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 and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai conclude their rematch.

As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his Bankai Training.

Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba.

With Ryō Utagawa attempting to devour his Soul, Uryū Ishida finds himself abducted and saved by Yoshino Sōma.

Karin Kurosaki tries to get Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya to help her win an upcoming soccer match.

As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.

The Gotei 13 battle the Reigai, while the combined form of Inaba and Nozomi Kujō fights off a Hollowfied Ichigo and his friends.

Ichigo and Kūgo catch their breath at a secret hideout and formulate a plan. They go to Tsukishima's mansion and engage in battle.

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