Shuhei Hisagi

Affiliation

Lieutenant of Captain Kensei Muguruma of the 9th Division, Chief Editor of Seireitei Communication

Appearence

Shūhei Hisagi is a tall and lean-built man with dark grey eyes, short black hair and three scars straight over his right eye that lead down his cheek. Additionally, he has the number "69" tattooed on his left cheek inspired by Kensei Muguruma. He also has a blue-striped tattoo running across his left cheek and over the bridge of his nose. He wears a choker around his throat and matching armbands on both upper arms. Hisagi wears a sleeveless shihakushō, and has his lieutenant insignia tied to his left arm.

Personality

Hisagi is an extremely mature and calm individual, a state that is slightly at odds with his somewhat punk-like appearance. He usually takes responsibility and tends to avoid violence when possible. He seems to be virtuous, much like his captain's image; their views often coincide until it is revealed that Kaname Tōsen is a subordinate of Sōsuke Aizen. After Tōsen betrays the Soul Society with Aizen and Ichimaru, Hisagi forms a friendship with Tōsen's former friend, Captain Sajin Komamura, with both of them resolving to open Tōsen's eyes to the truth. He comes from the lower class, but when he is pressed for cash, he is ready to rely on any free food source available. He does not like the shape of his Zanpakutō's Shikai release, as it looks like something meant to "reap life itself". He also fears his sword's power, because to him, it is something of a sign of respect to battle for justice as well as a testament to the true strength of one's character. This philosophy is taught to him by his former captain, given the latter's "follow the path with the least bloodshed" creed. Yet despite his rather serious front, Hisagi is prone to moments of comic relief where he also seems to be secretly perverse, while even having a gloomy side to his personality. He is eager to please and hardworking, desperate to prove himself to his captain, who he admires. He is very easily flustered, often overwhelmed due to his naturally meek disposition.

Backstory

Approximately 100 years ago, a young Hisagi and several of his playmates fell prey to a Hollow attack in Rukongai. Luckily, it wasn't long until he was saved by Captain Kensei Muguruma and the 9th Division. After defeating the Hollow, Kensei attempted to cheer Hisagi up (albeit with a slightly scary smile and demanding manner) and asked his name. This was when Hisagi saw Kensei's "69" tattoo on his chest and acquired the inspiration to get the same tattoo on his cheek, looking up to him and aspiring to be just like him. Hisagi was already a famous Shinigami even before becoming a seated officer. He began taking missions with the Gotei 13 when he was still a student of the Shinigami Academy. During one of those missions several of his classmates were killed by a hollow, resulting in a lifelong fear of battle and bloodshed. He eventually graduated and became a seated officer under Captain Kaname Tosen, adopting his philosophy of walking the path of least bloodshed and avoiding battle. He helped Hisagi accept his fears, allowing Hisagi to eventually grow to be his Lieutenant. Later down the line when Ichigo and his friends invade the Soul Society it is discovered that Captain Sosuke Aizen is a traitor and that Tosen is one of his accomplices, devastating Hisagi. Hisagi eventually participates in the battle against Aizen, with the help of 3rd Division Captain Sajin they are able to defeat Tosen and bring him to his senses, however they are forced to watch Aizen kill him, traumatizing Hisagi. After the war Captain Muguruma takes the position of Captain again, having been banished due to Aizen, and Hisagi becomes his Lieutenant again.