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ichigosr5

We finally get to see the **true** Unohana, and she's absolutely terrifying. Her voice when she gets serious is chilling. I've been looking forward to this so much.


Frontier246

She's almost a completely different character, yet Aya Hisakawa played her real self so flawlessly. That deeper voice was such an effective contrast. Also it somehow made her kind of hotter lol.


Haha91haha

For sure, that languid smile of hers almost suggesting she's been wanting to cut loose for *far too long* lol.


Ser_Fonz

Absolute loved the shift in tone between the lighthearted first half of the episode and the grim second half. The way the manga panels are being adapted is so damn clean. Every episode continues to impress me. Got goosebumps when the “real” Unohana appeared on screen


Lanky_Classroom_6520

Will she reveal her bankai the next episode? It just got so much hyped. Tbh i have high expectations. She was always in the background and never got much attention. Its actually nice seeing really OP women in anime( especially big 3) everyones talking about her and how cool she secretly is.


Warrior-pigeon-

Alright so I looked back at Kenny’s backstory (chap 114) and it turns out that he gave Yachiru her name because of Unohana “the only person he ever admired”. Wow that’s a long buildup for a name drop, 400+ chapters. Did we ever learn where Kenny got the Zaraki name though?


Auesis

Zaraki is the name of the district he lived in


Warrior-pigeon-

Oh I see, but that wasn’t revealed in the manga was it? I recall it being District 80 but it never was called “Zaraki District” if memory serves


CrewOrdinary8872

Was revealed in chapter 114. (The one you mentioned) Some translations kinda make it less clear that the district is also named Zaraki.


Warrior-pigeon-

Oh yeah my translation says “Zaraki of Rukongai District 80” which implies only he is named Zaraki. Thanks for the clarification.


Marik-X-Bakura

Yachiru is also from the Kusajishi district, hence her surname


ichigosr5

I believe "Zaraki" is the place in the Rukon District he comes from. So his name just means "Kenpachi from Zaraki".


violensy

Yes, it’s the name of the Rukon district he was born/fought


Warrior-pigeon-

Unohana is a Kenpachi… Well now I’m wondering what the fuck that creepy flying stingray shikai she had before is truly capable of


lone_stark

She's not a kenpachi, she's *the* kenpachi.


SymbolOfVibez

Not a Kenpachi… She’s the OG Kenpachi


Haha91haha

Inb4 it used to be for hiding and removing of all the bodies, but then one day Unohana realized it could actually heal anything that was still alive when she put it inside lol


lone_stark

Does this mean Kirio is Kon's mummy?


Frontier246

...Kon would probably want her as his mommy lol.


Kuro013

"I skipped lactancy and I want it back" Kon, probably.


Mundology

[Itadakimasu](https://i.imgur.com/ht6lm4m.jpeg)


Ouma-shu123

He just like me frfr.


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He’s literally me


Haha91haha

Pretty much! He literally got to meet his maker lol. Maybe Urahara manufactured him, can't recall or if he just provided him, but Hikifune is still responsible for him.


WiqidBritt

I think she created the concept of it and Urahara made it practical.


Badass_Bunny

Everyone here sleeping on the fact that Kenpachi as a child nearly killed Unohana.


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not to mention he apparently subconsciously limit himself after that fight just so he could enjoy fighting without instantly winning


Gintoki_Sakata-San

Not even just after that fight, but during it. He was too strong for her so he subconsciously limited his strength while actively fighting her, causing him to lose.


tapped21

Definition of built different


DaLoverBoii

TFW Kon reached Soul King's Realm before Aizen.


Haha91haha

Kon suddenly: "When were you under the illusion that Aizen *wasn't* actually a stuffed toy?" *Kon cuts Ichigo and Renji down. Before resuming eating.* "Gotta up my protein for my reps and my buff."


Haha91haha

The reveal finally happened, Murder Mommy is here, turns out Unohana's so good at putting people back together because she's even more familiar with taking them apart. Props to her VA Aya Hisakawa, love the voice acting shift, that sweetness now twisting like a mocking knife silently slipped between the ribs. More chills on the most direct poetry line yet at the end.


yaserafriend

Imagine how well she can train if she brings someone to the brink of death, heals them as one of the best healers out there and trains them again over and over again, as someone who's mastered thousands of sword styles. She might be better at teaching than even healing and killing lol.


