Hitsugaya, the Suicidal Frozen Heavens Hundred Flowers Funeral!

Hitsugaya, the Suicidal Frozen Heavens Hundred Flowers Funeral! is the two hundred seventy-fourth episode of the Bleach anime.

Hitsugaya and Harribel's battle continues.

Summary
Tier Harribel says that she is impressed by Tōshirō Hitsugaya’s evasive skills but adds that it won’t be enough to defeat her. When Hitsugaya asks her what she means, she begins to exert a huge amount of reiatsu and attacks with a large amount of water. Marechiyo Ōmaeda is mesmerized by the destructive power of Harribel’s attack, only to be kicked by Suì-Fēng, who calls him a fool for letting his guard down when he is already in battle. Ōmaeda starts to complain, and Baraggan Louisenbairn comments that it seems Harribel is prepared to use all her power, and Hitsugaya will soon learn the pain of her sacrifice. Suì-Fēng questions the Espada’s choice of words, and Baraggan explains that each Espada represents one of the ten main causes of death for Humans. Their individual aspects are represented in their power, views on the world, and their purpose of living. He tells them each Espada’s unique aspect and states that Harribel is the embodiment of death through sacrifice. Baraggan asserts that Hitsugaya will meet his end when he surrenders to the power of sacrifice.

Harribel delivers small attacks, and all are blocked. Hitsugaya distances himself and charges back at her, but his Zanpakutō is stopped quite effortlessly by the Espada, who tells him that his level of power is pitiful, and he is pushed away. She proceeds to attack again, only to have the attack halted and frozen, sending Harribel’s own attack at her, but it is destroyed before she takes any damage. Hitsugaya, who has now regained his calm attitude, informs Harribel that, through his ice-type Zanpakutō, he can turn any form of water into a weapon, even if the water is her weapon. Harribel claims the she could finish him off whenever she wanted, and she provokes him. Hitsugaya angrily says that she is underestimating him and sends an attack her way. Harribel says it is the opposite and uses Hirviendo to melt all the frozen water. Harribel informs him that if he is able to turn her attacks into his weapon, then the reverse is possible, as well, and calls it the 'iron clad rule of battle.' She then uses that water to attack with Cascada, flooding the ground below with water.

On the ground, Izuru Kira, who is healing many injured lieutenants, notices the mass of water, but Sajin Komamura tells them that that it isn’t close enough to affect them and tells Kira to continue healing the others. Izuru comments to himself that he won’t be able to heal them all in time on his own, and their only defense is Captain Komamura and a protective Kidō barrier.

Hitsugaya manages to save himself from the massive amount of water by immediately putting up an ice wall over himself. Harribel looks down and tells him to come out, as Hitsugaya, still below the ice, notes that he would have died if he hadn’t reacted quickly. Hitsugaya breaks through the ice and repeats Harribel words and tells her that he doesn't need a child’s lecture from her. He attacks with Guncho Tsurara. Harribel melts the ice, only for it to turn back into its previous state, and he uses Hyōryū Senbi to freeze her in ice. She easily breaks free, and Hitsugaya states that he shall give her a lecture, as well: you are in the worst danger while using your best techniques.

Elsewhere, Coyote Starrk and Shunsui Kyōraku exchange a few words while parrying each other’s attacks. Shunsui attempts to get closer by using Shunpo but is stopped each time; he decides to keep their distance and tells Starrk that he knows they’re both waiting for the other to attack. Starrk decides to comply and begins to charge a Cero without a stance, much to Shunsui’s surprise.

Hitsugaya and Harribel continue their battle, where Harribel is firing multiple La Gota, while Hitsugaya wonders what she is trying to do, as she knows such a weak attack could not kill him. With Hitsugaya distracted by his thoughts, Harribel appears in front of him and continues to fire La Gota, but aiming more accurately. Harribel proceeds to fire a Cero and damages one of Hitsugaya’s ice wings. He lands on a building, panting, and regenerates his lost wing. He states that he has figured out that they are both waiting for the same thing: the battlefield to fill with water, in order to use their strongest attack. He tells her that he doesn't need to have the water build up, and prepares to attack, until he notices the reiatsu of Captain Komamura and several other lieutenants below. Harribel asks if he is hesitating because it would endanger his comrades but is told to be quiet.

After a few moments of thought, Hitsugaya uses Sennen Hyōrō and traps Harribel. However, she melts it all and fires another Cascada, much to Hitsugaya's horror. He flies toward the water and uses Ryūsenka as an attempt to stop the attack. Harribel tells him that it’s futile, as there is now more water on the battlefield. Therefore, this Cascada is at a completely different level than her previous one. Hitsugaya, with much efforts, freezes the Cascada and falls to the ground, drained. Harribel praises him for stopping her Cascada, but states that it will not be enough. Hitsugaya regains consciousness and grabs a hold on his Zanpakutō, saying that he has to keep fighting. He begins to exert a large amount of Reiatsu, regenerating his Bankai, and causes storm clouds to appear. He says that his Zanpakutō is the strongest ice-type, which gives command of the entire sky, and activates Hyōten Hyakkasō.

Fights

 * Tōshirō Hitsugaya vs. Tier Harribel
 * Shunsui Kyōraku & Jūshirō Ukitake vs. Coyote Starrk
 * Suì-Fēng & Marechiyo Ōmaeda vs. Baraggan Louisenbairn

Powers and Techniques Used
Kidō used:
 * Healing Kidō

Techniques used

Hollow techniques used

Zanpakutō released:

Bankai:

Resurrección:
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