Bleach: Burîchi (2004–2012): Season 1, Episode 20 - The Shadow of Ichimaru Gin - full transcript
[♪♪♪]
[MAN SINGING IN JAPANESE]
[MAN RAPPING IN JAPANESE]
[SINGING CONTINUES]
Rukia Kuchiki is
hereby found guilty
of all charges
against her.
Twenty five days
from now she will
go to the central
execution grounds
to suffer the
ultimate punishment.
That is the final decision
of the Soul Society.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
GIN:
My compliments,
Squad Six Captain.
You handled yourself
very professionally in there.
I thought that condemning
your own sister to death
might be difficult
for you.
You're truly an example
for all Soul Reapers.
ZARAKI:
Are you joking?
The only Soul Reapers
who are scared of dying
are you and the
Captain of Squad Nine.
GIN:
Oh, is
that so?
If this were official business,
you two
wouldn't be without
your agitants.
So what do you
want with me?
We were just
concerned.
We wanted to make certain that
one of our esteemed colleagues
wasn't feeling badly about
having to pass sentence
on a member
of his own family.
Our family lineage
is none of your business.
Good to know
you're not upset.
Criminals can do such damage
to a noble family's image.
Oh?
And since when does
a commoner like you
know anything
about nobility?
Huh, well I guess you
could say I've always
been a keen
observer.
For that matter, I'd be pleased
to offer you my services.
Perhaps you'd like me
to behead the criminal
before the
execution.
I don't think that even you,
Squad 11 Captain,
has the skill required
for something like that.
Why don't you
test me then?
I don't think you
really mean that.
Try me.
My most sincere apologies,
Squad 6 Captain.
I assure you it was
not my intention
to offend you
in any way.
Please give my regards to
your sister, all right.
ZARAKI:
Untie me, dammit!
Let me at him!
[GRUNTING]
Finally.
Oh, there you are,
Mr. Tessai.
Are you
all right?
No,
I'm not all right.
My glasses nearly
fell apart.
As long as you're still
breathing then you're all right.
And even if your glasses are
cracked, you'll probably
want to keep them on just
to see what happens next.
Just a minute ago,
Mr. Kisuke got out his sword.
So this should
really be good.
[SCREAMING]
Hey, not bad, considering you're
using a little kiddie sword.
Oh, what a compliment,
student.
Don't expect me
to go easy on you.
[LAUGHING]
Hey, wait a minute.
Why am I
running?
I thought that only
a Zanpakuto could
kill Soul Reapers
and Hollows.
But I saw Mister Hat And Clogs
pull that little sword out
of his cane.
So it can't possibly
be a Zanpakuto.
So even if he hits me with it,
he can't cut me.
You let
your guard down.
You thought because
I'm not a Soul Reaper,
I couldn't have
a Zanpakuto.
And you're thinking there's
no way I can hurt you.
You are so naive.
KISUKE:
Awaken now, Benihime.
I assure you this is
a real Zanpakuto, very real.
Awaken, Benihime.
Roar, Zabimaru!
You can't even ask
your Zanpakuto its name.
I knew it!
A name for
my Zanpakuto?
Yes.
KISUKE:
Each Zanpakuto carries
a unique name,
and this one is Benihime,
the red princess.
Let us
show you.
Whoa!
[GRUNTING]
[GASPING]
KISUKE:
I'll give you credit for not
running away at least,
and for parrying
with that broken stump.
You're not
short on nerve.
Just
the same,
Benihime is
much too fierce
to let a blade
like that stop her.
[GRUNTING]
Damn! It can't be.
He just cut right through
my Zanpakuto
like it
was butter.
KISUKE:
Don't you get it,
Ichigo?
Your sword has no concentration
of spirit energy in it.
It has size,
but that's all it has.
It carries a Zanpakuto
shape,
but has none of the necessary
internal strength.
So I can
cut it...
KISUKE:
Just like
that.
Now you no longer
have any sword at all.
KISUKE:
Do you plan to
continue attacking me...
with nothing but
the hilt?
I suppose you could still manage
to knock my hat off with it.
