-element Kidō via Uchiha Deflection 10 11.
Mangekyo Eye Integration: Channels spiritual pressure to manifest ocular powers in the wielder, including enhanced dynamic vision, genjutsu, Amaterasu, Kagutsuchi, Kamui, Tsukuyomi, and Kotoamatsukami 9 60 89.
Relationships
- Uchiha Yato — Wielder and soul-bound partner; shares a deep, mutually protective bond of absolute trust 8 19.
- Pale Moon — Inner Hollow manifestation; initially treated with possessive jealousy and pet-like supervision before integration 101.
- Moritora Shiba — Former wielder belonging to the Shiba Clan, who died during early combat training 13.
- Saitō Immortal — Past wielder and former captain of the First-Generation Gotei 13 Sixth Division 41 73.