Ichigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.

Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.

The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.

Ukitake takes the place of the slain Soul King by releasing the power of Mimihagi.