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Episode 266

Recapping the events that occured before the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc, it begins with the Gotei 13 forces clashing with Aizen's Arrancar forces, with a brief show between the top 3 Espada and their Shinigami opponents. Apache, Sun-Sun and Mila-Rose summon the creature Ayon who then eliminates several lieutenants before being stopped by Yamamoto. After the Captain-Commander dealt with the Arrancar who summoned Ayon, the Espada then reveal their ranks, finally getting serious. Back in Heuco Mundo Inoue explains her feelings on her friends trying to rescue him to Ulquiorra only for the latter to question what a heart is. Before their conversation can continue Ichigo finally arrives on the scene and restarts his fight with the Espada.