The Ultimate Analysis: Who Can Defeat Ichigo with Final Getsuga Tensho?

The Bleach universe has always fascinated fans with its intense battles and formidable techniques. One of the most powerful and iconic techniques is Ichigo Kurosaki's Final Getsuga Tensho, known also as Mugetsu. This technique grants Ichigo immense power, but at a dire cost: he loses his Shinigami powers permanently.

Theoretical Countermeasures to Mugetsu

While the Final Getsuga Tensho is formidable, a few characters in the Bleach universe could theoretically counter it. Here's a closer look at the top contenders:

Aizen Sosuke

Aizen, the primary antagonist during the Soul Society arc, possesses immense spiritual power and a unique ability to manipulate reality through his Kyoka Suigetsu technique. If Aizen had prepared for Ichigo's Mugetsu, he might have been able to counter it. Aizen's high intellect and combat experience, combined with his ability to manipulate reality, would make him a formidable opponent.

Yhwach

Yhwach, the main antagonist of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, has the ability to absorb powers and alter the future. While he might not directly negate Mugetsu, his power to absorb and alter could potentially diminish the effectiveness of the technique. Yhwach's unpredictable and powerful abilities might allow him to suppress or negate the final blast.

Kurosaki Family and Friends

Even Ichigo's own family and allies might have the potential to counter Mugetsu in a specific scenario. Characters like Isshin Kurosaki, Ichigo's father, and Urahara Kisuke, with their deep understanding of spiritual powers and techniques, could theoretically counter or negate Ichigo's abilities.

The Case for Hyōsube Ichibē

Hyōsube Ichibē, a character from the Kacobin Chronicles series, presents an interesting possibility. His Zanpakutō, Ichimonji, has the power to cut the potential/powers of anything in half by touching them. For example, when Ichibē hit Juha Bach with his brush, his arm became limp, and when his body was hit, Juha Bach's powers were reduced by half. Applying this logic to Mugetsu, Ichibē could theoretically cut the destructive powers of the Final Getsuga Tensho to a manageable level. Although it wouldn't fully negate it, it could serve as a starting point.

Furthermore, Ichibē's brush and Zanpakutō can "own" opponents by covering them with black ink and assigning them a new name. This association with the color black is significant, as Ichigo's Zanpakutō Tensa Zangetsu has a black blade. Ichibē might be able to cover Ichigo's body with black ink and assign him the name of an insignificant creature, potentially rendering him harmless or even weak. This would make it possible for Ichibē to negate Mugetsu and defeat Ichigo, albeit not easily.

Transcendental Levels and Limitations

One must consider the concept of transcendental levels in the Bleach universe. Beings of a higher transcendental state are automatically more powerful and superior to those of lower transcendental states. This was demonstrated in instances where people immediately dropped dead or mortally wounded when near post-chrysalis Aizen, who himself claimed to be a being of a higher transcendental state. Additionally, people of lower transcendental states could not sense the Reiatsu (spiritual energy) of a higher transcendental being.

In the case of Ichigo's transcendental form, he was demonstrated to be two levels higher than Hyōsube Ichibē. This means that in that form, Ichigo would be inherently more powerful and difficult to defeat:

Things to Consider:

Ichigo's transcendental form is significantly more powerful than Hyōsube Ichibē's abilities. Ichibē would have to use all his skills and powers to even have a chance to negate or defeat Final Getsuga Tensho. The task would be extremely difficult if not impossible given Ichigo's higher transcendental state.

Therefore, while Hyōsube Ichibē presents a unique challenge, it is highly unlikely that he could fully negate or kill Ichigo in his transcendent form with Final Getsuga Tensho.

Conclusion: Despite the interesting abilities of Hyōsube Ichibē, the inherently higher transcendental state of Ichigo in his Mugetsu form makes it extremely improbable for any character to negate or defeat him.