Renji Abarai & Zabimaru vs. Boomerang Tōjū

Renji Abarai vs. Boomerang Tōjū is a fight taking place in the Tōjū Campaign. It focuses upon the conflict between 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and the Boomerang Tōjū.

Prelude
In Karakura Town, a Senkaimon appears, and Lieutenant Renji Abarai and his Zanpakutō spirit steps out alongside him. As they look around earnestly, Snakey notices a frog bounding in front of him, and proceeds to pursue the amphibian. However, Chimpette hurls him back with her chain, as Snakey wonders why she did that. Chimpette responds by stating that they have no time to play with frogs. Renji then interjects, telling them that they only arrived with him in the Human World so they could deal with the Tōjū as soon as possible.

He orders his Zanpakutō spirit to follow him, as Snakey yanks the chain, telling her to split it. Chimpette reminds him of the seriousness of the issue, as Snakey promises not to mess around. In response to this, Chimpette removes the chains fastened around Snakey's neck. As she does this, the Tōjū's Reiatsu ripples throughout the area, as Renji and Chimpette pursue it. Snakey moves to follow them, but is distracted by a fish leaping out of the water.

The First Conflict
Renji appears before the Tōjū, who wields its boomerang steadily. It hurls the projectile at Renji, who jumps up to evade it, landing safely on the ground. He prepares to release his Zanpakutō, but is struck in the back with the Tōjū's weapon. He comments that Renji moved in too early, as Chimpette says the same of him, proceeding to swing her Zanpakutō at him. This attack nicks him lightly on the shoulder, as he flees from the scene, realizing that he is outnumbered in this fight.

Renji jumps after him, claiming that he cannot escape, as Chimpette follows in his stead. However, he observes that the Tōjū's movements are quicker when he is trying to escape. Chimpette interjects, stating that Snakey will be able to intercept him, as the Tōjū bursts into the clearing. As he lays eyes upon Snakey, he curses, as Chimpette tells him to finish the Tōjū off. However, he is oblivious to the situation, and proclaims that he has found a big fish. The Tōjū tells her to get out of the way, striking him with his weapon.



He is knocked back into Chimpette's arms, as the Boomerang Tōjū is able to make his escape. Chimpette berates her other half, wondering what he was doing whilst they were preparing. He only groans, as Renji reassures them, stating that they were able to injure him. He explains that the Tōjū will not be able to make it too far, as Chimpette states that she did this the moment her chain was removed. He tells them to get moving, as Snakey wonders what their problem is.

Resolutions of Freedom, Snakey and Karin!
Snakey states that he never has time to do what he likes, stumbling across a patch of blood. As the Tōjū crouches within the protective shade of the trees, Snakey assumes that he can take him out, as it is injured. He reveals himself to the Tōjū, asking him whether he will give up, prompting him to deny his request. Snakey asks him whether he truly is happy being alone, to which the Tōjū states that he has all the freedom in the world. He tells Snakey that, if he lets him go, that he will have more time on his own.

The Tōjū reminds Snakey that, the moment he is captured, that they will chain him up again. He lets the Tōjū escape, as Renji and Chimpette arrive moments too late. Chimpette asks him why he was just standing there, as Renji comes to the conclusion that he let him escape. Snakey denies this, as Chimpette prepares to attach the chain back onto his neck. However, Snakey refuses, claiming that he doesn't want to spend the rest of his life attached to that chain.

Chimpette tries to reason with him, but Snakey states that he doesn't want his new found freedom to end. As Snakey leaves the area with Shunpo, Chimpette attempts to follow, but Renji stops her. As Snakey walks carefree down the pathway, he comments that being with them is the last thing he would do. He realizes that, since he is alone, that he can do as he pleases, much to his delight. Snakey goes to the 24 Hour shop across the road, proceeding to eat several packages of food.



However, Karin Kurosaki appears before the Zanpakutō spirit, telling him that he needs to buy that food. Snakey tells Karin to hit the road, but she refuses to budge, alerting the management of her thievery. As Yuzu and the manager arrive, she informs them of the situation, but they cannot see anyone there, much to Karin's surprise. As Snakey walks into a park, he wonders what her problem was, proceeding to disrupt a flock of birds, before eventually falling asleep.

When he wakes up, Snakey comments that being by yourself is the life, as there is no-one to boss you around. He realizes that, all of a sudden, he is starving, and heads over to a butcher's shop. Snakey repeatedly asks the owner for food, but is unable to call out for him, and realizes that they cannot see him. He wonders how Karin was able to see him, and sits on a railing beside the road. He listens intently to other people's conversations, and finds himself drooling uncontrollably at the sight of ice-cream.



