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Premise: Currently, Ichibe Hyosube and the rest of Squad Zero all have the classification of Regeneration: Low-Mid. This is due to Ichibe's regeneration feat from his battle with Yhwach and Squad Zero demonstrating the same ability in CYFOW (Granted, I'm not sure they demonstrated regeneration on the level of Ichibe, but they seem to be accepted to have the same regeneration, which is why I've involved them)
However, I believe this regeneration is NOT Low-Mid. Rather, based on the definitions provided on the wiki, I believe this to be just straight Mid.Like Manga Squad Zero
In addition, thanks to a blog by Arcker123 https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Arcker123/Bleach:_Mid_Godly_Justifications, I believe it may be possible to directly upgrade to Mid-Godly regeneration instead.
Finally, I also now realize they don't have Resurrection, so I'll try to add that.
Before we continue and this is something that should already be clear, but these abilities are not really viable in a VS match, because they require the assistance of someone else calling their true name.
Reasoning for Mid: As demonstrated in both the anime (source provided below) and the manga scan currently in the profile, it is true that Ichibe loses his torso, which is why he has Low-Mid. However, a natural side effect of no torso is that he's technically decapitated. Decapitation is defined as the total separation of head and body. As shown in the both anime and manga, Ichibe's head is clearly unattached to anything else. This would qualify him and by extension, the rest of Squad Zero for Mid Regeneration, as indicated by the definition stated in the regeneration page: "Mid: The ability to regenerate from decapitation or severe brain damage."
In addition, there is also this statement on the page: "For example, if a character can regenerate from having their head destroyed but not from having their heart destroyed, they would be listed as having Low-Mid regeneration." This is an example of why people who can regenerate from decapitation or worse can be Low-Mid, because of their heart. However, Ichibe clearly lost his heart too, as his torso was destroyed. Because of this, I do not believe this can be used to disprove Mid Regeneration for Squad Zero.
Reasoning for Mid-Godly: Originally, I had this section to explain why I didn't think I could do anything higher then Mid. However, as someone who doesn't really care for Gerard, I had no idea he achieved Mid-Godly via this blog https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Arcker123/Bleach:_Mid_Godly_Justifications. With this new information (well, new for me), I think I could attempt to make a Mid Godly upgrade. So, according to this blog, Gerard Valkyrie is considered Mid-Godly for his regeneration. This is because the destruction of body and soul means the destruction of mind, body and soul. The Novel CYFOW has a statement about how they're fused to their castles via reiryoku, implying that they can be revived following the destruction of body and soul (which would then include mind).
The one problem is that it's unclear how much they can revive from and there's no showings of regeneration at the same level of Gerards, though in theory, they should be capable of thus based on this statement.
Thus, I will be making multiple ends for the sake of giving all options. (Note: I may need help writing justifcations for Mid-Godly if it passes)
Option 1: Mid. This option is what I believe as the easiest to stomach. Simply put, even if you completely disagree with the results of Arcker's blog and don't accept the statement in CFYOW as something that can be applied to a feat greater then what Ichibe performed onscreen, it is practically undeniable that this would be Mid Regeneration at minimum.
Agree:
Disagree:
Neutral:
Option 2: Mid, Possibly/Likely Mid-Godly. So, my reasoning for this is mainly because we never see a regeneration higher then Ichibe's onscreen, with only the statement from CYFOW and possibly the whole mind-soul-body thing, though Ichibe is a bit weird. And while I know Gerard's regeneration isn't that much better then what Ichibe did, I figured it wouldn't hurt to have this option. This is the one I like the least, though (since possibly/likely looks kinda weird). Edit: As this is the one that has passed, I will be using possibly Mid-Godly.
Agree: @Deceived3596 @Sigurd_Snake_in_The_Eye @LephyrTheRevanchist @Elizhaa @FinePoint
Disagree:
Neutral:
Option 3: Mid-Godly. This one is pretty simple. As explained above, Squad Zero can (presumably) come back from anything as long as A: their castles in the Royal palace are at least somewhat intact and B: Their true names are called (In Ichibe's case, anyone works, though I'm unsure if the other members can do the same or if they require Ichibe specifically). If so, this would be considered Low-Godly, which would then be upgrade to Mid-Godly via Arcker's blog.
Agree: @Sigurd_Snake_in_The_Eye (Prefers Option 2)
Disagree:
Neutral:
Bonus: Reasoning for Resurrection: This one should be the simplest, to be honest.
According to this scan, they can be revived. Thus, they get Resurrection, though it also wouldn't be combat applicable. Gerard doesn't get itbecause he sucks because his ability makes so he doesn't die in the first place, while stuff like the Blood Oath makes it pretty clear Squad Zero members do die and get revived.
Agree: @Sigurd_Snake_in_The_Eye @Deceived3596 @LephyrTheRevanchist @Elizhaa @FinePoint
Disagree:
Neutral:
Who is going to be affected?: All members of Squad Zero (Ichibe, Senjumaru, Tenjiro, Oetsu and Kirio) will be affected.
