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|result=*[[Gin Ichimaru]] and [[Sosuke Aizen]] invade the real [[Karakura Town]].
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*Aizen destroys the [[Kototsū]].
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*Aizen destroys the [[Dangai|Kototsū]].
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*[[Ichigo Kurosaki]] is trained by [[Isshin Kurosaki]] on how to learn the "Final Getsuga Tensho".
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*[[Ichigo Kurosaki]] is trained by [[Isshin Kurosaki]] on how to learn the '''[[Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō]]'''.
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*[[Sosuke Aizen]] and Gin Ichimaru encounter [[Tatsuki Arisawa]] and [[Keigo Asano]].
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*Aizen and Gin encounter [[Tatsuki Arisawa]] and [[Keigo Asano]].
 
*[[Rangiku Matsumoto]] arrives to confront Gin.
  
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*Gin attacks and fatally wounds Aizen.
  
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*Aizen regenerates, transforms, and kills Gin.
 
*Ichigo arrives with an unconscious Isshin and confronts Aizen.
  
*Ichigo arrives with an unconscious Isshin and confronts Aizen.
 
*Ichigo easily beats back all of Aizen's attempts at combat.
 
*Ichigo easily beats back all of Aizen's attempts at combat.
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*Aizen transforms again and attacks Ichigo who uses his "Final Getsuga Tenshō".
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*Aizen transforms again and attacks Ichigo, who uses '''Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō'''.
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*Aizen loses power to command the [[Hogyokū]] and is sealed away by [[Kisuke Urahara]].
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*Aizen loses power to command the [[Hōgyoku]] and is sealed away by [[Kisuke Urahara]].
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*Ichigo loses his [[Shinigami]] powers and becomes a normal [[Human]].
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The '''Invasion of Soul Society''' was a major conflict detailing [[Sōsuke Aizen]]'s and [[Gin Ichimaru]]'s attack on the Real Karakura Town located in Soul Society, and the final battle between [[Ichigo Kurosaki]] and [[Sōsuke Aizen]]
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a major conflict detailing [[Sōsuke Aizen]]'s and [[Gin Ichimaru]]'s attack on the real [[Karakura Town]] located in [[Soul Society]], and the final battle between [[Ichigo Kurosaki]] and Aizen.
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The conflict started when Aizen and Gin arrived in Soul Society where the Real Karakura Town was located and started to chase down Ichigo's classmates, [[Keigo Asano]] and [[Tatsuki Arisawa]]
  
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The conflict ended when Ichigo arrived after having learned the Final Getsuga Tenshō to confront Aizen in a final battle and defeat him. Aizen was then sealed by [[Kisuke Urahara]] and Ichigo lost his Shinigami powers due to the use of the Final Getsuga Tenshō.
 
   
 
==Prelude==
  
==Prelude==
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Having defeated their challengers in the fake [[Karakura Town]], [[Sōsuke Aizen]] and [[Gin Ichimaru]] head through the Dangai Precipice World in order to reach the real Karakura Town in [[Soul Society]]. Soon however, they are confronted by the Kōtotsu and Gin warns Aizen to hurry up as they can do nothing to stop it. Aizen however, walks up to it and allows it to collide with him, leaving himself unharmed and the Kōtotsu destroyed. Aizen then invites Gin to carry on with him towards the Soul Society <ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, pages 1-5</ref>
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Having defeated their challengers in the Fake Karakura Town, Aizen and Gin head through the [[Dangai]] in order to reach the real Karakura Town in Soul Society. When they are confronted by the Kōtotsu, Gin warns Aizen to hurry up, for they can do nothing to stop it. Walking up to it, Aizen allows it to collide with him, leaving himself unharmed and the Kōtotsu destroyed. Aizen invites a surprised Gin to carry on with him towards Soul Society.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, pages 1-5</ref>
   
 
[[Image:Ichigo and Isshin.png|thumb|left|190px|Ichigo and Isshin head into the Dangai.]]
  
