: Ichigo, whose powers are still unstable and "fluctuating" during this arc, attempts to fight but struggles significantly. He briefly manifests a new, unstable Hollow form that appears different from his standard Vasto Lorde transformation.

The episode focuses on the escalating conflict against and the search for Nozomi Kujo .

: While searching, Urahara is forced into a tactical battle against his own Reigai (clone). He eventually uses a portable gigai to trick the clone and escape.

: The episode ends with Kageroza successfully merging with Nozomi to reclaim their original form as Ouko Yushima . Key Highlights

: The episode features a popular remix of the soundtrack "On the Precipice of Defeat" .

Bleach , titled "Kon's Thoughts, Nozomi's Thoughts" , is the 22nd episode of the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc (a filler arc). It first aired in Japan on August 16, 2011. Episode Summary

: Features battles involving Byakuya Kuchiki and other captains fighting their Reigai counterparts in the Seireitei.