Will Jūshirō Ukitake Die in Bleach? You must have been aware of this character if you have already watched the complete series of Bleach. I am sure that he must your favorite or one of the favorite captains of Gotei 13. Yes, I am talking about Jushiro Ukitake, the very calm and gentle captain from soul society. The rest of the introduction for this wonderful character will be there in the further article. However, the matter of discussion is whether Jushiro Ukitake dies in Bleach or not? This can be sad for some of you and disappointing for all of you. However, to learn what fate awaits for the captain, stick to the very end of the article.
The Japanese manga series Bleach is a very classic work by Tite Kubo from 2001. The manga was released on 7th August 2001 and was published by Shueisha. An anime adaption of the manga was also released in the year 2004. Both manga and anime are super hit till now and are one of the best anime series till now. The anime is expected to resume with its Final Arc from the manga, which is expected to drop out somewhere in 2022. The plot of the manga goes around the adventures of a young but named Ichigo Kurosaki, who is capable to see ghosts. He was leading quite a normal life with this ability of his until he meets a shinigami from Soul Society.
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About Jushiro Ukitake
Does this character even need an introduction? The character is very well known from the series. The people who are new here are only expected to be unaware of the character. So, for their sake, I am going to give his brief introduction. Jushiro Ukitake of better known as the captain of the 13th Division in the Gotei 13. At the beginning of the series, he was accompanied by his lieutenant Kaien Shiba, after Kaien’s death, he was replaced by Rukia Kuchiki.
Throughout the series, you will acknowledge him as one of the most gentle, calm, and polite captains. Unless we are talking about captain Retsu Unohana, he is the calmest and polite of all the Captains. As for his looks, he is very handsome and carries long white hair, which is extremely gorgeous. He has a pair of brown eyes and always has that beautiful smile on his face.
As for his abilities, he is the holder of a Zanpakuto named Sogyo no Kotowari. The Zanpakuto is extremely powerful even in its Shikai, and the Bankai was not revealed, which was quite disappointing. In the whole series, you will get to witness captain Ukitake coughing occasionally, in beginning, you might find it funny. Funny because he made it look that way. Even his fellow captains and lieutenants don’t know the reason behind his sickness. I don’t want to spoil it (but I will) because you will get to know about this sooner or later in the manga.
Will Jūshirō Ukitake Die in Bleach?
What do you think will this powerful man can die in the series? Will he be able to make it till the end of the series? Let’s find out. As I have mentioned above that Ukitake was sick and was found coughing throughout the series, the reason was later revealed in the manga. During the TYBW Arc, it was revealed that Ukitake was sick since he was 3 years old.
At a young age, Ukitake was diagnosed with lung disease and was about to die. He could have died back then but, in order to pray for his life, Ukitake’s parents took him to the shrine of Mimihagi and prayed to it to take away his lungs. Mimihagi listened to their prayers and later entered his body, taking him as his vessel. This is the reason why he was able to survive and became a Shinigami.
However, in TYBW Arc, when Soul Society was attacked by Yhwach, he activated Kamikake. He activated it to become the right hand of the soul king. A black shadow emerges from Ukitake’s body which was in shape on Mimihagi that started to rise towards the Soul King’s Palace. This shocked everyone presented there. As Yhwach was there about to absorb the soul king, Mimihagi interferes in between, even though Yoruichi made a barrier to protect both Mimihagi and Soul King Uryu came into the way. He shoots Yoruichi, due to which she lost control, and the barrier broke.
Yhwach instantly took the command and moves ahead to absorb both Mimihagi and Soul King. As he finished absorbing them, Ukitake collapses. As there was no Mimihagi to support his life, he can’t stay alive without lungs. Hence, he died in TYBW Arc.
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