Inoue Orihime. [131], Renji and Byakuya attend the official funeral of Lieutenant Chjir Sasakibe. Bleach: Official Character Book 3 UNMASKED, Bleach: Official Invitation Book The Hell Verse, The DiamondDust Rebellion, Another Hyrinmaru, Renji's character profile in Volume 9 Chapter 79, page 23, Weekly Shonen Jump; interview, year 2004, issue 42, Bleach Official Character Book Souls, page 262, Bleach Advance: Kurenai ni Somaru Soul Society, https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/bleach-popularity-poll-results-sept-2022?wpsrc=Twitter&utm_campaign=CAR_BleachOctPollResultsTwitterLinkclick_vizwebsite&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Renji appears as a playable character in most, Renji is also playable in his base form while wielding his Shikai, drawing from his battle against, Additionally, Renji is playable while wielding his Bankai, drawing from his battle against, Renji is also playable in a swimsuit form. He states that he refuses to attack a woman first, whether she is stronger than him or not. He gets angry at Gerard for underestimating captains and lieutenants and says that there is no way he could defeat the Gotei 13. When Rangiku Matsumoto arrives, Renji asks Iba who her captain is. They come to the Kurosaki Clinic, where Ichigo greets them, and they join the house party where they will watch Sado's boxing match on TV. They all hated Inuzuri and the people there. 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. [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. Renji reveals that he did not believe the information from the Image Office about this. Proclaiming Renji has made him angry, Mask punches him while explaining how this anger strengthens his punch. The guards thank Renji and begin to leave. [52] During a break in training, Ichigo tells Renji his reasons for wanting to save Rukia. Szayelaporro stated this was a result of Renji's "brute force. Ichigo quickly defeats Renji and as he tries to deliver a finishing blow, he is struck down by Byakuya. Renji attacks him, and the other Shinigami prepare to move on while Renji stays behind to fight. Ichigo on the other hand, failed and was left battered. [129] Renji brings Kgo's body to Soul Society as per Yamamoto's instructions. Franchise: Bleach. Renji stays to tell Rukia that there was an unconfirmed report that five Ryoka invaded Soul Society and that one of them matched Ichigo's description. [192], Kid Practitioner: As a student at the Shin' Academy, Renji showed poor skill in Kid. Unohana notes that their condition is too critical for them to leave Seireitei, but the Royal Guard insist on taking them. [122], After Ichigo appears to regain his Shinigami powers, he is mocked by Kgo Ginj that it only looked that way as he had stolen all of his powers and Rukia would only manage to give him some of her power. [92], As Ichigo is fighting Dordoni, Renji senses Ichigo's Reiatsu. 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. For the manifested spirit see Zabimaru (Zanpakut spirit). When Aizen Sousuke, her lover whose death she was still mourning, comes back alive and well and with a plan of destruction for the Gotei 13, Himeyuri will have to reveal her secrets to stop him. Byakuya tells them that they have orders to use whatever force necessary in order to make them return. Renji leaves, truly saddened and noting that it is not possible for her to escape and that she will be executed. [173], Renji and Rukia survive the blow, and Renji carries Rukia back up to ground level. They are further distracted when Gerard slams Byakuya into the ground, and Gerard blows Renji and Rukia into the ground with a large breath. Renji unleashes his Shikai and knocks Ichigo back, informing him that his power is five times greater without the limiter placed on his powers when he was in the Human World[43] and continues to attack Ichigo, blaming him for Rukia's troubles. [7], Ten years after Yhwach's defeat, Renji's hairstyle changes drastically. Renji hurries Rukia through the Senkaimon as they leave. Renji Abarai. He is the lieutenant of Byakuya Kuchiki, and the childhood friend (later husband) of Rukia Kuchiki. In the manga, after Renji was attacked by, In the manga, when Renji was attacked by Byakuya's. [172], Gerard explains his Schrift The Miracle to Renji and the other Shinigami, the force of his voice blowing them back. As they prepare to split up, Renji decides to recite a chant before they go any further. [175], Renji and Rukia arrive at the palace as Yhwach prepares to depart after defeating Ichigo. [138] As per his captain's orders, Renji simply stands by and watches Byakuya in his battle versus the Quincy. When morning comes, Renji wakes up and says that he has stayed hidden long enough before setting out to find a new Quincy to fight. Rukia joined their group and they lived together as a family. [118], Following Aizen's defeat, Renji, Sado, Rukia, Ury, and Orihime go to Karakura Town and meet Ichigo, who is resting after recent battle. Ichigo voices his feelings of guilt for just relaxing and eating while the Soul Society is preparing for war. [96] Despite trying to avoid him, Dondochakka exits the trap and falls on top of Renji, who kicks him out of the way, complaining that his face is very hard. Aizen reveals that he is aware that Rukia and Renji were close friends and asks if he thinks that she really deserves to be executed. She also warns them that they are going to the palace of the