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"Principle lodged in the eyes." - Tite Kubo[3] Byakuya Kuchiki (朽木 白哉, Kuchiki Byakuya) is the 28th head of the noble Kuchiki Clan, one of the four great noble families in Soul Society, and the captain of the 6th Division in the Gotei 13. His lieutenant is Renji Abarai.
Byakuya has slate gray eyes and long black hair, which he keeps up in intricate white headpieces called kenseikan
that symbolize his nobility as the head of the Kuchiki family, one on
top of his head and another on the right side. He wears the standard
captain uniform along with a white scarf made by the master weaver,
Tsujishirō Kuroemon III. The scarf is made from the silver-white,
windflower light silk (ginpaku kazahana no uzuginu) and is a
family heirloom that is handed down from generation to generation and is
given to each head of the Kuchiki family. The scarf alone is worth
enough to buy ten mansions in the Seireitei.[4] He also wears fingerless white tekkou that cover only the back of his hands.
A year and a half after the defeat of Aizen, Byakuya wears
hairpieces at the back of his head, but it was noted that those
hairpieces were not kenseikan.[5].
He now wears a variation of the captain haori with a high collar which
has light gold on its edges and small, light gold tassels attached to
the corners. The white scarf is also no longer a part of his attire.[6][7]
As the 28th head of the Kuchiki clan, Byakuya acts in an aristocratic
manner — he seems always serene and apathetic towards other people,
even when he is actually deeply conflicted. He is also extremely calm,
even in battle. He generally acts indifferent, bordering on arrogance,
to most situations that he is faced with as shown from how he rarely
views his opponent as being worth his time. Byakuya is easily offended
if his name is not used properly. As such, he views Ichigo Kurosaki
in disdain for always referring to him improperly. When Byakuya talks
with Ichigo, he calls him by his full name. Byakuya is very perceptive
and is fully aware of the limits of his abilities and usually anything
he states in comparison to an opponent is justified. However, when he
was younger, he was quick to anger and very hotheaded, as noted by his
grandfather.[8]
Byakuya strongly believes in law and order. As the head of one of
the great noble families and as a Gotei 13 captain, he works hard for a
peaceful society. He feels that if someone in his position does not
follow the rules as a good example, then no one will follow them. He
believes that to maintain the order, all law-breakers must be punished,
even if that goes against his own wishes. Byakuya feels that "part of a
captain's responsibilities are to make sure the lieutenant's
responsibilities are taken care of".[9]
In spite of his icy and regal manner, Byakuya cares for and protects
those important to him. After the events of the Aizen incident, he
admitted that law isn't perfect and became more lenient towards his
adoptive sister, Rukia.
Byakuya is popular among the female Shinigami of Soul Society,
and was voted number one in the "captain we desire to release a photo
book for" poll taken by the Shinigami Women's Association. He likes
Japanese cherry blossoms, night-time walks, spicy food, and bananas, but
he does not like sweets. Byakuya excels in calligraphy.[3]
Byakuya was born into the Kuchiki family and grew up in the Kuchiki
mansion in Seireitei. He would spend countless hours training, in
preparation of taking over the leadership of the Kuchiki family.[10] Yoruichi Shihōin
would often visit the Kuchiki manor to play tag with Byakuya. On one
such occasion, approximately 110 years ago, she is presented to a
training Byakuya by his grandfather Ginrei Kuchiki.
Upon seeing the arrival of Yoruichi, he attacked and insulted her.
Yoruichi playfully began to tease him, complaining about his greeting
after she came all the way there to see him. Byakuya expressed his
displeasure at seeing her and stated that he would be the head of the
Kuchiki clan soon enough, so he has no time to waste on her. After
Yoruichi stole his hair tie, she exclaimed that if the head of Kuchiki
clan could get his hair tie stolen by a girl at play, then she would
worry about its future. She then used Shunpo to escape from him, leaving
an angry Byakuya to claim his superiority and promise to make her see
the error of her ways.[11] Byakuya about to adopt Rukia Kuchiki into the Kuchiki clan.
Fifty-five years ago, Byakuya married Hisana Kuchiki, who was a commoner from Rukongai,
thus breaking the rules by accepting her into the noble Kuchiki family.
Five years later, she became sick and was near death. Shortly before
her passing, Hisana asked Byakuya to find and adopt her biological
sister, Rukia, whom she had abandoned as a baby. She also made him promise that he would not tell Rukia about her real family.[12] One year later, Byakuya found Rukia at the Shinō Academy
and immediately adopted her into the Kuchiki clan. By adopting her,
Byakuya respected his late wife's final wish, but had broken the rules
of his clan again. He later swore upon his parents' graves that he would
never break the rules again, no matter what.[13]
Less than 49 years ago and not long before Rukia joined the Gotei 13, Byakuya became the captain of the 6th Division. Gin Ichimaru became captain of the 3rd Division at the same time, and Gin would commonly start conversations with Byakuya during times they crossed paths.[14]
Byakuya first appears on a mission with his lieutenant, Renji Abarai,
to capture Rukia Kuchiki and return her to Soul Society and kill Ichigo Kurosaki. He stands and watches as his lieutenant Renji Abarai attacks Rukia. [15] He stands by as Uryū Ishida enters into the conflict between Renji and Rukia.[16]
Shortly after Renji defeats Ishida, Byakuya bears witness to the
arrival of Ichigo and watches as Renji engages him. When Renji is almost
hit by Ichigo, Byakuya tells his lieutenant that he is being too
careless, but Renji simply states that Ichigo is nothing to worry about.
Byakuya explains to him that he knew Ichigo looked familiar, as 33
hours ago, Special Forces obtained his image after he fought a Menos
Grande and gave it a scar.[17]
Eventually, Ichigo turns the tables on Renji. As he prepares for a
finishing strike, Byakuya cuts Ichigo's sword in two and subsequently
inflicts a grievous wound on his chest.[18]
Byakuya then asks Renji if something is wrong. Renji tells him there
was no need for him to directly attack Ichigo, as he could have finished
him. Byakuya tells him not to be like that, for if he is always the
spectator, his skills may degrade.[19]
When Rukia runs to Ichigo's body, Byakuya then asks her whether she
would still go to Ichigo's side after all that has just happened. He
then tells her that he understands as he does resemble "him".
Ichigo comes to and grabs Byakuya's leg. Byakuya tells him to let go,
but Ichigo defiantly tells him he can’t hear him and he should look at
him when talking to him. Kicking his arm away, Rukia then scolds Ichigo
and tells Byakuya that she is ready to leave. She then asks that Byakuya
leave Ichigo be, to which he agrees. He states that Ichigo should die
from his injuries in a half hour and that if he does survive, his
Shinigami powers will be gone. He then has Renji open a Senkaimon back to Soul Society.[20] Byakuya informs Rukia of her death sentence.
