Bleach Episode 245: Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei Divisions
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Bleach Episode 245: Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei Divisions
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
8.3
52 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
breemx1
Kenpachi having the time of his life while fighting Byakuya made me appreciate how different their energy is
mela
Mayuri bringing out that poisonous gas was actually terrifying and he is way too unpredictable for this situation
jotaro_kujo_195
When Katen Kyokotsu and the other zanpakuto spirits positioned themselves to defend Yamamoto, I was genuinely taken aback; it made me question the true depth of loyalty they hold for their masters, or perhaps, for the entire Soul Society.
rangiku_rider
I really thought this filler would drag, but seeing the spirits actually overpower Yamamoto completely rattled me; I just can't imagine how the Gotei are going to recover from losing their strongest. Yoruichi showing up was a much-needed breath of fresh air, but Byakuya's apparent betrayal has me completely baffled – it's so unlike him, and I'm desperate to understand what could possibly make him act this way.
flat
What on earth possessed Byakuya to join Muramasa right after his intense battle with Kenpachi? I'm absolutely floored by his decision, and it makes me wonder if there's some deeper, tragic reason he'd betray his own principles like this, even if it feels completely unlike the Byakuya I thought I knew.
subaru_sufferer
Seeing Kenpachi just straight-up cackling while everyone else around him is losing their minds over the betrayal honestly makes me grin right along with him, even though I know it's a super dramatic moment for everyone else. It's so classic Kenpachi, always finding the thrill in absolute pandemonium, and it just highlights how differently he sees every fight.
kenpachi_berserker
I mean, it was about time the captains finally got serious, but Mayuri totally stole the show for me when he just *destroyed* his own zanpakuto to stop it from being used; that's such a chilling move, but it also shows how far he's willing to go to win, even if it means sacrificing everything important to that much.
tellu
I gotta say, those Ashisogi Jizo gas clouds were seriously messed up, and seeing Rangiku and Momo just *drop* like that so quickly really sent a shiver down my spine. It makes me wonder just how much stronger these spirits have gotten if they can incapacitate lieutenants with such ease.
black
I was genuinely surprised to see Yamamoto, of all people, taken down by his own zanpakuto spirits; that really made me think, 'wow, if *he* can be caught, who's safe?', and then Yoruichi showing up out of nowhere just when things seemed hopeless felt like such a huge, dramatic relief.
emilia_elf_144
When Mayuri just blew up his own Bankai, I genuinely gasped – like, who does that?! It just proves how terrifyingly pragmatic and utterly detached he is, making me wonder if he even views his own power as anything more than a disposable experimental tool.
minish_289
Watching Byakuya and Kenpachi throw down was everything I hoped for; seeing Zaraki absolutely revel in a fight against someone so prim and proper, it just cemented for me how much he lives for that thrill of battle. It felt like their opposing natures weren't just a clash of power, but a collision of philosophies, and I was so invested in seeing who would even flinch first.
zanjutsu_zealot_474
When Ashisogi Jizo exploded, my stomach totally dropped; I mean, I knew Mayuri was messed up, but watching him just blow up his own zanpakuto like that just really hammers home what a twisted genius he is, it's just so him.
virgil
I can't believe Mayuri just unleashed that poison gas cloud; it feels like it's gonna bite the Soul Reapers in the butt way harder than any spirit could, and frankly, I'm just bracing for the fallout. It's such a classic Mayuri move, but even for him, this seems like a self-inflicted wound just waiting to happen.
bloo_balloon
I'm still scratching my head over Byakuya helping Muramasa; it just feels so against everything we know about his unwavering loyalty and honor, making me wonder if there's a bigger play I'm missing. His clash with Kenpachi was still incredibly satisfying though, even with all the divisions crumbling, but man, Mayuri blowing up his own Zanpakuto just to poison everyone is truly the most twisted and effective move I've seen him pull, securing his spot as the scariest captain.