[[Image:Ichigo and Isshin.png|thumb|left|190px|Ichigo and Isshin head into the Dangai.]]
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Back in the fake Karakura town, [[Isshin Kurosaki]] hobbles towards [[Ichigo Kurosaki|his son]] and headbutts him to pull him out of his state of awe. Ichigo says that their situation is hopeless as they cannot defeat Aizen with that amount of Reiatsu. Isshin realizes that Ichigo is able to sense Aizen's Reiatsu and tells him to come with him as if he does not, all of Karakura Town will be destroyed and his friends will die. Ichigo regains his resolve and the two head open a Senkaimon. <ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, page 7-12</ref>
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Back in the Fake Karakura Town, [[Isshin Kurosaki]], hobbling towards Ichigo, headbutts him to pull him out of his state of awe. As Ichigo says their situation is hopeless, for they cannot defeat Aizen with such an amount of [[Reiatsu]], Isshin, realizing Ichigo can sense Aizen's Reiatsu, tells him to come with him, for if he does not, all of Karakura Town will be destroyed and his friends will die. As Ichigo regains his resolve, the two open a [[Senkaimon]]. <ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, pages 7-12</ref>
   
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Meanwhile, in Soul Society, Aizen notes that they did not end up at Karakura Town but rather a little ways away from it. Gin asks Aizen not to make it sound like it was his fault as it was Aizen's destroying of the Kōtotsu that made them land here. Aizen admits that it is true and the two walk towards Karakura Town.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, pages 13-14</ref>
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Meanwhile, in Soul Society, Aizen notes they did not end up at Karakura Town, but rather a little ways away from it. Gin asks Aizen to not make it sound like it was his fault, for it was Aizen's destroying of the Kōtotsu which made them land here. As Aizen admits this is true, the two walk towards Karakura Town.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, pages 13-14</ref>
   
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In the Dangai, Isshin and Ichigo run towards Soul Society when Isshin, stopping, notes he cannot sense the Kōtotsu. Saying this gives him an opportunity to have Ichigo learn '''[[Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō]]''', Isshin reveals the Dangai is cut off from time and space, and time flows faster here, which means spending considerable time in here will result in little time passing outside. As Isshin tells Ichigo he will stop the current, Ichigo enters Jinzen.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, pages 15-19</ref>
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[[Image:Jinzen 302.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Ichigo enters Jinzen.]]
  
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In the Dangai, Isshin and Ichigo run towards Soul Society when Isshin stops and notes that he cannot sense the Kōtotsu. Isshin says that this gives him an opportunity to have Ichigo learn the Final Getsuga Tensho. Isshin explains that the Dangai is cut off from time and space and that time flows faster here. This means spending considerable time in here will result in little time passing outside. Isshin explains to Ichigo that he will stop the current as Ichigo enters Jinzen.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, page 15-19</ref>
  
   
 
==Early Stages==
  
==Early Stages==
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[[File:KeigoAndTatsukiCarryingClassmates.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Keigo and Tatsuki carry their classmates.]]
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[[Image:Ep302KeigoTatsukiCarryClassmates.png|thumb|left|190px|Keigo and Tatsuki carry their classmates.]]
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[[Keigo Asano]] wakes up in Karakura town and notices that everyone else is asleep. He runs into [[Tatsuki Arisawa]] who has found [[Chizuru Honshō]] and [[Michiru Ogawa]], both of which are sleeping too. Each of them carries one of the girls and they decide to explore the area. At the same time, Aizen and Ichimaru arrive at the border of the town.<ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 408 </ref>
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Waking up in Karakura Town, [[Keigo Asano]], noticing everyone else is asleep, runs into Tatsuki, who has found [[Chizuru Honshō]] and [[Michiru Ogawa]], both of which are sleeping too. As each of them carries one of the girls, they decide to explore the area. At the same time, Aizen and Gin arrive at the border of the town.<ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 408 </ref>
   
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Ichigo awakes in his inner world, which is submerged in water, and is met by [[Zangetsu (Quincy Powers)|Tensa Zangetsu]], who, attacking him, refuses to teach him '''Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō'''. Criticizing Ichigo for having fallen into despair, he pulls [[Zangetsu (Zanpakutō spirit)|the inner Hollow]] out of his chest. Meanwhile, in Karakura Town, Aizen, finding Tatsuki and Keigo, threatens their lives. Tatsuki tells Keigo to run while she stays behind.<ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapters 409-410 </ref>
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[[File:TensaZangetsu_grabs_Ichigo.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Ichigo fights Tensa Zangetsu.]]
  
