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On the verge of death, Ichigo releases his Hollow powers against Ulquiorra, but wonders if he will be able to control them long enough to win.

Rukia Kuchiki's execution is drawing closer; and as members of the Soul Society fight one another, Ichigo Kurosaki struggles to find a way to save her.

Isumi returns from his foreign training with unique methods of handling the stress and mental strain of competition, but when he challenges Hikaru to a rematch, his friends wonder how he will fare in battle after such a long break.

"As the battle between the Soul Reapers and Quincies continues to heat up, both sides start experiencing casualties. Yachiru now joins the battlefield and prepares to show her true powers for the first time. However, standing in her way is an opponent whose abilities may defy imagination..."--Back cover.

When Captain General Yamamoto joins the Soul Society's fight against the Vendenreich, he takes down the Vendenreich's king, but that may not mean the end of the battle.

While Ichigo is trapped in Hueco Mundo, the Vandenreich attack the Soul Society. Though the Soul Reaper captains valiantly defend themselves, it may be a losing battle.

His powers restored, Ichigo goes to Hueco Mundo to help his friend Nel defend against mysterious warriors called the Vandenreich. When the Vandenreich takes the fight to the Soul Society, open war between the Soul Society and the Quincies breaks out.

Residents of the Soul Society are disappearing without a trace, meanwhile a dark shadow is heading toward Ichigo and his friends in Karakura Town.

Ichigo is rescued from the pit of despair by Rukia and other members of the Soul Society, and now, with his Soul Reaper Powers regained, he can face off against Ginjo.

Ginjo continues his Fullbring training in secret, sure that Ichigo is not yet ready to face off against Tsukishima despite mastering Fullbring at an incredible speed and regaining his lost powers.