Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Byakuya Kuchiki: Rematch

Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Byakuya Kuchiki: Rematch is the second and last fight between Ichigo Kurosaki and the captain of the 6th Division, Byakuya Kuchiki.

After Ichigo manages to successfully block the Sōkyoku's attack on Rukia Kuchiki, the Sōkyoku is destroyed by Captains Shunsui Kyōraku and Jūshirō Ukitake of the 8th and 13th Divisions respectively. Ichigo breaks the Sōkyoku's stand and passes Rukia to Renji Abarai who runs away with her in his arms. Lieutenants Marechiyo Ōmaeda of the 2nd Division, Chōjirō Sasakibe of the 1st Division and Isane Kotetsu of the 4th Division are sent to chase Renji, but Ichigo blocks their path and effortlessly defeats all three without the use of his Zanpakutō. He is then forced to pick up his sword to defend himself against Byakuya's first attack, he tells Byakuya that he can see his every move.

Battle
As Ichigo and Byakuya stand with their swords crossed, Byakuya asks him why he tries to save Rukia. Ichigo says that the real question is why didn't Byakuya, Rukia's older brother, try to help her. Byakuya replies that he doesn't have the time to explain his principles to Ichigo, who would probably never understand anyway. Byakuya's next powerful attack and Ichigo's counter create a crater in the ground where they stood. The combatants are pushed away from each other. Byakuya says that the path for him is clear. He will kill Ichigo, track down Rukia and execute her himself. Ichigo tells him he will not allow this to happen. Both men attack using Shunpo in an attempt and throw each other off.

Their clash of powers plows through the rocky land of the Sōkyoku Hill. Byakuya remarks on Ichigo's ability to use Shunpo and tells him he hasn't been fighting at full strength. Ichigo replies that Byakuya has been casually analyzing [his] abilities and asks him if he doesn't intend to attack. Ichigo taunts Byakuya and dares him to use a Bankai. He scolds the captain for stating he would kill his sister by his own hands and says he will not allow that. Byakuya in return says that Ichigo's threats are empty. He will kill Ichigo but it is a thousand years too soon for Ichigo to die by his Bankai, and with that releases his Shikai, Senbonzakura. Ichigo responds by unleashing a flash of energy from his sword, that hits Byakuya.