Master Swordsmanship Specialist:
Shinji is implied to be a powerful combatant, being the unofficial
leader among the group and a former Shinigami captain. At one point,
when Shinji begins to fight with Ichigo Kurosaki, the other Vizard
mention that Ichigo is foolish to battle Shinji proven by the fact that
Shinji is not taking the battle seriously (albeit it was also mentioned
that Ichigo was holding back, because he was trying to suppress his
inner Hollow).
[52][53]Shinji is also shown to be able to hold off Mashiro Kuna during her
Hollowfication metamorphosis without releasing his sword, although it
took some effort.
[54] He was also able to fend off
Kaname Tōsen while also trying to resist his Hollowfication.
[55]Shinji also takes on the 6th Espada maintaining his calm in the face of
the destruction Grimmjow brought to the battle, pushing the Espada back
with little effort.
[56][57]Flash Steps Expert: Shinji excels in shunpō. His skill is shown to be great enough to easily outmanuever Grimmjow, the Sixth Espada.
[58]As a captain, before he even became a Vizard, he was the first to
arrive to save Hiyori even when Lisa had a head-start and all the other
Captains left at the same time.
[59] Keen Intellect: Despite his childish attitude at times,
Shinji has shown himself to be a very insightful and perceptive man.
During his time as captain of the 5th division, he was able to see
through Aizen's deceptions and some of his illusions. Even Aizen
himself admitted to be intimidated by Shinji's cunning.
Immense Spiritual Power: Being a captain, he must have
had enormous spiritual pressure. Being a Vizard, Shinji possesses a
dual-type spiritual energy, part Shinigami and part Hollow. He is said
to have spiritual pressure that is monstrous.
[60] ZanpakutōNot much has been revealed about Shinji's Zanpakutō, as he rarely
uses or even visibly wears it. The hilt and sheath are red and its
guard is shaped like an hour-glass. None of his release states have
been shown, and the times that he does seriously fight he seems to rely
more on his Hollow mask.
Hollowfication Shinji's Hollow Mask
Hollow Mask: Shinji's Hollow mask strongly resembles a
pharaoh's mask, with a short, flowing hood hanging down the back of his
neck. When donning his Hollow mask, Shinji's sclera turn completely
black and his irises become grey.
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- Power Augmentation: While wearing the mask, Shinji's
Hollow powers supplement his Shinigami powers, giving him a vast
increase in both strength and speed.
Shinji's Cero
Cero:
Shinji gathers energy that is displayed in a horizontal line at his
fist. He then releases a crimson Cero with an extremely wide arc and
devastating force. The power of the Cero from a distance is powerful
enough to cause grievous injury to an Espada of at least rank six, even
at minimal power.
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Enhanced Strength: While wearing his Hollow mask, Shinji has shown that he has greater strength, which he uses to overwhelm Grimmjow.
[64]Enhanced Speed: While wearing his Hollow mask, Shinji has shown that he can move much more quickly, which he uses to overwhelm Grimmjow.
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