Arc 3: Soul Society: The Rescue
Renji completed his arduous training and was now ready to embark on the perilous mission of saving Rukia. He bravely confronted Byakuya and engaged him in a fierce battle. Renji unleashed his Bankai: Hihiō Zabimaru, but Byakuya countered with his own powerful Bankai: Senbozakura Kageyoshi. In the end, Renji was defeated, succumbing to the might of Byakuya's attack.
Meanwhile, Tosen utilized his Bankai: Suzumushi Enmakoorogi, which had the ability to make the enemy lose their senses. However, Kenpachi, with his indomitable spirit and raw strength, managed to overcome this formidable technique and emerged victorious, defeating Tosen. But the fight took an unexpected turn when Komamaru interfered and used his Bankai: Kokujoutengenmyouou. Just as the battle between Komamura and Kenpachi was heating up, it was abruptly stopped as the execution of Rukia was about to commence.
Renji regained consciousness after Yamada and Rikichi tended to his wounds. Captain Commander Yamamoto then requested that the seal of Terminal Duo be lifted, setting the stage for the next crucial events in the ongoing struggle to save Rukia and protect the Soul Society.