In (Sennen Kessen-hen) Episode 2, titled "Foundation Stones," the conflict with the Quincy escalates as the setting shifts to Hueco Mundo. Major Plot Points
Upon arrival, Ichigo’s group encounters the "Jagdarmee" (Hunting Corps) led by Quilge Opie (Sternritter J), who is systematically "sorting" Arrancars by their strength and executing those deemed weak. Key Revelations
Episode Info. Episode 2. FOUNDATION STONES. Ichigo and his friends decide to set out for Hueco Mundo to help the Arrancars. Reddit·r/bleach Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Episode 2 - MyAnimeList.net
It is confirmed that the mass disappearance of Hollows is causing a dangerous imbalance between the Soul Society and the Human World, threatening to collapse both realms within days.
In the Soul Society, the Gotei 13 mourns the death of Lieutenant Chōjirō Sasakibe, who was fatally wounded during the Wandenreich’s infiltration of the Head Captain's office.
Despite Uryū Ishida declining to join due to his Quincy heritage, Ichigo, Chad, and Orihime travel to Hueco Mundo via a Garganta opened by Kisuke Urahara.
Nel and Pesche arrive in the World of the Living to beg Ichigo for help. They reveal that Hueco Mundo has been invaded, the ruler Tier Harribel has been captured, and countless Arrancars are being slaughtered or enslaved.