Byakuya Kuchiki is able to defeat his Reigai copy, after both of them released Bankai and exchanged one last attack with each other. Byakuya Kuchiki then finally is able to arrive at Kagerōza's compound to confront the scientist, appearing along with other Gotei 13 captains and Yoruichi Shihōin as Inaba is about to finish off Hitsugaya.