Hollow Ichigo Speech - Instinct

🔹 Anime | Bleach
🔹Episode 124: Collision! Black Bankai vs White Bankai
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🔹Music: Bleach OST - Senna
🔹Context:
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Ichigo's inner Hollow asks if Ichigo knows the difference between a king and his horse. If there are two beings with the same appearance, ability, and power, one becomes the king and the other becomes the horse. The reason for this is simple: instinct. The person who becomes king needs to want to fight, to want power, and to mercilessly crush his enemies. Ichigo's Hollow side accuses him of using reason to fight and feels that Ichigo cannot hurt anyone if his sword is still in its sheath. Claiming that this is why Ichigo is weaker, the inner Hollow throws his Zangetsu into Ichigo's abdomen. Ichigo's inner Hollow says that he will not let a king weaker than him ride on top of him, and since Ichigo is weaker, the Hollow is going to destroy him to become the king
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🔹About Hollow Ichigo:
Zangetsu (斬月, Slaying Moon) is the manifested spirit of Ichigo Kurosaki's Zanpakutō as well as his inner Hollow. He has been variously called Hollow Ichigo (虚 (ホロウ) 一護, Horō Ichigo), more properly called The Hollow within Ichigo (一護の内面 (ないめん) の虚 (ホロウ), Ichigo no naimen no Horō) or White Ichigo (白一護, Shiro Ichigo).
Zangetsu is the result of the fusion between the Hollow White Ichigo inherited from his mother and the Shinigami powers he inherited from his father. He has stated himself to represent Ichigo's purest instincts.
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🔹Full Monologue🔹
“I must admit it never ceases to amaze me how brainless you can be. You’ve lost your weapon; why are you just standing there? Ichigo! What’s the difference between a king and his horse?”
Ichigo: “What the hell are you saying?”
“And I’m not talking about obvious stuff, like one’s and animal and one’s a person or one has two legs and one has four, form ability and power; that’s what’s puzzling, if there form, ability and power are exactly the same, why is it that one becomes the king and leads them to battle while the other becomes the horse and carries the king; so what’s the characteristics that distinguishes these two beings? There’s only one answer INSTINCT!”
“In order for identical beings to get stronger and gain power, they need to develop a killer instinct, and that instinct is mostly forged in battle!”
“They must develop an insatiable hunger to engage in battle; they must live to mercilessly crush, shred and slice their enemies, this thirst for power is not a unnatural desire, in fact it forms the very essence of our beings; deep within our body lies the whole instinct to dominate and slaughter our enemies. My friend you don’t have that, you try to use your brain to win a fight, you attempt to defeat your enemies with reason and logic, you don’t tap into those pure base instincts that exists within your core waiting to be released!” “And the simple matter is that it doesn’t work, your weak ICHIGO!, I won’t put up with that, am I clear?” “I don’t know about Zangetsu, but I refuse to play horse to a king who’s weaker than me, someone who’s uncertainty and hesitation will end up getting us both cut to pieces. If you aren’t willing to assert your strength and retain the crown, then I’ll destroy you.” Which mean’s I’ll be king.“- Hollow Ichigo.
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🔹By sharing these words that I believe transcend fiction into reality as I hope to bring focus to them so others can apply this to real life as well learn something good from it!
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[@dannny6019]

When ur bankai have had enough of ur shit and said fuck it im done.

[@saorse5918]

I'm pretty sure that's the case with all of us if we had zanpakutos

[@jonathanluzgonzalez7510]

XD

[@trazyntheinfinite9895]

@@patrickmulopo7957 no they are busy mining.

[@EnesLOTR]

ive had enough of his shid a long time ago . he is just too stupid to get it

[@TimeLords910]

true and Tensa zangetsu also said that he wanted ichigo and white ichigo should fight together i'm not being racist by saying white it's litreally what he's called on bleach immortal soul

[@seamusilattimer8470]

Hollow Ichigo: "You're weak" Ichigo: "I'm you"

[@kaienthe1st]

😂

[@nothisispatrick5691]

Not really

[@ghosttuna2018]

"But weaker"

[@streetvybzswag1.067]

Hollow Ichigo: "yes."

[@dwelfking8050]

"When you start talking like that it almost starts to sound like you get it."

[@varunm3965]

"I refuse to play horse to a king who's weaker than me" legit GOATED 🐐

[@fakexsniipes2196]

Such a cold line

[@marylandlax3]

I got chills reading that, Bleach really does have some of the most memorable lines

[@user-hr1no9ww1g]

i hate the word "goated"

[@yaswanthsethuraman9611]

Better than madara's futility death speech❤❤❤

[@varunm3965]

@@user-hr1no9ww1g looking back at it after an year. I regret it too💀

[@omartherandomguy8566]

''I must admit it never ceases to amaze me how brainless you can be'' Entire Straw Hats to Luffy

[@ShinigamisCreation]

Fr 🤣

[@wulfman1317]

He gets the job done though 🤣 brainless as he can be

[@djohnsveress6616]

How is One piece catching stray W's just like that.

[@EmmawhateverQW]

Loll😂

[@okipullup6103]

We love luffy!! 😂

[@sigma_warfare_official606]

When you realise he is actually his zanpakuto

[@flakygaming2647]

I started to suspect he was a zanpakuto after this speech.

[@basilrowell07]

@@garycollins2704 zangetsu always let the hollow ichigo/ his zanpakuto do things his way. I love that zangetsu let things slide til right before the final battle with aizen

[@Mangomaniac]

wait how does ichigo have quincy powers?

[@prideofyugioh3548]

@@Mangomaniac his mom was a Quincy

[@basilrowell07]

@@Mangomaniac his mother was quincy and father a soul reaper. He took on both sides.

[@rambo9875]

crazy how he said "i am zangetsu" all those years ago then it turns out he actually was speaking the truth. Insane foreshadowing

[@anonymous-sn8br]

He may have been creepy and insane sounding but not a liar

[@judgment5090]

Foreshadowing there topnotch, so much so it almost feels as if they directly told you in the face about it

[@yugijak]

@@judgment5090 Sometimes the best way to foreshadow it is to spell it out and present contrasting info. If people have reason to doubt a statement that shadow of doubt can often be enough to hold attention until it is completely dispelled

[@judgment5090]

@@yugijak, true, true

[@KraoticRoshi]

tbh when i first heard that in the fight in 2013 (before reading the manga) I actually thought that he was telling the truth. Because he has no reason to lie about it and I was a gullible pre-teen so ig it was dumb luck predicting it

[@blackgojo8625]

To me the best quote in bleach was : "Do we fight in order to get more power , or do we get more power in order to fight ? " Kenpachi Zaraki

[@andremcbee4123]

facts when i heard that i was mind boggled

[@richix64]

Ibwas weak. Niw rhst you made me hoolow ibwillnhollownyounout until i take the part of me you stole! For i know i can live without a jeart! The question is can you live wihtout my heart!

