This pairs with a Dragon Ball theory I have: that Ki is universal and is just concentrated kinetic force.
When Gohan trains Videl, she questions whether or not she's even capable of controlling Ki and he reassures that any living being actually can.
My theory also asserts that Ki is merely kinetic energies that can be channeled. That said, it could possibly exist in any universe.
As for Kenpachi, he is an anomaly in the Bleach universe. He has an immense amount of power, despite not even having a Shikai. The more feats Kenpachi displays in the series, the more you need some kind of explanation for how he's that powerful without unlocking his Zanpakuto.
Also, people in the Soul Society can sense and measure spiritual power. However, if you pay attention to his pre-captain back-story, he's always underestimated and his power exceeds his opponent's expectations.
Then, throughout the series, all of his opponents, despite sensing his spiritual power, are caught off guard by how strong he actually is.
The anime actually implies that Kenpachi is the strongest of all the captains. And yet, none of the other captains are intimidated by him.
I believe that Kenpachi is tapping into some other source of power and no one in the Bleach universe reads or recognizes it... and it could quite easily be Ki.
When Gohan trains Videl, she questions whether or not she's even capable of controlling Ki and he reassures that any living being actually can.
My theory also asserts that Ki is merely kinetic energies that can be channeled. That said, it could possibly exist in any universe.
As for Kenpachi, he is an anomaly in the Bleach universe. He has an immense amount of power, despite not even having a Shikai. The more feats Kenpachi displays in the series, the more you need some kind of explanation for how he's that powerful without unlocking his Zanpakuto.
Also, people in the Soul Society can sense and measure spiritual power. However, if you pay attention to his pre-captain back-story, he's always underestimated and his power exceeds his opponent's expectations.
Then, throughout the series, all of his opponents, despite sensing his spiritual power, are caught off guard by how strong he actually is.
The anime actually implies that Kenpachi is the strongest of all the captains. And yet, none of the other captains are intimidated by him.
I believe that Kenpachi is tapping into some other source of power and no one in the Bleach universe reads or recognizes it... and it could quite easily be Ki.