Kakuhou

A kakuhou (Japanese 赫包, romanization kakuhō, English approximately shining wrap) is a sack-like organ that is only present in ghouls. The purpose of the kakuhou is to store Rc cells. The Rc cells contained in the nutrition are absorbed by the ghoul. These cells are transported to the kakuhou in the blood and stored in there.

The Rc cells can be released from the kakuhou piercing the skin either consciously or due to excitement. These released cells form the kagune.

The kakuhou of a ghoul is used to build quinques.

Location
The location of the kakuhou depends on the ghoul's Rc type.
 * If the ghoul is an ukaku-type, the kakuhou is located at the shoulder area.
 * If the ghoul is a koukaku-type, the kakuhou is located below the shoulder blade.
 * If the ghoul is a rinkaku-type, the kakuhou is located on the back around the waist.
 * If the ghoul is a bikaku-type, the kakuhou is located near the tailbone.