soei_shadow_153
It really got to me seeing Rukia and Renji look so utterly lost, like they couldn't even process Byakuya just brushing them off to fight Kenpachi. I mean, after everything, you'd think he'd at least acknowledge them, but his coldness just makes me wonder what's going on in his head sometimes.
flower_flute_499
I seriously couldn't believe Mayuri just blew up his own Zanpakuto, like, who does that? It really showed me how wild and unpredictable he is, especially with how he was just toying with those poisoned Soul Reapers right after, totally typical Mayuri being utterly chaotic and dramatic.
kuda_gitsune
I wasn't surprised at all to see Kenpachi just dive straight into the fight with Byakuya, but it still makes me grin every time; that guy never changes, always chasing the thrill of a good battle no matter who it is. His disregard for pleasantries or even knowing the full context before swinging his sword is just classic Kenpachi, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
nephrite
I swear, Mayuri is just so wild with his inventions, like his sword self-destructing; it makes me wonder what kind of twisted genius he really is, and honestly, his disrespect for the other captains is always a treat to watch. I cracked up when Yachiru was just slapping Ichigo around while Kenpachi was totally absorbed in looking for a brawl. But that ending, man, I was totally floored that Yamamoto wasn't actually gone but just captured; it makes this whole filler arc feel way more intense now.
riza_hawkeye
When Kenpachi and Byakuya finally unleashed their full power, I was on the edge of my seat, genuinely fearing for both of them. It felt like the very fabric of Soul Society might just tear apart from their sheer force, and it made me wonder if either could ever truly be defeated.
vincentblack
I'm really struggling to grasp why Byakuya would ever align himself with Muramasa; it completely goes against his character as I know it. This betrayal just has me reeling, and I can't shake the feeling that Muramasa's true intentions are far more sinister than we realize, or perhaps Byakuya has a hidden agenda himself.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Falling deep within a filler arc in the back half of Bleach's run, this episode follows the dramatic reappearance of Kenpachi Zaraki and escalates the internal conflict tearing through the Gotei 13. It serves as connective tissue, building tension and fracturing alliances before the arc pivots toward a mission to rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto. Skippable for canon-only viewers, but it maintains momentum for those following the filler storyline through.
QUICK TAKES
breemx1
Kenpachi having the time of his life while fighting Byakuya made me appreciate how different their energy is
mela
Mayuri bringing out that poisonous gas was actually terrifying and he is way too unpredictable for this situation
jotaro_kujo_195
When Katen Kyokotsu and the other zanpakuto spirits positioned themselves to defend Yamamoto, I was genuinely taken aback; it made me question the true depth of loyalty they hold for their masters, or perhaps, for the entire Soul Society.
rangiku_rider
I really thought this filler would drag, but seeing the spirits actually overpower Yamamoto completely rattled me; I just can't imagine how the Gotei are going to recover from losing their strongest. Yoruichi showing up was a much-needed breath of fresh air, but Byakuya's apparent betrayal has me completely baffled – it's so unlike him, and I'm desperate to understand what could possibly make him act this way.
flat
What on earth possessed Byakuya to join Muramasa right after his intense battle with Kenpachi? I'm absolutely floored by his decision, and it makes me wonder if there's some deeper, tragic reason he'd betray his own principles like this, even if it feels completely unlike the Byakuya I thought I knew.
subaru_sufferer
Seeing Kenpachi just straight-up cackling while everyone else around him is losing their minds over the betrayal honestly makes me grin right along with him, even though I know it's a super dramatic moment for everyone else. It's so classic Kenpachi, always finding the thrill in absolute pandemonium, and it just highlights how differently he sees every fight.
kenpachi_berserker
I mean, it was about time the captains finally got serious, but Mayuri totally stole the show for me when he just *destroyed* his own zanpakuto to stop it from being used; that's such a chilling move, but it also shows how far he's willing to go to win, even if it means sacrificing everything important to that much.
