Episode Title:
March of the StarCross
Episode Description:
Ichigo begins his fight against Quilge. The Tres Bestias summon Ayon and re-join the fight against Quilge. Uryu learns the truth of the conflict that occurred between Soul Society and the Quincies 200 years ago. It is revealed that 12th Division captain, Mayuri Kurotsuchi ordered his division to exterminate the civilians in Rukon District in order to correct the soul imbalance caused by the Quincys exterminating hollows in the Living World. It is revealed that Yamamoto failed to kill the leader of the Quincys 1000 years ago. Quilge absorbs Reishi in the area (including from Ayon) and overpowers the Tres Bestias but clashes with Ichigo once again. The Quincys begin their assault on Soul Society.