Ep. 57: Suì-Fēng confronts Yoruichi while Ichigo challenges Byakuya to use his bankai

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Suì-Fēng remembers her time as Yoruichi's loyal guard and the betrayal she felt when Yoruichi departed the Soul Society. During their confrontation, Yoruichi effortlessly blocks Suì-Fēng's attacks using shunko, leading Suì- Fēng to weep and demand to know why she was left behind. Meanwhile, Ikkaku and Iba engage in a casual fight for sake. At the execution site, Ichigo employs his newly acquired Getsuga Tenshou technique to overcome Byakuya's shikai. Ichigo then insists that Byakuya utilize his bankai to continue the battle. This sequence occurs within the Soul Society: The Rescue arc, specifically marking the 16th installment out of 22 episodes in this series.