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So this anticipated matchup just popped into my head - two people who love to fight and are badasses. Both have tragic pasts, but nonetheless make up for it by kicking the asses of any who stand in their way, unwavering in their loyalty to their organization while still having a sense of dignity and badassery to them. These two, if not, are the men who symbolize destruction, havoc, and above all else - love to fight. Now people can argue that it's supposed to be Kenpachi vs Kisame, but we all know Kenpachi wins by a landslide (this may be arguable, but I stand by my opinion). I found Grimmjow a more suitable match because unlike Kenpachi, it wouldn't be much of a landslide. It's panther vs. shark, predator vs. predator, and Akatsuki vs. Espada.
Grimmjow is or was a member of the Espada up until Aizen got sealed away and a good # of the Arrancars were killed in Karakura Town. His backstory tells us that he was a lonesome Adjuchas-class Menos wandering Hueco Mundo for food and shelter. When he met Di Roy Linker and the rest of his group (later would be his subordinates), they saw Grimmjow as another meal. However, Grimmjow refused to be eaten and ate a portion of them. In awe of his power, Grimmjow was made their King by eating a portion of each member of the group. Short-tempered and now being a Vasto Lorde level, Grimmjow leveled up the ranks of being the 6th Espada under Aizen's rule. He proved to be a match for Ichigo as he kicked hisass in their 1st and 2nd encounters while having little injury, but it wasn't until the 3rd encounter that not only did Ichigo outmatch him, but Grimmjow was interrupted by Nnoirtra Gilga, the 5th Espada in Aizen's army and much like Grimmjow, a man who loves fights and hates cowards. Grimmjow showed restraint when fighting Ichigo because he believed Ichigo wouldn't be remotely close to being a match for him in his resurrecion (Pantera). Pantera, Grimmjow's true form, posed a true threat to Ichigo as he takes on the form of a Panther-like creature that's agile, 10x powerful than his regular form, and is capable of f'ing up Ichigo.
Kisame is a missing-nin Ninja and was a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. His backstory tells us that he killed the previous owner, Fuguki Suikazan, for his sword, Samehada, and slaughtered his own team-mates to protect information from being leaked out to the enemy under orders from Fuguki Suikazan, Kisame's former superior and former wielder of the Samehada. He can be described as being loya, going as far as to kill off his team-mates so that the enemy wouldn't dare get any intel if they were to talk. He has a title "Monster of the Hidden Mist" and has been a threat to Konoha up until his demise. Now Kisame has been a loyal member of the Akatsuki and has been one of the few Akatsuki members who died last. Not only is loyal and good as what he does, but he even committed suicide to protect Akatsuki's secrets from being leaked. Aside from his loyalty, he is pretty good at deducing his opponent's attacks and countering them with his Samehada. That's another point I have to make, Kisame is strong because of Samehada, which can drain a ninja's chakra, and is skilled in taijutsu. What makes Kisame even stronger was him combing with Samehada and becoming a taile beast without a tail - making him the first of his kind. He withstood so much from Guy, Killer B, and A, and was able to live through each battle until he, as I said, committed suicide.
Now let's make comparisons:
1) Both love fighting
2) Both are loyal to their organization
3) Both represent an animal
4) Both have enhanced strength and agility in their strongest forms
The verdict, in my honest opinion, would have to be: Kisame Hoshigaki
Why: Now I know I said Grimmjow is, if not, my favorite male Espada, but I will give the cake to Kisame for one reason - I think Kisame is smarter than Grimmjow. Now hear me out, Grimmjow isn't stupid or anything, but I do believe he is reckless, irrational, and short-tempered when you compare him to Kisame. As I said, Kisame deduces his opponent's attacks and as a result, he was able to keep his stand despite being f'ed up numerous times. Unlike Grimmjow, Kisame had dignity and would throw away his life for Akatsuki. Grimmjow, I felt, had no choice but to comply with Aizen's wishes or else he'll get killed by him. There were numerous times I felt that Grimmjow underestimated his opponents. He succumbed to injury by Ichigo on his first encounter, but in their next encounter - Grimmjow had a handicap since he was one-armed (Thanks to Tousen) and since Ichigo has been training w/the Visored, f'ed up Grimmjow up until his mask gave out. Kisame, despite succumbing to injuries, was able to withstand more which I think makes him stronger. Grimmjow had restraints, but with Kisame, he could've killed Naruto without mercy. Plus, Kisame became one with Samehada, making him even more powerful. Not only is Grimmjow powerful in his resurreccion form, but I thought his weaknesses were exploited way too easily compared to Kisame. Kisame's sword and quick thinking have made him a more formidable, interesting, and powerful foe. Aside from Kisame's thinking and Samehada, I think he has more of a tragic past compared to Grimmjow. I mean he had to kill his own teammates, kill his own superior, and even committed suicide at the end to protect Akatsuki. Grimmjow didn't leave much of an impression with the Espada and very much acted like a child, much to Aizen's disapproval. Grimmjow just got f'ed up by Ichigo, Shinji, and Nnoitra - which isn't as memorable as Kisame's fights where he was able to being both a match for his opponents while exploiting their weaknesses.
So who do you think would win between these two beasts? Grimmjow or Kisame? Vote now! Look forward for more Fighter Mondays (or Who would win a fight Mondays) every Monday.
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