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Ichigo awakes in his inner world, which is submerged in water and is met with [[Zangetsu (spirit)|Tensa Zangetsu]], who attacks him and refuses to teach him the Final Getsuga Tenshō. He recriminates Ichigo for having fallen into despair and pulls [[Hollow Ichigo]] out of his chest. Meanwhile, in Karakura Town, Aizen finds Tatsuki and Keigo and threatens their lives. Tatsuki tells Keigo to run while she stays behind.<ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 409-410 </ref>
  
   
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[[Image:Matsumoto_Kanonji_Tatsuki_Michiru.png|thumb|left|190px|Rangiku saves Don Kanonji and Tatsuki.]]
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[[Image:Matsumoto Kanonji Tatsuki Michiru.png|thumb|right|190px|[[Rangiku Matsumoto]] saves [[Don Kanonji]] and Tatsuki.]]
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In Ichigo's inner world, Hollow Ichigo and Tensa Zangetsu merge as the latter explains that Ichigo's battle shall be with the two of them, as they both are the two parts of Ichigo's power. In Karakura Town, Aizen prepares to kill Tatsuki when [[Don Kanonji]] steps in to save her, but becomes another target for Aizen. They are both saved again by the arrival of [[Rangiku Matsumoto]].<ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 411 </ref>
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In Ichigo's inner world, the inner Hollow and Tensa Zangetsu merge as the latter states Ichigo's battle shall be with the two of them, for they are the two parts of Ichigo's power. In Karakura Town, as Aizen prepares to kill Tatsuki, [[Don Kanonji]], stepping in to save her, becomes another target for Aizen. They are both saved by the arrival of Lieutenant [[Rangiku Matsumoto]].<ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 411 </ref>
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==Middle Stages==
  
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[[Image:Gin threatens Rangiku.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Gin threatens Rangiku.]]
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[[Image:Ep306GinThreatensRangiku.png|thumb|left|190px|Gin threatens Rangiku.]]
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Rangiku tells Don Kanonji to run. Gin asks Aizen if he can talk with Rangiku elsewhere. Aizen allows it and Gin grabs Rangiku and runs off with her. Aizen notes that Gin is an interesting child. Rangiku manages to break free of Gin. She tells Gin that she is here because of him and wants answers from him. Gin however, raises his Zanpakutō to her and tells her that she is in his way.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 412, page 7-14</ref>
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As Rangiku tells Don Kanonji to run, Gin asks Aizen if he can talk with Rangiku elsewhere. When Aizen allows it, Gin, grabbing Rangiku, runs off with her. As Aizen notes Gin is an interesting child, Rangiku, breaking free of Gin, tells him she is here because of him and wants answers from him. Raising his [[Zanpakutō]] to her, Gin tells her she is in his way.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 412, pages 7-14</ref>
   
