Whilst trying to rescue Captain-Commander Yamamoto Kyouraku faces off against Katen Kyoukotsu, Ukitake takes on Sougyo No Kotowari, Kenpachi fights against Gonryoumaru and Tengen and Yoruichi is left to deal with Haineko and Tobiume. However, it soon becomes clear that the Zanpakutou are simply trying to delay their opponents as long as possible. Meanwhile, Ichigo is once again forced to fight Muramasa.
Ichigo combate contra Muramasa para rescatar al Capitán Yamamoto. Mientras tanto, Yoruichi, Shunsui y Jushiro se dan cuenta de que las zanpakutos están intentando evitar que lleguen a Ichigo.
洞窟の奥までやってきた一護の前に村正が現れ、2人は戦闘を開始。一方、灰猫・飛梅と戦う夜一は、2人の動きに違和感を覚えていた。自分を倒そうとしているのではなく、足止めをしているように感じるのだ。
Ichigo combatte Muramasa per salvare il comandante Yamamoto dalla prigionia. Nel frattempo, Yoruichi, Shunsui e Jushiro notano che le zanpakuto stanno solo cercando di impedire loro di raggiungere Ichigo, facendo perdere loro tempo prezioso.
