#i love byakuya

[danhengslover]

Byakuya is an important figure in many senses, but especially because of his relationship with Rukia and his character development.

or; i write a byakuya character analysis and you read it!

Byakuya is a prideful and very wise character, he is the captain of the 6th division and the head of the Kuchiki Clan at the time of the story. He is far more over-hated than deserved at the beginning of the Soul Society arc, as many people see him just for how he treated Ichigo and Rukia, letting his sister go on to be executed rather shamelessly.

However, part of the reason for Byakuya being so cold when Rukia returned to the soul society was his late wife, and Rukia’s older sister, Hisana. She was a commoner from a crime-ridden district. Byakuya had broken the rules just by marrying her, which affected Byakuya’s prideful image of himself. It wasn’t long before she had fallen ill with no chance of saving her.

Her final wish before she passed was for Byakuya to treat Rukia as his younger sister, and to let her call him brother. This can be seen in chapter 179, where he tells Rukia about her sister and the reason for his distance and coldness towards her since she had been brought in and returned from the living world. “Marrying somebody from the Rukongai was against our laws. Many in the family resisted. They said it would sully our reputation.”

Byakua believed he was letting his family down by marrying a commoner and then proceeding to bring in Rukia, “that is why after I took you in, I swore at the graves of my parents that I would never again break the law. I swore from then on I would uphold it whatever the cost.” That cost is his relationship with Rukia. He was both cold and distant to the young soul reaper, purposely keeping her out of a seated position within the Gotei 13 before Ichigo’s arrival.

Jumping back just three chapters before 179, in 176 and 177 Byakuya saves Rukia from Gin, taking a sword to the chest. This in itself is a big growth for his character as he moves past his barriers. Should he uphold his parents' wish and the law or his late wife's wish? He chooses the latter, thanking Ichigo indirectly as Rukia and Unohana sit at the injured Captain's side after the battle.

Both Ichigo and Byakuya learned from each other, Byakuya especially in their second fight during chapters 152 and onward. Ichigo is confronted by Byakuya, who asks why he is so insistent on saving her, Ichigo seems surprised by this, asking Byakuya questions of his own.

“There's something I want to know myself. Aren’t you Rukia’s brother? Why won't you save her?!” (153)

Byakuya does little to answer him, brushing off the question claiming Ichigo would not understand regardless if he told him, which most certainly has something to do with Byakuya’s views on laws, his honor, and his pride. Ichigo however does not let up and continues to bite at Byakuya’s pride and honor, “Execute your own sister? That's twisted. I don't give a crap about your sense of duty or your honor. I won't let you say that in front of Rukia ever again.” (160)

“Your so-called honor demands that you kill Rukia. If that's the case then stepping on your honor is the reason I achieved bankai!” (162)

“The Kuchiki are one of the four great noble houses. We have to set an example for all soul reapers, if we do not uphold the law… who will?” (167)

After the battle Byakuya realizes just how far Ichigo was willing to go, telling Byakuya if he were in his place, he would fight the law, and fight to save Rukia even if it meant going against what he stood for. After Ichigo says this to him, Byakuya pauses for a moment, reminded briefly of Kaien Shiba, “I was never his enemy. He's been fighting the laws of the soul society. He’s similar, to the one whose ferocity I found distasteful”

This turns Byakuya away as he gives up on his pursuit of Rukia, giving Ichigo the battle.

“Your ferocity has broken my sword. I will pursue Rukia no more. The battle is yours”

His defeat to Ichigo was one of the most important things when it came to building his character. It let him rediscover himself and the love he held for those closest to him. He had severed his relationship with Rukia, placing the law above her. Hearing Ichigo speak so strongly he once again remembers the freedom and enjoyment that came with placing those closest to him above all.

Another important fight within the series would be Byakua’s fight with Zommari, the 7th Espada. After coming to Rukia’s aid, saving her from being finished off after her own battle, Byakuya takes on Zommari. Across the duration of the fight, Zommari takes over Rukia, aiming her blade at her throat, to which Byakuya binds her in place–keeping her from further harm. By the end of the fight, Zommari is furious with Byakuya, saying he had no right as a Soul Reaper to slay hollows

“What makes you think I'm acting as a soul reaper? I'm going to slay you because you aimed your blade at my pride.” (302)

That pride being Rukia.

