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Episode 290

In the fake Karakura Town, Aizen draws his Zanpakutō to fight Hirako, who releases his Shikai. Meanwhile, Komamura tries to figure out Tōsen's motives for betraying Soul Society as the pair fight. Komamura finally sees that his friend cannot be reasoned with and decides that, even though he does not want to, he must kill him for Soul Society's sake. Tōsen, however, reveals his Resurrección and attacks the captain.