A treasured artifact is stolen from a royal procession in the Human World. Captain Hitsugaya of the 10th Division is framed for the crime and must clear his name while simultaneously recovering the artifact. The entire 10th Division is placed under house arrest, and Hitsugaya is slated for execution.
During the transport of the royal artifact known as the "King's Seal," an attack takes place in the Human World. An unidentified masked Soul Reaper and two Arrancar, Yin and Yang, steal the artifact. In the ensuing chaos, Captain Hitsugaya of the 10th Division is severely wounded, and he decides to pursue the thieves single-handedly, causing him to abandon his post and leaving behind his squad. Following the event, the 10th Division is immediately put under house arrest, and Hitsugaya is ordered to be captured for treason; his execution is even approved by the Captain-Commander. Meanwhile, Ichigo Kurosaki unintentionally finds Hitsugaya unconscious and brings him to the Kurosaki Clinic, wher...