Aizen has abducted Orihime.
In order to save her, Ichigo, Ishida, Sado, Rukia, and Renji
have marched into Hueco Mundo, the world of the Hollows.
They crush the Arrancars standing in their way and
finally make their way to Las Noches, Aizen's headquarters.
Upon breaking into the palace,
the group decides to split up and go down separate paths.
Blocking the path that Ichigo and Nel choose is Privaron Espada Dordoni.
Ichigo underestimates Dordoni's power and is hit with an unexpected attack.
Whirl! Giralda!
Sorry to keep you waiting, old man.
This is my Bankai!
I see… I've been waiting for this, niño.
But you have a stronger form, don't you?
I know about your Hollowfication.
Use it!
I'll use…
any means, niño!
Don't you have any shame?!
I do!
I am ashamed…that I cannot fight you when you're serious!
All right.
Sorry, but I can only show it to you for an instant.
Wh-What?
I told you… It was only an instant.
Dordoni accepted his defeat to Ichigo, who used his Hollowfication.
But while having his wounds treated, Dordoni attacks once again.
The fact that you healed the wounds of an enemy that you don't know,
means that you were prepared for a counterattack!
Stop!
You haven't recovered enough to move!
Wounds are made to one's spirit, niño.
As long as my will to fight recovers, my physical wounds mean nothing.
That's why I say you're like chocolate…niño!
Ichi…go…
Welcome, Exequias.
We've been ordered to hunt down and kill the wounded intruders.
By whom?
I cannot say.
Do you want to pass?
Your sword is broken and you cannot maintain your sword release.
I don't think that you can fight us in that state!
Strong words, jovenzuelo!
I'm really glad that I made it, niño.
If I hadn't attacked you again at that time, you'd still be here.
Niño…my powers have weakened.
You probably could have defeated me without transforming into a Hollow.
But you did that for me
even though you knew that it would quickly exhaust you.
I thank you.
This is the least I can do to thank you.
The residents beyond this point aren't as lenient as I am.
Don't hesitate to kill your enemy.
Don't waver when you finish them off.
Above all, healing their wounds is out of the question, niño.
Leave your chocolate here!
Become a demon, niño.
Become as strong as a demon.
Become as crafty as a demon.
In order to withstand others' ruthlessness,
you need to learn that you have no choice
but to become ruthless yourself.
If not, niño…
Damn!
Reporting!
I've just received information that
Arrancar Number 103, Privaron Espada, Lord Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio
was defeated by one of the intruders!
I see.
It seems he took longer than I had expected.
I thought that he could take care of someone like Dordoni a little quicker.
Oh well…
Anyway, there's something you're not reporting to me, isn't there?
Who…sent the Exequias after him?
W-Well…
What's wrong?
Was that a difficult question?
It was I, Lord Aizen.
Szayelaporro, huh?
I'm very sorry!
I figured that if we wanted to wipe out the intruder
we shouldn't miss a chance to get them while they're injured.
I ordered them to go at my own discretion!
Even though I thought that it would be beneficial to you,
it was an action that you had not ordered me to do.
I am prepared to take any punishment!
No, there's no need.
It's fine as long as you have a reason.
There's no need to punish you for anything.
Th-Thank you very much!
Excuse me!
But…
I would like your reports to be a little more accurate.
Szayelaporro.
Are the Spiritual Pressure records you got from Dordoni about the intruder
of any use in your research?
Yes.
I see… That's good.
What's this?
You look quite amused despite the fact
that one of your subordinates was just killed.
Do I look that way?
Am I wrong?
You look like you're amused by the fact
that those kids are winning their way here.
That's the sort of expression you have.
Amused, huh? I wonder why.
Indeed, I feel something similar to that.
Don't you think it's strange, Gin?
Not at all.
Oddly enough, I also feel the same way.
It's useless to hide!
Wh-Why am I doing this?
Why are you doing this?
That's what I'd like to ask you, idiot!
You said that you sensed Nel's Spiritual Pressure,
got excited, then suddenly picked me up and took me here!
Are you making fun of me?!
W-Well, I got excited when I sensed Nel's Spiritual Pressure!
I know! I just said that!
I can't help it!
Of course you can!
Are you making fun of me?!
Come on stand up!
You're going to look for that kid Nel, aren't you?!
Th-That hurts.
Don't kick me.
What you did to me hurt a lot more!
Pe…
What? What's wrong?
Where's Pesche?!
Pesche's suddenly gone, too!
Pesche?!
That skinny skeleton-like guy?!
He wasn't with us from the start!
F-From the start?!
U-Umm… From the start?
Does that mean that the Pesche that was living with us was an illusion?
Not that start!
Aw man, what is this?!
This guy is so annoying!
P-P-Pesche!
How many times do I have to tell you to make you understand?!
You can't run away from me.
You can't run away.
Don't attack me while I'm still talking.
You've got no tact.
Honestly…
Are all male humans like this?
Don't run away, funny clothes!
You of all people shouldn't talk!
I keep telling you it's useless!
Even though she's an Arrancar, as a woman, her attacks are light.
I can repel her attacks in response.
In that case, I've got to persist and wait for a chance to get a clean hit.
You're being a pest, funny clothes!
Curve!
Go!
All right… I can do this!
What a bad personality!
Her weapon attacks in a straight line.
When it's released.
And when it's drawn back.
In that case, I've got to dodge all of those attacks
and release arrows from directions that she won't expect.
Then…
Stupid!
What are you shooting at?!
What?!
Then I just have to control it by controlling my Spiritual Pressure.
Why you…
Hey, don't keep moving around!
Now!
Now might be a good time.
It curved?!
Are you stupid?!
This is what you would call "digging your own grave"!
I tricked you into smashing all of the pillars
so you could make an opening for me!
There were so many of them that it was a bother to destroy all of them by myself.
Look! Now I can curve it any which way!
Oh no.
Look, look!
Curve, curve!
What's wrong?
Are you giving up already?!
Damn!
That's not a shield. Don't be reckless!
Damn.
Ishida and Sado's Spiritual Pressures have been fluctuating.
Have they encountered enemies?
No.
I don't need to worry about them.
Anyway, I've got to get to Inoue as quickly as possible.
This is…
What is this?! Blue skies?!
Why is there a sky here beyond these walls?!
Also…
Shall I tell you?
Follow me.
Wait!
I can finally relax now.
Sorry.
I can't seem to stand sunlight.
The sun doesn't get inside of the palace.
I'll remove my mask and introduce myself.
My name is Aaroniero.
Espada Number 9…
Aaroniero Arruruerie.
S…
Sir…Kaien…
I've received Lord Aizen's permission!
Now I can rampantly carry out experiments!
Now then, who should I collect samples from first?
Is it all right to leave Szayelaporro alone like that?
It seems amusing, so let him do what he wants.
Illustrated guide to Soul Reapers!
What?!
Squad 8 isn't coming?!
They had a huge drinking party last night
to celebrate their first-class mission, and they all got smashed.
CELEBRATING BEING ASSIGNED IN THE OUKEN TRANSPORT GUARD MISSION
They had a little too much fun.
So we'll be the only ones doing this.
Ukitake!
Sorry… It seems like I'm no good today.
Take care of the rest.
Captain…
We're the only squad left.