Ganju Shiba wins his battle against 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa while Uryū Ishida begins his own.

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai remembers his past with Rukia Kuchiki and begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.

Following the battle with the Bounts, things slowly return to normal.

Isshin Kurosaki reveals himself as a Shinigami and fights Grand Fisher.

Ichigo Kurosaki meets the Arrancar Nel Tu and a Guardian causes some trouble.

Hanza Nukui and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo Kurosaki and Rurichiyo Kasumiōji.

The battle between Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga becomes more fierce as Nnoitra releases his Zanpakutō.

The Gotei 13 attempt to figure what's behind the disappearances of Rukongai citizens.

The characters take a break on the beach.

Ichigo and Kūgo catch their breath at a secret hideout and formulate a plan. They go to Tsukishima's mansion and engage in battle.

The battle between Kuchiki Byakuya and Tsukishima Shuukurou escalates as they both push their powers to the limit.