The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is Targeted

The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is Targeted is the one hundred seventy-fifth episode of the Bleach anime.

Hanza and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo and Rurichiyo.

Summary
Shū Kannogi is seen standing inside the Kasumiōji Clan house. He is then greeted by Kumoi who asks how he is doing. Kannogi says he is fine, but is unsure what he should be doing as the head of the family. Kumoi says that is perfect, as Kannogi should let him deal with all of the family's duties. Kumoi then leaves. Kannogi then states that he feels like he is under house arrest, as he has nothing to do but just sit around. He laments on the fact that Rurichiyo has yet to return, and he wonders if it is okay for him to have taken over as leader in her absence. Kumoi meets with Hanza and shows he is angry with Hanza's failure. However, Kumoi does say that Ichigo is far stronger then they had anticipated. Hanza asks for another chance to settle the score with Ichigo and kill the Princess. Kumoi asks to see Hanza's true resolve. Hanza responds by permanently binding himself to his Bakkōtō, Saiga, which drains alot of his spirit energy. Kumoi shows his respect for Hanza's resolve and orders him to eliminate both Rurichiyo and Ichigo, however Hanza asks of a favor. He asks for additional Bakkōtō for his three subordinates: Genga, Jinnai Dōko, and Ryū Kuzu. Kumoi reminds the three of them that the Bakkōtō are dangerous weapons which absorb the life force of the user, however all three of them are not bothered by this. Kumoi complies, as he feels the ends justify the means.

Back in Karakura, Kenryū and Enryū inform Ichigo, Rukia, Sado, and Uryū that they have constructed and strengthened and force field around the house, which will make it invisible. However, Uryū and Ichigo point out thats going abit too far and only makes things look more suspicious for them. Just then Yuzu looks outside and notices that Rurichiyos house has disappeared, which almost cause her to freakout. The others try to discern what these strange Zanpakutō really are, since Zanpakutō don't drain the users spirit pressure to get stronger like these weapons do. Also these weapons can be used by more then one person, another thing that Zanpakutō don't do. Rukia says that Yoruichi has gone to Soul Society to try and find out something about these weapons. Rurichiyo enters the room and states they are in a tight spot since so many people have been assigned to guard her. Kenryū says that there are many more "thieves" then they had expected. Rurichiyo then suddenly says she's going to bed. However, Rurichiyo doesn't go to bed, she instead goes to the roof to be alone. Ichigo finds her and asks why she is up here. She says she came to look at the stars.

They exchange small talk and Ichigo learns that Rurichiyo isn't as selfish or stuck-up as he once thought she was. She explains that Enryū and Kenryū have always been there for her and that they mean the world to her. Just then a Senkaimon opens and Hanza and the others arrive in Karakura. Ichigo and the others quickly pick up on their spiritual pressure. Ichigo tells Rurichiyo that their going inside and that she needs stay inside. Hanza tells them that Ichigo is his oppnent, and they can deal with his friends. Jinnai says Hanza shouldn't have to dirty his hands with a low-life Substitute Soul Reaper and Kuzu agrees. However, Hanza declares this is revenge for Ichigo cracking Saiga's mirror in their last encounter. He also says they wouldn't be able to handle Ichigo. Hanza detects that they are already on the move. He suspects they are challenging them to 1-on-1 bouts, which they accept.

Hanza quickly finds them and destroys the barrier surrounding the house. Ichigo goes out to face Hanza. Rurichiyo and Rukia try to get involved but Ichigo tells both of they to stay out of it and Kenryū pulls Rurichiyo back inside the house. Rurichiyo finally realizes that these "Thieves" are really assassins that are after her. Ichigo and Hanza leave to fight. From her house, Orihime senses that several strong spiritual pressures are meeting with Ichigo, Sado, and Uryū, so she decides to go help. Back at the house, Rukia is confronted by Jinnai, while on the street Uryū is met by Kuzu. Elsewhere, Sado is met, rather abruptly, by Genga, who launches an attack. Finally in the sky Ichigo and Hanza face-off and Ichigo begins to release his Bankai.

Arrancar Encyclopedia
Gin explains Las Noches, his base in Hueco Mundo. He says that he told the Espada to stay in their wings, but also states that some have gone out anyways. Szayel appears, stating that he has laid so many traps that he can't even go for a walk. He offers to give Gin a tour of his wing, to which he refuses, saying that everything in his wing is downright nasty.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * 1) Shū Kannogi
 * 2) Gyōkaku Kumoi
 * 3) Hanza Nukui
 * 4) Jinnai Dōko
 * 5) Ryū Kuzu
 * 6) Genga
 * 7) Ryūsei Kenzaki
 * 8) Rusaburō Enkōgawa
 * 9) Uryū Ishida
 * 10) Yasutora Sado
 * 11) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 12) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 13) Rurichiyo Kasumiōji
 * 14) Orihime Inoue
 * 15) Kisuke Urahara (flashback)
 * 16) Tessai Tsukabishi (flashback)
 * 17) Yoruichi Shihōin (flashback)

Powers and Techniques Used
Kidō used:
 * Kenryū's unnamed barrier

Techniques used]:
 * (flashback)
 * (flashback)

Shinigami techniques:

Zanpakutō released:

Shikai:

Bakkōtō used:

Other powers: