Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 (also known as "The Conflict") ramps up the war with Yhwach's Quincy taking over the Soul Palace, featuring epic battles where Ichibei fights Yhwach, Captains fight powerful Sternritters like Gerard and Askin, and Uryū's true allegiance is tested, leading to Ichigo's powerful new forms and the desperate final struggle for Soul Society's survival, culminating in Ichigo confronting Yhwach directly after Yhwach absorbs the Soul King's power.