Heck, Hikifune Kirio even tosses him some onigiri for lunch!
Upon death, the power and skills of every Stern Ritter is absorbed by Yhwach.
With check-ins on both Ichigo and Uryuu, the remainder of the episode consists of anextremelywelcome Rukia battle.
As Nodt shatters Rukias ice and creates aGalactic Senateof creepy googly eyes around her.
Once shes seen this form of his, even the fact her molecular activity has ceased doesnt matter.
Rukia lets out a blood-curdling scream.
Before their battle began, Rukia said killing her might bring her brother around.
That turns out to be correct, as he slashes through As Nodts eyes withSenbonzakura.
As Nodt incorrectly observes that hes using his Bankai, but hes not; this isjusthis Shikai.
Like Rukia and Renji, he was able to rediscover the true nature of hiszanpakutoin the Palace.
Two of the coolest moments of the series follow (no pun intended).
First, Byakuya praises Rukia for having become strong.
To have her older brother, who always protected her, finally acknowledge her, is extremely gratifying.
Second: Byakuyadoesntfinish As Nodt off, but leaves it to Rukia.
He tells her what shes seeing isnt her own fear, but her opponent projectinghisfear.Shehasnothingto fear.
For the first time, he believes in her and trusts her to get the job done.
And boy howdy, does she ever do so.
As he crumbles into nothingness, he repeats the mantra Im afraid over and over.
I can smell another Stern RitterL.
Until then, Ill revel in Kuchiki Rukias much-needed and appreciated win.
Shes always been my favorite femaleBleachcharacter sincethe beginningwhen she showed Ichigo her awesome drawing skills.
