Affinity #80 - An Old Man's Wisdom (Part 1)

One of the wisest and oldest Captains of the Gotei 13 was none other than the man who started the Gotei himself ~ Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto. His Zanpaktou's power alone can distort the very atmosphere of Seireitei and just as easily turn everything into ash. Despite his looks, Yamamoto wasn't to be underestimated. Taking in Kyoraku & Ukitake as his first students and eventually becoming the first Captains in the Gotei 13, Captain Yamamoto had a very profound influence on everyone in the Soul Society. Such notable feats was training Zaraki Kenpachi Kendo, fighting one-on-one against Wonderweiss, and releasing his Bankai against Yhwach (who was actually a doppelgänger). His very influence has left an imprint on the Gotei 13, but unfortunately ~ he fell at the hands of Yhwach. Cut in Half and his body burn to ash, Captain Kyoraku Shunsui took up the mantle as the new Head Commander and, with every Captain on his side, will do everything in takes to take down the very enemy to murdered Yamamoto. So for Affinities #80-83, I will be discussing the interactions that Yamamoto has had with specific characters in the following order:

1) Chojiro Sasakibe (Lieutenant)
2) Aizen Sousuke (Antagonist)
3) Yhwach (Rival)
4) Ichigo Kurosaki (Old vs. New Powers)

Chojiro was Yamamoto's Vice-Captain and the man who was responsible for leaving a scar across Yamamoto's face. This was Chojiro's attempt at trying to outdo his Captain as well keeping it a well-guarded secret that he possessed the power of Bankai. At a young age and when Yamamoto wasn't bald, Yamamoto took a likeness towards Chojiro for his loyalty, responsibility, and his unquestionable admiration towards Captain Yamamoto. Unfortunately, Chojiro's death stirred up Captain Yamamoto as it became the first major death to have left an imprint on Yamamoto. He was enraged, wanting to kill every single last member of the Wandenreich. He thought highly of Chojiro and his long-running service to him only shows the bond a Captain & Lieutenant have when working together. Chojiro swore to follow Yamamoto to the ends of the Earth, but who knew the 1st division would fall ~ thus leaving the Gotei 13 the motive to become stronger through any means necessary. In this scenario, their deaths served as a pathway towards what will become the Ultimate War. They will be missed, but in memory ~ they'll continue to live on as Head Captain Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto & Vice-Captain Chojiro Sasakibe.

I hope you enjoyed this week's Affinity. Look forward to Affinity posts on Fridays. An Old Man's Wisdom (#80-83) will be going on for the next 3-4 weeks. Stay tune in. Until then, you all stay classy now.