Renji Displays the Full Power of his Bankai

Key Takeaways

• Renji’s true Bankai, Sōō Zabimaru, is now fully displayed in a jaw-dropping battle with Uryuu.
• Renji’s Bankai abilities, Hihiō and Zaga Teppō, showcase his newfound strength and power.
• This battle proves Renji is now at captain-level strength, expanding on both his and Uryuu’s abilities. (120 characters)

Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Part Three continues the amazing trend of expanding upon the original manga with anime-only scenes and fights. In episode 33, Gate of the Sun fans are treated to a jaw-dropping new fight between Renji Abarai and Uryuu Ishida. This fight serves as an excuse to showcase brand-new abilities that the two never had a chance to display before. Renji’s true Bankai, Sōō Zabimaru, is now on full display of its extraordinary and versatile power.

Fans of the character are now happier than ever and those who used to ridicule him have finally come to accept his power. Bleach Thousand Year Blood War has finally displayed the full extent of Renji’s Bankai.

Sōō Zabimaru, The Two Kings

Renji’s True Bankai

Sōō Zabimaru originally had only one fight to show his power. Renji’s utter annihilation of Mask de Masculine. While this one battle was incredibly impressive for him. It only allowed him to show a glimpse of what he could really do now that he knew his true name, and he trained at the Royal Palace. He displayed two major abilities; Hihiō and Zaga Teppō. These were used to quickly annihilate the Quincy. Now in his new battle against Uryuu, Renji shows what he can really do with his newfound strength.

“Us villains are dirty by nature.”

Hihiō, Baboon King

The cowl portion of Sōō Zabimaru transforms into a skeletal monkey’s arm that Renji controls with his left arm. With this, he can use it as an extra limb to grab and pummel his enemies. This monkey arm is so powerful that it can effortlessly crush bones and throw around its enemy with ease. Renji can power up to deliver a devastating punch with a monkey arm by expelling fire from the circular protrusion in his arm.

Orochiō, Great Snake King

The vertebrae section that acts as a sort of belt transforms into a tail, while the blade of the Bankai transforms into a serrated whip similar to his Shikai. With this, Renji can use his blade in a very similar way to how his Shikai works.

• Renji unlocked his true Bankai thanks to his training in the Royal Palace.
• Hihiō Zabimaru was only half of the Bankai’s name. Sōō Zabimaru is the true name.
• This battle with Uryuu is completely new, and it expands on both Renji and Uryuu’s abilities.
• This battle proves Renji now sits comfortably at captain-level strength.

Sōō Zabimaru, Zaga Teppō, Twin King Snake Tail, Snake Fang Iron Gun

Renji impales his enemy with his blade and by turning his fist as if turning a key, he manifests two gigantic snake jaws made of spiritual energy. These jaws close down on the opponent as it shoots a massive blast of energy into them, creating a massive explosion. This attack is strong enough to turn his enemy into ashes. This is what Renji used to defeat Mask de Masculine. However, when used against Uryuu, the Quincy’s Blut Vene negated the attack.

Zazekka, Snake Tongue’s Echo

Renji turns the blade of the sword into a segmented blade just like his Shikai. Using it to attack from a longer distance.

Hihi Tenshō, Baboon Pelt Reincarnation

Renji sheds the fur from his skeletal monkey arm and the batches of fur left on the ground turn into individual monkey arms that hold onto the enemy and restrict them in place, allowing a follow-up attack.

“Don’t speak like you know Bankai…Quincy!”

Hikotsu Taihō, Baboon Bone Cannon

The one special move that is retained from the original incomplete Bankai, Renji fires a concentrated blast of spiritual energy from the monkey’s arm. The original incomplete Bankai shot a red blast from the snake’s mouth. This time it is a bright glowing orange. This is due to Renji’s change in spiritual pressure.

Zagai Zekkō, Snake Bone’s Absolute Roar

In one of Renji’s more powerful attacks, he grabs the Orochiō section of the Bankai with his monkey arm and spins it over his head, slowly creating a giant disc of spiritual energy. He then launches it at the opponent, causing a gigantic explosion that leaves a crater in place. This attack is so powerful that he must charge it with spiritual pressure for at least 20 seconds.

Thanks to this anime-original battle between Renji and Uryuu, fans now have a much better look at Renji’s true Bankai, Sōō Zabimaru. The anime made sure to display the full extent of Renji’s new power. Now, understanding of his strength is no mere speculation based on one singular appearance, but rather a complete understanding of how incredibly powerful the vice-captain of Squad 6 has now become.