As we know, Shiryu is the #2 of the BBP
But why exactly is this the case, when Kuzan is objectively stronger? Let’s drop the cap and agenda for a moment. Kuzan utterly shits on Shiryu in terms of feats and portrayal.
The only thing shiryu has over Kuzan is #2 status, but that doesn’t necessarily equal strength.
The real question we need to ask is, why is Shiryu #2?
I think it’s because the two are related. I think Shiryu shares Teach’s special lineage. I would guess it’s something like Orochi and Kanjuro, where they are part of the same tribe, but orochi/Teach is the descendant of someone important.
Anyways, because they share lineage, I think Shiryu’s goals align the most with Teach’s and hence he is Teach’s most trusted subordinate.
But why exactly is this the case, when Kuzan is objectively stronger? Let’s drop the cap and agenda for a moment. Kuzan utterly shits on Shiryu in terms of feats and portrayal.
The only thing shiryu has over Kuzan is #2 status, but that doesn’t necessarily equal strength.
The real question we need to ask is, why is Shiryu #2?
I think it’s because the two are related. I think Shiryu shares Teach’s special lineage. I would guess it’s something like Orochi and Kanjuro, where they are part of the same tribe, but orochi/Teach is the descendant of someone important.
Anyways, because they share lineage, I think Shiryu’s goals align the most with Teach’s and hence he is Teach’s most trusted subordinate.