unpredictable etsu Nimaiya, the man who created the Zanpakut. Along with Momo, they are the first to arrive at the waiting room. One day, after stealing a jug of water, Renji and his friends were chased by a kama-wielding adult. It doesn't seem like the end of the world at first. Jackie comments that he is a good man before there is an explosion. However, the four find themselves back in the same chamber where they fought Szayelaporro, where the Espada is waiting for them. He dodges his initial strike, but is attacked again. [133], When the Wandenreich attack Seireitei, Renji notices the blue pillars of flame caused by their assault and worriedly wonders what it is. He's just trying to adapt to human world BS. Renji activates his Bankai, but it explodes. His appearance and attitude is enough to freak Renji out, convincing him to run with the Hollow chasing after him. However, Renji then reveals his presence and the presence of other Shinigami including Ikkaku, Zaraki, Hitsugaya, and Byakuya that are observing the scene. [206] After training with the Royal Guard, Renji's strength increased to the point where he created a large crater by elbowing Mask De Masculine in the back of the head[207] and stopped Mask's Star Satsujin Punch with just his bare hand. [165] Inside the building, Renji is shocked when Urahara reveals his intention to break into the Soul King Palace. Ury stops the three from bickering and reveals the differences that he has noticed between the replicas and themselves, leaving the three stunned that they had not noticed the large differences. Rukia disagrees, saying that he will not ask for leniency, surprising Renji. [179] Immediately after the ceremony, Renji and Rukia leave for the human world. After Byakuya leaves, Rukia tries to cheer Renji up by saying that she is alright, as it only makes her more determined to escape and makes fun of his tattooed eyebrows, angering him. Renji likes taiyaki (a popular fish-shaped pancake usually filled with sweet bean paste), and has a dislike for spicy food. . [72] As Renji and Rangiku marvel over Kon, he tells Ichigo that they will not be returning to Soul Society until the Arrancar threat is over. He then accepts Ichib's offer to be personally trained by him. 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. Renji Abarai is a Soul Reaper and one of the main characters of the Bleach franchise. [67] A week later, Renji waits in the hospital with a recovering Byakuya. Izuru informed Renji that Rukia was leaving on a mission to the Human World that afternoon. Renji stamps on his back, telling him to stop making things worse and to be quiet. [88] The following day, Renji and the others gather in Orihime's home where they learn of her disappearance from Captain Ukitake. Renji reminded Momo that the Hollow had just killed two sixth year students. Renji protests, asking how they can hope to win otherwise. While in the Human World, Renji remarked that Kons was a lot easier than he had imagined. Ichigo uses the moment to attack Renji, cutting his chin. Szayelaporro explains to a stunned Renji that he cannot use his Bankai in this room as he had set up a mechanism that would prevent its activation, using information from his brother, Yylfordt Granz. [34] 14 days before Rukia's scheduled execution, Renji escorts a group of Onmitsukid guards as they transfer her to the Senzaiky. [112], As Ichigo is surrounded by the Exequias outside the Fifth Tower, a healed Renji, along with Sado and Rukia, assists him and frees Ichigo. [145], Later, Renji, Ichigo, and Kon arrive at Nimaiya's domain. [146] Nimaiya reveals that the beings surrounding them are in fact Asauchi, all of which he made himself and that they are angry at how Ichigo and Renji treat their Zanpakut as tools. Zabimaru gains many more, much larger segments, resembling a mix between a snakes vertebral column and the pick-like protrusions of his Shikai segments. After introducing Ichigo to 7th Division Lieutenant Atau Rind, whom he notes is deaf and can read the lips of those who do not know sign language, Renji sees Ichigo accosted by 8th Division Lieutenant Yuyu Yayahara and reveals she is the gyaru-obsessed subordinate of Lisa, to Ichigo's astonishment. Renji is determined to surpass his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki, and it's this determination that drives Renji to grow stronger (compounded by the fact that Renji still holds onto the philosophies of the 11th Division as one of its former members), where he will die trying against a threat he himself has decided to handle alone out of his own resolve. Confused, Rikichi tells him that he snuck Hanatar out of prison so that he could treat Renji. They are greeted by Kirio Hikifune, who quickly treats them to a banquet. [44] Ichigo barely dodges Renji's finishing blow,[45] and grabs Zabimaru. He begs Ichigo to save her instead. When Bazz-B and NaNaNa Najahkoop attempt to follow Ichigo, they are interrupted by the arrival of Rukia, Hisagi, Byakuya, Yumichika, and Ikkaku as Renji repeats his statement. Saying that it is a Gotei 13 tradition that is falling out of fashion, he insists that it is appropriate and that they should do it, despite thinking that it is lame. The Lieutenant's Queen || Renji Abarai x Urahara!Reader by bakubabes-tatakae (harliekayy) With a father like Kisuke Urahara you've got your own set of troubles. As Rikichi gives his lieutenant a uniform and headband, Hanatar asks him to save Rukia. Ikkaku tells him