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 [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 . Unlike before, Ichigo does not choose between his
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. Critical Moments , titled " The Blade Is
Identity and the resolution of Ichigo’s "Inner World" conflict.