Uryū Ishida & Yasutora Sado vs. Kagerōza Inaba

Uryū Ishida & Yasutora Sado vs. Kageroza Inaba is a fight taking place in the Reigai Uprising. It focuses upon the conflict between the three combatants, shortly after Inaba pursues Nozomi Kujō and Kon from the Kurosaki Clinic.

Prologue
At the Kurosaki household, the doorbell rings. Yuzu Kurosaki tells her brother to get it, so Kon runs to the door. He opens the door, and Lieutenant Izuru Kira recognizes him. Kon asks who they are, to which Lieutenant Nanao Ise informs him that they are from Seireitei. Kageroza Inaba asks him whether he is Ichigo Kurosaki's Soul Candy, to which Kon confirms, stating that he is very knowledgeable. Kira approaches him, explaining that they are aware of the presence of a Shinigami named Nozomi Kujō within the house.

The three people hastily walk closer towards Kon, as Inaba states that they have come to take her with them. Kon is surprised at their statement, wondering if they are referring to the green-haired girl. He is surprised that they called her a Shinigami. Inaba approaches him, demanding to know whether he has received contact with either Ichigo Kurosaki or Rukia Kuchiki. Kon states that he hasn't, and Nanao informs him that they believed that wasn't the case. He tells Inaba that he will do anything to take Nozomi off his hands. Inaba demands to know her whereabouts and pushes Kon up against the wall.



Kon walks nervously backwards away from him, stating that she is upstairs. He tells Inaba to wait, as he rushes up the stairs. As Kon enters Ichigo's room, he informs Nozomi of the situation with the Soul Society, only to find her opening the window. He asks her what she is doing, but Nozomi ignores him and jumps out from the window. Kon calls out after her and tells her to wait, as the Shinigami notice her escape. Izuru and Nanao pursue her, and Kon runs out of the house, following them onto the streets. He wonders what is wrong with them, commenting that the situation is gravely serious.

As Nozomi runs through the town, she evades a Hadō #62 Hyapporankan spell from above, countering with Hadō #58 Tenran. This attack proceeds to knock the two Shinigami back onto the ground, and Nozomi makes her way to the nearby abandoned plant. Moments later, Kon pursues after her in the wake of the attack. Nozomi runs through the plant, stopping to catch her breath. She examines her surroundings as Kon runs towards her, inquiring as to whether she is alright. However, before he can get to her, he is pinned to the wall by Bakudō #30''' Shitotsu Sansen.

As he struggles to break free, Inaba approaches Nozomi, telling her that her struggles were all for nothing. Inaba states that escape is impossible, as Nozomi's eyes widen with shock. He prods his cane into her stomach, causing her to collapse onto the ground. Nanao apologizes to him, but he states that it was just a minor interference, telling them to get rid of Kon. Inaba informs them that he will return to Soul Society first, as Uryū Ishida arrives on the scene. He turns to face the Quincy, who berates Inaba for forcing a girl down against her will, calling it a bad habit.

Battle
Kageroza Inaba is surprised at his sudden intervention and Kon calls out to him. Uryū wonders whether this is alright, asking Kon whether his "master" would scold him for doing too much on his own. Kon berates Uryū, proclaiming that Ichigo is not his master. Inaba interrupts their conversation, releasing Hadō #4 Byakurai at him. The lightning blast travels quickly towards Uryū, who evades it via the use of Hirenkyaku. He appears on the ground before Inaba, who surmises that Uryū is a Quincy.

As the water trickling out from the destroyed pipe dissipates, Inaba comments that he seems quite interested in their affairs. However, Uryū denies this, stating that his objective is to stop individuals bringing trouble to Karakura Town. He demands that Inaba leave, so that he will not be forced to take action, but the Shinigami merely states that he doesn't want things escalating either. Inaba states that if he continues to impede their objectives, he will have no choice but to eliminate him as an enemy. Uryū states that he has no choice but to stop him, drawing a Seele Schneider into his bow.

However, Uryū continues, outlining that he has already deemed Inaba to be an enemy. Kageroza Inaba dismisses his subordinates, stating that he will take full responsibility for the Quincy. Uryū destroys a tower with his arrows, following through by firing a multitude of arrows at Inaba. However, the Shinigami is able to evade them all, seeking refuge on a small tower. Uryū takes the opportunity, firing a single Seele Schneider at the stationary figure. However, Inaba dispels this attack with his cane, and the Quincy implement thuds into the ground. Inaba correctly deduces that his technique dilutes reishi bonds, allowing the energy to be converted for his own use.

