Bleach Episode 117 -

Introduced as the 6th Espada , leading the rogue mission to eliminate spiritually aware humans.

Rukia faces off against the Arrancar D-Roy Rinker . She reveals her Zanpakutō, Sode no Shirayuki, and demonstrates her first dance, Tsukishiro (White Moon), which creates a pillar of ice to freeze her opponent instantly. Bleach Episode 117

After D-Roy is defeated, Grimmjow steps in, showing a massive gap in power that leaves Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia visibly shaken. Introduced as the 6th Espada , leading the

Meanwhile, Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Rangiku Matsumoto begin their own battles against other Arrancar, including Shawlong Koufang and Nakeem Grindina . Key Character Appearances Introduced as the 6th Espada

The episode features several prominent characters from the Gotei 13 and the invading Arrancar force: