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The Terminator faces Caesar in this week's Matchup and we're all excited to see who'd win in a fight ~ A cyborg or a monkey? Remember, Monkeys have brute strength, are agile, and can turn violent when disturbed or threatened whereas Terminators have built-in objectives that enable them to be durable, agile, and most of all obedient. Curious George won't idly stand by while Cyborg from the Teen Titans gets to Booyah all over George's territory ~ George will wreck Cyborg up, dismantle him, and throw his feces at his Booyah face. King Kong may be King of the Apes, but Android 17 won't show any mercy regardless if the Ape goes bananas. Okay, that's enough Ape-ing around and let's get down to business ~ Sektor from MK vs. Renji Abarai from Bleach. The following, as always, will be incorporated: Backstory/Role in Story, Powers/Abilities, & Verdict (By MechG). As of July 21st, Bleach leads 6-2 against MK. Let's jam!
Backstory/Role in Story (Renji Abarai)
Prior to joining the Gotei 13, Renji, along with his friends, grew up in the 78th District of Rukongai, Inzuri. Ravaging for food and entertainment, Renji & his pals were unable to afford anything and thus resorted to stealing. However, despite their bad reputation, Renji & his friends were like a family since it's unknown on the circumstances surrounding their families. It wouldn't be long before Renji & his pals become acquainted with a young Rukia Kuchiki, who saved them from a storekeeper who saw Renji steal a jug of water. Welcoming another member into their family, the group stood together despite Rukia & Renji being the only ones of the group that had spiritual power. Soon after their friends all died, Renji & Rukia vowed to enlist in the Gotei 13 where they'll soon meet future Shinigami Kira Izuru, Hisagi Shuhei, & Momo Hinamori. Already being gifted, the two studied, trained, and relentlessly night and day improved their spiritual prowess up until Rukia was adopted into the Kuchiki family, leaving Renji alone and without family for the first time. Angered by this, Renji continued onward in hopes to enlist under the 6th division to challenge the one and only Byakuya Kuchiki, the very man who took Rukia away from Renji's life. During his time in the Gotei 13 ~ he served under the 5th and 11th divisions later to finally settle in as Lieutenant of the 6th division.
Renji is one of the two Shinigami Ichigo met in the Human World, but it wasn't a warm welcome ~ Renji and his Captain, Byakuya, were sent to the Human World to retrieve Rukia Kuchiki; her staying in Karakura town as well as relinquishing her powers to an unknown stranger are forbidden and thus there was a warrant for her arrest. Ichigo tried to thwart their plans to take away Rukia, but Renji and Byakuya easily dealt with Ichigo since he was inexperienced with fighting Shinigami. During the Rescue arc, Team Ichigo's priority was to save Rukia, but Renji couldn't stop idly by and watch as his friend and only family is to be taken away again; he'd rather have Rukia be sentenced to death than allow her to escape with Ichigo. Renji challenged Ichigo in Round 2 and, due to Kisuke's training, Ichigo overcame Renji and he came to the realization ~ Ichigo wasn't the enemy and Renji lost track of his main objective ~ overcoming and beating the very person who took everything from him ~ Byakuya Kuchiki. Renji entrusted Ichigo to save Rukia and, from then on, was now an enemy of the Gotei 13 as he challenged Byakuya with his newly formed Bankai (thanks to his training with Yoruichi), but lost due to not being able to comprehend his own's Captain Bankai. Recuperating in hopes to fight again, Renji shows up in time to save Rukia and run away, but was stopped by Aizen & Tosen who wanted Rukia for the Hogyoku implanted within her. Renji, unable to comprehend Aizen's scheme in this, was unable to save Rukia as he was left powerless before Aizen's superior abilities. Sometime after Aizen's defection, Renji, alongside Rukia, Hitsugaya, Rangiku, Ikkaku, & Yumichika, were sent to the Human World to thwart Aizen's newly formed Arrancar army. It is during this time that Renji fought against one of Grimmjow's fraccion and eventually won, but was forced to return to the Soul Society under orders from Captain Yamamoto in not aiding in Ichigo's attempts to save Orihime from Aizen's grasp. Renji and Rukia would disobey orders and tag alongside Ichigo to save Orihime where he challenged 8th Espada, Szayelaporro, and it came to a draw. In round 2 against the Espada, Renji was unable to comprehend Szayelaporro's abilities and Mayuri, the 12th division Captain, steps in to aid Renji & Uryu in fighting the Espada. Being completely healed after his previous fight with Szayelaporro, Renji fought against the 0 Espada, Yammy Llargo and was defeated easily. After Aizen's imprisonment, Renji shows u briefly to deal with Ginjo's fullbringers and was successful in defeating Jackie thanks to his training after Aizen's imprisonment. Following the end of the Fullbringer Arc, a new threat titled the Wandenreich invade the Soul Society and the Shinigami are left powerless and unable to comprehend why their Bankai(s) are being stolen or why the enemy is stronger. Renji is ambushed by Mask De Masculine and, after this loss, was forced to recuperate and train in the Royal Palace where he learned his True Bankai's form ~ Soo Zabimaru. Returning once more, Renji easily defeats Mask De Masculine and is now, alongside Rukia, fighting Bazz-B.
