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I personally think that Ichigo and friends will appear in front of the cranky old man, and upon placing his hand on one of Zangetsu's hilts the Zero Division will appear to protect the Soul King.

Ichigo will question why they are defending Yhwach, but they will merely say they are defending the Soul King as that is their duty.