Orihime's friends discover that she's gone missing following the attack by the arrancar. Since she heals Ichigo before departing, she is assumed to have turned traitor by Soul Society, and any rescue attempts are denied. Meanwhile, Tatsuki questions Ichigo about Orihime's disappearance, only to be told that it's none of her concern. Ichigo, unwilling to abandon Orihime, turns to Urahara for help, joined by Sado and Uryū.