Was Kyoraku Shunsui the Right Head-Captain for the QUINCY BLOOD WAR? | Bleach Discussion

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After the death of Yamamoto, Kyoraku Shunsui is forced to take on the role of the Captain-Commander. While he may not have initially seemed like the right choice, in this video, I want to take a look at how his unorthodox brand of leadership was actually exactly what the Soul Society needed...

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[MrTommo]

The Thousand-Year Blood War called for new leadership of the Gotei 13 and here, I want to explain why I think Kyoraku's unorthodox leadership was exactly what our heroes needed - but let me know your thoughts too!

[manuelacosta]

He's the worthy successor and took charge with a realistic and calm demeanor through Soul Society's worst crisis. His combat prowess and pragmatism helped Soul Society on the battlefield, and now off his new agenda has done much to change the social political landscape of his world for the first time in thousands of years. Be it initiating a flexible recruitment and internship policy, granting help to the worst areas of the Rukon or even creating something akin to civilian jobs rather than the usual yes, Shunsui is someone whom Soul Society needs. Not to mention his cooperative demeanor and working with reformers in Central 46.

[fredriklind]

Kyoraku understands that while honor and tradition is nice to have, when it comes down to the dirty and cruel ways of war, they mean nothing in the end. He seems to be the person kind of person that thinks if your opponent goes low, then you go lower cause there is nothing nice and pleasant about war, only the survivor and the loser.

[justtoolit]

Shunsui was 100% the best choice for head captain

[jhopkins]

He was definitely the right choice. There wasn't a current captain that would be willing to make the hard decisions like Shunsui. He put his feelings aside and had Zaraki train even at the expense of Unohana because he knew Zaraki was needed, he freed Aizen knowing he would be a major asset to win, wasn't too proud to accept help from those not in the gotei 13 and even those who were outcast of the soul society in order to win. He truly became a war commander on the fly

[Sweet_Karma]

100% the right choice! No one else comes close to Shunsui

[swapnavadey]

The thing that makes Shunsui the best choice is the fact he's never afraid to change and the thing soul society needed the most after yhwach was a change, he's not a conservative who will be afraid to change just cause the old methods "work", he will do whatever it takes to for the betterment of soul society + he's not arrogant, he will do whatever it takes to win battles that can't be won by themselves

[znalniaskas]

Kyoraku really shined in the war. It really shows how war can change a man and it's pretty much the opposite of Yamamoto, who was changed by thousand years of peace.
He became the ruthless leader who was willing to do everything to win.

[MelvinDRosaria]

I do love Shunsui. He also agrees, he didn't want to let Aizen loose, but Shunsui is the guy to act now and take responsibility later when all is done. So I do like that Shunsui just says to Byakuya in response to letting Aizen go was shamefull "I agree, if it makes you guys feel better you can smack me for it later".

[Kvajzzi]

I agree. Kyoraku, the daddy of TYBW <3
Kyoraku got balls and style, everybody gotta admit that.

[httm]

Shunsui is the polar opposite of Yama

While Yama is a stern honor bound leader Shunsui is more underhanded

Even there Bankai’s are polar opposites of each other while Yama’s is a raging flame Shunsui’s is as cold as the void itself

[raymondyongho]

Kyoraku is an example of the best leaders being those who don't want the job. He probably envisioned Yamamoto being the Head Captain for another thousand years until Captains like Unohana, Ukitake, or Byakuya took the mantle.

On an unrelated note: I'm surprised Shinji was able to keep quiet after learning Kyoraku freed Aizen, especially after everything he's put the Vizards through. You'd think he'd be the most outraged with that decision considering they're the ones who suffered the most from Aizen's betrayal with him casually using them like test subjects. This shows his growth and understanding of how desperate the situation they were in was.

[skyrogue]

Central 46: Jushiro Ukitake, you have been appointed as the Head Captain.

Ukitake: What an honor 😮‍💨
I promise 😮‍💨😮‍💨😵
To uphold 😵😵☠️

Central 46: F*ck.

[flareinc]

When Kyuraku fought Starrk and revealed his cold calculating way of finishing fights as effectively as possible, honour be damned, that was one of the best character moments in the Arrancar-arc.

[HeManUltimated]

Shunsui is the perfect war-time Captain Commander imho. There weren't a lot of candidates that were as collected, calm and ruthless as him.

[tfive]

I wish Kyoraku and Isshin would had have an interaction, when he came to the living world.

[danieltyborowski]

While you can argue that Mayuri was the MVP of the war. I'd argue that without Kyoraku Shunsui, they would have lost the war during the second conflict.
His quick decision making and willingness to use all of the card at his disposal.
I Absolutely cannot wait until the 3rd season and the fight between Nanao & Kyoraku vs Lille Barro.

[CaptainKotetsu]

The most laid back guy in the Gotei 13 taking command during an all-or-nothing war is hilarious and badass all at once.

[umziwoxolodlodlo]

He was. He's currently the oldest captain present, and obviously the most experienced too. He'd know what Yamamoto would have done in any given situation, kinda like how he brought together the Gotei 13 after Yamamoto's death. Plus he's not someone to be crossed, as shown by his reluctant but serious tone throughout the series. He looks like someone who'd pass fighting any day for some peaceloving sake time, but when shit gets serious he picks up his swords and fights to protect the Soul Society.

[zed-up]

I really love the contrast between Yamamoto and Kyorakyu, with their, characters, ideals and even with their designs.