The seventh Espada acts as a parallel to Byakuya during the earlier chapters, Zommari is blinded by his power and pride, and Byakuya even tells Zommari that the reason he had lost was due to his arrogance. The fight shows more growth between the two, the pride is no longer his strength but his love for Rukia and so when Zommari threatens to kill her, Byakuya strikes him down.

He didn’t kill the Espada because it was his duty as a soul reaper, but rather his duty as a brother.

At the beginning of the Quincy invasion, Byakuya is up against the Sternritter Äs Nödt, who holds the power of fear. Fear wasn’t something present in Byakua’s mind, as when he had become a captain and the looming burden of leading the Kuchiki Clan, fear was something he had to suppress. As a Soul Reaper, one cannot fear a battle, as it is their duty, so when Äs Nödt presents this concept of fear Byakuya is mistaken.

“Fear..? That is absurd. There is no battle without fear, I've overcome it every time I survived a life-or-death situation” (501) He believes it is something he has already overcome. While he may have, the true thing he fears is losing the person he cares most about, Rukia. The image of Rukia that Äs Nödt implants into him causes Byakuya to freeze, leading to his ultimate defeat.

Later, further into TYBW, there is another big jump in Byakuya’s character as he encounters Äs Nödt again, while Rukia is the one fighting. When he arrives, he catches Nödt by surprise, weakening the Sternritter as he goes on to praise her, “Rukia, as I was coming down here I kept feeling your spiritual pressure. You’ve become strong Rukia.” this praise also comes from a place of acknowledgment, Byakuya had overcome his fears and insecurities, which made it clear how Rukia felt. it was easier to acknowledge that Rukia had never felt properly acknowledged for her strength by her brother, though this changes during this fight.

“My brother... my brother thinks I've… become strong” (569).

During this panel, it is easy to tell that his words have a large impact on her as tears form in her eyes and brief images of the past are visible. Past events in which Byakuya was colder, and less kind to her. Nonetheless, the fight continues, it is brief as Byakuya watches Rukia perform her bankai, leading to more praise from her brother “That was a magnificent bankai, but it’s a difficult bankai. Half a misstep and you lose your life. It’s a perilous bankai. Handle it with caution, never be impatient” (570).

It is clear how much Byakuya has grown to admire her and her capabilities, clear in not only his actions but his words too; “Let’s go Rukia, let’s go protect the soul society” he has swallowed his pride and moved on to treat her as an equal, no longer looking down at her in the eyes of the man he used to be.

Overall, It openly shows the amount of change he went through both as a Captain and a brother.

that is all! thank you for reading 🩵

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[sengenism]

The Ishigamis and The Gifts of Science

Dr. Stone is a love letter to humanity and its sciences. The main character, Senku, often acts averse to all forms of affection, and the only love he doesn't deny is his love for science. But Senku is so so full of love. He just expresses it in a way other than physical touch or words of affirmation. He gives.

But let's go back to the one who taught him so– Byakuya Ishigami, his father. The love of Senku's life.

Byakuya is introduced in the tenth chapter of the manga as a dotting father who sells his car to present Senku with scientific instruments he will need for a more efficient research. This car is Byakuya's means of transportation, and given that he is crying and shaking in this scene, it could not have been easy for him to lose it. But his love for Senku is so big, that he wants to support his son's passion even if it means sacrificing a great convenience for him.

And Senku? Senku truly fell in love with science at this moment.

If there is anything that Senku is, he is Byakuya Ishigami's son through and through. They may seem like two very different people, as Byakuya is an openly affectionate guy while Senku is more closed off with showing his true emotions. But Senku takes more from Byakuya than not, and one of them is by showing his love and/or care for others through giving the gifts of science.

And it starts with Byakuya.

[Bodysuit Acquired!]

Byakuya had failed his first attempt at being an astronaut ten years back, but he doesn't give up and tries again. Senku then creates a bodysuit that manipulates muscle movement to help Byakuya pass his swimming test. And while the bodysuit doesn't quite help Byakuya to swim, the thought Senku had put into it had motivated Byakuya more than ever to pass the test. This is one of the fundamentals of gifting– sometimes, it really is the thought behind it that matters.