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[[Image:Gin Grabs Hogyoku.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Gin betrays Aizen.]]
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[[Image:Ep307GinGrabsHogyoku.png|thumb|right|190px|Gin betrays Aizen.]]
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Gin returns to Aizen and says that he has killed Rangiku. Aizen says that he had believed that Gin held some feelings towards Rangiku but Gin says that he is a snake and does not have feelings. Gin walks by Aizen and Aizen tells Gin his plan. Gin says that it is good and places his hand on Aizen's sword. He then releases '''Kamishini no Yari''' from under his sleeve and it impales Aizen. Gin explains the only way to escape Kyōka Suigetsu's abilities. He says that he had known that he was the only one that could kill Aizen. Aizen says that he knew Gin would betray him and brought him to Soul Society to see how he would do it. Aizen mentions however, that Gin's attack would not kill him. Gin then explains the true poisonous nature of his Zanpakutō and activates it, leaving Aizen with a gaping hole in his chest. <ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 414, page 3-20</ref>
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Returning to Aizen, Gin claims he has killed Rangiku. When Aizen says he had believed Gin held some feelings towards Rangiku, Gin, saying he is a snake and does not have feelings, walks by Aizen. As Aizen tells Gin his plan, Gin, saying it is good, places his hand on Aizen's sword. As he releases '''Kamishini no Yari''' from under his sleeve, it [[Gin Ichimaru vs. Sōsuke Aizen|impales Aizen]]. Explaining the only way to escape the abilities of '''Kyōka Suigetsu''', Gin says he had known he was the only one who could kill Aizen. Saying he knew Gin would betray him and had brought him to Soul Society to see how he would do it, Aizen states Gin's attack will not kill him. Explaining the true nature of his '''[[Bankai]]''', Gin [[Korose, Kamishini no Yari|activates it]], leaving Aizen with a gaping hole in his chest.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 414, pages 3-20</ref>
   
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[[Image:Ichigo Arrival In Karakura.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Ichigo confronts Aizen in Karakura Town.]]
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[[Image:Ep308IchigoArrives.png|thumb|left|190px|Ichigo confronts Aizen in Karakura Town.]]
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Gin goes to grab the Hōgyoku but Aizen tries to stop him. Gin makes it out with the orb and looks at it. Suddenly, an eruption of reiatsu reveals that Aizen has entered a new form. Aizen states that the Hōgyoku is already his whether it is with him or not. He approaches Gin and slashes him across the chest.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 415, page 6-19</ref> The Hōgyoku then crumbles in Gin's hand and reforms in the center of Aizen's chest. Aizen grabs Gin by the wrist and tears his arm off and stabs him in the chest. He thanks Gin for helping him evolve and throws him into a nearby building.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 416, page 6-11</ref> Rangiku, unharmed, runs for Gin. She holds his dying body in her arms and cries. Gin affirms that he has failed and apoligizes to Rangiku. At this moment, Ichigo arrives with a new look and carrying Isshin on his shoulders.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 416, pages 14-17</ref>
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As Gin goes to grab the [[Hōgyoku]], Aizen tries to stop him. Making it out with the orb, Gin looks at it. As an eruption of Reiatsu reveals Aizen has entered a new form, Aizen states the Hōgyoku is already his whether it is with him or not, approaching Gin, and slashes him across the chest.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 415, pages 6-19</ref> As the Hōgyoku crumbles in Gin's hand and reforms in the center of Aizen's chest, Aizen, grabbing Gin by the wrist, tears his arm off. Stabbing him in the chest, he, thanking Gin for helping him evolve, throws him into a nearby building.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 416, pages 6-11</ref> Running to Gin, an unharmed Rangiku cries as she holds his dying body in her arms. Affirming he has failed, Gin apologizes to Rangiku. An older Ichigo arrives, carrying Isshin on his shoulders.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 416, pages 14-17</ref>
   
 
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[[Image:Ichigo Slashes Aizen.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Ichigo injures Aizen.]]
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[[Image:Ep308IchigoSlashesAizen.png|thumb|left|190px|Ichigo injures Aizen.]]
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Ichigo senses that [[Karin]] and [[Yuzu]] are safe and Aizen notes that he can't feel any reiatsu coming from him. Gin notices the strength in Ichigo's eyes and decides he can leave the rest to him. Ichigo asks Aizen to fight somewhere else and pushes him to the outskirts of the town. <ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 417 </ref>
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As Ichigo senses [[Karin Kurosaki]] and [[Yuzu Kurosaki]] are safe, Aizen notes he cannot feel any Reiatsu coming from him. Noticing the strength in Ichigo's eyes, Gin decides he can leave the rest to him. Asking Aizen to fight somewhere else, Ichigo pushes him to the outskirts of the town. <ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 417</ref>
   
