Bleach

Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung

Episode 60 Canon Soul Society Arc 23 min

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Hitsugaya and Matsumoto investigate a sinister massacre in the Central 46 Chambers, leading to a confrontation with Kira and revelations about powerful manipulation within the Soul Society. Alliances shift as a notable traitor's influence comes to light.

Full Plot Summary

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Hitsugaya and Matsumoto enter the Central 46 Chambers to find all of its occupants slain. Kira arrives, and Hitsugaya and Matsumoto pursue him. Hitsugaya returns when Kira tells him that Hinamori has entered the Central 46 Chambers. Ichimaru meets Hinamori and takes her further into the chambers, where she is reunited with Aizen. Aizen impales Hinamori with his sword, and Aizen and Ichimaru leave the chamber. Hitsugaya arrives, and is enraged at Hinamori's state. He uses his bankai, but Aizen effortlessly defeats him. Unohana appears, denouncing Aizen after discovering that he is a traitor. Aizen then informs her that every Soul Reaper has been under the hypnosis of his zanpakutou, with the exception of the blind Tousen, Aizen's other accomplice.

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What episode is "Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung" in Bleach?

"Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung" is episode 60 of Bleach.

Is "Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung" canon or filler?

"Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung" part of?

"Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung" is part of the Soul Society Arc.

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