If you’re someone who isn’t updated with the Bleach Manga, then you must have no idea about Ichibe Hyosube! He is a member of the Royal Guards known as Divison Zero, they were ex-captains who were selected to protect the Soul King and they only reside in the Soul King’s Palace. The reason they didn’t come down to protect the soul society was that their job is to protect the soul king, and the Gotei 13 protects the Soul Society. The Royal Guards are 5 in number but they are more powerful than the whole Gotei 13 Captains, this guy Ichibe is a monster during a battle and that’s the reason he is the strongest of Division Zero.
The Royal Guards made their first appearance in the 8th Episode of Bleach Thousand years of Blood War Arc, the fans were intrigued by their personas and had no idea what they have coming in the episodes later. Ichibe is known as the “Monk who Calls real Name”, he is not the leader of the Zero Squad but being the strongest is the one who is treated as one. Even the Quincy King Ywach calls him the head of the Zero Squad and knows about the monstrous strength Ichibe holds.
He was also a former captain of the Gotei 13, but because of his powers, he was chosen to live in the soul king’s palace and protect the soul king. Ichibe Hyosubewas, the one who named stuff like Bankai, Shikai, Zanpaktou, etc. He has been one of the most important members of Sereitei. He was so strong that he was the only Shinigami that went toe-to-toe with Ywach! Even the Quincy King addressed him as the “Strongest Shinigami” His reaitsu is enough to defeat normal opponents, and the power he wields is far greater than the captains right now serving for the Gotei 13.
Hey may look oversized but his Shunpo is faster than anyone and the defense he holds against his enemies is hard to break, you will see Ichibe going all out against Ywach during their fight, and then you will realize the power he holds in that One Brush! He has some of the scariest powers, he can also steal the voice of a person who calls out his name, one of Ichibe’s special abilities is that if he is killed by his opponent he can be revived back if someone called out his real name. When Ywach blasted off Ichibe and his body was shattered into Pieces, but Ichigo called out his name and he returned back to normal. Isn’t that wonderful power? Be excited because the TYBW Arc will get even crazier with every episode.