Ep. 45: Tousen Imprisons Uryuu While Yoruichi Summons Zangetsu to Test Ichigo's Bankai Potential
Aired on August 16, 2005
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Tousen instantly disables Uryuu with his zanpakutou and has him incarcerated. Yoruichi summons Zangetsu using a tenshintai, one of Kisuke Urahara's inventions. Zangetsu states that if Ichigo defeats him, he will be able to perform his bankai, and will be slain if he fails. Elsewhere, Hanatarou Yamada is admonished by his captain, Retsu Unohana, for helping Ichigo. Renji breaks out of his prison cell, third division captain Gin Ichimaru releases his lieutenant, Izuru Kira, from his imprisonment, and eleventh division captain Kenpachi Zaraki agrees to help Orihime find Ichigo in order to fight Ichigo again.
Episodes
- Ep. 41 · Ichigo and Rukia Reunite as Yoruichi Reveals Her True Gender
- Ep. 42 · Yoruichi Teaches Ichigo Bankai While Orihime and Uryuu Attempt a Rescue
- Ep. 43 · Orihime and Uryuu face Makizou Aramaki and Mayuri Kurotsuchi during their journey to Rukia.
- Ep. 44 · Uryuu Unleashes Ultimate Power Against Mayuri in Soul Society Rescue Arc
- Ep. 45 · Tousen Imprisons Uryuu While Yoruichi Summons Zangetsu to Test Ichigo's Bankai Potential
- Ep. 46 · Momo Hinamori Recalls Academy Days and Escapes Prison to Seek Revenge
- Ep. 47 · Yoruichi halts Ichigo's bankai training while Hitsugaya confronts suspects regarding Aizen's death.
- Ep. 48 · Hitsugaya Roars!
- Ep. 49 · Rukia reflects on her past and the tragic death of Kaien Shiba.