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Ichigo learns new truths and allies prepare to defend friends as battles erupt, leading to confrontations that test their resolve and the intervention of key figures.

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As Ichigo awakens, Yoruichi reveals that she is actually a woman. Afterwards, Yoruichi shows Ichigo a device that allowed her to fly, and Ichigo uses it to go save Ganju and Hanatarou. Meanwhile, Byakuya easily defeats Ganju with his shikai, but is then stopped by the thirteenth division captain, Juushirou Ukitake. Ichigo arrives and fights Byakuya. Before Byakuya can activate his shikai, Yoruichi stops him. Soul Society: The Sneak Entry arc: (21/21)