Ep. 340: Ichigo Regains Power to Face Yushima as Soul Society Allies Unite
Aired on September 20, 2011Filler

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After Yushima stabs Ichigo, his hollow form shatters, stripping him of his powers. While Ichigo watches his friends struggle against Yushima’s defenses, Nemu’s reigai delivers fusion stabilizer but unexpectedly attacks Yushima. This action reveals Kon’s presence, having been placed inside the reigai by Urahara and Mayuri. Kon provides Ichigo with a complete soul candy, restoring his abilities and allowing him to prepare his bankai. Simultaneously, Byakuya realizes that reigai will not sacrifice themselves to attack originals when gathered, as this contradicts their beliefs. Consequently, the original characters unite with the reigai to defend the Soul Society against the invading Gotei 13 forces during this critical confrontation.
Episodes
- Ep. 336 · Ichigo and Urahara infiltrate Seireitei to find Inaba's lab while Rukia acts as decoy.
- Ep. 337 · The Developer of the Modified Souls
- Ep. 338 · Kon attempts to rescue Nozomi while Urahara fights his reigai and Yushima completes his fusion with Inaba.
- Ep. 339 · Ichigo Protects Rukia as Yushima Reveals Sumitsukigasa's Power on Soukyoku Hill
- Ep. 340 · Ichigo Regains Power to Face Yushima as Soul Society Allies Unite
- Ep. 341 · The Invading Army Arc concludes with Ichigo defeating Yushima and Nozomi's final farewell.
- Ep. 342 · Ichigo battles a hollow with his final Getsuga Tenshou while Rukia protects him before her departure.
- Ep. 343 · Third-year high school student Ichigo Kurosaki faces new challenges after regaining his powers.
- Ep. 344 · Ichigo and Uryu face a kidnapping by Ikumi Unagiya and a warning from Kuugo Ginjou.