As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are forced to find another way into Seireitei due to 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru's intervention.

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.

In the Human World, Yuzu Kurosaki finds a cat named Raku and is drawn into an adventure with Don Kanonji and his Karakura-Raizer Team.

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

10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.

Yoshino Sōma makes a final stand against Jin Kariya in order to redeem herself.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez battle each other.