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Following a sudden and devastating strike by Quincy sovereign Yhwach, the Soul Society's Shinigami recover and grieve their casualties. Many captains who remain alive must learn to operate in combat without relying on their Bankai, the pinnacle of their fighting techniques. Ichigo Kurosaki, who barely withstood Yhwach's previous onslaught, is compelled to undertake punishing training that challenges his body, heart, and mind in order to confront this near-divine foe and protect his comrades. Meanwhile, Yhwach, currently holding the advantage in the long-running conflict, gains a significant ally by bringing Ichigo's friend and rival Uryuu Ishida into his fold. With Yhwach renewing his offensive against the already weakened Soul Society, Ichigo races to achieve a new level of strength as the captains of the Soul Society fight to endure and buy time for a reckoning.