Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.

Prior events are recalled.

The Espada are shown to still be alive, Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen are freed, and the Visored arrive on the battlefield.

The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo Kurosaki and defeat Sōsuke Aizen.

As his transformation progresses, Sōsuke Aizen proves more and more resilient. Ichigo Kurosaki's strength fails to defeat Gin Ichimaru.

As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.

Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi encounters her old Shinigami friend and catches up with him.

As the Reigai continue their attack, Nozomi Kujō wanders around Karakura in search of something.

Nozomi Kujō trains with Ichigo Kurosaki and the others while the Reigai assault the Human World once again.

Urahara Kisuke and Kon find Ouko Yushima, the man behind Kageroza’s invasion. Finding traces of Kageroza’s blood nearby, the two follow the trail.