Muguruma's 9th Division, Moves Out

Muguruma's 9th Division, Moves Out is the two-hundred-ninth episode of the Bleach anime.

The Gotei 13 attempt to figure what's behind the disappearances of Rukongai citizens.

Summary
In the Seireitei, Shinji and Aizen greet Urahara, Hiyori and Mayuri. After some brief distractions, Urahara learns that various souls in the Rukongai have been disappearing since the last month. Odd enough, it turns out that only their bodies have disappeared and not their clothes; both should vanish if the person has died. Shinji states that this analysis is what he got from Captain Unohana and mentions that the Ninth Division are currently doing an investigation on the matter.

While walking out in the fields near the Rukongai, Lieutenant Mashiro Kuna pesters her captain about why they're searching for something that they currently don't know anything about. She argues further that they already have ten Shinigami sent already and that they should just let them figure things out. Greatly annoyed, Kensei tries to attack her but is stopped by four others in his Division. The group is momentarily distracted with Mashiro's childishness when suddenly they hear the cries for help from a distance. They run over and discover a Hollow within the vicinity, currently attacking three young boys. One of them attempts to fight back but is captured by the massive creature. The group of Shinigami attack the Hollow and eventually Kensei saves the young child. Afterwards, he releases Tachikaze and ends up defeating the Hollow.

Kensei then goes back to the child and asks why he is crying. Since he's still alive, he should be happy. When he continues to cry, Kensei angrily tells him to start smiling. Afterwards, he pulls the child up and asks for his name. The child replies that his name is Shūhei Hisagi. Kensei says it's a strong name and repeats himself, though it only ends up making the child cry harder, confusing him.

Soon after, Mashiro comes running towards them and reveals that while hiding in the bushes, she found ten Shihakushō. Kensei and the others stand shocked at what they're learning. Mashiro wonders why and is told by her captain that they sent ten Shinigami to investigate prior, though now they're seeing ten different Shihakushō lying about on the ground. Very serious at this point, Kensei orders his men to alert Central 46 and the Twelfth Division about the matter so that they can possibly receive more information. He also has them set up tents in the area. In the meantime, he and one of his men shall investigate the area further. Kensei also tells Hisagi present to head home before going off to continue the investigation. Hisagi catches a glimpse of the tattoo on Kensei's chest prior.

Inside the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, Mayuri does some experimenting with chemicals. In addition, he has a long argument with Hiyori about their ranks in both the Twelfth Division and SRDI. Hiyori eventually calls for Urahara to come over and he does, though with a Gigai prototype he recently constructed. As he explains more about it, Todō Gizaeimon of the Ninth Division arrives to deliver data gathered from the investigation earlier. He explains himself and is then told to return to Kensei. As he leaves, Urahara asks if Hiyori can go to the investigation site later. She argues saying she doesn't want to, and when scolded by Akon over it, starts attacking the younger member. Urahara explains that she is the only one he feels comfortable with completing the mission, flattering Hiyori. She decides to go then.

Todō returns to campsite, where he is advised to go rest inside the tent. Inside, Mashiro sleeps soundly and Kensei tries fixing her robe when it gets loose. Soon after, though, he hears cries of pain from outside and rushes out along with Kasaki. He sees two of his men slain on the ground with Todō being the apparent murderer. However, Todō himself is then killed. The same goes for Kasaki, confusing Kensei with the current situation. He finds himself wrapped in darkness and wonders what it is. Then, he is pierced with a sword through the chest. He looks behind to see his attacker, recognizing him.

Substitute Shinigami Work Diary
Rukia Kuchiki, Renji Abarai and Ichigo Kurosaki are searching throughout Karakura Town for Rangiku Matsumoto. They state that they cannot find her, as they split up to search again. Rukia explains that searching for a Shinigami who has forgotten their communicator is one of the various commitments a Substitute Shinigami has to make. As Rangiku is shopping around the town, oblivious to their search effort, she is berated by her captain.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * 1) Shinji Hirako
 * 2) Sōsuke Aizen
 * 3) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 4) Kisuke Urahara
 * 5) Mayuri Kurotsuchi
 * 6) Kensei Muguruma
 * 7) Heizō Kasaki
 * 8) Kaname Tōsen
 * 9) Todō Gizaeimon
 * 10) Shinobu Eishima
 * 11) Mashiro Kuna
 * 12) Shūhei Hisagi
 * 13) Akon

Fights
None.

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