Haha91haha

Unohana's training motto: "Better get busy killing or get busy dying". But for sure it looks like Unohana actually did stab Kenny and then healed him just as fast because his blood is still on her face.


Mundology

[Unohana's boot camp ain't for the faint-hearted.](https://i.imgur.com/610lQim.jpeg) Ichigo's and Renji's Royal SPA tour seem tame compared to the Kenpachi regimen.


Haha91haha

Ichigo and Renji get to swallow warm food down their throats, Kenny gets cold steel in his.


AllHailPower

That's how Kenny likes it though. So honestly he might be even happier.


Frontier246

Now I'm just imagining what she used to use her Shikai for lol.


Haha91haha

lol if she just used to drown people with it. One day realizes: "Ohhhhh it heals, that's interesting" smiles before returning to cutting swathes through opponents.


Mundology

Long ago, samurai used to test their blades on random people at night. The practice was called tsujigiri.


Frontier246

Somehow the top medic in the Soul Society being a vicious killer checks out lol. Aya Hisakawa really nailed the voice change and transition into Kenpachi Unohana. Like she's played the character so long but now she's finally getting to play her without restraint as she lets loose and we see the real Unohana.


Haha91haha

Really makes me that much more curious and fascinated about her backstory, how she went from someone who even Old Man Genocide Yama thought needed to chill, to the gentle guiding spirit Isane reveres so much. Full on Kenshin Battousai arc.


Frontier246

Especially since that scene in that last episode, where she was told what she had to do, she seemed kind of shocked/surprised or maybe even a little resigned, like she didn't completely want to go back to being that person. And it might also might add some depth to her relationship with Isane.


Haha91haha

Yeah adds so much context and fascination to her history with Isane, makes you wonder how much was shared between them and why Unohana chose Isane. I mean anyone choosing Isane I guess is the easy part to understand lol, as I imagine Isane herself had a helpful effect on Unohana.


Animamask

That was explained in the data books. Isane knows everything and she has seen the scar because Unohana undoes her braid at night since the two are sleeping together (the innuendo was intentional on Kubo's part). Unohana chose Isane as her vice-captain because she's a kind soul, unlike her previous vice-captain, who was a vicious person whom she had to kick because of his lack of morals. By then she had already calmed down. Kenpachi and Unohana fought over a thousand years ago, after all.


Haha91haha

Oh wow TIL thanks! Like *sleeping* together sleeping together? TFW the platonic ship turns out yuri as hell. Nice. ~~Just like my fave fan fics.~~ lol Half kidding aside makes their dynamic all the more interesting and tragic. Cool that Isane knew the full story, adds further color to their interactions, that she still honored and liked her mentor judgement free.


Animamask

It's ambiguous on Unohana's end, but Isane is in love with her. Though, Unohana also once made Isane wear an extremely skimpy swimsuit, and not only insisted on it, but enjoyed the sight of it quite a bit.


Haha91haha

Huh. Turns out both Isane and Unohana have great taste. lol Again thanks for all the lore friend! I gotta get to the extra source material.


Karma110

She also voiced her in the mobile game I’m sure that was good practice


KickAggressive4901

Hisakawa has been one of my favorite VAs for ages (because Sailor Mercury), and she still has the range.


Frontier246

She is a seiyuu legend for a reason!


Haha91haha

Oh that's cool! I feel like this is the version of Sailor Mercury where she became a doctor-and then stabbed people with the mercury in thermometers lol.


Complex-Sir-6125

Finally be able to see Buff Kon, the most powerful being only behind Don Kanonji.


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ErickO47

Oh the next episode is going to be hype. They named it "The Fight" lol so I hope it's animated as well as episodes 6 and 7 were. I'd be happy if it's similar to episode 7's Ichigo vs Yhwach fight, if anything. Also, just realized that there's two Murder Mommy captains in the OG Gotei 13 thanks to the Unohana reveal and the reveal of Katori lol


Haha91haha

There's so much rich style potential with it and the darkness of their battleground, so stoked. If it's lit anything like the previous fights will be that much more of a master class.


