Intro. In Bleach, Rukia Kuchiki is the central character, shaping Ichigo Kurosaki's development. Small in stature but resilient in will, she is a symbol of courage, loyalty and a warm heart. Journey and personality Rukia is an orphan, adopted by the Kuchiki family. She becomes the God of Death and meets fate when she imparts power to Ichigo Kurosaki, turning him into an alternate God of Death and uniting their fates. Cold and stern at first, Rukia hides humor and vulnerability. She has an extraordinary will, always protects her relatives, and is not afraid of danger despite her small stature. Power and Zanpakuto Rukia is good at the Devil's Path (Kidō). Her Zanpakuto is Sode no Shirayuki, the most beautiful Ice Zanpakuto in Soul Society. Its Shikai controls the snow and ice. Her bankai, Hakka no Togame, lowers the temperature to near absolute zero, freezing everything. Achieving Bankai proves her great maturity. From a fugitive to Team 13 Captain, Rukia is a strong, independent female role model.