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: As an "Echt" (pure-blood) Quincy, Masaki possessed powerful defensive abilities ( Blut Vene ) that would have easily defeated Grand Fisher.

Isshin reveals to Ichigo that Masaki should not have died during the encounter with the Hollow . 12 : Everything But The Rain June Truth

The report concludes with Ichigo's realization of his true heritage: : As an "Echt" (pure-blood) Quincy, Masaki possessed

: To save Masaki, Isshin Shiba (the 10th Division Captain) agreed to be bound to her soul using a special Gigai. This required him to permanently sacrifice his Shinigami powers to act as a counterweight to the Hollow essence within her. : As an "Echt" (pure-blood) Quincy