Karin and Yuzu come across Snakey, who fills in for Yuzu. Karin realizes that she can only see him, as she approaches Snakey. After they introduce each other, Karin asks whether he is hungry, who denies this observation, stating that it is none of her business. Karin and Yuzu prepare to leave Snakey to his own devices, as he notices that she left a complimentary onigiri nearby. He refuses to eat it, calling out to Karin. She asks whether he is still hungry, to which he states that he isn't.

Karin assumes that he is a ghost, another statement which he denies outright. Snakey explains that he is in fact a Zanpakutō, as Yuzu invites him back to the Kurosaki Clinic, much to their surprise.

The Second Conflict
As Chimpette sits glumly on a park bench, Renji wonders whether she is worried about Snakey. Chimpette refutes this statement, prompting Renji to ask what is troubling her. She states that his actions are as rash as that of the Tōjū's, to which Renji comments that she isn't being honest with herself. Ichigo Kurosaki approaches them, wondering what they are doing here. Renji states that they are here to capture a missing Tōjū, as Ichigo realizes that the younger half is missing.

Renji comments that he is around somewhere, as Snakey is presented with some tea from Yuzu. Karin informs him that the others are out right now, telling him to hide once they come back. Snakey comments that her clingy attitude is lame, claiming that he can do all he likes on his own. Karin asks where his parents are, to which Snakey reiterates that he is a Zanpakutō. Yuzu gives Ichigo's pudding to Snakey, who eats it in delight. He introduces himself to them, as Yuzu asks what games they should play.



Snakey ends up being transfixed over the television, and asks them how it works, only to find that they are sleeping. Later, when Ichigo returns home, he turns off the television, and notices Snakey asleep alongside his sisters. He prods him awake, asking why he is in his house. Their argument stirs Karin from her sleep, as Snakey storms out of the house, with Karin in pursuit. Once Snakey leaves, he is met with the Boomerang Tōjū, who asks him whether his dreams are fulfilled.

The Tōjū states that he was able to heal his injuries due to his intervention, saying that he will kill them all one by one. Snakey materializes his sword, preparing to take the Tōjū on, as Karin rushes onto the scene, after hearing him shout out. He slams his Shikai upon the Tōjū, who wonders where he was looking, as the figure appears above him, his weapon poised. The Tōjū hurls his boomerang at Snakey, who deflects it with his Zanpakutō. Snakey is pushed back by the attack, as the boomerang returns to its master.



He comments upon the Tōjū's fighting ability, but states that he shouldn't underestimate the Zanpakutō of a lieutenant. As Snakey hurls his blade at the Tōjū, he easily dodges the attack, but realizes he fell into Snakey's trap. The Tōjū is surrounded by Zabimaru's segments, as Snakey proceeds to coil it into a tight ball, knocking it backwards into a fence. Snakey reiterates that his level of power was sufficient to defeat him, as Karin calls out to him once again. The Tōjū notices her arrival, using it to his advantage.

He beats Karin onto the ground, appearing in front of Snakey. He uses her as a hostage, as Snakey is forced to surrender his blade. The Tōjū then proceeds to beat up Snakey with his boomerang, tossing him uselessly onto the ground. He mockingly asks him whether he enjoyed his fleeting moments of freedom, prompting Snakey to stand up once again. He tells him that the Tōjū is pathetic, and that being alone only causes suffering. The Tōjū refutes this statement, and sends his boomerang towards Snakey.

He awaits his attack, but Renji sends the boomerang crashing into the air. He congratulates Snakey upon luring him out, as Chimpette states that his short period of rebellion was worth it. Snakey then smiles at this.

Aftermath
Ichigo runs through Karakura Town, frantically searching for his sister. He calls out her name, as he sees Snakey carrying an unconscious Karin towards him. Ichigo takes Karin off his hands, as Snakey reassures him, stating that she will wake up soon enough. He thanks Snakey for rescuing his sister, as he walks off into the distance. Ichigo asks him whether he is going back, to which Snakey asks him not to tell Karin about any of this. Later, Karin wakes up abruptly beside Yuzu, and asks where Zabimaru is.



Ichigo notices that she is awake, as she asks him where Zabimaru is. He claims not to know who that is, as Karin states that it is nothing. Snakey, Chimpette, and Renji stand over the Kurosaki Clinic, as Chimpette asks him whether he is okay. Snakey confirms this, claiming that he belongs here, since he is a Zanpakutō. He cheekily says that they would be lonely if not for his presence. Renji smiles at this, as they all enter the Senkaimon. Snakey looks back momentarily, before returning to Soul Society.