Renji shows the full power of his Bankai

Key things

• Renji's true Bankai, Sōō Zabimaru, was now on full display in a jaw-dropping 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 the level of a captain, expanding his abilities as well as Uryuu's. (120 characters)

Bleach The Thousand Year Blood War Part Three continues the amazing trend of expanding the original manga with anime-only scenes and fights. In episode 33, Gate of the Sun fans were treated to a new fight between Renji Abarai and Uryuu Ishida. This fight serves as an excuse to show off brand new abilities that the two have never had a chance to show before. Renji's true Bankai, Sōō Zabimaru, now fully displays its extraordinary and versatile power.

The character's fans are now happier than ever, and those who previously mocked him have finally embraced his power. Bleach The Thousand Year Blood War finally showing 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 complete destruction of the Mask de Masculine. While this one battle was incredibly impressive to him. It only gave him a glimpse of what he could really do now that he knew his true name and was training in the royal palace. He demonstrated two main abilities; Hihiō and Zaga Teppō. These were used to quickly destroy the Quincy. Now in his new battle against Uryuu Renji, he shows what he can really do with his new found power.

“We rascals are dirty by nature.

Hihiō, King of the Baboons

Part of Sōō Zabimaru's cover transforms into a skeletal monkey arm, which Renji controls with his left arm. This allows him to use it as an extra limb to grab and thrash his enemies. This monkey arm is so strong that it can effortlessly crush bones and bypass its enemy with ease. Renji can power up and deliver a devastating monkey arm strike by projecting fire from a circular protrusion on his arm.

Orochiō, the Great Serpent King

The part of the vertebrae that acts as a sort of belt transforms into a tail, while the Bankai blade transforms into a jagged whip similar to his Shikai. This allows Renji to use his blade in a very similar way to how his Shikai works.

• Renji unlocked his true Bankai through his training at the Royal Palace.
• Hihiō Zabimaru was only half of the Bankai name. Sōō Zabimaru is the real name.
• This battle with Uryuu is completely new and expands both Renji 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 turns his fist as if turning a key, revealing two gigantic snake jaws made of spiritual energy. These jaws close on the opponent as a massive blast of energy is fired at them, creating a massive explosion. This attack is powerful enough to turn his enemy into ashes. This is what Renji used to defeat the Mask de Masculine. However, when used against Uryuu, Quincy's Blut Vene negated the attack.

Zazekka, the echo of the serpent's tongue

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

Hihi Tenshō, the reincarnation of the baboon skin

Renji strips the fur from his skeletal monkey arm, and the piles of fur left on the ground transform into individual monkey arms that hold the enemy and restrain them in place, allowing for a follow-up attack.

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

Hikotsu Taihō, Baboon Bone Cannon

The only special move 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's a bright glowing orange. This is due to Renji's change in spiritual pressure.

Zagai Zekkó, The Absolute Roar of the Serpent's Bones

In one of Renji's stronger attacks, he grabs part of the Orochiō Bankai with his monkey arm and spins it above his head, slowly creating a giant disc of spiritual energy. He then unleashes it on the opponent, causing a gigantic explosion that leaves a crater in place. This attack is so powerful that it must be spirit pressured 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. Understanding his power is not mere speculation based on a single revelation, but rather a complete understanding of how incredibly powerful the Vice Captain of Squad 6 has now become.