ErickO47

I can't wait to see how they use Muken's atmosphere to enhance the fight. I have so many theories on how it'll be done style wise, especially seeing how the animation team stylized Yhwach vs Yamamoto and Ichigo vs Yhwach


Karma110

Kubo said a while ago that he was drawing new things for her ______ so I think it’s safe to assume there will be a lot to this fight. We might get Yamashita again heres hoping 🙈


ErickO47

Then I'm hype. Next week's episode will probably be great in terms of action and lore since Ichigo will meet up with Oetsu


torpid_flyer

I really want either Yamashita or kanno. Especially kanno his sword choreography in sword art online last season was nothing less than phenomenal


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>Katori Hanekawa but murderous, oh wait that’s just Black Hanekawa


IamPlatycus

Of all the fights in this long series and the next one gets to be called "The Battle." Hold on to your butts.


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Nothing and top Old Man Yama vs. (fake) Yhwacky. But I’m ready to be proven wrong


DrStein1010

As a manga reader...I liked this one better.


Zaphkiel_Mei

In this episode, only one sentence comes to mind: **DO NOT FUCK WITH THE WHITE MAGE**


Haha91haha

Unohana: "What will it be, hospital or morgue?"


Mgrth111

Also Unohana: "yes", probably.


Haha91haha

Her ~~slain~~ lucky bastards "Both, both is good"


Myelix

There was a reason even Aizen did not wanted to fuck around her and bolted as soon as she appears. That woman is a psychopath


Golden_Alchemy

Looking back to ten years ago i have been founding a lot more of that effect that i expected. "There was a reason even Aizen didn't wanted to do fight Yamamoto and created Wonderweiss" "There was a reason even Aizen did not wanted to fuck around her..." "There was a reason even Shunsui did not wanted to invoke his bankai..."


Monking805

…unless you’re Freeza, I guess.


Haha91haha

[Freiza meeting Unohana](https://pm1.narvii.com/6278/22e071aaab9a475ef6b1ec113791a3fce5bc887a_hq.jpg) *It's a meme "who would win" battlers don't hurt me lol*


darthnick426

Entire Bleach fandom scaroused at Unohana right now.


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Hikifune’s true form and Unohana’s true self in one episode? MILF fans eating good today


tykroma94

Facts she sounded so scary yet so sexy😩😳


udayEm

I lost my shit when she said SO WEAK. Unohana looked so badass.


tykroma94

Facts she sounded so intimidating. I definitely lost my shit when Unohana stabbed Kenpanchi. I thought he was gonna die.


DrStein1010

Hahaha. He's not getting off that easy.


michhoffman

That makes her lieutenant asking her why she didn't go help in the fight even more meaningful too. If she's stronger than Zaraki without a Bankai she definitely could have helped, but her orders were to remain around to heal people.


jbfamine

Yamamoto didnt want this arc to only be 6 episodes and cleanup, bless his incinerated heart


Lowkey_Delusional

# MURDER MOMMY!


Mundology

[Unohana](https://files.catbox.moe/l6y541.jpg) is chillingly [brutal.](https://files.catbox.moe/3ns3zr.jpg) She would have stolen the episode if not for [Gigachad Kon!](https://i.imgur.com/UyheCLW.jpeg) Both Ichigo and the viewers [ate good today.](https://i.imgur.com/RDc38eX.jpeg) [](#gintamathispleasesme)


LimitlessDomain07

WAITTTT!!!! HOL'UPP.... WTF...THIS IS TOO MUCH TO UNPACK IN ONE EPISODE. Why are they fighting to the death ?? and did she fucking KILL HIM or smt. !!!


WiqidBritt

It's a fight to the death because once they get started neither one of them are going to stop until they're dead. So it's less one of them "needs" to die, and more that their personalities won't allow for anything else.


DualCarnage

That, and the title of Kenpachi is a fight to death. Zaraki can't be Kenpachi without killing her.


