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Why Is Winter Cold and Summer Hot?

Why Is Winter Cold and Summer Hot?

February 2020 · Back to stories

Tōshirō Hitsugaya is the captain of the 10th Division in the Gotei 13 and is widely recognized as the youngest captain in the history of the Soul Society . Known as a child prodigy, he graduated from the Shinigami Academy in just one year. Despite his youthful appearance, he possesses a serious and mature demeanor, often clashing with his laid-back lieutenant, Rangiku Matsumoto . Rank: Captain of the 10th Division. Zanpakutō: Hyōrinmaru (Ice/Snow type).

In this state, ice flows from his sword onto his body, forming wings and a tail.

During the Thousand-Year Blood War , it is revealed that the "ice petals" behind him are a countdown to his Bankai's completion, not its end. Once they vanish, he enters an adult form to handle the immense spiritual pressure of his true power, which can flash-freeze and nullify the abilities of anything it touches.

Hyōrinmaru creates a flow of ice shaped like a Chinese dragon that freezes anything it touches. It also allows him to control the weather in his immediate vicinity.

Hitsugaya Toushirou

Hitsugaya Toushirou Today

Tōshirō Hitsugaya is the captain of the 10th Division in the Gotei 13 and is widely recognized as the youngest captain in the history of the Soul Society . Known as a child prodigy, he graduated from the Shinigami Academy in just one year. Despite his youthful appearance, he possesses a serious and mature demeanor, often clashing with his laid-back lieutenant, Rangiku Matsumoto . Rank: Captain of the 10th Division. Zanpakutō: Hyōrinmaru (Ice/Snow type).

In this state, ice flows from his sword onto his body, forming wings and a tail.

During the Thousand-Year Blood War , it is revealed that the "ice petals" behind him are a countdown to his Bankai's completion, not its end. Once they vanish, he enters an adult form to handle the immense spiritual pressure of his true power, which can flash-freeze and nullify the abilities of anything it touches.

Hyōrinmaru creates a flow of ice shaped like a Chinese dragon that freezes anything it touches. It also allows him to control the weather in his immediate vicinity.