[@Near-22]

POWER?

[@lmaoded7505]

The initial condition or the first action is "getting more power" : if you are weak af and then think that by fighting someone stronger than you will help you get stronger, just ask a punch bag how it feels to be hit for fun (basically, you will be beat up. If your body is weak, you will suffer serious consequences) So at the starting, you do two things: 1. Get a basic level of power 2. Find a "partner" (sparring or fighting partner) who is at your level Then when you fight, you realise your weaknesses and then gain more power (to compensate for that weakness) and fight someone again. Fighting someone is a quality assurance check, gaining more power is an upgradation. Hope it makes sense.

[@vincentquinio8591]

That one is good also but my favorite is mayuri kurotsuchi quote about "perfection"

[@FlashBranson27]

It's amazing to me how the voice actor for both him and ichigo IS THE SAME PERSON. I mean HOT DAMN, they sound like two separate people, MAJOR talent there

[@junky4617]

Fr

[@adverseresolve8142]

They applied a distortion filter to Hollow ichigo's voice but nonetheless yes very impressive

[@purplewolfranger22]

Gotta love JYB

[@blanksyn]

@@gridlock2958 no

[@gridlock2958]

@@blanksyn Your loss. It’s my favorite anime of all time. You have no clue what I’d give up to watch it for the first time again.

[@jessejohn7406]

Hollow Ichigo: "INSTINCT!!" The person on the violin: *popping off*

[@nuzabe9054]

That’s not hollow ichigo, that’s the Real Zangetsu.

[@luxadia7310]

@@nuzabe9054 Well to be fair, Most call him White and call the old man Zangetsu, and even in official game they are called this way (even after manga reveal)

[@LoganSimpkins04]

@@luxadia7310 True. White "Zangetsu" Hollow side. Yhwach "Old Man Zangetsu" Quincy.

[@sal5418]

*Bleachigo

[@syedarizvi7290]

Violinist: Time to shine

[@xKade101]

in a way he is actually encouraging ichigo to get stronger, he wont serve a king that is weaker than him implies that he will serve one that is stronger

[@rev0568]

Exactly. Hes not the only zanpakuto to have shown this. For the brief moment we've seen Zabimaru in canon, they ridiculed Renji for having a moment of weakness and urged him to move his ass and fight. Honestly the reveal for White seems so obvious when you look back on it.

[@saorse5918]

@Hayabusa the spartan I'm actually confused by that how the hell did old man zangetsu come out instead of white.

[@saorse5918]

@Hayabusa the spartan nah that's cool but I view it as like what old man zangetsu said he holds back ichigos actual shinigami powers so to me that means white should have been called out. Old zangetsu be quincy and hollow is shinigami so technically white should have been summoned and ichigo should only have his old zanpakuto blade and quincy spirit pressure.

[@williams41]

@Hayabusa the spartan yeah. As for kenpachi and yachiru, it took me awhile to realize why she didn’t rebel. It is because she has no misgivings or frustrations against Kenpachi in the first place, they already had an incredibly strong bond so she didn’t rebel because Kenpachi already treated her with respect and like a daughter. Honestly the Zanpakuto rebellion arc is amazing foreshadowing if you think about it

[@sorasky3677]

@@williams41 All you said make sense, but don't forget it is a filler arc, that's why yachiru didn't rebel and old man came out ^^

[@Moponen]

This speech is actually the biggest clue on what the speaker is. He is a representation of the soul, knowing all the secrets it contains. He knows Ichigo's instincts to do battle exist, because they exist within him and him trying to ask Ichigo, by pressing hard on "Form, ability and power" being the puzzling part. He knows that Ichigo should be stronger as long as he retains his instinct to dominate himself and move forward. Even his motive is made clear, he wants to continue existing, that is his instinct, to make sure Ichigo survives, even if it means taking away his freewill and body.

[@derokdeathaxe6984]

and keep in mind, Ichigo is the same guy who in the earliest chapters/episodes, was basically Gatsu from Berserk. We have a 2episode-saga about a Hollow who chases a parrot(with the soul of a kid) and kills everyone who tries to protect the parrot, Ichigo got so mad, that grabbed this hollow's explosive-frogs with his own hands, shoved them back inside the mouth of the hollow(while still holding those frogs), let them explode and then rip out the hollow's tongue(which is the detonator of those bombs) with the very same hand. Or we wanna talk about Ichigo vs Fisher, the very same hollow that killed his mom(who was protecting Ichigo, from Fisher itself), because baby-ichigo fell for that hollow's bait(back then he couldn't tell the difference between ghosts, hollow and didn't understand that he could see spiritual beings), and this led to a fight in the very same graveyard where Ichigo's mom is buried, fighting while his spiritual-guts are literally smeared on the ground, and he still keeps fighting, he still keeps screaming and yelling like a wild beast, in a very similar way to Zangetsu/White-Ichigo. I miss that version of ichigo so bad.

[@shueibdahir]

⁠@@derokdeathaxe6984Ichigo was ruthless in the beginning of the show and slowly got softer as he started to understand hollows. Something happened that caused these instincts to waver. Did you notice how when he started to feel conflictef about ulquiorra, his mask wouldn't function? He is a hollow which means the instinct of a hollow is something he had to accept. The moment he denies them, his hollowification is impossible

[@derokdeathaxe6984]

@@shueibdahir oh i know, and i'm saying "i miss that ichigo", that's it.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

It's not that he "knows" that " Ichigo should be stronger as long as he retains his instinct to dominate himself and move forward." in the way that you say it here at all. It's more like he's saying if Ichigo can't be strong enough to dominate over others instinctively, he's just going to take control of ichigo's body and be the "king" himself, if ichigo is too weak to do so himself. Hollow Ichigo IS trying to teach Ichgio a lesson but if ichigo can't learn, he's just going to push Ichigo to the side and have full control himself since if ichigo dies, the inner follow dies as well so they have to make it clear whose in charge to make all the decisions to make sure they survive. And one entity is clearly not tolerating another entity being weaker than he is if it means they're both going to get killed.

[@Struc518]

"I won't put up with that, am I clear?" I love how simple the line is, the delivery is what made it effective

[@jaxattack4817]

Ngl White should be a youth pastor

[@toolazyforaname]

Lmao he spittin.

