As the Soul Society reels from Yhwach’s devastating attack, Ichigo Kurosaki trains relentlessly to unlock new powers that may be the key to stopping the Quincy King. But the battlefield shifts when Uryuu Ishida—Ichigo’s closest friend and trusted ally—joins Yhwach as his chosen successor.
Now standing on opposite sides of a brutal war, Ichigo fights with the weight of responsibility to protect the world, while Uryuu walks a path shrouded in mystery and conviction. As alliances fracture and the enemy grows stronger, a final confrontation looms—one between two friends torn apart by fate.
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.