Welcome to the final Affinity post ladies and gentlemen! For the past 2 years, I've explicated the importance of friendships & relationships of all kinds throughout Bleach. Friends, Enemies, Love Interests, and above all else ~ Interactions. Interactions of all kinds have had some profound influence on Bleach characters. Like I've reiterated, there'd be no Bleach if Ichigo & Rukia never met. Through his countless battles, Ichigo has made friends, enemies, & notably rivals. Renji Abarai, Byakuya Kuchiki, Ikkaku Madarame, Kenpachi Zaraki, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, and Ulquiorra Cifer are some of the names Ichigo has faced, met, and battled against. Now, we've come to the pinnacle, where it all began. For the longest time, many have questioned on how our Hero can see Spirits. It's become quite clearer now that he's not an ordinary child. His sisters also possess this gift, but don't utilize it as much as our Hero does. One is able to fight and combat Hollows, but the threat is far more sinister than just that. Mastermind Aizen Sousuke & Yhwach pose an even bigger threat to Ichigo, but he's not someone to be easily defeated. It is because of this that Ichigo has gotten stronger whenever he's on the brink of death ~ a hybrid child of a Shinigami & of a Quincy. These two species were at each other's throats, but that didn't stop Masaki Kurosaki & Isshin Shiba to fall in love and give birth to 3 children ~ Ichigo, Karin, & Yuzu. The fact that two species can forget about their differences and fall in love is just a set-up for a classic "fall in love at first sight" stories. Both goofballs, it's no wonder they fell in love. Optimistic and wanting to know each other each and every time they were together, their friendship fostered into love. Of course no love story is complete without a tragedy. Masaki lost her life and at this time, Isshin was unable to save her because his Shinigami powers were limite. Ichigo growing up without a mother-figure was difficult ~ he was a supposed delinquent at school that often got into fights because of the color of his hair. However, Ichigo's world would change for the better once he met Rukia Kuchiki. It is through his meeting with her that he's able to explore new worlds (The Soul Society & Hueco Mundo), fight off against the various forces of evil (Aizen, Ginjo, & Yhwach), and make friends (Renji, Ikkaku, & Hitsugaya). Ichigo's family ~ Isshin being a Shinigami, Masaki being a Quincy, and Karin wanting to aid Ichigo ~ all this because of Ichigo's upbringing, knowing the full story behind his parents' meeting, and realizing he was a Shinigami/Quincy mix. That's why Ichigo's heritage is so something else ~ he possesses Shinigami, Hollow, AND Quincy abilities. He truly is a special war potential and his upcoming battle against Yhwach won't soon be forgotten. His mother will always have a profound influence on the family and the Dad, now regaining his strength, is doing everything in his power to aid Ichigo against the forces of evil. I wonder how Karin & Yuzu will be, but all we know is ~ the Kurosaki Family truly is one badass, loving, caring, & unique family. It's sad that their mother died, but knowing of Yhwach's involvement ~ Ichigo & the rest of friends won't stop until evil is thwarted. Masaki will always be remembered as the Quincy who broke free from the rivalry and wedded a Shinigami. Love knows no boundaries and thus gave birth to the man named Strawberry. Their memories together will never be forgotten.
Thank you so much for keeping up with the Affinity posts on Tuesdays. All things must come to an end sooner or later. My daily schedule of WBCRs, Fight Nights, Watch-Lists, & Throwbacks (also will be concluding soon) will continue on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. Until then, you stay classy as always!
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