Renji shows his Bankai full power

Key takeaways

• Renji's true Bankai, Sōō Zabimaru, is now on full display in a stunning battle with Uryuu.
• Renji's Bankai abilities, Hihiō and Zaga Teppō, showcase his newfound strength and power.
• This battle proves that Renji is now at captain level and expands both his and Uryuu's abilities. (120 characters)

Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Part Three continues the amazing trend of expanding on the original manga with scenes and fights that are only animated. In episode 33, Gate of the Sun fans are treated to another jaw-dropping battle between Renji Abarai and Uryuu Ishida. This fight serves as an excuse to show off brand new abilities that the two never had a chance to show before. Renji's true Bankai, Sōō Zabimaru, now fully displays 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 shown the full extent of Renji's Bankai.

Sōō Zabimaru, The Two Kings

Renji's True Bankai

Sōō Zabimaru originally only had one fight to show his power. Renji's total annihilation of the Mask de Masculine. Although this fight 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 was training at the Royal Castle. He showed two great abilities; Hihiō and Zaga Teppō. These were used to quickly annihilate the Quincy. Now in his new fight against Uryuu, Renji shows what he can really do with his newfound strength.

“We villains are dirty by nature.”

Hihiō, Baboon King

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

Orochiō, Great Snake King

The vertebral section that acts as a kind of belt transforms into a tail, while the blade of the Bankai transforms into a toothed 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 Bankai's name. Sōō Zabimaru is the real name.
• This fight with Uryuu is completely new and it expands both Renji's and Uryuu's abilities.
• This battle proves that Renji is now sitting comfortably at captain level.

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

Renji impales his enemy with his blade and twisting his fist as if turning a key, he manifests two giant snake jaws made of spiritual energy. These jaws close on the opponent as it fires a massive burst 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, Quincy's Blut Vene negated the attack.

Zazekka, Snake Tongue's Echo

Renji transforms the sword blade into a segmented blade just like his Shikai. Uses it to attack from longer distances.

Hihi Tenshō, Baboon Pelt Reincarnation

Renji sheds the fur from his skeletal ape arm, and the patches of fur left on the ground transform into individual ape arms that latch onto the enemy and pin them in place, allowing for a follow-up attack.

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

Hikotsu Taihō, Baboon Bone Cannon

The only special move left over from the original incomplete Bankai, Renji fires a concentrated stream of spiritual energy from the monkey's arm. The original incomplete Bankai shot a red blast from the snake's mouth. This time it's 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 part of the Bankai with his monkey arm and spins it over his head, slowly creating a giant disk of spiritual energy. He then launches it at the opponent, causing a giant 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 show the full extent of Renji's new power. Now the understanding of his strength is not just speculation based on a single appearance, but rather a complete understanding of how incredibly powerful the Vice Captain of Squad 6 has now become.