This motivation is what Byakuya credits during his interview with JAXA for passing the tests. He understands that Senku might not have given him any words of encouragement, but this bodysuit was all the words that were needed between them. Senku wants Byakuya to achieve his dreams just as badly. It's the way Senku shows his love for his father.

And it's the way Senku shows his love for others too.

[Glasses Acquired!]

One of the primitive aspects of the Ishigami village is that it considers bad eyesight as a type of "disease". Fuzzy disease, to be exact.

Suika wears a melon mask at all times to help clear her eyesight, which Senku later reveals is due to the pinhole effect. She, however, has never told Senku or the others about having the fuzzy disease. Senku himself notes how odd it is for her to wear a melon around, and confronts her about it once he decides to create glass. This is one of the most beautiful scenes in Dr. Stone, as Suika finds out that her disease was never a disease, and is finally able to see as clearly as the others. Senku basically gives her perfect eyesight, something she didn't even know was possible before.

[Antibiotics Acquired!]

One of the most beloved people in this village is the priestess, Ruri. Two of Senku's new friends, Kohaku and Chrome are deeply affected by her unknown fatal disease. Senku is such a person who would help a stranger even if there is no benefit to do so (though he would never admit to it), what more a person who his new friends truly love and care about. He cures Ruri of pneumonia, giving her a chance to live a life without the worry of it being her last day every day.

[Cola Acquired!]

Senku forms an alliance with Gen, who plays the role of Tsukasa's spy, for the promise of a bottle of cola. Both Senku and Gen are aware that the cola is only a front for Gen's loyalty to Senku and the Kingdom of Science, for Gen needs his superficial reputation as a comfort and cannot simply join them if there is no personal benefit for him to do so.

This cola is also the first gift post-petrification that Senku brands himself on, probably because it represents the first gift that is not out of necessity and leans toward a comfort/luxury that they both used to enjoy in the modern world.

For a modern man such as Gen, drinking his favourite soda in the stone world might have been one of the happiest days in his life.

[Cotton Candy Acquired!]

Senku cares about people so much, even if the people in question have tried to kill him. Senku sees Homura as a soldier who is merely following the orders given by her leader, but he also sees the Homura as a lonesome girl sitting by herself on trees day and night.

As usual, Senku hides his kindness and care by showing an evil ulterior motive, such as turning Homura to their side using the cotton candy, but Ruri points out that this is a facade. Similarly to Gen, a person with such an ego is unable to seem as if he is doing something good out of the kindness of his heart.

[Stove Acquired!]

As winter approaches, the elders in the village are worried about losing people to the cold. Senku hears about this and creates a stove which has a multi-purpose of cooking and also radiating heat for the people to stave off the coldness of winter. And speaking of winter...

[Christmas Acquired!]

Senku hangs up lights in the tree for the "light bulb test" on a random night. Except the date isn't random at all and he drops enough hints for Gen to catch on that it is the night of Christmas. The significance of the day is only appreciated by Gen and himself, as they are the only modern timers in the village. It is for the sake of nostalgia, but Senku would rather be caught dead than admit that he is a sentimental guy with such irrational feelings.

And well, it all comes back to that scene with Byakuya, doesn't it? If you recall, Byakuya calls himself "Santa" while giving the scientific presents to the young Senku. This indicates Senku received them during Christmas. Which means... Christmas is a sentimental day to Senku and his father. An anniversary of Senku receiving his Christmas presents from Byakuya, which led to his deeper dive into his science obsession. The beginning of it all, one would say.

And even though he's dead and buried, Byakuya never stops giving. He gives Senku the Ishigami village to provide Senku with allies. He gives Senku Lillian's music, because he believes in the light of music and understands the importance of media to society. He collects platinum till his last breath, because he believes that Senku will need it someday. Byakuya keeps on giving to Senku, because his love for his son is so huge and unconditional. And because he promised.

Surely, there is no greater love in the manga than Byakuya's love for his son and Senku's love for his father. Byakuya could easily win ten billion best father awards... well, not like there's much competition for that in shounen mangas.

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