241. For the Sake of Pride! Byakuya vs. Renji
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.
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242. Shinigami and Zanpakutō, Total Sortie
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
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!
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
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 a dark-haired woman, two white-haired boys, and a cloaked figure.
246. Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto!
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
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!
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
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
Kōga Kuchiki's past is revealed.
251. Dark History! The Worst Shinigami Is Born
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
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
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
The Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits try to deal with the Gillians.
255. Final Chapter - Zanpakutō The Alternate Tale
Ichigo Kurosaki defeats Muramasa, and the Zanpakutō Spirits return to their original forms.
256. The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki House
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
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles a Tōjū which has been absorbed by a Hollow.
258. Stray Snake, Tortured Monkey
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
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
Kazeshini has a change of heart when he is forced to look after a baby.
261. The Person with the Unknown Ability! Orihime Is Targeted
Orihime Inoue must help a transfer student who is being controlled by a Tōjū.
262. Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword Beast!
Haineko falls for a Tōjū who is fully aware. However, when he loses control, Haineko decides to defeat him herself.
263. Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru
Zabimaru and Senbonzakura are trapped in the Shinigami Research and Development Institute.
264. Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!
8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise tries to relate to the violet-haired girl while they battle a Tōjū.