Barragan survives Soi Fon’s bankai attack and retaliates by attacking with Respira, rotting away Hachi’s arm in the process. As the battle continues, Barragan remembers the first time he met Aizen and the circumstances surrounding his joining of the Espada. With everything on the line, Hachi tries one more time to put an end to the self-proclaimed “God of Hueco Mundo.”

With Tosen on the battlefield, Hisagi joins Komamura in an attempt to bring his former captain back. Meanwhile, the Vizards and the Soul Reapers team up to take down the remaining Espada. Lisa, Hiyori, and Hitsugaya join together to take on Halibel, Love and Rose try to defeat Stark, and Hachi, Omaeda, and Soi Fon fight against Barragan. However, even with their combined powers, the Espada still prove to be more than a match for them.

The Vizards finally arrive to help the Shinigami and old comrades briefly talk. As the Shinigami wonder whether to trust the Vizards, Shinji has his sights set on Aizen. Komamura and Tosen finally cross blades, and a third party arrives to join their fight.