

As he prepared to attack the Hollow, Sōsuke Aizen cut him from behind. Stating he does not care, Isshin released his Zanpakutō, Engetsu. Stating it cannot be a Hollow, as that is not how a Menos fights, Isshin, lunging at the creature, asked it who was pulling the strings to prevent Soul Society from knowing of its existence. Spotting a Shinigami nearby, Isshin told them to run as the creature charged a Cero between its horns. As the creature lunged at him, he, blocking the blow, thought to himself even though the creature's appearance was that of a Hollow, it felt like he was fighting a Shinigami. As the creature roared, Isshin, observing its closed Hollow hole, stated its Reiatsu was still that of a Hollow. Isshin preparing to fight the mysterious Hollow.įacing the creature, Isshin noted with confusion it was a black Hollow. Witnessing it killing the members of his division he had previously told to leave, he came face to face with the creature. As Isshin patrolled the area waiting for any sign of danger, he felt the presence of something. Making his arrival known to his division members, Isshin sent them away so he could take care of the mission himself. When Hitsugaya further reported two more individuals had died within the past month alone, Isshin, concerned with the disappearances, decided to investigate them alone, knowing Rangiku and Hitsugaya were not strong enough to assist him. One day, about twenty years ago, Hitsugaya reported the death of a Shinigami in Naruki City two months ago, and Isshin expressed knowledge of the incident, fully aware the Gotei 13 was already investigating the incident. Whether he succeeded or was unable to learn this technique is unknown. At some point, he attempted to learn Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō by facing his Zanpakutō's spirit, Engetsu. Isshin was once a Shinigami captain, commanding the Tenth Division, with Rangiku Matsumoto as his lieutenant and Tōshirō Hitsugaya as his 3rd seat. Isshin when he was the Captain of the 10th Division. However, when he encountered a naked Masaki, he blushed and demanded her to not act casually while looking like that. He commented on how Rangiku's boobs were shining from sweat and pointed out to Ichigo that his sisters, who were piggybacked by him, weren't wearing underwear. Isshin also has a perverted and lecherous side. Isshin was delighted seeing how diligent Tōshirō Hitsugaya was doing all the paperwork and, on the spur of the moment, saw the future of his division in him. For this reason he was on bad terms with Rangiku Matsumoto who was often forced to call him back to order. ĭuring his time in Gotei 13 Isshin was a lazy and carefree captain who often tried to make his subordinates do his work for him. Initially starting the fun with his daughters he finally took almost all of Ichigo's friends with him. Sometimes Isshin can be the life and the soul of the party such as during the festival in Karakura Town. Like he claims, it was all to make Ichigo stronger, which actually paid off. He's prone to attack his son all of a sudden for every reason, from being late for a dinner to simply waking him up. Loud voice, big smile and a wide range of facial expressions are his trademark features. Isshin typically acts in a goofy, energetic, and fun-loving manner. He had noticeable sideburns, no facial hair, and slightly shorter hair. When he was the captain of the 10th Division, Isshin wore the typical Shinigami uniform, with a sleeveless captain's haori. Īs a Shinigami, he wears the standard Shinigami Shihakushō, along with a tattered captain's haori, worn like a sash and fastened over his left shoulder with the Division insignia obscured. He has the appearance of a man in forties, as noted by his daughter, Karin. As a doctor, Isshin usually wears a white lab coat over his otherwise more casual shirt and trousers. He has thin facial hair around his mouth and on his cheeks. Isshin is a tall, muscular man with spiky black hair and brown eyes. 4.8 Gotei 13 Invading Army arc (anime only).4.6 The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai arc (anime only).
