Other than being able to see Spirits,
I, Ichigo Kurosaki, was a very ordinary high school student.
When I met Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki,
I obtained Soul Reaper powers that allow me to protect people.
As I began my work as a Substitute Soul Reaper,
I was sucked into a maelstrom of battle.
As it happened,
Orihime Inoue was taken away by the treacherous Soul Reaper, Aizen.
Together with Chad and Ishida,
I headed into Hueco Mundo to rescue Inoue
and began my battles against the enemy, the powerful Arrancar.
In order to stop Aizen, who invaded the World of the Living,
the Thirteen Court Guard Squads moved into action.
An all-out war was about to begin.
In order to prevent Aizen from wiping out Karakura Town,
an Enriched Spirit Zone,
the Soul Reapers moved Karakura Town to safety
in the Soul Society and took up positions in a fake Karakura Town
created in the World of the Living.
Soul Reapers and Arrancar faced off throughout Karakura Town.
Rangiku Matsumoto fought together with Hinamori,
who came to her assistance,
against Apache, Mila Rose and Sun-Sun.
The two momentarily gained the upper hand via Hinamori's Kido,
but the situation changed suddenly
after the three took their Resurreccion forms.
Quimera Parco.
Wh-What…
What is that?
Quimera Parco.
It's our pet, created from the left arms
of the three of us in our released form.
Its name is Ayon.
What?
What is this chill…
Like I'm peering into a deep pit whose bottom I cannot see…
Oh, I forgot to warn you.
Ayon is deadly, so be careful.
The bones in my entire body are broken…
Both Rangiku and myself, taken out by a single strike…
This is crazy…
There's no way we can win against this thing…
Bakudo 37, Tsuriboshi!
This one's in even worse shape!
Oh no…
It hasn't reacted to me yet!
Will I make it?!
I'm so close to finishing…
Just a little more…
Captain… What was that?
Keep your head. That was the Head Captain.
What?
The Head Captain himself, fighting?
Omaeda…
Your face, please.
Huh? What is it?
Captain…I, Omaeda, won't fall for the same trick twice!
We've come here to fight.
Even the Head Captain is no exception.
Quit asking silly questions.
That's…mean…
Head Captain…Yamamoto!
Another one came…
One after another!
What's wrong with that?
He seems to have injured Ayon, but…
Now he'll find out what happens when you do such a thing.
Good grief…
Making the Head Captain come out to the front…
Such hopeless squad members.
Forgive us, sir!
That's what you shouldn't be doing.
If you have time to apologize to me,
you should be keeping a sharp eye on your opponent.
You're kidding me!
That injury is not critical enough to kill him?
Rangiku…
It would seem… I didn't punish it enough.
Looks like he finally snapped!
What's wrong? Your attack didn't reach me.
What?!
A demonic beast that can only think of killing people…
How pitiful you are.
Ryujinjakka, Hitotsume… Nadegiri!
What?!
Good grief…
Won't you stop it already…
It burdens my heart to have to repeatedly kill
a pitiful beast like you.
I said stop already. Don't you understand?
Brat!
In…credible…
Your focus has increased considerably.
Is it because you now know your subordinates will live,
thanks to the Head Captain?
None of your damned business!
Kira.
Not yet.
Strengthen your current barrier.
I admire the spirit of challenging me with one arm.
Damn…
…it…
In consideration of your spirit,
I'll let you get off with just burns.
What?!
What is that?
Apache…Sun-Sun… Mila Rose…
You have all fought well.
Even with your level of strength… You're still number 3?
With my level?
I don't recall showing you the extent of my strength yet.
Bankai!
Daiguren Hyorinmaru!
You fellows…are strong.
Why thank you.
I wanted to keep dodging and wait until the battle ended…
But that's not going to be possible.
I'm happy to hear that…
My guess is that among the three of you,
that girl there is third…
How am I doing?
Personally, I wish that old man was number one
and I'd be glad if you were second.
I see.
Sorry to disappoint…
But I'm primera.
I knew it…
Too bad…
If someone like you is the strongest…
it makes it difficult you know.
C-Captain…
It’s about to start.
Roar, Zabimaru!
Here I come again!
El Directo!
They're coming!
Right!
You're not getting past here!
Tsuginomai
Hakuren!
The Exiquias were wiped out.
You're all that's left.
How foolish of you…
No matter how you sacrifice yourself
to allow Ichigo Kurosaki to go beyond here…
What awaits him is certain death.
I won't let you have your way.
Besides I never had any intention of sacrificing myself.
I see… That's fine.
Then I shall guide you to your doom.
I told you, I won't let you have your way!
Kurosaki!
Still intend to keep fighting?
What?!
Garganta…is closed…
You people who were injured in the battle against us Espadas
no longer have anywhere to go.
You will idly spend your time here and die by our hands…
That's all there is for you.
In short time, Karakura Town will disappear,
and the Soul Society, too, will be destroyed by Lord Aizen
after he creates the Ouken.
You people have no way to stop that.
Shut up—!
We're not done yet…
Don't underestimate my strength!
The Thirteen Court Guard Squads will stop Aizen without fail.
If that's not enough, I will go and stop him…
I'll defeat you and stop him!
Ulquiorra!
I will defeat you, Ulquiorra!
And then
I'm taking Inoue back with me!
Kurosaki…
Get ready, Ulquiorra! Here I come!
Wait, Ichigo Kurosaki.
What?
It appears we have interference.
I'm temporarily suspending this battle.
Huh?! What are you talking about?
The grown ups have their reasons…
Nel!
And that's how it is!
We're going to take a small break from the Hueco Mundo arc!
Again?!
All right.
If the grown-ups have their reasons,
then it can't be helped.
And you're okay with that, damn it?
Kurosaki, don't complain.
From the next episode, we will tell a tale of the World of the Living
that we weren't able to until now, and new battles await.
What's with that?! Hey! Hey!
– Call me when I'm on again. – Hey! Hey!
You'll all have to wait just a little while!