Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara

Upon observing the bodies of the injured group and recalling the missing souls, Urahara concludes someone has been experimenting with hollowfication in the Soul Society. Aizen initially feigns innocence, but then turns to leave with Gin and Tōsen in tow, blocking a kidō attack from Tessai as they escape. Using a forbidden technique, Tessai transports the affected back to the twelfth division research facilities where Urahara shows Tessai an object he created that may be useful in saving those undergoing the hollowfication process: the Orb of Distortion. The next day, Urahara and Tessai are arrested and brought before Central Forty-Six where they are falsely accused as the ones responsible for Aizen's acts. Urahara insists that they have been framed by Lieutenant Aizen, but his protests are ignored as several witnesses saw Aizen never leave the Seireitei the night before. Urahara is sentenced to banishment in the World of the Living, but just before the two are detained, Yoruichi breaks in and takes them back to her hideout, along with the eight Soul Reapers undergoing hollowfication who have since stabilized. Urahara declares that he will find a way to save them. Time flashes forward to present day at the Vizards' headquarters. Hirako states that they appreciate what they have become thanks to Urahara and Aizen, and the group leaves.