User blog comment:Godisme/San'ou/@comment-4800978-20120725225012

It'll be a delayed reaction, Renji and Rukia will regain consciousness and then be informed of the turn in events. Renji: "Oh god, I couldn't protect my captain, I need to fight harder....." etc. Rukia: "Nee-san died all alone against such a strong opponent. I can't let anyone else die like that...." etc.

Ah well, being the Kenpachi fanboy I think I clearly made myself out to be earlier - seeing him slaughter a few Stern Ritter did brighten my mood. And perhaps, we'll be gifted with a terrifically brutal spectacle if these two brutish men collide. (Seriously, the Leader is pretty bad in his own regard.)