Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers

'''Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers''' is the two-hundred eleventh episode of the Bleach anime.

Aizen reveals himself as a traitor.

Summary
Captain Shunsui Kyōraku is out late when he happens upon Nanao Ise, his future lieutenant, who wonders if Lisa Yadōmaru will be all right. Kyōraku reassures her that she'll be fine, unaware that she is actually getting beaten by the rampaging Kensei Muguruma, whose terrifying new abilities overpower most of the group, until Hachigen Ushōda finally manages to bind him with an extremely powerful Kidō. Shinji Hirako is then brutally attacked by Hiyori Sarugaki, who is now a Hollow. Kaname Tōsen unexpectedly incapacitates the group, with the exception of Shinji. To make matters worse, Sōsuke Aizen appears and reveals his own betrayal, explaining to Hirako that his illusion-casting Zanpakutō made it seem like Aizen was following Shinji all the time, when it was really a totally different person. Aizen tells Shinji that if he had attempted to get to know his lieutenant, he may have been able to see through the deception. Shinji and the rest of the group start transforming into Hollows, but Shinji manages to hang onto himself. Aizen prepares to finish off Hirako, but Kisuke Urahara and Tessai Tsukabishi arrive to stop him.

Substitute Shinigami Work Diary
Rukia says that it is also the duty of a Substitute Shinigami to provide a meeting place for Shinigami whom visit the Real World. As Ichigo is sitting at his desk, Hisagi appears through his window, apologizing for his lateness. As Iba and Izuru greet him, they tell him they're just getting started. Iba starts to discuss matters concerning the Shinigami Men's Association, when Ichigo asks him why they are holding a meeting in his room, to which Iba says that no-one in Soul Society is willing to let them borrow their assembly halls.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * 1) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 2) Sōsuke Aizen
 * 3) Nanao Ise
 * 4) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 5) Kensei Muguruma
 * 6) Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi
 * 7) Shinji Hirako
 * 8) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 9) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 10) Love Aikawa
 * 11) Kaname Tōsen
 * 12) Gin Ichimaru
 * 13) Kisuke Urahara
 * 14) Tessai Tsukabishi

Fights
None.

Powers and Techniques Used
Kidō used:
 * Hadō #33
 * Bakudō #63 (flashback)
 * Bakudō #99

Techniques used:
 * (flashback)

Zanpakutō released:

Shikai:

Bankai: