Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.

Uryū Ishida and Orihime Inoue are confronted by 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

Uryū Ishida removes his Sanrei Glove to defeat 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his Bankai Training.

5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori recalls her past at the Shin'ō Academy.

As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.

10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.

Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba.

The Karakura Superheroes come together once more and fight a Hollow.

As the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.