When Ichigo learns his Zanpakutō's name, Zangetsu, he fires a powerful energy blast at Urahara, who blocks with his Shikai's shield, though it still knocks off Urahara's hat. Urahara, admitting Ichigo is a scary kid, states he has passed test three.[70] Two days later, Urahara ...
As the first day of training ends, Zangetsu returns to Ichigo, who relaxes in a hot spring. He becomes agitated when Yoruichi tells him she is going to join him. They get into an argument until she enters in her cat form. While resting, Ichigo tells Yoruichi the underground area they're...
After being defeated by Zaraki Kenpachi and with his sword broken, Zangetsu takes Ichigo into his Inner world, where Ichigo must win Zangetsu back from his inner devil. After fighting him Ichigo then understands that just like Zaraki, he as well was only counting on himself and was using Zang...
The final fight of Byakuya and Ichigo. Coercing Byakuya into using his Bankai, Ichigo, unable to keep up just using his Shikai, reveals his own Bankai, Tensa Zangetsu, and uses his increased speed to outmaneuver Byakuya's Bankai. After Byakuya counters with his Senkei technique, after a whil...
She then apologetically tells Ichigo that she was unable to fix Tensa Zangetsu with Sōten Kisshun. However, Shūkurō Tsukishima and other Fullbringer arrive to their location, and after Tsukishima uses Book of the End on Ichigo, she is able to successfully restore Tensa Zangetsu to its ...
When asked if the Royal Guard can repair Ichigo's Zanpakutō, Ichibē explains how they possess an advanced forging technique that will allow Tensa Zangetsu to be mostly repaired, which convinces Ichigo to accompany them. Soon afterward, Kūkaku Shiba launches the Royal Guard and Ichigo to the...