What "Bleach" 3-th episode about
Rukia talks with Aaroniero Arruruerie, but his faces resembles Kaien Shiba. Aaroniero tells his story how he is Kaien and how he got there after Rukia huged him. Aaroniero then ask Rukia if she would offer her life for the man she huged, Rukia was going to accept it, but refused until she rescued Inoue. Aaroniero, then offers a chance of forgiveness if she hugs her friends and brings them to him. Rukia realizing that this Kaien, doesn't seem to be the real one, attacks, him, but is at a disadvantage because Aaroniero trained her and knew her shikais.
Episode number: 3
Episode name: "Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion"
Episode release date: 26 december 2007 at 19:30
Status: aired