Byakuya dismisses this notion and evades Renji's initial attack. He wonders if all Arrancar are that strong and begins to worry about Ichigo. Renji tells them that he is there to train to attain Bankai as well and that Rukia's execution has been moved up to noon of the following day. He ridicules Ichigo for showing up when Rukia was trying to protect him. Often, they spar to keep each other sharp, and once upon a time, Renji approached Ikakku for a little extra training. Renji ponders if he should have told her this, as Ichigo would not have stood a chance against Ichimaru. [134] When Sternritter F, s Ndt, appears and kills several Shinigami, Renji protects the final survivor. Momo has decent sword skills, advanced kido (for her rank), and a fiery . 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. [60] After Ichigo saves Rukia, Renji arrives at the execution site, knocking out several Shinigami. 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. He states that once Ichigo is dead, Rukia's powers will return, but she will be executed in Soul Society. He also reveals that Soul Society had intended to bide its time and watch for Aizen's opening moves, but due to the attacks in the Human World, Captain Jshir Ukitake became uneasy and it was decided to dispatch a team to Karakura Town. 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. It also gains a snake-like head about the size of a small car. 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. [161] After most of the Sternritter activate their Quincy: Vollstndig and rush forward, Renji and the others prepare to fight them. Blocking the blow, Renji taunts Mask, who becomes even angrier and attacks in blind rage. [87], When the Arrancar attack again, Renji refuses to allow Sado to fight in the battle, saying that he has used up to much energy and that he will go in his stead. [157], After defeating Mask, Renji, remembering what Rukia told him about waiting after the fights to prevent the Sternritter getting the first move, hides away in a building and falls asleep. 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%". [173], Renji and Rukia survive the blow, and Renji carries Rukia back up to ground level. Shocked, Renji asks what he means, but they are interrupted when Aizen is called to an emergency captains' meeting. [169] Renji and the other Shinigami then reach the upper levels of the city, and Shinji tells them to stay focused. Renji inquires what it is that he wants to talk about. Renji tells her to be quiet and tells her that Ichigo wanted to return what he owes to her. The guards thank Renji and begin to leave. 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 begs Ichigo to save her instead. [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. [180], Three hours before Ukitake's Kons Reisai, Renji starts a video call with Ichigo on a new Denreishinki from Soul Society to inform him about the ceremony taking place and invite him to take part in it due to his affiliation with Ukitake. Bleach's Lieutenant Renji Abarai isn't just another grunt. Renji tries to convince Ikkaku that he is the only one who can fill the void left by the loss of the three captains and that he should replace one of them as captain. Mask tries to attack Renji, but the lieutenant dodges the attack before elbowing Mask into the ground. [64] Renji evades the full force of Aizen's strike, but is still injured by it. He then lost his temper with the constantly fidgeting Izuru and punched him. With illustrations provided by Rukia, Renji explains about the Arrancar and how Aizen's use of the Hgyoku has changed the situation. Renji disliked the fact that Rukia had spiritual power like he did. He experienced a lot, and his relationship with Rukia and Ichigo shaped his entire career. When a second Huge Hollow appeared, Momo stopped and questioned why they were running away. 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. 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. In the manga, after Renji was attacked by, In the manga, when Renji was attacked by Byakuya's. [14] After Rukia left, Renji trained every day in a bid to beat Byakuya, but he was unable to defeat him even once. He then reveals that there are a number of unusual aspects to her arrest and execution, claiming that there is a conspiracy. Renji is very brash and tends to annoy and be annoyed by Ichigo Kurosaki. Renji responds that the former captain should use his Bankai, becoming agitated. For the manifested spirit see Zabimaru (Zanpakut spirit). Renji is a protagonist from the Bleach series. Because he didn't want to remember. Renji recognizes the name from Hitsugaya's report, and questions Sado's assertion that Yammy has grown in size. The Death of Renji Abarai, a bleach fanfic | FanFiction An: three am, a sugar high and boredom rarely leads to good things, such as the one shot below. [38] Several hours later, after no intruders were found, Renji and Byakuya witness the Ryoka enter Seireitei from the sky. 