Ichigo Kurosaki goes back to slaying Hollows in the Human World, but he is soon confronted by Shinji Hirako - a Visored.

Isshin Kurosaki reveals himself as a Shinigami and fights Grand Fisher.

Information on the Visored and Arrancar is revealed.

Arrancar arrive in the Human World.

The Arrancar leave the Human World while the Gotei 13 send help to protect the Human World.

Ichigo Kurosaki regains his confidence to fight again. Later, more facts about the Arrancar are revealed.

The Arrancar arrive in the Human World, again.

Rukia Kuchiki battles against the Arrancar, Di Roy Rinker.

3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame battles against the Arrancar, Edrad Liones.

3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame recalls when he joined the 11th Division.

The battles with the Arrancar continue.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez battle each other.

Ichigo Kurosaki goes to where the Visored are in hopes of learning how to control his Hollowfication.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.

Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with his inner Hollow.

As Ichigo Kurosaki successfully controls his Hollow, Sōsuke Aizen's plans are revealed.

As Ichigo Kurosaki is informed of Sōsuke Aizen's plans, Uryū Ishida finishes his training.

Orihime Inoue is told that she won't be allowed to fight in the upcoming battles.