[@Gamer-jn6mb]

You just got yeeted by him you still saying that

[@jasonmcintyre5033]

@@Gamer-jn6mb this comment is so underrated, where are my bleach manga readers?

[@pampanamonick7076]

@@jasonmcintyre5033 semi here since i dint read it intirely

[@r3gret2079]

100%

[@morgane544]

"The king chooses, the horse obeys" - Andrew Ryan

[@Redlionreal5649]

Nice bioshock reference 👍

[@brycejohansen7114]

And instinct doesn't choose

[@shiningsimp]

would you kindly accept my like and get out of this comment section?

[@rossjones8656]

@@brycejohansen7114 well one could put what hollow said into what Andrew said

[@jonathanathor117]

Maybe Andrew Ryan is Zangetsu.

[@X0LOTL]

This speech alone makes White Zangetsu the best inner demon in anime, no other one of em ever gave a speech that felt this cold

[@nevzataydin1]

*daemon

[@AyoSteven.Official]

@@nevzataydin1 no one cares about the spelling

[@nevzataydin1]

@@AyoSteven.Official yes, I'm no one.

[@SirJesusFreak]

@@AyoSteven.Official it's me, I'm no one

[@fffx2]

@Aydın Bolat A daemon is a construct of Greek philosophy, a demon is something else altogether. They are not synonymous.

[@MrZahsome]

Knowing now that he's also Ichigo's real Zanpaktou, this speech hits even deeper than at the time he said it.

[@jayDee92133]

Bruh kubo got us all back in the soul society arc. Ichigo: "Where is Zangetsu?" White: "I am Zangetsu!!"

[@anthonystaton3740]

He's not. He is White. When him and Ywach combine THAT is zangetsu.

[@darwinjames3002]

​@@anthonystaton3740 he is zangetsu, what are u talking about . It's been revealed alr white is zangetsu

[@anthonystaton3740]

@@darwinjames3002 it has also been revealed that yhwach is zangetsu. tell me what I said was wrong loser

[@anthonystaton3740]

@@darwinjames3002 infact, what did Ichigo say when he reforged zangetsu "you two combined are zangetsu". What did he have to do to reach the final gatsuga tensho, he fought the combination of white and Ywhach. It's been written SO MANY TIMES. Only idiots can't see this. White is the hollow and the zanpakto, Ywhach is the Quincy and the zanpakto, when they combine they are zangetsu

[@itzex8796]

He’s such a cool inner demon/deity

[@christopherd600]

Who is actually doing everything to protect him.

[@itzex8796]

@@christopherd600 right

[@hikarihakai1285]

@@itzex8796 yeah he just try to act rough to make Ichigo become stronger

[@corruptangel6793]

We got the Naruto v Ichigo deathmatch, but what about the Karuma V Zangetsu death battle? 😂

[@dark-lr6zd]

True man true

[@Nemesislord001]

“I don’t know about zangetsu” Hold up weren’t you calling yourself zangetsu a few minutes ago

[@shiningarmour6805]

He has to mention Inner Yhwach like that or Ichigo won't get it.

[@Gamewizzy]

They're both "Zangetsu", 2 halves of the same coin or atleast in the context of this fight, he essentially talks about how whichever one of them is stronger, is the one in control of his inner world and holds the title of "Zangetsu".

[@Gamewizzy]

@Ibis ginkaku Yeah, I didn't deny that the "old man" was truly his quincy powers, but that was the "dynamic" between the 2 until that point. White literally says this in the same chapter where he's all like "I'm Zangetsu" but honestly, ppl focus too much on the quote and forget the rest of the chapter. They're both parts his power, quincy or not, even after the reveal, Ichigo is still like "I'm sure you're both Zangetsu", you even see both of them standing behind him with the newly forged, as Oetsu put, "those Zangetu's", its all a huge symbolic part in its design.

[@kani6523]

Well it sounded like sarcasm when he said "Zangetsu"

[@nothisispatrick5691]

@@Gamewizzy Yeah, but there's only one entity named Zangetsu and it's the hollow

[@sawekguszczenko1841]

"I dont know about zangetsu, but i refuse to play horse to a king who's weaker than me" Now this have a lot of new sense, after knowing who the old man zangetsu really is.

[@Phantom_of_Black]

The hindsight of knowing that he's the Zanpakuto Spirit and the Old Man isn't just makes Johnny's performance here even better. The way he said Zangetsu as White there when referring to Old Man Zangetsu now sounds like he's putting quotation marks around it.

[@voxomnes9537]

That's kind of a stretch.​@@Phantom_of_Black

[@danguy6591]

​@@Phantom_of_Black he litterally called old man as zangetsu himself, you clowns

[@spoopyd.8910]

Mans literally Ichigo's ID. He was never a villain. He always wanted Ichigo to be strong, to survive. And if Ichigo kept being stupid and weak, he would take over. Loved him as a character

[@rev0568]

Every time we see White Zangetsu, there was always hints he was the zanpakuto. Not him blatantly calling himself Zangetsu, but the fact that every time we see him, he is teaching Ichigo something or saving his life. He is always a mentor and a guardian, but his personality makes him seem like an antagonist. Fucking love him and I hate that I never guessed he may actually be a zanpakuto before I found out from the manga.

[@daimonborjas2337]

It’s almost poetic because Ichigo is much like him even if he doesn’t want to admit it. White is basically Ichigo’s desire to fight the feeling he likes to suppress. Kenpachi even pointed that out to him that he like to fight just as much as he does. That’s why I think Kubo did an amazing job portraying white as his “killer instinct” if you will because Ichigo love to fight but doesn’t choose it like kenpachi or Grimmjow because he fights to protect the ones he loves. That’s why I feel like he is depicted as the antagonist for a bit because white is basically Ichigo’s fighting side the one that always tell him to fight with everything he’s got. These 2 contradict each other for those reasons. But when all is said and done they’re one In the same. Master and Zanpakto or in this case a King and his Horse!

[@slashingzordz7998]

I believe he actually said he was zangetsu in one of their first encounters but at that time ichigo didn't believe him

[@daimonborjas2337]

@@slashingzordz7998 yeah he did but he thought he was just playing around with him as he always does when in reality he wasn’t lying

[@TheEllord33]

​@@daimonborjas2337 If you rewatch Grimmjow vs Ichigo fight it's pretty much like you said. Ichigo accepting to fight Grimmjow instead of running with Inoue = Get closer to his instinct that allow him to wear his mask longer Grimmjow has the upper hand but Ichigo still hold his own. Inoue face showing she's scared of the hollow = Ichigo get clapped Inoue actually encourage Ichigo = Stop grimmjow with his hand and land a lethal hit

[@TheEllord33]

@Hayabusa the spartan Kenpachi is holding himself by scaling his power relative to his opponent. White interfering at the last moment to 1 shot Kenpachi was the only way to beat him. I really like how kubo was subtle but my younger self was too dumb to catch it.

