Bleach Episode 205: Thump! The Football Tournament of Hollows

Rurichiyo and Kenryuu decide to settle their dispute with a soccer (technically it’s kemari, a form of soccer played in ancient Japan) match and they split up Ichigo and friends into opposing teams. Rurichiyo’s team consists of herself, Orihime, Chad, Ichigo and Enryuu while Kenryuu has Ishida, Kon (in Ichigo’s body), Rukia and Yoruichi on his side. The whole thing is “sponsored” by Urahara and his group acts as the referees and commentators; Ikkaku also makes a guest appearance as a substitute player.

A big and ugly Hollow shows up after being attracted by the energy released during the game, but the gang make crab meat out of him (talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time). Kenryuu selfless saves Rurichiyo when the Hollow attacked and the two make up with each other. Later, Shuu shows up and informs Rurichiyo about the mountains of letters that have come in from the commoners asking about the soccer tournament she announced. Kenryuu gives his support for the tournament and returns to Soul Society with Rurichiyo.