: Two powerful Soul Reapers from the 6th Division—Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki (Rukia's brother)—arrive in the Human World to arrest her for the capital crime of transferring her powers to a human.
In the sixteenth episode of the anime, titled " Encounter: Abarai Renji! " (阿散井恋次、見参!, Abarai Renji, Kenzan! ), the story shifts from casual Hollow hunting to a high-stakes confrontation with the Soul Society. Plot Overview (Dub) 16 : Encounter: Abarai Renji!
: Uryū Ishida attempts to defend Rukia but is quickly defeated and nearly killed by Renji. : Two powerful Soul Reapers from the 6th
: Despite his raw power, Ichigo is easily outclassed by Renji's superior combat experience and speed. ), the story shifts from casual Hollow hunting
: After leaving a coded farewell letter for Ichigo, Rukia Kuchiki flees the Kurosaki Clinic to protect him from the Soul Society.