Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Gin Ichimaru

Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Gin Ichimaru: Round Two is a battle that takes place in the Fake Karakura Town. The fight marks Ichigo's second confrontation and first actual battle with the former 3rd Division captain, since their less than cordial introduction at Seireitei's West Gate during the Ryoka Invasion of Soul Society.

Prologue
As Ichigo observes the seemingly effortless defeat of all of those he considers allies, at the behest of Sōsuke Aizen's malicious schemes .He witnesses the culmination of the full extent of that sacrifice and his own attacks amounting to little more than superficial scratches before the power of the opponent located just a few feet away. Ichigo can't help but become disheartened as the complex and hopeless situation unfolds from his solitary position alone upon the ravaged battlefield as the pair continue their intense fight. With this, Aizen deems it fit to inflict further torment on his young opponent by describing how the exact circumstances of Ichigo's development from mere human to his current condition, including the entirety of his previous conflicts, had in fact been orchestrated by the man he now sees standing before him.

The prospect of such an overwhelming and absurd revelation understandably sends Ichigo reeling, before inciting him to simply scream "just what the hell are you talking about!!!" However, Aizen remains quietly composed despite this unrestrained disruption, continuing onwards to complete the remainder of his bewildering explanation.