1 00:00:00,890 --> 00:00:04,810 Your pale broken wings... 2 00:00:05,019 --> 00:00:12,235 Are just a bit tired from that clear blue sky 3 00:00:12,401 --> 00:00:17,490 You don't need to force your smiles for someone 4 00:00:17,657 --> 00:00:24,497 It's okay now... to smile for yourself. 5 00:00:27,041 --> 00:00:29,835 Loneliness still continues to stalk me 6 00:00:30,002 --> 00:00:32,547 A candle lit within 7 00:00:32,755 --> 00:00:36,842 The party is lively; the chandeliers are gorgeous, and yet... 8 00:00:37,176 --> 00:00:43,516 How do I fill the hole left behind by those lacking words? 9 00:00:43,724 --> 00:00:46,561 I don't even know anymore 10 00:00:46,769 --> 00:00:53,693 If can at least swim freely in my dreams, 11 00:00:53,859 --> 00:00:56,821 I wouldn't need a sky like that 12 00:00:57,071 --> 00:01:06,372 I can face tomorrow without painting over all the things up to yesterday 13 00:01:06,539 --> 00:01:10,459 Your pale broken wings 14 00:01:10,626 --> 00:01:17,842 Are just a bit tired from that clear blue sky 15 00:01:18,092 --> 00:01:23,055 You don't need to force your smiles for someone 16 00:01:23,222 --> 00:01:29,228 It's okay now... to smile for yourself. 17 00:01:42,283 --> 00:01:43,492 Soul Reapers... 18 00:01:43,826 --> 00:01:46,203 They are the spiritual guardians of the World of the Living. 19 00:01:46,746 --> 00:01:50,458 They are the balancers who keep a close eye on the countless souls, 20 00:01:50,666 --> 00:01:52,710 good and evil, that fill this world. 21 00:01:54,295 --> 00:01:56,922 While visiting the Visoreds, 22 00:01:57,173 --> 00:02:00,134 Ichigo is sent to his internal world by Hirako, 23 00:02:00,343 --> 00:02:02,803 where he battles his other self 24 00:02:03,721 --> 00:02:06,265 I'm Zangetsu! 25 00:02:10,853 --> 00:02:15,941 Furthermore, illusions of Byakuya and Kariya appear before Ichigo. 26 00:02:16,233 --> 00:02:18,110 They both question his reason to fight, 27 00:02:18,319 --> 00:02:19,278 as well as his determination. 28 00:02:20,821 --> 00:02:26,827 In the end, Ichigo's other self stabs him. 29 00:02:27,703 --> 00:02:30,206 I'll become the king. 30 00:02:40,257 --> 00:02:42,218 Now where am I? 31 00:02:51,227 --> 00:02:53,688 So you're finally awake... 32 00:02:54,605 --> 00:02:55,481 Ichigo. 33 00:02:59,568 --> 00:03:00,444 Kenpachi? 34 00:03:01,946 --> 00:03:03,030 So you're next... 35 00:03:04,949 --> 00:03:07,993 "Kenpachi"? Who's that? 36 00:03:09,412 --> 00:03:10,329 I'm just here... 37 00:03:10,913 --> 00:03:13,207 ...to kill you! 38 00:03:45,281 --> 00:03:48,117 He looks completely Hollowfied... 39 00:03:48,284 --> 00:03:49,285 This ain't good. 40 00:03:53,831 --> 00:03:57,960 When Love fook over and went in, 60 minutes had already passed... 41 00:03:59,587 --> 00:04:00,880 1 be up next. 42 00:04:02,506 --> 00:04:03,048 Kensei... 43 00:04:03,591 --> 00:04:04,133 Hm? 44 00:04:04,633 --> 00:04:08,971 What was the longest time we've taken in an internal battle? 45 00:04:09,847 --> 00:04:12,224 That would be Hiyori's 69 minutes and two seconds. 46 00:04:14,018 --> 00:04:15,102 What's our current time? 47 00:04:16,479 --> 00:04:17,646 68 minutes... 48 00:04:18,564 --> 00:04:19,607 ...and 44 seconds. 49 00:04:21,275 --> 00:04:21,817 I see... 50 00:04:31,410 --> 00:04:34,079 What are you doing?! 