Later, in Soul Society, Byakuya informs Rukia that she is to be executed for her crimes.[21] Later, he comes across Kenpachi Zaraki, captain of the 11th Division and Gin Ichimaru, captain of the 3rd Division,
with them both teasing him about Rukia being sentenced to death as a
criminal. Byakuya says that he didn't think lower class people could
understand the feelings of nobles. Byakuya and Kenpachi bicker and
threaten each other, but Gin steps in and ends the dispute.[22]
Byakuya is present during the captain's emergency meeting called by Captain-Commander Yamamoto, where he remains silent throughout the bickering between his fellow captains.[23][24] Upon Renji's defeat by Ichigo, Renji is brought to a secure location and watched over by lieutenants Izuru Kira and Momo Hinamori, who discuss calling for the 4th Division's
medics. Byakuya tells them that there is no need, as Renji is to be
thrown in jail. When Momo pleads with him, Byakuya plainly tells her
that since Renji went alone to fight it is unacceptable that he lost.
Momo asks him how can he say that, but she is stopped by Izuru, who
apologizes to Byakuya before a reluctant Momo does the same.[25]
Byakuya later interrupts Ganju Shiba and Hanatarō Yamada's attempt to rescue Rukia from the Shishinrō.[26] Byakuya tells Ganju that he could sense some faint spiritual pressure going toward Shishinrō, initially thinking that it was someone strong hiding their reiatsu, but it turned out to be a big fat bug.[27]
When Ganju goes to attack, Byakuya severely damages Ganju's arm and
tells him to be gone. Ganju tells him that a coward that could be scared
away by such an attack does not exist in the Shiba family.[28]
Upon hearing his family name, he apologizes for not hitting Ganju
harder. Byakuya ignores Rukia's plea and releases his Shikai, severely
injuring Ganju.
Jūshirō stops Byakuya's attack on Ganju and Hanatarō.
As Byakuya prepares to finish off Ganju, he is stopped by Jūshirō Ukitake,
who states that the release of a Zanpakutō in Konnatokoru is a first
class offense. Byakuya informs him of the special war time orders that
had been activated, lifting this ban. Byakuya and Ukitake then sense the
arrival of a strong spiritual pressure at the level of a captain.[29]Ichigo then shows up and goes to engage Byakuya in combat.[30] Ukitake asks Byakuya who Ichigo is, but Byakuya simply says that he is no one.[31] Byakuya's Shikai being stopped by Yoruichi
After a brief exchange of words, Byakuya states that he doesn't know
how he has reacquired Shinigami powers, but he should have resumed his
normal Human life. After failing in an attempt to use Senka on Ichigo, Byakuya releases Senbonzakura's Shikai,[32] but is stopped by Yoruichi.[33]
Byakuya recognizes her and watches as she knocks Ichigo out. Byakuya
comments that she will not be able to escape easily. Yoruichi asks him
if he ever won even one time against her in a game of tag and Byakuya
asks if they should try again. Then the two engage in a test of speed
using Shunpo with Yoruichi carrying an unconscious Ichigo, while still
staying a step ahead of Byakuya. She quickly moves to the top a nearby
building and yells down to Byakuya that in three days she will make
Ichigo stronger than him and their fight is on hold until then. She then
flees with Ichigo.[34] Byakuya then leaves the area, telling Ukitake that he has lost interest and that he can do whatever he wants to do with the Ryoka.[35]
After the date of Rukia's execution is brought forward, Ukitake
tries to convince Byakuya to try to stop it. Byakuya simply brushes him
off, saying that he explains that he will honor Central 46's
decision. When Ukitake's illness flairs up, Byakuya tells him not to
become worked up over it, reminding him of the loss of his former lieutenant. Stating that Rukia is a member of his family and not Ukitake's, he insists that it does not concern Ukitake.[36]
On the morning of Rukia's execution, Byakuya is in his quarters
praying at the shrine to his wife when he is told that the execution is
about to commence. He then says goodbye to Hisana's picture and departs
for the execution grounds.[37] Before reaching the Sōkyoku Hill,
he encounters Renji, who has escaped from jail and fought his way
through his fellow 6th Division members in a bid to save Rukia. Upon
learning of Renji's intentions, Byakuya states that he will not allow
him to do so.[38] Byakuya tries to use Senka to defeat Renji swiftly, but his lieutenant blocks the attack.[39]
Byakuya attempts to release his Shikai, but Renji stops it with his own
Shikai. Renji tells him of his long standing desire to surpass Byakuya
and activates his Bankai.[40] Byakuya fights Renji's Bankai
Byakuya is somewhat surprised and asks when Renji acquired Bankai.
Renji plainly tells him that he will never know, since he never did care
about his subordinates. Renji attacks his captain, who affirms that he
is indeed using a Bankai. Byakuya uses his Shikai to attack Renji's
Bankai, seemingly breaking it apart. However, it reconstitutes itself,
briefly forcing Byakuya to his knee.[41] As Renji tries to attack again, Byakuya uses a Sōkatsui spell to disrupt the movements of his Bankai before binding Renji with Rikujōkōrō.[42] Byakuya then releases his Bankai, which grievously injures Renji.[43] Byakuya defeats Renji
Byakuya tells Renji that he should be proud to still retain the form
of his body after being struck by his Bankai. Renji refuses to give up
and lunges at Byakuya, who uses his Bankai to immobilize him. He
comments on the disappearance of Renji's Bankai and threatens to kill
him. Renji tells him that he swore to his soul to save Rukia[44]
and attempts to attack him again, but his sword breaks upon contact and
he falls to the ground, defeated. Byakuya throws his scarf on top of
Renji and congratulates him on having given Byakuya a superficial injury
before leaving.[45] Byakuya and Ichigo clash again.
Byakuya arrives at Rukia's execution, refusing to look at his sister.[46] As Rukia's execution commences, Byakuya is greatly surprised by the interference and arrival of Ichigo Kurosaki.[47] Byakuya looks on as Ichigo saves Rukia[48] and after Ichigo easily dispatches three lieutenants, Byakuya attacks him.[49]
When Ichigo questions why Byakuya is not trying to save Rukia, Byakuya
brushes it off, stating that Ichigo would not understand. The two clash
and Byakuya states that he will kill Ichigo and execute Rukia himself.[50]
Ichigo taunts Byakuya, who releases his Shikai, only for Ichigo to counter it with Getsuga Tenshō,[51]
which injures Byakuya's left hand. Byakuya activates his Bankai and
injures Ichigo, who admits his error at using only his Shikai.
