The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.

Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

Yhwach ativa Auswählen para conceder poder aos seus Guardas Reais derrotados e ativar as suas formas Vollständig. O que se segue é uma batalha feroz entre os Guardas Reais e a Divisão Zero.