: Just as Jidanbō opens the gate to let the group into the Seireitei, Gin Ichimaru , Captain of the 3rd Division, appears. With a smile, he uses his Shikai, Shinsō , to blast Ichigo and the group back out of the gate, effectively locking them out. Notable Highlights
: This episode provides the first full look at the hierarchy of the Soul Society and the formidable strength of the Gotei 13 Captains. Bleach (Dub) Episode 21
In Episode 21, the story shifts from the Human World to the Soul Society as Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin their mission to rescue Rukia Kuchiki. : Just as Jidanbō opens the gate to
: The episode marks the official start of the Soul Society: The Sneak Entry arc , shifting the series' tone from urban fantasy to a high-stakes rescue mission. In Episode 21, the story shifts from the
: The group is immediately blocked by Jidanbō Ikkanzaka , the massive guardian of the Seireitei's West Gate. He refuses to let them pass without a fight.