502. 散桜

Byakuya succumbs to Äs Nödt's attacks while Renji and Rukia are defeated. As Byakuya's apparent death is noted, Kenpachi confronts the Vandenreich Leader.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance
 * 1) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 2) Äs Nödt
 * 3) Renji Abarai
 * 4) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 5) Unnamed Stern Ritter
 * 6) Unnamed Vandenreich Member
 * 7) Vandenreich Leader
 * 8) Kenpachi Zaraki