Nobutsuna Shigyō
CharacterNobutsuna Shigyō was the very first captain of the Seventh Division, appointed over a thousand years ago among the original Gotei 13. Notorious as a ruthless killer, he helped turn back the Lichtreich's opening invasion of Soul Society.
Appearance
Gaunt, pale, and tall, Nobutsuna had a hollow-cheeked face, the skin sunken about his gray eyes and across his chest. A pointed black mustache jutted several inches to either side of a bare center, and a long black goatee ran down the middle of his chin; his spiky hair sat mostly hidden beneath black cloth wound around his brow, jaw, and the sides of his face.
Over a captain's haori and standard uniform he draped a dark brown fur about his neck and shoulders, and black gloves ended at his darkened, pockmarked wrists.
Personality
By Yhwach's account, Nobutsuna carried a reputation as a merciless, cold-blooded killer, a name he earned by cutting down the Lichtreich's Quincy during their opening march on Soul Society.
History
Named to lead the newly created Seventh Division more than a millennium ago, Nobutsuna stood among the founding captains reckoned the strongest the Gotei 13 ever fielded, and his immense spiritual power let him carve through the invading Quincy with ease. Once the Lichtreich was beaten and peace returned, he settled into the calm, at last finding things he cared to protect.
His sealed Zanpakutō resembled a katana with a golden guard flanked by jutting arrowheads and an indigo grip, though its released forms were never shown. In time the Seventh's captaincy would pass down to Love Aikawa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nobutsuna Shigyo?
Nobutsuna Shigyo was the very first captain of the Seventh Division, appointed over a thousand years ago among the original Gotei 13.
What was Nobutsuna Shigyo known for?
Nobutsuna Shigyo carried a reputation as a merciless, cold-blooded killer, a name he earned by cutting down the Lichtreich's Quincy during their opening march on Soul Society.
What role did Nobutsuna Shigyo play in the war against the Quincy?
Nobutsuna Shigyo helped turn back the Lichtreich's opening invasion of Soul Society, his immense spiritual power letting him carve through the invading Quincy with ease.
Who succeeded Nobutsuna Shigyo as captain of the Seventh Division?
The Seventh Division's captaincy eventually passed down through the generations to Love Aikawa after Nobutsuna Shigyo's time as its founding captain.
What did Nobutsuna Shigyo look like?
Nobutsuna Shigyo was gaunt, pale, and tall, with a hollow-cheeked face, a pointed black mustache, a long black goatee, and a dark brown fur draped over his captain's haori.
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