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Episode 291

In the fake Karakura Town, Hirako releases his Zanpakutō to fight Aizen, trapping him in his "inverted world". Meanwhile, Komamura battles against Tōsen's Resurrección. Unable to bring himself to kill his friend, Komamura is eventually defeated. Hisagi kills his former captain. Ichigo returns to the Human World directly behind Aizen.