Ikkaku Madarame is a bald, battle-loving man. His lack of hair is often the source of jokes for other characters, who confuse the sheen of his head with the light of the moon. He fought and was defeated by Zaraki Kenpachi sometime in the past, though was strong enough to survive the battle. Once Zaraki became captain of the 11th Division, Ikkaku and his friend Yumichika Ayasegawa joined the Soul Society so that they could fight and die under Zaraki’s command. He shares a number of similarities with his captain; he feels insecure if he doesn’t have a sword, prolongs battles so that he can get as much enjoyment from them as possible, and smiles near-constantly when fighting for his life. He is purportedly the second strongest person in the division, and although occasionally being offered a position as a captain he insists on serving Zaraki for the rest of his life. Perhaps because of this, Ikkaku is not afraid to question his lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi, even knowing that doing so earn her wrath.
Ikkaku’s zanpakutou is Houzukimaru. Though ordinary in appearance, he stores a blood-clotting ointment in its hilt. When released with the command “grow”, it transforms into a naginata with a wax wood shaft. While he usually treats it as such, he can also turn it into a three section staff witht he command “split”, surprising the opponent. Ikkaku has achieved bankai, though he keeps this a secret to most characters so that he isn’t pressured to become a captain. Houzukimaru’s bankai, named Ryoumon Houzukimaru, takes the form of three oversized weapons (two Monk’s spade standard Guan dao) that Ikkaku can wield with ease. Aside from the increase in power, his bankai offers no special abilities. As a fight progresses a dragon crest will slowly fill with crimson dye, increasing its power as it does so. Ikkaku states that this is because Houzukimaru is asleep, and must be woken up in battle before it can reach full power.
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