[@gdude009]

"If you aren't willing to assert your strength and retain the crown, then I'll destroy you. Which means... I'll be king". A few weeks later Ichigo lies on the ground with a hole in his chest and Hollow actually did take over. Epic foreshadowing.

[@maddenking4847]

Fr

[@Socar08]

To be fair, I think zangetsu was fine with how ichigo handled the fight with ulqiorra up to that point. Ichigo was just outclassed because he didn't have the full experience needed to draw out zangetsu's hollow side. White simply told him at the end: don't die before I show up again. Ichigo sought out the second part of the fight with ulquiorra when he should've ran. Or, as is the better instinct: force ulqiorra to come to him to fight. With ulqiorra's rigid logic, he would've never gone segunda etapa inside of Las noches and ichigo would've won. I think if ixhigo had yet more experience with the hollow side, he would've been able to draw out more of zangetsu's hollow power

[@Ultraempoleon]

He was trying to save Ichigo he always has He's his sword after all

[@Santeneal]

I think neither of them were in control and that form was basically pure instinct, Ichigo being forced out so he doesnt die and Zangetsu doing his best to keep Ichigo from fully dying so neither could really take the driver seat

[@armoredlumberjack1999]

Ah god damn it i spoiled myself again, i am literally on that part just as Orihime is trying to heal him xd

[@SeikiRikodou]

2022 Bleach TYBW EP 13: Hollow Zangetsu is now smiling when Ichigo realized he's the King and not the horse.

[@technos_orphan_obliterator]

His message to Ichigo has always been clear. *Either you establish dominance, or I will.*

[@arickim298]

in the whole Bleach dub series I think White Ichigo was voiced the best

[@LuciferArc1]

Ichigo was voiced good. I've always enjoyed JYB's dubs

[@cesarsalazar8618]

@@LuciferArc1 yeah I wish the dubs now were as good as back then, you can just feel how crazy hollow ichigo is from his voice.

[@LuciferArc1]

@@cesarsalazar8618 JYB brings the heat. I loved the voice of urahara too. He will sadly be missed

[@ViolenVaymire]

He is my most favorite voice actor! He also happens to Voice my most favorite anime character, Lelouch! In my most favorite Anime series of all time! Code Geass! Tho sadly i heard he retired.. QQ

[@LuciferArc1]

@@ViolenVaymire he didn't retire. He's currently the voice of Baam in Tower of God and is now the voice of Broly after they fired Vic

[@izdatonepancakeboi1808]

Naruto: talk no jitsu White: huh what is that bullshit

[@ayochayce8185]

Chill 😂😂😂😂 hahahah

[@suggsverse]

Lmfao

[@miracleboysatori7160]

I like talk no jutsu but I like Zangetsu's take too😂

[@Mewlolz]

Way to steal someone else’s comment

[@istaka1416]

Tru he basically said that

[@anishdatta7042]

Kubo truly was a master of a mangaka the fact that he foreshadowed this thing years ago and made it actually tie in with ichigos character is truly amazing really hope tybw comes as soon as possible

[@davidlawrence4351]

"How you knw she cheating?" 0:45

[@NecromancyKing170]

Fax

[@GrimPE]

Lol

[@bogartwilley]

You made me click, and I was NOT ready for that LMAO

[@andreabinal7663]

LMAO

[@terrancedavis2740]

I heard this speech years ago and ive only really realized what it meant a few years ago when i went to therapy. My life issues were so bad, it felt like a part of me was taking control. Some nasty ho pushed my buttons in just the right way and i started screaming at her. The thing is, i NEVER do that. That was the first in the 29 years ive been alive. The instant after it happened, i recalled my therapist telling me 'if im attacked in an area thats sensitive, a part of me would lash out to protect me.' I scoffed at this because i had never done that. I was wrong. Then later i remembered when ichigo fought byakuga and i put two and two together. Hollow ichigo took over and started crushing byakuga. He really was trying to protect ichigo in his berserking madness like the part of me that was trying to protect me. I really believe this speech to be real like my therapists words. If you let your problems pile up, your mind may act out to protect you. Even against your own will. Keep you life in order/ be strong and you can keep the pieces of your self from trying to take your crown. Stay in charge of you. YOU. ARE. THE. KING.

[@reoaly]

I was waiting for a comment like yours. Remember ur the king but u can’t be king without ur horse ur one part one vessel

[@christophersilva6044]

We're prolly in the same boat as far as physical instances that is. I too at times lost my self control more than once. Took me years to understand and regain mastery of my so called "other self". I've watched bleach way back during my early days of recovery and must have unnoticed this line which I now later on understand is quite enlightening. Now who says we don't get any lessons off animé or cartoons...well dunno bout them but I did on Bleach 😂😂😂

[@anonymous_4276]

I'm a frequent procrastinator and have been through some intense situations but never this. When things get stressful and I see the outcome can't be changed, I just stop caring. I always try to be reasonable and logical.

[@tungsten8332]

@@anonymous_4276 Man, you just described the boat I placed myself in as well, and damn is getting off this boat difficult as all hell.

[@adamdamiri4823]

U-uhhmm.....You all, my honorable sir and Miss, sounds really cool and kind. Honestly, these Times, i feel....weird. To put it simply, i am a martial artist. I have two sensei/ teacher. One of them, is your typical kind, and mercifull teacher. He tell me that the essence of martial arts is to protect yourself, and your loved ones. While the other one, is....strong and love to fight. He insist, that to know how to protect yourself, first you must know how to fight. So....just start a fight, and let your instict take it. Now, now....these Times...when i get in a fight ( like from delinquent or thugs) it's been harder for me to hold myself from beating too hard. It's like.... there's a person in my head, on the back, that laugh at me and tell me to show no mercy.. It's like.....i like the feel of....fight? I like pain... i'm scared

[@osirisbael7664]

Saddest part of bleach was when his inner world became a sea with everything reversed. Ichigo really did his zanpakto down bad, his rejection of hollow ichigo when all he wants to do is protect him. Man this had me in tears 😭

[@lluclown]

FR I NEED HIM TO SOMEHOW BALANCE THEM SO BOTH CAN LIVE WITHIN HIS INNER WORLD

[@evanminton8315]

Well, in his defense, he thought Zangetsu was just a hollow out to take over his body and rampage. I mean, who would have thought that a Zanpakuto could ALSO be one's inner hollow? That was unheard of even among the visoreds.

