: The existence of the Soul King and the threat to Karakura Town.
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: Captain-Commander Yamamoto reveals Aizen's true goal: to sacrifice 100,000 human souls in Karakura Town to create the Oken (Royal Key). This key would allow Aizen to enter the dimension of the Soul King and overthrow him. : The existence of the Soul King and
: In the real world, Ichigo’s physical body nearly fully transforms into a Hollow. He is held back by the Visoreds, specifically Love Aikawa , who is forced to use his own Hollow mask to repel Ichigo's powerful red Cero. | Bleach Wiki | Fandom : Captain-Commander Yamamoto
: Within his inner world, Ichigo faces a manifestation of Kenpachi Zaraki , who challenges his will to fight. By reclaiming his sword and impaling his inner Hollow, Ichigo establishes himself as the "king" and successfully gains control over his Hollowfication.