10 — Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen Episode

, titled "The Battle," concludes the brutal training duel between Retsu Unohana and Kenpachi Zaraki while introducing the eccentric creator of the Zanpakutō, Ōetsu Nimaiya. Key Plot Summary

As Zaraki overcomes his mental shackles, he finally lands a killing blow on Unohana. In his victory, he finally hears the voice of his Zanpakutō, Nozarashi , for the first time. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen Episode 10

She activates her Bankai, Minazuki , which manifests as a dark, blood-like substance that extends her reach and heals her wounds. , titled "The Battle," concludes the brutal training

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War - Episode 10 Discussion Thread She activates her Bankai, Minazuki , which manifests

After 72 hours of fighting, Nimaiya declares that Renji passed, but Ichigo failed because he was not chosen by an Asauchi. Nimaiya reveals that Ichigo is a "fake" Soul Reaper and sends him back to the human world to find his roots. Manga vs. Anime Differences

Simultaneously, Ichigo and Renji arrive at the palace of Ōetsu Nimaiya , the "Blade God" of Squad Zero. After a comical welcome from a harem of women—who are actually Zanpakutō spirits—they are thrown into a pit filled with nameless, hostile Asauchi .