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[[Image:Ep308Kurohitsugi.png|thumb|right|190px|Aizen uses a fully powered '''[[Hadō]] #90. [[Kurohitsugi]]'''.]]
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Ichigo and Aizen start fighting, the latter speaking of the superiority of his evolution and the power he has gained. Ichigo surprises him by stopping a blow from his zanpakutō with his bare hand, which prompts Aizen to use a full incantation Hadō #90 [[Kurohitsugi]], but it is ineffective. Ichigo then slashes Aizen with his zanpakutō. <ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 418 </ref>
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As Ichigo and Aizen [[Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Sōsuke Aizen|fight]], the latter speaks of the superiority of his evolution and the power he has gained. When Ichigo surprises him by stopping a blow from his Zanpakutō with his bare hand, Aizen uses a full incantation '''[[Hadō]] #90. [[Kurohitsugi]]'''. Shattering it with his hand, Ichigo slashes Aizen with his Zanpakutō. <ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 418</ref>
   
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Aizen evolves once again and appears to take the upper hand of the battle, injuring Ichigo's left arm. Ichigo then decides to give and end to the battle, entering the Final Getsugo Tenshō. He reminisces the last of his fight with Tensa Zangetsu, in which he allowed himself to be stabbed by the spirit, and Tensa Zangetsu's admission of his wish to protect Ichigo.
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Evolving once more, Aizen injures Ichigo's left arm with a [[Fragor|large explosion]]. Deciding to put an end to the battle, Ichigo, activating '''Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō''', recalls the end of his fight with Tensa Zangetsu, in which he allowed himself to be stabbed by the spirit, and Tensa Zangetsu's admission of his wish to protect Ichigo.<ref>''Bleach'' manga, Chapters 419-420</ref>
   
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[[Image:Ep309SaigoNoGetsugaTenshō2.png|thumb|left|190px|Ichigo uses '''Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō'''.]]
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Ichigo tells Aizen that the Final Getsuga Tenshō consists of him becoming The Getsuga, but that it will cost him his Shinigami powers. While Aizen ponders if Ichigo could have really surpassed him, Ichigo uses Mugetsu and the sky turns black. <ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapters 419-420 </ref>
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Ichigo tells Aizen '''Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō''' makes him become '''Getsuga''', but it will cost him his Shinigami powers, which is what it means to be final. As Aizen wonders if Ichigo could have really surpassed him, Ichigo uses '''Mugetsu''', and the sky turns black. <ref>''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 420, pages 11-19</ref>
   
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[[Image:Aizen Sealed.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Aizen is sealed away.]]
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[[Image:Ep309KyujurokkeiKakafumetsu.png|thumb|right|190px|Aizen is sealed away.]]
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Aizen survives Ichigo's attack and he tries to attack Ichigo, whose powers are starting to disappear. Aizen's zanpakutō disappears as he claims he has reached a new level of evolution, but instead, a Kidō seal is activated and [[Kisuke Urahara]] appears revealing he implanted that seal when they battled in the Fake Karakura Town. Urahara explains the Hōgyoku has rejected Aizen as its master. Aizen confronts Urahara about his ideals and the nature of the [[Spirit King]] but he is sealed within the Kidō. <ref> ''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 421 </ref>
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Surviving Ichigo's attack, Aizen tries to attack Ichigo, whose powers are starting to disappear. When Aizen's Zanpakutō disappears, he claims he has reached a new level of evolution. As a [[Kidō]] seal is activated, Urahara, appearing, reveals he implanted this seal when they battled in the Fake Karakura Town. When Urahara states the Hōgyoku has rejected Aizen as its master, Aizen, confronting Urahara about his ideals and the nature of the [[Soul King]], is sealed within the Kidō.<ref>''Bleach'' manga, Chapter 421</ref>
   
