The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.

Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.

Rescue efforts are being made across the Seireitei to find and help those who've survived the Stern Ritter attack. Meanwhile, Ichigo meets with Mayuri Kurotsuchi about fixing his broken Tensa Zangetsu.

Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.

Rukia, destemida, usa a sua Sode no Shirayuki em batalha enquanto enfrenta Äs Nödt.

Ichigo tenta parar Yhwach após se descobrir que o seu objetivo é o Palácio Real, mas é interrompido por Uryu. Yhwach, juntamente com Uryu e Haschwalth, conseguem assim dirigir-se para o Palácio Real.