During the fight, Ran'Tao uses the power of the Jōkaishō to restrain Kariya, urging Uryū to shoot through her to kill him. Uryū hesitates and ultimately chooses to use the Bangle's remaining power to save Ran'Tao's life rather than defeat Kariya, causing the artifact to shatter and leaving him powerless.
The episode alternates between a deep dive into and a high-stakes battle in the present. Bleach Episode 106
In the present, Kariya prepares to kill an incapacitated Ran'Tao. Uryū Ishida intervenes, using a Quincy Bangle to compensate for his lost powers. During the fight, Ran'Tao uses the power of
Wind manipulation, high-speed regeneration via Reishi absorption Jōkaishō (Sealed spiritual energy source) Ichigo Kurosaki Reinforcement Zangetsu (Shikai), Getsuga Tenshō Production Details Arc: Bount Assault on Soul Society (Filler). Japanese Air Date: October 11, 2006. English Air Date: January 25, 2009. Life and Revenge! Ishida, the Ultimate Choice - Bleach Wiki In the present, Kariya prepares to kill an
Flashbacks reveal Kariya's childhood as Eugene Currier. He met Ran'Tao, a Shinigami who initially helped the Bount but whose actions eventually led to their massacre by Soul Society. This betrayal fueled Kariya's lifelong hatred and his goal to destroy Soul Society.