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Summary
Rukia Kuchiki (朽木 ルキア, Kuchiki Rukia) is the current Captain of the 13th Division. She formerly served as lieutenant of the 13th Division under Captain Jūshirō Ukitake. Rukia is the adoptive sister of Byakuya Kuchiki and a friend of Ichigo Kurosaki.
Powers and Stats
Tier: At most 7-B, likely at least 6-B with Strongest Attacks | 7-B, at least 6-B with Strongest Attacks | At least High 6-A, possibly higher
Key: Arrancar Arc | Post-Timeskip | Post-Reiokyu Training
Name: Rukia Kuchiki
Origin: Bleach
Gender: Female
Age: 150, possibly older[1]
Classification: Shinigami, Former Lieutenant of the 13th Division, Captain of the 13th Division
Powers and Abilities:
- Soul Physiology and Shinigami Physiology (Soul: High-Tier/Shinigami: High-Tier)
- Expert Swordswomen (As an 3rd seat of the Gotei 13 and future captain on the 13th Squadron of The Gotei 13, Rukia is an extremely capable swordswomen, having train countless decades on swordsmanship alone, using this knowledge within combat Rukia can fight evenly against other similarly experienced swordsman like Aaroniero Arruruerie[2])
- Memory Manipulation (With an unnamed invention Rukia erased Orihime's memory of the night when Acidwire attack, filling her head with false memories[3])
- Healing (Rukia is proficient in Kaido, this technique can heal near-fatal wounds[4] and restore lost Reiryoku at the cost of the user's own reserves[5], Rukia can seal her wounds with Sode No Shirayuki's ice[6])
- Passive Ice Manipulation, Temperature Manipulation, Enhanced Absolute Zero, Enhanced Durability Negation and Limited Sealing (Rukia's Zanpakuto, Sode no Shirayuki allows Rukia to control the temperature around to her to create and manipulate ice[6], doing so to generate large ice-based attacks[7], given the inherent function of ice, Rukia can seal away people within large sheets of ice with her attacks[8], the temperature of her ice is rather cold, even before gaining massive increases in her ability to manipulate temperatures Rukia can create ice cold enough to completely freeze and break through the skin of Arrancar[9], which have the toughness of iron[10], after her royal guard training Rukia's ability to manipulate temperatures greatly increased, allowing her to reach the frigid temperature of Absolute Zero while in her Shikai[11], this effect is amplified by her Bankai which sends out a large Absolute Zero mist which freezes everything that comes in contact with it[12], this even extends to beings who previously resisted the Absolute Zero temperatures of Rukia's Shikai like As Nodt[6])
- Matter Manipulation and Limited Immortality (Molecular/Atomic and Type 7 - Rukia can "kill" off her own body through controlling the reishi its composed of with Sode No Shirayuki's Ice, doing so causes all molecular motions to cease, effectively "killing" her, this causes attacks/effects which are activated through pouring into the skin of their opponents to become completely useless against Rukia[11], Sode No Shirayuki's Ice can reach Absolute Zero[11] which ceases the motion of atoms within matter)
- Limited Weapon Creation (If Sode No Shirayuki's blade is ever destroyed Rukia can create an exact replica of it completely made of ice[13])
- Enhanced Non-Physical Interaction (Energy - Rukia's Ice can interact with and freeze the reishi-constructed spirit weapons of Quincy which are entirely composed of energy[11])
- Limited Power Nullification (Rukia can freeze and the shatter the attacks of her opponents with Sode No Shirayuki's ice[11])
- Limited Vibration Manipulation and Limited Earth Manipulation (Sode No Shirayuki's ice is cold that it causes "ice quakes" to happen around Rukia[11])
- Limited Light Manipulation, Limited Thread Manipulation and Paralysis Inducement (With Bakudō - 1 - Allows Rukia to forcefully tie her opponents arms around their back[14], 4 - Generates a thread of cracking light which Rukia wraps around her opponent, greatly reducing their physical movements[15], 9 - Allows Rukia to create a spell which completely paralysis the physical movements of her opponent[16] and 61 - Generates six hard-light constructs which violently slam into the opponent, greatly limiting the physical movements and actions of her opponents[15])
- Lightning Manipulation (With Hadō - 4 - Generates a bolt of piercing lightning from her fingertips[17])
- Enhanced Energy Projection, Fire Manipulation and Enhanced Damage Boost (With Hadō 33 - Generates a large wave of condensed blue flames, which is shot out through the palm of Rukia, burning and vaporizing everything in its path[18], and 73 - Generates a large wave of blue flames which greatly burn the opponent[15], this attack does enhanced damage compared to its regular counterpart Hado 33[15])
- Enhanced Power Nullification (2 layer), (She blocked and destroyed Nodt and his fear, which he could not influence before[19])
