Welcome To Our Xcution

Ichigo Meets Xcution is the point when Ichigo Kurosaki meets the members of Xcution and learns about the existence of Fullbringers.

Prelude
Ichigo is told to go through a complicated procedure to contact Kūgo. Once connected, Ichigo tells him that it was a "real pain in the ass". Kūgo tells him that things would be difficult for him if things were not done that way. Ichigo tells him that he wants to talk about something, which Kūgo acknowledges before giving him directions to a meeting place in Naruki City where they can talk the following evening at eight o'clock.

At school the following day, Orihime asks Ichigo if he knows anything about Sado's condition. Ichigo inquires if he is sick. Orihime tells him that she went to his class to inform him about what had happened to Uryū, but it seems that Sado has not been in school lately. She tells him that she was planning to take a get well present to him after school and invites Ichigo, who declines, saying that he has plans. She tells him that she will let him know how Sado's doing. Ichigo thanks her and walks off, wondering if something had happened to her as well.

At Sado's home, Orihime finds that Sado is not in. She remembers Ryūken Ishida's warning, but quickly dismisses such negative thoughts and leaves some bread and prays for him.

Ichigo meets the Fullbringers
In Naruki City, Ichigo reaches the meeting place three minutes early and is greeted by Kūgo, who asks him what he wants to talk about. Ichigo tells him that a friend was attacked and he wants Kūgo's help. Noting that he knows about him and Isshin, he states that Kūgo is probably not a normal Human. Ichigo sates that it is not a matter of him trusting Kūgo, who replies that Ichigo has nobody else to turn to and asks him to follow him inside a derelict building.

Kūgo reveals that the request to investigate Isshin was a ruse to peak Ichigo's interest. Arriving at a keypad, he tells Ichigo to swipe his card in it and presses some of the buttons on the keypad. Inside, Ichigo sees a number of other people and a bar. He asks why it is so big inside, to which Kūgo replies that the walls and floors of the adjacent rooms had been knocked through. He reveals that some of Xcution's members have some money. He then tells Ichigo that the group's objective is to restore Ichigo's Shinigami powers.

Riruka and an unseen man are walking through the streets, with Riruka complaining about having to go find the latter and that Kūgo should have gone himself. The other person remains quiet all the while other than answering questions and apologizing.

Back at Xcution's hideout, Ichigo demands how and why they want to bring back his Shinigami powers. He starts to get worked up when Kūgo tells him to calm down. The man says that it's impossible for him to answer everything all at once and that they've got time tonight. After sitting down, Kūgo asks Ichigo what he wants to drink saying that he can't serve alcohol to a kid. Ichigo says that he doesn't want anything, so Kūgo tells Giriko Kutsuzawa to just get him orange juice. He starts explaining, saying that they are humans, but humans with special abilities. He continues saying that it'd take too long to explain and that it'd be easier to just show Ichigo. He then uses his powers on his drink with Ichigo noting that there is a light, and has the liquid go into his mouth. Kūgo says that their power is to pull out the "souls" that reside in matter. He explains to Ichigo that all objects have souls and asks if he's ever felt like his capabilities of wielding a tool he's used to get better, and that it means he's understood the tool's soul and that all souls of objects are equipped with the ability to help the ones who use them. They (Xcution) take the souls of objects, pull them out, and boost them with their own souls to make it into a great power. He gives some examples, continuing by saying if they are used to a tool and have a good compatibility with it, they can even change its form. Kūgo then removes his necklace, telling him to watch and changes it into a broadsword. He says they call their ability 'Fullbring'.

Just then, Riruka returns. Kūgo says she's earlier than he thought she'd be and asks that if she found him. Riruka confirms that she found him. She asks if his sword was what was shining and if he's stupid to be bringing it out. She says that it's too dark and she can't see anything, demanding that Kūgo add more lights to the hideout. Kūgo replies that he has no intention of doing so and that she should put on her glasses. Riruka complains about glasses and contacts, and Kūgo says he never asked about that. Ichigo asks who she is and Kūgo introduces his ally. She asks who he's speaking to, with Kūgo saying he'll introduce her to him later. She then snaps at someone behind her and tells him to get inside. Ichigo is shocked to see Sado, who is just as shocked to see him.

Ichigo is shocked to learn that Sado is with the members of Xcution. Sado is surprised to see Ichigo there. Ichigo starts getting worked up, demanding why is he here and why he's even skipping school. Ginjō tells him to calm down which he doesn't. Ichigo demands Ginjō tell him what's going on and he tells Ichigo to calm down again, saying he won't repeat himself. He continues by saying that he will understand if he just listens to what he has to say, telling Ichigo and Sado to sit. Riruka then asks if the two know each other, yelling at Ginjō if the others knew. Ginjō tells Giriko to get Sado something to drink. Riruka demands to know if he's ignoring her. She then notices something and demands to know if Ichigo is the Ichigo Kurosaki that they have been after and yells at Ginjō to turn on the lights so she can see him. Ginjō says he will do it later. He then says to get down to business. Giriko tells him that before starting, he must sheathe his sword. Ginjō complies and Giriko tells him that he can pay for the destroyed floor tiles later.

The Truth of the Hollow
They start and Ginjō asks Ichigo if he knows why the hole in a Hollow’s chest is open. Ichigo replies no. Ginjō continues by saying that they lose their hearts because they are not saved by a Shinigami. He asks Ichigo if he knows where their hearts go. Ichigo doesn't reply and Ginjō continues to say that their hearts become their masks and that the outward appearance and abilities of the Hollow all come from its heart. He then says that everyone in Xcution had a parent who was attacked by a Hollow before the Xcution member was born and a bit of the Hollows' power stayed in their mothers' bodies and was passed down onto them when they were born. He says that they don't like their powers and that Ichigo should understand a bit at the very least what they must feel like since he, too, was once part Hollow. Ginjō says that they want to rid themselves of this power and through the years spent gathering allies with the same abilities, they found the truth. They can pass their powers onto a person who is the exact opposite of them, someone with the powers of a Shinigami and a Human. Ginjō says that Ichigo wasn't the first child of a Shinigami and a Human and that many of their old allies changed back into humans by passing on their powers to these others.

Aftermath
Ginjō asks if Ichigo understands that in order for them to be human, he must become a Shinigami again. He says that they found Sado, who said he would also participate in order for Ichigo to regain his powers. Ichigo asks if that's true. Sado replies yes and tells Ichigo that ever since Ichigo lost his powers, he has not been able to look at him. Sado says that Ichigo wants to fight and to protect the people around him and that he doesn't need to hide it because it makes him who he is. Ginjō cuts in, saying that his powers will come back and that Xcution will give their powers to Ichigo. Ichigo finally says that he'll help them. Ginjō says that they will then help Ichigo. Riruka asks if it's okay to just trust someone like that. She says she is going to see him with her own eyes before shining a flashlight at Ichigo. Ichigo recoils from the light and Riruka is frozen for a minute before thinking to herself that Ichigo is attractive. She falls down and Ichigo asks if she's alright, to which she replies no, blushing.