Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns

Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns is the two hundred fifty-fourth episode of the Bleach anime.

The Shingami and their Zanpakutō spirits try to deal with the Gillian.

Summary
Renji Abarai apologises for being late, and the Ryoka are confused as to who the Zanpakutō spirits are. Rukia Kuchiki asks what's going on, and Sode no Shirayuki explains that Mayuri Kurotsuchi restored them. Tobiume then declares that it's time for them to repay the Shinigami for the trouble they've caused, and go on the offensive. Suì-Fēng tries to attack the mass that Muramasa has become, but is stopped by a volley from Uryū Ishida, believing that doing so could destroy Karakura Town.

Before they start their own fight, Tōshirō Hitsugaya ends the fight before it begins, and decides the Menos Grande should be dealt with first. Despite their efforts, Tōshirō notes there are still too many of them, and Suì-Fēng also notes that they can't afford to wait for the other Zanpakutō to arrive while being modified by Mayuri Kurotsuchi. Byakuya Kuchiki and Senbonzakura join them, which the other spirits are far from happy about; Momo Hinamori and Ruri'iro Kujaku tell them to focus on the task at hand. Renji reunites with Byakuya, leading to an awkward exchange between them.

Marechiyo Ōmaeda and Gegetsuburi begin to argue, which ends up attracting a large number of Menos, but are saved by Sajin Komamura. The rip in the sky widens, and Menos start pouring in inexorably. Byakuya and Senbonzakura lead efforts to seal the Garganta using spiritual energy, and they eventually succeed, however, the mass is still growing. Finally, with no help available to him, Ichigo Kurosaki is left on his own.

Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book
Shūhei Hisagi is asleep; Kazeshini wakes him up so he can fight too, apologizing for beating him up. He says he'll be good from now on, and the two embrace. But, in truth, Kazeshini is lying, and proceeds to stick his Kusarigama into Shūhei's shoulder.

Fights

 * Return of the Zanpakutō Spirits (concluded)

Powers and Techniques Used
Techniques used:
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Shinigami techniques used:

Zanpakutō released:

Shikai:
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Bankai:
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Other powers:
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