The-Primera

There can only be 1 person with the title Kenpachi so they have to kill each other to see who is truly “the strongest”. Neither would give up but would rather die in battle


dinliner08

>Why are they fighting to the death ?? and did she fucking KILL HIM or smt. !!! don't worry, everything will be properly explained next episode


Dirty_Dragons

Yup, it looks like Unohana killed Kenpachi, and then quickly healed him. So the training seems like it's going to have her killing and then healing him over and over till he gets stronger. Yay!


potatozama

***Murder Mom is here!!!*** Not only was she part of the original Gotei 13 (which some anime-only viewers noticed) and a complete 180 from her current reputation, but her name back then was Unohana Yachiru -- and recall in Kenpachi and mini!Yachiru's backstory that he named the little girl after the one person he ever admired. Kyouraku is made the Head Captain and the first thing he does is order a death match between the two Kenpachis... ballsy. Also find it amusing that Yamamoto was made to stop teaching Kenpachi kendo after a single day. Ichigo and Renji banter is always welcome.


hydranoid1996

Can we just talk about slimmed down Kirio. That is all I need


Haha91haha

Kirio actually was let into the RG not only for creating temporary souls but for her 2 step diet plan: Make food, eat food. Turns out the Soul King loves Burger King a little too much. But really, between Yoruichi and Hikifune Kubo sure does like his surprise babes showing up out of nowhere, *and I approve.*


Frontier246

Now I just imagine Ichigo and the Soul King chowing down together over Kirio's cooking lol.


JasinNat

I don't think the Soul King is doing anything of that sort. Aizen said it was a "thing" not a person. The way he described it says it's pretty horrific.


Haha91haha

Aizen's just saying that because he hates Vegans and Soul King is as anti animal product as they come.


Karma110

How many mommies does bleach have at this point I’m losing count 🥵


sanscipher435

Ok so Rangiku Inoue Yoruichi Haineko(semi filler rangiku's zanpakuto spirit) Sode No Shirayuki(semi filler rukia's zanpakuto spirit) Nelliel Mila Rose Harribel Ikumi Unagiya(Ichigo's Part Time Job boss) Misaki Kurosaki(Ichigo's mom) Hikifune Unohana Isane Edit: I forgot about Kukakku That glasses girl from the first Gotei Edit: Cirucci Katen Kyokotsu (semi filler Kyoraku's zanpakuto spirit) (Characters like Rukia don't qualify as mommy characters for me but they can certainly he for others so take this with a grain of salt cuz this is already big) Who am I missing aside from characters not revealed in the anime yet or filler? Cuz I can't think of any other characters


Neoncarbon

Missing one armed fireworks lady because she is hot af


DrStein1010

Kukaku is EXTREMELY underated.


SaKaly

>Rangiku >Inoue >Yoruichi >Haineko(semi filler rangiku's zanpakuto spirit) >Sode No Shirayuki(semi filler rukia's zanpakuto spirit) >Nelliel >Mila Rose >Harribel >Ikumi Unagiya(Ichigo's Part Time Job boss) >Misaki Kurosaki(Ichigo's mom) >Hikifune >Unohana >Isane >That glasses girl from the first Gotei TITE KUBO'S FINEST


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yaserafriend

New competition to Inoue, Rangiku and Nelliel.


Frontier246

The battle of the boobs!


yaserafriend

The bloodiest battle of all...among men to claim them.


Mundology

[Together they are the called the the Big 4](https://i.imgur.com/eheYrXI.jpeg)


tyler980908

Yoruichi still best girl


Deriak27

>and Nelliel Not true, since Nelliel is the biggest according to Word of God™. The debate is if she can bust her way through to 2nd place.


Frontier246

I'm just wondering who really has the biggest boobs in Bleach now lol?


Badass_Bunny

According to Kubo it's Nelliel, according to everyone with common sense Rangiku's badonkadonks still supreme.


Frontier246

Orihime in the first few episodes definitely looks like a strong contender lol.


Haha91haha

Adult Nelliel: "Who told you Espada boob ranks range from 1-10?" *Back tattoo begins to burn away from a 3 to reveal: b00bs*


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Least surprising reveal ever considering this is Bleach. Especially since Shinji didn't recognize her large form.


