Ten years after Rukia joined their group, with all of their friends dead, Rukia proposed that they become Shinigami, which Renji agreed to do. Ichigo quickly defeats Renji and as he tries to deliver a finishing blow, he is struck down by Byakuya. [6] He also wears long dark straps on each wrist with bandages over his arms. [30], In the Sixth Divisions barracks, Renji berates Rikichi for failing to look after the Jigokuch properly. Hihi Zabimaru (, Baboon King Snake Tail; Viz "Baboon King"): Renji's Bankai transforms Zabimaru into a massive version of its Shikai form, resembling a skeleton of a snake. Renji is the frontman for the up and coming indie metal band, Chimera, and has invested everything he has into making his band a success. Trending: 1,798th This Week. [20], Having been tasked with either arresting or killing Rukia, Renji travels to the Human World with Byakuya and discusses the merit of their orders. As the two begin to fight, Renji asks him how he intends to save Rukia, questioning how he can be so confident about being able to save her. [144], As they arrive at the next domain, Renji and Ichigo notice that Kon sneaked along. Along with Nel Tu, Dondochakka and Pesche, the group uses Bawabawa to reach the walls of Las Noches, which Ichigo and Renji attack with their Shikai. [32], When a group of Ryoka arrives in Soul Society, Renji is with Rikichi when he hears an alarm warning them about their arrival. Jackie states that Yukio had been watching them and is now erasing the dimension they are in. [35], As he walks away from the Senzaiky, Renji wonders when he last saw Rukia's face light up like it had just then. [137], Renji is later notified along with the other captains and lieutenants by Rin Tsubokura that Ichigo is currently heading to Soul Society. As Ury and Renji exchange pleasantries, Szayelaporro emerges from the smoke and eats one of his Fraccin to heal himself, stunning his opponents. She urges him to kill her so that an exit can appear, but Renji again refuses, insisting that they will leave by force. It has also been said "that the women within his Division do not mind that he usually walks around in his night clothing. [163], When Bazz-B is hit by Yhwach's Auswhlen, Renji asks Bazz-B what's going on, though Bazz-B is shocked by the turn of events as well. His upper body is covered in tribal tattoos, which have increased over time, starting from his early days as an academy student[2] to covering his entire back, much of his chest, his extremities, and even much of his forehead. In the manga, after Renji was attacked by, In the manga, when Renji was attacked by Byakuya's. [36], Later, Renji receives an order to put on his lieutenants armband and attend a meeting of the lieutenants. Upon learning Bankai, this power increased on a scale from 5-10, with Rukia commenting that it was so high, she could not recognize it until it decreased by the end of Renji's fight against Byakuya, which caused it to become more familiar to her. Renji stops Rukia from running to the defeated Ichigo's side, telling her that there is no point in her getting into more trouble over a dead person. Renji tells Ichigo that he will see if Kisuke Urahara will allow him to stay, revealing that he wanted to understand how Urahara had brought Ichigo to his current level in such a short time, and saying that he had other questions for the former captain. [19] On the 19th of July, Renji was sent alongside his captain to arrest Rukia and return her to Soul Society. The latter was then assisted by Mask De Masculine, but Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's entrance prevented his intervention. However, the four find themselves back in the same chamber where they fought Szayelaporro, where the Espada is waiting for them. Following Ury's example, Renji tries to attack the Espada, but they are blocked by two of his Fraccin. However, Hihi Zabimaru reforms and Renji continues to attack him. Shocked, Renji asks what he means, but they are interrupted when Aizen is called to an emergency captains' meeting. Renji Abarai never expected to reminisce about events of the past. [62], Renji and Rukia are stopped by Kaname Tsen, who teleports the three of them back to the top of the Skyoku Hill, where Aizen orders Renji to release Rukia and back away. Vinsmoke Sanji vs Renji Abarai (Death Battle). Attack Limit (Shikai): While Zabimaru can be stretched to incredible lengths in its whip form, Renji has a limit of three consecutive attacks before having to bring the segments of Zabimaru back together for recoveryleaving him fairly vulnerable. He complains that she has become too soft in the months that she has been missing and demands that she summon the Human that she gave her powers to. The issue is Renji hitting Sasuke. [182], Only bloodied by the attack, Renji pushes the rubble off of himself and demands to know what Ichika is doing here when she embraces him and apologizes. Assuming Gerard to be defeated, Renji is caught off-guard when a giant foot appears, and Renji watches in shock as Gerard becomes a giant. It doesn't seem like the end of the world at first. Overall, Renji has had his fair share of