: As an "Echt" (pure-blood) Quincy, Masaki possessed powerful defensive abilities ( Blut Vene ) that would have easily defeated Grand Fisher.
: It is revealed that "Old Man Zangetsu" is not his true Shinigami power, but rather the manifestation of his Quincy powers , taking the form of Yhwach from 1,000 years ago. Conclusion 12 : Everything But The Rain June Truth
Learning this "June Truth" allows Ichigo to understand why he was able to survive past encounters and why he was initially rejected by the Soul King's palace. This knowledge is essential for him to reforge his Zanpakutō and achieve his true potential in the war against the Wandenreich. : As an "Echt" (pure-blood) Quincy, Masaki possessed
Isshin reveals to Ichigo that Masaki should not have died during the encounter with the Hollow . : As an "Echt" (pure-blood) Quincy