Ep. 227: Ichigo and Chad befriend Keigo and Mizuiro while Orihime meets Chizuru in Karakura Town.
Aired on July 7, 2009
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In the living world, students attend their first day at Karakura High School. Ichigo and Chad befriend Keigo and Mizuiro Kojima after rescuing Keigo from thugs. Orihime encounters Chizuru, who attempts to woo her but is kicked by Tatsuki. Meanwhile, in the Soul Society, lieutenants decide to promote Renji to lieutenant of the sixth division and send Rukia to Karakura Town. Renji discusses the promotion with friends but plans to keep it a surprise until Rukia returns. After speaking with her captain and third seat officers, Rukia travels to Karakura Town, arriving simultaneously as the first episode begins.
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