scraps with Zabimaru in hand, but the conclusion to be drawn about Zabimaru's performance is a mixed one. In the anime, when Renji was defeated by Ichigo, he wasn't shown bleeding as profusely, upon being struck by the latter Shinigami's Zanpakut, compared to the manga. Byakuya uses his Shikai to protect Renji from the attack and tells Renji to simply crush the enemy. Renji Abarai vs. Kyoko Sakura (Completed) Axel (Kingdom Hearts) Bardock (Dragon Ball) Jeanne (Bayonetta) Jean-Pierre Polnareff (JoJo's Bizarre. Renji tells her not to try to protect the Human and that his next attack will be serious, but he is interrupted by Ury Ishida. She explains that while it may only appear to be relaxing, she has imbued them with powerful Reiatsu. [150] During his training with Ichib, the Royal Guard member reveals that Zabimaru has only partly acknowledged Renji and has not shared the true name of its Bankai to him, leaving Renji surprised. . As Renji and Ichigo notice that they are surrounded by menacing eyes, Nimaiya tells the two Shinigami that if they can escape, he will reforge their Zanpakut. Ichigo instead gets up and continues to fight, becoming more powerful, much to Renji's surprise. Bleach mainly revolves around shonen hero Ichigo Kurosaki, whose life changed one night when Rukia Kuchiki granted him her Soul Reaper powers to defeat a monstrous Hollow. [136] Shortly after Byakuya's Bankai is stolen, Renji begins to activate his Bankai, but Byakuya instructs him not to, saying that he must not lose his Bankai as well. Renji reminded Momo that the Hollow had just killed two sixth year students. However, Bazz-B proclaims it is too late and uses Burner Finger 4, creating a massive explosion. Zabimaru (, Snake Tail): Zabimaru's sealed form resembles a typical katana. Lieutenant of Squad 13 of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads (formerly). Aizen, however, stops Ichigo and quickly defeats both of them. The Arrancar mocks Renji and his Bankai, before being attacked by Ururu Tsumugiya. While out of uniform, Renji often wears a white kimono-like type of night clothing, with pink floral patterns on it, and a dark grey sash tied around his waist. [98], As Szayelaporro damages a tired Renji's Shikai, he grows bored of the fight and summons his Fraccin to fight in his place. He requests permission to for the team to travel to Hueco Mundo to retrieve Orihime. May or may not have it be part of my other story. Drip drip. [194][195] He also uses a low-level Bakud spell to restrain multiple targets (albeit they were all unseated officers). He now sports a long braid instead of a ponytail.[8]. However, when he found her, she was with several Shinigami, including Byakuya Kuchiki. Renji asks Sado and Rukia if they have faced off against Espada, remarking that Yammy is the weakest Espada, and that they should be able to defeat him with relative ease. They are further distracted when Gerard slams Byakuya into the ground, and Gerard blows Renji and Rukia into the ground with a large breath. Suddenly, Renji and Rukia sense Ichigo confronting Yhwach in the palace above. Gerard then picks up an obelisk and throws it at them, splitting the Shinigami up. Aizen reveals that Momo and Izuru were just his puppets, causing Renji to state that he is no longer the Aizen he once knew and refuses to hand over Rukia even if it costs him his life. [209][210] Even after such terrible damage, he makes a last ditch effort attack, almost piercing Byakuya with Zabimaru, and finally falls defeated. Share the best GIFs now >>> While in the Human World, Renji remarked that Kons was a lot easier than he had imagined. His unlockable skills are "Berserker +15%", "Frenzy", "Havoc +20%", "Long Reach +20%", and "Sprinter +1", while his Soul Trait is "Strong Attack Damage +20%"; when Resurrected, his unlockable skills are "Bruiser +20%", "Devastation +40%", "Frenzy", "Havoc +20%", "Long Reach +20%", and "Sprinter +1"; while his Soul Traits are "Strong Attack Damage +20%" and "Freeze Duration -55%". Renji then attacks her with the hilt of Zabimaru, which knocks her out, while telling her that he'd been training the past seventeen months to fight Aizen, and that her lot "just doesn't cut it". As they left, Renji noted Byakuya's power, causing him to wonder who he was. [23] After asking who he is, Renji cuts Ury's explanation short and decides to kill him. [204] Later, by spinning Zabimaru above his head, Renji creates enough force to generate a whirlwind, blowing all of Szayelaporro's Fraccin several yards away, despite their massive size. However, as he continues to talk with Ichigo, Renji fails to notice the arrival of a Jigoku no Gaki, and when a newly-arrived Ichika Abarai calls out to him in warning, Renji is sent crashing into the buildings below by a powerful strike from the creature. Renji's final major fight was against the Sternritter called Mask de Masculine, using his newly-transformed Bankai to defeat this brutish Quincy and save Captain Otoribashi from certain death. [24] Renji defeats Ury in a single attack,[25] and as he is about to kill him, he introduces himself and swings his blade down. He formerly served as the 6th