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Having been tricked by Muramasa, Ichigo Kurosaki and the captains are trapped by Ryūjin Jakka. Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto reveals the identity of Muramasa's former owner, a rebel Shinigami who was sealed away. With some help, Ichigo eventually gets free from Ryūjin Jakka's flames and goes after Muramasa, who has gone to Karakura Town with Byakuya Kuchiki, where his master is sealed, intent on setting him free. He is found by Orihime Inoue, Uryū Ishida and Sado Yasutora.