Unimpressed, Byakuya says that he is talking as though he has already
achieved Bankai, which Ichigo claims is the case.[52] Byakuya does not believe him and looks on in disbelief as Ichigo activates his Bankai, Tensa Zangetsu.
Byakuya is confused by the small size of the Bankai, but before he can
attack, Ichigo gets up close, pointing the tip of his blade at Byakuya's
throat, and asks him if that pride has anything to do with Rukia's
execution, because if so, he will step all over it.[53] Byakuya tries to catch Ichigo by directing Senbonzakura Kageyoshi's movements with his hands.
When Ichigo backs off, Byakuya calls him arrogant for not attacking
when he had the chance. They continue fighting until Ichigo becomes so
fast that Senbonzakura Kageyoshi is unable keep up with him.
Byakuya begins using his hand to direct his Bankai, causing it to move
even faster. However, Ichigo is able to fend it off and, before Byakuya
realizes it, Ichigo appears behind him and stabs the captain. Realizing
the power of Ichigo's Bankai, Byakuya promises to destroy it[54] and activates his Senkei technique.[55]
As they continue, Byakuya notes that Ichigo's movements have become
slower. Byakuya calls forth one of the surrounding swords to stab Ichigo
in the foot and then pierces Ichigo's shoulder with Byakurai.
Byakuya commends him on having made it as far as he did, saying that he
must realize by now that this is the end. He prepares for a finishing
blow, but Ichigo's inner Hollow takes over and stops Byakuya's attack.[56] The conclusion of the fight.
A stunned Byakuya is slashed across his chest. He regains his composure and dodges a black Getsuga Tenshō.
Seeing the Hollow mask, Byakuya asks if he is a Hollow, but Ichigo rips
off the mask and apologizes for the Hollow’s interference. Byakuya
agrees to ignore what just transpired, but points out that neither of
them have the strength to continue this for much longer. They agree to
end the battle with the next blow. When Ichigo asks why Byakuya won’t
save Rukia, Byakuya tells him that he will answer the question if he
defeats him. Byakuya then uses the technique Shūkei, Hakuteiken and the two charge at each other, releasing a torrent of powerful reiatsu.[57] Byakuya saves Rukia.
Both are badly wounded by this and Byakuya reveals his reasons for
not saving Rukia. Ichigo tells him that if he was in his position, he
would fight the rules. Byakuya realizes that Ichigo was fighting Soul
Society's rules rather than him personally and he thinks that Ichigo has
the same personality as Kaien Shiba.
Byakuya then tells Ichigo that his ferocity has shattered his blade and
that he will no longer pursue Rukia's death before leaving the area.[58]
Later, when Sōsuke Aizen orders Gin Ichimaru to kill Rukia, Byakuya saves her life and takes the attack with his body instead.[59] Byakuya collapses in Rukia's arms due to all his injuries.[60] While being treated for his massive injuries by Captain Unohana,
Byakuya tells Rukia the truth of her past and explains why he was
conflicted for so long between his promises to Hisana and his parents,
making it hard for him to determine the role he should take when she was
sentenced to be executed. He then thanks Ichigo for helping him make
his decision to save Rukia in the end and he apologizes to Rukia.[61]
When the Bounts threat to Soul Society becomes serious, Byakuya receives a message from Captain-Commander Yamamoto and he leaves to meet up with him.[62] The next morning, Byakuya arrives at the First Division barracks. While there, Yamamoto tells Byakuya that he believes Captain Kurotsuchi
may have betrayed them. He asks Byakuya to check if there is any
information on the Bount in the Kuchiki clan's archive, which Byakuya
agrees to do.[63] Byakuya saves Rukia from the Bount Yoshi.
Byakuya later attends a captains’ meeting where Yamamoto informs the
other captains about what Byakuya's search revealed. He is present when a
messenger arrives and reports that Rukia is currently fighting a Bount.
Byakuya arrives at the fight in time to save Rukia from Yoshi
and has Rukia taken to the Kuchiki manor to recuperate. After a brief
exchange, Ichigo asks Byakuya to join with him to defeat the Bounts, but
Byakuya tells him to go back to his world as the Gotei 13 will take
care of the situation in Soul Society. Later, in a forest in Rukongai, Byakuya encounters the Bount leader Jin Kariya and the two begin to fight.[64] Byakuya fighting Kariya.
Byakuya asks him about his intentions and Kariya tells him that he is
the most famous captain and as such his defeat would shock and
demoralize all of Seireitei. Byakuya dismisses this as nonsense and
attacks Kariya, who responds with wind-based attacks that causes Byakuya
to become enveloped in a tornado. Byakuya responds with Kidō, but
Kariya evades his attacks. They continue attacking relentlessly and are
both enveloped in a tornado of Senbonzakura's blades. Ichigo arrives and
disrupts the tornado with a Getsuga Tenshō, freeing the two combatants. Byakuya then notices Kariya absorbing reishi
and listens as he explains how Bount can use the abundant reishi in
Soul Society to empower and heal themselves. Byakuya watches as Ichigo
attacks Kariya with his Bankai and while they are distracted, Byakuya
uses his own Bankai to attack, telling Ichigo that he is in the way.[65] Byakuya observes the final clash between Ichigo and Kariya with Yoruichi Shihōin.
Kariya admits that Byakuya is much better than he thought, but
reminds him that he can continuously heal. As the trio battle, a large
blast catches their attention. When the smoke clears, Ran'Tao,
the creator of the Bounts, emerges. After a brief exchange between
Ran'Tao, Ichigo and Kariya, Byakuya continues to attack Kariya. They are
all at a stalemate until an attack from Koga's doll, Dalk.
As Koga and Kariya make their escape, Dalk attacks, but Byakuya uses
Shunpo to dodge every attack. After the battle, Byakuya prepares to
leave before Ichigo asks him if Kariya should be followed. Byakuya tells
him that he is already gone and that there will be another time to
catch him.[66] Byakuya later watches Ichigo's final battle with Kariya with full confidence in Ichigo's ability to defeat him.[67]
Some time after attending an emergency captains meeting,[68] Byakuya travels to the Human World to retrieve Tōshirō Hitsugaya's
team on Captain-Commander Yamamoto's order. He secretly allows Rukia
and Renji to return to the Human World to assist in the rescue of Orihime Inoue,
stating that he was only ordered to bring them back to Soul Society and
that what they chose to do afterwards was none of his concern.[69][70]
Byakuya is told that Rukia and Renji have disappeared and that the Second Division is looking for them throughout Seireitei.[71] Byakuya later arrives in Las Noches[72] just in time to save Rukia from the 7th Espada, Zommari Rureaux.
