As the battle between Ichigo, Uryū , and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces. 

The battle between Byakuya and Tsukishima escalates as they both push their powers to the limit. Meanwhile, Rukia struggles against the traps set up by Riruka. 

The Soul Reapers take on the Xcution members in one-on-one battles. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Uryu prepare to take on Ginjo. 

Under the orders of Head Captain Yamamoto, the 13 Court Guard Squad Soul Reapers share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo's lost powers. With his Soul Reaper powers fully restored, Ichigo returns to challenge Ginjo. 

Ginjo reveals his true colors by attacking Ichigo and stripping him of his Fullbring powers. Ichigo lies in despair from losing his powers yet again, when his father Isshin and Kisuke Urahara arrive. 

As Ichigo begins his battle with Tsukishima, Uryū arrives and Ginjō is cut by Tsukishima. 

Ichigo escapes from his house in confusion after witnessing his friends and family welcoming Tsukishima as if they've known him for years. 

Uryu begins his own investigation to track down the enemy who attacked him. As he goes around searching for clues, he notices that people close to Ichigo are acting strangely. 

Ichigo trains with his Fullbring. Chad and Orihime investigate Tsukishima and engage in battle. 

Ichigo continues his training with Kūgo Ginjō.

On New Year's Day, Izuru hosts a kite-flying contest in the hopes of everyone having a good time.