Adapts chapters 426, 427, and portions of 428 and 429.
October 18, 2011 (Japan); May 10, 2014 (English Dub).
The episode ends on a dark note as Uryū is stalked and brutally attacked by a mysterious assailant, later revealed to be Shūkurō Tsukishima . Technical Credits Bleach Episode 344 – Enter Xcution | WRA - WordPress.com Bleach Episode 344
Ichigo’s life 17 months after losing his powers and the introduction of the mysterious group Xcution . Key Plot Developments
is the 344th episode of the Bleach anime. It serves as the second episode of The Lost Substitute Shinigami arc . Episode Overview Adapts chapters 426, 427, and portions of 428 and 429
The fight is interrupted by Ichigo’s boss, Ikumi, who "kidnaps" him in her van to take him to work at the Unagiya Shop .
Uryū Ishida confronts the gang first. Ichigo eventually joins him, and the two fight back-to-back, reminiscent of their early series teamwork. Technical Credits Bleach Episode 344 – Enter Xcution
A gang led by a delinquent named Obuta arrives at Karakura High looking for Ichigo after he stopped a thief the day before.