While grudgingly attending Don Kanonji's show with the rest of his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to fight a Hollow inadvertently created by Don Kanonji himself.

Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the household of the Shiba Clan.

Uryū Ishida defeats 7th Division 4th Seat Jirōbō Ikkanzaka while Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba encounter 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada, who personally knows Rukia Kuchiki.

Yasutora Sado battles with 8th Division captain, Shunsui Kyōraku.

Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.

Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.

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