Yabushi is one of Naga's most respected veterans—literally a sempai to younger players like Unsui, who call him Yabushi-sempai. He's an exceptional lineman who anchors both the offensive and defensive lines, and his coach has actually said he's more skilled than Kurita, with nearly equal power but better speed. That said, he's one of the three Shinryuji players who got demolished by Kurita's game-ending powerdrive in their matchup against the Devilbats.
What fans often note about Yabushi is how composed he stays despite playing for Shinryuji's legendary program. He doesn't get caught up in his team's mystique and treats even rival players with genuine respect—Kurita especially. When his final season wraps up, he passes the torch to Ikkyu and Unsui without drama, letting the next generation take over.
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