51 00:04:37,333 --> 00:04:41,337 Stop! Our battle ended long ago! 52 00:04:42,963 --> 00:04:43,964 Ended? 53 00:04:45,549 --> 00:04:47,051 It hasn't ended. 54 00:04:49,094 --> 00:04:50,930 A battle isn't a brawl. 55 00:04:51,722 --> 00:04:54,934 It's not over as long as one of us is still alive. 56 00:04:56,018 --> 00:04:58,938 I'm saying that I have no reason to fight you! 57 00:05:00,105 --> 00:05:03,609 You need a reason to fight? 58 00:05:05,945 --> 00:05:09,281 Admit it already, Ichigo! 59 00:05:11,450 --> 00:05:13,577 You seek battle. 60 00:05:14,703 --> 00:05:18,707 You crave for power! Isn't that right, Ichigo?! 61 00:05:19,959 --> 00:05:24,797 Anyone who seek power also seek battle. 62 00:05:24,964 --> 00:05:26,632 There's no exception! 63 00:05:27,466 --> 00:05:30,636 Do we seek battle to gain power? 64 00:05:31,011 --> 00:05:33,097 Or do we seek power so we can fight?! 65 00:05:33,764 --> 00:05:35,266 Who knows? 66 00:05:36,559 --> 00:05:39,186 But one thing I do know... 67 00:05:40,229 --> 00:05:44,817 ...Is that we were born this way! 68 00:05:45,860 --> 00:05:48,612 We were born to seek battle! 69 00:05:48,863 --> 00:05:49,738 Ichigo! 70 00:05:49,905 --> 00:05:50,865 BATTLE 71 00:05:54,785 --> 00:05:55,077 BATTLE, BATTLE, BATTLE, BATTLE... 72 00:06:00,958 --> 00:06:01,917 BATTLE, BATTLE, BATTLE, BATTLE... 73 00:06:04,044 --> 00:06:06,088 If you want the power to control... 74 00:06:06,422 --> 00:06:06,505 Take your sword and cut down your enemies! 75 00:06:09,091 --> 00:06:10,885 There is no other path... 76 00:06:11,427 --> 00:06:11,927 BATTLE, BATTLE, BATTLE, BATTLE... 77 00:06:15,014 --> 00:06:16,223 BATTLE, BATTLE, BATTLE, BATTLE... 78 00:06:16,390 --> 00:06:17,182 Ichigo! 79 00:06:17,433 --> 00:06:20,561 BATTLE 80 00:06:47,087 --> 00:06:47,963 Tsk... 81 00:06:54,637 --> 00:06:55,638 It's a Cero! Love! 82 00:06:57,181 --> 00:06:58,140 I know! 83 00:06:59,808 --> 00:07:01,560 Are you going to Hollowfy, Love?! 84 00:07:02,102 --> 00:07:03,145 Of course he is! 85 00:07:03,812 --> 00:07:05,731 Even Love can't block that Spiritual Pressure... 86 00:07:06,190 --> 00:07:07,942 without using Hollowfication! 87 00:07:18,953 --> 00:07:19,828 What's going on?! 88 00:07:21,997 --> 00:07:24,667 Hachi! Let Love out of the barrier! 89 00:07:57,366 --> 00:07:58,242 Damn it... 90 00:07:59,827 --> 00:08:04,873 Looks like you still had some left within you... 91 00:08:06,375 --> 00:08:10,129 Your instinct for battle... 92 00:08:15,634 --> 00:08:19,596 Fine. You defeated me... 93 00:08:20,431 --> 00:08:23,517 So for now, I'll accept you as the king. 94 00:08:24,309 --> 00:08:27,980 But don't forget that either one of us 95 00:08:28,147 --> 00:08:31,316 can become the king or the horse. 96 00:08:32,526 --> 00:08:35,070 If you leave me even the slightest opening... 97 00:08:35,779 --> 00:08:41,035 I will toss you out and stomp on your skull! 98 00:08:43,871 --> 00:08:45,748 This is a warning. 99 00:08:46,707 --> 00:08:49,710 If you really want to control my power, 100 00:08:49,918 --> 00:08:56,300 then be sure not to die until the next time I appear! 101 00:09:40,260 --> 00:09:40,803 Hach... 102 00:09:41,762 --> 00:09:42,721 Yes. 103 00:09:58,570 --> 00:10:01,365 Do you think Berry is all right, Hachi? 