203 : Aizen Vs. Shinigami Apr 2026

: As Aizen arrives at Karakura Town with Gin, Tosen, and the top three Espada (Starrk, Barragan, and Halibel), he discovers he has been anticipated. Captain-Commander Yamamoto and the remaining Gotei 13 Captains are waiting in a "Fake" Karakura Town . The real town was moved to the Soul Society by Kisuke Urahara's technology to prevent its destruction during the creation of the Oken (King's Key). The Battlefield Setup

: Aizen reveals through a broadcast that his interest in Orihime’s powers was largely a diversion . By kidnapping her, he successfully lured four Gotei 13 Captains (Kenpachi, Byakuya, Mayuri, and Unohana) and Ichigo into Hueco Mundo. He then uses a Garganta to head toward Karakura Town, sealing the exits and trapping them in Las Noches. 203 : Aizen vs. Shinigami

: While Aizen successfully split the Soul Society's forces, the Captains' foresight in creating the fake town ensured that the civilian population remained safe while providing a terrain where they could fight at full power. Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus Shinigami - Bleach Wiki : As Aizen arrives at Karakura Town with