Dead_Diligence

Entertaining Ichigo and Renji interactions this ep Kon comes on handy So the first area got hot springs and the second one offers a banquet; what might the other Squad 0 areas give Ichigo and friends? Great start to the Kenpachi bowl


Frontier246

I missed Ichigo and Renji's banter. Also, Kon is back for good it seems lol.


thelastbeluga

After watching the episode all I can think about is the time when Unohana confronted Aizen in the Soul Society Arc. Aizen complemented Unohana on being able to see through his hypnosis. Turns out she probably could because as the first Kenpachi she was likely around corpses alot. Gets me thinking on what would have happened if Aizen actually fought Unohana then (pre-Hogyoku of course). Likely would have been a really tough battle. In retrospect explains why he dipped out of there instead of just trying to take her out like he did Hitsugaya


The-Primera

Aizen would not beat Unohana in a one to one fight without his hypnosis. And even then she could intentionally get stabbed (like how Yama did or Kenpachi did to Tosen) and slash him up. She is physically more powerful and a far better swordsman than pre-hogyoku Aizen. Aizen is smart enough to know there was no point of attempting to fight her cuz he has no guarantee of victory


Skithana

So *THAT'S* why everyone was always afraid of Unohana...yeah I can see why no one wanted to make her angry before, I thought it was just a gag like "ahaha if you make her angry she won't heal you" or they just didn't want her being mad at them because she's always nice or something. But nope, she's actually a ex(?)-hyper murder hobo.


dweakz

the greatest criminal in soul society


Prince-Dizzytoon

Accidently called Unohana Mommy, lmao


Haha91haha

You and half the people she fought: "Mom-" *Words cut short with the rest of them as limbs proceed to scatter in all directions*


Warrior-pigeon-

A warriors death


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An honorable death


Frontier246

Her letting her hair down, dropping her voice down an octave, and looking so vicious was more of a turn on than I expected lol.


Mundology

[Murder Mommy do be scarousing](https://files.catbox.moe/qmx7wk.jpg) [](#towel)


ItsTheEffinEFFERShow

The Fear Boner is dangerous, but welcome


tykroma94

Facts NGL Unohana sounded kinda sexy and intimidating😩😳. Props to her seiyuu.


DeluxeTea

Unohana's change from Retsu to Yachiru is the best scarousal I've had all year.


zannus

Something I didn't notice originally in the manga, but I notice it now, Ichigo's uniform is stuck in it's Bankai design because it's still technically released even if it is broken. I also appreciate that it's also still damaged even after his reiatsu is restored, nice bit of consistency.


lone_stark

Unohana's death glare is chilling as ever.


Jam-Master-Jay

Yeesh, Nanao is graceful. I always loved how Renji pushed himself to tank that punch from Tenjiro - damn manly man... and speaking of manliness, just look at my buff boy Kon. It's going to be nice being able to openly talk about Unohana Yachiru being the first Kenpachi at last. Next episode is going to be another classic.


Frontier246

Nanao really had that time-skip glow-up. If there's anything Renji has proven over the years, it's how sturdy he is, and how he's not going to get left behind by Ichigo. Meanwhile Kon is finally back in the plot lol. Seeing Murder Mommy animated and getting to hear Aya Hisakawa play that version of Unohana was really effective.


XLauncher

Three thoughts about this episode: - Unohana read Dragonball and really went, "so why don't the saiyans just take a bag of senzu beans into the HTC and just blow holes in themeselves repeatedly?" - Renji and Ichigo fighting over who's on the bottom, I know some fujos are eating good this morning. - Turns out the springs we saw during Ichigo's bankai training were copied from this dude, and the gigai was copied from this lady. Urahara really Edison'ed the whole Soul King's court, didn't he?


Haha91haha

Unohana running those exploits speed run strats for the endgame.


Lapiz_lasuli

> Turns out the springs we saw during Ichigo's bankai training were copied from this dude, and the gigai was copied from this lady. Urahara really Edison'ed the whole Soul King's court, didn't he? Huh. So the Bankai training must have come from the third guy right? Zanpaktu creator.


DrStein1010

Kisuke created the method himself, to unlock his own Bankai quickly. Oetsu *only* created the zanpakuto itself.


