The episode starts off with Ichigo sparring with Renji and after that a man from squad 11 named Seizo gives the two tea, but everyone seems to disrespect him and Ichigo wonders why. It is later revealed that Seizo was once a strong warrior, but because he lost almost all of his spiritual energy to a hollow he became weak and no one after that respected him. After regaining his confidence in his skills he defeats a group of hollows alongside Ikkaku. The episode ends with Seizo leaving the Thirteen Court Guard Squads with all of Squad 11 including Ikkaku bowing down to him in respect.
Alors que Ichigo combat Renji au Kendo, un mystérieux Shinigami leur offre du thé. Ichigo se rend très vite compte que ce dernier est traité comme un faiblard par la 11e division et il cherche à en savoir plus. Il découvre que Seizo a sacrifié son énergie spirituelle lors d'une rencontre face à un Hollow pour sauver Ikkaku, qui lui n'est apparemment pas redevable. Ichigo tente alors d'organiser un combat de Kendo entre les deux hommes.
Mientras hace sparring con Ikkaku y Renji en el Undécimo Escuadrón, Ichigo conoce a Seizo, cuya personalidad parece bastante fuera de lugar dentro del escuadrón.
十一番隊隊舎にある道場で一角、恋次、そして一護が稽古をつけていた。そこに、十一番隊にはおよそ似つかわしくない穏やかな男、晴蔵が現れる。彼は霊圧も弱く、十一番隊の中で救護係のような役割に就いていた。
Durante gli allenamenti, Ichigo conosce Seizo, un membro dell'undicesima compagnia che si occupa delle faccende domestiche e di curare gli shinigami feriti.