But this time,
Ichigo, you're going
to need a lot more than
just blind luck or courage.
I think it's only fair
to warn you...
If you try to go against me
with that inferior weapon...
I will
kill you.
[GASPING]
I've got to get away.
I don't think he's kidding.
He's really going to
kill me this time.
[YELLING]
This is so pathetic.
What am I
doing?
Why am I
running away?
Is this is all the
backbone I have?
Am I just a coward after all,
a complete phony?
I'm so disgusted
with myself.
How pathetic!
It's pathetic,
pathetic!
ZANGETSU:
Yes, that's you.
Master?
Why are you
running away...Ichigo?
You still haven't
called me yet.
Face forward
Ichigo...
And you should be able
to hear it now.
ZANGETSU:
The only thing plugging
your ears is your own fear.
There's only one enemy,
and there's one of you.
So what is there
to be afraid of?
Hey,
what's up?
He just stopped
and so did Ichigo.
ZANGETSU:
Abandon your
fear.
Turn and
face him.
Don't give
an inch.
Now,
Ichigo!
Advance!
Never stop!
If you retreat,
you will age.
Be afraid and
you'll die.
Now shout out
my name!
Zangetsu!
Whoa!
Whoa! What's going
on out there?
[♪♪♪]
♪ If you wanna see
Some action ♪
♪ Gotta be the center...♪
What kind of Zanpakuto
is that?
It doesn't even have a hilt
or a guard on it.
It's not even shaped like
a normal sword.
If you ask me,
his old one was better.
[GASPING]
♪ This is where you gotta be
It must be your destiny ♪
Well,
it's about time.
Now that you've managed
to draw your Zanpakuto,
time for lesson
number three.
Are you ready
for that?
Don't take this the
wrong way Mr. Urahara,
but I hope you
dodge this.
What?
Because I can't
control it yet!
Scream,
Benihime!
[♪♪♪]
KISUKE:
Phew, good thing
I protected myself
with my blood
mist shield.
Without it, I probably would
have lost an arm just now.
KISUKE:
That wasn't
very nice.
I do believe you've
killed my hat.
Impressive.
I didn't expect
you could do that
with a single swing
of your sword.
Ichigo, you are one
frightening kid.
You know
that?
Lesson three
cleared.
At last...
it's complete.
I owe it all to you,
Sensei.
[GASPING]
You did it!
Chad, that was so amazing!
Way to go! Wow!
YORUICHI:
You clumsy
fools!
That explosion is causing
a panic in the streets.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Quick!
Out the back door!
Okay,
okay!
I can't believe how quickly
they've both
awakened their powers and
become capable individuals.
[SCREAMING]
What happened?
Oh no! Chad just tripped and
fell down the stairs!
Somebody call the...
Then again...
ICHIGO:
After completing training
at Urahara's shop,
I was told to go
home and wait
for the opening of the
gate into the Soul Society.
So here I am for what could
be my last summer vacation.
Isn't this
exciting everyone?
We're finally here at
the fireworks festival!
You're so enthusiastic.
Why not?
Who doesn't love to watch
stuff catch fire and explode!
Hey, don't forget
about me.
In fact, I slept over
there on the sidewalk
last night in order to
save the very best spots.
Follow me and
we'll go there now.
BOY:
Hey, for a grown up
you're all right.
Fantastic.
GIRL: Let's go!
How about you two lovely ladies?
Care to join us?
We'll be there a little later.
Suit yourselves!
Come on,
everybody!
The sun's going down and
it's almost explosion time!
Well,
might as well.
I guess
I'll go too.
Sorry,
Tatsuki.
It's always
like this.
You don't have to come
along if you don't want to.
Oh, don't worry
about me, Ichigo.
I'll probably catch up
with everybody later.
You just go ahead
and have fun.
All right,
see ya.
They're all
so energetic.
I'll say.
It wears me out
just watching 'em.
Is your hand
bothering you, Tatsuki?
Huh?
No, actually,
it doesn't hurt at all,
except for hurting my pride
a little bit whenever
I think about how it
cost me first place.
