11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.

Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.

After the interruption of Rukia Kuchiki's execution, battles commence all across the Seireitei.

Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki activate their Bankai.

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's battle reaches its conclusion.

A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.

4th Division Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu informs the Gotei 13 that Sōsuke Aizen is alive as the latter reveals his machinations.

5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen removes the Hōgyoku from Rukia Kuchiki's Soul and retreats to Hueco Mundo.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends say their goodbyes in Soul Society before heading back home through the Dangai.