: Having left her sword behind for the party, Rukia Kuchiki is caught off guard and nearly overwhelmed by the attackers.
The 256th episode of the Bleach English dub, titled marks the start of the "Sword Beasts" filler arc. The Story of Episode 256 Bleach (Dub) Episode 256
: In a surprising turn, Sode no Shirayuki (the manifested spirit of Rukia's own sword) appears to save her, despite the Zanpakuto spirits supposedly having returned to their blades. : Having left her sword behind for the