Ichigo was often described as a Substitute Shinigami for Rukia ~ fighting off various Hollow in Karakura Town while protecting its residents. However, there was one who held that title before him & his name is Ginjo Kugo, Explained by Toshiro Hitsugaya, Ginjo was given the Substitute Shinigami badge by Jushiro Ukitake. However, Sui-Feng said that Ginjo killed various Shinigami & made their power his, but what became a betrayal to Ginjo was when he discovered that the badge was a surveillance device. From then onwards, he became an enemy of the Soul Society and disappeared for awhile. Unlike Ginjo, Ichigo's case was, at first, skeptic. However, he proved his worth after rescuing Rukia, defeating Aizen, & becoming a valuable asset to the Gotei 13. Even after Ichigo discovered that the badge was a means of surveillance, Ichigo took it differently than Ginjo and insists that he'll continue to fight alongside them just so long as they don't impose any threats on him. After everything Ichigo's done, it's hard to believe he can turn the other cheek. When the two encountered, it was a clash of ideologies ~ Betrayal vs. Loyalty. One felt betrayed by the badge and the other stood loyal by it ~ their rank as Substitutes only became a reminder of where they came from and what'll define them in the future ~ a Hero & a Villain. Despite their different ideologies, it was the badge & the truth behind it that forged their identities.
I hope you enjoyed this week's Affinity. Look forward to Affinities on Tuesdays. Until then you all stay classy now.
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