Yhwach

, often referred to simply as by his subordinates, is the leader of the Vandenreich.

Appearance
Juhabach has long, black hair that reaches past his shoulders down to his lower back and reddish-brown eyes. He also has thin eyebrows and well-kempt mutton chops that connects with a moustache, but is otherwise clean-shaven. His usual attire consists of a white, double-breasted trench coat with large buttoned cuffs and lapels, as well as white trousers and trench boots. Over this, he wears a tattered, ankle-length black cloak that has a red ribbon near the neck and is fastened to the left using a single large button.

Personality
He is adamant in his dislike of conflict, so much so that he will attempt to stop them at all costs, even if brutal methods are required. Juhabach's contempt for Arrancar is apparent, with him mercilessly wounding and slaying those that have even sworn allegiance to him, when he deems them to have fulfilled their use. This same disregard extends to all his subordinates, regardless of species or rank, and is an attitude that he allegedly has always possessed.

History
About 1,000 years ago, under unknown circumstances, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto failed to kill him. Sometime around or during the course of this event, Juhabach witnessed the capabilities of Yamamoto's Bankai, Zanka no Tachi.

At some point during the seventeen months after the defeat of Sōsuke Aizen, the Vandenreich invaded Hueco Mundo and Juhabach personally defeated its ruler, Tier Harribel. As a result, he imprisoned her and claimed the territory of Hueco Mundo as their own, regarding it as another foundation stone to invade Soul Society.

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc
For arguing with Asguiaro Ebern upon his return to the Vandenreich base, Juhabach severs Luders Friegen's arm, complaining that he disliked conflict. With Luders declining his offer to lie down before him in exchange for his legs, he questions the latter's estimate that five days were required for them to prepare for the battle with Soul Society. Asking if Luders wasn't a prophet, why he was talking about the future, he promptly kills him and turns his attention to Ebern. Having no reason to praise or blame Ebern as he effectively delayed Ichigo Kurosaki, Juhabach states that his role was over and that in death, he would be a foundation stone for peace. As Ebern erupts in a torrent of blood, one subordinate asks if it was alright to kill Arrancar, as they needn't be taught how to fight. Dismissing this, he states that they could acquire as many Arrancar as needed thanks to Hueco Mundo already being their territory, as he looks at the imprisoned Tier Harribel.

Informed that Ebern's discarded medallion was used but unable to seal Ichigo's Bankai, he states that a special plan was needed to do so. Declaring that "hot-blooded fools" could be useful at times, Juhabach instructs his subordinate to order the Jagdarmee of Hueco Mundo to collect "a few idiots" alive. Later told of Ichigo's ongoing battle with Quilge Opie, he notes that this is the perfect opportunity to invade Soul Society, before ordering that all the Stern Ritter be notified.

Appearing in the air above Ryūnosuke Yuki and the 13th Division as they readied themselves for battle, having already bypassed the Shakonmaku, Juhabach remarks on their expectations that they would attack from one of Seireitei's gates and that war was always a bitter affair. When this group loses their composure in the face of Hidetomo Kajōmaru's defeat, he permits his subordinate to spare the others if he thought of it as the benign choice. Later informed of Byakuya Kuchiki's death and how it took longer than predicted, he remarks that the Stern Ritter's leniency was their only flaw, only to be approached by Kenpachi Zaraki carrying three dead Stern Ritter atop his shoulders. As Zaraki makes clear his intent to kill Juhabach and attacks, the two clash amid an enormous impact.

It is soon revealed that the Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's opponent was not Juhabach, but instead his subordinate Royd Lloyd who had used his own abilities to mimic the leader's spirit, memories, and appearance. Destroying the First Division barracks, Juhabach appears behind Yamamoto and thanks Royd for his service, before incinerating his body with a Quincy technique. Yamamoto asks him what has he been up to this entire time, to which the Vandenreich leader answers by asking what's underneath the First Division headquarters. Juhabach then further explains, stating he had gone into the central underground to speak with Sōsuke Aizen, offering him to join his army as a special war potential. After being refused he then left, now asking Yamamoto if he had used up his power in fighting his decoy.

