
Meanwhile, Uryū Ishida comes to the conclusion that the sky of Las Noches really was fake and takes note that Orihime Inoue is all right, but he cannot be sure until Ichigo defeats Ulquiorra. However, he is hit on his upper right shoulder by a subsequent attack and is knocked back by its great force. Ichigo tries to observe carefully and is able to dodge the first javelin. Ulquiorra proceeds to throw his javelin at his opponent. Ulquiorra notes that Ichigo's mask duration is able to last much longer than their last encounter however, it still breaks easily. He is shocked that Ulquiorra's speed has vastly increased in his release form, and berates himself for not being able to react. Part of Ichigo's mask is shattered as it falls to the floor.