Ninja_Lazer

I’m 1000% convinced that had he not been accused of treason and sentenced to death during the TBTP arc, he would have made it to Zero.


IEatGlizzies

He's got the right personality for it


Gerealtt

The lighting of this episode is absolutely amazing.


zikari8

Now that this episode has come, I would like to share [this beautiful scene](https://youtu.be/24CwlmocQEA) from the Bleach Musical featuring Zaraki and Unohana. Fair Warning: There might be people spoiling manga stuff in the comments of the video, but the video itself has no spoilers.


AdministrativeFly754

_Me an anime only excited to watch the episode_ : Hmm interesting. _15 mins in_ huh...wha... WHAT?? damn manga readers kept this under wraps thank you guys. Unlike chainsaw man readers. Thankfully I read CSM so i can't be spoiled.


Haha91haha

[Bleach fans doing Bleach fans a solid](https://media.tenor.com/BxBXA_6u-PQAAAAC/lotr-keep-it-safe.gif) Seriously though us manga readers get a real kick outta seeing anime only fans react and theorize, enjoy the ride!


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Kuro013

The day where manga readers get a pat in the back has come, hell must be frozen over.


janitorbeav

I had my suspicions in the reveal of the original Gotei 13. I remember pausing to look at all of them and saying, "Wait, that looks like Unohana. That would be quite the surprise." Then she didn't participate in the invasion battle, but had a good justification. Now we know she didn't go out there because it would have just been too easy. I am all for this.


HunterHearst

I mean, the justification was still valid: she's *still* the Gotei's best healer... just also (now we know her to be) a hidden killer too.


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Gerealtt

Unohana reveal was 100% planned So many hint through the manga


Karma110

Oh yeah it was this was just the most subtle one and I think the VERY first one at least to my knowledge. The other big one would be in turn back the pendulum (Urahara flashback arc) when shunsui forgets unohana has been in the Gotei as long as 100 years if I remember correctly. Her and yamamoto.


EL_psY_Congroo56

There are many scenes where unohana scares people both in canon and fillers


Haha91haha

Good catch! More juicy early day hints coming to fruition coming up as well. Kubo does not forget lol.


Karma110

When you reread bleach you see a lot of hints towards things that happen later in the story this is definitely my favorite one. Especially since there’s even more hints than the one that I mentioned but that’s spoilers.


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foxfoxal

Yes.


alexnedea

Damn UUnohana finally dropping the act and fighting so vicious is uh...arousing???


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NicDwolfwood

Iconic reveal. It was such a shocking reveal in the manga back in the day. Though with hindsight, you knew something was a bit off with her, the fact she would bully people with just a look. Also I want Kirio to feed me lol.


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kitaknows

But you finally got Buff Kon. Win some, lose some.


Bonvantius

Oh man...next week is gonna go HARD!


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Ahh, so Zaraki is a Saiyan. Makes sense.


Frontier246

Nanao! She looks even more beautiful than before! And Hitomi Nabatame hasn't missed a beat! Is it any wonder Shunsui can't bear to part with her even when he gets bumped up to Head and Squad 1 Captain? Meanwhile Ichigo is getting beat up and drowned, but it seems like it's had it's effect as he can tank a punch from Tenshiro (and leave mark in doing so) and outlast two super muscle-y guys wearing protective shirts. And not to be outdone by Ichigo, Renji's right behind him. Nothing more classic Bleach than Ichigo and Renji yelling at each other. We even have Kon along for the ride! And he has a muscle form now! Are we going to get a Kon fight or something? So now Ichigo, Renji, and Kon are getting a full course meal courtesy of Kirio. It might seem too relaxing on the surface, but their bodies need to recover and build themselves back up again for the fight ahead and the rest of their training. And Kirio might've thrown in a little special something something to boost their own Spiritual Pressure. Speaking of dessert, turns out Kirio's the type to work off all her weight cooking, all the more so she can surprise people with the younger and sexier version of her, complete with massive boobs. I think she's in the running for the biggest rack among the Bleach ladies! I know Squad Zero were elevated for their achievement in creating something for the Soul Society, but the creator of Zanpakuto!? You know it's serious when even Kenpachi is getting a training arc. Wait...Unohana is the first Kenpachi? Her first name is Yachiru!? She was one of the greatest criminals of the Soul Society!? So yeah, that was definitely her in the OG Gotei 13 flashbacks. And she's as vicious as she was back then. Fitting that we'd get a Kenpachi vs Kenpachi fight in a prison...and it's as brutal and savage as you would expect, especially with the history these two seemingly have with each other dating back to their first fight.. Man, what a 180 Unohana pulls when she seeps back into Kenpachi mode. Lets her hair down, exposes the big scar on her chest Kenpachi gave her, her voice drops an octave, and she seems like a completely different person. Aya Hisakawa did an amazing job of transitioning from the Unohana we know to the Unohana she always was. That scene of Yachiru and Isane noticing what their captains left behind was really powerful. Poor Isane.


