Byakuya confronts his false counterpart, originally struggling until he releases his bankai. Meanwhile, Komammura is having difficulty dealing with fake Soi Fon, whose speed and abilities seem to outmatch his. In a desperate final attempt, both he and fake Soi Fon clash with their bankais, and the battle ends in a draw. Elsewhere, a frustrated Head Captain Yamammato releases a powerful wall of fire, seemingly engulfing the imposters that were challenging him. In the World of the Living, Ichigo's friends express concern when Urahara tells them he cannot detect Ichigo's spirit energy.
Byakuya si ritrova faccia a faccia con il suo Reigai e inizia a combattere. Nel frattempo, il combattimento tra Zaraki e il Reigai di Sui Feng è interrotto da Komamura, che prosegue lo scontro mandando Zaraki a cercare Kageroza.
Los capitanes de los trece escuadrones siguen su batalla en la Sociedad de Almas. El Capitán Yamamoto se enfrenta a los Reigai de Kyoraku y Ukitake, pero los dos contra uno comienzan a hacer mella en la situación.
ソウルソサエティ奪還のために護廷十三隊の隊長たちが戦うなか、一番隊隊舎では、元柳斎と、霊骸の京楽、浮竹、という2対1の攻防が展開していた。京楽たちの攻撃を受ける元柳斎は、次第に傷を負っていく。
