Ichigo's Capture Net! Escape From Soul Society!

is the three hundred ninteenth episode of the Bleach anime.

As Uryū battles Inaba, Ichigo and Rukia attempt to escape from Seireitei.

Summary
Uryū Ishida confronts Kageroza Inaba, who has pinned Kon, in Ichigo's body, to the wall. Uryū calls forcing Nozomi Kujō down a bad habit and asks Kon if his master would approve of him doing so much, to which Kon yells that Ichigo is not his master. As he yells though, Inaba releases a Hadō no. 4 at Uryū, who quickly dodges using Hirenkyaku. Inaba reasons then that Uryū must be a Quincy. Inaba asks Uryū what his interest in him is and the Quincy responds that he does not want to see Inaba bring trouble to the town. Inaba says he does not want an incident but if Uryū gets in his way, he will eliminate him. Uryū responds that he already considers Inaba an enemy. Inaba waves off his Reigai lieutenants, saying he will take care of things before staring down Uryū, who readies his bow.

In Soul Society, Rukia Kuchiki asks Ichigo what they will do as they look at footage of Nozomi in the Human World. Ichigo says they will return to the Human world but Rukia says that the Seireitei is not the one they know, they are in enemy territory. Rukia says that they will not be able to slip through the Senkaimon as the Reigai will likely be guarding it. Yoruichi Shihōin then appears and says not to worry. Rukia asks what happened to her pursuers and Yoruichi says that they could not keep up with her. Ichigo praises her for getting away but Rukia says that she does not think they will cease guarding the Senkaimon. Yoruichi says that she does not believe so either which is why they will charge head on. Rukia expresses her concern with this, saying that it will be extremely difficult. Yoruichi says that they will break through because they are fakes.

Back in the Human World, Uryū sends a hail of arrows at Inaba, who has no difficulty dodging them. Uryū fires a Seele Schneider hidden in his mass of arrows but Inaba deflects it. Inaba takes a look at the Seele Schneider and is able to figure out how it works. Uryū affirms this and notes that Inaba looks similar to a certain scientist he despises. Inaba correctly guesses that Uryū is referring to Captain Kurotsuchi. Inaba says that Kurotsuchi is his superior officer, prompting Uryū to think that is why Inaba knew about his Seele Schneider but Inaba says that it is the first time he has seen it and that he can analyze it on the spot. He says that he is a composed scientist unlike his captain. Uryū interrupts him however, firing two arrows at him and forcing him to dodge. Inaba appears on the roof by Uryū and tells him that his arrows lack the speed to catch him. Uryū says that he is aware of that and appears over Inaba, firing a hail of arrows. Inaba dodges to a nearby roof and Uryū sneaks behind him, firing a Seele Schneider through Inaba's chest and sending him to the ground, dead. Uryū goes to the body and puts his bow away, explaining that he knew his bow could catch Inaba so he increased the speed of his Hirenkyaku to catch him. He says that it is a shame he is not very fond of Kurotsuchi and that if he was not his enemy, they could have been friends. Uryū begins to walk away but the real Inaba appears on the wall by Uryū, saying he greatly respects his captain. However, he finds himself superior in all aspects. Inaba then releases his Zanpakutō, Raiku. Uryū raises his bow but Inaba says it is pointless as he will not give Uryū time to figure things out. Inaba activates his ability and suddenly appears behind Uryū, who falls to the ground, badly injured.

On the rooftops of Seireitei, Yoruichi, Ichigo and and Rukia prepare to assault the Senkaimon. The reigai notice their arrival and all come out. Yoruichi says that they do not need to attack as they can only hold the boundary for a limited time. The reigai assault the team and gain the upper hand, putting Ichigo and Rukia on the defensive. As Sajin Komamura uses his Shikai, Yoruichi, Rukia and Ichigo pop, revealing themselves to be the portable Gigai developed by Kisuke Urahara. The real Ichigo then unleashes a Getsuga Tenshō and the group runs towards the Senkaimon in the resulting explosion. Rukia berates Ichigo for messing up the timing and he apologizes, saying those were difficult to operate. As they reach the Senkaimon though, Yoruichi is knocked back by the Reigai-Byakuya Kuchiki. Yoruichi catches herself though and plows herself into the back of the 6th Division's captain. Byakuya asks if she is sacrificing herself and Yoruichi asks what he would say if she said yes before kicking him away. Yoruichi tells Ichigo and Rukia to go, as she will stop the reigai. Ichigo hesitates but Yoruichi yells at him and he thanks her before turning around to leave. The reigai try to pursue them but Yoruichi activates her Shunkō and easily defeats most of the reigai. Yoruichi tells Byakuya that the reigai are near perfect but are overly aggressive compared to the originals and that is why their tactic worked. She tells him that she will not let him pass and Byakuya responds by saying that he will have to eliminate her then and raises his Reiatsu. She comments that they may be copies but their powers are impressive.

