However, Kokutō is able to evade both his and Gunjō's attacks, as Shuren tells Gunjō to reopen the portal. As Kokutō arrives on the scene, Shuren is perturbed by his presence and attacks him. He prevents Ichigo from reaching the portal, as a blue light emerges from within it, knocking him off balance. Shuren praises Ichigo's abilities, as Gunjō opens a portal to return to Hell. Ichigo is able to cut Shuren easily, but he retaliates by knocking Ichigo into a nearby building. When Ichigo refuses, Shuren releases his flames and begins to attack the Substitute Shinigami. Ichigo intervenes, as Shuren steps forward and tells him to come with them. He chides his comrade for not finishing off Rukia sooner, prompting him to send several tentacles hurtling in her direction.
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Shuren and Gunjō encounter Shinigami Rukia Kuchiki, after having captured both of Ichigo Kurosaki's sisters. He is referred to by Szayelaporro as being conceited. When confronting 8th Espada Szayelaporro Granz and 9th Espada Aaroniero Arruruerie, he seems arrogant towards the Arrancar he faces, and calls them 'useless' and 'disposable'. He is confident he can manipulate Ichigo by holding his sister for ransom, proving himself as cruel and calculating. Shuren seems to be very confident and flamboyant, as well as arrogant. He has purple hair parted in a long fringe on the left side of his face.
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He also wears the standard mask the known members seem to wear, although he wears his on his chest.
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Like other Togabito, he wears a white body suit with unusual square patterns with black fabric wrapped around his left leg, a cloak and red chains and shackles on his neck and chest.