[@sahilmore9948]

@@evanminton8315 It's because Visoreds were infused with Hollow powers whereas Ichigo inherited a hollow from his mother .White is already a part of Ichigo's soul , so he becoming Ichigo's Zankapukto wasn't surprising . If Ichigo knew the truth about himself being a half-everything,he would have treated white like a part of himself .

[@evanminton8315]

@@sahilmore9948 Well, yeah, but we didn't know that prior to the Thousand Year Blood War Arc. I actually was lead to believe that Ichigo's inner hollow came to being as a result of partial hollowfication during Urahara's training. He was able to get his soul reaper powers, so the mask that was forming after the chain of maggots disappeared didn't fully form. But now I know that White was there long before that. Hindsight is 20/20.

[@Aurora-313]

Arguably, blame the Ywbach that lives in Ichigo's soul. When they first meet, White calls Ichigo Partner and has a whole 'dude, you don't recognise me? that hurts.' moment. I think that if it were White from the get-go - who was there when Ichigo reawakened his own powers, it'd be an interesting dynamic. I can imagine White having a bullying/teasing big brother attitude towards Ichigo and a protective streak (partly because that's canon), but if White had a chance to make a better first impression, I think things could've been better in the long run. We might've also gotten some earlier lorebombs dropped. When Ichigo is going through Bankai training and Renji sees White, he could freak out about a Hollow being there -- with White groaning about 'ruining the surprise' -- which could lead to the red herring of White being the Hollow that formed when Ichigo was trying to get his powers back the first time. If anything else, its a cool AU to ponder.

[@nottony4713]

In my drama class for my final I choose this speech and I gotta act it out and memorized the whole thing it’s looking good so far

[@Saspuer26]

Damn! Nice choice! How did it go? What did your teacher say? Did you tell him the source?

[@fffx2]

Oh no, that's probably not going to go over well lmao

[@drakevoidwalker]

@@fffx2 yeah, when I was younger, I chose Light's ending Kira speech from Death Note. I can confirm that it was one of the most cringe things I've ever done

[@gustavmetal]

The teacher at the end: "wth is a Zan...getsu?"

[@bernardwade8096]

😂​@@gustavmetal

[@louisrobitaille5810]

1:44 "I won't put up with that, am I clear? I don't know about Zangetsu, but I refuse to play horse to a king who's weaker than me." The clues were there all along. We were just too blind to see them. "The blade is me." :o

[@michaeltsholwana5640]

Why isn't anyone talking about the amazing voice acting

[@eke.D]

IKR?!! It's GOD tier

[@nxetr]

JYB is an S tier VA

[@eke.D]

@@nxetr FACTS!!!

[@cric_rin]

GOD+ tier

[@hollyscahill3325]

I know, it's amazing! I hope Johnny returns for the new arc!

[@mugenshiratori6825]

Well this speech is the worst enemy of Naruto's Talk no Jutsu! Edit: Thanks for all the likes guys! Appreciate it! My own personal record LMAO!

[@kikima258]

@Handle Godd let's get real talk no jutsu was annoying asf and sometimes just dumb like yes you gonna change someone's whole ideologie and beleives that he formed during his entire existance with a 10 minute chat give me a break!!! Long live eren for not following that i don't wanna kill no body shonnen mc nonesense

[@neko281]

@Kevin Byrnes White: i wouldn’t want to fight me too

[@drummerboyhaki3016]

@@kikima258 fr. Kishimoto makes some fire villains but just makes them lose to a teen sayin “we are the same”

[@kikima258]

@@drummerboyhaki3016 especialy pain that one pissed me off 5 min earlier he destroyed the village and was all about killing naruto then never mind a teenage boy goes to his cave and talked him out of it just like that madara's death was anticlimatic asf but thank god it wasn't talk nojutsu

[@Primeking2345]

@@kikima258 🤦

[@pralayajin-woo2700]

Man him, and Kenpatchi, great characters that seem like mindless killing machines, but they can teach you anything you need to know about battle, and they are terrifying to face.

[@pralayajin-woo2700]

I wish Kenpatchi was like Ichigo, his hollow would be amazing.

[@kareemalasmar785]

2nd reply and 2nd comment and 10th like and I replied! and I commented! and I liked to you at 4 24 pm! and 4 25 pm! and 4 26 pm! and at April Tuesday 4 26 2022!

[@travtagonist3]

It’s kill or be killed

[@radioideaxp]

This is so real. Everyone have such hollow inside, it's called resistance. When you want to do something productive, always resistance want to crash you. Inside beast who want to be a king

[@shaunske2568]

i see where your coming from but its the opposite way around. You are the laziness in your everyday life when you dream and want, that is pure human instinct in that moment you want to dominate every aspect of your life but everyone looses sight of that because modern day society has less stimuli like war, social circles, and the genuine opportunity to get power. Its all inside of us dormant and waiting to be used. And its waiting for you do give up so it can take over.

[@vfx_kira]

trial by fire by charlie morgan?

[@Stylish_Bandit_Slayer]

I don't get how people say dub is trash when we get Voices like this. This is Amazing!

[@Davidofthelost]

There are some that change the words too much, or the voices don’t really fit well, or even both. But there are ones that do amazing work translating and getting amazing talent to voice the characters. But then there are the people who are weirdos that don’t care about the quality and lump them in with the bad ones. Then scream ’SuBbEd ONLY’ even on the Dubbed versions when they could just go and find the subbed to watch and leave the people to want to listen instead of read enjoy the series all the same.

[@tjlawal570]

Sub viewer are just always hating with they hating lookin ass. Look at how hard they try and h8 on JoJo part 5 or kill la kill!

[@lukadoncic5344]

@@Davidofthelost idk but all I know is this scene is better in dub the sub for this scene was like a normal scene 😂

[@sinatraoce5339]

@@Davidofthelost most sub watchers are in denial and it’s just cringe tbh. They don’t like to accept that dub is good most of the time. One person even went as far as to say that gokus sub is better than his dub voice lmao

[@Whimsical.]

The best dubbed anime I've watched is Shield Hero, It was dubbed very well in my opinion

[@raisingkings8767]

This speech by Ichigo's dark side makes so much sense and is so profound. This is why we have to be careful of which internal spirit we are feeding daily.

[@SerunaXI]

@@Nekogami04 Isn't Ichigo an English teacher when he grows up? (kinda funny given he's also a Fullbringer)

[@lewanbroski504]

@@SerunaXI I thought he just takes over his dad's hospital

[@RedMaitreya]

@@lewanbroski504 Yeah he does

[@kareemalasmar785]

4th reply and 4th comment and 470th like and I replied! and I commented! and I liked to you at 5 49 pm! and 5 50 pm! and at April Monday 4 25 2022!

