A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.
Event Year: 2004
Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's battle reaches its conclusion.
Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki activate their Bankai.
Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.