Ep. 17: Ichigo Loses to Byakuya and Agrees to Train with Urahara
Aired on February 1, 2005
Ichigo overpowers Renji with immense spirit energy until Byakuya Kuchiki intervenes and swiftly defeats him. Rukia returns to the Soul Society to plead for Ichigo’s life, leaving him powerless and near death. Urahara rescues Ichigo and offers to help save Rukia, who faces execution. In exchange, Ichigo must undergo training to regain his abilities. This event occurs within the Agent of the Shinigami arc, specifically episode 17 out of 20. The narrative highlights the severe consequences of Ichigo’s actions and the difficult bargain required to continue his mission to rescue his friend from the death penalty awaiting her in the Soul Society.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Orihime develops Shun Shun Rikka powers to defeat hollows attacking her school
- Ep. 14 · Ichigo and Uryuu fight a Menos Grande together while others watch
- Ep. 15 · Kon seeks new owner while Ichigo and Rukia face Soul Society hunters
- Ep. 16 · Ichigo confronts Soul Reaper Lieutenant Renji Abarai in a fierce battle.
- Ep. 17 · Ichigo Loses to Byakuya and Agrees to Train with Urahara
- Ep. 18 · Ichigo trains at Urahara Shop to reclaim Shinigami powers before becoming a hollow.
- Ep. 19 · Ichigo undergoes hollow transformation and battles his inner spirit Zangetsu.
- Ep. 20 · Ichigo Discovers Zangetsu Name and Group Departs for Soul Society
- Ep. 21 · Ichigo and friends enter Soul Society through the gate, facing Jidanbou and Gin Ichimaru.