that just as he wishes to surpass Byakuya, Ikkaku's wish is to fight and die under Kenpachi Zaraki's leadership and that if he understands that, he should not ask him again. As they left, Renji noted Byakuya's power, causing him to wonder who he was. One of those trusted comrades is Lieutenant Renji Abarai, a childhood friend of Rukia Kuchiki and the subordinate of Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. [103] After explaining that he rearranged the corridors, Szayelaporro uses his Resurreccin and creates quasi-clones of his opponents. [23] After asking who he is, Renji cuts Ury's explanation short and decides to kill him. The cowl appears to be the fur of an ape, and the ape's skull can be seen over Renji's left shoulder, while the rest of the fur extends to cover his right arm. He offers Renji a final chance to release Rukia, but he refuses and as Aizen tries to kill him, Ichigo arrives and blocks the attack. When Ury replies that there is, Renji beats back one of the Fraccin and tells Ury that he will trust him. [35], As he walks away from the Senzaiky, Renji wonders when he last saw Rukia's face light up like it had just then. Renji notes that it is a big mistake and questions Szayelaporro's intelligence, but the Espada hears him and explains the reasons for these differences. Zabimaru itself, in Bankai form, does not cut like its Shikai does; Renji usually catches his opponent with the snake-head of his weapon and smashes his opponent into the ground with it. However, Rukia jumps on him and urges Ichigo to run away. [211] He had enough confidence in his resiliency to use a full-power Had #31 on Szayelaporro at point-blank range, willingly taking damage as well,[212] and later withstood having several of his internal organs crushed by Szayelaporro's Teatro de Titere, forcing Szayelaporro to instead crush his tendons in order to bring him down while noting that Renji should have been rendered unconscious by this point. Renji, Izuru, and Momo were assigned to the same group. He then visits Rukia in her cell. 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. [76] When Jinta Hanakari intervenes, Renji places his Bankai between Jinta and Yylfordt to shield the child and tells him to run away. Renji realizes that he is attempting to learn his Zanpakut's Bankai. Limited Durability (Shikai): Renji's Shikai, while durable to an extent, can ultimately sustain serious damage the longer the fight drags on. splashes of excitement and mystery to keep you going between the porn. 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. [70] When Rukia kicks Ichigo and removes his spirit form from his body, Renji holds his body, commenting to Rangiku that Rukia can really foul things up. However, Bazz-B proclaims it is too late and uses Burner Finger 4, creating a massive explosion. He follows up with S Zabimaru: Zaga Tepp, scorching Mask's body and bifurcating him, ultimately killing him. [148] Realizing how Renji feels, he asks him why he didn't protest Nimaiya's decision before concluding that Renji grudgingly agrees with him. Renji Abarai vs Vinsmoke Sanji (Death Battle). [49], In his cell, Renji has a conversation with the materialized spirit of his Zanpakut, Zabimaru. And boy, did he learn a thing or two. Having scored among the highest grades in the entrance exam, Renji was admitted into the top class along with Izuru and Momo Hinamori. [39], Yasochika Iemura announces to the gathering of the lieutenants the extent of the casualties inflicted by the Ryoka. The group arrives in Karakura High School in their Gigai, posing as students. [193] Later, he is skilled enough in the use of the level 31 Shakkah spell without incantation, but has difficulty using it in rapid succession, as some will explode on him indiscriminately. Izuru interrupts them by asking about the recent disappearances in Rukongai. 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. When Momo wondered if they would ever become as strong as Aizen and Ichimaru, Renji laughed at the notion and insisted that captains and lieutenants were monsters. Vinsmoke Sanji vs Renji Abarai. [130] Along with Rukia, he accompanies Ichigo to the captain meeting where the latter requests to retrieve Kgo's body. [41] He finds Ichigo[42] and compliments him on surviving Byakuya's attack. Ikkaku reminds Renji that he once told him that he did not want anyone other him and Yumichika to know about his Bankai. He is intercepted by Byakuya, who refuses to allow him to rescue Rukia or to pass by. Seeing Ichigo in a pitiful state, Renji picks him up by the arm and tells him to pull himself together so they can hurry and catch up to Yhwach; stating that no amount of planning and strategy would be able to stop a monster like him. When Rukia protests that no such thing happened, Renji questions why she is acting like that. [194][195] He also uses a low-level Bakud spell to restrain multiple targets (albeit they were all unseated officers). Bleach's Lieutenant Renji Abarai isn't just another grunt. [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. After activating his Quincy: Vollstndig, Mask unleashes another attack, which Renji blocks with the release of his true Bankai, S Zabimaru. He's still Byakuya's lieutenant, he's still got his job in the Soul Society. However, he does not reach the Ryoka in time and only glimpses Captain Ichimaru repelling the Ryoka from the West Gate of Seireitei. 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.