The number of blades is great enough that Byakuya can simultaneously use them for offense and defense. As Byakuya is attacked by As Nodt's arrows, he relays to a worried Renji they would be foolish to attack together, and he should stand back and watch the fight so he can gain information on how to take down the enemy. Takato Kuchiki, the seemingly easy going, flamboyant son of the Nobleman. Before they can finish their fight, Ashisogi Jizō ravages the battlefield, allowing Byakuya to escape with Senbonzakura. Along with several other Shinigami, Byakuya apprehends Ichigo. Soon afterwards, Byakuya and Renji confront Gerard Valkyrie, and combining their attacks, manage to injure the Quincy and send him flying into some rubble. It proceeds to collapse in on itself, obliterating the opponent. ", (To Renji Abarai) "With your ability, you will find it impossible to make me fall on even one knee. As Yukio brings each of the duels into different pocket dimensions, Byakuya is paired with Tsukishima. Byakuya is ranked 7th in the most recent popularity poll, with 4,010 votes. Byakuya realizes Ichigo was fighting Soul Society's rules rather than him personally, and muses that Ichigo has the same personality as Kaien Shiba. Byakuya, leaving the area, tells Ukitake he has lost interest, and that Ukitake can do whatever he wants to do with the Ryoka. While Captain Unohana treats him for his massive injuries, Byakuya, telling Rukia the truth of her past, 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. Momo asks him how he can say that, but she is stopped by Izuru, who apologizes to Byakuya before a reluctant Momo does the same. While not having the most imposing appearance compared to other Shinigami captains like Kenpachi Zaraki, Byakuya is a very resilient fighter. That is a surrender of the body to the heart. Ichigo is the second being to ever witness the ability. His lieutenant is Renji. While Byakuya can mentally control these swords, he commonly calls them to his hands for actual melee combat. Less than 49 years ago, not long before Rukia joined the Gotei 13, Byakuya became the captain of the 6th Division. Listening as Hitsugaya explains how the Shin'o Academy teaches Shinigami to fight for their friends and humans, Byakuya notes that deciding what is right and wrong is a very Shinigami-like teaching. Byakuya Kuchiki is the 28th head of the noble Kuchiki clan, one of the four great noble families in Soul Society.As such, Byakuya acts in an aristocratic manner — he seems always serene and apathetic towards other people, even when he is actually deeply conflicted. The sword phases into the ground, as though it were a pool of water. Later on he has a niece name Ichika. He then states that he will use this time to be at the level where he can justify the pride he once held. In its Shikai, Senbonzakura's blade separates into a thousand tiny, slender blade fragments, which fly away from the hilt, leaving only the sword's handle in Byakuya's hand. This list ranks the best Byakuya Kuchiki quotes about life, pride, fighting, and much more. He secretly allows Rukia and Renji to return to the Human World to assist in the rescue of Orihime Inoue, stating he was only ordered to bring them back to Soul Society, and what they chose to do afterwards was none of his concern. It's like the story of the monkey trying to capture the moon. This variety of techniques makes Senbonzakura Kageyoshi extremely versatile. Ichigo tells him that if he was in his position, he would fight the rules. Byakuya uses the technique Shukei: Hakuteiken, and the two, charging at each other, release a torrent of powerful Reiatsu. The reason for your loss is not due to that arrogance. A Scene That Made You Happy - Young Byakuya. After Gerard attacks Shinji and Momo, Byakuya attacks him with Senbonzakura, but Gerard easily stops the blade shards with his hand before slamming Byakuya into the ground with his shield. Upon hearing his family name, Byakuya, apologizing for not hitting Ganju harder, ignores Rukia's plea and releases his Shikai, severely injuring Ganju. Byakuya tells Hitsugaya to release his Bankai, as he is at his limit, but Hitsugaya reveals that when the last petal disappears his Bankai actually matures. However he doesn't keep his word and give Ichigo respect when he fought him to the death. Later, having completed his training with the Royal Guard, Byakuya returns to Soul Society and regains his Bankai through Kisuke Urahara's Shin'eiyaku. His Reiatsu was terrifying. Rather than face your opponent in fair combat, you prefer to toy with your enemy, stealing away the things they hold dear. Byakuya strongly believes in law and order. After the events of the Aizen incident, he admits the law isn't perfect, and becomes more lenient towards his adoptive sister, Rukia. Byakuya interrupts Hitsugaya as he explains Kugo Ginjō's status as the first Substitute Shinigami to Ichigo. Senka (閃花, Flash Blossom): A Shunpo technique where one, moving to their opponent's back, directly attacks and seals one's "Saketsu" and "Hakusui" in two rapid strikes (effectively cutting them off from their spiritual energy flow). Regaining his composure, he dodges a black Getsuga Tensho. [38] Before reaching Sokyoku Hill, he encounters Renji, who, having escaped from jail, has fought his way through his fellow 6th Division members in a bid to save Rukia. Byakuya throws Senbonzakura into a wall to protect himself, but Hisagi pulls it out and begins attacking Byakuya with both Senbonzakura and Kazeshini, forcing Byakuya to defend himself with Hakuda because he does not believe he could use Kidō without killing Hisagi. Byakuya feels that "part of a captain's responsibilities is to make sure that the lieutenant's responsibilities are taken care of". Along with the other captains, he looks on as Ichigo breaks apart the last remaining pocket dimension with his Bankai. On the morning of Rukia's execution, Byakuya is in his quarters, praying at the shrine to his wife, when