Recaps

Liu Ziyun trained in secret at Shin'ō Academy, awakened his Zanpakuto spirits, and gained access to a Shikai while continuing to conceal much of his strength. When Tsunayashiro Shigure threatened him over a team assignment, Unohana intervened, leaving Liu with her protection and a changed reputation at the academy.

• Liu Ziyun arrived in Soul Society, where Unohana discovered his unusual spiritual power and arranged for him to live in the Fourth Division before attending Shin'ō Academy.
• Liu Ziyun trained secretly in swordsmanship, Kidō, Hakuda, and flash step while hiding his abilities from classmates and instructors.
• Liu Ziyun met Life-Taker and Tulu in his Zanpakuto’s inner world, fought them, and earned their partial recognition after confronting his fear and resolve.
• Liu Ziyun released his Shikai as two swords, gained access to stronger Kidō, and continued sparring with Tulu while studying at the academy.
• During sixth-year mock-battle team assignments, Tsunayashiro Shigure threatened Liu Ziyun after he refused to join his team.
• Unohana confronted Shigure, and Liu Ziyun calmed her by offering to cook before leading her away from the training ground.
• Liu Ziyun cooked for Unohana at the Fourth Division barracks, where she reassured him that Shigure would not be a problem and advised him to make clear who supported him.

Liu Ziyun helped rescue his classmates from a deadly trial and survived a noble plot during his Soul Reaper assessment. Fearing he would be sent on a dangerous expedition and targeted by the nobles, he injured his eyes and began training to fight without sight.

• Liu Ziyun warned Shinji Hirako, Love Aikawa, Kensei Muguruma, and Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi that Tsunayashiro Shigure might target them, then rushed to help when their teams vanished in the Trial Grounds.
• Unohana organized a rescue with Shunsui Kyōraku and Jūshirō Ukitake, and Liu Ziyun healed injured students while the captains defeated the Menos Grande.
• Tsunayashiro Sōichirō brought Tsunayashiro Shigure’s severed head to apologize, but Liu Ziyun refused the branch family’s offer to join the Shin'ō Institute of Medicines and pledged to serve Unohana.
• Liu Ziyun trained with Tulu and Life-Taker, lost control of his Reiatsu during a spar, and began preparing for the Soul Reaper Internship assessment.
• In Karakura Town, Liu Ziyun exposed Tsunayashiro Tokinada’s traps and summoned Unohana and Shunsui Kyōraku when masked Soul Reapers ambushed him, and he completed the assessment and joined the Fourth Division.
• Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto tested Liu Ziyun’s Hakuda and Zanjutsu, then chose not to investigate his concealed strength.
• Fearing a dangerous Hueco Mundo expedition and further noble interference, Liu Ziyun injured his eyes and convinced the Fourth Division to let him work as a blind doctor.
• Yamamoto allowed Liu Ziyun to remain hidden for now, while Life-Taker and Tulu began teaching him to fight without sight.

Liu Ziyun trained to master his Complete Shikai while warning his allies about dangers tied to Aizen and the coming upheaval. After Kisuke Urahara’s interest threatened to expose him, Liu sent Yoruichi to protect Kisuke, then learned that Tsunayashiro Tokinada’s downfall had begun.

• Liu Ziyun warned Tazawa Kentarō away from the Hueco Mundo Expedition and advised Kuchiki Ginrei and Kuchiki Kōga on protecting Kōga from rumors and political threats.
• Liu Ziyun revealed to Retsu Unohana that he knew of a grave future crisis, then chose dangerous Shikai training over pursuing Bankai as he prepared to face Aizen.
• Life-Taker and Tulu forced Liu Ziyun through lethal battles in his Inner World, where he mastered Complete Shikai and awakened the power he called “Change Fate.”
• After learning that Sōsuke Aizen had joined the Fifth Division, Liu Ziyun warned Shinji Hirako and his friends to conceal their ties to him and asked Unohana to help keep Kuchiki Kōga out of danger.
• Liu Ziyun arranged for Kisuke Urahara to make a cloak that concealed Reiatsu and presence, while he continued training and asked Unohana to prevent Kisuke from monitoring him.
• When Kisuke Urahara repeatedly pressed Liu Ziyun for research, Liu warned Yoruichi Shihōin that Kisuke was being watched and urged her to take the Hōgyoku to the World of the Living.
• Yoruichi Shihōin agreed to keep Kisuke away from Liu Ziyun, and after several peaceful years Liu overheard that Tsunayashiro Tokinada had murdered his wife and recognized the start of Tokinada’s downfall.

Liu Ziyun guided Unohana and Yamamoto through the Hollowfication Incident while Kisuke Urahara and the Visored escaped to the World of the Living. He revealed his visions to Urahara and the Visored, tested their strength, and began training his Bankai as he pushed them to grow stronger.

• Liu Ziyun warned Unohana that Tokinada would pursue a Soul King Substitute and asked her to have Yamamoto secretly watch the Tsunayashiro Clan.
• As souls vanished in Rukongai, Liu Ziyun guided Unohana and Yamamoto’s response, then helped Kisuke Urahara and Tessai Tsukabishi rescue the Hollowfying Soul Reapers while Aizen escaped blame.
• Central 46 sentenced Kisuke Urahara and Tessai Tsukabishi to death, but Yoruichi Shihōin rescued them and the victims, and Unohana and Yamamoto agreed not to pursue them.
• Liu Ziyun traveled to Karakura Town, explained his future visions and his role in Urahara’s escape, and warned that Aizen’s plans would lead to further disasters.
• Liu Ziyun challenged the Visored at their hidden base, defeated them in combat, healed their injuries, and urged them to train their Zanpakuto and Hollowfication abilities.
• Liu Ziyun fought Life-Taker and Tulu in an isolated training space, revealed his Complete Shikai, and collapsed after a fierce final clash.
• Liu Ziyun urged the Visored to accept their inner Hollows and train beyond their limits, then advised Hachigen Ushōda to develop his healing ability.
• Liu Ziyun sparred with Shinji Hirako, countered Sakanade without sight, and urged Shinji to expand its power beyond reversing vision.