Byakuya refuses to tell the enemy who he is and asks him if he is the
one that had injured Rukia. Zommari tells him that he is not the one but
he was going to finish the job.[73] Byakuya fighting Zommari Rureaux.
The pair demonstrate their speed, with Zommari claiming to have the fastest Sonido amongst the Espada and explaining that his Gemelos Sonido
allows him to create quasi-clones. Byakuya criticises him for revealing
his ability. Byakuya uses the Way of Onmitsu, 3rd of the Shihō, Utsusemi to escape one of Zommari's attacks.[74] After the pair exchange criticisms and taunts, Zommari releases his Zanpakutō and uses his Amor
ability to take control of Byakuya's left leg. Byakuya responds by
severing the tendons of his left leg. Zommari then turns his attention
to the unconscious Rukia, but Byakuya shields her body with his own.[75]Hanatarō Yamada follows Byakuya on to the battlefield, but Byakuya orders Hanatarō back in case he is caught up in the battle.[76]
When Byakuya realizes that Zommari has taken possession of his left hand, he cuts the tendons and uses a Shō
spell to free Rukia from the ice, instructing Hanatarō to fall back
with her. Zommari reveals that he has taken control of Rukia's head,
thus taking control of her entire body and after having her slash
Hanatarō across the chest, he warns Byakuya to drop his sword or he will
force Rukia to slit her own throat. Byakuya then restrains Rukia with Rikujōkōrō
and releases his Bankai. Zommari becomes desperate and tries to use the
full range of his power to control Byakuya's Bankai, but Byakuya
explains that there are too many blades for him to control and activates
his "Gōkei" technique to crush Zommari.[77] Byakuya finishing off Zommari Rureaux.
Zommari survives and tries to use his power to gain control over Byakuya, who counters by using Dankū.
Byakuya explains that when he used Kidō to stop Rukia's possession, he
figured out that Zommari's ability to possess was somewhat similar to
Kidō, so in turn it could be canceled out by Kidō. Zommari begs for
mercy and asks him to show some compassion. He angrily shouts at Byakuya
that Shinigami are arrogant, taking an unnatural authority to proclaim
Hollows as evil. Byakuya, impassive, states that he fought him because
Zommari attacked Byakuya's pride (referring to Rukia) and kills Zommari.[78] Byakuya then instructs Isane Kotetsu to come out of her hiding place and take care of Rukia and Hanatarō.[79]
When Rukia wakes up while being healed Byakuya merely brushes off her
concern and tells her to rest as there is a much bigger fight
forthcoming.[80]
The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai arc (anime only)Edit
Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.
Byakuya is present at a captains’ meeting where the new captain of the 3rd Division, Shūsuke Amagai
is introduced. Byakuya has a lack of interest in the new captain and
when the meeting is over, he simply leaves. He is later sent a Jigokuchō
by the Captain-Commander to communicate that Menos are invading the Dangai.[81]
Some time later, Byakuya asks Renji if he is in charge of the search
party for Rukia and Ichigo, which Renji confirms to be the case. Renji
then asks Byakuya what he is going to do about them, saying that there
has to be a reason for their actions. Byakuya tells him that it does not
matter, as he has no compassion for those who would violate the peace
of Soul Society. He then gives Renji sole authority over the search
party.[82] Byakuya tells Ichigo to let Amagai die with his pride.
Upon realization of the treasonous actions of the Kasumiōji Clan,
Yamamoto orders Byakuya and the 6th Division to lead the infiltration
of the Kasumiōji Clan's compound. Byakuya arrives in the middle of the
fight between Shūsuke Amagai and Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya
and relays the order to subdue the Kasumiōji clan. Shortly thereafter,
Hitsugaya and Byakuya are waiting atop of a roof when the 10th Division
Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto arrives and asks what is going on. Byakuya explains that since the Kasumiōji clan are a noble family with special status, the Gotei 13 could never interfere with them unless they violated a serious law.[83]
He later watches the battle between Amagai and Ichigo. He bears
witness to Yoruichi explaining the details behind what truly happened to
Amagai's father.
Byakuya then prevents Ichigo from stopping Amagai from taking his own
life, claiming that Amagai "has pride as well". He and the others watch
as Amagai destroys himself because of his disgraceful actions.[84]
As Yammy Llargo is about to crush Ichigo, Byakuya fires Sōkatsui at the Espada, while Kenpachi Zaraki cuts off one of Yammy's legs. The two captains then bicker for a while.[85]
As Kenpachi begins to fight Yammy on his own, Byakuya stops Ichigo from
joining the fight, telling him he has to return to the Human World. Mayuri Kurotsuchi appears with a cart, which Byakuya asks him about before Mayuri opens a Garganta.
Ichigo begins to protest again, but Byakuya reminds him that his true
duty is to protect Karakura Town, convincing Ichigo to go.[86]
He asks Mayuri why he chose to remain in Hueco Mundo when there must
have been more things on Earth that would have piqued his curiosity.
Mayuri assures him that he was not plotting anything, and adds that
there are more "interesting corpses" in Hueco Mundo and that he would
examine the Human World later. Byakuya says that he is surprised to hear
such words coming from Mayuri, since it sounded like he believed in
Ichigo and his ability to end the war.[87] Byakuya and Kenpachi prepare to face off against Yammy, in a contest to see who can take him down first.
As Byakuya watches Kenpachi take down Yammy, the battle-crazed
captain asks Byakuya to finish off Yammy. Byakuya tells him that that is
a job for a barbarian like Kenpachi. Yammy gets back up and fires a Cero at them. They both dodge the Cero and Byakuya releases his Bankai as they continue to bicker.[88]
Yammy's huge form is knocked off balance by their powerful attack and
he uses his anger to transform. He warns the captains that making him
angrier is the last thing they would want to do as his release increases
in strength the angrier he becomes.[89]
After defeating Yammy, Byakuya and Kenpachi exit a Garganta in
Soul Society. The 4th Division immediately respond to their arrival,
taking note that while both are standing, they are horribly injured.[90]
After their injuries are treated, Byakuya and Kenpachi, along with
Shunsui, are scolded for losing their respective captain haori. When the
captains take the matter lightly, with Byakuya saying he can easily
replace the cheap material, Yamamoto grows even angrier.[91]
Byakuya and Renji duel with many Shinigami looking on. During the battle, when Byakuya activates Bankai, Muramasa
calls out to his Zanpakutō, telling it to hear his voice, causing one
of the blades to cut Byakuya's arm. After a couple of attacks, he seals
his Zanpakutō and Renji notes that something is wrong. Byakuya dismisses
him, saying they are done for the day. He is later called to Sōkyoku Hill
for an emergency meeting, where he and the other Shinigami are
confronted by Muramasa. He witnesses his Zanpakutō's spirit
materializing and joining Muramasa's side. He asks Muramasa who he is
and watches as the new enemy declares war on the Shinigami.[92] Byakuya later stops Gonryōmaru from attacking Rukia. He is attacked by Senbonzakura, whose Shikai swallows up Byakuya.[93] Byakuya departs with Muramasa and Senbonzakura.