he is told the execution is about to commence. Byakuya defeats him, and is subsequently asked by the Zanpakutō spirits why he did not finish Renji off. One year later, Byakuya, upon finally finding Rukia at the Shin'o Academy, immediately adopted her into the Kuchiki Clan. Byakuya is told Rukia and Renji have disappeared, and that the Second Division is looking for them throughout Seireitei. He later arrives to assist Renji in his fight against As Nodt and Mask De Masculine, promptly disposing of the latter. While there, Yamamoto tells Byakuya he believes Captain Kurotsuchi may have betrayed them. Renji attacks his captain, who affirms he is indeed using Bankai. [160] When black creatures begin pouring into the Seireitei, Byakuya attempts to wipe them out with Senbonzakura, but to no avail. However, if the release completes itself, Senbonzakura is rendered near unstoppable. Byakuya, releasing his Bankai, grievously injures Renji. Later, in the partially-destroyed Sixth Division offices, Byakuya is found among a pile of bodies by Rukia. Unable to recognize him, Rukia states that he is Hitsugaya's older brother, which Hitsugaya does not attempt to deny, and Byakuya notes that he is not even trying. The remaining three Captains split up in order to infiltrate the Twelfth Division's barracks. When Renji is almost hit by Ichigo, Byakuya tells his lieutenant he is being too careless, but Renji simply states Ichigo is nothing to worry about. Byakuya is arguably best known for his skill in Shunpo. I am Captain of the 6th squad in the Gotei 13. This is the Shikai form of Byakuya Kuchiki's Zanpakutō, Senbonzakura.. As they move through the air like torrents of waves, they give the appearance of cherry blossoms flowing swiftly along the wind. Ichigo, arriving in the Soul Society, immediately speaks to Byakuya about Rukia and Renji, assuring him they are alive. It's like the story of the monkey trying to capture the moon. He drops his Zanpakuto, which disintegrates. You and I, our levels are as distant as the earth from the heavens. In order to protect Byakuya from his own attacks in both Shikai and Bankai, Senbonzakura possesses a Hurtless Area (無傷圏, mushōken; lit. However, Byakuya is saved by the arrival of the zombified Kensei Muguruma and Rojuro Otoribashi, the former of whom kicks PePe in the side of the head. He uses a low-level lightning spell to burn a hole right through Ichigo's shoulder. Some of the spirits do not want to work with him, as they feel it would go against their original purpose of betraying the Shinigami. (Yeah, not a quote on pride as expected of Byakuya; but I really like this one.) Byakuya prevents Ichigo from stopping Amagai from taking his own life, claiming that Amagai "has pride as well". While they seem solid in this state, the swords can just as easily dissipate back into the multitude of tiny blades they are made up of. - Soul Reaper, Captain - Arrancar killer - Normal attack damage +20%, Poison duration -55% - Sprinter (+1), Long Reach (+20%), Bruiser (+20%), Devastation (+40%), Frenzy The Quincy explains that this fear is real and not based on reason, and therefore it is not something one can overcome. As Byakuya watches Kenpachi take down Yammy, the battle-crazed captain asks Byakuya to finish off Yammy. Neither he, nor the others, notice Lille Barro in his vantage point as the Quincy begins targeting those of the group who are lagging behind. As they continue, Byakuya notes Ichigo's movements are becoming slower. During his fight against Ichigo, despite gaining severe injuries, Byakuya continued fighting effectively, even ignoring his wounds to the point where he seemed unfazed by them. As Hitsugaya and Kenpachi manage to topple and freeze Gerard, Byakuya steps in and unleashes Ikka Senjinka, sending all of his Senkei swords to pierce Gerard's head. As such, he views Ichigo Kurosaki with disdain for always referring to him improperly. It is revealed Byakuya only pretended to be a traitor in order to fulfill his promise to his grandfather to find and destroy Koga should he ever resurface. When Byakuya states 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. The scarf alone is worth ten mansions in the Seireitei. But rest at ease. Renji, telling Byakuya of his long standing desire to surpass him, activates his Bankai. However, Hitsugaya replies that Gerard was not someone Kenpachi could take on alone as evidenced by him removing his eyepatch. He and the others watch as Amagai destroys himself because of his disgraceful actions. Byakuya Kuchiki (朽木 白哉) is the 28th head of the Kuchiki Clan, one of the four great noble clans in the Soul Society. Senkei (殲景, Slaughterscape; Viz: "Annihilate"): The true form of Senbonzakura. On one such occasion, approximately 110 years ago, she is presented to a training session with Byakuya by his grandfather, Ginrei Kuchiki. The next day, Byakuya and the Shinigami hold a meeting about the current situation in Ichigo's room. However, upon activating Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, it is immediately stolen by Äs using an unknown device. Byakuya, not believing him, looks on in disbelief as Ichigo activates his Bankai, Tensa Zangetsu. You don't deserve the title of ‘Shinigami’. Byakuya Kuchiki is a playable character in the following video games: all information on Byakuya Kuchiki came from http://bleach.wikia.com/wiki/Byakuya_Kuchiki. He spends the longest to heal among all who visited there, as well as the longest anyone has been in the hot springs, according to Kirinji. It is simply due to a difference in power." Knowing where Tsukishima will strike, Byakuya takes the risk of allowing his blades to enter the "Hurtless Area". The 4th Division immediately responds to their arrival, taking note that while both are standing, they are horribly injured. It further details that this fear is a result of a unique ability administered by its Heilig Pfeil. My name is Kuchiki Byakuya. 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