As Rukia Kuchiki is being lead to her execution, she is stopped by the ever-devious Gin Ichimaru. Just when Rukia has prepared herself for death, her concentration is broken by Gin's offer to let her live..
Fueled by anger and feelings of abandonment and betrayal, Soi Fong persists in her attempt to destroy her former master Yoruichi Shihôin, but her abilities may be hampered by her cocksure attitude.
Central 46 is the highest judicial body in the Soul Society. After breaking into Central 46, Captain Hitsugaya and Vice-Captain Matsumoto discover that the forty Sages and six Judges were slaughtered days earlier.
After defeating Captain Hitsugaya, Captain Aizen heads for the Execution Grounds. Renji is dumbfounded as he finds himself facing Captains Aizen, Ichimaru, and Tôsen at Sokyoku hill.
Furious after hearing the news of the defection of three captains, Sajin Komamura arrives at the Sokyoku ready to beat the treachery out of Aizen and his lackeys.
Peace returns as the Soul Society recuperates from the deep wounds left by the treachery of Captain Aizen and his partners in crime. Captain Komamura and Lieutenant Hisagi visit the graves of fallen comrades...