[@gachaanimeandthings]

Its crazy that this speach still hits after all this time also white is honestly my favorite version of ichigo (not counting the forms) cause he sees what needs to be done but has his means of doing it

[@ZerinOrange]

Zangetsu is truly a fusion of Hollow and Shinigami in philosophy, and as a Zanpakto spirit, his goal in the end is for Ichigo to grow, and if Ichigo won't grow, fight, and win. Then screw the rules he will drag Ichigo to become the strongest himself. He has always saved ichigo and never ONCE lied to him. He also upholds Ichigo's values to save and protect others no matter what, but in this case its for Ichigo. The blade truly is him.

[@bulldog2000]

"Control your destiny don't be a pawn but also don't be an idiot and don't fight what you can't beat unless you can learn and get stronger" good advice in my opinion

[@kareemalasmar785]

1nd first reply and 1nd first comment and twenty 20th like and I replied! and I commented! and I liked to you at 4 26 pm! and 4 27 pm! and at April Tuesday 4 26 2022!

[@williamthompson1109]

I don't care if you hate Bleach, Zangetsu literally broke down the entire human being in less than two minutes. He's right, look at history. We actually do have that killer instinct that drives us, whether it's protecting what's ours, or slaughtering those who oppose us. He broke down humans in a way no other anime character has, ironic given he's not even human

[@JFarenci]

Its best if you reflect on tis on its more abstract and general concepts. Leadership, potential, ambition, ego and id. Look past the contextual edgyness and there are some deep insights into the human condition.

[@williamthompson1109]

@@JFarenci dude, one of mankinds biggest attributes is indeed a killer instinct. Before we started understanding that working and living together was needed for long term survival, it was our killer instinct that kept us alive. I'm not trying to be edgy, I'm just saying that if you look at it objectively, it's all true

[@AmethystSpeaks]

@@williamthompson1109 compassion is as well. We evolved, and rather than leaving a friend or loved one wounded with an injured femur, we would help and nurture, costing ourselves more than we get in return, as in the primitive would, this made us more vulnerable. We would gather food and drink for the injured who can no longer, taking our time and making ourselves vulnerable by increasing time out, a sacrifice that's not inheritly paid off. This is paraphrased by a wise woman, but I expanded on it here. But compassion is as much of a key of what humans are as violence. It depends on which wolf we nurture, especially when challenged. Our society and technology, are they really from evolution of this trait, or given by some higher power? If they weren't given, technology only exists by our ability to commune and work together in spite of killer instinct.

[@TheNewLaFlare]

@@AmethystSpeaks with how the world has been acting since we came here. we aren’t compassionate at all lmao

[@richix64]

That's why he understood, he is lower than humanity. That's why he tapped into the basic instincts. Ichigo is trying to come out stronger. The thing is. He was too weak to do so in his current form. He was hollow ichigo

[@ObsidionshadowX]

That moment when you realize that he's actually referring to himself and Ichigo the entire time, as his Zanpaktuō Spirit.. White, the soul of the hollow that attacked Ichigo's mother. Foreshadowing is crazy.

[@rohanking12able]

He's really explaining a hollows soul

[@glowhoo9226]

Other soul reapers: yeah my zanpakto is a bit moody and kinda has a mind of its own. Ichigo: my zanpakto wants to take over my body and I have to remain strong in order to fight it off. Other soul reapers: :I Edit: also I just realized that ichigo’s hollow and Kenpachi would get along pretty well

[@BlueBlazeKing]

I mean unlike other soul reapers, Ichigo has a Quincy spirit weakening his own abilities

[@eastsideslingerjoe]

I imagine most run of the mill soul reapers don't even get that far into their relationships with their zanpakuto. The ability to connect with it and then come to the realization that your zanpakuto is an manifestation of your own soul is what separates the most powerful Souls in Soul Society from all the rest.

[@joel2754]

Byakuya: Yeah, my sword is basically a million blades which I can control and they look fucking beautiful. Renji: B O N E S N A K E Kenpachi: Oh my sword just, y'know, *BOOM* and... it destroys stuff very good Ichigo: So, 10 years before I was born...

[@MultiThunder93]

@@joel2754 lol.😂😂😂

[@idkwhattoput7414]

The difference between a horse and a king is that the horse can jump the pieces and the king can't

[@norishimogawa6125]

(insert clever addon here)

[@cyrilrayedegay2516]

Liked that bro

[@wonders8561]

Nice say for those who knows how to play chess.

[@arziel340]

Horses are my favorite in chess :)

[@norishimogawa6125]

@@arziel340 same, they're the only ones that can target a queen without being targetted

[@ambush2438]

I like how as soon as Hollow Ichigo says "INSTINCT!" The person playing the violin starts using 1% of theyre power.

[@pacificjr]

Everytime we thought he was trying to take over his body and kill him but really he was to to protect and save his life. Bleach is such a great form of media with it's lessons and foreshadowing. Definitely GOAT

[@han1961]

The coolest inner demon

[@williamskyseraspili4779]

I don't know why Zangetsu get's the personality, he doesn't apply to ichigo's but the Quincy Zangetsu has the ichigo personality...

[@adverseresolve8142]

@@williamskyseraspili4779 He has that personality because he's the hollow

[@401tokyo2]

@@williamskyseraspili4779 because he is a hollow

[@memesusoftheshitpostingwin8534]

Sukuna and kurama want to know your location

[@han1961]

@@memesusoftheshitpostingwin8534 sukuna maybe but not kurama

[@Nogahsaba]

Some of the best free knowledge ever dropped you either take control of your life or let someone else do a great lesson for everyone

[@MouseGoat]

I meeeen, ok suuure hollow Ichigo had sooome good points there, but "we all have the desire to kill" thats pretty edgy, and instict is not all that sets the king and hours apart, nor is logic that bad a way of wining a fight. It sounded good but... umm.... "best free knowledge" no no... this is anime about fighiting not guid on how to live.

[@shrimpman.]

@@MouseGoat I mean in an anime where how good you can fight means life or death that’s kinda what’s needed. If you’re too weak, you can get killed very easily. But if you tap into the will to get stronger, that’s when you can be confident you can survive, which is what his point is. If you don’t wanna get strong, then someone who did will easily dominate you.