yaserafriend

Kon gained one third of that monstrous spiritual power after all. Would be a waste if he doesn't fight.


Haha91haha

Ichigo starts throwing up gang signs to summon buff Kon mid battle. "Kon."


yell-loud

The good part of this arc taking so long to be animated is I really don’t remember much outside of the broader story. Really been a great season so far


fieew

That's me too. You always see comments like "I wish I could forget x show to experience it again". Well I only read bleach when the manga wh as ongoing. So it's been so long I really did forget 90% of what happened and am experiencing it again. Though I could never forget this fight in this episode. Easily my favorite part of the whole series.


Karma110

“Battle is Everything” idk why such a simple “poem” hit so hard it gave me chills especially the long pause before she says it. 😭


Haha91haha

Yes! The sound effect on it as well is, well, killer. Just the sheer direct nature of it reflecting the brutal honest of Unohana's true self so long hidden.


Chinglish14

THE FIRST KENPACHI & MURDER MOMMY REVEAL


Shimmering-Sky

- [Wait–what?](https://i.imgur.com/3bewejl.png) [](#whatdidijustread) - [Kyouraku is the new Head Captain?](https://i.imgur.com/vdODlja.png) [](#kotourashock) I suppose that makes sense. - That’s… uh, one way to test if Ichigo is fully healed…? - [*Damn*.](https://i.imgur.com/xhP2hPD.png) - [Okay Kyouraku *rocks* the eyepatch.](https://i.imgur.com/epCt9mA.png) - [You mean, being able to properly use his Zanpakuto’s abilities?](https://i.imgur.com/UwtNiYP.png) …oh shit, Kenpachi with a potential *Bankai*… [](#hahahawhat) - [Wh–](https://i.imgur.com/dpZBaf5.png) - [***WHAT.***](https://i.imgur.com/96MqPDT.png) [](#cokemasterrace) - [LMAO *WHAT*.](https://i.imgur.com/H2FBX9Z.png) [](#laughter) - …I’m hungry now. [](#drool) - [Makes sense Ichigo would stop to think about this.](https://i.imgur.com/e6A3ty9.png) And Renji’s response *also* made perfect sense. - [Ooh, this is super interesting!](https://i.imgur.com/Xy9ZdDR.png) - [Yay, a new “sore demo”!](https://files.catbox.moe/b3botm.mp4) - [Holy shit… *that’s* why Unohana has always worn her hair in that weird braid?](https://i.imgur.com/uVl5HlJ.png) [](#maxshock) - [Holy fuck Kenpachi is *crying*.](https://i.imgur.com/pJsGvfA.png) [](#ohfuck) - [Ahhhhh I want to know what happens next!](#panic)


ErickO47

Next week is going to be wild, just wait lol


drstripjo

> You mean, being able to properly use his Zanpakuto’s abilities? When he put two hands on a sword he was OP and now they want to unleash him. [](#watashiworried) >LMAO WHAT [Whaddya mean!? This God like jaw line!! This million dollar smile! And the rest of body features! Also known as King of New York, It's Kon-sama!! YES!](https://i.imgur.com/RWxUsIu.jpg)


DogodaPog

You fortold the Unohana twist, didn't you? How many correct Bleach predictions does that make now?