Yamamoto initiates his Bankai again, but before he can finish, Juhabach steals it with his medallion. He explains that it's not that they were unable to take his Bankai, it's that his power is too enormous for anyone but Juhabach himself to handle. This is the reason why he ordered Royd not to do anything until he himself had returned. He then goads the captain-commander by asking him if he should use his Bankai and call forth the dead Shinigami to attack him. Instead, Juhabach decides to wave his sword and summon a second spirit weapon from above, which falls from the sky. The Quincy leader then bids Yamamoto farewell and attacks him.

After Yamamoto falls down dead, Juhabach berates him and attempts to walk away, only for Yamamoto to grab ahold of him which prompts the Quincy to cut off his arm. Calling the captain-commander foolish, Juhabach then explains why he never listed him as one of the war potentials. Stating that he had grown weak over time, and that he was only truly a threat was 1,000 years ago he then remarks that Soul Society will die soon but what Yamamoto never understood was that the Gotei 13 died 1,000 years ago with the Quincy. The Vandenreich leader then activates his spirit bow and unleashes an immense number of arrows, incinerating Yamamoto's body entirely.

He then gives Haschwald the command to tell the Sternritter to completely violate Soul Society. A portal opens and a large number of Vandenreich soldiers known as the Soldat pour through devastating the Shingiami. As the Seireitei crumbles and falls within minutes, Juhabach tells Haschwald that since they have destroyed the Gotei 13 it will only be a matter of time before the Royal Guard show up, stating the plan is to retreat and wait for them to assemble. The Vandenreich leader is then startled by an explosion in the sky.

Equipment
Quincy Cross: Juhabach is shown to carry a version of the Quincy cross that consists of five points, which forms part of an elaborate, circular medal that features a number of stars and a striped ribbon descending downward. This is attached to the left breast of his trench coat, meaning it is often concealed beneath his cloak.

Medallion: Juhabach possesses a round, unnamed device that is roughly the size of a person's palm and has the Vandenreich insignia etched into its surface. When activated, the device is capable of stealing a currently released Bankai in the immediate vicinity, as evidenced when Juhabach used it to take Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's Zanka no Tachi.

Powers & Abilities
Immense Spiritual Power: According to Quilge Opie, Juhabach has power paralleling that of an Espada, as he was able to defeat the 3rd Espada Tier Harribel without much difficulty, while the former Espada was "utterly powerless" before him. As a further testament, by his own claim, only he possesses enough power amongst those of the Vandenreich to actually be capable of wielding Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's Bankai.

Reishi Manipulation: Juhabach is capable of collecting reishi and solidifying it at will, demonstrated by his creation of an intricate throne, which he later broke down with ease and reconstructed into a set of steps in order to ascend to a higher level.


 * An advanced Quincy technique that grants one inhuman defensive and offensive capabilities, caused by making reishi flow into the user's blood vessels. However, the independent forms for attack and defense cannot be employed simultaneously.

Spirit Weapon
Reishi Sword: Using his Quincy Cross, Juhabach is able to concentrate both spirit energy and particles in order to transform them into weapons. Unlike the bows displayed by most other Quincy, his particular weapon manifests in the form of an ornate sword, reminiscent of a Dadao, with a relatively long handle and a crossguard shaped like a bird.


 * By further collecting reishi, Juhabach is capable of forming the spiritual arrows that are typical of other Quincy bows. However, even if his Spirit Weapon becomes broken, he still retains the ability to generate them from between the palms of both his hands instead. The arrows formed in this manner are several times larger than those of the average Quincy, though they can still be fired with considerable force, using just a simple gesture.


 * Reishi Broadsword: With a simple, horizontal cutting motion directed at the sky, Juhabach is able to manifest an enormous bow in the air above himself, that in turn fires an arrow back towards the ground in front of him. The length of this arrow is comparable to Juhabach's own height and, by gripping it near the base of the shaft, he can wield it in a manner similar to a large broadsword. Two protrusions jutting out diagonally on either side form the sword's crossguard, which together with the handle, makes a shape reminiscent of the Vandenreich insignia. The blade of this weapon is capable of effortlessly bifurcating an opponent, including those as powerful as Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.

Quotes

 * (To Asguiaro Ebern and Luders Friegen) "How many times do I have to tell you? I will tolerate no petty bickering in my presence. Conflict does not please me."
 * (To members of the Thirteenth Division) "Conflict is always such a bitter affair."
 * (To Äs Nödt and NaNaNa Najahkoop) "Pitiful fools. You should have known better than to intrude on my battle."