Ep. 364: Byakuya confronts painful memories while Rukia faces Riruka's Fullbring traps
Aired on March 13, 2012
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Tsukishima attacks Byakuya's zanpakutou to learn its weaknesses. Rukia battles Riruka, whose body gets trapped in a stuffed animal, and finds kidou ineffective. Riruka explains how Fullbringers with tragic pasts formed Xcution. Rukia touches Riruka with her zanpakutou, but Riruka vanishes using a Fullbring ability, causing Rukia to collapse. Tsukishima overwhelms Byakuya, inflicting a serious injury. Byakuya then shoots his bankai from his hand, piercing Tsukishima's chest. Before falling, Tsukishima receives thanks from Byakuya for an exciting battle. This event occurs during the Lost Substitute Shinigami arc, specifically episode 21 out of 23.
Episodes
- Ep. 360 · Ichigo confronts Uryu while Ginjou reveals his true identity and betrayal.
- Ep. 361 · Ginjou uses Ichigo's Fullbring, leading to Ichigo's revival as a Soul Reaper by Rukia
- Ep. 362 · Ichigo Regains Powers and Defeats Ginjou While Xcution Members Receive New Abilities
- Ep. 363 · Intense clash between Shinigami and XCUTION members in multiple simultaneous battles
- Ep. 364 · Byakuya confronts painful memories while Rukia faces Riruka's Fullbring traps
- Ep. 365 · Ichigo and Ginjo clash as the Substitute Soul Reaper reveals Soul Society surveillance secrets.
- Ep. 366 · Ichigo concludes the conflict with Ginjou and returns to Karakura Town with his friends.