Ichigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.

Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.

Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.

The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.

Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.

A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.

Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.

Ichigo tries to stop Yhwach upon learning that his real target lies within the Royal Palace.

Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.

Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.

Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.

Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.