Yeah, but taking second place
in the national tournament
still makes you
the second strongest
girl in the
whole country.
Huh?
That means you're great!
I hadn't thought
of that before.
See! Tatsuki,
you're amazing!
[SIGHING]:
This is
one of my
favorite places in
the whole world to relax.
We haven't come here since
last year about this time.
Did I ever tell you about
coming here with my brother?
He and I used to come
to this place too.
And he had this amazing ability
to catch red dragonflies
on his
fingertip.
He would just point
his finger to the sky,
and right away
a dragonfly would land.
It was
like magic.
I always wanted
to be able to do that too,
but I
never could.
ORIHIME:
I'll protect you this time,
Tatsuki, I promise!
So, you're going to visit
some relatives next week?
Uh,
mmhm.
Ichigo said he was
taking a trip then too.
Uh-huh.
[GIGGLES]
What you said about
winning second place
was pretty cool,
Orihime.
Hm?
You're right. Because even
though I didn't come
in first in
that tournament
I still
gained something.
There are always things
you discover
just by doing
the best you can do.
So I
think...
That
for you...
If you've decided
to do something,
you should go ahead and do it.
[GASPS]
And do the best
you can.
But please,
just promise that
you'll come back, okay?
I'll be waiting,
Orihime.
Oh, yeah!
Oh, yeah!
Ichigo's dad
rocks!
This is
a great spot!
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Well, I guess
it's about time.
All I can do
now is wait.
Seven days from now
at 1:00 am,
be ready with
your window open.
I've got a really bad
feeling about this.
Huh?
There's a nice breeze
tonight at least.
Hey!
[GASPING]
What
the hell?
Huh?
URAHARA:
Urgent. Meet us outside
the Urahara shop immediately.
[SCREAMING]
Who the hell contacts
people like that?
This is like some TV
crime scene message
written in the
victim's own blood!
And it better
not stain my wall!
Hm?
What now,
a P.S.?
URAHARA:
P.S., if you're
thinking that this messages
is like some written
in the victim's own blood
cliche from some TV show,
then you obviously
have no sense of humor.
Oh,
shut up!
[BREATHING]
[SNORING]
Well, Dad, Karin,
Yuzu...
Goodbye.
Good morning,
Ichigo!
Way to dodge the attack,
my son.
This is how you
say goodbye?
What's wrong
with you?
Before you left, Ichigo,
I wanted
to make sure you had
this to take with you.
What am I supposed to do
with some dirty old charm?
Watch your
mouth.
That talisman was given to me
by your mother long ago.
It's
precious.
And what are you
giving it to me for?
I can't keep
this thing!
Of course you can't! Who said
to give it to yo permanently?
You have to give it back to
me as soon as you come home.
Sheesh!
It should bring
you luck.
It always has
for me.
Think of it as a gift
from your mother.
Well,
what do you say?
Hey, I'm offering you
a magic talisman and I swear,
if it's not back
I'll shave my beard off.
All right already.
Now answer me already!
I'll
take it.
I'm going now.
Goodbye, Dad.
Bye!
[♪♪♪]
I will
tell you.
I'm a Soul Reaper.
You'll learn that
exorcising a Hollow
is not the same
thing as killing it.
Could she have been
killed by a Hollow?
Do you think
that it's possible?
So many strange things
have happened lately.
You are just
a lowly human.
How dare you grab my
brother like that!
But now, I swear
you are going
to die,
so why not
stay put,
and live a few
seconds longer?
I can't pretend like
all that never happened.
Well, well.
If it isn't
Ichigo.
And right
on time.
Welcome to
the club.
Hey, Chad.
What are you
doing here?
Rukia saved
me once.
I want to help her
out if I can.
I'm going too.
Huh?
What's the matter? Are you hard
of hearing or something?
What?
Uryu?
I don't take
defeat well,
especially when it's at the
hands of a Soul Reaper.
So, I'm going too.
What?
ORIHIME:
So I guess we're all
present and accounted for.
Orihime?
Yes, I got
the message too.
ICHIGO:
Hold on
a second.
Can somebody please tell me
what the hell is going on here?
