207 : 12th Division's New Captain, Urahara Kisuke May 2026

Despite Hiyori’s physical outbursts, Urahara remains calm and refuses to discipline her. During a hand-to-hand sparring match, Hiyori realizes that Urahara intentionally allows her to land hits to preserve her reputation in front of the other squad members.

The episode features a late-night conversation between Urahara and Captain Shinji Hirako . Shinji advises Urahara to stay true to himself regardless of how he is perceived. The scene concludes with a chilling revelation: Shinji uncovers his own lieutenant, Sōsuke Aizen , hiding in the shadows using a cloaking technique, signaling that Aizen’s schemes were already well underway a century ago. Significance and Impact 12th Division's New Captain, Urahara Kisuke - Bleach Wiki 207 : 12th Division's New Captain, Urahara Kisuke

Urahara’s arrival is met with icy silence from his subordinates. His new lieutenant, Hiyori Sarugaki , is particularly hostile, refusing to shake his hand and even kicking him in the face several times. Hiyori deeply misses Hikifune, who was a mother figure to her, and she views Urahara—a former 3rd seat from the covert 2nd Division—as an unworthy successor. Shinji advises Urahara to stay true to himself