When a mysterious group of warriors calling themselves the Vandenreich attacks, Ichigo heads to Hueco Mundo to help his friend Nel. And when the Vandenreich takes the fight to the Soul Society, an all-out war between Soul Reapers and Quincies breaks out. The leader of the Quincy, and his formidable presence & his role in the invasion and his influence on the Quincy forces become more apparent, setting the stage for future confrontations.