Ichigo and company succeed in breaching the walls of the Seireitei, the Soul Reapers' compound, where they find themselves split up and in serious danger. Alerted to the intruders' presence, the Soul Reapers mobilize their forces to attack. Meanwhile, Rukia is transferred to the Shishinro, the Repentance Cell, to await her execution. Will the rescuers save her in time, or die trying?