Yhwach (Seireitou)

Juhabach (ユーハバッハ, Yūhabahha; Viz: "Yhwach") was the leader of the Vandenreich, being at one time referred to simply as "your Majesty" (陛下, heika) by his subordinates. He was reborn as a Kiryōkushi, following his eventual death as a Quincy, and now leads the group of them. Juhabach is also a member of the L'Obscurité, standing as one of the nine Ichiken Kyūkage.

Appearance
Juhabach has long, black hair that reaches past his shoulders down to his lower back and reddish-brown eyes, the latter of which turn to a grey color upon his rebirth as a Kiryōkushi. He also has thin eyebrows and well-kempt mutton chops that connects with a moustache, but is otherwise clean-shaven. His usual attire consists of a white, double-breasted trench coat with large buttoned cuffs and lapels, as well as white trousers and trench boots. Over this, he wears a tattered, ankle-length black cloak that has a red ribbon near the neck and is fastened to the left using a single large button.

Personality
He is adamant in his dislike of conflict, so much so that he will attempt to stop them at all costs, even if brutal methods are required. Juhabach's contempt for Arrancar is apparent, with him mercilessly wounding and slaying those that have even sworn allegiance to him, when he deems them to have fulfilled their use. This same disregard extends to all his subordinates, regardless of species or rank, and is an attitude that he allegedly has always possessed.

History
About 1,000 years ago, under unknown circumstances, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto failed to kill him. Sometime around or during the course of this event, Juhabach witnessed the capabilities of Yamamoto's Bankai, Zanka no Tachi.

At some point during the seventeen months after the defeat of Sōsuke Aizen, the Vandenreich invaded Hueco Mundo and Juhabach personally defeated its ruler, Tier Harribel. As a result, he imprisoned her and claimed the territory of Hueco Mundo as their own, regarding it as another foundation stone to invade Soul Society.

Powers & Abilities
Immense Spiritual Power: Prior to being reborn as a Kiryōkushi, Juhabach was stated to have massive spiritual power, according to Quilge Opie, paralleling that of an Espada, as he was able to defeat the 3rd Espada Tier Harribel without much difficulty, while the former Espada was "utterly powerless" before him. As a further testament, by his own claim, only he possesses enough power amongst those of the Vandenreich to actually be capable of wielding Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's Bankai.

Reishi Absorption & Dominance: Juhabach is powerful enough to collect reishi at a level surpassing that of Quincy using their Letzt Stil state. By gathering it from his surroundings and combining it with his own inner strength, he can utilize the gathered energy for almost limitless purposes.

Reishi Manipulation: Juhabach is capable of collecting reishi and solidifying it at will, demonstrated by his creation of an intricate throne, which he later broke down with ease and reconstructed into a set of steps in order to ascend to a higher level.
 * Tōtoi Tenshō (尊い衝, "Sacred Heaven Piercer"): By further collecting reishi, Juhabach is capable of forming the spiritual arrows that are typical of other Quincy bows. However, he seems to possess the ability to generate them without the need of a Spirit Weapon, instead forming and firing them using just an outstretched finger. These arrows appear as simple blasts of reishi shaped like the Quincy Cross, though they still retain enough force to create deep cavities in the ground. He is also able to fire them in rapid succession as a continous barrage. Juhabach still retains the ability to generate them from between the palms of both his hands instead. The arrows formed in this manner are several times larger than those of the average Quincy, though they can still be fired with considerable force, using just a simple gesture.

Tenrai Hasshin (神の発振, "Divine Oscillation"): It is an ability to manipulate reishi particles that either compose a Kiryōkushi's being or comprise the people and objects around them. This is accomplished by the Kiryōkushi causing each and every reishi particle to vibrate, from which several possibilities can result depending on the frequency at which the reishi oscillate. Once such a feat is accomplished, a truly powerful Kiryōkushi can mold this ability to countless powerful techniques.

Immense Strength: As a Kiryōkushi, Juhabach's physical strength is far superior to the strength obtained through Blut. He is capable of holding back the sword strike of Kenpachi Zaraki with a single arm, subsequently defeated Zaraki with only physical strength.

Quincy Spell Master: Due to his extensive knowledge, Juhabach can expertly employ a number of certain Quincy techniques, referred to as "spells", that result in similar effects to Kidō. His skill is such that he is able to near instantly invoke one which affords maximum protection without incantations.
 * Kirchenlied: Sankt Zwinger (聖唱: 聖域礼賛 （キルヒエンリート: ザンクト・ツヴィンガー）, Kiruhienrīto: Zankuto Tsuvingā; German for "Church Hymn: Saint Ward", Japanese for "Holy Chant: Sanctuary Veneration"): This technique is the single greatest protective magic of Quincy offense and defense. By generating a number of roman numeral-inscribed constructs from the fingers of an outstretched hand, several towering columns of reishi shaped like the Quincy Cross, erupt upwards in a circular formation around the practitioner. Anyone who steps foot within the confines of this area, will be immediately rent asunder where they stand by the "light of God".