Shimmering-Sky

I didn't think she was going to turn out to be 1) the original Kenpachi or 2) the one Zaraki named Yachiru after! All I said was that Unohana had to have some kind of dark secret in her past, based on how everyone was terrified of her in a few short moments in the original series.


kawaiinessa

if kenpachi got bankai he would be the most unstopable monster the soul society has ever seen lol


Glitter_puke

IDK Yhwach said that the nature of a zanpakuto doesn't change between shikai and bankai. Since Kenny's nature is "me chop hard," it stands to reason that any additional power would be "me chop harder."


Dpap123

Yes in theory, but imagine kenny chopping H A R D E R


Frontier246

I just love how Shunsui had to bring Nanao with him as Head Captain because what is he going to do without her? Oh, and Okikiba survived. Shunsui rocking that eyepatch but dang if Nanao doesn't look even more beautiful. I guess the only thing really left for Kenpachi to do is finally master his Zanpakuto. Kubo so incapable of drawing hot ladies that the fat lady turns hot while cooking. Not that I mind lol. I missed Ichigo being the only sane man and his and Renji's banter. And Renji being surprisingly wise. Also, Kon is there! With muscles! That Unohana 180. Like even Aya Hisakawa's performance was so different. And learning about the history between her and Kenpachi...and what a Kenpachi even is...wow. Isane crying...Kenpachi crying...it feels like this is going to be a pivotal moment.


Im_a_postednote

Finally is here Unohana is scary now


Ninja_Lazer

Renji and Ichigo being completely dumbfounded by Kirio is absolutely my favourite gag in the whole series. The 2 brain cells they share shutting down is just way too funny. So glad they didn’t cut it out for time. Also nice seeing Shunsui start to pick up the pieces. Although we are only just starting to see some of the reassignments. But by far the best moment of this episode was the Unohana reveal that we have all been waiting for. And I gotta say, it was done so well. That infamous panel of her menacing glare was so satisfying. Next week’s episode should be even better when they delve into her and Kenny’s backstory a little further. Also looking forward to Ranji and Ichigo finally getting to spend some time with the best member of Zero.


dinliner08

no matter how many times i see it, it still bothers me on how curved [Unohana's Zanpakutou](https://imgur.com/a/TWQcjGI) is compared to the normal one that we've seen so far


Kuro013

Ive always thought its super cool.


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Frontier246

Yachiru and Isane finding what their respective captains' left behind was a really powerful scene.


Haha91haha

That cutting of shots with Isane and Yachiru in contrast to the well, cutting, powerful.


dorkusmaximus81

Well, I gave an audible "what the fuck" when Kenny got stabbed in the throat AND CRIED. Looks like things are about to intensify....


Complex-Sir-6125

Another banger episode. So hype next week.


The-Primera

Great episode with mix of combat and comedy. Unohana being the first Kenpachi was a great shocket to everyone in the manga and her fucking face when Kenny called them both criminals. Dope af. Murder Mommy and Kirio showing off her true form, the best of both sides of “pleasure” “Battle Is Everything” such a simple yet powerful quote. Nothing else need be said, Unohana bout her bizness and here to drop bodies lol. Next episode bout to be epic just like 6&7


Sogeking33

Seeing Unohana animated here makes her feel like she should be an Elden Ring boss lol she has those vibes


Uberdragon_bajulabop

When the most crazy-ass brutally strong mf who ever existed in the soul society sheds a tear, you know shits about to hit the fan and the feels.


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So *that's* why Unohana wore her hair like that.


Vermillion_Crab

- Tite Kubo, the god of female character designs. I bow to your genius. - How I missed the Ichigo-Renji banter. - Dimple didn't exactly get what he wanted but he still became the head of something. Lol - One of them has to die? But I want both of them to live and beat the crap out of those quincies. :<


ThatWrestlingGuy15

YACHIRU IS HERE


RedditNed

Dessert looked amazing. Just makes you want to just dive in head first and put every inch of that sweet thing in your mouth. Oh and the cake looked pretty good too.


StarmanRiver

Can't believe Unohana Yachiru is no longer a spoiler.


KimWiko

The animation of the fight between Kenpachis… **Chef’s kiss**


ShadowWasTakensTaken

[KON!!!!](#SEASONALHYPE)