[@milosjankovic2341]

@@MouseGoat Metaphorically tho, big majority of us want to be better than others in many ways

[@xImSaf]

@@MouseGoat ofcourse there are some edgy points otherwise it wouldn’t fit with hollow ichigo’s crazy personality but nevertheless the main points are pretty true

[@unprankable666]

"Pure BASED instincts" Ichigo really proved he has those in TYBW

[@HunterWhoLaughs]

White ichigo was protecting and teaching ichigo in his own unique way.

[@jaredmn8580]

Johnny Yong Bosch is one talented fellow

[@maazarif8903]

is he the voice for leleouche as well?

[@TheIchigo1324]

@@maazarif8903 Yeah he also voiced lelouch

[@player2-lightwater914]

@@TheIchigo1324 He also voiced Nero from Devil May Cry, Yu Narukami from Persona 4 and Jonathan Joestar from JJBA

[@ianfinrir8724]

Vash the Stampede.

[@threadymantis31]

I don't know how or why but hollow ichigo is epic!

[@EnesLOTR]

because i am

[@Gamer-jn6mb]

He's epic

[@Gamer-jn6mb]

@@EnesLOTR WHY DONT YOU TEACH ICHIGO VASTO LORDE

[@klyon1094]

@@EnesLOTR Well, Hichigo, how are things going with you?

[@lunerblade13]

He’s the red Oni to ichigo’s blue.

[@cypherlord5661]

"I'LL BE KING!" grrimjow: "and i took that personally."

[@sevenwhatuknow]

"Instinct is a lie, told by a fearful body hoping to be wrong."

[@Garrosh]

"Idk bout zangetsu, but i refuse to play horse to a king who's weaker than me" he just spoiled the truth about ichigo power, that he was ichigo zanpakutou and nobody notice it

[@azurewishes2883]

"you try to defeat your enemy with reason and logic" shots fired at cliche friendship anime

[@irvinecantay7023]

Naruto talk no jutsu won't work when he fight this guy lol.

[@irvinecantay7023]

Naruto talk no jutsu won't work when he fight this guy lol.

[@esperecelegir4068]

I think once was enough my guy

[@artjoeylarena481]

Dattebayo Armin Arlertu

[@jaydenvert9168]

@@esperecelegir4068 It probably glitched, it does that sometimes. I hope it did, cause why would this man comment twice 😂

[@SabeNo-rh7mb]

And that's why this dude is one of my favorite anime characters of all time. Sometimes you gotta be ruthless in order to get anything done.

[@clown7666]

Love the part where he says, "My friend you don't have that." Idk why but its beautifully delivered

[@Andrew-ly4ch]

Basically Ultra instinct. Now the question is has Ichigo mastered it?

[@ek-od8ku]

@@yannickwillems1991 Yes he has

[@dread12059]

I think this is before Ultra Instinct existed

[@scattershotjd9823]

Nah not ultra instinct, KILLER INSTINCT!!!!

[@jojojustjoined1382]

@@ek-od8ku not nearly

[@angelvillegas9604]

Nowere near ultra instinct

[@tygeesensei]

This speech hit different because it’s discovering yourself in a sense

[@_ADDISON.J]

I feel like the entirety of Blue Lock's message can be summed up in this one speech. It particularly stuck out to me when he talked about hesitation and why Ichigo was just standing there while his sword had been knocked away from him. Just because you're buried down in six feet of shit and seemingly have no way out of a hard position doesn't mean you have an excuse to just sit there and give up. If you're still kicking and there's still time on the clock, you still have a chance to make a move and win, even if that time is short. This is exactly what was explained with Isagi knocking out Kira when there was only like 3 seconds left on the clock. Impossible is a delusion for the weak-minded to find excuses to stay in the comfort zone of their current level. As for hesitancy, Hollow Ichigo isn't entirely correct about hesitation being lethal all the time. If you have 2 weeks to get something done, you're much better off planning ahead of time and then working based off of that. However, when you're down to the wire or something unexpected blindsides you, that is exactly when you need to stop thinking and stop complaining and just hit *GO.*

[@aliddda328]

"I must admit it never ceases to amaze me how brinaless you can be you've lost your weapon why are you just standing there" that's a way to yeah some especially a thick airhead like ichigo that's the line that shows his true intention

[@monkeydluffy-fu3vj]

When one speech makes you go back to watching a show over 300 episodes

[@gstvntt]

"your weak" You just had one job dude, one job

[@JeiJohnson]

"Your weak"? His weak what?

[@AmadisLFE]

You also had one job, dude. ONE JOB.

[@yashobantadash6462]

Hey ichigo is the one of the strongest in the series with his plot armor that kills anyone stronger then him through absurd reasons the only reason he's weak is that plot armor itself is no match against quincy king kisuke and aizen

[@priyashmukherjee3015]

*FOR ME Anime isn't just "an anime" or else it wouldn't have impacted so many people, connect, even brighten us, the community that has formed around this is something to behold. Thank you to the people who write manga and anime you've truly touched many of our hearts and have carved a legacy for many to remember. Its not just an anime.. its a teacher, its a lesson, its a motivator, and its something that helps you become who you want to be, its a booster in learning your path and if you try to tell me otherwise ill tell you that's your opinion, this is mine*

[@jay-ceepietersen568]

This Is So Iconic Every Word Hits So Hard Talk About Commitment

[@mrguy89]

Hollow Ichigo: "We live in a society."

[@MouseGoat]

lol, oh yes. Glad to see someone here gets it XD

[@arjuna6224]

Hollow ichigo shares a similar personality to joker in some ways

[@bushy9780]

"what the difference between a king and his horse?" well, for one it's gotta be the massive -di- hind legs

[@joefloggg3257]

NONE OF THAT KID $#!+!! 😆

[@jakwolfe3025]

Lovely...ty for this

[@Blackspidy619]

You see, the horse has instinct. But the king has instinct. No, no, wait. The KING has instinct... But then what does the horse have!? Damn it, I had a whole speech ready with this metaphor!

[@hattsbygaming2861]

@@Blackspidy619 Ichigo: Take your time, it'll give me a breather.

[@sw-4733]

@@Blackspidy619 the king and horse both have instinct that's why they work so good together.

[@iambutter2784]

If you pay attention that list little bit was aimed at Old Man Zangetsu, saying he would be the one on top the king of the inside being the proper horse for his actual king

[@jaketno]

This might be my favorite chapter/episode of Bleach. This stuck with me for years.

[@tvoovm7254]

After having lots of fun watching this anime several years ago, I completely ignore what Albino Ichigo said because of the fights; now since I'm mature, this speech is truly encouraging. Had some goosebumps and not realizing how motivating his lecture was to Ichigo. It also makes since. How can a King tame and have control over the Horse? The answer lies in a King's instinct. Without instinct, you cannot have control over the Horse. Therefore, the Horse will be the King if the King doesn't have the motivation of willful instinct.

