The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.

Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

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

The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.

Ukitake takes the place of the slain Soul King by releasing the power of Mimihagi.

As the battle between the soul reapers and the quincies rages, Haschwalt finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahrwelt

Kyoraku has paved the way for the soul reapers to reach the enemy's stronghold within Wahrwelt, but Gerard Valkyrie prevents them from advancing any further.