While visiting the World of the Living, Rukia comes across Kurumadani, the current Soul Reaper stationed in Karakura Town, being attacked by a mysterious masked man. To her surprise, the masked man reveals himself as Shrieker, the Hollow previously defeated and sent to hell by Rukia and Chad.

Dordoni the Arrancar is a Privaron Espada, a former Espada. Ichigo underestimates his strength and is quickly driven into a corner when Dordoni releases his Zanpakuto. Dordoni pushes Ichigo and demands to see his Bankai, but Ichigo refuses. He wants to fight Dordoni as he is in order to conserve his strength. Dordoni loses his temper and releases the blast of a massive Cero at Ichigo.

There is a fad going around where young girls ask a "kokkuri" for romantic help. Back at Spirit Affairs, Bonbori and Hozuki immediately give it a try. Zakuro and the others are also interested. However, the "kokkuri" runs off wildly. Zakuro tries to dispatch it but her blade has no effect. By chance, Lt. Hanadate, who came to Spirit Affairs with a request about this case, joins in the search.

Natsu is heading back with Wendy, who holds the key to saving Erza, while Gray is facing off against one of the cornerstones of Oracion Seis, Racer! But things go beyond just his overwhelming speed, and heat up into an all-out magic motorcycle race, the Dead Grand Prix! Gray's got guts taking on the enemy on his own turf, but then his old fellow pupil Lyon shows up. With the two them working in sync, can they find a way to steal his speed?