Backstory/Role in Story (Sektor)
Along with fellow Lin
Kuei warriors, Cyrax and Smoke, Sektor was a part of the Lin Kuei’s experiment
to turn their ninja assassins into cybernetic killing machines. When integrated
into his cybernetic body, Sektor went by his designated unit: “LK-9T9” with a
prime directive to find Sub-Zero and force him to be part of the automation
process. Sektor attempted this directive twice during the events when Shao Kahn
invaded Earthrealm and when Shinnok invaded Edenia, but failed both times. With
Smoke held in an Outworld prison and Cyrax being restored to sanity by Jax and
joining the OIA, Sektor became the last cyborg. He embraced his cybernetic self
and challenged the Lin Kuei Grandmaster for supremacy over the clan. Sektor
eventually killed him, but was defeated Sub-Zero and from there, Sub-Zero
eventually became the next Lin Kuei grandmaster in possession of the Dragon
Medallion. Sektor then fled to Japan to form his own cyborg ninja clan, the
Tekunin. During Armageddon, Sektor
and the Tekunin ambushed the half-blood Taven during his visit to Argus’ temple
and they brought him captive onboard a Tekunin warship for interrogation, but
Sonya and the Special Forces intervened, leaving Taven to escape. Sektor
encountered Taven and challenged him, but suffered defeat under the half god.
He volunteered during the all-out war affiliating himself with the Forces of
Darkness before succumbing during the race to the top of the Pyramid of Argus.
Powers/Abilities (Renji Abarai)
Being a Lieutenant-level Shinigami, Renji possess incredible power that was able to surpass Ichigo in the very beginning and rival him in their 2nd Round (Now Renji doesn't even stand a chance against Ichigo). He is a skilled swordsman, has enhanced strength, very durable, and, like certain characters in Bleach ~ has a Bankai. He is one of the few characters in Bleach that is not good at Kido or even proficient in Shunpo, but is able to attempt it. Renji's true power lies in his Zanpaktou ~ Zabimaru. In its Shikai state, Zabimaru is able to disconnect into broken segments and attack (Higa Zekko). In swordmanship, Zabimaru is able to stretch and expand to attack his foes. (much like a whip). The new form of his Bankai, Soo Zabimaru, is able to transform into a Large skeletal arm that follows Renji's movements that are able to crush bones and, when his Bankai bites down on his opponents, is able to completely close down on the enemy as well as firing a blast of spiritual energy that was enough to disintegrate Mask De Masculine. Prior to learning of Zabimaru's true form, his Zanpaktou had various abilities and formerly went with the name Hihio Zabimaru (still was underdeveloped, but Soo Zabimaru is the fully developed Bankai).
Powers/Abilities (Sektor)
Being a cybernetic
organism, Sektor possesses enhanced strength and stamina as well as possessing
a full on arsenal containing missiles and flamethrowers and throughout the
storyline, Sektor would upgrade his armor, his jet propulsions, and many more
parts here and there. He can also render himself invisible and considering he’s
the leader of the Tekunin, he has full command of the AI of mass-produced
cybernetic ninjas. Sektor’s personalize weapon is the Pulse Blade, wielding two
of them as of Armageddon, they’re
like mini lightsabers (Star Wars fans
will get this) and he uses those blades for close combat melee. Two of Sektor’s
most notable fatalities are the Compactor, where he releases a large
compressing device from his chest and proceeds to crush his opponent’s whole
body with it and the Flamethrower where he uses a flamethrower implanted in his
arm and burns his opponent’s whole body.
Verdict (By MechG)
And the winner is...
Alright after
evaluating the two in terms of story and abilities, I find that Renji dominates
this matchup overall and that’s why I’m giving the victory to him. Don’t get me
wrong Sektor is a cool @$$ cyborg assassin and one of my favorite characters in
MK, but his storyline lacks some dynamic development to his character and of course
it is expected with a low-tier character. With Renji, his storyline is fleshed
out with so much depth and his involvement with the story arcs is very
consistent, so he has a lot of involvement with so many battles throughout Bleach’s storyline, especially with some
of his battles against Ichigo considering the two are like almost of equal
strength from what I read and from what Stillmattic leaked out to me, he’s part
of the 0 Division before I was giving this verdict. In terms of abilities, yeah
it’s cool for Sektor to have missiles, flamethrowers, and lightsaber-like
blades, but in all honesty, they pale in comparison to Renji’s powers and
abilities. Sektor can throw as much of his Tekunin lackeys as he want, but with
Renji’s powers, he can overpower the Tekunin cyborgs easily and take down the
Tekunin leader. RENJI WINS, FLAWLESS VICTORY.
So who do you think won? Sektor from MK or Renji from Bleach? Comment below and let us know. As always, look forward to BK (Not Burger King Dammit!) Rounds on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from July 4th-August 25th. As of July 23rd, Bleach leads 7-2 against MK. Until then, you all stay classy now + be sure to check out the other BK Matchup(s). WBCR will be up soon.
1) Jax Briggs vs. Yasutora "Chad" Sado ~ MK (July 4th)
2) Jade vs. Yoruichi Shihoin ~ Bleach (July 7th)
3) Johnny Cage vs. Mask De Masculine ~ MK (July 9th)
4) Sonya Blade vs. Sui-Feng ~ Bleach (July 11th)
5) Kenshi vs. Byakuya Kuchiki ~ Bleach (July 14th)
6) Mileena vs. Bambietta Basterbine ~ Bleach (July 16)
7) Kung Lao vs. Uryu Ishida ~ Bleach (July 18th)
8) Reptile vs. Sajin Komamura ~ Bleach (July 21st)
9) Sektor vs. Renji Abarai ~ Bleach (July 23rd)
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