Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-3244769-20140121195139/@comment-24282510-20140121204152

IStoleThePies wrote: Alright, I'm really curious. Apparently, a sword/weapon cannot be restored if it is broken, but that isn't making any sense. Renji's Bankai was completely shattered in his battle against Szayelaporro Granz (Espada 8), yet he was able reuse it at later times.

Renji's bankai was sealed or blocked from being released. Not destoryed.