Karakura cemetery

The cemetery on the hill where Masaki rests. On the anniversary of her death the Kurosaki family climbs up to visit her, and Grand Fisher is waiting there.

The fight with Grand Fisher is the first in which Ichigo fights for himself, not just to protect someone: Rukia lets him fight alone, because it is his battle. The Hollow manages to escape, and years later it will return as an Arrancar only to be cut down by Isshin.