Ep. 215: Shinigami Defend Karakura Town Against Aizen's Arrival

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Sousuke Aizen, Kaname Tousen, and Gin Ichimaru arrive in Karakura Town, confronting the remaining Thirteen Court Guard Squads captains and lieutenants. Aizen acknowledges the illusionary nature of the town and threatens to seize the Ouken in the Soul Society after eliminating them. He reveals that Las Noches is under Espada Ulquiorra Schiffer’s control, prompting Ulquiorra to appear behind Orihime Inoue in the throne room. Ichigo Kurosaki senses this presence and rushes to the fifth tower. Meanwhile, Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto unleashes his shikai to trap the trio. In Las Noches, Ulquiorra questions Orihime’s fearlessness. Exequias leader Rudbornn Chelute delays Ichigo, but Chad, Rukia Kuchiki, and Renji Abarai intervene to stop the attack. Ichigo eventually breaks through the floor into the throne room, prepared for battle.