The Tragic Sword Fiend! Haineko Cries!

'''The Tragic Sword Fiend! Haineko Cries!''' is the two hundred and sixty-second episode of the Bleach anime.

Statistics

 * Original Airdate: March 16, 2010
 * English Airdate:
 * Opening Song: Anima Rossa
 * Ending Song: Tabidatsu Kimi e
 * Manga Chapters: None
 * Kanji: 悲劇の刀獣！灰猫、号泣！
 * Romaji: "Higeki no tou-jū! Haineko, gōkyū!"
 * Arc: Beast Swords arc

Summary
Haineko goes off on her own to look for Tōjū. She encounters Narunosuke, a Zanpakutō Spirit who claims that the status of Tōjū doesn't apply to him. Haineko intends to kill him at first but her maternal instincts kick in and she develops a crush on the younger spirit. She hides him in an abandoned house and begins stealing food and medical supplies from the 10th Division storage to feed and cure him, and tries to bring his case up to Rangiku, to get his Tōjū status revoked. Rangiku, however, says most Tōjū will eventually lose control and attack. Narunosuke, though his wounds have healed, has worsening spells of migraine, during which he has no control of his hands.

When Captain Hitsugaya asks her about the missing supplies, Rangiku becomes suspicious and decides to follow Haineko. She finds Narunosuke's hideout just in time to witness his transformation into a Tōjū. She intends to fight him, but Haineko blocks her way, protecting her friend. A sudden eruption of energy from Narunosuke throws Rangiku back. She asks Haineko again to stand aside but Haineko refuses. When Narunosuke's transformation completes and he attacks them, Haineko realizes he is beyond saving and decides to finish him herself. Before his death, Narunosuke has one last moment of sanity in which he thanks Haineko.

Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book
Renji asks Uryū to design a new outfit for Chōjirō Sasakibe, to help him stand out more. Uryū ends up using the theme of a 19th century English gentleman, to Sasakibe's delight and Ichigo's dismay.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * 1) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 2) Several Unknown Tenth Division Members
 * 3) Haineko
 * 4) Narunosuke
 * 5) Several Unknown Tōjū
 * 6) Several Unknown Shinigami
 * 7) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 8) Hyōrinmaru
 * 9) Mayuri Kurotsuchi
 * 10) Nemu Kurotsuchi
 * 11) Suzumebachi
 * 12) Tobiume

Powers and Techniques used
Zanpakutō released

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