Ep. 48: Hitsugaya Roars!
Aired on September 6, 2005
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Hitsugaya and Ichimaru engage in combat, with Ichimaru initially dominating through his swordsmanship. Hitsugaya reverses the situation by employing his zanpakutou's shikai to freeze Ichimaru's arm, yet this advantage is neutralized when Ichimaru threatens the unconscious Hinamori with his own shikai. Tenth division lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto arrives to assist Hinamori and Hitsugaya, prompting Ichimaru to withdraw rather than confront her. Concurrently, Renji reaches Ichigo's training location and discloses that Rukia's execution date has been rescheduled to the following day.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 50 · Kon and Don Kanonji reform the Karakura Superheroes while evading Yuzu Kurosaki.
- Ep. 51 · Kenpachi faces captains Komamura and Tousen while Orihime travels to execution grounds
- Ep. 52 · Renji Swears an Oath of the Soul During His Intense Death Match Against Byakuya