Bleach is a popular manga and anime series created by Tite Kubo that follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who can see ghosts and becomes a Soul Reaper, a warrior who protects the world from evil spirits called Hollows. Along the way, he meets many allies and enemies, including the Quincy, a race of humans who can manipulate spiritual energy and are rivals to the Soul Reapers.
One of the most mysterious and powerful characters in Bleach is Yhwach, the leader of the Wandenreich, a secret organization of Quincies who wage war against the Soul Society, the home of the Soul Reapers. Yhwach is not only the king of the Quincies, but also their progenitor, as he claims to have created them by sharing his blood with them. He is also the son of the Soul King, the supreme being who maintains the balance of the universe.
But what is the relationship between Ichigo and Yhwach? How are they connected by blood and destiny? And what is Yhwach’s ultimate goal for Ichigo? In this article, we will explore these questions and reveal the shocking truth behind Bleach’s final villain.
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Ichigo’s Quincy Heritage
Ichigo Kurosaki is a unique being who possesses the powers of four different races: Soul Reaper, Hollow, Fullbringer, and Quincy. He inherited these powers from his parents, Isshin Kurosaki and Masaki Kurosaki, who both had unusual backgrounds.
Isshin was originally a captain of the Soul Society’s 10th Division, but he lost his powers when he used a forbidden technique called Final Getsuga Tensho to save Masaki from a powerful Hollow named White. Masaki was a pure-blood Quincy who was attacked by White and infected by its Hollow essence. She was saved by Isshin, who used his own soul to stabilize hers, but she lost her Quincy powers as a result.
Ichigo was born from their union and inherited their latent abilities. He first awakened his Soul Reaper powers when he met Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper who transferred her powers to him to save his family from a Hollow. He later awakened his Hollow powers when he underwent a dangerous training to regain his Soul Reaper powers. He also awakened his Fullbringer powers when he was contacted by a group of humans who had been affected by Hollows in their mothers’ wombs. However, he did not know about his Quincy powers until he faced Yhwach in the Soul Society.
Yhwach’s Interest in Ichigo
Yhwach is a being who was born with no senses or emotions, but had the ability to share his soul with others and grant them power. He was revered as a god by many people who called him Yhwach, which means “he who knows everything”. He eventually became the leader of the Quincies and waged war against the Soul Society, who feared his power and sought to destroy him.
Yhwach had a special interest in Ichigo ever since he was born. He sensed that Ichigo had inherited his blood and considered him as his son. He also saw that Ichigo had potential to become a powerful warrior who could challenge him. He wanted to recruit Ichigo to his cause and make him one of his Sternritter, his elite soldiers who each had a letter that represented their power.
Yhwach first contacted Ichigo through his dreams and tried to awaken his Quincy powers. He also sent one of his Sternritter, Uryu Ishida, who was Ichigo’s friend and rival, to infiltrate Ichigo’s group and lure him to his side. However, Ichigo refused to join Yhwach and fought against him with all his might.
The Final Battle Between Ichigo and Yhwach
The final battle between Ichigo and Yhwach took place in the Royal Palace, where the Soul King resided. Yhwach had killed the Soul King and absorbed his power, becoming an omnipotent being who could alter reality at will. He planned to create a new world where there would be no death or fear, but only peace under his rule.
Ichigo arrived at the Royal Palace with the help of his friends and allies. He confronted Yhwach and unleashed his true power, which was a combination of all four races he possessed. He used his Zanpakuto (Soul Reaper sword), which had two blades: one white and one black. The white blade represented his Quincy power, which was given to him by Yhwach himself. The black blade represented his Hollow power, which was given to him by White, who was actually a part of Yhwach’s soul that had been separated from him long ago.
Ichigo managed to strike down Yhwach with his dual blades, but Yhwach used his power to revive himself and counterattack. He revealed that he had seen the future and knew everything that Ichigo would do. He also revealed that he had manipulated Ichigo’s fate and gave him the power to face him, so that he could take it back and use it for himself. He then broke Ichigo’s Zanpakuto and stabbed him in the chest.
However, Ichigo was not defeated yet. He used his remaining strength to activate his Bankai (Soul Reaper ultimate technique), which was called Tensa Zangetsu (Heaven Chain Slaying Moon). His Bankai was a fusion of his Soul Reaper, Hollow, and Quincy powers, which gave him immense speed and strength. He slashed Yhwach with his Bankai, but Yhwach used his power to change the future and nullify Ichigo’s attack.
The battle seemed hopeless for Ichigo, but he received an unexpected help from Uryu, who had betrayed Yhwach and shot him with a silver arrow. The arrow was made from the blood of Yhwach’s father, the Soul King, and it temporarily disabled Yhwach’s power. Ichigo seized the opportunity and cut Yhwach in half with his Bankai, finally ending his reign of terror.
The Conclusion of Ichigo and Yhwach’s Relationship
Ichigo and Yhwach were related by blood, but they were also enemies by destiny. They both had the power to change the world, but they had different visions of what the world should be. Ichigo wanted to protect the world as it was, while Yhwach wanted to remake the world as he wished.
Ichigo and Yhwach were also similar in some ways. They both had lost their mothers at a young age and had to overcome many hardships and challenges. They both had friends and allies who supported them and fought with them. They both had a strong will and determination to achieve their goals.
However, Ichigo and Yhwach were also different in many ways. Ichigo valued life and freedom, while Yhwach valued order and control. Ichigo respected his enemies and acknowledged their strengths, while Yhwach despised his enemies and exploited their weaknesses. Ichigo accepted his fate and made his own choices, while Yhwach rejected his fate and tried to change it.
In the end, Ichigo defeated Yhwach not only with his power, but also with his spirit. He proved that he was more than just a son of Yhwach, but also a son of Isshin, Masaki, White, Rukia, Uryu, Orihime, Chad, Renji, Rukia, Byakuya, Kenpachi, Hitsugaya, Urahara, Yoruichi, Kisuke, Shinji, Aizen, Ginjo, Tsukishima, Grimmjow, Nel, Ukitake, Kyoraku, Unohana, Yamamoto, Zaraki, Komamura, Kensei, Rose, Love , Ikkaku ,Yumichika , Hisagi , Kira , Rangiku , Toshiro , Soi Fon , Omaeda , Isane , Hanataro , Nemu , Mayuri , Nanao , Iba , Sasakibe , Hinamori , Sajin , Byakuya , Rukia , Renji , Shuhei , Kensei , Mashiro , Hiyori , Lisa , Love , Rose , Shinji , Hachi and all the other people who had influenced him and shaped him into who he was.