Relevant Pages: https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Ichibē_Hyōsube, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Senjumaru_Shutara, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Tenjirō_Kirinji, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Ōetsu_Nimaiya, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Kirio_Hikifune, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Gerard_Valkyrie, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Regeneration, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Resurrection, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Arcker123/Bleach:_Mid_Godly_Justifications https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapitation
Sources: Bleach TYBW Cour 3 Episode 1 (Episode 27 of Bleach TYBW) "A". Timestamps are 16:18-16:24 and 21:32-22:03, Manga scan (Currently in profile)
Novel Scan (Also in profile)
However, I believe this regeneration is NOT Low-Mid. Rather, based on the definitions provided on the wiki, I believe this to be just straight Mid.
In addition, thanks to a blog by Arcker123 https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Arcker123/Bleach:_Mid_Godly_Justifications, I believe it may be possible to directly upgrade to Mid-Godly regeneration instead.
Finally, I also now realize they don't have Resurrection, so I'll try to add that.
Before we continue and this is something that should already be clear, but these abilities are not really viable in a VS match, because they require the assistance of someone else calling their true name.
Reasoning for Mid: As demonstrated in both the anime (source provided below) and the manga scan currently in the profile, it is true that Ichibe loses his torso, which is why he has Low-Mid. However, a natural side effect of no torso is that he's technically decapitated. Decapitation is defined as the total separation of head and body. As shown in the both anime and manga, Ichibe's head is clearly unattached to anything else. This would qualify him and by extension, the rest of Squad Zero for Mid Regeneration, as indicated by the definition stated in the regeneration page: "Mid: The ability to regenerate from decapitation or severe brain damage."
In addition, there is also this statement on the page: "For example, if a character can regenerate from having their head destroyed but not from having their heart destroyed, they would be listed as having Low-Mid regeneration." This is an example of why people who can regenerate from decapitation or worse can be Low-Mid, because of their heart. However, Ichibe clearly lost his heart too, as his torso was destroyed. Because of this, I do not believe this can be used to disprove Mid Regeneration for Squad Zero.
Reasoning for Mid-Godly: Originally, I had this section to explain why I didn't think I could do anything higher then Mid. However, as someone who doesn't really care for Gerard, I had no idea he achieved Mid-Godly via this blog https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Arcker123/Bleach:_Mid_Godly_Justifications. With this new information (well, new for me), I think I could attempt to make a Mid Godly upgrade. So, according to this blog, Gerard Valkyrie is considered Mid-Godly for his regeneration. This is because the destruction of body and soul means the destruction of mind, body and soul. The Novel CYFOW has a statement about how they're fused to their castles via reiryoku, implying that they can be revived following the destruction of body and soul (which would then include mind).
The one problem is that it's unclear how much they can revive from and there's no showings of regeneration at the same level of Gerards, though in theory, they should be capable of thus based on this statement.
Thus, I will be making multiple ends for the sake of giving all options. (Note: I may need help writing justifcations for Mid-Godly if it passes)
Option 1: Mid. This option is what I believe as the easiest to stomach. Simply put, even if you completely disagree with the results of Arcker's blog and don't accept the statement in CFYOW as something that can be applied to a feat greater then what Ichibe performed onscreen, it is practically undeniable that this would be Mid Regeneration at minimum.
Agree:
Disagree:
Neutral:
Option 2: Mid, Possibly/Likely Mid-Godly. So, my reasoning for this is mainly because we never see a regeneration higher then Ichibe's onscreen, with only the statement from CYFOW and possibly the whole mind-soul-body thing, though Ichibe is a bit weird. And while I know Gerard's regeneration isn't that much better then what Ichibe did, I figured it wouldn't hurt to have this option. This is the one I like the least, though (since possibly/likely looks kinda weird). Edit: As this is the one that has passed, I will be using possibly Mid-Godly.
Agree: @Deceived3596 @Sigurd_Snake_in_The_Eye @LephyrTheRevanchist @Elizhaa @FinePoint
Disagree:
Neutral:
Option 3: Mid-Godly. This one is pretty simple. As explained above, Squad Zero can (presumably) come back from anything as long as A: their castles in the Royal palace are at least somewhat intact and B: Their true names are called (In Ichibe's case, anyone works, though I'm unsure if the other members can do the same or if they require Ichibe specifically). If so, this would be considered Low-Godly, which would then be upgrade to Mid-Godly via Arcker's blog.
Agree: @Sigurd_Snake_in_The_Eye (Prefers Option 2)
Disagree:
Neutral:
Bonus: Reasoning for Resurrection: This one should be the simplest, to be honest.
According to this scan, they can be revived. Thus, they get Resurrection, though it also wouldn't be combat applicable. Gerard doesn't get it
Agree: @Sigurd_Snake_in_The_Eye @Deceived3596 @LephyrTheRevanchist @Elizhaa @FinePoint
Disagree:
Neutral:
Who is going to be affected?: All members of Squad Zero (Ichibe, Senjumaru, Tenjiro, Oetsu and Kirio) will be affected.
Relevant Pages: https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Ichibē_Hyōsube, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Senjumaru_Shutara, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Tenjirō_Kirinji, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Ōetsu_Nimaiya, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Kirio_Hikifune, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Gerard_Valkyrie, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Regeneration, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Resurrection, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Arcker123/Bleach:_Mid_Godly_Justifications https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapitation
Sources: Bleach TYBW Cour 3 Episode 1 (Episode 27 of Bleach TYBW) "A". Timestamps are 16:18-16:24 and 21:32-22:03, Manga scan (Currently in profile)
Novel Scan (Also in profile)
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