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Hitsugaya and other Soul Reapers confront Aizen, initially believing they have gained the upper hand. However, illusions and sudden twists lead to a critical turning point in this high-stakes battle.

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Komamura, Love, Rose and Lisa join Hitsugaya in fighting Aizen, but all four are easily defeated. Soi Fon, Kyouraku and Hirako manage to confuse Aizen, allowing Hitsugaya to deal the final blow on him. As the Soul Reapers cheer on Aizen's defeat, a shocked Ichigo yells at them, asking them what they are doing. It is revealed that everybody except for Ichigo was under Aizen's shikai illusion and Hitsugaya had mistakenly stabbed Momo, while Aizen reveals himself to be acting as Momo. Enraged, Hitsugaya charges at Aizen but is cut down, his left limbs cut off. Soi Fon, Kyouraku and Hirako attempt to attack Aizen, but all are cut down as well.