Ep. 245: Pursuing Byakuya Amidst Confusion in the Gotei Divisions

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While Ichigo battles Senbonzakura and Kenpachi engages Byakuya, Ashisogi Jizou deploys poison gas via Bankai, allowing Byakuya and Senbonzakura to flee. Yachiru pursues the creature, which Kenpachi captures before Mayuri detonates it, revealing it as his Zanpakuto. Soi Fon struggles against Suzumebachi but eventually defeats her, earning congratulations from Yoruichi. Unohana treats poisoning victims including Rangiku, Momo, Isane, and Iba. Yoruichi later informs Ichigo and the captains that she knows Yamamoto's location. The scene shifts to Yamamoto imprisoned by a barrier created by Sougyo no Kotowari, Katen Kyoukotsu, and Minazuki, who are identified as the Ryoka from earlier. This segment is part of the Zanpakutou Unknown Tales arc, specifically episode 16 of 26.