In Which Ep Ichigo Saves Rukia Today

Ichigo faces Rukia's brother, Byakuya Kuchiki, to prove his strength and validate Rukia's right to live. Episode 58

Ichigo frees Rukia from her bindings, then immediately tosses her off the cliff to Renji Abarai , who takes off running to get her to safety. in which ep ichigo saves rukia

Ichigo saves Rukia from a Hollow shortly after they first meet, which leads to her transferring her powers to him. Ichigo faces Rukia's brother, Byakuya Kuchiki, to prove

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