While Renji fights for survival, the most iconic and devastating sequence of the episode happens elsewhere in Las Noches between and Ulquiorra Cifer .
: To Ichigo's absolute horror, Ulquiorra walks out of the debris with only light scratches, admitting he was surprised he couldn't stop the blast with both hands. 162 : Szayel Aporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Re...
: Ichigo exerts every ounce of his power, donning his Hollow mask and unleashing a massive Getsuga Tenshō that engulfs Ulquiorra. While Renji fights for survival, the most iconic
: The realization that there are three Espada even stronger than this terrifying monster completely shatters Ichigo's morale. Ulquiorra plunges his hand directly into Ichigo’s chest and leaves him for dead, delivering the ultimate psychological and physical defeat. 💔 The Torment of Orihime Inoue While Renji fights for survival