YORUICHI:
You're a little slow on
the uptake, aren't you?
ORIHIME:
Yoruichi!
Kid, don't tell me you
didn't notice the increase
in the hidden powers of
these three friends of yours.
There have been
so many clues.
YORUICHI:
You need to be more
observant than that
if you want to survive. While
you were training and trying
to regain your
Soul Reaper powers,
the three of them were also
training in their own way.
Instead of asking stupid,
meaningless questions,
you ought to be
thanking them.
Uh...
A freaking cat
just spoke to me!
His name is Yoruichi
and he's not just a cat.
It is hard
to get used to.
I'm still adjusting
to it myself.
All right, all right.
Come on everybody.
Let's take this little party
inside the store.
There are things we can't talk
about out here in the open.
ICHIGO:
Orihime.
[GASPING]
ORIHIME:
What is it,
Ichigo?
How much do you know
about what's going on?
I mean, this is gonna
be dangerous.
Yes, but I gave
my promise.
I promised that
I'd go with you.
And I...
told Tatsuki I'd come
back to her.
What?
Hm.
Wow! This is
so incredible!
Who knew there was something
this humongous right
below the shop?
Isn't it amazing?
I guess.
Oh, what
a heartwarming reaction.
It's such a pleasure to have
you on this trip, my dear.
The pleasure is all mine,
Mr. Tessai.
All right everyone.
Your attention, please.
All eyes right
over here.
Voila!
KISUKE:
This is the gate that
leads to the Soul Society.
It's called the Senkaiman,
or Tunnel World Gate.
I'm going to tell you all how
to successfully pass through it.
But first, we need
to change one thing.
[IN UNISON]:
Wow!
Hey, how about
giving me a little
warning next time,
Urahara.
So Ichigo, you're not
inside this Ichigo anymore?
Don't talk about me like
I'm some kind of doll
with changeable outfits.
All right, listen up.
KISUKE:
Unlike normal gates,
this one has a spirit particle
conversion machine.
What the hell are
you talking about?
KISUKE:
I'll explain.
As you already know, the
Soul Society is a spirit world.
Unless you're in spirit form,
it's impossible to enter.
KISUKE:
Right now, only one
of you can cross through
as a spirit Ichigo,
a Soul Reaper.
The conversion machine will
transform the rest of you
into spirits
as well.
So you're
saying...
the gate will
let us pass through
without extracting
our souls?
Yes.
Passing through
the conversion machine
will allow you to stay
in your present forms.
All right,
we understand.
Let's get going!
Ah!
KISUKE:
But there's
a catch.
The window of time the
gate can be kept open
for you is only...
four minutes long.
[GASPING]
But, is that
enough time?
Ordinarily,
no.
In fact, the whole
scheme is a little shaky.
Four minutes with the gate
is all I can give you.
After that,
it will close and anyone
who hasn't made it through
yet will be trapped forever
in the Dangai,
the precipice world
between this world
and the Soul Society.
How will we
ever make it?
YORUICHI:
Go forward.
Remember what I told you
about the connection
between heart
and soul.
You must have no doubt,
have no fear.
YORUICHI:
Do not think of those
you are leaving behind.
The will to go forward
will be your guide.
And don't
look back.
Only those who can
do these things
can follow me through
the gate and survive.
ICHIGO:
We all know this already or
we wouldn't still be here.
Quit with all your preaching
and let's do this thing now!
And you understand
that if you lose,
you can never return to
this life again, right?
Then all I need
to do is win, huh?
Exactly.
KISUKE:
So, everybody
ready?
As soon as it opens,
run in as fast as you can.
Right.
Good luck.
[♪♪♪]
Ah!
Oh.
We're all counting
on you,
Ichigo.
[♪♪♪]
[MAN SINGING IN JAPANESE]
What is
that thing?
CHAD: A mountain?
ORIHIME: A whale?
YORUICHI:
No, it's
a gatekeeper giant.
URYU:
Well, there you have it.
Okay, Kurasaki.
You handle him.
CHAD: Go for it.
ORIHIME: You can do it.
You're the man!
