Returning to the World of the Living, Ichigo spends his days hunting down Hollows with what little Spirit Energy he has left. However, knowing that Ichigo cannot continue this much longer, Rukia soon realizes the time of their parting is fast approaching.

An unexpected change comes over the Reigai as the Soul Reapers continue to fight them. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Kageroza have their final showdown.

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The captains of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads find themselves gradually overpowered by the Reigai forces. Meanwhile, Rukia, Uryu, Renji and Chad use their teamwork to fight Kageroza.

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Kageroza, having regained his complete powers, sets out to kill the Hollowfied Ichigo when Rukia, Uryu, Renji, Chad, and Orihime arrive to stop him.

Inside the Maggot’s Nest, Urahara and Kon find Ouko Yushima, the man behind Kageroza’s invasion. Finding traces of Kageroza’s blood nearby, the two follow the trail and finally discover Nozomi’s whereabouts.

The captains and lieutenants of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads thought to have fallen in battle return to fight the Reigai. Meanwhile, Ichigo’s spirit energy and Hollow powers continue to grow unstable, forcing him to rest for the time being.

Inside the Precipice World, Rukia and the others act as decoys to draw away the Reigai’s attention while Ichigo, Urahara, and Kon break into the Seireitei. As they search for Kageroza’s laboratory, Urahara makes an attempt to restore Ichigo’s lost Soul Reaper powers but is discovered by the Reigai of Nemu and Nanao.