As Uryū lay on the ground, injured, Inaba apologizes for taking so long to his two reigai lieutenants. He then goes to eliminate Kon but is distracted as Uryū gets up. The Quincy notes Inaba's abilities, saying that it was like Inaba's movements were cut out. Inaba goes to finish him but his Kidō is blocked by Orihime Inoue's shield. Yasutora Sado then comes crashing down, attacking Inaba. Inaba then activates his Shikai ability, appearing behind Sado and stabbing him in the back a second later. Inaba goes to strike Orihime but his attack is blocked by the arrival of Ichigo. Back in Soul Society, Yoruichi insults the reigai captains, angering them. Byakuya activates his Shikai and Yoruichi is caught in the attack. In Karakura town, Inaba is surprised to see that Ichigo has made it back. Ichigo demands to know who Inaba is but he initially only carries on with his questions. As Ichigo demands for a third time, Inaba tells him to calm down before revealing his name and that he studies the Dangai. Rukia then makes the connection that Inaba is responsible for the reigai and the current situation. Inaba is surprised they even know of the reigai. Ichigo then cuts Inaba off and says that he will not let him hurt his friends again and raises his Reiatsu as Inaba does the same.

Ichigo flies towards Inaba but is knocked through a building and thrown to the ground before he can recover. Ichigo tries to attack again but is constantly forced to dodge Inaba's attacks. Inaba then performs a sneak attack, coming up from under a platform and cutting Ichigo across the cheek. Inaba praises Ichigo for the strength that allowed him to defeat Aizen but questions if that is really all the strength he currently has. Inaba tells Ichigo to bring out his last resort and Ichigo complies, despite complaints from Rukia. Initially the two fight equally but Ichigo notes his unstable power and knocks Inaba to the ground, saying he has to finish it in one strike. He goes for his finisher and Inaba dodges but Ichigo swiftly turns around and unleashes an exceedingly powerful Getsuga Tenshō. Inaba is thrown far back but musters the strength to deflect the attack upwards, shocking Ichigo. Inaba asks if that was all Ichigo had before breaking into a mad laughter. Rukia notes to herself that Ichigo is holding back out of fear of losing his power but to be able to deflect a Getsuga like that is a huge feat. She thinks that though they are reigai, to be able to command all those captains and lieutenants shows how great his power is.

Inaba and Ichigo clash once more and Inaba states that he overestimated Ichigo. Ichigo becomes angered and Inaba questions if he just misjudged how strong Ichigo would be. He says he no longer has any interest in Ichigo and twirls his sword, hitting Ichigo in the back and knocking him away. Just as Inaba's next hit comes, Ichigo's mask breaks and he is slammed against a pillar, stabbed in the shoulder and then thrown away. Rukia goes to defend Ichigo and Inaba prepares to finish them off but suddenly, Zabimaru cuts through the area and sends Inaba flying. Renji mocks Ichigo a bit and the reigai Nanao is knocked off her platform by Tōshirō Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya takes Nozomi and dashes off and Inaba worriedly chases after him. As he does however, Byakuya unleashes his Bankai, forcing Inaba back. Suddenly the rest of the captains and lieutenants that had been trapped in the Dangai appear. Inaba is perturbed to find the originals have returned. Mayuri then appears and notes that for an underling, this is a big stunt that Inaba has pulled. Mayuri says he will make Inaba pay a million times over but Inaba says that they have not won yet as he retreats. Ichigo tries to chase after him but is stopped by everyone when Mayuri says that the Dangai is Inaba's now and he stands no chance in there. Before leaving, Inaba says that when he has retrieved Nozomi, he will be able to show them his true power and that then all of Soul Society and the Human World will be under his control. Ichigo mutters to himself that they will not let him have control.

Back at his lab, Inaba says that he knew he could not confine Mayuri in the Dangai for an extended period of time. Kira tells him that everyone is there and Inaba says that they will get Nozomi back with his invading army.

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After Inaba retreats, Kon frees himself from his entrapment. He notices Rukia helping Sado and Orihime helping Uryū up. He sees an opportunity, throwing himself on the floor, in an attempt for them to show sympathy towards him. However, they leave him behind.

Fights

 * Uryū Ishida & Yasutora Sado vs. Kageroza Inaba (concluded)
 * Ichigo Kurosaki & The Gotei 13 vs. Kageroza Inaba (concluded)
 * Ichigo Kurosaki & Rukia Kuchiki & Yoruichi Shihōin vs. The Reigai (concluded)

Powers and Techniques Used
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 * Hadō #4 Byakurai (白雷, Pale Lightning)

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