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: The episode opens with the conclusion of the fight between Kenpachi Zaraki and the 5th Espada, Nnoitra Gilga . Kenpachi delivers a devastating final blow using both hands on his sword, leading to a flashback of Nnoitra’s past and his ultimate death in battle—his lifelong wish.

As the episode concludes, the lines for the war are drawn in the replica town: Side: Aizen's Forces Side: Gotei 13 Defense Sosuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, Kaname Tosen Captain-Commander Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto Coyote Starrk (1st Espada) Shunsui Kyoraku, Jushiro Ukitake Baraggan Louisenbairn (2nd Espada) Soi Fon, Marechiyo Omaeda Tier Halibel (3rd Espada) Toshiro Hitsugaya, Sajin Komamura Strategic Highlights 203 : Aizen vs. Shinigami

: While Aizen successfully split the Soul Society's forces, the Captains' foresight in creating the fake town ensured that the civilian population remained safe while providing a terrain where they could fight at full power. Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus Shinigami - Bleach Wiki : The episode opens with the conclusion of

: Aizen reveals through a broadcast that his interest in Orihime’s powers was largely a diversion . By kidnapping her, he successfully lured four Gotei 13 Captains (Kenpachi, Byakuya, Mayuri, and Unohana) and Ichigo into Hueco Mundo. He then uses a Garganta to head toward Karakura Town, sealing the exits and trapping them in Las Noches. Karakura Town Gathers

: To isolate the primary threats, Yamamoto uses his Shikai, Ryujin Jakka , to trap Aizen, Gin, and Tosen in a massive pillar of fire called Jokaku Enjo . This forces the Espada to fight the remaining Captains without direct interference from Aizen for the time being.

: As Aizen arrives at Karakura Town with Gin, Tosen, and the top three Espada (Starrk, Barragan, and Halibel), he discovers he has been anticipated. Captain-Commander Yamamoto and the remaining Gotei 13 Captains are waiting in a "Fake" Karakura Town . The real town was moved to the Soul Society by Kisuke Urahara's technology to prevent its destruction during the creation of the Oken (King's Key). The Battlefield Setup