Summary
Yhwach serves as the supreme commander of the Vandenreich, the military force of the Quincies. His history dates back roughly a millennium, when he survived an assassination attempt by Yamamoto Genryuusai, though the specific details of that encounter are unclear. Taking advantage of Ichigo Kurosaki’s absence, Yhwach leads the elite Stern Ritter in a full-scale invasion of Soul Society with the explicit order to exterminate all the shinigami. During the assault, he crosses paths with Kenpachi Zaraki. The battle ends swiftly with Yhwach dominating his opponent and mocking his lack of strength, but he is forced to halt his execution of Kenpachi when an enraged Yamamoto intervenes.