ICHIGO: Okay, I guess I am.
Long hair
is not allowed!
[MAN SINGING IN JAPANESE]
[MAN RAPPING IN JAPANESE]
[SINGING CONTINUES]
Rukia Kuchiki is
hereby found guilty
of all charges
against her.
Twenty five days
from now she will
go to the central
execution grounds
to suffer the
ultimate punishment.
That is the final decision
of the Soul Society.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
GIN:
My compliments,
Squad Six Captain.
You handled yourself
very professionally in there.
I thought that condemning
your own sister to death
might be difficult
for you.
You're truly an example
for all Soul Reapers.
ZARAKI:
Are you joking?
The only Soul Reapers
who are scared of dying
are you and the
Captain of Squad Nine.
GIN:
Oh, is
that so?
If this were official business,
you two
wouldn't be without
your agitants.
So what do you
want with me?
We were just
concerned.
We wanted to make certain that
one of our esteemed colleagues
wasn't feeling badly about
having to pass sentence
on a member
of his own family.
Our family lineage
is none of your business.
Good to know
you're not upset.
Criminals can do such damage
to a noble family's image.
Oh?
And since when does
a commoner like you
know anything
about nobility?
Huh, well I guess you
could say I've always
been a keen
observer.
For that matter, I'd be pleased
to offer you my services.
Perhaps you'd like me
to behead the criminal
before the
execution.
I don't think that even you,
Squad 11 Captain,
has the skill required
for something like that.
Why don't you
test me then?
I don't think you
really mean that.
Try me.
My most sincere apologies,
Squad 6 Captain.
I assure you it was
not my intention
to offend you
in any way.
Please give my regards to
your sister, all right.
ZARAKI:
Untie me, dammit!
Let me at him!
[GRUNTING]
Finally.
Oh, there you are,
Mr. Tessai.
Are you
all right?
No,
I'm not all right.
My glasses nearly
fell apart.
As long as you're still
breathing then you're all right.
And even if your glasses are
cracked, you'll probably
want to keep them on just
to see what happens next.
Just a minute ago,
Mr. Kisuke got out his sword.
So this should
really be good.
[SCREAMING]
Hey, not bad, considering you're
using a little kiddie sword.
Oh, what a compliment,
student.
Don't expect me
to go easy on you.
[LAUGHING]
Hey, wait a minute.
Why am I
running?
I thought that only
a Zanpakuto could
kill Soul Reapers
and Hollows.
But I saw Mister Hat And Clogs
pull that little sword out
of his cane.
So it can't possibly
be a Zanpakuto.
So even if he hits me with it,
he can't cut me.
You let
your guard down.
You thought because
I'm not a Soul Reaper,
I couldn't have
a Zanpakuto.
And you're thinking there's
no way I can hurt you.
You are so naive.
KISUKE:
Awaken now, Benihime.
I assure you this is
a real Zanpakuto, very real.
Awaken, Benihime.
Roar, Zabimaru!
You can't even ask
your Zanpakuto its name.
I knew it!
A name for
my Zanpakuto?
Yes.
KISUKE:
Each Zanpakuto carries
a unique name,
and this one is Benihime,
the red princess.
Let us
show you.
Whoa!
[GRUNTING]
[GASPING]
KISUKE:
I'll give you credit for not
running away at least,
and for parrying
with that broken stump.
You're not
short on nerve.
Just
the same,
Benihime is
much too fierce
to let a blade
like that stop her.
[GRUNTING]
Damn! It can't be.
He just cut right through
my Zanpakuto
like it
was butter.
KISUKE:
Don't you get it,
Ichigo?
Your sword has no concentration
of spirit energy in it.
It has size,
but that's all it has.
It carries a Zanpakuto
shape,
but has none of the necessary
internal strength.
So I can
cut it...
KISUKE:
Just like
that.
Now you no longer
have any sword at all.
KISUKE:
Do you plan to
continue attacking me...
with nothing but
the hilt?
I suppose you could still manage
to knock my hat off with it.
But this time,
Ichigo, you're going
to need a lot more than
just blind luck or courage.
