The Zero Division battles Yhwach's Schutzstaffel for the Soul King. Senjumaru sacrifices comrades to unleash her Bankai, cornering them. Ichibe turns Yhwach into a fragile black ant, pushing Yhwach and Uryu to the brink of death.
Entrusted by Ichibe, Ichigo and friends rush to the Royal Palace to confront Yhwach, who has regained "The Almighty." Armed with dual blades, Ichigo battles Yhwach using "Zangetsu," fighting to protect what he holds dear.
As the soul king is dead, Jushiro Ukitake takes action, declaring that he will become the Soul King's replacement. At the same time, Shunsui Kyoraku heads towards the underground Great Prison in an attempt to deal with the dire situation.
Ukitake initiates the Kamikake ritual in a desperate attempt to keep the three worlds together and keep the Soul King alive. Meanwhile, as Ichigo continues his fight against Yhwach, he is confronted by his friend now turned enemy Uryu.
The Soul Reapers regroup to prepare their counterattack against the Quincies. As if mocking their efforts, the Wandenreich cityscape covering the Seireitei peels away and disappears into the skies.
Yhwach constructs a new Wahr Welt over the Royal Palace, recreating Wandenreich. Ichigo's group confronts him and Askin despite his immense power. Kyoraku's forces struggle to gain ground, advancing through enemy territory using Reishi.
On their path through Vier Ast towards Wahr Welt, Kenpachi and Mayuri's team face off against Pernida. Kenpachi launches an assault but cannot breach Pernida's defenses, rendering himself vulnerable.
The plummeting number of Soul Reapers causes unease for Shunsui Kyoraku. To address this pressing issue, Kyoraku decides to face Lille Barro alone, hoping to pave the way for the Soul Reapers to cross the enemy front lines unharmed.
Lille Barro attacks Shunsui Kyoraku with Quincy Vollständig. While Pernida continues to transform and evolve in battle by absorbing information, Nemu demonstrates personal growth by choosing to carry out her mission. What fate awaits them?
Nanao Ise wields her clan's sacred sword, Shinken Hakkyouken, to confront Lille Barro. Shunsui supports her, allowing Nanao to take on the burden and defeat Lille using the sword's power to reflect divine attacks.
Soul Reapers journey to Wahr Welt under Kyoraku's guidance, but Gerard Valkyrie obstructs their path. Captains and Lieutenants fights against outnumbered Gerard. Nakk Le Vaar poisons Ichigo's group with Reishi until Yoruichi intervenes.
Haschwalth confronts Uryu, forcing him to draw his bow on Ichigo to prove his loyalty to Wandenreich. Uryu's motivation for joining them and being driven to eliminate his friend is revealed as the smoke clears from their explosive reunion.
