Every new Bleach: TYBW episode is like opening a present. The new Quincies? They're a bunch of jaw-dropping surprises while the Soul Reapers are turning up their powers and taking us on a wild journey. Since the first invasion by Yhwach and his Quincy soldiers, Soul Reapers have taken the matter seriously, and not just the captains, but even the lieutenants have awakened such unfathomable powers that the tables are seeing to be turning, and the Quincies who were once considered undefeatable are watching their end by the blades of the Soul Reapers.

The latest addition to this surprise has been Rukia Kuchiki. Although she battled against one of the strongest Sternritters, As Nodt, Rukia's powers seem to take a toll on him. What's even more surprising is that As Nodt was the one who previously defeated Byakuya Kuchiki, one of th strongest Soul Reapers. And in the latest installment, Byakuya didn't just praise Rukia for her increasing powers but also left the battlefield, trusting Rukia alone would handle the situation. That's the same Byakuya who never considered Rukia a worthy Soul Reaper. Standing straight on Byakuya's expectations, Rukia awakened her Bankai for the first time and ended As Nodt's reign of terror once and for all.

Rukia Reveals Her Bankai: Hakka no Togame

Bleach: TYBW Part 2, episode 6, completely focused on the battle between As Nodt and Rukia, and as battles always unfold in the series, it was hard to tell in whose court the ball would fall. As Nodt unveiled his majestic powers to instill fear in his opponents and show them their darkest fears, ceasing the vision and thought process of the opponents and leaving them in a state of complete darkness. Countering his move, Rukia revealed her newly gained powers, revealing that she couldn't feel fear, as her body was temporarily dead, which was a result of her special Shikai ability that could freeze anything Rukia touched.

However, As Nodt had a bunch of tricks up his sleeve to nail Rukia. He whipped out his Vollstandig by doing this crazy roll-back of his left eye, and instantly, the tables flipped, and Rukia was in for a surprise. It was like a whole new game in just a blink! However, Byakuya arrived and saved the day for Rukia, nullifying As Nodt's attack with his enigmatic Senbonzakura. But Byakuya's interference in the battle remained limited, and he entrusted Rukia to take care of the rest. He stated that he could feel her Spiritual Pressure, and he believed she had become stronger. What's next? Byakuya's words were enough to boost the confidence that Rukia lost.

As the battle came to its final phase, Byakuya asked if she had fear in her heart, which she denied. Byakuya stepped back, and that's when Rukia performed her enigmatic Bankai, Hakka no Togame, for the first time. As beautiful as her Zanpakuto, her beautiful yet destructive Bankai surrounded the vicinity with ice while completely transforming her physical appearance. Rukia became completely white, similar to ice, with a wing-like design at her back, and her hair color turned white as well. Facing her deadly Bankai, As Nodt felt fear for the first time himself, and he met his fate at the hands of Rukia.