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Welcome to a special EARLY release of Bleach Hakusho. This was supposed to be released tomorrow, but since I will be out all day tomorrow, might as well post it today than neglect posting it. On a side note, There will be no Throwback this week. Anyways, this matchup is with the geniuses - the madmen who are capable of instilling fear through their manipulative and sadistic nature + their way of tweaking their bodies when inflicted damage upon. One is Captain of the 12 Division and the other is a member of Sensui Seven. One is a Doctor and the other a Scientist. This matchup is between Bleach's Mayuri Kurotsuchi and Yu Yu Hakusho's Minoru Kamiya (The Doctor). So who shall reign victory in this battle - medical or scientific? I will be comparing the following: Role in story, Character (Strength/Power), and Fights (wins & losses).
Role in Story (Minoru Kamiya)
The Sensui Seven were all manipulated by the Chapter Black video footage and as a result, their hatred for mankind surfaced as they began to assist in the entrance of demons into the human World. Minoru's hatred and sadistic nature towards humans showcases that he, alongside the other members of The Senui Seven, is willing to endanger human lives for the plan to succeed. A killer, he prefers to do more harm than good despite being a doctor. Introduced in the Chapter Black Saga, Minoru was Yusuke's opponent in the Hospital. To ensure that his identity wasn't tarnished, he disguised himself and did whatever it took to silence anyone. After his defeat, he goes into hiding, changes his face, and decides to use his medical skills to ironically save human lives.
Role in Story (Mayuri Kurotsuchi)
Mayuri was introduced as a prisoner in the Maggot's Nest before Kisuke and Hiyori went and bailed him out of his holding cell. A researcher and modifier, Mayuri, alongside Kisuke Urahara, reinvented, re-imagined, and reshaped the Research and Development Division (aka the 12th Division). Soon after Kisuke and Hiyori's banishment from the Soul Society, Mayuri took control. Mayuri did a number of experiments on whatever he can gets his hands on, notably Soken Ishida, Uryu's grandfather. This led to Mayuri's first confrontation when the Ryoka invaded (Ichigo, Orihime, Uryu, Chad, & Ganju). Mayuri and Uryu fought (where he lost), but it would be later where the Soul Society would help out in the endeavors of Ichigo's fight against Aizen & Yhwach's forces.
Character (Strength/Power) ~ Minoru Kamiya
Minoru is the most damaged after having watched the Chapter Black footage. He went from being a doctor that is supposed to help people to a insane killer bent on creating havoc for the Human World. He retains a medical knowledge of the human body and thus, is able to paralyze opponents (EX: Kido). What makes him an interesting character is despite being a doctor and having knowledge on the human body - he is also able to manipulate body chemicals. In the right terrain, he is able to create a disease that injected people with a virus - capable of killing them. He is also able to make his fingers into a energy scalpel - slicing through body parts and being able to stitch himself back together. This doctor is someone you don't want to f*ck with.
Character (Strength/Power) ~ Mayuri Kurotsuchi
An innovative captain, Mayuri has plenty of tricks up his sleeves. He has created drugs (both antidotes and lethal substances), sensors/monitors, can repair just about anything, traps (EX: a landmine Uryu used), and is adept in chemistry and strategy. What makes Mayuri a scary person to confront is his ability to discern an opponent and instilling fear just by analyzing them thoroughly. His Zanpaktou, Ashisogi Jizo, is capable of severing brain signals from the neural impulses and its Bankai form produces a poisonous gas that is lethal when inhaled. Out of all the Captains in the Gotei 13, Mayui is the most creepiest one of all and you can't really tell if he's ready to be your ally or your friend. As a Captain, he is neither enemy nor friend - but a madman.
Fights (Minoru Kamiya)
Minoru has only 1 fight. As a pawn, he caused a lot of harm to the patients in the hospital. His record is as followed:
Minoru vs. Yusuke w/allies - Loss
Fights (Mayuri Kurotsuchi)
Mayuri has had a fair share of fights. He's only lost 1 battle, but has improve himself over time. His record is as followed:
Mayuri vs. Uryu - Loss
Mayuri vs. Sawatari - Win (Filler)
Mayuri vs. Szayelaporro - Win
Mayuri vs. Inaba & Reigai-Komamura - Unconfirmed/Interrupted
Verdict
And the winner is...
Mayuri, as a scientist, has offered more when it comes to abilities, fights, and intellect. Minoru's concept isn't diabolical whereas Mayuri himself acts diabolical. The concept of madness differs when it comes to these two - one got influenced and the other genuinely is. That is why despite Minoru's impressive feats as a unique human, he was just a pawn of the Sensui Seven. His abilities are unique, but offered little to no variety whereas Mayuri had plenty of tricks up his sleeve and way too many to name. Mayuri clearly is the definitive winner and, though Minoru's screen-time is limited, Mayuri's character is more fleshed out and the thing with Mayuri is one word - unpredictable. You can't tell if he's a good guy bent on defecting or a bad guy siding for a greater cause, it's quite a mystery. That is why I find Mayuri a more compelling character.
I hope you enjoyed this early release of Bleach Hakusho. The following are up right now:
1) Hiei vs. Byakuya
2) Kuwabara vs. Chad
3) Genkai vs. Urahara
4) Keiko vs. Orihime
5) Kurama vs. Uryu
5) Hiei vs. Sui-Feng
6) Jin vs. Kensei
7) Chu vs. Kyoraku.
Look forward to Bleach Hakusho posts Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (unless specified, I will let you all know ahead of time) from February-the end of March. Until then, you all stay classy now. Reminder: There will be no Throwback post tomorrow.
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