Ichigo reopens his duel with Byakuya as Yamamoto moves to punish the fleeing captains Shunsui and Ukitake. When Sui-Feng corners Kiyone, a masked figure from the past intervenes and drags the Second Division captain off the hill.
Summary
Trading blows with Ichigo, Byakuya asks why he keeps trying to rescue Rukia, and Ichigo throws the question back, demanding why her own brother will not. Calling the query foolish and the whole exchange pointless, Byakuya vows that both Ichigo and Rukia will die by his hand. He sheds the Tentoken from his shoulders and presses down on Zangetsu until Ichigo breaks the lock by leaping clear, and the two rush together again.
Nearby, Kiyone tries to reach her unconscious sister, and when Sentaro warns her off, Sui-Feng floors him with one strike and turns on Kiyone. Ukitake tries to stop her, but Yamamoto blocks him and Shunsui, waving off Renji as a minor loss while branding the two captains' actions a disgrace to their rank. Rather than fight, Shunsui leaps from Sokyoku Hill dragging Ukitake, with Nanao following, and assures him their subordinates will be fine because he senses an ally drawing near.
Back atop the hill, Sui-Feng pins Kiyone underfoot and prepares to finish her for shaming the Gotei 13. Before she can act, a masked Yoruichi grabs her and hurls them both off the cliff. Sui-Feng demands to be released and asks who she is, and when Yoruichi peels the cloth from her face, recognition dawns just as she strikes with a spell, sending them crashing into the forest below.
Key Events
Ichigo and Byakuya resume their rematch. Yamamoto intercepts Shunsui and Ukitake, who choose to flee rather than fight him. Sui-Feng closes in to execute Kiyone, but Yoruichi reappears for the first time in her true guise, tackling the captain off the hill and opening their confrontation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Bleach chapter 153, Empty Dialogue?
In Empty Dialogue, Ichigo reopens his duel with Byakuya, Yamamoto intercepts the fleeing captains Shunsui and Ukitake, and a masked Yoruichi intervenes to save Kiyone by dragging Sui-Feng off Sokyoku Hill.
Why does Byakuya say he will kill Rukia?
When Ichigo demands why Byakuya will not save his own sister, Byakuya calls the question foolish and the exchange pointless, and vows that both Ichigo and Rukia will die by his hand.
How does Yoruichi return to the story in this chapter?
As Sui-Feng pins Kiyone underfoot and prepares to finish her, a masked Yoruichi grabs the captain and hurls them both off the cliff; when Yoruichi peels the cloth from her face, Sui-Feng recognizes her old rival just before a spell sends them crashing into the forest.
Why do Shunsui and Ukitake flee from Yamamoto?
Rather than fight the Captain-Commander, Shunsui leaps from Sokyoku Hill dragging Ukitake, with Nanao following, and assures him their subordinates will be fine because he senses an ally drawing near.
Which episode adapted Bleach chapter 153?
Empty Dialogue was adapted into Episode 55, The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Students.
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