Ichigo completes his training at the Royal Palace and sets out immediately upon learning that the invasion by the Quincies has already begun. En route to the Seireitei, Ichigo contacts Urahara and asks everyone to hold out until he arrives, promising that he will take care of the rest. Meanwhile, Haschwalth takes Uryu to the execution grounds in Silbern, where he mercilessly executes Cang Du and BG9 for losing to the Soul Reapers. Haschwalth then reveals to Uryu the secret behind Yhwach's existence. Elsewhere, a fearless Rukia swings her Sodenoshirayuki in battle as she takes on Äs Nödt.