Ginjou, Kuugo

[Spoiler] First Shinigami Substitute (formerly) [/Spoiler]

Theme Song: "Last Man Standing" by Bon Jovi

Kuugo Ginjou is the leader of the mysterious organization, Xcution.

Kuugo is a calm and cool-headed individual. He is quite manipulative, shown when he attempted to hire Ikumi Unagiya to do a background check on Isshin Kurosaki, intentionally doing so in front of Ichigo in order to get his attention. According to a member of his group, he is a charming individual that apparently talked them into following him. He claims that he carries ramen around with him because he likes it.

He appears before Ichigo and influences his decision to regain his powers, hoping that in turn Ichigo will take his own Fullbring away.

[Spoiler] Although Ginjo soon became fast friends with Ichigo, once he is freed from the influence of Tsukishima's Fullbring his attitude changes and he becomes much more aggressive and vengeful. He still shows some measure of compassion towards the dejected Ichigo and chastised Tsukishima on breaking those under his control, but doesn't hesitate to take down anyone in his way. Despite his exterior, he still appears annoyed when Ichigo doesn't chastise him for his actions and wonders about what they would do if their situations were reversed. They maintain some level of mutual understanding of respect even as enemies, and Ginjo repays his debt in a later arc. [/Spoiler]

[Spoiler] Although he was initially allied with the Soul Reapers (becoming the first substitute Soul Reaper) his relationship with them eventually sours due to their strict monitoring. He betrays them and forms Xcution as a safe haven for the Fullbringers. In the 'Can't Fear your Own World' novels it is further revealed that his friends were murdered by Soul Reapers which is what caused him to go berserk - the rift between Ginjo and the Soul Reapers was caused by a malicious third party. [/Spoiler]