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. He tells her to eat something and becomes annoyed when she makes fun of his new rank. [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. Gerard then attacks Shinji and Hinamori, causing Renji and Rukia to shout. [115] Upon sensing Ulquiorra Cifer's death, Yammy grows even larger in response to this, ripping apart what is left of his jacket to reveal his tattoo. That's when you found Renji Abarai and the Rukon district. [178], Less than ten years later, Renji marries Rukia and they have a daughter named Ichika Abarai. [109] After Szayelaporro is defeated, Mayuri heals an injured Nemu Kurotsuchi in a manner that surprises Renji and Ury, who complains to the captain. Leader: Units in the Pupeteer Category gain Attack Boost +15% Pupeteer Redemption Speedster Strangely enough, Abarai does not use his Zanpakut, Zabimaru on any of his attacks. Education: Shinou Academy Marital status: single Favorite sport: futsal Renji hurries Rukia through the Senkaimon as they leave. Grade 5 is the rank . Ury comments that he was actually insulting him, but Renji simply states that Dondochakka and Pesche should be alright, but to watch out for Szayelaporro, who duly emerges and destroys the duplicates. It has also been said "that the women within his Division do not mind that he usually walks around in his night clothing. 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. [152] Afterward, he and Rukia arrive in Soul Society. Renji decides to use faster attacks, but is suddenly ambushed by Mask De Masculine. The following morning, he fell out of the tree and landed on a headstone where a startled Izuru Kira had been praying. 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. However, Renji then reveals his presence and the presence of other Shinigami including Ikkaku, Zaraki, Hitsugaya, and Byakuya that are observing the scene. Mask then attacks Renji and sends him flying. As Ury and Renji exchange pleasantries, Szayelaporro emerges from the smoke and eats one of his Fraccin to heal himself, stunning his opponents. Ichigo instead gets up and continues to fight, becoming more powerful, much to Renji's surprise. He can be obtained via special summon one with a 0.5% chance. Deciding that Ichigo was not a true Shinigami, Nimaiya blasts Ichigo through a portal back to the Human World. [113] Renji and Sado then battle a continuous stream of Hollows. After Ury compares him to Ichigo, Renji remarks that it does not sound like praise when Ichigo's name is mentioned. Urahara replies that Sado needs the power of a Bankai to grow stronger. Episode of Death Battle, pitting Renji Abarai from Bleach against Kyoko Sakura from Puella Magi Madoka Magica. As Ury is ensnared by Szayelaporro's wings, Renji notices the Espada producing a doll of the Quincy. Along with Momo, they are the first to arrive at the waiting room. 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. [201] His Reiatsu is light red in color. [130] Along with Rukia, he accompanies Ichigo to the captain meeting where the latter requests to retrieve Kgo's body. [126], After the explosion, Ikkaku, Zaraki, and Yachiru notice Renji coming out of some bushes as Ikkaku scolds Renji of his condition. Renji is hit by a point-blank unnamed Getsuga Tensh which breaks Zabimaru and badly injures him. Tessai Tsukabishi restrains him as Urahara explains that his Bankai is not suited to such tasks. [159] When Ichigo arrives, Renji senses his Reiatsu and looks up into the sky. At Byakuya's behest, Renji opens a Senkaimon and they leave with Rukia. However, they are overwhelmed by Gerard's monstrous presence, as the Quincy has grown even bigger than when they last saw him. 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. Vinsmoke Sanji vs Renji Abarai. When Captain-Commander Yamamoto states that Orihime has most likely joined Aizen's side of her own free will, Renji stops Ichigo from protesting, saying that he will only make it worse. [12] As Shhei called an end to their field trip, the group was attacked by a Huge Hollow, which killed Kanisawa and seriously wounded Aoga. He soon becomes best friends with Ichigo, showing that he is as compassionate and loyal as he used to be arrogant. However, he is only able to create a small light without reciting the full chant. Renji Abarai vs Vinsmoke Sanji (Death Battle). As the group run through the breach, Renji uses Kid to illuminate the area, but he is only able to produce a small light, prompting taunts from Ury, Rukia, and Ichigo. 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. Franchise: Bleach. [69], Renji, Rukia, Ikkaku, Yumichika, Rangiku, and Captain Hitsugaya travel to Karakura Town after receiving orders to link up with Ichigo and prepare for the battle with the Arrancar. [154], Renji tells Rukia to treat Rose and Kensei Muguruma and leave Mask to him. Renji and Sado attempt to fight him, but his sand properties make him immune to their attacks. The group arrives in Karakura High School in their Gigai, posing as students. 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. Before he can do so, Ichigo intervenes, frees Renji from the chains binding him, and has him take Ichika somewhere safe. Renji states that they all gave some of their Reiatsu to the sword that Urahara created in order to restore Ichigo's powers when he was stabbed with it. 