In short succession after her introduction, Yoruichi beat Vez into submission until Zev could regain control of his body, and once an entity known as Minazuki healed Zev, Yoruichi carried him to be watched over by Nadle. Afterwards, Yoruichi lent her assistance in combating enemy troops until Osseron, Ynot, and their allies arrived on the Dark Tide and The Ironclad, respectively. Yoruichi proceeded to hail Ynot, having recognized his ship somehow. Once Zev reappeared, apparently recovered and with his zanpakuto in hand, Yoruichi returned to battle.