Minato Kyōraku (京楽ミナト, Kyouraku Minato) is the son of Shunsui Kyōraku and younger sibling to Fifth Seat, Shiria Kyōraku. He is a Shinigami who works within the confines of Soul Society to further the efforts of peace and unity in combating internal enemies. He cares little of the fate of his clan, only using them to further the progression of his own powers and conviction. Out of all things he wants nothing more than to be completely unlike his useless father; he considers him to be weak, unmotivated, and undeserving of any respected title. He channels all his angst and negative emotions against his father in his efforts to achieve harmony with his Zanpakutō and do something that his worthless predecessor could not - lead the 1st Division with ruthless determination, and be the youngest to