Later, Byakuya (without his captain haori) knocks out a group of
guards at the Seireitei records building. Sometime after this, he stands
on top of a nearby building watching as Ichigo is attacked by
Senbonzakura. When Ichigo notices him, he uses Shunpo and disappears.[94]
Then while Senbonzakura and Ichigo are fighting, he reappears to stop
Senbonzakura from continuing. He appears to be defecting as he states
that he is following his inner desires to protect his pride. Byakuya
warns Ichigo to stay away from Muramasa or he will die. Senbonzakura,
Muramasa and Byakuya then depart.[95] Byakuya battling Sode no Shirayuki
Byakuya is then shown in the Zanpakutō's hideout, where he is
questioned about his reasons for defecting. Some of the spirits do not
want to work with him, as they feel that it would go against their
original purpose of betraying the Shinigami. Senbonzakura commands his
former master to destroy Sode no Shirayuki
to prove his loyalty. Thinking that he would not do this, the others
prepare to attack him. Byakuya surprises them by fighting and defeating
Sode no Shirayuki. Kazeshini
is enraged, but Muramasa commends Byakuya's resolve and the other
Zanpakutō accept him. Muramasa gives Byakuya a task. Later, in the
partially-destroyed Sixth Division offices among a pile of fallen
bodies, Byakuya is found by Rukia. Senbonzakura tosses the broken
fragments of her sword to Rukia. Renji questions Byakuya, before trying
to arrest him as a co-conspirator. Byakuya defeats him and is
subsequently questioned by the Zanpakutō spirits about why he did not
finish Renji off. Kazeshini prepares to step in to do the job, but the Onmitsukidō and several senior Gotei 13 officers and Ichigo surround them.[96] Byakuya vs Zaraki.
As the fight between Shinigami and Zanpakutō begins, Byakuya watches
silently. Eventually, Kenpachi engages Byakuya. After it becomes clear
that he may lose if he doesn't fight seriously, after just managing to
dodge a massive blow's full impact, Byakuya unleashes his Shikai. Before
they could finish their fight, Ashisogi Jizō ravages the battlefield, allowing Byakuya to escape with Senbonzakura. Upon returning to Muramasa’s hideout, he witnesses a Jigokuchō
communicating with Muramasa and questions if the Zanpakutō spirit
intends to travel to the Human World. Instead, Muramasa brings Byakuya
to the location of Yamamoto.[97] Byakuya blocks Kōga's attack.
He approaches the Captain-Commander, but is impeded by a burst of
fiery spiritual energy. Byakuya later witnesses the return of an injured
Kazeshini, who openly expresses his unwillingness to risk his life for a
Shinigami.[98]
Byakuya later accompanies Muramasa and Senbonzakura to the Human World.
Muramasa thanks Byakuya for leading him to Karakura Town, saying that
he likely would not have found it without his aid. Byakuya leaves
Muramasa's side to check that there are no Hollows nearby.[99] After Muramasa frees Kōga Kuchiki,
the rogue Shinigami tries to strike down Muramasa. Before he can do so,
however, Byakuya appears and blocks his sword, expressing his shock at
how Kōga calls his own Zanpakutō a "tool" and attacks it. He says that
Kōga does not deserve to be called a "Shinigami".[100] Senbonzakura helps Byakuya Kuchiki to fight Kōga.
It is revealed that Byakuya only pretended to be a traitor to fulfill
his promise to his grandfather to find and destroy Kōga should he ever
resurface. With Ichigo and Rukia dealing with the unstable Muramasa and
the Hollows he was releasing, concentrates on Kōga. Kōga grabs one of
the spears that sealed him and the two quickly show themselves to be
well matched in swordsmanship, Shunpo and Kidō. Kōga to utilize his
unique powers to bind and mislead Byakuya. Senbonzakura lends his vision
and power to Byakuya. They activate their Bankai's Senkei form
and as Kōga becomes enraged that Byakuya is able to fight as his equal,
Byakuya explains that it is only natural as Kōga arrogantly restricted
his full potential by abandoning his Zanpakutō, while Byakuya learned to
trust in his Zanpakutō and hence unleash his true potential. Byakuya
then unleashes his Bankai's Shūkei form and charges at Kōga for a final clash,[101]
defeating Kōga. Pitying Kōga for falling so much to his ego, Byakuya
goes to aid the others in dealing with Muramasa. There, he finds that
Muramasa's unstable energy has forcibly begun to open a Garganta and
caused him to fuse with all the Hollows and transform into a giant
dome-like structure that continues to grow.[102]
Byakuya, with Senbonzakura's assistance, succeeds in destroying several Gillians.
Soon, the other Shinigami and their recently freed Zanpakutō spirits
join in the fight. Knowing that the only way to stop the Gillians is to
seal the Garganta, Byakuya decides to use his spiritual energy,
reinforced by Senbonzakura's, to seal the portal. Their allies, upon
realizing what they were attempting, join in and add their own reiatsu,
eventually closing the Garganta.[103]
After finishing off the last of the Gillians, Byakuya and the other
Shinigami watch as the dome collapses, revealing Ichigo and a dying
Muramasa. After Muramasa dies and apologizes for his mistakes, Byakuya
approaches Ichigo and sincerely thanks Ichigo for all he has done.[104]
Back in Soul Society, the Gotei 13 is given a day off to party and
recover from the recent chaos. Byakuya uses his clan's connections and
money to greatly speed up the repairs to Seireitei and allows his
Division to celebrate at his mansion. Two creatures attack the manor and
are fought off by Zanpakutō spirits, surprising Byakuya, who wonders
how the spirits can still materialize. After the Zanpakutō spirits
dispatch one of the intruders and the other flees, Byakuya and Rukia go
to Mayuri Kurotsuchi
for answers. He explains that several of the remaining rogue spirits
succeeded in killing their masters, but, rather than dying with their
master, they became what Kurotsuchi calls "Tōjū." Still having duties to take care of, Byakuya puts Rukia in charge of this ordeal and has Senbonzakura join her.[105]
Having entered the Dangai as part of a survey team, Byakuya emerges from the Senkaimon
in Soul Society with Renji and Hitsugaya. They immediately enter the
office of Captain-Commander Yamamoto and present him with the Substitute
Shinigami Badge of Ichigo Kurosaki, which they found in the Dangai.
