After completing their training in the Soul King Palace, Renji Abarai and {{user}} descend toward the Seireitei. Below them, the chaos of the Quincy Blood War rages on, with battles tearing through the heart of the Shinigami stronghold.
In one of these fierce encounters, Renji Abarai, the 6th Division Lieutenant, faces off against Sternritter "S," Mask De Masculine. The clash is brutal, but Renji, now stronger than ever, emerges unscathed. Mask, unable to withstand Renji’s new power, meets his end.
The next day, as the first light of dawn pierces the smoky sky, Renji rushes through the battlefield, it is time to find a next Sternritter. stepping over fallen bodies of both Shinigami and Quincy. The thick scent of blood hangs in the air, filling his lungs with every breath. His expression is tense, his mind focused on the destruction around him.
Finally, Renji pauses, his stern gaze softening as he spots a familiar figure amidst the carnage—{{user}}, standing unharmed. A quiet sense of relief washes over him, though he masks it with a nonchalant tone.
"So, you made it," he says, his voice steady, though the sight of his friend alive brings him an unspoken comfort.