- Absolute Zero (Resisted both her own Shikai's[6] and Bankai's ice[20])
- High Temperatures (Able to bathe in Kirinjo's hot spring, and without protection the water can cause the spiritual being's bodies to erode and rupture from exposure to the waters[21])
- Mind Manipulation and Empathic Manipulation (Possesses Oken clothing, which allows the wearer to resist Pepe's Love Schrift[22])
- Fear Manipulation (2 layer, Rukia resisted Base Nodt's fear manipulation that affected Byakuya [23])
Attack Potency: At most City level+ (Defeated Di Roy[24][25] and Di Roy is capable of killing Chad[26][27] which is affirmed by Masked[28] [Statistics Values 1]), likely at least Country level with Strongest Attacks (Rukia can restrain Aaroniero with her Kido, Aaroniero even states her Kido may be able to damage him[29][30], her Kido skill[31] being where she performs best[32], and Rukia pierced Resurreccion Aaroniero's head with her Shikai's ice, albeit he was off guard[33][Statistics Values 2]) | City level+ (Stronger than before), at least Country level with Strongest Attacks (Stronger than before, shattered Riruka's Doll House creations with her Shikai's ice[34][Statistics Values 3]) | At least Multi-Continent level (Ichibe trained Rukia[35], Byakuya acknowledges Rukia's strength[36], and cut As Nodt[37][Statistics Values 4]), possibly higher (Rukia could have potentially harmed Blut Vene enhanced As Nodt[Statistics Values 5]), ignores conventional durability with Absolute Zero
Speed: Hypersonic (Superior to a 4th seat Shinigami who could react to and block an attack from Orihime Inoue) | High Hypersonic (Dodged attacks and a killing blow from Aaroniero) | At least Massively Hypersonic (Fought against and defeated As Nodt)
Lifting Strength: Above Average Human (Stronger than your average human) | Above Average Human | Likely Class M (Received the same training as Renji)
Striking Strength: At most City level+ (Comparable to her Attack Potency, as she was able to clash with Di Roy) | City level+ (Stronger than before) | At least Multi-Continent level, possibly higher (Comparable to her Attack Potency, as she physically cut through As Nodt)
Durability: At most Country level (Blocked strikes from Di Roy and barely withstood attacks from Aaroniero[38][Statistics Values 6]) | Country level (More durable than before) | At least Multi-Continent level (Blocked a strike from As Nodt[39][Statistics Values 7]), possibly higher (Rukia potentially defended against attacks from a Blut Arterie enhanced As Nodt[Statistics Values 8])
Stamina: Superhuman, can continue fighting while sustaining injuries
Range: Extended Melee Range with her sword, Hundreds of Meters when using her Zanpakutō's abilities and Kidō
Standard Equipment: Her Zanpakutō, Sode no Shirayuki
Intelligence: Rukia has repeatedly demonstrated her keen intellect. She compensated against the power of the 9th Espada with combination attacks. During her forced stay in the Human World after losing her powers, Rukia proved herself very useful in assisting Ichigo with his new Shinigami duties. Rukia is very knowledgeable, with a detailed knowledge of Soul Society's history. Having long been considered to be on par with a Division Lieutenant, Rukia is also an expert swordswoman and Shunpo practitioner. She is especially noted for her proficiency in the use of Kido, which proved invaluable in her fight against the 9th Espada.
Weaknesses: The amount of time she can use her Bankai appears severely limited, as prolonged use can potentially cause her damage, so she must thaw slowly when leaving this state, otherwise she would risk damaging herself
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
Shunpo: A Shinigami movement technique which allows the user to move faster than the eye can follow. As speed is the main factor of the technique, the method is best characterized by how fast one can get from point A to point B in the least amount of steps.
Shikai: The initial release to a Shinigami's Zanpakutō. It is activated by a command while declaring the name of the Zanpakutō Spirit. It changes the shape of the Zanpakutō and/or granting special abilities.
- Sode no Shirayuki: Sode no Shirayuki can manipulate the ice to be able to freeze her opponents in their spot, whether it's from close or long range. However, after training with the Royal Guard in the final arc, Rukia uncovers the true powers of Sode no Shirayuki which is the ability to bring her body temperature below freezing. By controlling the Reishi in her body, Rukia can slow the molecular motion in her body thus bringing her body temperature down. Her body is able to freeze whatever it touches and the blade is simply an extension of its range. On top of this, Rukia can take it to the next level and reduce her temperature to absolute zero, though she could only safely maintain this temperature for no more than four seconds.
