Episodes
241
For the Sake of Pride! Byakuya vs. Renji 24
Muramasa has 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki perform a test of loyalty. Afterwards, Byakuya invades the 6th Division barracks and is forced to fight his lieutenant, Renji Abarai.
242
Shinigami and Zanpakutō, Total Sortie 24
As Ichigo Kurosaki, 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng, and 3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira begin their battles, 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame fights and defeats his Zanpakutō Spirit, Hōzukimaru.
243
One-to-One Fight! Ichigo vs. Senbonzakura 24
As the Shinigami battle the Zanpakutō Spirits, 3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira defeats Kazeshini, only to be attacked by Wabisuke. Meanwhile, 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives at the battlefield.
244
The Long Awaited… Kenpachi Appears! 24
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives and defeats Wabisuke before moving on to 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. Meanwhile, 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa defeats his manifested Zanpakutō Spirit, Ruri’iro Kujaku.
245
Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei Divisions 24
As 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and 6th Division Byakuya Kuchiki fight, 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi chases Ashisogi Jizō before 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi forces his Zanpakutō Spirit to self-destruct and tells others to not interfere. Muramasa takes Byakuya to see Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, who is inside of a barrier guarded by […]
246
Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto! 24
A group of Shinigami attempt to rescue Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, but they are held back by several Zanpakutō Spirits. Meanwhile, Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the barrier surrounding Yamamoto and prepares to destroy it.
247
Deceived Shinigami! The World Collapse Crisis 24
As Yoruichi Shihōin, 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku, 11th Division Captain Jūshirō Ukitake, and 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki continue to fight against the Zanpakutō Spirits, Ichigo Kurosaki frees Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, only to learn this was all part of Muramasa’s plan.
248
Dragon of Ice and Dragon of Flame! The Strongest Showdown! 24
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and the others are held back by Ryūjin Jakka’s flames as Muramasa attempts to free Kōga Kuchiki.
249
Senbonzakura’s Bankai! Offense and Defense of the Living World 24
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki faces off against Tenken’s Bankai, Kokujō Tengen Myō’ō, as Muramasa frees his master, Kōga.
250
That Man, for the Sake of the Kuchiki 24
Kōga Kuchiki’s past is revealed.
251
Dark History! The Worst Shinigami Is Born 24
6th Division Captain Ginrei Kuchiki and Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto are forced to seal Kōga Kuchiki away. In the present, 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki stops Kōga from killing Muramasa.
252
Byakuya, the Truth Behind His Betrayal 24
As Senbonzakura reveals the truth about 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki’s betrayal, Byakuya fights against Kōga Kuchiki. Meanwhile, Muramasa loses controls and unleashes hundreds of Gillians.
253
Muramasa’s True Identity Revealed 24
6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki defeats Kōga Kuchiki as Muramasa loses control and transforms into a Hollow version of himself. As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Muramasa, several Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits arrive to help.
254
Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns 24
The Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits try to deal with the Gillians.
255
Final Chapter – Zanpakutō The Alternate Tale 24
Ichigo Kurosaki defeats Muramasa, and the Zanpakutō Spirits return to their original forms.
256
The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki House 24
A party is being held at the Kuchiki Manor when two rogue Zanpakutō Spirits, called Tōjū, attack and disrupt the party.
257
A New Enemy! The True Nature of the Sword Beasts 24
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles a Tōjū which has been absorbed by a Hollow.
258
Stray Snake, Tortured Monkey 24
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and his Zanpakutō Spirit, Zabimaru, must defeat a Tōjū, but Hebi wants freedom.
259
Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground 24
A group of Shinigami must go into the sewers to fight a Tōjū. They are aided by a Zanpakutō Spirit who has been living in the sewers.
260
Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini 24
Kazeshini has a change of heart when he is forced to look after a baby.
