Ep. 211: Aizen's Betrayal Revealed as Hollow Transformation Begins
Aired on March 17, 2009
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Shunsui Kyouraku encounters Nanao Ise, who worries about Lisa. Kensei's new powers overwhelm the group until Hachigen binds him. Hiyori, now a hollow, brutally attacks Hirako. Tousen incapacitates everyone except Hirako. Aizen appears, revealing his betrayal and explaining that his illusion-casting zanpakutou masked his true movements. The group begins transforming into hollows, but Hirako resists. Aizen prepares to kill Hirako, but Urahara and Tessai arrive to intervene. This event occurs during the Past arc, specifically episode 6 of 7. The narrative highlights the shift in alliances and the dangerous new abilities possessed by former allies, setting the stage for further conflict.
Episodes
- Ep. 207 · Kisuke Urahara assumes command of the 12th Division and faces Lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki's challenge.
- Ep. 208 · Urahara visits the Maggots Nest while young Byakuya, Ukitake, and Aizen face past events
- Ep. 209 · The Past Arc Part Four: Muguruma's Division Confronts the Darkness
- Ep. 210 · Kensei's Hollow Transformation and the Emergency Dispatch of Captains
- Ep. 211 · Aizen's Betrayal Revealed as Hollow Transformation Begins
- Ep. 212 · Urahara and Tessai face arrest after Aizen escapes while they investigate hollowfication.
- Ep. 213 · Konso Cop Karakuraizer Formation and First Hollow Encounter
- Ep. 214 · The team infiltrates the Hollow Fortress to destroy its heart and protect Karakura Town.
- Ep. 215 · Shinigami Defend Karakura Town Against Aizen's Arrival