104 00:10:01,532 --> 00:10:02,407 Shh... 105 00:10:09,248 --> 00:10:10,332 How do you feel? 106 00:10:18,715 --> 00:10:21,009 Not bad. 107 00:10:26,473 --> 00:10:27,349 I see. 108 00:10:31,186 --> 00:10:35,774 Don't forget. If you leave me even the slightest opening... 109 00:10:36,441 --> 00:10:41,864 I will foss you out and stomp on your skull! 110 00:10:58,422 --> 00:10:59,298 Sorry... 111 00:11:00,966 --> 00:11:02,009 I won't let you. 112 00:11:18,192 --> 00:11:22,154 Kurosaki didn't come to school today either. 113 00:11:25,699 --> 00:11:28,994 If I focus like this I can sense his Spiritual Pressure. 114 00:11:30,245 --> 00:11:32,164 So I know that he's okay... 115 00:11:33,332 --> 00:11:35,000 But, knowing Kurosaki, 116 00:11:35,167 --> 00:11:38,378 he's probably training somewhere in secret... 117 00:11:39,338 --> 00:11:41,423 It's probably best not to look for him. 118 00:11:43,800 --> 00:11:48,180 I wonder if Kurosaki disappeared without saying anything to Kuchiki... 119 00:11:55,354 --> 00:11:55,437 OH! 120 00:11:57,189 --> 00:12:00,901 W-What just happened?! I sounded so depressed! 121 00:12:03,737 --> 00:12:06,323 What should I do for my break tomorrow?! 122 00:12:06,949 --> 00:12:12,037 Oh yeah! I'll invite Tatsuki to go eat something interesting! 123 00:12:12,412 --> 00:12:12,663 EXAMPLE OF INTERESTING FOODS: PARFAIT OVER RICE 124 00:12:14,081 --> 00:12:14,414 EXAMPLE OF INTERESTING FOODS: SKEWERED DOUGHNUTS 125 00:12:15,916 --> 00:12:16,166 EXAMPLE OF INTERESTING FOODS: YOKAN STEAK 126 00:12:20,295 --> 00:12:22,172 — So cute! — Right? 127 00:12:23,090 --> 00:12:28,345 Oh yeah... Tatsuki hasn't been herself lately either 128 00:12:31,098 --> 00:12:31,640 Oh? 129 00:12:32,391 --> 00:12:33,934 Welcome home, Orihime! 130 00:12:34,309 --> 00:12:36,395 Oh! Hi, Mrs. Shinmura! 131 00:12:37,396 --> 00:12:39,398 By the way, Orihime... 132 00:12:39,606 --> 00:12:42,526 About those two people staying at your place... 133 00:12:42,693 --> 00:12:45,237 Are you sure they're all right? 134 00:12:46,405 --> 00:12:47,656 Why do you ask? 135 00:12:47,990 --> 00:12:53,161 Well, I just saw them carrying some odd stuff into your room. 136 00:13:04,840 --> 00:13:05,382 Huh? 137 00:13:06,341 --> 00:13:09,094 Woah... That's so cool. 138 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:12,639 — I mean... What is this, Toshiro? — Tsk! 139 00:13:12,848 --> 00:13:15,267 — She came back at a bad time... — What's going on here?! 140 00:13:18,603 --> 00:13:19,771 Thank you for waiting. 141 00:13:20,188 --> 00:13:21,606 This is the Department of Research and Development's 142 00:13:21,773 --> 00:13:23,317 communication technology lab. 143 00:13:24,484 --> 00:13:27,279 This is Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya of Squad 10. 144 00:13:27,654 --> 00:13:29,072 Yes, let me connect you to him. 145 00:13:31,116 --> 00:13:32,951 The Head Captain? 146 00:13:33,827 --> 00:13:37,622 Efficient as always, Caplain Hitsugaya. 147 00:13:38,457 --> 00:13:43,628 I had you prepare this emergency channel because 148 00:13:43,795 --> 00:13:47,132 we have determined Sosuke Aizen's frue goal. 149 00:13:49,217 --> 00:13:52,512 Aizen's true goal?! 150 00:13:53,388 --> 00:13:55,223 Yes, indeed. 151 00:13:57,476 --> 00:14:03,106 Um... This looks like it's something important, so I'll just step out! 152 00:14:03,899 --> 00:14:04,900 Wait 153 00:14:06,902 --> 00:14:10,781 This concerns you humans, foo. 154 00:14:12,407 --> 00:14:13,700 Listen to what I have to say. 155 00:14:16,495 --> 00:14:17,037 Okay... 156 00:14:19,247 --> 00:14:21,833 It's been several months since Aizen has disappeared... 