They state that they lost contact with the original search team in the
Dangai and that the badge was found at the rendezvous site.[106] Along with several other Shinigami, Byakuya apprehends Ichigo.[106] Some time later, upon arriving in the Human World, Byakuya saves Ichigo from Kagerōza Inaba.[107] The next day, Byakuya and the Shinigami hold a meeting about the current situation in Ichigo's room.[108]
Along with Komamura, Hitsugaya and Kenpachi, Byakuya decides to travel back to Seiretei in order to take out Inaba. He deduces that the Kōtotsu
will appear any time a Shinigami enters the Dangai, a theory Urahara
agrees with. While the Captains are running behind the Kōtotsu, the Kōryū
closes in on them, forcing Komamura to stay behind and unleash his
Bankai so that the others could complete their journey. The remaining
three Captains split up in order to infiltrate the Twelfth Division's barracks.[109] Byakuya encounters the Reigai counterpart of Hitsugaya. The two battle intensely, with Byakuya forced to use his Gokei technique to defeat the Reigai.[110] He is then confronted by a Reigai copy of himself."[111]
As the skirmish goes on, Byakuya is forced him to fall back. As
the Reigai's Shikai pursues him, it proceeds to cut him multiple times,
much to his surprise. Later as Byakuya perches atop a tower, his Reigai
counterpart informs him that his wounds are too severe to allow him to
fight any longer. Byakuya soldiers on, releasing his Bankai [112]
and defeating the Reigai. He rejoins the other captains as they
confront Inaba. Byakuya pulls back as several Reigai appear before them
and uses his Bankai to surround the Reigai. This creates an opening for
the other Shinigami to attack, as Byakuya tells them to follow through.[113]
Byakuya and the other Shinigami watch as Mayuri fights Inaba. As
Inaba releases the Reigai's true power, Byakuya and the other Shinigami
prepare to fight them. As the Reigai jump down to attack the captains,
Byakuya dodges their initial blows, coming face to face with the remade
Reigai-Byakuya.[114] Eventually, Byakuya and the other captains are forced to retreat.[115] Later, they return in time to help Ichigo and Kisuke against the Reigai.[116]
Determined to settle things once and for all, Byakuya faces his Reigai
counterpart and insists on proving who is the true head of the Kuchiki
Clan.[115]
As the battle continues, the Reigai increase in numbers and soon
become a lot more dangerous, attacking whomever they see. Then, the
lieutenants arrive and aid the captains. This also allows Byakuya to
save Yoruichi from surprise attack by Reigai-Shunsui, despite becoming
injured in the process.[117]
As the battle progresses, Byakuya realizes they value self-preservation
the most and will not attack first in fear of being outnumbered.
Byakuya deduces that these ideals of relying on nobody and never truly
trusting even their allies are a trait the Reigai acquired from Inaba.
While Reigai-Hitsugaya is surprised by the captains fighting together,
Byakuya states that they will do what they must to protect Soul Society.[118] Eventually, Byakuya watches as the Reigai aid in stopping Yushima.[119]
Byakuya is among those that placed their energy into the sword prepared by Kisuke Urahara
to help restore Ichigo's powers. After Rukia stabs Ichigo with said
sword, Byakuya exits a Senkaimon with several other Shinigami.[120] Byakuya interrupts Hitsugaya as he explains about Kūgo Ginjō's status as the first Substitute Shinigami to Ichigo. Hitsugaya states that he will leave the details until later.[121] As Yukio brings each of the duels into different pocket dimensions, Byakuya is paired with Tsukishima.[122]
Byakuya says that he is lucky that he is the one fighting him, as
Ichigo is too lenient and he cannot imagine Ichigo killing Tsukishima.
Byakuya blocks Tsukishima's attack with his Shikai and reveals that he
despises the way Tsukishima fights, stealing the bonds of camaraderie
and torturing opponents, which he views as the height of cowardice.[123] Tsukishima cuts Byakuya with Book of the End.
Tsukishima inserts his presence into a part of the ground using Book of the End,
creating a trap which Byakuya subsequently triggers. Byakuya manages to
escape from it and soon learns that Tsukishima has inserted himself
into his Zanpakutō's past when he blocked a previous attack, this making
him aware of all its techniques.[124] Tsukishima slashes Byakuya across the chest and reveals that he is fully aware of Byakuya's "Hurtless Area",
knowing that the best tactic against his Shikai and Bankai is to get in
close to Byakuya to avoid damage. Amazed that Tsukishima has learned so
much about his abilities, Byakuya surmizes that even his Bankai attacks
will have no affect on Tsukishima, which the Fullbringer plainly agrees on.[125] Byakuya reseals Senbonzakura to remove the "Hurtless Area",
but Tsukishima then shows the immense cutting power of his Fullbring,
slicing Byakuya's blade in two. While Tsukishima mocks Byakuya, he
calmly picks up the severed blade and drops it with his sword,
activating his Bankai.[126] Byakuya defeats Tsukishima.
Knowing where Tsukishima will strike, Byakuya takes the risk of allowing his blades to enter the "Hurtless Area".
While Tsukishima applauds Byakuya's ingenuity and improved speed with
his Bankai, he exploits the Bankai's speed by moving close enough to let
the blades injure Byakuya's arm. Byakuya grabs some of Senbonzakura's
petals and throws them through Tsukishima's chest. Admitting that he
enjoyed fighting in a situation where preparation was irrelevant,
Byakuya thanks Tsukishima for a joyful battle as the Fullbringer
collapses.[127]
Acknowledging defeat, Tsukishima asks Byakuya if he has any remorse for
killing the man he claims he is thankful to before he can repay him.
