The episode clarifies that Masaki Kurosaki died because Yhwach triggered the Auswählen , stripping her of her Quincy powers at the exact moment she needed them to defend against Grand Fisher.
Identity and the resolution of Ichigo’s "Inner World" conflict. [Lazy] Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War - 13 [363...
, titled " The Blade Is Me " (overall episode 379), is the emotional finale of the first cour that focuses on Ichigo's heritage and the reforging of his soul. Quick Episode Guide Manga Chapters: Adapts 537–542 . The episode clarifies that Masaki Kurosaki died because
Ichigo stops treating his Zanpakutō as a separate tool or ally; he realizes that the spirit, the power, and the blade are all extensions of his own soul. Quick Episode Guide Manga Chapters: Adapts 537–542
Shows other Gotei 13 members preparing for the next invasion, including Shuhei Hisagi being forced into a brutal training session by Kensei to achieve Bankai. Viewing Tips for the "Lazy" Fan
Unlike before, Ichigo does not choose between his Hollow and Quincy sides. He accepts both as part of himself, leading Ōetsu Nimaiya to forge dual-wielding blades .
Ichigo discovers that the man he knew as "Zangetsu" is actually the personification of his Quincy powers (resembling a younger Yhwach), while his Hollow was his true Shinigami power all along. Critical Moments