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What makes this matchup a special one is their similarity in character - both diabolical, are leaders of their respective groups, have something against the protagonist, and to top it all off - they were the former occupations of our protagonists. Before Ichigo became a Shinigami and even before Yusuke was hired as a Spirit Detective, Shinobu was the Spirit Detective before him and Ginjo Kugo is the very 1st Substitute Shinigami. Both pose a true threat to our hero, but it's kind of ironic since these two were originally good guys. So Monday's Fight Night post, I will be comparing Yu Yu Hakusho's Shinobu Sensui, leader of the Sensui Seven, and Bleach's Ginjo Kugo, leader of the Xcution. The following will be included: Role in Story, Character (Strength/Power), & Fights (wins & losses).
Role in Story (Shinobu Sensui)
Shinobu Sensui is the former Spirit Detective before Yusuke and is the major antagonist of the Chapter Black Saga. Koenma took an interest in Shinobu's sense of justice and his talents in eliminating demons. However, his interest in slaying demons soon plundered as he saw the Black Black Club torture demons for their own amusement. Twisted by this sight, something inside Shinbou snapped and thus his hatred for mankind has surfaced. As leader of the Shinobu Seven, he, and his team are bent on bringing misery to the human world; a plan that Sakyo, a former member of the Black Black club, wanted to come true. Shinobu's also developed dissociative identity disorder, creating 7 distinct personalities from Shinobu whereas his original personality stays pure. He, alongside the Sensui Seven, become enemies of Team Urameshi as they clash in hopes to either save humanity....or allow it to be taken over by the Demons.
Role in Story (Ginjo Kugo)
Ginjo Kugo is the very 1st Substitute Shinigami before Ichigo. It is unclear on how he gained Shinigami powers, but Jushiro Ukitake, Captain of the 13th division, gave Ginjo the Shinigami representative badge. However, upon discovering that he was being spied on by the Soul Society, he thought he was betrayed and disappeared without a trace. Sometime before he disappeared, he met Tsukishima and eventually the rest of what would essentially be - The Xcution. Ginjo enlists Ichigo as a Fullbringer and introduced him to the members of the Xcution - Tsukishima, Giriko, Riruka, Jackie, Yukio, Chad (associate), and Moe (associate). With the influence of Tsukishima's power, the members of the Xcution would make Tsukishima look like the villain in order to bait out Ichigo in hopes to steal his power and make it their own.
Character (Strength/Power) ~ Shinobu Sensui
Shinobu is an incredibly strong human, having 10x more spiritual energy that Yusuke. What makes Shinobu a formidable opponent is his Sacred energy (being that of S-class Demon level) - purest and most-powerful kind of energy (Koenma states it is the echelon of power) that takes 40 years of discipline to master. The difference in power, at first, with Yusuke was clear - Shinobu was stronger than Yusuke. Shinobu practices a fighting style known as Resshuken, renowned for fast footwork. With this, he utilizes his fast footwork + his spiritual/sacred energy - has a variety of attacks - Resshu Ko Kyu Ha (Fissure Kick Crimson Ball Wave), Splinter Resshuken, Offensive & Defensive armor (w/his Sacred Energy), Twisted Twister, and Energy gun (when in Kazuya's personality). His powers alone were enough to subdue Kuwabara, Hiei (with the Black Dragon), & Kurama (in Demon Form).
Character (Strength/Power) ~ Ginjo Kugo
Ginjo Kugo is a master swordsman (when fighting Tsukishima) and has enhanced speed (when fighting Ichigo). What sets Ginjo apart is his ability - Fullbring. The name of this Fullbring he possesses is titled Cross of Scaffold, a huge ass double-edged form of a longsword simply transformed from a pendant he wears. When swinging this blade, a light of energy bursts out and hits whatever it comes into contact with. The power itself becomes amplified when combined with the Shinigami Representative badge, but has some changes - absorption, ability replication (used Getsuga Tensho), armor, and partial control of Yukio's Fullbring abilities. And to top it off, he has a Bankai that was sorta able to hand its own against Ichigo, who has just regained his Shinigami powers thanks to the efforts of everyone in the Soul Society that contributed.
