Byakuya, Disappearing with the Cherry Blossoms

Byakuya, Disappearing with the Cherry Blossoms is the two-hundred thirty-first episode of the Bleach anime.

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 * Original Airdate: August 4, 2009
 * English Airdate:
 * Opening Song: Shōjo S
 * Ending Song: Mad Surfer
 * Manga Chapters: None
 * Kanji: 白哉、桜と共に消ゆ
 * Romaji: "Byakuya, sakura totomo ni shō yu"
 * Arc: Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc

Summary
As Rukia Kuchiki runs away to the real world, Sode no Shirayuki follows her. Ichigo protects Rukia and drives away the renegade zanpakutō spirit. After having Orihime Inoue heal Rukia's wounds, Yoruichi Shihōin‎‎ informs the group of the situation in Soul Society. After Rukia runs away and returns to Soul Sociey, Ichigo and Yoruichi prepare to follow her.