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Welcome back to the penultimate Round of Bleach Hakusho. So far, Bleach is in the lead 5-3 against YYH and we have only 1 more Round to go (final BH 2 post is this Friday). Without further ado, let's start off the 9th Matchup ~ Uryu Ishida vs. Hiei. Take into account that Storyline & Powers/Abilities are the deciding factors in these Fight Night posts. Let's jam!
Storyline (Uryu)
Uryu Ishida is/was considered the title "The Last Quincy" for being a rare breed, an enemy of the Shinigami. This dates back to his father, who was fond of loathing Shinigami (EX: Isshin) as well as his Grandfather, Soken, who was killed by hollows and dissected by Mayuri Kurotsuchi because the reinforcements from the Shinigami came too later (under orders from Mayuri). Since then, Uryu has harbored a specific hatred for Shinigami and wants to prove that the Quincy are a superior race unbeknownst to him of the origins of the Shinigami & Quincy (later would be told). Uryu attends the same school as Ichigo and since learning of his Shinigami powers (from Rukia), Uryu treats him coldly and believes he is a nuisance, disgrace, and a mockery of Shinigami. It wouldn't be long before Uryu befriends Ichigo, but still they bicker over disputes amongst each kind. Uryu's hatred for Shinigami is personified in his merciless killing of hollows, but later - Uryu warms up to the Shinigami as not all are bad. He soon joins Ichigo alongside Chad, Orihime, Rukia, & Renji in fighting off various enemies (EX: Jirobo, Mayuri, Cirucci, & Tsukishima) before embarking on his own, alongside Yhwach, in eliminating the Shinigami for unclear purposes. Apart from being part of Team Ichigo, Uryu is notable as being the 2nd strongest member of their team and as a Quincy, is knowledgable and calculative when it comes to fighting his opponents. Currently, he's partaking in a war between the Quincy & the Shinigami.
Storyline (Hiei)
Hiei is considered a cursed "fire demon" Child and and as result, was cast away forever under orders from the Ice Maidens. Hina was Hiei's mother, but later would take her own life because of her son's demise and abandonment at a such a tender and young age. Ree, Hina's friend, was forced to do the unthinkable - drop Hiei, the fire demon child, from a cliff. From there, he had to endure demons of all calibers, being adopted by bandits and eventually venturing forth for power and revenge for his banishment from his home. As soon as Shigure, the surgeon and friend of Hiei, implanted him with the Jagan eye, Hiei strove to look for the very people who cursed him. It wouldn't be long before he realized they were already dead, met Ree, and soon discovered that he has a sister. From then on, he strove to find an protect his sister, but along the way - he met Kurama and eventually allied with the Spirit Detective, Yusuke Urameshi on his endeavors against various demons of all classes. He currently is residing in the Demon World alongside Mukuro.
Powers/Abilities (Uryu)
Uryu, when it comes to his bow and arrows, is precise, much like a marksman. He is able to stand on par with Captain class Shinigami Mayuri Kurotsuchi, Espada Yammy, and Bount Yoshi. Next to Ichigo, Uryu is the 2nd strongest member of Ichigo's group. What makes Uryu such a formidable opponent is his ability to discern, much like Kurama from Yu Yu Hakusho, opponent's strengths and weaknesses. Prime examples was figuring on former Espada Cirucci Sanderwicci's attack patterns when in her Resurreccion, Bount Yoshi's abilities in her Doll, or planning ahead a booby trap for Espada Yammy. Uryu was at his strongest when he fought Mayuri, but since then, he's grown stronger, mastering Reishi absorption, Hirenkyaku (speed), Ginto (similar to Kido), and is versatile in the utilization of his bows and arrows. Uryu, however, has had his fair share of losses - Kaname Tosen & the 4th Espada, Ulquiorra. As a proud Quincy, Uryu prides himself in his abilities and it clearly showcases that he isn't someone to underestimate, considering he holds the highest title in the Sternritter.
Powers/Abilities (Hiei)
What makes Hiei such a compelling character isn't just his backstory, but his powers as well. He has the Jagan Eye, capable of telekinesis, memory manipulation, and telepathy. A renowned swordsman, Hiei is unrivaled when it comes to his agility and notably, harnessing the power of the Dragon. During his fight with Zeru, he summoned the Dragon of the Darkness Flame technique and pretty much did a # on Zeru, leaving only a outline behind. Not only that, but he managed to consume the Dragon during his confrontation with Team Toguro's Bui. Hiei relentless training has made him go from wielder of the dragon to becoming the dragon itself. Hiei is also capable of harnessing fire and has combined the Dragon & Fire when fighting Kuro Momotaro. Hiei truly is a force to be reckoned with, being able to stand on par with the strongest fighters in Demon World.
Verdict
And the winner is…
Not going to lie, this Round was pretty easy to judge. Both are bad@$$e$ in their own right, are best friends with the protagonist, have keen intellect, have been able to get out of the worst situations known to man, and even as an ally, pose a legitimate threat to everyone around them. However, as you are well aware on my blog, I'm not the biggest fan of Uryu Ishida from Bleach because, to me, he is much like Sasuke Uchika from Naruto. Sure, Uryu has had his moments, but even when he's opposing the Shinigami ~ his role is downplayed. In YYH, Hiei's role was balanced alongside Yusuke, Kurama, & Kuwabara. Hiei is my favorite (I think everyone's) character in YYH because he started off as an antagonist and then became the coolest ally in Team Urameshi. His Jagan eye & Dragon of the Darkness Flame pretty much sum up that he is not to be f*cked with. With Uryu, there's no lying that his archery skills are top-notch, but if he were to fight Hiei ~ Hiei could foresee Uryu's every move and just fire his Dragon right at him. So in terms of who'd win in a fight, yeah ~ Hiei is more perceptive than Uryu. Uryu can strategically try to outwit Hiei, but with Hiei's Jagan eye ~ it'll be a difficult target to catch. In terms of storyline, both are pretty damn tragic. Uryu lost his mentor & grandfather ~ a teacher, friend, & relative was murdered right before his eyes. With Hiei, it's much more f*ked up. Hiei brought him a son and, in her village, men are forbidden. As a baby, Hiei was thrown off a clip by Hiei's Mom's Best Friend. As a result of this loss, Hiei's Mom committed suicide and Hiei was never able to get revenge on the very people that cast him out as a Demon. Hiei, with nowhere to go, grew up with our any parental figures. So the loss of one's relative vs the loss of his right to live ~ I think the latter is more effective. Uryu is Ichigo's friend/rival, but like Sasuke in Naruto ~ they often bicker & he always thinks he's better than our hero. To me, that's so cliche that it's become so irksome to even see him. Hiei is the clear victor in this Round.
So who do you think won this matchup? Hiei from YYH or Uryu Ishida from Bleach? Comment below & let me know. Look forward to the final BH post on Friday. Until then, you stay classy. Here's the current score:
1) Sojiro Kusaka vs. Shinobu Sensui ~ YYH
2) Aaroniero Arruruerie vs. Elder Toguro ~ YYH
3) Renji Abarai vs. Kazuma Kuwabara ~ Bleach
4) Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez vs. Younger Toguro ~ YYH
5) Rukia Kuchiki vs. Yoko Kurama ~ Bleach
6) Tier Harribel vs. Mukuro ~ Bleach
7) Yhwach vs. Yomi ~ Bleach
8) Kenpachi Zaraki vs. Toshin Raizen ~ Bleach
9) Uryu Ishida vs. Hiei ~ YYH
Bleach leads 5-4 against YYH
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