Uryū comments that Inaba is very perceptive, likening his physical appearance to that of the scientist he despises. Inaba asks whether he is referring to Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, stating that that man is his superior officer. The Quincy states that this is the reason why Inaba knew the physics behind his attack, but he corrects Uryū, explaining that he had not seen his attacks before. Uryū is surprised at this statement, as Inaba continues, proclaiming that his deductive capabilities are so unparalleled that he is able to analyze that much instantaneously. Inaba states that, unlike Kurotsuchi, Inaba is a composed scientist, and fires several arrows at him, to no avail.

He appears to the right of Uryū, explaining that his technique is lacking in the speed required to catch him. Uryū states that he understands that fact, using Hirenkyaku once again to leave the area. He fires a large number of arrows at the spot where Inaba was, completely destroying the tower. As Inaba reappears a far distance away from the tower, Uryū uses Hirenkyaku, appearing behind him, much to the scientist's surprise. He fires an arrow into Inaba's chest, causing him to groan out in pain.



Inaba's lifeless body plummets to the floor, his cane clattering to the ground moments later. Uryū appears beside his body, explaining that he understood the fact that his Ginrei Kojaku would be unable to catch him. However, he states that all he merely needed to do was increase his Hirenkyaku's speed in order to intercept Inaba's movements. He dematerializes his Quincy bow, imparting to Inaba that he seems to detest his superior officer, and that, if they had found themselves to be on the same side, they could have gotten along.

As Uryū walks away from the scene, Inaba denounces the Quincy's observation, his voice echoing out across the plant. Uryū turns around, noticing that Inaba's body is gone from the ground. Uryū looks around, wondering where Inaba has disappeared to. He thuds his cane on the side of the building, and Uryū turns to face his opponent. Inaba wonders how the Quincy came to the conclusion that he disliked Captain Kurotsuchi. Uryū observes that the wounds inflicted upon him have disappeared. Inaba comments that Kurotsuchi is a wonderful superior, stating that, despite his personality issues, he respects his intellect.



However, Inaba proclaims that he is superior, leaving Uryū speechless. Kageroza Inaba then releases his Zanpakutō, Raiku, as a green light envelops his cane, transforming it into a double-headed voulge. Uryū prepares to fire his Ginrei Kojaku, but Inaba states that he isn’t about to let him figure out its secret, twirling it in his hand. Suddenly, it fluctuates with a purple outline, causing Uryū to become disorientated. As Uryū is unable to attack, blood ripples from his chest, and Inaba appears behind him. His Ginrei Kojaku disintegrates into fragments, as he stumbles away, commenting that he had never even saw him coming. Uryū collapses to the ground, as Inaba glares at his fallen body.

As Uryū lies defeated on the ground, Kageroza Inaba apologizes to Lieutenants Kira and Ise for taking his time. He states that he will destroy the mod soul, as Kon attempts to break free from the Kidō spell. As Inaba is approaching Kon, he comments that he will end his suffering. However, he is interrupted by an injured Uryū, who staggers to his feet. Inaba comments that he survived his attack, averting his attention to the weakened Quincy.

As Uryū clutches his chest, Inaba apologizes to the Quincy for thinking that he is playing with life and death. He raises his open palm to the Quincy, stating that he will end it quickly, and releases Hadō #4 Byakurai. However, as the lightning blast heads towards an unarmed Uryū, Orihime Inoue’s Koten Zanshun materializes before him, shielding him from the attack. As Inaba is momentarily surprised, Yasutora Sado arrives on the scene, sending an El Directo attack hurtling at him. Orihime arrives on the scene, assisting a severely injured Uryū. Sado tells her to heal his injuries, stating that he will do whatever it takes to give her time to do so. Inaba is at odds with this statement, and twirls his Shikai in the air once more, disappearing from his location. The next moment, Sado is cut down by Inaba, who berates him for thinking that he owns time.

Aftermath
Sado collapses to the ground, as Orihime calls out to him. Inaba raises his Zanpakutō and points it towards her, asking whether he should finish them off. He comments that he has taken a little longer than he would like, raising his weapon against her. However, Ichigo Kurosaki blocks his attack, forcing Inaba to seek refuge on a nearby building. Rukia Kuchiki arrives on the scene, asking whether Orihime is alright. Orihime states that she is fine, alerting Rukia to the critical condition of both Uryū and Sado, as Ichigo glares at Kageroza Inaba.