157 00:14:22,918 --> 00:14:25,921 As you know, we've been investigating 158 00:14:27,339 --> 00:14:30,425 the Squad 5 captain's room, where Aizen lived, 159 00:14:30,592 --> 00:14:33,387 Central 46's underground assembly hall and... 160 00:14:33,595 --> 00:14:36,515 the Sejjofo Kyorin where he hid himself, 161 00:14:36,681 --> 00:14:38,558 as well as the Daireisho Archive. 162 00:14:40,102 --> 00:14:43,188 Upon investigation of the Daireisho Archive, 163 00:14:43,355 --> 00:14:47,567 Ukitake found traces of something inside. 164 00:14:49,528 --> 00:14:51,196 Hey, you're working hard... 165 00:14:53,698 --> 00:14:55,826 Oh, Kyoraku... Why are you here? 166 00:14:56,535 --> 00:14:59,704 We have some free time, so we came to help. 167 00:15:00,539 --> 00:15:03,375 Yup, what she said. 168 00:15:04,459 --> 00:15:05,210 Thanks. 169 00:15:06,795 --> 00:15:08,046 Captain! 170 00:15:09,131 --> 00:15:12,801 We found traces of Captain Aizen's Spiritual Pressure! 171 00:15:13,009 --> 00:15:16,096 We're transferring it over to your monitor, now! 172 00:15:16,638 --> 00:15:18,890 BROWSING HISTORY 173 00:15:19,307 --> 00:15:24,062 This is...the Hogyoku... and research data related to it. 174 00:15:24,604 --> 00:15:29,234 Well, Sosuke was after the Hogyoku, so I guess that makes sense. 175 00:15:29,609 --> 00:15:31,778 Captain Ukitake! Take a look at this! 176 00:15:32,654 --> 00:15:35,907 This information is completely unrelated to the Hogyoku. 177 00:15:43,331 --> 00:15:44,207 This is... 178 00:15:49,463 --> 00:15:52,966 What was the information that Aizen was looking at—? 179 00:15:54,634 --> 00:15:55,760 The Ouken. 180 00:16:02,017 --> 00:16:02,976 Umm... 181 00:16:04,686 --> 00:16:06,730 What's an Ouken? 182 00:16:07,731 --> 00:16:10,692 As its name suggests, it's the key to the royal family. 183 00:16:12,194 --> 00:16:14,779 The Soul Society has its own royal family. 184 00:16:16,072 --> 00:16:18,074 But the king lets us oversee the Soul Society 185 00:16:18,241 --> 00:16:19,618 and never interfere with our operations. 186 00:16:20,076 --> 00:16:22,787 So it doesn't feel like he exists. 187 00:16:23,997 --> 00:16:28,418 In fact, none of us has ever actually seen him. 188 00:16:29,628 --> 00:16:33,048 Indeed... Our king is called the Soul King. 189 00:16:33,715 --> 00:16:37,219 He is a symbolic, as well as an absolute presence 190 00:16:37,385 --> 00:16:39,137 in the Soul Society. 191 00:16:40,180 --> 00:16:43,225 The Royal Palace exists in a different dimension 192 00:16:43,391 --> 00:16:45,685 from the Soul Society. 193 00:16:46,353 --> 00:16:48,855 And is guarded by the Royal Guard. 194 00:16:49,856 --> 00:16:51,983 The Ouken is the key that opens 195 00:16:52,192 --> 00:16:54,819 the gate to the dimension where the Royal Palace exists. 196 00:16:55,445 --> 00:16:59,324 Are you saying Aizen wants the king... 197 00:17:00,325 --> 00:17:03,870 Dead. That's probably his goal... 198 00:17:05,705 --> 00:17:08,166 But that's not the problem. 199 00:17:09,251 --> 00:17:10,752 You mean the book Aizen was looking at 200 00:17:11,419 --> 00:17:13,880 wasn't about the location of the Ouken? 