Byakuya admits he regrets not being able to repay him, but has no
remorse for Tsukishima as he is Ichigo's enemy. He then finds the
unconscious Rukia.[128]
Along with the other captains, he looks on as Ichigo breaks apart the last remaining pocket dimension with his Bankai.[129]
To Rukia's surprise, Byakuya and the others turn to leave. Byakuya
reminds her that they were only tasked with observing Ichigo and his
decision.[130]
When Ichigo subsequently goes to Soul Society to seek the return of
Kūgo's body, Byakuya is informed of his arrival and is among the
captains present to hear Ichigo's request.[131]
Byakuya and Renji attend the official funeral of Lieutenant Chōjirō Sasakibe. While waiting for the cremation to begin, Byakuya tells Renji of Chōjirō's abilities and loyalty to Yamamoto.[132]
Master Swordsmanship Specialist: Byakuya is masterful at swordsmanship, capable of flawless precision and lethal attacks without much effort.[134][65] Shunpo Master: Byakuya is probably best known for his usage of Shunpo.
Although having been taught by, but never beating "Goddess of Flash"
Yoruichi Shihōin, he is still easily one of the most proficient users of
this skill in all of Soul Society.[135]
Senka (閃花, Flash Blossom): a special Shunpo
technique where one moves to their opponent's back, directly attacking
and sealing one's "Saketsu" and "Hakusui" in two rapid strikes
(effectively cutting them off of their spiritual energy flow). This
attack is his favorite to use.[136]
The movement is so fast that an opponent may not be able to tell
whether he was attacked from the front or the back and even an outside
observer may find it impossible to tell what the movements are.[137]
Utsusemi (空蝉, Cicada, referencing their molting):
Way of Onmitsu, 3rd of the Shihō. It allows for a movement at great
speed, leaving an afterimage behind. It is a technique taught to him by Yoruichi Shihōin.[138]
Kidō Master: Byakuya has displayed his knowledge of high level Kidō
spells, able to cast several in quick succession without the
incantation and with almost no effort and still possessing formidable
power. He has been shown to use spells up to level 81 and possesses
advanced knowledge of Kidō application and consistency. He can use
low-level spells with devastating effects, as well as a counter to
attacks. He even uses a low-level lightning spell to burn a hole right through Ichigo's shoulder.[139][140][65] Hakuda Combatant:
While used less often, Byakuya has shown a highly proficient skill in
this area. In the anime, Byakuya was able to effortlessly knock out
several Shinigami guards stealthily with a single strike each.[94] Immense Spiritual Power: He is capable of exerting an immense amount of Spiritual Pressure,
which, in league with his already admirable combat skills and finesse,
makes him one of the most formidable captains. His spiritual pressure is
so great it can be felt from a great distance and it has the tendency
to make people perspire in fear. In the anime, his spiritual pressure is
white. It is implied by Kōga Kuchiki that he is among the few immensely strong heads of the Kuchiki clan, further elaborating on his power level.[141] Master Tactician: Byakuya is a highly perceptive fighter,
being able to almost immediately determine an opponent's attack patterns
and weaknesses.[142] He is also a crafty tactician, as demonstrated from how effectively he uses his Kidō to confuse his opponents.[143] He can discern the motives and abilities of his opponents and effectively uses his knowledge to end the battle in his favor.[144] Enhanced Endurance: While not having the most imposing
appearance compared to other Shinigami captains like Kenpachi Zaraki,
Byakuya has shown to be a very resilient fighter. During his fight
against Ichigo, despite gaining several major injuries, Byakuya was
still able to continue fighting effectively and even ignored his wounds
to the point that he seemed unfazed by them. At the end of the fight, he
was still able to perform an impressive Flash Step to leave.[145]
During his fight with the 7th Espada, Byakuya's durability proved great
enough for him to willingly damage himself to escape from his enemy's
possession attack and continued to fight as if he was unaffected.[146]
During his fight with Tsukishima, he had his entire left arm mutilated
by Senbonzakura, and still was able to defeat the Fullbringer.[147]
Senbonzakura redirects here. For the manifested spirit that appears in the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc see Senbonzakura (spirit).
Senbonzakura (千本桜, "Thousand Cherry Blossoms"; a reference to Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura):
A regular katana, with a simple cross guard, which is a simple open
frame, much like a four-pane window. It has a bronze guard with lavender
hilt-wrapping and white sheath.
Shikai: It is triggered by the command "Scatter" (散れ, chire).[148]
Shikai Special Ability: In its Shikai,
Senbonzakura's blade separates into a thousand slender, tiny blade
fragments, which then fly away from the hilt, leaving only the sword's
handle in Byakuya's hand. The release can be negated before it
completes, such as when Yoruichi Shihōin wrapped the blade in cloth
during Byakuya's short battle with Ichigo. However, if the release
completes itself, then Senbonzakura is rendered near-unstoppable. While
the blades are supposedly too small to be seen normally, they reflect
light in such a way as to appear as cherry blossom petals. By swinging
Senbonzakura's hilt, Byakuya can control the blade fragments at will,
allowing him to shred opponents at a distance and break through almost
any defense.[149] The blades are also used for defensive purposes, as they can even protect Byakuya from an incoming sword swing.[150]
In order to protect Byakuya from his own attacks in both Shikai and
Bankai, Senbonzakura possesses a "Hurtless Area" where it does not cut
anything that is within 85cm of Byakuya [151] unless he himself allows the blades to enter the area.[152] During his second battle with Ichigo, he controlled the blade fragments with his hands to keep up with Ichigo's speed. [153]
Bankai: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi (千本桜景厳, Vibrant Display of a Thousand Cherry Blossoms):
is essentially a much larger version of Senbonzakura's Shikai. To
activate it, Byakuya needs to drop his sword straight down. The sword
phases into the ground, as though it were a pool of water. Energy
ripples expand out, turning the surrounding area dark, and within
seconds, two rows of a thousand giant blades rise up from the ground.
Those thousand swords then scatter and countless flying blades pierce
the enemy. No one knows the exact number of blades generated and no one
can see the movements of those blades or even dodge them.[154]
The number of blades is great enough that Byakuya can use them for
defense as well as offense at the same time. He commonly forms them into
large masses, designed to obliterate opponents instantaneously. As it
moves through the air like torrents of waves, it gives the appearance of
cherry blossoms flowing swiftly along with the wind.[155] Byakuya's defensive use allows him to cover himself entirely in these tiny blades, and form a body shield.[92]
Unlike his Shikai, his Bankai is entirely mentally controlled. While
Byakuya can control the blades with his mind alone, using his hands
allows him to do so more effectively, making the blades increase in
speed three fold.[156] Similar to his Shikai, its attack is triggered with the phrase Scatter.[157]
Bankai Special Ability: Byakuya's Bankai has several
forms, achieved by arranging the blades in different patterns. Each form
presents a different advantage, such as increasing offense at the
expense of defense. This makes Senbonzakura Kageyoshi one of the most
versatile Bankai in the series. These techniques are activated by saying
the name of the technique, followed by the name of his Bankai,
Senbonzakura Kageyoshi.
