The Court Guard (コートガード, Kōto Gādo) is a Keyblade used by Nathaniel DreadBane. It is one of Nathaniel's main Keyblades, used alongside the Flint's Maiden Keyblade.
The Court Guard Keyblade.
Appearance
The shaft of the Court Guard resembles the Penitence Tower in Seireitei, slightly pointed at the top. The teeth take the form of the Japanese number 13 (十三). The hilt resembles the Gotei 13 rhombus, and the keychain token takes the form of the symbol of the Onmitsukidō.
Background
Court Guard is named after the 13 Court Guard Squads, of which Nathaniel is a Captain. The Onmitsukidō token also represents the time he spent under the command of Yoruichi Shihōin who was head of it prior. In a whole, the Court Guard represents Nathaniel's devotion to Soul Society.