Tōshirō Hitsugaya (Void)

Tōshirō Hitsugaya (日番谷冬獅郎, Hitsugaya Tōshirō) is the and the  hailing from an alternate timeline. After inheriting this position from his, Hitsugaya rallied the remnants of the Gotei 13 following the Gotei 13 Rebellion and fought valiantly against and his  in is known as the Hundred Year War. Though they suffered many and often tragic losses, Hitsugaya leading the Gotei 13 ended the bloodshed in a climactic battle against Aizen in, unleashing the full brunt of his anger and power upon the traitor and securing victory once and for all.

However, the war had all but ravaged the, with nearly four-fifths of the total population dead; either hollowfied or turned into shock troops for. With the worlds so unbalanced, they began to merge, ultimately creating a new and unique dimension where Humans, Shinigami, and other spiritual entities coexisted. Yet even with this, the new world was unstable. In an effort to save his world, Hitsugaya acquired the, and using its powers he traveled to the , and attempted to use its abilities to diffuse the two worlds. Instead his actions destroyed the already fragile bonds separating his dimension from an unknown alternate reality. Fueled by his desire to save his own timeline, Hitsugaya and the remaining Captains led an expedition into alternate worlds in an effort of finding a permanent solution to the growing destabilization of their reality.

Personality
Since assuming command of the Gotei 13 as its Captain-Commander, the former 10th Division Captain has been forced into a position where his word is law, his will unquestionably followed, and the responsibility of ensuring the continued existence of billions of souls, living and dead. To say that he has taken this lightly is an understatement. When he assumes the role of Captain-Commander whoever he was before then slips into darkness, gone. In its place is a man bearing absolute power and authority.

He commands with a chilling aura of charisma, radiating pure command as though bathing in all its glory. It was this leadership that inspired an army of misbegotten souls to charge relentlessly into the death machine that was the opposing Hollow Army. As his predecessor he has become the embodiment of conviction, an unflinching resolve to do all that is necessary because if he faltered there would have nothing but total annihilation. But where the former commanded through fear, Hitsugaya commands with admiration, and camaraderie but there is the unspoken demand of complete and utter obedience. He does not suffer those who disobey orders, nor those who show a lack of respect and has been known to execute those unwilling to comply.

Throughout their battles, Hitsugaya knew his soldiers needed a leader, not the immovable center that was Yamamoto, but a man they could admire, and all aspire to be, for he if fell, they could not. As busy as he was, he ensured to eat with his comrades, drink with them, know them. This endeavor proved to be one of his most successful tactics, as by the time the war had reached its zenith, every soldier among his command were all ready to dive into the hellish battle right at his side. For himself he found more than friendship, but comfort and companionship in his Lieutenant a beacon of hope for a future that had seemed so bleak, wedding her the day after the war had finally come to an end.

On the field of battle Hitsugaya was brilliant, decisive, and utterly merciless. When he gave command, his soldiers obeyed explicitly, with no hesitation. Though he sent hundreds of millions to their deaths, he did so out of necessity, and not without the pain of regret and loss. He learned the hard way that a leader must weigh the lives of his companions on value and skill; the ruthless calculus of war, sacrificing ten-thousand lives so twice that could survive. He had to make monstrous decisions, sacrifice entire cities of innocent lives just to regroup.

The path of leadership is a difficult one, and to ensure his peoples continued belief in him, in the Gotei 13, and in their ability to win, he hid his insecurities behind a mask of frozen passion. An icy demeanor that was unwavering in belief, but one that reflected the innermost desire for victory for peace. He welcomed his comrades with open arms, made them believe not just him but in themselves. He was a mountain of ice able to weather through trial any danger and triumph over all that stood in his way. To his enemies, and to the masses of souls he guarded, he was a remorseless god of destruction, an agent of law who existed to quell the chaos that arose where ever the Hollows sprung. His victories were as bloody as his defeats, staining the landscape in the blood of the fallen. He was a monster, a dictator in all but name, who slew the Central 46 for their continued incompetence, a usurper and king-slayer who transformed the domain of the Soul King into his own personal throne following the untimely death of the Soul King.

Beneath it all, lay a man crushed by the overwhelming responsibility of the world, his heart torn apart by the senseless genocide, and a soul wishing for nothing more than reprieve from the constant threat of destruction. In his weakest moments, behind the closed doors of his command center, he told the only person he could trust his fears, his doubts, and the shame of just not being strong enough, to stop this all from happening. He is a man conflicted between his belief in justice, and the reality that he must cast it aside to achieve victory. He often laments at the foolish idealism he held on to as a young Captain, ignorant of the nightmare of war. But in these times of grief, he finds himself enjoying the new found companionship he developed with his fellow Captains. The way dots on him like a mother, or how  as bloodthirsty and violent as he is, gives him that approving smile as he enters the battlefield. The proud looks he receives from both and  who see the future in him. Even the detestable gives Hitsugaya the respect he is due.

After a century of conflict Hitsugaya has a emerged a changed man, no longer bearing the naive idealistic notions of his youth he is now wiser if a bit cynical. Perhaps as an outlet for dealing with the horrors of war and for others as part of some greater strategy, Hitsugaya can be sarcastically witty, exchanging dry banter with his allies, and enemies. He may speak casually but the way he talks of committing the most heinous atrocities can be quite chilling. More to the fact that he is perfectly willing and able to commit them if necessary. These moments though while uncommon are not rare, generally occurring amongst close friends and worthy foes. It is also noted that he has developed a remarkable level of patience especially given the incredible stresses he faced in the war, which demanded quick and decisive action. He displays the rare insight in knowing when to act decisively but also knowing when patience is required. Always appearing cool-headed, he rarely displays irritation or anger, at least visibly. It is his actions however that bear watching, for they are far more indicative of his current mood than any emotional outburst. When wit and conversation disappear, death usually follows.

History
The differences between one timeline and the next can be incredibly small and insignificant that determining the exact point of divergence is a mathematical impossibility. But in this world one change was so profound that it altered the course of history. In this world, the one known as had never become a Shinigami, because the fated encounter between him and  never occured. Staunch allies who were saviors in one world are too changed. Some more than others. Whereas the shopkeeper was an eccentric but ultimately good being, in this world things are not as they seem. Ultimately it is Hitsugaya who was forced to take up the reigns, to part the veil that blinded Soul Society to the evil of Aizen, and in the end do battle against a monster centuries in the making.

Zanpakutou
 (氷輪丸, Ice Ring) is the name of this almighty spirit, an ancient entity said to rule the skies possessing dominion over all that is rain and snow. It is not a Zanpakutou spirit born from the soul but a divine god who descends from the high plains of heaven to bring balance back to the world through its vessel. Once every few centuries, Hyōrinmaru manifests within the embodiment of the heavenly guardian and heir apparent-- Hitsugaya Toshiro. As the spirit companion of Hitsugaya it remains sealed in Zanpakutou form, appearing as an elegant nodachi its long blade glowing luminous silver in the light. At its guard lies a lustrous four-pointed star of bronze. Its hilt, sewn with mystical silk and fabric dyed with the hue of the sky and its sheath impossibly smooth and cold to the touch colored as the abysmal sea.

Proud, elegant, and powerful; these are the traits of a dragon descended from a god. Born from the blood of Kagutsuchi when that divine essence flowed into the chaotic ocean, two dragons emerged. One descending below the sea to become its king and the other rising to heaven to become its guardian. When Soul Society formed from the ashes of fire long thought forgotten wielded by a, it was called. Time and time again it has ventured below, only for its vessel to be slain before its true power could brought to bear. But no more. Now its true power has finally awakened.