: After transforming into his Resurrección form, Grillar Grillo, Tōsen regains his sight but loses his moral clarity. Sajin Komamura and Shūhei Hisagi manage to defeat him. In a final moment of reconciliation, Tōsen recognizes his friends just before Aizen executes him as an "act of mercy".
, titled " Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai! " , marks a pivotal transition in the Battle of Karakura Town . The episode centers on the tragic conclusion of Kaname Tōsen's arc and the initial clash between Shinji Hirako and Sōsuke Aizen . Key Plot Developments
: Shinji Hirako steps forward to challenge Aizen, revealing his Shikai, Sakanade . Its ability, "Inverted World," flips all of Aizen’s visual senses, making left appear right and up appear down.