Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen (dub) Episode 12 -

With this newfound understanding of his mother’s bravery and his father’s sacrifice, Ichigo’s heart is finally "whole," allowing him to return to the Phoenix Palace to truly face his Zanpakuto and forge a new path.

The episode flashes back to a rainy night in Karakura Town years ago. Isshin, then the Captain of the 10th Division (Isshin Shiba), was investigating a series of mysterious Soul Reaper deaths. He encountered "White," a terrifying black Hollow created by Sosuke Aizen. During the fierce battle, a young Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki intervened. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen (Dub) Episode 12

As the story concludes, Ichigo realizes that he is not just a Soul Reaper or a substitute. He is a unique convergence of all powers: from his father. Quincy from his mother. Hollow from the infection Masaki carried. With this newfound understanding of his mother’s bravery

Broken and defeated after his Zanpakuto, Zangetsu, was shattered by Haschwalth, Ichigo is sent back to the World of the Living by Nimaiya of the Royal Guard. He is told he cannot reforge his blade until he understands his own roots. This leads him to his father, Isshin Kurosaki, who finally decides to tell Ichigo the truth about his mother, Masaki. A Fated Encounter He encountered "White," a terrifying black Hollow created