Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!

'''Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow! '''is the two hundred and seventieth-first episode of the Bleach anime.

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 * Original Airdate: May 18th, 2010
 * English Airdate:
 * Opening Song: ChAngE
 * Ending Song: Stay Beautiful
 * Manga Chapters: Chapter 349, Chapter 350, Chapter 351.
 * Kanji: 一護死す！織姫、悲痛の叫び！
 * Romaji: "Ichigo shisu! Orihime, hitsu no sakebi!"
 * Arc: The Fake Karakura Town Arc

Summary
Orihime Inoue is horrified as she witnesses Ulquiorra Cifer blasting a Cero Oscuras through Ichigo Kurosaki and therefore killing him. Ulquiorra throws Ichigo off the tower while Orihime frantically rushes to save him. However, she is stopped by Ulquiorra and tells her that it is useless to save him no matter what.

As Ulquiorra tries to make himself clear, since Orihime did not seem to get the message the first time, Uryū appears behind him to attack, but Ulquiorra easily blocks the attack. Uryū proceeds to use Licht Regen, but it has no effect on him. Ulquiorra expresses that he is surprised, as he thought Uryū was one of Ichigo's more calm friends. Uryū responds stating that he is calm, which is why he will be able handle Ulquiorra in a fight.

Orihime reaches the area where Ichigo's body landed, and is truly horrified by what she sees. Uryū continues to attack Ulquiorra multiple times at different angles in an attempt to buy Orihime some time to heal Ichigo's injuries, but Ulquiorra effortlessly blocks all the attacks with his wings. With a flap of his wings, Ulquiorra sends Uryū flying into a tower. Ulquiorra asks Uryū if whether or not he's done yet and compliments him on his impressive speed, but it is limited to a human level. Uryū responds that he is not done and proceeds to use Seele Schneider, but his wrist is instantly caught and later injured by Ulquiorra.

As Orihime attempts to heal Ichigo, she finds that it is not working and is distraught about what should she do, as she had always thought that Ichigo would always win and be all right. Uryū continues to fight Ulquiorra, but Uryū is easily countered at each attempt. Orihime watches the horror of Uryū getting whipped by Ulquiorra's tail repeatedly and desperately begs Ichigo for help. Deep down somewhere in Ichigo's soul, he acknowledges Orihime's cries. Ichigo orders himself to get up and protect Orihime. With that command, his body is re-animated, but not in his original form, but in his New Hollow Form.

Ulquiorra comments that Ichigo should be dead and questions how he has taken that form. Ichigo does not reply, and instead, he gives out a loud roar. Ulquiorra concludes that Ichigo cannot understand him and proceeds to use his Cero Oscuras, but Ichigo counters by using his own Cero which was powerful enough to nullify the Espada's fully-powered Cero, to which Ulquiorra speculates to that effect. He also denies humans can use Cero, no matter how much of a hollow they looks like.

Ichigo uses Sonido and appears below Ulquiorra to use another Cero. Ulquiorra counters this time with Cero Oscuras and is shocked that Ichigo was able to deflect his Cero Oscuras twice. Ichigo appears behind Ulquiorra and cuts off his left arm, but Ulquiorra was able to regenerate another instantly. Ulquiorra states that his greatest power isn't his offensive abilities, but his regenerative ability; unlike the other Arrancar, he did not trade his regenerative powers for brute strength. He also comments that Ichigo cannot defeat him even if he is in his new form, if he stops to stare just because he ripped out an insignificant arm. With that said he proceeds to use his strongest attack, Lanza Del Relampago, and orders Ichigo not to come close to him as he does not want to set it off near him. Ulquiorra throws it towards Ichigo, who dodges the attack which detonates somewhere in the middle of the desert.

Ulquiorra acknowledges his miss and states that it is hard to control. He creates another one quickly, but is easily overwhelmed by Ichigo's speed. Ulquiorra takes note that Ichigo had just used Sonido, instead of Flash Jump, since he was unable to sense his reiatsu.

Ulquiorra tries to land a blow on Ichigo with his weapon, but is blocked and detonated by Ichigo's bear hands. As the resulting smoke fades away, Ulquiorra finds himself staring into the face of Ichigo, who deals him a huge slash through his horn and torso. Ulquiorra falls to the ground as an amazed Uryū and Orihime watch. Ulquiorra comments that the very idea of losing to a human-turned-hollow is ridiculous as Ichigo stamps on his head and proceeds to use a point-blank Cero on him, to which Ulquiorra compliments him that such a move is very "Hollow-like". Ulquiorra adds that he has no reason to live now that he has been defeated, and orders Ichigo to do it.

Arrancar Encyclopedia
While Ulquiorra continues to block Gin's eyes, Gin states that he will talk about Cero Oscuras. He explains that Espadas in their release form can shoot a special type of Cero, and is several times more powerful than a normal Cero. A frustrated Gin pulls Ulquiorra's hands away from his eyes and asks how long is he going to keep that up. Ulquiorra responds by blinding Gin by firing two Cero Oscuras towards Gin's eyes, one for each eye.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Ulquiorra Cifer
 * 3) Orihime Inoue
 * 4) Uryū Ishida
 * 5) Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (flashback)

Fights

 * Ichigo Kurosaki & Uryū Ishida vs. Ulquiorra Cifer: Final Fight

Powers and Techniques Used
Techniques used:
 * Telekinesis
 * Telekinesis
 * Telekinesis
 * Telekinesis
 * Telekinesis
 * Telekinesis

Hollow techniques:

Zanpakutō released:

Bankai:

Resurrección used
 * New Hollow Form
 * New Hollow Form
 * New Hollow Form

Censorship
In the anime during his fight with Ulquiorra Cifer, Uryū is shown with his hand wounded rather than it being severed, as it was seen in the manga.