After Orihime Inoue gets kidnapped by Sousuke Aizen, Ichigo Kurosaki and his comrades must invade Hueco Mundo, the Hollows' territory. The journey is riddled with difficulties, primarily from the ten Espada who expect their arrival. Even though Ichigo is recovering from his brawl with Grimmjow, he must face Nnoitra, the fifth Espada, and struggles before Nel exposes a concealed truth. Meanwhile, Renji Abarai and Uryu Ishida combat the eighth Espada, Szayel Aporro, who uses voodoo dolls in a hazardous fight. How will they overcome these obstacles?