I think it's only fair
to warn you...
If you try to go against me
with that inferior weapon...
I will
kill you.
[GASPING]
I've got to get away.
I don't think he's kidding.
He's really going to
kill me this time.
[YELLING]
This is so pathetic.
What am I
doing?
Why am I
running away?
Is this is all the
backbone I have?
Am I just a coward after all,
a complete phony?
I'm so disgusted
with myself.
How pathetic!
It's pathetic,
pathetic!
ZANGETSU:
Yes, that's you.
Master?
Why are you
running away...Ichigo?
You still haven't
called me yet.
Face forward
Ichigo...
And you should be able
to hear it now.
ZANGETSU:
The only thing plugging
your ears is your own fear.
There's only one enemy,
and there's one of you.
So what is there
to be afraid of?
Hey,
what's up?
He just stopped
and so did Ichigo.
ZANGETSU:
Abandon your
fear.
Turn and
face him.
Don't give
an inch.
Now,
Ichigo!
Advance!
Never stop!
If you retreat,
you will age.
Be afraid and
you'll die.
Now shout out
my name!
Zangetsu!
Whoa!
Whoa! What's going
on out there?
[♪♪♪]
♪ If you wanna see
Some action ♪
♪ Gotta be the center...♪
What kind of Zanpakuto
is that?
It doesn't even have a hilt
or a guard on it.
It's not even shaped like
a normal sword.
If you ask me,
his old one was better.
[GASPING]
♪ This is where you gotta be
It must be your destiny ♪
Well,
it's about time.
Now that you've managed
to draw your Zanpakuto,
time for lesson
number three.
Are you ready
for that?
Don't take this the
wrong way Mr. Urahara,
but I hope you
dodge this.
What?
Because I can't
control it yet!
Scream,
Benihime!
[♪♪♪]
KISUKE:
Phew, good thing
I protected myself
with my blood
mist shield.
Without it, I probably would
have lost an arm just now.
KISUKE:
That wasn't
very nice.
I do believe you've
killed my hat.
Impressive.
I didn't expect
you could do that
with a single swing
of your sword.
Ichigo, you are one
frightening kid.
You know
that?
Lesson three
cleared.
At last...
it's complete.
I owe it all to you,
Sensei.
[GASPING]
You did it!
Chad, that was so amazing!
Way to go! Wow!
YORUICHI:
You clumsy
fools!
That explosion is causing
a panic in the streets.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Quick!
Out the back door!
Okay,
okay!
I can't believe how quickly
they've both
awakened their powers and
become capable individuals.
[SCREAMING]
What happened?
Oh no! Chad just tripped and
fell down the stairs!
Somebody call the...
Then again...
ICHIGO:
After completing training
at Urahara's shop,
I was told to go
home and wait
for the opening of the
gate into the Soul Society.
So here I am for what could
be my last summer vacation.
Isn't this
exciting everyone?
We're finally here at
the fireworks festival!
You're so enthusiastic.
Why not?
Who doesn't love to watch
stuff catch fire and explode!
Hey, don't forget
about me.
In fact, I slept over
there on the sidewalk
last night in order to
save the very best spots.
Follow me and
we'll go there now.
BOY:
Hey, for a grown up
you're all right.
Fantastic.
GIRL: Let's go!
How about you two lovely ladies?
Care to join us?
We'll be there a little later.
Suit yourselves!
Come on,
everybody!
The sun's going down and
it's almost explosion time!
Well,
might as well.
I guess
I'll go too.
Sorry,
Tatsuki.
It's always
like this.
You don't have to come
along if you don't want to.
Oh, don't worry
about me, Ichigo.
I'll probably catch up
with everybody later.
You just go ahead
and have fun.
All right,
see ya.
They're all
so energetic.
I'll say.
It wears me out
just watching 'em.
Is your hand
bothering you, Tatsuki?
Huh?
No, actually,
it doesn't hurt at all,
except for hurting my pride
a little bit whenever
I think about how it
cost me first place.
Yeah, but taking second place
in the national tournament
still makes you
the second strongest
girl in the
whole country.
