Originally Posted by
Destil
Because that all has to do with the deep bond between the Zanpaktou Wielder and the Zanpaktou. It's common for others to see the physical embodiment of other people's Zanpaktous, yeah?
The blade spoke to him, and Yachiru's face we never saw; it was as if she know something was up.
Also, keep this in mind: Unohana's LT (can't remember her name) stated her Zanpaktou was strange and unlike anything else.
There was no command with it.
And what did that little, small blade act like whilst aided by those 2 other blades?
A giant fucking cleaver.
And what is Kenpachi's released sword?
=]
It's a possible theory, and I know it's crazy, but it's the only thing that makes sense.
Tell me: if Yachiru was dead or kidnapped, why the fuck would they have removed her Shinigami clothes?
Edit: I've kept in mind that Yachiru was obviously not present when Kenpachi first learnt his sword's name, but there could be reason for that. I don't think he released it or anything of the sort; I think he simply learnt his sword's name and its command, and when he met his spirit it had a completely different form from Yachiru. Maybe it was of one of those two beasts that aided her vs. the fake Gremmy?
Who knows. I'd imagine we'll have much more elaborated upon in the coming weeks, but this is my best bet on what happened to her.