Beaten to his knees and told the fight is over, Ichigo answers with a sudden surge of power that turns the tables on Renji, only for a far deadlier foe to intervene from the sidelines in the space of a single breath.
Summary
Certain of his win, Renji lectures the fallen Ichigo about how a blade's size reflects its owner's strength, then moves to end things. Unable to bear it, Rukia flings herself at his sword arm and begs Ichigo to run, though she has always known he would never retreat. Sure enough, Ichigo takes up his sword again, rises, and fixes his eyes on the lieutenant as the wrappings on his hilt tear loose and his spiritual pressure erupts.
Key Events
In an instant the boy who was dying moments ago flashes past Renji and opens his shoulder, then splits his brow and knocks him sprawling even as Zabimaru rises to block. His visor shattered, Renji cannot fathom where the strength came from, and finds himself pinned by the crushing weight of Ichigo's aura. Feeling no pain and brimming with fresh power, Ichigo closes in to finish the duel and claim his victory.
Notes
Before the blow can land, Ichigo discovers that most of his blade has vanished, sheared away without a sound. He spots Byakuya standing far off with the missing steel resting in his hand, and cannot believe the cut was made from such a distance. Calmly reaching for his own sword, the captain flickers to Ichigo's side using Senka, then reappears behind him as a gaping wound splits open across his chest. The chapter was adapted into episode 17, Ichigo Dies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Bleach chapter 55, SHUT?
Ichigo, told the fight is over, surges with new power and overwhelms Renji, but as he moves to finish the duel Byakuya intervenes, shearing away most of Ichigo's blade and cutting open his chest.
How does Ichigo turn the tables on Renji in chapter 55?
The wrappings on Ichigo's hilt tear loose and his spiritual pressure erupts, letting him flash past Renji, open his shoulder, split his brow, and pin the lieutenant under the crushing weight of his aura.
What technique does Byakuya use against Ichigo?
Byakuya uses Senka, flickering to Ichigo's side after first shearing away most of his blade from a distance, then reappearing behind him as a gaping wound splits open across his chest.
What is Zabimaru's role in chapter 55?
Zabimaru is Renji's released sword, which rises to block but fails to stop Ichigo's sudden assault as the boy overwhelms Renji.
Which anime episode adapts Bleach chapter 55?
Chapter 55, "SHUT," was adapted into episode 17, "Ichigo Dies!"
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