[@genesis3831]

My guy just called him Abino Ichigo, LOL nice comment tho

[@IGamingStation]

If you think about it from Hollow Ichigo's perspective, he only did what he did for the sake of his survival (and to protect Ichigo, in a sense). He sounds and acts maniacal, but he's really doing what's needed to keep Ichigo, or rather "them" alive. Why else would he say, "Someone's whose uncertainty and hesitation will end up getting us both cut to pieces." ? Imagine if he allowed Ichigo to die during those times Ichigo was close to dying, Ichigo would disappear, Hollow Ichigo wouldn't exist. Those times when Ichigo hollowfies and doesn't care who he's fighting? That's survival instinct, it doesn't matter whether friend or foe, he's merely just trying to stay alive. Basically, Hollow Ichigo sees fighting as "life or death".

[@jnascimento7023]

What baffles me is how a hollow entity can be so wise to that extent

[@jnascimento7023]

@Yalwin Khales weird to imagine how zanpakutou zangetsu will look like after the quincy arc Assuming ichigo is a pure and only a shinigami

[@muazadam3631]

This was the best dialogue I've heard in anime

[@clintongillespie9895]

This was his best scene

[@shady6281]

What episode

[@damnbruh8216]

Watch bleach ez

[@kareemalasmar785]

2nd reply and 2nd comment and 60th like and I replied! and I commented! and I liked to you at 4 34 pm! and 4 35 pm! and 4 36 pm! and 4 37 pm! and at April Tuesday 4 26 2022!

[@jenreejohndebil2690]

I was such a dumb kid back then to realize that everytime Hichigo talks to Ichigo it involves that whatever will happen to Ichigo will also happen to him and essentialy teaches him. especially the line "I refuse to play horse to a king who's weaker than me." Ughhh the foreshadowing still blows my mind to this day

[@JustN0tMe]

This is actually a good life lesson. Strive for more, don't overthink and do it, experience will make you a better (stronger) version of yourself ✌️

[@JoaoVictor-hh9nx]

this keeps running through my head every single moment

[@serchmaabaatarchuluun5761]

"Hollow Ichigo" is so iconic that he has his own speech lyric video lol

[@flamingored960]

Similar to those of motivational videos lmao

[@StormSnake0618]

Hollow Ichigo: OH I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KIIINNNNGGG 🎵

[@kimberlybogert7031]

Omg that's what I was thinking 😂

[@sw-4733]

bruh stfu

[@NexGenSaiyan21]

After all these years, still get goosebumps from this. JYB is absolute God-Tier in this.

[@zaiwex]

My Childhood Motivational Character. He is my favourite character forever.

[@igorjki534]

It's funny that now I realize, that the old man Zangetsu is Ichigo's quincy powers manifestation and the white Ichigo is not hollow powers but his real zanpakuto...

[@TheJaredPunch]

Actually White is an Artificial Arrancar if I’m not mistaken, so he’s a Arrancar Hollow reborn with real Soul Reaper powers, a perfect unison between the two.

[@carolcaua9745]

@@TheJaredPunch arrancar? Vasto Lorde!

[@AmethystSpeaks]

@@carolcaua9745 just wanted to say you're gorgeous!

[@whatspoppin682]

This speech always interested me because it has some truth to it

[@MouseGoat]

well true.. some. but it kinda fails half way though, idk. it worked in the anime but its got big flaws in it logic.

[@Clayton876]

@@MouseGoat Like?

[@souza885]

@@MouseGoat are you ever gonna say what are the flaws?

[@Emiichoco]

@@souza885 nah

[@SwarumtheForum]

@@souza885 It's only natural that the Hollow would be motivated by a desire to dominate others and gain power, but that's ultimately an unhealthy reason to pursue power. In a real life context, no one would want to be around someone who only wants to be better than those around themselves, rather, they would want to be around someone who pursues power to protect themselves and others. E.g, the cringe, unbased naruto. Idk, maybe I'm missing the point, but saying things like "it's your nature" and "it's the law of the jungle" never helped anyone. Granted, the power itself is necessary in the world of Bleach, but perhaps the motivation to stomp on others with it is something that should be relegated to Zangetsu.

[@JayPattTV]

It’s crazy how I didn’t realize how clear cut his message was back then. He basically told Ichigo “Either YOU establish dominance or I will”

[@joshuatinyforest1204]

In general, logic & reasoning is another form of _'instinct'._ It takes experience to understand how anything functions, & that comprehension can lead to predictions about what events could possibly occur.

[@dread12059]

This speech was a real eye opener, made me rethink about the way I should handle life.

[@dread12059]

@SimleyFace Not instinct but something else

[@TheKingwalker22]

​@@SimleyFaceeONLY in the heat of battle is he talking about. The average human has 0 ability to handle a killer instinct battle

[@saasproductions3053]

I love how Zangetsu and Kazeshini are such abstract beings and how they try to educate their wielders through their methods such as battle or through their dialogue that asks them these questions about themselves.

[@SouSporting]

Hichigo's whole speech is so formidable. From I'm Zangetsu and me and you are the same, to him saying what it means for him to exist, the instinct. Aizen's experiment was a success, the creation of a Shinigami with an Instinct so great that it could challenge everything and everyone, including the Soul King, someone or something that would just like Aizen defy the rules imposed by those above them. That what being King means, to be at the top.

[@dire-decadence]

He essentially defined factor two psychopathy.

[@quintonbreault4059]

It's amazing how much life advice you can find in old anime. Twist the meaning of this a bit away from fighting, and it is basically saying "Sometimes you just need to grow a pair"

[@thatoneguycisco5412]

This is just Lelouch giving out a normal speech

[@clementwolf4081]

a great nation, consisting of a single room

[@LuciferArc1]

Same voice actor as ichigo and white. So it is fitting. Fun fact, the guy who voices pain in naruto does the voice of schneizel in code geass. Both pain and schneizel have the same solution for peace. Pretty crazy coincidences

[@epicjayjaysw8708]

"I am zangetsu" Ichigo: stop the cap Ichigo in tybw: *suprised pikachu face*

[@StephenFire]

AMAZING

[@natsuspark5594]

surprised no one is saying this, but this has to be one of the most significant scenes in the whole of Bleach

[@ultra8316]

Ikr, and he's actually well written than other inner monsters from other anime

[@HiddenAngelLionHeart]

Me: I Must be like ichigo more... Inner me: I'm Tired Of Ur shit...

[@jakegraybill9370]

This sent chills down my spine.