Huh?
That means you're great!
I hadn't thought
of that before.
See! Tatsuki,
you're amazing!
[SIGHING]:
This is
one of my
favorite places in
the whole world to relax.
We haven't come here since
last year about this time.
Did I ever tell you about
coming here with my brother?
He and I used to come
to this place too.
And he had this amazing ability
to catch red dragonflies
on his
fingertip.
He would just point
his finger to the sky,
and right away
a dragonfly would land.
It was
like magic.
I always wanted
to be able to do that too,
but I
never could.
ORIHIME:
I'll protect you this time,
Tatsuki, I promise!
So, you're going to visit
some relatives next week?
Uh,
mmhm.
Ichigo said he was
taking a trip then too.
Uh-huh.
[GIGGLES]
What you said about
winning second place
was pretty cool,
Orihime.
Hm?
You're right. Because even
though I didn't come
in first in
that tournament
I still
gained something.
There are always things
you discover
just by doing
the best you can do.
So I
think...
That
for you...
If you've decided
to do something,
you should go ahead and do it.
[GASPS]
And do the best
you can.
But please,
just promise that
you'll come back, okay?
I'll be waiting,
Orihime.
Oh, yeah!
Oh, yeah!
Ichigo's dad
rocks!
This is
a great spot!
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Well, I guess
it's about time.
All I can do
now is wait.
Seven days from now
at 1:00 am,
be ready with
your window open.
I've got a really bad
feeling about this.
Huh?
There's a nice breeze
tonight at least.
Hey!
[GASPING]
What
the hell?
Huh?
URAHARA:
Urgent. Meet us outside
the Urahara shop immediately.
[SCREAMING]
Who the hell contacts
people like that?
This is like some TV
crime scene message
written in the
victim's own blood!
And it better
not stain my wall!
Hm?
What now,
a P.S.?
URAHARA:
P.S., if you're
thinking that this messages
is like some written
in the victim's own blood
cliche from some TV show,
then you obviously
have no sense of humor.
Oh,
shut up!
[BREATHING]
[SNORING]
Well, Dad, Karin,
Yuzu...
Goodbye.
Good morning,
Ichigo!
Way to dodge the attack,
my son.
This is how you
say goodbye?
What's wrong
with you?
Before you left, Ichigo,
I wanted
to make sure you had
this to take with you.
What am I supposed to do
with some dirty old charm?
Watch your
mouth.
That talisman was given to me
by your mother long ago.
It's
precious.
And what are you
giving it to me for?
I can't keep
this thing!
Of course you can't! Who said
to give it to yo permanently?
You have to give it back to
me as soon as you come home.
Sheesh!
It should bring
you luck.
It always has
for me.
Think of it as a gift
from your mother.
Well,
what do you say?
Hey, I'm offering you
a magic talisman and I swear,
if it's not back
I'll shave my beard off.
All right already.
Now answer me already!
I'll
take it.
I'm going now.
Goodbye, Dad.
Bye!
[♪♪♪]
I will
tell you.
I'm a Soul Reaper.
You'll learn that
exorcising a Hollow
is not the same
thing as killing it.
Could she have been
killed by a Hollow?
Do you think
that it's possible?
So many strange things
have happened lately.
You are just
a lowly human.
How dare you grab my
brother like that!
But now, I swear
you are going
to die,
so why not
stay put,
and live a few
seconds longer?
I can't pretend like
all that never happened.
Well, well.
If it isn't
Ichigo.
And right
on time.
Welcome to
the club.
Hey, Chad.
What are you
doing here?
Rukia saved
me once.
I want to help her
out if I can.
I'm going too.
Huh?
What's the matter? Are you hard
of hearing or something?
What?
Uryu?
I don't take
defeat well,
especially when it's at the
hands of a Soul Reaper.
So, I'm going too.
What?
ORIHIME:
So I guess we're all
present and accounted for.
Orihime?
Yes, I got
the message too.
ICHIGO:
Hold on
a second.
Can somebody please tell me
what the hell is going on here?
YORUICHI:
You're a little slow on
the uptake, aren't you?
