Ganju Shiba wins his battle against 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa while Uryū Ishida begins his own.

Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.

As the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.