Renji's blade struck the side of the beast. It bounced off with a sound that was almost metallic, reverberating with the force of the blow. It seemed to have had no effect on the creature. But Renji was no longer its target. Sensing Sora's approach, the creature turned with a jerk and swung at the boy. It brought its arm around in a clumsy arc, claws extended to catch the boy on the shoulder.