Fights (Shinobu Sensui)
Shinobu is the major antagonist of the Chapter Black Saga, meaning he poses a true threat to Yusuke and the others for his diabolical plans to allow Demons to go about in the Human World. His record is as follows:
Shinobu vs. Yusuke (Part 1) - Win
Shinobu vs. Hiei, Kurama, & Kuwabara - Win
Shinobu vs. Yusuke (Part 2 w/Raizen's assistance) - Loss
Fights (Ginjo Kugo)
Since Ginjo Kugo is the antagonist of the Fullbringer arc, he poses a true threat to both Ichigo and his allies - having plans to ruin Ichigo. His plan was stealing Ichigo's powers and making it his own. His record is as follows.
Ginjo w/Tsukishima (as bait) vs. Uryu - Win
Ginjo vs. Tsukishima (under orders from Ginjo) - Interrupted
Ginjo vs. Moe - Interrupted
Ginjo vs. Ichigo - Loss
Verdict
And the winner is...
Shinobu, being a major antagonist after Yusuke fought Toguro, is stronger than all of Yusuke's previous enemies. Being able to stand toe-to-toe with Kuwabara & Hiei & Kurama in their strongest is saying a lot considering he is a human. With his Resshuken and Sacred Energy, he is a S-class level. I personally felt tragedy from Shinobu's character because of the Black Black Club messing with his sense of justice. His direction of right and wrong has become disoriented and upon seeing Humans cruelty towards Demons, its only fitting that he'd be naturally scarred. The very people he fights for had betrayed him and it showcases the injustice and prejudices Humans have against Demons, treating them like slaves. Ginjo's character had little to offer since his backstory wasn't thoroughly introduced. To top it off - he stood no chance against Ichigo in Bankai form and lost way way way way too quickly. Compared to Ichigo's other opponents, they stood more of a chance and proved to be more of a threat. But Ginjo lost like 1-2-3, you're out. Ginjo has some interesting abilities, but didn't utilize them all as it felt like his character was water-downed for his appearance in the Vandereich war (if you see in the Vandenreich arc, you see Ginjo alongside Giriko & Tsukishima w/Ganju getting ready to train). Maybe his purpose in the Fullbringer are wasn't to showcase him 100%, but to fully utilize him in the current Arc. Who knows, but I do know this - Shinobu's Sacred Energy + Fighting Style + 7 personalities = a badass villain who was able to stand on par with Team Urameshi before losing to Yusuke (w/the Mazoku activated). Ginjo is a weak villain who just wanted Ichigo's power for his own, but he got them back thanks to Rukia imbedding a blade through him (much like the very beginning where Rukia gave her powers to Ichigo), so then - what was the point then of that? This victory goes to Shinobu because he offers more in variety, had a tragic history, and is one Yu Yu Hakusho's strongest enemies.
So who do you think won - Shinobu or Ginjo? Let me know your thoughts below by leaving a comment. I hope you enjoyed today's Bleach Hakusho post. Bleach Hakusho Month is from February-March on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays (unless specified). Until then, stay classy Bleach fans. The following Bleach Hakusho posts are up:
1) Hiei vs. Byakuya Kuchiki (Victory - Bleach)
2) Kazuma Kuwabara vs. Yasutora "Chad" Sado (Victory -Yu Yu Hakusho)
3) Genkai vs. Kisuke Urahara (Victory - Bleach)
4) Keiko Yukimura vs. Orihime Inoue (Victory - Yu Yu Hakusho)
5) Yoko Kurama vs. Uryu Ishida (Victory - Yu Yu Hakusho)
6) Hiei vs. Sui-Feng (Victory - Yu Yu Hakusho)
7) Jin vs. Kensei Muguruma (Victory - Yu Yu Hakusho)
8) Chu vs. Shunsui Kyoraku (Victory - Bleach)
9) Mayuri Kurotsuchi vs. Minoru Kamiya (Victory - Bleach)
Yu Yu Haksuho leads 6-4 against Bleach currently.
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