Senkei (殲景, Slaughterscape;
Viz: "Annihilate"): The true form of Senbonzakura is created by his
blood, which glows and turns into spiritual energy, mixing with the tiny
blades of his Bankai. This unites the scattered petals into complete
glowing swords, numbering in the thousands, that form four rows. These
rows float just above the other, and circle around Byakuya and his
opponent in a continuously moving, column-like array. It abandons
defense in favor of a concentrated offense. Though visually menacing,
this form is not meant for attack from all sides; rather, it is to
concentrate his power into fewer blades, thus increasing his attack
power. While Byakuya can mentally control these swords as he does his
regular blades, he commonly calls them to his hands for actual melee
combat. When in his hand, they lose their glow, and take the form of his
sealed Zanpakutō. While they seem solid in this state, the swords can
just as easily dissipate back into the multitude of tiny blades that
they are made up of. It seems to take fewer blows from a Senkei blade to
gravely injure an opponent than the multiple cuts needed from the
unfocused Bankai. The Senkei also cages himself with his enemy, allowing
neither combatant to move very far from each other, though the area is
still large enough for maneuverability. The most effective use of the
Senkei form is that it allows for use of all the swords at the same
attack level, making it highly versatile as a way to effectively defeat
an enemy unaware of the danger of the situation. It is extremely rare
for him to use this ability, doing so only when he has sworn to cut down
the opponent with his very own hands. Ichigo was the second being to
ever witness the ability.[158][56]
Gōkei (吭景, Mawscape):
This form increases the number of tiny blades immensely. It creates a
spherical formation of innumerable blade fragments, which swirl around
the opponent like a cloud. It then flies into them from every possible
angle, leaving no blind spots and no possibility to escape. It then
collapses on itself, obliterating the opponent. It was strong enough to
completely obliterate a very large building from the inside out, and the
resulting shockwave generated by the attack is so powerful that Byakuya
himself has to Flash Step away.[159][160]
Shūkei: Hakuteiken (終景: 白帝剣, "Endscape: White Emperor Sword";
Viz: "Last Sight: White Emperor Sword"): This condenses each and every
single one of his blades into a single, potent sword, drastically
increasing its cutting power. The spiritual energy and pressure of this
form released is immense. The blade appears bright white and its aura
takes the form of a bird, earning it the name Hakuteiken (白帝剣, White Imperial Sword;
Viz: "White Emperor Sword"). Pure white wings form on Byakuya's back,
as well as a halo-like circle, made of concentrated spiritual energy.
The blade in this form is dangerous enough to cause aggravated injuries
in one single blow.[161] The wings are capable of being used for flight.[162] Whether or not this form allows only one single attack or more is as yet unknown.
Byakuya is playable in most Bleach video games, many having his
Bankai available as well. He has also appeared in every movie released
to this date. He has his own Bleach beat collection, "Yozora No Kawa"
and "Listen to One Story."
His Zanpakutō, Senbonzakura, was voted the 5th most popular Zanpakutō in a Bleach poll and its Bankai, Senbonzakura Kageyoshi (all forms) placed 25th.[164]
In the Bleach best bout poll Byakuya's fight with Ichigo came in first place while his fight with Renji came in sixth place.[165]
The Shinigami Women's Association attempted to publish a Photo Collection showcasing Byakuya, called Prince of Silence but it is now experiencing difficulties.[167]
In the manga his scarf and kenseikan are shown to be sliver
white along with his fingerless gloves, but in the anime they are all
shown to be light green.
(About Renji Abarai) "I
don't want excuses. Since he was fighting alone, there's no reason that
he should have lost. I don't want an idiot that can't even understand
this. He's just getting in the way. Hurry and move him somewhere else."[168]
(To Renji Abarai) "Shall I tell you the difference between
you and I? It's level. It's like the story of the monkey trying to
capture the moon. No matter how he struggles, it's just the moon's
reflection on the water he sees. So he only sinks into the water. Time
after time, he sinks."[169]
(To Renji Abarai) "With your ability, you will find it impossible to make me fall on even one knee."[170]
(To Renji Abarai) "Be proud, as someone who, after being struck by this power, is still able to retain the form of his body."[171]
(To Renji Abarai) "Congratulations. Very admirable. That time, your fang definitely reached me."[172]
(To Rukia Kuchiki) "After
adopting you, I swore in front of my parents' grave that it would be my
last time in breaking the rules, and from that time on, no matter what
happens, I would follow and defend the rules to the very end."[173]
(To Rukia Kuchiki) "When you were sentenced to death, I was
dumbfounded. The oath to my parents to follow and defend the rules, or
the promise to Hisana to protect her sister. Which one should I keep?
Ichigo Kurosaki, you have my gratitude. Rukia, I am sorry."[174]
(To Jin Kariya) "Regardless of who or what they are, anyone who disturbs Soul Society will be cut down."[64]
(To Zommari Rureaux) "I
have already told you. You and I, our levels are as distant as the
earth from the heavens. Must I spell it out for you? I have discarded my
left arm, discarded my left leg, and yet even so, I have not nearly
lowered myself to your level."[175]
(To Zommari Rureaux) "At what point did I ever claim that I
was cutting you down in my capacity as a Shinigami? To justify the
actions I have taken I need but one reason. You raised your blade in
contempt of my pride."[176]
(To Ichigo Kurosaki) "Do
not think so highly of yourself, Ichigo Kurosaki. One such as yourself
does not possess the skill to be of use to captains of the Gotei 13."[177]
(To Kenpachi Zaraki) "Absolutely not. Dealing the final blow is a task suitable for a barbarian such as yourself."[178]
(To Kōga Kuchiki) "I can't believe you called your own sword a tool and attacked it. You don't deserve the title of ‘Shinigami’."[100]
(To Shūkurō Tsukishima) "I
despise the way you fight. Without ever lifting your own hand.. to
steal the bonds of camaraderie and torture opponents is the height of
cowardice. It is a lack of shame, deserving of death. I shall kill you
and cast you aside before you finish swinging your blade."[179]
(To Shūkurō Tsukishima) "I had always believed that battle
was an art to be perfected through meticulous training and preparation.
But today, for the first time, I was able to comprehend the thrill of
indulging one's more primal instincts. You have my thanks. This battle
was an enjoyable one."[180]
(To Shūkurō Tsukishima) "I cannot begin to repay the debts I
owe you. Such is my gratitude. However, you are an enemy of Ichigo
Kurosaki. Debt or not, I feel no remorse in cutting you down."[181
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