Ichigo vs. Dalk! Appearance of the Faded Darkness

After the Bounts consume the power of the bitto, Kariya tells the Bounts to test their new powers while he retires to his room. The Bount Yoshi attacks Rukia, Orihime and Kurodo while they are on their way to help Renji. Meanwhile, Ichigo is attacked by Koga and his doll Dalk, which ensnares Ichigo in a metal net, and Ichigo's inner hollow takes over his body, allowing him to defeat the doll easily. Howeverm before dealing the final blow, Ichigo manages to regain control of his body, and subsequently collapses from exhaustion.