Ep. 36: Kenpachi Zaraki Approaches!
Aired on June 14, 2005
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Rangiku Matsumoto, the Squad Ten lieutenant, delivers a letter from Aizen to Hinamori, revealing the true identity of his murderer. At the same time, Ichigo engages in combat with Kenpachi. However, Kenpachi’s immense spiritual pressure proves too overwhelming, preventing Ichigo from landing a single cut on him. This scene is part of the Soul Society: The Sneak Entry arc, specifically episode 16 out of 21. The narrative highlights the stark power disparity between the two fighters while advancing the mystery surrounding Aizen’s betrayal through the information passed to Hinamori.
Episodes
- Ep. 32 · Renji Remembers Childhood with Rukia and Pleads for Her Rescue
- Ep. 33 · The Mysterious New Hero Appears After a Hollow is Destroyed by a Soccer Ball
- Ep. 34 · Ichigo Healed in Tunnels While Momo Discovers Aizen's Body
- Ep. 35 · Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness Which Approaches
- Ep. 36 · Kenpachi Zaraki Approaches!
- Ep. 37 · Chad fights Squad Eight members before facing Kyouraku in Soul Society
- Ep. 38 · Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu
- Ep. 39 · Ichigo enters Zangetsu's world to understand his zanpakutou's true nature.
- Ep. 40 · Ganju Encounters a Shinigami During His Mission