489. March of the StarCross

The lieutenants discuss the disappearances in Rukongai. While Ichigo confronts Kirge, the Vandenreich Leader plans to seize the opportunity to strike Soul Society.

Summary

Characters in order of appearance
 * 1) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Izuru Kira
 * 4) Nanao Ise
 * 5) Tetsuzaemon Iba
 * 6) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 7) Shūhei Hisagi
 * 8) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 9) Momo Hinamori
 * 10) Nemu Kurotsuchi
 * 11) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 12) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 13) Kirge Opie
 * 14) Ebern Asguiaro (flashback)
 * 15) Uryū Ishida (flashback)
 * 16) Vandenreich Leader
 * 17) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 18) Mayuri Kurotsuchi