201 00:17:15,048 --> 00:17:16,049 Indeed... 202 00:17:16,925 --> 00:17:21,680 Each successive Head Captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads 203 00:17:21,888 --> 00:17:24,182 passes down the whereabouts of the Ouken by word of mouth. 204 00:17:25,267 --> 00:17:29,104 Therefore, there is no book that tells of its whereabouts. 205 00:17:30,146 --> 00:17:32,399 He was looking at a document 206 00:17:32,607 --> 00:17:35,402 that describes the circumstances in which the key was created. 207 00:17:35,986 --> 00:17:36,820 THE OUKEN CODEX 208 00:17:42,284 --> 00:17:43,743 The Ouken Codex... 209 00:17:44,953 --> 00:17:48,373 The materials needed for its creation are 100,000 souls 210 00:17:48,582 --> 00:17:49,374 and an Enriched Spirit Zone 211 00:17:49,583 --> 00:17:51,001 that is greater than a radius of one spirit mile. 212 00:17:52,335 --> 00:17:54,462 An Enriched Spirit Zone is an unusually spiritual place 213 00:17:54,629 --> 00:17:55,589 within the World of the Living. 214 00:17:56,381 --> 00:18:00,051 Its location changes over time and is the easiest place 215 00:18:00,218 --> 00:18:03,221 in the World of the Living for spiritual entities to gather. 216 00:18:04,639 --> 00:18:08,351 Nanao, where is the Enriched Spirit Zone right now? 217 00:18:08,977 --> 00:18:09,853 Oh... 218 00:18:10,228 --> 00:18:11,354 Hold on one moment... 219 00:18:18,528 --> 00:18:19,404 This is... 220 00:18:20,488 --> 00:18:24,576 The Enriched Spirit Zone that Aizen is after... 221 00:18:27,287 --> 00:18:28,872 is Karakura Town. 222 00:18:34,544 --> 00:18:37,088 One hundred thousand souls and an Enriched Spirit Zone 223 00:18:37,255 --> 00:18:38,923 that has a radius of one spirit mile 224 00:18:39,633 --> 00:18:43,261 Is so beyond really that it is difficult to grasp... 225 00:18:44,346 --> 00:18:45,972 1 explain it in simple ferms. 226 00:18:47,932 --> 00:18:50,560 If Aizen completes the Ouken 227 00:18:50,727 --> 00:18:54,564 in the way that it has been documented... 228 00:18:55,523 --> 00:18:58,985 Karakura Town, as well as all the nearby land and people, 229 00:18:59,194 --> 00:19:03,698 will be ripped away from the world and will disappear. 230 00:19:05,825 --> 00:19:07,994 N-No way... 231 00:19:10,038 --> 00:19:15,293 Is there... Is there a way to stop that? 232 00:19:18,254 --> 00:19:20,006 We would stop him even if there weren't a way. 233 00:19:22,300 --> 00:19:25,887 That is why the Thirteen Court Guard Squads exist. 234 00:19:32,394 --> 00:19:35,146 We still have a short amount of time. 235 00:19:36,314 --> 00:19:38,358 According to Kurotsuchi's report, 236 00:19:38,566 --> 00:19:41,486 after being released from a seal within a soul, 237 00:19:41,653 --> 00:19:43,822 the Hogyoku is in a deep sleep. 238 00:19:44,197 --> 00:19:46,658 No matter what methods he uses, 239 00:19:46,825 --> 00:19:50,912 it will take four months until it fully awakens. 240 00:19:51,913 --> 00:19:56,459 Unless the Hogyoku awakens, Aizen cannot gather his minions... 241 00:19:56,960 --> 00:19:59,254 He'll make his move after that. 242 00:20:01,423 --> 00:20:03,007 The showdown will be in winter! 243 00:20:04,718 --> 00:20:07,429 Until then, we must hone our skills... 244 00:20:07,971 --> 00:20:10,849 And prepare for battle! 245 00:20:11,433 --> 00:20:12,016 Yes, sir! 246 00:20:13,435 --> 00:20:15,478 And Orihime Inoue... 