Original release 14 juin 2005
Previous episode S02E15 - 藍染暗殺！忍び寄る闇
Number S02E16
Episode runtime 23 minutes
Director 安川央里
Writer 平松正樹
Country Japan
Original language Japanese
Genres Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Action, Anime, Martial Arts
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As Ichigo, Ganju, and Hanatarou makes their way up the stairs, towards the Shrine of Penitence, they feel an immense amount of spirit force near them. Also, Hinamori, who was locked up, receives a note written by Captain Aizen, which reveals a stunning secret. Meanwhile, Ichigo, Ganju, and Hanatarou try to run away from this spirit force but it seems that they can't break away from it. 11th Squad Captain, Zaraki Kenpachi, then reveals himself. Ichigo realizes that Zaraki is the one that was placing that huge spirit force on them. Ichigo tells Ganju and Hanatarou to go ahead and save Rukia while he deals with Zaraki.

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