Break the Mirror's Boundary! Ichigo's Captivity

'''Break the Mirror's Boundary! Ichigo's Captivity''' is the one hundred seventy-fourth episode of the Bleach anime.

Ichigo faces off against the assassin Hanza Nukui.

Summary
Hanza, the leader of the assassins, is seen talking with Kumoi. Hanza asks why Kumoi allowed the Princess to return to the world of the living with Ichigo. Kumoi explains that if they act rashly they will be discovered by the 13 Court Guard Squads, which is the last thing they want. Kumoi gives Hanza a Bakkōtō and after it binds itself to Hanza's arm, Kumoi orders him to go to the Human World and kill Rurichiyo, and anyone else who gets in the way.

Meanwhile, Shū Kannogi is seen sitting by the window wondering what Rurichiyo is doing. He then receives a summon from Kumoi. In the Living World, Ririn and the other Mod Souls arguing with Enryū, cause he won't let them enter Urahara's Shop. Rurichiyo is seen playing with Jinta & Ururu. Inside, Ichigo is seen talking with Tessai, Urahara, Sado, Rukia, Orihime,Yoruichi Kenryū and Uryū. Ichigo mentions that they got back easily, without any surprise attacks. This leads Uryū to suspect that they will be attacked in Karakura Town and Urahara agrees with him.

Arrancar Encyclopedia
Szayel is seen discussing the Fraccion, explaining that the Espada may choose them at will to become their subordinates. He goes on to say that the number of Fraccion each Espada has varies, commenting upon the unique nature of his own Fraccion, who are seen jumping around in the background. He says that he can heal himself by eating his Fraccion, as Gin walks in, claiming that he can't take over his segment. Szayel offers his Fraccion to Gin, who says that he doesn't eat raw meat.

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