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. Once there, he points out to her that they can see the Skyoku, which will be used for her execution, from the windows. Renji Abarai. Byakuya chastises him for being careless and reveals that according to their undercover forces, Ichigo had inflicted a scar upon a Menos Grande 33 hours earlier. Having come to Soul Society alone, they helped each other to search for their families. Renji appears in all four animated movies of Bleach. Nimaiya afterwards states that Ichigo must first return to his roots. As Rikichi gives his lieutenant a uniform and headband, Hanatar asks him to save Rukia. [10] The night before the welcoming ceremony for the new students of the Academy, Renji slept in a tree, against Rukia's advice. 108. Renji has just gotten through his divorce process papers with Rukia and is living in the human world in an apartment with Ichigo Kurosaki. When the other students make comments about Renji's appearance, Ikkaku tells him to ignore them. [33] He asks for his Zanpakut, which Rikichi goes to fetch. 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. [41] He finds Ichigo[42] and compliments him on surviving Byakuya's attack. Renji tells them that he is close to achieving Bankai, as he has already achieved the materialization of his Zanpakut, and begins to train with the materialized Zabimaru. [132] Later, while the captains are in a meeting, Renji watches Rukia pacing impatiently and tells her to calm down. Rukia surrenders to Byakuya, prompting protests from Ichigo. [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]. Dondochakka replies that he was searching for Nel, prompting Renji to say that he is a lost child, and that if Nel went after Ichigo, she is safer than anywhere else. Upon seeing the other lieutenants slaughtering the Jigoku no Gaki, Renji decides to join them, but is suddenly confronted by Szayelaporro, who binds Renji with chains and reveals he was sent to Hell after his death, an event which dramatically altered and empowered him, as he attempts to kill Ichika in retribution for Renji's actions against him. Rukia disagrees, saying that he will not ask for leniency, surprising Renji. Bleach VS Puella Magi Madoka Magica! While it can withstand dangerously prolonged combat, it has limits in enduring high-level attacks that are conducted by either the enemy or by Renji himself. 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. When Mask again calls him a coward, Renji notes all villains are just cowards before slicing Mask across the abdomen. Renji reports to Kisuke that he, Rukia, and Hinamori have not been defeated yet. [153] When Mask attempts to use his Star Flash on a heavily wounded 3rd Division Captain Rjr toribashi, Renji blocks the beam with Zabimaru before introducing himself as a villain. As they continue to train, Urahara tells Orihime that she should stay out of battle, as Renji tells Sado that Urahara is correct, stating that the Fourth Division is trained for battle as well as healing. [191] Renji can even keep up with captain-level Shinigami for an indeterminate amount of time. [98], As Szayelaporro damages a tired Renji's Shikai, he grows bored of the fight and summons his Fraccin to fight in his place. [27] Renji quickly and easily overwhelms Ichigo, injuring him. Contents 1 Appearance 2 Personality History 4 Plot 4.1 Agent of the Shinigami arc 4.2 Soul Society arc 4.3 Arrancar arc Ichigo quickly defeats Renji and as he tries to deliver a finishing blow, he is struck down by Byakuya. Renji vs Sanji. However, Bazz-B proclaims it is too late and uses Burner Finger 4, creating a massive explosion. [147], After battling the Asauchi for about three days, Nimaiya congratulates Renji on passing his test, thus earning the right to have his Zanpakut reforged. Shortly afterwards, Byakuya appears with an unconscious Rukia, while Renji runs towards him, worried about her. Rukia Kuchiki tripped the adult and urged Renji's group to follow her to avoid losing the water. [94], When Sado is beaten by Nnoitra, Renji takes note of his defeat. [123], Later, he pairs up with Jackie Tristan as Xcution faces off against the Shinigami. [177], After Ichigo gets his Bankai fixed, Renji and Ichigo dash toward Soul Society through the portal that Yhwach left open. [88] The following day, Renji and the others gather in Orihime's home where they learn of her disappearance from Captain Ukitake. [116] Renji is defeated quickly and left lying unconscious on a pile of rubble. [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. [119] One month later, Renji returns to Soul Society and begins with regular training with Hisagi in order to able to fight Aizen. [29] Awed by Byakuya's abilities, Renji wonders how Ichigo became so powerful so suddenly. In the series, she is a Soul Reaper, (, Shinigami, literally 'Death God'), in charge of slaying evil spirits called Hollows. Sanji vs Renji (Death Battle). And Renji sure knows his way around a sword. He formerly served as the 6th Seat of the 11th Division under Kenpachi Zaraki .