As Uryū Ishida defeats the Bount, Yoshi, Jin Kariya prepares to destroy the Soul Society.

Ichigo Kurosaki goes back to slaying Hollows in the Human World, but he is soon confronted by Shinji Hirako - a Visored.

Rukia Kuchiki battles against the Arrancar, Di Roy Rinker.

Orihime Inoue is told that she won't be allowed to fight in the upcoming battles.

Ichigo Kurosaki learns of Orihime Inoue's disappearance and decides to rescue her.

Ichigo Kurosaki and the others escape the Forest of Menos.

Uryū Ishida battles Cirucci Sanderwicci with a new weapon called Seele Schneider.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez conclude their battle.

Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against the assassin Hanza Nukui.

Ichigo Kurosaki heads to the Soul Society to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji's wedding.

Captain Shūsuke Amagai reveals his true intentions to Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga continue their brawling.

Several Gotei 13 captains and lieutenants face off against a Hollowfied Captain Kensei Muguruma and Lieutenant Mashiro Kuna.

Captain Suì-Fēng begins her battle with Ggio Vega while the other two Espada and their Fracción begin their fights.

Ikkaku and Yumichika are forced to stay with Mizuho again while on a mission in the Human World.

11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame and 2nd Division Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda encounter their Zanpakutō Spirits, and Ichigo Kurosaki spots 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki.

As 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and 6th Division Byakuya Kuchiki fight, 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi chases Ashisogi Jizō before 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi forces his Zanpakutō Spirit to self-destruct and tells others to not interfere. Muramasa takes Byakuya to see Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, who is inside of a barrier guarded by a dark-haired woman, two white-haired boys, and a cloaked figure.

6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki defeats Kōga Kuchiki as Muramasa loses control and transforms into a Hollow version of himself. As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Muramasa, several Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits arrive to help.

Orihime Inoue must help a transfer student who is being controlled by a Tōjū.

Prior events are recalled.

Hachigen Ushōda helps Captain Suì-Fēng battle Baraggan Luisenbarn.

As the battle with Yammy Llargo continues, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his return to Karakura Town.

As Sōsuke Aizen reveals more facts to Ichigo Kurosaki, Isshin Kurosaki joins the battle.

Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda pretends to be the captain of the Second Division.