 
==Aftermath==
  
==Aftermath==
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Later, [[Ichigo]] talks with [[Urahara]] about the recent events. Urahara says that [[Aizen]] will be taken to [[Central 46]]. Ichigo then questions whether the [[Hōgyoku]] really rejected Aizen or if Aizen sought to be nothing other than an ordinary Shinigami. [[Orihime]], [[Uryū]], [[Rukia]], [[Sado]], and [[Renji]] appear and find Ichigo. They are all happy to see him and emotional over everything that has transpired. Ichigo laughs at them. Suddenly, he collapses and everyone rushes to help him while he screams in pain.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 422, page 11-20</ref>
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Later, Ichigo talks with Urahara about the recent events. When Urahara says Aizen will be taken to [[Central 46]], Ichigo wonders if the Hōgyoku really rejected Aizen, or if Aizen sought to be nothing other than an ordinary Shinigami. [[Orihime Inoue]], [[Uryū Ishida]], [[Rukia Kuchiki]], [[Yasutora Sado]], and [[Renji Abarai]] appear and find Ichigo. When they are all happy to see him and emotional over everything which has transpired, Ichigo, laughing at them, collapses, and everyone rushes to help him while he screams in pain.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 422, pages 11-20</ref>
   
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[[Image:Ep342 Ichigo&Rukia.png|thumb|left|190px|Ichigo says goodbye to Rukia.]]
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10 days later, Aizen is sentenced by Central 46 to 18,800 years in the lowest underground prison. After taunting the judges, they increase his sentence to 20,000 year. <ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 423, page 1-3</ref> In Soul Society, [[Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto|Captain Commander Yamamoto]] chastises Captains, [[Shunsui Kyōraku]], [[Byakuya Kuchiki]] and [[Kenpachi Zaraki]] for losing their Haoris. While [[Ukitake]] notes that Soul Society is not ready to replace Yamamoto yet.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 423, page 4-6</ref> [[Tōshirō Hitsugaya]] trains in a nearby cave and his lieutenant, [[Rangiku Matsumoto]] reminisces about the death of [[Gin Ichimaru]].<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 423, page 7-11</ref> In the [[Human World]], Orihime, Sado, Uryū and Rukia look over Ichigo as he awakens from a slumber of one month. Rukia says that they know that Ichigo lost his powers and explains what has happened to his body. They all step outside as Ichigo says goodbye to Rukia as she fades from his sight.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 423, page 12-19</ref>
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10 days later, Aizen is sentenced by Central 46 to 18,800 years in the lowest underground prison. After taunting the judges, they increase his sentence to 20,000 years. <ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 423, pages 1-3</ref> In Soul Society, Captain-Commander [[Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto]] chastises Captains [[Shunsui Kyōraku]], [[Byakuya Kuchiki]], and [[Kenpachi Zaraki]] for losing their ''haori'' as [[Jūshirō Ukitake]] notes Soul Society is not ready to replace Yamamoto yet.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 423, pages 4-6</ref> As Captain [[Tōshirō Hitsugaya]] trains in a nearby cave, Rangiku reminisces about the death of Gin.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 423, pages 7-11</ref> In the [[Human World]], Orihime, Sado, Uryū, and Rukia look over Ichigo as he awakens from a month-long sleep. Saying they know Ichigo lost his powers, Rukia explains what has happened to his body. As they all step outside, Ichigo says goodbye to Rukia as she fades from his sight.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 423, pages 12-19</ref>
   
 
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The Invasion of Soul Society is a major conflict detailing Sōsuke Aizen's and Gin Ichimaru's attack on the real Karakura Town located in Soul Society, and the final battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Aizen.

Prelude

Having defeated their challengers in the Fake Karakura Town, Aizen and Gin head through the Dangai in order to reach the real Karakura Town in Soul Society. When they are confronted by the Kōtotsu, Gin warns Aizen to hurry up, for they can do nothing to stop it. Walking up to it, Aizen allows it to collide with him, leaving himself unharmed and the Kōtotsu destroyed. Aizen invites a surprised Gin to carry on with him towards Soul Society.[1]

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Ichigo and Isshin head into the Dangai.

