538. Standing On the Edge

While Ichigo returns to complete Ōetsu's training, the captains and lieutenants of the Gotei 13 undergo their own preparations for the next battle.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Ikumi Unagiya
 * 3) Isshin Kurosaki
 * 4) Mera
 * 5) Ōetsu Nimaiya
 * 6) Asauchi
 * 7) Unnamed Shinigami
 * 8) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 9) Shūhei Hisagi
 * 10) Kensei Muguruma
 * 11) Mashiro Kuna
 * 12) Tetsuzaemon Iba
 * 13) Sajin Komamura
 * 14) Dog-like Creature