Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. Hitsugaya

'''Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. Hitsugaya''' is the one-hundred eighty-fifth episode of the Bleach anime.

As Kira concludes his battle with Kibune, Amagai is forced into battle with Hitsugaya,

Summary
Makoto Kibune gathers more power using the Bakkōtō and states his disgust at Kira, calling him a weakling who doesn't deserve the rank of a lieutenant. Kibune throws his Zanpakutō Reppū at Kira, who dodges briefly before finally being knocked, and before it is able to hit him Kira uses Wabisuke to hold it off. However, Kibune continues fighting and begins to gain an upper hand with Reppū. After laying a cut, Kibune retrieves his Zanpakutō and goes down to face Kira who asks him why he joined the Third Division. Kibune states that rank is what allows him to show his real power, but Kira tells him that it won't matter as Amagai knows his plan and will not promote him even if Kibune does kill Kira. Kibune tells him that it won't matter as the Kasumiōji family can create a new world with the Bakkōtō and that with it, he alone can annihilate the Third Division.

Kira becomes angered and asks if he understands what a friend is, something that Kibune states he never considered anyone to be. The two exchange words briefly before resuming their fight, which afterwards is halted again by Kira who notes how Kibune's sword is controlling him. He tells Kibune that he does not hold real power but admits that he himself is powerless, yet responsible enough to protect his Division. The continue fighting and Kira eventually discovers the Bakkōtō in Reppū, with the Bakkōtō being used to repent the abilities of Wabisuke. After another exchange of words, Kibune gathers even more power and goes forth to attack, as does Kira who stands victorious in the end. The fellow Shinigami in Kira's Division awaken in time to see him deal the finishing blow and rush to him when he collapses, quickly passing out.

Suì-Fēng is informed of the recent events and wonders what to do with Amagai and Ichigo. She ponders their motives and notices Yoruichi Shihōin nearby, who asks if the Captain is interested in what she has to say.

Amagai and Ichigo continue to chase off Rurichiyo's captors, but while they do succeed in defeating them, the Rurichiyo they saw was instead just a substitute. Rukia and Shū quickly arrive. A Hell butterfly appears and Amagai is told to go to the stadium. He and the others go and witness the aftermath of Kira's and Kibune's fight. They learn more about the Kasumiōji and Kibune's involvement with them; Amagai and Ichigo ponder what to do next. Renji then appears and says that he felt a bit of Kira's reiatsu during his battle so he knew where to find him. He assures Amagai that he isn't planning anything when the latter becomes suspicious. After hearing this, Amagai says that he and Ichigo should enter the Kasumiōji manor as Rurichiyo may be there. Renji says he'll inform the Captain-Commander.

Renji takes Reppū, of which the Bakkōtō is still attached to, to the First Division barracks so he can speak to the Captain-Commander. Meanwhile, Ichigo's group heads to the Second Division barracks but find the Tenth Division in station. They tell Captain Hitsugaya to listen to him but he says only after he takes them to Yamamoto. This causes Amagai to step forward and clash with Hitsugaya, telling Ichigo and the others to leave. They do and the Tenth Division chases after them, save for Hitsugaya who begins fighting Amagai, both even releasing. Along the way, Rangiku confronts them and Rukia clashes with her, causing Ichigo and Shū to be on their own.

Ichigo and Shū head to the manor, wondering if Rurichiyo will be alright.

Arrancar Encyclopedia
Gin explains the blue sky in Las Noches; where Aizen has created a fake sun because it's normally always night. Gin says he made it on a whim, and then Tosen appears and asks why Gin is explaining that. Gin replies that he thinks that the action will be returning to Hueco Mundo. Tosen then says that Gin just wants more air time, to which Gin replies that that's probably what Tosen is there for too.

Fights

 * Izuru Kira vs. Makoto Kibune (concluded)

Powers and Techniques used
Kidō used:
 * Hadō #31

Shinigami techniques:

Zanpakutō released:

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