When serving as a substitute Shinigami for Kuchiki Rukia, Kurosaki Ichigo uncovers a shocking truth – his mother's murderer is one of the Hollows he hunts. Fueled by vengeance, he engages in a fierce showdown with the Hollow in a special episode that delves into past events from Bleach. Following the credits, a brief scene unfolds, spotlighting Shinigami and their Zanpakutos accompanied by the iconic 'Number One' track from the Bleach Soundtrack.