Rukia scrambles through her doll body against Riruka, her own Kidō backfiring inside the toy, while Uryū works out that Ginjō's every strike now carries Ichigo's Reiatsu and warns that Ichigo's techniques can be turned against him.
Summary
Still bickering over exactly what animal the plush toy is supposed to be, Rukia flees from Riruka Dokugamine. After a narrow escape she tries to loose a Kidō spell, only for it to detonate inside the stuffed toy she now inhabits, leaving Riruka taken aback by the result.
Across the battlefield, Uryū privately concludes that Ginjō has not merely swallowed Ichigo's Fullbring but laced every one of his strikes with Ichigo's own Reiatsu. Ichigo, assuming his friend's order to observe the enemy meant a plan was coming, asks for it, but Uryū admits he has none and tries to caution him before Ichigo charges in regardless. Ichigo fires a Getsuga Tenshō, which Ginjō carves through before hurling one straight back, and Uryū draws the Fullbringer's attention with a rapid burst of arrows from a compact new bow. His warning that Ginjō can probably turn all of Ichigo's own techniques against him goes ignored.
Meanwhile, Riruka presses Rukia to accept that Fullbringers surpass ordinary humans, calling the idea vital because it is what led them to Tsukishima and to their rescue by Ginjō, and she begins to lay out her notion of survival of the fittest.
Key Events
Rukia's Kidō backfires inside the plushie during her fight with Riruka. Uryū realizes Ginjō's attacks carry Ichigo's Reiatsu and warns that Ichigo's own techniques can be used against him. Riruka begins recounting Xcution's outlook on power.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Bleach chapter 470, "Pray for Predators"?
In chapter 470, "Pray for Predators," Rukia's own Kido backfires inside the plush toy she inhabits during her fight with Riruka, while Uryu works out that Ginjo's every strike now carries Ichigo's own Reiatsu and warns that Ichigo's techniques can be turned against him.
What does Uryu realize about Ginjo in this chapter?
In chapter 470, Uryu Ishida privately concludes that Ginjo has not merely swallowed Ichigo's Fullbring but laced every one of his strikes with Ichigo's own Reiatsu. He warns Ichigo that Ginjo can probably turn all of his own techniques against him, though Ichigo ignores the caution.
What happens when Ichigo fires Getsuga Tensho at Ginjo?
In chapter 470, Ichigo fires a Getsuga Tensho, which Ginjo carves through before hurling one straight back at him. Uryu then draws Ginjo's attention with a rapid burst of arrows from a compact new bow.
How does Rukia's Kido go wrong against Riruka?
In chapter 470, Rukia tries to loose a Kido spell while trapped inside the stuffed toy she now inhabits, only for it to detonate within the toy itself. The backfire leaves Riruka taken aback by the result.
What volume does chapter 470 begin?
Chapter 470, "Pray for Predators," is the opening chapter of Volume 54, Goodbye to Our Xcution, and was adapted across Episode 364 and Episode 365, "Ichigo vs. Ginjo! The Secret of the Substitute Badge."
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