247 00:20:17,272 --> 00:20:19,858 Aizen is after the World of the Living. 248 00:20:20,650 --> 00:20:23,778 We might not be able to handle it by ourselves... 249 00:20:24,279 --> 00:20:27,365 We need help from the World of the Living. 250 00:20:28,491 --> 00:20:32,370 Could you tell that to Ichigo Kurosaki? 251 00:20:35,123 --> 00:20:35,665 Yes, sir! 252 00:20:39,669 --> 00:20:42,255 I shall inform Ikkaku and the others. 253 00:20:42,672 --> 00:20:44,048 I'll go, too. 254 00:20:44,466 --> 00:20:45,008 Oh. 255 00:20:45,884 --> 00:20:49,345 Wait one moment, Captain Hitsugaya... 256 00:20:50,305 --> 00:20:56,561 There's someone who's been waiting here to talk to you... 257 00:21:04,194 --> 00:21:05,069 You... 258 00:21:15,497 --> 00:21:18,958 What's wrong? Are you finished, Yasutora Sado?! 259 00:21:23,338 --> 00:21:27,133 It's still a little too bright to be sleeping, don't you think? 260 00:21:28,510 --> 00:21:29,385 I'm not finished! 261 00:21:30,053 --> 00:21:30,970 That's the spirit! 262 00:21:45,026 --> 00:21:45,902 Everyone... 263 00:21:50,323 --> 00:21:51,199 Kurosaki... 264 00:22:01,417 --> 00:22:05,505 I dressed up my five fingers with a manicure 265 00:22:05,713 --> 00:22:11,469 And then what's glowing was me instead 266 00:22:11,678 --> 00:22:14,472 Inspiration is like a goldfish 267 00:22:14,639 --> 00:22:17,016 Or perhaps a voice 268 00:22:17,225 --> 00:22:20,395 There's no sound that doesn't bounce back 269 00:22:32,407 --> 00:22:35,869 Those lines stretching parallel to each other 270 00:22:36,077 --> 00:22:42,250 They say one line turns beautiful, then deteriorate repeatedly 271 00:22:42,417 --> 00:22:47,297 I'm standing right there, but the way is locked 272 00:22:47,463 --> 00:22:50,925 The distance grows, but it's within reach 273 00:22:51,092 --> 00:22:52,802 And even today 274 00:22:53,011 --> 00:23:02,270 I trace your gibberish roman letters over and over with my left hand 275 00:23:04,772 --> 00:23:12,155 The one you see the moment you open your eyes 276 00:23:12,322 --> 00:23:22,665 What color will he paint your nails? 277 00:23:31,424 --> 00:23:33,718 Orihime, since we've got such a huge monitor, 278 00:23:33,885 --> 00:23:35,219 want to rent something? 279 00:23:35,386 --> 00:23:37,221 I want to watch a comedian DVD! 280 00:23:37,388 --> 00:23:37,889 Sounds good! 281 00:23:38,056 --> 00:23:40,725 This isn't meant to be used that way... 282 00:23:40,892 --> 00:23:43,645 I'll rent a kid's anime that you might like. 283 00:23:44,604 --> 00:23:45,480 Matsumoto... 284 00:23:45,980 --> 00:23:55,907 Gin Ichimaru appears after these messages... 285 00:23:56,157 --> 00:23:56,699 THE ARRANCAR ENCYCLOPEDIA 286 00:24:01,204 --> 00:24:05,625 Starting today, I will kindly teach you about the Arrancar. 287 00:24:06,793 --> 00:24:09,754 The Arrancars are Hollows who have transformed 288 00:24:09,963 --> 00:24:11,130 when their masks were removed. 289 00:24:11,923 --> 00:24:14,092 But you can't predict what will be born 290 00:24:14,258 --> 00:24:16,511 when their masks are taken off! 291 00:24:17,303 --> 00:24:19,389 It's kind of like gambling... 292 00:24:20,014 --> 00:24:22,141 But that's what makes it Interesting, Gin. 293 00:24:23,101 --> 00:24:25,478 You really like that kind of stuff, don't you? 294 00:24:26,020 --> 00:24:29,357 IT'S BEEN A WHILE!