Captain of the 12th Division. He showcases his ruthless scientific approach to combat, treating his enemy as a mere "guinea pig" for experimentation.
Overcome by Mayuri's superior tactics and poison, Sawatari attempts to bargain for his life but is mocked by the Captain. He eventually succumbs to the poison, turning into dust—the fate of all Bount who die.
The episode concludes with Uryū Ishida arriving at the battlefield and using his Quincy powers to save a group of Shinigami from the Bount Yoshi , setting the stage for their upcoming duel. Character Highlights Bleach Episode 101
The battle begins with Sawatari using his massive whale-like Doll, Baura, to attack Mayuri. Sawatari initially gains an advantage by using Reishi from the surrounding Soul Society environment to heal his wounds and stay in the fight.
An elderly Bount who seeks to overthrow Jin Kariya. He relies on his Doll, Baura, and the absorption of souls to maintain his power. Captain of the 12th Division
A Quincy who intervenes at the end of the episode to challenge Yoshi, marking a shift in focus for the following episode. Bleach Recap 2020, Episode 101: Mayuri vs. Sawatari
Despite losing an arm during the battle, Mayuri quickly regrows it using his Hojiku-Zai (regenerative medicine). He eventually discovers a way to track Baura's movements through alternate dimensions by using a specialized sensor and environmental obstacles like dust clouds. He eventually succumbs to the poison, turning into
To finish the fight, Mayuri releases his terrifying Bankai, Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō . The giant, caterpillar-like entity releases a lethal poison mist. Although Sawatari attempts to have Baura absorb the poison, Mayuri's Bankai stabs the Doll with multiple blades, causing a massive explosion.