One month after Sōsuke Aizen's defeat, as things are returning to normal, people begin to disappear in the Dangai.

Ichigo Kurosaki gradually loses his remaining powers and bids farewell to Rukia Kuchiki.

Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.