The serial killer Hollow is one of the few Hollows to retain a human consciousness.
Ichigo: (thinking) How many years has it been... since I last saw Karin cry? Until our mom died, Karin was a crybaby, just like Yuzu. After Mom died, Yuzu, who was the clever and responsible one, tried to fill in for our mom, and began to take over all of the housekeeping. Karin, who wasn't good at much of anything, stopped crying altogether so as not to worry the rest of us. Even when she got in trouble, or the time she broke her leg, she never cried. So if she's crying, she must truly be in pain.
Rukia: (sees Chad attempting to hit the hollow by punching the surrounding area) He's not there, he's up in the air again! Chad: Oh. Rukia: And anyway, I think I have a plan. (a moment later) Chad: Hey new girl, if you ask me, there are some problems with this plan. Rukia: Don't worry, combining your brute strength with my intelligence is our best chance here. Chad: You must be smart, 'cause this seems really stupid to me. Rukia: Let me do the thinking for the both of us.
Rukia: Perfect timing, Ichigo. Ichigo: You act like you planned it this way. I thought you promised me you weren't gonna screw this thing all up! Rukia: Well now, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you actually care about what happens to me. Ichigo: Heh. I guess I do. Hollow: How touching. Do you plan to keep standing on my head all day? Who are you anyway? Ichigo: Ichigo Kurosaki. Age 15. Substitute Soul Reaper. And if you really wanna play some serious tag, I think it's me you oughta chase!
Hollow: Yes, I killed the brat's mother back when I was still alive. You might have heard about me. I was all over the TV, the radio, everywhere. I was a famous serial killer. They never woulda caught me either, I was too smart. I'd still be out there huntin' today, but as it turned out, the kid's mother was my last score. She was a sweet one; I stabbed her eight times and she ran and ran, bleeding, and when she couldn't run anymore she still tried to protect the kid. I really got off on it, but that's when everything went sour. I chased her onto the balcony and finished her off, then that stupid kid grabbed my shoelaces. I lost my balance and went over the railing twenty stories down. Who da thought I'd get knocked off by a snot-nosed kid? Suddenly, I was dead, I was pissed, and I wanted payback.
(Upon defeating the hollow, Ichigo is stunned to see giant gates appear before him.) Rukia: Don't worry, they're the Gates of the Underworld, but they're opening only for him. The Zanpakuto can only wash away sins a soul has committed as a hollow. Those who commit terrible crimes while alive go to the Underworld.
Japanese Title: 「見えない敵を殴れ!」 Romaji Title: Mienai teki wo nagure!
Aired on YTV: October 6th, 2006.
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