3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame helps a school student named Shinji Iijima win a Kendō tournament.

Captains Kisuke Urahara, Tessai Tsukabishi, and Yoruichi Shihōin leave to the Human World with the Hollowfied captains and lieutenants.

Prior events are recalled.

Ichigo Kurosaki gradually loses his remaining powers and bids farewell to Rukia Kuchiki.

As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with Shūkurō Tsukishima, Uryū Ishida arrives, and Kūgo Ginjō is cut by Tsukishima.

The Soul Reapers take on the Xcution members in one-on-one battles.