11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives and defeats Wabisuke before moving on to 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. Meanwhile, 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa defeats his manifested Zanpakutō Spirit, Ruri'iro Kujaku.

Ichigo Kurosaki stands his ground against Tensa Zangetsu, who fuses with Ichigo's inner Hollow.

As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.

Ichigo Kurosaki emerges from his training and forces Sōsuke Aizen into battle away from Karakura Town.

One month after Sōsuke Aizen's defeat, as things are returning to normal, people begin to disappear in the Dangai.

As Ichigo Kurosaki escapes from his detention, Kagerōza Inaba comes to collect Nozomi Kujō.

As Uryū Ishida battles Kagerōza Inaba, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki attempt to escape from Seireitei.

As the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Ginjou Kuugo both release their Bankai to settle the score.