Bleach Episode 246 - Zanpakuto Arc Intensifies

A great deal of things were revealed during this episode of Bleach. It looks like the barrier made by Sōgyo no Kotowari, Katen Kyōkotsu, and Minazuki is not fully strong enough to hold Yamamoto's Ryūjin Jakka. The crew including Kenpachi, Ukitake, Kyōraku, Yoruichi, and Ichigo have entered Muramasa's cave, hoping to pinpoint Yamamoto's location and come to his rescue. Kenpachi, as usual, dashes right in without any form of strategy and is walking in the dark. He eventually comes across Gonryōmaru and Tenken, but the action won't start until next week. Ichigo destroys Kazeshini with launching the Getsuga Tenshou and apologizes to Hisagi-San.

The most exciting part about this episode was seeing Shunsui Kyōraku's and Jūshirō Ukitake's Zanpakutos in real form. During the next episode, we'll hopefully see a decent fight. But since this is a filler arc, Tite Kubo might not fully reveal their techniques or Zanpakuto's forms other than Shikai. Besides, there's other things on the plate, such as the mysterious Senbonzakura mask that Byakuya has on and the outlook of Bleach episode 248:
"Dragon of Ice and Dragon of Flame! The Strongest Showdown!"
"Kōri no ryū to honō no ryū! Saikyō taiketsu!" (氷の龍と炎の龍！最強対決！)
 What does this mean? Most Bleach fans believe that the title may have to do with a battle between Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and Tōshirō Hitsugaya. Preferably, it would have to be a battle between Hyōrinmaru and Ryūjin Jakka, since it's not like Yamamoto has turned against the Shinigamis or anything.