This episode covers the beginning of the match between Ichigo and Ishida, in which Ishida scatters anti-Hollow bait, luring a multitude of Hollows to Karakura town. While Ishida stands upon a bridge shooting down Hollows as soon as they appear, Ichigo is running around trying to find his sisters, who have high spiritual power, which Hollows target. Chad is also being chased by a Hollow, and as he runs, he ends up in the place where Karin is. He takes on the Hollow and discovers his powers, though he is rather badly injured as a result of the fight. Orihime too is visited by a Hollow.