第39話: イチゴは斬月の世界に入り、自身の斬魄刀の真の性質を理解しようとする。

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Zangetsu, the spirit of Ichigo's zanpakutou, brings Ichigo into his world. Through fighting a hollow version of himself, Ichigo realizes that zanpakutou are more than mere tools, and that simply knowing name of his zanpakutou does not make him more powerful. Ichigo is then able to fight Kenpachi on equal footing, and as the two clash in a massive strike, Ichigo collapses. Soul Society: The Sneak Entry arc: (19/21)