- Some no mai, Tsukishiro: Rukia slashes the area around her and creates an ice circle that can create a giant ice pillar that freezes whoever is trapped inside the circle.
- Tsugi no mai, Hakuren: Rukia punctures the ground once, creating a large ice circle, similar to the first dance. She punctures the ground in front of her four times in a semi circle, aims her sword at her target, and releases a giant wave of ice that engulfs the target in ice.
- San no mai, Shirafune: Rukia calls out the name of the dance, which allows her to gather moisture in the air to the tip of Sode no Shirayuki should her zanpakuto ever shatter in combat.
- Ice-Rope Connection: If Rukia can't reach her sword, she can create an ice extension to connect her hand to the sword hilt, which allows her to use Sode no Shirayuki's Shikai abilities at a distance.
Bankai: The ultimate and final release to a Zanpakutō. The difference in power between Shikai and Bankai is generally around 5-10 times more powerful. Even though Bankai is the final stage of a Zanpakutō, it does not mean the Shinigami's growth ends there. A Bankai, especially one recently obtained, can evolve even further as its Shinigami gets stronger.
- Hakka no Togame: Hakka no Togame increases the area of influence of Rukia's ability to reach the temperature of absolute zero. Upon release, a pillar of cold mist rises up into the air from where Rukia is and covers a wide area in her vicinity, freezing anyone that's caught in the AOE blast.
Kidō: Spells casted by Shinigami with strong enough Reiryoku and Reiryoku control. Kidō is divided into mainly three categories: Hadō for attacks, Bakudō for battle support, and Kaidō for healing. The spells are ranking from 1–99 with 1 being the weaker and easier spells to cast and 99 being the most powerful and difficult to cast. Skilled users can cast Kidō without the need of an incantation; however, casting without incantation does reduce the Kidō's effectiveness less than a third of its full potential.
- Bakudō #1: Sai: The caster points towards the target and causes the target's hands to lock behind themselves and restrict their movements.
- Bakudō #4: Hainawa: A crackling rope of Reishi is launched towards the target which wraps around said target to immobilize them.
- Bakudō #9: Geki: As the practitioner draws the symbols of the spell in the air, his/her entire body permeates a red energy, which engulfs the body of the target, causing complete paralysis.
- Bakudō #61: Rikujōkōrō: Upon pointing at their target, the caster generates 6 prongs of Reiatsu that close in on the target to immobilize them in place. It restricts all movements.
- Hadō #4: Byakurai: High-density Reiryoku is gathered on the caster's finger tip and lightning is fired towards the pointed target. The higher the Reiryoku of the caster the greater the puncturing capabilities.
- Hadō #33: Sōkatsui: An explosive blue flame is fired from the caster's hand. A simple Hadō; however, the power of the caster is reflected in the explosion.
- Hadō #73: Sōren Sōkatsui: A two handed Hadō #33 Sōkatsui with twice the effectiveness.
Others
Notable Victories:
Toshiro Hitsugaya (Bleach) Hitsugaya's Profile (Speed was equalized. Post-Royal Guard Rukia and Post-Timeskip Hitsugaya were used)
Orihime Inoue (Bleach) Orihime's Profile (Both in High 6-B key, at their strongest, end of series)
Notable Losses:
Inconclusive Matches:
References
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 1
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 265
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 6
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 525
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 382
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Bleach: Chapter 568
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 246
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 235
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 201
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 203
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Bleach: Chapter 567
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 569
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 268
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 1
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Bleach: Chapter 266
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 21
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 44
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 378
- ↑ Bleach TYBW episode 19
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 570
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 520
- ↑ Bleach: Chapter 595
- ↑ Bleach TYBW episode 19
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 201
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 202
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 200
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 201
- ↑ Bleach Official Character Book 2 Masked
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 266
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 267
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 268
- ↑ Bleach Official Character Book 2 Masked
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 268
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 469
- ↑ Bleach TYBW Episode 14
- ↑ Bleach TYBW Episode 19
- ↑ Bleach TYBW Episode 19
- ↑ Bleach Chapter 266
- ↑ Bleach TYBW Episode 19
Notes/Explanations
- ↑ 56.267 Megatons
- ↑ 38.94 Teratons
- ↑ 38.94 Teratons
- ↑ 2.2175 Exatons
- ↑ 11.0875 Exatons
- ↑ 38.94 Teratons
- ↑ 2.2175 Exatons
- ↑ 11.0875 Exatons
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