Back in the Fake Karakura Town, Isshin Kurosaki, hobbling towards Ichigo, headbutts him to pull him out of his state of awe. As Ichigo says their situation is hopeless, for they cannot defeat Aizen with such an amount of Reiatsu, Isshin, realizing Ichigo can sense Aizen's Reiatsu, tells him to come with him, for if he does not, all of Karakura Town will be destroyed and his friends will die. As Ichigo regains his resolve, the two open a Senkaimon. [2]

Meanwhile, in Soul Society, Aizen notes they did not end up at Karakura Town, but rather a little ways away from it. Gin asks Aizen to not make it sound like it was his fault, for it was Aizen's destroying of the Kōtotsu which made them land here. As Aizen admits this is true, the two walk towards Karakura Town.[3]

In the Dangai, Isshin and Ichigo run towards Soul Society when Isshin, stopping, notes he cannot sense the Kōtotsu. Saying this gives him an opportunity to have Ichigo learn Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō, Isshin reveals the Dangai is cut off from time and space, and time flows faster here, which means spending considerable time in here will result in little time passing outside. As Isshin tells Ichigo he will stop the current, Ichigo enters Jinzen.[4]

Early Stages

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Keigo and Tatsuki carry their classmates.

Waking up in Karakura Town, Keigo Asano, noticing everyone else is asleep, runs into Tatsuki, who has found Chizuru Honshō and Michiru Ogawa, both of which are sleeping too. As each of them carries one of the girls, they decide to explore the area. At the same time, Aizen and Gin arrive at the border of the town.[5]

Ichigo awakes in his inner world, which is submerged in water, and is met by Tensa Zangetsu, who, attacking him, refuses to teach him Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō. Criticizing Ichigo for having fallen into despair, he pulls the inner Hollow out of his chest. Meanwhile, in Karakura Town, Aizen, finding Tatsuki and Keigo, threatens their lives. Tatsuki tells Keigo to run while she stays behind.[6]

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Rangiku Matsumoto saves Don Kanonji and Tatsuki.

In Ichigo's inner world, the inner Hollow and Tensa Zangetsu merge as the latter states Ichigo's battle shall be with the two of them, for they are the two parts of Ichigo's power. In Karakura Town, as Aizen prepares to kill Tatsuki, Don Kanonji, stepping in to save her, becomes another target for Aizen. They are both saved by the arrival of Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto.[7]

Middle Stages

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Gin threatens Rangiku.

As Rangiku tells Don Kanonji to run, Gin asks Aizen if he can talk with Rangiku elsewhere. When Aizen allows it, Gin, grabbing Rangiku, runs off with her. As Aizen notes Gin is an interesting child, Rangiku, breaking free of Gin, tells him she is here because of him and wants answers from him. Raising his Zanpakutō to her, Gin tells her she is in his way.[8]

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Gin betrays Aizen.

Returning to Aizen, Gin claims he has killed Rangiku. When Aizen says he had believed Gin held some feelings towards Rangiku, Gin, saying he is a snake and does not have feelings, walks by Aizen. As Aizen tells Gin his plan, Gin, saying it is good, places his hand on Aizen's sword. As he releases Kamishini no Yari from under his sleeve, it impales Aizen. Explaining the only way to escape the abilities of Kyōka Suigetsu, Gin says he had known he was the only one who could kill Aizen. Saying he knew Gin would betray him and had brought him to Soul Society to see how he would do it, Aizen states Gin's attack will not kill him. Explaining the true nature of his Bankai, Gin activates it, leaving Aizen with a gaping hole in his chest.[9]

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Ichigo confronts Aizen in Karakura Town.

As Gin goes to grab the Hōgyoku, Aizen tries to stop him. Making it out with the orb, Gin looks at it. As an eruption of Reiatsu reveals Aizen has entered a new form, Aizen states the Hōgyoku is already his whether it is with him or not, approaching Gin, and slashes him across the chest.[10] As the Hōgyoku crumbles in Gin's hand and reforms in the center of Aizen's chest, Aizen, grabbing Gin by the wrist, tears his arm off. Stabbing him in the chest, he, thanking Gin for helping him evolve, throws him into a nearby building.[11] Running to Gin, an unharmed Rangiku cries as she holds his dying body in her arms. Affirming he has failed, Gin apologizes to Rangiku. An older Ichigo arrives, carrying Isshin on his shoulders.[12]

End Stages

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Ichigo injures Aizen.

