Bleach: Brave Souls story ยท Main story, Part 22: Thousand-Year Blood War IX

3-5 So-Oh Zabimaru

Part 22: Thousand-Year Blood War IX. Taught the true name of Zabimaru's Bankai by Ichibe, Renji unleashes So-Oh Zabimaru and defeats Mask De Masculine.

3 scenes, 19 lines

1. Before the battle

11 lines
Ichibe

"Hihio Zabimaru"? Renji, that name is a lie. Well, more accurately a half-truth, because you see, that's only half of its name.

Renji

Wha, ? What's that supposed to mean?

Ichibe

It means your Bankai only partially acknowledges you and has revealed only half its name.

Renji

You've got to be kidding... But we've, I mean, fought together for so long...

Wait... Just why is it that you know so much about my Bankai, anyway?

Ichibe

You're asking that of the man who came up with the name "Zanpakuto?"

"Shikai" and "Bankai," as well. I was the first to name all of the phenomena unique to the Soul Society.

Renji

Who or what are you?!

Ichibe

Does it help if I tell you that the Soul King gave me the name "Manako Osho?" Essentially, it means "he who speaks the true name."

I am now going to reveal to you the true name of Zabimaru's Bankai.

But before you can summon it by that name, you will have to prove your strength to Zabimaru. Right here, right now!

2. Before the boss

4 lines
Renji

Bankai! So-Oh Zabimaru!

Masculine

You've got one dangerous Bankai there.

Renji

Yeah, just learning to speak its name nearly killed me.

Masculine

My soul is burning with the flame of righteous justice! I'm burning with a flaming desire to defeat you!

3. After the battle

4 lines
Renji

So-Oh Zabimaru! Zaga Teppo!

............

Renji

Went out in a blaze of glory.

Just how you wanted it...Superstar.