The Drop Ichigo and Renji are healed completely by Kirinji, and they move up to Kirio Hikifune's palace, where they are quickly fed all sorts of ancient Soul Society dishes, filled with strong spiritual pressure, before being sent up to Ōetsu Nimaiya's palace, the man who created all Zanpakutō. Meanwhile, captain Shunsui Kyōraku is appointed as new head captain and he selects his lieutenant Nanao Ise to come join him as a lieutenant in the 1st Division, whilst also promoting Yamamoto's previous 3rd Seat, Genshiro Okikiba to lieutenant...