Yoruichi Shihōin vs. Haineko & Tobiume

Prologue


Before Ichigo can follow them, however, Yoruichi states that they will be using the secondary entrance. In the cave, the Zanpakutō are alerted to the presence of the Shinigami, causing Muramasa to smile. As Kenpachi walks through the dimly-lit cave, asking Yachiru for directions. Yoruichi directs Ichigo through the secondary entrance, as they hop over stalagmites piercing through a body of water. Ichigo asks Yoruichi whether she thinks Byakuya is there also, to which she states that she doesn't know what he is planning.

This causes Ichigo to lose his footing, falling into the inlet. He emerges moments later, as Yoruichi berates him, stating that losing his temper will not assist in bringing Byakuya back. She says it is possible that he could have something up his sleeve, as she is ambushed by Tobiume, tangled in her bells. While she is immobilized, they proceed to run her through with their swords, but she uses Utsusemi to evade their movements. She moves out, using Shunpo to knock Haineko into a nearby wall, lifting Tobiume up with one hand.



As Ichigo watches on, she tells him to go ahead, stating that the Captain-Commander takes top priority over everything else. He emerges from the inlet, propelling himself off a stalactite, moving away from them.