Hirenkyaku Master: Under Construction
 * Kasaneawase Hirenkyaku (重ね合わせ飛廉脚, "Superposition of the Flying Screen Step/God Step"): Under Construction

Spirit Weapon
Reishi Broadsword: With a simple, horizontal cutting motion directed at the sky, Juhabach is able to manifest an enormous bow in the air above himself, that in turn fires an arrow back towards the ground in front of him. The length of this arrow is comparable to Juhabach's own height and, by gripping it near the base of the shaft, he can wield it in a manner similar to a large broadsword. Two protrusions jutting out diagonally on either side form the sword's crossguard, which together with the handle, makes a shape reminiscent of the Vandenreich insignia. The blade of this weapon is capable of effortlessly bifurcating an opponent, including those as powerful as Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.

Zanka no Tachi
Prior to his eventual death as a Quincy, Juhabach had obtained the Bankai of Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto through the use of a Bankai Stealing Device. Upon his death and reincarnation as a Kiryōkushi, the badge's power had been integrated into Juhabach's soul, making it a part of his own power.

Zanka no Tachi (残火の太刀, "Longsword of the Remnant Flame"): Juhabach will normally begin the Bankai activation by summoning his spirit weapon. The energy broadsword will shrink down to a much smaller form upon the release of Bankai, akin to that of a standard katana, and take on a more solid and physical appearance. It takes the form of an ancient and worn katana, severely scorched by fire.
 * Bankai Special Ability: It is a Bankai that incorporates the full power of Ryūjin Jakka's flames into the blade. The flames within the blade burn anything it cuts out of existence. Zanka no Tachi has the side-effect of depleting the moisture in an entire area (at least the size of the Seireitei) causing the air and the water to dry up. Over a significant period, even the Soul Society can fall victim to its power and be destroyed. It was shown that water-type and ice-type Zanpakutō, such as Hyōrinmaru, cannot be used as the ice generated by the weapon melts due to the intense heat of Zanka no Tachi. In any ideal case, the Bankai is capable of incinerating anything it cuts out of existence. No flames are visible as it cuts. Juhabach states that the power of this Bankai is tantamount to that of the sun's flames.
 * Zanka no Tachi, Higashi: Kyokujitsujin (残火の太刀 "東": 旭日刃, Longsword of the Remnant Flame, East: Rising Sun Edge): Automatically activated at release, this ability concentrates the intense flames of the sword along the edge of the blade. It neither burns or erupts, but anything it touches is eradicated to nothingness without a trace. The defensive power of the Vandenreich's Blut Vene is not even capable of standing up against the power of this technique.
 * Zanka no Tachi, Nishi: Zanjitsu Gokui (残火の太刀 "西": 残日獄衣, Longsword of the Remnant Flame, West: Remnant Sun Prison Garb): Automatically activated at release, this ability is unseen by the eyes of anyone else unless Juhabach wills it to be seen. It literally engulfs his body in heat that reaches upwards of 15,000,000 degrees, thus it becomes impossible to even touch him while he is using his Bankai. The level of heat produced by this technique is such that it wouldn't actually appear in form of flames.
 * Zanka no Tachi, Minami: Kaka Jūmanokushi Daisōjin (残火の太刀 "南": 火火十万億死大葬陣, Longsword of the Remnant Flame, South: Great Burial Ranks of the Ten Trillion Fire Dead): Juhabach impales the tip of his sword into the ground and calls upon the corpses, the ashes of the dead who were killed by his flames to come forth and fight on his behalf for a amount of time. Using the heat of his sword on their ashes, he can rouse the all the people he has killed. Allowing the corpses to become his limbs and attack whomever he deems as his enemy until they become dust.
 * Zanka no Tachi, Kita: Tenchi Kaijin (残火の太刀 "北": 天地灰尽, Longsword of the Remnant Flame, North: Heaven and Earth End in Ashes): A slash of concentrated fire and heat that incinerates whatever it touches out of existence.

Quotes

 * (To Asguiaro Ebern and Luders Friegen) "How many times do I have to tell you? I will tolerate no petty bickering in my presence. Conflict does not please me."
 * (To members of the Thirteenth Division) "Conflict is always such a bitter affair."
 * (To Äs Nödt and NaNaNa Najahkoop) "Pitiful fools. You should have known better than to intrude on my battle."

Behind the Scenes
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