As Ichigo senses Karin Kurosaki and Yuzu Kurosaki are safe, Aizen notes he cannot feel any Reiatsu coming from him. Noticing the strength in Ichigo's eyes, Gin decides he can leave the rest to him. Asking Aizen to fight somewhere else, Ichigo pushes him to the outskirts of the town. [13]

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Aizen uses a fully powered Hadō #90. Kurohitsugi.

As Ichigo and Aizen fight, the latter speaks of the superiority of his evolution and the power he has gained. When Ichigo surprises him by stopping a blow from his Zanpakutō with his bare hand, Aizen uses a full incantation Hadō #90. Kurohitsugi. Shattering it with his hand, Ichigo slashes Aizen with his Zanpakutō. [14]

Evolving once more, Aizen injures Ichigo's left arm with a large explosion. Deciding to put an end to the battle, Ichigo, activating Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō, recalls the end of his fight with Tensa Zangetsu, in which he allowed himself to be stabbed by the spirit, and Tensa Zangetsu's admission of his wish to protect Ichigo.[15]

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Ichigo uses Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō.

Ichigo tells Aizen Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō makes him become Getsuga, but it will cost him his Shinigami powers, which is what it means to be final. As Aizen wonders if Ichigo could have really surpassed him, Ichigo uses Mugetsu, and the sky turns black. [16]

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Aizen is sealed away.

Surviving Ichigo's attack, Aizen tries to attack Ichigo, whose powers are starting to disappear. When Aizen's Zanpakutō disappears, he claims he has reached a new level of evolution. As a Kidō seal is activated, Urahara, appearing, reveals he implanted this seal when they battled in the Fake Karakura Town. When Urahara states the Hōgyoku has rejected Aizen as its master, Aizen, confronting Urahara about his ideals and the nature of the Soul King, is sealed within the Kidō.[17]

Aftermath

Later, Ichigo talks with Urahara about the recent events. When Urahara says Aizen will be taken to Central 46, Ichigo wonders if the Hōgyoku really rejected Aizen, or if Aizen sought to be nothing other than an ordinary Shinigami. Orihime Inoue, Uryū Ishida, Rukia Kuchiki, Yasutora Sado, and Renji Abarai appear and find Ichigo. When they are all happy to see him and emotional over everything which has transpired, Ichigo, laughing at them, collapses, and everyone rushes to help him while he screams in pain.[18]

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Ichigo says goodbye to Rukia.

10 days later, Aizen is sentenced by Central 46 to 18,800 years in the lowest underground prison. After taunting the judges, they increase his sentence to 20,000 years. [19] In Soul Society, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto chastises Captains Shunsui Kyōraku, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Kenpachi Zaraki for losing their haori as Jūshirō Ukitake notes Soul Society is not ready to replace Yamamoto yet.[20] As Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya trains in a nearby cave, Rangiku reminisces about the death of Gin.[21] In the Human World, Orihime, Sado, Uryū, and Rukia look over Ichigo as he awakens from a month-long sleep. Saying they know Ichigo lost his powers, Rukia explains what has happened to his body. As they all step outside, Ichigo says goodbye to Rukia as she fades from his sight.[22]

References

  1. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 407, pages 1-5
  2. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 407, pages 7-12
  3. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 407, pages 13-14
  4. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 407, pages 15-19
  5. ↑ Bleach manga, Chapter 408
  6. ↑ Bleach manga, Chapters 409-410
  7. ↑ Bleach manga, Chapter 411
  8. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 412, pages 7-14
  9. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 414, pages 3-20
  10. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 415, pages 6-19
  11. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 416, pages 6-11
  12. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 416, pages 14-17
  13. ↑ Bleach manga, Chapter 417
  14. ↑ Bleach manga, Chapter 418
  15. ↑ Bleach manga, Chapters 419-420
  16. ↑ Bleach manga, Chapter 420, pages 11-19
  17. ↑ Bleach manga, Chapter 421
  18. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 422, pages 11-20
  19. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 423, pages 1-3
  20. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 423, pages 4-6
  21. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 423, pages 7-11
  22. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 423, pages 12-19

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