tellu
I gotta say, those Ashisogi Jizo gas clouds were seriously messed up, and seeing Rangiku and Momo just *drop* like that so quickly really sent a shiver down my spine. It makes me wonder just how much stronger these spirits have gotten if they can incapacitate lieutenants with such ease.
black
I was genuinely surprised to see Yamamoto, of all people, taken down by his own zanpakuto spirits; that really made me think, 'wow, if *he* can be caught, who's safe?', and then Yoruichi showing up out of nowhere just when things seemed hopeless felt like such a huge, dramatic relief.
emilia_elf_144
When Mayuri just blew up his own Bankai, I genuinely gasped – like, who does that?! It just proves how terrifyingly pragmatic and utterly detached he is, making me wonder if he even views his own power as anything more than a disposable experimental tool.
minish_289
Watching Byakuya and Kenpachi throw down was everything I hoped for; seeing Zaraki absolutely revel in a fight against someone so prim and proper, it just cemented for me how much he lives for that thrill of battle. It felt like their opposing natures weren't just a clash of power, but a collision of philosophies, and I was so invested in seeing who would even flinch first.
zanjutsu_zealot_474
When Ashisogi Jizo exploded, my stomach totally dropped; I mean, I knew Mayuri was messed up, but watching him just blow up his own zanpakuto like that just really hammers home what a twisted genius he is, it's just so him.
virgil
I can't believe Mayuri just unleashed that poison gas cloud; it feels like it's gonna bite the Soul Reapers in the butt way harder than any spirit could, and frankly, I'm just bracing for the fallout. It's such a classic Mayuri move, but even for him, this seems like a self-inflicted wound just waiting to happen.
bloo_balloon
I'm still scratching my head over Byakuya helping Muramasa; it just feels so against everything we know about his unwavering loyalty and honor, making me wonder if there's a bigger play I'm missing. His clash with Kenpachi was still incredibly satisfying though, even with all the divisions crumbling, but man, Mayuri blowing up his own Zanpakuto just to poison everyone is truly the most twisted and effective move I've seen him pull, securing his spot as the scariest captain.
soei_shadow_153
It really got to me seeing Rukia and Renji look so utterly lost, like they couldn't even process Byakuya just brushing them off to fight Kenpachi. I mean, after everything, you'd think he'd at least acknowledge them, but his coldness just makes me wonder what's going on in his head sometimes.
flower_flute_499
I seriously couldn't believe Mayuri just blew up his own Zanpakuto, like, who does that? It really showed me how wild and unpredictable he is, especially with how he was just toying with those poisoned Soul Reapers right after, totally typical Mayuri being utterly chaotic and dramatic.
kuda_gitsune
I wasn't surprised at all to see Kenpachi just dive straight into the fight with Byakuya, but it still makes me grin every time; that guy never changes, always chasing the thrill of a good battle no matter who it is. His disregard for pleasantries or even knowing the full context before swinging his sword is just classic Kenpachi, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
nephrite
I swear, Mayuri is just so wild with his inventions, like his sword self-destructing; it makes me wonder what kind of twisted genius he really is, and honestly, his disrespect for the other captains is always a treat to watch. I cracked up when Yachiru was just slapping Ichigo around while Kenpachi was totally absorbed in looking for a brawl. But that ending, man, I was totally floored that Yamamoto wasn't actually gone but just captured; it makes this whole filler arc feel way more intense now.
riza_hawkeye
When Kenpachi and Byakuya finally unleashed their full power, I was on the edge of my seat, genuinely fearing for both of them. It felt like the very fabric of Soul Society might just tear apart from their sheer force, and it made me wonder if either could ever truly be defeated.
vincentblack
I'm really struggling to grasp why Byakuya would ever align himself with Muramasa; it completely goes against his character as I know it. This betrayal just has me reeling, and I can't shake the feeling that Muramasa's true intentions are far more sinister than we realize, or perhaps Byakuya has a hidden agenda himself.
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