Ichigo finally learns to concentrate his spirit energy. The group learns that Ganju will be going with them since he has to chant a spell to help them break through the Seireitei barrier. He also reveals to them the secret about his brother. They then blast off towards the barrier and prepare for impact. But when the group\'s arguing causes Ganju to mess up the incantation, things are a lot more complicated than they were before.
Ichigo and gang learn that the only way to infiltrate Soul Society is to burst into the top of the barrier with a spirit powered cannonball. Meanwhile, in soul society, all the death god divisions prepare to assemble for some urgent news. Anyways, everyone in the group but Ichigo learns to concentrate their spirit power to create the spirit cannonball. But, Ichigo doesn\'t give up on trying.
Rukia is told there are 14 more days left until her execution and is moved into the Shrine of Penitence. Meanwhile Ichigo and the others enter the strange house of Shiba K?kaku. After Yoruichi tells K?kaku where they need to go she decides to help them. K?kaku then calls on her younger brother to watch over them and when he enters the room Ichigo recognizes him as Ganju from the night before.
After 3rd squad captain Gin Ichimaru prevents Ichigo and his friends from getting past the gate, they must find another way into the Seireitei. In the meantime, Orihime uses her powers to heal the injured Jidanb? and Chad meets up with the young boy called Yuuichi who he and Ichigo previously saved from a Hollow. Later Yoruichi suggests they find her old friend, K?kaku Shiba and ask her for help. Then Ganju, a strange man who rides a boar, shows up and picks a fight with Ichigo.
Ichigo and the others enter the Soul Society after making it past the Capturing Thrust. Now they must find a way to enter the Seireitei (Court of Pure Souls) where the Soul Reapers reside. One way to enter is to pass through the Gate of Pure Spirits. One problem though; Jidanb?, a man of Herculean strength, is guarding the entrance.
Ichigo finishes his training with Urahara and learns how to control his Soul Slayer. Seven days after his training is complete Ichigo, Orihime, Chad and Ury? prepare to leave for the Soul Society with Yoruichi-san as their guide.
Ichigo trains with Urahara. He is underground trapped in the hole with 72 hours left until his life chain will come to its end. Held by a binding spell, he waits while Jinta and Ururu tease him. When his chain is no more, he goes though the process of becoming a Hollow. In his mind Ichigo has to find a box containing his Soul Reaper powers or he will become a Hollow. After he finds the box he comes out of the hole a half-hollow, half-Soul Reaper. He breaks the mask and Urahara moves on to the third lesson: defeat Urahara.
With Rukia\'s leaving, everyone\'s memory seems to have vanished as well. Only those who will be key players later have been able to remember. Ichigo needs training and luckily with school out, Urahara Kisuke will put him through some hardships.
Ichigo continues his duel with Renji. He has underestimated this Shinigami one too many times. When overwhelmed he is driven into a corner. And as the killing blow is about to be met, the calm Byakuya steps in. Only problem is... he\'s too swift for you to notice before you\'re impaled.
The feelings Rukia have been experiencing of late drives her to run away. But she doesn\'t get far, as two familiar Shinigami come forth to kill her. Just in time, Uryu steps in to save her followed by a worried Ichigo. But can they take on the powerful duo?