Seat of the 11th Division under Kenpachi Zaraki. [110] As Nemu and Mayuri are about to heal Ury, Renji requests to be treated first so that he can assist the others against the Espada, but is warned against interfering in Kenpachi Zaraki's battle. Izuru explained to him that Hisagi was famous and a gifted student. Whilst being briefed on the field trip by Shhei Hisagi, Hotaru Kanisawa, and Aoga, Renji failed to recognize Shhei, who was to lead the mission. The two start to bicker with each other as Renji continues to run from him. [198] This spiritual power significantly increased again when Kirio Hikifune provides him with her Reiatsu-induced food, with her noting that his power is completely different from what it was before. He immediately charges at Renji, but is stopped by Renji's Hihi, which generates a large skeletal arm that crushes Mask's own arm and throws him to a nearby building. He begs Ichigo to save her instead. [181], That night, Renji gathers with the other lieutenants alongside Ichigo in the Human World and details the purpose of the Jogimen Reibaku ceremony to Ichigo, only to be annoyed when Ichigo questions the need for all the lieutenants to assemble for a simple Hollow capture. [151], Renji and Rukia later head for Soul Society. Lieutenant Renji Abarai stepped in and confronted s Ndt just as he was about to murder some Division 6 members. Renji promptly releases his limiter[78] and explains to a stunned Yylfordt about how Shinigami captains and lieutenants normally have their powers limited to one fifth of normal while in the Human World. When Ichigo disagrees with Rukia's suggestion that they split up, saying that they stand a better chance against the Espada if they stay together, Renji tells him to be quiet, insisting that showing concern for a warrior's life in battle is an insult to the warrior. He admits to avoiding Renji so that he did not have to answer his questions and proposes that if Renji does the chores at the shop for three months, he will answer any questions that Renji has. They are left embarrassed by his flashy antics, and even more surprised that he has surrounded himself with dozens of beautiful women. When Bazz-B appears and offers to help them kill Ury upon hearing Rukia wondering why he betrayed them, Renji throws some rubble at him and declines before insulting his mohawk. [4], Despite being of appropriate rank, Renji does not wear his Division's lieutenant badge. He refuses Aizen's order, causing Aizen to draw his sword against his former subordinate. He comments that Orihime's demeanor is not suited for battle and that now may have been the best time to tell her that. [225] Mayuri Kurotsuchi states that the segments broken during Renji's fight with Byakuya Kuchiki have been missing ever since. [81] Renji later watches on as Orihime Inoue heals Rukia,[82] remarking on the speed of her healing ability[83], After the battle, Urahara allows Renji into his shop and requests that he train Yasutora Sado, saying that it would be awkward to have him stay there if he refuses. Full Name Rukia Kuchiki Alias (es) Captain Rukia Kuchiki Lieutenant Rukia Kuchiki The Death The Star The Moon (by Renji) Dark Rukia Origin Bleach Occupation Death goddess Captain of Squad 13 of the Soul Society's Thirteen Court Guard Squads. [55] Renji then activates his Bankai, Hihi Zabimaru, and declares that he will save Rukia. Renji responds by wondering if they should just not use Bankai to begin with, but is left shocked as Byakuya explains that the enemy they are engaging cannot be easily defeated without Bankai. His Bankai had always been a bit lackluster until The Thousand-Year War when he got some major upgrades, becoming capable of incinerating Mask with Zaga Teppo. Renji Abarai ( , Abarai Renji) is the lieutenant of the 6th Division under Captain Byakuya Kuchiki and is married to Rukia Kuchiki. When he swings Zabimaru toward Ichigo in their second fight, he easily tosses him into the air, and subsequently pushes him through an entire building about a dozen meters away with relative ease. [167], As the Soul King's death begins to destabilize the worlds, Renji desperately wonders if nothing can be done, prompting Ukitake to call upon the power of Mimihagi in order to replace the Soul King. Renji leaves, truly saddened and noting that it is not possible for her to escape and that she will be executed. Byakuya then leaves her to him, ordering him to take care of her. Inoue Orihime. Willing to fight, kill, and die for whatever he believes in, Renji is a dangerous man to those who stand in his way, especially in regards to how close he is with his fellow childhood friend, Rukia Kuchiki. he is a vice captain not a captain he has to use Bankai to even be able to spar with a Grade 3 enemy like Szayel/8th Espada. Limited Durability (Shikai): Renji's Shikai, while durable to an extent, can ultimately sustain serious damage the longer the fight drags on. The head is capable of inflicting heavy damage through biting. [38] Several hours later, after no intruders were found, Renji and Byakuya witness the Ryoka enter Seireitei from the sky. Jackie comments that he is a good man before there