is bleach episode 34 filler?

As the sun begins to set in the Seireitei, a grievously wounded 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai clutches a bloodied Ichigo Kurosaki's collar before succumbing to his injuries and collapsing in front of Ichigo, who drops his Shikai, Zangetsu, as he also topples forward. Calling out to Ichigo, Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada frantically run to his side.