235화: 히사기가 카제시니와 대치하는 동안 렌지는 자비마루와 고군분투하고, 이치고는 무라마사와 내부에서 전투를 벌입니다.

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Juushirou Ukitake and Shunsui Kyouraku discuss the possibility that defeating the zanpakutou spirits will destroy the zanpakutou themselves. Renji continues fighting with Zabimaru, who taunts him for his weakness. Hisagi fights with Kazeshini, and, disgusted by his desire to take life, plans on killing him even if he loses his zanpakutou. Ichigo's inner hollow fights with Muramasa inside his mind until Muramasa uses his powers to restrain him, which then allows Ichigo sees through Muramasa's powers and saves his inner hollow. Ichigo then steps up to fight, stating that the inner hollow is a part of him as well. Ichigo manages to force Muramasa outside of his mind and continues the fight with him there. When Zabimaru threatens to kill Rukia, Renji remembers Ichigo's reason for fighting and then his own, which in turn enables him to regain his resolve, managing to activate Zabimaru's shikai. (Source: Wikipedia) Zanpakutou Unknown Tales arc: (6/26)