: The Wandenreich officially launches its assault on the Soul Society. Blue flaming pillars of Reishi erupt throughout the Seireitei, leading to the immediate slaughter of thousands of Soul Reapers, including the apparent death of Squad 3 Lieutenant Izuru Kira .
: In Hueco Mundo, Ichigo continues his intense battle against Quilge Opie (Sternritter "J"). Quilge reveals his final form, Vollständig , which grants him the ability to absorb Reishi from his surroundings, including the powerful beast Ayon.
The third episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW), titled marks a pivotal escalation in the conflict between the Soul Reapers and the Quincies. It transition the story from local skirmishes in Hueco Mundo to an all-out invasion of the Soul Society. Key Plot Developments