Recaps

Azer defeated an Adjuchas, proved his strength against Kenpachi Zaraki, and became captain of the Third Division. After a clash with Byakuya over Rukia, Azer returned from confinement and welcomed Hinamori into his division.

• Azer killed an Adjuchas and helped the Soul Reapers rescue the students, then reported the attack to Yamamoto and the captains, who suspected human involvement.
• Azer accepted Kenpachi Zaraki’s challenge and defeated him in a fierce duel, leading Yamamoto to appoint Azer captain of the Third Division.
• Azer took command of the understaffed Third Division, tackled its workload, and built respect through difficult missions and training.
• Renji asked Azer to find out how Rukia was faring after her adoption by the Kuchiki Clan, and Azer confronted Byakuya about keeping the truth from her.
• Azer and Byakuya fought with their Zanpakuto until the captains intervened, and Yamamoto confined both of them to their squad barracks for a month.
• After his confinement, Azer learned that Renji, Kira, and Hinamori had joined different divisions, then welcomed Hinamori as a new member of the Third Division and called her his future Vice-Captain.

Azer guided Tōshirō Hitsugaya, then became entangled in the plot surrounding Kuchiki Rukia’s execution and Aizen Sōsuke’s apparent death. As Ichigo fought to reach Rukia, Azer clashed with him and then faced the captains who had come to arrest him.

• Gin Ichimaru defeated Tōshirō Hitsugaya in the duel for the 10th Division captaincy, and Azer later pushed Hitsugaya to relearn Hyōrinmaru’s Shikai.
• After Kuchiki Rukia was arrested and sentenced to death, Azer discovered a strange gemstone inside her and warned Renji Abarai that she might die.
• Azer challenged Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni over the Gotei 13’s obedience to Central 46, while Yamamoto ordered Rukia’s execution to proceed.
• When Ichigo and the other Ryoka invaded Seireitei, Azer fought Soi Fon and then confronted Aizen Sōsuke, who escaped after Azer exposed what appeared to be his death.
• Azer encountered Ichigo and Yoruichi, defeated Ichigo, and fought Yoruichi until Ichigo awakened captain-class Reiatsu and forced Azer into a powerful clash.
• Azer told Yoruichi to train Ichigo in Bankai and let her carry him away, then faced captains who had been ordered to arrest him.
• The captains attacked Azer together, but he broke free of their restraints and sent a sweeping Sword Pressure attack that Shunsui Kyoraku and Jūshirō Ukitake blocked with Dankū.

Azer exposed Aizen’s plot, battled him during Rukia’s execution, and prevented his escape only briefly before Aizen fled to Hueco Mundo with the Hōgyoku. As Soul Society prepared for Aizen’s next move, Arrancar attacked Karakura Town and Azer faced Grimmjow.

• Azer revealed Aizen’s schemes to Renji and arranged to confront him on Rukia’s execution day.
• Azer destroyed the Sokyoku, while Renji challenged Byakuya and Ichigo arrived to free Rukia as the captains and lieutenants fought one another.
• Azer battled Yamamoto with Heavenly Crown King, but Aizen appeared, captured Rukia, and extracted the Hōgyoku.
• Azer fought Gin, Tōsen, and Aizen, resisting Kyoka Suigetsu and cutting through Aizen’s Anti-Membrane, but Aizen escaped into the Garganta.
• Yamamoto cleared Rukia and the Ryoka, and Azer explained Aizen’s plan to use Karakura Town’s souls to reach the Spirit King Palace.
• Soul Society repaired the Seireitei and appointed Hitsugaya captain, while Arrancar emerged in Karakura Town and began an attack.
• Azer and Hinamori went to protect Karakura Town, where Azer found Ichigo struggling against an Arrancar and confronted Grimmjow.
• Grimmjow attacked Azer with Sonido and his Zanpakuto, but Azer blocked him and engulfed him in Blue Fire Fall.

Azer defeated Aizen and the Espada, then entered a new world and became a Godslayer after killing Odin. He met Japan’s Mysterious Side representatives and summoned Poseidon for another battle.

• Azer defeated Grimmjow, Yammy, and the Espada in Hueco Mundo, then exposed Aizen’s illusion and captured him with the Hōgyoku.
• Azer bound the Hōgyoku to himself, returned to the Library of Fantasies, and entered the Campione world with the Ring of Usurpation.
• Azer challenged Odin over the sea, defeated him with the Twilight Holy Lance, and gained Odin’s body, power, and Authorities through the ring.
• Azer completed his Godslayer rebirth with Gungnir as his Authority, while the Council of Sages identified him as the seventh Godslayer.
• Azer met Saya Miyakano, Kasu Tōma, and Mariya Yuri at Seven Heroes Shrine, forgave Yuri, and asked Saya to provide information about gods.
• Azer summoned Poseidon at Nemo Point, and Poseidon attacked him with towering tsunamis.