is an explosion. Mask then attacks Renji and sends him flying. Renji Abarai ( , Abarai Renji) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Bleach created by Tite Kubo.In the series, he initially dedicates his life to challenge Ichigo Kurosaki, the protagonist of the series, but he joins forces with him to rescue Rukia Kuchiki halfway through the Soul Society arc. [179] Immediately after the ceremony, Renji and Rukia leave for the human world. [114] Once the Hollows stop spawning, Battikaroa appears. Renji asked what they wanted and congratulated Rukia when she told him that they want to have her adopted into the Kuchiki Clan, have her graduate immediately and assigned to the 13th Division. Even when they involved happy memories of his friend and his wife. However, he is stopped by Ichigo Kurosakis arrival. He has three Innate Skills built in at 5: "Full Stamina Only Increased Normal Attack Damage +40%", "Freeze Duration -100%", and "Sprinter +1", and his unlockable skills are "Berserker +40%", "Debilitator +2 secs. Renji attempts multiple times to strike s Ndt without success. Renji tells her that Byakuya is reporting to the Central 46 and that he will most likely appeal for her sentence to be commuted. [57] Byakuya explains the nature of his Bankai and complements Renji on still being intact. [152] Afterward, he and Rukia arrive in Soul Society. He formerly served as the 6th Seat of the 11th Division under Kenpachi Zaraki . [158] Later, Renji looks on in shock as the meteorite which Gremmy Thoumeaux summoned hurtles toward the Seireitei, and wonders what is going on. Among the rubble, Mayuri opens a still intact door, leaving Renji shocked as to its contents. He can be evolved into Abarai6 by using: Troops sell for half their cost of deployment plus upgrades. She attacks, managing to land a kick on Renji, though it appears to do nothing to him, shocking Jackie. Renji tells him not to get worked up over it, as their guts are still crushed. [50] He later breaks out of confinement, knocking out his guard,[51] and finds his way to Ichigo, who is in an underground training area with Yoruichi Shihin. RELATED: Renji appeared as a villain in Bleach 's first season, clashing with Ichigo over Rukia's ultimate fate, until he became an ally. Renji Abarai vs. Kyoko Sakura is a What-If? Confused, Rikichi tells him that he snuck Hanatar out of prison so that he could treat Renji. Afterwards, Renji pushes rubble off of himself and Rukia with Hihi before noting that they were separated. [90], Urahara opens a Garganta for Renji and Rukia,[90] and shortly after arriving in Hueco Mundo, they find Ichigo, Sado, and Ury fighting Runuganga. Renji escapes from the execution grounds with Rukia in his arms after Ichigo stops several lieutenants from pursuing them. [5], Renji grew up in the 78th District of Rukongai, Inuzuri, with several other children. Renji stamps on his back, telling him to stop making things worse and to be quiet. [128] They later witness the climax of Ichigo and Kgo's battle. Renji attacks Aizen with his Shikai, but Aizen blocks his attack and grabs Zabimaru with his bare hand. Once there, he points out to her that they can see the Skyoku, which will be used for her execution, from the windows. He wonders if all Arrancar are that strong and begins to worry about Ichigo. Renji and Sado attempt to fight him, but his sand properties make him immune to their attacks. 10 Beat: Renji Abarai While he's never been one of the most powerful characters, Renji's has always been a fan favorite ever since he was introduced. [172], Gerard explains his Schrift The Miracle to Renji and the other Shinigami, the force of his voice blowing them back. When Tshir enters the room via an open window and takes over the explaining, Renji asks if he had expected it to be open and tells him that he should not have done that, as his age and hair color make him seem suspicious. [166] After Zaraki agrees to leave the search for his lieutenant to the rest of his division, Urahara gives Renji a sphere to charge with his Reiatsu. He ridicules Ichigo for showing up when Rukia was trying to protect him. Szayelaporro draws his sword and prepares to attack. Realizing that the quasi-clones are mimicking his attacks, Renji activates his Bankai, a move which his duplicates replicate, destroying the structure. [161] After most of the Sternritter activate their Quincy: Vollstndig and rush forward, Renji and the others prepare to fight them. They all hated Inuzuri and the people there. Franchise: Bleach. [68], At some point after the defection of Aizen, Gin, and Tsen, Renji asks Ikkaku to become a captain, but he refuses. As Aizen looks around the room, he notes that they have not spoken since Renji's transfer to the 11th Division and asks if he is now in the 6th Division. As they prepare to split up, Renji decides to recite a chant before they go any further. Shhei ordered the group to retreat while he stayed to fight the Hollow. While she is distracted by Byakuya, Renji attacks her, but lets her escape, saying that giving her powers to a Human is a very serious sin for a Shinigami and that they have been appointed to kill the Human.