ORIHIME:
Yoruichi!
Kid, don't tell me you
didn't notice the increase
in the hidden powers of
these three friends of yours.
There have been
so many clues.
YORUICHI:
You need to be more
observant than that
if you want to survive. While
you were training and trying
to regain your
Soul Reaper powers,
the three of them were also
training in their own way.
Instead of asking stupid,
meaningless questions,
you ought to be
thanking them.
Uh...
A freaking cat
just spoke to me!
His name is Yoruichi
and he's not just a cat.
It is hard
to get used to.
I'm still adjusting
to it myself.
All right, all right.
Come on everybody.
Let's take this little party
inside the store.
There are things we can't talk
about out here in the open.
ICHIGO:
Orihime.
[GASPING]
ORIHIME:
What is it,
Ichigo?
How much do you know
about what's going on?
I mean, this is gonna
be dangerous.
Yes, but I gave
my promise.
I promised that
I'd go with you.
And I...
told Tatsuki I'd come
back to her.
What?
Hm.
Wow! This is
so incredible!
Who knew there was something
this humongous right
below the shop?
Isn't it amazing?
I guess.
Oh, what
a heartwarming reaction.
It's such a pleasure to have
you on this trip, my dear.
The pleasure is all mine,
Mr. Tessai.
All right everyone.
Your attention, please.
All eyes right
over here.
Voila!
KISUKE:
This is the gate that
leads to the Soul Society.
It's called the Senkaiman,
or Tunnel World Gate.
I'm going to tell you all how
to successfully pass through it.
But first, we need
to change one thing.
[IN UNISON]:
Wow!
Hey, how about
giving me a little
warning next time,
Urahara.
So Ichigo, you're not
inside this Ichigo anymore?
Don't talk about me like
I'm some kind of doll
with changeable outfits.
All right, listen up.
KISUKE:
Unlike normal gates,
this one has a spirit particle
conversion machine.
What the hell are
you talking about?
KISUKE:
I'll explain.
As you already know, the
Soul Society is a spirit world.
Unless you're in spirit form,
it's impossible to enter.
KISUKE:
Right now, only one
of you can cross through
as a spirit Ichigo,
a Soul Reaper.
The conversion machine will
transform the rest of you
into spirits
as well.
So you're
saying...
the gate will
let us pass through
without extracting
our souls?
Yes.
Passing through
the conversion machine
will allow you to stay
in your present forms.
All right,
we understand.
Let's get going!
Ah!
KISUKE:
But there's
a catch.
The window of time the
gate can be kept open
for you is only...
four minutes long.
[GASPING]
But, is that
enough time?
Ordinarily,
no.
In fact, the whole
scheme is a little shaky.
Four minutes with the gate
is all I can give you.
After that,
it will close and anyone
who hasn't made it through
yet will be trapped forever
in the Dangai,
the precipice world
between this world
and the Soul Society.
How will we
ever make it?
YORUICHI:
Go forward.
Remember what I told you
about the connection
between heart
and soul.
You must have no doubt,
have no fear.
YORUICHI:
Do not think of those
you are leaving behind.
The will to go forward
will be your guide.
And don't
look back.
Only those who can
do these things
can follow me through
the gate and survive.
ICHIGO:
We all know this already or
we wouldn't still be here.
Quit with all your preaching
and let's do this thing now!
And you understand
that if you lose,
you can never return to
this life again, right?
Then all I need
to do is win, huh?
Exactly.
KISUKE:
So, everybody
ready?
As soon as it opens,
run in as fast as you can.
Right.
Good luck.
[♪♪♪]
Ah!
Oh.
We're all counting
on you,
Ichigo.
[♪♪♪]
[MAN SINGING IN JAPANESE]
What is
that thing?
CHAD: A mountain?
ORIHIME: A whale?
YORUICHI:
No, it's
a gatekeeper giant.
URYU:
Well, there you have it.
Okay, Kurasaki.
You handle him.
CHAD: Go for it.
ORIHIME: You can do it.
You're the man!
ICHIGO: Okay, I guess I am.
Long hair
is not allowed!